Estonia – Alexela KML Round 11: Kalev/Cramo beats TTU in a derby game

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DemonteHarper What a coincidence that all visitors won their games. The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Tallinn: Kalev/Cramo (#3) and TTU (#4). TTU was defeated at home 84-89 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. TTU was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Kalev/Cramo made 10 blocks. The best player for the winners was American guard Demonte Harper (193-89, college: Morehead St.) who scored 18 points and 9 assists. The former international forward Erik Keedus (198-90) chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Sten Olmre (192-95) produced 22 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. Kalev/Cramo (8-2) have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Defending champion (8-2) moved-up to second place, which they share with Rapla. TTU at the other side keeps the fourth position with three games lost. Kalev/Cramo is looking forward to face league’s leader TU/Rock in Tartu in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. TTU will play on the road against the league’s second-placed Rapla and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game in Valga was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Kalev/Cramo (8-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Valga (4-8). Kalev/Cramo managed to secure a 7-point victory 83-76. American guard Demonte Harper (193-89, college: Morehead St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Vitali Liutych contributed with 16 points for the winners. Latvian guard Reinis Strupovics (190-87) answered with 19 points and 6 rebounds for Valga. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Kalev/Cramo. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Rapla. Valga lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. Kalev/Cramo will play …

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