Dominos League Round 12: Valur beats Grindavik by two after a very close game - Dec 5, 2012
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The most exciting game of round 12 in the Express L. took place in Reykjavik. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked Grindavik (3-9) to fourth ranked Valur (6-6) 81-79 on Saturday evening. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Grindavik won fourth quarter 25-21. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Valur made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Grindavik turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a good game for the former international forward Kristrun Sigurjonsdottir (176-85) who led her team to a victory with 35 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). American forward Alberta Auguste (180-85, college: Tennessee) contributed with 16 points, 19 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Valur's coach Agust Bjorgvinsson used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Crystal Smith (168-84, college: Iowa) replied with a double-double by scoring 31 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for Grindavik. Valur maintains fourth position with 6-6 record. Newly promoted Grindavik keeps the sixth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Njardvik. Valur are looking forward to face league's leader Keflavik on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Grindavik will play against Fjolnir (#8) in Reykjavik and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An interesting game for Keflavik (12-0) which played road game in Stykkisholmur against second-best Snaefell (9-3). Top-ranked Keflavik managed to get a 4-point victory 74-70. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Snaefell. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Palina Gunnlaugsdottir (168-87) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Birna Valgardsdottir who added 20 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Kieraah Marlow (178-85) with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Undefeated Keflavik have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-0 record. Snaefell at the other side keeps the second place with three games lost. Keflavik will play against Valur (#4) in Reykjavik in the next round. Snaefell will play on the road against Njardvik and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game in Njardvik was also quite interesting. Third ranked KR (8-4) played at the court of 6th ranked Njardvik (3-9). KR managed to secure a 5-point victory 68-63 on Wednesday. The winners were led by Gudrun Thorsteinsdottir who scored that evening 21 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 31 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals by Lele Hardy did not help to save the game for Njardvik. Njardvik's coach Lele Hardy tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. KR maintains third position with 8-4 record having four points less than leader Keflavik. Njardvik lost fourth consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the sixth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Grindavik. KR will meet at home Haukar (#5) in the next round. Njardvik will play against the league's second-placed Snaefell in Stykkisholmur and hope to secure a win. The game in Reykjavik was also worth to mention about. Fifth ranked Haukar (5-7) played at the court of 8th ranked Fjolnir (2-10). Haukar defeated Fjolnir 72-58. The best player for the winners was Siarre Evans who had a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 22 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Haukar maintains fifth position with 5-7 record. Fjolnir at the other side stay at the bottom place with ten games lost. Haukar's next round opponent will be higher ranked KR (#3) in Reykjavik and it may be quite challenging game. Fjolnir will play on the road against Grindavik (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Njardvik was also quite interesting. Third ranked KR (8-4) played at the court of 6th ranked Njardvik (3-9). KR managed to secure a 5-point victory 68-63 on Wednesday. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 22-14. But Njardvik won second period 18-13. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. KR forced 23 Njardvik turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by guard Gudrun Thorsteinsdottir (178-89) who scored that evening 21 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Patechia Hartman (170-83, college: Georgia St., agency: Gamble Sports Management) supported her with 10 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 7 steals. Four KR players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 31 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals by American Lele Hardy (182-88, college: Clemson, agency: Merit Sports) did not help to save the game for Njardvik. Center Salbjorg Saevarsdottir (182-91) added 8 points and 9 rebounds. Njardvik's coach Lele Hardy tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. KR maintains third position with 8-4 record having four points less than leader Keflavik. Njardvik lost fourth consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the sixth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Grindavik. KR will meet at home Haukar (#5) in the next round. Njardvik will play against the league's second-placed Snaefell in Stykkisholmur and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Njardvik: L.Hardy 31+16reb+6ast, S.Saevarsdottir 8+9reb+2ast, S.Stefansdottir 6+4reb, G.Bjort Juliusdottir 6+2reb+3ast, I.Maria Einarsdottir 4+1reb, E.Gretarsdottir 4 KR: G.Thorsteinsdottir 21+6reb+2ast, B.Einarsdottir 13+1reb+3ast, S.Amundadottir 10+10reb+3ast, P.Hartman 10+10reb+8ast, H.Einarsdottir 9+6reb+3ast, H.Halfdanardottir 3+6reb+1ast
