LSBL2 Round 3 (Regular Season): Cesis lose to Pazudusas

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Cesis (2-1) recorded a loss at the home court on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by Pazudusas (2-1) 59-49. Pazudusas held Cesis to an opponent 22.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 25.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Pazudusas forced 20 Cesis turnovers and outrebounded them 60-41 including 20 on the offensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Pazudusas made 8 blocks. 24 personal fouls committed by Cesis helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Luize Septe (180-1999, college: S.Florida) who scored 11 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Ivanda Hudjakova (185-1998, college: Mount Olive) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Patricija Amolina (172-2008) who recorded 19 points and 6 rebounds. Cesis' coach Reinis Rudzitis rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pazudusas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cesis will play on the road against Jurmala and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Ventspils was also worth to mention about. Audentes (0-3) played at the court of Ventspils Spars (1-2). Ventspils Spars did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 86-68. It was a good game for point guard Martina Bertane (173-2004) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 16 rebounds and 8 assists. Katrina Petersone contributed with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Ventspils Spars' coach Reinis Ziemelis allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Estonian forward Nora-Liis Veisberg (178-2008) answered with 21 points for Audentes. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Jurmala. Local Jurmala (2-0) outscored Audentes (0-3) 63-43 on Saturday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of Marta Petersone who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Jurmala's coach Kaspars Boze used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Jessica Ristimets with 13 points and 7 rebounds. Jurmala will meet at home Cesis (#4) in the next round. Audentes will have a break next round.

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Cesis - Pazudusas 49-59:
Cesis (2-1) recorded a loss at the home court on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by Pazudusas (2-1) 59-49. Pazudusas held Cesis to an opponent 22.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 25.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Pazudusas forced 20 Cesis turnovers and outrebounded them 60-41 including 20 on the offensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Pazudusas made 8 blocks. 24 personal fouls committed by Cesis helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Luize Septe (180-1999, college: S.Florida) who scored 11 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Ivanda Hudjakova (185-1998, college: Mount Olive) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Patricija Amolina (172-2008) who recorded 19 points and 6 rebounds and Amelija Belasova added 9 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Cesis' coach Reinis Rudzitis rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pazudusas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cesis will play on the road against Jurmala and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pazudusas: I.Hudjakova 13+8reb+2ast, S.Luize 11+9reb+5ast, K.Stolce 9+5reb, A.Dreimane 8+15reb, L.Grabe 8+6reb+1ast, P.Krastina 4+3reb+1ast
Cesis: A.Patricija 19+6reb+1ast, B.Amelija 9+9reb+2ast, A.Luize 7+6reb, D.Taysiya 6+4reb, M.Dzihora 4+9reb+1ast, P.Elina 2+2reb+1ast

Jurmala - Audentes 63-43:
The game with biggest result difference took place in Jurmala. Local Jurmala (2-0) outscored Audentes (0-3) 63-43 on Saturday night. Jurmala forced 26 Audentes turnovers. Worth to mention a quality performance of swingman Marta Petersone (175-2010) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Marta Arsentjeva (184-2009) helped adding 11 points and 8 rebounds. Four Jurmala players scored in double figures. Jurmala's coach Kaspars Boze used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was power forward Jessica Ristimets (181-2008) with 13 points and 7 rebounds and Estonian forward Nora-Liis Veisberg (178-2008) scored 9 points and 7 rebounds. Jurmala will meet at home Cesis (#4) in the next round. Audentes will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Jurmala: P.Marta 15+10reb+1ast, D.Verne 11+3reb, M.Arsentjeva 11+8reb+2ast, P.Petersone 11+4reb+3ast, S.Melanija 8+2reb, A.Purmale 5+3reb+3ast
Audentes: R.Jessica 13+7reb+2ast, N.Veisberg 9+7reb+3ast, E.Parn 8+5reb, H.Lull 7+5reb+3ast, L.Gloria 4+4reb, M.Sults 2+3reb+1ast

Ventspils Spars - Audentes 86-68:
The game in Ventspils was also worth to mention about. Audentes (0-3) played at the court of Ventspils Spars (1-2). Ventspils Spars did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 86-68. Ventspils Spars dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Audentes' 32. Ventspils Spars forced 21 Audentes turnovers and outrebounded them 42-31 including 30 on the defensive glass. Ventspils Spars players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Audentes' players. It was a good game for point guard Martina Bertane (173-2004) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 16 rebounds and 8 assists. Forward Katrina Petersone (178-2010) contributed with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Five Ventspils Spars players scored in double figures. Ventspils Spars' coach Reinis Ziemelis allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Estonian forward Nora-Liis Veisberg (178-2008) answered with 21 points and Estonian power forward Emma Parn (182-2010) added 12 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Audentes. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ventspils Spars: A.Steinberga 19+2reb+2ast, P.Zake 17+3reb+3ast, B.Martina 16+16reb+8ast, P.Katrina 11+7reb+6ast, A.Frisenfelde 10+8reb+2ast, S.Matvejeva 4+4reb+1ast
Audentes: N.Veisberg 21+3reb+1ast, H.Lull 16+4reb+1ast, E.Parn 12+8reb+1ast, K.Natali 6+5reb+1ast, M.Sofia 0+1reb, M.Sults 0+5reb+1ast