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 Dnipro and Kozachka-ZALK were both victorious in their respective Cup of Ukraine Semifinals, setting a stage for an exciting final on Sunday.

 

Dnipro defeated Chaika Berdiansk 82:61 in Saturday’s first contest. Olga Liashkova top scored with 22 points, Yuliya Yahina had 21, Diana Matvieva added 18 points and 8 boards. Chaika’s Alla Kulaga had 16.

 

Kozachka bested TIM SKUF 79:69 ...   »»

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 ...   »»