1 ZLS Round 7 (Regular Season): Partizan lose their first game against Crvena zvezda

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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Partizan (6-1) in Belgrade on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Crvena zvezda (7-0) 86-77. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Partizan. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Crvena zvezda dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Partizan's 26. Crvena zvezda forced 25 Partizan turnovers. It was a great evening for naturalized Israeli swingman Dorian Sujic (186-2004) who led her team to a victory scoring 28 points. ex-international point guard Ivana Katanic (180-1999) helped adding 16 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side Brazilian center Izabel Varejao (195-1999, college: Syracuse, agency: Olsta) responded with 15 points. Partizan's coach Milan Milanovic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Undefeated Crvena zvezda have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 7-0 record. Partizan at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with Vojvodina 021 and Nibak Nis. Crvena zvezda are looking forward to face league's second-placed Nibak Nis at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Partizan will play against Kraljevo and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Bottom-ranked Korac Akad. (0-7) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their seventh consecutive match to ninth ranked Ras (2-5) 89-48. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Destiny Garrett (163-2002, college: Georgia South, agency: SPORTFORUM Agency) who led the winners and scored 23 points and 4 assists. Angela Ladinek accounted for 16 points and 8 rebounds. Iva Tanjevic (194-2004) came up with 10 points and 7 rebounds for Korac Akad. in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ras moved-up to eighth place. Korac Akad. lost their seventh game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with seven games lost. Ras will play against Novosadska ZKA (#9) in Novi Sad in the next round. Korac Akad. will play on the road against Vojvodina 021 in Novi Sad and hopes to get finally their first victory.
The game in Kraljevo was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Vojvodina 021 (6-1) played at the court of 6th ranked Kraljevo (3-4). Vojvodina 021 defeated Kraljevo 79-65 on Sunday. Sara Krnjic fired a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Arieona Rosborough produced 15 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Vojvodina 021 moved-up to second place, which they share with Partizan and Nibak Nis. Loser Kraljevo dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. Vojvodina 021 will meet at home bottom-ranked Korac Akad. (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Kraljevo will play against Partizan (#3) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 7: Duga was destroyed by Mega MIS on the opponent's court 78-59. Nibak Nis outscored Spartak in a home game 89-53. Novosadska ZKA was rolled over Student on the road 111-67.

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Mega MIS - Duga 78-59:
Very expected game in Belgrade where 11th ranked Duga (1-6) was crushed by fifth ranked Mega MIS (5-2) 78-59 on Saturday. Mega MIS outrebounded Duga 41-28 including 29 on the defensive glass. Mega MIS looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mega MIS made 9 blocks. Dijana Arsovic (182-2004) fired 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. point guard Aleksandra Aleksic (175-2007) chipped in 12 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Five Mega MIS players scored in double figures. Mega MIS's coach Slobodan Subic used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Jeana Weatherspoon (178-2000, college: KSU) produced 20 points and 5 rebounds and forward Olga Stepanovic (180-1994) added 7 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for lost side. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Mega MIS. They maintain fifth place with 5-2 record. Duga lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the ninth position with six games lost. They share it with Spartak and Novosadska ZKA. Mega MIS will meet Spartak (#10) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Duga will play against Student and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Duga: J.Weatherspoon 20+5reb+1ast, K.Anastasija 12+6reb+2ast, J.Zoric 10+6reb+2ast, S.Olga 7+8reb+7ast, V.Lola 6+2reb, D.Mia 4+1reb+4ast
Mega MIS: D.Milica 17+2ast, A.Dijana 14+7reb+4ast, D.Jovana 13+5reb, A.Aleksandra 12+4reb+6ast, Z.Valentina 10+7reb, I.Tamara 5+5reb+1ast

Nibak Nis - Spartak S. 89-53:
Very predictable result when third ranked Nibak Nis (6-1) smashed at home 9th ranked Spartak (1-6) 89-53 on Saturday. Nibak Nis dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Spartak S.'s 38. Nibak Nis forced 26 Spartak turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Spartak's players. Center Vladinka Erak (192-1984) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Guard Jana Dinic (184-2002) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Nibak Nis players scored in double figures. Nibak Nis' coach Andjela Radovic felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Isidora Segedincev (193-1997) produced 9 points and 11 rebounds and Nikolina Perovic (-2009) added 13 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Nibak Nis. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Partizan and Vojvodina 021. Spartak lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the ninth position with six games lost. They share it with Novosadska ZKA and Duga. Nibak Nis will meet league's leader Crvena zvezda in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Spartak will play against Mega MIS (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Spartak S.: P.Nikolina 13+2reb+1ast, S.Isidora 9+11reb+2ast, K.Elena 9+2reb, M.Kalina 8+1reb+3ast, P.Danica 6+2reb+1ast, S.Andjela 4+8reb+1ast
Nibak Nis: E.Vladinka 22+10reb+1ast, A.Janic 21+3reb+2ast, J.Dinic 12+13reb+4ast, S.Bojana 10+4reb+3ast, J.Jovanovic 9+4reb+4ast, N.Djordjevic 6+2reb+1ast

