Fribourg stepped closer to the Final edging Riva Basket in front of home crowd. The game was mostly controlled by Fribourg. Riva Basket managed to win second period 13-12. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Riva Basket to just 4 points in fourth quarter and to 12 points in second half. They outrebounded Riva Basket 47-19 including a 38-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Venezuelan guard Maria Villarroel (174-78, college: Oklahoma, agency: LBM Management) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds. American center Celeste Trahan (184-85, college: Elizabeth City, agency: LBM Management) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Canadian-Jamaican forward Rhona McKenzie (183-76, agency: LBM Management) replied with 6 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Shannon McCallum (177-87, college: Charlotte) added 12 points and 5 steals in the effort for Riva Basket. Top scorers: Fribourg: M.Villarroel 29+10reb+1ast, C.Trahan 13+17reb+1ast, L.Mazzocchi 11+7reb+2ast, B.Mueller 4+6reb+5ast, D.Bozovic 2+4reb+3ast, M.Milenkovic 2+1reb+1ast Riva Basket: S.McCallum 12+2reb, F.Annibale 8+2reb+1ast, R.McKenzie 6+8reb+1ast, L.Travaini 6+2reb, M.Broggini 4, S.Lucente 2+1reb
Helios are 2-0 up on Hope-GBA after another home victory. The game without a history. Helios led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Hope-GBA to just 4 points in first quarter.
Celeste Trahan-Davis (184-C-85, agency: LBM Management, college: Elizabeth City) leading scorer of BCF Elfic Fribourg Basket and swiss league leading scorer and rebounder signs in Belgium with Eurocup team Castors Braine for 2013-14.
She played three and a half season in Switzerland, where she averaged 29 [read more]
Celeste Trahan-Davis (184-C-85, agency: LBM Management, college: Elizabeth City) leading scorer of BCF Elfic Fribourg Basket and swiss league leading scorer and rebounder signs in Belgium with Eurocup team Castors Braine for 2013-14. She played three and a half season in Switzerland, where she averaged 29.9ppg, 19.6rpg and 1.8apg this season, recording a couple of amazing performances, as 41pts & 23rbs against Ovronnaz-Martigny on March 17th! Celeste Trahan-Davis will join Belgian coach Thibaut Petit (agency: LBM Management ), who coached in Switzerland a few years ago.
Fribourg - Helios Basket 67:86
Helios Basket celebrated the second consecutive LNA title. They swept the championship series versus Fribourg. Helios Basket clinched a comfortable 19-point victory in the third game of the series to claim the trophy. Sarah Kershaw (180-SF-85) stepped up with 29 points to pace the defending champions.
Fribourg had their backs against the wall entering the game. And they reacted accordingly opening the game in an aggressive manner [read more]
Fribourg - Helios Basket 67:86
Helios Basket celebrated the second consecutive LNA title. They swept the championship series versus Fribourg. Helios Basket clinched a comfortable 19-point victory in the third game of the series to claim the trophy. Sarah Kershaw (180-SF-85) stepped up with 29 points to pace the defending champions. Fribourg had their backs against the wall entering the game. And they reacted accordingly opening the game in an aggressive manner. Fribourg raced to a 26:20 lead after the starting quarter. They maintained the lead throughout the second term. The hosts accounted for a 45:38 halftime lead. But Helios Basket were not intimidated. The visitors reacted with a 25:12 rally in the third term. They pulled ahead to secure a 63:57 lead at the final intermission. Helios Basket finished the game in style outscoring the hosts 23:10 and clinching a well-deserved win. Alexia Rol (175-F-89) delivered 23 points, while Karen Twehues (182-G-83, college: Cincinnati) added 12 points for the winners. Celeste Trahan-Davis (184-C-85, agency: LBM Management, college: Elizabeth City) answered with 27 points for Fribourg. Emilie Butty (180-F-91) netted 11 points in defeat.
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