LF Endesa Round 4 (Regular Season): IDK Euskotren lose their first game against AzulMarino

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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of IDK Euskotren (3-1) in San Sebastian on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by AzulMarino (4-0) 71-59. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of IDK Euskotren. It was a key game for the top position in the league. AzulMarino made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. AzulMarino had a 30-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Swedish guard Klara Lundquist-Holm (173-1999) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and Canadian center Kayla Alexander (193-1991, college: Syracuse) who added 20 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. AzulMarino's coach Alberto Antuna used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Senegalese center Khadija Faye (193-2002, college: Pittsburgh) responded with 12 points and 6 rebounds. AzulMarino have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Zaragoza. IDK Euskotren at the other side keeps the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Valencia and Jairis. AzulMarino is looking forward to face Jairis (#4) in Murcia in the next round. IDK Euskotren will play on the road against Girona and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Girona has registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Vitoria-Gasteiz, where they defeated Araski (0-4) 67-57. The winners were led by Turkish center Tilbe Senyurek (190-1995) who scored that evening 25 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) and Queralt Casas supported her with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 16 points and 6 rebounds by Argentinian center Julieta Mungo (181-1997) did not help to save the game for Araski. Araski's coach Madelen Urieta rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Girona (1-3) left bottom position moving up to twelfth place, which they share with Ensino and Leganes. It was Araski's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Celta Zorka. Girona will play against higher ranked IDK Euskotren (#3) in San Sebastian in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Araski will play on the road against Leganes (#14) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Bottom-ranked Celta Zorka (0-4) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to fourth ranked Jairis (3-1) 77-57 on Sunday evening. Laura Gil fired 20 points and 5 steals (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Emma Ronsiek produced 12 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Jairis have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Valencia and IDK Euskotren. Newly promoted Celta Zorka still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Araski. Jairis will meet league's leader AzulMarino in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Celta Zorka will play against Cadi La Seu (#9) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: Estudiantes lost to Cadi La Seu on the opponent's court 53-64. Estepona managed to outperform Avenida in a home game 81-67. Ferrol was rolled over Valencia on the road 87-50. Gernika defeated Leganes on its own court 83-79. Ensino lost to undefeated Zaragoza in a road game 64-95.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 16 points and 6 rebounds by Hennie Van Schaik of Ensino.

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Araski - Girona 57-67:
Girona has registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Vitoria-Gasteiz, where they defeated Araski (0-4) 67-57. The winners were led by Turkish center Tilbe Senyurek (190-1995) who scored that evening 25 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) and ex-international swingman Queralt Casas (177-1992) supported her with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 16 points and 6 rebounds by Argentinian center Julieta Mungo (181-1997) did not help to save the game for Araski. American center Kristina Higgins (196-1994, college: Baylor) added 8 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Araski's coach Madelen Urieta rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Girona (1-3) left bottom position moving up to twelfth place, which they share with Ensino and Leganes. It was Araski's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Celta Zorka. Girona will play against higher ranked IDK Euskotren (#3) in San Sebastian in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Araski will play on the road against Leganes (#14) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Girona: S.Tilbe 25+6reb, C.Guerrero 14+8reb+1ast, C.Queralt 14+6reb+4ast, L.Ainhoa 7+4reb+2ast, B.Adut 5+3reb, L.Marija 2+3reb+1ast
Araski: J.Mungo 16+6reb+2ast, N.Dudasova 13+3reb+1ast, A.Stanacev 11+2reb+4ast, K.Higgins 8+7reb+2ast, K.Rakovic 4, R.Maria 3+2reb+1ast

