Subway League Round 4 (Regular Season): KR hands first loss to Njardvik

Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most surprising game was the first loss of Njardvik (3-1) in Reykjavik on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked KR (3-1) 89-82. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Njardvik. KR made 31-of-39 free shots (79.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of her twelve free throws !!!). contributed with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. KR's coach Daniel Halldorsson used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brittany Dinkins replied with 25 points and 8 rebounds for Njardvik. KR moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Njardvik. KR is looking forward to face Tindastoll (#8) in Sauoarkrokur in the next round where they are favorite. Njardvik will play at home against the league's leader Grindavik (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Reykjavik. Fourth ranked Valur (3-1) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 7th ranked Tindastoll (1-3) 78-75 on Wednesday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals and Alyssa Cerino who added 24 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American forward Maddie Sutton (180-1998, college: Tusculum) responded with a triple-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. Valur moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Tindastoll at the other side keeps the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with Armann. Valur's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Reykjavik to the arena Armann.
Armann's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Hamar, where they defeated Hamar (0-4) 78-73 on Tuesday. The winners were led by Sylvia Halfdanardottir who scored that evening 21 points and 8 rebounds. Even 24 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists by Jada Guinn did not help to save the game for Hamar. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Armann (1-3) left bottom position moving up to seventh place, which they share with Tindastoll. It was Hamar's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Stjarnan. Armann's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Reykjavik Valur.

In the last two games of round 4 Haukar was beaten by Keflavik on the road 94-84. Grindavik won against Stjarnan on its own court 79-66.
The most impressive performance of 4th round was 19 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals by Abby Beeman of Grindavik.

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Valur - Tindastoll 78-75

Important game to mention about took place in Reykjavik. Fourth ranked Valur (3-1) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 7th ranked Tindastoll (1-3) 78-75 on Wednesday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals and Canadian-Italian forward Alyssa Cerino (184-1997) who added 24 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American forward Maddie Sutton (180-1998, college: Tusculum) responded with a triple-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists and Spanish guard Marta Hermida (180-1997, college: Boise St.) scored 30 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Valur moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Tindastoll at the other side keeps the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with Armann. Valur's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Reykjavik to the arena Armann.
Top scorers:
Valur: A.Cerino 24+8reb, S.ReShawna 21+9reb+9ast, B.Sara 9+2ast, K.Dagbjort 8+2ast, H.Thoranna 7+13reb+2ast, G.Isey 5+1reb
Tindastoll: M.Hermida 30+6reb+5ast, M.Sutton 26+12reb+11ast, O.Kounkou 8+4reb+1ast, H.Emma 4+6reb+1ast, B.Klara 3, A.Quirante 2+2reb+5ast

Keflavik - Haukar 94-84

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Keflavik and 5th ranked Haukar had identical 2-1 record. This time Keflavik used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Hafnarfjordur 94-84 on Wednesday night. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Keflavik looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by the former international forward Sara Hinriksdottir (185-1996, college: Canisius) who scored that evening 28 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and Canadian guard Keishana Washington (170-2000, college: Drexel, agency: LBM Management) supported her with 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Keflavik players scored in double figures. Even 32 points and 6 rebounds by did not help to save the game for Haukar. American forward Krystal Freeman (183-1999, college: Tulane) added 16 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Keflavik have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Defending champion Haukar dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. Keflavik will meet bottom-ranked Stjarnan (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Haukar will play against Hamar (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Keflavik: S.Hinriksdottir 28+6reb+6ast, K.Washington 26+7reb+4ast, S.Anna 14+4reb+1ast, V.Anna 10+5reb+5ast, A.Thelma 9+4reb+3ast, H.Briet 5+1reb+1ast
Haukar: A.Tinna 32+6reb+1ast, K.Freeman 16+7reb+3ast, P.Rosa 11+6reb+4ast, O.Sigrun 8+2reb+5ast, J.Thora 7+3reb+5ast, A.Toi 5+4reb+5ast

Hamar - Armann 73-78

Armann's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Hamar, where they defeated Hamar (0-4) 78-73 on Tuesday. Strangely Hamar outrebounded Armann 50-33 including 35 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by who scored that evening 21 points and 8 rebounds and supported her with 25 points. Even 24 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists by American guard Jada Guinn (173-2000, college: Chattanooga) did not help to save the game for Hamar. Bosnian center Jovana Markovic (187-1997) added 11 points and 17 rebounds for lost side. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Armann (1-3) left bottom position moving up to seventh place, which they share with Tindastoll. It was Hamar's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Stjarnan. Armann's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Reykjavik Valur.
Top scorers:
Armann: C.Dzana 25+3reb+1ast, H.Sylvia 21+8reb, K.Johnson 20+2reb+3ast, N.McGill 9+12reb+1ast, I.Thora 2, E.Ragnheidur 1+2reb+1ast
Hamar: J.Guinn 24+6reb+7ast, A.Johanna 14+1reb+2ast, J.Markovic 11+17reb+1ast, E.Iversen 9+14reb+2ast, M.Duran 8+6reb+8ast, H.Matilda 4+2reb

KR - Njardvik 89-82

The most surprising game was the first loss of Njardvik (3-1) in Reykjavik on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked KR (3-1) 89-82. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Njardvik. KR made 31-of-39 free shots (79.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of her twelve free throws !!!). contributed with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Four KR players scored in double figures. KR's coach Daniel Halldorsson used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brittany Dinkins replied with 25 points and 8 rebounds and international guard Danielle Rodriguez (177-1993, college: Utah) added 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Njardvik. KR moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Njardvik. KR is looking forward to face Tindastoll (#8) in Sauoarkrokur in the next round where they are favorite. Njardvik will play at home against the league's leader Grindavik (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
KR: K.Molly 27+5reb+5ast, S.Rebekka 19+6reb+10ast, B.Eve 18+7reb+2ast, O.Kristrun 13+15reb+6ast, M.Anna 5+1reb+1ast, J.Perla 5+1reb+1ast
Njardvik: D.Brittany 25+8reb+2ast, D.Rodriguez 21+7reb+6ast, P.Hersler 16+9reb, M.Krista 9+1reb+1ast, A.Hulda 5+4reb+5ast, R.Helena 3+7reb+1ast

Grindavik - Stjarnan 79-66

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Stjarnan (0-4) lost on the road to top-ranked Grindavik (4-0) 79-66 on Tuesday. Grindavik forced 19 Stjarnan turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by American point guard Abby Beeman (163-2001, college: Marshall) who scored that evening 19 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals and Swedish Ellen Nystrom (185-1993, college: Colorado St.) supported her with 22 points. Five Grindavik players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 19 points and 12 rebounds by American forward Shaiquel McGruder (185-1999, college: N.Mexico) did not help to save the game for Stjarnan. added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Stjarnan's coach Olafur Sigurdsson rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Grindavik have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Loser Stjarnan still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Hamar. Grindavik will meet Njardvik (#4) on the road in the next round. Stjarnan will play against Keflavik (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Grindavik: E.Nystrom 22+1reb+3ast, A.Beeman 19+5reb+9ast, I.Sigurdardottir 12+10reb+2ast, O.Olof 10+1ast, A.Farhiya 10+5reb+4ast, K.Jenny 6+1reb
Stjarnan: S.McGruder 19+12reb, E.Eva 13+5reb+5ast, G.Uprus 6+2reb+2ast, H.Berglind 5+3reb, L.Dilja 5+4reb+2ast, F.Fanney 5+2reb