LSBL2 Round 5 (Regular Season): Pazudusas keep a leadership position

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The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Pazudusas as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Pazudusas smashed 5th ranked Ventspils Spars in Riga 95-46. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ventspils Spars. Pazudusas well out of reach of Ventspils Spars shooting 74.2 percent from the field and had 40 for 104 from the free-throw line, while Ventspils Spars only scored four points from the stripe. Pazudusas forced 30 Ventspils Spars turnovers and outrebounded them 143-38 including a 57-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Pazudusas shot the lights out from three sinking 40 long-distance shots on high 59.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Ventspils Spars' players. Forward Ieva Malkevica (175-1987) stepped up and scored 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and forward Laura Grabe (178-1998) chipped in 12 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. point guard Martina Bertane (173-2004) responded with 25 points and 9 rebounds. Pazudusas have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Ventspils Spars at the other side keep the fifth place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Audentes has registered their first victory this season after four consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Jelgava (0-4) 85-35. Estonian forward Nora-Liis Veisberg (178-2008) nailed 20 points and 4 steals for the winning side and Helena Lull accounted for 13 points and 5 rebounds. Luize Limanane came up with 15 points and 6 rebounds for Jelgava in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Audentes (1-4) left bottom position moving up to seventh place. It was Jelgava's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. Audentes will play against higher ranked RBS (#6) in Riga in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Jelgava will play on the road against Jurmala and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Third ranked Pazudusas blasted bottom-ranked Jelgava (0-4) in Jelgava 110-23 on Wednesday evening. Jelgava is still unable to win any game. The best player for the winners was Ieva Malkevica who scored 27 points and 9 rebounds. Krista Eglaja produced 2 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Jelgava's coach Edijs Ausejs gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Pazudusas have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Jelgava still closes the standings with four games lost. Pazudusas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Riga .

In the last two games of round 5 RBS was destroyed by Ventspils Spars on the opponent's court 83-56. Cesis managed to outperform Audentes in a home game 74-63.

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Jelgava - Pazudusas 23-110:
Third ranked Pazudusas blasted bottom-ranked Jelgava (0-4) in Jelgava 110-23 on Wednesday evening. Jelgava is still unable to win any game. Pazudusas held Jelgava to an opponent 10.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 40.0 percent accuracy of the winners and made 34-of-43 free shots (79.1 percent) during the game, while Jelgava only scored nine points from the stripe. Pazudusas forced 45 Jelgava turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 3 passes made by Jelgava's players. The best player for the winners was forward Ieva Malkevica (175-1987) who scored 27 points and 9 rebounds. ex-international forward Luize Septe (180-1999, college: S.Florida) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds. Five Pazudusas players scored in double figures. Guard Krista Eglaja (174-2007) produced 2 points and 8 rebounds and Alise Bumbule added 5 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Jelgava's coach Edijs Ausejs gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Pazudusas have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Jelgava still closes the standings with four games lost. Pazudusas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Riga .
Top scorers:
Pazudusas: I.Malkevica 27+9reb+3ast, E.Murniece 19+3reb, S.Luize 18+9reb+3ast, I.Hudjakova 14+11reb+3ast, D.Smilgdriva 11+6reb+6ast, P.Krastina 10+5reb+4ast
Jelgava: M.Annija 5+1reb, B.Alise 5+6reb, B.Amanda 4+6reb, S.Amelija 3+3reb+1ast, M.Tina 3+3reb, E.Krista 2+8reb+2ast

Ventspils Spars - RBS 83-56:
There was a minor upset when their close opponent RBS (1-3) was crushed on the road by fifth ranked Ventspils Spars (2-3) 83-56 on Wednesday. Ventspils Spars held RBS to an opponent 23.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 37.3 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded RBS 66-39 including a 46-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was point guard Martina Bertane (173-2004) who scored 27 points, 21 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Katrina Petersone (178-2010) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds. Karolina Lindberga produced 13 points and Laura Buivide added 11 points respectively for the guests. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ventspils Spars maintains fifth place with 2-3 record. Loser RBS dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. Ventspils Spars will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. RBS will play against Audentes (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ventspils Spars: B.Martina 27+21reb+5ast, P.Katrina 19+8reb+2ast, P.Zake 10+5reb, A.Steinberga 9+7reb+3ast, E.Kalnina 6+5reb, A.Stekerhofa 5+6reb
RBS: L.Karolina 13+4reb, B.Laura 11+2reb+3ast, G.Annija 8+7reb, S.Alise 7+4reb, V.Ance 6+1reb, J.Keita 6+4reb+3ast

