RUSTAVI, GA. (Interstat) — Guga Patashuri scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds Wednesday afternoon as Rustavi defeated Griffin Kaspi 108-72 at Azot Arena in McRae-Helena in Georgian Super Liga action. Patashuri, a 6-6 power forward, also dished five assists in 20 minutes of play.

Rustavi led 25-21 after the first quarter and widened the margin by outscoring Griffin Kaspi 28-17 in the second period for a 53-38 halftime lead. The home team extended its advantage with a 24-19 third quarter and closed on a 31-15 fourth.

Willy Isiani added 20 points and seven rebounds for Rustavi, while Kaosi Ezeagu contributed 10 points and four boards. Daniel Ransom led Griffin Kaspi with 22 points and six rebounds. Alex Matthews added 15 points and seven assists.

Interstat’s ELO system had projected a 63.10 percent probability for the Rustavi win. Rustavi improved to 7-15 across all competitions; Griffin Kaspi fell to 0-1. The teams meet again Friday.