Kvinneligaen Round 4 of Regular Season - Sep 30, 2012
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It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in Kvinneligaen, but even now we can clearly see the differece between stronger teams and outsiders.
The biggest surprise of round 4 was guest Oslo Tigers' (1-3) road victory over bottom-ranked BC Asker (0-4) 55-44 on Sunday evening. The guests trailed by 3 points at the halftime before their 30-16 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Oslo Tigers dominated on the defensive end, holding BC Asker to just 7 points in fourth quarter. They also forced 23 BC Asker turnovers. Guard Eeva-Maria Mannikkoe (-83) fired a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Guard Shirin El-Masrouri (173-93) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Siri Granheim (178-94) produced 13 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Oslo Tigers left bottom position moving up to fifth place. It was BC Asker's fourth loss in a row. They still closes the standings with four games lost. Oslo Tigers are looking forward to face league's leader Gimle in Bergen in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. BC Asker will play at home against Ullern (#3) in Oslo and hopes to get finally their first victory. An exciting game was played in Bergen. Top-ranked Gimle faced 4th ranked Ulriken. Host Gimle (4-0) smashed guests from Bergen (2-2) 86-61. Worth to mention a great performance of Nigerian center Justina Udenze (189-89, college: Cent.Conn.St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points and 25 rebounds. Sthefany Thomas contributed with 30 points, 5 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Gimle's coach Gunnar Gran felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Lise Breivik (181-93) replied with 19 points and 8 rebounds for Ulriken. Gimle have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Defending champion Ulriken keeps the fourth place with two games lost. Gimle will play against Oslo Tigers (#5) on the road in the next round. Ulriken will have a break next round.
An exciting game was played in Bergen. Top-ranked Gimle faced 4th ranked Ulriken. Host Gimle (4-0) smashed guests from Bergen (2-2) 86-61. The game without a history. Gimle led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Ulriken's 40 and made 16-of-19 charity shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Gimle forced 19 Ulriken turnovers and outrebounded them 45-33 including 33 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Nigerian center Justina Udenze (189-89, college: Cent.Conn.St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points and 25 rebounds. Argentinian-American guard Sthefany Thomas (173-89, college: Clemson) contributed with 30 points, 5 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Gimle's coach Gunnar Gran felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Lise Breivik (181-93) replied with 19 points and 8 rebounds and Stine Karlstad (172-95) added 17 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Ulriken. Gimle have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Defending champion Ulriken keeps the fourth place with two games lost. Gimle will play against Oslo Tigers (#5) on the road in the next round. Ulriken will have a break next round. Top scorers: Gimle: S.Thomas 30+3reb+5ast, J.Udenze 24+25reb+1ast, M.Henriksen 16+6reb+2ast, S.Kyrkjebo 4+5reb+1ast, V.Lillestrom 4, I.Gjengsto 2 Ulriken: L.Breivik 19+8reb+1ast, S.Karlstad 17+7reb+2ast, H.Kongestol 7+4reb, M.Kristiansen 5+7reb+2ast, A.Grimstad 5+2reb+1ast, K.Vetaas 4
The biggest surprise of round 4 was guest Oslo Tigers' (1-3) road victory over bottom-ranked BC Asker (0-4) 55-44 on Sunday evening. The guests trailed by 3 points at the halftime before their 30-16 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Oslo Tigers dominated on the defensive end, holding BC Asker to just 7 points in fourth quarter. They also forced 23 BC Asker turnovers. Guard Eeva-Maria Mannikkoe (-83) fired a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Guard Shirin El-Masrouri (173-93) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Siri Granheim (178-94) produced 13 points and 8 rebounds and guard Elin Gulbrandsen (173-94) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Oslo Tigers left bottom position moving up to fifth place. It was BC Asker's fourth loss in a row. They still closes the standings with four games lost. Oslo Tigers are looking forward to face league's leader Gimle in Bergen in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. BC Asker will play at home against Ullern (#3) in Oslo and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Oslo Tigers: S.El-Masrouri 17+5reb+2ast, E.Mannikkoe 12+11reb+3ast, U.Ifejilika 7+7reb, V.Nilsen 6+1reb+1ast, D.Traustadottir 5+3reb, A.Grand 5+8reb+3ast BC Asker: S.Granheim 13+8reb+1ast, E.Gulbrandsen 12+5reb, K.Skorpen 6+5reb+4ast, K.Nyegaarden 4+2ast, L.Loken 3+1reb, K.Lindholm 2+7reb+3ast
