RSU/Merks players were down 41-31 early in the second half but they used a 22-32 run over the course of about 10 minutes to tie the game, 63-63.

Laina Mesila-Kaarmann scored from the field, while Pirgit Püü connected both free throws to put the hosts ahead 67-63.

Kate Aizsila finished an and-one to cut the gap to one point, 67-66.

Püü missed her last three point attempt. Birgit Piibur saved the ball, however, 1182 Tallinn violated the shot-clock rule.

Kate Aizsila missed the game winning shot.

All time series: 7-3 (this season 3-0)

Stat of the game: Kate Aizsila, Paula Langina, Linda Vilde and Paula Tomsone scored all 66 points for the guest team.

Stars of the game: Heila Rosenfeldt had 15 points, six rebounds and six assists, while Pirgit Püü scored 15 points.

Kate Aizsila finished with 23 points, six rebounds, seven assists and 10 forced fouls. Paula Langina registered double-double. She had 18 points and 11 rebounds. Paula Tomsone scored 13 points in the second half.

Next games: TTT Rīga vs RSU/Merks (February 28), SK Cēsis vs 1182 Tallinn (February 28).