Superleague Round 8 (Regular Season): Krivbas lose to Dnipro in the game between Top 4 teams

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The game between Top Four teams took place in Kryvyi Rih. 4th ranked host Krivbas (8-7) were smashed by first ranked Dnipro (13-1) 77-58. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Krivbas. The game without a history. Dnipro led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Volodymyr Koniev (203-1989) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and who added 16 points and 5 assists during the contest. American guard Marty Hill (196-1997, college: Evansville) responded with 12 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Krivbas' coach Evgeni Isakov rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Dnipro have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-1 record. Krivbas at the other side dropped to the fifth place with seven games lost.
Superleague top team - Dnipro (13-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed ninth ranked Niko Basket (4-10) in Mykolaiv 96-56. The winners were led by point guard Mykhailo Horobchenko (185-1998, agency: BIG) who scored that evening 14 points, 9 assists and 5 steals and Stanislav Tymofeienko supported him with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Even 9 points and 9 rebounds by the former international forward Volodymyr Koniev (203-1989) did not help to save the game for Niko Basket. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dnipro have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-1 record. Newly promoted Niko Basket keeps the ninth place with ten games lost.
The game in Rivne was also quite interesting. Third ranked Kyiv Basket (9-4) played at the court of 7th ranked Rivne (6-8). Kyiv Basket did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 82-63 on Sunday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Rivne. The best player for the winners was Yaroslav Karpiuk who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. Sayvon Traylor produced 10 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kyiv Basket moved-up to second place, which they share with K.Sokoly. Loser Rivne keeps the seventh position with eight games lost.

In the last two games of round 8 Zaporizhye lost to Krivbas on the opponent's court 68-84. Niko Basket unfortunately lost to Zaporizhye in a home game 67-78.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 28 points and 9 rebounds by Tarig Eisa of Zaporizhye.



Krivbas - Zaporizhye 84-68

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Zaporizhye's (8-6) road loss to fourth ranked Krivbas (8-7) 68-84 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Krivbas. Zaporizhye managed to win second period 21-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Zaporizhye 45-26 including a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American Alex Peacock (199-1997, college: Texas St.) who scored 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Jalen Dalcourt chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds. Five Krivbas players scored in double figures. point guard Mykhailo Horobchenko (185-1998, agency: BIG) produced 26 points and 5 rebounds and Canadian-American power forward Tarig Eisa (203-1998, college: Regis Univ.) added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Krivbas have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Despite that victory Krivbas went down to fifth position due to points difference. Loser Zaporizhye dropped to the fourth place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Zaporizhye: L.Braxton 26+5reb+3ast, T.Eisa 10+5reb+4ast, L.Ilya 9+4reb+3ast, M.Kalib 7+6reb+3ast, K.Vyacheslav 5, K.Kyrylo 4+3reb
Krivbas: P.Alex 29+6reb+6ast, J.Dalcourt 20+8reb+3ast, S.Sergii 13+4reb, A.Vodolazsky 10+5reb+1ast, H.Marty 10+13reb+2ast, D.Trykolenko 2+5reb

Niko Basket - Dnipro 56-96

Superleague top team - Dnipro (13-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed ninth ranked Niko Basket (4-10) in Mykolaiv 96-56. The game without a history. Dnipro led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Niko Basket to just 7 points in third quarter. Dnipro dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Niko Basket's 22. Dnipro forced 25 Niko Basket turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Niko Basket's players. The winners were led by point guard Mykhailo Horobchenko (185-1998, agency: BIG) who scored that evening 14 points, 9 assists and 5 steals and Stanislav Tymofeienko supported him with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Five Dnipro players scored in double figures. Even 9 points and 9 rebounds by the former international forward Volodymyr Koniev (203-1989) did not help to save the game for Niko Basket. Maksym Safonov added 11 points for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dnipro have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-1 record. Newly promoted Niko Basket keeps the ninth place with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Niko Basket: K.Rostyslav 14, S.Maksym 11+4reb+2ast, H.Maksym 10+3reb, V.Vitaliy 9+9reb+1ast, Z.Maksym 7+4reb, L.Bogdan 3+4reb+4ast
Dnipro: S.Tymofeienko 14+6reb+1ast, D.Sypalo 14+5reb+2ast, H.Mykhailo 14+3reb+9ast, K.Volodymyr 13+2reb+3ast, Z.Serhii 11+7reb+1ast, R.Bondarchuk 7+4reb

