Big Loss for the Comets

Comets had trouble finding their rhythm in the game and Sundsvall took advantage. It was a very physical game, however the Comet coaching remained positive.

BASKETBALL, DAMLIGAN 
 SUNDSVALL-COMET 103-51
Points, Comets: Pamela Rosanio, 21, Johanna Lundström, 7, Amy Mohr, 6, Caroline Sigefelt, 6, Lisa Sjostrom, 4, Julia Hamre, 3, Georgina Sarközi, 2, Emma Nordström, 2.

Auburn defeat Kentucky

Auburn and Kentucky played a very consistent game and Auburn got the leading from the beginning to the end and had a very good shooting average. Kentucky made a better three-point shooting performance but they couldn't compete with Auburn's better aggressiveness (15pts from the FT line and 14 offensive rebounds grabbed).

Auburn 65 - 53 Kentucky
Auburn top performers: A.Smalley (26pts, 6reb, 4st), K.Carrier (13pts, 7reb, 4bs), J.Greenleaf (10pts, 8reb, 3ass).
Kentucky: A.Mathies (20pts, 5reb), A.Smith (17pts, 4reb, 4ass, 4st).

Postponed game in favour of Rennes...

Rennes had a very good win while hosting Laveyron as they established control after a very competed first half and one again made the difference by grabbing many offensive rebounds which allowed them to get easy points to score inside the key. Though Laveyron had a deserving three-point shots performance as they averaged 43% from behind the arc.

Rennes 75 - 67 Laveyron (22-18, 36-35, 53-45)
Rennes top performers: L.Lokoka (20pts, 7reb, 6ass), M.Medenou (13pts, 5reb), A.Durand (10pts).
Laveyron top performers: K.Gassama (13pts, 11reb), A.Carmona (13pts, 4reb).

Reinforcement in Schio

The American player Iciss Tillis will join Famila Wuber Schio in substitution to Marissa Coleman. Tillis already knows the Italian Championship as she played in Sesto San Giovanni last season and she averaged 18.8pts and 7.6reb per game. The objective of Schio is clear: they definitely want to bring the title back home this year.

Unexpected achievement

Saarlouis Royals are the unexpected team to have reached the semi-finals of the Eurocup. Being defeated in Saarlouis by only 3pts, Mondeville thought they had good chances to qualify for the next round but the German team decided differently and wanted to prove that despite a small budget they are able to make a great performance. Though the score was tight the most part of the game and Mondeville had a short advantage at the half time, the visitors showed their rage in the third quarter to move ahead and definitely establish control in the final ten minutes.

USO Mondeville 59 - 67 Saarlouis Royals (21-21, 40-36, 49-50)
Mondeville: V.Berezhynska (12pts, 8reb), L.Williams (10pts, 3reb, 3ass), Y.Sene (9pts, 6reb), A.Bonnan (9pts, 6reb, 4ass), C.Costaz (8pts, 4ass), A.Putnina (6pts, 3reb), E.Moisan (3pts), T.Johnson (2pts, 5reb).
Saarlouis: R.Bar (14pts, 10reb), T.Smith (13pts, 9reb, 4st), S.Barnert (11pts, 4reb, 4ass), P.Manakova (10pts, 4reb), Y.Van Daalen (8pts), C.Bingham (4pts, 6reb), G.D'Hont (4pts), J.Wellers (3pts).

Athinaikos perform

Athinaikos were leading from the beginning to the end even though Dynamo Moscow made a good effort in the third quarter to get their late back. Athinaikos displayed a better rebounding performance and also were more consistent in their shooting effort and showed more aggressiveness.

Dynamo Moscow 66 - 78 Sony Athinaikos (12-30, 29-48, 49-60)
Dynamo: M.Kuzina (28pts, 3reb), A.Logunova (12pts, 10reb), K.Keyru (9pts, 5ass), T.Popova (7pts, 3reb, 3ass), M.Cherepanova (4pts, 4reb), E.Sytnyak (2pts), V.Dorosheva (2pts), A.Mikheeva (2pts).
Athinaikos: D.Kalentzou (27pts, 3reb, 7ass), G.Petronyte (20pts, 13reb), V.Volonaki (8pts), R.Riley (8pts, 5reb, 3ass), I.Vizbariene (5pts, 9reb), O.Chatzinikolaou (4pts, 3st), P.Saregkou (3pts), C.Wiggins (3pts).

Orenburg win the second match

Orenburg already had a good advantage of 17pts gained thanks to their great performance on Limassol's home court, when they won the second match-up. This time they managed to win thanks to a great scoring effort made in the final quarter. Indeed, Limassol gave their maximum to keep some hopes to reach the semi-finals and had a short advantage of 7pts at the end of the third quarter. But the hosts, pushed by 2500 spectators, inflicted on them 22-10 in the last ten minutes. Limassol were good at avoiding turnovers and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, which allowed them to get a lot more opportunities to score (44 shots attemtped for them and 66 for Limassol).

Nadezhda Orenburg 66 - 61 K.V. Imperial AEL (17-23, 32-37, 44-51)
Nadezhda: M.Currie (30pts, 7reb, 5ass, 5st), S.Mosch (10pts, 3reb, 4ass), T.Burik (6pts), A.Veremeenko (6pts, 9reb, 4bs), E.Baranova (6pts, 11reb).
Limassol: C.Lima (17pts, 13reb), C.Holdsclaw (15pts, 7reb), S.Baker (11pts), M.Scekic (9pts), D.Zakula (7pts), N.Duric (2pts, 4reb, 3ass).

The top five of the week

The Legabasket Femminile voted the top players of the week

The top 5
Simona Ballardini (Venezia)
Sabrina Cinili (Umbertide)
Tanja Cirov (Priolo)
Milka Bjelica (Napoli)
Courtney Willis (Livorno)

The Italian player of the week
Simona Ballardini (Venezia)

The foreign player of the week
Milka Bjelica (Napoli)

The young player of the week
Sabrina Cinili (Umbertide)

Prague focused

Prague, who have to focus only on the Czech league now, showed that they are ready to defend their title, by destroying Slovanka 104-61. Prague played a very collective game and made the difference by getting a lot of easy points to score on fastbreak. However, Slovanka can be satisfied with their aggressiveness as they shot 30FT while Prague shot only 11.

ZVVZ USK Prague 104 - 61 Slovanka MB (23-16, 48-32, 68-43)
Prague: S.Ledrean (22pts, 8reb, 3st), T.Peckova (19pts, 7reb), E.Maltsi (16pts, 4ass), C.Houston (14pts, 6reb, 4ass, 5st), M.Bednarova (13pts, 4reb, 9ass, 3st), K.Elhotova (9pts, 3reb, 4st), E.Sujanova (6pts, 9reb, 5ass), K.Bartonova (4pts), I.Kublina (1pt).
Slovanka: E.Sipova (14pts, 9reb), H.Nezdarilova (13pts, 7reb, 4ass), P.Pospisilova (12pts, 7reb), K.Novotna (7pts), M.Drevova (6pts, 4reb), V.Holubova (6pts), E.Kotlanova (2pts, 3reb), M.Vodrazkova (1pt).

Not easy to defeat Trutnov

Brno struggled a little bit to defeat Trutnov on their home court as Trutnov made a better two-point shooting performance and the score was quite tight till the end of the third quarter. But Brno made the difference thanks to a better scoring contribution from behind the arc and better aggressiveness (19 steals and 20 FT shot).

Kara Trutnov 67 - 90 Frisco Sika Brno (19-23, 40-47, 53-60)
Trutnov: M.Hartigova (20pts, 8reb), D.Misurova (18pts, 5reb), K.Hindrakova (13pts, 3reb), H.Snajdrova (8pts, 3reb), A.Vechtova (4pts, 7reb), I.Komzikova (4pts, 3st).
Brno: T.McWilliams (24pts, 9reb, 4st), E.Viteckova (22pts), R.Stehlikova (10pts), H.Horakova (9pts, 8reb, 7st, 4ass), R.Hejdova (7pts), H.Grima (7pts), A.Hanusova (6pts), J.Skerovic (5pts, 7reb, 5ass, 3st).

The first qualified for the semi-finals...

This game could have been the poster of the Eurocup final but unfortunately for Targoviste, they met with Dynamo Kursk in the quarter-finals and lost 76 - 55. This loss is very frustrating for Targoviste as they travelled to Kursk with a comfortable advantage of 18pts and they felt like having the qualification for the semi-finals in their hand until the beginning of the fourth quarter. Kursk made a great effort in the final ten minutes and inflicted on the visitors 23-6 to eliminate them. Kursk played a very tough defence, stealing 17 balls and though Targoviste resisted well at two-points shots, they couldn't compete with Kursk's better three-point shooting performance and better aggressiveness.

Dynamo Kursk 76 - 55 Municipal Targoviste (18-22, 40-32, 53-49)
Kursk: D.Snow (18pts, 7reb, 3st), S.Linkeviciene (16pts, 3reb, 5ass, 3st), V.Psareva (15pts, 9reb, 3ass), A.Bimbaite (9pts, 3reb, 4ass, 3st), A.Bocharova (9pts, 3reb), S.Maksimenko (9pts).
Targoviste: L.Frolich (10pts), O.Ogorodnikova (10pts), G.Toma (9pts, 8reb), S.Doron (9pts, 4st), T.Thompson (9pts, 10reb, 3st), A.Parau (8pts, 5ass).

Euroleague quarter-finals: UMMC vs Kosice

UMMC vs Kosice was the least suspenseful game of these quarter-finals. After quite a balanced first quarter, Ekaterinburg pushed the pace in the second one and defintely moved away from Kosice. The latter demonstrated a better performance from behind the arc but they made a lot of fouls giving the hosts a lot of opportunities to score easy points from the FT line, and Ekaterinburg were terrific inside the key grabbing 18 offensive rebounds.

UMMC Ekaterinburg 81 - 56 Good Angel Kosice (17-16, 47-39, 64-44)
Ekaterinburg: C.Parker (21pts, 14reb, 4bs), S.Abrosimova (14pts, 3reb), S.Gruda (13pts, 3reb), C.Pondexter (11pts), D.Nolan (7pts), M.Stepanova (6pts, 6reb), C.Dumerc (4pts, 5reb, 4ass), A.Bibrzycka (3pts, 7reb, 5ass), A.Wauters (2pts, 8reb).
Kosice: C.Dupree (13pts, 14reb), I.Jalcova (12pts, 3reb, 3ass), A.McCoughtry (12pts, 8reb, 4st), E.Lawless (8pts, 3reb, 3ass), L.Kupcikova (7pts), A.Kovacova (3pts), M.Musovic (1pt, 4ass).

Euroleague quarter-finals: Spartak vs Fenerbahce

It won't be easy for the champion Spartak to defend their title as they defeated Fenerbahce only by 11pts, 90-79. For sure, they had a comfortable advantage of 24pts at the end of the third quarter but the Turkish team let understand that it won't be easy to defeat them at home. Anyway, Spartak showed a perfect shooting performance and outrebounded Fenerbahce (39 grabs for them and 24 for the visitors). However, Fenerbahce had a very good three-point shooting performance as they averaged 58.8%.

Spartak Moscow Region 90 - 79 Fenerbahce (32-15, 56-41, 77-53)
Spartak: D.Taurasi (28pts, 3ass), S.Fowles (18pts, 12reb), S.Bird (10pts, 4ass), M.Karpunina (8pts), J.McCarville (7pts, 4reb, 3ass, 3st), S.Petrovic (5pts, 3reb), A.Jekabsone-Zogota (5pts), K.Miller (5pts), I.Korstin (4pts, 4reb).
Fenerbahce: N.Powell (25pts, 6reb), N.Yilmaz (22pts, 6reb), E.Tuncluer (10pts, 9ass), B.Vardarli (9pts, 5ass, 6st), T.Sutton-Brown (9pts, 4reb, 4ass), P.Taylor (4pts).

Aggressive visitors

Energa Torun asserted their ranking while traveling to Leszno as they destroyed the hosts by making a very good scoring effort quarter after quarter. They outclassed the hosts in every sector, being a lot more efficient (56% for them and 29% for Leszno) and showing strong aggressiveness (27 FT shots).

SPT Leszno 48 - 94 Energa Torun (11-29, 20-49, 35-73)
Leszno: B.Kaszewska (12pts), A.Drzewinska (9pts, 3reb, 3ass), J.Walich (6pts, 5reb), E.Krysiewicz (5pts, 3reb), T.Gahan (5pts, 3reb), M.Gawronska (4pts), J.Czarnecka (3pts), B.Glocka (2pts), M.Gajewska (2pts, 3reb).
Torun: C.Egenti (17pts, 8reb), A.Gladden (16pts, 6reb, 3ass), T.Fluker (13pts, 8reb), M.Krawiec (11pts), A.Gajda (11pts), P.Gulak (10pts, 8reb), I.Jasnowska (8pts), M.Radwan (5pts, 3reb), A.Pilav (3pts).

An effort by Pruszkow

A very good scoring effort in the final quarter allowed Pruszkow to defeat Artego Bydgoszcz on their home court. The score was 52-51 in favor of the hosts at the end of the third quarter and the visitors inflicted on them 17-28 to walk away with the win. Pruzkow had better shooting average and also showed better aggressiveness but Bydgoszcz were more performant at rebounding (14 offensive rebounds).

Artego Bydgoszcz 69 - 79 BPL Pruszkow (18-13, 36-32, 52-51)
Bydgoszcz: L.Crisman (14pts, 15reb), M.Payne (14pts, 3reb), M.Rzeznik (13pts), J.Young (11pts, 3reb, 5ass), R.Coleman (5pts, 5reb, 4ass), M.Myskow (5pts, 3reb), A.Kaja (4pts), A.Chomac (2pts, 3reb), I.Plociennik (1pt).
Pruszkow: A.Shields (26pts, 3reb), D.Sissoko (20pts, 11reb), D.Criner (11pts), M.Pultorak (8pts), P.Dabkowska (5pts, 3reb), M.Dabovic (4pts, 4ass), J.Gorzynska (3pts, 3reb), M.Bibrzycka (2pts).

Logical win of Celje

Celje gained a logical win over Medvescak but Medvescak showed good resistance in the first half. Celje made a better shooting performance, espcially inside the key. Medvescak were more aggressive but they had a lot of turnovers (25 for them and only 14 for Celje).

Merkur Celje 77 - 64 Medvescak (23-18, 39-37, 59-46)
Celje: R.Sarenac (29pts, 11reb), N.Baric (17pts, 6ass), M.Tavic (13pts, 4reb, 7ass), I.Kerin (9pts), K.Verbole (5pts), L.Jagodic (4pts, 4reb).
Medvescak: I.Badanjak (21pts, 4reb), I.Meznaric (15pts, 11reb), I.Cuncic (15pts, 6reb, 9ass), R.Music (8pts), A.Majstorovic (5pts).

Euroleague quarter-finals: Ros Casares vs Salamanca

The match-up between the Spanish teams ended in favour of the hosts and the favourite one, Ros Casares. Salamanca never mananged to take the leading and couldn't prevent Valencia from increasing their advantage as they had a lower shooting average, despite a better rebounding performance (12 offensive rebounds for them and only 5 for Ros Casares). Salamanca also accumulated too many turnovers.

Ros Casares 74 - 50 Halcon Avenida (21-12, 39-29, 55-40)
Ros Casares: N.Snell (21pts, 6reb, 4ass), D.Milton (14pts, 3reb, 3ass), L.Palau (13pts, 4reb), A.Valdemoro (9pts), E.Aguilar (7pts, 3st), E.DeSouza (4pts, 10reb, 3st), J.Vesela (4pts), A.Montanana (2pts).
Salamanca: L.Willingham (17pts, 8reb), S.Lyttle (13pts, 6reb), I.Sanchez (8pts, 3reb), A.DeMondt (3pts), O.Podkova (3pts), M.Xargay (2pts), S.Dominguez (2pts, 3reb, 3ass), E.Podrug (2pts).

Eurleague quarter-finals: Krakow vs Brno

Krakow made surprise as they put pressure on Brno and defeated them 78-74 in the first quarter-finals match-up and thus got an opportunity to qualify for the Final Four in the next game. Still, the game was very competitive and Brno had a advantage of 9pts at the half time. But Krakow had a great finish (22-12 in the last quarter) and a better two-point shooting performance.

WCP Krakow 78 - 74 Frisco Sika Brno (19-19, 34-43, 56-62)
Krakow: E.Kobryn (18pts, 11reb), J.Burse (18pts, 12reb, 6ass, 4bs), I.Castro Marques (18pts, 3reb), L.Cohen (13pts, 5reb, 3ass), M.Fernandez (4pts, 4ass), P.Pawlak (3pts, 4reb, 4ass, 3st), A.Wielebnowska (2pts), K.Zohnova (2pts).
Brno: E.Viteckova (22pts, 5reb), J.Skerovic (20pts, 6reb, 3ass), D.Bonner (17pts, 12reb, 3ass), T.McWilliams (8pts, 10reb), H.Horakova (4pts, 3reb), H.Grima (3pts).

Battle of the neighbours in the standings

Brzeg made a great performance as they defeated Polkowice who rank just one place higher in the standings. The score was tight the whole game and both teams played tough defence, especially in the third quarter, when both scored only 6 and 7pts respectively. Brzeg had a very low three-point shooting average (5%) but they made a great scoring effort inside the key.

Odra Brzeg 56 - 62 CCC Polkowice (18-18, 31-28, 37-35)
Brzeg: J.Sepulveda (19pts), B.Denson (13pts, 12reb), M.Zylczynska (9pts, 5reb), N.Malaszewska (8pts, 5reb), X.Stewart (4pts, 4reb), J.Daniel (3pts).
Polkowice: N.Trafimava (14pts, 4reb, 3ass), D.Mieloszynska (12pts, 5reb), J.Jeziorna (7pts), A.Carter (6pts, 15reb), N.Parker (6pts), S.Bobbitt (4pts), M.Babicka (3pts, 3reb).

Krakow destroyed Lodz

There is no problem for Krakow when they hosted Lodz, one of the teams who rank last in the standings. They made a great effort in the first half and didn't let any chance to the visitors as they had very good shooting average (51% for them and only 26% for Lodz).

WCP Krakow 77 - 44 AGD Lodz (31-13, 46-20, 65-33)
Krakow: M.Fernandez (13pts), E.Kobryn (13pts, 16reb, 4ass), J.Burse (10pts, 5reb), P.Pawlak (10pts, 3reb), K.Zohnova (7pts), A.Wielebnowska (6pts, 4ass), M.Skorek (5pts), M.Vucurovic (5pts), D.Gburczyk (4pts, 8reb), A.Kotnis (2pts), L.Cohen (2pts, 3ass).
Lodz: A.Makowska (15pts, 4reb), D.Seals (6pts, 5reb), J.Grabowska (5pts), A.Novikava (5pts), U.Oha (5pts, 12reb), T.Shchypakina (2pts), R.Schmidt (2pts).

Ragusa destroyed

Kranjska Gora destroyed the last team in the standings, Ragusa. Actually, Ragusa were unable to score more than 11pts per quarter. They had very low shooting average whereas the hosts were very strong inside the key and played a very collective game.

HIT Kranjska Gora 91 - 33 Ragusa (34-6, 54-17, 76-24)
Kranjska: E.Komplet (20pts, 4reb), I.Grbas (16pts, 9reb), T.Trebec (12pts), D.Gacner (10pts, 3ass), T.Oblak (9pts), S.Panic (8pts, 5reb, 4ass), M.Osterman (5pts, 5reb), N.Tratsiak (4pts, 5reb), S.Jurse (3pts, 3ass), V.Pantisiuk (2pts, 4reb), M.Nelc (2pts, 5reb).
Ragusa: P.Stankovic (15pts, 5reb), R.Stojanovic (7pts), M.Zarac (4pts), K.Zarac (2pts, 4reb), A.Coic (2pts), A.Tomicic (1pt).

The game of the second ones

The match-up of the extrems was between Sibenik, ranking second, and Maribor, ranking second last in the standings. Maribor made a very good effort in the first quarter since the score was tie at 19 but they didn't manage to resist as they performed less efficiency in their shooting effort (29% for them and 51% for Sibenik).

Jolly JBS Sibenik 84 - 54 AJM Maribor (19-19, 43-28, 61-38)
Sibenik: L.Ivankovic (19pts, 5reb), A.Misura (15pts, 7ass), S.Aleksic (11pts, 3reb), N.Popovic (9pts, 6reb, 3st), M.Cakic (8pts, 3reb, 3ass), N.Lokas (8pts, 6reb, 5ass, 4st), M.Veselovski (6pts, 3reb), A.Semren (6pts, 6reb), J.Bura (2pts, 4reb, 4ass).
Maribor: A.Prsa (11pts), M.Dover (9pts, 6reb, 5ass), L.Kure (9pts, 5ass), M.Furman (8pts, 9reb), K.Baltic (8pts, 7reb, 4st), K.Ilijev (6pts, 6reb), T.Komocar (2pts), S.Kukovec (1pt, 3reb, 3ass).

Two teams of Poznan

The match-up between the teams of Poznan finished in favor of INEA AZS, the one who rank higher in the standings. Still, this win was not easy to get since MUKS Poznan made a great effort in the third quarter and managed to tie the score at 54 at the end of the third quarter. But the hosts demonstrated a better shooting performance, especially from the three-point line (46% for them and 18% for INEA).

INEA AZS Poznan 75 - 69 MUKS Poznan (20-10, 39-26, 54-54)
INEA: W.Idczak (25pts, 4reb), A.Ross (16pts, 6reb, 6ass), M.Mrozinska (10pts, 6reb), A.Skobel (10pts, 6reb, 3ass), C.Ukoh (8pts, 5reb), J.Kedzia (3pts, 5reb), E.Mowlik (3pts).
MUKS: A.Semmler (18pts, 3reb), M.Reid (16pts, 3reb, 4ass), E.Vargas-Sanchez (16pts), L.Williams (9pts, 7reb), P.Antczak (6pts, 4reb), M.Idziorek (4pts).

Tough game of Gorzow

Gorzow didn't make any gift to Rybnik as they set the tone right at the beginning of the game and made a terrifing scoring effort in the second half. Rybnik showed better aggressiveness but they couldn't compete with Gorzow's better shooting average.

Utex Row Rybnik 49 - 85 Gorzow Wielkopolski (12-24, 39-40, 51-60)
Rybnik: D.Hampton (14pts, 6reb), N.Bell (12pts, 13reb), M.Koc (7pts, 3reb), W.Boddie (6pts, 5reb, 3ass), A.Jaroszewicz (4pts, 4reb), K.Krezel (3pts), K.Suknarowska (3pts).
Gorzow: N.Anosike (18pts, 7reb, 3ass), L.Sapova (18pts, 6reb, 3ass), S.Spencer (16pts, 4reb), A.Kaczmarczyk (9pts, 3reb), S.Richards (8pts, 5ass), Y.Dureika (7pts, 4reb), J.Zurowska (5pts, 5reb), C.Trebicka (3pts), K.Dzwigalska (1pt).

