SKL Round 18 (Regular Season): Triglav is upset by Maribor

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The most important game in the last round took place in Maribor between third ranked Triglav (11-8) and fourth ranked Maribor (10-9) on Saturday night. Triglav was defeated by Maribor on the road 73-58. Maribor forced 19 Triglav turnovers. The best player for the winners was Lana Iseinoski (172-2005) who scored 24 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Destiny Thompson (180-1997, college: Georgian Court) chipped in 12 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Lena Grebenc (170-2006) who recorded 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Maribor maintains fourth position with 10-9 record. Triglav at the other side keeps the third place with eight games lost. Maribor are looking forward to face league's leader Celje at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Triglav will play against the league's second-placed Ilrija and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Undefeated leader Celje delivered the nineteenth consecutive victory. This time they beat 6th ranked Jezica (2-17) 80-65. It was a good game for American guard Shawnta Shaw (157-2000, college: Jax State, agency: Interperformances) who led her team to a victory with 15 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Maja Uranker contributed with 20 points for the winners. Guard Tina Tomsic (175-2004) replied with 19 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for Jezica. Jezica's coach Slavko Duscak rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Celje (19-0) have an impressive 19-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 19 victories in a row. Jezica lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 17 games lost. Celje will play against Maribor (#4) on the road in the next round. Jezica will play against Skofja Loka and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Skofja Loka was also quite interesting. Third ranked Triglav (11-8) played at the court of 5th ranked Skofja Loka (3-16). Triglav defeated Skofja Loka 72-62 on Friday. Anja Dragar scored 22 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Urska Zibert with 18 points and 5 assists. Triglav maintains third position with 11-8 record having eight points less than leader Celje. Skofja Loka lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 16 games lost. Triglav will meet at home league's second-placed Ilrija in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Skofja Loka will play against Jezica in Ljubljana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 18 Skofja Loka was defeated by Maribor in a road game 86-75.
The best stats of 18th round was 15 points and 7 rebounds by Veronika Ferjancic of Maribor.

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Celje - Jezica 80-65

Undefeated leader Celje delivered the nineteenth consecutive victory. This time they beat 6th ranked Jezica (2-17) 80-65. Celje forced 27 Jezica turnovers and had a 22-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for American guard Shawnta Shaw (157-2000, college: Jax State, agency: Interperformances) who led her team to a victory with 15 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. The former international point guard Maja Uranker (182-2007) contributed with 20 points for the winners. Four Celje players scored in double figures. Guard Tina Tomsic (175-2004) replied with 19 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and forward Julija Pokleka (182-2006) added 16 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Jezica. Jezica's coach Slavko Duscak rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Celje (19-0) have an impressive 19-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 19 victories in a row. Jezica lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 17 games lost. Celje will play against Maribor (#4) on the road in the next round. Jezica will play against Skofja Loka and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Celje: M.Uranker 20+3reb+3ast, G.Isabelle 18+7reb+1ast, S.Shawnta 15+8reb+4ast, Z.Stirn 11+3reb+2ast, K.Zibert 7+3reb, S.Marusa 4+6reb+7ast
Jezica: T.Tina 19+2reb+2ast, P.Julija 16+5reb, M.Dunja 6+3reb, K.Nina 6+4reb+3ast, O.Hana 6+12reb+2ast, V.Zoja 6+6reb+6ast

Skofja Loka - Triglav 62-72

The game in Skofja Loka was also quite interesting. Third ranked Triglav (11-8) played at the court of 5th ranked Skofja Loka (3-16). Triglav defeated Skofja Loka 72-62 on Friday. Triglav forced 22 Skofja Loka turnovers. Point guard Anja Dragar (180-2003) scored 22 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international center Lara Kozina-Bubnic (190-1999) chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Urska Zibert (174-1993) with 18 points and 5 assists and guard Lejla Pamic (180-1999) scored 9 points and 7 rebounds. Triglav maintains third position with 11-8 record having eight points less than leader Celje. Skofja Loka lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 16 games lost. Triglav will meet at home league's second-placed Ilrija in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Skofja Loka will play against Jezica in Ljubljana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Triglav: A.Dragar 22+5reb+1ast, L.Kozina-Bubnic 12+5reb+4ast, M.Vrecer 12+3reb+5ast, S.Ana 7+1reb, U.Ude 7+6reb+1ast, L.Grebenc 6+2reb+2ast
Skofja Loka: Z.Urska 18+3reb+5ast, B.Spela 9+2reb+1ast, P.Lejla 9+7reb+1ast, G.Ajda 7+1reb+1ast, K.Tija 6+4reb, L.Lara 6+1reb

Maribor - Triglav 73-58

The most important game in the last round took place in Maribor between third ranked Triglav (11-8) and fourth ranked Maribor (10-9) on Saturday night. Triglav was defeated by Maribor on the road 73-58. Maribor forced 19 Triglav turnovers. The best player for the winners was Lana Iseinoski (172-2005) who scored 24 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Destiny Thompson (180-1997, college: Georgian Court) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. Four Maribor players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Lena Grebenc (170-2006) who recorded 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Manca Vrecer (178-2002) added 8 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Maribor maintains fourth position with 10-9 record. Triglav at the other side keeps the third place with eight games lost. Maribor are looking forward to face league's leader Celje at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Triglav will play against the league's second-placed Ilrija and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Maribor: L.Iseinoski 24+6reb+3ast, T.Meglic-Steharnik 17+1reb+3ast, T.Destiny 12+12reb, L.Trantura 11+5reb+1ast, B.Radic 6+6reb, Z.Visocnik 2+2reb+6ast
Triglav: A.Saric 13+4reb+1ast, D.Anja 13+2reb, G.Lena 9+6reb+4ast, V.Manca 8+6reb+4ast, K.Lara 7+7reb+2ast, P.Eliza 6+1reb+2ast

Maribor - Skofja Loka 86-75

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Skofja Loka's (3-16) road loss to fourth ranked Maribor (10-9) 75-86 on Tuesday. Lana Iseinoski (172-2005) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Tiana Meglic-Steharnik (180-2003) chipped in 13 points and 8 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Urska Zibert (174-1993) with 17 points and 9 assists and guard Lejla Pamic (180-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Maribor maintains fourth position with 10-9 record. Skofja Loka lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 16 games lost. Maribor will meet at home league's leader Celje in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Skofja Loka will play against Jezica (#6) in Ljubljana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Maribor: L.Iseinoski 17+5reb+3ast, V.Ferjancic 15+7reb+1ast, T.Meglic-Steharnik 13+4reb+8ast, L.Trantura 11+2reb+2ast, T.Destiny 11+1reb+1ast, Z.Visocnik 9+8reb+4ast
Skofja Loka: Z.Urska 17+4reb+9ast, P.Lejla 13+10reb+1ast, K.Tija 13+6reb+2ast, K.Ema 10+3reb+1ast, M.Zala 8+6reb+1ast, S.Lejla 7+2reb+1ast