Division B. Croatia with a commanding win over Kosovo

Vivien Nejasmic

Croatia managed to flush down the disappointment of the opening day loss with a commanding win over Kosovo: 85-43. Just as the Dutch did on opening day Croatia powered their way to an early lead, winning the opening quart 9-26 to never be looking back again. Kosovo however managed to play pretty well along with the Croatian defense in the second quarter, only allowing four points more than they scored themselves. Croatia brought a 24-47 lead to the halftime mark. Funily close to the score as enough almost the same as the Dutch (29-46) . Croatia had relative control of the game, and managed to contain Kosovo topscorer Tuhina who only had 6 points on 2 for 15 shooting. It was Enisa Kamerolli (160-PG-2003) this time who took the main part of the scoring load on her shoulders. She had 18 points and 8 rebounds but Croatia , where no player saw more than 24 minutes, had four players in double figures and another three only a lay-up away. After 34-68 score at the start of the final quarter Kosovo again did not manage to reach double digits for the quarter. It cemented the Croatian win that came at 43-85.

Leading scorers:
Kosovo: Enisa Kamerolli 18 points 8 rebounds; Astera Tuhina (175-G-2004) 6 punts 5 rebounds; Anile Selmani (174-G-2004) 6 points.
Croatia: Vivien Nejasmic (182-PF-2004) 15 points 10 rebounds 4 assists; Lina Strike 12 points; Katia Nekic (172-G-2004, college: Otero JC) 11 points.

Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks

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