Champions RSU End Limbaži's Winning Streak in Latvian Basketball League
In the Eastern Division of Latvia's National Basketball League, Riga Stradiņš University won 80:66 away at Limbaži on Friday. It was RSU's fourth win in four games and Limbaži's first loss of the season.
In a National Basketball League (NBL) Eastern Division game in Latvia on Friday, 16 October, the team of Riga Stradiņš University (RSU) won 80:66 away against OC "Limbaži". The result keeps RSU as the only unbeaten side in the division, apart from Valmiera, which has yet to start its season.
RSU, coached by Māris Gulbis, travelled to Limbaži after handing Gulbene's "Buki" their first defeat of the season the previous week. The hosts were unbeaten before the game, with a 3-0 record.
How the game unfolded
Limbaži led 20:19 after the first quarter, following a basket by Ričards Liberts. Toms Gusarovs hit a three-pointer late in the second period, sending the Riga side into the break ahead at 40:37. RSU pulled away in the second half: by the end of the third quarter the lead was 14 points, and the game finished 80:66.
Alberts Putāns was RSU's top scorer with 22 points. Gusarovs added 14, Ralfs Aleksandrovs 11 and Rihards Fortiņš 10. For Limbaži, Liberts scored 15 and Edmunds Elksnis 10.
Other Friday game
In the other Friday game, Kandava's "Anzāģe/Turība" beat Talsi 114:75. Eduards Avotiņš scored 28 points for the winners, Artūrs Grīnbergs 16 and Dāvis Skreivers 13. For Talsi, Kārlis Roderis-Roderts had 18 and Tailers Tīģers 12.
In the Eastern Division standings, RSU lead with a 4-0 record, with Limbaži second at 3-1.
