TKB2L Round 17: Undefeated Cankaya loses their first game against Edirne - Feb 11, 2013
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There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in TKB2L. There was no lack of interesting games this round. The round ended with defeat of the leader.
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Cankaya (16-1) on the court of second ranked Edirne on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Edirne 62-57. It ended at the same time the 16-game winning streak of Cankaya. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in Group C. The hosts trailed by 12 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 5 points. Edirne dominated on the defensive end, holding Cankaya to just 7 points in third quarter. American power forward Susan Lester (188-88, college: Butler) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 25 rebounds for the winners and guard Halime Uykan (165-89) chipped in 12 points. Edirne's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American power forward Tiffany Stansbury (191-83, college: N.Carolina St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 19 rebounds. Edirne (15-2) have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain second place in Group C behind leader Cankaya. Cankaya at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. Edirne are looking forward to face Tekkekoy (#6) in Samsun in the next round. Cankaya will play at home against Sakarya (#7) and is hoping to win this game. Important game to mention about took place in Eskisehir. Seventh ranked Anadolu Univ. (4-11) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Asistanbul (8-8) 69-68 on Saturday evening. Forward Ceyda Isbirakmaz (-80) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and Canan Karsavran accounted for 13 points and 4 assists. Center Arzu Ozyigit (190-72) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 20 rebounds and 5 assists for Asistanbul in the defeat. Anadolu Univ. maintains seventh place in Group B with 4-11 record. Newly promoted Asistanbul keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. Anadolu Univ. will play against Nevsehir Uni. (#8) on the road in the next round. Asistanbul will have a break next round. The game between Top Four teams took place in Ankara. Second-ranked host Orman (12-3) lost to first ranked Orduspor (14-1) 67-59. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Orman. The best player for the winners was Miranda Ayim who scored 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks. Chasity Melvin produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds for the hosts. Orman's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Orduspor. They maintain first place in Group B with 14-1 record. Newly promoted Orman keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with Bursa BSB. Orduspor will meet at home Mersin Univ. (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Orman will play against Bursa BSB (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. TKB2L top team - Altay Konak (16-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eighth ranked Yalova (5-12) 115-21. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Yalova. Nazli Bircan Gokdemir orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points and 5 rebounds. Altay Konak's coach felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Altay Konak. They maintain first place in Group A with 16-1 record. Newly promoted Yalova keeps the eighth position with 12 games lost. Altay Konak's next round opponent will be Nallihan (#3) in Ankara, which may be the game of the day. Yalova will play on the road against 55 Genclik (#6) in Samsun and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Bottom-ranked Harranspor (0-15) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their 15th consecutive match to sixth ranked Mersin Univ. (7-8) 69-39 on Friday evening. Rama Ndiaye stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Mersin Univ.'s coach felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Mersin Univ. maintains sixth place in Group B with 7-8 record. Harranspor lost their fifteenth game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with 15 games lost. Mersin Univ. will face league's leader Orduspor on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Harranspor will play against Izmir BSB (#4) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 17: In Group A 55 Genclik lost to Burhaniye Bld on the opponent's court 75-80. Dizdar outscored Celtispor in a home game 136-19. In Group B Nevsehir Uni. was rolled over Izmir BSB on the road 97-62. In Group C Gure crushed Tekkekoy on its own court 98-57. Sirince beat Balcova in Hatay 85-76. Winless Nigde T.T. lost to Bigaspor at home 61-71. The most impressive stats of the last round was 28 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists by Cansu Meryem Altay of Burhaniye Bld.
