Round 24 (Regular Season): YMCA lose to Fryshuset

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Tampere between second ranked Finnish YMCA (8-4) and 32th ranked Swedish Fryshuset (4-4) on Sunday night. YMCA was defeated by Fryshuset in a tough game at home 82-87. The guests started the game with a very strong first quarter 25-16. But YMCA won third quarter 24-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Fryshuset forced 21 YMCA turnovers. It was a good game for forward Maximilian Tomic (200-2008) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Michael Odinks (-2008) contributed with 8 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Jaako Hilden replied with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals for YMCA. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Fryshuset moved-up to twenty first place, which they share with 3 other teams. YMCA at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Finnish YMCA (8-4) against seventh ranked Lithuanian SKM Eagles (6-1) on Saturday night. Visiting YMCA was crushed by SKM Eagles in Vilnius 92-69. Worth to mention a great performance of Ugnius Burdaitis who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and Tomas Daraskevicius who added 16 points and 8 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was Niko Tuovinen with 15 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. SKM Eagles have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place. YMCA at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost.
Bottom-ranked Estonian TalTech is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their eighth consecutive match to 33th ranked Finnish Honka (3-5) 78-57 on Saturday evening. The winners were led by Niklas Koivisto who scored that evening 20 points. Honka's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Joosep Sepper did not help to save the game for TalTech. Honka maintains 33th position with 3-5 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser TalTech still closes the standings with eight games lost.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 24: BVBS smashed Fryshuset on the road 105-64. Hyundai lost to Myerscough on its own court 54-68. Winless TalTech was outscored by Fryshuset in Stockholm 55-76. Honka recorded a loss to Hyundai at home 66-77. SKM Eagles crushed Keila on the opponent's court 84-53. Myerscough was beaten by Keila in a home game 67-72. Winless TalTech was destroyed by SKM Eagles on the road 78-48.
The most impressive performance of 24th round was 16 points by Karl Talts of TalTech.



TalTech - Honka 57-78

Bottom-ranked Estonian TalTech is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their eighth consecutive match to 33th ranked Finnish Honka (3-5) 78-57 on Saturday evening. The game without a history. Honka led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They also forced 35 TalTech turnovers and had a 23-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by Niklas Koivisto who scored that evening 20 points and point guard Samuel Isotalo (183-2008) supported him with 23 points and 4 assists. Honka's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Joosep Sepper did not help to save the game for TalTech. Roman Pashchuk added 12 points and 9 rebounds. Honka maintains 33th position with 3-5 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser TalTech still closes the standings with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Honka: S.Isotalo 23+4ast, N.Koivisto 20+4reb+3ast, W.Ojala 8+5reb+5ast, E.Niemi 7+7reb+2ast, C.Hakkinen 6+4reb+2ast, V.Torma 6+3reb+1ast
TalTech: K.Talts 15+2ast, R.Pashchuk 12+9reb+1ast, J.Sepper 12+8reb+4ast, A.Polistsuk 8+3reb+3ast, K.Grigorjev 6+7reb, C.Karber 4+2reb+1ast

Fryshuset - BVBS 64-105

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Latvian BVBS (7-1) crushed 32th ranked Swedish Fryshuset (4-4) in Stockholm 105-64 on Saturday. The game without a history. BVBS led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They also forced 23 Fryshuset turnovers. BVBS looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Fryshuset's players. The winners were led by Nils Krastins who scored that evening 30 points, 7 assists and 4 steals and guard Krists Ozers (192-2008) supported him with 18 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Four BVBS players scored in double figures. Even 18 points and 7 rebounds by forward Maximilian Tomic (200-2008) did not help to save the game for Fryshuset. Michael Odinks (-2008) added 13 points. 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. BVBS have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Nordvast and Lucenec. Loser Fryshuset dropped to the twenty first position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
BVBS: N.Krastins 30+7ast, K.Ozers 18+10reb+4ast, R.Murnieks 15+6reb+5ast, K.Aumeisters 13+4reb+6ast, R.Kazulis 9+4reb+3ast, R.Ozolins 5+5reb
Fryshuset: M.Tomic 18+7reb+2ast, M.Odinks 13+3reb+3ast, M.Nilsson 6+2reb+2ast, A.Forsberg 6+5reb+1ast, L.Gouveia 6+1reb+1ast, L.Atreyu 5+2reb+1ast

