UU-Korihait edged out KTP Basket 81-77 in a tense Korisliiga encounter on March 19, 2026. The narrow home win for Korihait was a crucial result in the Finnish basketball league, decided by clutch free-throw shooting in the game's final seconds. The match was a defensive struggle for long stretches, with both teams struggling to find offensive consistency. Korihait held a slight advantage for most of the game, but KTP Basket, known for their resilience, staged a fierce fourth-quarter comeback to tie the score at 77-77 with under a minute to play. The decisive moment came when Korihait's point guard drew a foul on a drive to the basket and calmly sank both free throws to regain the lead. On the ensuing possession, a key defensive stop and another pair of made free throws sealed the four-point victory. Standout performances included Korihait's center, who controlled the paint with 18 points and 12 rebounds, and KTP's sharpshooting guard who kept his team in the game with five three-pointers. The match result has implications for the mid-table standings in the Korisliiga, with Korihait gaining valuable points. Both managers acknowledged the intensity of the contest, with the winning coach praising his team's composure under pressure.