MBA-MAI defeated Enisey at home – 90:66 (30:17, 25:15, 16:15, 19:19).
Game progress
Maksim Barashkov bright play allowed the hosts to take the lead in the opening quarter. The Moscow team came out more energized, which was reflected in the score. Andrey Zubkov put MBA-MAI lead double-digit – 20:10, Ivan Belousov and Daniil Kasatkin brought the team’s advantage to 17 – 28:11.
The Siberian team tried to take the initiative, but failed. The hosts confidently controlled the game. A 9-point run at the end of the second quarter allowed MBA to build the lead again. The hosts had a 23-point lead by halftime – 55:32.
The second half did not provide any intrigue. The guests were able to equalize the game, but that wasn’t enough to create a comeback. The Moscow team maintained a comfortable score difference and got win.
X-factor
MBA-MAI offense showed its class in this game. The hosts made 13 of 28 three-pointers (46.4%).
Facts
Today’s win allowed MBA-MAI to take 9th place in the regular season. The Moscow team will play first play-in game against Enisey at home.
Danil Pevnev was in great shape at the end of the regular season. For the second game in a row, he is updating his personal career-high. In this game, MBA-MAI forward made 6 of 8 field-goals and scored 19 points.
Enisey center Roman Zagretdinov made the first career double-double – 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Leaders
MBA-MAI: Danil Pevnev (19 + 7 rebounds), Maksim Barashkov (19 + 6 rebounds), Andrey Zubkov (18 + 7 rebounds + 5 assists).
Enisey: Vladislav Perevalov (15), Sergey Balashov (11), Roman Zagretdinov (10 + 10 rebounds)
What’s next
April 16 in Moscow.
