Superliga Round 5 (Regular Season): Partizani record their first victory

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Partizani has registered their first victory this season after four consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Flamurtari (0-5) 101-62 on Saturday. Partizani dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Flamurtari's 32 and made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Partizani forced 20 Flamurtari turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. stepped up with a double-double by scoring 42 points (!!!), 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 steals for the winners and chipped in 31 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Jalyn Williams responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 16 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. Partizani (1-4) left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with Elbasani. It was Flamurtari's fifth loss in a row. Flamurtari at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Pogradeci. Partizani is looking forward to face league's leader Apolonia in Fier in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Flamurtari will play on the road against Tirana (#4) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Superliga top team - Apolonia (5-0) added another victory to their record. This time they beat fifth ranked Kamza (3-2) in Tirana 92-88. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Kamza. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward DJ Campbell (190-2000, college: Stockton, agency: BIG) nailed 38 points (!!!) and 5 steals for the winning side and Austin Holt accounted for 13 points and 8 rebounds. Forward David Murray (201-2002, college: Merrimack) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds for Kamza in the defeat. Undefeated Apolonia have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record, which they share with Beselidhja. Kamza at the other side keeps the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with Vllaznia and Skenderbeu. Apolonia will play against Partizani (#10) in Tirana in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Kamza will play on the road against the league's second-placed Beselidhja (#2) in Lezhe and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Bottom-ranked Pogradeci (0-5) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fifth consecutive match to seventh ranked Skenderbeu (3-2) 111-66 on Saturday evening. The best player for the winners was Linton Brown Jr who scored 43 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. Skenderbeu's coach Bruno Topi felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Christain Taylor produced 23 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the hosts. Skenderbeu moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Vllaznia and Kamza. Pogradeci lost their fifth game in a row. Pogradeci at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Flamurtari. Skenderbeu will meet at home Fieri (#8) in the next round. Pogradeci will play against Vllaznia (#7) in Shkodra and looks forward to get finally their first victory.

In the last two games of round 5 Fieri lost to undefeated Beselidhja on the opponent's court 52-113. Elbasani was outscored by Vllaznia in a home game 74-101.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 26 points by Kade Juelfs of Elbasani.



Beselidhja - Fieri 113-52

Very expected game in Lezhe where 8th ranked Fieri (2-3) was crushed by leader Beselidhja (5-0) 113-52 on Tuesday. Beselidhja dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Fieri's 26. Beselidhja forced 25 Fieri turnovers and had a 33-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. Beselidhja looked well-organized offensively handing out 37 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Fieri's players. The best player for the winners was who had a double-double by scoring 10 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists. American forward Trey Edmonds III (208-2003, college: Minnesota, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. Five Beselidhja players scored in double figures. Beselidhja's coach Afrim Bilali felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Michael Green (190, college: MVSU) produced 23 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and forward Austin Holt (198-2001, college: Hamline) added 9 points and 17 rebounds respectively for the guests. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Beselidhja. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Apolonia. Newly promoted Fieri keeps the eighth place with three games lost. Beselidhja will meet at home Kamza (#5) in the next round. Fieri will play against Skenderbeu in Korce and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fieri: M.Green 23+6reb+4ast, P.Marsel 12+2ast, K.Eraldo 9+17reb+2ast, M.Mohr 3+4reb+1ast, I.Saliaj 3+2reb, H.Jay 2+2reb+1ast
Beselidhja: T.Edmonds III 19+6reb+2ast, D.Dean 14+3reb+1ast, B.Powell 14+5reb+3ast, S.Morris 12+3reb+3ast, G.Vinsent 12+8reb+2ast, M.Prodani 11+2reb+6ast

Kamza - Apolonia 88-92

Superliga top team - Apolonia (5-0) added another victory to their record. This time they beat fifth ranked Kamza (3-2) in Tirana 92-88. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Kamza. Apolonia forced 24 Kamza turnovers. Strangely Kamza outrebounded Apolonia 35-23 including 22 on the defensive glass. Kamza was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward DJ Campbell (190-2000, college: Stockton, agency: BIG) nailed 38 points (!!!) and 5 steals for the winning side and forward Austin Holt (198-2001, college: Hamline) accounted for 13 points and 8 rebounds. Forward David Murray (201-2002, college: Merrimack) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and guard Zach Sawyer (190-2001, college: Manchester) added 15 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Kamza in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Apolonia have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record, which they share with Beselidhja. Kamza at the other side keeps the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with Vllaznia and Skenderbeu. Apolonia will play against Partizani (#10) in Tirana in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Kamza will play on the road against the league's second-placed Beselidhja (#2) in Lezhe and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Kamza: T.Niko 24+4reb+1ast, D.Murray 18+13reb+1ast, E.Washington 16+1reb+7ast, Z.Sawyer 15+10reb+6ast, V.Joel 8+1reb+1ast, C.Ajet 3+1reb
Apolonia: D.Campbell 38+4reb+3ast, I.Jackson 14+1reb+1ast, A.Holt 13+8reb, Q.Ademokoya 10+5reb, B.Jaylen 8+2reb, J.Sylver 7+3reb

