RIGA (Interstat) — Rokiskis used a strong second half to defeat RSU Merks 87-75 on Saturday in a women’s professional basketball game. The visiting team trailed 22-20 after the first quarter but tied the game at halftime. RSU Merks led after the opening period before Rokiskis rallied. Rokiskis scored 20 points in the first quarter, 18 in the second, 29 in the third and 20 in the fourth. RSU Merks scored 22 points in the first quarter, 16 in the second, 20 in the third and 17 in the fourth. Rokiskis outscored RSU Merks 49-37 after halftime. Rokiskis took control with a 29-point third quarter and sealed the win by outscoring RSU Merks 20-17 in the final period. Rokiskis improved to 1-0 this season, while RSU Merks fell to 0-1. Rokiskis will next visit Alytaus Dzukija before hosting Aistes LSU Kaunas. RSU Merks will next visit Liepajas Papirs/LSSS.