Superliga Round 6 of Regular Season

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The biggest surprise of round 6 in Superliga was guest Teuta's (2-4) easy road victory over 6th ranked Elbasani (1-5) 81-40 on Friday evening. Teuta forced 24 Elbasani turnovers and outrebounded them 43-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was the former international power forward Ebi Dishnica (182-1997) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds. American center ALexxus Davis (188-1996, college: USC Upstate) chipped in 14 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Teuta's coach Besim Dervishaj felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Sidorela Zenuni (-1995) who recorded 23 points and 8 rebounds. Teuta moved-up to sixth place. Elbasani lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. Teuta are looking forward to face higher ranked Partizani (#3) in Tirana in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Elbasani will play at home against Vllaznia (#4) and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Tirana. Top-ranked Flamurtari (6-0) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 3rd ranked Partizani (4-2) 63-62 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Partizani. It was a good game for American point guard Karon Williams (163-2000, college: St.Mary's, MD, agency: Interperformances) who saved her team from a defeat with 15 points and 7 assists. Selena Kirberg contributed with 12 points for the winners. The former international point guard Ornela Lalaj (173-1994) replied with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds for Partizani. Undefeated Flamurtari have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 6-0 record. Partizani at the other side keeps the third place with two games lost. Flamurtari will play against Studenti (#5) in Tirana in the next round. Partizani will play against Teuta and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Tirana: Studenti (#5) and Berleti (#8). Studenti (3-3) smashed visiting Berleti (0-6) by 43 points 71-28. Marina Pellumbi had a double-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists and 8 steals to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Sibora Kelleci with 7 points and 7 rebounds. Studenti moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Vllaznia. Loser Berleti still closes the standings with six games lost. Studenti will meet league's leader Flamurtari in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Berleti's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tirana to the arena Tirana.

In the last game of round 6 Tirana crushed Vllaznia in a road game 63-42.

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Elbasani - Teuta 40-81

The biggest surprise of round 6 in Superliga was guest Teuta's (2-4) easy road victory over 6th ranked Elbasani (1-5) 81-40 on Friday evening. Teuta forced 24 Elbasani turnovers and outrebounded them 43-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was the former international power forward Ebi Dishnica (182-1997) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds. American center ALexxus Davis (188-1996, college: USC Upstate) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Davis is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Teuta players scored in double figures. Teuta's coach Besim Dervishaj felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Sidorela Zenuni (-1995) who recorded 23 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Dea Sali (166-2004) added 11 points respectively. Teuta moved-up to sixth place. Elbasani lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. Teuta are looking forward to face higher ranked Partizani (#3) in Tirana in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Elbasani will play at home against Vllaznia (#4) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Teuta: E.Dishnica 26+11reb+3ast, T.Jace 15+5reb+1ast, A.Davis 14+15reb+4ast, D.McElrath 12+1reb+4ast, X.Velias 8+6reb+1ast, K.Alona 4+3reb+1ast
Elbasani: S.Zenuni 23+8reb, S.Dea 11+2reb, X.Ahmetaj 2+10reb, Z.Afori 2, K.Bora 2+1reb, P.Melisa 0

Partizani - Flamurtari 62-63

Important game to mention about took place in Tirana. Top-ranked Flamurtari (6-0) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 3rd ranked Partizani (4-2) 63-62 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Partizani. Flamurtari forced 22 Partizani turnovers. Strangely Partizani outrebounded Flamurtari 39-21 including a 29-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for American point guard Karon Williams (163-2000, college: St.Mary's, MD, agency: Interperformances) who saved her team from a defeat with 15 points and 7 assists. Romanian guard Selena Kirberg (178-1995) contributed with 12 points for the winners. Williams is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The former international point guard Ornela Lalaj (173-1994) replied with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and American center Emma Fee (185-1999, college: Winona St.) added 13 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Partizani. Four Partizani players scored in double figures. Flamurtari have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 6-0 record. Partizani at the other side keeps the third place with two games lost. Flamurtari will play against Studenti (#5) in Tirana in the next round. Partizani will play against Teuta and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Flamurtari: K.Williams 15+3reb+7ast, T.Memushi 15+2reb+1ast, S.Kirberg 12+4reb+3ast, T.Vasquez 6+1reb+1ast, M.Brikena 6+3reb, A.Henderson 5+7reb+2ast
Partizani: S.Omerbasic 14+8reb+3ast, E.Fee 13+12reb+1ast, S.Jacobsson 13+2reb+7ast, O.Lalaj 13+13reb, M.Imela 4+3reb+1ast, K.Fekollari 3

Vllaznia - Tirana 42-63

There was no surprise in Shkodra where 4th ranked Vllaznia (3-3) was crushed by second ranked Tirana (5-1) 63-42 on Saturday. Tirana had a 18-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Maggie Justinak (173, college: Albright) had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Aida Palko (176-1984) chipped in 10 points and 12 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) during the contest. The best for the losing side was American swingman Taylor Dunn (170-1998, college: Cleveland St.) with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and Bernada Rreshpja (-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Tirana have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 5-1 record behind leader Flamurtari. Loser Vllaznia keeps the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with Studenti. Tirana's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tirana Berleti.
Top scorers:
Tirana: M.Justinak 22+10reb+2ast, B.Morina 13+8reb+1ast, A.Palko 10+12reb+3ast, E.Qosja 9+5reb+4ast, T.Emily 6+7reb+1ast, L.Emilia 3
Vllaznia: T.Dunn 18+12reb, R.Bernada 12+12reb+4ast, H.Melida 6+7reb+4ast, B.Anisa 4+2reb, I.Dashja 2+10reb+2ast, K.Sindi 0+2ast

Studenti - Berleti 71-28

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Tirana: Studenti (#5) and Berleti (#8). Studenti (3-3) smashed visiting Berleti (0-6) by 43 points 71-28. Studenti held Berleti to an opponent 20.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 48.5 percent accuracy of the winners. Studenti forced 20 Berleti turnovers and outrebounded them 46-21 including a 18-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. International Marina Pellumbi (168-2002) had a double-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists and 8 steals to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Megi Spahiu (174-2004) chipped in 11 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Five Studenti players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Sibora Kelleci (172-2000) with 7 points and 7 rebounds and Emi Skuqi (-2001) scored 3 points and 5 rebounds. Studenti moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Vllaznia. Loser Berleti still closes the standings with six games lost. Studenti will meet league's leader Flamurtari in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Berleti's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tirana to the arena Tirana.
Top scorers:
Studenti: M.Isavela 12+7reb, G.Marinela 12+6reb, S.Megi 11+6reb+7ast, P.Marina 10+12reb+7ast, G.Samanda 10+2reb, L.Lea 8+1reb+1ast
Berleti: S.Kelleci 7+7reb+1ast, K.Konini 5+2reb, M.Anxhela 4+1reb, S.Alesia 4+1reb+1ast, S.Eriola 4+1reb, S.Emi 3+5reb