Mar 10 • 20:49 UTC 🇱🇻 Latvia TVNET

VEF Rīga basketball team defeats LIBL leader team

The VEF Rīga basketball team triumphed over the top team, Tartu Universitāte/Maks & Moorits, in a Latvian-Estonian Basketball League game.

In a recent match in the Latvian-Estonian Basketball League, the VEF Rīga basketball club emerged victorious against the league leader, Tartu Universitāte/Maks & Moorits, with a score of 74-67. Kamau Stoukss stood out for the home team, scoring 24 points, alongside contributing six assists and grabbing five rebounds, while Kērtiss Holiss and Dairis Bertāns supported the team with 18 and 10 points, respectively.

Despite the loss, the Tartu team remains at the top of the league standings with 21 wins out of 25 games. Notably, Karls Lipss made a significant impact for Tartu, achieving a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds, supported by his teammates Braiss Makbraids and Markus Ilvers, who both scored 13 points. The intense competition in the league is reflected in the close scores and the performance of key players in the match.

In another matchup, Liepāja broke a six-game losing streak, defeating Latvijas Universitāti by a score of 102-83. Ksavjers Dus was instrumental in this win, scoring 23 points while also contributing significantly to rebounds and steals, showcasing the competitive nature of Latvian basketball and how quickly fortunes can change within the league.

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