NewsVega 1/Liepāja takes revenge against AmEst Rapla17.01.2015
Vega 1/Liepāja took its first "Top 12" win on Saturday, January 17, by surviving a strong comeback try from AmEst Rapla to win on the road 68-64.
Rapla had a better start to the game with Kaia Kosk scoring six points in the first quarter 17-16.
Liepāja used the inside game from Marina Ivashchanka and Sabīne Egle to go in front. The guests led 28-31 at halftime.
Kaia Kosk and Kaari Kamp restored an Rapla edge (34-33 and 36-35), but Marina Ivashchanka and Maija Gertsone put the hosts back ahead.
Vega 1/Liepāja raised its record to 5-7, while AmEst Rapla dropped to 2-10.
All time series: 1-6 (this season 1-1).
Stat of the game: The guests grabbed 20 offensive rebounds (20-7).
Stars of the game: Marina Ivashchanka finished with 21 points, on 10-of-22 two point shooting. She added 11 rebounds and seven forced fouls, while Sabīne Egle had 10 points, 19 rebounds and four steals for a efficiency rating of 28.
Next games: Audentes SG/Noortekoondis vs Vega 1/Liepāja (January 18), AmEst Rapla vs Latvijas Universitāte (January 24). |
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