Kibirkstis-Tiche is handed the first loss in BBL after a trip to Belarus. Olimpia improved to 3-0 record beating Kibirkstis-Tiche 77:72. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Kibirkstis-Tiche. It was a key game for the top position in Group B. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Kibirkstis-Tiche won third quarter 20-17. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Olimpia GrGAU made 18-of-22 free shots during the game. The best player for the winners was Maryia Papova (186-PF-94) who scored 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Lyubov Alyoshkina (203-C-81) chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds. Vita Kuktiene produced 21 points and 7 rebounds and Lina Pikciute added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Earlier Kibirkstis beat Victoria 96:58. The best player for the winners was Kristina Alminaite (205-C-90) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 16 rebounds and 5 blocks. Lina Pikciute chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Maryia Rashchenia (185-PF-92) produced 16 points and 7 rebounds and Alena Holubeva (176-PG-94) added 16 points respectively for the hosts.
Lithuania -Ukraine 71:61
Lithuania pip Ukraine in Niemodlin to clinch the second place at the Zloty Sokol 2013. The Baltic State overcame Ukraine 71:61 for 2-1 record. The only loss the team suffered from Poland that triumphed at the home tournament. Ukraine meanwhile finished third with 1-2 record.
Lithuania won the first period 25-9 and led 13 points at the halftime. Both teams nailed 22 points each in third period that remained the difference on the board [read more]
Lithuania -Ukraine 71:61
Lithuania pip Ukraine in Niemodlin to clinch the second place at the Zloty Sokol 2013. The Baltic State overcame Ukraine 71:61 for 2-1 record. The only loss the team suffered from Poland that triumphed at the home tournament. Ukraine meanwhile finished third with 1-2 record. Lithuania won the first period 25-9 and led 13 points at the halftime. Both teams nailed 22 points each in third period that remained the difference on the board. Ukraine managed to win the last stanza 17-14 and reduced to final 71:61 result. Mante Kvederaviciute (180-G-90) led the way with 14 points and Egle Siksniute (198-F/C-91) nailed 11. Giedre Paugaite (192-C-90) and Inesa Visgaudaite (172-PG-91) added 9 each, whilst Nacickaite and Solopova poured in 8 apiece. Alina Iagupova (186-G/F-92, agency: LBM Management) delivered 19 points for Ukraine and Katerina Dorogobuzova (190-F-90, agency: LBM Management) as well as Ganna Zarytska (182-F-86, agency: Data Plus Group) had 8 each. Aleksandra Khomenchuk (202-C-89) scored 6 points in the losing effort.
Poland rout the Baltic State in Niemodlin - May 18, 2013
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Poland-Lithuania 62:52
Poland rout the Baltic State in Niemodlin for 2-0 record at the International home tournament. The Polish side needed a 62:52 and secured the first place after two games. Lithuania dropped at 1-1 and will need the win tomorrow against Ukraine to finish second.
Poland opened the game with 20-12 and led 6 points at the halftime. The third quarter was decisive in the game allowed the hosts to take 16-point advantage after 30 minutes [read more]
Poland-Lithuania 62:52
Poland rout the Baltic State in Niemodlin for 2-0 record at the International home tournament. The Polish side needed a 62:52 and secured the first place after two games. Lithuania dropped at 1-1 and will need the win tomorrow against Ukraine to finish second. Poland opened the game with 20-12 and led 6 points at the halftime. The third quarter was decisive in the game allowed the hosts to take 16-point advantage after 30 minutes. Lithuania won the last stanza 17-11 and reduced to the final 62:52 margin. Magdalena Skorek (177-G-84, agency: Data Plus Group) paced all the winners with 12 points and Paulina Misiek as well as Joanna Walich (183-F/C-81) had 9 each. Agnieszka Szott-Hejmej produced 8 points in the winning effort. Monika Grigalauskyte (190-PF-92) answered with 10 points for the guests and Giedre Paugaite had 9. Marina Solopova and Kamile Nacickaite (180-G-89, college: Drexel) poured in 7 points each, while Mante Kvederaviciute notched 6. Poland will play against Belarus tomorrow. Ukraine will face off against Lithuania.
Lithuania shock Belarus in Zloty Sokol opener - May 17, 2013
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Belarus-Lithuania 38:57
Lithuania shock Belarus in Zloty Sokol opener. The Lithuanian team celebrated an easy 57:38 win at the International Tournament in Poland.
Both teams scored 12 points each in the first period and then Lithuanian grabbed a 5-point advantage at the halftime due to 19-14 surge in the second frame. Moreover the Baltic side added a 15-8 surge in the third period for a bigger lead [read more]
Belarus-Lithuania 38:57 Lithuania shock Belarus in Zloty Sokol opener. The Lithuanian team celebrated an easy 57:38 win at the International Tournament in Poland. Both teams scored 12 points each in the first period and then Lithuanian grabbed a 5-point advantage at the halftime due to 19-14 surge in the second frame. Moreover the Baltic side added a 15-8 surge in the third period for a bigger lead. Belarus managed to score only 4 points in the last quarter and failed with 19 points difference. Marina Solopova and Inesa Visgaudaite (172-PG-91) top-scored for the winners with 10 points each. Giedre Paugaite (192-C-90) nailed 9, while Kristina Alminaite (205-C-90) scored 7. In another game Poland needs two overtimes to beat Ukraine in Day 1 of the international Tournament Zloty Sokol. The hosts of the tournament grabbed an 87:83 win over Ukraine in their opener. Tomorrow Ukraine will take on Belarus, while Poland will play against Lithuania.
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