Subway League Round 7 (Regular Season): Njardvik keep a leadership position

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The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Njardvik as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Njardvik smashed bottom-ranked Hamar at home 88-61. Njardvik made 16-of-16 free shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. Njardvik outrebounded Hamar 46-34 including a 37-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Swedish Paulina Hersler (193-1994, college: Florida) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 8 rebounds. International guard Danielle Rodriguez (177-1993, college: Utah) contributed with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Spanish-Venezuelan point guard Mariana Duran (172-1993, college: Okla City) answered with 22 points and 8 rebounds for Hamar. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Njardvik have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Grindavik. Hamar at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. Hamar will play next round against Tindastoll trying to get back on the winning streak. Njardvik will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Armann in Reykjavik.
Another interesting game for Valur (5-2) which played in Hafnarfjordur against 4th placed Haukar (4-3). Fifth ranked Valur crushed hosts 101-63. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Haukar. It was a great evening for Canadian-Italian forward Alyssa Cerino (186-1997) who led her team to a victory scoring 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. ReShawna Stone helped adding 25 points and 5 assists. At the losing side American forward Krystal Freeman (183-1999, college: Tulane) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds. 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. Valur moved-up to third place, which they share with KR. Defending champion Haukar dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with Keflavik. Valur will play against league's second-placed Grindavik at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Haukar will play against Stjarnan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game was also a 17-point tough home defeat of 3rd ranked KR in a game in Reykjavik versus Grindavik (#2) 85-68. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of KR. It was a key game for the top position in the league. It was an exceptional evening for Abby Beeman who led the winners and scored 35 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Molly Kaiser came up with 19 points for KR in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Grindavik (6-1) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Njardvik. Newly promoted KR keeps the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Valur. Grindavik will meet Valur (#4) in the next round. KR will play against Keflavik and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 7 Armann was smashed by Stjarnan on the road 103-81. Tindastoll lost to Keflavik on its own court 88-96.

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Stjarnan - Armann 103-81

The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Stjarnan's (3-4) home victory over 8th ranked Armann (1-6) 103-81 on Tuesday. Stjarnan made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Dilja Larusdottir who led the winners and scored 29 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Eva Eliasdottir accounted for 13 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. American guard Khiana Johnson (173-1998, college: Radford, agency: LBM Management) came up with 20 points and 7 assists and the other American import forward Nabaweeyah McGill (188-2001, college: TAMUCC) added 16 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Armann in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. 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. Stjarnan have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain seventh place with 3-4 record. Armann lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with Tindastoll. Stjarnan will meet higher ranked Haukar (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Armann will play against the league's leader Njardvik having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Armann: K.Johnson 20+2reb+7ast, C.Dzana 18+3reb+2ast, N.McGill 16+10reb, K.Jonina 14+7reb+4ast, H.Sylvia 8+5reb, H.Anika 5+2reb+1ast
Stjarnan: D.Larusdottir 29+5reb+4ast, B.Hlynsdottir 18+6reb+2ast, E.Eliasdottir 13+7reb+6ast, M.Shaiquel 13+9reb+2ast, H.Hlynsdottir 8+5reb+1ast, B.Inja 7+1reb+1ast

Haukar - Valur 63-101

Another interesting game for Valur (5-2) which played in Hafnarfjordur against 4th placed Haukar (4-3). Fifth ranked Valur crushed hosts 101-63. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Haukar. Valur forced 33 Haukar turnovers and outrebounded them 146-94 including a 55-36 advantage in offensive rebounds. Valur players were unselfish on offense dishing 38 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 10 blocks. Haukar was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for Canadian-Italian forward Alyssa Cerino (186-1997) who led her team to a victory scoring 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. ReShawna Stone helped adding 25 points and 5 assists. At the losing side American forward Krystal Freeman (183-1999, college: Tulane) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds and international guard Danielle Rodriguez (177-1993, college: Utah) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. 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. Valur moved-up to third place, which they share with KR. Defending champion Haukar dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with Keflavik. Valur will play against league's second-placed Grindavik at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Haukar will play against Stjarnan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Haukar: K.Freeman 24+13reb+1ast, A.Tinna 11+6reb+2ast, A.Toi 10+2reb+3ast, O.Sigrun 8+2reb+3ast, J.Thora 6+5reb+6ast, P.Rosa 2+2reb+4ast
Valur: C.Alyssa 25+9reb+4ast, R.Stone 25+4reb+5ast, D.Karlsdottir 18+2reb+4ast, T.Hodge-Carr 9+5reb+5ast, S.Boama 7+6reb+2ast, A.Grimsdottir 6+11reb+5ast

