Arlans — Tigers-KazATU: 69:95, Higher League

Tigers-KazATU beat Arlans 95:69 in the Higher League on Friday evening. The visitors took control early and held their nerve through the second half to secure the result. The scoreline reflected a team that had nothing to do all evening once they found their rhythm.

By then the gap had stretched beyond recovery. Arlans tried to respond but could not match the pace set by their opponents. The visitors ran riot in the final quarter, turning what could have been a contest into a procession.

And here's the thing — we had called this one before kickoff. Our prediction of an away victory came through at 56 per cent confidence. It was not a blind guess; the visitors had shown they could win on the road, and the hosts looked vulnerable at home.

The result keeps Tigers-KazATU in tenth place after 28 games. They sit on 11 wins from 17 defeats, a record that suggests they are unbeaten in five only if you count the most recent run. Arlans have not put together a proper sequence of form this season.

What matters now is the momentum. The visitors held their nerve against a side that had beaten them earlier in the campaign. The price has drifted for their next fixture, but this was a statement win on the road.