Laksa Ends Meldere and Vilka's Winning Run in Italy
In Italy's top-flight women's basketball league, Famila Schio beat Campobasso, who feature Laura Meldere and Kate Vilka, 91-67. Latvian player Kitija Laksa scored 12 points for the winners.
Famila Schio defeated Campobasso 91-67 in a home game of the Italian women's basketball championship, Serie A, on Sunday, 18 October. The match brought together three Latvian players: Kitija Laksa plays for Schio, while Laura Meldere and Kate Vilka play for Campobasso. The loss ended Campobasso's winning streak in the league.
Both clubs had opened the season with two Serie A wins and each also won a EuroCup game this week. The match started at 21:45 Latvian time.
How the game unfolded
Famila Schio, coached by Jorge Dikeulakos, built a 10-point lead in the first quarter, 24-14. The middle part of the game was fairly even, but in the final ten minutes the hosts made another run and secured a convincing win.
The Latvians on court
Kitija Laksa played 26 minutes 18 seconds and scored 12 points (two-pointers 3/5, three-pointers 1/4, free throws 3/3). She also made three assists and one steal. Her plus-minus was +28 and her efficiency rating was 10.
Laura Meldere, a centre for Campobasso, scored seven points in 13 minutes 55 seconds (two-pointers 2/4, three-pointers 1/2), grabbed one rebound and made one steal. Her efficiency rating was 6.
Kate Vilka played 31 minutes 15 seconds and scored six points (three-pointers 1/4, free throws 3/3). She pulled down six rebounds, made two assists and blocked one shot. Her efficiency rating was 8.
After the game, Famila Schio lead the standings with three wins from three games, while Campobasso are fifth with two wins and one loss.
