The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. Host teams show no mercy winning all games.
The most exciting game of round 25 in the Express L. took place in Keflavik. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of their biggest opponent Njardvik (18-7) to first ranked Keflavik (20-5) 68-66 in the game for the first place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Njardvik. Njardvik was trailing by 2 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 20-17 charge of Keflavik, which allowed them to win the game. They dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Njardvik's 22. Keflavik forced 25 Njardvik turnovers. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Eboni Mangum (173-G-87, college: TCU) stepped up and scored 21 points and 9 assists for the winners and forward Jaleesa Butler (183-87, college: Georgetown) chipped in 8 points and 15 rebounds. At the losing side Lele Hardy (178-88, college: Clemson, agency: Merit Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 22 rebounds and 5 assists. Defending champion maintains first place with 20-5 record. Njardvik at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost. Keflavik are looking forward to face Haukar (#5) in Hafnarfjordur in the next round. Njardvik will play at home against Snaefell in Stykkisholmur and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Important game to mention about took place in Reykjavik. Seventh ranked Fjolnir (7-18) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 4th placed KR (12-12) 59-58 on Sunday evening. American guard Britney Jones (170-87, college: UAB) nailed 31 points for the winning side and Jessika Bradley accounted for 11 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 blocks. Fjolnir's coach Bragi Magnusson allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The former international power forward Sigrun Amundadottir (183-88) came up with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for KR in the defeat. Fjolnir maintains seventh place with 7-18 record. KR lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with 12 games lost. Fjolnir will play against bottom-ranked Hamar (#8) on the road in the next round. KR's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Reykjavik Valur. The game in Reykjavik was also quite interesting. 5th ranked Haukar (12-13) played at the court of sixth ranked Valur (10-15). Valur defeated Haukar 74-59 on Sunday. Lacey Simpson fired a double-double by scoring 14 points, 21 rebounds, 4 assists and 8 blocks for the winners. Hope Elam produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks for lost side. Valur have a solid series of three victories in a row. Newly promoted Valur maintains sixth place with 10-15 record. Haukar lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 13 games lost. Valur's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Reykjavik to the arena KR. Third ranked Snaefell (14-10) crushed at home 8th ranked Hamar (6-19) by 31 points 87-56, which is the biggest margin this round. Worth to mention a great performance of Jordan Murphree who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Snaefell have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain third place with 14-10 record having seven points less than leader Keflavik. Hamar lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 19 games lost. Snaefell's next round opponent will be league's second-placed Njardvik on the road and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hamar will play against Fjolnir (#7) in Reykjavik and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Valur - Haukar 74-59 The game in Reykjavik was also quite interesting. 5th ranked Haukar (12-13) played at the court of sixth ranked Valur (10-15). Valur defeated Haukar 74-59 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by Valur. Haukar managed to win third quarter 26-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Haukar to just 7 points in second quarter. Valur forced 21 Haukar turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Valur made 15 blocks. American forward Lacey Simpson (185-86, college: Illinois) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points, 21 rebounds, 4 assists and 8 blocks for the winners. Guard Gudbjorg Sverrisdottir (175-92) chipped in 25 points and 8 rebounds. American forward Hope Elam (185-89, college: Indiana) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks and the other American import guard Jence Rhoads (180-88, college: Vanderbilt) added 15 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals respectively for lost side. Valur have a solid series of three victories in a row. Newly promoted Valur maintains sixth place with 10-15 record. Haukar lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 13 games lost. Valur's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Reykjavik to the arena KR. Top scorers: Valur: G.Sverrisdottir 25+8reb+3ast, L.Simpson 14+21reb+4ast, M.Lechlitner 10+2reb+3ast, M.Ben Erlingsdottir 9+2ast, K.Sigurjonsdottir 8+4reb+2ast, S.Hermannsdottir 5+2reb+2ast Haukar: H.Elam 20+11reb+2ast, J.Rhoads 15+10reb+7ast, G.Osk Amundardottir 11+6reb+2ast, A.Olafsdottir 8+2reb+2ast, I.Sverrisdottir 3+8reb+1ast, M.Halfdanardottir 2+2reb+2ast
