Laina Mesila-Kaarmann`s lay-up with 9,0 seconds left completed a 11-0 run which begin just minutes before the end of the game.

Vega 1/Liepāja ultra aggressive defense led them into foul trouble and the cost was too high.

Team captain Kristīna Cirša and center Alexandra Stelfox were fouled out of the game however guests still had a 8 point lead, 56-64.

Jaanus Levkoi`s side held their opponents to just five points in the fourth quarter and triggered a massive comeback.

Liepāja point guard Katarzyna Suknarowska scored 14 points in the third quarter alone but it wasn`t enough.

She was held scoreless in the end and finally run out of steam.

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

Stat of the game: ECLEX players grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and got extra possessions to stay in the game.

Star of the game: Center Laina Messila-Kaarmann was effective as usual. She made 12 field goals, had a game high 26 points and scored that critical lay-up 9,0 seconds before the end of regulation.

Coming next: ECLEX Tallinn (#3) will face TTT Riga (#2) in the semifinals on Saturday, April 5.

Friday, April 4

ECLEX Tallinn/1182 – Vega 1/Liepāja 67:64

RSU/Merks – Tallinn University 88:54

Saturday, April 5

15:30 SK Cēsis – RSU/Merks

18:00 TTT Rīga – ECLEX Tallinn/1182

Sunday, April 6

15:30 Bronze match

18:00 Final