The game in the Estonian capital started well for the Latvian team, who led 26-7 in the first quarter. However, the hosts fought back in the second quarter to cut the deficit to single digits, and then tied the game at 37-37 in the third. From there, it was a close battle until the very end, with TSA/CITYTEED ultimately coming out on top.
Sofia Kosareva led Tallinn's team to victory with 20 points, while Joana Domingas Antonio added 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Mia Faye Loyd, the Biosil-WBBL Player of the Month for November, had a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds for TTT Riga, but it was not enough to prevent her team from losing.
In other games, LCC International University Klaipeda defeated RSU Riga 89-47 at home, while league leaders Kibirkstis Vilnius beat Liepaja/LSSS 85-64.
The final score of the latter game was deceptive, as the score was tied at 59-59 after three quarters. However, Kibirkstis dominated the fourth quarter 26-5 to extend their winning start to the season to 7-0.
Giedre Labuckiene led the winners with 17 points, while Sintija Aukstikalnyte added 12 points. Madara Smite and Kitija Muzikante each scored 15 points for the visitors.
In Division B, Uniclub Bet-Oaks Vilnius played two games in Riga. They lost to Latvia U16 66-77 on Saturday and then fell to TTT Riga Juniors 53-97 on Sunday.
It was the second win of the season for TTT Riga Juniors and the first for Latvia U16, while Uniclub Bet-Oaks remain winless.
