Premijer Liga Round 12 of Regular Season

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The biggest surprise of round 12 in Premijer Liga was guest Zagreb's (9-3) easy road victory over one of their biggest challengers Ragusa (8-4) 83-66 on Saturday evening. Zagreb forced 20 Ragusa turnovers and outrebounded them 40-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. 25 personal fouls committed by Ragusa helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Lithuanian power forward Laura Zelnyte (193-1994) who scored 21 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. The former international forward Lea Hajdin (183-1998) chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international forward Iva Todoric (174-1993) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. Zagreb moved-up to fourth place. Ragusa lost third consecutive game. Defending champion dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. Zagreb are looking forward to face Rijeka (#7) at home in the next round. Ragusa will play against Zadar Plus and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Sibenik (10-2) against seventh ranked Rijeka (6-6) on Saturday night. Visiting Sibenik was defeated by Rijeka in a tough game in Rijeka 67-74. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Sibenik. It was a good game for Anja Konjevic (186-1994) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Marijana Zukanovic contributed with 15 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Rijeka's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard Bendu Yeaney (178-1998, college: Oregon St.) replied with 28 points and 9 rebounds for Sibenik. Rijeka maintains seventh position with 6-6 record. Sibenik at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Tresnjevka. Rijeka will play against higher ranked Zagreb (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sibenik will play against Split and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Leader Brod na Savi delivered the eleventh victory on Sunday night. This time they crushed 8th ranked Zadar (4-8) 112-48 in Slavonski Brod. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Zadar. Worth to mention a quality performance of Ana-Marija Begic who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 21 rebounds and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was Sam Deem with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Zadar's coach Luka Bujas gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Brod na Savi (11-1) have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Loser Zadar keeps the eighth place with eight games lost. Brod na Savi will meet KAZL Split (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zadar will play against Pozega and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Rest of the games of round 12 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
KAZL Split defeated Medvescak in a road game 56-51. Split was smashed by Tresnjevka at home 51-103. Pozega destroyed Zadar Plus on the opponent's court 100-56.
The best stats of 12th round was 16 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks by Lea Miletic of Pozega.

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Brod na Savi - Zadar 112-48

Leader Brod na Savi delivered the eleventh victory on Sunday night. This time they crushed 8th ranked Zadar (4-8) 112-48 in Slavonski Brod. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Zadar. Brod na Savi dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Zadar's 24. Brod na Savi forced 23 Zadar turnovers and outrebounded them 40-25 including 28 on the defensive glass. Brod na Savi looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Zadar's players. Worth to mention a quality performance of the former international forward Ana-Marija Begic (190-1994) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 21 rebounds and 6 assists and American swingman ELease Stafford (183-1999, college: UMKC) who added 30 points during the contest. Four Brod na Savi players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American Sam Deem (185-2001, college: Regis Univ.) with 17 points and 7 rebounds and the former international forward Jelena Ljubos (182-2004) scored 12 points. Zadar's coach Luka Bujas gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Brod na Savi (11-1) have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Loser Zadar keeps the eighth place with eight games lost. Brod na Savi will meet KAZL Split (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zadar will play against Pozega and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Zadar: S.Deem 17+7reb, L.Jelena 12+4reb, M.Kujundzic 6+6reb+3ast, M.Karla 5+3reb, S.Karla 4+1reb+1ast, B.Nives 2
Brod na Savi: E.Stafford 30+2reb+3ast, B.Ana-Marija 23+21reb+6ast, T.Ugass 21+6reb+6ast, J.Kiara 20+2reb+6ast, K.Rimarcuk 9+3ast, S.Milica 6+6reb+6ast

Rijeka - Sibenik 74-67

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Sibenik (10-2) against seventh ranked Rijeka (6-6) on Saturday night. Visiting Sibenik was defeated by Rijeka in a tough game in Rijeka 67-74. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Sibenik. They outrebounded Sibenik 51-36 including a 36-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for Anja Konjevic (186-1994) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Serbian power forward Marijana Zukanovic (189-1999, agency: Olsta) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Four Rijeka players scored in double figures. Rijeka's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard Bendu Yeaney (178-1998, college: Oregon St.) replied with 28 points and 9 rebounds and her fellow American import forward Kyierah Dempsey-Toney (188-2003, college: UIC) added 8 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for Sibenik. Rijeka maintains seventh position with 6-6 record. Sibenik at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Tresnjevka. Rijeka will play against higher ranked Zagreb (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sibenik will play against Split and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Sibenik: B.Yeaney 28+9reb+1ast, A.Strize 12+5reb+1ast, V.Mia 11+5reb, D.Kyierah 8+13reb+1ast, D.Leona 5+1reb+1ast, D.Petra 3+3reb
Rijeka: K.Anja 17+14reb+4ast, Z.Marijana 15+12reb, D.Brandic 12+10reb+1ast, M.Jurcic 10+2reb, L.Pozder 6+3reb+3ast, B.Nerea 5+5reb+2ast

