Prva A Liga Round 10 (Regular Season): Vardar is defeated by MZT in a derby game

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The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Skopje: MZT (#6) and Vardar (#3). MZT (3-7) smashed visiting Vardar (8-2) by 16 points 67-51. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Vardar. MZT forced 21 Vardar turnovers and had a 33-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. American Amari Heard (183, college: SSU) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Crystal Corley (175, college: Morehead St.) chipped in 20 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side the former international Tea Trajkovska (-2010) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 20 rebounds. MZT maintains sixth position with 3-7 record. Vardar at the other side dropped to the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Kriva Palanka. MZT are looking forward to face higher ranked Probasket (#4) in Kavadartsi in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Vardar will play at home against the league's second-placed Kriva Palanka and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Kamenica. First ranked host KAM Basket (9-1) defeated their biggest opponent Kriva Palanka (8-2) 69-53. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Kriva Palanka. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The former international center Ivana Kmetovska (190-1995, college: WSU) notched 24 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Sanja Adamovska supported her with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 12 points and 6 rebounds by American point guard DaJa Green (169-1999, college: ECU) did not help to save the game for Kriva Palanka. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. KAM Basket have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 9-1 record. Kriva Palanka at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Vardar. KAM Basket will play against Sport Tim (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Kriva Palanka will play against Vardar (#3) in Skopje and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Patriot (0-10) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their tenth consecutive match to fourth ranked Probasket (6-4) 95-45 on Saturday evening. Milica Jovanovic fired a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds (perfect from downtown making all five shots) for the winners. Ana Angelovska produced 12 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Probasket have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 6-4 record. Loser Patriot still closes the standings with ten games lost. Probasket will meet MZT (#6) in the next round. Patriot will play against Badel in Skopje and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last game of round 10 Badel destroyed Sport Tim on the opponent's court 99-52.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 28 points, 8 assists and 9 steals by Marija Nikolov of Badel.

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KAM Basket - Kriva Palanka 69-53

The game between Top Four teams took place in Kamenica. First ranked host KAM Basket (9-1) defeated their biggest opponent Kriva Palanka (8-2) 69-53. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Kriva Palanka. It was a key game for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Kriva Palanka 43-31 including a 37-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international center Ivana Kmetovska (190-1995, college: WSU) notched 24 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and the former international point guard Sanja Adamovska (168-1998) supported her with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Four KAM Basket players scored in double figures. Even 12 points and 6 rebounds by American point guard DaJa Green (169-1999, college: ECU) did not help to save the game for Kriva Palanka. The former international swingman Mihaela Aleksovska (175-2005) added 15 points for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. KAM Basket have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 9-1 record. Kriva Palanka at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Vardar. KAM Basket will play against Sport Tim (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Kriva Palanka will play against Vardar (#3) in Skopje and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Kriva Palanka: A.Mihaela 15+4reb+1ast, R.Dyani 13, G.DaJa 12+6reb+3ast, A.Niehues 7+8reb+2ast, G.Tamara 4+5reb, G.Glorija 2+5reb+2ast
KAM Basket: K.Ivana 24+8reb+5ast, S.Adamovska 15+11reb+6ast, S.Maksimovska 11+4reb+3ast, K.Pop-Dimitrovska 10+4reb+5ast, C.Dimova 6+12reb, H.Amal 3+3reb

MZT - Vardar 67-51

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Skopje: MZT (#6) and Vardar (#3). MZT (3-7) smashed visiting Vardar (8-2) by 16 points 67-51. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Vardar. MZT forced 21 Vardar turnovers and had a 33-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. American Amari Heard (183, college: SSU) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Crystal Corley (175, college: Morehead St.) chipped in 20 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side the former international Tea Trajkovska (-2010) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 20 rebounds and the former international Elena Tasevska (186-2002) scored 14 points and 4 steals. Four Vardar players scored in double figures. MZT maintains sixth position with 3-7 record. Vardar at the other side dropped to the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Kriva Palanka. MZT are looking forward to face higher ranked Probasket (#4) in Kavadartsi in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Vardar will play at home against the league's second-placed Kriva Palanka and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Vardar: T.Elena 14+3reb+3ast, T.Tea 10+20reb+3ast, P.Jana 10+5reb+1ast, M.Marija 10+1reb+3ast, N.Bojana 6+2reb, Z.Monika 1+4reb+2ast
MZT: A.Heard 23+13reb+3ast, C.Corley 20+11reb+5ast, V.Milosavljevikj 11+8reb+3ast, D.Aleksova 7+3reb+5ast, T.Marinovska 6+3reb+1ast, I.Zgonc 0

Patriot - Probasket 45-95

Bottom-ranked Patriot (0-10) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their tenth consecutive match to fourth ranked Probasket (6-4) 95-45 on Saturday evening. Probasket shot 61.4 percent from the field. They also forced 23 Patriot turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 61.9 percentage. Serbian Milica Jovanovic (-2003) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds (perfect from downtown making all five shots) for the winners. American forward Kayla Thomas (188-2003, college: MSU) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. Four Probasket players scored in double figures. Guard Ana Angelovska (160-2006) produced 12 points and 7 rebounds and Ina Rasova added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Probasket have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 6-4 record. Loser Patriot still closes the standings with ten games lost. Probasket will meet MZT (#6) in the next round. Patriot will play against Badel in Skopje and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Patriot: R.Ina 15+5reb+1ast, A.Ana 12+7reb+2ast, S.Melani 7+3reb, A.Elena 5+3reb+1ast, T.Tamara 2+1reb+1ast, A.Teodora 2+3reb+1ast
Probasket: M.Jovanovic 24+11reb+3ast, K.Thomas 19+6reb+1ast, S.Petrovska 18+4reb+2ast, C.Spasova 12+1reb, S.Stoeva 7+4reb, D.Miceva 6+4reb

Sport Tim - Badel 52-99

Rather expected game when 7th ranked Sport Tim (1-9) was crushed at home by fifth ranked Badel (5-5) 99-52 on Saturday. Badel dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Sport Tim's 42. Badel forced 39 Sport Tim turnovers and outrebounded them 42-29 including 16 on the offensive glass. Badel looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international forward Marija Nikolov (172-2005) fired 28 points, 8 assists and 9 steals for the winners. The former international power forward Jovana Petrushevska (184-2000) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds. Four Badel players scored in double figures. Badel's coach felt very confident using 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Elena Dinova (-2010) produced 15 points and Ivona Leova (-2010) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Badel maintains fifth position with 5-5 record. Sport Tim lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with nine games lost. Badel will meet at home bottom-ranked Patriot (#8) in the next round. Sport Tim will play against the league's leader KAM Basket and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Sport Tim: D.Elena 15+4reb, L.Ivona 13+5reb+1ast, K.Elena 11+3reb+4ast, L.Ana 7+5reb+5ast, M.Sara 4+7reb+3ast, K.Elena 2+2reb+1ast
Badel: M.Nikolov 28+2reb+8ast, P.Jovana 16+9reb+3ast, L.Boshkova 14+4reb+3ast, J.Colakovska 10+1ast, I.Colakoska 10+3reb+1ast, C.Lindsey 8+7reb+4ast