Tartu Ülikool defeats Liepāja in LIBL basketball match

In the Latvia-Estonia Basketball League (LIBL), Liepāja suffered a home defeat against the defending Estonian champions, Tartu Ülikool/Maks & Moorits, with a final score of 83:87.

Liepāja held a narrow 83:81 lead entering the final minute of play, but failed to score in the closing moments, allowing Tartu to secure six points to seal the victory. This marks Liepāja's second loss of the season, following a previous defeat to Pärnu. Tartu, meanwhile, remains undefeated in their first two matches.

For Liepāja, Rodijs Mačoha led the scoring with 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Edvards Egle contributed 19 points and four assists. Tartu's performance was highlighted by Martins Pāsoja, who scored 20 points, and Robert Valge, who hit a decisive three-pointer and secured a critical rebound in the final minutes.