Everything could happen in Balikesir at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Burhaniye Bld and 5th ranked 55 Genclik had identical 8-8 record. This time Burhaniye Bld used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Samsun 80-75 on Saturday night. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 24-19. But 55 Genclik won second period 22-21. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. 55 Genclik was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Cansu Meryem Altay (-95) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Hande Celebi (-90) chipped in 23 points and 5 rebounds. American forward Nola Taylor (188-87, college: Tex.A&M-Comm.) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 22 rebounds and Gulsah Durmus (-84) scored 20 points. Four 55 Genclik players scored in double figures. Burhaniye Bld (9-8) moved-up to fifth place in Group A. 55 Genclik lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the sixth position with nine games lost. Burhaniye Bld will face higher ranked Dizdar (#4) in Istanbul in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. 55 Genclik will play at home against Yalova and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: 55 Genclik: G.Durmus 20+1reb, N.Taylor 20+22reb, N.Ozkan 14+4reb+2ast, B.Akosman 10+5reb+1ast, M.Usal 6+1reb+9ast, D.Celik 5+3reb+3ast Burhaniye Bld: C.Meryem Altay 28+14reb+6ast, H.Celebi 23+5reb+1ast, A.Kaya 9+10reb, D.Ozturk 9+2reb+1ast, C.Korkmaz 8+8reb+2ast, B.Serbest 3+4reb+6ast
Very predictable result in Istanbul where fourth ranked Dizdar (11-6) smashed 9th ranked Celtispor (1-16) 136-19 on Saturday. The game without a history. Dizdar led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Celtispor to just 2 points in first quarter and to 8 points in first half. Dizdar held Celtispor to an opponent 11.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 59.0 percent accuracy of the winners. Dizdar forced 34 Celtispor turnovers and outrebounded them 60-30 including a 40-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 43 assists comparing to just 2 passes made by Celtispor's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Dizdar made 7 blocks. Gokce Cetin stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winners and Birsu Dincer (-92) chipped in 19 points and 11 rebounds. Four Dizdar players scored in double figures. Burcu Say (-95) responded with 2 points and 8 rebounds and Buse Nur Erdogan scored 4 points and 6 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. Newly promoted Dizdar maintains fourth place in Group A with 11-6 record. Celtispor lost their eighth game in a row. Celtispor at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the ninth position with 16 games lost. Dizdar will face Burhaniye Bld (#5) in Balikesir in the next round. Celtispor will play on the road against Bakospor (#10) in Gaziantep and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Celtispor: B.Seden Esen 4+1reb, B.Nur Erdogan 4+6reb, Z.Alyuk 3+3reb, B.Yandi 2+2reb, B.Say 2+8reb, B.Genc 2+6reb Dizdar: G.Cetin 23+10reb, B.Dincer 19+11reb+2ast, N.Aydogan 16+10reb+3ast, E.Doygun 16+5reb+3ast, S.Fulya Bilecik 15+1reb, G.Birdan 15+1reb+6ast
TKB2L top team - Altay Konak (16-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eighth ranked Yalova (5-12) 115-21. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Yalova. Altay Konak held Yalova to an opponent 18.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 53.2 percent accuracy of the winners. Altay Konak forced 37 Yalova turnovers and outrebounded them 54-26 including a 27-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 33 assists comparing to just 2 passes made by Yalova's players. Power forward Nazli Bircan Gokdemir (191-91, agency: 1x1 Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points and 5 rebounds. Neslihan Aksoy (-85) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Five Altay Konak players scored in double figures. Altay Konak's coach felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Melis Eren answered with 6 points and 8 rebounds and Nurcin Aksehir (-92) added 5 points in the effort for Yalova. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Altay Konak. They maintain first place in Group A with 16-1 record. Newly promoted Yalova keeps the eighth position with 12 games lost. Altay Konak's next round opponent will be Nallihan (#3) in Ankara, which may be the game of the day. Yalova will play on the road against 55 Genclik (#6) in Samsun and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Yalova: M.Eren 6+8reb, N.Aksehir 5+4reb, D.Tek 4+3reb, T.Terturhan 3+4reb+1ast, M.Yazici 2+4reb, E.Zeynep Cakmak 1+2reb+1ast Altay Konak: T.Kanat 21+1reb+5ast, N.Bircan Gokdemir 21+5reb+3ast, N.Aksoy 15+11reb+2ast, B.Arseven 15+1reb+1ast, S.Guclu 13+5reb+3ast, L.Thomas 12+4reb+2ast
