It was a last chance game for Rapla.

After losing head-to-head battle against Audentes SG/Noortekoondis (1-2), Toomas Annuk`s team rested their hopes on the last home game against the Tartu University.

Rapla`s field goal accuracy was lower than expected and it cost them dearly.

Tartu University extended its lead up to 18 points early in the fourth quarter, 59-41, and cruised to the fourth consecutive win.

All time series: 3-5 (this season 2-1).

Stat of the game: AmEst Rapla players connected just 27% of their two-point attempts (10-of-37).

Stars of the game: Janeli Lilleallik, Mirjam Nikolai and Kadri Uiga combined for a 47 points, including 15 two-points shots. Kadri Ugi registered her fifth double-double of the season, finishing with 14 points and 13 rebounds.

Kaia Kosk finished the season with her eighth double-double. She had 15 points and 12 rebounds.

Next game: Latvia U16 vs Tartu University (March 7).

BATTLE FOR THE 9TH PLACE

Tartu University (5-2): vs Audentes SG/Noortekoondis (2-0, +37), vs Latvija U16 (1-1, +51), vs AmEst Rapla (2-1, +16).

Audentes SG/Noortekoondis (4-4): vs Latvija U16 (2-1, +7), vs AmEst Rapla (2-1, -2), vs Tartu University (0-2, -37).

Latvija U16 (4-4): vs Audentes SG/Noortekoondis (1-2, -7), vs AmEst Rapla (2-1, -11), vs Tartu University (1-1, -51).

AmEst Rapla (3-6): vs Latvija U16 (1-2, +11), vs Audentes SG/Noortekoondis (1-2, +2), vs Tartu University (1-2, -16).