Kvinneligaen Round 9: Undefeated Gimle loses their first game against Ullern - Nov 4, 2012
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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Gimle (9-1) in Oslo on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Ullern (5-1) 73-66. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Gimle. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Gimle was trailing by 2 points at halftime but managed to get 4-point lead after three quarters before a 25-14 charge of Ullern, which allowed them to win the game. They dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Gimle's 32. Ullern forced 23 Gimle turnovers. The former international guard Tina Moen (181-86, college: IPFW) stepped up and scored 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and the former international guard Kristine Kristiansen (173-75) chipped in 7 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals. Ullern's coach Inge Kristiansen used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Argentinian-American guard Sthefany Thomas (173-89, college: Clemson) with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds. Ullern have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Gimle at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. Ullern's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Oslo to the arena Oslo Tigers. Kvinneligaen top team - Gimle (9-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed sixth ranked Oslo Tigers (1-9) 93-37. Argentinian-American guard Sthefany Thomas (173-89, college: Clemson) nailed 25 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Justina Udenze accounted for 9 points and 17 rebounds. Guard Anab Grand (175-93) came up with 13 points for Oslo Tigers in the defeat. Oslo Tigers' coach Morten Gjerde gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Gimle have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-1 record. Oslo Tigers lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Gimle will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Oslo Tigers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Oslo Ullern.
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Gimle (9-1) in Oslo on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Ullern (5-1) 73-66. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Gimle. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Gimle was trailing by 2 points at halftime but managed to get 4-point lead after three quarters before a 25-14 charge of Ullern, which allowed them to win the game. They dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Gimle's 32. Ullern forced 23 Gimle turnovers. The former international guard Tina Moen (181-86, college: IPFW) stepped up and scored 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and the former international guard Kristine Kristiansen (173-75) chipped in 7 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals. Four Ullern players scored in double figures. Ullern's coach Inge Kristiansen used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Argentinian-American guard Sthefany Thomas (173-89, college: Clemson) with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds and Nigerian center Justina Udenze (189-89, college: Cent.Conn.St.) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists. Ullern have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Gimle at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. Ullern's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Oslo to the arena Oslo Tigers. Top scorers: Gimle: S.Thomas 31+11reb+2ast, J.Udenze 16+18reb+4ast, J.Flaaten 8+3reb+2ast, M.Henriksen 6+6reb+1ast, V.Rangen 5+7reb, I.Gjengsto 0 Ullern: T.Moen 18+6reb+3ast, S.Eskeland 17+3reb+4ast, I.Paur 13+3reb+2ast, J.McCarthy 13+2reb, K.Kristiansen 7+13reb+7ast, S.Dragoy 2+2reb
Kvinneligaen top team - Gimle (9-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed sixth ranked Oslo Tigers (1-9) 93-37. The game without a history. Gimle led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Oslo Tigers to just 3 points in first quarter and to 13 points in first half. Gimle held Oslo Tigers to an opponent 20.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 55.6 percent accuracy of the winners. Gimle forced 21 Oslo Tigers turnovers and outrebounded them 52-22 including a 34-12 advantage in defensive rebounds. Argentinian-American guard Sthefany Thomas (173-89, college: Clemson) nailed 25 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Nigerian center Justina Udenze (189-89, college: Cent.Conn.St.) accounted for 9 points and 17 rebounds. Four Gimle players scored in double figures. Guard Anab Grand (175-93) came up with 13 points and guard Shirin El-Masrouri (173-93) added 6 points and 6 steals respectively for Oslo Tigers in the defeat. Oslo Tigers' coach Morten Gjerde gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Gimle have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-1 record. Oslo Tigers lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Gimle will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Oslo Tigers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Oslo Ullern. Top scorers: Oslo Tigers: A.Grand 13+2reb, S.El-Masrouri 6+4reb+1ast, S.Pettersen 5+1ast, M.Payasli 5+5reb, T.Da Silva 3, U.Ifejilika 3+3reb Gimle: S.Thomas 25+6reb, R.Gjesdal 16+3reb, M.Henriksen 13+4reb, J.Flaaten 12+1reb, S.Kyrkjebo 10+9reb, J.Udenze 9+17reb
KL All-Stars surrender against University of Utah - May 19, 2013
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KL All-Stars took on the University of Utah basketball team recently. The Norwegian selection could not keep up with the tempo in the second half and had to surrender at the end 44:79. The US team gained a narrow 16:11 lead after ten minutes. The visitors boosted the gap in the second term. They arrived at halftime up by 8 points 33:25. The students took off in the third term. The Utes went on a 21:10 run to build a 19-point lead at the final intermission [read more]
KL All-Stars took on the University of Utah basketball team recently. The Norwegian selection could not keep up with the tempo in the second half and had to surrender at the end 44:79. The US team gained a narrow 16:11 lead after ten minutes. The visitors boosted the gap in the second term. They arrived at halftime up by 8 points 33:25. The students took off in the third term. The Utes went on a 21:10 run to build a 19-point lead at the final intermission. The visitors finished off the hosts with a 25:9 rally in the fourth period. Rachel Messer (175-G-90) led the Utes with 19 points. Marianne Sand (184-C-93) answered with 9 points for Norwegian selection. Tina Moen (181-G-86, college: IPFW) added 8 points in the losing effort.
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