LBBL Round 5 (Regular Season): T71 hands first defeat to Musel Pikes

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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Musel Pikes (3-1) in Stadrbredimus on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by T71 (5-0) 99-56. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Musel Pikes. T71 dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Musel Pikes' 28 and made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. T71 forced 20 Musel Pikes turnovers and outrebounded them 46-30 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American guard Lauren Van Kleunen (188, college: Marquette) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Her fellow American import Shalonda Winton (180-1991, college: CSU) chipped in 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international Magaly Meynadier (170-1991) produced 12 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated T71 have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 5-0 record. Musel Pikes at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. T71 will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Musel Pikes will play on the road against Amicale in Steinsel and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Important game to mention about took place in Contern. Fourth ranked Contern (3-2) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 3rd placed Esch (2-2) 76-75 in the fight for the third place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Esch. International Esmeralda Skrijelj (175-1995) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists. Sarah Gates contributed with 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Belarusian swingman Tatsiana Likhtarovich (180-1988) answered with 29 points for Esch. Contern moved-up to third place. Esch at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Amicale. Contern will play against Grengewald (#6) in Niederanven in the next round. Esch will play at home against Les Sangliers and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Bottom-ranked Les Sangliers (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 85-72 loss to fifth ranked Amicale (2-2) in Wooltz on Saturday evening. Brooke Flowers stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. DaJa Green responded with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 14 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Amicale moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Esch. Les Sangliers lost their fourth game in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Grengewald. Amicale will meet at home league's second-placed Musel Pikes in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Les Sangliers will play against Esch (#4) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

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Contern - Esch 76-75:
Important game to mention about took place in Contern. Fourth ranked Contern (3-2) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 3rd placed Esch (2-2) 76-75 in the fight for the third place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Esch. International Esmeralda Skrijelj (175-1995) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists. Canadian guard Sarah Gates (177-1999) contributed with 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Belarusian swingman Tatsiana Likhtarovich (180-1988) answered with 29 points and American forward Eden Nibbelink (185-1999, college: CCSU) added 18 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Esch. Contern moved-up to third place. Esch at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Amicale. Contern will play against Grengewald (#6) in Niederanven in the next round. Esch will play at home against Les Sangliers and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Esch: T.Likhtarovich 29+2reb+3ast, E.Nibbelink 18+10reb, B.Joy 10+7reb+3ast, H.Amra 7+2reb, F.Bruna 4+3reb+1ast, J.Jaksic 4+2reb
Contern: K.Coulon 23+4reb+1ast, G.Sarah 22+5reb+2ast, S.Esmeralda 12+13reb+9ast, L.Irthum 9+4reb+4ast, L.Mathieu 6+3reb+1ast, N.Bourg 2+2reb+2ast

Les Sangliers - Amicale 72-85:
Bottom-ranked Les Sangliers (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 85-72 loss to fifth ranked Amicale (2-2) in Wooltz on Saturday evening. They made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. American center Brooke Flowers (195-2000, college: St.Louis) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and guard Marie Stoffel (173-2003) chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds. Five Amicale players scored in double figures. American point guard DaJa Green (169-1999, college: ECU) responded with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 14 rebounds and the other American import power forward Abby Niehues (186-1999, college: S.Nazarene) scored 9 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Amicale moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Esch. Les Sangliers lost their fourth game in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Grengewald. Amicale will meet at home league's second-placed Musel Pikes in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Les Sangliers will play against Esch (#4) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Les Sangliers: G.DaJa 29+14reb+3ast, G.Lara 12+5reb+1ast, G.Chiara 10+4reb+1ast, A.Niehues 9+10reb+1ast, B.Lou 5+2reb, M.Kayla 4+2reb+1ast
Amicale: M.Stoffel 20+7reb+1ast, D.Ramos 20+2reb+3ast, F.Brooke 18+13reb, J.Mangen 14+4reb, M.Kathryn 10+4reb, T.Boayue 2+4reb

Musel Pikes - T71 56-99:
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Musel Pikes (3-1) in Stadrbredimus on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by T71 (5-0) 99-56. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Musel Pikes. T71 dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Musel Pikes' 28 and made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. T71 forced 20 Musel Pikes turnovers and outrebounded them 46-30 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American guard Lauren Van Kleunen (188, college: Marquette) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Her fellow American import Shalonda Winton (180-1991, college: CSU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Four T71 players scored in double figures. The former international Magaly Meynadier (170-1991) produced 12 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Ella Gallatin (178, college: EWU) added 10 points and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. T71 have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 5-0 record. Musel Pikes at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. T71 will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Musel Pikes will play on the road against Amicale in Steinsel and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Musel Pikes: M.Meynadier 12+5reb+2ast, G.Ella 10+4reb+4ast, P.Myrielle 9+7reb+1ast, D.Brookshire 6+6reb+1ast, L.Fischer 6+2reb, M.Pauline 5+2reb+1ast
T71: V.Lauren 26+15reb+4ast, C.Mreches 21+6reb+2ast, W.Shalonda 17+13reb+4ast, B.Jordao 11+7reb+2ast, R.Burgund 7+1reb, L.Irthum 7+1reb+1ast