Italy celebrated its first win at U20 EuroBasket in Debrecen. They outplayed Portugal 57-48 in the opening game of Group G. Teams in this pool fight for the survival in Division A and only the winner will avoid relegation. Latvia and UK are also placed to this group. Italy celebrated against Portugal thanks to great played first half of the game. Italy made 15-point lead in the first 20 minutes and Portugal closed the gap to 8 pts with one quarter left. However, Italy was strong enough to keep its lead for rest of the way. Virginia Galbiati (173-G-92) scored 14 points for her team and Francesca Dotto (170-PG-93) had 12. Their third scorer was Irene Cigliani (177-F-92) with 8 points. In defeat, Daniela Domingues (176-G/F-92) collected 17 points and 5 rebounds. Jessica Almeida (172-PG-93) scored 13 points and Ines Faustino (170-G-92) netted 9. Italy will play against UK today. Portugal will take on Latvia.
Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese League 1st Team 2013
Cosby
Ferreira
Booker
Broomfield
Dewitt
Player of the Year: Laura Broomfield (185-F-90) of Alges
Guard of the Year: Donica Cosby (172-G-88) of CDTorres N.
Forward of the Year: Laura Broomfield (185-F-90) of Alges
Center of the Year: Christina Dewitt (6'2''-F-87) of Southern G [read more]
Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese League 1st Team 2013
Cosby
Ferreira
Booker
Broomfield
Dewitt
Player of the Year: Laura Broomfield (185-F-90) of Alges Guard of the Year: Donica Cosby (172-G-88) of CDTorres N. Forward of the Year: Laura Broomfield (185-F-90) of Alges Center of the Year: Christina Dewitt (6'2''-F-87) of Southern G. Newcomer of the Year: Laura Broomfield (185-F-90) of Alges Most Improved Player of the Year: Ana Raimundo of Ovarense Import Player of the Year: Laura Broomfield (185-F-90) of Alges Domestic Player of the Year: Laura Ferreira (177-G-95) of GDESSA Defensive Player of the Year: Marcia Costa of Lombos Quinta Coach of the Year:Jose Araujo of Alges
Alges repeat as Liga Feminina champions - May 12, 2013
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Quinta dos Lombos - Alges 76:82
Alges defended their Liga Feminina title. They swept the championship series against Quinta dos Lombos to regain the title. Katie Gearlds (186-G/F-84, college: Purdue) stepped up with 28 points to pace Alges to the decisive 82:76 victory in the third game of the series.
Alges did not waste time to surge ahead. The visitors rallied to a 31:16 lead after ten minutes. Lombos were able to slow their opponents down in the second stanza [read more]
Quinta dos Lombos - Alges 76:82
Alges defended their Liga Feminina title. They swept the championship series against Quinta dos Lombos to regain the title. Katie Gearlds (186-G/F-84, college: Purdue) stepped up with 28 points to pace Alges to the decisive 82:76 victory in the third game of the series. Alges did not waste time to surge ahead. The visitors rallied to a 31:16 lead after ten minutes. Lombos were able to slow their opponents down in the second stanza. The hosts trimmed the deficit at 8-point mark at the interval 40:48. Alges were back in the drivers seat in the third period. The visitors ignited a 23:16 run to make it 15-point lead at the final intermission. Quinta dos Lombos fought hard to save the game. They went on a 20:11 spurt in the fourth quarter but came up short of victory at the end. Laura Broomfield (185-F-90, college: N.Carolina) delivered 15 points, while Joana Soeiro (170-PG-95) had 11 points for the winning side. Marcia Costa responded with 18 points for Quinta dos Lombos. Tatiana Keshler chipped in 16 points in the loss.
Liga Feminina Round 2 of Finals. Alges record second straight victory - May 7, 2013
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Alges - Lombos Quinta 83-58
Alges overcame Lombos Quinta for the second straight win in the title series. The game without a history. Alges led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Alges outrebounded Lombos Quinta 44-29 including 31 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American forward Laura Broomfield (185-90, college: N [read more]
Alges overcame Lombos Quinta for the second straight win in the title series. The game without a history. Alges led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Alges outrebounded Lombos Quinta 44-29 including 31 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American forward Laura Broomfield (185-90, college: N.Carolina) who had a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 27 rebounds. The other American import swingman Katie Gearlds (186-84, college: Purdue) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Marcia Costa produced 17 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Hailey Dunham (188-87, college: USC, agency: Merit Sports) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. 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: Alges: L.Broomfield 37+27reb+1ast, K.Gearlds 15+5reb+3ast, J.Almeida 12+2reb+2ast, S.Costa 7+1reb, M.Alves 7+5reb+1ast, A.Oliveira 4 Lombos Quinta: M.Costa 17+6reb, H.Dunham 15+6reb+1ast, D.Duarte 12+1reb+3ast, T.Gomez 6+7reb+2ast, I.Viana 5+1reb, F.Mendes 3+5reb+4ast
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