MBA-MAI defeated Samara at home – 79:61 (20:22, 21:14, 21:16, 17:9).
Game progress
Samara took the lead early in the game and maintained it due Dmitry Cheburkin individual skill. The forward scored 12 points in the opening quarter. The Volga team capitalized on the opponent mistakes and built a double-digit lead. However, despite 8 turnovers, the Moscow team managed to regroup and cut the deficit to 2 points by the end of the quarter.
In the second quarter, Vasily Karasev team began to value the ball more. The guests shooting percentage dropped, allowing the hosts to take the lead. However, the Moscow team was only able to extend the lead in the second half. MBA-MAI began winning more rebounds, and Evgeny Voronov helped the hosts to increase the lead to 11 points.
The 10-point lead held in fourth quarter, during which the Moscow team controlled the game. The Volga team committed 7 turnovers in the quarter, which prevented from making a comeback.
X-Factor
MBA-MAI was able to take the initiative in the paint throughout the game. The Moscow team recorded 47 rebounds (16 offensive), while Samara had 34 rebounds (7 offensive).
Facts
Rivalry history score: 9-6, MBA-MAI leads. The Moscow team has won the last 6 games.
Despite the win, the Moscow team finishes the regular season at 7th place, as Uralmash defeated Avtodor.
MBA-MAI concludes another season as the toughest team in the League—averaging 25.6 fouls per game.
Leaders
MBA-MAI: Vladislav Trushkin (14 points + 12 rebounds), Pavel Savkov (14 points + 5 rebounds), Andrey Zubkov (11 points + 7 rebounds), Danil Pevnev (10 points + 6 rebounds)
Samara: Dmitry Cheburkin (17 points + 6 rebounds), Gleb Sheiko (11), Andrey Savrasov (10).