The game between Top Four teams took place in Ankara. Second-ranked host Orman (12-3) lost to first ranked Orduspor (14-1) 67-59. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Orman. Orman was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Orduspor made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Orduspor made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was Canadian power forward Miranda Ayim (191-88, college: Pepperdine) who scored 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks. Forward Safiye Karaman (182-91) chipped in 17 points. American power forward Chasity Melvin (191-76, college: N.Carolina St., agency: Merit Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Ilayda Tokmak (170-93) added 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Orman's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Orduspor. They maintain first place in Group B with 14-1 record. Newly promoted Orman keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with Bursa BSB. Orduspor will meet at home Mersin Univ. (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Orman will play against Bursa BSB (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Orman: C.Melvin 22+14reb, I.Tokmak 13+8reb+4ast, B.Pehlivan 8+4reb, S.Kum 4, S.Atli 4+3reb, A.Ivegin 4+1ast Orduspor: M.Ayim 19+9reb, S.Karaman 17+2reb+3ast, A.Metin 11+6reb+1ast, M.Talay 9+2reb+6ast, A.Akay 5+4reb+1ast, G.Basaran 4+9reb
Important game to mention about took place in Eskisehir. Seventh ranked Anadolu Univ. (4-11) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Asistanbul (8-8) 69-68 on Saturday evening. The hosts were ahead by 3 points but lost the second period ending it with a 2-point deficit before their 18-15 run, which allowed them to win the game. Anadolu Univ. forced 25 Asistanbul turnovers. Strangely Asistanbul outrebounded Anadolu Univ. 49-30 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Ceyda Isbirakmaz (-80) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and Canan Karsavran (-92) accounted for 13 points and 4 assists. Center Arzu Ozyigit (190-72) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 20 rebounds and 5 assists and Belarusian-Croatian center Natalia Terglav-Tratsiak (195-80) added 9 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Asistanbul in the defeat. Anadolu Univ. maintains seventh place in Group B with 4-11 record. Newly promoted Asistanbul keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. Anadolu Univ. will play against Nevsehir Uni. (#8) on the road in the next round. Asistanbul will have a break next round. Top scorers: Asistanbul: A.Ozyigit 23+20reb+5ast, T.Gonen 12+4reb+4ast, N.Terglav-Tratsiak 9+11reb+2ast, T.Battal 8+3reb+1ast, E.Ozturk 6+3reb+2ast, S.Karaahmet 4+5reb+1ast Anadolu Univ.: C.Isbirakmaz 18+10reb+5ast, P.Caliskan 14+2reb+1ast, C.Karsavran 13+3reb+4ast, G.Bacin 9+2reb+1ast, S.Horus 8+6reb, G.Buyukyigit 4+4reb+2ast
Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Nevsehir Uni. (2-13) was rolled over on the road by fourth ranked Izmir BSB (9-6) 97-62 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Izmir BSB. Nevsehir Uni. was better in fourth quarter 23-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Izmir BSB dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Nevsehir Uni.'s 42. Izmir BSB forced 27 Nevsehir Uni. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Nevsehir Uni.'s players. Revaziye Atila (-88) stepped up and scored 27 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners and forward Begum Taskin (185-92) chipped in 15 points and 5 assists. Four Izmir BSB players scored in double figures. Izmir BSB's coach felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Leyla Beger (-89) responded with 15 points and Dilara Usumus (-88) scored 14 points. The victory was the third consecutive win for Izmir BSB. They maintain fourth place in Group B with 9-6 record. Nevsehir Uni. lost their fourth game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the eighth position with 13 games lost. Izmir BSB will face Harranspor (#9) in Sanliurfa in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Nevsehir Uni. will play at home against Anadolu Univ. in Eskisehir and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Nevsehir Uni.: L.Beger 15+4reb+1ast, D.Usumus 14+2reb+3ast, H.Tugce Tari 10+3reb+3ast, T.Kaya 8+7reb+1ast, A.Buyukbayrak 6+3reb, C.Bozhuyuk 4+2reb Izmir BSB: R.Atila 27+5reb+5ast, G.Kazali 15+7reb, B.Taskin 15+3reb+5ast, M.Araz 10+4reb, I.Kucukorman 10+1reb, D.Kasikci 7+9reb+4ast
