Dameligaen Round 9 (Regular Season): Falcon edges Amager by three points

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Fourth-ranked Amager (2-4) made lots of trouble for leader Falcon (7-0) in Kastrup on Saturday. The visitors from Copenhagen managed to secure only three-point victory 71-68. However their fans expected easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Amager. They outrebounded Amager 43-30 including a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was international guard Elisabeth Brynaa (176-1993) who scored 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Katrine Lassen (178-1999) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was the former international guard Anna Seilund (174-1993, college: USF) who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Undefeated Falcon have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 7-0 record. Amager at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. Falcon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Amager will play on the road against SISU in Copenhagen and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Aabyhoj. Local Aabyhoj (4-2) beat 5th ranked SISU (1-5) 82-65. It was a good game for international center Caroline Wich (185-1996, college: Portland St.) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Camilla Christiansen contributed with 11 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Emilie Ravn (176-2000) answered with 18 points for SISU. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Aabyhoj. They maintain second place with 4-2 record having four points less than leader Falcon. SISU lost their fourth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with five games lost. Aabyhoj will play against Herlev (#4) on the road in the next round. SISU will play against Amager and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

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Aabyhoj - SISU 82-65

The game with biggest result difference took place in Aabyhoj. Local Aabyhoj (4-2) beat 5th ranked SISU (1-5) 82-65. Aabyhoj outrebounded SISU 40-28 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for international center Caroline Wich (185-1996, college: Portland St.) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Guard Camilla Christiansen (174-2001) contributed with 11 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Emilie Ravn (176-2000) answered with 18 points and point guard Rim Taha (168-2004) added 12 points and 11 steals in the effort for SISU. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Aabyhoj. They maintain second place with 4-2 record having four points less than leader Falcon. SISU lost their fourth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with five games lost. Aabyhoj will play against Herlev (#4) on the road in the next round. SISU will play against Amager and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Aabyhoj: J.Freya 23+4reb, C.Wich 21+10reb+3ast, C.Christiansen 11+8reb+8ast, S.Mathilde 5+1ast, S.Kjems-Krognos 5, V.Emma 4+2reb+1ast
SISU: E.Ravn 18+1reb, T.Rim 12+3reb+3ast, B.Iben 10+3reb+4ast, S.Ingrid 7+3reb, J.Haabegaard 5+4reb+1ast, H.Dalsgaard 4+5reb+1ast

Amager - Falcon 68-71

Fourth-ranked Amager (2-4) made lots of trouble for leader Falcon (7-0) in Kastrup on Saturday. The visitors from Copenhagen managed to secure only three-point victory 71-68. However their fans expected easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Amager. They outrebounded Amager 43-30 including a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was international guard Elisabeth Brynaa (176-1993) who scored 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Katrine Lassen (178-1999) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was the former international guard Anna Seilund (174-1993, college: USF) who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists and Isabella Palmqvist (182-2004) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Five Falcon and four Amager players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Falcon have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 7-0 record. Amager at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. Falcon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Amager will play on the road against SISU in Copenhagen and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Falcon: S.Nikoline 14+3reb+2ast, K.Lassen 14+9reb+1ast, E.Hansen 14+8reb+4ast, J.Okosun 11+7reb+1ast, T.Gleason 10+6reb+2ast, C.Schultze 6+3reb
Amager: P.Isabella 16+7reb+2ast, A.Seilund 15+11reb+8ast, R.Fabricius 14+2reb+5ast, A.Espensen 11+2reb+3ast, H.Julie 9+2reb+1ast, C.Ida 3+6reb