Round 10 (Regular Season): Siauliai is defeated by Neptunas in a derby game

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The most interesting game of round 10 was a derby match between two teams from Lithuania. The game took place in Klaipeda where fourth ranked Neptunas won against visiting Siauliai (3-4) 104-97. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Siauliai. Neptunas made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Siauliai helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Brigita Sinickaite (175-2001) scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Latvian forward Kate Vilka (184-1996, college: Fordham) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side forward Ugne Grigaliunaite (184-2004) responded with 24 points and 8 rebounds. Neptunas have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Siauliai at the other side keeps the fifth position with four games lost. Neptunas are looking forward to face league's leader TTT Riga on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Siauliai will play against TSA Tallinn (#8) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
One of the most interesting games of round 10 was a derby match between two teams from Lithuania. The game took place in Kaunas where eighth ranked Aistes-LSMU outleveled visiting Panevezys (0-6) 76-48. Point guard Gedvile Savostaite (180-2002) notched a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) to lead the effort and Migle Kisarauskaite supported her with 14 points and 5 rebounds. Even 8 points and 9 rebounds by Ukrainian power forward Anna Suhak (181-2000) did not help to save the game for Panevezys. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Aistes-LSMU (2-4) moved-up to seventh place. Panevezys at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Aistes-LSMU will play against league's leader TTT Riga at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Panevezys will have a break next round.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Klaipeda. 3rd ranked Lithuanian host LCC Klaipeda (6-2) was smashed by first ranked Latvian TTT Riga (9-2) 89-59. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of LCC Klaipeda. Ieva Pulvere fired 27 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Tjasa Turnsek produced 16 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. TTT Riga have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending Latvian champion maintains first position with 9-2 record. Loser LCC Klaipeda dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. TTT Riga will meet at home Neptunas (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. LCC Klaipeda will play against TSA Tallinn and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 10: RSU was destroyed by Siauliai on the opponent's court 83-50. TTT Riga outscored Alytaus in a home game 111-55. Kibirkstis rolled over RSU on the road 83-44.

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Siauliai - RSU 83-50

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Latvian RSU's (3-8) road loss to fifth ranked Lithuanian Siauliai (3-4) 50-83 on Tuesday. Siauliai dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to RSU's 22 and made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. Siauliai forced 21 RSU turnovers and outrebounded them 45-29 including 31 on the defensive glass. Siauliai looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Forward Ugne Grigaliunaite (184-2004) fired 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. point guard Agne Cerneckyte (173-1996) chipped in 13 points and 9 assists. Four Siauliai players scored in double figures. Forward Sarlote Petersone (173-2003) produced 10 points and swingman Anita Mikelsone (178-2001) added 5 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Siauliai maintains fifth position with 3-4 record. RSU lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with eight games lost. Siauliai will meet at home TSA Tallinn (#8) in the next round. RSU will play against Alytaus and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
RSU: P.Sarlote 10+3reb, S.Una 7+1ast, C.Paula 7+2reb+2ast, T.Emilija 6+2reb+1ast, M.Anita 5+6reb+2ast, V.Ieva 5+2reb+2ast
Siauliai: U.Grigaliunaite 18+8reb+2ast, W.Lily 14+5reb+4ast, C.Kayla 14+6reb+2ast, C.Agne 13+1reb+9ast, S.Ruta 10+4reb, S.Lipe 5+1reb+3ast

TTT Riga - Alytaus 111-55

Very predictable result when first ranked Latvian TTT Riga (9-2) smashed at home 9th ranked Lithuanian Alytaus (1-6) 111-55 on Saturday. TTT Riga dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Alytaus' 28. TTT Riga forced 55 Alytaus turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 37 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Alytaus' players. Point guard Enija Kivite (176-2003) fired 21 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Guard Mila Luzgina (173-2008) chipped in 19 points and 6 assists. Five TTT Riga players scored in double figures. TTT Riga's coach felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Power forward Saule Mikelionyte (183-2000) produced 20 points and Lithuanian point guard Milda Sauliute (175-1981) added 8 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. TTT Riga have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending Latvian champion maintains first position with 9-2 record. Loser Alytaus keep the ninth place with six games lost. TTT Riga will meet at home Neptunas (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Alytaus will play against RSU (#6) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Alytaus: M.Saule 20+2reb, K.Kazociunaite 11+3reb+3ast, S.Milda 8+4reb+6ast, L.Justina 6+6reb+2ast, S.Gabija 6+1reb+2ast, V.Akvile 3+1reb
TTT Riga: E.Kivite 21+5reb+4ast, M.Luzgina 19+3reb+6ast, P.Ieva 14+3reb+7ast, M.Smite 12+4reb+3ast, J.Vanesa 12+3reb+3ast, P.Karline 12+5reb+2ast

