Superliga Round 11 (Regular Season): Penza is defeated by Junior 06

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The game between second ranked Penza (6-5) and fifth ranked Junior 06 (4-7) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. Penza was defeated by Junior 06 in Prizren 92-80. Junior 06 forced 32 Penza turnovers. Strangely Penza outrebounded Junior 06 44-28 including 16 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Abby Ogle (173, college: Kent St.) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 10 steals. Forward Vesa Krasniqi (178-2005) helped adding 20 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). American point guard Jeanae Terry (155-2001, college: Purdue) responded with a triple-double by scoring 40 points (!!!), 20 rebounds and 10 assists. Newly promoted Junior 06 maintains fifth place with 4-7 record. Penza at the other side dropped to the third position with five games lost. Junior 06 are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Trepca (#6) in Mitrovice in the next round. Penza will play on the road against Prishtina and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very significant was Bashkimi's (#1, 10-1) victory against 4th placed Prishtina (5-6) 79-72. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Prishtina. It was an exceptional evening for the former international power forward Aulona Muhadri (182-1998) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Caterrion Thompson accounted for 17 points and 8 rebounds. American Kayla Johnson (178, college: Alaska) came up with 25 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for Prishtina in the defeat. Bashkimi have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 10-1 record. Prishtina at the other side keeps the fourth position with six games lost. Bashkimi will play against league's second-placed Peja 03 at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Prishtina will play against Penza and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Third ranked Peja 03 (7-4) crushed at home 6th ranked Trepca (1-10) by 32 points 83-51, which is the biggest margin this round on Saturday night. The best player for the winners was Daja Woodard who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds. Peja 03's coach Izzat Ismail felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Vivian Woo produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Peja 03 moved-up to second place. Trepca lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. Peja 03 will meet 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) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

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Bashkimi - Prishtina 79-72

Very significant was Bashkimi's (#1, 10-1) victory against 4th placed Prishtina (5-6) 79-72. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Prishtina. Bashkimi dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Prishtina's 24. Bashkimi forced 26 Prishtina turnovers and outrebounded them 43-26 including a 20-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Bashkimi players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Prishtina's players. It was an exceptional evening for the former international power forward Aulona Muhadri (182-1998) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). American guard Caterrion Thompson (175-1998, college: MSU) accounted for 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. American Kayla Johnson (178, college: Alaska) came up with 25 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and the other American import guard Alaina Rice (173, college: Syracuse) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Prishtina in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bashkimi have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 10-1 record. Prishtina at the other side keeps the fourth position with six games lost. Bashkimi will play against league's second-placed Peja 03 at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Prishtina will play against Penza and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bashkimi: A.Muhadri 18+15reb+4ast, C.Thompson 17+8reb+1ast, A.Williams 13+5reb+3ast, D.Halitaj 13+3reb+2ast, B.Byrd 9+4reb+3ast, A.Percuku 6+4reb+11ast
Prishtina: K.Johnson 25+6reb+2ast, M.Haziri 17+2reb+3ast, A.Rice 16+6reb+3ast, B.Martinaj 12+5reb, F.Mehmeti 2+1reb+1ast, T.Tuhina 0

Peja 03 - Trepca 83-51

Third ranked Peja 03 (7-4) crushed at home 6th ranked Trepca (1-10) by 32 points 83-51, which is the biggest margin this round on Saturday night. Peja 03 dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Trepca's 20 and had 24 for 39 from the free-throw line, while Trepca only scored seven points from the stripe. Peja 03 forced 25 Trepca turnovers and outrebounded them 47-35 including 34 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American forward Daja Woodard (190, college: Jackson St.) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds. Her fellow American import guard Juicy Landrum (173-1997, college: Baylor) chipped in 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Peja 03 players scored in double figures. Peja 03's coach Izzat Ismail felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Vivian Woo (170-2000, college: Menlo, agency: Interperformances) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and the former international guard Alma Muzliukaj (176-2004) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Peja 03 moved-up to second place. Trepca lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. Peja 03 will meet 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) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Peja 03: B.Tate 19+6reb, J.Landrum 19+8reb+5ast, D.Woodard 16+14reb+2ast, S.Daci 11+5reb+2ast, G.Berisha 6, E.Shala 6+10reb+4ast
Trepca: V.Woo 19+10reb+1ast, A.Muzliukaj 17+5reb, M.Fazliu 13+2reb, R.Potter 2+4reb+5ast, E.Kurshumliu 0+1reb, J.Muzliukaj 0+2reb+2ast

Junior 06 - Penza 92-80

The game between second ranked Penza (6-5) and fifth ranked Junior 06 (4-7) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. Penza was defeated by Junior 06 in Prizren 92-80. Junior 06 forced 32 Penza turnovers. Strangely Penza outrebounded Junior 06 44-28 including 16 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Abby Ogle (173, college: Kent St.) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 10 steals. Forward Vesa Krasniqi (178-2005) helped adding 20 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Ogle is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Junior 06 players scored in double figures. American point guard Jeanae Terry (155-2001, college: Purdue) responded with a triple-double by scoring 40 points (!!!), 20 rebounds and 10 assists and the other American import forward Saquita Joyner (177-2000, college: Coker) scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Newly promoted Junior 06 maintains fifth place with 4-7 record. Penza at the other side dropped to the third position with five games lost. Junior 06 are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Trepca (#6) in Mitrovice in the next round. Penza will play on the road against Prishtina and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Junior 06: A.Ogle 34+5reb+8ast, V.Krasniqi 20+4reb+1ast, M.Bilalli 17+5reb+1ast, T.Gordon 11+7reb+5ast, A.Vecgishti 6+1reb+1ast, Y.Uka 2+3reb+9ast
Penza: J.Terry 40+20reb+10ast, S.Joyner 20+5reb+1ast, J.Zeka 9+6reb+6ast, R.Raquel 8+2reb, V.Syla 2+8reb+1ast, T.Shala 1