BC Nokia rolls past Vimpelin Veto in women’s professional basketball
VIMPELI, Finland (Interstat) — BC Nokia defeated Vimpelin Veto 103-80 Saturday in a women’s professional basketball game. BC Nokia shot 22 of 52 from the floor, 11 of 29 from three-point range and 6 of 10 from the free throw line. Vimpelin Veto shot 13 of 26 from the floor, 3 of 10 from three-point range and 9 of 13 from the free throw line. BC Nokia had five offensive rebounds, six assists and two blocks. Vimpelin Veto had three offensive rebounds and two assists. Both teams committed 11 turnovers. BC Nokia committed 17 fouls, and Vimpelin Veto committed nine. Silja Viita led Vimpelin Veto with 35 minutes, 25 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Anni Nurminen added 12 points, three rebounds and seven assists for BC Nokia. Venla Patrikainen had 13 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Pihla Jaatinen had 10 points, four rebounds and four assists for Vimpelin Veto. Cierra Walker scored 17 points for BC Nokia, and Lauren Carter contributed 12 points, four rebounds, two blocks and one assist. BC Nokia improved to 1-0, while Vimpelin Veto dropped to 0-1.