Fourth-ranked KR (9-8) made lots of trouble for first ranked Keflavik (16-1). Keflavik managed to secure only nine-point victory 75-66. However their fans expected easier game. Sara Run Hinriksdottir nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Keflavik maintains first place with 16-1 record. KR lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with eight games lost. Keflavik's next round opponent will be Njardvik (#6) at home which should be theoretically an easy game. KR's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Reykjavik Fjolnir. Fifth-ranked Haukar (8-9) made lots of trouble for second ranked Snaefell (13-4) in Stykkisholmur on Wednesday. Snaefell managed to secure only twelve-point victory 77-65. However their fans expected easier game. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Haukar. The best player for the winners was Kieraah Marlow who scored 23 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Snaefell maintains second place with 13-4 record having just three points less than leader Keflavik. Haukar at the other side keeps the fifth position with nine games lost. Snaefell will face Grindavik (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Haukar will play against Valur in Reykjavik and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The best stats of 17th round was 29 points, 18 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 steals by Lele Hardy of Njardvik.
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 6th ranked Grindavik (5-12) was crushed on the road by seventh ranked Njardvik (5-12) 99-70 on Wednesday. The hosts trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 1-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 99-70. Njardvik dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Grindavik's 36. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Grindavik's players. The best player for the winners was American Lele Hardy (182-88, college: Clemson, agency: Merit Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points, 18 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 steals (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Center Salbjorg Saevarsdottir (182-91) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Crystal Smith (168-84, college: Iowa) produced 30 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals and the former international forward Petrunella Skuladottir (177-85) added 15 points and 12 rebounds respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion moved-up to sixth place, which they share with defeated Grindavik. Njardvik will face league's leader Keflavik on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Top scorers: Njardvik: L.Hardy 29+18reb+6ast, S.Saevarsdottir 14+5reb+3ast, E.Hakonardottir 10+3reb, S.Margeirsdottir 10+1reb+2ast, G.Bjort Juliusdottir 10+2reb+3ast, S.Stefansdottir 9+5reb+6ast Grindavik: C.Smith 30+6reb+7ast, P.Skuladottir 15+12reb+1ast, H.Hallgrimsdottir 9+3reb+2ast, J.Run Styrmisdottir 6+7reb, I.Ellertsdottir 5+1ast, B.Magnusdottir 4+3reb+1ast
Fifth-ranked Haukar (8-9) made lots of trouble for second ranked Snaefell (13-4) in Stykkisholmur on Wednesday. Snaefell managed to secure only twelve-point victory 77-65. However their fans expected easier game. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Haukar. The game was mostly controlled by Snaefell. Haukar was better in fourth quarter 18-12. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening, at least not yet. The game turned upside-down in the last quarter, where Haukar used huge pressure winning it 18-12 getting a tie at the end of regular time. They lost eventually overtime period -. Snaefell made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American forward Kieraah Marlow (178-85) who scored 23 points and 9 rebounds. The former international guard Hildur Sigurdardottir (178-81) chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds. Four Snaefell players scored in double figures. American swingman Siarre Evans (178-88, college: E.Tenn.St.) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Margret Halfdanardottir (173-94) added 13 points respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Snaefell maintains second place with 13-4 record having just three points less than leader Keflavik. Haukar at the other side keeps the fifth position with nine games lost. Snaefell will face Grindavik (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Haukar will play against Valur in Reykjavik and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Snaefell: K.Marlow 23+9reb+2ast, R.Indridadottir 12+3reb+2ast, H.Bjorgvinsdottir 11+6reb+2ast, H.Sigurdardottir 10+9reb+2ast, R.Karlsdottir 9+5reb+2ast, A.Jonsdottir 7+5reb+6ast Haukar: S.Evans 18+12reb+4ast, G.Gunnarsdottir 13+1reb+2ast, M.Halfdanardottir 13+4reb+2ast, J.Sveinsdottir 8+2reb+2ast, A.Olafsdottir 7+8reb+1ast, M.Sigurdardottir 4+4reb+2ast