Vojvodina's loss

The leader Gospic destroyed Vojvodina and really had a prolific game since they had a lot of steals and made Vojvodina lose a lot of balls (46), which allowed them to get more opportunities to score (77 shots attemtped for them and 55 for Vojvodina). Besides, they had a very good shooting average, especially at three-point shooting, since they got 54pts from behind the arc.

Gospic CO 107 - 53 Vojvodina (34-23, 51-35, 77-41)
Gospic: J.Ivezic (19pts, 3reb), I.Jurcevuc (18pts, 4reb), A.Jelavic (15pts, 8ass, 3st), I.Marin (14pts, 3reb, 5ass), L.Augustine (13pts, 6reb, 7st), E.Salopek (9pts), A.Vrsaljko (7pts), I.Matic (5pts, 9reb, 4st), C.Thomas (3pts, 5reb), M.Gambiraza (2pts), I.Bogoje (2pts).
Vojvodina: A.Stupar (12pts, 5reb), N.Krnjetin (10pts, 6reb, 3ass), A.Cabarkapa (9pts), L.Dusanic (7pts), M.Terzic (6pts, 4reb), S.Boskovic (4pts, 6reb), Jo.Karakasevic (3pts, 9reb), A.Jovanovska (2pts).

Jedinstvo perform

The game against Mladi Krajisnik was a good performance for Jedinstvo as they defeated Mladi, who rank 4th in the standings, 78 - 75. Mladi had a better start but Jedinstvo trimmed the deficit quarter after quarter. Mladi had also better shooting average but the hosts showed more aggressiveness (23FT shot for them and 15 for Mladi).

Jedinstvo Bijelopolje 78 - 75 Mladi Krajisnik (16-25, 34-40, 57-56)
Jedinstvo: S.Graham (25pts, 10reb), J.Bigovic (19pts, 3reb, 3st), Z.Jankovic (9pts, 5reb, 3ass), S.Knezevic (9pts), B.Hadzovic (8pts, 3reb), M.Garcevic (6pts, 6reb, 3ass), K.Rakovic (2pts).
Mladi: M.Deura (23pts), M.Vrdoljak (22pts, 4reb), T.Kapor (12pts, 4reb), B.Turcinovic (9pts, 5reb), J.Culafic (6pts), J.Karakasevic (3pts, 5reb, 4ass).

Tarsus make Mersin struggle

Mersin, who rank second in the standings, struggled to defeat Tarsus who resisted well thanks to great aggressiveness (11 offensive rebounds, 10 steals). Still, Mersin managed to steal the victory as finally, they were more efficient and played a more collective game.

Mersin Buyuksehir Bld 67 - 62 Tarsus Belediye (15-16, 32-27, 47-45)
Mersin: I.Latta (16pts, 5reb), E.Larkins (14pts, 8reb, 4ass), O.Scott (13pts, 7reb), B.Turner (9pts), M.Talaslioglu (6pts, 3reb), S.Gokce (4pts, 4ass), A.Metin (3pts), K.Engin (2pts, 3reb).
Tarsus: C.Black (17pts, 10reb), K.Siyahdemir (15pts), B.January (10pts), B.Lennox (9pts, 10reb), O.Salter (4pts), S.Erdogan (2pts), G.Dogan (2pts).

Besiktas manage to defeat Samsun

Besiktas and Samsun showed a very bouncing game as Samsun had a better start and after trailing by 5pts at the half time they managed to take the leading again in the third quarter. But Besiktas performed a great finish thanks to outstanding aggressiveness and a better stealing performance.
       
Besiktas Cola Turka 70 - 65 Samsun Basketbol (15-26, 39-34, 48-52)
Besiktas: K.Santos (17pts, 7reb), S.Zellous (11pts, 8reb, 3ass, 4st), N.Sales (11pts, 5reb, 4ass, 4st), G.Branzova (9pts, 4reb), S.Mandir (8pts), E.Eden (6pts), L.Bouthors (6pts), N.Ivegin (2pts, 3reb).
Samsun: Q.Chaney (17pts, 4reb, 3ass), A.Gardner (16pts, 7reb), I.Daricioglu (12pts, 5st), K.Gaither (9pts, 12reb), G.Akkaya (6pts, 5reb), L.Alyoshkina (5pts, 5reb).

The top players of the week

MVP: Belinda Snell (Ros casares) who had 20pts, 5reb, 5ass and 4st and Kaayla Chones (Girona) who had 19pts, 9reb, 2ass, share the title of MVP.

Top scorer: Sonia Borges (Cadi la Seu) with 24pts.

Top rebounder: Erika de Souza (Ros Casares) with 12 grabs.

Top in assists: Gema Garcia (Real Canoe) with 7ass.

Top in steals: Alba Torrens (Salamanca), Jovana Rad (Hondarribia-Irun) and Laia Palau (Ros Casares) all had 5 steals.

Pankup: great finish

Great second half allowed Pankup to win in the game against Ceyhan 63 - 79. Ceyhan made a good three-point shooting performance but Pankup were more aggressive (28FT shot and 14 steals) and were terrific inside the key.

Ceyhan Belediye 63 - 79 Pankup Kayseri Seker (20-18, 36-38, 46-65)
Ceyhan: C.Smith (18pts, 3st), M.Campbell (16pts, 7reb), L.Ervin (16pts, 22reb), Y.Ibek (6pts), T.Kilinc (4pts, 3st), A.Yalcin (3pts).
Pankup: L.Pringle (28pts, 11reb, 6st), J.McBride (15pts, 6reb, 4ass, 3st), V.Johnson (12pts, 9reb, 7ass, 4st), N.Anaz (9pts), P.Demirok (7pts, 3reb), H.Ozkan (4pts), E.Ural (4pts, 3reb).

Losing to the leader is not a shame

Although they were defeated, Istanbul demonstrated a good fight when they hosted the leader, Fenerbahce, since the score was tight until the end of the third quarter. Istanbul made a good two-point shooting performance but Fenerbahce made the difference by being better at three-point shooting and playing very good defence (16 steals).

Istanbul Universitesi 67 - 78 Fenerbahce (16-11, 29-33, 51-54)
Istanbul: J.Penn (15pts, 7reb, 3ass), D.Hodges (14pts), D.Gant (14pts, 3reb), N.Humphrey (11pts, 10reb, 4ass), D.Colakoglu (5pts, 3reb, 3ass), G.Yavuz (4pts, 4reb, 5ass), T.Hizal (3pts), Y.Kavazoglu (1pt).
Fenerbahce: M.Ajavon (20pts, 5reb, 4st), E.Hoffman (16pts, 11reb, 4st), N.Yilmaz (14pts, 8reb), P.Taylor (14pts, 3reb, 4ass, 3st), B.Vardarli (6pts, 5reb, 10ass), E.Tuncluer (4pts, 3reb, 3ass, 3st), N.Powell (4pts, 5reb).

Logical loss

Kocaeli suffered a logical loss to Galatasaray as they rank last in the standings. Galatasaray outclassed them in every sector and were a lot more efficient (61% at two-point- and 55% at three-point shooting for Galatasaray and 41% and 14% respectively for Kocaeli).

Kocaeli Bsb. Kagitspor 50 - 93 Galatasaray (8-26, 22-55, 38-77)
Kocaeli: C.Kozluca (21pts), A.Sevinc (12pts, 13reb, 3st), M.Kolayli (7pts, 7reb, 3ass, 3st), M.Yenal (6pts), B.Erbas (4pts, 4ass).
Galatasaray: Y.Leuchanka (17pts, 3reb, 3ass), E.Sencebe (17pts, 3st), E.Palazoglu (11pts, 5ass), N.Yigit (11pts, 3ass), I.Vecerova (10pts, 6reb), B.Caglar (10pts, 14reb), K.Douglas (7pts, 4reb, 7ass, 5st), T.Catchings (5pts, 6reb), Y.Saylar (3pts, 5ass), G.Basaran (2pts).

Frustrating loss of Cankaya

Cankaya suffered a frustrating loss at home in the game against Botas. They led during the most part of the game but Botas made a great scoring effort in the final quarter to steal the victory and walk away with the win. Both teams showed good aggressiveness but Botas grabbed more rebounds and were more persevering.

Cankaya Universitesi 79 - 88 Botas Spor (17-18, 41-36, 60-56)
Cankaya: E.Brooks (26pts, 4ass), D.Askin (10pts), L.Weaver (8pts), J.Owino (8pts, 8reb), A.Unuvar (3pts, 7ass).
Botas: C.Melvin (23pts, 13reb), E.Prince (22pts, 6reb, 6st), C.Paris (17pts, 10reb), D.Gumusay (17pts, 3reb), S.Zoll (4pts, 4ass), N.Uzun (3pts, 5ass), G.Takmaz (2pts).

Bad series of Parma

Parma are still in a very bad serie as they lost to Livorno 55-53 despite a very good performance in the third quarter. Indeed, after they trailed by 3pts at the half time, Parma pushed the pace and managed to get a 34-43 lead before the final quarter started. But Livorno displayed a better rebounding performance, which allowed them to get more chances to score inside the key.

Seralwall Livorno 55 - 53 Lavezzini Parma (18-8, 25-22, 34-43)
Livorno: A.Balestra (15pts, 3st), C.Kelly (9pts, 3reb, 3st), C.Willis (9pts, 15reb, 8st), F.Mariani (7pts), E.Buccianti (6pts, 4reb), R.Sarti (4pts, 5reb), K.Ristic (3pts), A.Vujovic (2pts).
Parma: F.Zara (15pts, 4reb, 4st), I.Ajanovic (14pts, 5reb, 4st), L.Summerton (10pts, 5reb), M.Franchini (5pts, 3st), E.Bestagno (4pts, 3reb), N.Halman (3pts), Mi.Micovic (2pts, 3reb, 6st).

A win through tough resistance

Rivas managed to defeat Girona 69 - 57 but the latter offered very good resistance to the opponent in the 2nd and 3rd quarters. Both teams were good at avoiding turnovers and had very balanced performances but Rivas made the difference by being more efficient (they averaged 42% whereas Girona averaged 39%)

Rivas Ecopolis 69 - 57 Argon Uni Girona (20-10, 35-28, 54-47)
Rivas: A.Cruz (16pts, 4reb), C.Joens (14pts, 3ass), P.Ujhelyi (12pts, 6reb), C.Langhorne (11pts, 9reb), J.Dubljevic (10pts, 3reb), C.Bermejo (2pts, 4ass), E.Eldebrink (2pts), B.Garcia (2pts, 3reb).
Girona: K.Chones (19pts, 9reb), L.Antoja (10pts, 4reb), P.Stampalija (10pts, 6reb), N.Bogicevic (6pts), L.Camps (5pts, 4reb), K.Brown (4pts, 3reb, 3st), G.Bahi (3pts).

4th place for Vigo

Celta Indepo defeated Soller 84 - 70 and thanks to this win, combined with Zaragoza's loss, Vigo reach the 4th place in the standings. They controlled the game from the beginning to the end thanks to a very good shooting performance (55% at two-point- and 50% at three-point shooting, whereas Soller averaged 44% and 38% respectively).

RC Celta Indepo 84 - 70 Soller Joventut Mariana (24-19, 44-39, 68-56)
Vigo: E.Stakneviciene (20pts, 8reb), M.Pina (16pts, 8reb, 3ass), B.Marcos (16pts), I.Sliskovic (11pts, 6reb, 3ass), S.Gomez (10pts, 3ass, 3st), N.Jordana (7pts, 3reb, 5ass), D.Svitlica (4pts).
Soller: E.Murphy (21pts, 4reb, 3st), G.Vega (13pts, 8reb), P.Ferrari (11pts, 4reb), L.Page (8pts, 8reb), A.Knezevic (7pts), G.Ocete (6pts, 3ass), M.Picornell (3pts), P.Segui (1pt).

Pity for Hondarribia

Hondarribia are in serious danger as they are now at the bottom of the standings and will have to fight hard to stay in the first division. They lost to Cadi although they showed a very good fight and had a 57-60 lead at the end of the third quarter. Still, Cadi turned out to be stronger as they demonstrated very good shooting average (59% for them, 47% for Hondarribia).

Cadi la Seu D'Urgell 80 - 75 Hondarribia-Irun (19-16, 37-38, 57-60)
Cadi: S.Borges (24pts, 8reb), J.Covington (17pts, 6reb), R.Perez (14pts), B.Reves (14pts, 4reb), L.Castillo (7pts, 5reb, 4ass), T.Brantlova (2pts, 3reb, 4ass), E.Donaire (2pts, 3reb).
Hondarribia: K.Bavendam (21pts, 9reb), A.Dapo (19pts, 3reb), A.DeForge (16pts), J.Rad (7pts, 5st), M.Revuelto (7pts, 3reb), L.Nicholls (4pts, 3reb), A.Suarez (1pt, 3reb, 3ass).

Tarbes perform

Being on a visit Tarbes defeated Challes 62 - 74. The first half of this game was quite balanced but the visitors pushed the pace in the second half and managed to steal the victory. Challes made a better two-point shooting performance and were good at avoiding turnovers but Tarbes were more efficient at shooting from behind the arc and above all, showed better aggressiveness (20pts from the FT line whereas Challes had 12pts).

Challes les Eaux 62 - 74 Tarbes (15-16, 31-35, 43-56)
Challes: L.Badiane (15pts, 3reb), I.Matic (11pts, 9reb), K.Copeland (9pts, 3reb), K.Sharp (7pts, 4reb), S.Dubois (7pts, 4ass), E.Babkina (5pts), M.Lacroix (5pts, 5reb), M.Ruzickova (2pts), M.Gyurcsi (1pt).
Tarbes: I.Yacoubou (28pts, 10reb), F.Sacko (15pts, 9reb), F.Eldebrink (14pts, 3reb), A.Breitreiner (8pts), E.Randall (5pts, 4reb), H.Maiga-Ba (2pts), F.Lepron (2pts, 11reb, 5ass).

Nantes make surprise

Nantes are getting stronger and stronger and this time they surprised Montpellier by defeating them on their home court. Thus, they reached the 4th place in the standings. Montpellier were more aggressive but Nantes established control early in the game thanks to better shooting average (50% for them and only 33% for Montpellier).

Lattes Montpellier 52 - 64 Nantes Reze (9-15, 23-31, 37-54)
Montpellier: P.Krawczyk (15pts, 3reb), S.Dijon (13pts, 7reb), C.Jinks (6pts, 3reb), G.Skrella (6pts, 3ass), K.Whittington (6pts, 6reb, 8st), D.Boonen (4pts, 4reb), A.Plagnard (2pts).
Nantes: M.Sy-Diop (19pts, 6reb, 4ass), L.Taylor (16pts, 7reb), M.Plust (8pts, 5reb), K.Macleod (6pts, 5ass), L.Ardon (6pts, 6reb, 6st, 3ass), D.Tahane (4pts), Y.Andreyeva (3pts), C.Aubert (2pts).

Mondeville disturbed

Arras prevented Mondeville from reaching the top Four as they defeated them at home 68-59. The first half was very competitive, Arras had a 4pts lead at the half time but Mondeville made a great effort in the third quarter and ended it being ahead by 8pts. Arras reacted quiclky in the 4th quarter and moved ahead. Mondeville had a good three-point shooting performance but they accumulated a lot of turnvoers.

Arras 68 - 59 Mondeville (21-18, 35-31, 42-50)
Arras: J.Gomis (17pts, 3st), P.Akonga (15pts, 5reb), M.Amant (11pts, 8reb, 3st, 3bs), S.Michel (11pts, 3ass, 4st), L.Mitchell (5pts, 4reb, 3ass), O.Malashenko (4pts, 8reb), H.Bouldwin (3pts, 3reb), N.Ndiaye (2pts).
Mondeville: C.Costaz (11pts, 3reb), M.Niamke (10pts, 4ass), V.Berezhynska (9pts, 9reb, 3ass), A.Bonnan (8pts, 11reb, 3st), A.Putnina (7pts, 4reb), Y.Sene (5pts), P.Thizy (5pts), F.Cavallo (4pts).

Napoli on a good track

Napoli celebrated their second win of the season which allows them to keep some hopes to stay in the first division next season. They defeated Pozzuoli 70 - 68 sfter they made a great start and established control in the first quarter. Pozzuoli were great at rebounding (they grabbed 20 offensive rebounds) and showed better aggressiveness but Napoli demonstrated a better shooting average.

Napoli Basket Vomero 70 - 68 G.M.A. Phonica Pozzuoli (25-10, 42-31, 56-49)
Napoli: M.Bjelica (21pts, 17reb, 3st), M.Eric (13pts, 4reb), P.Mauriello (12pts), S.Sarni (9pts, 7reb), K.Vengryte (7pts), S.Palie (5pts, 3st, 3ass), I.Gentile (3pts, 4reb).
Pozzuoli: M.Walker (18pts, 15reb, 4st), T.Dixon (15pts, 6reb), D.Gonzalez (14pts, 3reb, 3st), A.Chesta (11pts, 4reb), A.Tchangoue (3pts, 5reb), A.Barnes (2pts, 5reb), L.Van Malderen (2pts), L.Benko (2pts, 3reb), A.Grasso (1pt).

Priolo defeat Umbertide

Priolo led during the whole game but Umbertide were close to them all the time as they were very good at protecting the ball (only 10 turnovers). Although Umbertide had good shooting average, they couldn't compete with the one of Priolo and also were weaker at aggressiveness (Priolo got 14pts from the FT line and Umbertide only 4).

Erg Power&Gas Priolo 73 - 68 Liomatic Umbertide (23-12, 39-35, 57-52)
Priolo: T.Cirov (21pts, 6reb, 3st), K.Haynie (15pts, 3reb, 3ass), T.Seino (14pts, 11reb), F.Pascalau (13pts, 6reb), R.Meneghel (5pts), E.Fabbri (3pts), S.Favento (2pts).
Umbertide: L.Jansone (21pts, 6reb), S.Cinili (12pts, 4reb), B.Bagnara (12pts), C.Newton (9pts, 5reb, 3ass), E.Callens (7pts), T.Penicheiro (5pts, 4reb, 5ass), C.Consolini (2pts).

Great performance of Como

Como made a great performance as they defeated one of the claimants for the title, Schio. They led the game from the beginning to the end thanks to a better shooting performance and better aggressiveness.

Pool Comense 71 - 61 Famila Wuber Schio (21-16, 39-31, 49-44)
Como: N.Andjelic (17pts, 3ass), L.Aziz (15pts, 6reb), J.Harmon (12pts, 8reb, 3st), A.Zampella (11pts, 5reb, 3ass), B.Smith (10pts, 5reb), M.Fazio (4pts, 3reb), B.Tunguz (2pts).
Schio: N.Antibe (17pts, 7reb), L.Macchi (14pts, 4reb), R.Masciadri (12pts, 7reb), C.Pastore (8pts), E.Moro (5pts, 4st), A.Sauret (2pts, 3st), E.Ramon (2pts), K.Ress (1pt).

Zaragoza defeated by Ros Casares

Zaragoza didn't resist to Ros Casares' very full roster but they demonstrated a very good fight and managed to end the first half being ahead by 1pt (40-39). Zaragoza were very efficient at shooting from behind the arc (they got 27pts and Ros Casares 15pts) but they accumulated a lot of turnovers and showed less aggressiveness.

Mann Filter Zaragoza 68 - 75 Cuidad Ros Casares (14-21, 40-39, 48-53)
Zaragoza: P.Palomares (17pts), A.Feaster (16pts, 6reb), A.Gomez (15pts, 4reb, 3ass), A.Ciudariene (8pts, 7reb), K.DaSilva (5pts, 5reb), J.Dickson (4pts), T.Sten (2pts), L.Pascua (1pt, 4reb).
Valencia: B.Snell (20pts, 5reb, 4ass, 4st), E.DeSouza (16pts, 12reb), D.Milton (14pts, 6reb), L.Palau (8pts, 3reb, 5st), A.Montanana (7pts), E.Aguilar (5pts, 4ass), J.Vesela (3pts, 7reb), L.Drljaca (2pts).

Good chance for Canoe to stay

A great performance was shown by Canoe as by defeating Olesa they leave the last place in the standings and keep some good hopes to stay in the first division next season. Although the score was tight, they led from the beginning to the end thanks to a terrific scoring performance at two-point shooting. Olesa were more efficient at three-point shooting and showed more aggressiveness but in the end, it wasn't enough to compete with Canoe.

CB Olesa Espanyol 70 - 74 Real Canoe N.C. (22-26, 39-40, 52-56)
Olesa: I.Kresovic (22pts, 7reb, 3ass), S.Morales (13pts, 4reb), J.Freixanet (12pts), I.Perovanovic (10pts, 7reb), S.Thorburn (4pts, 6reb, 4ass), M.Maslowski (3pts), H.Boada (3pts), M.Jovanovic (3pts).
Canoe: L.Garcia (21pts, 4reb), M.Ferragut (18pts, 3reb), E.Guneva (12pts, 11reb, 5ass), G.Garcia (10pts, 7reb, 7ass), M.Blanes (7pts, 4reb), I.Herradas (4pts, 4reb), C.Menendez (2pts).

Good performance of Toulouse

The game between Toulouse and Limoges was very competitive as well. Toulouse defeated Limoges and thus almost save their skin in the first division. The score was tight the whole game but Toulouse pushed the pace in the first minutes of the 4th quarter and definitely established control. Still, Limoges had a better overall shooting average but Toulouse demonstrated a better fight grabbing 12 offensive rebounds and shooting 25 FT (only 11 for Limoges).

Toulouse 71 - 66 Limoges (15-15, 40-36, 50-49)
Toulouse: A.Nnindjem (16pts, 14reb), O.Dorogobuzova (14pts), E.Maurice (14pts, 8reb, 3st), L.Metcalf (9pts, 4reb), B.Dieme (7pts, 5ass), M.Beljanski (4pts), S.Gauthier (4pts, 3ass), K.Fikiel (3pts, 3reb).
Limoges: A.Gueye (29pts, 5reb), A.Jomby (9pts, 3reb, 5ass), E.Davis (8pts, 7reb), K.Verjuin (7pts, 4reb), A.Spatharou (5pts, 5reb, 3ass), E.Chieze (4pts), P.Papamichail (4pts, 8reb).

Lost chance

Armentières lost a good opportunity to keep some hopes to stay in the first division. Though they had a better start in the game when they hosted Calais, the visitors pushed the pace at the end of the second quarter and definitely went ahead. Armentières were better at avoiding turnovers but Calais had a better shooting average, especially at three-point shots where Armentières averaged only 5% (1/20).

Armentières 51 - 63 COB Calais (17-13, 26-33, 40-53)
Armentières: F.Ayissi (15pts, 9reb), M.Fisher (12pts, 3reb, 3ass), C.Duval (9pts, 4reb, 4st), G.Merlot (7pts), V.Labbe (4pts), K.Pilyashenko (2pts), A.Nedovic (2pts, 3reb).
Calais: A.Cibert (16pts, 4reb, 3st), J.Humphrey (13pts, 17reb), E.Egnell (13pts, 8reb), J.Cousseins-Smith (9pts, 4ass, 3st), L.Neaves (6pts, 5reb), A.Pagnier (6pts, 3reb).

