Division I Round 4 (Regular Season): Top-ranked Jumper wins another game

There were just four rounds played in Regular Season of Division I and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

Division I top team - Jumper (4-0) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed eleventh ranked Gradiska (0-4) in Zenica 88-48. Jumper dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Gradiska's 22 and made 26-of-34 free shots (76.5 percent) during the game. Jumper forced 19 Gradiska turnovers and outrebounded them 51-19 including a 22-0 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international power forward Sara Heljic (193-2000) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists (made all of her eight free throws). International center Andjela Sipka (186-2002) contributed with 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Tamara Drinic (166-2011) replied with 22 points and 5 rebounds for Gradiska. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Jumper have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 4-0 record. Gradiska at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Play Off. Jumper are looking forward to face Banovici (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Gradiska will play against Play Off (#12) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Bottom-ranked Play Off is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fourth consecutive match to ninth ranked Zenica (2-2) 98-93. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Merjem Karray (176-2010) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and Lamija Talic who added 24 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Zenica's coach Eldar Durmic allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side forward Kanita Kozic (181-2006) responded with 19 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Zenica moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Play Off at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Gradiska. Zenica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Zenica Celik.
The game in Zenica supposed to be also quite interesting. 5th ranked Mladi Krajisnik (2-2) played at the court of eighth ranked Celik (2-2). Celik smashed Mladi Krajisnik 86-64 on Sunday. The winners were led by Ajla Hidic who scored that evening 37 points (!!!), 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Celik's coach Mahir Solo felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 18 points and 20 rebounds by Marija Damjanovic did not help to save the game for Mladi Krajisnik. Celik moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Mladi Krajisnik. Celik's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Zenica to the arena Zenica.

Other games in round 4 were not that significant. STARTz was smashed by Lavovi on the road 76-39. Leotar won against Banovici on its own court 70-60. Jedinstvo unfortunately lost to Orlovi in Banja Luka 71-84.

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Celik - Mladi Krajisnik 86-64:
The game in Zenica supposed to be also quite interesting. 5th ranked Mladi Krajisnik (2-2) played at the court of eighth ranked Celik (2-2). Celik smashed Mladi Krajisnik 86-64 on Sunday. Celik dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Mladi Krajisnik's 22. Celik forced 22 Mladi Krajisnik turnovers and outrebounded them 40-28 including 27 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by the former international point guard Ajla Hidic (178-2005) who scored that evening 37 points (!!!), 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals and international center Ajla Selimovic (183-2003) supported her with 25 points. Celik's coach Mahir Solo felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 18 points and 20 rebounds by the former international center Marija Damjanovic (197-2007) did not help to save the game for Mladi Krajisnik. Guard Kristina Krminac (174-1990) added 20 points and 8 steals for lost side. Celik moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Mladi Krajisnik. Celik's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Zenica to the arena Zenica.
Top scorers:
Celik: A.Hidic 37+5reb+5ast, S.Ajla 25+4reb+3ast, S.Muminovic 7+12reb+2ast, A.Isakovic 6+2reb+3ast, L.Bilic 4+4reb+1ast, E.Zukic 3+3reb+1ast
Mladi Krajisnik: K.Kristina 20+1reb, D.Marija 18+20reb+2ast, R.Marija 10+1reb+2ast, S.Marija 7+1reb+3ast, T.Njezic 6+2reb+3ast, M.Katarina 3+1reb+2ast

Jumper - Gradiska 88-48:
Division I top team - Jumper (4-0) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed eleventh ranked Gradiska (0-4) in Zenica 88-48. Jumper dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Gradiska's 22 and made 26-of-34 free shots (76.5 percent) during the game. Jumper forced 19 Gradiska turnovers and outrebounded them 51-19 including a 22-0 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international power forward Sara Heljic (193-2000) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists (made all of her eight free throws). International center Andjela Sipka (186-2002) contributed with 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Tamara Drinic (166-2011) replied with 22 points and 5 rebounds and forward Jelena Tadic (184-2003) added 9 points in the effort for Gradiska. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Jumper have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 4-0 record. Gradiska at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Play Off. Jumper are looking forward to face Banovici (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Gradiska will play against Play Off (#12) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Jumper: H.Sara 30+15reb+6ast, S.Andjela 20+9reb+1ast, C.Aaliyah 18+6reb+4ast, E.Sehovic 7+2reb+4ast, Z.Lena 4+1reb, R.Mujakovic 4+3reb
Gradiska: D.Tamara 22+5reb, T.Jelena 9+4reb+3ast, C.Lana 5, G.Todora 4+3reb+1ast, G.Viktoria 3, V.Nikolina 3+2reb+1ast