Cesis - Audentes 74-63:
Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Cesis (3-2) defeated at home 8th ranked Audentes (1-4) 74-63 on Thursday. Cesis forced 28 Audentes turnovers. The best player for the winners was Amelija Belasova who scored 13 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Taysiya Danyleyko chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. Power forward Jessica Ristimets (181-2008) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and Estonian forward Nora-Liis Veisberg (178-2008) added 19 points respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cesis maintains fourth place with 3-2 record. Audentes lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. Cesis will meet at home league's second-placed Bertanu in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Audentes will play against RBS (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cesis: T.Danyleyko 16+7reb+2ast, A.Belasova 13+9reb+5ast, S.Pavasare 8+1reb+1ast, D.Mariia-Luiza 7+7reb+1ast, E.Purina 7+3reb+2ast, A.Lasmane 6+2reb
Audentes: N.Veisberg 19+3reb+1ast, R.Jessica 15+11reb, H.Lull 11+4reb+2ast, K.Teeaar 6+3reb, K.Maria 4+3reb, E.Parn 4+10reb+1ast

Pazudusas - Ventspils Spars 95-46:
The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Pazudusas as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Pazudusas smashed 5th ranked Ventspils Spars in Riga 95-46. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ventspils Spars. Pazudusas well out of reach of Ventspils Spars shooting 74.2 percent from the field and had 40 for 104 from the free-throw line, while Ventspils Spars only scored four points from the stripe. Pazudusas forced 30 Ventspils Spars turnovers and outrebounded them 143-38 including a 57-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Pazudusas shot the lights out from three sinking 40 long-distance shots on high 59.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Ventspils Spars' players. Forward Ieva Malkevica (175-1987) stepped up and scored 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and forward Laura Grabe (178-1998) chipped in 12 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Four Pazudusas players scored in double figures. point guard Martina Bertane (173-2004) responded with 25 points and 9 rebounds and forward Katrina Petersone (178-2010) scored 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Pazudusas have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Ventspils Spars at the other side keep the fifth place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pazudusas: I.Malkevica 19+6reb+2ast, I.Hudjakova 18+7reb+1ast, D.Smilgdriva 12+2reb+3ast, L.Grabe 12+8reb+7ast, K.Stolce 12+6reb+4ast, A.Dreimane 9+10reb+2ast
Ventspils Spars: M.Bertane 25+9reb+2ast, K.Petersone 11+8reb+4ast, Z.Paula 7+2reb+1ast, S.Anna 3+5reb+1ast, L.Marta 0+3reb+1ast, K.Emilija 0+3reb

Audentes - Jelgava 85-35:
Audentes has registered their first victory this season after four consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Jelgava (0-4) 85-35. Audentes held Jelgava to an opponent 22.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 41.8 percent accuracy of the winners and had 24 for 40 from the free-throw line, while Jelgava only scored eight points from the stripe. Audentes forced 30 Jelgava turnovers and outrebounded them 45-30 including 30 on the defensive glass. Jelgava was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. Estonian forward Nora-Liis Veisberg (178-2008) nailed 20 points and 4 steals for the winning side and Estonian guard Helena Lull (172-2009) accounted for 13 points and 5 rebounds. Four Audentes players scored in double figures. Luize Limanane came up with 15 points and 6 rebounds and Melanija Cudare added 6 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Jelgava in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Audentes (1-4) left bottom position moving up to seventh place. It was Jelgava's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. Audentes will play against higher ranked RBS (#6) in Riga in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Jelgava will play on the road against Jurmala and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Audentes: V.Nora-Liis 20+4reb+1ast, L.Helena 13+5reb+2ast, J.Ristimets 11+4reb+2ast, T.Kerbel-Kaily 11+7reb+2ast, M.Karu 11+3reb+1ast, P.Emma 9+7reb+2ast
Jelgava: L.Luize 15+6reb+1ast, C.Melanija 6+5reb+1ast, B.Alise 4+3reb+1ast, V.Marta 3+1reb, M.Annija 3+5reb+1ast, G.Paula 2