Superliga Round 14 (Regular Season): Prishtina keep a leadership position

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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Prishtina as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Prishtina defeated 5th ranked Penza at home 81-70. American power forward Jade Williams (196-1998, college: Duke) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). The other American import guard Asianae Johnson (173, college: MSU) contributed with 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Saranda Daci (190-1993) replied with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 19 rebounds for Penza. Prishtina (13-1) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Penza at the other side dropped to the fourth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Trepca. Penza will play next round against strong Bashkimi trying to get back on the winning streak. Prishtina will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked United at home.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Bashkimi (12-2) in Prizren. Hosts were defeated by Prishtina (13-1) 79-66. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Bashkimi. It was a key game for the top position in the league. American guard Asianae Johnson (173, college: MSU) scored 26 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Elektra Zykaj chipped in 22 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The former international guard Arbnore Perquku (176-1988) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists. Prishtina have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Defending champion Bashkimi dropped to the second place with two games lost. Prishtina will play against bottom-ranked United (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Bashkimi will play against Penza (#4) in Peja and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Peja between Bashkimi and Peja 03. First ranked Bashkimi (12-2) got a very close victory on the road over one of their biggest challengers Peja 03 (8-6). Bashkimi managed to escape with a 2-point win 83-81 in the game for the second place. Sarah Mgbeike notched a double-double by scoring 25 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort. Even 29 points by Agnesa Rrahmani did not help to save the game for Peja 03. Bashkimi have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Despite that victory Bashkimi went down to second position due to points difference. Newly promoted Peja 03 keeps the third place with six games lost. Bashkimi will meet Penza (#4) in the next round. Peja 03 will play against Trepca and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 14: Penza smashed Trepca on the road 84-65. Bottom-ranked United was destroyed by Peja 03 on its own court 48-84. Trepca unfortunately lost to United in a road game 47-64.

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Trepca - Penza 65-84

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fifth ranked Penza (4-10) crushed one of their biggest challengers Trepca (4-10) in Mitrovice 84-65 on Sunday. Penza dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Trepca's 22 and made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Trepca 45-27 including a 35-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Penza looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The former international center Saranda Daci (190-1993) notched a triple-double by scoring 25 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists and 5 blocks to lead the effort and center Anita Grainca (187-2004) supported her with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Five Penza players scored in double figures. Penza's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 28 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists by American guard MarShay Moore (173, college: Oregon) did not help to save the game for Trepca. Her fellow American import swingman Jessica Wilson added 17 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Penza moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Trepca. Trepca lost fifth consecutive game. Penza will meet at home league's second-placed Bashkimi in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Trepca will play against Peja 03 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Trepca: M.Moore 28+10reb+6ast, W.Jessica 17+6reb+3ast, M.Alma 13+3reb, M.Blerta 4+4reb+2ast, M.Erzana 3+1reb, M.Luenta 0
Penza: S.Daci 25+13reb+11ast, G.Anita 19+9reb, L.Peevy 14+6reb+4ast, S.Vraniqi 12+4reb+1ast, B.Vanesa 11+7reb+1ast, N.V 2+1reb

Bashkimi - Prishtina 66-79

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Bashkimi (12-2) in Prizren. Hosts were defeated by Prishtina (13-1) 79-66. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Bashkimi. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Prishtina players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. American guard Asianae Johnson (173, college: MSU) scored 26 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Albanian forward Elektra Zykaj (181-1990) chipped in 22 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The former international guard Arbnore Perquku (176-1988) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists and the former international power forward Aulona Muhadri (182-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Prishtina have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Defending champion Bashkimi dropped to the second place with two games lost. Prishtina will play against bottom-ranked United (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Bashkimi will play against Penza (#4) in Peja and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bashkimi: S.Mgbeike 21+9reb+1ast, A.Muhadri 17+13reb+1ast, A.Perquku 14+8reb+10ast, A.Benally 6+3reb+3ast, D.Halitaj 6+1reb+4ast, J.Zeka 2
Prishtina: A.Johnson 26+5reb+7ast, E.Zykaj 22+9reb+4ast, J.Williams 21+6reb+4ast, M.Rushiti 7+7reb+5ast, H.Malvina 3+3reb+1ast, B.Vlera 0

