In another game of the Fonbet Russian Championship – Premier League in Moscow, the Yekaterinburg team secured their twelfth consecutive victory, confidently defeating the local team Dynamo with a score of 72:95.
Scores by quarter: 19:25, 17:25, 19:22, 17:23
The first quarter began with a run from the team of Dmitrii Donskov. UMMC quickly seized the initiative thanks to accurate three-pointers from Alex Bentley and Anastasiia Shilova. However, Dynamo did not give up, and the Moscow team managed to reduce the gap to just one point. In the final seconds, Jovana Nogic calmly scored from beyond the arc, increasing the guests’ lead to six points. The opening period ended with a score of 19:25 in favor of the “Foxes.”
In the second quarter, the Yekaterinburg team increased their pace. UMMC quickly pulled ahead with a double-digit lead, causing the hosts to become anxious. Jovana Nogic continued to shine on offense, and with an accurate long-range shot, she extended the gap to 17 points. A timeout by Dynamo allowed the home team to calm down a bit, but they couldn’t turn the game around. The teams went into halftime with a score of 36:50, and the prospects for the Moscow team seemed bleak.
The third period began with an attempt by the Moscow team to get back into the game. Against the backdrop of a few unsuccessful plays by UMMC, the hosts closed the gap to six points, but this was when Dmitrii Donskov’s coaching brilliance kicked in. After calling a timeout, he restored his team’s confidence and accuracy. The “Foxes” pulled away again, finishing the third quarter with a comfortable lead of 55:72.
The fourth quarter turned into a formality. Alex Bentley continued to expertly attack the basket, having already made five successful three-pointers. The point difference quickly surpassed 20 points, and the Moscow team lost all chances of a comeback. The confident play of the Yekaterinburg team in all aspects secured them a well-deserved victory with a score of 72:95.
In the squad of the “Foxes”, Alex Bentley became the top scorer with 26 points, followed by Jovana Nogic with 14 points, and both Olairi Kosu and Anastasiia Shilova contributed 12 points each.
In the squad of Dynamo, Yana Panevina scored 14 points, Ekaterina Golovchenko had 11 points, and Dayana Hernandes added 10 points.
UMMC will play the next game at home. On Sunday, December 15, the “Foxes” will face off against Dynamo Novosibirsk at the DIVS arena. The game starts at 17:00.