News

Lilleallik, Nikolai and Uiga sink AmEst Rapla

19.02.2015
Janeli Lilleallik. Photo: Argo Luigas

Janeli Lilleallik, Mirjam Nikolai and Kadri Uiga scored 16 or more points each as the Tartu University topped AmEst Rapla 70-57 for the team`s third victory in last five games on Thursday, February 19.

 

Lillellik connected two consecutive three pointers to start a 17-3 run midway the first quarter. At the end of it Tartu had a 11 point lead 23-12.

 

Tartu students extended their lead up to 21 points by the end of the third quarter 57-36.

 

The guests ran into the foul trouble as well. Ege-Ly Viirmaa, Greeta Üprus and Kristel Viljus were fouled out before the end of regulation.

 

Tartu University improves to 3-12. AmEst Rapla falls to 3-15.

 

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

 

Stat of the game: Tartu University outrebounded their opponents 49-22.

 

Stars of the game: Janeli Lilleallik scored a season high 19 points on 4-of-7 three point shooting. She added six rebounds and four forced fouls. Mirjam Nikolai had 18 points and eight rebounds.

 

Kadri Uiga registered her fourth double-double of the season, finishing with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Kaia Kosk answered with 15 points, five forced fouls and three steals.

 

Next game: Tartu University vs Latvia U16 (February 22), Latvijas Universitāte vs AmEst Rapla (February 22).