The round was rather attractive and full of interesting results. The round ended with defeat of the leader and favorites losing the games.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Real Canoe (5-2) in Madrid on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Fundal Alcobendas (5-2) 59-49. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Real Canoe. It was a key game for the top position in Group B as both teams had the same 4-2 record before this meeting. The guests trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 32-20 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Fundal Alcobendas dominated on the defensive end, holding Real Canoe to just 7 points in fourth quarter. Forward Irene Salgado (184-F-81, agency: Josep and Nicolas) fired 24 points for the winners. American forward Leslie Knight (184-86) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. Center Daira Varas (193-89) produced 15 points for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Fundal Alcobendas keeps a position of Group B leader, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Real Canoe. Fundal Alcobendas is looking forward to face Tenerife (#10) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Real Canoe will play against Segle XXI (#8) in Barcelona and is hoping to win this game. Very important is a road loss of second ranked Pais Vasco (5-2) against sixth ranked Las Gaunas (4-3) on Saturday night. Visiting Pais Vasco was defeated by Las Gaunas in a tough game in Logrono 53-61. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Pais Vasco. Worth to mention a great performance of Cuban guard Licet Castillo (175-73) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Naiara Galilea contributed with 15 points and 4 assists for the winners. Las Gaunas' coach Luis Birigay allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. point guard Maria Gomez (170-82) answered with 17 points and 7 rebounds for Pais Vasco. Las Gaunas maintains sixth place in Group B with 4-3 record, which they share with Asefa Estud. Pais Vasco at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Las Gaunas will play against Las Rozas (#11) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Pais Vasco will play against Orion-GDKO (#4) in Galdakao and hopes to get back on the winning track. Very important is a home loss of third ranked Orion-GDKO (5-2) against twelfth ranked Leganes (1-6) on Saturday night. Host Orion-GDKO was defeated by Leganes in Galdakao 66-54. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Orion-GDKO. It was a great evening for Patricia Valiente who led her team to a victory scoring 24 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Leganes' coach Nacho Garca used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Margaret Roundtree responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. Leganes left bottom position moving up to eleventh place in Group B, which they share with Las Rozas. Loser Orion-GDKO still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Leganes will meet at home higher ranked ASEFA Estudiantes (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Orion-GDKO will play against the league's leader Pais Vasco (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory. Undefeated leader Universitario de Ferrol delivered the seventh consecutive victory. This time they beat bottom-ranked Arxil Pontevedra (0-7) 51-36. It was a quality performance for Olivia Lett who led the winners and scored 10 points and 9 rebounds. Universitario de Ferrol's coach Lino Lopez allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Universitario de Ferrol (7-0) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place in Group A with a perfect record of 7 victories in a row. Arxil Pontevedra at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. Universitario de Ferrol will have a break next round. Arxil Pontevedra will play on the road against Oviedo (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory. The game in Caceres supposed to be also quite interesting. 4th placed Universidad de Valladolid (3-3) played at the court of fifth ranked Al-Qazeres (4-2). Al-Qazeres smashed Universidad de Valladolid 69-46 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Universidad de Valladolid. Veronica Sanchez fired a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Al-Qazeres. They moved-up to third place in Group A, which they share with Ensino. Loser Universidad de Valladolid dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Al-Qazeres will face Pabellon Ourense (#9) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Universidad de Valladolid will play against the league's second-placed Cortegada (#2) in Vilagarcia Arousa.
Other games of round 7 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: In Group A ADBA was defeated by Ensino in Lugo 70-65. Real C.Vigo smashed Oviedo at home 63-36. Aros Leon lost to undefeated Cortegada on the opponent's court 53-71. In Group B Asefa Estud. managed to outperform Segle XXI in a home game 74-64. Las Rozas recorded a loss to Casablanca on the road 61-53. Tenerife was defeated by Gernika on its own court 62-69. The best stats of 7th round was 16 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals by Maria Ylenia Manzanares of Cortegada.