Struggle of two favourites

The match-up between the two claimants for the title, Venezia  and Faenza, finished in favor of the first 60 - 56. The game was tight but Venezia pushed the pace in the third quarter and Faenza didn't manage to get their late back in the final one. Both teams showed a very balanced performance but Venezia made the difference by being a little bit more aggressive, grabbing 3 more offensive rebounds than Faenza and getting 3 more points from the FT line.

Umana Venezia 60 - 56 Club Atletico Faenza (10-13, 30-30, 50-40)
Venezia: S.Ballardini (14pts, 6reb, 5st), J.Nadalin (14pts, 6reb, 4st), L.Harper (12pts, 9reb), G.Basko (9pts, 9reb, 5st), G.Sottana (6pts), A.Kostaki (3pts, 5st), D.Jokic (2pts, 3reb, 4st).
Faenza: M.Erkic (14pts), A.Moises (13pts, 5reb, 13st, 3ass), G.Robert (9pts, 10reb, 4st), M.Alexander (9pts, 8reb, 3st), F.Modica (4pts), V.Battisodo (4pts), O.Prystupa (3pts, 6reb).

Taranto steal the victory.

Sesto made Taranto struggle a lot for their win. The score was tight the whole game. Sesto showed more consistence in the shooting effort but Taranto were more aggressive as they grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and shot 23 FT (only 8 offensive rebounds and 11FT shot by Sesto).

Bracco Geas S.S.Giovanni 52 - 59 Cras Basket Taranto (11-13, 21-30, 35-41)
S.S.Giovanni: C.Machanguana (14pts, 9reb), M.Crippa (10pts), K.Twehues (8pts, 3st), I.Zanoni (6pts), N.Martinez (5pts, 5st), N.Wabara (4pts, 4reb), M.Frantini (3pts).
Taranto: M.Mahoney (13pts, 7reb), R.Brunson (13pts, 11reb, 4st), Z.David (12pts, 4reb), K.Wambe (7pts, 4reb, 3st), A.Gianolla (5pts, 3st), J.Montagnino (5pts), M.Greco (4pts, 4reb).

Ibiza re in difficulty

Ibiza suffered another loss - though a short one, but still a loss - and they still rank last in the standings. Actually, game after game they are loosing their hopes to stay in the first division next season. This time they lost to Avenida 55 - 69. Salamanca established control early in the game and had a 23pts lead at the end of the third quarter. Ibiza reacted in the final one inflicting on the opponent 21-12 but it wasn't enough.

Palacio de Congresos de Ibiza 55 - 69 Perfumerias Avenida (13-22, 25-42, 34-57)
Ibiza: S.Johnson (13pts, 4st), L.Infantes (11pts), N.Sanford (10pts, 5reb), V.Ble (7pts, 9reb, 3ass), S.Pirsic (6pts, 5reb), K.Bade (5pts, 6reb), A.Lopez (3pts).
Salamanca: S.Lyttle (19pts, 7reb), L.Willingham (12pts), A.Torrens (12pts, 5reb, 3ass, 5st), M.Xargay (8pts, 4reb), I.Sanchez (8pts, 2ass, 3st), O.Podkova (6pts, 6reb), E.Podrug (4pts, 4reb, 2ass).

Win of Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria gained quite a comfortable win over Estudiantes. Even though the latter made a good reaction in the third quarter, Gran Canaria manged to resist and didn't lose their chance. Both teams had a good two-point shooting average but Estudiantes performed well at free throws. Still, Gran Canaria had a deserving three-point shooting contribution (33pts from behind the arc and only 6pts for Estudiantes).

Gran Canaria 2014 66 - 54 ASEFA Estudiantes (16-8, 34-24, 45-42)
Gran Canaria: R.Sanchez (22pts, 3ass), M.Warburton (15pts, 6reb), A.Markotenko (9pts, 3st), M.Navarrete (7pts, 4reb), A.Henry (7pts, 7reb), P.Arguello (3pts), J.Zlatanova (2pts, 5reb), E.Montesdeoca (1pt, 6reb).
EStudiantes: A.Battle (14pts, 5reb), T.Liljestrand (10pts), L.Herrera (9pts, 6reb), S.Ygueravide (8pts), S.Lovelace (8pts, 4reb), A.Bokesa (3pts), M.Zurro (2pts, 3reb).

Basket Landes lost at home

Basket Landes were outclassed in the game with Villeneuve d'Ascq 73 - 81. They showed a good performance inside the key as they grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and scored 42pts inside the key. But Villeneuve were more efficient as they averaged 50% (against 36% of Basket Landes) and also performed better aggresiveness (they got 24pts from the FT line while Basket Landes got 13).

Basket Landes 73 - 81 Villeneuve d'Ascq (18-28, 41-51, 60-73)
Basket Landes: A.Praham (22pts, 8reb, 3st), M.Laborde (13pts), A.LeGluher (9pts), S.Reghaissia (7pts, 10reb), B.Diouf (7pts, 4reb), J.Barennes (7pts, 4reb), A.Konate (5pts), E.Dimitrova (3pts, 4reb).
Villeneuve d'Ascq: E.Gomis (26pts, 4reb, 4ass), E.Bertal (19pts, 6reb), J.Anderson (11pts, 9reb, 3ass), A.Cata-Chitiga (10pts, 3reb), L.Comfort (7pts, 7reb), I.Tanqueray (3pts, 5ass), C.Paul (3pts), L.Datchy (2pts).

Low scoring of Bourges and Aix

Bourges and Aix played a very non-prolific game as Bourges averaged 25% and Aix 32%. The hosts made a better start but Aix got their late back and really disturbed Bourges. Finally, Bourges made the difference thanks to better aggressiveness (12 offensive rebounds and 22pts from the FT for them whereas Aix got 7 offensive rebounds and only 12pts at FT).

Bourges 51 - 44 Aix en Provence (12-6, 26-28, 38-39)
Bourges: A.Lardy (9pts, 3reb), S.Kaltsidou (9pts, 5reb, 4st), E.Miyem (7pts, 6reb), J.Digbeu (7pts, 3reb), I.Burgrova (7pts, 4reb), K.Manic (5pts, 5reb), P.Salagnac (5pts), E.Ndongue (2pts, 4reb).
Aix: C.Tomaszewski (11pts), C.DasNeves (10pts, 4reb, 3st), J.Page (9pts, 3reb), T.Stansburry (8pts, 9reb), A.Deas (3pts), N.Ivancevic (3pts, 10reb).

Ekaterinburg the unbeatable

The meeting of the Russian favourite with the team of Vologda finished in Ekaterinburg with a smashing score 104 - 59 in favor of the hosts. UMMC were amazing with their power as they performed such a pressure on the visitors that allowed Vologda to score only 5pts in the second quarter. UMMC showed a pattern of a collective game with 25ass. Thay were in such a rage that stole 15 balls from Vologda and inflicted on them 28 turnovers. As for scoring, the teams were not outstanding at three-point shots and free throws but UMMC were tremendous at teo-point shooting as they scored 40 shots.

UMMC Ekaterinburg 104 - 59 Vologda (29-19, 56-24, 77-47)
UMMC: A.Bibrzycka (23pts, 4ass, 6st), S.Gruda (20pts), C.Dumerc (13pts, 7ass, 2st), M.Stepanova (12pts, 8reb), A.Wauters (12pts, 9reb), T.Vidmer (9pts, 11reb), S.Abrosimova (7pts, 3ass, 3st, 5reb), C.Pondexter (4pts, 2ass), T.Petrushina (2pts), D.Nolan (2pts, 5ass, 2ass).
Vologda: I.Sokolovskaya (15pts, 3ass, 7reb), E.Danilochkina (14pts, 3ass, 8reb), O.Iakovleva (11pts, 3ass, 7reb), A.Pimenova (8pts), N.Grishaeva (5pts, 5reb), E.Kharchenko (4pts), M.Khrustaleva (2pts).

UCONN crushes Southern 95 – 39

The Huskies matched their best defensive half in a NCAA tournament game by holding Southern (23-9) to 10 points on 4 for 30 shooting (13.3 percent) in the second half.
(Gardler 10 points 8 rebounds)  

Low scoring of Mississippi

The non-prolific shooting performance of Mississippi was really remarkable as they averaged only 28% and scored 36pts in the whole game. Auburn made the difference in the second half thanks to a better 3pt shooting performance and by scoring more points inside the key.

Mississippi State 36 - 50 Auburn
Mississippi top performers: C.Mokango (12pts, 7reb), M.Govero (9pts, 3reb).
Auburn top performers: A.Smalley (17pts, 5reb), K.Carrier (12pts, 7reb).

Very competed game between Voiron and Rennes

After they trailed the whole game, Rennes were very close to steal the victory to Voiron on their home court as they had a very good finish and inlficted the hosts 4-12 in the fiive last minutes.

Voiron 73 - 72 Rennes (20-22, 45-37, 56-52)
Voiron top performers: K.Bourdin (15pts, 4ass), E.Elong Epee (10pts, 3ass).
Rennes top performers: M.Evtoukhovitch (17pts, 12reb), C.Leclair (13pts, 4reb), L.Lokoka (10pts, 7reb).

Two neighbours are too far in the standings

Spartak-SHVSM Moscow were destroyed by their neighbours, Spartak Moscow reg. 54 - 89. From the very beginning of the match there was a clear domination of the latter and by the half time they gained already a 24pts lead. Their shooting effort was definitely stronger, they won the reboundiing battle and performed a very good collective work.

Spartak-SHVSM Moscow 54 - 89 Spartak Moscow reg. (15-25, 28-52, 45-66)
Spartak-SHVSM: V.Medvedeva (11pts, 2ass, 3st, 5reb), E.Evseeva (10pts, 4reb), E.Tatarnikova (8pts), E.Rusakova (7pts, 2ass), E.Beglova (6pts, 5ass), A.Tolikova (5pts), A.Loginova (3pts), L.Pupko (2pts), E.Chistyakova (2pts).
Spartak Moscow reg.: D.Taurasi (17pts, 4ass), I.Korstin (15pts, 4ass, 5st, 8reb), S.Petrovic (13pts, 2ass, 5reb), A.Jekabsone (10pts, 2ass), E.Lisina (10pts, 6reb), K.Miller (8pts, 3ass), S.Fowles (6pts, 2ass), J.McCarville (6pts, 7reb), N.Vieru (4pts).

One more loss of Novosibirsk

After being defeated by Spartak Moscow reg. Novosibirsk suffered one more loss, this time from another favorite of the league, UMMC Ekaterinburg (91 - 68). Ekaterinburg set the tone at the very beginning and step by step, quarter after quarter were building their victory by outclassing the opponent in every sector, especially at two-point shooting. They were a;so tremendous at performing a really collective game with 25ass, which actually discourage the team of Novosibirsk even more.

UMMC Ekaterinburg 91 - 68 Novosibirsk (21-14, 43-30, 65-50)
UMMC: A.Wauters (20pts, 4reb), C.Pondexter (16pts, 9ass, 3st), S.Abrosimova (13pts, 4st), C.Parker (12pts, 5reb), M.Stepanova (9pts, 5reb), D.Nolan (8pts, 5ass, 2st), S.Gruda (8pts, 6reb), C.Dumerc (3pts, 4ass), T.Vidmer (2pts).
Novosibirsk: M.Khazova (18pts), A.Poto (15pts, 4ass, 2st, 5reb), K.Bolsunovskaya (12pts, 4st), K.Alikina (8pts, 5ass), O.Khoroshavina (5pts, 2ass), Y.Kiseleva (4pts), M.Savina (3pts), E.Gogiya (3pts).

Prague needed to struggle for the win

Trutnov offered a tough struggle to Prague as the score was tight at 61 at the end of the third quarter and Prague needed to make a strong effort in the final quarter to walk away with the win. Trutnov demonstrated deserving resistance and showed very good aggressiveness (they got 21pts from the free-throws line whereas Prague got only 10pts) but in the end Prague made the difference by being a little bit more efficient in their shooting effort.

Kara Trutnov 79 - 83 ZVVZ USK Prague (27-26, 45-47, 61-61)
Trutnov: D.Misurova (32pts, 3st), M.Hartigova (21pts, 11reb), H.Snajdrova (10pts, 8reb), D.Kuslitova (6pts), A.Vechtova (6pts, 4reb), I.Komzikova (2pts, 4reb), K.Hindrakova (2pts).
Prague: L.Whalen (15pts, 8reb), C.Houston (14pts, 8reb, 4st), K.Elhotova (13pts, 3reb), S.LeDrean (11pts), M.Bednarova (9pts), I.Kublina (8pts, 3ass), E.Maltsi (7pts), E.Sujanova (4pts, 3reb), S.Kireta (2pts).

No chance for Slavanka

Slovanka didn't have any chance while playing on the giant Brno's home court as they were outclassed right at the beginning of the game. The hosts had better overall shooting average and played smothering defence (they stole 21 balls and made Slovanka accumulate 27 turnovers). However, Slovanka showed a very good fight in the key and managed to grab 17 offensive rebounds.

Frisco Sika Brno 97 - 57 Slovanka MB (27-9, 50-28, 76-43)
Brno: A.Hanusova (22pts, 6reb), R.Hejdova (13pts, 3reb, 5st), H.Horakova (13pts, 7reb, 3ass, 3st), H.Grima (13pts, 6reb), E.Viteckova (12pts, 8reb), J.Skerovic (9pts, 7reb, 5ass, 3st), T.McWilliams (8pts, 3ass), R.Stehlikova (7pts, 3reb).
Slovanka: P.Pospisilova (13pts, 3reb), K.Novotna (8pts, 3reb, 4st), H.Nezdarilova (8pts, 5ass), V.Holubova (8pts), M.Drevova (6pts, 10reb), E.Kotlanova (5pts), E.Sipova (5pts, 8reb), M.Vodrazkova (4pts, 3reb).

Eurocup: Athinaikos vs Dynamo Moscow

Serious things started for very ambitious team of Athinaikos as they had no mercy while hosting Dynamo Moscow. Having established control early in the game (51-20 at the half time), they smashed the visitors 84-60. Dynamo showed good aggressiveness and got 22pts from the free-throws line, but Athinaikos were better at rebouding, which allowed them to make a great scoring contribution inside the key (46pts scored at two-point shots for them and only 20pts for Dynamo).

Sony Athinaikos 84 - 60 Dynamo Moscow (29-7, 51-20, 72-34)
Athinaikos: G.Petronyte (21pts, 11reb, 3st), C.Wiggins (16pts, 4reb), R.Riley (16pts, 11reb, 3ass), V.Volonaki (10pts), I.Lymoura (5pts, 3ass), O.Chatzinikolaou (5pts, 4reb), P.Saregkou (4pts), I.Vizbariene (4pts, 5reb), D.Kalentzou (3pts, 5reb, 7ass).
Dynamo: M.Kuzina (19pts, 5reb), E.Sytnyak (12pts), A.Mikheeva (10pts), M.Cherepanova (8pts, 8reb, 5st), K.Keyru (6pts, 5ass), A.Logunova (5pts, 5reb).

Eurocup: Limasol vs Orenburg

Orenburg had a very good performance on Limassol's home court as they defeated the hosts 64-71, which allows them to keep good hopes to reach the semi-finals. Still, after they trailed by 3pts at the end of the first quarter, Limassol made good reaction in the second one and managed to move ahead at the half time. But a very collective effort and better shooting average allowed Nadezhda to walk away with the win.
 
K.V. Imperial AEL 64 - 71 Nadezhda Orenburg (19-22, 38-36, 50-52)
Limassol: C.Holdsclaw (25pts, 8reb, 4st), S.Baker (21pts), D.Vilipic (11pts, 4reb), B.Pesovic (5pts, 4reb), N.Duric (2pts, 6reb, 5ass, 4st).
Orenburg: T.Burik (20pts, 5reb, 3ass), O.Zakalyuzhnaya (12pts, 3reb), K.Snytsina (10pts, 3reb, 3st), O.Ovcharenko (10pts), E.Baranova (9pts, 4reb), A.Veremeenko (6pts, 7reb, 8ass), S.Mosch (4pts, 4reb, 3ass).

Bintou hurries up to help

Bintou Dieme says good-bye to Spain and now greets France. She left Soller and joined Toulouse in order to help the French team to stay in the first division next season.

To be aggressive

Very good aggressiveness allowed Florida State to defeat Virginia Tech at home as they grabbed 19 offensive rebounds (12 for Virginia Tech) and Shot 22 FT (11 by Virginia Tech). FSU also made the difference thanks to a better shooting average.

Florida State 78 - 68 Virginia Tech
Florida State top performers: J.Monroe (20pts, 11reb), C.Ward (14pts, 3reb, 9ass), C.Bravard (13pts, 5reb).
Virginia Tech top performers: L.Biggs (23pts), P.Hadley (15pts, 4reb).

St.Petersburg smashed by Spartak Moscow reg.

Spartak Moscow reg. hosted St.Petersburg to defeat the guests with a smashing score 94 - 62. Both teams were not outstanding with their three-point shooting but Spartak showed who was the master by outrebounding St.Petersburg and making a very good two-point and free throws shooting performance.

Spartak Moscow reg. 94 - 62 St.Petersburg (27-12, 49-26, 71-49)
Spartak: I.Korstin (15pts, 3st), S.Fowles (14pts), D.Taurasi (13pts, 3ass), K.Miller (12pts, 6ass, 6reb), S.Petrovic (10pts, 2ass, 3st), E.Lisina (7pts, 4reb), N.Vieru (6pts, 6reb), I.Osipova (6pts, 3bs, 9reb), J.McCarville (6pts, 6reb), A.Jekabsone (5pts).
St.Petersburg: A.Moore (16pts), A.Petrakova (14pts, 7reb), M.Anderson (13pts, 4ass, 2st, 5reb), N.Zhedik (11pts, 2ass, 4reb), E.Savelieva (5pts, 6ass, 6reb), E.Belyakova (3pts, 2ass).

Becky's decision

Becky Hammon who has recently extended her contract with Ros Casares till the end of the season, decided to terminate it earlier. So, she won't play for Ros Casares in the quarter-finals against Salamanca.

Eurocup: quarter-finals-II

Saarlouis Royals continue to surprise their opponents as they defeated Mondeville at home 66-63, thanks to a great effort made in the second half. Indeed, after they trailed by 6pts at the half time, the hosts managed to trim the deficit in the third quarter and pushed the pace to definitely move ahead in the final one. Mondeville were great at rebounding (17 offensive rebounds grabbed) but they didn't take advantage of this a they had very low two-point shooting average. Moreover, they accumulated a lot of turnovers (26 for them and only 16 for Saarlouis).

Saarlouis Royals 66 - 63 USO Mondeville (16-20, 28-34, 50-51)
Saarlouis: P.Manakova (18pts), R.Bar (12pts, 7reb, 4ass), C.Bingham (11pts, 4reb, 3st), J.Wellers (9pts, 3reb, 3st), S.Barnert (8pts), T.Smith (5pts, 5reb), Y.VanDaalen (3pts).
Mondeville: T.Johnson (15pts, 6reb, 3ass, 6st), A.Bonnan (12pts, 15reb), V.Berezhynska (11pts, 8reb), C.Costaz (8pts), Y.Sene (8pts, 3reb, 4ass), E.Moisan (6pts), F.Cavallo (3pts).

Eurocup: quarter-finals-I

Targoviste made a big step to reach the semi-finals as they inlficted a large loss on Dynamo Kursk 75-57. After quite a balanced first quarter, Targoviste made a great scoring effort in the second ten minutes and definitely established control. Both teams offered a tough struggle in the key grabbing many offensive rebounds but the hosts made the difference thanks to better aggressiveness and being better at avoiding turnovers.

Municipal Targoviste 75 - 57 Dynamo Kursk (19-16, 45-29, 63-45)
Targoviste: S.Doron (15pts, 4st), T.Thompson (15pts, 10reb, 3st), L.Frolich (14pts, 9reb, 3st), O.Ogorodnikova (14pts, 3reb), A.Parau (9pts, 6ass), M.Boriga (6pts, 5reb), G.Toma (2pts, 4reb, 3bs).
Kursk: J.Robbins (16pts, 7reb), D.Snow (11pts, 5reb), V.Psareva (9pts, 10reb), S.Linkeviciene (7pts, 6reb), A.Bocharova (7pts, 5reb, 4st), S.Maksimenko (5pts), K.Lapteva (2pts).

No question: Tarbes are the leader

Tarbes asserted their leadership in the league as they defeated Bourges 66 - 58 at the end of a very competitive game. Indeed, the score was tight until the end of the third quarter and the leading swung from one side to another. But the hosts pushed the pace in the final quarter thanks to strong domination inside the key and a better three-point shooting contribution. Though, Bourges showed more aggressiveness as they grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and shot 15 free-throws (8 offensive rebounds and only 9 free-throws shot by Tarbes).

Tarbes 66 - 58 Bourges (21-19, 33-35, 46-47)
Tarbes: I.Yacoubou-Dehoui (27pts, 13reb), A.Breitreiner (13pts, 3st), F.Lepron (8pts, 4ass), F.Sacko (6pts, 7reb), H.Maiga-Ba (4pts), F.Eldebrink (3pts, 3ass), P.Jannault (3pts, 3reb), E.Randall (2pts).
Bourges: S.Kaltsidou (12pts, 3reb), E.Ndongue (12pts, 8reb), A.Lardy (8pts), A.Lelas (8pts, 8reb), K.Manic (6pts, 4reb, 3ass), J.Digbeu (4pts), I.Burgrova (4pts).

Kranjska Gora defeat Maribor

Maribor were defeated at home by Kranjska Gora who had a better three-point shooting performance (they got 27pts from behind the arc whereas Maribor gained only 6pts) and also grabbed more offensive rebounds. Both teams accumulated a lot of turnovers but Maribor can be satisfied with their aggressiveness as they shot 23 free-throws.

AJM Maribor 53 - 64 Hit Kranjska Gora
Maribor: L.Kure (16pts, 5reb), A.Prsa (11pts, 6reb), K.Ilijev (7pts, 3reb), M.Furman (7pts), M.Dover (6pts, 7reb), K.Baltic (2pts, 5reb, 4st).
Kranjska Gora: S.Jurse (17pts, 7reb), E.Komplet (17pts, 5reb), D.Gacner (10pts, 4st), N.Tratsiak (9pts, 13reb), V.Pantisiuk (5pts, 3reb), S.Panic (2pts, 4st), T.Oblak (2pts, 3reb).

Deserving performance of Jedinstvo

Jedinstvo had a good performance on Vojvodina's home court as they defeated them 59-65 thanks to a great performance in the second and third quarter. Indeed, the hosts had a better start and tried to tie the score in the last quarter, but Jedinstvo displayed a very good three-point shooting performance (10/16 against only 4/15 for Vojvodina).