Hyundai - Myerscough 54-68

Everything could happen in Tbilisi at the game between two tied teams. Both 33th ranked British Myerscough and 71th ranked Georgian Hyundai had identical 2-5 record. But Hyundai was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Myerscough 68-54 on Saturday night. Myerscough dominated on the defensive end, holding Hyundai to just 6 points in third quarter. They also forced 21 Hyundai turnovers and outrebounded them 45-34 including a 36-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by Blake Gordon who scored that evening 12 points and 6 rebounds and Zach Trezvant supported him with 11 points and 8 rebounds. Myerscough's coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 22 points and 5 rebounds by Dachi Gomurashvili did not help to save the game for Hyundai. Andria Gabunia added 8 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Myerscough maintains 33th position with 3-5 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Hyundai dropped to the 50th place with six games lost. They share the position with Viitorul C-N..
Top scorers:
Myerscough: B.Gordon 12+6reb+3ast, Z.Trezvant 11+8reb+1ast, N.Diboe 9+4reb, J.Bobkowski 7+1reb, T.Lacey 7+5reb+5ast, L.Heidenreich 5+4reb+1ast
Hyundai: D.Gomurashvili 22+5reb+1ast, N.Chikhradze 8+4reb+6ast, A.Gabunia 8+5reb+6ast, G.Tchania 5+6reb+1ast, N.Kikilashvili 5+9reb, L.Shukakitze 4+3reb+1ast

Fryshuset - TalTech 76-55

Very predictable result when 32th ranked Swedish Fryshuset (4-4) rolled over bottom-ranked Estonian TalTech (0-8) in Stockholm 76-55 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Fryshuset. TalTech managed to win second period 17-12. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Fryshuset dominated on the defensive end, holding TalTech to just 4 points in third quarter. They also forced 22 TalTech turnovers. The winners were led by forward Maximilian Tomic (200-2008) who scored that evening 11 points and 6 rebounds and Albert Forsberg (-2008) supported him with 7 points and 10 rebounds. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 7 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists by Artur Polistsuk did not help to save the game for TalTech. Roman Pashchuk added 16 points and 5 rebounds. Fryshuset moved-up to twenty first place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser TalTech still closes the standings with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Fryshuset: M.Tomic 11+6reb+1ast, M.Nilsson 10+1ast, L.Regan 9+4reb+2ast, L.Atreyu 9+3reb, A.Martinovic 8, A.Forsberg 7+10reb+1ast
TalTech: R.Pashchuk 16+5reb, K.Grigorjev 12+6reb+1ast, K.Talts 11+1reb+3ast, A.Polistsuk 7+12reb+8ast, J.Sepper 5+3reb, K.Mottus 2+2reb+1ast

Honka - Hyundai 66-77

There was an upset when higher ranked Finnish Honka (3-5) lost to 71th ranked Georgian Hyundai (2-6) in Espoo 66-77 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by Hyundai. Honka managed to win fourth quarter 24-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Hyundai dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Honka's 30. Hyundai forced 25 Honka turnovers. The winners were led by Giorgi Tchania who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and Dachi Gomurashvili supported him with 20 points and 5 rebounds. Even 18 points and 5 assists by point guard Samuel Isotalo (183-2008) did not help to save the game for Honka. Valtteri Torma (187) added 11 points and 8 rebounds. Four Honka players scored in double figures. Honka's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Hyundai moved-up to 50th place, which they share with Viitorul C-N. Loser Honka keeps the 33th position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Hyundai: D.Gomurashvili 20+5reb+2ast, G.Tchania 18+10reb+3ast, L.Shukakitze 16+4reb+1ast, A.Gabunia 9+5reb+5ast, N.Kokoshvili 8+5reb+2ast, N.Chikhradze 5+2reb+3ast
Honka: S.Isotalo 18+3reb+5ast, V.Torma 11+8reb+1ast, C.Hakkinen 11+1ast, H.Raitanen 11+1reb+3ast, N.Koivisto 5+4reb+2ast, A.Lehto 4+6reb

YMCA - Fryshuset 82-87

The most important game in the last round took place in Tampere between second ranked Finnish YMCA (8-4) and 32th ranked Swedish Fryshuset (4-4) on Sunday night. YMCA was defeated by Fryshuset in a tough game at home 82-87. The guests started the game with a very strong first quarter 25-16. But YMCA won third quarter 24-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Fryshuset forced 21 YMCA turnovers. It was a good game for forward Maximilian Tomic (200-2008) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Michael Odinks (-2008) contributed with 8 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Jaako Hilden replied with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals and Niko Tuovinen added 19 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for YMCA. Four YMCA players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Fryshuset moved-up to twenty first place, which they share with 3 other teams. YMCA at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Fryshuset: M.Tomic 24+13reb+4ast, L.Regan 9+2reb, O.Tallroth 9+5reb+1ast, M.Odinks 8+6reb+6ast, M.Nilsson 8+4reb+1ast, A.Knox 8+7reb+1ast
YMCA: J.Hilden 23+15reb+6ast, N.Tuovinen 19+9reb+3ast, A.Kurki 11+1reb+1ast, P.Okofi 10+4reb+2ast, T.Langstrom 7+6reb+3ast, E.Riikonen 3+2reb

