Results and Stats from Superleague Round 1 of Quarter-Finals

TSU - Kavkasia 85-74

Kavkasia was ahead by 1 point at the halftime before a 25-12 third quarter run of TSU. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Courvoisier McCauley (196-1998, college: Indiana St.) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 7 rebounds. The former international forward Aleksandre Phevadze (207-1998) contributed with 9 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Four TSU players scored in double figures. International point guard Luka Maziashvili (187-2000, college: UMass Lowell) answered with 13 points and 6 assists and American forward Nehemiah Benson (201-2002, college: Binghamton) added 11 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Kavkasia. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
TSU: M.Courvoisier 23+7reb+1ast, H.Quentin 14+3reb+3ast, M.Drumwright 13+1reb+3ast, G.Tsintsadze 11+2reb+1ast, P.Aleksandre 9+8reb+4ast, T.Giorgi 6+6reb+1ast
Kavkasia: X.Bell 14+3reb+1ast, L.Maziashvili 13+2reb+6ast, B.Nehemiah 11+9reb+1ast, D.Tillman 9+2reb+1ast, G.Nikoloz 8+3reb, M.Ivane 8+3reb+1ast

Margveti - Orbi 89-78

The game was mostly controlled by Margveti. Orbi was better in fourth quarter 20-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Margveti dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Orbi's 42. Margveti players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. The game was dominated by American players. It was a very good performance for guard Christian Jones (190-2000, college: CBU) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Jalen Hill (198-2001, college: UNLV) contributed with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Sean Moore (201-2002, college: UNCW) answered with 21 points and 9 rebounds and guard Larry Austin Jr (188-1996, college: CMU) added 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Orbi. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Margveti: S.Sanadze 19+2reb+5ast, J.Christian 18+9reb+5ast, H.Jalen 17+6reb+4ast, D.Banks 17+6reb+4ast, C.Roman 6+9reb, G.Kobakhidze 4+2reb+1ast
Orbi: S.Moore 21+9reb+2ast, L.Austin Jr. 19+6reb+5ast, M.Freeman 13+3reb+2ast, L.Ilia 10+6reb+3ast, B.Jr Jimmy 8+14reb+1ast, K.Luka 4+4reb

Batumi - Iverioni 90-79

Iverioni was tied at the half but could not keep up in last two quarters eventually losing the game. Batumi dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Iverioni's 34. They outrebounded Iverioni 53-37 including a 36-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Batumi players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Iverioni was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a very good performance for American forward Miryne Thomas (203-1999, college: Kent St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds. The former international Akaki Dvalishvili (207-1991) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American forward Jesiah West (196, college: W.Illinois) answered with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and American-Ghanian guard Isaiah Addo-Ankrah (201-2001, college: Denver) added 12 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Iverioni. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Batumi: T.Miryne 21+12reb+2ast, O.Giorgi 18+5reb+3ast, A.Dvalishvili 17+12reb+4ast, B.Carson 14+9reb+1ast, B.Gegi 6+6reb+1ast, S.Saladze 5+4reb+2ast
Iverioni: W.Jesiah 26+5reb+5ast, A.Lewis 16+3reb+5ast, I.Addo-Ankrah 12+11reb+1ast, U.Michael 10+6reb+5ast, B.Miller 7+4reb+4ast, S.Gognadze 4+8reb+1ast

Kutaisi - Telavi 96-79

The hosts trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 35-14 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Kutaisi looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international swingman Kakhaber Jintcharadze (196-1993, agency: BIG) fired 33 points (!!!) and 6 assists for the winners. The former international power forward Giorgi Sulaberidze (201-2004, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Terence Harcum (185-2003, college: Murray St.) produced 24 points and 5 assists and the other American import center Tyson Jackson (208-2000, college: New Orleans, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Kutaisi and four Telavi players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Kutaisi: J.Kakhaber 33+3reb+6ast, S.Giorgi 20+8reb+2ast, B.Detrek 12+4reb+6ast, G.Marqus 11+5reb+2ast, O.Javion 10+9reb+1ast, D.Qavtaradze 5+3ast
Telavi: T.Harcum 24+2reb+5ast, T.Jackson 16+5reb+2ast, N.Anzori 12+8reb+1ast, L.Luka 10+1reb+6ast, A.Holt 6+3reb, G.Levan 4+1reb+3ast