BDSL Round 7 (Regular Season): UBI Graz is upset by BK Duchess

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The game between second ranked UBI Graz (5-2) and fourth ranked BK Duchess (5-2) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. UBI Graz was defeated by BK Duchess in a tough game in Graz 70-77. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of UBI Graz. German guard Martha Pietsch (165-2003, college: UCSB) fired 26 points and 7 assists for the winners. Guard Stella Popp (178-2001, college: Albany) chipped in 15 points and 11 rebounds. American guard Jade Hill (170-2003, college: St.Thomas) produced 25 points and 4 assists (made all of her ten free throws !!!) for lost side. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with UBI Graz and Basket Flames. BK Duchess is looking forward to face Timberwolves (#5) in Vienna in the next round. UBI Graz will play on the road against the league's leader DBB Wels and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Undefeated leader DBB Wels delivered the seventh consecutive victory. This time they beat bottom-ranked Vienna United (0-7) 66-55. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Anna Alborova (185-2005) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. Sophia Kuranovic contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Theresa Stejskal (173-2006) answered with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds for Vienna United. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated DBB Wels (7-0) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 7 victories in a row. Vienna United at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. DBB Wels will play against league's second-placed UBI Graz at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Vienna United's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Vienna to the arena Basket Flames.
The game in Graz supposed to be also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Basket Flames (5-2) played at the court of 7th ranked DBBC Graz (1-6). Basket Flames smashed DBBC Graz 87-56 on Sunday. It was a great evening for Loulou Kenens who led her team to a victory scoring 18 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side Francesca Bucchieri responded with 18 points and 7 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. Basket Flames moved-up to second place, which they share with BK Duchess and UBI Graz. Loser DBBC Graz keeps the seventh position with six games lost. Basket Flames' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Vienna Vienna United.

In the last game of round 7 Linz was defeated by Timberwolves in Vienna 88-77.
The best stats of 7th round was 15 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals by Sigrid Koizar of Timberwolves.

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Vienna United - DBB Wels 55-66:
Undefeated leader DBB Wels delivered the seventh consecutive victory. This time they beat bottom-ranked Vienna United (0-7) 66-55. DBB Wels made 16-of-21 charity shots (76.2 percent) during the game. DBB Wels outrebounded Vienna United 48-35 including 19 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Anna Alborova (185-2005) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. Forward Sophia Kuranovic (183-2010) contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Theresa Stejskal (173-2006) answered with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and guard Jula Schmidt (172-2005) added 14 points in the effort for Vienna United. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. DBB Wels (7-0) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 7 victories in a row. Vienna United at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. DBB Wels will play against league's second-placed UBI Graz at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Vienna United's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Vienna to the arena Basket Flames.
Top scorers:
DBB Wels: K.Sophia 17+6reb+3ast, A.Anna 14+13reb+1ast, M.Laborda 8+7reb+7ast, L.Sanchez 7+5reb+2ast, O.Amanda 6+4reb+1ast, V.Voithofer 5+2reb+1ast
Vienna United: S.Theresa 15+12reb+2ast, S.Jula 14+1reb+1ast, M.Arts 6+5reb+4ast, E.Marilena 6+3reb+2ast, L.Isabel 4+2reb+1ast, E.Kress 4+1reb+5ast

UBI Graz - BK Duchess 70-77:
The game between second ranked UBI Graz (5-2) and fourth ranked BK Duchess (5-2) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. UBI Graz was defeated by BK Duchess in a tough game in Graz 70-77. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of UBI Graz. German guard Martha Pietsch (165-2003, college: UCSB) fired 26 points and 7 assists for the winners. Guard Stella Popp (178-2001, college: Albany) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. American guard Jade Hill (170-2003, college: St.Thomas) produced 25 points and 4 assists (made all of her ten free throws !!!) and Ukrainian Khrystyna Kulesha (185-2004) added 16 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with UBI Graz and Basket Flames. BK Duchess is looking forward to face Timberwolves (#5) in Vienna in the next round. UBI Graz will play on the road against the league's leader DBB Wels and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
BK Duchess: M.Pietsch 26+2reb+7ast, S.Popp 15+11reb+2ast, F.Goed 12+6reb+1ast, O.Inga 10+5reb+3ast, O.Bolotnikova 7+2reb, V.Matzka 4+3ast
UBI Graz: J.Hill 25+2reb+4ast, K.Kulesha 16+12reb+1ast, J.Oriakhi 10+2reb+2ast, N.Eni 10+5reb+1ast, B.Ella 3+1reb, C.Nika 3+1reb+1ast

DBBC Graz - Basket Flames 56-87:
The game in Graz supposed to be also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Basket Flames (5-2) played at the court of 7th ranked DBBC Graz (1-6). Basket Flames smashed DBBC Graz 87-56 on Sunday. Basket Flames forced 29 DBBC Graz turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by DBBC Graz's players. It was a great evening for Luxembourg forward Loulou Kenens (173-1997) who led her team to a victory scoring 18 points and 6 rebounds. Luxembourg swingman Laetitia Schumacher (175-2004) helped adding 13 points and 6 assists. Five Basket Flames players scored in double figures. At the losing side Italian forward Francesca Bucchieri (183-2003) responded with 18 points and 7 rebounds and forward Ajla Meskic (183-2005) scored 8 points and 10 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. Basket Flames moved-up to second place, which they share with BK Duchess and UBI Graz. Loser DBBC Graz keeps the seventh position with six games lost. Basket Flames' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Vienna Vienna United.
Top scorers:
Basket Flames: L.Kenens 18+6reb+3ast, B.Maria 13+5reb+5ast, L.Schumacher 13+4reb+6ast, J.Pia 11+8reb+2ast, C.Kronfuss 10+7reb+3ast, L.Binder 7+1reb+2ast
DBBC Graz: B.Francesca 18+7reb+2ast, M.Ajla 8+10reb+1ast, B.Uma 7+1reb+1ast, K.Nikolina 6+2reb+1ast, K.Simona 5+1reb+1ast, W.Sabrina 4+2reb

Timberwolves - Linz 88-77:
Everything could happen in Vienna at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Timberwolves and 5th ranked Linz had identical 2-4 record. This time Timberwolves used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Linz 88-77 on Sunday night. Timberwolves forced 24 Linz turnovers. It was a great evening for the former international guard Sigrid Koizar (172-1995, college: Maine) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Guard Sophie Kunert (178-2009) helped adding 24 points. At the losing side Bulgarian center Alexa Litchev (185-2005, college: UC Santa Cruz) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and naturalized Croatian Ivona Pilic (185-2009) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Four Timberwolves and five Linz players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Timberwolves (3-4) moved-up to fifth place. Linz lost their fifth game in a row. Newly promoted team dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. Timberwolves will meet higher ranked BK Duchess (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Linz will play against DBBC Graz and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Timberwolves: K.Sophie 24+3reb+1ast, P.Pammer 15+6reb+1ast, K.Sigrid 15+12reb+7ast, J.Moells 13+1reb+2ast, A.Boruta 7+4reb+1ast, C.Hofstetter 5+1ast
Linz: L.Alexa 19+10reb, I.Pilic 16+10reb+1ast, G.Lisa 14+2reb+7ast, A.Kolyandrova 13+5reb, K.Bettina 12+10reb, M.Kolyandrova 3+1reb+5ast