Keila - SKM Eagles 53-84

Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Lithuanian SKM Eagles (6-1) outplayed on the road 19th ranked Estonian Keila (5-3) 84-53 on Saturday. The game without a history. SKM Eagles led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Keila to just 5 points in fourth quarter. SKM Eagles dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Keila's 20. The winners were led by Artiom Rogalskij who scored that evening 21 points and Ugnius Burdaitis supported him with 18 points. Even a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds by swingman Marten Midri (193-2008) did not help to save the game for Keila. Swingman Oliver Kruus (195-2007) added 15 points and 6 rebounds. 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. SKM Eagles have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place. Keila lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
SKM Eagles: A.Rogalskij 21+1reb+2ast, U.Burdaitis 18+4reb+2ast, T.Daraskevicius 10+4reb+3ast, K.Bauza 7+3reb, A.Selenkovas 6+2reb+1ast, E.Meizys 5+2reb
Keila: O.Kruus 15+6reb, M.Midri 13+10reb+1ast, H.Helilaid 9+4reb+3ast, G.Parnpuu 6+6reb+3ast, K.Koitmaa 4+1reb+2ast, D.Udre 3+3ast

SKM Eagles - YMCA 92-69

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Finnish YMCA (8-4) against seventh ranked Lithuanian SKM Eagles (6-1) on Saturday night. Visiting YMCA was crushed by SKM Eagles in Vilnius 92-69. The game without a history. SKM Eagles led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. SKM Eagles forced 23 YMCA turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by YMCA's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Ugnius Burdaitis who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and Tomas Daraskevicius who added 16 points and 8 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four SKM Eagles players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Niko Tuovinen with 15 points and 5 rebounds and Jaako Hilden scored 19 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. SKM Eagles have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place. YMCA at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
SKM Eagles: U.Burdaitis 16+8reb+5ast, T.Daraskevicius 16+3reb+8ast, K.Bauza 13+2reb+1ast, M.Makarov 10+2reb+3ast, A.Rogalskij 9+3reb+1ast, E.Meizys 7+5reb+2ast
YMCA: J.Hilden 19+3reb, N.Tuovinen 15+5reb+3ast, J.Juurikainen 12+2reb+1ast, E.Riikonen 9+6reb+3ast, P.Okofi 6+6reb+2ast, T.Langstrom 4+6reb+1ast

Myerscough - Keila 67-72

There was no surprise when 33th ranked British Myerscough (3-5) lost at home to nineteenth ranked Estonian Keila (5-3) 72-67 on Sunday. The guests trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 39-33 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. The winners were led by swingman Oliver Kruus (195-2007) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds and Henry Helilaid supported him with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 30 points and 7 rebounds by Blake Gordon did not help to save the game for Myerscough. Layjuan Farrell added 10 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Myerscough's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Keila moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Myerscough keeps the 33th position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Keila: O.Kruus 38+12reb+3ast, H.Helilaid 16+7reb+4ast, K.Koitmaa 9+2reb+1ast, H.Aleksander Pikk 6+3reb+2ast, G.Parnpuu 3+5reb+1ast, K.Erik Kell 0+5reb
Myerscough: B.Gordon 30+7reb, L.Farrell 10+7reb+4ast, L.Heidenreich 8+6reb+1ast, N.Diboe 5+1reb+1ast, A.Cisse 5+3reb+1ast, R.Armstong 4+3reb+4ast

SKM Eagles - TalTech 78-48

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Lithuanian SKM Eagles (6-1) crushed bottom-ranked Estonian TalTech (0-8) in Vilnius 78-48 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by SKM Eagles. TalTech managed to win second period 20-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. SKM Eagles dominated on the defensive end, holding TalTech to just 6 points in first quarter. They also forced 30 TalTech turnovers. The winners were led by Ugnius Burdaitis who scored that evening 8 points and 10 rebounds and Tomas Daraskevicius supported him with 4 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. SKM Eagles' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 5 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists by Artur Polistsuk did not help to save the game for TalTech. Karl Talts (-2008) added 16 points. SKM Eagles have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place. Loser TalTech still closes the standings with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
SKM Eagles: E.Meizys 14+1reb, F.Joskaudas 11+4reb+2ast, K.Bauza 9+5reb, A.Jagela 9+2reb, M.Lazko 9+1reb+1ast, U.Burdaitis 8+10reb+2ast
TalTech: K.Talts 16+4reb+3ast, R.Pashchuk 10+9reb+3ast, K.Grigorjev 7+5reb+1ast, J.Sepper 7+9reb+2ast, A.Polistsuk 5+13reb+6ast, C.Karber 2+3reb+1ast