Ainārs Čukste team opened the second half with a 16-0 run, taking a 40-36 lead midway the third quarter.

Using full court pressure, the hosts extended their lead up to nine points twice, 48-39 and 50-41.

Tartu University/Kalev responded with a zone defense and a better ball movement. Their opponents turned the ball over many times and missed many open shots.

U16 point guards Nikola Ozola and Jete Nulle were fouled out.

All time series: 5-4 (this season 1-0)

Stat of the game: Both teams grabbed 58 rebounds and made 22 turnovers each.

Stars of the game: Johanna Eliise Teder finished the game with 24 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and one blocked shot. Nele Laurimaa added 19 points, 13 rebounds, five steals and nine forced fouls.

Māra Mote had 17 points and 14 rebounds enroute to her first double-double.

Next games: Vega 1/Liepāja vs Tartu University/Kalev (November 8), Latvija U16 vs RSU/Merks (November 8).