The hosts strengthened their squad with Olympian point guard Zane Eglīte. She proved to be a formidable addition to the team. Her efforts were crucial in sparking a 17-4 run late in the third quarter to build a 17 point advantage, 56-39.

All time series: 4-0 (this season 1-0)

Stat of the game: RSU/Merks players outrebounded their opponents, 53-33, and grabbed 19 offensive boards.

Stars of the game: Shooting guard Kate Aizsila scored 24 points to lead the winners. She added a game high 6 assists and 5 steals, while Paula Langina tallied 15 points and 16 rebounds. Center Paula Tomsone also registered double-double. She had 10 points and 11 rebounds.

Next games: AmEst Rapla vs Latvijas Universitāte (October 25), Tartu University vs RSU/Merks (October 26).

Derby history

October 23, 2012       RTU/Merks vs LU 56-45

March 16, 2013          LU vs RTU/Merks 41-76

October 23, 2013       LU vs RSU/Merks 93-102

October 16, 2014       RSU/Merks vs LU 72-51