Prva A Round 16 (Regular Season): Primorje beat Podgorica by two after a very close game

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The most exciting game of round 16 in the Prva A took place in Herceg Novi. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 3rd ranked Podgorica (10-5) to fourth ranked Primorje (6-8) 76-74 on Tuesday evening. Primorje made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 26 Podgorica turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Natasa Radovic (178-2000, college: Biola, CA) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Forward Mia Bajo (172-2008) contributed with 18 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. point guard Milena Vujovic (179-2008) replied with 28 points and 7 rebounds for Podgorica. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Primorje maintains fourth position with 6-8 record. Podgorica at the other side dropped to the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Trebjesa.
An interesting game for Podgorica (10-5) which hosted in Podgorica their biggest opponent Trebjesa (10-5). Third ranked Podgorica had an easy win 81-55. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Trebjesa. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Marija Dutina (168-2007) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and Ljube Andric who added 8 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side forward Andjela Rondovic (178-2007) responded with 14 points and 6 steals. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Podgorica moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Trebjesa.
An interesting game for Buducnost (15-0) which hosted in Podgorica 4th ranked Primorje (6-8). Top-ranked Buducnost had an easy win 90-72. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Primorje. The winners were led by Maja Bigovic who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds. Even a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds by Anja Adzic did not help to save the game for Primorje. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Buducnost have an impressive 15-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 15-0 record. Loser Primorje keeps the fourth place with eight games lost.

Other games in round 16 were not that significant. Trebjesa smashed Antivari on the road 60-31. Trebjesa destroyed Herceg Novi on its own court 116-30. Antivari lost to undefeated Buducnost in Podgorica 49-96.

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Primorje - Podgorica 76-74

The most exciting game of round 16 in the Prva A took place in Herceg Novi. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 3rd ranked Podgorica (10-5) to fourth ranked Primorje (6-8) 76-74 on Tuesday evening. Primorje made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 26 Podgorica turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Natasa Radovic (178-2000, college: Biola, CA) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Forward Mia Bajo (172-2008) contributed with 18 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Primorje players scored in double figures. Point guard Milena Vujovic (179-2008) replied with 28 points and 7 rebounds and center Ljube Andric (186-2007) added 14 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Podgorica. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Primorje maintains fourth position with 6-8 record. Podgorica at the other side dropped to the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Trebjesa.
Top scorers:
Primorje: N.Radovic 21+13reb+4ast, M.Bajo 18+3reb+2ast, A.Adzic 11+2reb+1ast, M.Kovacevic 11+2reb+1ast, A.Tripovic 7+4reb+2ast, K.Ilic 5+2reb
Podgorica: M.Vujovic 28+7reb+2ast, L.Andric 14+12reb+1ast, M.Sekulovic 9+5reb+1ast, B.Jovovic 8+4reb+1ast, M.Dutina 8+3reb+1ast, H.Scepanovic 3+3reb+6ast

Antivari - Trebjesa 31-60

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Trebjesa (10-5) crushed 5th ranked Antivari (3-12) in Bar 60-31 on Tuesday. Trebjesa held Antivari to an opponent 20.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 32.4 percent accuracy of the winners. Trebjesa forced 33 Antivari turnovers and had a 15-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by Vasilisa Miljanic who scored that evening 14 points and 4 assists and Anja Pinter supported her with 6 points and 7 rebounds. Even 11 points and 6 rebounds by guard Vanja Kaludjerovic (172-2008) did not help to save the game for Antivari. Forward Sara Sekularac (181-2009) added 9 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. 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. Trebjesa maintains second position with 10-5 record having five points less than leader Buducnost, which they share with Podgorica. Newly promoted Antivari keeps the fifth place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Trebjesa: V.Miljanic 14+4reb+4ast, T.Saric 9+5reb+1ast, T.Jovovic 6+6reb+2ast, D.Mandic 6+6reb, V.Guzina 6+2ast, A.Pinter 6+7reb+3ast
Antivari: V.Kaludjerovic 11+6reb, S.Sekularac 9+7reb, R.Zejnelaga 7+6reb, N.Mehmedovic 3+7reb, M.Vlahovic 1+6reb+3ast, A.Jurisevic 0+1reb