Vojvodina 59 - 65 Jedinstvo Bijelopolje (21-18, 31-40, 46-60)
Vojvodina: A.Stupar (14pts, 11reb, 4ass, 5st), A.Cabarkapa (10pts, 8reb), L.Dusanic (9pts, 4reb), Jo.Karakasevic (6pts, 7reb), N.Krnjetin (5pts), S.Boskovic (5pts), A.Javanovska (4pts, 3reb), M.Terzic (4pts), K.Vuckovic (2pts).
Jedinstvo: J.Bigovic (20pts, 3reb), S.Knezevic (12pts, 7reb), S.Graham (11pts, 12reb), B.Hadzovic (11pts, 5reb, 5ass, 3st), Z.Jankovic (6pts, 10reb), L.Mihajlovic (5pts, 3reb).

Pool Comense vs Priolo

It was a very competitive game between Pool Comense and Priolo as after they trailed by 12pts at the end of the first quarter, Como managed to tie the score at 46 at the half time. But unfortunately for them, they didn't maintain their effort and Priolo defeated them 76-84. Both teams had quite good shooting average but Priolo made the difference by showing more aggressiveness and by being better at avoiding turnovers.

Pool Comense 76 - 84 Erg Power&Gas Priolo (17-29, 46-46, 57-61)
Como: N.Andjelic (15pts), A.Zampella (14pts, 3reb, 4st), B.Smith (12pts, 3reb), J.Harmon (11pts, 4reb), M.Fazio (10pts), B.Tunguz (7pts), L.Aziz (4pts, 8reb), S.Stabile (3pts).
Priolo: T.Cirov (23pts, 5reb, 7st), K.Haynie (15pts, 4reb, 5st), T.Seino (13pts, 5reb), F.Pascalau (13pts, 4reb, 3st), R.Meneghel (7pts), E.Fabbri (6pts), S.Favento (6pts), S.Bonfiglio (1pt).

Sibenik move ahead

Mladi Krajisnik, who proudly rank 4th in the standings, couldn't resist to Sibenik ranking 2nd despite a very good start. Indeed, Mladi had a 21-16 lead at the end of the first quarter but Sibenik reacted quickly to move ahead at the half time. Mladi demonstrated a better free-throws performance but Sibenik made the difference thanks to being more efficient and grabbing more offensive rebounds.

Mladi Krajisnik 53 - 74 Jolly JBS Sibenik (21-16, 31-37, 46-56)
Mladi: M.Vrdoljak (11pts, 6reb), T.Kapor (10pts, 5reb), M.Deura (9pts, 3reb), A.Vasovic (7pts, 7reb), J.Culafic (7pts), N.Mikic (5pts), B.Rados (4pts, 3reb).
Sibenik: L.Ivankovic (15pts, 3reb), A.Semren (15pts, 10reb), M.Veselovski (13pts, 6reb, 5ass), A.Misura (11pts, 3reb, 3ass), N.Lokas (7pts, 3reb), N.Popovic (7pts, 12reb), M.Cakic (4pts), S.Aleksic (2pts).

Medvescak destroyed

Medvescak were powerless while hosting the top seed Gospic and were defeated 60-88. Gospic set the tone right at the beginning of the game and gained a very comfortable advantage of 34pts at the end of the third quarter. However, Medvescak made a great effort in the final ten minutes to trim the deficit and showed a very good rebounding performance and better aggressiveness.

Medvescak 60 - 88 Gospic CO (13-25, 29-52, 39-73)
Medvescak: R.Music (14pts, 4reb), I.Badanjak (14pts, 7reb), A.Cacic (8pts, 6reb), A.Begic (7pts, 6reb), I.Cuncic (6pts, 5ass), M.Rados (4pts, 3reb), I.Meznaric (3pts, 6reb), P.Peric (3pts, 6reb), V.Kraljev (1pt, 6reb).
Gospic: J.Ivezic (20pts, 3st), A.Jelavic (20pts, 10ass, 4reb), C.Thomas (12pts, 4reb, 3st), L.Augustine (11pts, 4reb), I.Matic (10pts, 7reb), I.Jurcevic (6pts), E.Salopek (6pts, 8reb, 5st), A.Dosen (2pts), A.Vrsaljko (1pt).

Raguza suffer big loss

Celje who rank 3rd in the standings destroyed Ragusa, the last team in the standings, by defeating them 49-109. Ragusa never managed to get the leading in this game as Celje showed very good consistence in their scoring effort, building their win quarter after quarter.

Ragusa 49 - 109 Merkur Celje (15-22, 24-49, 39-78)
Ragusa: P.Stankovic (13pts, 4reb), A.Tomicic (12pts, 3reb), R.Stojanovic (8pts, 4reb), M.Petrovic (7pts, 3reb), M.Zarac (6pts), K.Zarac (3pts).
Merkur: A.Turcinovic (24pts, 5reb), K.Verbole (22pts, 8reb), N.Baric (16pts), M.Tavic (13pts, 5st), A.Klavzar (13pts, 4reb), L.Jagodic (11pts, 3ass), R.Abramovic (10pts, 5reb, 5ass, 6st).

No surprise, Novosibirsk defeated

The state of affares in the Russian Championship are not to make surprise so far as Spartak Moscow reg. defeated Novosibirsk 90 - 42. The hosts gained the leading right at the beginning and never let the opponent any chance to catch up. AT the end of the game Novosibirsk were so exhausted that managed to score only 8pts in the whole quarter. Spartak could really boast their shooting performance as they were much ahead at two-point shooting, got 24pts from behind the arc and were almost perfect at free throws (18/20),

Spartak Moscow reg. 90 - 42 Novosibirsk (23-10, 45-21, 66-34)
Spartak: K.Miller (18pts, 2ass, 3st), S.Petrovic (14pts, 2ass, 8reb), I.Korstin (13pts, 7reb), J.MacCarville (10pts), N.Vieru (7pts, 5reb), S.Fowles (6pts, 6reb), A.Jekansone-Zogota (6pts, 2ass), D.Taurasi (5pts, 3ass), M.Karpunina (5pts), E.Lisina (4pts), I.Osipova (2pts, 2ass, 2st).
Novosibirsk: M.Khazova (9pts, 2ass), Y.Kiseleva (7pts, 9reb), M.Savina (7pts), K.Bolsunovskaya (6pts, 5ass, 6reb), M.Popova (5pts, 2st), E.Gogiya (4pts, 7reb), A.Poto (3pts, 4st), K.Alikina (1pt).

Another win of Pruszkow

Pruszkow gained their sixth win of the season as they defeated Brzeg who rank 6th in the standings. The game was very competitive as Brzeg had a better start but didn't manage to resist to the hosts' efforts, when they trimmed the deficit quarter after quarter and really pushed the pace in the final ten minutes to move ahead. Brzeg had a better shooting average but Pruszkow made the difference by being a lot more aggressive (they grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and got 24pts from the Free-throws line).
 
BPL Pruszkow 71 - 67 Odra Brzeg (16-25, 33-39, 50-51)
Pruszkow: A.Shields (16pts), D.Sissoko (13pts, 8reb), M.Dabovic (11pts, 4reb), P.Dabkowska (11pts, 6reb), D.Criner (10pts, 9reb, 4ass), M.Pultorak (6pts), J.Gorzynska (4pts, 11reb, 3ass).
Brzeg: X.Stewart (23pts, 6reb), J.Daniel (18pts, 3reb), B.Denson (13pts, 7reb), E.Buszta (7pts, 4reb), M.Zylczynska (4pts), J.Sepulveda (2pts, 5reb, 3ass).

Pankup didn't manage to defeat Mersin

Pankup were close to inflict on Mersin their second loss of the season as they had a very good start and had a 9pts lead after 10 minutes played but Mersin demonstrated strong reaction early in the second quarter to definitely move ahead. Pankup made a very good scoring contribution inside the key and were very good at avoiding turnovers but Mersin made the difference thanks to better aggressiveness and more efficiency at shooting from behind the arc.

Pankup Kayseri Seker 66 - 69 Mersin Buyuksehir Bld. (19-10, 26-33, 49-54)
Pankup: L.Pringle (25pts, 12reb), V.Johnson (20pts, 5reb), T.Smith (10pts, 3reb), N.Anaz (8pts, 3reb, 4ass), H.Ozkan (2pts), B.Arseven (1pt).
Mersin: I.Latta (23pts, 3ass), E.Larkins (16pts, 18reb), B.Turner (11pts, 5reb, 3ass), S.Gokce (7pts, 3reb), O.Scott (6pts, 5reb), K.Engin (4pts, 6reb), D.Boz (2pts).

Kocaeli easily destroyed

There is still no win for Kocaeli who were destroyed by Istanbul 58-92. Istanbul set the tone right at the beginning of the game and Kocaeli didn't manage to find any solution to keep up with them. Mainly, the reason is that they had a low shooting average, though performed better aggressiveness (17 free-throws shot by them and only 10 by Istanbul).

Kocaeli Bsb Kagitspor 58 - 92 Istanbul Universitesi (11-25, 30-49, 42-70)
Kocaeli: M.Kolayli (14pts, 6reb, 4ass), M.Yenal (13pts, 3reb), A.Sevinc (10pts, 17reb), T.Inontepe (10pts, 3reb, 4ass), S.Bayraktar (8pts, 6reb), C.Kozluca (3pts, 4reb).
Istanbul: J.Penn (19pts, 7reb, 3ass), D.Hodges (18pts, 3reb, 3ass, 3st), A.Hacioglu (9pts), G.Yavuz (9pts, 5ass), N.Humphrey (9pts, 8reb, 3ass), Y.Kavazoglu (7pts, 3reb), B.Yapar (6pts), T.Hizal (5pts, 3ass), D.Gant (5pts, 6reb), M.Gezer (3pts, 6reb, 3st), D.Colakoglu (2pts, 5reb).

Torun defeat Poznan

Torun didn't have any difficulty to defeat AZS Poznan as they already had a 12pts lead at the half time and continued to increase it in the second half. Poznan didn't have good shooting average (26% for them and 42% for Torun) and above all, accumulated a lot of turnovers (31), which allowed the hosts to get easy points to score on fast-break.

Energa Torun 70 - 43 INEA AZS Poznan (16-7, 36-24, 57-41)
Torun: A.Gladden (17pts, 3reb), M.Krawiec (13pts, 7reb), A.Gajda (13pts), C.Egenti (8pts), N.Waligorska (6pts, 3reb), T.Fluker (6pts), A.Pilav (4pts, 6reb), M.Radwan (2pts, 3reb), P.Gulak (1pt, 7reb).
Poznan: A.Skobel (13pts), W.Idczak (7pts, 3ass), N.Mrozinska (7pts, 10reb), A.Ross (6pts, 3reb), C.Ukoh (6pts, 8reb), J.Kedzia (2pts, 6reb), A.Szemraj (2pts).

No miracle from Lodz

Lodz didn't make any miracle while hosting Leszno as they were led from the beginning to the end. Still, they demonstrated a good fight grabbing 10 offensive rebounds and being perfect from the free-throws line (15/15). But the visitors made the difference thanks to a better three-point shooting performance as they got 27pts from behind the arc and Lodz scored only 9.

AGD Lodz 62 - 72 SPT Leszno (15-22, 23-38, 38-56)
Lodz: U.Oha (17pts, 13reb), A.Perlinska (12pts), A.Makowska (10pts, 9reb), D.Seals (10pts, 5reb), J.Grabowska (6pts), A.Novikava (4pts), T.Shchypakina (3pts).
Leszno: J.Walich (17pts), E.Krysiewicz (15pts, 4reb, 5ass), A.Drzewinska (14pts, 3reb), Z.Durak (7pts, 4reb), J.Czarnecka (7pts, 3reb), T.Gahan (5pts), M.Gajewska (4pts, 4reb), M.Gawronska (3pts, 4reb).

Galatasaray perform

Galatasaray are getting stronger and stronger and they proved it by destroying Samsun Basketbol at home 87-57. The first quarter was quite balanced but the hosts pushed the pace in the second one and even increased the gap in the second half, thanks to a very good shooting performance. However, Samsun can be satisfied with their aggressiveness as they provoked 23 fouls but they averaged only 55% from the free-throws line.

Galatasaray 87 - 57 Samsun Basketbol (18-15, 39-25, 63-39)
Galatasaray: K.Douglas (23pts, 3reb, 3st), Y.Leuchanka (16pts, 8reb), E.Sencebe (110pts, 3reb), N.Yigit (9pts, 5ass), T.Catchings (9pts, 7reb, 3ass, 4st), B.Caglar (7pts, 7reb), Y.Horasan (6pts), E.Palazoglu (5pts), Y.Saylar (2pts).
Samsun: G.Akkaya (13pts), K.Gaither (12pts, 4reb), Q.Chaney (11pts, 6ass, 5st), L.Alyoshkina (7pts, 4reb), A.Gardner (5pts, 11reb), S.Tozlu (4pts, 4reb), I.Daricioglu (3pts, 4reb), H.Kayalar (2pts).

Undefeated champion

Fenerbahce remain undefeated as they won over Ceyhan at home 85-70, after leading from the beginning to the end. Ceyhan showed a very deserving fight as they grabbed a lot of offensive rebounds (18), which allowed them to get easy points inside the key. But Fenerbahce showed more consistence in their shooting effort and played tough defence (15 steals and 22 turnovers for Ceyhan).

Fenerbahce 85 - 70 Ceyhan Belediye (22-15, 42-28, 68-50)
Fenerbahce: M.Ajavon (20pts, 3reb, 3ass), P.Taylor (16pts, 3reb), E.Hoffman (13pts, 6reb, 3ass), T.Sutton-Brown (11pts), Y.Dalgalar (10pts, 5reb, 4st), N.Yilmaz (8pts, 3reb, 5ass, 3st), E.Tuncluer (4pts), M.Bakircioglu (3pts).
Ceyhan: L.Ervin (23pts, 15reb, 4ass), M.Campbell (19pts, 8reb), C.Smith (13pts, 3reb), Y.Ibek (6pts, 3reb), A.Yalcin (5pts), G.Sandallioglu (2pts), B.Pehlivan (2pts).

Orenburg smashed by the favorite

The match between UMMC and Orenburg finished without surprise as Ekaterinburg defeated their guests with a smashing score 95 - 51. As for Ekaterinburg, they felt very confident scoring more than 20pts per quarter, but it was very hard for Orenburg as. for instance, in the second quarter they were allowed to score only 6pts. No need to say, that the hosts were controlling every secrtor os the game: they outrebounded the guests, inflicted on them 18 turnovers, performed 13st, played a really collective game with a lot of assists, set alone their shooting average.

UMMC Ekaterinburg 95 - 51 Orenburg (25-18, 52-24, 72-39)
UMMC: C.Parker (16pts, 2ass, 4reb), D.Nolan (15pts, 4ass, 4reb), A.Bibrzycka (14pts, 3ass, 5st, 5reb), S.Abrosimova (13pts, 4ass, 2st), S.Gruda (13pts, 3st, 5reb), A.Wauters (8pts, 7reb), M.Stepanova (8pts, 4reb), T.Vidmer (6pts), C.Dumerc (2pts, 7ass, 2st).
Orenburg: T.Troina (13pts), E.Baranova (12pts, 9reb), O.Zakalyuzhnaya (10pts), A.Veremeenko (8pts, 3ass, 4st, 9reb), T.Burik (4pts, 3ass), O.Ovcharenko (2pts), A.Kiryushina (2pts).

Tough battle Botas vs Besiktas

It was a very competitive game between Botas and Besiktas as although Botas had a 47-38 lead at the half time, Besiktas made a great effort at the come back from the locker room and were down only by 2pts at the end of the third quarter. Both teams demonstrated very balanced performances but Botas managed to make the difference by being more aggressive (14 offensive rebounds and 20pts from the free-throws line).

Botas Spor 77 - 74 Besiktas Cola Turka (20-21, 47-38, 61-59)
Botas: E.Prince (26pts, 9reb, 3ass), C.Paris (17pts, 10reb), G.Takmaz (8pts), N.Uzun (5pts, 4reb), S.Zoll (5pts, 5ass), D.Suer (5pts), C.Melvin (4pts, 7reb), D.Gumusay (4pts, 6reb, 4ass), S.Tabakci (3pts, 3reb).
Besiktas: G.Branzova (19pts, 9reb), S.Zellous (18pts, 7reb, 5ass), N.Sales (16pts, 9reb), E.Erden (8pts), N.Ivegin (7pts), S.Mandir (4pts, 4reb), T.Tacsi (2pts, 3reb).

Cankaya still collapsed

Cankaya offered good resistance to Tarsus in the first half but they didn't manage to maintain their efforts as Tarsus moved away from them in the third quarter and made a very good rebounding performance (18 offensive rebounds grabbed). However, Cankaya can be satisfied with their shooting average as they showed more consistence but accumulated a lot of turnovers (24 for them and only 14 for Tarsus).

Tarsus Belediye 75 - 66 Cankaya Universitesi (16-17, 32-30, 57-48)
Tarsus: B.Lennox (21pts, 4reb), B.January (16pts, 6reb, 7ass, 6st), C.Black (12pts, 7reb), K.Siyahdemir (8pts, 7reb, 3ass), G.Cantekin (6pts, 4reb), S.Erdogan (6pts), M.Kress (6pts, 7reb).
Cankaya: E.Brooks (18pts), J.Owino (17pts, 7reb, 5st), M.Frazee (11pts, 9reb), A.Unuvar (9pts, 12reb, 4ass), D.Askin (6pts, 3reb), D.Gezgin (5pts).

Deserving fight of Spartak-SHVSM

The meeting of two Spartaks, SHVSM Moscow and St.Petersburg, finished in favor of the latter 62 - 68. Though the win of St.Petersburg is not surprising as they are performing this season and their opponent was the last team of the standings, Spartak-SHVSM demonstrated a very deserving fight, which allowed them to lose only by 6pts. Actually, St.Petersburg took the iniative right at the beginning but it seems that their resourses fade a little in the half time, which allowed the hosts to try to catch up. St.Petersburg managed to win thanks to a better three point shooting performance and being stronger at rebounding. In their turn, the Moscow team managed to inflict a lot of turnovers on the opponent.

Spartak-SHVSM Moscow 62 - 68 St.Petersburg (16-25, 33-49, 42-58)
Spartak-SHVSM: V.Medvedeva (21pts), E.Beglova (17pts, 3ass, 3st, 4reb), E.Chistyakova (9pts, 4reb), E.Rusakova (8pts), A.Loginova (5pts, 5reb), E.Evseeva (2pts, 3ass, 8reb).
St.Petersburg: E.Belyakova (22pts, 2ass, 2st, 4reb), J.Moore (15pts, 10reb), O.Firsova (13pts), M.Anderson (11pts, 7reb), N.Zhedik (5pts), E.Saveliyeva (2pts, 5reb).

Bouncing game

It was a bouncing game between Georgia Tech and Florida State as the first half was at the advantage of Georgia, who were more efficient at their shooting effort. But the second half was at the advantage of Florida State who managed to go ahead thanks to a better aggressiveness and a better shooting efficiency. Though, Georgia were terrific inside the key grabbing 17 offensive rebounds.

Georgia Tech 59 - 69 Florida State
Georgia Tech top performers: B.Ardossi (23pts, 9reb, 4ass), S.Goodlett (16pts, 9reb), A.Montgomery (10pts, 13reb, 3ass).
Florida State top performers: J.Monroe (14pts, 9reb, 3bs), A.Harvin (14pts).

Another face of Schio

Schio needed one half to establish control in the game with Livorno as the score was tie at 42 at the half time. Schio showed another face in the third quarter as they played smothering defence and inflicted on the visitors 15-7. Livorno made a good scoring contribution from the free-throws line and from behind the arc but they accumulated too many turnovers (31 for them and 23 for Schio).

Famila Schio 72 - 64 Seralwall Livorno (14-19, 42-42, 57-49)
Schio: L.Macchi (24pts, 3reb, 6st, 5ass), C.Pastore (10pts, 4st), B.Ngoyisa (10pts, 3reb), N.Antibe (9pts, 3reb), R.Masciadri (8pts, 5reb, 4st), A.Sauret (4pts), E.Ramon (3pts), E.Moro (2pts, 6reb, 4ass, 3st), K.Ress (2pts).
Livorno: A.Balestra (13pts, 3st), A.Vujovic (13pts, 4reb), F.Mariani (9pts), M.Buzzanca (8pts), C.Kelly (7pts, 6reb), C.Willis (7pts, 8reb, 4st), K.Ristic (3pts), E.Buccianti (2pts), R.Sarti (2pts, 4reb).

Disappointing for Ibiza

We can't consider that loosing by three points is a very bad performance, but Ibiza would have needed those three points to defeat Gran Canaria in order to keep some hopes to leave the last place in the standings. Unfortunately for them, they experienced one more loss as Gran Canaria demonstrated tremendous aggressiveness, getting 24pts from the free-throws line, and showed more consistence in their shooting effort.

Gran Canaria 61 - 58 Palacio de Congresos de Ibiza (21-19, 31-35, 44-41)
Gran Canaria: J.Zlatanova (12pts, 11reb), P.Arguello (12pts, 5reb), R.Sanchez (11pts, 4reb, 5ass, 3st), M.Warburton (8pts, 3reb), A.Markotenko (7pts), E.Montesdeoca (7pts, 4reb), A.Henry (4pts, 6reb).
Ibiza: L.Infantes (11pts, 7reb), V.Ble (10pts, 11reb), K.Bade (10pts), S.Johnson (8pts), A.Lopez (7pts, 3reb, 3ass), S.Pirsic (6pts), M.Bolonio (2pts), N.Sanford (2pts, 4reb), N.Ramiro (2pts).

Salamanca defeat Olesa

Salamanca played a very good game while hosting Olesa since they defeated the guests 77-53 after leading from the beginning to the end. Olesa were more aggressive and got more points from the free-throws line but they couldn't compete with Salamanca's better shooting performance and rebounding.

Perfumerias Avenida 77 - 53 C.B Olesa-Espanyol (18-15, 40-26, 55-41)
Zaragoza: S.Lyttle (16pts, 10reb, 3st), A.DeMondt (15pts), A.Torrens (15pts, 5reb, 3ass, 3st), L.Willingham (10pts, 6reb), S.Dominguez (7pts), S.Alana (5pts), E.Podrug (4pts, 10reb, 4ass), O.Podkova (4pts, 4reb), M.Xargay (1pt).
Olesa: S.Thorburn (11pts, 5reb, 3ass), S.Morales (9pts, 3ass), M.Maslowski (7pts, 4reb), M.Jovanovic (7pts), I.Kresovic (6pts, 3reb, 4st), J.Freixanet (6pts), I.Perovanovic (5pts, 6reb), H.Boada (2pts).

