BATUMI, Georgia (Interstat) — Batumi-RSU erased a double-digit deficit and defeated visiting Kutaisi 80-77 on Friday at Batumi Sport School. Kutaisi controlled the first quarter, taking a 26-13 lead, and led 44-29 at halftime after adding 18 points in the second. Batumi-RSU began its comeback with 25 points in the third, cutting the margin to 63-54. Kutaisi scored 14 in the fourth, but Batumi-RSU answered with 26 to complete the rally. The game’s key performers included Carson Basham, Giorgi Ochkhikidze, Davit Lomidze, Anzor Nadiradze, Luka Alavidze, Larry Howell, Baqari Berekashvili, Oto Phkhakadze, Dachi Qavtaradze and Willy Isiani. Batumi-RSU improved to 2-1 this season, while Kutaisi fell to 0-1. Earlier this season, Batumi-RSU lost to Oradea and edged Fribourg Olympic. The hosts outscored Kutaisi 51-33 after halftime, and the visitors could not hold the lead. Batumi-RSU next plays at Trier, while Kutaisi visits CIU.