Valmiera Glass/Vidzemes Augstskola ended Liepāja’s three-game winning streak with an 89-72 victory in the Latvian-Estonian Basketball League on Saturday.
Dēeks Haidbrīders and Edgars Lasenbergs Lead Scoring
- Džeiks Haidbrīders: Delivered a team-high 19 points.
- Iens Skots: Posted 11 points and six rebounds in his third and most productive outing for VALMIERA GLASS VIA.
- Edgars Lasenbergs: Led all scorers with 26 points for Liepāja, maintaining high fantasy output despite his side’s defensive breakdowns and eventual defeat.
Valmiera Glass VIA Secures 89-72 Victory
Valmiera Glass VIA established control early through precise execution, claiming a 23-18 advantage by the end of the first quarter. They steadily widened the margin to 44-36 by halftime. By the third period, the hosts surged to a 28-15 frame dominance, peaking at a 23-point lead with the score at 67-44.
Liepāja avoided a complete collapse by narrowing the deficit to nine points midway through the fourth quarter. However, Valmiera responded decisively in the closing minutes to secure the 89-72 win. The victory lifts Valmiera to an 8-2 record and third place in the league standings.
Standout Performers on Both Sides
Džeiks Haidbrīders paced the winning side with 19 points. Verners Kohs contributed 13 points and six rebounds. Iens Skots added 11 points and six rebounds in his third and most productive appearance for the club.
For the visitors, Edgars Lasenbergs led all scorers with 26 points, while Avi Tumers added 18 points and seven rebounds. Despite their efforts, Liepāja dropped to a 4-6 record, sliding to 11th in the tournament table.
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