Bottom-ranked Harranspor (0-15) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their 15th consecutive match to sixth ranked Mersin Univ. (7-8) 69-39 on Friday evening. The game was mostly controlled by Mersin Univ.. Harranspor was better in fourth quarter 12-11. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Mersin Univ. dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Harranspor's 26. Mersin Univ. forced 20 Harranspor turnovers and outrebounded them 58-37 including a 39-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mersin Univ. made 10 blocks. Senegalese center Rama Ndiaye stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Buket Ulke (-94) chipped in 10 points and 6 rebounds. Mersin Univ.'s coach felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Burcu Tatlikiraz (-92) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds and Emine Ekici (-96) scored 5 points and 5 rebounds. Mersin Univ. maintains sixth place in Group B with 7-8 record. Harranspor lost their fifteenth game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with 15 games lost. Mersin Univ. will face league's leader Orduspor on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Harranspor will play against Izmir BSB (#4) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Harranspor: B.Tatlikiraz 14+16reb+1ast, E.Ekici 5+5reb+1ast, Y.Tutak 5+2reb+1ast, A.Dincgorur 5+3reb+2ast, D.Kara 4+7reb, Z.Nur Kaya 4+2reb Mersin Univ.: R.Ndiaye 17+19reb+5ast, B.Ulke 10+6reb+1ast, G.Kumandanoglu 8+3reb+5ast, G.Muruvet Uca 8+1reb+2ast, T.Beyzi 7+5reb+2ast, S.Yasemin Atinc 6+8reb+1ast
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Cankaya (16-1) on the court of second ranked Edirne on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Edirne 62-57. It ended at the same time the 16-game winning streak of Cankaya. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in Group C. The hosts trailed by 12 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 5 points. Edirne dominated on the defensive end, holding Cankaya to just 7 points in third quarter. American power forward Susan Lester (188-88, college: Butler) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 25 rebounds for the winners and guard Halime Uykan (165-89) chipped in 12 points. Edirne's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American power forward Tiffany Stansbury (191-83, college: N.Carolina St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 19 rebounds and Pelin Kuccuk (-90) scored 14 points. Edirne (15-2) have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain second place in Group C behind leader Cankaya. Cankaya at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. Edirne are looking forward to face Tekkekoy (#6) in Samsun in the next round. Cankaya will play at home against Sakarya (#7) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Cankaya: P.Kuccuk 14+3reb+2ast, T.Stansbury 11+19reb+3ast, G.Cantekin 10+2reb+1ast, D.Gezgin 8+5reb+5ast, C.Ozturk 6+2reb, M.Ince 4+5reb+2ast Edirne: S.Lester 13+25reb, H.Uykan 12+4reb+1ast, N.Ceylan Emre 11+4reb+1ast, N.Demirkol 7+1reb+1ast, B.Yillar 7+1reb, K.Dicle 6+7reb
Everything went according to plan in Balikesir where third ranked Gure (13-4) outscored 6th ranked Tekkekoy (7-10) 98-57 on Sunday. The game without a history. Gure led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Tekkekoy's 32. They outrebounded Tekkekoy 44-33 including a 32-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Gure looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Tekkekoy's players. Center Deniz Selin Ekiz (189-89) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners and Serbian power forward Jelena Budimir (192-85, college: Bethel, TN, agency: LBM Management) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Five Gure players scored in double figures. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players saving starting five for next games. Bilgehan Dursun (-90) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and Aygun Ayyildiz (-93) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. Gure maintains third place in Group C with 13-4 record having just three points less than leader Cankaya. Tekkekoy lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. Gure will face Balcova (#5) in Izmir in the next round. Tekkekoy will play at home against the league's second-placed Edirne. Top scorers: Tekkekoy: B.Dursun 20+11reb, A.Ayyildiz 17+7reb+3ast, M.Uzun 11+5reb+1ast, D.Soyal 7+2ast, G.Orsel 2+2reb, Y.Ozcan 0 Gure: T.Erden 17+3reb+5ast, E.Unal 15+4reb+2ast, J.Budimir 15+9reb+3ast, D.Selin Ekiz 14+10reb+7ast, S.Sale 13+6reb+3ast, E.Masa 10+3reb+1ast
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Balcova's (8-9) home loss to fourth ranked Sirince (12-5) 76-85 on Saturday. The guests trailed by 7 points after three quarters before their 28-12 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Sirince looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Selin Oztekin (-90) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Hatice Uredi (-93) chipped in 16 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Sirince's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Sinem Kafali (-94) responded with a triple-double by scoring 10 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists and Ece Yenibayrak (-93) scored 22 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Sirince. Newly promoted Sirince maintains fourth place in Group C with 12-5 record. Loser Balcova keeps the fifth position with nine games lost. Sirince will face Bigaspor (#8) in Canakkale in the next round. Balcova will play on the road against Gure in Balikesir and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Balcova: E.Yenibayrak 22+2reb+4ast, M.Aksoy 16+4reb, E.Ozturk 14+3reb+1ast, S.Kafali 10+17reb+10ast, Y.Atali 5+2reb, D.Baydarli 4+3reb Sirince: I.Tulgar 23+2reb+1ast, H.Uredi 16+5reb+7ast, D.Tongar 13+3reb+4ast, S.Oztekin 12+17reb+5ast, H.Boybeyi 8+5reb+3ast, F.Basak Basak Sozer 6+3reb
