Division I Round 2 (Regular Season): Jumper keeps a leadership position

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in Division I. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

Jumper defeated Mladi Krajisnik in Zenica 84-72. Jumper made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. International center Andjela Sipka (186-2002) scored 30 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and ex-international power forward Sara Heljic (193-2000) chipped in 22 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. The former international center Marija Damjanovic (197-2007) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds. Mladi Krajisnik will play next round against Play Off trying to get back on the winning streak. Jumper will try to continue on its current victory against Zenica. It will be extra interesting game as Zenica is their local rival from Zenica.
Zenica recorded a loss on the court of Banovici. Visitors were defeated by Banovici 78-62. Forward Danira Music (180-1989) notched a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Mikyla Tolivert supported her with 21 points and 5 steals. Even a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds by power forward Lamija Talic (186-2009) did not help to save the game for Zenica. Banovici will play against Gradiska in Gradiska in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zenica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Zenica Jumper.
Very important is a road loss of Lavovi against Orlovi on Sunday night. Visiting Lavovi was defeated by Orlovi in a tough game in Banja Luka 65-73. The best player for the winners was Ana Pavlovic who scored 26 points and 6 rebounds. Iva Karisik produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for the guests. Orlovi will meet STARTz in the next round where they are favorite. Lavovi will play against Leotar and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 2: STARTz lost to Celik on the opponent's court 52-66. Leotar outscored Gradiska in a home game 97-72. Jedinstvo managed to beat Play Off on the road 58-54.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 10 points and 19 rebounds by Adna Razic of Jedinstvo.

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Banovici - Zenica 78-62:
Zenica recorded a loss on the court of Banovici. Visitors were defeated by Banovici 78-62. Banovici forced 20 Zenica turnovers. Forward Danira Music (180-1989) notched a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and American guard Mikyla Tolivert (181-2003, college: Georgia St.) supported her with 21 points and 5 steals. Tolivert is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds by power forward Lamija Talic (186-2009) did not help to save the game for Zenica. Guard Merjem Karray (176-2010) added 18 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Banovici will play against Gradiska in Gradiska in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zenica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Zenica Jumper.
Top scorers:
Zenica: M.Karray 18+6reb, T.Lamija 17+10reb, S.Marijana 11+4reb+2ast, K.Smajic 11+2reb, M.Berina 4+4reb, P.Ines 1+2reb
Banovici: T.Mikyla 21+3reb+3ast, L.Maida 16+3reb+1ast, D.Music 15+12reb+3ast, G.Kondic 11+4ast, T.Skylar 9+9reb+1ast, M.Mujkic 4+1reb+1ast

Celik - STARTz 66-52:
There was a minor upset in Zenica where STARTz was defeated by Celik 66-52 on Saturday. Celik forced 19 STARTz turnovers and outrebounded them 47-22 including a 17-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was international center Ajla Selimovic (183-2003) who scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. Center Sajra Muminovic (189-2008) chipped in 4 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Bh'Rea Griffin (170-1998, college: GSU) produced 13 points and 5 rebounds and Maja Gusic (-2008) added 10 points respectively for the guests. STARTz's coach Goran Jurcenko rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Celik will meet Jedinstvo in the next round. STARTz will play against Orlovi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
STARTz: B.Griffin 13+5reb+3ast, G.Maja 10+3reb+1ast, D.Asja 8+2reb+3ast, E.Demirovic 7+5reb, M.Amina 5+2reb, D.Merijem 5+4reb
Celik: S.Ajla 19+6reb+3ast, A.Hidic 14+7reb+1ast, M.Halac 8+9reb, A.Beganovic 8+1reb, D.Bilic 6+2reb+1ast, A.Isakovic 5+2reb+2ast

