LIEPAJA, Latvia (Interstat) — Rodijs Macoha had 12 points, nine rebounds and three assists for Liepāja Triobet, but Tormi Niits scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead visiting Tal Tech past Liepāja Triobet 78-71 Wednesday at Liepaja Olimpic Center. Tal Tech led 41-31 at halftime and 62-51 through three quarters before holding off a late host rally. Ivo Van Tamm contributed 14 points, eight rebounds and three assists for Liepāja Triobet. Gregor Ilves had 10 points and six rebounds, and Siim Markus Post added 17 points and five assists for Tal Tech. Julian Bryant scored 11, while Taavi Jurkatamm chipped in eight points, five rebounds and three blocks. Tal Tech shot 25 of 60 from the floor and 9 of 26 from three-point range, making 17 of 27 free throws. Liepāja Triobet shot 26 of 64 overall and 5 of 23 from beyond the arc, converting 12 of 15 free throws. Tal Tech committed 17 turnovers to Liepāja Triobet’s 16. Tal Tech improved to 2-2, while Liepāja Triobet fell to 1-4.