BRANDYS NAD LABEM, Czech Republic (Interstat) — Brandys nad Labem defeated visiting Basket Ostrava 87-72 on Saturday in a women’s professional basketball game. Brandys improved to 2-2, while Ostrava fell to 0-4. Brandys used a decisive second quarter, scoring 31 points. Kiara Bell finished with eight points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two blocks for Brandys. Emma Merriweather posted a double-double for Ostrava with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Ajda Burgar added 12 points and five rebounds, Josipa Pavic contributed 13 points and six rebounds, and Zuzana Krizova had seven points and seven rebounds for Brandys. Anna Jedlickova scored 14 for Ostrava, Pamela Effang had 18 points, Meghan Boyd scored 17 for Brandys, Katerina Suchanova added nine for Brandys, and Sofie Kaducova scored 12 for Ostrava. Brandys shot 31 of 75 from the floor, 7 of 27 from three-point range, and 18 of 24 from the free-throw line. Ostrava shot 27 of 55 overall, 3 of 14 from beyond the arc, and 14 of 23 from the line. Brandys had 16 assists to Ostrava’s seven and committed 14 turnovers to Ostrava’s 22.