RSU - Kibirkstis 44-83

Not a big story in a game in Riga where 6th ranked Latvian RSU (3-8) was rolled over by top-ranked Lithuanian Kibirkstis (7-0) 83-44 on Saturday. Kibirkstis held RSU to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 40.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Kibirkstis forced 22 RSU turnovers and outrebounded them 56-37 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Kibirkstis looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Kibirkstis made 8 blocks. American guard Japreece Dean (168-1996, college: UCLA) fired 16 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Center Daugile Use (196-1996) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds. Four Kibirkstis players scored in double figures. Forward Luize Septe (180-1999, college: S.Florida) produced 8 points and forward Sarlote Petersone (173-2003) added 8 points respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kibirkstis have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending Lithuanian champion maintains second position with 7-0 record having six points less than leader TTT Riga. RSU lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with eight games lost. Kibirkstis will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. RSU will play against Alytaus (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
RSU: H.Kristine 8+4reb, L.Septe 8+4reb+2ast, P.Sarlote 8+4reb+2ast, M.Anita 7+6reb+1ast, C.Paula 5+1reb+2ast, B.Annija 4+3reb+1ast
Kibirkstis: D.Japreece 16+5reb+7ast, N.Kamile 12+3reb+2ast, L.Giedre 11+6reb+1ast, U.Daugile 10+14reb+2ast, M.Gabija 8+2reb+2ast, W.Zoe 7+3reb+3ast

Neptunas - Siauliai 104-97

The most interesting game of round 10 was a derby match between two teams from Lithuania. The game took place in Klaipeda where fourth ranked Neptunas won against visiting Siauliai (3-4) 104-97. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Siauliai. Neptunas made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Siauliai helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Brigita Sinickaite (175-2001) scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Latvian forward Kate Vilka (184-1996, college: Fordham) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side forward Ugne Grigaliunaite (184-2004) responded with 24 points and 8 rebounds and Latvian guard Sabine Lipe (175-1999, college: UTEP) scored 22 points and 4 assists. Five Neptunas and four Siauliai players scored in double figures. Neptunas have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Siauliai at the other side keeps the fifth position with four games lost. Neptunas are looking forward to face league's leader TTT Riga on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Siauliai will play against TSA Tallinn (#8) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Siauliai: G.Ugne 24+8reb+2ast, L.Sabine 22+3reb+4ast, A.Vaitekunaite 15+7reb+1ast, A.Cerneckyte 14+3reb+4ast, L.Wahinekapu 9+3reb+6ast, D.Donskichyte 7+1reb+6ast
Neptunas: V.Kate 21+5reb+3ast, S.Brigita 19+8reb+7ast, M.Cassidy 15+9reb+2ast, L.Anna 14+4reb+1ast, S.Marina 13+3reb+5ast, C.Urte 10+3reb+2ast

LCC Klaipeda - TTT Riga 59-89

The game between Top Four teams took place in Klaipeda. 3rd ranked Lithuanian host LCC Klaipeda (6-2) was smashed by first ranked Latvian TTT Riga (9-2) 89-59. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of LCC Klaipeda. TTT Riga dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to LCC Klaipeda's 24. TTT Riga forced 24 LCC Klaipeda turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by LCC Klaipeda's players. Guard Ieva Pulvere (172-1990) fired 27 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. South Sudanese-American forward Nyamer Diew (188-2001, college: Colorado) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds. Slovenian center Tjasa Turnsek (187-2007) produced 16 points and 7 rebounds and Latvian guard Kitija Muzikante (165-2006) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. TTT Riga have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending Latvian champion maintains first position with 9-2 record. Loser LCC Klaipeda dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. TTT Riga will meet at home Neptunas (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. LCC Klaipeda will play against TSA Tallinn and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
LCC Klaipeda: T.Tjasa 16+7reb+2ast, A.Vilte 15, M.Kitija 11+8reb+2ast, V.Emilija 6+2reb+2ast, N.Greta 6+3reb+1ast, M.Pereira 5+6reb+2ast
TTT Riga: P.Ieva 27+6reb+3ast, D.Nyamer 21+6reb+1ast, J.Vanesa 9+1reb+3ast, L.Krista 6+3reb+4ast, P.Karline 6+5reb+2ast, T.Grausa 5+2reb+4ast

Aistes-LSMU - Panevezys 76-48

One of the most interesting games of round 10 was a derby match between two teams from Lithuania. The game took place in Kaunas where eighth ranked Aistes-LSMU outleveled visiting Panevezys (0-6) 76-48. Aistes-LSMU dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Panevezys' 26. Aistes-LSMU forced 23 Panevezys turnovers. Point guard Gedvile Savostaite (180-2002) notched a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) to lead the effort and guard Migle Kisarauskaite (184-2005) supported her with 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four Aistes-LSMU players scored in double figures. Even 8 points and 9 rebounds by Ukrainian power forward Anna Suhak (181-2000) did not help to save the game for Panevezys. point guard Gabriele Sulske (177-1990) added 9 points 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. Aistes-LSMU (2-4) moved-up to seventh place. Panevezys at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Aistes-LSMU will play against league's leader TTT Riga at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Panevezys will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Panevezys: S.Gabriele 9+4reb+1ast, S.Anna 8+9reb+1ast, M.Izumi 8+1reb+1ast, B.Valerija 7+4reb+1ast, B.Aida 6+6reb+2ast, A.Agne 5+4reb+1ast
Aistes-LSMU: K.Migle 14+5reb+2ast, G.Dziatkauskaite 14+3reb+1ast, A.Jureviciute 13+4ast, G.Savostaite 12+13reb+2ast, E.Pernavaite 9+5reb+2ast, G.Paulauskaite 8+5reb+5ast