Medvescak - KAZL Split 51-56

There was no surprise in Zagreb where bottom-ranked Medvescak (0-12) was defeated by tenth ranked KAZL Split (3-9) 56-51 on Saturday. KAZL Split forced 19 Medvescak turnovers. Strangely Medvescak outrebounded KAZL Split 46-34 including 33 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Aliyah-Deen Ahmad (170-1998, college: FMU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists and 8 steals and the other American import guard Lauren Wasylson (183, college: Duquesne) who added 18 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was center Iva Medic (182-2008) with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 17 rebounds and guard Katarina Sekulic (175-2004) scored 9 points and 9 rebounds. KAZL Split moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Zadar Plus. Loser Medvescak still closes the standings with 12 games lost. KAZL Split will meet at home league's leader Brod na Savi in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Medvescak's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Zagreb to the arena Tresnjevka.
Top scorers:
Medvescak: M.Iva 12+17reb+1ast, S.Katarina 9+9reb+2ast, K.Marina 9+7reb+3ast, M.Bruna 9+8reb+1ast, A.Lea 5+2reb, Z.Lana 4+2reb+6ast
KAZL Split: W.Lauren 18+5reb+1ast, A.Aliyah-Deen 17+9reb+10ast, A.Pavic 9+3reb, B.Sara 6+5reb+3ast, K.Vucinic 3+3reb, V.Prtenjaca 2+3reb+2ast

Ragusa - Zagreb 66-83

The biggest surprise of round 12 in Premijer Liga was guest Zagreb's (9-3) easy road victory over one of their biggest challengers Ragusa (8-4) 83-66 on Saturday evening. Zagreb forced 20 Ragusa turnovers and outrebounded them 40-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. 25 personal fouls committed by Ragusa helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Lithuanian power forward Laura Zelnyte (193-1994) who scored 21 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. The former international forward Lea Hajdin (183-1998) chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international forward Iva Todoric (174-1993) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and the former international guard Carmen Miloglav (170-1991, college: FIU) added 11 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals respectively. Four Zagreb and five Ragusa players scored in double figures. Zagreb moved-up to fourth place. Ragusa lost third consecutive game. Defending champion dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. Zagreb are looking forward to face Rijeka (#7) at home in the next round. Ragusa will play against Zadar Plus and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Ragusa: L.Strilic 17+1reb+2ast, I.Todoric 13+11reb+2ast, C.Miloglav 11+5reb+5ast, J.Mandic 10+4reb, N.Vuckovic 10+3reb, D.Cipcic 5+5reb+2ast
Zagreb: H.Lea 21+8reb+3ast, Z.Laura 21+9reb+4ast, H.Arnautovic 17+4reb, D.Dragana 12+6reb+4ast, J.Elder 4+2reb, O.Marta 4+2reb

Split - Tresnjevka 51-103

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Tresnjevka (10-2) smashed on the road 11th ranked Split (1-11) 103-51 on Saturday. Tresnjevka dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Split's 28. Tresnjevka forced 19 Split turnovers and had a 30-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. Tresnjevka looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Split's players. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Ana Vojtulek (190-1999) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Portuguese guard Rita Oliveira (165-2000) who added 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four Tresnjevka players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Lara Pavela (175-2009) with 14 points and Iva Tabak (178-2009) scored 7 points and 6 rebounds. Split's coach already knew that her team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Tresnjevka have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Sibenik. Split lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eleventh position with 11 games lost. Tresnjevka's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Zagreb Medvescak.
Top scorers:
Split: P.Lara 14+4reb+1ast, C.Lana 9+3reb, M.Una 9+4reb, T.Iva 7+6reb+3ast, M.Bruna 5+2ast, P.Andjela 3+10reb
Tresnjevka: O.Rita 21+5reb+5ast, V.Ana 20+7reb+4ast, V.Curic 19+5reb+4ast, N.Gazic 14+5reb+1ast, N.Novak 9+8reb+8ast, K.Mihalj 8+2ast

Zadar Plus - Pozega 56-100

Rather expected game when 9th ranked Zadar Plus (3-9) were rolled over at home by sixth ranked Pozega (7-5) 100-56 on Saturday. Pozega dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Zadar Plus' 32. Pozega forced 25 Zadar Plus turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Zadar Plus' players. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Macie James (180-2003, college: UNLV) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and the former international forward Lea Miletic (184-1995) who added 16 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks during the contest. Four Pozega players scored in double figures. Pozega's coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American center Brooke Flowers (195-2000, college: St.Louis) with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and her fellow American import guard Jalia Arnwine (183-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Pozega maintains sixth position with 7-5 record. Zadar Plus lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with nine games lost. They share the position with KAZL Split. Pozega will meet Zadar (#8) on the road in the next round. Zadar Plus will play against Ragusa in Dubrovnik and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zadar Plus: B.Flowers 21+10reb+2ast, J.Arnwine 17+11reb+4ast, T.Courtney 9+4reb, S.Marija 4+5reb, D.Mihaela 3+3reb, D.Magdalena 2+9reb+3ast
Pozega: M.Lea 16+8reb+4ast, J.Macie 13+13reb+2ast, H.Boyett 12+1reb+1ast, I.Mamic 10+2ast, J.Brkicic 10+7reb+1ast, P.Ana 9+3reb+6ast