There was no surprise in Lugo where 10th ranked ADBA (1-5) was defeated by fourth ranked Maquinaria Ensino (4-2) 70-65 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But ADBA won third quarter 20-18. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Maquinaria Ensino forced 19 ADBA turnovers. Forward Nerea Mendez (180-87) fired 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Mireia Navarrete (184-80) chipped in 16 points. Maquinaria Ensino's coach Javier Munoz used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Cameroonian forward Amina Njonkou (185-88, college: Arizona) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds and forward Anna Boleda (181-81) added 21 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Maquinaria Ensino moved-up to third place in Group A, which they share with Al-Qazeres. ADBA lost their third game in a row. They keep the tenth position with five games lost. Maquinaria Ensino will face Aros Leon (#8) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. ADBA will play against Real Celta Vigo. Top scorers: ADBA: A.Njonkou 26+11reb, A.Boleda 21+5reb, P.Moral 12+6reb+3ast, N.Aminata Seck 6+3reb+1ast, I.Solis 0+1reb, S.Fernandez 0+2reb Ensino: M.Navarrete 16+4reb+1ast, N.Mendez 16+6reb+2ast, Y.Garcia 11+5reb+2ast, V.Matoso 8+4reb+2ast, T.Montero 7+8reb+4ast, M.Lema 7+4reb
There was a small surprise when ninth ranked Real Celta Vigo (3-4) smashed at home 6th ranked Oviedo (3-4) 63-36 on Saturday. The hosts trailed by 4 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 13-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 63-36. Real Celta Vigo dominated on the defensive end, holding Oviedo to just 2 points in second quarter and to 11 points in second half. Real Celta Vigo held Oviedo to an opponent 22.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 48.2 percent accuracy of the winners. Real Celta Vigo forced 22 Oviedo turnovers and had a 25-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. Senegalese forward Sabelle Diata (186, college: Northeastern JC) fired 12 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Guard Noelia Oliva (175-88) chipped in 9 points and 4 assists. Lara Fernandez (-87) produced 9 points and 7 rebounds and Sara Fernandez Alvarez (-87) added 7 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Real Celta Vigo moved-up to sixth place in Group A, which they share with defeated Oviedo. Real Celta Vigo will face ADBA (#10) in Aviles in the next round. Top scorers: Oviedo: L.Fernandez 9+7reb+1ast, S.Fernandez Alvarez 7+6reb+2ast, B.Matemalas 5+1reb+1ast, A.Diez Casado 4+4reb+1ast, A.Malanda 4+1reb+1ast, C.Hernando 3+8reb Real C.Vigo: S.Diata 12+5reb+2ast, M.Perez Araujo 10+4reb, N.Oliva 9+2reb+4ast, A.Quirante 8+5reb+1ast, L.Alonso 7, M.Canella 5+4reb
Very expected game in Vilagarcia Arousa where 7th ranked Aros Leon (2-4) was defeated by leader Cortegada (6-0) 71-53 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Cortegada. Aros Leon was better in fourth quarter 26-11. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Aros Leon to just 6 points in first quarter. They outrebounded Aros Leon 48-23 including a 29-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Maria Ylenia Manzanares (175-83) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Latvian forward Dita Liepkalne (185-87, college: Hawaii) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Four Cortegada players scored in double figures. Cortegada's coach Jose Vazquez used entire bench and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Patricia Benet-edo produced 16 points and 4 assists and Teresa Lopez Perez added 16 points and 6 steals respectively for lost side. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Cortegada. They maintain second place in Group A with 6-0 record having just 0 point less than leader Pais Vasco. Loser Aros Leon dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. Cortegada will face Universidad de Valladolid (#5) on the road in the next round. Aros Leon will play against Maquinaria Ensino in Lugo. Top scorers: Aros Leon: T.Lopez Perez 16+4reb+1ast, P.Benet-edo 16+4reb+4ast, S.Martinez 8+5reb+3ast, V.Martinez 6+1reb+2ast, M.Garcia 6+9reb+1ast, N.Lopez 1 Cortegada: M.Ylenia Manzanares 16+10reb+7ast, D.Liepkalne 14+10reb+2ast, A.Rios 14+7reb+1ast, A.Syll 12+11reb, L.Mendez 7+3reb+1ast, O.Sbahi 5+2reb+5ast
The game in Caceres supposed to be also quite interesting. 4th placed Universidad de Valladolid (3-3) played at the court of fifth ranked Al-Qazeres (4-2). Al-Qazeres smashed Universidad de Valladolid 69-46 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Universidad de Valladolid. The hosts trailed by 3 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 9-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 69-46. Al-Qazeres dominated on the defensive end, holding Universidad de Valladolid to just 7 points in second quarter. They outrebounded Universidad de Valladolid 46-19 including a 35-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Veronica Sanchez (179-85) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Center Alejandra De La De La Fuente (192-88) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four Al-Qazeres players scored in double figures. point guard Cristina Salinas (162-93) produced 14 points and 7 steals and center Laura Correa (190-94) added 6 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Al-Qazeres. They moved-up to third place in Group A, which they share with Ensino. Loser Universidad de Valladolid dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Al-Qazeres will face Pabellon Ourense (#9) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Universidad de Valladolid will play against the league's second-placed Cortegada (#2) in Vilagarcia Arousa. Top scorers: Valladolid: C.Salinas 14+2reb+3ast, P.Vicente 10+3reb, L.Rodriguez 6+2reb, L.Correa 6+8reb+1ast, M.Parro 6+3reb+5ast, S.Castilla 2 Al-Qazeres: A.De La De La Fuente 14+7reb+1ast, V.Sanchez 14+11reb, S.Ndeye 13+8reb, G.Rodriguez 12+5reb, N.Madu 6+5reb, C.Nascimento 4+4reb+1ast
