Division I Round 5 of Regular Season

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First defeat of league's leader Keflavik B (3-1) against tenth ranked Njardvik 2 (2-2) 92-88 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Keflavik B. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Njardvik 2 forced 34 Keflavik B turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 32 personal fouls committed by Keflavik B helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Guard Kristin Gudjonsdottir (173-2008) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Forward Dagbjort Kristmannsdottir (178-2010) contributed with 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Guard Asdis Jonsdottir (166-2007) answered with 17 points and 7 assists for Keflavik B. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Njardvik 2 moved-up to sixth place. Keflavik B at the other side dropped to the third position with one game lost. They share it with Thor. They were replaced at the leadership position by Selfoss. Keflavik B will play next round against strong Thor Th. trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Njardvik 2 will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Thor in Akureyri.
Division I top team - Selfoss (4-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed ninth ranked IR (1-3) 109-37. American guard Kennedi Watkins (178-2002, college: Ohio) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and Eva Dagsdottir chipped in 12 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. Guard Thordis Hjorleifsdottir (179-2002) responded with 9 points and 10 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. Selfoss have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-1 record, which they share with Thor Th. IR at the other side keeps the ninth position with three games lost. They share it with KV. Selfoss will play against Stjarnan 2 (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. IR will play against Haukar U to get more than just one victory in their record.
Bottom-ranked Skallagrimur is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fifth consecutive match to tenth ranked Athena (2-3) 79-67 on Saturday evening. Anastasija Zarkevica nailed 30 points for the winning side. Embla Kristinardottir came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for Skallagrimur in the defeat. Skallagrimur's coach Milorad Sedlarevic rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Athena moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Breidablik. Loser Skallagrimur still closes the standings with five games lost. Athena will meet KV (#10) in the next round. Skallagrimur will play against Breidablik and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last two games of round 5 KV was beaten by Haukar U on the road 72-62. Breidablik was destroyed by Thor Th. on its own court 67-103.
The most impressive performance of 5th round was 31 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 8 steals by Shawnteanna Tillman of Thor Th..

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Athena - Skallagrimur 79-67:
Bottom-ranked Skallagrimur is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fifth consecutive match to tenth ranked Athena (2-3) 79-67 on Saturday evening. The game was mostly controlled by Athena. Skallagrimur managed to win second period 22-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Guard Anastasija Zarkevica (168-2011) nailed 30 points for the winning side and center Darina Khomenska (188-2006) accounted for 16 points and 15 rebounds. Forward Embla Kristinardottir (170-1995) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals and forward Berta Thorkelsdottir (178-2008) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Skallagrimur in the defeat. Skallagrimur's coach Milorad Sedlarevic rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Athena moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Breidablik. Loser Skallagrimur still closes the standings with five games lost. Athena will meet KV (#10) in the next round. Skallagrimur will play against Breidablik and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Skallagrimur: B.Thorkelsdottir 16+6reb+2ast, K.Embla 15+12reb+5ast, J.Fatima 10+6reb+2ast, P.Rakel 9+7reb+2ast, A.Julia 7+3reb, K.Ines 4+1reb
Athena: A.Zarkevica 30+4reb+1ast, D.Khomenska 16+15reb+1ast, I.Idun 12+4reb+2ast, I.Elmarsdottir 8+5reb+3ast, G.Melsted 8+3reb+3ast, T.Melsted 3+7reb+8ast

Njardvik 2 - Keflavik B 92-88:
First defeat of league's leader Keflavik B (3-1) against tenth ranked Njardvik 2 (2-2) 92-88 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Keflavik B. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Njardvik 2 forced 34 Keflavik B turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 32 personal fouls committed by Keflavik B helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Guard Kristin Gudjonsdottir (173-2008) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Forward Dagbjort Kristmannsdottir (178-2010) contributed with 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Guard Asdis Jonsdottir (166-2007) answered with 17 points and 7 assists and forward Oddny Einarsdottir (177-2010) added 11 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 9 steals in the effort for Keflavik B. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Njardvik 2 moved-up to sixth place. Keflavik B at the other side dropped to the third position with one game lost. They share it with Thor. They were replaced at the leadership position by Selfoss. Keflavik B will play next round against strong Thor Th. trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Njardvik 2 will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Thor in Akureyri.
Top scorers:
Keflavik B: J.Asdis 17+2reb+7ast, K.Bergsveinsdottir 16+1reb+3ast, S.Lisbet 13+1reb+1ast, S.Erna 11+9reb, O.Einarsdottir 11+9reb+4ast, H.Saevarsdottir 10+3reb+1ast
Njardvik 2: G.Kristin 25+9reb+5ast, K.Dagbjort 19+5reb+2ast, A.Helgadottir 16+8reb+2ast, H.Ivarsdottir 13+4reb+4ast, K.Luthersdottir 9+2reb+1ast, R.Jonsdottir 4+7reb+4ast

