The BioSil-WBBL Division A Final Four tipped off in Riga with a dramatic contest, as Kibirkstis Vilnius, who entered the game undefeated, survived a hard-fought battle to overcome TTT Riga in the first semifinal 91:75.
Kibirkstis controlled the first half, gradually building their lead and establishing a comfortable 16-point advantage by halftime (54-38).
However, TTT Riga emerged from the break with a renewed intensity. They deployed a zone defense that stifled Kibirkstis's offense and, fueled by Kitija Vihmane's hot shooting from beyond the arc, erased the entire deficit in a single quarter, leveling the score at 64-64 heading into the final quarter.
Despite TTT Riga's stunning comeback, the score remained tied only momentarily. Kibirkstis regained the initiative in the fourth quarter and re-established their lead, securing the victory before the final buzzer.
Egle Zabotkaite and Sydney Taylor each scored 18 points to lead Kibirkstis. Nia Clouden added 14 points, while Giedre Labuckiene and Daugile Use each contributed 11.
For TTT Riga, Vihmane finished with 22 points (5/9 from three-point range), followed by Karline Pilabere and Vanesa Jasa with 12 points apiece, and Mia Loyd with 10.
Dominique Wilson was absent from TTT Riga's lineup.
