Round 8 (Regular Season): Prishtina is defeated by Bashkimi in a derby game

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The most interesting game of round 8 was a derby match between two teams from Kosovo. Top-ranked Bashkimi won against host Prishtina (6-2) 72-66. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Prishtina. Bashkimi forced 22 Prishtina turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Sarah Mgbeike (185, college: OLLU) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 9 rebounds and guard Arbnore Perquku (176-1988) who added 11 points, 7 rebounds and 14 assists during the contest. American guard Asianae Johnson (173, college: MSU) responded with 21 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. Undefeated Bashkimi (8-0) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Defending Kosovan champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 8 victories in a row. Prishtina at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost. Bashkimi are looking forward to face Tirana (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Prishtina will play against Flamurtari in Vlore and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
One of the most interesting games of round 8 was a derby match between two teams from Albania. Third ranked Tirana won against host Partizani (1-7) 78-65. The winners were led by Cuban point guard Oyanaisy Gelis (172-1983) who scored that evening 15 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and Morina Bojka supported her with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds by point guard Ornela Lalaj (173-1994) did not help to save the game for Partizani. Partizani's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tirana maintains third position with 4-3 record having five points less than leader Bashkimi. Partizani lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with seven games lost. Tirana will play against league's leader Bashkimi in Prizren in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Partizani will play on the road against Penza (#4) in Peja and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Vlore was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Kosovan Penza (3-5) played at the court of 5th ranked Albanian Flamurtari (1-6). Penza managed to secure a 7-point victory 81-74 on Tuesday. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was Davion Wingate who scored 21 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. Asia Henderson produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 20 rebounds for the hosts. Penza maintains fourth position with 3-5 record. Flamurtari lost fifth consecutive game. Defending Albanian champion keeps the fifth place with six games lost. Penza will meet at home bottom-ranked Partizani (#6) in the next round. Flamurtari will play against the league's second-placed Prishtina and hope to win that game.

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Prishtina - Bashkimi 66-72

The most interesting game of round 8 was a derby match between two teams from Kosovo. Top-ranked Bashkimi won against host Prishtina (6-2) 72-66. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Prishtina. Bashkimi forced 22 Prishtina turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Sarah Mgbeike (185, college: OLLU) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 9 rebounds and guard Arbnore Perquku (176-1988) who added 11 points, 7 rebounds and 14 assists during the contest. Four Bashkimi players scored in double figures. American guard Asianae Johnson (173, college: MSU) responded with 21 points, 7 assists and 4 steals and her fellow American import power forward Jade Williams (196-1998, college: Duke) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. Bashkimi (8-0) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Defending Kosovan champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 8 victories in a row. Prishtina at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost. Bashkimi are looking forward to face Tirana (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Prishtina will play against Flamurtari in Vlore and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Prishtina: A.Johnson 21+4reb+7ast, J.Williams 20+12reb, J.Luna-Castro 15+11reb+2ast, H.Malvina 6+1ast, E.Zykaj 4+3reb+4ast, B.Vlera 0
Bashkimi: S.Mgbeike 25+9reb+3ast, A.Benally 12+6reb+2ast, A.Williams 12+5reb+1ast, A.Perquku 11+7reb+14ast, A.Muhadri 8+9reb+1ast, J.Zeka 4+4reb

Partizani - Tirana 65-78

One of the most interesting games of round 8 was a derby match between two teams from Albania. Third ranked Tirana won against host Partizani (1-7) 78-65. Tirana players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. The winners were led by Cuban point guard Oyanaisy Gelis (172-1983) who scored that evening 15 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and Morina Bojka (-1999) supported her with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds by point guard Ornela Lalaj (173-1994) did not help to save the game for Partizani. American center Emma Fee (185-1999, college: Winona St.) added 16 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. Five Tirana and four Partizani players scored in double figures. Partizani's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tirana maintains third position with 4-3 record having five points less than leader Bashkimi. Partizani lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with seven games lost. Tirana will play against league's leader Bashkimi in Prizren in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Partizani will play on the road against Penza (#4) in Peja and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Partizani: E.Fee 16+9reb, S.Jacobsson 12+3ast, O.Lalaj 12+11reb+2ast, A.Bannister 10+3reb+2ast, F.Haris 5, M.Imela 5+2reb+2ast
Tirana: B.Morina 21+5reb+1ast, O.Gelis 15+9reb+6ast, M.Sabrina 13+8reb+2ast, K.Verri 11+2reb+3ast, A.Palko 10+4reb+4ast, E.Qosja 5+2reb+2ast

Flamurtari - Penza 74-81

The game in Vlore was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Kosovan Penza (3-5) played at the court of 5th ranked Albanian Flamurtari (1-6). Penza managed to secure a 7-point victory 81-74 on Tuesday. Penza forced 30 Flamurtari turnovers. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was guard Davion Wingate (168, college: FGCU) who scored 21 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. Forward Lycia Peevy (188, college: Arkansas St.) chipped in 24 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Four Penza players scored in double figures. Center Asia Henderson (190, college: UNCW) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 20 rebounds and forward Destiny Samuel (188, college: USA) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Penza maintains fourth position with 3-5 record. Flamurtari lost fifth consecutive game. Defending Albanian champion keeps the fifth place with six games lost. Penza will meet at home bottom-ranked Partizani (#6) in the next round. Flamurtari will play against the league's second-placed Prishtina and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Flamurtari: A.Henderson 25+20reb+3ast, D.Samuel 15+7reb, T.Memushi 11+4reb+3ast, S.Kirberg 9+3reb+2ast, A.Myrto 8+4reb+6ast, K.Williams 4+2reb+6ast
Penza: L.Peevy 24+6reb+1ast, D.Wingate 21+6reb+6ast, T.Jones 19+4reb+4ast, S.Daci 13+12reb, S.Vraniqi 2+2reb+1ast, B.Vanesa 2