UMMC tops Dynamo Kursk 84‑81 to win playoff series
KURSK, Russia (Interstat) — UMMC defeated Dynamo Kursk 84-81 on Monday to win Game 4 of the playoff series and clinch the series 3-1. UMMC posted an offensive rating of 120.5 on 70 possessions, while Dynamo Kursk had 113.6 on 71 possessions. UMMC made 34 of 67 shots from the floor, 4 of 21 from three-point range and all 12 free throws. Dynamo Kursk shot 31 of 58, 10 of 21 from beyond the arc and all 9 free throws. UMMC dominated the offensive glass with 16 rebounds to six for Dynamo Kursk. UMMC recorded eight steals and 13 turnovers; Dynamo Kursk had seven steals and 15 turnovers. Anastasiia Kosu led UMMC with 16 points and eight rebounds. Zhosselina Maiga added 12 points and six rebounds, Jovana Nogic scored 12 points with five assists and Maria Klyundikova had eight points, six rebounds and two blocks. Kyara Linskens posted 14 points and 10 rebounds for Dynamo Kursk. Olga Frolkina scored 17 points, Daria Repnikova added 14, Veronika Pavliuchenko contributed 14 and Nina Glonti had 12. UMMC improved to 34-2 overall; Dynamo Kursk dropped to 29-8.