Zenit Petersburg defended home court with a 74-64 victory over Parma Perm in a VTB United League fixture on March 11, 2026. The win keeps Zenit in the hunt for a high finish in the prestigious Eastern European competition. Zenit used a strong defensive performance to control the tempo, limiting Parma's scoring opportunities and building a steady lead throughout the middle quarters. While the visitors stayed within striking distance thanks to resilient defense of their own, they could never put together a sustained offensive run to seriously threaten the lead. Zenit's veteran leadership showed in the fourth quarter, as they executed their sets efficiently and made key plays to maintain a comfortable cushion, closing out the 74-64 win. The match result is a solid, if unspectacular, addition to Zenit's record. The Parma coach acknowledged Zenit's experience and discipline as the difference-makers in a game where points were hard to come by.