Canoe take their chance

Canoe made a very good performance at home as they defeated Zaragoza 77-71, which allows them to keep good hopes to save their skin in the first division. Zaragoza made a better effort in the first half but Canoe came back stronger in the third quarter and inflicted on the visitors 22-6 to definitely move ahead. Zaragoza demonstrated a better rebounding performance but the hosts showed more efficiency in their shooting, both from the free-throws line and inside the key.

REAL Canoe 77 - 71 Mann Filter Zaragoza (19-18, 38-43, 60-49)
Canoe: L.Garcia (19pts, 3reb, 4st), M.Blanes (15pts, 4reb, 4st), I.Herradas (13pts), M.Ferragut (12pts, 5reb), G.Garcia (8pts, 8reb, 5ass), E.Guneva (8pts, 5reb), C.Menendez (2pts).
Zaragoza: L.Pascua (17pts, 11reb), C.Ouvina (13pts, 4reb, 3ass), A.Ciudariene (12pts, 9reb), A.Feaster (8pts, 4ass, 4st), J.Dickson (7pts, 6reb), P.Palomares (7pts), K.Da Silva (3pts), E.Royo (2pts), T.Sten (2pts).

Low scoring of Bourges vs Montpellier

For sure, Bourges vs Lattes Montpellier wasn't the most beautiful game of the season as both teams didn't have good shooting average and Bourges accumulated a lot of turnovers, but in the end, Bourges won the game 51-43. The first quarter was very balanced but Bourges started to move away in the second quarter thanks to performing better aggressiveness.

Bourges 51 - 43 Lattes Montpellier (10-10, 29-22, 37-27)
Bourges: E.Miyem (12pts, 7reb), I.Burgrova (8pts, 7reb), A.Lardy (6pts, 3ass), E.Ndongue (6pts, 6reb), K.Manic (5pts, 3reb, 4ass), S.Kaltsidou (5pts, 6reb, 3ass, 3st), P.Salagnac (5pts, 3reb), J.Digbeu (2pts), A.Lelas (2pts).
Montpellier: C.Jinks (10pts, 7reb, 3ass, 4st), A.Plagnard (8pts), S.Gruszczynski (6pts), S.Dijon (6pts, 5reb), D.Boonen (4pts, 3reb), K.Whittington (4pts, 7reb), P.Krawczyk (3pts), L.Fournier (2pts, 3reb).

Armentières force Tarbes to struggle

Armentières offered an unexpected struggle to Tarbes as they managed to keep up with them during the most part of the game and Tarbes needed to push the pace in the final quarter to move ahead. Armentières fought hard in the key and were good at avoiding turnovers but Tarbes made the difference thanks to a better shooting performance and aggressiveness (29 FT shot by them against only 17 by Armentières).

Tarbes 76 - 64 Armentières (20-18, 37-39, 54-51)
Tarbes: I.Yacoubu-Dehoui (26pts, 12reb), F.Eldebrink (16pts), H.Maiga-Ba (7pts, 3reb), F.Sacko (6pts, 6reb), E.Randall (6pts, 5reb), A.Breitreiner (5pts, 7reb), F.Lepron (5pts, 3reb, 8ass), P.Jannault (2pts), N.ElGargati (1pt).
Armentières: F.Ayissi (19pts, 7reb, 3ass), M.Fisher (10pts, 4reb), K.Pilyashenko (8pts), V.Bremont (7pts), V.Labbe (6pts, 3reb), G.Merlot (6pts, 3ass), A.Nedovic (4pts, 8reb), C.Duval (2pts, 4reb), M.Micaletto (2pts).

Nantes: difficult to defeat

Nantes are getting stronger and stronger and they showed a very collective performance to inflict a large loss on Limoges 47-78. Limoges never managed to take the leading being outrebounded and unable to compete with Nantes' very good shooting average (49% for them, 33% for Limoges).

Limoges 47 - 78 Nantes Reze (13-20, 24-40, 34-59)
Limoges: A.Spatharou (13pts, 4ass), E.Davis (12pts, 9reb), A.Gueye (10pts), P.Papamichail (6pts, 10reb), A.Jomby (3pts, 3reb), J.DeColo (3pts).
Nantes: Y.Andreyeva (20pts, 5reb), M.Plust (11pts), D.Tahane (10pts, 3reb), K.Macleod (9pts, 5reb, 9ass), M.Sy-Diop (8pts, 6reb), C.Aubert (6pts, 6ass), L.Taylor (6pts, 3reb), N.Bogdanova (4pts, 3reb), L.Ardon (4pts, 3reb).

Napoli lost with pride

Napoli had quite a good fight on Taranto's home court as they were down only by 4pts at the half time. But Tarano made a very collective effort and a very good scoring contribution inside the key to definitely establish control in the third quarter.

Cras Basket Taranto 81 - 67 Napoli Vomero Basket (18-11, 39-35, 59-48)
Taranto: R.Brunson (21pts, 3reb), M.Mahoney (17pts, 3st), K.Wambe (11pts, 6reb), V.Siccardi (8pts), M.Greco (8pts, 5reb, 6ass), Z.David (7pts, 5reb), A.Gianolla (5pts), S.Giauro (2pts), F.Prado (2pts).
Napoli: M.Bjelica (16pts, 7reb), M.Eric (12pts, 3reb, 3st), K.Vengryte (12pts), M.Maiorano (10pts), P.Mauriello (8pts), I.Gentile (5pts), S.Sarni (2pts, 3reb), S.Palie (2pts, 3reb).

No chance for Pozzuoli

Pozzuoli never managed to get the leading while hosting Sesto San Giovanni since the visitors had a better start and, helped by a very good rebounding performance and better aggressiveness, never let any chance to the hosts to tie the score. Though, Pozzuoli fought hard in the key grabbing 12 offensive rebounds and enjoying a good scoring effort inside they key. Still, they had a very low 2-of-11 at three-point shots.

G.M.A Phonica Pozzuoli 57 - 63 Bracco Geas S.S.Giovanni (12-17, 27-28, 41-45)
Pozzuoli: M.Walker (22pts, 11reb), T.Dickson (15pts, 9reb, 3st), D.Gonzalez (6pts, 3st), L.Van Malderen (5pts), A.Chesta (4pts, 3reb), D.Goryanova (2pts, 6st, 3ass), A.Barnes (2pts, 5reb, 4st), A.Grasso (1pt).
S.S.Giovanni: C.Machanguana (11pts, 10reb), K.Twehues (10pts), M.Frantini (8pts), N.Wabara (8pts, 10reb), N.Martinez (7pts, 5reb, 4st, 3ass), M.Zanon (7pts).

No mercy from Ros Casares

Ros Casares showed no mercy while hosting Cadi la Seu since they destroyed them 91-48. The hosts made a very prolific performance and were terrific at rebounding (50 grabs for them against only 26 for Cadi). Cadi really didn't show good efficiency in their shooting effort as they averaged 27% while the hosts averaged 54%.

Ciudad Ros Casares 91 - 48 Cadi La Seu D'Urgell (28-10, 46-29, 70-37)
Ros Casares: D.Milton (23pts, 8reb), B.Snell (19pts), A.Montanana (16pts, 8reb), L.Drljaca (9pts, 3ass), E.DeSouza (8pts, 14reb), J.Vesela (6pts, 11reb), L.Palau (5pts, 6reb, 6ass), E.Aguilar (5pts, 6ass).
Cadi: J.Covington (15pts, 11reb), B.Reves (12pts), E.Donaire (6pts, 5reb), L.Navarro (5pts), R.Perez (4pts, 5reb), T.Brantlova (3pts), L.Castillo (3pts).

Vigo defeated Hondarribia

Hondarribia made a good start at home in the game against Vigo but the visitors reacted early in the second quarter and managed to move ahead at the half time and increase their advantage in the second half. Hondarribia showed a better rebounding performance and were better at avoiding turnovers but Vigo showed more consistence in their shooting effort.

Hondarribia-Irun 53 - 64 RC Celta Indepo (19-14, 32-33, 46-52)
Hondarribia: K.Bavendam (20pts, 7reb, 3ass), A.Dapo (11pts, 9reb), A.Suarez (6pts), A.DeForge (5pts, 8reb, 5st), H.Santos Luz (4pts), J.Rad (4pts, 3st), L.Nicholls (3pts).
Vigo: I.Sliskovic (19pts, 11reb), E.Stakneviciene (12pts, 9reb), M.Pina (10pts, 3reb), N.Jordana (8pts), B.Marcos (8pts, 6reb), D.Svitlica (4pts, 4reb), S.Gomez (3pts, 3ass).

Big disappointment

What a frustrating loss for Aix en Provence it was when played with Challes! They really controlled this game in the first half (39-28) thanks to a very good scoring effort but they didn't resist to Challes' terrific effort in the third quarter. The guests managed to go ahead and keep the leading until the end. Aix had better shooting average but Challes made the difference by being better at avoiding turnovers and by getting more opportunities to score (71 shot attempted by them and 56 by Aix en Provence).

Aix en Provence 66 - 71 Challes les Eaux (18-12, 39-28, 51-57)
Aix en Provence: T.Stansburry (22pts, 7reb), J.Page (13pts, 4reb), G.Mendy (10pts, 5reb), C.Tomaszewski (8pts, 5reb, 3ass), A.Deas (4pts), N.Ivancevic (4pts, 4reb), C.DasNeves (3pts, 4reb), M.OkouZouzouo (2pts).
Challes: M.Lacroix (22pts, 8reb), K.Sharp (11pts, 4reb, 5ass), I.Matic (10pts, 3reb), K.Copeland (9pts, 3ass, 4st), M.Gyurcsi (9pts, 7reb), L.Badiane (6pts, 4reb), E.Babkina (4pts).

Basket Landes lost to Mondeville

Strong with their last win over Montpellier, Basket Landes had a very good start while playing on Mondeville's home court but they didn't manage to keep up with the hosts during the rest of the game as Mondeville had better shooting average (especially at three-point shots) and showed a more collective game.

Mondeville 74 - 61 Basket Landes (21-21, 41-36, 54-55)
Mondeville: V.Berezhynska (16pts, 4reb), T.Johnson (15pts, 6reb, 8ass), Y.Sene (12pts, 4ass), C.Costaz (9pts, 4reb), A.Bonnan (9pts, 6reb, 5ass, 3st), A.Putnina (6pts, 3bs), P.Thizy (4pts), M.Niamke (3pts).
Basket Landes: S.Reghaissia (14pts, 5reb, 5ass), J.Barennes (14pts), B.Diouf (12pts, 12reb), A.LeGluher (10pts), A.Konate (9pts, 3reb), E.Dimitrova (2pts, 4reb, 3ass).

No way to score

Parma are really going through very tough moments as they experienced another one yesterday while hosting Venezia. It is astonishing but they spent the whole first quarter without being able to score any point. They tried to react during the rest of the game but Venezia made a very good performance being very efficient at shooting from behing the arc as well as inside the key.

Lavezzini Parma 43 - 73 Umana Venezia (0-15, 17-42, 29-60)
Parma: N.Halman (12pts, 6reb, 4st), M.Franchini (9pts), E.Bestagno (7pts), F.Zara (6pts, 4reb), L.Summerton (5pts, 7reb), Mi.Micovic (4pts).
Venezia: L.Harper (19pts, 14reb), S.Ballardini (18pt, 3st), G.Sottana (13pts), A.Kostaki (10pts, 4st), D.Jokic (8pts, 8reb), E.Giauro (3pts), J.Nadalin (2pts, 3reb).

Umbertide led by Faenza

There was no problem for Faenza when they hosted Umbertide as they led from the beginning to the end and smothered the visitors on defence. Indeed, Umbertide struggled to get good opportunities to score and had low shooting average. Faenza outrebounded them and played a more collective game.

Club Atletico Faenza 64 - 44 Liomatic Umbertide (15-6, 28-19, 40-29)
Faenza: G.Robert (21pts, 12reb, 3ass), L.Santucci (14pts, 8reb), A.Moises (7pts, 6reb, 3ass), M.Erkic (6pts), F.Modica (6pts), B.Sciacca (5pts), V.Battisodo (2pts), O.Prystupa (2pts, 3reb, 4ass), M.Alexander (1pt, 6reb).
Umbertide: L.Jansone (11pts, 6reb), C.Newton (10pts, 4reb), E.Callens (8pts, 5reb), B.Bagnara (7pts, 3reb, 3st), C.Consolini (5pts, 3st), S.Cinili (2pts, 6reb), M.Gorini (1pt).

Soller perform

What a great performance for Soller it was when they inflicted on Rivas their second loss of the season by defeating them 79-75 thanks to a great effort made in the second quarter. Indeed, the hosts had a 7pts lead at the half time and they managed to resist to Rivas' efforts in the second half to walk away with the win. Though, Rivas showed a better shooting performance but they accumulated a lot of turnovers and had a very bad free-throws performance (they missed 9 out of 25 free-throws attempted).
 
Soller Joventut Mariana 79 - 75 Rivas Ecopolis (19-21, 38-31, 59-56)
Soller: E.Murphy (30pts, 7reb), G.Ocete (15pts, 5st), A.Knezevic (8pts, 4reb), G.Vega (8pts, 4reb, 6ass), P.Ferrari (7pts, 4reb), B.Dieme (4pts), L.Page (4pts, 4reb), I.Zanoguera (3pts, 3st).
Rivas: C.Langhorne (18pts, 11reb), A.Cruz (16pts, 5ass), B.Garcia (12pts, 4ass), J.Dubljevic (11pts), C.Joens (10pts), P.Ujhelyi (8pts, 10reb, 3ass).

Estudiantes pull up their socks

Estudiantes gained a very important win at home over Girona 65 - 52. They absolutely need points to avoid the bottom of the standings and get a chance to stay in the first division next season. In this game they set the tone right at the beginning of the game getting a 26-15 lead and staying ahead until the end. Estudiantes had a better shooting average as well as showed a good stealing performance.

ASEFA Estudiantes 65 - 52 Argon Uni Girona (26-15, 32-20, 48-36)
Estudiantes: A.Battle (13pts, 10reb), S.Lovelace (13pts, 5reb), S.Ygueravide (10pts, 4ass, 4st), L.Herrera (8pts, 5reb), T.Liljestrand (7pts, 3reb), M.Zurro (6pts, 4reb), A.Bokesa (5pts, 6reb), I.Castrejon (3pts).
Girona: P.Stampalija (13pts, 7reb, 3ass), A.Carbo (9pts, 6reb), L.Camps (8pts, 4reb), K.Brown (6pts), K.Chones (6pts), L.Antoja (5pts, 4reb), G.Bahi (5pts).

Arras: balancing on the edge of a loss

Arras experienced a great fear of being defeated when they travelled to Calais as they struggled for the win and managed to win only by 1pt, 87-88. As the score shows it, the game was very prolific and both teams averaged more than 50% in their shooting effort, but Arras made the difference by getting more points from behind the arc.

COB Calais 87 - 88 Arras (20-22, 37-49, 65-71)
Calais: L.Neaves (27pts, 12reb), E.Egnell (20pts, 4reb), A.Pagnier (14pts, 4reb), J.Cousseins-Smith (11pts, 3reb, 11ass), J.Humphrey (9pts, 3reb), K.Corre (2pts), A.Cibert (2pts), E.Martins (2pts).
Arras: J.Gomis (20pts, 7reb, 3ass), M.Amant (18pts, 5reb), L.Mitchell (16pts, 8ass), S.Michel (13pts), O.Malashenko (12pts), N.Ndiaye (5pts, 5reb), H.Bouldwin (4pts).

Toulouse lost on a visit

In their match with Toulouse Villeneuve establshed control early in the game and the guests never managed to trim the deficit due to less efficiency in their shooting effort (they averaged 36% and Villeneuve 55%). Also Villeneuve were better at provoking fouls, getting 19pts from the free throws line (only 6 for Toulouse).

Villeneuve d'Ascq 88 - 61 Toulouse (35-21, 48-39, 68-49)
Villeneuve d'Ascq: J.Anderson (24pts, 8reb), E.Gomis (17pts, 4reb, 3ass), A.CataChitiga (17pts, 10reb), I.Tanqueray (9pts, 6rb, 6ass), L.Datchy (9pts, 4ass), L.Comfort (8pts, 8reb), E.Bertal (4pts, 3reb).
Toulouse: L.Metcalf (16pts), K.Fikiel (12pts, 7reb), E.Maurice (11pts, 5reb), A.Nnindjem (10pts, 4reb), M.Beljanski (6pts, 4ass), S.Gauthier (3pts), O.Dorogobuzova (3pts).

Vologda move up from the bottom

Dynamo Moscow hosted Vologda last Friday to lose at home just by 3pts in an absolutely prolific game (117 - 120). The game of high scores was really tight as it was not clear who would finally gain the victory. Although the hosts outclassed the opponent at stealing and scored more two-point shots, it was not enough to win as Vologda were stronger at shooting from behind the arc and also were really efficient at free throws (30/32 for them, 31/42 for Dynamo).

Dynamo Moscow 117 - 120 Vologda (21-28, 51-62, 81-89)
Dynamo Moscow: E.Sytnyak (38pts, 3ass, 6st, 5reb), M.Kuzina (20pts, 6reb), T.Popova (19pts, 3ass, 5reb), A.Logunova (14pts, 2ass, 2st, 7reb), E.Keyru (11pts, 5ass, 3st, 4reb), A.Mikheeva (11pts, 3ass), V.Sholokhova (3pts, 2ass, 6reb), M.Cherepanova (1pt).
Vologda: E.Danilochkina (29pts, 5ass, 3st, 4reb), I.Sokolovsakaya (25pts, 3ass, 2st, 10reb), A.Pimenova (19pts, 5ass, 4reb), N.Grishaeva (17pts, 9reb), M.Khrustaleva (13pts, 8ass), E.Kharchenko (9pts, 5reb), O.Iakovleva (5pts), D.Ezhova (3pts).

Good performance of Hainaut

Hainaut managed to make the top seed tremble by defeated them on their home court 55-58. Indeed, Charleville had a better start but the score was tight the whole game and Hainaut, thanks to a very good three-point shots performance managed to go ahead in the last quarter.

Charleville 55 - 58 Hainaut (18-13, 31-27, 45-45)
Charleville top performers: D.Diawara (22pts, 13reb), Z.Ondrejova (11pts, 4reb), C.Contessi (10pts, 4reb, 4ass).
Hainaut top performers: J.Lopp (14pts, 4ass), C.Beikes (13pts, 13reb), E.Duvivier (12pts, 4ass).

Good win for Reims on Rennes' home court

Rennes had quite a good start while hosting Reims but they didn't resist as Reims pushed the pace in the second quarter and despite the hosts' efforts, they gave another acceleration in the fourth one to definitely seal the victory.

Rennes 68 - 77 Reims (15-14, 27-37, 53-53)
Rennes top performers: C.Leclair (14pts), L.Lokoka (12pts, 4reb, 3st), C.Samson (10pts, 3reb).
Reims top performers: M.Sinico (18pts), Z.Gujaraidze (16pts, 6reb).

Florida defeat Clemson

After a very competitive and non-prolific first half, Florida State defeated Clemson at home thanks to a lot better shooting performance in the second half as they averaged 53.3% and Clemson 27.8%. Clemson showed a very good fight in the key, grabbing 19 offesive rebounds, but they really didn't find the way to the rim at 3pt shooting (1/14, 7.1%).

Florida State 67 - 50 Clemson
Florida state top performers: J.Monroe (15pts, 15reb, 4bs), A.Harvin (12pts), C.Clayton (12pts, 3reb).
Clemson top performers: S.Pauldo (12pts, 7reb), L.Hardy (10pts, 4reb), S.Thomas (10pts, 6reb).

An overtime to dot all the "i"s

Mondeville and Calais caught up the postponed game and it was a very competitive and tight game as Mondeville needed an overtime to defeat the opponent at home 86-80. Though, Calais had a great start and had a 13pts lead at the end of the first quarter. But Mondeville was making a great effort quarter after quarter and managed to tie the score in the final minutes to force an overtime. Both teams made very balanced performances but Mondeville made the difference by better protecting the ball and getting more opportunities to score.

Mondeville 86 - 80 COB Calais (15-28, 39-46, 62-66, 75-75)
Mondeville: T.Johnson (26pts, 5reb, 5ass), L.Williams (19pts), Y.Sene (12pts, 3ass), V.Berezhynska (12pts, 8reb, 3st), A.Bonnan (9pts, 7reb, 4ass, 3st), A.Putnina (4pts, 3reb), C.Costaz (4pts).
Calais: L.Neaves (19pts, 14reb), J.Cousseins-Smith (13pts, 3reb, 4ass), J.Humphrey (13pts, 7reb, 3ass), A.Cibert (13pts, 3ass, 3st), E.Egnell (11pts, 3reb, 4ass), A.Pagnier (7pts), E.Martins (4pts, 4reb).

Euroleague: Rivas vs Brno

The match-ups of Rivas and Brno were very strange as none of them won the game they played at home and yesterday night, Brno qualified for the quarter-finals on Rivas' home court. Brno had a great start as they gained a 12pts lead at the end of the first quarter and despite all their effort Rivas never managed to catch up. Actually, they were unable to compete with Brno terrific efficiency (54.3% at two-point- and 46.7% at three-point shots, whereas Rivas averaged 44.4% and 26.3% respectively). Rivas grabbed more offensive reboudns but Brno got more points from the free-throws line (17pts for them and only 8 for Rivas).

Rivas Ecopolis 63 - 77 Frisco Sika Brno (12-24, 28-36, 45-53)
Rivas: C.Joens (15pts, 3reb), A.Cruz (11pts, 5reb), P.Ujhelyi (11pts, 5reb), C.Langhorne (9pts, 11reb), J.Dubljevic (7pts), C.Bermejo (7pts, 3reb), B.Garcia (3pts).
Brno: D.Bonner (19pts, 7reb), H.Horakova (16pts, 5reb), T.McWilliams (14pts, 7reb, 3st), E.Viteckova (13pts, 6reb), J.Skerovic (10pts, 4reb, 7ass), H.Grima (5pts).

Euroleague: Bourges vs Salamanca

Bourges really showed a deserving fight on Salamanca's home court as they had a 40-41 lead at the end of the third quarter but Salamanca made a great collective effort in the final quarter and inflicted on the visitors 24-14 to walk away with the win. Salamanca clearly dominated the key grabbing 44reb (only 29 for Bourges) and getting more than half of their scoring contribution from the inside players. However, Bourges performed a good protection of the ball and made a better scoring contribution from behind the arc. Salamanca continue the advanture and they will meet one of their main opponents, Ros Casares, in the quarter-finals.

Halcon Avenida 64 - 55 Bourges Basket (11-14, 22-32, 40-41)
Salamanca: S.Lyttle (22pts, 15reb), L.Willingham (16pts, 7reb), S.Dominguez (14pts, 6reb), A.Torrens (9pts, 5reb, 4ass), A.DeMondt (3pts, 5reb, 3ass).
Bourges: E.Miyem (15pts, 5reb), A.Lelas (9pts), I.Burgrova (8pts), S.Kaltsidou (7pts, 5reb), J.Digbeu (6pts), K.Manic (4pts, 5reb), P.Salagnac (3pts, 3st), E.Ndongue (3pts, 5reb).

