The Regular Season in LFB just started. The round was rather attractive and full of interesting results.
Rivas Ecopolis - Caja Rural 95-72 The game without a history. Rivas Ecopolis led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Swingman Queralt Casas (180-G/F-92) fired 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. International point guard Anna Cruz (173-86, agency: Josep and Nicolas) chipped in 16 points. Five Rivas Ecopolis players scored in double figures. American forward Amy Denson (186-84, college: Arizona St., agency: Regeneracom Sports) produced 22 points and 7 rebounds and Finnish center Taru Tuukkanen (190-77, college: Xavier, agency: Regeneracom Sports) added 14 points respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Rivas Ecopolis: Q.Casas 22+5reb+2ast, A.Cruz 16+3reb+3ast, K.Honti 14+2reb+2ast, O.Kurasova 11+10reb, L.Nicholls 10+7reb, V.Gimeno 9+3reb Caja Rural: A.Denson 22+7reb+2ast, T.Tuukkanen 14+3reb+2ast, D.Pounds 11+4reb+1ast, J.Molina-Prados 6+2reb+1ast, M.Ortiz 6+2reb+2ast, O.Chatzinikolaou 5+4reb+2ast
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Gran Canaria - Cadi ICG S. 66-59 The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 27-13. But Cadi ICG S. won second period 18-10. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Cadi ICG S. 42-26 including a 29-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. International power forward Vanessa Ble (190-91) fired a double-double by scoring 12 points and 21 rebounds for the winners. Leticia Romero (176-95) chipped in 15 points and 6 assists. Four Gran Canaria players scored in double figures. Senegalese power forward Astou Traore (182-81, agency: Josep and Nicolas) produced 16 points and 9 rebounds and guard Cristina Garcia (183-84, agency: Regeneracom Sports) added 12 points respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Gran Canaria: Y.Diaz 20+1reb+2ast, L.Romero 15+4reb+6ast, V.Ble 12+21reb+2ast, A.Barro 10+11reb+2ast, E.Dillon 9+2reb, B.Ndoye 0+2reb Cadi ICG S.: A.Traore 16+9reb+2ast, C.Garcia 12+1ast, K.Bartonova 8+4reb, S.Niedola 8+2reb, A.Oravcova 7+5reb+1ast, A.Parham 6+4reb+2ast
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Hondar.-Irun - Burgos 63-57 The hosts were ahead by 6 points but lost the second period ending it with a 2-point deficit before their 20-12 run, which allowed them to win the game. American center Mandisa Stevenson (191-82, college: Auburn) nailed a double-double by scoring 10 points and 16 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Sandra Ygueravide (172-84, agency: Josep and Nicolas) accounted for 19 points and 4 assists. Guard Regina Gomez (173-82) came up with 17 points and American Rachel Allison (185-87, college: Baylor) added 10 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Jopisa Burgos in the defeat. Top scorers: Hondar.-Irun: S.Ygueravide 19+2reb+4ast, T.Gomez 16+7reb, M.Stevenson 10+16reb, L.Harris 7+3reb, A.Suarez 6+4reb+3ast, T.Quintero 3 Burgos: R.Gomez 17+2reb+2ast, A.Cuevas 11+3reb, R.Allison 10+10reb+1ast, A.Gomez 8+3reb+1ast, B.Chumillas 7+9reb+1ast, L.Gil 4+8reb+1ast
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Bembibre - Uni Girona 61-72 The game was mostly controlled by Argon Uni Girona. Socinsa Bembibre was better in second period 15-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Argon Uni Girona forced 19 Socinsa Bembibre turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Jacinta Monroe (193-88, college: Florida St.) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 5 rebounds. Senegalese power forward Oumoul Sarr (185-84) contributed with 12 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American center LaNedra Brown (188-81, college: Seton Hall) answered with 16 points and 7 rebounds and guard Roso Buch (179-92) added 12 points in the effort for Socinsa Bembibre. Argon Uni Girona keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Top scorers: Uni Girona: J.Monroe 16+5reb+2ast, C.Bravard 14+5reb+1ast, O.Sarr 12+7reb+3ast, A.Carbo 9+6reb+2ast, N.Jordana 9+3reb+4ast, A.Feaster-Strong 7+2reb+2ast Bembibre: L.Brown 16+7reb+1ast, R.Buch 12+3reb+1ast, R.Montenegro 9+2ast, M.Tudanca 8+1reb+1ast, B.Miller 5+5reb, V.Alonso 5+3reb+1ast
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Conquero - UNB Obenasa 59-84 The guests were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Navarra Pamplona dominated on the defensive end, holding Conquero to just 6 points in third quarter. Latvian power forward Aija Putnina (192-88, agency: Josep and Nicolas) stepped up and scored 26 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and international power forward Laura Herrera (190-89, agency: Josep and Nicolas) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). At the losing side power forward Itziar German (184-86) responded with 18 points and 7 rebounds and Cameroonian forward Amina Njonkou (185-88, college: Arizona) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Conquero's coach Gabriel Carrasco gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Top scorers: UNB Obenasa: A.Putnina 26+7reb, L.Herrera 16+5reb+1ast, K.Sotiriou 10+7reb+3ast, M.Asurmendi 9+6reb+2ast, S.Gomez 9+3reb, P.Arguello 7+3reb+3ast Conquero: I.German 18+7reb+3ast, A.Njonkou 12+10reb+6ast, J.Walich 8+3reb+1ast, V.Volonaki 6+1reb+2ast, L.Mirchandani 5+1reb+4ast, A.Maria Garcia 5+1reb+1ast
Tintos de Toro Caja Rural Zamora (LFB) landed 22-year old Latvian ex-international forward Linda Rubene (190-91). She just graduated from Indiana (NCAA). The last season Rubene also at Indiana University in Big Ten Conference in the NCAA. But in 24 games she averaged only 1.7ppg and 1 [read more]
Tintos de Toro Caja Rural Zamora (LFB) landed 22-year old Latvian ex-international forward Linda Rubene (190-91). She just graduated from Indiana (NCAA). The last season Rubene also at Indiana University in Big Ten Conference in the NCAA. But in 24 games she averaged only 1.7ppg and 1.3rpg. As mentioned above she is just out of the college and it is her first season in pro basketball. Rubene was also a member of Latvian international program for some years. She played for Latvian Senior National Team in 2010 and previously for U18 National Team in 2009. Rubene represented Latvia at the European Championships U20 in Liepaja (Latvia) three years ago. Her team won Bronze and her stats at that event were 9 games: 0.9ppg. Rubene has played previously for 47.vsk and SK Riga.
