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Šepte and Švedenberga denies Rapla

11.10.2014
Luīze Šepte. Photo: www.fibaeurope.com

Latvia U16 team (1-0) earned its first win of the season as it knocked off AmEst Rapla, 58-56, on Saturday, October 11.

 

Rapla leader Kaia Kosk scored 11 points and added 11 rebounds in the second half. She tied the game 10 seconds before the end of regulation, 56-56. Luīze Šepte made a pass to Amanda Švedenberga and Jūrmala forward made the winning shot.

 

Ainārs Čukste side won the battle of rebounds, 54-49 (second half 30-25).

 

All time series: 4-2 (this season 1-0).

 

Stat of the game: Rapla players made only 9 of 39 shots in the second half (23,1%), while U16 girls connected 11 of 36 attempts.

 

Stars of the game: Fifteen year old forward Luīze Šepte (Ventspils) made a game winning assist. She scored a game high 16 points, grabbed five rebounds and made more assists than anyone else (5). Kaia Kosk led the way for Rapla, collecting 14 points, 17 rebounds and four assists.

 

Next games: TTT Rīga vs AmEst Rapla (October 12), Latvia U16 vs Tartu University (October 12).