SKL Round 5 (Regular Season): Maribor lose their first game against Celje

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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Maribor (3-1) on the court of leader Celje on Friday night. Visitors were rolled over by Celje 107-79. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Maribor. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Celje made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Maribor turnovers. Celje looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. stepped up and scored 14 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners and American forward Yaubryon Chambers (185-2001, college: Tenn Tech) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. American forward Destiny Thompson (180-1997, college: Georgian Court) responded with 22 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Celje have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 4-0 record. Maribor at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with Ilrija. Celje are looking forward to face Triglav (#4) in Kranj in the next round. Maribor will play on the road against Jezica in Ljubljana and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Important game to mention about took place in Skofja Loka. Fifth ranked Skofja Loka (1-3) saved a 2-point victory at home edging bottom-ranked Jezica (0-5) 63-61 in the fight for the fifth place. nailed 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and Lejla Pamic accounted for 12 points and 8 rebounds. Ana Micunovic came up with 12 points and 7 rebounds for Jezica in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Skofja Loka maintains fifth place with 1-3 record. It was Jezica's fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. Skofja Loka will play against league's second-placed Ilrija in Ljubljana in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Jezica will play at home against Maribor (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Very significant was Ilrija's (#3, 3-1) victory against 4th placed Triglav (2-3) 72-57. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Triglav. The best player for the winners was Ziva Misjak who scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Ilrija's coach Ernest Novak used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Anja Dragar produced 18 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Ilrija (3-1) moved-up to second place, which they share with Maribor. Loser Triglav keeps the fourth position with three games lost. Ilrija will meet at home Skofja Loka (#5) in the next round. Triglav will play against the league's leader Celje and hope to secure a win.

The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points and 8 rebounds by Urska Zibert of Skofja Loka.

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Ilrija - Triglav 72-57

Very significant was Ilrija's (#3, 3-1) victory against 4th placed Triglav (2-3) 72-57. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Triglav. Ilrija had a 28-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was who scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Ilrija's coach Ernest Novak used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Anja Dragar produced 18 points and 6 rebounds and Lara Kozina-Bubnic added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Ilrija (3-1) moved-up to second place, which they share with Maribor. Loser Triglav keeps the fourth position with three games lost. Ilrija will meet at home Skofja Loka (#5) in the next round. Triglav will play against the league's leader Celje and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ilrija: M.Ziva 17+5reb+5ast, M.Ela 15+10reb+1ast, Z.Mia 10+1reb+2ast, Z.Lara 8+2reb+1ast, K.Ula 6+2reb+1ast, G.Jana 5+4reb+1ast
Triglav: D.Anja 18+6reb+3ast, K.Alina 14+4reb+2ast, K.Lara 10+9reb+2ast, V.Manca 7+1reb+2ast, P.Eliza 3+1reb, A.Saric 2+4reb

Celje - Maribor 107-79

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Maribor (3-1) on the court of leader Celje on Friday night. Visitors were rolled over by Celje 107-79. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Maribor. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Celje made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Maribor turnovers. Celje looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. stepped up and scored 14 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners and American forward Yaubryon Chambers (185-2001, college: Tenn Tech) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. American forward Destiny Thompson (180-1997, college: Georgian Court) responded with 22 points and 5 rebounds and scored 10 points and 8 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Celje have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 4-0 record. Maribor at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with Ilrija. Celje are looking forward to face Triglav (#4) in Kranj in the next round. Maribor will play on the road against Jezica in Ljubljana and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Celje: Z.Kim 19+1reb, Y.Chambers 18+5reb+1ast, U.Maja 14+5reb+8ast, B.Nika 10+5reb+3ast, A.Ana 9+2reb+2ast, S.Zana 8+2reb+2ast
Maribor: D.Thompson 22+5reb, T.Lena 16+1reb, M.Tiana 10+2reb+8ast, V.Zoja 10+3reb+5ast, I.Lana 6+2reb+1ast, R.Bojana 6+4reb

Skofja Loka - Jezica 63-61

Important game to mention about took place in Skofja Loka. Fifth ranked Skofja Loka (1-3) saved a 2-point victory at home edging bottom-ranked Jezica (0-5) 63-61 in the fight for the fifth place. Skofja Loka forced 21 Jezica turnovers. nailed 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and accounted for 12 points and 8 rebounds. Ana Micunovic came up with 12 points and 7 rebounds and American forward Yaubryon Chambers (185-2001, college: Tenn Tech) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Jezica in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Skofja Loka maintains fifth place with 1-3 record. It was Jezica's fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. Skofja Loka will play against league's second-placed Ilrija in Ljubljana in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Jezica will play at home against Maribor (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Skofja Loka: Z.Urska 20+8reb+3ast, P.Lejla 12+8reb, K.Tija 10+4reb, M.Ana 5+5reb+1ast, G.Ajda 5, V.Manca 4+7reb+2ast
Jezica: M.Ana 12+7reb+1ast, O.Hana 10+5reb+1ast, P.Julija 10+4reb, H.Nina 9+2reb+3ast, P.Hana 8+1reb, B.Stasa 6+1reb