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Keflavik - Njardvik 68-66 The most exciting game of round 25 in the Express L. took place in Keflavik. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of their biggest opponent Njardvik (18-7) to first ranked Keflavik (20-5) 68-66 in the game for the first place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Njardvik. Njardvik was trailing by 2 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 20-17 charge of Keflavik, which allowed them to win the game. They dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Njardvik's 22. Keflavik forced 25 Njardvik turnovers. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Eboni Mangum (173-87, college: TCU) stepped up and scored 21 points and 9 assists for the winners and forward Jaleesa Butler (183-87, college: Georgetown) chipped in 8 points and 15 rebounds. At the losing side Lele Hardy (178-88, college: Clemson, agency: Merit Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 22 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Shanae Baker-Brice (168-87, college: Towson) scored 15 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Defending champion maintains first place with 20-5 record. Njardvik at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost. Keflavik are looking forward to face Haukar (#5) in Hafnarfjordur in the next round. Njardvik will play at home against Snaefell in Stykkisholmur and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Keflavik: E.Mangum 21+4reb+9ast, P.Gunnlaugsdottir 17+3reb, J.Butler 8+15reb, H.Johannsdottir 6+1reb+1ast, B.Valgardsdottir 5+8reb+4ast, L.Falsdottir 5 Njardvik: P.Skuladottir 22+4reb+1ast, L.Hardy 19+22reb+5ast, S.Baker-Brice 15+9reb+6ast, S.Saevarsdottir 6+9reb+2ast, O.Helga Palsdottir 2+3reb+1ast, H.Hallgrimsdottir 2
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Snaefell - Hamar 87-56 Third ranked Snaefell (14-10) crushed at home 8th ranked Hamar (6-19) by 31 points 87-56, which is the biggest margin this round. The game without a history. Snaefell led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 18-of-20 charity shots (90.0 percent) during the game. Snaefell forced 21 Hamar turnovers and had a 30-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jordan Murphree (183-87, college: Texas Tech, agency: Merit Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds. Her fellow American import forward Kieraah Marlow (178-85) contributed with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Four Snaefell players scored in double figures. American Katherine Graham (180-89, college: LSU, agency: Merit Sports) answered with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Marin Laufey Davidsdottir (172-94) added 12 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Hamar. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Snaefell have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain third place with 14-10 record having seven points less than leader Keflavik. Hamar lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 19 games lost. Snaefell's next round opponent will be league's second-placed Njardvik on the road and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hamar will play against Fjolnir (#7) in Reykjavik and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Snaefell: J.Murphree 28+11reb+3ast, K.Marlow 20+10reb+4ast, H.Kjartansdottir 12+2ast, E.Hognadottir 10+1ast, H.Sigurdardottir 6+7reb+6ast, B.Gunnarsdottir 6+3reb Hamar: K.Graham 16+6reb+7ast, F.Gudmundsdottir 13+3reb+1ast, M.Laufey Davidsdottir 12+10reb, J.Hardardottir 4+1reb+1ast, K.Antonsdottir 4+1reb, I.Asgeirsdottir 3+3reb+2ast
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Fjolnir - KR 59-58 Important game to mention about took place in Reykjavik. Seventh ranked Fjolnir (7-18) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 4th placed KR (12-12) 59-58 on Sunday evening. KR was ahead by 4 points after three quarters before a 19-14 charge of Fjolnir, which allowed them to win the game. They brought some defensive toughness making 13 blocks. American guard Britney Jones (170-87, college: UAB) nailed 31 points for the winning side and her fellow American import forward Jessika Bradley (190-88, college: San Diego St.) accounted for 11 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 blocks. Fjolnir's coach Bragi Magnusson allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The former international power forward Sigrun Amundadottir (183-88) came up with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international forward Margret Sturludottir (178-89, college: Elon) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for KR in the defeat. Fjolnir maintains seventh place with 7-18 record. KR lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with 12 games lost. Fjolnir will play against bottom-ranked Hamar (#8) on the road in the next round. KR's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Reykjavik Valur. Top scorers: Fjolnir: B.Jones 31+4reb+1ast, J.Bradley 11+16reb+4ast, K.Mandylaris 7+11reb, B.Ragnarsdottir 4+2reb+1ast, E.Emilsdottir 2+4reb, H.Eva Valdimarsdottir 2+5reb KR: M.Sturludottir 16+7reb+1ast, S.Amundadottir 15+9reb+5ast, E.Prosser 10+3reb+5ast, H.Halfdanardottir 8+9reb+1ast, H.Saevarsdottir 7+7reb, R.Olafsdottir 2+4reb+1ast
Helena Sverrisdottir wins the title with Good Angels - Apr 30, 2013
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Helena Sverrisdottir (185-F/G-88, college: TCU) wins the title with Good Angels. The latter defended their Extraliga title. They outlasted MBK Ruzomberok in a thrilling championship series. The Kosice team gained the crucial win tonight to claim 3-2 win in the series. Allie Quigley stepped up with 24 points to pace the winners.
