Round 21 (Regular Season): LCC Klaipeda is defeated by TTT Riga

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Lithuanian LCC Klaipeda (13-3) at the home court on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by leader Latvian TTT Riga (11-0) 84-71. TTT Riga dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to LCC Klaipeda's 20 and made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. TTT Riga forced 25 LCC Klaipeda turnovers. 27 personal fouls committed by LCC Klaipeda helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Lithuanian forward Gabija Meskonyte (181-1998) stepped up and scored 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and American point guard Kyra Lambert (175-1996, college: Texas) chipped in 20 points, 6 assists and 5 steals (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). The best for the losing side was Latvian guard Lina Loceniece (178-2002, college: Wagner) with 25 points. Undefeated TTT Riga have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. They moved-up to third place. LCC Klaipeda at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. TTT Riga are looking forward to face Siauliai (#4) at home in the next round. LCC Klaipeda will play against Daugavpils and is hoping to win this game.
One of the most interesting games of round 21 was a derby match between two teams from Lithuania. The game took place in Kaunas where sixth ranked Aistes-LSMU outleveled visiting Panevezys (5-9) 71-45. Karolina Kazociunaite (180-1999) nailed 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and Gintare Paulauskaite accounted for 18 points and 4 steals. Forward Urte Bukauskaite (180-1994) came up with 10 points for Panevezys in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Aistes-LSMU. They maintain sixth place with 10-6 record. Panevezys lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keep the ninth position with nine games lost. Aistes-LSMU will play against league's second-placed Neptunas in Klaipeda in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Panevezys will play at home against Siauliai (#4) and hope to get back on the winning track.
One of the most interesting games of round 21 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. Eighth ranked RSU won against host BJBS Riga (1-11) 56-46. The best player for the winners was Anita Mikelsone who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. RSU's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Franciska Treiliha who recorded 24 points. RSU (8-7) moved-up to seventh place. Loser BJBS Riga dropped to the eleventh position with 11 games lost. RSU will meet at home Daugavpils (#10) in the next round. BJBS Riga will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 21: Kibirkstis-MRU won against Liepaja/LSSS on the opponent's court 75-65. Jurmala was outscored by Daugavpils in a home game 44-78. Liepaja/LSSS recorded a loss to Neptunas on the road 73-57.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 19 points and 8 rebounds by Marina Solopova of Neptunas.

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LCC Klaipeda - TTT Riga 71-84

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Lithuanian LCC Klaipeda (13-3) at the home court on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by leader Latvian TTT Riga (11-0) 84-71. TTT Riga dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to LCC Klaipeda's 20 and made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. TTT Riga forced 25 LCC Klaipeda turnovers. 27 personal fouls committed by LCC Klaipeda helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Lithuanian forward Gabija Meskonyte (181-1998) stepped up and scored 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and American point guard Kyra Lambert (175-1996, college: Texas) chipped in 20 points, 6 assists and 5 steals (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Five TTT Riga players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Latvian guard Lina Loceniece (178-2002, college: Wagner) with 25 points and center Gerda Raulusaityte (189-2004) scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. TTT Riga have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. They moved-up to third place. LCC Klaipeda at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. TTT Riga are looking forward to face Siauliai (#4) at home in the next round. LCC Klaipeda will play against Daugavpils and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
TTT Riga: G.Meskonyte 22+5reb+3ast, K.Lambert 20+2reb+6ast, V.Jasa 11+1reb+1ast, O.Evelina 10+4reb+3ast, S.Luize 10+8reb, K.Madara 7+5reb
LCC Klaipeda: L.Loceniece 25+3ast, R.Gerda 17+5reb+4ast, U.Slavickaite 11+1reb+3ast, P.Maisa 7+6reb+3ast, E.Bulane 6+2reb+8ast, P.Maiara 2

Liepaja/LSSS - Kibirkstis-MRU 65-75

Rather expected game when 8th ranked Latvian Liepaja/LSSS (8-9) was defeated at home by fifth ranked Lithuanian Kibirkstis-MRU (10-4) 75-65 on Tuesday. Kibirkstis-MRU shot 30 for 41 from the free-throw line, while Liepaja/LSSS only scored thirteen points from the stripe. Kibirkstis-MRU forced 21 Liepaja/LSSS turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Ugne Grigaliunaite (184-2004) who scored 30 points and 7 rebounds. Point guard Gabriele Sulske (177-1990) chipped in 8 points and 13 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Kitija Muzikante (165-2006) who recorded 14 points and Latvian guard Madara Smite (170-2006) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Four Liepaja/LSSS players scored in double figures. Liepaja/LSSS's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending Lithuanian champion maintains fifth place with 10-4 record. Liepaja/LSSS lost their third game in a row. They keep the eighth position with nine games lost. Kibirkstis-MRU will meet at home bottom-ranked TTT Juniores (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Liepaja/LSSS will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Kibirkstis-MRU: G.Ugne 30+7reb+2ast, E.Zabotkaite 13+7reb+4ast, A.Cerneckyte 9+1reb, G.Sulske 8+13reb+3ast, A.Sintija 7+4reb, L.Sakeviciute 4+3reb+1ast
Liepaja/LSSS: M.Kitija 14+4reb, P.Estere 13+3reb+2ast, D.Grigorjeva 11+3reb+1ast, S.Madara 10+6reb+2ast, K.Marta 5+4reb+3ast, R.Korenika 4+4reb

