Polkowice beats Ibiza in a low scoring game - Nov 20, 2009 (by Eurobasket News)
EuroCup: CCC Polkowice - EBE Ibiza PDV 48-44
CCC Polkowice celebrated in a low-scoring game against EBE Ibiza-PDV keeping the perfect score after 2 rounds in Group D. It was a close match from the opening tip-off, marked by misses on both sides. Neither team held more than 3 point lead during the first quarter, and it was visitors who were up 11-13 at the end of the first. In the second quarter, it was more of the same, as teams exchanged baskets for the most part [read more]
EuroCup: CCC Polkowice - EBE Ibiza PDV 48-44
CCC Polkowice celebrated in a low-scoring game against EBE Ibiza-PDV keeping the perfect score after 2 rounds in Group D. It was a close match from the opening tip-off, marked by misses on both sides. Neither team held more than 3 point lead during the first quarter, and it was visitors who were up 11-13 at the end of the first. In the second quarter, it was more of the same, as teams exchanged baskets for the most part. With little less than a minute left in the game, the score was tied at 21. At that point, Ibiza players went on 4-0 run to give them 21-25 lead at the halftime. After the break, Polkowice players chased the deficit for the most of the third quarter but visiting team managed to keep them at bay. The game entered the final quarter, with Ibiza still up 33-36. Than in the final quarter, hosts increased their defensive pressure. This resulted in several turnovers by Ibiza which enabled Polkowice easy transition baskets. After limiting visiting team to only 8 points during the decisive period, Polkowice players managed to first tie the game and then take the lead they kept until the final buzzer. Amisha Carter (188-F/C-82, college: Louisiana Tech) led the winners with 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Nadia Parker (191-C-87, college: USC) helped with 10 points. With this victory CCC Polkowice made a huge step forward to the next stage. The Spanish squad got 13 points and 9 boards from Shanon Johnson (169-G-85), in their first EuroCup loss of the season. Lorena Infantes (171-G-81) chipped in 10 points.
Jolly Sibenik secures win against Energa Torun - Nov 20, 2009 (by Eurobasket News)
EuroCup: Jolly Sibenik - Energa Torun 74-60
Jolly Sibenik improved its score in Group E to 1-1 after beating Energa Torun 74-60. It was a match in which hosts started the game slower than expected, but used the good second half to break it. First quarter was spent in exchanging of baskets with visitors taking one point lead at the end of the period. In the second quarter, Energ Torun maintained its lead but never had more than 4 points. At the halftime, they still held 34-38 [read more]
EuroCup: Jolly Sibenik - Energa Torun 74-60
Jolly Sibenik improved its score in Group E to 1-1 after beating Energa Torun 74-60. It was a match in which hosts started the game slower than expected, but used the good second half to break it. First quarter was spent in exchanging of baskets with visitors taking one point lead at the end of the period. In the second quarter, Energ Torun maintained its lead but never had more than 4 points. At the halftime, they still held 34-38. Than after the break, Luca Ivankovic (200-C-87) and her teammates started to slowly impose their game. They managed to tie the score and even to take one point lead with 10 minutes left to play. In the final quarter, they went on 11-3 run. This proved to be decisive, as visiting team could not mount a comeback. As result, Sibenik celebrated 14 point margin victory on the night. Luca Ivankovic shined for the hosts registering double-double, 21 points and 12 rebounds. Antonija Misura (177-F-88) had 17, while Marta Cakic (175-G-82) added 16 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. That was the first EuroCup appearance for Energa Torun, who got 13 points from Agata Gajda (174-G-80). Patrycja Gulak-Lipka (193-C-82, college: Massachusetts) and Magdalena Radwan (180-G-82) also had decent game adding 10 points each.
Wisla stay undefeated with win over Schio - Nov 19, 2009 (by Eurobasket News)
Wisla - Schio 83:72
Polish Wisla continued to pile up victories in Euroleague. They registered the fourth straight success edging Beretta in Krakow. Marta Fernandez (178-F-81) scored 17 points and dished out 13 assists to keep Wisla on top of Group B ladder. Schio in the meantime suffered just the first defeat in the season.
Nicole Antibe (187-C/F-74) and Masciadri opened the game with five points for Schio [read more]
Wisla - Schio 83:72
Polish Wisla continued to pile up victories in Euroleague. They registered the fourth straight success edging Beretta in Krakow. Marta Fernandez (178-F-81) scored 17 points and dished out 13 assists to keep Wisla on top of Group B ladder. Schio in the meantime suffered just the first defeat in the season. Nicole Antibe (187-C/F-74) and Masciadri opened the game with five points for Schio. The Italian team looked confident in the starting stanza and rallied to a 25:16 lead at the first break. However Wisla opened the second frame with 9 points in a row to level things up. Masciadri and Nicole Antibe did not allow the hosts to surge ahead keeping Schio in charge. Macchi and Masciadri capped the half with four straight points as the visitors enjoyed a 43:36 advantage. Schio stayed in front early in the third frame but soon Wisla started their rescue mission. Majewska knocked down a jumper to ignite a 13:0 run from the home team. Wisla spurred in front and clinched a 62:59 lead after thirty minutes of action. Janell Burse (197-C-79, college: Tulane), Marta Fernandez and Liron Cohen (173-G-82) stretched the advantage at 9 points at the beginning of the fourth term. Liron Cohen, Marta Fernandez and Iziane Castro (183-G/F-82) connected from beyond the arc as Wisla opened up a double-digit lead late in the game. Schio had no answer for the onslaught and gave in at the end. Liron Cohen scored 17 points for Wisla. Janell Burse contributed 16 points and 12 boards, while Iziane Castro added 14 points in the victory. Nicole Antibe had 17 points and 8 boards for Schio. Bernadette Ngoyisa (195-C-82) tallied 16 points in defeat.
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