Jumper - Mladi Krajisnik 84-72:
Jumper defeated Mladi Krajisnik in Zenica 84-72. Jumper made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. International center Andjela Sipka (186-2002) scored 30 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and ex-international power forward Sara Heljic (193-2000) chipped in 22 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. Four Jumper players scored in double figures. The former international center Marija Damjanovic (197-2007) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds and guard Marija Starcevic (174-2006) scored 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Mladi Krajisnik will play next round against Play Off trying to get back on the winning streak. Jumper will try to continue on its current victory against Zenica. It will be extra interesting game as Zenica is their local rival from Zenica.
Top scorers:
Mladi Krajisnik: D.Marija 19+15reb+1ast, S.Marija 10+6reb+4ast, T.Njezic 8+5reb+1ast, R.Marija 8+5reb+1ast, M.Katarina 8+3reb, H.Zecevic 8+3reb+2ast
Jumper: S.Andjela 30+9reb+1ast, H.Sara 22+15reb+2ast, C.Aaliyah 13+9ast, E.Sehovic 11+9reb, Z.Lena 5+1ast, M.Mesan 3+5reb+1ast

Leotar - Gradiska 97-72:
Very predictable result in Trebinje where Leotar smashed Gradiska 97-72 on Saturday. Leotar dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Gradiska's 40. They outrebounded Gradiska 51-38 including 36 on the defensive glass. Leotar looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Gradiska's players. The best player for the winners was the former international swingman Jovana Milakovic (180-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds. ex-international point guard Miljana Dzombeta (175-1994) chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds, 16 assists and 5 steals. Forward Jelena Tadic (184-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds and guard Emilia Jovicic (173-2009) added 21 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. Gradiska's coach Ognjenka Jovicic gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Leotar will meet Lavovi in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Gradiska will play against Banovici and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Gradiska: T.Jelena 26+11reb+2ast, J.Emilia 21+10reb+3ast, G.Todora 9+3reb, G.Lana 7+2reb, D.Tamara 7+2reb+5ast, V.Nikolina 2+3reb+1ast
Leotar: M.Dakovic 27+3reb+3ast, J.Milakovic 20+14reb+1ast, D.Miljana 14+5reb+16ast, J.Cickovic 12+2reb+3ast, M.Palija 8+9reb+2ast, J.Suvajac 8+8reb+2ast

Orlovi - Lavovi 73-65:
Very important is a road loss of Lavovi against Orlovi on Sunday night. Visiting Lavovi was defeated by Orlovi in a tough game in Banja Luka 65-73. Orlovi made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Serbian guard Ana Pavlovic (174-2008) who scored 26 points and 6 rebounds. American center Nylah Young (180-2001, college: William & Mary, agency: LBM Management) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds. Young is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Montenegrin point guard Iva Karisik (175-2001, agency: Olsta) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and international guard Andjela Bekic (182-2008) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Orlovi will meet STARTz in the next round where they are favorite. Lavovi will play against Leotar and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lavovi: I.Karisik 16+12reb+2ast, B.Andjela 14+7reb+3ast, N.Sobot 11+3ast, A.Basova 10+4reb+2ast, D.Valentina 8+3reb+8ast, M.Halilovic 6+4reb+4ast
Orlovi: A.Pavlovic 26+6reb, Y.Nylah 17+13reb, K.Marija 10+4reb+2ast, M.Ksenija 9+3reb+6ast, B.Shanihya 8+7reb+6ast, A.Marendic 3+3reb+1ast

Play Off - Jedinstvo 54-58:
But Play Off was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Tuzla 58-54 on Saturday night. Jedinstvo forced 19 Play Off turnovers. The best player for the winners was center Adna Razic (192-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 10 points and 19 rebounds. American guard Chae Harris (173, college: Memphis) chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds. Four Jedinstvo players scored in double figures. Forward Kanita Kozic (181-2006) produced 24 points and 8 rebounds and center Merisa Lapo (189-2007) added 6 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Play Off's coach Nedim Djedovic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Jedinstvo will meet at home Celik in the next round where they are favorite. Play Off will play against Mladi Krajisnik in Banja Luka and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Play Off: K.Kanita 24+8reb, S.Dalila 10+2reb+3ast, A.Custovic 6+7reb+2ast, L.Merisa 6+10reb+1ast, D.Ilhana 5+3reb+1ast, M.Ema 2
Jedinstvo: H.Chae 20+6reb+1ast, E.Feukic 14+2reb+3ast, D.Valicia 11+6reb+2ast, R.Adna 10+19reb, N.Operhal 3+3reb, M.Kukic 0