TKBL Round 4 (Regular Season): Kirklareli hands first loss to Gallardo

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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Gallardo (2-1) on the court of top-ranked Kirklareli on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Kirklareli 69-61. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Gallardo. Kirklareli forced 19 Gallardo turnovers. It was a great shooting night for Kirklareli especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Gallardo's players. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Sumeyya Ozcan (160-1997) who helped to win the game recording 13 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Nigerian forward Jordan Obi (185-2002, college: Kentucky) contributed with 11 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American forward Asia Strong (188-2000, college: Syracuse) replied with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds for Gallardo. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kirklareli have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with TED Ankara. Gallardo at the other side keeps the third place with one game lost. Kirklareli is looking forward to face league's second-placed TED Ankara on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Gallardo will play against Konya and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Important game to mention about took place in Istanbul. Sixth ranked Bodrum (2-2) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 5th ranked Utku (2-2) 56-53 in the fight for the fourth place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Utku. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Destiney McPhaul (175-2003, college: MSU) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 8 rebounds and Melyia Grayson who added 11 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Canadian forward Kiandra Browne (188-2002, college: Duquesne) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. Bodrum moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Mersin G. and Utku. Bodrum will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Utku's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Istanbul to the arena Fenerbahce G..
An interesting game for TED Ankara (4-0) which hosted in Ankara 4th ranked Mersin G. (2-2). Top-ranked TED Ankara managed to get a 12-point victory 93-81. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by Kirsten Deans who had that evening a double-double by scoring 27 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists. TED Ankara's coach Caner Arda Aydin used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 30 points and 5 rebounds by Iyana Moore did not help to save the game for Mersin G.. TED Ankara have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Kirklareli. Loser Mersin G. keeps the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Bodrum and Utku. TED Ankara will meet at home league's leader Kirklareli in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Mersin G. will play against Darica and hope to secure a win.

In the last two games of round 4 Konya beat Burhaniye on the road 77-75. Winless Darica was destroyed by Fenerbahce G. on its own court 49-87.

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Burhaniye - Konya 75-77:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked Konya's (1-1) road victory over bottom-ranked Burhaniye (0-3) in Balikesir 77-75 on Saturday. The winners were led by American guard Reyna Scott (178, college: Louisville) who scored that evening 24 points and 9 rebounds and Senegalese forward Bigue Sarr (190, college: NM State) supported her with 23 points and 8 rebounds. Even 19 points and 6 assists by Avinar Kaya (-1998) did not help to save the game for Burhaniye. Center Basak Altunbey (189-1996) added 21 points for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Konya left bottom position moving up to seventh place. Loser Burhaniye still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Darica. Konya will meet at home higher ranked Gallardo (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Burhaniye will play against Emlak 2 (#8) in Istanbul and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Konya: R.Scott 24+9reb+3ast, S.Bigue 23+8reb+2ast, T.Idil 13+3reb+6ast, K.Fatmanur 12+5reb+4ast, K.Zeynep 5+11reb+3ast, N.Tutar 0
Burhaniye: B.Altunbey 21+3reb+1ast, K.Avinar 19+1reb+6ast, E.Ayhan 12+5reb+4ast, D.Ustun 10+5reb+4ast, G.Dilara 8+11reb+2ast, A.Nelson 5+3ast

Darica - Fenerbahce G. 49-87:
There was a minor upset when bottom-ranked Darica (0-3) was smashed by eleventh ranked Fenerbahce G. (1-3) in Koaceli 87-49 on Sunday. Fenerbahce G. held Darica to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 42.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Fenerbahce G. forced 22 Darica turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Darica's players. The winners were led by guard Zeynep Toremis (165-2006) who scored that evening 14 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and Ece Erginay (177-2005) supported her with 16 points and 4 assists. Four Fenerbahce G. players scored in double figures. Even 12 points and 6 rebounds by guard Berna Sahin (170-2003) did not help to save the game for Darica. American guard Tarriyonna Gary (173-2001, college: Temple) added 8 points and 7 rebounds 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. Fenerbahce G. left bottom position moving up to ninth place. It was Darica's third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Burhaniye. Fenerbahce G.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Istanbul Utku.
Top scorers:
Fenerbahce G.: E.Erginay 16+1reb+4ast, Z.Toremis 14+5reb+8ast, T.Vural 13+1ast, S.Bas 11+3reb, G.Serena 8+5reb+1ast, K.Sevval 6+2reb+1ast
Darica: B.Sahin 12+6reb+3ast, T.Gary 8+7reb, S.Defne 7+6reb+2ast, R.Brittany 6+5reb, K.Aysu 5+2reb, B.Irem 4+5reb