Tindastoll - Keflavik 88-96

Rather expected game when 8th ranked Tindastoll (1-6) lost to sixth ranked Keflavik (4-3) in Sauoarkrokur 88-96 on Tuesday. Strangely Tindastoll outrebounded Keflavik 41-26 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Keflavik looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Canadian guard Keishana Washington (170-2000, college: Drexel, agency: LBM Management) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. The former international forward Sara Hinriksdottir (185-1996, college: Canisius) accounted for 23 points and 5 assists for the winning side. American forward Maddie Sutton (180-1998, college: Tusculum) came up with a triple-double by scoring 31 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists and Spanish guard Marta Hermida (180-1997, college: Boise St.) added 26 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Tindastoll in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Keflavik moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Haukar. Tindastoll lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with Armann. Keflavik will meet at home higher ranked KR (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tindastoll will play against Hamar (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tindastoll: M.Sutton 31+20reb+10ast, M.Hermida 26+9reb+6ast, O.Kounkou 12+4reb+1ast, S.Inga 11+3reb+1ast, A.Quirante 5+4reb+3ast, J.Brynja 3+1reb
Keflavik: H.Sara 23+3reb+5ast, T.Agustsdottir 23+2reb+4ast, W.Keishana 18+6reb+10ast, A.Svansdottir 13+6reb+2ast, A.Svansdottir 7+2reb, B.Hinriksdottir 5+2reb

Njardvik - Hamar 88-61

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Njardvik as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Njardvik smashed bottom-ranked Hamar at home 88-61. Njardvik made 16-of-16 free shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. Njardvik outrebounded Hamar 46-34 including a 37-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Swedish Paulina Hersler (193-1994, college: Florida) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 8 rebounds. International guard Danielle Rodriguez (177-1993, college: Utah) contributed with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Four Njardvik players scored in double figures. Spanish-Venezuelan point guard Mariana Duran (172-1993, college: Okla City) answered with 22 points and 8 rebounds and Bosnian center Jovana Markovic (187-1997) added 17 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Hamar. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Njardvik have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Grindavik. Hamar at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. Hamar will play next round against Tindastoll trying to get back on the winning streak. Njardvik will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Armann in Reykjavik.
Top scorers:
Hamar: M.Duran 22+8reb+1ast, J.Markovic 17+10reb+1ast, E.Iversen 10+8reb, M.Bergdis 5+2reb+4ast, J.Guinn 4+5reb+4ast, A.Johanna 3+1reb+2ast
Njardvik: H.Paulina 20+8reb+2ast, L.Asgeirsdottir 15+1reb, R.Danielle 15+7reb+8ast, B.Dinkins 12+13reb+3ast, S.Logadottir 9+1reb, K.Gudjonsdottir 8+1reb+1ast

KR - Grindavik 68-85

An interesting game was also a 17-point tough home defeat of 3rd ranked KR in a game in Reykjavik versus Grindavik (#2) 85-68. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of KR. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Grindavik forced 21 KR turnovers and outrebounded them 141-128 including 53 on the offensive glass. Grindavik looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Abby Beeman (163-2001, college: Marshall) who led the winners and scored 35 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Swedish Ellen Nystrom (185-1993, college: Colorado St.) accounted for 23 points and 11 rebounds (made all of her seven free throws) for the winning side. Ivorian guard Molly Kaiser (173-2002, college: NM State) came up with 19 points and the former international forward Sara Hinriksdottir (185-1996, college: Canisius) added 8 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for KR in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Grindavik (6-1) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Njardvik. Newly promoted KR keeps the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Valur. Grindavik will meet Valur (#4) in the next round. KR will play against Keflavik and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
KR: S.Rebekka 21+2reb+1ast, M.Kaiser 19+4reb+3ast, B.Eve 11+7reb+2ast, O.Kristrun 8+12reb+4ast, M.Anna 7+1reb+2ast, T.Hanna 2+5reb
Grindavik: B.Abby 35+6reb+5ast, N.Ellen 23+11reb+1ast, A.Farhiya 14+11reb+6ast, S.Isabella 6+8reb+2ast, O.Oladottir 5+2reb+2ast, J.Kjartansdottir 2+2reb+1ast