Perfumerias Avenida Salamanca inked 24-year old Tamara Abalde - May 15, 2013
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Perfumerias Avenida Salamanca inked 24-year old former Spanish international forward Tamara Abalde (190-F-89, agency: Josep and Nicolas). The player will come from Landes where she played last season. In 30 games she averaged 5.7ppg and 2.4rpg this season. Abalde also played 6 games in Eurocup where she had 5.8ppg, 4.2rpg and 1.0apg. The 2011/2012 season she played at Aix-en-Provence in LFB. In 26 games she had 10.3ppg, 4 [read more]
Perfumerias Avenida Salamanca inked 24-year old former Spanish international forward Tamara Abalde (190-F-89, agency: Josep and Nicolas). The player will come from Landes where she played last season. In 30 games she averaged 5.7ppg and 2.4rpg this season. Abalde also played 6 games in Eurocup where she had 5.8ppg, 4.2rpg and 1.0apg. The 2011/2012 season she played at Aix-en-Provence in LFB. In 26 games she had 10.3ppg, 4.3rpg and 1.1apg. The most of previous (10-11) season Abalde spent at Navarra Pamplona. In 13 games she had 9.8ppg and 6.1rpg that season. She also played at Rivas Ecopolis earlier that season. In 10 LFB games she had 5.1ppg and 2.5rpg. Abalde also played 5 games in Euroleague where she had 3.2ppg and 1.4rpg. Among other achievements her team made it to the LFB Semifinals in 2009. Abalde received also Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U20 2nd Team award back in 2009. Tamara Abalde was also a member of Spanish international program for some years. Abalde played for Spanish Senior National Team between 2008 and 2012 and previously for U19 National Team in 2007. She represented Spain at the European Championships U20 in Gdynia (Poland) four years ago. Abalde's team won Silver and her stats at that event were 10 games: 12.4ppg, 5.3rpg, 1.6apg, FGP: 58.3%, 3PT: 21.4%, FT: 73.9%.
Marta Xargay Casademont will continue with Spanish Champions - May 14, 2013
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Marta Xargay Casademont (181-PG-90, agency: Josep and Nicolas) will continue with Spanish Champions for the next season. Perfumerias Avenida clinched the LFB title after a year pause. They swept the championship series against Rivas Ecopolis to retain the title they lost to Ros Casares last season. Marta Xargay Casademont top-scored for the team in Game with 12 points.
Marta Xargay Casademont joined Perfumerias Avenida Salamanca (LFB) in 2009 and in Euroleague after 13 games averaged 2 [read more]
Marta Xargay Casademont (181-PG-90, agency: Josep and Nicolas) will continue with Spanish Champions for the next season. Perfumerias Avenida clinched the LFB title after a year pause. They swept the championship series against Rivas Ecopolis to retain the title they lost to Ros Casares last season. Marta Xargay Casademont top-scored for the team in Game with 12 points. Marta Xargay Casademont joined Perfumerias Avenida Salamanca (LFB) in 2009 and in Euroleague after 13 games averaged 2.0ppg, 1.0rpg, 1.2apg. In Spanish League after 29 games she showed 3.2ppg, 1.9rpg. In 2010-2011 for Perfumerias Avenida Salamanca (LFB) she improved to 3.5ppg, 1.3rpg in EuroLeague and showed 4.5ppg, 1.9rpg, 1.8apg in Spanish League. In 2012-2013 for Perfumerias Avenida Salamanca (LFB, starting five) Marta Xargay Casademont averaged 8.3ppg, 3.8rpg, 2.5apg, 2.0spg, FGP: 45.5%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 72.5%. In Euroleague after 14 games her stats read 7.9ppg, 3.1rpg, 2.9apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 42.6%, 3PT: 35.9%, FT: 81.0%. Perfumerias Avenida Salamanca already announced Mariona Ortiz (182-PG-92), Marta Fernandez (178-G/F-81), Leonor Rodriguez Manso (180-G-91, agency: Regeneracom Sports, college: Florida St.), Eshaya Murphy (181-G/F-85, college: USC), Krystal Thomas (195-C-89, college: Duke) and Angelica Robinson (197-F-87, college: Georgia).
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