Dameligaen Round 8 (Regular Season): Herlev hands first defeat to Aabyhoj

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Aabyhoj (6-1) recorded its first loss at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Herlev (5-2) 79-74. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Aabyhoj. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Aabyhoj 41-30 including 30 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was guard Victoria Lundin (175-2007) who scored 19 points and 7 rebounds. Swingman Karoline Lundin (175-2004, college: Wyoming) chipped in 21 points. Mille Sorensen (183-2010) produced 21 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Skovbakken. Aabyhoj at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. Herlev is looking forward to face Horsholm (#6) at home in the next round. Aabyhoj will play against Falcon (#5) in Copenhagen and is hoping to win this game.
The game in Horsholm was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Skovbakken (5-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Horsholm (1-6). Skovbakken defeated Horsholm 78-65. American guard Chloe Welch (175, college: St.Joseph's) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds. Emilie Hesseldal contributed with 12 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Guard Caroline Reumert (183-2008) replied with 26 points and 4 assists for Horsholm. Horsholm's coach Jesper Krone rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Skovbakken have an impressive five-game winning streak. Newly promoted Skovbakken maintains second position with 5-2 record behind leader Aabyhoj, which they share with Herlev. Horsholm lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with six games lost. Skovbakken will play against Amager (#4) in Kastrup in the next round. Horsholm will play on the road against Herlev to get more than just one victory in their record.

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Horsholm - Skovbakken 65-78:
The game in Horsholm was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Skovbakken (5-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Horsholm (1-6). Skovbakken defeated Horsholm 78-65. Skovbakken forced 24 Horsholm turnovers and outrebounded them 49-37 including a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Chloe Welch (175, college: St.Joseph's) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds. ex-international power forward Emilie Hesseldal (185-1990, college: Colorado St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Guard Caroline Reumert (183-2008) replied with 26 points and 4 assists and forward Maya Madsen (183-2008) added 14 points, 9 rebounds and 6 blocks in the effort for Horsholm. Horsholm's coach Jesper Krone rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Skovbakken have an impressive five-game winning streak. Newly promoted Skovbakken maintains second position with 5-2 record behind leader Aabyhoj, which they share with Herlev. Horsholm lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with six games lost. Skovbakken will play against Amager (#4) in Kastrup in the next round. Horsholm will play on the road against Herlev to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Horsholm: C.Reumert 26+2reb+4ast, M.Madsen 14+9reb+1ast, C.Nicoline 9+7reb+3ast, W.Ida 8+2reb+1ast, P.Vera 6+6reb, J.Rosa 2+6reb+2ast
Skovbakken: C.Welch 27+12reb+3ast, C.Wich 14+5reb, H.Emilie 12+14reb+6ast, K.Bjerregaard 8+5reb+1ast, K.Henriksen 6+4reb+2ast, E.Pedersen 5+5reb

Aabyhoj - Herlev 74-79:
Aabyhoj (6-1) recorded its first loss at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Herlev (5-2) 79-74. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Aabyhoj. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Aabyhoj 41-30 including 30 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was guard Victoria Lundin (175-2007) who scored 19 points and 7 rebounds. Swingman Karoline Lundin (175-2004, college: Wyoming) chipped in 21 points. Mille Sorensen (183-2010) produced 21 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) and ex-international forward Malene Pedersen (180, college: Wyoming) added 21 points respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Skovbakken. Aabyhoj at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. Herlev is looking forward to face Horsholm (#6) at home in the next round. Aabyhoj will play against Falcon (#5) in Copenhagen and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Aabyhoj: M.Sorensen 21+6reb+5ast, P.Malene 21+4reb+1ast, C.Camilla 9+3reb+1ast, A.Sorensen 7+1reb+1ast, F.Tiril 6+4reb, P.Katrine 4+4reb+1ast
Herlev: K.Lundin 21+3reb+1ast, V.Lundin 19+7reb+2ast, C.Rasmussen 15+7reb+1ast, I.Marion 7+11reb+3ast, N.Vejlic 5+4reb+1ast, M.Savanna 5+3reb+1ast