Pogradeci - Skenderbeu 66-111

Bottom-ranked Pogradeci (0-5) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fifth consecutive match to seventh ranked Skenderbeu (3-2) 111-66 on Saturday evening. Skenderbeu dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Pogradeci's 28. The best player for the winners was American swingman Linton Brown Jr (196-2000, college: Wayland Baptist) who scored 43 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Four Skenderbeu players scored in double figures. Skenderbeu's coach Bruno Topi felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Christain Taylor (195-2001, college: FMU) produced 23 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import forward Trey Edmonds III (208-2003, college: Minnesota, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Skenderbeu moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Vllaznia and Kamza. Pogradeci lost their fifth game in a row. Pogradeci at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Flamurtari. Skenderbeu will meet at home Fieri (#8) in the next round. Pogradeci will play against Vllaznia (#7) in Shkodra and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Pogradeci: C.Taylor 23+8reb+6ast, G.Kevin 10+3reb+1ast, S.Joshua 8+7reb, L.Peter 8+3reb+3ast, R.Alesio 8+2reb, W.Nevin 6+5reb
Skenderbeu: L.Brown Jr. 43+5reb+1ast, W.Brock 22+7reb+3ast, M.Grant 19+6reb+2ast, P.Andre 14+1ast, N.Leonel 4+2reb+1ast, Z.Pair 4+7reb+2ast

Partizani - Flamurtari 101-62

Partizani has registered their first victory this season after four consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Flamurtari (0-5) 101-62 on Saturday. Partizani dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Flamurtari's 32 and made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Partizani forced 20 Flamurtari turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. stepped up with a double-double by scoring 42 points (!!!), 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 steals for the winners and chipped in 31 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Jalyn Williams responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 16 rebounds and Armelind Sotiri scored 11 points and 8 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. Partizani (1-4) left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with Elbasani. It was Flamurtari's fifth loss in a row. Flamurtari at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Pogradeci. Partizani is looking forward to face league's leader Apolonia in Fier in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Flamurtari will play on the road against Tirana (#4) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Flamurtari: W.Jalyn 24+16reb+1ast, S.Armelind 11+8reb+3ast, S.Marsel 9+5reb+1ast, L.Rei 7+2ast, B.Igli 6+4reb+1ast, M.Arlind 3+2reb+4ast
Partizani: D.Gerad 42+12reb+6ast, A.Emmanuel 31+5reb+5ast, J.Arlind 9+5reb, M.Geri 8+8reb+2ast, X.Rei 4+4reb+1ast, G.Deni 3

Elbasani - Vllaznia 74-101

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked Vllaznia's (3-2) road victory over 9th ranked Elbasani (1-4) 101-74 on Saturday. Vllaznia dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Elbasani's 46. Vllaznia forced 19 Elbasani turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Elbasani's players. The best player for the winners was American forward Bryce Fitzgerald (203, college: OUAZ) who scored 24 points and 5 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Ashton Parker (198-2001, college: WVU Tech) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. Parker is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Vllaznia's coach Eni Llazani felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. American swingman Linton Brown Jr (196-2000, college: Wayland Baptist) produced 26 points and added 10 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Five Vllaznia and four Elbasani players scored in double figures. Vllaznia moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Skenderbeu and Kamza. Elbasani lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with Partizani. Vllaznia will meet at home bottom-ranked Pogradeci (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Elbasani will play against Teuta and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Elbasani: J.Kade 26+4reb+3ast, T.Vacario 22+5reb+1ast, S.Bruno 14+3reb+2ast, C.Alban 10+15reb+4ast, S.Indrit 2+3reb, D.McNeil 0+1reb
Vllaznia: B.Fitzgerald 24+5reb+2ast, A.Parker 16+7reb+3ast, K.Klajd 14+7reb+1ast, B.Julian 13+3reb+3ast, J.Thomas 12+3reb+9ast, A.Arnold 10+6reb+3ast