Fourth-ranked KR (9-8) made lots of trouble for first ranked Keflavik (16-1). Keflavik managed to secure only nine-point victory 75-66. However their fans expected easier game. KR was ahead by 6 points after three quarters before a 18-12 charge of Keflavik, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time. They were better in overtime eventually winning that period 11-2. Keflavik forced 21 KR turnovers. Strangely KR outrebounded Keflavik 57-44 including 19 on the offensive glass. Forward Sara Run Hinriksdottir (165-96) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and American guard Jessica Jenkins (172-90, college: St.Bonaventure) accounted for 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Keflavik players scored in double figures. American guard Shannon McCallum (177-87, college: Charlotte) came up with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international power forward Sigrun Amundadottir (181-88, agency: Promotex) added 13 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for KR in the defeat. Keflavik maintains first place with 16-1 record. KR lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with eight games lost. Keflavik's next round opponent will be Njardvik (#6) at home which should be theoretically an easy game. KR's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Reykjavik Fjolnir. Top scorers: Keflavik: S.Run Hinriksdottir 21+11reb+1ast, J.Jenkins 19+7reb+4ast, P.Gunnlaugsdottir 17+9reb+3ast, B.Gudmundsdottir 16+7reb+1ast, B.Valgardsdottir 2+6reb+3ast, S.Lind Thrastardottir 0+3reb+1ast KR: S.McCallum 22+17reb+4ast, S.Amundadottir 13+12reb+5ast, H.Einarsdottir 12+11reb+2ast, B.Einarsdottir 9+7reb+1ast, G.Thorsteinsdottir 8+9reb+1ast, H.Saevarsdottir 2+1ast
No shocking result in a game in Reykjavik where third ranked Valur (10-7) defeated bottom-ranked Fjolnir (2-15) 71-67 on Wednesday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Fjolnir trailed by 11 points after 3 quarters before a 19-12 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 67-71 at the end of the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Jaleesa Butler (185-87, college: Georgetown) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks. Guard Gudbjorg Sverrisdottir (180-92) chipped in 23 points and 5 assists. Valur's coach Agust Bjorgvinsson used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Britney Jones (172-87, college: UAB) produced 41 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds and forward Heidrun Harpa Rikhardsdottir (173-92) added 6 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Valur have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain third place with 10-7 record having six points less than leader Keflavik. Fjolnir lost seventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 15 games lost. Valur will face Haukar (#5) in Hafnarfjordur in the next round. Fjolnir'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 23+4reb+5ast, J.Butler 22+15reb+3ast, K.Sigurjonsdottir 16+3reb, H.Jonsdottir 4+3ast, R.Benonisdottir 2+8reb+2ast, R.Brynjarsdottir 2+7reb+1ast Fjolnir: B.Jones 41+7reb+3ast, H.Harpa Rikhardsdottir 6+9reb+2ast, F.Gudmundsdottir 5+9reb, H.Johannsdottir 4+6reb+1ast, E.Emilsdottir 4+6reb, B.Ragnarsdottir 3+1reb+1ast
Icelandic U16 National Team has just returned from Sweden. They participated at the Nordic Cup tournament in Solna. Iceland grabbed 2 victories in five games at the Solnahallen.
Iceland tipped off their campaign with a 58:48 victory over Estonia. The teams were tied at 28 at the end of the first half. But Iceland limited their opponents to 20 points in the second part of the game and claimed a comfortable victory at the end [read more]
Icelandic U16 National Team has just returned from Sweden. They participated at the Nordic Cup tournament in Solna. Iceland grabbed 2 victories in five games at the Solnahallen. Iceland tipped off their campaign with a 58:48 victory over Estonia. The teams were tied at 28 at the end of the first half. But Iceland limited their opponents to 20 points in the second part of the game and claimed a comfortable victory at the end. Eva Kristjansdottir (180-F-97) posted 19 points and 7 boards for Iceland. Thora Jonsdottir (97) added 16 points in the victory. Darja Dikalenko (163-PG-97) answered with 13 points for Estonia. Siiri Kliimson (199-C-98) had 12 points in defeat. Iceland extended their winning streak with a 61:38 success over Norway. Iceland posted a 30:19 halftime lead and rallied to the victory in the second half. Ingibjorg Sigurdardottir delivered 19 points and 8 rebounds for Iceland. Eva Kristjansdottir had 14 points and 11 boards for the winners. Thale Messel (174-G-97) and Kristin Hannestad (176-SF-97) answered with 7 points apiece for Norway. The first loss came in the third round. Iceland yielded against Finland 46:80. Finland led from start to finish earning a well-deserved win. Sandra Karsten provided 10 points for Finland. Iina Salmenkivi dropped 9 points in the winning case. Kristrun Bjorgvinsdottir responded with 7 points for Iceland. Iceland could not cope with Sweden in the fourth round 43:76. Sweden got to a quick start. They grabbed a massive 50:22 halftime lead and breezed to the victory after the big break. Kristin Seman (171-SF-97) posted 20 points for the winners. Adriana Camber (174-F-97) had 14 points and 10 boards for the home team. Eva Kristjansdottir responded with game-high 26 points for Iceland. Finally Iceland took on Denmark. It was a tough battle. Iceland grabbed an 18:12 lead ten minutes into the game. But Denmark reacted with a 21:7 run in the second period to pull ahead. Iceland stayed aggressive in the second half cutting the deficit but Denmark hung on to escape with a narrow 64:62 win at the end. Enna Pehadzic (176-G/F-97) came up with 22 points and 8 boards for Denmark. Sarah Mortensen (182-F-97) delivered 20 points and impressive 21 boards. Eva Kristjansdottir responded with 15 points and 15 boards for Iceland. Karen Vilhjalmsdottir dropped 12 points and 7 boards in the losing case.
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