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Strautmane sisters double trouble in win over Vega 1/Liepāja

05.11.2014
Digna Strautmane. Photo: FIBA Europe

Paula Strautmane and Digna Strautmane each recorded a double-double in consecutive games, while the TTT juniores (2-2) won their first game on the road, by beating Vega 1/Liepāja, 65-60.

 

Ainārs Čukste side finally ended their 33 month wait for a victory over Liepāja. TTT juniores lost their previous six matches against Armands Misus side, including five games in the Latvia and Estonia league.

 

All time series: 1-5 (this season 1-0).

 

Stat of the game: Vega 1/Liepāja (3-3) forward Sabīne Egle finished with 22 rebounds, tying a Latvia-Estonia league single game record with Daina Lazdeniece (December 17, 2013) and Annika Köster (November 2, 2014).

 

Stars of the game: Center Digna Strautmane scored 22 points and had 14 rebounds. Forward Paula Strautmane added 12 points, 14 rebounds and six assists. Guard Sindija Kudule made 5-of-10 three pointers for 18 points.

 

Next games: Vega 1/Liepāja vs SK Cēsis (November 15), Latvijas Universitāte vs TTT juniores (November 19).