WBBL Round 7 (Regular Season): TTT Juniores are defeated by RSU in a derby game

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The most interesting game of round 7 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. The game took place in Riga where ninth ranked RSU won against visiting TTT Juniores (0-5) 87-79. RSU forced 21 TTT Juniores turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for Latvian point guard Emilija Trofimenko (170-2007) who led her team to a victory scoring 22 points. Center Madlena Perse (185-2008) helped adding 8 points and 15 rebounds. At the losing side swingman Zane Dzenite (174-2008) responded with 19 points and 4 steals. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. RSU (2-3) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Liepaja/LSSS and Rokiskio. TTT Juniores at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. RSU is looking forward to face league's second-placed Kibirkstis in Vilnius in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. TTT Juniores will play at home against LCC Klaipeda (#9) and hope to get finally their first victory.
One of the most interesting games of round 7 was a derby match between two teams from Lithuania. Leader Siauliai won against visiting Neptunas (3-2) 94-85. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Neptunas. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Malia Latu (173-2003, college: SMC) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 6 rebounds. Sabine Lipe accounted for 19 points and 5 rebounds. Center Egle Sventoraite (198-1991) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for Neptunas in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Undefeated Siauliai (6-0) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 6 victories in a row. Neptunas at the other side keep the third position with two games lost. They share it with Aistes-LSMU. Siauliai will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Neptunas will play on the road against TTT Riga and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Ninth ranked Latvian Liepaja/LSSS (2-3) crushed at home 7th ranked Lithuanian Alytaus (1-3) by 21 points 85-64, which is the biggest margin this round on Friday night. Marta Plorina fired a double-double by scoring 27 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Liepaja/LSSS's coach felt very confident using 11 players saving starting five for next games. Ruta Stipra produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Liepaja/LSSS moved-up to sixth place, which they share with RSU and Rokiskio. Alytaus lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the ninth position with three games lost. They share it with LCC Klaipeda. Liepaja/LSSS will meet at home Rokiskio (#7) in the next round. Alytaus will play against RSU and hope to win that game.

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Liepaja/LSSS - Alytaus 85-64:
Ninth ranked Latvian Liepaja/LSSS (2-3) crushed at home 7th ranked Lithuanian Alytaus (1-3) by 21 points 85-64, which is the biggest margin this round on Friday night. Liepaja/LSSS dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Alytaus' 30. Liepaja/LSSS forced 21 Alytaus turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Marta Plorina (180-2008) fired a double-double by scoring 27 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Guard Maija Aploka (169-2008) chipped in 30 points and 4 assists (made all of her seven free throws). Liepaja/LSSS's coach felt very confident using 11 players saving starting five for next games. Latvian forward Ruta Stipra (188-1994) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and forward Justina Leskauskaite (178-2002) added 11 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Liepaja/LSSS moved-up to sixth place, which they share with RSU and Rokiskio. Alytaus lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the ninth position with three games lost. They share it with LCC Klaipeda. Liepaja/LSSS will meet at home Rokiskio (#7) in the next round. Alytaus will play against RSU and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Liepaja/LSSS: A.Maija 30+4ast, P.Marta 27+16reb+5ast, D.Veidere 8+3reb+1ast, K.Krumina 7+1reb+4ast, P.Ksenija 6+5reb+4ast, E.Glazina 3
Alytaus: R.Stipra 17+12reb+2ast, S.Ieva 12+2ast, L.Justina 11+12reb+2ast, M.Saule 8+6reb+2ast, D.Saurazaite 6+1reb+1ast, S.Milda 6+1reb+2ast

RSU - TTT Juniores 87-79:
The most interesting game of round 7 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. The game took place in Riga where ninth ranked RSU won against visiting TTT Juniores (0-5) 87-79. RSU forced 21 TTT Juniores turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for Latvian point guard Emilija Trofimenko (170-2007) who led her team to a victory scoring 22 points. Center Madlena Perse (185-2008) helped adding 8 points and 15 rebounds. At the losing side swingman Zane Dzenite (174-2008) responded with 19 points and 4 steals and guard Nadine Graudina (174-2010) scored 16 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. RSU (2-3) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Liepaja/LSSS and Rokiskio. TTT Juniores at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. RSU is looking forward to face league's second-placed Kibirkstis in Vilnius in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. TTT Juniores will play at home against LCC Klaipeda (#9) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
RSU: T.Emilija 22+4reb+3ast, M.Sakalova 12+5reb+2ast, E.Sirsnina 11+3reb+3ast, S.Petersone 9+1reb, P.Madlena 8+15reb+1ast, G.Samanta 7+7reb
TTT Juniores: Z.Dzenite 19+1reb+2ast, N.Graudina 16, E.Omula 10+3reb, L.Melanija 8+2reb+2ast, C.Monta 6+3reb+6ast, D.Ivanova 6+1reb

Siauliai - Neptunas 94-85:
One of the most interesting games of round 7 was a derby match between two teams from Lithuania. Leader Siauliai won against visiting Neptunas (3-2) 94-85. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Neptunas. Siauliai made 32-of-36 charity shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Neptunas were plagued by 30 personal fouls down the stretch. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Malia Latu (173-2003, college: SMC) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 6 rebounds. Latvian guard Sabine Lipe (175-1999, college: UTEP) accounted for 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Five Siauliai players scored in double figures. Center Egle Sventoraite (198-1991) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Slovakian Stella Tarkovicova (181-1999) added 18 points and 7 assists respectively for Neptunas in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Siauliai (6-0) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 6 victories in a row. Neptunas at the other side keep the third position with two games lost. They share it with Aistes-LSMU. Siauliai will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Neptunas will play on the road against TTT Riga and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Siauliai: M.Latu 21+6reb+2ast, S.Lipe 19+5reb+2ast, W.Georgia 16+6reb+1ast, S.Madara 12+4reb+7ast, T.Kayla 11+5reb+2ast, B.Viktoriia 11+3reb+3ast
Neptunas: E.Sventoraite 21+11reb+4ast, S.Tarkovicova 18+4reb+7ast, T.O'Brien 12+4reb+1ast, H.Ereauna 8+1reb+5ast, M.Kisarauskaite 8+4reb, O.Boiko 8+5reb+1ast