TAMBOV, Russia (Interstat) — Tambov beat visiting Metallurg 73-56 on Monday, pulling away with a decisive third quarter and holding off a late comeback bid. Metallurg opened with 20 first-quarter points, but Tambov countered with 17 in the first and 18 in the second. Metallurg scored 12 points in the second quarter and four in the third, while Tambov poured in 22 in the third. Tambov led 35-32 at halftime. Metallurg closed with 20 fourth-quarter points, but the home side maintained its advantage and secured its first win of the season. Tambov improved to 1-2, while Metallurg dropped to 0-2. Metallurg previously lost at home to Chelyabinsk. Tambov previously lost at Dynamo Grozny and at CSKA Moscow 2. Tambov next hosts Chelyabinsk, while Metallurg next visits Izhevsk. Tambov’s victory came after it opened the season with two losses. Metallurg is still seeking its first win.