Euroleague: Krakow vs Pecs

Krakow, who were invited to participate in the Euroleague competition due to the withdrawal of CSKA Moscow, are really doing great since they qualify for the quarter-finals by defeating Pecs in the third game of the eighth-finals. This third game was a very competitive one as the hosts were down by 1pt at the end of the third quarter. But they really pushed the pace in the final ten minutes and made the difference thanks to better aggressiveness and better consistence in their shooting effort.

WCP Krakow 69 - 57 Mizo Pecs 2010 (21-18, 38-37, 48-49)
Krakow: M.Fernandez (17pts, 6reb, 5ass), K.Zohnova (13pts, 3reb), L.Cohen (12pts), E.Kobryn (12pts, 3reb), J.Burse (7pts, 16reb), A.Majewska (4pts, 6reb), I.Castro Marques (4pts).
Pecs: A.Vajda (18pts, 5reb), N.Ohlde (11pts, 7reb, 3st), A.Quigley (10pts), K.Raksanyi (4pts), D.Ivanyi (4pts, 10reb, 11ass, 6st), K.Mazzante (4pts, 4reb), N.Benczurne (2pts), N.Bujdoso (2pts), S.Krnjic (2pts).

Twice more points for Galatasaray

Galatasaray who were freshly eliminated from the Euroleague competition by Ekaterinburg, destroyed Istanbul at home 100-56. However, Istanbul showed a good fight, grabbing 14 offensive rebounds and shooting more free-throws but they accumulated a lot of turnovers and didn't manage to compete with Galatasaray's very good scoring effort inside the key.

Galatasaray 100 - 56 Istanbul Universitesi (31-18, 50-33, 76-46)
Galatasaray: T.Catchings (16pts, 6reb, 5ass, 5st), Y.Horasan (15pts, 4reb), Y.Leuchanka (12pts, 9reb), K.Douglas (11pts, 3ass), Y.Saylar (9pts, 3st), S.Young (9pts, 6reb, 3ass), E.Palazoglu (7pts), N.Yigit (5pts), B.Caglar (5pts, 7reb), E.Sencebe (5pts), G.Basaran (4pts), M.Kaya (2pts).
Istanbul: D.Gant (16pts, 5reb), G.Yavuz (9pts, 3reb), J.Penn (9pts, 7reb), N.Humphrey (9pts, 3reb), B.Yapar (6pts, 3reb), D.Hodges (5pts, 3reb), Y.Kavazoglu (2pts, 5reb).

Maribor vs Mladi Krajisnik: low scoring

The game between Maribor and Mladi Krajisnik wasn't very prolific as both teams didn't have very good shooting average (29% for Maribor and 33% for Mladi), but Mladi finally won the match thanks to better aggressiveness and by being better at avoiding turnovers.

AJM Maribor 42 - 46 Mladi Krajisnik (14-13, 22-25, 34-34)
Maribor: K.Ilijev (18pts), K.Baltic (7pts, 6reb), M.Dover (4pts, 3reb), M.Furman (4pts, 7reb), S.Kukovec (4pts, 5reb), L.Kure (2pts, 4reb), K.Skerget (2pts), A.Prsa (1pt, 3reb).
Mladi: A.Vasovic (14pts, 3reb), M.Deura (11pts, 4reb), M.Vrdoljak (8pts), J.Karakasevic (6pts, 6reb), J.Culafic (3pts, 3reb), N.Mikic (2pts, 6reb), B.Turcinovic (2pts, 3reb).

Jedinstvo perform again

Another great performance of Jedinstvo Bijelopolje was when they defeated Medvescak 86 - 69. Leading from the beginning to the end, Jedinstvo had a better scoring contribution inside the key (52pts for them and only 32 for Medvescak) and were also better at avoiding turnovers.

Jedinstvo Bijelopolje 86 - 69 Medvescak (20-12, 43-32, 63-46)
Jedinstvo: S.Graham (21pts, 11reb), J.Bigovic (14pts, 5ass, 4st, 4reb), S.Knezevic (13pts, 5reb), Z.Jankovic (12pts, 3st), B.Hadzovic (10pts), N.Milosevic (7pts, 3ass), M.Burdzovic (6pts), M.Garcevic (3pts).
Medvescak: I.Cuncic (20pts, 4ass), I.Badanjak (20pts, 8reb, 3ass), I.Meznaric (9pts), P.Peric (6pts), A.Cacic (5pts), A.Begic (4pts), S.Brkljaca (3pts), V.Kraljev (2pts).

Szolnoki defeated at home

Gyor defeated Szolnoki at home 79-61 but the win wasn't so easy to get for the hosts as they had only a 7pts lead at the half time and Szolnoki fought till the end winning the last quarter 10-17. However, Gyor showed better aggressiveness getting 22pts from the free-throws line and were also better at avoiding turnovers (only 9).

SEAT Lami Ved Gyor 79 - 61 Szolnoki NKK (19-17, 40-33, 69-44)
Gyor: A.Djelmis (17pts, 3ass), O.Englert (15pts), H.Radunovic (14pts, 7reb), A.Vida (9pts), D.Furesz (9pts), B.Borovickova (6pts), K.Kovacs (5pts), Z.Horvath (2pts), D.Imbergerova (2pts, 6reb).
Szolnoki: O.Farkasinszki (13pts, 7reb), M.Boskovic (12pts, 5reb), E.Rubold (11pts, 3reb), D.Zele (9pts, 4st, 3ass), R.Kalmar (8pts), R.Hegedus (3pts, 3reb).

Terrific first half

A terrific scoring effort in the first half (50-18) allowed Szeged to get a comfortable win at home over BSE 96-53. BSE tried to react in the second half and that's what they did, offering better resistance to the hosts. But Szeged had a very good shooting performance, especially at three-points where they averaged 60% (12/20).

Szeviep-Szeged 96 - 53 BSE (31-7, 50-18, 83-33)
Szeviep: V. Sipaviciute (20pts, 11reb, 3st), C.Iva (16pts, 3reb, 5ass), O.Zherzherunova (13pts, 11reb, 3ass), B.Nemeth (13pts, 7reb, 5ass), Z.Horvath (13pts, 4reb, 5ass), P.Russai (6pts), D.Lengyel (5pts), E.Laczi (4pts, 4reb, 4ass), V.Vincze (4pts), A.Kovats (2pts).
BSE: D.Varda (17pts, 3reb), K.Tiba (11pts, 3reb), B.Kocsis (9pts, 5reb, 4ass), Z.Simon (4pts, 5ass), O.Zsovar (4pts, 3reb), M.Hegedus (4pts), V.Szabo (2pts), F.Szabo (2pts).

Win of Botas over Samsun

Botas had a very good win on Samsun's home court as they established control early in the game and had a 17pts lead at the end of the third quarter. Samsun tried to react in the final ten minutes but it was too late and they managed to trim the deficit only to 8pts. Samsun showed better aggressiveness and got 21pts from the free-throws line (only 12 for Botas), but Botas made the difference by showing more consistence in their shooting effort.

Samsun Basketbol 71 - 79 Botas Spor (18-23, 34-41, 50-67)
Samsun: K.Gaither (14pts, 8reb), G.Akkaya (12pts, 3reb, 3ass), A.Gardner (12pts, 6reb), S.Tozlu (11pts, 3reb), L.Alyoshkina (8pts, 9reb), Q.Chaney (7pts, 5reb, 5ass), I.Daricioglu (4pts, 4reb, 5ass), H.Kayalar (3pts).
Botas: C.Melvin (17pts, 4reb), N.Uzun (10pts, 5reb, 4ass, 4st), C.Paris (10pts, 9reb), S.Zoll (8pts, 4reb, 9ass), G.Takmaz (7pts), B.Cigil (6pts), S.Tabakci (6pts, 3reb), P.Gulbag (5pts), E.Prince (4pts, 3reb, 3ass, 3st), D.Gumusay (3pts), D.Suer (3pts).

Good start doesn't mean anything

Besiktas made a good start while hosting Tarsus, one of their direct opponents, as they ended the first half being ahead by one point. But unfortunately for them, they collapsed in the second half as Tarsus showed better aggressiveness at rebounding (15 offensive rebounds grabbed) and had a very good scoring contribution from behind the arc (42pts).

Besiktas Cola Turka 70 - 85 Tarsus Belediye (18-20, 46-45, 56-62)
Besiktas: S.Zellous (23pts, 7reb, 3ass), S.Mandir (16pts, 8reb, 4ass), G.Branzova (11pts, 3reb), N.Ivegin (6pts, 3reb), E.Erden (6pts, 4st), N.Sales (5pts, 4reb, 4ass), D.Dacic (2pts), T.Tacsi (1pt, 3reb).
Tarsus: B.January (24pts, 5ass, 5st), M.Kress (16pts, 8reb), K.Siyahdemir (13pts), B.Lennox (13pts, 5reb), C.Black (9pts, 7reb), G.Cantekin (5pts, 4reb), O.Salter (3pts), S.Erdogan (2pts, 8reb, 4ass).

Gospic vs Ragusa

There was no suspense in the match-up between the extreems, Gospic and Ragusa, as Gospic litterally destroyed the opponent 99-38. Though, Ragusa had a good fight in the second quarter and managed to play a very balanced game (21-17) but Gospic had a very good shooting average and smothered the visitors making them accumulate 29 turnovers.

Gospic CO 99 - 38 Ragusa (29-6, 50-23, 77-28)
Gospic: L.Augustine (19pts, 6reb, 3st), E.Salopek (18pts, 7reb, 4ass, 4st), A.Vrsaljko (14pts, 10reb), A.Dozen (13pts, 5reb), M.Gambiraza (9pts, 5reb, 3reb), I.Jurcevic (8pts), D.Dosen (6pts).
Ragusa: R.Stojanovic (8pts, 5reb), A.Tomicic (6pts, 4reb), P.Stankovic (5pts), M.Petrovic (4pts, 4reb), M.Zarac (4pts, 3reb), A.Coic (4pts), K.Zarac (3pts), N.Lovric (2pts), P.Bule (2pts).

Sibenik defeated Vojvodina

Vojvodina displayed a good fight on Sibenik's home court since they were defeated only by 10pts after a good performance made in the first quarter. But Sibenik replied with a good reaction in the second and third quarters, which allowed them to get a 64-51 lead ten minutes before the end of the game. Vojvodina had better shooting average (45% for them, 38% for the hosts) but they didn't manage to compete with Sibenik's better aggressiveness (they grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and shot 29 FT).

Jolly JBS Sibenik 79 - 69 Vojvodina (18-19, 38-33, 64-51)
Sibenik: M.Cakic (17pts), A.Misura (17pts, 4reb, 4ass, 4st), N.Popovic (17pts, 18reb), S.Aleksic (9pts, 3reb), M.Veselovski (8pts, 4ass, 3reb), A.Semren (4pts, 3reb), N.Lokas (3pts, 3ass), J.Bura (2pts), I.Roje (2pts).
Vojvodina: A.Cabarkapa (17pts, 7reb, 3st), A.Stupar (14pts, 7ass, 4reb), M.Terzic (11pts, 3reb), S.Boskovic (10pts, 4reb), A.Javanovska (8pts, 4reb), L.Dusanic (7pts), N.Krnjetin (2pts, 5reb, 5ass).

Good performance of Bajai

Bajai made a good performance since they defeated Atomeromu who rank just above them in the standings. Bajai set the tone right at the beginning of the game and made the difference thanks to tremendous aggressiveness (they got 30pts from the free throws line), and better overall shooting average. However, the hosts played tough defence and managed to steal 21 balls.

Atomeromu-Szekszard 77 - 84 Bajai NKK (15-21, 34-43, 55-60)
Atomeromu: R.Balint (27pts, 4st), A.Ievtushenko (17pts, 7reb), O.Cazac (17pts, 6reb, 3st), B.Bozoki (5pts), R.Tamas (5pts), D.Tamis (5pts, 3reb, 3ass), K.Pungor (1pt, 8st).
Bajai: G.Szepsi (22pts, 5reb), K.Furtos (20pts, 3reb), J.Budimir (16pts, 9reb, 4st), P.Szabo (8pts, 5reb, 3ass), A.Theodoran (7pts, 4reb), D.Kovacs (6pts), Z.Katona (5pts).

No illusion for Zala Volan

Zala Volan didn't have any illusion while playing on Sopron's home court and they really were destroyed 100-57. Sopron played a very good game as they had a very high shooting average (62%), showed great aggressiveness (with 25 fouls provoked and 12 offensive rebounds grabbed) and performed a very collective game (with 26 assists while ZTE had only 8). However, ZTE can be satisfied with their three-point shooting performance since they averaged 58% and got 21pts from behind the arc (only 15 for Sopron).

MKB Euroleasing Sopron 100 - 57 ZTE NKK (24-15, 45-30, 75-44)
Sopron: T.Krivacevic (27pts, 5reb, 3st), A.Holt (19pts, 9reb), D.Horti (16pts, 7reb, 4ass), E.Eordogh (11pts), J.Milovanovic (8pts, 3st), Z.Varga (6pts, 5reb, 3ass), B.Semsei (5pts), M.Miljkovic (4pts, 4ass, 3st), K.Honti (4pts, 7ass, 3st).
ZTE: J.Szelesy (16pts), T.Czukor (13pts, 5reb), M.Bukovszki (10pts), I.Crasnoscioc (8pts, 5reb), A.Hersics (6pts), S.Ambrus (2pts), C.Fekete (2pts).

No problem to defeat the last

Ceyhan didn't feel any problem to defeat Kocaeli, who rank last in the standings with no win. The hosts established control early in the game, and totally smothered the guests in the second half. Indeed, they grabbed 22 offensive rebounds and stole from them 18 balls. Ceyhan had a very good two-points shooting average but they averaged only 24% at three-point shots.

Ceyhan Belediye 91 - 54 Kocaeli Bsb Kagitspor (25-19, 50-35, 72-41)
Ceyhan: M.Campbell (25pts, 11reb), L.Ervin (22pts, 16reb, 4ass), Y.Ibek (15pts, 4ass), G.Sandallioglu (13pts, 4st), C.Smith (10pts, 4reb, 8ass, 5st), B.Pehlivan (4pts, 5reb), M.Yalcinkaya (2pts, 3reb).
Kocaeli: M.Kolayli (12pts, 8reb), C.Kozluca (11pts), T.Inontepe (10pts, 6reb), S.Bayraktar (10pts, 9reb), B.Erbas (5pts), A.Sevinc (4pts, 5reb), M.Yenal (2pts, 3reb).

Cankaya lost to Pankup

In the match against Cankaya, Pankup led from the beginning to the end and defeated them 73 - 84. Cankaya demonstrated a deserving fight in the key (with 12 offensive rebounds against only 5 by Pankup) and a better scoring contribution from behind the arc (24pts for them, 9 for Pankup). But Pankup showed better aggressiveness and made a very good scoring effort inside the key.

Cankaya Universitesi 73 - 84 Pankup Kayseri Seker (14-19, 32-40, 53-60)
Cankaya: M.Frazee (20pts, 10reb), J.Owino (17pts, 9reb), D.Askin (12pts, 3reb, 3ass), E.Brooks (11pts, 4ass), D.Gezgin (6pts), A.Unuvar (5pts, 5reb, 6ass), G.Osmanbasoglu (2pts).
Pankup: L.Pringle (20pts, 10reb), V.Johnson (18pts, 5reb, 7ass), N.Anaz (15pts), T.Smith (13pts, 3reb, 3ass), H.Ozkan (5pts, 4reb), T.Canbaz (4pts), E.Ural (4pts), B.Arseven (3pts), J.McBride (2pts, 3ass).

Final quarter to move away

The final score of the match Venezia vs Pozzuoli (81 - 59) doesn't really reflect the reality of the game as Pozzuoli managed to keep up with the hosts until the end of the third quarter. Indeed the score was 47-42 but Venezia made a great scoring effort in the final ten minutes and inflicted on the visitors decisive 34-17. In the end, Venezia outclassed Pozzuoli in every sector, especially in therms of aggressiveness as they shot 28 FT (18 shot by Pozzuoli).

Umana Venezia 81 - 59 G.M.A. Phonica Pozzuoli (17-16, 35-30, 47-42)
Venezia: S.Ballardini (15pts, 5st), L.Harper (14pts, 9reb, 3st), D.Jokic (12pts, 8reb), G.Sottana (12pts), G.Basko (9pts, 4st), J.Nadalin (8pts, 3reb), A.Kostaki (7pts, 3reb, 3st), E.Giauro (3pts, 4reb), M.Fassina (1pt).
Pozzuoli: D.Gonzalez (14pts, 3st), A.Barnes (13pts, 6reb), T.Dixon (8pts), L.Benko (7pts, 3reb), M.Walker (6pts, 9reb), A.Grasso (5pts, 3reb), L.VanMalderen (4pts), D.Goryanova (2pts).

Comets fell to Solna

UMEA Comet’s fall to Solna Vikings 63-78 (12-15 20-24 16-23 15-16)

The
 Umea Comets struggled and fought as long as they could but the Solna Vikings took over and with impressive shooting, especially from trepoängslinjen.  “Our defense is getting better and better but in the end it slipped away, says "Pam" Rosanio. 


Points, Umeå Comets: Pamela Rosanio 20, Amy Mohr 15, Julia Hamre 14, Caroline Sigefelt 6, Georgina Sarközi 5, Johanna Lundström third

Alba Torrens, young player of the year...

The Fiba Europe announced that Alba Torrens (Salamanca) was named Young Women's player of the Year. Alba was part of Spain's Bronze medal at the Eurobasket in Latvia and also had great performances at the U20 European Championships, driving Spain to the Silver medal and being named MVP of the Competition. She edged out Louice Halvarrson (Lotos Gdynia) and Jelena Milovanovic (MKB Euroleasing Sopron) for the honor.

The top players of the week

MVP: For the third times in the row, Iva Perovanovic (Olesa) is named MVP of the league. This time, she lead Olesa to the win with 22pts, 7reb, 2ass.

The top scorer: Astou Traore (Girona) with 29pts.

Top rebounders: Vanessa Ble (Ibiza) with 11 grabs.

Top in assists: Shannon Johnson (Ibiza) with 7 assists.

Top in steals: Adrijana Knezevic (Soller) and Silva Morales (Olesa) with 5 steals.

Dnipro smashed Kyiv

The match between Dynamo Kyiv and Dnipro finished in favor of the latter 64 - 83. Dnipro just destroyed Kyiv on their home court as they set the tone right at the beginning of the game and had a 19pts lead already at the half time. In the second half the game was very balanced as the teams scored the same number of points both in the third and in the forth quarters. The winner won the rebounding battle and were in a class by themselves at two-point shooting (they got 30 out 52 shots whereas Kyiv scored only 14 out of 39).

Dynamo-NPU Kyiv 64 - 83 Dnipro (17-23, 31-50, 43-62)
Dynamo-NPU Kyiv: D.Payne (24pts, 5reb), T.Bovykina (11pts, 6reb), E.Koshurina (9pts, 4reb), E.Legostayeva (7pts, 7reb), M.Agalareva (4pts, 4reb), N.Sil'yanova (3pts), A.Iordan (2pts), V.Shmatova (2pts), O.Dubrovina (2pts).
Dnipro: A.Gorbunova (26pts, 7reb), A.Paris (22pts, 14reb), M.Sazonenko (11pts, 8reb), K.Williams (10pts), Y.Agapova (9pts, 6reb), A.Yagupova (5pts, 4reb).

"The Golden Basket" award

The Russian Basketball Federation announced the winners of the annual award "The Golden Basket". Following the results of the calendar year of 2009 the prize in different nominations went to:
Svetlana Abrosimova as the best player, Diana Taurasi as the best foreigh player, Natalia Vieru as the best young player, Boris Sokolovskiy as the best coach working with women's teams.

Orenburg vs Dynamo Kursk

Orenburg are still performing as again they walked away with the win: this time they defeated Dynamo Kursk on their home court 56 - 69. In fact, Dynamo's start was not bad as they managed to get a 4pts lead after the frst quarter but Orenburg reacted well in the second quarter and not only cought up with the score but also allowed the opponent to score only 9pts. The hosts were completely outrebounded (29-41) but they managed to play a good stealing game (with 14st) and to inflict 19 turnovers on Orenburg. Unfortunately for them, it didn't help them to win the game.

Dynamo Kursk 56 - 69 Orenburg (16-12, 25-43, 40-54)
Dynamo Kursk: D.Snow (21pts, 2ass, 7reb), J.Robbins (17pts, 4reb), V.Psareva (8pts, 3ass, 2st, 5reb), S.Linkeviciene (4pts, 2st, 1ass, 5reb), A.Bimbaite (3pts, 2ass), A.Bocharova (3pts, 5ass).
Orenburg: S.Mosch (23pts, 3ass, 2st), A.Veremeenko (12pts, 11reb), O.Ovcharenko (11pts, 2ass, 7reb), O.Zakalyuzhnaya (10pts, 2ass, 9reb), E.Baranova (8pts, 2ass, 10reb), T.Burik (5pts, 3ass, 4reb).

In the Youth Championship the meeting between the teams of Dynamo Kursk-II and Orenburg-II finished on the contrary in favor of the hosts 73 - 62. This match was like a mirror reflection of the game of the senior teams as this time Orenburg started well but Kursk reacted in the second quarter and allowed the opponent to score only 5pts. After this Orenburg didn't manage to recover. The top performers of the winner team were Raisa Lenshina with 16pts, 2ass & 2st and Natalia Krasnoshchek who contributed to all the sectors (9pts, 4ass, 4st, 5reb). In Orenburg the best was Alexandra Kiryushina with 14pts, 4ass & 5reb.

Disappointment for Novosibirsk

Novosibirsk suffered at home a disappointing loss inflicted on thjem by Dynamo Moscow. First, they lost just by 3pts (68 - 71) and second, they were defeated by the team who rank three places lower in the standings and third, they lost in an overtime. The game was really tight, the leading swang from one side to another and the intense remained till the last minute. It is amazing but the teams have absolutely the same records at two-point and three-point shooting as each of them scored 17 and 7 balls respectively. Consequently, it is their free throws shooting performance that let Moscow win this game (they got 16pts from the free throws line against Novosibirsk's 13). Novosibirsk could be satsfied with their agressiveness as they stole 16 balls and made Dynamo accumulate 20 turnovers.

Novosibirsk 68 - 71 Dynamo Moscow (15-17, 36-31, 52-53)
Novosibirsk: K.Bolsunovskaya (15pts, 3ass, 5st, 9reb), K.Alikina (13pts, 4ass, 6reb), Y.Kiseleva (10pts, 11reb), O.Khoroshavina (9pts), E.Gogiya (7pts), A.Poto (6pts, 5ass, 4st, 8reb), M.Khazova (5pts, 3ass), M.Popova (3pts, 2ass).
Dynamo Moscow: M.Kuzina (20pts, 14reb), E.Keyru (14pts, 3ass, 6reb), E.Sytnyak (12pts, 2ass, 2st, 5reb), A.Logunova (8pts, 2ass, 2st, 7reb), T.Popova (8pts, 3ass, 7reb), A.Mikheeva (3pts), V.Sholokhova (3pts, 6reb), V.Plotnikova (2pts), A.Gavrilova (1pt).

