BARNAUL (Interstat) — CSKA Moscow 2 used a fast start and steady offense to defeat Barnaul 86-70 on Monday. The visitors opened with 26 points in the first quarter and added 26 more in the second to take a 52-38 halftime lead. Barnaul scored 16 in the first and 22 in the second but trailed throughout the middle stretches. CSKA Moscow 2 extended its advantage with 21 points in the third quarter, while Barnaul managed 18. Barnaul outscored CSKA Moscow 2 14-13 in the fourth, but the comeback bid fell short. CSKA Moscow 2 improved to 2-1 this season. Barnaul dropped to 0-3. CSKA Moscow 2 bounced back from a loss to Izhevsk. Barnaul remained winless after a road loss at Temp Sumz Revda. The visitors controlled the game with balanced scoring and a strong first half. Barnaul could not overcome the early deficit. CSKA Moscow 2 next plays at Novosibirsk, while Barnaul hosts Dynamo Grozny. The game was played in Barnaul.