Finland had no troubles to beat Luxembourg last night in Contern. It was a huge 45-92 win for the guests, who now have 3-2 record in Group E of the 2013 EuroBasket Qualifications. Luxembourg faced with fifth loss for the same number of games. It was a game without a history. Finland took control on its rival from the beginning and never looked back. Quarters: 14-22, 13-14, 12-28, 6-28. Taru Tuukkanen (190-C-77, agency: Regeneracom Sports, college: Xavier) was the MVP of this game with valuation 39. She had 25 points and 18 rebounds. Tiina Sten (189-G/F-85, agency: Regeneracom Sports, college: St.John's) scored 18 pts (5 rebs) and Linda-Lotta Lehtoranta (175-G-91) added 11. Lisy Hetting (173-G-90) posted 12 points for the hosts. Their second scorer was Cathy Schmit (170-G-90) with 9 pts. Finland will host Greece on Wednesday, while Luxembourg will play in Latvia.
Luxembourg and Ireland with three friendly games in Bertrange - May 19, 2013
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Luxembourg and Ireland played three exhibition games in Bertrange. The hosts claimed two victories in those encounters.
Luxembourg opened the friendly series with a comfortable 73:39 victory. The hosts built a 35:18 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Liz Cathy Schmit (17-G-90)z finished with 14 points for the home side. Jil Haentges (184-F-90) added 13 points, while Christine Fisher (183-F/C-83) had 11 points and 11 boards for Luxembourg [read more]
Luxembourg and Ireland played three exhibition games in Bertrange. The hosts claimed two victories in those encounters. Luxembourg opened the friendly series with a comfortable 73:39 victory. The hosts built a 35:18 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Liz Cathy Schmit (17-G-90)z finished with 14 points for the home side. Jil Haentges (184-F-90) added 13 points, while Christine Fisher (183-F/C-83) had 11 points and 11 boards for Luxembourg. Indira Kaljo (178-G-87, college: Tulane) answered with 12 points and 7 rebounds for Ireland. Aoife McDermott (185-91) had 11 points in the loss. The Irish NT bounced back in the second game. The visitors used a 17:11 rally in the fourth period to snatch a 64:62 win at the end. Indira Kaljo stepped up with 26 points and 9 rebounds to pace the winners. Sarah Woods had 12 points in the victory. Christine Fisher answered with 19 points and 8 rebounds for Luxembourg. Nadia Mossong (182-F-86, college: E.Kentucky) chipped in 11 points in the losing effort. The hosts however managed to win the series. They came up with a 64:45 win in the third encounter. Christine Fisher led the home side with a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds. Cathy Schmit delivered 13 points for the winning team. Aoife McDermott replied with 14 points and 12 boards for Ireland. Indira Kaljo had another big game for the visitors scoring 12 points and pulling 7 rebounds.
Player of the Year: Amanda Stowe (186-F/C-79) of Musel Pikes; Guard of the Year: Cathy Schmit (17-G-90) of Musel Pikes; Forward of the Year: Kayla Tetschlag (182-F/G-89) of Racing; Center of the Year: Amanda Stowe (186-F/C-79) of Musel Pikes; Import Player of the Year: Amanda Stowe (186-F/C-79) of Musel Pikes; Domestic Player of the Year: Cathy Schmit (17-G-90) of Musel Pikes; Bosman Player of the Year: Nadine Grieb (184-C-87) of AB Contern; Defensive Player of the Year: Kayla Tetschlag (182-F/G [read more]
Eurobasket.com All-Luxembourg League 1st Team 2013
Schmit
Tetschlag
Conicelli
Yoerger
Stowe
Player of the Year: Amanda Stowe (186-F/C-79) of Musel Pikes Guard of the Year: Cathy Schmit (17-G-90) of Musel Pikes Forward of the Year: Kayla Tetschlag (182-F/G-89) of Racing Center of the Year: Amanda Stowe (186-F/C-79) of Musel Pikes Import Player of the Year: Amanda Stowe (186-F/C-79) of Musel Pikes Domestic Player of the Year: Cathy Schmit (17-G-90) of Musel Pikes Bosman Player of the Year: Nadine Grieb (184-C-87) of AB Contern Defensive Player of the Year: Kayla Tetschlag (182-F/G-89) of Racing Coach of the Year: Erny Gruskovnjak of Musel Pikes
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