Superliga Round 2 (Regular Season): Studenti loses Tirana

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in Superliga. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The biggest surprise of round 2 in Superliga took place in Tirana where host Tirana crushed Studenti 82-50 on Friday evening. Tirana outrebounded Studenti 43-28 including 30 on the defensive glass. Tirana looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Studenti's players. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Ornela Lalaj (173-1994) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. ex-international point guard Enisa Qosja (170-1995) chipped in 12 points and 8 assists. Tirana's coach Mirza Alibegaj felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international Marina Pellumbi (168-2002) produced 18 points and 8 assists for the guests.
Vllaznia recorded a loss in Vlore. Visitors were rolled over by Flamurtari 86-60. American forward Chloe Dallas (190, college: ENMU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Nya Morris contributed with 18 points, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Coach Gentiana Guci's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bernarda Rreshpja replied with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for Vllaznia.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Tirana: Partizani and Sopoti. Partizani smashed visiting Sopoti by 31 points 74-43. Emilia Lazo scored 20 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners. Gledia Pulaj responded with 10 points and 6 rebounds. Sopoti's coach Klarent Dedaj gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win.

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Partizani - Sopoti 74-43:
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Tirana: Partizani and Sopoti. Partizani smashed visiting Sopoti by 31 points 74-43. Partizani dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Sopoti's 28. Partizani forced 27 Sopoti turnovers. Guard Emilia Lazo (161-2007) scored 20 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Katja Beqaj (168-2006) chipped in 15 points and 5 steals during the contest. Four Partizani players scored in double figures. Gledia Pulaj responded with 10 points and 6 rebounds and center Irisi Gjona (168-2005) scored 8 points. Sopoti's coach Klarent Dedaj gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win.
Top scorers:
Partizani: E.Lazo 20+8reb+4ast, K.Beqaj 15+1reb+2ast, T.Jace 12+2reb+2ast, N.Damo 10+3reb+2ast, D.Baraj 6+1reb+7ast, A.Palko 5+4reb+1ast
Sopoti: P.Gledia 10+6reb+1ast, G.Irisi 8+4reb+3ast, K.Sibora 7+4reb+1ast, S.Mei 5+6reb, M.Kejsi 4+3reb, S.Emi 4+1reb

Tirana - Studenti 82-50:
The biggest surprise of round 2 in Superliga took place in Tirana where host Tirana crushed Studenti 82-50 on Friday evening. Tirana outrebounded Studenti 43-28 including 30 on the defensive glass. Tirana looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Studenti's players. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Ornela Lalaj (173-1994) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. ex-international point guard Enisa Qosja (170-1995) chipped in 12 points and 8 assists. Four Tirana players scored in double figures. Tirana's coach Mirza Alibegaj felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international Marina Pellumbi (168-2002) produced 18 points and 8 assists and ex-international power forward Martina Haxhiu (181-2006) added 12 points and 12 rebounds respectively for the guests.
Top scorers:
Tirana: O.Lalaj 16+13reb+6ast, S.Lovely 15+3reb+2ast, E.Qosja 12+2reb+8ast, P.Najiyyah 11+3reb+1ast, K.Fekollari 11+5reb+2ast, K.Anja 6+3reb+1ast
Studenti: P.Marina 18+3reb+8ast, S.Megi 12+3reb, H.Martina 12+12reb, Y.Erajla 6+1reb, S.Deae 2+2reb+1ast, K.Emi 0

Flamurtari - Vllaznia 86-60:
Vllaznia recorded a loss in Vlore. Visitors were rolled over by Flamurtari 86-60. Flamurtari forced 19 Vllaznia turnovers and outrebounded them 39-23 including a 13-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Flamurtari players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. American forward Chloe Dallas (190, college: ENMU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. The other American import guard Nya Morris (175, college: GWU) contributed with 18 points, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Coach Gentiana Guci's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bernarda Rreshpja replied with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and Melida Hykaj (178-2005) added 13 points in the effort for Vllaznia.
Top scorers:
Flamurtari: D.Chloe 18+11reb+3ast, M.Nya 18+1reb+5ast, B.Mucenji 14+6reb+2ast, J.Sophia 9+2reb+4ast, S.Phillips 8+8reb+5ast, E.Long 8+3reb
Vllaznia: R.Bernarda 24+7reb+6ast, H.Melida 13+4reb+2ast, B.Anisa 9+3reb+2ast, D.Ingrit 8+4reb+3ast, H.Rumejsa 4, K.Sindi 2+1reb+3ast