Undefeated leader Universitario de Ferrol delivered the seventh consecutive victory. This time they beat bottom-ranked Arxil Pontevedra (0-7) 51-36. It was a very close game until the last quarter, when Universitario de Ferrol's pressure prevailed and they won that period 14-6 extending their advantage to 15 points. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Arxil Pontevedra to just 5 points in first quarter. Universitario de Ferrol forced 21 Arxil Pontevedra turnovers. It was a quality performance for American guard Olivia Lett (182-90, college: Illinois Wesleyan) who led the winners and scored 10 points and 9 rebounds. Jamaican center Tajay Ashmeade (190-89, college: Seton Hall) accounted for 6 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side. Universitario de Ferrol's coach Lino Lopez allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Canadian center Zara Huntley (188-89) came up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds and Russian center Olga Fedorova (189-78) added 9 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Arxil Pontevedra in the defeat. Universitario de Ferrol (7-0) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place in Group A with a perfect record of 7 victories in a row. Arxil Pontevedra at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. Universitario de Ferrol will have a break next round. Arxil Pontevedra will play on the road against Oviedo (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Arxil Pontev.: Z.Huntley 20+15reb+1ast, O.Fedorova 9+5reb+2ast, N.Soage 3+1reb, S.Entenza 3+2reb, C.Fernandez 1+8reb, C.Diaz 0+2reb+1ast Ferrol: R.Asensio 16+1reb+3ast, O.Lett 10+9reb+1ast, T.Ashmeade 6+14reb, C.Pedrals 6+2ast, E.Laffi 6+5reb+1ast, A.Alejo 3+1reb
Everything could happen in Madrid at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked ASEFA Estudiantes and 8th ranked Segle XXI had identical 3-3 record. This time ASEFA Estudiantes used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Barcelona 74-64 on Sunday night. ASEFA Estudiantes (4-3) moved-up to sixth place in Group B, which they share with Las Gaunas. Loser Segle XXI keeps the eighth position with four games lost. ASEFA Estudiantes will face Leganes (#12) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Segle XXI will play against the league's second-placed Real Canoe (#2) in Madrid.
Not a big story in a game in Zaragoza where 10th ranked Las Rozas (1-6) was defeated by fifth ranked Casablanca (5-2) 61-53 on Saturday. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Las Rozas won third quarter 15-14. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Center Marta Garcia (193-86) fired 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. Power forward Isabel Perez (188-90) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). American center Shannon Thomas (193-90, college: Indiana St.) produced 12 points and 7 rebounds and guard Alicia Alonso (175-81) added 12 points respectively for lost side. Las Rozas' coach Jose Vicente rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Casablanca keeps a position of Group B leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Las Rozas lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the eleventh place with six games lost. Casablanca will face Gernika (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Las Rozas will play against Las Gaunas in Logrono. Top scorers: Las Rozas: S.Thomas 12+7reb, A.Alonso 12+1reb+1ast, M.Claret 9+4reb, C.Egusquiza 5+3reb+1ast, C.Arteche 4+1reb, B.Gallardo 4+4reb+1ast Casablanca: M.Garcia 21+7reb+1ast, I.Perez 14+12reb+2ast, P.Palomares 11+3reb+4ast, E.Dieste 4+2reb+1ast, B.Royo 4+3reb+1ast, C.Esparcia 3+2reb
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Pais Vasco (5-2) against sixth ranked Las Gaunas (4-3) on Saturday night. Visiting Pais Vasco was defeated by Las Gaunas in a tough game in Logrono 53-61. