A strong third quarter brought TalTech bronze for the second year in a row
TalTech secured the bronze medal for the second consecutive year in the Estonian basketball cup by defeating Keila Coolbet 86:69.
In an exciting match for the Estonian basketball cup, TalTech/ALEXELA captured the bronze medal for the second year in a row with a commanding 86:69 victory over Keila Coolbet. The game was closely contested in the first half, with Keila leading 43:41 at halftime. However, TalTech turned the tide in the third quarter, outscoring Keila 29 to 9 in front of 400 enthusiastic home fans, showcasing remarkable teamwork and dominating performance.
The team's success was marked by their superior shooting accuracy, with TalTech hitting 48% of their shots and excelling in rebounding, where they secured 50 boards to Keila's 27. Notably, TalTech's captain Oliver Metsalu led the scoring with 24 points, while Siim-Markus Post contributed significantly with 17 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Oliver Suurorg also made an impact by scoring all of his 15 points through three-pointers, demonstrating TalTech's effective long-range shooting.
As the Estonian basketball season progresses, TalTech's victory serves as a morale booster ahead of the finals, where BC Kalev/Cramo is set to face Tartu Γlikool Maks & Moorits later in the evening. The strong performance by TalTech not only highlights their competitive spirit but also raises expectations for their future matches as they aim to continue building on their recent successes in Estonian basketball.