Round 10 (Regular Season): Prishtina beat Tirana by two after a very close game

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Third-ranked Albanian Tirana (4-5) was very close to win a game against second ranked Kosovan Prishtina (8-2) on Tuesday. Prishtina managed to secure only two-point victory 76-74. However their fans expected easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Mexican forward Jacqueline Luna-Castro (188-1993, college: Charleston) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). American guard Asianae Johnson (173, college: MSU) contributed with 19 points and 8 assists for the winners. Prishtina's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Uruguayan Sabrina Molina (179-1998) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for Tirana. Prishtina maintains second position with 8-2 record having just two points less than leader Bashkimi. Tirana at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost.
One of the most interesting games of round 10 was a derby match between two teams from Albania. The game took place in Tirana where sixth ranked Partizani won against visiting Flamurtari (1-8) 63-55. American center Emma Fee (185-1999, college: Winona St., agency: DC Sports) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Ornela Lalaj chipped in 8 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American center Asia Henderson (190, college: UNCW) responded with 30 points and 8 rebounds. Partizani (2-8) moved-up to fifth place. Flamurtari lost seventh consecutive game. Defending Albanian champion dropped to the bottom position with eight games lost.
One of the most interesting games of round 10 was a derby match between two teams from Kosovo. The game took place in Prizren where top-ranked Bashkimi outleveled visiting Penza (4-6) 96-53. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Penza. Jeta Zeka notched a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort. Even 17 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks by Saranda Daci did not help to save the game for Penza. Undefeated Bashkimi (10-0) have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Defending Kosovan champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 10 victories in a row. Loser Penza dropped to the fourth place with six games lost.

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Prishtina - Tirana 76-74

Third-ranked Albanian Tirana (4-5) was very close to win a game against second ranked Kosovan Prishtina (8-2) on Tuesday. Prishtina managed to secure only two-point victory 76-74. However their fans expected easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Mexican forward Jacqueline Luna-Castro (188-1993, college: Charleston) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). American guard Asianae Johnson (173, college: MSU) contributed with 19 points and 8 assists for the winners. Prishtina's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Uruguayan Sabrina Molina (179-1998) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and American guard Maggie Justinak (173, college: Albright) added 17 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Tirana. Four Tirana players scored in double figures. Prishtina maintains second position with 8-2 record having just two points less than leader Bashkimi. Tirana at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Prishtina: J.Luna-Castro 21+9reb+2ast, A.Johnson 19+3reb+8ast, E.Zykaj 14+7reb+1ast, H.Malvina 8+3ast, J.Williams 8+6reb+2ast, M.Rushiti 4+1reb+2ast
Tirana: M.Sabrina 17+12reb+3ast, M.Justinak 17+6reb+2ast, D.Baraj 16+3reb+4ast, E.Qosja 11+1ast, T.Emily 7+3reb+1ast, K.Verri 6+1reb+1ast

Partizani - Flamurtari 63-55

One of the most interesting games of round 10 was a derby match between two teams from Albania. The game took place in Tirana where sixth ranked Partizani won against visiting Flamurtari (1-8) 63-55. American center Emma Fee (185-1999, college: Winona St., agency: DC Sports) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Ornela Lalaj (173-1994) chipped in 8 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American center Asia Henderson (190, college: UNCW) responded with 30 points and 8 rebounds and her fellow American import forward Destiny Samuel (188, college: USA) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds. Partizani (2-8) moved-up to fifth place. Flamurtari lost seventh consecutive game. Defending Albanian champion dropped to the bottom position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Partizani: E.Fee 20+10reb, K.Fekollari 14+1reb, A.Bannister 12+5reb+7ast, O.Lalaj 8+15reb+3ast, M.Imela 5+1reb+2ast, S.Jacobsson 4+5reb+3ast
Flamurtari: A.Henderson 30+8reb, D.Samuel 11+13reb+1ast, K.Williams 7+9reb+8ast, T.Memushi 3+2ast, E.Ahmataj 2, M.Brikena 2+1ast

Bashkimi - Penza 96-53

One of the most interesting games of round 10 was a derby match between two teams from Kosovo. The game took place in Prizren where top-ranked Bashkimi outleveled visiting Penza (4-6) 96-53. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Penza. Bashkimi dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Penza's 22. Bashkimi forced 28 Penza turnovers and outrebounded them 42-28 including 28 on the defensive glass. Bashkimi looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Penza's players. Jeta Zeka notched a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and American guard Adrienne Williams (180-1991, college: Illinois) supported her with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Williams is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Bashkimi players scored in double figures. Even 17 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks by center Saranda Daci (190-1993) did not help to save the game for Penza. Vanesa Bojku (176-2003) added 13 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Bashkimi (10-0) have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Defending Kosovan champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 10 victories in a row. Loser Penza dropped to the fourth place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Bashkimi: J.Zeka 22+12reb+4ast, A.Williams 21+5reb+3ast, D.Halitaj 16+1reb+10ast, B.Merisa 12+5reb+2ast, A.Muhadri 11+8reb+4ast, G.Klea 8+5reb+2ast
Penza: S.Daci 17+6reb+6ast, B.Vanesa 13+7reb+2ast, N.Vesa 7+1reb, G.Anita 6+6reb, K.Erjona 6+4reb+2ast, R.Andra 2