Krivbas - Dnipro 58-77

The game between Top Four teams took place in Kryvyi Rih. 4th ranked host Krivbas (8-7) were smashed by first ranked Dnipro (13-1) 77-58. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Krivbas. The game without a history. Dnipro led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Volodymyr Koniev (203-1989) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and Maksym Zakurdaiev who added 16 points and 5 assists during the contest. Four Dnipro players scored in double figures. American guard Marty Hill (196-1997, college: Evansville) responded with 12 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import Alex Peacock (199-1997, college: Texas St.) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Krivbas' coach Evgeni Isakov rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Dnipro have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-1 record. Krivbas at the other side dropped to the fifth place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Krivbas: A.Peacock 12+8reb+3ast, M.Hill 12+9reb+5ast, V.Artem 11+5reb, D.Jalen 7+2ast, T.Dmytro 7+5reb, M.Anton 3+2reb+1ast
Dnipro: K.Volodymyr 18+11reb+2ast, M.Zakurdaiev 16+3reb+5ast, Z.Serhii 12+5reb, S.Tymofeienko 10+6reb+4ast, R.Bondarchuk 9+2reb+1ast, D.Sypalo 5+1reb

Rivne - Kyiv Basket 63-82

The game in Rivne was also quite interesting. Third ranked Kyiv Basket (9-4) played at the court of 7th ranked Rivne (6-8). Kyiv Basket did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 82-63 on Sunday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Rivne. The game was mostly controlled by Kyiv Basket. Rivne managed to win third quarter 22-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Kyiv Basket made 32-of-40 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Kyiv Basket had a 27-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Yaroslav Karpiuk who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. Denys Klevzunyk (195-2000, agency: BIG) chipped in 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. American Alex Peacock (199-1997, college: Texas St.) produced 10 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) and his fellow American import power forward Jalen Dupree (205-1998, college: Tennessee St.) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kyiv Basket moved-up to second place, which they share with K.Sokoly. Loser Rivne keeps the seventh position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Rivne: Y.Koroviyakov 11+4reb+1ast, T.Sayvon 10+8reb, J.Dupree 10+7reb+1ast, O.Ponosov 10+2reb+1ast, B.Vitaliy 8+2reb, S.Oleksandr 5+3reb+3ast
Kyiv Basket: Y.Sushkin 17+1reb, Y.Karpiuk 15+13reb+1ast, K.Denys 14+7reb+5ast, B.Mykhaylo 14+3reb, A.Romanytsia 9+3reb+1ast, S.Maksim 4+4reb

Niko Basket - Zaporizhye 67-78

Rather predictable result in Mykolaiv where fifth ranked Zaporizhye (8-6) defeated 9th ranked Niko Basket (4-10) 78-67 on Sunday. The guests trailed by 3 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 9-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 78-67. Zaporizhye forced 24 Niko Basket turnovers. Strangely Niko Basket outrebounded Zaporizhye 51-33 including a 22-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Canadian-American power forward Tarig Eisa (203-1998, college: Regis Univ.) who scored 28 points and 9 rebounds. Ilya Lishchyna chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four Zaporizhye players scored in double figures. produced 19 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and Denys Klevzunyk (195-2000, agency: BIG) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Zaporizhye moved-up to fourth place. Newly promoted Niko Basket keeps the ninth position with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Niko Basket: S.Maksym 19+5reb+7ast, G.Oleksandr 11+8reb+1ast, H.Maksym 9+7reb, L.Bogdan 9+5reb+3ast, Z.Maksym 7+8reb+2ast, V.Vitaliy 6+8reb+3ast
Zaporizhye: E.Tarig 28+9reb+2ast, I.Lishchyna 14+7reb+2ast, O.Petrenko 13+3reb+1ast, V.Kiktev 10+7reb+1ast, B.Lovings 8+1reb+7ast, A.Velychko 4+3reb+3ast