Aistes-LSMU - Panevezys 71-45

One of the most interesting games of round 21 was a derby match between two teams from Lithuania. The game took place in Kaunas where sixth ranked Aistes-LSMU outleveled visiting Panevezys (5-9) 71-45. Aistes-LSMU held Panevezys to an opponent 24.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.4 percent accuracy of the winners and made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Aistes-LSMU forced 30 Panevezys turnovers and outrebounded them 39-27 including 26 on the defensive glass. Karolina Kazociunaite (180-1999) nailed 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and Gintare Paulauskaite (185-1995) accounted for 18 points and 4 steals. Four Aistes-LSMU players scored in double figures. Forward Urte Bukauskaite (180-1994) came up with 10 points and guard Dovile Saurazaite (174-1992) added 9 points and 4 steals respectively for Panevezys in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Aistes-LSMU. They maintain sixth place with 10-6 record. Panevezys lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keep the ninth position with nine games lost. Aistes-LSMU will play against league's second-placed Neptunas in Klaipeda in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Panevezys will play at home against Siauliai (#4) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Aistes-LSMU: K.Kazociunaite 19+8reb+5ast, G.Paulauskaite 18+4reb+2ast, L.Kaktaite 10+2reb+3ast, G.Savostaite 10+10reb+2ast, D.Guste 5+2reb+2ast, P.Eva 3+1ast
Panevezys: K.Migle 10+4reb, U.Bukauskaite 10+3reb+1ast, D.Saurazaite 9+3reb+2ast, K.Timofejeva 5+4reb+3ast, S.Gudinskaite 5+2reb+2ast, A.Garcinskaite 4+4reb+1ast

BJBS Riga - RSU 46-56

One of the most interesting games of round 21 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. Eighth ranked RSU won against host BJBS Riga (1-11) 56-46. RSU forced 22 BJBS Riga turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when RSU made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was swingman Anita Mikelsone (178-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Paula Cirsa (176-2003) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. RSU's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Franciska Treiliha (177-2004) who recorded 24 points and forward Sarlote Petersone (173-2003) added 6 points and 8 rebounds respectively. RSU (8-7) moved-up to seventh place. Loser BJBS Riga dropped to the eleventh position with 11 games lost. RSU will meet at home Daugavpils (#10) in the next round. BJBS Riga will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
RSU: P.Cirsa 15+7reb+1ast, A.Mikelsone 15+11reb+3ast, U.Steinharde 11+3reb+1ast, L.Septe 6+7reb+3ast, B.Elza 4+6reb, S.Aleksa 3
BJBS Riga: T.Franciska 24+4reb+1ast, H.Liva 7+3reb+1ast, P.Sarlote 6+8reb+2ast, P.Elza 5+3reb, S.Gabranova 2+6reb+1ast, K.Kate 2+6reb+1ast

Jurmala - Daugavpils 44-78

Rather predictable result when tenth ranked Daugavpils (2-11) smashed on the road 12th ranked Jurmala (1-13) 78-44 on Wednesday. Daugavpils dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Jurmala's 16. Daugavpils forced 21 Jurmala turnovers. The best player for the winners was Latvian center Valerija Baranovska (180-2003) who scored 23 points and 5 rebounds. Center Anna Liepina (186-2007) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. Four Daugavpils players scored in double figures. Daugavpils' coach felt very confident using 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Latvian swingman Paula Petersone (168-2004) who recorded 11 points and 4 assists and guard Nikola Ozola (170-2000, college: FAU) added 15 points respectively. Daugavpils maintains tenth place with 2-11 record. Jurmala lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the twelfth position with 13 games lost. Daugavpils will meet higher ranked RSU (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Jurmala will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Daugavpils: B.Valerija 23+5reb+3ast, T.Polina 16+3reb+1ast, L.Anna 12+12reb+1ast, K.Piedel 12+5reb+5ast, M.Katrina 6+4reb+2ast, P.Ksenija 5+5reb
Jurmala: N.Ozola 15+3reb+1ast, P.Paula 11+4reb+4ast, H.Kristine 11+6reb+1ast, A.Purmale 5+4reb, S.Annija 2+2reb, R.Kristiana 0+4reb+1ast

Neptunas - Liepaja/LSSS 73-57

Not a big story in a game in Klaipeda where 8th ranked Latvian Liepaja/LSSS (8-9) was defeated by fourth ranked Lithuanian Neptunas (12-4) 73-57 on Friday. Neptunas made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game, while Liepaja/LSSS only scored four points from the stripe. The best player for the winners was swingman Marina Solopova (180-1990) who scored 19 points and 8 rebounds. Ukrainian swingman Viktoriia Balaban (176-1997, agency: BIG) chipped in 5 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Enija Kivite (176-2003) who recorded 18 points and 7 rebounds and guard Kitija Muzikante (165-2006) added 12 points respectively. Liepaja/LSSS's coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Neptunas. They moved-up to second place. Liepaja/LSSS lost their third game in a row. They keep the eighth position with nine games lost. Neptunas will meet at home Aistes-LSMU (#6) in the next round. Liepaja/LSSS will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Neptunas: M.Solopova 19+8reb, A.Zdaneviciute 15+2reb+1ast, A.Okodugha 13+4reb, S.Ruta 8+10reb+1ast, S.Mikelionyte 7+9reb+2ast, V.Balaban 5+6reb+9ast
Liepaja/LSSS: K.Enija 18+7reb+2ast, M.Kitija 12+3reb, P.Estere 7+2reb+1ast, A.Maija 6+1reb+1ast, M.Sindija 5, S.Lipe 3+8reb+1ast