Eurobasket.com All-Slovakian Extraliga 1st Team 2017
Oblak
Balintova
Baugh
Vynuchalova
Oliver
Finals MVP: Zuzana Zirkova (175-PG-80) of Good Angels Player of the Year: Monique Oliver (188-C-91) of Piestanske C. Guard of the Year: Teja Oblak (172-PG-90) of Good Angels Forward of the Year: Romana Vynuchalova (192-C/F-86) of Samorin Center of the Year: Monique Oliver (188-C-91) of Piestanske C. Bosman Player of the Year: Teja Oblak (172-PG-90) of Good Angels Import Player of the Year: Monique Oliver (188-C-91) of Piestanske C. Domestic Player of the Year: Barbora Balintova (175-PG-94) of Good Angels Defensive Player of the Year: Romana Vynuchalova (192-C/F-86) of Samorin Coach of the Year: Peter Jankovic of Good Angels
Good Angels repeated as Extraliga champions. They stormed past Piestanske Cajky to complete the sweep of the championship series. Piestanske C. was tied at the half but could not keep up in last two quarters eventually losing the game. Good Angels made 19-of-23 charity shots (82.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Piestanske C. turnovers. Piestanske C. was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for the former international point guard Zuzana Zirkova (175-80) who led her team to a victory scoring 18 points and 5 rebounds. Slovenian point guard Teja Oblak (172-90) helped adding 13 points. The best for the losing side was the former international Sabina Oroszova (190-93, college: E.Illinois) with 10 points and 5 rebounds and the former international Terezia Palenikova (179-95) scored 8 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Good Angels: Z.Zirkova 18+5reb+3ast, T.Oblak 13+1reb+2ast, B.Balintova 11+2ast, D.Baburova 10+3reb+1ast, A.Jurcenkova 6+6reb+2ast, R.Stehlikova 4+3reb+2ast Piestanske C.: S.Oroszova 10+5reb+1ast, T.Palenikova 8+6reb+1ast, A.Slamova 8+3reb+3ast, N.Dudasova 8+2reb+2ast, A.Baletic 7+3reb, C.Handy 7+3reb
MBK Ruzomberok overcame Samorin to celebrate Extraliga Bronze. The game without a history. MBK Ruzomberok led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. It was a good game for American forward Janae Smith (188-92, college: UAB) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds. Lucia Kelcikova (176-96) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Four MBK Ruzomberok players scored in double figures. The former international power forward Romana Vynuchalova (192-86, college: Penn St.) answered with 21 points and Canadian forward Kalisha Keane (185-89, college: Michigan St.) added 6 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Samorin. Top scorers: MBK Ruzomb.: J.Smith 15+14reb+1ast, L.Kelcikova 15+4reb+1ast, E.Kmetova 13+3reb+1ast, M.Mistinova 12+4reb+2ast, A.Baburova 8+2reb+1ast, A.Moravcikova 4+3reb+1ast Samorin: R.Vynuchalova 21+4reb+1ast, T.Sujova 11+2reb+1ast, L.Slezarikova 9+2reb, G.Nagyova 8+2reb+2ast, K.Keane 6+9reb+2ast, S.Marcova 4
Piestanske Cajky shock Good Angels, win Cup title - Jan 15, 2017
Piestanske Cajky shock Good Angels and win Cup title. They exploded with an 18-7 surge in the lat stanza to win the game 59-53. Kosice Angels posted a 16-11 lead at the start of the game and led 4 points at the half-time. Moreover they added a 13-12 rally in the third period for a 46-41 lead with 10 minutes to go. Piestanske Cajky however needed a final push at the end of the game to seal the victory. Monique Oliver (188-C-91, college: Rutgers) top-scored for the winners with 19 points, while Tiffany Brown (165-PG-86, college: Georgia South) and Terezia Palenikova (179-SF-95) added 12 each. Zuzana Zirkova (175-PG-80) replied with 12 points in the losing effort.
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