Haukar U - KV 72-62:
No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Haukar U (3-2) beat 10th ranked KV (1-3) in Hafnarfjordur 72-62 on Saturday. The game without a history. Haukar U led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Haukar U forced 23 KV turnovers and had a 32-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. Center Inga Ingadottir (186-2009) nailed a double-double by scoring 28 points and 19 rebounds for the winning side and forward Hildur Kristinsdottir (182-2010) accounted for 15 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Telma Bjarkadottir (170-2000) came up with 13 points and 4 steals and forward Rakel Thorvaldsdottir (175-2012) added 5 points and 9 rebounds respectively for KV in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Haukar U moved-up to fifth place. KV lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with three games lost. They share it with IR. Haukar U will meet IR (#9) in the next round. KV will play against Athena and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
KV: B.Telma 13+2reb, B.Ingunn 11+1reb+1ast, K.Kistrun 7+5reb+3ast, T.Rakel 5+9reb+1ast, P.Klara 5+1reb+3ast, F.Elfa 5+3ast
Haukar U: I.Inga 28+19reb+3ast, K.Hildur 15+9reb+2ast, A.Georgsdottir 9+3reb+5ast, I.Eva 8+4reb+3ast, L.Bjornsdottir 3+1reb, H.Hafsteinsdottir 3+2reb+1ast

Selfoss - IR 109-37:
Division I top team - Selfoss (4-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed ninth ranked IR (1-3) 109-37. The game without a history. Selfoss led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding IR to just 7 points in second quarter. Selfoss held IR to an opponent 19.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 48.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Selfoss forced 27 IR turnovers and outrebounded them 57-41 including a 36-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Selfoss players were unselfish on offense dishing 34 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by IR's players. American guard Kennedi Watkins (178-2002, college: Ohio) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and point guard Eva Dagsdottir (159-2003) chipped in 12 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. Four Selfoss players scored in double figures. Guard Thordis Hjorleifsdottir (179-2002) responded with 9 points and 10 rebounds and Stefania Hansen (175-2004) scored 10 points and 6 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. Selfoss have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-1 record, which they share with Thor Th. IR at the other side keeps the ninth position with three games lost. They share it with KV. Selfoss will play against Stjarnan 2 (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. IR will play against Haukar U to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
IR: H.Stefania 10+6reb+2ast, H.Thordis 9+10reb, H.Greta 6+3reb+1ast, H.Johanna 5+5reb, H.Valgerdur 2+3reb+1ast, S.Embla 2+7reb
Selfoss: W.Kennedi 31+10reb+1ast, S.Magnusdottir 16+9reb+3ast, A.Vidisdottir 12+2reb+2ast, E.Dagsdottir 12+10reb+9ast, A.Gylfadottir 9+6reb+1ast, P.Karlsdottir 8+5reb+1ast

Breidablik - Thor Th. 67-103:
Very expected game when 6th ranked Breidablik (2-3) was smashed by second ranked Thor Th. (4-1) in Kopavogur 103-67 on Sunday. The game without a history. Thor Th. led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Thor Th. forced 26 Breidablik turnovers and outrebounded them 41-29 including 26 on the defensive glass. Thor Th. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American guard Shawnteanna Tillman (160-2004, college: Coker) nailed 31 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 8 steals for the winning side and Romanian swingman Maria Alexe (182-2001, college: LIU Brooklyn) accounted for 17 points and 8 rebounds. Five Thor Th. players scored in double figures. point guard Eyrun Gestsdottir (170-2009) came up with 7 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Telma Loftsdottir (171-2009) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Breidablik in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Thor Th. have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Selfoss. Breidablik lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with Athena. Thor Th. will meet Keflavik B (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Breidablik will play against Skallagrimur (#12) in Borganes and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Breidablik: T.Kristjansdottir 12, L.Telma 11+5reb+1ast, S.Briet 8+4reb+2ast, G.Eyrun 7+7reb+4ast, O.Hjortfridur 7+3reb+1ast, A.Eyrun 6+4reb
Thor Th.: S.Tillman 31+8reb+8ast, M.Alexe 17+8reb+3ast, J.Gilbertsdottir 15+2reb+4ast, T.Jonsdottir 13+5reb+2ast, J.Agustsdottir 10+5reb+4ast, S.Agustsdottir 10+5reb+1ast