Departure of Mailis Pokk and Janett Perv reduced “FCR Media/Rapla” rebounding power. Annika Köster and Marita Maaring did no dress for the game, while Pirgit made just one shot from the court in the first half.

Armands Misus team won the battle of rebounds (23-15), scored three times more points in the paint (18-6) and four times more points off turnovers (8-2) to build a 40-25 lead before the break.

Liepāja guards were responsible for the most of damage in the first 20 minutes. Ilze Jākobsone scored nine points, dished eight assists and had three steals too. Kristīne Silarāja added another seven points.

Laina Mesila-Kaarmann, Francis Donders and Darya Lipinskaja cut the gap to nine points, 45-36. Forward Kristīna Petermane stepped up for the hosts then, scoring eight points in just a few minutes, 60-38.

FCR Media/Rapla players scored nine unanswered points in the last minute.

All time series: 4-6 (this season 1-0).

Stat of the game: Ilze Jākobsone made eight assists in the first half.

Stars of the game: Kristīna Petermane registered the best +/- ratio 30 in 22 minutes of play. She had eight points and nine rebounds.

Ilze Jākobsone scored 13 points, made nine assists and five steals. Kristīne Silarāja added 12 points, five rebounds and three steals, while Laura Audere had 13 points.

Laina Mesila-Kaarmann finished with a game high 20 points. Francis Donders had 19 points, five rebounds, four assists and four forced fouls.

Next games: TTT Rīga vs Vega 1/Liepāja (October 19), FCR Media/Rapla vs Tartu University (October 23).