IDK Euskotren - AzulMarino 59-71:
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated IDK Euskotren (3-1) in San Sebastian on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by AzulMarino (4-0) 71-59. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of IDK Euskotren. It was a key game for the top position in the league. AzulMarino made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. AzulMarino had a 30-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Swedish guard Klara Lundquist-Holm (173-1999) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and Canadian center Kayla Alexander (193-1991, college: Syracuse) who added 20 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four AzulMarino players scored in double figures. AzulMarino's coach Alberto Antuna used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Senegalese center Khadija Faye (193-2002, college: Pittsburgh) responded with 12 points and 6 rebounds and American-U.S. Virgin Islands swingman Imani Tate (176-1995, college: Albany) scored 13 points. AzulMarino have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Zaragoza. IDK Euskotren at the other side keeps the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Valencia and Jairis. AzulMarino is looking forward to face Jairis (#4) in Murcia in the next round. IDK Euskotren will play on the road against Girona and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
AzulMarino: A.Kayla 20+4reb, D.Alima 15+3reb+2ast, L.Klara 14+12reb+6ast, T.Alba 11+3reb+2ast, B.Maria 4+4reb+1ast, E.Maria 3
IDK Euskotren: I.Tate 13+3reb, K.Faye 12+6reb, I.Ariztimuno 8+1ast, L.Gonzalez 7+4ast, P.Robinson 6+1reb+5ast, V.Remenarova 5+2reb+2ast

Cadi La Seu - Estudiantes 64-53:
There was a minor upset in Seu D'urgell where higher ranked Estudiantes (2-2) was defeated by eleventh ranked Cadi La Seu (2-2) 64-53 on Saturday. Cadi La Seu forced 19 Estudiantes turnovers. French forward Nahan Niare (189-2002) fired 9 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Forward Ana Palma (185-2000) chipped in 6 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Haitian swingman Jessica Fequiere (180-1993, college: Albany) produced 13 points and 8 rebounds (made all of her seven free throws) and international Irati Etxarri (187-1998) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cadi La Seu moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Estudiantes. Cadi La Seu will meet bottom-ranked Celta Zorka (#16) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Estudiantes will play against Estepona (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cadi La Seu: N.Nahan 9+8reb, A.Marina 8+2reb+1ast, L.Donarski 7+1reb+1ast, O.Alessandra 7+3reb+2ast, M.Morales 6+3reb+1ast, S.Lina 6+3reb+1ast
Estudiantes: J.Fequiere 13+8reb, E.Irati 10+5reb+1ast, I.Latorre 9+1reb, K.Cooper 6+8reb+1ast, C.Carla 5+1reb+3ast, G.Sanchez 4+2reb

Estepona - Avenida 81-67:
There was a surprise result in Malaga where eleventh ranked Estepona (2-2) defeated higher ranked Avenida (2-2) 81-67 on Saturday. Argentinian point guard Melisa Gretter (165-1993) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 steals for the winners. American forward Tinara Moore (190-1996, college: CMU) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Estepona players scored in double figures. Estepona's coach Cesar Aneas allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Swedish forward Emma Johansson (192-2003, college: CBU) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and Ghanian-Japanese center Stephanie Mawuli (182-1998) added 14 points respectively for lost side. Estepona moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Avenida. Estepona will meet Estudiantes (#10) in the next round. Avenida will play against the league's second-placed Zaragoza (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Estepona: M.Tinara 18+7reb, G.Melisa 16+9reb+10ast, G.Ainhoa 13+3reb+1ast, W.Stephanie 10+4reb+1ast, H.Laura 7+2reb, R.Lucia 6+4reb
Avenida: E.Johansson 19+10reb, S.Claudia 16+2reb+1ast, S.Mawuli 14+4reb+2ast, R.Mikulasikova 6+5reb+1ast, M.Fassina 5+4reb, I.Santibanez 3+3reb+2ast

Jairis - Celta Zorka 77-57:
Bottom-ranked Celta Zorka (0-4) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to fourth ranked Jairis (3-1) 77-57 on Sunday evening. The former international power forward Laura Gil (191-1992) fired 20 points and 5 steals (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. International guard Aina Ayuso (180-1999, college: Oregon) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds. American forward Emma Ronsiek (198, college: Colorado St.) produced 12 points and 5 rebounds and South Sudanese-American power forward Maria Gakdeng (189-2003, college: UNC) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Jairis have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Valencia and IDK Euskotren. Newly promoted Celta Zorka still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Araski. Jairis will meet league's leader AzulMarino in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Celta Zorka will play against Cadi La Seu (#9) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Jairis: L.Gil 20+4reb+3ast, H.Samantha 13+1ast, A.Aina 12+5reb+1ast, A.Txell 8+3reb+2ast, B.Emily 8+4reb+2ast, P.Alba 5+3reb+1ast
Celta Zorka: E.Ronsiek 12+5reb+2ast, G.Maria 12+7reb, T.Sabel 8+1reb, D.Bermejo 6+1reb+3ast, C.Samson 5+1reb+2ast, S.Paula 4+2reb+3ast