Partizan - Crvena zvezda 77-86:
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Partizan (6-1) in Belgrade on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Crvena zvezda (7-0) 86-77. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Partizan. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Crvena zvezda dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Partizan's 26. Crvena zvezda forced 25 Partizan turnovers. It was a great evening for naturalized Israeli swingman Dorian Sujic (186-2004) who led her team to a victory scoring 28 points. ex-international point guard Ivana Katanic (180-1999) helped adding 16 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side Brazilian center Izabel Varejao (195-1999, college: Syracuse, agency: Olsta) responded with 15 points and ex-international forward Dragana Gobeljic (180-1988) scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Partizan's coach Milan Milanovic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Crvena zvezda have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 7-0 record. Partizan at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with Vojvodina 021 and Nibak Nis. Crvena zvezda are looking forward to face league's second-placed Nibak Nis at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Partizan will play against Kraljevo and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Partizan: J.Timmons 15+1ast, I.Varejao 15+4reb, A.Radic 12+3reb+2ast, D.Gobeljic 10+6reb+3ast, M.Jovanovic 9+4reb, S.Mandic 8+4reb+6ast
Crvena zvezda: D.Sujic 28+2reb+2ast, K.Ivana 16+7reb+2ast, T.Teodora 11+6reb+3ast, N.Nadezda 11+1reb+1ast, S.Lauren 10+7reb+6ast, N.Nevena 7+5reb+2ast

Ras - Korac Akad. 89-48:
Bottom-ranked Korac Akad. (0-7) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their seventh consecutive match to ninth ranked Ras (2-5) 89-48. Ras dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Korac Akad.'s 32. Ras forced 25 Korac Akad. turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Korac Akad.'s players. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Destiny Garrett (163-2002, college: Georgia South, agency: SPORTFORUM Agency) who led the winners and scored 23 points and 4 assists. Power forward Angela Ladinek (183-2008) accounted for 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Iva Tanjevic (194-2004) came up with 10 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Denai Bowman (175-2001, college: Binghamton) added 12 points respectively for Korac Akad. in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ras moved-up to eighth place. Korac Akad. lost their seventh game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with seven games lost. Ras will play against Novosadska ZKA (#9) in Novi Sad in the next round. Korac Akad. will play on the road against Vojvodina 021 in Novi Sad and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Korac Akad.: D.Bowman 12+1reb+1ast, I.Tanjevic 10+7reb+1ast, M.Macesic 7+1reb, M.Tamara 5+4reb, S.Vera 4+4reb+2ast, M.Nikolina 3+1reb+1ast
Ras: G.Destiny 23+4reb+4ast, A.Ladinek 16+8reb+2ast, T.Nina 15+7reb+2ast, N.Mergl 9+1reb+1ast, S.Russell 8+1reb+4ast, M.Minela 6+1reb

Student - Novosadska ZKA 111-67:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 8th ranked Novosadska ZKA's (1-6) road loss to seventh ranked Student (4-3) 67-111 on Sunday. Student dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Novosadska ZKA's 22 and made 21-of-23 free shots (91.3 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Novosadska ZKA 49-24 including a 33-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Student looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Novosadska ZKA's players. Forward Nevena Vuckovic (185-2002) fired 24 points, 22 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American Leah Scott (183-1993, college: Marshall, agency: Crossover Management) chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Student players scored in double figures. Guard Teodora Popovic (173-2001, college: WBU) produced 23 points and center Andjela Jekic (180-2002) added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively 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. The victory was the third consecutive win for Student. They moved-up to sixth place. Novosadska ZKA lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the ninth position with six games lost. They share it with Spartak and Duga. Student will meet Duga (#11) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Novosadska ZKA will play against Ras and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Novosadska ZKA: T.Popovic 23+2reb+3ast, T.Jovancevic 12+1reb+2ast, J.Andjela 9+8reb+2ast, D.Emilija 7+1reb+1ast, Z.Dunja 5+3reb+1ast, B.Nastja 4+3reb+3ast
Student: V.Nevena 24+22reb+5ast, S.Leah 17+6reb+5ast, A.Valeria 16+1reb+2ast, C.Teodora 13+5reb+2ast, M.Hristina 13+3reb+5ast, S.Tina 11+4reb

Kraljevo - Vojvodina 021 65-79:
The game in Kraljevo was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Vojvodina 021 (6-1) played at the court of 6th ranked Kraljevo (3-4). Vojvodina 021 defeated Kraljevo 79-65 on Sunday. The former international center Sara Krnjic (191-1991) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Power forward Zaklina Jankovic (190-1994) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 16 rebounds. American guard Arieona Rosborough (173-2002, college: Tarleton St., agency: Olsta) produced 15 points and 6 rebounds and Mexican power forward Myriam Lara (188-1994, agency: Olsta) added 13 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Vojvodina 021 moved-up to second place, which they share with Partizan and Nibak Nis. Loser Kraljevo dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. Vojvodina 021 will meet at home bottom-ranked Korac Akad. (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Kraljevo will play against Partizan (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kraljevo: A.Rosborough 15+6reb+3ast, M.Davinic 15+4reb+3ast, M.Lara 13+10reb, T.Dincic 12+3reb+3ast, B.Zivkovic 6+3reb+4ast, D.Prodanovic 2+4reb+1ast
Vojvodina 021: A.Jovana 18+4reb, K.Sara 15+10reb+7ast, B.Mia 14+1ast, J.Zaklina 13+16reb, M.Milica 8+4reb+4ast, M.Stojic 5+2reb+3ast