No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Bigaspor (5-12) won against on the road bottom-ranked Nigde Turk Telekom (0-17) 71-61 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Bigaspor. Nigde Turk Telekom was better in fourth quarter 15-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Muge Gozde Inan (-88) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and Derya Erdogdu (-87) chipped in 10 points and 12 rebounds. Five Bigaspor players scored in double figures. Nevriye Ozbinar (-93) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and Cabuk Gulcan scored 18 points. Newly promoted Bigaspor maintains eighth place in Group C with 5-12 record. Nigde Turk Telekom lost their seventeenth game in a row. They still closes the standings with 17 games lost. Bigaspor will face higher ranked Sirince (#4) in Hatay in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Nigde Turk Telekom will play on the road against Harran Uni. (#9) in Sanliurfa and looks forward to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Nigde T.T.: C.Gulcan 18+4reb+1ast, N.Ozbinar 15+10reb+1ast, S.Bilen 13+7reb+2ast, S.Bayhan 9+9reb+2ast, G.Yildiz 6+3reb, S.Akdemir 0 Bigaspor: T.Gazelli 17+4reb, M.Gozde Inan 16+10reb+2ast, T.Turkmen 13+2reb+3ast, E.Yilmaz 10+3reb+4ast, D.Erdogdu 10+12reb, C.Yildiz 3+1reb+6ast
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TKB2L Round 3 of Finals - May 24, 2013
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Botas - Orman 58-76 Orduspor - Edirne 76-51 Cankaya - Altay Konak 57-71 [read more]
The game without a history. Orman led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Botas' 26. They outrebounded Botas 40-27 including 26 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for American power forward Chasity Melvin (191-76, college: N.Carolina St.) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 17 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Seda Atli (-80) helped adding 16 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Cansu Yetis (168-93) with 13 points and Aylin Darinc (184-96) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Orman: C.Melvin 22+17reb+2ast, S.Atli 16+5reb, D.Ozak 8+6reb+1ast, A.Korkmaz 7+2reb, A.Ivegin 7+2reb, G.Ertas 6+3reb Botas: C.Yetis 13+2reb+3ast, A.Darinc 10+7reb, B.Ilba 8+1ast, B.Akbas 8+2reb+2ast, T.Senyurek 6+7reb, B.Akgun 6+4reb+2ast
The game without a history. Orduspor led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Edirne's 22. They outrebounded Edirne 41-24 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for Canadian power forward Miranda Ayim (191-88, college: Pepperdine) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Safiye Karaman (182-91) accounted for 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Center Kubra Dicle (187-92) came up with 15 points and guard Nihan Demirkol (172-92) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Edirne in the defeat. 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: Orduspor: M.Ayim 20+11reb+1ast, S.Karaman 18+5reb+1ast, A.Metin 14+1reb+5ast, M.Talay 7+3reb+4ast, A.Akay 6+4reb, G.Basaran 4+10reb+1ast Edirne: K.Dicle 15+2reb+1ast, B.Yillar 12+5reb, N.Demirkol 11+6reb+1ast, D.Dogan 5, Y.Ibek 3+1reb, H.Uykan 3+2reb+1ast
The guests trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 40-25 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. It was a good game for American forward LaToya Thomas (188-81, college: Mississippi St., agency: Ronsport) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 14 rebounds. Forward Seda Guclu (182-88) contributed with 12 points for the winners. American power forward Tiffany Stansbury (191-83, college: N.Carolina St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 16 rebounds and center Gulcin Cantekin (187-84) added 11 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Cankaya. Top scorers: Altay Konak: L.Thomas 28+14reb+1ast, S.Guclu 12+3reb+3ast, B.Arseven 11+3reb+2ast, D.Boz 7+5reb+3ast, O.Salter 7+3reb+2ast, N.Bircan Gokdemir 6+7reb Cankaya: T.Stansbury 25+16reb+2ast, G.Cantekin 11+7reb+1ast, P.Kuccuk 8+3reb+2ast, M.Ince 6+6reb, D.Gezgin 4+2reb+2ast, C.Ozturk 2+3reb+1ast
Natasha Lacy reaches agreement with Belediyesi - May 24, 2013
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Natasha Lacy (178-PG-85, agency: Merit Sports, college: UTEP) reaches agreement with Belediyesi. The American player will move to Turkey for 2013-2014 season.
