Very significant was Neftochimic's (#1, 15-0) victory against second-ranked Dunav 8806 (11-3) 91-76. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Dunav 8806. The hosts trailed by 4 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 8-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 91-76. Neftochimic made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Neftochimic especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 64.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Ukrainian guard Olga Dubrovina (170-87, agency: LBM Management) stepped up and scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and American guard Tahnee Robinson (175-88, college: Nevada, agency: LBM Management) chipped in 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. American forward Kristina Santiago (185-89, college: Cal Poly - SLO, agency: LBM Management) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 17 rebounds. Undefeated Neftochimic (15-0) have an impressive series of fifteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 15 victories in a row. Defending champion Dunav 8806 keeps the second position with three games lost. Neftochimic are looking forward to face Montana 2003 (#4) on the road in the next round. Dunav 8806 will play against Levski in Sofia and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Third ranked Levski (8-7) crushed at home 7th ranked Rilski Sportist (1-14) by 34 points 80-46, which is the biggest margin this round. International forward Hristina Ivanova (183-89) nailed 21 points for the winning side and Daniela Peteva accounted for 14 points and 5 rebounds. American power forward Anne Farrell (187-88, college: Centenary, LA, agency: Global Sports Plaza) came up with 10 points for Rilski Sportist in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Levski. They maintain third place with 8-7 record having seven points less than leader Neftochimic. Rilski Sportist lost their fourth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. Levski will play against league's second-placed Dunav 8806 in Ruse in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rilski Sportist will play at home against Haskovo 2012 (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
In the last game of round 17 Beroe was destroyed by Haskovo 2012 on the opponent's court 79-53.
Third ranked Levski (8-7) crushed at home 7th ranked Rilski Sportist (1-14) by 34 points 80-46, which is the biggest margin this round. The game without a history. Levski led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Rilski Sportist to just 4 points in fourth quarter. Levski dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Rilski Sportist's 36. Levski forced 21 Rilski Sportist turnovers and outrebounded them 36-21 including a 32-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Levski players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Rilski Sportist's players. International forward Hristina Ivanova (183-89) nailed 21 points for the winning side and international forward Daniela Peteva (179-89, agency: Josep and Nicolas) accounted for 14 points and 5 rebounds. American power forward Anne Farrell (187-88, college: Centenary, LA, agency: Global Sports Plaza) came up with 10 points and Kristina Peychinova (176-94) added 12 points respectively for Rilski Sportist in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Levski. They maintain third place with 8-7 record having seven points less than leader Neftochimic. Rilski Sportist lost their fourth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. Levski will play against league's second-placed Dunav 8806 in Ruse in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rilski Sportist will play at home against Haskovo 2012 (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Levski: H.Ivanova 21+3reb+1ast, D.Peteva 14+5reb+3ast, C.Allen 10+8reb+3ast, V.Perostiyska 9+9reb+2ast, V.Stoycheva 7+1reb+5ast, R.Bachvarova 7+2reb+4ast Rilski Sportist: K.Peychinova 12+2reb+1ast, A.Farrell 10+4reb+2ast, T.Nikolova 8+4reb+2ast, V.Djikova 4+5reb+1ast, E.Ushaguelova 4+3reb+1ast, Y.Kozhuharova 4+1reb
Very significant was Neftochimic's (#1, 15-0) victory against second-ranked Dunav 8806 (11-3) 91-76. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Dunav 8806. The hosts trailed by 4 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 8-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 91-76. Neftochimic made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Neftochimic especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 64.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Ukrainian guard Olga Dubrovina (170-87, agency: LBM Management) stepped up and scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and American guard Tahnee Robinson (175-88, college: Nevada, agency: LBM Management) chipped in 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. American forward Kristina Santiago (185-89, college: Cal Poly - SLO, agency: LBM Management) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 17 rebounds and the other American import forward Amanda Johnson (187-90, college: Oregon, agency: LBM Management) scored 20 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Neftochimic (15-0) have an impressive series of fifteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 15 victories in a row. Defending champion Dunav 8806 keeps the second position with three games lost. Neftochimic are looking forward to face Montana 2003 (#4) on the road in the next round. Dunav 8806 will play against Levski in Sofia and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Neftochimic: O.Dubrovina 24+6reb+7ast, T.Robinson 19+7reb+6ast, M.Zhelyazkova 18+6reb+2ast, A.Sokolan 13+4reb+6ast, A.Gayle 9+8reb+1ast, A.Miteva 6+1reb Dunav 8806: A.Johnson 20+8reb, M.Anderson 17+4reb+7ast, K.Santiago 14+17reb+1ast, R.Dimitrova 13+1reb+3ast, Z.Kostova 8+4reb+2ast, M.Ilieva 4+1reb
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Beroe's (4-11) road loss to fifth ranked Haskovo 2012 (6-8) 53-79. The game was mostly controlled by Haskovo 2012. Beroe was better in third quarter 22-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Haskovo 2012 dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Beroe's 34. They outrebounded Beroe 37-16 including a 27-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Bosnian guard Amra Mehmedic (177-81) nailed a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and Latvian center Anita Teilane (196-85) accounted for 14 points and 12 rebounds. Five Haskovo 2012 players scored in double figures. The former international swingman Marinela Agalareva (178-77, agency: Global Sports Plaza) came up with 14 points and 4 steals and Radostina Dimitrova (181-94) added 12 points respectively for Beroe in the defeat. Haskovo 2012 moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Montana 2003. Beroe lost their ninth game in a row. They keep the sixth position with 11 games lost. Haskovo 2012 will play against bottom-ranked Rilski Sportist (#7) in Samokov in the next round. Beroe will have a break next round. Top scorers: Haskovo 2012: B.Turcinovic 19+4reb+3ast, Z.Naydenova 18+4reb+4ast, A.Teilane 14+12reb+1ast, A.Mehmedic 14+10reb+5ast, A.Kovacevic 12+5reb+1ast, Z.Dimitrova 2+1ast Beroe: M.Agalareva 14+3reb, R.Dimitrova 12+1reb, R.Naneva 9+1reb+1ast, R.Dikova 8+1reb+1ast, G.Georgieva 5+3reb, G.Koleva 3+4reb
Dunav keep Tsvetomira Sharenkapova (183-PF-91) for another season. The young Bulgarian player will enter her 4th season with the team.
