The result broke a tie between the teams in season derbies: 1182 Tallinn improved to 2-1, while Tallinn University fell to 1-2.

The game was closely contested until the final minutes.

Tallinn University drew within one point three times in the fourth quarter: 68-67 after Jones lay-up, 72-71 and 74-73 after two free-throws and lay-up by Jallai.

1182 Tallinn held on and sealed the win with six perfect free throws from Annika Köster and Birgit Piibur, 78-73.

All time series: 5-3 (this season 2-1).

Stat of the game: Tallinn University players hit 20-of-22 free throws, while the guests connected 9-of-11 attempts.

Stars of the game: Birgit Piibur had 17 points, six assists, five forced fouls and two steals. Annika Köster added 10 points, seven rebounds and two blocked shots.

Kerttu Jallai posted a massive double-double, finishing with 29 points and 10 rebounds. Rachel Jones had 25 points, eight rebounds and five assists.

Next games: 1182 Tallinn vs TTT juniores (March 7), Tallinn University vs RSU/Merks (March 7).