SBL Round 8 (Regular Season): No surprise as #1 Nyon defeats Troistorrents

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

SBL top team - Nyon (7-1) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat sixth ranked Troistorrents (2-5) 87-72. Nyon outrebounded Troistorrents 49-36 including 17 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a quality performance of South Sudanese-American forward Nyamer Diew (188-2001, college: Colorado) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds and American guard Keira Robinson (172-1994, college: VCU, agency: LBM Management) who added 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The former international guard Nadia Constantin (175-1997) responded with 30 points. Defending champion maintains first position with 7-1 record. Troistorrents lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with five games lost. They share the position with Helios. Nyon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Troistorrents will play on the road against GC Zurich (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Second ranked Baden (6-1) crushed at home 6th ranked Helios (2-5) by 27 points 93-66, which is the biggest margin this round. The winners were led by American guard Leilani Kapinus (177, college: Vanderbilt, agency: LBM Management) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) and Sharline Hulliger supported her with 21 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Baden's coach Rene Spandauw felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds by Canadian Marie Forsyth (185-1999, college: Idaho) did not help to save the game for Helios. Baden have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-1 record behind leader Nyon, which they share with Fribourg. Helios at the other side keep the sixth place with five games lost. They share the position with Troistorrents. Baden will play against Geneve (#4) on the road in the next round. Helios will play against Aarau and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 8 Aarau was destroyed by Fribourg on the opponent's court 95-72.

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Baden - Helios 93-66:
Second ranked Baden (6-1) crushed at home 6th ranked Helios (2-5) by 27 points 93-66, which is the biggest margin this round. Baden dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Helios' 30. Baden forced 34 Helios turnovers and outrebounded them 42-29 including 16 on the offensive glass. Baden brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. The winners were led by American guard Leilani Kapinus (177, college: Vanderbilt, agency: LBM Management) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) and international guard Sharline Hulliger (177-2005) supported her with 21 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Four Baden players scored in double figures. Baden's coach Rene Spandauw felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds by Canadian Marie Forsyth (185-1999, college: Idaho) did not help to save the game for Helios. American guard Maeve StJohn (175-2004, college: Northwood) added 16 points and 6 assists for the guests. Baden have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-1 record behind leader Nyon, which they share with Fribourg. Helios at the other side keep the sixth place with five games lost. They share the position with Troistorrents. Baden will play against Geneve (#4) on the road in the next round. Helios will play against Aarau and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Baden: K.Leilani 25+19reb+4ast, S.Hulliger 21+5reb+7ast, V.Skylar 20+5reb+5ast, S.Annika 10+7reb+1ast, K.Bartkowska 6+3reb, C.Ferrari 4+1reb
Helios: M.Forsyth 21+10reb+2ast, M.St.John 16+3reb+6ast, K.Lavelle 12+5reb, T.Corthay 6+1reb+2ast, R.Aurelie 5+1reb+1ast, B.Cassiopee 4+2reb

Fribourg - Aarau 95-72:
Very expected game when 8th ranked Aarau (1-6) was crushed on the road by third ranked Fribourg (6-1) 95-72. Fribourg forced 19 Aarau turnovers. They shot the lights out from three nailing 15 long-distance shots on high 60.0 percentage. Fribourg players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. The winners were led by Swedish forward Anna Holmberg (188-2000) who scored that evening 30 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and American guard Lauren Heard (178-1999, college: TCU) supported her with 20 points, 8 assists and 4 steals. Fribourg's coach Romain Gaspoz felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 25 points and 5 rebounds by Canadian forward Ella Wiebe (185-2003, college: Saskatchewan) did not help to save the game for Aarau. Greek-Albanian swingman Enisa Semanjaku (183-1988) added 13 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Four Aarau players scored in double figures. Fribourg have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Baden. Aarau lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with six games lost. Fribourg will play against bottom-ranked Pully (#9) in Lausanne in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Aarau will play at home against Helios and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fribourg: H.Anna 30+2reb+1ast, H.Lauren 20+2reb+8ast, M.Stephanie 17+5reb+7ast, H.Riddick 9+7reb+1ast, B.Martha 7+1reb+2ast, M.Camila 5+1reb+2ast
Aarau: E.Wiebe 25+5reb+1ast, E.Semanjaku 13+8reb+3ast, V.Kiss 11+3reb, G.Emma 10+8reb+1ast, G.Martina 6+5reb+3ast, E.Lucie 5+1reb+1ast

Nyon - Troistorrents 87-72:
SBL top team - Nyon (7-1) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat sixth ranked Troistorrents (2-5) 87-72. Nyon outrebounded Troistorrents 49-36 including 17 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a quality performance of South Sudanese-American forward Nyamer Diew (188-2001, college: Colorado) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds and American guard Keira Robinson (172-1994, college: VCU, agency: LBM Management) who added 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The former international guard Nadia Constantin (175-1997) responded with 30 points and American Evan Miller (180-2002, college: UNCW) scored 23 points and 8 rebounds. Defending champion maintains first position with 7-1 record. Troistorrents lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with five games lost. They share the position with Helios. Nyon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Troistorrents will play on the road against GC Zurich (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Nyon: D.Nyamer 27+11reb+1ast, L.Margot 16+2reb+5ast, R.Keira 13+7reb+4ast, L.Burkhalter 9+6reb+2ast, B.Evi 7+11reb, D.Yverline 6+2reb
Troistorrents: C.Nadia 30+4reb, E.Miller 23+8reb+1ast, M.Lydia 10+5reb+2ast, Y.Dihigo 8+7reb, T.Ivanie 1+7reb, J.Krummenacher 0+5reb