In 2010-2011 she appeared for Dunav Ruse (NBL, starting five) and in 24 games averaged 2.6ppg, 1.9rpg.
In 2011-2012 she improved her stats to 3.1ppg, 2.0rpg. Last season Tsvetomira Sharenkapova had 6.2ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 50.7%, 3PT: 34.5%, FT: 72.7%. In EuroCup after 4 games she showed 3 [read more]
Dunav keep Tsvetomira Sharenkapova (183-PF-91) for another season. The young Bulgarian player will enter her 4th season with the team. In 2010-2011 she appeared for Dunav Ruse (NBL, starting five) and in 24 games averaged 2.6ppg, 1.9rpg. In 2011-2012 she improved her stats to 3.1ppg, 2.0rpg. Last season Tsvetomira Sharenkapova had 6.2ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 50.7%, 3PT: 34.5%, FT: 72.7%. In EuroCup after 4 games she showed 3.0ppg, 2.0rpg. For her Awards/Achievements it is a must to mention participation at the Balkan Games U18 in Sofia -06. She was a member of the Bulgarian U16 National Team -06-07 and then Bulgarian U20 National Team -10-11. In 2010 she was asked to play in the Bulgarian National Team -10. At the European Championships U20 Division B in Ohrid (FYR Macedonia) -11 she showed 12.0ppg, 5.1rpg, 1.0apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 39.6%, 3PT: 45.5%, FT-2 (93.1%). Tsvetomira Sharenkapova became Bulgarian Cup Winner -12, 13, Bulgarian League Regular Season Champion -12, Bulgarian League Champion -12, 13 and Bulgarian League Regular Season Runner-Up -13.
Tulsa Shock waives Doneeka Hodges-Lewis - May 14, 2013
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Tulsa Shock released 31-year old Bulgarian ex-international point guard Doneeka Hodges-Lewis (175-82, college: LSU, agency: LBM Management).
This season Hodges-Lewis played at Canik Bld (TKBL) in Turkish league. In 21 games she had 14.7ppg, 3.5rpg, 4.0apg and 1.6spg this season.
The last season she played at Pankup TED Kayseri Kolejspor (TKBL) in Turkish league. In 24 games she recorded 14.4ppg, 2.6rpg, 4.5apg and 1.1spg last season. She helped them to make it to the semifinals [read more]
Tulsa Shock released 31-year old Bulgarian ex-international point guard Doneeka Hodges-Lewis (175-82, college: LSU, agency: LBM Management). This season Hodges-Lewis played at Canik Bld (TKBL) in Turkish league. In 21 games she had 14.7ppg, 3.5rpg, 4.0apg and 1.6spg this season. The last season she played at Pankup TED Kayseri Kolejspor (TKBL) in Turkish league. In 24 games she recorded 14.4ppg, 2.6rpg, 4.5apg and 1.1spg last season. She helped them to make it to the semifinals. Hodges-Lewis also played 14 games in Eurocup where she recorded 11.1ppg, 3.0rpg and 4.4apg. The previous (10-11) season she played at Galatasaray (TKBL) in Turkish league. In 24 games she recorded 8.1ppg, 1.4rpg and 2.2apg that season. She contributed to her team winning the cup and make to league final. Hodges-Lewis also played 12 games in Euroleague where she recorded 6.2ppg, 1.6rpg, 2.1apg and 1.8spg. She also spent pre-season at Istanbul Universitesi (TKBL) in Turkish league that year. The list of the past achievements is quite long as Hodges-Lewis was voted Eurobasket.com EuroCup All-Imports Team in 2012. She also represented Bulgaria at the Qualifications to European Championships 2011 three years ago. Her stats at that event were 8 games: Score-2 (20.5ppg), 2.6rpg, 3.4apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 51.3%, 3PT: 36.6%, FT: 88.6%. Hodges-Lewis is quite experienced player. She has played also professionally in Greece, Israel, Italy (Umbertide and Pomezia), Poland and other WNBA teams (Indiana Fever, Los Angeles Sparks and Seattle Storm). Hodges-Lewis attended Louisiana State University until 2004 and it is her ninth season as a professional player.
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