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UMMC take victory over Enisey from Krasnoyarsk

UMMC take victory over Enisey from Krasnoyarsk

The UMMC basketball players faced Enisey in another game of the Fonbet Russian Premier League. The encounter took place in Krasnoyarsk and ended in victory for the Yekaterinburg team.

Enisey (Krasnoyarsk) – UMMC (Yekaterinburg) 67:85

Quarters’ results: 13:16, 27:21, 17:30, 10:18

The first half of the game was tough. Enisey managed to impose competition: the opening quarter ended with a score of 13:16 in favour of UMMC, but the teams went for the halftime break with the score 40:37 in favour of the home team.

After halftime, the “Foxes” went on a run and gained the advantage. Successful long-range shots from Alex Bentley, Megan Walker and Olairi Kosu secured an 8-point lead, and the quarter ended with a score of 57:67 in favour of UMMC.

In the final period, the course of the game didn’t change – the “Foxes” kept a comfortable 10-point advantage for the most of the time, and then made a leap. The final buzzer sealed the victory of UMMC with a score of 67:85.

Anastasiia Shilova, UMMC forward:

-       Enisey is playing well this season, especially at home. The time difference is still affecting us. In the previous games in Krasnoyarsk, just like today, we struggled in the first two quarters, and after halftime, we fought back. We played well in the last games, but today, apparently, a long journey and time difference took a toll on us. But we are gaining momentum.

In the squad of the Yekaterinburg team, Tina Krajisnik became the top-scorer with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Olairi Kosu added 15 points and 7 rebounds; Megan Walker scored 14 points. Alexandria Bentley had 12 points and 7 assists.

In the squad of Enisey, Elizaveta Bratchikova became the scoring leader with 16 points. Iana Pashkovskaia accumulated 13 points, 2 rebounds; Ekaterina Ryabova had 10 points and 3 rebounds.

The next game within the Fonbet Russian Championship will take place at home, on March 11. UMMC will meet with the team Sparta&K (Vidnoje). The venue is DIVS Arena. The game starts at 7:00 p.m.