Lavovi - STARTz 76-39:
No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Lavovi (3-1) crushed 10th ranked STARTz (1-3) in Brcko 76-39 on Sunday. Lavovi dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to STARTz's 28. Lavovi forced 24 STARTz turnovers and outrebounded them 47-32 including 21 on the offensive glass. The winners were led by Montenegrin point guard Iva Karisik (175-2001, agency: Olsta) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and international point guard Valentina Dosic (170-2006) supported her with 9 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 11 points and 13 rebounds by Merijem Dubravic (185-2009) did not help to save the game for STARTz. American guard BhRea Griffin (170-1998, college: GSU) added 15 points for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Lavovi moved-up to second place, which they share with Leotar and Orlovi. STARTz lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the tenth position with three games lost. Lavovi will meet Jedinstvo (#6) in the next round. STARTz will play against the league's second-placed Leotar (#2) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Lavovi: K.Iva 20+10reb+3ast, B.Alena 12+4reb+2ast, A.Merdanovic 10+2reb+4ast, A.Bekic 9+11reb, V.Dosic 9+9reb+6ast, S.Natasa 6
STARTz: B.Griffin 15+2reb+2ast, M.Dubravic 11+13reb, D.Asja 8+5reb+2ast, G.Maja 2+2reb, S.Amina 2, C.Ena 1+2reb

Leotar - Banovici 70-60:
Everything could happen in Trebinje at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Leotar and 6th ranked Banovici had identical 2-1 record. This time Leotar used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Banovici 70-60 on Saturday night. Leotar forced 21 Banovici turnovers. The winners were led by the former international point guard Miljana Dzombeta (175-1994) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points, 5 rebounds, 15 assists and 4 steals and ex-international swingman Jovana Milakovic (180-1999) supported her with 22 points and 17 rebounds. Leotar's coach Milorad Nadazdin used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 17 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 8 steals by American guard Mikyla Tolivert (181-2003, college: Georgia St.) did not help to save the game for Banovici. Her fellow American import forward Skylar Treadwell (185-2002, college: Bellarmine) added 17 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Leotar (3-1) moved-up to second place, which they share with Orlovi and Lavovi. Loser Banovici dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Leotar will meet STARTz (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Banovici will play against the league's leader Jumper (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Leotar: J.Milakovic 22+17reb+1ast, D.Miljana 22+5reb+15ast, M.Dakovic 20+4reb+2ast, J.Suvajac 2+1reb, J.Cickovic 2+2reb+2ast, M.Palija 2+4reb
Banovici: M.Tolivert 17+12reb+4ast, S.Treadwell 17+12reb, M.Melika 8+1reb+2ast, M.Lacic 7+4reb, K.Gorana 7+3reb+1ast, M.Danira 4+3reb+5ast

Orlovi - Jedinstvo 84-71:
Everything could happen in Banja Luka at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Orlovi and one of their biggest challengers Jedinstvo had identical 2-1 record. This time Orlovi used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Tuzla 84-71 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Orlovi made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 Jedinstvo turnovers and outrebounded them 44-30 including a 21-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by American center Nylah Young (180-2001, college: William & Mary, agency: LBM Management) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Marija Keseljevic (160-2001, agency: Olsta) supported her with 29 points and 6 rebounds. Young is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Orlovi players scored in double figures. Even 28 points and 8 rebounds by American guard Chae Harris (173, college: Memphis) did not help to save the game for Jedinstvo. ex-international point guard Elma Feukic (166-2002) added 7 points and 7 assists for lost side. Jedinstvo's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Orlovi have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Leotar and Lavovi. Loser Jedinstvo dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Orlovi's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Banja Luka to the arena Mladi Krajisnik.
Top scorers:
Orlovi: K.Marija 29+6reb+3ast, Y.Nylah 25+14reb+2ast, B.Shanihya 15+6reb+7ast, M.Ksenija 10+10reb+4ast, M.Bosnic 4+5reb, A.Marendic 1
Jedinstvo: C.Harris 28+8reb+2ast, A.Razic 12+3reb+2ast, V.Demeritte 9+8reb+1ast, O.Noa 9, F.Elma 7+4reb+7ast, A.Becirovic 6+3reb+5ast

Play Off - Zenica 93-98:
Bottom-ranked Play Off is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fourth consecutive match to ninth ranked Zenica (2-2) 98-93. Zenica forced 29 Play Off turnovers. Play Off was plagued by 32 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Merjem Karray (176-2010) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and power forward Lamija Talic (186-2009) who added 24 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Zenica's coach Eldar Durmic allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side forward Kanita Kozic (181-2006) responded with 19 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and ex-international guard Dalila Slatina (165-2006) scored 16 points. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Zenica moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Play Off at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Gradiska. Zenica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Zenica Celik.
Top scorers:
Zenica: L.Talic 24+8reb+2ast, S.Huskanovic 19+2reb, K.Merjem 19+10reb+7ast, S.Amina 14+3reb+1ast, S.Kanita 11+2reb, M.Sehovac 6+2reb+3ast
Play Off: K.Kanita 19+6reb+5ast, S.Dalila 16+3reb+2ast, D.Rebic 14+1reb+1ast, D.Ilhana 11+4reb+1ast, M.Adna 11+5reb+2ast, U.Banda 10+1reb+1ast