Mar 17 • 06:30 UTC 🇪🇪 Estonia ERR

Estonian women's team, which fought bravely, lost to Latvia at home

The Estonian women's basketball team lost to Latvia 75-82 in their final game of the EM qualification series.

In an intense match, the Estonian women's national basketball team faced Latvia in their last encounter of the EM qualification series. The game, held on home turf, started off competitively, but Latvia quickly took control by winning the first quarter 23-17. Despite Estonia staying within five to seven points for much of the second quarter, Latvia extended their lead to 43-30 at halftime.

The third quarter saw Estonia working hard to close the gap, at one point reducing Latvia's lead to just four points. They showed considerable fight early in the final quarter, managing to tie the game at 66-66. However, Latvia's star player Kitija Laksa responded with a crucial three-pointer, allowing Latvia to regain control of the game. Despite a valiant effort from Estonia, including a standout performance from Anna Gret Asi, who scored 25 points, the team was unable to secure a comeback victory.

This loss marks a challenging end to the EM qualification campaign for Estonia, highlighting both their struggles and moments of resilience throughout the series. The team will need to reflect and regroup as they prepare for future competitions, aiming to build upon the experiences gained in tough matches like this one.

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