Parma are not in a good serie...

Sesto San Giovanni inflicted a very large loss to Parma while hosting them as they defeated them 75-55, after they led from the beginning to the end and increased their advance quarter after quarter. Parma showed more aggressiveness but they couldn't compete with Sesto's better shooting average, especially at three-points (50% for Sesto and only 25% for Parma).

Bracco Geas S.S.Giovanni 75 - 55 Lavezzini Parma (17-16, 38-31, 52-37)
S.S.Giovanni: C.Machanguana (15pts, 8reb, 3st), T.Mosby (14pts, 10reb), N.Martinez (14pts), K.Twehues (12pts, 3st), N.Wabara (6pts), G.Arturi (5pts), I.Zanoni (4pts), M.Crippa (3pts), M.Zanon (2pts, 3reb).
Parma: I.Ajanovic (13pts), L.Summerton (12pts, 7reb), J.Screen (12pts, 6reb), N.Halman (8pts), F.Zara (6pts, 3reb, 3ass), Ma.Micovic (4pts, 4reb).

Girona and Soller were very close...

It was a very competed game between Girona and Soller as Girona needed an overtime to defeat Soller at home 74-72. The hosts had a better start and had a 36-29 lead at the half time, but Soller showed another face at the come back from the locker room and managed to force an overtime. Unfortunately for them, Girona made the difference thanks to a better three-point shots performance and by showing more aggressiveness.

Argon Uni Girona 74 - 72 Soller Joventut Mariana (22-17, 36-29, 49-46, 63-63)
Girona: A.Traore (29pts, 4reb), L.Antoja (11pts, 3ass), K.Brown (10pts, 4reb, 3ass), P.Stampalija (9pts, 9reb), L.Camps (7pts, 8reb), A.Carbo (6pts, 6reb), N.Bogicevic (2pts).
Soller: E.Murphy (22pts, 8reb, 4st), A.Knezevic (16pts, 7reb, 5st), L.Page (12pts, 4reb), G.Vega (11pts, 8reb), G.Ocete (7pts), P.Segui (2pts, 3reb), P.Ferrari (2pts).

Big fear for Rivas at home

Rivas struggled a lot to defeat Hondarribia at home as they were down by 6pts at the end of the third quarter and needed to play a very tough defence to go ahead and win the game. Hondarribia had a better shooting average but they accumulated more turnovers and also showed less aggressiveness.

Rivas Ecopolis 54 - 51 Hondarribia-Irun (13-11, 27-29, 37-43)
Rivas: J.Dubljevic (18pts, 10reb, 3ass), A.Cruz (10pts, 4reb), P.Ujhelyi (9pts, 8reb), C.Joens (7pts, 3reb), A.Csaszar (4pts), C.Langhorne (3pts, 3reb), M.Garcia (3pts, 3reb).
Hondarribia: A.Dapo (15pts, 3reb, 4ass), A.Suarez (10pts, 4reb), K.Bavendam (7pts, 6reb, 3ass), L.Nicholls (6pts, 7reb), A.DeForge (6pts, 4reb), J.Rad (5pts), T.Quintero (2pts).

Deserving Vigo hosted Ros Casares

Celta Indepo had a very deserving fight while hosting Ros Casares as they were only defeated by 10pts thanks to a very good performance in the second half. Indeed, Ros Casares had a better start and had a 16pts lead at the half time. But the hosts didn't have any complex and managed to trim the deficit thanks to a better aggressiveness and a better three-point shots average.

RC Celta Indepo 70 - 80 Ciudad Ros Casares (17-27, 29-45, 49-65)
Vigo: E.Stakneviciene (19pts, 7reb), M.Pina (17pts, 3reb), I.Sliskovic (11pts, 10reb), S.Gomez (9pts, 3reb), B.Marcos (9pts, 5reb, 3ass), N.Jordana (5pts, 3reb).
Ros Casares: B.Snell (16pts, 5reb, 4st), A.Valdemoro (16pts, 3reb), A.Montanana (10pts, 3reb), J.Vesela (9pts, 5reb), E.DeSouza (9pts, 4reb), D.Milton (8pts, 5reb), R.Hammon (7pts, 4ass, 4st, 3reb), L.Palau (3pts, 5reb), L.Drljaca (2pts, 3reb).

Taranto were too short...

Taranto is the second Italian team to be out of the competition as they lost to Fenerbahce at home 55-60. Fenerbahce set the tone and had a 16pts lead at the half time. Taranto had a great effort in the second half, especially in the final quarter, but it wasn't enough to force a third game. Fenerbahce made the difference thanks to a better aggressiveness and a better scoring effort inside the key.

Cras Basket Taranto 55 - 60 Fenerbahce (11-15, 19-35, 35-48)
Taranto: E.Godin (12pts, 4reb), M.Mahoney (11pts, 5reb), R.Brunson (10pts, 8reb, 3st), J.Montagnino (8pts), K.Wambe (4pts).
Fenerbahce: P.Taylor (17pts, 5reb), N.Powell (15pts), E.Tuncluer (10pts, 3reb), N.Yilmaz (10pts, 3reb), T.Sutton-Brown (6pts, 5reb), B.Vardarli (2pts).

Kosice in, Schio out...

Schio had better results than last season but they didn't manage to reach the quarter-finals as they lost to Kosice in the second eighth-finals matchup. They started the game with a good determination (13-18) but Kosice pushed the pace in the second and third quarter and despite all their effort, Schio didn't manage to tie the score in the final quarter. Schio had a better shooting performance but Kosice's aggressiveness made the difference as they got 21pts from the free-throws line.

Good Angels Kosice 65 - 59 Beretta-Famila Schio (13-18, 39-33, 54-43)
Kosice: C.Dupree (15pts, 7reb, 3ass), M.Musovic (12pts, 3st), A.McCoughtry (12pts, 6reb, 4st), L.Kupcikova (9pts), K.Hrickova (7pts, 8reb, 3st), L.Michulkova (4pts), E.Lawless (4pts), J.Vackova (2pts).
Schio: B.Ngoyisa (18pts, 12reb), L.Macchi (17pts, 5reb), N.Antibe (7pts, 8reb, 3st), R.Masciadri (5pts), E.Moro (3pts, 5reb), K.Ress (3pts), C.Pastore (2pts), A.Sauret-Gillepsi (2pts), E.Ramon (2pts).

Brno wasted a chance...

Brno missed a good opportunity to qualify for the quarter-finals by being defeated at home by Rivas 64-67. Though, the hosts had a better start and had a very good advance of 11pts at the end of the first quarter. But Rivas showed a tremendous motivation and despite a better rebounding performance by Brno (19 offensive rebounds grabbed), they had a better two-point shots performance.

Frisco Sika Brno 64 - 67 Rivas Ecopolis (21-10, 29-30, 46-51)
Brno: D.Bonner (27pts, 9reb), H.Horakova (17pts, 3reb), J.Skerovic (6pts, 4reb, 3ass), T.McWilliams (4pts, 13reb, 3st), H.Grima (4pts, 5reb), R.Stehlikova (3pts, 4reb), E.Viteckova (3pts).
Rivas Ecopolis: C.Langhorne (19pts, 8reb), J.Dubljevic (16pts, 7reb), A.Cruz (8pts), C.Bermejo (7pts, 5reb), P.Ujhelyi (7pts, 4reb), C.Joens (5pts), E.Eldebrink (3pts), B.Garcia (2pts, 4reb).

Faenza: tremendous at rebounding...

Faenza had a comfortable win at home over Pool Comense as they led from the beginning to the end, and had an amazing rebounding performance (they grabbed 50 rebounds with 21 offensive ones). Como showed better efficiency in their shooting effort but they  had a lot of turnovers.

Club Atletico Faenza 65 - 53 Pool Comense (17-11, 32-19, 47-39)
Faenza: G.Robert (17pts, 10reb, 4st), M.Erkic (11pts, 3reb), A.Moises (10pts, 8reb), F.Modica (9pts, 3reb), O.Prystupa (7pts, 9reb), L.Santucci (4pts, 3reb), M.Alexander (4pts), V.Battisodo (3pts).
Como: J.Harmon (18pts, 14reb), M.Fazio (8pts, 3reb), L.Aziz (8pts, 7reb), A.Zampella (8pts, 3ass, 3reb), L.Spreafico (5pts, 3reb), S.Stabile (4pts), S.Sinclair (2pts).

More aggressiveness on Priolo's side...

Priolo didn't make any gift to Livorno at home, establishing control early in the game and increasing the difference quarter after quarter. It wasn't a good day for Livorno who were outclassed in every sectors especially in terms of aggressiveness since Priolo grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and shot 23 free-throws.

Erg Power&Gas Priolo 76 - 52 Seralwall Livorno (29-14, 45-30, 63-44)
Priolo: K.Haynie (22pts), T.Cirov (17pts, 10reb, 3st), S.Favento (10pts), F.Pascalau (7pts, 5reb), R.Meneghel (7pts), S.Pavetic (5pts, 8reb), T.Seino (4pts, 6reb, 3st), E.Fabbri (4pts).
Livorno: C.Willis (14pts), A.Vujovic (12pts), A.Balestra (8pts), R.Sarti (6pts, 10reb), M.Buzzanca (3pts), C.Kelly (3pts), E.Buccianti (2pts, 3reb), K.Ristic (2pts, 4reb), F.Mariani (2pts).

Tremendous efficiency of Cadi La Seu...

Cadi litterally destroyed Real Canoe at home, thanks to an amazing shooting performance (72% at 2pts, 50% at 3pts, whereas Canoe averaged 39% at 2pts and 25% at 3pts). Though, Canoe showed a better aggressiveness but it wasn't enough to compete with the hosts efficiency.

Cadi la Seu D'Urgell 93 - 59 Real Canoe (24-15, 47-32, 72-46)
Cadi: S.Borges (20pts), J.Covington (19pts, 8reb, 5ass), T.Brantlova (15pts, 3reb), L.Castillo (13pts, 6reb, 4ass, 3st), E.Donaire (7pts, 8reb), B.Reves (7pts), L.Navarro (6pts, 3st), R.Perez (6pts, 6reb, 5ass).
Real: M.Blanes (15pts, 7reb, 3st), I.Herradas (10pts, 3st), L.Garcia (8pts), C.Menendez (8pts), M.Ferragut (8pts, 3st), E.Guneva (7pts, 9reb), I.SanRoman (3pts).

Zaragoza defeated at home...

Being defeated in France couple of days before, Salamanca took their revenge on Zaragoza's home court beating them by 5pts (55-60), thanks to a better start and a very good aggressiveness. Indeed, Salamanca got 20pts from the FT line whereas Zaragoza only had 7. However the visitors accumulated a lot of turnovers (23) and got less opportunities to score (56 shots attempted for Zaragoza and 45 by Salamanca).

Mann Filter Zaragoza 55 - 60 Perfumerias Avenida (15-21, 27-34, 51-43)
Zaragoza: A.Feaster (20pts, 3reb), A.Ciudariene (12pts, 6reb), L.Pascua (9pts, 8reb), C.Ouvina (5pts, 3reb, 3ass), E.Royo (4pts, 3ass), J.Dickson (2pts), A.Gomez (2pts), T.Sten (1pt).
Salamanca: A.Torrens (23pts, 4reb, 3st), S.Lyttle (10pts, 7reb), L.Willingham (8pts, 3reb), I.Sanchez (5pts, 4reb), A.DeMondt (4pts), E.Podrug (4pts, 3ass), M.Xargay (3pts), S.Dominguez (3pts, 3reb, 3ass).

Bourges keep some hopes...

Nobody expected Bourges to defeat Salamanca at home but they did it 69-64, forcing a third game in these eighth-finals. Bourges had a good performance in the first half (38-29) and resisted well in the second one thanks to a tremendous aggressiveness (32 Free-throws shot and 16 offensive rebounds grabbed). Salamanca had a better shooting average especially from behind the arc but they can be frustrated with their free-throws performance as they missed 10pts from the line.

Bourges Basket 69 - 64 Halcon Avenida (20-15, 38-29, 53-46)
Bourges: S.Kaltsidou (16pts, 6reb), E.Ndongue (13pts, 7reb), A.Lardy (12pts, 3reb, 4ass), E.Miyem (9pts, 8reb), A.Lelas (8pts, 3reb), P.Salagnac (5pts, 3reb), I.Burgrova (4pts), J.Digbeu (2pts, 7reb).
Salamanca: S.Lyttle (20pts, 16reb), A.DeMondt (14pts, 3reb, 3ass), L.Willingham (13pts, 6reb), S.Dominguez (12pts, 4ass), A.Torrens (3pts), I.Sanchez (1pt), E.Podrug (1pt).

Ros Casares started strong...

A very good start by Ros Casares didn't allow Prague to make some miracle at home as they were already down by 12pts at the end of the first quarter. Though, they played a very balanced game in the three last ones, but Ros Casares were really in a good day, showing strong aggressiveness and being very efficient inside the key. End of story for Prague, who will have to be focused on the Czech league to defend their title.

ZVVZ USK Prague 74 - 85 Ros Casares (12-24, 28-41, 51-64)
Prague: K.Elhotova (13pts, 3ass), L.Whalen (12pts, 3reb), S.LeDrean (11pts, 6reb), I.Kublina (11pts), E.Maltsi (9pts, 5reb, 3ass), C.Houston (8pts, 4reb), K.Bartonova (6pts), S.Kireta (4pts, 4reb).
Ros Casares: D.Milton (18pts, 6reb), L.Palau (14pts, 5reb, 3ass), A.Valdemoro (12pts, 5reb, 3ass, 3st), B.Snell (11pts, 8reb, 3ass), E.DeSouza (10pts, 5reb), A.Montanana (9pts), J.Vesela (6pts, 5reb, 3ass, our player), R.Hammon (5pts).

Olesa perform

What a prolific win for Olesa at home it was when they defeated Gran Canaria 96-74 by averaging more than 52% at shooting (49% for Gran Canaria) and getting 24pts from the free-throws line (only 8 for Gran Canaria). By the way, it's important to mention that the hosts had 4 players scoring more than 20pts.

CB Olesa-Espanyol 96 - 74 Gran Canaria 2014 (26-20, 45-42, 70-59)
Olesa: I.Kresovic (25pts, 4reb), I.Perovanovic (22pts, 7reb), M.Maslowski (21pts, 5reb, 3st), S.Morales (20pts, 3reb, 3ass, 5st), S.Thorburn (4pts, 5reb, 3ass), H.Boada (3pts, 6ass), M.Bellido (1pt).
Gran Canaria: J.Zlatanova (22pts, 3reb), R.Sanchez (13pts, 3reb), M.Warburton (13pts, 4reb), A.Markotenko (9pts), P.Arguello (8pts), M.Navarrete (5pts, 3reb), A.Henry (4pts, 3reb).

Turf battle

Ibiza expwrienced big pressure while hosting Estudiantes as these teams arethe direct opponents at the bottom of the standings and Ibiza absolutely needed to win to keep some hopes. They did it in a good way as they got a 12pts lead at the half time and resisted well in the second half. Ibiza played tought defence, which allowed them to get easy points to score on fastbreak. They were also better at avoiding turnovers and got more opportunities to score.

Palacio de Congresos de Ibiza 67 - 54 ASEFA Estudiantes (19-13, 36-24, 49-40)
Ibiza: S.Johnson (17pts, 7ass, 3st), N.Sanford (14pts, 5reb), D.Ble (10pts, 11reb), L.Infantes (10pts, 4ass), S.Pirsic (6pts, 4reb, 4st), A.Lopez (6pts, 3reb, 3ass, 3st), N.Ramiro (4pts).
Estudiantes: S.Lovelace (16pts, 5reb), S.Ygueravide (15pts), M.Zurro (10pts, 5reb), T.Liljestrand (6pts), A.Bokesa (4pts, 3reb), L.Herrera (2pts), A.Battle (1pt, 6reb).

Need for win

Basket Landes really needed a win to leave the bottom of the standings and that's what they did when they hosted Lattes Montpellier as they defeated them 71-65. The hosts led from the beginning to the end and despite lower shooting average, they showed great aggressiveness (they got 28pts from the free-throws line, only 10 for Montpellier) and were also better at avoiding turnovers.
 
Basket Landes 71 - 65 Lattes Montpellier (19-12, 36-33, 53-49)
Basket Landes: B.Diouf (17pts, 17reb), S.Reghaissia (14pts, 4reb, 3ass), A.LeGluher (13pts, 3reb), M.Laborde (12pts), A.Konate (9pts, 4reb, 3ass), J.Barennes (3pts, 3reb), E.Dimitrova (3pts, 3reb).
Montpellier: P.Krawczyk (17pts, 3reb), C.Jinks (16pts, 5reb), S.Gruszczynski (11pts, 4reb), S.Dijon (8pts, 8reb), D.Boonen (6pts), M.Stevenson (5pts, 4reb), A.Plagnard (2pts).

Limoges fight!

Limoges, who rank last in the French standings with no win, played without any complex while hosting the top seed Tarbes, as they lost only by 12pts, 70-82. Limoges made a very good performance and managed to compete with Tarbes in many sectors but Tarbes made the difference by showing good efficiency from behind the arc (52% for them and 30% for Limoges).

Limoges 70 - 82 Tarbes (17-27, 39-47, 50-66)
Limoges: A.Gueye (21pts, 3reb), P.Papamichail (16pts, 8reb), A.Spatharou (10pts, 7reb, 10ass, 3st), J.Tayeau (10pts), E.Davis (9pts, 7reb), E.Chieze (4pts, 3reb).
Tarbes: A.Breitreiner (17pts, 3st), P.Jannault (17pts), E.Randamm (13pts, 8reb), I.Yacoubou (10pts, 10reb), F.Sacko (9pts, 4reb), F.Eldebrink (8pts, 4reb), F.Lepron (5pts, 4reb, 6ass), B.Castets (3pts).

Euroleague eight-finals: Pecs vs Krakow

Terrific Dalma Ivanyi led Pecs to the win over Krakow at home 68-64, providing at the same time the right to play a third game in these eighth-finals match-ups. After they trailed by 10pts at the half time, Krakow made a great effort in the third quarter and managed to get a 51-54 lead. But Pecs fought hard at rebounding (17 offensive rebounds), which allowed them to get a lot more opportunities to score (69 shots attempted by Pecs and 46 for Krakow).

Mizo Pecs 68 - 64 Wisla Can Pack Krakow (24-19, 38-28, 51-54)
Pecs: D.Ivanyi (24pts, 11reb, 10ass, 4st), N.Ohlde (14pts, 7reb), Z.Gegyverneky (9pts), N.Nagy (8pts, 3reb), A.Vajda (7pts, 5reb, 3ass), K.Raksanyi (2pts), A.Quigley (2pts, 4reb), S.Krnjic (2pts).
Krakow: J.Burse (16pts, 4reb, 3st), M.Fernandez (16pts, 4reb), I.Castro Marques (14pts), E.Kobryn (8pts, 5reb), L.Cohen (7pts, 4reb), A.Majewska (3pts, 6reb).

Euroleague eight-finals: Galatasaray vs UMMC

Galatasaray offered a tough struggle to Ekaterinbrug and didn't let them reach the next round so easily as they were down only by 4pts at the end of the third quarter. Galatasaray were very aggressive and got 15pts from the free-throws line but they couldn't compete with Ekaterinburg's better shooting efficiency.

Galatasaray 50 - 61 UMMC Ekaterinburg (12-10, 21-27, 40-44)
Galatasaray: T.Catchings (15pts, 5reb, 4ass), S.Young (15pts, 9reb, 3st), B.Caglar (7pts, 3reb), Y.Leuchanka (7pts, 5reb, 4st), N.Yigit (2pts), Y.Horasan (2pts, 3reb), E.Sencebe (2pts).
Ekaterinburg: C.Parker (17pts, 5reb), C.Pondexter (12pts, 5reb), A.Bibrzycka (8pts, 3reb), C.Dumerc (6pts), D.Nolan (6pts, 3reb, 3st), A.Wauters (6pts, 5reb), M.Stepanova (4pts, 4reb), S.Gruda (2pts, 4reb).

Euroleague eight-finals: Gdynia vs Spartak Moscow reg.

Gdynia knew they didn't have a lot of chance to defeat the defending champion Spartak Moscow Region and qualify for the quarter-finals but they ended the competition showing good pride and offering good resistance in the first half. Both teams fought hard inside the key and grabbed many rebounds but Spartak made the difference by making a better shooting effort, especially at three-point shots (they got 36pts from behind the arc and Gdynia had only 9pts).

Lotos Gdynia 69 - 91 Spartak Moscow Region (19-13, 33-40, 48-65)
Gdynia: I.Matovic (18pts, 6reb), M.Leciejewska (14pts, 5reb), M.Jujka (11pts), T.Wright (7pts, 5ass), E.Phillips (7pts, 6reb, 6ass), K.Sosnowska (5pts, 3reb), L.Halvarsson (4pts, 6reb), E.Mukosiej (2pts), M.Kaczmarska (1pt).
Spartak: D.Taurasi (31pts, 4reb, 3ass), J.McCarville (13pts, 7reb), 9st), S.Petrovic (9pts), A.Jekabsone-Zogota (8pts), I.Korstin (8pts, 3ass), S.Bird (7pts, 8ass), I.Osipova (5pts, 4reb), K.Miller (5pts), M.Karpunina (3pts), S.Fowles (2pts, 8reb).

UCONN Rolls over Louisville 84 – 38

Connecticut quickly turned a rematch of last season's national championship game into a total mismatch.
The top-ranked Huskies (23-0, 10-0 Big East) were barely tested by the final team they faced on last year's championship run, using lethal 3-point shooting and an exhausting defense to breeze past short-handed Louisville 84-38 on Sunday.

(Gardler 9 points, 3 assists)

Large win of Bologna

Bologna gained a large win while hosting San Martino de Lupari but their win wasn't easy to get as the visitors made a very good performance in the second quarter and finished the first half being ahead by 4pts. But Bologna reacted right away at the come back from the locker-room thanks to a very good stealing performance and strong aggressiveness (they shot 32 FT while the visitors shot only 17).

Meccanica Nova Bologna 71 - 50 Fila San Martino Di Lupari (15-10, 23-27, 45-35)
Bologna top performers: E.Riccardi (19pts, 9reb, 7st), F.Tognalini (18pts, 9reb), V.Zanoni (9pts, 4st).
San Martino de Lupari top performers: A.Cattapan (10pts), L.Gamman (10pts, 13reb).

Comets fall at home

Playing at home did not help much for the Umea Comets as guest Sallén kept control. Comet’s were the underdogs and looked good after the 1st period, however, defense stifled the Comets, with them losing 48-67.

