WABA Round 4 (Regular Season): Zagreb keeps a leadership position

Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The game had a very big importance for fourth-ranked Zagreb as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Zagreb defeated 3rd ranked Sibenik at home 75-61. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sibenik. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The game was mostly controlled by Zagreb. Sibenik managed to win third quarter 18-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Slovenian point guard Blaza Ceh (181-2003) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Guard Marta Ostojic (186-2003) contributed with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American guard Taylor Golembiewski (173-2003, college: Colgate) replied with 19 points and 7 rebounds for Sibenik. Zagreb have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Sibenik at the other side dropped to the fifth place with one game lost. Sibenik will play next round against strong Partizan trying to get back on the winning streak. Zagreb will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Partizan in Belgrade.
Undefeated Bulgarian Beroe (0-1) recorded its first loss in Belgrade. Visitors were rolled over by top-ranked Serbian Partizan (2-0) 99-53. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jess Lawson (170-2003, college: LMU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and Izabel Varejao who added 17 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Partizan's coach felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Serbian point guard Aleksandra Katanic (178-1997, agency: Olsta) responded with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Partizan moved-up to second place, which they share with Celje and Montana. Beroe at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. Partizan will play against Sibenik (#5) on the road in the next round. Beroe will have a break next round.
Montenegrin Buducnost's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after one consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Bulgarian Rilski Sportist (0-5) 67-61 on Wednesday. The winners were led by Chantae Embry who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds (made all of her eleven free throws !!!). Buducnost's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 21 points and 12 rebounds by Marie Kenembeni did not help to save the game for Rilski Sportist. Defending Montenegrin champion (1-1) left bottom position moving up to sixth place. Loser Rilski Sportist still closes the standings with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

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Zagreb - Sibenik 75-61:
The game had a very big importance for fourth-ranked Zagreb as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Zagreb defeated 3rd ranked Sibenik at home 75-61. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sibenik. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The game was mostly controlled by Zagreb. Sibenik managed to win third quarter 18-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Slovenian point guard Blaza Ceh (181-2003) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Guard Marta Ostojic (186-2003) contributed with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American guard Taylor Golembiewski (173-2003, college: Colgate) replied with 19 points and 7 rebounds and guard Ivana Ujevic (176-2000) added 19 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Sibenik. Zagreb have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Sibenik at the other side dropped to the fifth place with one game lost. Sibenik will play next round against strong Partizan trying to get back on the winning streak. Zagreb will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Partizan in Belgrade.
Top scorers:
Zagreb: B.Ceh 22+6reb+7ast, O.Marta 18+7reb+5ast, C.Franka 13+6reb+1ast, M.Matijevic 6+3reb+1ast, H.Lea 6+4reb+1ast, C.Dora 6+9reb+1ast
Sibenik: I.Ujevic 19+5reb+3ast, G.Taylor 19+7reb+3ast, M.Jade 8+9reb, A.Strize 5+7reb+3ast, T.Peric 4+3reb, V.Mia 3

Buducnost - Rilski Sportist 67-61:
Montenegrin Buducnost's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after one consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Bulgarian Rilski Sportist (0-5) 67-61 on Wednesday. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Rilski Sportist won third quarter 12-10. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Buducnost made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Rilski Sportist turnovers. The winners were led by American forward Chantae Embry (185-2002, college: SMU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds (made all of her eleven free throws !!!) and guard Atina Radevic (174-2006) supported her with 14 points and 5 rebounds. Buducnost's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 21 points and 12 rebounds by Cameroonian forward Marie Kenembeni (190-2004, college: Nicholls) did not help to save the game for Rilski Sportist. Guard Yanina Todorova (178-1999, college: Fresno St.) added 8 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Defending Montenegrin champion (1-1) left bottom position moving up to sixth place. Loser Rilski Sportist still closes the standings with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Buducnost: E.Chantae 22+10reb, A.Radevic 14+5reb+3ast, V.Milena 10+1reb, S.Marija 6+3reb, I.Nikolina 6+2reb+1ast, B.Marija 4+2reb
Rilski Sportist: M.Kenembeni 21+12reb, N.Gabriela 10+2reb, I.Boneva 9+4reb+1ast, Y.Todorova 8+5reb+1ast, I.Radina 7+4reb+1ast, M.Denitsa 4+7reb+1ast

Partizan - Beroe 99-53:
Undefeated Bulgarian Beroe (0-1) recorded its first loss in Belgrade. Visitors were rolled over by top-ranked Serbian Partizan (2-0) 99-53. The game without a history. Partizan led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Beroe to just 4 points in first quarter. Partizan made 20-of-23 charity shots (87.0 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Beroe 49-34 including a 37-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Partizan players were unselfish on offense dishing 38 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Beroe's players. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jess Lawson (170-2003, college: LMU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and Brazilian center Izabel Varejao (195-1999, college: Syracuse, agency: Olsta) who added 17 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Partizan players scored in double figures. Partizan's coach felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Serbian point guard Aleksandra Katanic (178-1997, agency: Olsta) responded with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and American forward Bre Gunnels (185-1999, college: UNI) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Partizan moved-up to second place, which they share with Celje and Montana. Beroe at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. Partizan will play against Sibenik (#5) on the road in the next round. Beroe will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Partizan: L.Jess 20+10reb+2ast, V.Izabel 17+6reb+3ast, G.Dragana 16+3reb+6ast, T.Jessica 15+6reb+4ast, P.Ana 12+6reb+2ast, M.Sanja 7+4reb+9ast
Beroe: A.Katanic 14+8reb+7ast, B.Gunnels 14+10reb, D.Stoyanovska 9+3reb+4ast, M.Gergana 7+1reb+2ast, A.Petrova 7+6reb, K.Stanislava 2+2reb