UFA (Interstat) — Ufa defeated visiting Rusichi Kursk 96-73 on Saturday, using a strong first half to seize control and never relinquishing the lead. Ufa scored 25 points in the first quarter and 26 in the second to take a 51-31 halftime advantage. Rusichi Kursk managed 16 points in the first quarter and 15 in the second before finding more offense after the break with 14 in the third and 28 in the fourth. Ufa answered with 21 in the third and 24 in the fourth. The visitors never recovered after the break. Ufa improved to 5-1 this season, while Rusichi Kursk fell to 1-4. Ufa had won its previous game, a 93-69 home victory over Desna Bryansk. Rusichi Kursk had lost its previous two games, including a 90-77 setback at Temp Sumz Revda. Ufa next hosts Temp Sumz Revda, while Rusichi Kursk next hosts Dynamo Grozny.