Irtysh Pavlodar repeat as D1 champions - Apr 26, 2014
Irtysh - Astana Tigers 59:56
Irtysh Pavlodar defended their D1 title. They held off Astana Tigers in the fourth game of the Finals to win the series 3-1. The victory marked the fourth straight D1 title for Irtysh. Iryna Basalyk (176-F-85) came up with 13 points to pace the winners. Irtysh and Astana stayed neck and neck throughout the first period. The scoreboard read 17:17 after ten minutes. The Tigers held the home team to just 5 points in the second quarter and spurred ahead for a 26:22 halftime lead. Astana maintained the advantage throughout the third period. They accumulated a 42:38 lead heading into the final frame. But Irtysh adjusted their offence just in time. The hosts poured in 21 points in the final stanza and triumphed at the end. Anna Vinokurova (192-C-92) provided 11 points and 11 boards, while Elena Khusnidinova (178-F-85) added 10 points and 12 boards for the winners. Ganna Zarytska (187-F/C-86) responded with 13 points and 11 boards for Astana. Nataliya Gavryliuk (178-F-90) had 12 points in the loss.