Good Angels jumped to a 19:15 lead after ten minutes of action. The second frame belonged to the hosts. Good Angels reeled off to a 44:23 halftime advantage [read more]
Helena Sverrisdottir (185-F/G-88, college: TCU) wins the title with Good Angels. The latter defended their Extraliga title. They outlasted MBK Ruzomberok in a thrilling championship series. The Kosice team gained the crucial win tonight to claim 3-2 win in the series. Allie Quigley stepped up with 24 points to pace the winners. Good Angels jumped to a 19:15 lead after ten minutes of action. The second frame belonged to the hosts. Good Angels reeled off to a 44:23 halftime advantage. MBK Ruzomberok stopped the rot in the third term. The visitors revived the intrigue cutting the deficit at 15-point mark with ten minutes remaining. But Good Angles fired 20 points in the final stanza and sealed the winning outcome at the end. Miljana Bojovic delivered 22 points, while Lucia Kupcikova netted 10 points for the winners. Nadia Parker responded with 19 points for MBK Ruzomberok. Eva Kmetova had 10 points in the loss. In 2012-2013 Helena Sverrisdottir averaged 5.2ppg, 2.8rpg, FGP: 44.8%, 3PT: 36.5%, FT: 83.3% in EuroLeague.
Eurobasket.com All-Icelandic League Awards 2013 - Apr 30, 2013
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Finals MVP: Jessica Jenkins (172-G-90) of Keflavik; Player of the Year: Lele Hardy (182-F-88) of Njardvik; Guard of the Year: Jessica Jenkins (172-G-90) of Keflavik; Forward of the Year: Lele Hardy (182-F-88) of Njardvik; Center of the Year: Sigrun Amundadottir (181-C/F-88) of KR; Import Player of the Year: Lele Hardy (182-F-88) of Njardvik; Domestic Player of the Year: Palina Gunnlaugsdottir (168-PG-87) of Keflavik; Defensive Player of the Year: Jaleesa Butler (185-G-87) of Valur; Coach of the [read more]
KR - Keflavik 70:82
Keflavik celebrated the Dominos League title. They upset KR on the road tonight to win the title series 3-1. Palina Gunnlaugsdottir (168-PG-87) stepped up with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the visitors to the crucial win.
KR had their backs against the wall heading into the game. They started strong building a 20:16 lead after ten minutes. The teams traded baskets throughout the second quarter [read more]
KR - Keflavik 70:82
Keflavik celebrated the Dominos League title. They upset KR on the road tonight to win the title series 3-1. Palina Gunnlaugsdottir (168-PG-87) stepped up with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the visitors to the crucial win. KR had their backs against the wall heading into the game. They started strong building a 20:16 lead after ten minutes. The teams traded baskets throughout the second quarter. KR maintained the lead arriving at the interval up by four points 38:34. Keflavik however turned things around in the third term. The visitors went on a 22:15 rally to pull ahead by 3 points 56:53. Keflavik came up with a champions performance in the fourth period firing 27 points and securing a comfortable win at the end. Jessica Jenkins (172-G-90, college: St.Bonaventure) had 22 points, while Bryndis Gudmundsdottir (178-F-88) added 13 points for the winners. Shannon McCallum (177-G-87, college: Charlotte) answered with 33 points and 11 rebounds for KR. Gudrun Thorsteinsdottir (178-G-89) had 11 points in the loss.
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