Pam Rosanio had a huge game for the comets with 25 points, over half of the team’s.

Points, Umea Comets: Pamela Rosanio 25, Julia Hamre 8, Amy Mohr 5,
Johanna Lundström 5, Caroline Sigefelt 3, Emma Nordström second 

Sallén Basketball: Ifeanyichukwa Nnamaka 18, Helena Rutberg 8, Kristina Tattersdill 6, Linn J 6, Josefin Gelin 6, Kajsa Lundahl 6, Anette Johansen 6, Jessica Ahlin 5, Amalia Krantz 4, Malin Lundgren 2 
 Attendance: 210

Good domination of Hainaut

Hainaut didn't tremble while hosting Rennes, despite a very good fight by the visitors who were only down by 7pts at the end of the third quarter and had a very good rebounding performance. Hainaut made the difference by showing more consistence in their shooting effort.

Hainaut 78 - 60 Rennes (20-18, 39-32, 52-45)
Hainaut top performers: J.Lopp (20pts), E.Duvivier (18pts, 5ass), C.Beikes (13pts, 11reb, 3st).
Rennes top performers: L.Lokoka (16pts), M.Medenou (11pts, 8reb), M.Evtoukhovitch (10pts, 14reb).

The best of the months were announced...

The Liga Feminina singled out the best protagonists:

The best team of the month with no loss in January is Ros Casares.
The best coach of the month is, quite logically, Ros Casares' coach Ismael Canto.
The most valuable player of the month is Sancho Lyttle (Perfumerias Avenida).
The best scorer is Egle Stakneviciene (Celta Indepo) who averages 20pts per game.
The best rebounder is Erika De Souza (Ros Casares) with 13.8 grabs per game.
And finally, the place of the best passer of the months goes to Gemma Garcia (Canoe) with 4.3 assists per game.

Eurocup: Zaragoza vs Orenburg

Zaragoza knew they had the ability to get their 10pts late back at home and they really put all their energy in the battle against Orenburg but unfortunately for them, it wasn't enough as they defeated Nadezhda only by 6pts. Both teams showed great aggressiveness but Orenburg were terrific in this sector since they got 30pts from the free throws line. Although the hosts were better at avoiding turnovers and grabbing rebounds, they couldn't compete with Orenburg's better shooting average.

Mann Filter Zaragoza 78 - 72 Orenburg (16-17, 40-35, 55-54)
Zaragoza: A.Feaster (14pts, 3reb, 3ass), T.Sten (13pts), J.Dickson (12pts, 4reb), A.Ciudariene (11pts, 5reb), C.Ouvina (8pts, 3ass), K.DaSilva (8pts, 8reb), A.Gomez (7pts), P.Palomares (2pts), M.Royo (2pts), L.Pascua (1pt, 4reb).
Orenburg: S.Mosch (25pts, 5reb, 3ass), A.Veremeenko (18pts, 9reb), O.Zakalyuzhnaya (15pts, 7reb), T.Burik (6pts), O.Ovcharenko (3pts, 6reb), E.Baranova (3pts, 4reb), E.Berseneva (2pts, 6st).

Eurocup: Athinaikos vs Kyiv

After they played a very tight game last week, Sony Athinaikos clearly asserted their ambition by defeating Kyiv 81-66. Athinaikos had a better start and continued to increase their advantage in the second half. Kyiv had very good shooting average but they attempted only 21 two-point shots and accumulated a lot of turnovers.

Sony Athinaikos 81 - 66 Dynamo Kyiv (24-15, 35-26, 58-47)
Athinaikos: C.Wiggins (25pts, 3reb, 3st), R.Riley (12pts, 4reb), D.Kalentzou (11pts, 4ass), G.Petronyte (10pts, 3reb), N.Soulis (9pts, 5reb), O.Chatzinikolaou (6pts, 5reb, 6ass), V.Volonaki (4pts), I.Vizbariene (4pts, 6reb).
Kyiv: T.Bovykina (19pts, 7reb), N.Sil'yanova (13pts), M.Agalareva (13pts), E.Legostaeva (11pts, 4reb), D.Payne (6pts, 3reb), O.Dubrovina (4pts, 5ass, 3st).

Eurocup: Kursk vs Gyor

Being largely defeated in Kursk, Gyor didn't manage to do better when hosting them. This time they lost the game 44-85 after Kursk established control early in the game (20-48 at the half time). Kursk played tough defence forcing Gyor to take a lot of three-point shots. Unfortunately for them, they didn't have good shooting average and were only 5/30. Kursk, on their side, demonstrated great aggressiveness and made a very good scoring effort inside the key (27/38, 71.1%).

SEAT Gyor 44 - 85 Dynamo Kursk (9-29, 20-48, 30-61)
Gyor: H.Radunovic (8pts), Z.Horvath (7pts, 5reb), A.Vida (7pts, 4ass), B.Borovickova (6pts), A.Delmis (5pts, 3reb, 3ass), O.Englert (4pts), D.Furesz (3pts, 7reb), K.Sule (2pts), G.Ori (2pts).
Kursk: J.Robbins (18pts, 4reb), D.Snow (15pts, 5reb), A.Bocharova (15pts, 7reb), A.Bimbaite (11pts, 6reb, 3st), S.Linkeviciene (10pts, 8reb, 4ass), V.Psareva (8pts, 4reb), S.Maksimenko (4pts, 3reb), K.Lapteva (2pts, 3reb), N.Gvozdeva (2pts).

Eurocup: Mondeville vs Botas

Mondeville had 9pts to catch up with Botas after the first game played in Turkey and they brilliantly succeeded by defeating Botas at home 86-70. Mondeville performed a perfect start and had a 21pts lead at the half time. Botas reacted well at the come back from the locker room fighting hard in the key (with 11 offensive rebounds) but it was not enough as Mondeville showed great aggressiveness and had a very good three-point shooting performance (they averaged 50% against only 26.7% for Botas).

USO Mondeville 86 - 70 Botas Spor (21-14, 47-26, 65-50)
Mondeville: T.Johnson (22pts, 6reb, 5ass, 4st), L.Williams (17pts, 4reb, 3st), A.Putnina (11pts, 4reb), A.Bonnan (11pts, 6reb), Y.Sene (9pts, 3reb), P.Thizy (6pts), V.Berezhynska (6pts, 7reb), E.Moisan (2pts), C.Costaz (2pts).
Botas: C.Paris (18pts, 12reb), S.Zoll (17pts, 3reb, 4ass), J.Kajdacsi (16pts, 9reb), D.Gumusay (14pts, 5reb), D.Suer (5pts).

Eurocup: Hemofarm vs Saarlouis

What a very bouncing performance Hemofarm Stada and Saarlouis Royals showed! Saarlouis won the first matchup at home by 21pts and Hemofarm won the second one by 15pts, which obviously wasn't enough but which gave them satisfaction to end on a good note. Hemofarm made a good scoring effort in the three first quarters and had a 15pts lead at the end of the third quarter. But they didn't manage to increase it in order to advance to the quarter-finals.

KK Hemofarm Stada 84 - 69 Saarlouis Royals (22-15, 44-32, 66-51)
Hemofarm: D.Kovacevic (19pts, 10reb), B.Stankovic (18pts, 3reb, 6ass), S.Cado (16pts, 4reb, 3ass), Z.Mitov (12pts, 6reb, 3ass), D.Rizvic (8pts, 4st), M.Mandic (6pts), I.Dojcinovic (3pts), J.Jaksic (2pts).
Saarlouis: P.Manakova (20pts, 6reb, 4st), C.Bingham (12pts, 4reb, 5st), Y.Van Daalen (11pts), T.Smith (10pts, 11reb, 3st), R.Bar (7pts, 5ass), S.Barnert (5pts, 3st), K.Brugman (4pts).

Eurocup: Gran Canaria vs Targoviste

Gran Canaria left the competition with pride as they defeated one of the favorite of the competition, Targoviste, 78-67. Targoviste won the first game by 25pts but they never managed to go ahead in this game, despite showing better aggressiveness as the hosts demonstrated better efficiency and consistence in their shooting effort.

Gran Canaria 78 - 67 Municipal Targoviste (19-18, 42-36, 55-50)
Gran Canaria: J.Zlatanova (20pts, 11reb), A.Henry (19pts, 4reb), P.Arguello (17pts, 4reb), R.Sanchez (17pts, 5reb, 3st), A.Markotenko (5pts, 3reb).
Targoviste: T.Thompson (15pts, 6reb), S.Doron (15pts), O.Ogorodnikova (11pts), A.Parau (9pts, 5reb), M.Boriga (9pts, 3ass), G.Toma (4pts), L.Frolich (4pts, 9reb).

Eurocup: Ibiza vs Dynamo

Being defeated by 7pts at home, Ibiza had a chance to get their late back and get some hopes to qualify for the quarter-finals. But Dynamo made a great start and a great finish to gain a short advantage and win the game. Ibiza displayed a tremendous rebounding performance (17 offensive rebounds grabbed) but they had a lot of turnovers. Moreover, Dynamo made a better scoring effort inside the key.

Dynamo Moscow 70 - 67 Ibiza Sport Island (27-14, 36-34, 50-53)
Dynamo: E.Sytnyak (13pts), M.Kuzina (13pts, 9reb, 3bs), K.Keyru (12pts, 3reb, 4ass, 3st), A.Logunova (12pts, 7reb, 3st), T.Popova (10pts, 6reb), V.Sholokhova (8pts), V.Plotnikova (2pts, 3ass).
Ibiza: S.Johnson (20pts, 5reb), N.Sanford (14pts, 9reb), A.Lopez (11pts, 3reb), K.Bade (6pts, 8reb), N.Ramiro (5pts), L.Infantes (4pts, 4reb, 3st), M.Boloni (3pts), D.Ble (2pts, 7reb), S.Pirsic (2pts).

Eurocup: Montpellier vs Limassol

After they lost by 20pts to Limassol in the first matchup, Montpellier had to face a very hard challenge while hosting them and we really could feel some tension at the beginning of the game. Actually, they managed to tie the score in the second quarter and definitely move ahead in the third one. But obviously it was not enough as they ended the game with only 7pts lead and it is Limassol who qualify for the next round. In this game Montpellier had better shooting average but they accumulated a lot of turnovers (25) and missed a lot of free throws (13/20, 65%).

Lattes Montpellier 58 - 51 K.V. Imperial (14-19, 25-25, 39-36)
Montpellier: P.Krawczyk (21pts, 7reb, 3st), C.Jinks (15pts, 3st), D.Boonen (6pts, 5reb), S.Dijon (6pts, 3reb), M.Stevenson (6pts, 11reb, 3st), S.Gruszczynski (3pts, 4reb), M.Vierne (1pt).
Limassol: C.Holdsclaw (18pts, 10reb, 3ass), B.Pesovic (11pts, 3reb), S.Baker (6pts, 4st), M.Scekic (5pts), D.Vilipic (5pts, 4reb), N.Duric (4pts, 5reb, 3st), C.Lima (2pts).

Competitve game

It was a very competitive game between Auburn and South Carolina as the score was tight the whole game and South Carolina managed to defeat the hosts by keeping the advantage they accumulated in the first half. It is quite unusual but for this time Auburn were outrebounded, and althgouh they had a better overall shooting average, they weren't efficient from behind the arc and accumulated a lot of turnovers (17 turnovers for them and only 7 for the visitors)

Auburn 58 - 61 South Carolina
Auburn top performers: A.Smalley (16pts, 8reb), K.Carrier (14pts, 12reb, 3bs), M.Toles (14pts, 3reb, 5ass).
South Carolina top performers: K.Bone (24pts, 14reb), V.Nainima (20pts).

Still no loss for Gorzow...

Gorzow remain unbeaten in the Polish league as they clearly outclassed Polkowice at home, establishing control early in the game (44-29 at the half time). Polkowice had a good reaction in the third quarter but the hosts pushed the pace another time in the fourth quarter to definitely seal the deal.

KSSE Gorzow Wielkopolski 69 - 57 CCC Polkowice (23-12, 44-29, 52-46)
Gorzow: L.Sapova (16pts, 3reb), J.Zurowska (12pts, 7reb), N.Anosike (12pts, 3reb), S.Spencer (11pts), Y.Dureika (5pts), A.Kaczmarczyk (4pts), K.Dzwigalska (3pts, 7reb, 5ass), S.Richards (3pts, 3ass), I.Piekarska (3pts).
Polkowice: N.Trafimava (10pts), A.Carter (10pts, 10reb), V.Bortelova (9pts), C.Ford (6pts), A.Pietrzak (5pts, 3ass), J.Jeziorna (5pts, 4reb, 3ass), D.Mieloszynska (5pts), N.Parker (4pts, 3reb), M.Babicka (3pts, 3ass)

New Head Coach of the National team

The Spanish Federation named Jose Ignacio Hernandez a new Head Coach of the Women's National team. After he spent much time in Salamanca and drove them to the first in their history Euroleague Final Four, he joined WCP Krakow this season who are currently in good position to reach the quarter-finals.

Poznan disappointed

What a frustrating loss for Poznan it was when they met Odra Brzeg! They were close to get their third win of the season as they made a great effort in the second quarter and still had a 4pts lead at the end of the third one, but they didn't manage to resist till the end because of a very bad free-throws performance (6/13, 46%).

MUKS Poznan 60 - 61 Odra Brzeg (12-12, 31-23, 42-38)
Poznan: M.Reid (25pts, 6reb, 3ass), E.Vargas-Sanchez (13pts, 6reb), L.Williams (7pts, 6reb), A.Semmler (6pts, 5reb, 3ass), P.Antczak (6pts, 4reb, 4ass), R.Casimiro (3pts, 4reb, 3ass).
Brzeg: X.Stewart (12pts, 3reb), B.Denson (11pts, 13reb), N.Malaszewska (10pts, 4reb), J.Sepulveda (10pts, 4reb), E.Buszta (9pts, 8reb), M.Zylczynska (5pts), C.Ibekwe (4pts, 4reb).

Surprising performance by Leszno

Krakow were surprised at home by Leszno who made a very good start and gained a 13-22 lead at the end of the first quarter. The hosts had to react quickly and that's what they did by tying the score at 39 at the half time and by smothering the visitors in the second half. Krakow had better shooting average and also showed more aggressiveness (26FT shots for them against only 11 for Leszno).

WCP Krakow 86 - 65 SPT Leszno (13-22, 39-39, 66-48)
Krakow: E.Kobryn (20pts, 5reb), K.Zohnova (12pts, 3reb), L.Cohen (11pts, 7reb, 6ass), J.Burse (11pts, 3reb), M.Fernandez (9pts), I.Castro Marques (8pts, 3reb), A.Majewska (6pts, 9reb), D.Gburczyk (6pts, 3reb), P.Pawlak (2pts, 3ass), M.Vucurovic (1pt).
Leszno: M.Gawronska (20pts, 3reb), E.Krysiewicz (13pts), J.Wlaich (11pts, 5reb, 3ass), Z.Durak (6pts, 3reb), A.Drzewinska (5pts, 5reb, 4ass), J.Czarnecka (5pts, 4reb), M.Gajewska (5pts, 3reb).

No miracle from Cegledi

Another mathcup of the extrems was between Szeviep, who rank second in the standings, and Cegledi, who rank last. Cegledi didn't make any miracle and were unable to score more than 10pts in each quarter. Szeviep outclassed them in every sector except for aggressiveness.

Szeviep-Szeged 96 - 25 Cegledi EKK (28-9, 50-15, 89-17)
Szeviep: V.Sipaviciute (18pts, 9reb), P.Russai (15pts, 3reb), E.Laczi (13pts, 6reb, 6st), Z.Horvath (13pts, 4st), O.Zherzherunova (12pts, 8reb, 5st, 3ass), C.Iva (11pts, 3reb), C.Toth (7pts), B.Nemeth (5pts), D.Lengyel (2pts, 3reb, 4ass).
Cegledi: B.Baksa (8pts, 6reb, 4st), V.Szabo (4pts), T.Licina (4pts, 11reb), A.Jozan (4pts), N.Nagy (3pts), A.Kiss (2pts).

Ujbuda lost to Vasas-Csata

The match between Vasas-Csata and Ujbuda finished in favor of the first 68 - 58. Vasas-Csata made a good effort in the first half and resisted well in the second one. They showed strong aggressiveness and clearly outrebounded the visitors (they grabbed 47reb whereas Ujbuda got only 31). Ujbuda made a better stealing performance but can be frustrated since they missed 12 out of 20 free throws attempted.

Vasas-Csata 68 - 58 BEAC-Ujbuda (22-10, 38-23, 50-37)
Vasas-Csata: T.Czank (22pts, 6reb), A.Lakloth (13pts, 6reb), A.Somogyi (9pts, 10reb), R.Fejes (9pts), D.Szondy (8pts, 4reb, 3ass), M.Bagi (6pts, 14reb), Z.Gyor (1pt).
Ujbuda: S.Horvath (16pts, 6reb, 4st), S.Katona (11pts, 3st), S.Pusztai (10pts, 3reb),V.Havasi (8pts), B.Kisvari (5pts), K.Csicsai (4pts, 3reb, 3st), J.Zsamar (2pts, 11reb), B.Varhalmy (2pts).

Rybnik vs Lodz

A very good start made by Rybnik allowed them to win the game against Lodz. Still, it was not easy for them as Lodz demonstrated a deserving fight at home and reduced the gap quarter after quarter. Both teams showed good aggressiveness but Rybnik made the difference thanks to being more consistent in their shooting effort.

AGD Lodz 58 - 64 Utex Row Rybnik (12-22, 25-32, 44-50)
Lodz: D.Seals (25pts, 5reb), U.Oha (10pts, 11reb, 3ass), A.Novikava (10pts), A.Makowska (8pts, 7reb), J.Grabowska (4pts), A.Perlinska (1pt).
Rybnik: N.Bell (13pts, 6reb), K.Krezel (13pts, 5reb), M.Sibora (9pts), D.Hampton (9pts, 4reb), W.Boddie (9pts, 4reb, 3ass), M.Koc (8pts, 9reb), A.Jaroszewicz (3pts, 5reb).

Gdynia defeat Poznan

The duel of the extreems, the top seed and the last team in the standings, finished in favor of the first, in ither words Gdynia defeated Poznan 87 - 63. Gdynia needed one half to definitely move away from Poznan as the score was 40-36 at the half time. Gdynia pushed the pace in the third quarter thanks to a better scoring effort inside the key. But Poznan had a good three-point shooting performance (44%) and also showed better aggressiveness (15 FT shot for them and only 9 for Gdynia and 11 offensive rebounds grabbed).

Lotos Gdynia 87 - 63 INEA Poznan (19-16, 40-36, 57-46)
Gdynia: I.Matovic (21pts, 6reb), T.Wright (15pts, 7reb, 5ass), M.Leciejewska (12pts, 4reb), E.Phillips (9pts, 5reb), O.Tomialowicz (7pts, 3ass), M.Jujka (6pts), E.Mukosiej (5pts), L.Halvarsson (4pts, 8reb), C.Sosnowska (4pts), M.Kaczmarska (2pts), E.Gala (2pts).
Poznan: A.Ross (17pts, 3reb, 3ass), C.Ukoh (13pts, 13reb), E.Mowlik (12pts, 3ass), A.Skobel (11pts, 4reb, 3ass), N.Mrozinska (6pts, 4reb), W.Idczak (2pts), J.Kedzia (2pts).

Orenburg perform

Orenburg defeated at home St.Petersburg 83 - 68. The winner gained their victory thanks to a great performance in the first half as they got an advantage of 15pts. Thus, in the second part, when St.Petersburg gathered themselves up, Orenburg could be quiet and not worry a lot. Still, St.Petersburg should be given credit as they performed really good aggressiveness to grab 19 offensive rebounds and 12st. Both teams played a really collective game with a lot of assists (21-16).

Orenburg 83 - 68 St.Petersburg (21-16, 45-30, 66-49)
Orenburg: S.Mosch (24pts, 6ass), A.Veremeenko (22pts, 2ass, 9reb), E.Baranova (11pts, 10reb), O.Ovcharenko (9pts, 3ass), O.Zakalyuzhnaya (8pts, 5st), T.Troina (6pts), N.Myasoedova (3pts).
St.Petersburg: O.Firsova (13pts, 4ass), A.Kulicheva (13pts), A.Petrakova (9pts, 3ass, 2st, 5reb), A.Moore (9pts, 4reb), O.Gritsaeva (7pts, 4reb), E.Savelieva (6pts, 9reb), E.Belyakova (6pts, 2ass, 3st, 4reb), N.Zhedik (4pts, 4reb), M.Anderson (1pt).

Euroleague: Fenerbahce vs Taranto

The game of Fenerbahce vs Taranto finished in favor of the first 89 - 83. It was probably the most competitive and tightest game among all the eighth-finals match-ups. Fenerbahce made the difference only in the final quarter as they had just a 1pt lead at the end of the third quarter. Fenerbahce showed terrific aggressiveness (28pts from the free-throws line against only 8 for Taranto), but Taranto had a better three-point shooting performance (64.3% for them, 35.7% for Fenerbahce).

Fenerbahce 89 - 83 Cras Basket Taranto (23-20, 38-36, 63-62)
Fenerbahce: P.Taylor (28pts, 7reb, 6ass), N.Yilmaz (22pts, 11reb), T.Sutton-Brown (16pts, 6reb, 3bs), N.Powell (11pts, 4reb), B.Vardarli (10pts, 3reb), Y.Dalgalar (2pts).
Taranto: R.Brunson (25pts, 8reb), M.Mahoney (12pts, 4reb), M.Greco (12pts), Z.David (12pts, 4reb), J.Montagnino (9pts), K.Wambe (4pts, 3reb, 7ass), E.Godin (4pts, 4reb), S.Giauro (2pts).

Euroleague: Schio vs Kosice

Schio were defeated by Kosice just by 3pts 67 - 70. Kosice won only one quarter in this game but it was enough to go ahead and win the game. Indeed, they inlficted on the hosts 18-30 in the second quarter and resisted well until the end of the game. Both teams had a very balanced performance but Kosice made the difference by grabbing more offensive rebounds and scoring more points inside the key and from the free-throws line.

Beretta Famila Schio 67 - 70 Good Angels Kosice (18-18, 36-48, 51-56)
Schio: L.Macchi (24pts, 3reb, 3ass), B.Ngoyisa (13pts, 9reb, 3st), R.Masciadri (10pts, 5reb), N.Antibe (7pts, 5reb), E.Moro (5pts, 3ass), M.Coleman (4pts, 3reb), C.Pastore (2pts), A.Sauret (2pts).
Kosice: L.Kupcikova (17pts, 9reb), A.McCoughtry (15pts, 7reb, 3st), M.Musovic (12pts), C.Dupree (11pts, 8reb, 3bs), J.Vackova (5pts), E.Lawless (4pts), K.Hrickova (2pts, 3st), D.Cikosova (2pts), L.Michulkova (2pts).