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Catz Lappeenranta stop 1182 Tallinn with strong inside game

15.01.2016
Elena Reshetko. Photo: www.esaimaa.fi

 Frontcourt players took over early in the game, leading Catz Lappeenranta to a 82-66 road victory over the 1182 Tallinn on Friday, January 15.

 

 

 Mika Haakana`s team won its second straight game in the Top 6 tournament while 1182 Tallinn suffered its first loss.

 

Four Catz starters – Jennifer Schlott, Elena Reshetko, Chandra Harris and Chandrea Jones – scored in double figures.

 

They combined for a 69 points, by playing 32 or more minutes each.

 

Harris and Jones were especially effective, shooting with 71,4% accuracy inside the perimeter. They connected 15-of-21 two point shots while 1182 Tallinn players made 17-of-45 attempts.

 

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

 

Stat of the game: the guests scored 50 points in the paint, and the hosts had only 16.

 

Stars of the game: Chandra Harris posted her second double-double. She had 18 points and 10 rebounds.

 

Elena Reshetko registered her first double-double. She scored 12 points, grabbed a game high 14 rebounds and added six assists.

 

Chandrea Jones finished the game with 21 points, eight rebounds, four assists and six steals.

 

Pirgit Püü had 14 points and six assists, while Mailis Pokk and Birgit Piibur scored 13 points each.

 

Next games: Tallinn University vs Catz Lappeenranta (January 16), TTT juniores vs 1182 Tallinn (January 23).