Superliga Round 6 (Regular Season): Penza is upset by Junior 06

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The most important game in the last round took place in Peja between third ranked Penza (3-3) and fifth ranked Junior 06 (2-4) on Sunday night. Penza was defeated by Junior 06 in a tough game at home 74-81. Junior 06 forced 28 Penza turnovers. Strangely Penza outrebounded Junior 06 40-28 including 20 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was American forward Tanyia Gordon (178, college: Lander) who had a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds. The other American import guard Abby Ogle (173, college: Kent St.) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Jeanae Terry (155-2001, college: Purdue) who recorded a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 22 rebounds. Newly promoted Junior 06 maintains fifth position with 2-4 record. Penza lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Prishtina. Junior 06 are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Trepca (#6) in Mitrovice in the next round. Penza will play at home against Prishtina and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game was played in Prishtina. Top-ranked Bashkimi faced second-best Prishtina. Guests from Prizren (6-0) defeated host Prishtina (3-3) 78-71. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Prishtina. The game was dominated by American players. It was a good game for guard Caterrion Thompson (175-1998, college: MSU) who led her team to a victory with 29 points and 6 rebounds. Amari Heard contributed with 23 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Guard Alaina Rice (173, college: Syracuse) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for Prishtina. Prishtina's coach Fidan Shatri rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Undefeated Bashkimi have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 6-0 record. Prishtina at the other side dropped to the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Penza. Bashkimi will play against league's second-placed Peja 03 on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Prishtina will play against Penza in Peja and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Trepca (0-6) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 74-68 loss to fourth ranked Peja 03 (4-2) in Mitrovice on Sunday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Veronika Liubinets had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 17 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Reneya Hopkins with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Peja 03 have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Loser Trepca still closes the standings with six games lost. Peja 03 will meet at home league's leader Bashkimi in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Trepca will play against Junior 06 (#5) in Prizren and hopes to get finally their first victory.

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Prishtina - Bashkimi 71-78

An exciting game was played in Prishtina. Top-ranked Bashkimi faced second-best Prishtina. Guests from Prizren (6-0) defeated host Prishtina (3-3) 78-71. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Prishtina. Bashkimi forced 19 Prishtina turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. The game was dominated by American players. It was a good game for guard Caterrion Thompson (175-1998, college: MSU) who led her team to a victory with 29 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Amari Heard (183, college: SSU) contributed with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Guard Alaina Rice (173, college: Syracuse) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and Kayla Johnson (178, college: Alaska) added 24 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Prishtina. Prishtina's coach Fidan Shatri rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Bashkimi have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 6-0 record. Prishtina at the other side dropped to the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Penza. Bashkimi will play against league's second-placed Peja 03 on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Prishtina will play against Penza in Peja and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Prishtina: K.Johnson 24+10reb, A.Rice 18+13reb+4ast, M.Haziri 13+3reb+3ast, F.Mehmeti 6+4reb, M.Rushiti 4+2reb, T.Tuhina 3
Bashkimi: C.Thompson 29+6reb+2ast, A.Heard 23+10reb+1ast, A.Percuku 16+6reb+11ast, A.Muhadri 6+9reb+4ast, D.Halitaj 4+2reb+4ast, A.Perteshi 0

Trepca - Peja 03 68-74

Bottom-ranked Trepca (0-6) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 74-68 loss to fourth ranked Peja 03 (4-2) in Mitrovice on Sunday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Peja 03 made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. Peja 03 had a 36-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. Ukrainian center Veronika Liubinets (192-1999) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 17 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Anila Selmani (, agency: Highlight Athletes) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American point guard Reneya Hopkins (168, college: A&M Texarkana) with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and her fellow American import guard Vivian Woo (170-2000, college: Menlo, agency: Interperformances) scored 30 points and 9 rebounds. Peja 03 have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Loser Trepca still closes the standings with six games lost. Peja 03 will meet at home league's leader Bashkimi in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Trepca will play against Junior 06 (#5) in Prizren and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Trepca: V.Woo 30+9reb, R.Hopkins 26+11reb+5ast, A.Muzliukaj 7+6reb+2ast, E.Kurshumliu 3+1reb, B.Mehana 2+8reb, J.Muzliukaj 0+1reb
Peja 03: A.Selmani 18+5reb+3ast, B.Tate 17+6reb+1ast, V.Liubinets 16+17reb+1ast, T.Willard 8+2reb+1ast, E.Shala 7+3reb+1ast, S.Vraniqi 7+11reb+3ast

Penza - Junior 06 74-81

The most important game in the last round took place in Peja between third ranked Penza (3-3) and fifth ranked Junior 06 (2-4) on Sunday night. Penza was defeated by Junior 06 in a tough game at home 74-81. Junior 06 forced 28 Penza turnovers. Strangely Penza outrebounded Junior 06 40-28 including 20 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was American forward Tanyia Gordon (178, college: Lander) who had a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds. The other American import guard Abby Ogle (173, college: Kent St.) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Ogle is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Jeanae Terry (155-2001, college: Purdue) who recorded a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 22 rebounds and the former international center Saranda Daci (190-1993) added 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 blocks respectively. Newly promoted Junior 06 maintains fifth position with 2-4 record. Penza lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Prishtina. Junior 06 are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Trepca (#6) in Mitrovice in the next round. Penza will play at home against Prishtina and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Penza: J.Terry 35+22reb+3ast, S.Daci 14+9reb+2ast, J.Zeka 11+2reb+2ast, V.Syla 6+1reb+2ast, E.Krasniqi 4+2reb+3ast, A.Korqa 3+3reb+1ast
Junior 06: T.Gordon 40+10reb+2ast, A.Ogle 16+7reb+5ast, Y.Uka 8+3ast, M.Bilalli 6+2reb, A.Vecgishti 4+3reb+1ast, V.Krasniqi 4+5reb+6ast