Superliga Round 19 (Regular Season): Tirana beats Studenti in a derby game

The Regular Season in Superliga just ended. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Tirana: Tirana (#2) and Studenti (#4). Studenti was defeated at home 53-65 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Tirana forced 21 Studenti turnovers. Mexican power forward Myriam Lara (188-1994) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. The former international point guard Enisa Qosja (170-1995) chipped in 13 points. Tirana's coach Mirza Alibegaj used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Megi Spahiu (174-2004) produced 24 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Tirana maintains second place with 11-6 record having eight points less than leader Flamurtari. Studenti at the other side keeps the fourth position with 13 games lost.
Undefeated leader Flamurtari delivered the eighteenth consecutive victory. This time they crushed 5th ranked Vllaznia (2-15) 78-59 in Shkodra. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Bernada Rreshpja (180-2001, college: Southeastern) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Laila Fair contributed with 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Melida Hykaj (178-2005) answered with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for Vllaznia. Undefeated Flamurtari (18-0) have an impressive series of eighteen victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with a perfect record of 18 victories in a row. Vllaznia lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 15 games lost.

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Vllaznia - Flamurtari 59-78

Undefeated leader Flamurtari delivered the eighteenth consecutive victory. This time they crushed 5th ranked Vllaznia (2-15) 78-59 in Shkodra. Flamurtari players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Bernada Rreshpja (180-2001, college: Southeastern) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. American forward Laila Fair (188, college: Morgan St.) contributed with 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Five Flamurtari players scored in double figures. Melida Hykaj (178-2005) answered with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international forward Ingrit Dashja (178-1993) added 9 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Vllaznia. Flamurtari (18-0) have an impressive series of eighteen victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with a perfect record of 18 victories in a row. Vllaznia lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Vllaznia: H.Melida 16+5reb+5ast, K.Sindi 11+1reb, D.Ingrit 9+7reb+2ast, H.Medina 7+3reb+5ast, H.Rumejsa 4+4reb+1ast, T.Reisa 4+1reb
Flamurtari: B.Rreshpja 16+7reb+5ast, F.Laila 14+9reb+2ast, B.Mucenji 12+2reb+4ast, G.Phoenix 11+3reb+2ast, M.Cluse 11+1reb+4ast, I.Demaj 8+2reb

Studenti - Tirana 53-65

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Tirana: Tirana (#2) and Studenti (#4). Studenti was defeated at home 53-65 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Tirana forced 21 Studenti turnovers. Mexican power forward Myriam Lara (188-1994) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. The former international point guard Enisa Qosja (170-1995) chipped in 13 points. Tirana's coach Mirza Alibegaj used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Megi Spahiu (174-2004) produced 24 points and 5 rebounds and the former international Marina Pellumbi (168-2002) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Tirana maintains second place with 11-6 record having eight points less than leader Flamurtari. Studenti at the other side keeps the fourth position with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Studenti: S.Megi 24+5reb+1ast, P.Marina 10+6reb+3ast, S.Dea 7+2reb+3ast, M.Isavela 6+4reb, H.Martina 6+7reb+1ast, C.Ajla 0
Tirana: L.Myriam 16+11reb+2ast, E.Qosja 13+1reb+3ast, H.Byberi 8, J.Sophia 8+2ast, D.Mackenzie 6+5reb+1ast, B.Baughman 5+2reb+2ast