OMSK, Russia (Interstat) — Neftyanik defeated Samara 72-65 in a women’s professional basketball game Saturday. The home team secured the victory despite a close contest throughout. Anastasia Bocharova led Neftyanik with a key performance, while Sabina Abaidullina paced the Samara attack. The win improved Neftyanik’s season record to 4-15 across all competitions. Samara’s record fell to 4-16. The teams split their two meetings this season, with each winning on its home court. Neftyanik was projected as a favorite to win the game.