Mgzavrebi gained their fourth victory of the season against Titebi

A very important match in terms of the tournament was held between Mgzavrebi and Titebi. Mgzavrebi coached by Buba Berishvili are fighting to stay in the Super League. This team was in the last place for the most part and managed to catch up with the rivals after today’s victory. Mgzavrebi defeated Titebi in a tense battle – 68:64 (Statistics) and equaled one of the rivals Dinamo with the victories.

Mgzavrebi players put all their strength and experience into the game. At the expense of fighting and maximum attitude, Berishvili’s team gained a 15-point lead in the first period and made a solid statement for the victory. Manuchar Markoishvili and his assistants awoke Titebi players during the break. They effectively fulfilled the given tasks and as a result reduced the lag by 10 points in the third period – 45:50.

It was obvious, Titebi would have tried to win in the final quarter. They reduced the difference to 3 points at the expanse of the effectiveness of Davit Lomidze, Tylan Birts and Branden Aughborns, so Mgzavrebi’s coach – Buba Berishvili had to take a 2 one-minute breaks in a row. Otar Pertaia’s three-pointers, which he scored in a crucial moment, turned out to be decisive and when American legionnaires – Troy Stewart and Jaydon Frederick also settled down, Mgzavrebi’s leadership reached 10 points. 

Titebi fought in the last minutes, but Mgzavrebi did not miss the chance and won a very rare victory this season. Pertaia led the winners with 21 points. Soso Gognadze collected 8 points and 16 rebounds. Troy Stewart scored 13 points. Davit Lomidze was the most effective in Titebi with 13 points. Prince Williams had 10 points. 

In the last match of the day, Dinamo will play against Vera.