Utku - Bodrum 53-56:
Important game to mention about took place in Istanbul. Sixth ranked Bodrum (2-2) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 5th ranked Utku (2-2) 56-53 in the fight for the fourth place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Utku. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Destiney McPhaul (175-2003, college: MSU) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import center Melyia Grayson (190-2002, college: Southern Miss) who added 11 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. Grayson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. At the losing side Canadian forward Kiandra Browne (188-2002, college: Duquesne) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and forward Hande Celebi (182-1990) scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Bodrum moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Mersin G. and Utku. Bodrum will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Utku's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Istanbul to the arena Fenerbahce G..
Top scorers:
Bodrum: M.Destiney 20+8reb+2ast, G.Melyia 11+14reb+3ast, E.Sahin 11+5reb+4ast, Y.Yagmur 6+4reb, O.Cansu 3+7reb+1ast, C.Asli 3+3reb
Utku: K.Browne 15+12reb+3ast, J.Robertson 14+6reb+2ast, H.Celebi 13+9reb+3ast, R.Celebi 8+5reb+3ast, F.Bayraktar 2+4reb, H.Bayraktar 1+4reb+2ast

Kirklareli - Gallardo 69-61:
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Gallardo (2-1) on the court of top-ranked Kirklareli on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Kirklareli 69-61. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Gallardo. Kirklareli forced 19 Gallardo turnovers. It was a great shooting night for Kirklareli especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Gallardo's players. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Sumeyya Ozcan (160-1997) who helped to win the game recording 13 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Nigerian forward Jordan Obi (185-2002, college: Kentucky) contributed with 11 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Five Kirklareli players scored in double figures. American forward Asia Strong (188-2000, college: Syracuse) replied with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds and her fellow American import guard JaLeah Williams (175-2002, college: Louisville) added 13 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Gallardo. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kirklareli have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with TED Ankara. Gallardo at the other side keeps the third place with one game lost. Kirklareli is looking forward to face league's second-placed TED Ankara on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Gallardo will play against Konya and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Kirklareli: O.Sumeyya 13+8reb+7ast, U.Gulse 12+2reb+7ast, O.Jordan 11+9reb+3ast, T.Oyku 11+1ast, M.Eylul 10+5reb+1ast, B.Unal 5+2reb
Gallardo: A.Strong 24+15reb+2ast, J.Williams 13+10reb+3ast, T.Erdenay 13+3reb+1ast, O.Simay 3+2reb+1ast, K.Betul 3, C.Aleyna 2+2reb+1ast

TED Ankara - Mersin G. 93-81:
An interesting game for TED Ankara (4-0) which hosted in Ankara 4th ranked Mersin G. (2-2). Top-ranked TED Ankara managed to get a 12-point victory 93-81. TED Ankara dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Mersin G.'s 22. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by guard Kirsten Deans (173-2001, college: Ole Miss, agency: LBM Management) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 27 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists and forward Zee Spearman (193-2004, college: Tennessee, agency: LBM Management) supported her with 24 points and 10 rebounds. TED Ankara's coach Caner Arda Aydin used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 30 points and 5 rebounds by guard Iyana Moore (173-2003, college: Notre Dame) did not help to save the game for Mersin G.. Aliyah Matharu (170-2001, college: Baylor) added 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. TED Ankara have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Kirklareli. Loser Mersin G. keeps the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Bodrum and Utku. TED Ankara will meet at home league's leader Kirklareli in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Mersin G. will play against Darica and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
TED Ankara: D.Kirsten 27+8reb+10ast, S.Zee 24+10reb, E.Babuz 15+6reb+2ast, R.Yolcu 10+2reb, Z.Ozgen 6+1reb+1ast, S.Zeyno 6+2reb+2ast
Mersin G.: I.Moore 30+5reb+3ast, M.Aliyah 13+8reb+6ast, N.Uzumcu 12+6reb+2ast, F.Simsek 11+5reb, T.Selin 9+1reb+5ast, K.Rojin 6+2reb