Last year she finished the season with Good Angels. Natasha Lacy started the season in Israel with Elitzur Ramla. However she soon moved to Slovak Republic after the Israeli team experienced financial difficulties. Natasha Lacy notches 8.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists per Euroleague game for Good Angels [read more]
Natasha Lacy (178-PG-85, agency: Merit Sports, college: UTEP) reaches agreement with Belediyesi. The American player will move to Turkey for 2013-2014 season. Last year she finished the season with Good Angels. Natasha Lacy started the season in Israel with Elitzur Ramla. However she soon moved to Slovak Republic after the Israeli team experienced financial difficulties. Natasha Lacy notches 8.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists per Euroleague game for Good Angels. Last season Natasha Lacy spent with Ceyhan Belediyespor in Turkey. She tallied 18.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 3.3 steals per game. She participated at TKBL All-Star Game. Natasha Lacy played for the Washington Mystics in the summer. The guard averaged 3.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in WNBA. In 2012-2013 for Good Angels Kosice (Slovakia-Extraliga) she averaged 7.4ppg, 4.2rpg, 2.2apg, 2.4spg, 2FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 68.6%. In Euroleague her stats read 16 games: 8.0ppg, 5.3rpg, 3.3apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 43.4%, 3PT: 7.7%, FT: 67.9%; MEL: 3 games: 11.0ppg, 4.7rpg, 2.3apg, 3.0spg.
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Ceyhan Belediye pens deal with D'Andra Moss (178-SG-88, agency: Regeneracom Sports, college: VCU) for the next season. The American Shooting Guard moves to Turkey for 2013/2014 season.
Last year D'Andra Moss played for Liomatic Umbertide. She became the top-scorer of the league with 17.4ppg, 6.6rpg, Steals-4 (2.9spg), FGP: 47.6%, 3PT: 34.4%, FT: 79.8%.
Earlier D'Andra Moss became a new member of Gran Canaria. D'Andra Moss headed to Granca from Finland, where she spent 2010/11 [read more]
Ceyhan Belediye pens deal with D'Andra Moss (178-SG-88, agency: Regeneracom Sports, college: VCU) for the next season. The American Shooting Guard moves to Turkey for 2013/2014 season. Last year D'Andra Moss played for Liomatic Umbertide. She became the top-scorer of the league with 17.4ppg, 6.6rpg, Steals-4 (2.9spg), FGP: 47.6%, 3PT: 34.4%, FT: 79.8%. Earlier D'Andra Moss became a new member of Gran Canaria. D'Andra Moss headed to Granca from Finland, where she spent 2010/11. She exploded with 25.1 ppg, 12.3 rpg and 3 apg for 32 games with Torpan Poiat Helsinki. D'Andra Moss helped her team to reach the Playoff Semifinals and was named Eurobasket.com All-Finnish League Player of the Year -11. She was the best scorer, third rebounder and fourth assistant of the competition. It was the first professional season for D'Andra Moss, who graduated last year at the Virginia Commonwealth University. She had 17.7 ppg and 6.6 rpg for her school as a senior. D'Andra Moss was a warded with All-CAA 1st Team -10. In 2011-2012 for Gran Canaria La Caja de Canarias (Spain-LFB, starting five) she became also the top-scorer of the League with 20.2ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.3apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 36.4%, 3PT: 28.6%, FT: 77.1%. In EuroCup her stats read 18.6ppg), 6.7rpg, 2.8apg, FGP: 26.3%, 3PT: 29.7%, FT: 76.6%.
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