A 12-0 run midway the second quarter broke the balance, while defense made the difference in holding the home team to just 22 points in the second half.

RSU/Merks earned 16 point advantage before the second game in Riga.

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

Stat of the game: The difference in the game came inside the perimeter, where RSU outscored Liepāja by 24 points. The hosts made 9-of-43 two point shots, while RSU connected 21-of-48.

Stars of the game: Arta Frīdenberga scored a game high 15 points, adding eight rebounds. Zane Eglīte added 11 points on 5-of-7 shooting, seven rebounds and three steals, while Zane Tamane had 10 points and five rebounds.

Janina Nikitina replied with 14 points. Marina Ivashchanka had 13 points and nine rebounds.

Next game: RSU/Merks vs Vega 1/Liepāja (March 16).