Graz Edges Vienna Flames in Narrow Austrian Women’s Basketball Finale
VIENNA, Austria (Interstat) — Graz escaped with a 61-60 victory over the Vienna Flames in a professional women’s basketball game Saturday. The road win improved Graz’s season record to 16-4, while the Flames fell to an even 10-10.
Anja Knoflach led Graz with 16 points. For Vienna, Pia Jurhar recorded a triple-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Jade Hill added 16 points and 6 assists for the winners.
The contest was a defensive struggle, with both teams shooting below 40 percent from the floor. Graz, which entered as a heavy favorite, secured the season series three games to one.