Valencia - Ferrol 87-50:
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Valencia and 6th ranked Ferrol had identical 2-1 record. This time Valencia used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from Ferrol 87-50 on Sunday night. Valencia shot 21 for 28 from the free-throw line, while Ferrol only scored one point from the stripe. Valencia forced 24 Ferrol turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward Alisia Jenkins (186-1994, college: S.Florida) fired 10 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. ex-international Maria Araujo (188-1997) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Sydney Shaw (175-2004, college: WVU) produced 14 points and 7 rebounds and her fellow American import forward Maggie Doogan (188-2004, college: Richmond) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Valencia have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion (3-1) moved-up to third place, which they share with IDK Euskotren and Jairis. Loser Ferrol keeps the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Valencia will meet Ensino (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ferrol will play against Gernika (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Valencia: S.Marta 14+1reb+1ast, A.Maria 12+5reb+2ast, T.Virag 12+4reb+1ast, J.Alisia 10+9reb+1ast, R.Leticia 9+1reb+8ast, F.Alicia 9+7reb+3ast
Ferrol: S.Shaw 14+7reb+3ast, M.Doogan 13+6reb, K.Galickova 6+1reb+1ast, E.Tayra 5+1reb+2ast, C.Melia 5+3reb+2ast, K.Sotolova 3+1reb

Gernika - Leganes 83-79:
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Gernika and 12th ranked Leganes had identical 1-2 record. This time Gernika used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Leganes 83-79 on Saturday night. The former international guard Angela Salvadores (181-1997, college: Duke) fired 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American center Aaronette Vonleh (190-2003, college: Baylor) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Four Gernika players scored in double figures. Mali forward Aminata Sangare (185-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and guard Irene Lahuerta (173-1996) added 8 points respectively for lost side. Leganes' coach Javier Fort tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Gernika (2-2) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Leganes lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with three games lost. They share it with Ensino and Girona. Gernika will meet Ferrol (#7) on the road in the next round. Leganes will play against Araski (#15) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Gernika: S.Angela 21+5reb+2ast, V.Aaronette 18+7reb+2ast, R.Seehia 11+2reb+2ast, B.Elena 11+4reb+2ast, B.Joy 8+6reb+1ast, O.Ane 7+4reb+9ast
Leganes: A.Sangare 13+10reb+3ast, R.Aguilar 12+1reb+2ast, M.Joiner 11+1reb+3ast, D.Noortje 9+3reb+1ast, R.Igbokwe 9+6reb, S.Laetitia 8+3reb+1ast

Zaragoza - Ensino 95-64:
There was no surprise when 13th ranked Ensino (1-3) was outplayed on the road by top-ranked Zaragoza (4-0) 95-64 on Saturday. Zaragoza made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Zaragoza outrebounded Ensino 47-25 including a 31-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Zaragoza looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Ensino's players. American-Jordanian guard Aisha Sheppard (175-1998, college: Virginia Tech) fired 16 points for the winners. American forward Nadia Fingall (191-1998, college: Stanford) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds. Zaragoza's coach Carlos Cantero felt very confident using entire bench saving starting five for next games. The former international Andrea Vilaro (185-1993, college: Florida) produced 12 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and Dutch forward Hennie Van Schaik (190-2003, college: SJSU) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Ensino players scored in double figures. Zaragoza have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with AzulMarino. Loser Ensino dropped to the twelfth place with three games lost. They share the position with Girona and Leganes. Zaragoza will meet Avenida (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Ensino will play against Valencia (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Zaragoza: S.Aisha 16+4reb+1ast, F.Nadia 11+6reb, H.Merritt 11+4reb+1ast, V.Kristine 10+3reb+1ast, Y.Garzon 8+2reb+1ast, O.Mariona 8+2reb+6ast
Ensino: V.Schaik Hennie 16+6reb, Z.Hernandez 14+4reb+1ast, V.Andrea 12+7reb+6ast, K.Williams 10+1reb+1ast, G.Elba 6+2reb, T.Yurkevichus 3+2reb