Kvinneligaen Round 4 (Regular Season): Baerum edges Ullern by three points

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The most exciting game of round 4 in the Kvinneligaen took place in Sandvika. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 4th ranked Ullern (2-3) to second ranked Baerum (3-1) 61-58 on Sunday evening. The former international guard Vilde Havnes (181-2004) fired 26 points for the winners. Guard Selma Deisz (172-2004) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. The former international center Tori Halvorsen (183-1988, college: American) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 blocks for lost side. Baerum have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 3-1 record having just three points less than leader Froya. Ullern lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. Baerum are looking forward to face league's leader Froya in Leksevag in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ullern's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Oslo Ammerud.
An exciting game was played in Asker. Top-ranked Froya faced their biggest opponent Asker. Guests from Leksevag (5-0) smashed host Asker (2-2) 94-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Asker. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Maddi Cluse (178, college: Clemson) who helped to win the game recording 30 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Maria Haukenes contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American forward Olivia Mayer (182, college: Seattle Pacific) replied with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds for Asker. 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 Froya have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Asker at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. Froya will play against league's second-placed Baerum in Sandvika in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Asker will play on the road against Ammerud in Oslo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Undefeated leader Froya delivered the fifth consecutive victory on Sunday night. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Skjetten (0-5) 128-39. Worth to mention a quality performance of Nija Collier who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 22 rebounds. At the losing side Julie Engebretsen responded with 11 points and 9 steals. 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. Undefeated Froya (5-0) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 5 victories in a row. Newly promoted Skjetten still closes the standings with five games lost. Froya will meet at home league's second-placed Baerum in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Skjetten will have a break next round.

In the last game of round 4 Baerum crushed Skjetten in Sandvika 90-56.

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Skjetten - Baerum 56-90:
There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Skjetten (0-5) was crushed at home by second ranked Baerum (3-1) 90-56 on Wednesday. Baerum had a 21-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Selma Deisz (172-2004) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 8 rebounds and ex-international guard Vilde Havnes (181-2004) who added 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side forward Amalie Engebretsen (173-2008) responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds and forward Julie Engebretsen (175-2011) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 6 rebounds. Skjetten's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Baerum have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 3-1 record having just three points less than leader Froya. Newly promoted Skjetten still closes the standings with five games lost. Baerum will meet league's leader Froya in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Skjetten will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Skjetten: A.Engebretsen 17+8reb+1ast, J.Engebretsen 15+6reb+2ast, G.Mia 6+8reb, S.Samanta 5+5reb+7ast, E.Vilma 5+1reb+2ast, E.Eva 3+3reb
Baerum: S.Deisz 30+8reb+2ast, V.Havnes 18+7reb+5ast, S.Koch 14+9reb+2ast, L.Andreassen 9+3reb+1ast, D.Solveig 7+3reb+2ast, T.Henny 7+2ast

Asker - Froya 66-94:
An exciting game was played in Asker. Top-ranked Froya faced their biggest opponent Asker. Guests from Leksevag (5-0) smashed host Asker (2-2) 94-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Asker. Froya dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Asker's 30. They outrebounded Asker 44-30 including a 21-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Maddi Cluse (178, college: Clemson) who helped to win the game recording 30 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Maria Haukenes (177-2003) contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four Froya players scored in double figures. American forward Olivia Mayer (182, college: Seattle Pacific) replied with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds and guard Ingebjorg Magnussen (170-1997) added 10 points and 5 assists in the effort for Asker. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Froya have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Asker at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. Froya will play against league's second-placed Baerum in Sandvika in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Asker will play on the road against Ammerud in Oslo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Asker: O.Mayer 23+11reb+1ast, M.Ingebjorg 10+3reb+5ast, S.Valeriia 9+6reb+1ast, T.Maria 6, G.Ane 6+2ast, T.Emma Mathilde 5+5reb+3ast
Froya: M.Cluse 30+9reb+6ast, M.Haukenes 17+6reb+2ast, S.Hardie 15+1reb, I.Lops 14+6reb+2ast, C.Nija 8+11reb+1ast, S.Paulsen 6+4reb+1ast

Skjetten - Froya 39-128:
Undefeated leader Froya delivered the fifth consecutive victory on Sunday night. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Skjetten (0-5) 128-39. Froya dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Skjetten's 20 and made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game, while Skjetten only scored four points from the stripe. They outrebounded Skjetten 73-26 including a 40-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Froya looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Skjetten's players. Worth to mention a quality performance of American swingman Nija Collier (183-1999, college: Central Mo.) who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 22 rebounds and forward Maria Haukenes (177-2003) who added 24 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Five Froya players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Julie Engebretsen (175-2011) responded with 11 points and 9 steals and forward Amalie Engebretsen (173-2008) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 steals. 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. Froya (5-0) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 5 victories in a row. Newly promoted Skjetten still closes the standings with five games lost. Froya will meet at home league's second-placed Baerum in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Skjetten will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Skjetten: A.Engebretsen 13+2reb+1ast, J.Engebretsen 11+4reb+2ast, E.Eva 6+2reb, R.Christina 2+4reb+1ast, E.Vilma 2, A.Zeynep 2+2reb+2ast
Froya: M.Haukenes 24+5reb+3ast, I.Lops 17+6reb+2ast, S.Paulsen 17+3reb+5ast, C.Nija 15+22reb+1ast, S.Hardie 13+9reb+5ast, B.Cienna 13+3reb+4ast

Baerum - Ullern 61-58:
The most exciting game of round 4 in the Kvinneligaen took place in Sandvika. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 4th ranked Ullern (2-3) to second ranked Baerum (3-1) 61-58 on Sunday evening. The former international guard Vilde Havnes (181-2004) fired 26 points for the winners. Guard Selma Deisz (172-2004) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. The former international center Tori Halvorsen (183-1988, college: American) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 blocks and Italian point guard Micol Torresani (160-1998) added 22 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Baerum have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 3-1 record having just three points less than leader Froya. Ullern lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. Baerum are looking forward to face league's leader Froya in Leksevag in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ullern's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Oslo Ammerud.
Top scorers:
Ullern: T.Micol 22+7reb+1ast, H.Tori 13+13reb+8ast, J.Ida 6+2reb+1ast, K.Marika 4+3reb+1ast, M.Marte 4+9reb+1ast, D.Celia 4+5reb+1ast
Baerum: V.Havnes 26+4reb+2ast, S.Deisz 12+8reb+1ast, M.Lindbraten 9+9reb+1ast, S.Koch 5+7reb+2ast, L.Andreassen 5+3reb+1ast, S.Sarah 3