Trebjesa - Herceg Novi 116-30

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Herceg Novi (0-14) was smashed by second ranked Trebjesa (10-5) in Niksic 116-30 on Wednesday. Trebjesa held Herceg Novi to an opponent 18.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 49.5 percent accuracy of the winners. Trebjesa forced 34 Herceg Novi turnovers and outrebounded them 73-25 including a 33-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Trebjesa looked well-organized offensively handing out 38 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Herceg Novi's players. The winners were led by point guard Milena Bijelovic (166-2008) who scored that evening 22 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and Tatjana Jovovic supported her with 16 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Five Trebjesa players scored in double figures. Trebjesa's coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds by guard Anastasija Petkovic (176-2011) did not help to save the game for Herceg Novi. Vasilija Markanovic added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Trebjesa maintains second position with 10-5 record having five points less than leader Buducnost, which they share with Podgorica. Loser Herceg Novi still closes the standings with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
Trebjesa: M.Bijelovic 22+8reb+4ast, T.Jovovic 16+10reb+6ast, V.Miljanic 15+2reb+6ast, V.Guzina 11+2reb+8ast, M.Vujovic 10+6reb+1ast, A.Kasalica 10+10reb+2ast
Herceg Novi: A.Petkovic 15+10reb+1ast, V.Markanovic 11+5reb+4ast, P.Cimbaljevic 2+2reb, H.Jeretin 2+2reb, M.Lutovac 0, I.Sabanovic 0+4reb

Podgorica - Trebjesa 81-55

An interesting game for Podgorica (10-5) which hosted in Podgorica their biggest opponent Trebjesa (10-5). Third ranked Podgorica had an easy win 81-55. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Trebjesa. Podgorica shot 28 for 49 from the free-throw line, while Trebjesa only scored seven points from the stripe. Podgorica forced 19 Trebjesa turnovers and outrebounded them 53-34 including a 18-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Trebjesa was plagued by 33 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Marija Dutina (168-2007) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and center Ljube Andric (186-2007) who added 8 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Four Podgorica players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Andjela Rondovic (178-2007) responded with 14 points and 6 steals and guard Mila Mijuskovic (174-2006) scored 6 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Podgorica moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Trebjesa.
Top scorers:
Podgorica: M.Dutina 20+3reb+3ast, K.Radulovic 16+4reb+1ast, M.Sekulovic 12+7reb+2ast, H.Scepanovic 10+7reb+3ast, L.Andric 8+13reb+3ast, M.Vujovic 7+8reb+3ast
Trebjesa: A.Rondovic 14+4reb+3ast, M.Bijelovic 9+2reb+1ast, T.Saric 9+3reb+1ast, M.Mijuskovic 6+8reb+5ast, M.Mijuskovic 6+8reb, A.Kasalica 5+4reb+2ast

Buducnost - Antivari 96-49

Rather predictable result when top-ranked Buducnost (15-0) rolled over 5th ranked Antivari (3-12) in Podgorica 96-49 on Thursday. Buducnost held Antivari to an opponent 21.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 51.2 percent accuracy of the winners. Buducnost forced 19 Antivari turnovers and outrebounded them 56-35 including a 40-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Buducnost looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Antivari's players. The winners were led by international center Maja Bigovic (195-2002) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds and the former international Nikolina Ilic (180-2003) supported her with 25 points and 8 rebounds. Five Buducnost players scored in double figures. Even 22 points by guard Vanja Kaludjerovic (172-2008) did not help to save the game for Antivari. Forward Sara Sekularac (181-2009) added 7 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. 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. Buducnost have an impressive 15-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 15-0 record. Newly promoted Antivari keeps the fifth place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Buducnost: N.Ilic 25+8reb, M.Bigovic 19+13reb+3ast, M.Baosic 12+4reb+3ast, J.Beljskas 10+13reb, J.Dragisic 10+5reb+17ast, M.Bigovic 8+5reb+2ast
Antivari: V.Kaludjerovic 22+4reb+3ast, R.Zejnelaga 10+4reb+3ast, S.Sekularac 7+10reb, Z.Isic 7+9reb, N.Mehmedovic 3+4reb+2ast, A.Jurisevic 0

Buducnost - Primorje 90-72

An interesting game for Buducnost (15-0) which hosted in Podgorica 4th ranked Primorje (6-8). Top-ranked Buducnost had an easy win 90-72. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Primorje. Buducnost forced 20 Primorje turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The winners were led by international center Maja Bigovic (195-2002) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds and guard Janja Dragisic (170-2007) supported her with 17 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Four Buducnost players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds by point guard Anja Adzic (173-2009) did not help to save the game for Primorje. Point guard Mila Kovacevic (162-2008) added 8 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Buducnost have an impressive 15-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 15-0 record. Loser Primorje keeps the fourth place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Buducnost: M.Bigovic 18+16reb+2ast, J.Dragisic 17+2reb+6ast, N.Ilic 14+1reb+2ast, J.Savkovic 13+5reb+5ast, M.Baosic 12+3reb+6ast, J.Bulajic 9+6reb+4ast
Primorje: A.Tripovic 15+1reb, A.Adzic 14+11reb+3ast, M.Bajo 10+3reb+5ast, N.Radovic 9+4reb+4ast, M.Kovacevic 8+7reb+4ast, T.Brkovic 6+4reb+1ast