BDSL Round 5 (Regular Season): BK Duchess lose to Basket Flames

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The game between third ranked BK Duchess (3-2) and fourth ranked Basket Flames (4-1) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. BK Duchess were defeated by Basket Flames in a tough game in Vienna 54-60. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of BK Duchess. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Basket Flames forced 27 BK Duchess turnovers. The former international forward Pia Jurhar (190-1995, college: Portland St.) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Maria Brunner (177-2008) contributed with 6 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Basket Flames' coach Katharina Kindl used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Naturalized Ukrainian power forward Inga Orekhova (188-1989, college: S.Florida) answered with 20 points and 8 rebounds for BK Duchess. Basket Flames have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Defending champion BK Duchess dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. Basket Flames are looking forward to face league's leader DBB Wels on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. BK Duchess will play against DBBC Graz and are hoping to win this game.
DBBC Graz's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after four consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Vienna United (0-4) 56-40. Guard Nikolina Kupres (170-2007) stepped up and scored 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Ajla Meskic chipped in 9 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Emma Kress (171-2009) responded with 8 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. DBBC Graz (1-4) left bottom position moving up to sixth place, which they share with Timberwolves. It was Vienna United's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. DBBC Graz will play against higher ranked BK Duchess (#4) in Klosterneuburg in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Vienna United's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Vienna Timberwolves.
BDSL top team - DBB Wels (5-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed fifth ranked Linz (2-3) 94-75. Sophia Kuranovic nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side. Lisa Ganhoer came up with 14 points and 8 assists for Linz in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated DBB Wels have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Linz lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifth position with three games lost. DBB Wels will meet at home league's second-placed Basket Flames in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Linz will play against UBI Graz and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 5 UBI Graz smashed Timberwolves on the road 72-50.

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Linz - DBB Wels 75-94:
BDSL top team - DBB Wels (5-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed fifth ranked Linz (2-3) 94-75. DBB Wels dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Linz's 26. DBB Wels forced 22 Linz turnovers and outrebounded them 44-28 including a 20-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. DBB Wels looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Linz's players. Forward Sophia Kuranovic (183-2010) nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side and ex-international guard Anna Alborova (185-2005) accounted for 20 points and 8 rebounds. The former international guard Lisa Ganhoer (167-2001) came up with 14 points and 8 assists and ex-international forward Bettina Kunz (180-1999) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Linz in the defeat. Four DBB Wels and five Linz players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. DBB Wels have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Linz lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifth position with three games lost. DBB Wels will meet at home league's second-placed Basket Flames in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Linz will play against UBI Graz and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Linz: K.Bettina 15+6reb, I.Pilic 15+3reb+2ast, G.Lisa 14+8ast, L.Alexa 12+7reb+1ast, A.Kolyandrova 12+7reb+1ast, M.Kolyandrova 7+3reb+1ast
DBB Wels: K.Sophia 23+14reb+8ast, A.Anna 20+8reb+3ast, L.Sanchez 16+6reb+1ast, M.Laborda 13+6reb+7ast, O.Amanda 5+3reb+1ast, E.Pocrnja 5+2reb

DBBC Graz - Vienna United 56-40:
DBBC Graz's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after four consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Vienna United (0-4) 56-40. DBBC Graz held Vienna United to an opponent 21.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 30.6 percent accuracy of the winners. DBBC Graz forced 19 Vienna United turnovers and outrebounded them 45-33 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Nikolina Kupres (170-2007) stepped up and scored 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and forward Ajla Meskic (183-2005) chipped in 9 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Emma Kress (171-2009) responded with 8 points and 6 rebounds and Dutch guard Marit Arts (172-2004) scored 9 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. DBBC Graz (1-4) left bottom position moving up to sixth place, which they share with Timberwolves. It was Vienna United's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. DBBC Graz will play against higher ranked BK Duchess (#4) in Klosterneuburg in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Vienna United's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Vienna Timberwolves.
Top scorers:
Vienna United: M.Arts 9+2reb+2ast, E.Kress 8+6reb+1ast, P.Havlicek 5+3reb+1ast, L.Sammer-Forcher 5+3reb+1ast, S.Jula 5, S.Theresa 2+4reb+3ast
DBBC Graz: N.Kupres 12+8reb, D.Sow 11+4reb+2ast, A.Meskic 9+7reb+3ast, S.Werner 6+4reb+1ast, F.Bucchieri 6+8reb+1ast, U.Bobic 4+2reb+2ast

Timberwolves - UBI Graz 50-72:
No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked UBI Graz (3-1) crushed 6th ranked Timberwolves (1-4) in Vienna 72-50 on Sunday. UBI Graz dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Timberwolves' 18 and made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Timberwolves 46-25 including a 35-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international forward Simone Sill (180-1999) nailed a double-double by scoring 29 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side and Ukrainian Khrystyna Kulesha (185-2004) accounted for 14 points and 10 rebounds. The former international forward Petra Pammer (177-2000) came up with 12 points and ex-international guard Sigrid Koizar (172-1995, college: Maine) added 7 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Timberwolves in the defeat. Timberwolves' coach Stano Stelzhammer gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. UBI Graz moved-up to third place. Timberwolves at the other side keep the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with DBBC Graz. UBI Graz will meet at home Linz (#5) in the next round. Timberwolves' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Vienna to the arena Vienna United.
Top scorers:
Timberwolves: P.Petra 12+3reb+1ast, S.Kunert 10+2reb+3ast, S.Koizar 7+6reb+2ast, H.Christina 7+2reb, B.Anna 6+2reb+3ast, P.Lina 4+2reb+1ast
UBI Graz: S.Simone 29+14reb+1ast, K.Khrystyna 14+10reb+1ast, H.Jade 13+4reb+6ast, O.Joan 4+2reb+1ast, A.Knoflach 3+6reb+1ast, N.Cic 3+2reb+1ast

Basket Flames - BK Duchess 60-54:
The game between third ranked BK Duchess (3-2) and fourth ranked Basket Flames (4-1) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. BK Duchess were defeated by Basket Flames in a tough game in Vienna 54-60. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of BK Duchess. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Basket Flames forced 27 BK Duchess turnovers. The former international forward Pia Jurhar (190-1995, college: Portland St.) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Maria Brunner (177-2008) contributed with 6 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Basket Flames' coach Katharina Kindl used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Naturalized Ukrainian power forward Inga Orekhova (188-1989, college: S.Florida) answered with 20 points and 8 rebounds and German guard Martha Pietsch (165-2003, college: UCSB) added 17 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for BK Duchess. Basket Flames have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Defending champion BK Duchess dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. Basket Flames are looking forward to face league's leader DBB Wels on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. BK Duchess will play against DBBC Graz and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
BK Duchess: I.Orekhova 20+8reb+1ast, P.Martha 17+6reb, P.Stella 6+5reb+4ast, B.Oryna 5+2reb+1ast, R.Antonia 4+6reb+2ast, G.Flora 2+3reb+1ast
Basket Flames: J.Pia 18+13reb+2ast, K.Jemming 13+4reb+1ast, L.Kenens 6+4reb, B.Maria 6+8reb+6ast, L.Binder 3, T.Zaboji 3+1reb