On January 16th, in Yekaterinburg, a regular game of the Fonbet Russian Women's Basketball Premier League took place between UMMC and MBA-MGUSiT from Moscow, with the hosts securing a confident victory, 75-50.
Scores by quarter: 26:9, 21:22, 13:6, 15:13
The first quarter became a true display of strength of Dmitrii Donskov's team. The Yekaterinburg players started with a 9-0 run, leaving the guests stunned within the first two minutes. The "Foxes" not only dominated in offense but also locked down their opponents in defense - the Moscow team managed to score only 9 points in the first 10 minutes. In contrast, the hosts steadily moved toward their goal, finishing the first quarter with a 26-9 lead.
The second period began with a trade of long-range shots: a three-pointer by Nogic for the hosts and a response from Frolkina for the visitors. UMMC didn't slow down, quickly extending their lead to an impressive 20 points. However, in the middle of the quarter, the game slowed down a bit as both teams missed several shots. Despite the quarter being even (21:22), the Yekaterinburg team went into halftime with a comfortable advantage, 47-31.
The third quarter became a showcase for UMMC's defense and well-coordinated offense. The "Foxes" once again applied full-court press, leaving their opponents no room to attack. Against this backdrop, Kosu and Bentley stood out, scoring both inside the paint and from mid-range. The Moscow team looked dejected, managing to score only 6 points during the period. Before the final 10 minutes, the score was 60-37, and the outcome of the game seemed already decided.
The final period began with an unexpected 9-0 run by MBA-MGUSiT. The team of Alexander Diratsuyan tried to close the gap, briefly raising the tension among the fans in the arena. However, even the temporary struggles couldn't shake the confidence of the hosts. The "Foxes" didn't score their first points of the quarter until the fifth minute, but they quickly regained control. The final score of 75-50 was a deserved outcome, once again confirming UMMC's status as the undisputed leader of the championship.
The top scorer for the "Foxes" was Olairi Kosu with 13 points and 5 rebounds, while Alex Bentley also scored 13 points. Maria Klyundikova recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Eva Lisec contributed 10 points and 5 rebounds.
In the squad of MBA-MGUSiT, the leading player was Evgeniia Frolkina with 10 points and 2 rebounds.
UMMC will play their next game on the road in Tula. On January 20, they will face Dynamo Kursk, with the broadcast starting at 21:00 Yekaterinburg time.