Ryazan' State University vs. Radio-Akademia

I'm going to try my hand at sports reporting:

The Ryazan' State University Basketball Club's season was off to a rough start. After a much celebrated overtime victory over the Med-Akademia, the team fell in its next game by double digits to the Engineering Institute. But more was on the line besides a victory. Anton, a sharpshooting small forward practicing with the University, was playing for the opposition, Radio-Akademia. Tensions were clearly at a peak between the two teams.


Volodia and Mekhin Warm Up

In the first half, the bulky center from Radio-Akademia dominated Ryazan' University's wiry big man, Aleksandr Kuzmin. The University's fast break attack could not compensate for the enormous disparity in foul shots and the treacherous sixth-man, Anton, added off the bench scoring from the three point line. At the break, the score was 38-30, in favor of Radio-Akademia.


Sergei Efimov Drives

In the second half, the University regrouped behind power forward and captain, Volodia and small forward Artyom Mekhin. Behind by as much as 15 in the second half, the two combined for 18 points from the long range to catch Radio-Akademia with 3 minutes remaining. The other Volodia, the backup center, fouled out on an intentional foul call, giving Radio-Akademia four free throw shots and the ball; however, Radio-Akademia went cool from the line, missing nearly all its free throw shots in the fourth quarter.


Volodia from the Top of the Key

With half a minute remaining, Mekhin made a clutch layup, giving the University its first lead of the game, 60-59. The next possession, Radio-Akademia searched for a way to regain the lead, nearly turning the ball over with five seconds remaining. After a time out, Radio-Akademia went to its main option, who got a questionable foul call at the end of regulation. Despite the free-throw woes they experienced, Radio-Akademia's point guard sank both free throws, winning the game 61-60.


Coach Arkhipov Talks It Over

After the game, captain Volodia was reached for comment, "Well, [censored], that sucked. Let's go get some beers."