Tallinn University`s win set the stage for Final 6

31.03.2014

Oksana Miil. Photo: Mārtiņš Sīlis

Tallinn University led from start to finish en route to an 78-47 win over the University of Latvia in the Game 2 of the Nordea league play-offs on Monday, March 31. The hosts advances by an aggregate score 159-99, and will play against RSU/Merks in the quarterfinals.

Kersti Sirel`s side built a 19 point advantage in the first quarter, 30-11.

Laura Audere and Kerttu Jallai started strong, helping the Tallinn University to 46-24 halftime lead, which also meant 127-76 series advantage (+50).

The hosts won also the last 20 minutes, which translated into 159-99 series lead (+60).

All time series: 5-0 (this season 3-0).

Stat of the game: Tallinn University players made 21 out of 30 field goals after assists (70%) and shot 60% inside the three point line (28/47).

Stars of the game: The mighty trio of Laura Audere, Kerttu Jallai and Pirgit Püü scored a combined 53 points. They registered 112 points in two games, while their opponents scored 99 points.

Coming next: RSU/Merks (#4) – Tallinn University (#5) winner will advance to play the TTT Rīga squad (#2) in the semifinals on Saturday, April 5.

SK Cēsis (#1) will face the winner of the second pair between ECLEX Tallinn/1182 (#3) and Vega 1/Liepāja (#7).

Friday, April 4

17:30 ECLEX Tallinn/1182 – Vega 1/Liepāja

20:00 RSU/Merks – Tallinn University

Saturday, April 5

15:30 SK Cēsis – RSU/Merks/Tallinn University

18:00 TTT Rīga – ECLEX Tallinn/1182/Vega 1/Liepāja

Sunday, April 6

15:30 Bronze match

18:00 Final