PeKa dominates Torpan Pojat Helsinki in road women’s basketball win

HELSINKI (Interstat) — PeKa used a fast start and never looked back Saturday, defeating Torpan Pojat Helsinki 98-61 in a women’s professional basketball game. The visiting PeKa led 25-10 after one quarter, 51-20 at halftime and 73-41 through three quarters. PeKa shot 35 of 63 from the floor, 11 of 26 from beyond the arc and 13 of 16 from the free-throw line. Torpan Pojat Helsinki shot 21 of 55 overall, 5 of 18 on 3-pointers and 14 of 24 at the line. PeKa committed 15 turnovers while forcing Torpan Pojat Helsinki into 25. Annika Aarrejoki led Torpan Pojat Helsinki with 35 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Magdalene Agyei added 16 points and eight rebounds, and Meri Damoiseaux scored 14. Emma Lampen and Cayro Lyza Toomingas each scored 12 for PeKa, while Melannie Daley added 11. PeKa improved to 2-1, while Torpan Pojat Helsinki fell to 1-2.