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Pais Vasco. The hosts were ahead by 1 point but lost the second period ending it with a 3-point deficit before their 19-8 run, which allowed them to win the game. Las Gaunas made 17-of-20 charity shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Cuban guard Licet Castillo (175-73) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Naiara Galilea (166-84) contributed with 15 points and 4 assists for the winners. Four Las Gaunas players scored in double figures. Las Gaunas' coach Luis Birigay allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. point guard Maria Gomez (170-82) answered with 17 points and 7 rebounds and center Miriam Foraste (190-91, agency: Regeneracom Sports) added 14 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Pais Vasco. Las Gaunas maintains sixth place in Group B with 4-3 record, which they share with Asefa Estud. Pais Vasco at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Las Gaunas will play against Las Rozas (#11) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Pais Vasco will play against Orion-GDKO (#4) in Galdakao and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Pais Vasco: M.Gomez 17+7reb, M.Foraste 14+8reb, E.Segues 9+2reb+1ast, I.Olabarria 7+3reb+1ast, S.Madden 6+8reb+1ast, E.Otegui 0 Las Gaunas: L.Castillo 16+11reb+1ast, N.Galilea 15+4reb+4ast, E.Salcedo 10+4reb, P.Ballve 10+9reb, A.Crespo 4+3reb, P.Estebas 4+1reb+1ast
There was a small surprise when eleventh ranked Gernika (2-5) won against on the road 9th ranked Tenerife (2-5) 69-62 on Saturday. Tenerife was trailing by 1 point at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 25-17 charge of Gernika, which allowed them to win the game. They made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Power forward Nerea Moreno (185-88) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Bulgarian forward Evelina Guneva (183-80, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. Power forward Laura Bejarano (182-82) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and center Carla Rodriguez (185-93) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Gernika moved-up to ninth place in Group B, which they share with defeated Tenerife. Gernika will face higher ranked Casablanca (#5) in Zaragoza in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Top scorers: Tenerife: A.Pena 16+1reb+2ast, L.Bejarano 14+10reb+1ast, C.Rodriguez 14+5reb+1ast, L.Fernandez 9+3reb+4ast, L.Munoz 5+4reb+6ast, L.Carrascosa 4+1reb Gernika: E.Guneva 18+7reb+1ast, N.Moreno 17+10reb, T.Crook 11+6reb+2ast, A.Mugira 9+5reb, I.Garcia 9+3reb+3ast, T.Insfran 3+2reb
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Orion-GDKO (5-2) against twelfth ranked Leganes (1-6) on Saturday night. Host Orion-GDKO was defeated by Leganes in Galdakao 66-54. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Orion-GDKO. The guests trailed by 4 points at the halftime before their 39-23 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Leganes forced 25 Orion-GDKO turnovers. It was a great evening for center Patricia Valiente (185-84, agency: Josep and Nicolas) who led her team to a victory scoring 24 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Guard Gema Garcia (165-85) helped adding 11 points, 5 assists and 5 steals. Leganes' coach Nacho Garca used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side American forward Margaret Roundtree (183-88, college: Gardner-Webb) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds and Argentinian-Czech guard Cecilia Lineira (180-86) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Leganes left bottom position moving up to eleventh place in Group B, which they share with Las Rozas. Loser Orion-GDKO still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Leganes will meet at home higher ranked ASEFA Estudiantes (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Orion-GDKO will play against the league's leader Pais Vasco (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Orion-GDKO: M.Roundtree 15+13reb+3ast, C.Lineira 14+9reb+2ast, C.Freitas 9+5reb+2ast, M.Agirregoikoa 5+1reb+1ast, N.Larrazabal 5+1reb+1ast, A.Roman 4+9reb+1ast Leganes: P.Valiente 24+7reb+1ast, G.Garcia 11+2reb+5ast, L.San Bartolome 6+5reb+1ast, P.Justel 6+4reb, A.Maria Garcia 6+2reb, A.Santonja 5+5reb+1ast
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Real Canoe (5-2) in Madrid on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Fundal Alcobendas (5-2) 59-49. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Real Canoe. It was a key game for the top position in Group B as both teams had the same 4-2 record before this meeting. The guests trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 32-20 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Fundal Alcobendas dominated on the defensive end, holding Real Canoe to just 7 points in fourth quarter. Forward Irene Salgado (184-81, agency: Josep and Nicolas) fired 24 points for the winners. American forward Leslie Knight (184-86) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. Center Daira Varas (193-89) produced 15 points and naturalized Paraguayan guard Claudia Aponte (173-91) added 14 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Fundal Alcobendas keeps a position of Group B leader, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Real Canoe. Fundal Alcobendas is looking forward to face Tenerife (#10) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Real Canoe will play against Segle XXI (#8) in Barcelona and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Real Canoe: D.Varas 15+4reb+1ast, C.Aponte 14+3reb, L.Velasco 6+2reb, S.Mangada 5+1reb, M.Garrido 4+9reb+3ast, S.Bacete 2 Alcobendas: I.Salgado 24+2reb+1ast, L.Knight 11+8reb+2ast, L.Jornet 9+2ast, E.Moreno 6+1ast, N.Orejon 5+1reb+1ast, E.Montesdeoca 4+10reb+2ast
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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