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Far from cloud number 9

24.03.2014
Ainārs Čukste. Photo: Mārtiņš Sīlis

"TTT juniores" (11-13, second round 8-4) completed their Nordea league season with an excellent road win 67-62 against Tartu University (8-16, second round 5-7) on Sunday, March 24.

 

Ainārs Čukste players have won 11 out of 12 games against the lower ranked opponents (8-0 in the second round), including 11 consecutive wins since October 23, 2013.

 

From the other side, they have lost all 12 games against the higher ranked teams.

 

They were close to success in the first game against the University of Latvia (46-51) and had a good battle in February too (43-53). They knew they had to win to advance to the playoffs but missed this opportunity.

 

No reason to be satisfied with the 9th place finish. But that`s no reason to give up.

 

All time series: 4-1 (this season 2-1).

 

Stat of the game: Tartu University players shot 55% from the charity line, connecting just 22 out of 40 attempts.

 

Star of the game: Kintija Kalniņa scored 14 points in the fourth quarter, including six points in the final minute. “TTT juniores” guard had 17 points, seven rebounds and one steal for efficiency rating of 15.

 

Next games: University of Latvia vs Tallinn University (March 26), Vega 1/Liepāja vs Audentes (March 27).