Tauragė Defeats Šiauliai in 91-81 LKL Upset
Lithuanian basketball league newcomer Tauragė secured a 91-81 away victory against European Cup contender Šiauliai, basketnews.lt reported. Nojus Mineikis scored 19 points and Dovis Bičkauskis added 16 in the winning effort. Tomas Rinkevičius’s squad improved its league record to three wins and five losses.
Scoring Rushes Define First Half Momentum
Šiauliai held a 21-20 advantage late in the opening period before mounting a decisive surge. Tauras Jogėla and Eftonas Reidas led the home team 17-4 in the 6.5-minute period and built a 14-point lead (38-24). Tauragė responded after halftime with an 18-2 run across four and a half minutes in the third quarter to claim a 57-51 edge. Šiauliai answered with eight unanswered points to briefly regain a 59-57 lead before the visitors closed the third period ahead 68-64.
Key Player Performances Shape the Matchup
Nojus Mineikis led the winners with 19 points, shooting four of five from beyond the arc in 36 minutes on the court. Dovis Bičkauskis returned from injury to score 16 points in 18 minutes, converting four three-pointers on nine attempts. Selimas Fofana paced Šiauliai with 17 points, three rebounds, and two assists in 30 minutes of action. The team played without injured leader Cedric Henderson.
Upcoming Schedule and Fixtures
Tauragė travels to face Jurbarkas-Karis-Manvesta in a KMT fixture on November 3. Šiauliai prepares to host Umana Reyer Venezia in European Cup play on November 4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the Šiauliai and Tauragė match?
Tauragė defeated Šiauliai with a final score of 91-81 on the opponent’s home court.
How many points did Nojus Mineikis score?
Nojus Mineikis led all Tauragė scorers with 19 points, which included four three-pointers and three converted free throws.
Which player was absent for Šiauliai?
Šiauliai played without injured leader Cedric Henderson, who was sidelined due to an ankle injury.
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