Tartu Ulikool 85–65 BC Kalev Cramo (30 May 2026) – Korvpalli Meistriliiga

Tartu Ulikool delivered a commanding performance at home, crushing defending champions BC Kalev Cramo 85–65 in the Estonian Korvpalli Meistriliiga. The result cements Tartu's hold on second place in the standings, while Kalev Cramo suffers a blow to their hopes of overtaking league leaders TalTech.

Dominant from the Start

The home side came out with tremendous energy, holding Kalev Cramo to just 12 points in the opening quarter while building a 24–12 lead. Tartu's defense was suffocating, forcing five turnovers and contesting every perimeter shot. By halftime, the lead had ballooned to 46–28, with forward Kristjan Kitsing scoring 11 points on 5-of-7 shooting.

Kalev Cramo attempted a second-half fightback, led by American guard Brandon Childress, who scored 10 of his 18 points in the third quarter. However, Tartu responded with a 12–2 run to start the fourth quarter, pushing the lead to 78–50 and effectively ending the contest. The final quarter was a formality as Tartu's bench players saw extended minutes.

Standout Players

• Kristjan Kitsing (Tartu): 20 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists – led the way efficiently.
• Mikk Jurkatamm (Tartu): 15 points, 6 assists – controlled the tempo and hit key shots.
• Brandon Childress (Kalev Cramo): 18 points, 4 rebounds – a lone bright spot for the visitors.

Table Implications

With the win, Tartu improves to 20–6, keeping pace with leaders TalTech (22–4). Kalev Cramo drops to 18–8, now trailing Tartu by two games with a head-to-head tiebreaker advantage for Tartu. The defending champions will need to regroup quickly to avoid falling further behind in the race for the top seed ahead of the playoffs.

What’s Next

Tartu Ulikool will face Pärnu Sadam on June 3, while BC Kalev Cramo hosts Tamsalu on June 1. This result sends a clear message that Tartu is a serious title contender in the 2026 Korvpalli Meistriliiga season.