United - Peja 03 48-84

Rather expected game when 6th ranked United (1-13) was smashed at home by third ranked Peja 03 (8-6) 84-48 on Sunday. Peja 03 held United to an opponent 24.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 48.5 percent accuracy of the winners. Peja 03 forced 19 United turnovers and had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. Peja 03 looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by United's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Peja 03 made 7 blocks. U.S. Virgin Islands guard Taylor Jones (173-1997, college: Oakland) notched 19 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international power forward Zerina Shatri (188-1995, college: OLLU) supported her with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Four Peja 03 players scored in double figures. Peja 03's coach Furkan Saglik felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 28 points and 10 rebounds by Etna Rexhepi (180-2006) did not help to save the game for United. Guard Viola Syla (175-2004) added 11 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Newly promoted Peja 03 maintains third position with 8-6 record having five points less than leader Prishtina. Loser United stay at the bottom place with 13 games lost. Peja 03 will meet at home Trepca (#5) in the next round. United will play against the league's leader Prishtina and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
United: R.Etna 28+10reb+2ast, S.Viola 11+8reb+3ast, L.Malona 8+11reb, S.Alea 1+4reb+1ast, K.Ejrisa 0, B.Jona 0+2reb
Peja 03: T.Jones 19+8reb+1ast, A.Rrahmani 15+3reb+2ast, R.Hollivay 12+8reb, Z.Shatri 12+11reb+1ast, J.Mastellone 8+4reb+4ast, B.Gresa 7+4reb

United - Trepca 64-47

There was a small surprise when sixth ranked United (1-13) won against at home 4th ranked Trepca (4-10) 64-47 on Tuesday. United held Trepca to an opponent 23.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.7 percent accuracy of the winners. United forced 19 Trepca turnovers and outrebounded them 44-31 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Anila Selmani notched a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and guard Anesa Korqa (170-2003) supported her with 11 points and 8 rebounds. United's coach L Ibrahimi used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 22 points and 5 assists by American guard MarShay Moore (173, college: Oregon) did not help to save the game for Trepca. Her fellow American import swingman Jessica Wilson added 9 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. United maintains sixth position with 1-13 record. It was Trepca's fifth loss in a row. They keep the fourth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Penza. United will meet league's leader Prishtina on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Trepca will play against Peja 03 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Trepca: M.Moore 22+4reb+5ast, W.Jessica 9+8reb+1ast, M.Alma 7+7reb, M.Blerta 5+2reb, M.Erzana 4+4reb+3ast, M.Luenta 0
United: S.Anila 19+10reb+5ast, R.Etna 13+6reb, K.Anesa 11+8reb+2ast, S.Viola 9+9reb+3ast, R.Brikena 6+7reb+1ast, S.Alea 4+1reb

Peja 03 - Bashkimi 81-83

A very close game took place in Peja between Bashkimi and Peja 03. First ranked Bashkimi (12-2) got a very close victory on the road over one of their biggest challengers Peja 03 (8-6). Bashkimi managed to escape with a 2-point win 83-81 in the game for the second place. Bashkimi forced 20 Peja 03 turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American forward Sarah Mgbeike (185, college: OLLU) notched a double-double by scoring 25 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and the former international power forward Aulona Muhadri (182-1998) supported her with 9 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 29 points by the former international point guard Agnesa Rrahmani (175-2002) did not help to save the game for Peja 03. American center Rachel Hollivay (196-1993, college: Rutgers) added 15 points and 13 rebounds for the hosts. Bashkimi have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Despite that victory Bashkimi went down to second position due to points difference. Newly promoted Peja 03 keeps the third place with six games lost. Bashkimi will meet Penza (#4) in the next round. Peja 03 will play against Trepca and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Peja 03: A.Rrahmani 29+4reb+2ast, T.Jones 16+9reb+1ast, R.Hollivay 15+13reb+2ast, J.Mastellone 9+9reb+4ast, Z.Shatri 6+10reb+3ast, B.Martinaj 4+4reb+7ast
Bashkimi: S.Mgbeike 25+13reb+5ast, D.Halitaj 17+1reb+3ast, J.Zeka 14+6reb, A.Perquku 9+4reb+12ast, A.Muhadri 9+12reb+5ast, A.Benally 9+6reb+2ast

Prishtina - Penza 81-70

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Prishtina as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Prishtina defeated 5th ranked Penza at home 81-70. American power forward Jade Williams (196-1998, college: Duke) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). The other American import guard Asianae Johnson (173, college: MSU) contributed with 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Saranda Daci (190-1993) replied with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 19 rebounds and American forward Lycia Peevy (188, college: Arkansas St.) added 19 points and 16 rebounds in the effort for Penza. Prishtina (13-1) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Penza at the other side dropped to the fourth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Trepca. Penza will play next round against strong Bashkimi trying to get back on the winning streak. Prishtina will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked United at home.
Top scorers:
Penza: S.Daci 20+19reb+3ast, S.Vraniqi 20+4reb+3ast, L.Peevy 19+16reb+2ast, K.Erjona 5+2reb+5ast, B.Vanesa 2+2reb+2ast, G.Anita 2+4reb
Prishtina: J.Williams 27+15reb+4ast, A.Johnson 19+8reb+3ast, E.Zykaj 11+6reb+3ast, H.Malvina 9+4reb+3ast, M.Rushiti 8+6reb+3ast, M.Flutra 7+6reb