Azovmash Mariupol reclaimed the Cup of Ukraine, having defeated BC Kyiv 73:63 to close out the Final 4 in Sumy on Sunday.

 

Mariupol started the game with an 11:4 run, behind two triples from Rodney Buford and Robert Archibald’s dominance in the paint.

 

Kyiv improved their defense to finish the quarter down by one. Artur Drozdov, Pooh Jeter and Josh Davis played a key role in the chase. They, however, did not manage to score a field goal during 9 minutes of the second quarter, allowing Azovmash to knock themselves down with ...   »»

BC Kyiv will face Azovmash Mariupol in a rematch of last year’s Cup of Ukraine Final.

 

Kyiv defeated hosts Sumykhimprom 75:70 behind 24 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals from Pooh Jeter.

 

Sumy zoned up on defense at the start of the game and Kyiv had little difficulty scoring, grabbing a 14:8 lead.

 

The home side managed to even up the game and the score was ...   »»

Cup of Ukraine Final Four is scheduled for this weekend and for the first time men and women will determine the Cup holders at one venue – Sumy.

 

Men’s semifinals are on Friday, featuring defending Superleague champions Azovmash Mariupol versus Politekhnika-Galychyna Lviv (18:00) and current Cup holders BC Kyiv versus the hosts Sumykhimprom (20:30)

 

Women’s semifinals are on ...   »»