LNA Round 18: Ovronnaz-Mart. loses to Fribourg in the game between Top 4 teams - Feb 13, 2013
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The game between Top Four teams took place in Fribourg. Third ranked host Fribourg (13-5) smashed one of their biggest challengers Ovronnaz-Mart. (11-7) 80-56. The game without a history. Fribourg led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Fribourg outrebounded Ovronnaz-Mart. 31-20 including a 24-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. American center Celeste Trahan-Davis (184-85, college: Elizabeth City, agency: LBM Management) had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Kirby Copeland (182-85, college: Virginia Tech, agency: LBM Management) chipped in 20 points and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international center Katia Clement (183-85) with 15 points and 9 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Fribourg have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 13-5 record having five points less than leader Helios. Ovronnaz-Mart. at the other side keeps the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Hope-GBA. LNA top team - Helios (18-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed fifth ranked Hope-GBA (11-7) in Vetroz 83-44. International guard Karen Twehues (182-83, college: Cincinnati) notched 32 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and Andrea Hajdune Csaszar supported her with 12 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 blocks. Even 12 points and 5 rebounds by international forward Jalinka Michaux (173-87) did not help to save the game for Hope-GBA. Undefeated Helios have an impressive 18-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 18-0 record. Hope-GBA at the other side dropped to the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Ovronnaz-Mart.. Second ranked Riva Basket (14-4) crushed at home 6th ranked Muraltese (7-11) by 50 points 97-47, which is the biggest margin this round on Saturday night. The best player for the winners was Cameo Hicks who scored 32 points and 8 rebounds (on 15-of-18 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was Judit Jakab who recorded 17 points and 6 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Riva Basket have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 14-4 record having four points less than leader Helios. Newly promoted Muraltese keeps the sixth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Pully.
In the last two games of round 18 Basel destroyed Highflyers on the opponent's court 84-64. Bellinzona managed to outperform Pully in a home game 64-60.
Rather expected game in Luzern where 10th ranked Highflyers (1-17) were crushed by eighth ranked Basel (5-13) 84-64 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Basel. Highflyers managed to win second period 23-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Basel dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Highflyers' 38. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Highflyers' players. The best player for the winners was American center Megan Skouby (193-86, college: Iowa) who had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field). Canadian guard Alisha Tatham (180-86, college: Massachusetts) chipped in 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Veronika Sakica (168-95) who recorded 15 points and forward Sabrina Eisenring (181-94) added 8 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Basel maintains eighth position with 5-13 record. Highflyers lost sixteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 17 lost games. Top scorers: Basel: M.Skouby 28+11reb+3ast, E.Moldovanyi 14+5reb, A.Tatham 11+8reb+5ast, M.Heckendorn 8+3reb+10ast, C.Ferrari 8+2ast, V.Vigil 6 Highflyers: V.Sakica 15+3reb, D.Milenkovic 11+3reb+1ast, E.Miroci 11+3reb+2ast, B.Subasic 9+4reb, S.Eisenring 8+9reb, G.Sakica 6+3reb+2ast
There was a small surprise when ninth ranked Bellinzona (3-15) defeated at home 7th ranked Pully (7-11) 64-60 on Saturday. The hosts trailed by 9 points after three quarters before their 22-9 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Bellinzona outrebounded Pully 55-41 including 27 on the offensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Bellinzona made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was American guard Latara Darrett (178-88, college: Prairie View A&M, agency: Two Points) who had a double-double by scoring 32 points and 18 rebounds. Naturalized Cuban forward Luisa Avila Lopez (183-90) chipped in 7 points and 15 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Quiana Porter (187-91, college: St.Peter's) who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists and Mexican guard Brisa Silva (170-84, college: Oklahoma St.) added 12 points, 6 assists and 5 steals respectively. Newly promoted Bellinzona maintains ninth position with 3-15 record. Loser Pully dropped to the sixth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Muraltese. Top scorers: Bellinzona: L.Darrett 32+18reb+1ast, G.Simioni 14+4reb+2ast, L.Avila Lopez 7+15reb, M.Sohm 7+4reb+1ast, N.Fora 2, S.Garbani 2+9reb+1ast Pully: Q.Porter 16+18reb+4ast, T.Detraz 15+1reb+1ast, B.Silva 12+1reb+6ast, M.Favre 7+3reb+2ast, M.Tshitenge 5+12reb, N.Horacsek 4+4reb+1ast