An interesting game for Keflavik (12-0) which played road game in Stykkisholmur against second-best Snaefell (9-3). Top-ranked Keflavik managed to get a 4-point victory 74-70. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Snaefell. Snaefell was ahead by 1 point at the halftime before a 21-10 third quarter run of Keflavik. Strangely Snaefell outrebounded Keflavik 50-38 including a 24-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Palina Gunnlaugsdottir (168-87) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international forward Birna Valgardsdottir (181-76) who added 20 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Kieraah Marlow (178-85) with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Hildur Kjartansdottir (183-94) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four Snaefell players scored in double figures. Keflavik have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-0 record. Snaefell at the other side keeps the second place with three games lost. Keflavik will play against Valur (#4) in Reykjavik in the next round. Snaefell will play on the road against Njardvik and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Snaefell: K.Marlow 21+14reb+4ast, A.Jonsdottir 14+8reb+1ast, H.Kjartansdottir 14+9reb+1ast, H.Sigurdardottir 11+5reb+6ast, H.Bjorgvinsdottir 8+10reb+2ast, E.Hognadottir 2+3reb Keflavik: J.Jenkins 21+2reb+1ast, B.Valgardsdottir 20+9reb+1ast, P.Gunnlaugsdottir 20+10reb+5ast, I.Kristinardottir 5+6reb+4ast, S.Run Hinriksdottir 4+7reb+1ast, B.Gudmundsdottir 4+4reb+2ast
The most exciting game of round 12 in the Express L. took place in Reykjavik. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked Grindavik (3-9) to fourth ranked Valur (6-6) 81-79 on Saturday evening. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Grindavik won fourth quarter 25-21. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Valur made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Grindavik turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a good game for the former international forward Kristrun Sigurjonsdottir (176-85) who led her team to a victory with 35 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). American forward Alberta Auguste (180-85, college: Tennessee) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 19 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Valur's coach Agust Bjorgvinsson used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Crystal Smith (168-84, college: Iowa) replied with a double-double by scoring 31 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and the former international forward Petrunella Skuladottir (177-85) added 20 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Grindavik. Valur maintains fourth position with 6-6 record. Newly promoted Grindavik keeps the sixth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Njardvik. Valur are looking forward to face league's leader Keflavik on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Grindavik will play against Fjolnir (#8) in Reykjavik and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Grindavik: C.Smith 31+10reb+5ast, P.Skuladottir 20+7reb+2ast, B.Magnusdottir 7+10reb+4ast, H.Hallgrimsdottir 7+11reb+2ast, H.Hallgrimsdottir 5+6reb+1ast, J.Lois Sicat 3+1reb Valur: K.Sigurjonsdottir 35+6reb+3ast, A.Auguste 16+19reb+4ast, G.Sverrisdottir 14+4reb+3ast, U.Asgeirsdottir 8+1reb+2ast, R.Benonisdottir 4+9reb+1ast, H.Jonsdottir 2+1ast
The game in Reykjavik was also worth to mention about. Fifth ranked Haukar (5-7) played at the court of 8th ranked Fjolnir (2-10). Haukar defeated Fjolnir 72-58. The game without a history. Haukar led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Fjolnir's 20. Haukar forced 21 Fjolnir turnovers and had a 18-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American swingman Siarre Evans (178-88, college: E.Tenn.St.) who had a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 22 rebounds. Guard Margret Halfdanardottir (173-94) chipped in 16 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Britney Jones (172-87, college: UAB) who recorded 28 points and 5 rebounds and the former international forward Fanney Gudmundsdottir (179-89) added 7 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Haukar maintains fifth position with 5-7 record. Fjolnir at the other side stay at the bottom place with ten games lost. Haukar's next round opponent will be higher ranked KR (#3) in Reykjavik and it may be quite challenging game. Fjolnir will play on the road against Grindavik (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Fjolnir: B.Jones 28+5reb+2ast, B.Ragnarsdottir 9+2reb+1ast, F.Gudmundsdottir 7+9reb, H.Harpa Rikhardsdottir 6+8reb+1ast, H.Johannsdottir 4+5reb+1ast, B.Eiriksdottir 4+1ast Haukar: S.Evans 33+22reb+2ast, M.Halfdanardottir 16+2reb+6ast, D.Samuelsdottir 8+2reb, G.Gunnarsdottir 7+5reb+4ast, M.Sigurdardottir 4+2reb+1ast, A.Olafsdottir 2+6reb+2ast
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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