ST. PETERSBURG (Interstat) — Zenit Petersburg defeated Avtodor Saratov 91-71 on Sunday, pulling away with a strong first quarter and steady offense throughout. Zenit led 28-16 after one and took a 49-33 lead into halftime. Avtodor cut into the deficit in the third, scoring 25 points, but Zenit answered with 24 to keep control. Zenit added 18 points in the fourth while holding Avtodor to 13. Zenit led 73-58 after three quarters. The win moved Zenit Petersburg to 3-1 this season. Avtodor Saratov fell to 2-2. Avtodor opened with 16 points in the first quarter, added 17 in the second, 25 in the third and 13 in the fourth. Zenit scored 28 in the first, 21 in the second, 24 in the third and 18 in the fourth. Zenit has won three of its first four games, while Avtodor dropped to .500. Zenit next visits Lokomotiv Kuban, while Avtodor Saratov also visits Lokomotiv Kuban.