Player of the Year: Sthefany Thomas (173-G-89) of Gimle
Guard of the Year: Sthefany Thomas (173-G-89) of Gimle
Forward of the Year: Mia Henriksen (180-F-84) of Gimle
Center of the Year: Justina Udenze (189-C-89) of Gimle
Domestic Player of the Year: Tina Moen (181-G-86) of Ullern
Import Player of the Year: Sthefany Thomas (173-G-89) of Gimle
Defensive Player of the Year: Kris [read more]
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3rd place
Ulriken - Ammerud 89-59
The game was mostly controlled by Ulriken. Ammerud was better in fourth quarter 22-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ulriken forced 24 Ammerud turnovers. Guard Stine Austgulen (179-94) stepped up and scored 28 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and forward Lise Breivik (181-93) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists [read more]
The game was mostly controlled by Ulriken. Ammerud was better in fourth quarter 22-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ulriken forced 24 Ammerud turnovers. Guard Stine Austgulen (179-94) stepped up and scored 28 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and forward Lise Breivik (181-93) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. At the losing side the former international center Tina Nesse (183-84) responded with 22 points and 5 rebounds and forward Kristina Kroge (177-87) scored 8 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Ulriken: S.Austgulen 28+7reb+4ast, L.Breivik 16+7reb+5ast, H.Kongestol 15+6reb+4ast, A.Grimstad 8+2ast, S.Solberg 7+2reb, S.Karlstad 6+4reb+2ast Ammerud: T.Nesse 22+5reb, A.Widen 11, K.Kroge 8+5reb+4ast, S.Grindelid 8+5reb, R.Elahi 3+4reb+1ast, A.Sodal 3+1reb
Gimle wins 2012/2013 Final game. Ullern was trailing by 6 points at halftime but managed to get 11-point lead after three quarters before a 27-14 charge of Gimle, which allowed them to win the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian-American guard Sthefany Thomas (173-89, college: Clemson) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 4 steals. Nigerian center Justina Udenze (189-89, college: Cent.Conn.St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Kristine Kristiansen (173-75) answered with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international guard Sigrun Eskeland (-83) added 20 points in the effort for Ullern. Four Ullern players scored in double figures. Ullern's coach Inge Kristiansen rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Gimle: S.Thomas 29+4reb+3ast, J.Udenze 16+16reb+2ast, S.Jasuinskaite 15+8reb, M.Henriksen 7+3reb+4ast, J.Flaaten 3+1reb, I.Gjengsto 0 Ullern: S.Eskeland 20+3reb+1ast, K.Kristiansen 14+11reb+6ast, T.Moen 12+4reb+1ast, T.Halvorsen 10+6reb+1ast, T.Hager 6+6reb, J.McCarthy 2+5reb+1ast
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Gimle - Ammerud 78-48
Gimle made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 Ammerud turnovers and outrebounded them 43-30 including a 22-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian-American guard Sthefany Thomas (173-89, college: Clemson) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals (made all of her nine free throws !!!) [read more]
Gimle made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 Ammerud turnovers and outrebounded them 43-30 including a 22-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian-American guard Sthefany Thomas (173-89, college: Clemson) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals (made all of her nine free throws !!!). Nigerian center Justina Udenze (189-89, college: Cent.Conn.St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Four Gimle players scored in double figures. Forward Sara Grindelid (183-82) answered with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks and center Marianne Sand (184-93) added 7 points in the effort for Ammerud. Ammerud's coach Morten Sanden gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Top scorers: Gimle: S.Thomas 30+10reb+5ast, J.Udenze 14+17reb+2ast, A.Eide 12+1ast, M.Henriksen 12+3reb+1ast, S.Jasuinskaite 8+5reb, R.Gjesdal 2+1reb+2ast Ammerud: S.Grindelid 10+9reb, A.Widen 8+2reb, K.Kroge 8+2reb, M.Sand 7+4reb+1ast, T.Nesse 4+5reb, R.Elahi 4+1reb
Ullern forced 20 Ulriken turnovers. The former international guard Sigrun Eskeland (-83) stepped up and scored 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and the former international guard Kristine Kristiansen (173-75) chipped in 15 points, 5 assists and 5 steals. At the losing side guard Stine Austgulen (179-94) responded with 20 points and 9 rebounds and forward Lise Breivik (181-93) scored 9 points and 12 rebounds. Top scorers: Ullern: S.Eskeland 20+9reb+2ast, K.Kristiansen 15+4reb+5ast, J.McCarthy 6+4reb, T.Hager 6+8reb+1ast, E.Englund 4+1reb, T.Halvorsen 4+1reb Ulriken: S.Austgulen 20+9reb, L.Breivik 9+12reb+1ast, M.Kristiansen 9+3reb+1ast, A.Grimstad 9+2reb, H.Kongestol 4+7reb+1ast, S.Karlstad 3
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