Lokomotiv-Kuban started the season with a victory over Yenisei with a score of 81:66

In Krasnodar, the basketball players of Lokomotiv-Kuban defeated Krasnoyarsk Yenisei in the match of the regular championship of the United League. The meeting ended with a score of 81:66.

The hosts won the first quarter with a score of 20:15, but before the big break, Yenisei managed to reduce the gap to a minimum of 37:37. After the third quarter, Lokomotiv-Kuban led 56:53, and in the final stretch increased the advantage to 15 points.

The most productive player of the meeting was the center of the Krasnodar team Alen Khadzhibegovich, who scored 19 points. Patrick Miller recorded 17 points and 11 assists, making a double-double. In the Yenisei team, Charles Callison scored the most with 14 points.

The match was commented by the head of Krasnodar Evgeny Naumov. He called the victory a “great gift” to citizens on City Day and congratulated the team and fans on a successful start to the championship. “The match was attended by the Honorary Citizen of the city of Krasnodar – our pride and legend – Olympic champion Irina Karavaeva,” the mayor said.

The next Lokomotiv-Kuban match will be held on October 3. The Krasnodar team will meet with the Moscow MBA.

Earlier, Lokomotiv-Kuban took silver of the United League Super Cup.