LNA top team - Helios (18-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed fifth ranked Hope-GBA (11-7) in Vetroz 83-44. The game without a history. Helios led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They also forced 21 Hope-GBA turnovers. Helios players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Hope-GBA's players. They brought some defensive toughness making 10 blocks. International guard Karen Twehues (182-83, college: Cincinnati) notched 32 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and Hungarian center Andrea Hajdune Csaszar (200-82, college: Kent St., agency: Josep and Nicolas) supported her with 12 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 blocks. Four Helios players scored in double figures. Even 12 points and 5 rebounds by international forward Jalinka Michaux (173-87) did not help to save the game for Hope-GBA. Sarah Cavin (178-92) added 11 points and 7 rebounds. Helios have an impressive 18-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 18-0 record. Hope-GBA at the other side dropped to the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Ovronnaz-Mart.. Top scorers: Helios: K.Twehues 32+8reb+3ast, A.Rol 17+6reb+3ast, S.Kershaw 12+10reb+3ast, A.Hajdune Csaszar 12+13reb+7ast, C.Turin 8+3reb+2ast, D.Diouf 2+4reb+5ast Hope-GBA: J.Michaux 12+5reb+3ast, R.Grobet 11+5reb, S.Cavin 11+7reb, A.Rieder 3+4reb+2ast, L.Perrenoud 2+4reb, M.Dzinic 2+5reb
The game between Top Four teams took place in Fribourg. Third ranked host Fribourg (13-5) smashed one of their biggest challengers Ovronnaz-Mart. (11-7) 80-56. The game without a history. Fribourg led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Fribourg outrebounded Ovronnaz-Mart. 31-20 including a 24-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. American center Celeste Trahan-Davis (184-85, college: Elizabeth City, agency: LBM Management) had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Kirby Copeland (182-85, college: Virginia Tech, agency: LBM Management) chipped in 20 points and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international center Katia Clement (183-85) with 15 points and 9 rebounds and the former international point guard Lia Volpe (163-86) scored 17 points and 4 steals. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Fribourg have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 13-5 record having five points less than leader Helios. Ovronnaz-Mart. at the other side keeps the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Hope-GBA. Top scorers: Fribourg: C.Trahan-Davis 29+12reb, K.Copeland 20+4reb+5ast, L.Thalmann 11+5reb+3ast, B.Mueller 5+3ast, A.Toumi 4+1reb, C.Bruegger 3+1reb+1ast Ovronnaz-Mart.: L.Volpe 17+2reb+2ast, K.Clement 15+9reb+1ast, J.Studer-Griffith 8+5reb+3ast, I.Szakacs 5+2reb+4ast, E.Rosset 5+1reb+2ast, M.Carron 4+1ast
Second ranked Riva Basket (14-4) crushed at home 6th ranked Muraltese (7-11) by 50 points 97-47, which is the biggest margin this round on Saturday night. The game without a history. Riva Basket led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 82 of its points in the paint compared to Muraltese's 28. Riva Basket forced 25 Muraltese turnovers and outrebounded them 39-25 including 18 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was American swingman Cameo Hicks (182-84, college: Washington) who scored 32 points and 8 rebounds (on 15-of-18 shooting from the field). Canadian-Jamaican forward Rhona McKenzie (183-76, agency: LBM Management) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Four Riva Basket players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international forward Judit Jakab (178-89) who recorded 17 points and 6 rebounds and forward Daria Voumard (171-90) added 12 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Riva Basket have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 14-4 record having four points less than leader Helios. Newly promoted Muraltese keeps the sixth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Pully. Top scorers: Riva Basket: C.Hicks 32+8reb+1ast, L.Mazzocchi 19+2reb+1ast, R.McKenzie 18+11reb, L.Bordoli 12+2reb+2ast, C.Travaini 5+4reb, F.Annibale 4+1reb+5ast Muraltese: J.Jakab 17+6reb+1ast, D.Voumard 12+4reb, C.Bellocchio 5+5reb+3ast, L.Wuest 4+2reb+1ast, S.Juon 3+4reb, V.Turkewitsch 3+1reb
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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