NOKIA, Finland (Interstat) — PeKa used a strong third quarter and a balanced offense to beat BC Nokia 72-66 Wednesday in women’s professional basketball. The visiting team trailed 35-34 at halftime but surged ahead with a 22-point third quarter. PeKa led 56-51 entering the fourth and held off BC Nokia down the stretch. Brianna Scott led BC Nokia with 29 points, six rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 34 minutes. Ellie Foster paced PeKa with 20 points and nine rebounds in 32 minutes, earning PeKa top-star honors. Lauren Carter posted a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Helli Suvanto scored 14 points with four rebounds, while Melannie Daley added 18 points, five rebounds and one assist. Venla Patrikainen scored 10 points and had four rebounds, and Maija Honkonen grabbed 10 rebounds with three points. Emma Lampen contributed six points, six rebounds and 10 assists. Elina Arike added nine points and nine rebounds, and Lisa Camara scored five points. PeKa improved to 1-1, while BC Nokia fell to 1-1.