Dynamo Moscow made the first step towards gaining EuroCup title. They overcame Kayseri in the Russian capital tonight to build a 5-point cushion prior to the return leg in Turkey. Kristi Toliver (170-PG-87, college: Maryland) scored 16 points and grabbed 5 rebounds to pace the hosts. Dynamo dominated in the opening quarter. They opened the game with an 8:2 run and managed to secure a 24:15 lead at the first break. However Kayseri did not allow Dynamo to run away in the second quarter. Dimitrakou and Evanthia Maltsi (180-F-78, agency: Josep and Nicolas) dragged the visitors within one at halftime 31:32. Asjha Jones (191-F/C-80, college: Connecticut) put the visitors in front at the start of the second half 33:32. The teams stayed neck and neck throughout intense third quarter. The scoreboard read 45:45 at the final intermission. Crystal Langhorne (188-F/C-86, college: Maryland) and Kristi Toliver though helped Dynamo to a 59:52 lead midway through the fourth stanza. Evanthia Maltsi and Sanders cut the distance to 4 points 61:65 with just over a minute to go in regulation but Crystal Langhorne nailed a free throw and sealed the final outcome. Crystal Langhorne chipped in 13 points and grabbed 13 boards, while Tatiana Vidmer (191-C-86) and Svetlana Abrosimova (188-F-80, college: Connecticut) chipped in 10 points each in the win. Asjha Jones accounted for 18 points for Kayseri. Evanthia Maltsi netted 17 points in the loss.
EuroCup semifinalists re-upped some players - May 30, 2013
POSTED BY:
EUROBASKET NEWS
follow us on
EuroCup semifinalists re-upped some players for the next season. Slovak MBK Ruzomberok announced keeping Eva Kmetova (188-C-87, agency: Regeneracom Sports) and Dominika Baburova (182-F/G-91) and Zuzana Brezianova.
Eva Kmetova is a Slovakian player. In 2012-2013 for MBK Ruzomberok (Extraliga, starting five) she averaged 6.8ppg, 3.1rpg, 1.2apg, 2FGP: 52.6%, 3PT: 37.5%, FT: 90.2%. In EuroCup after 10 games her stats read 6.9ppg, 3.5rpg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 35 [read more]
EuroCup semifinalists re-upped some players for the next season. Slovak MBK Ruzomberok announced keeping Eva Kmetova (188-C-87, agency: Regeneracom Sports) and Dominika Baburova (182-F/G-91) and Zuzana Brezianova. Eva Kmetova is a Slovakian player. In 2012-2013 for MBK Ruzomberok (Extraliga, starting five) she averaged 6.8ppg, 3.1rpg, 1.2apg, 2FGP: 52.6%, 3PT: 37.5%, FT: 90.2%. In EuroCup after 10 games her stats read 6.9ppg, 3.5rpg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 35.7%, while in MELeague she showed 4.5ppg, 3.5rpg, 2.3apg, 1.0spg. Dominika Baburova will enter her 4th season with the team. In 2012-2013 she averaged 4.6ppg, 1.1rpg, 1.2apg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 35.4%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 60.0%. In EuroCup after 9 games her stats read 3.9ppg, 1.3rpg, while in MEL she showed 4.5ppg, 1.3apg. Zuzana Brezaniova (171-PG-87) averaged 3.7ppg, 2.1rpg, 2.5apg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 47.5%, 3PT: 30.8%, FT: 75.6%. In EuroCup her stats read 2.3ppg, 2.2rpg, 1.7apg and in MEL she produced 2.3ppg, 2.8rpg, 2.3apg.
Olimpia keep Alyoshkina, Drozd and Shapochkina - May 25, 2013
POSTED BY:
EUROBASKET NEWS
follow us on
Olimpia are building their roster for the next season. They agreed on terms of contract extension with Lyubov Alyoshkina (203-C-81), Nadzeya Drozd (174-G-83) and Tatiana Shapochkina (179-G-85).
Tatiana Shapochkina had a solid season with the team. She posted 11.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game in BWBL. The guard also delivered 12.3 points, 4.1 boards and 2.1 assists per appearance in EuroCup. Her stats read also 12.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2 [read more]
Olimpia are building their roster for the next season. They agreed on terms of contract extension with Lyubov Alyoshkina (203-C-81), Nadzeya Drozd (174-G-83) and Tatiana Shapochkina (179-G-85). Tatiana Shapochkina had a solid season with the team. She posted 11.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game in BWBL. The guard also delivered 12.3 points, 4.1 boards and 2.1 assists per appearance in EuroCup. Her stats read also 12.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game in Belarusian League. She made it into All-Belarusian League 2nd Team. Lyubov Alyoshkina delivered 11.9 points and 8.7 boards per game in BWBL. She also notched 11.1 points, 11.5 boards and 2.6 blocks per game in EuroCup. The centre also came up with 10.9 points, 10.6 boards and 1.1 steals per game in Belarusian League. Lyubov Alyoshkina was named All-EuroCup Defensive Player of the Year. Nadzeya Drozd averaged 12.0 points, 6.6 boards, 4.6 assists per game in BWBL. Her stats read 13.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game in EuroCup. The guard stepped up with 12.6 points, 5.7 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game in Belarusian League. Eurobasket.com named Nadzeya Drozd All-Belarusian League Domestic Player of the Year.
Laurence Van Malderen remain with the Belgian Champions - May 22, 2013
POSTED BY:
EUROBASKET NEWS
follow us on
Laurence Van Malderen (192-C-81, agency: LBM Management) remain with the Belgian Champions for the next season. The Center will enter her fourth season with Belfius Namur.
Together with Belfius Namur in April Laurence Van Malderen celebrated D1 title. They overcame Kangoeroes-Boom 62:61 in the decisive third game of the title series. Laurence Van Malderen chipped in 14 points in the winning effort.
In 2012-2013 for Belfius Namur Capitale (D1, starting five) she averaged 13 [read more]
Laurence Van Malderen (192-C-81, agency: LBM Management) remain with the Belgian Champions for the next season. The Center will enter her fourth season with Belfius Namur. Together with Belfius Namur in April Laurence Van Malderen celebrated D1 title. They overcame Kangoeroes-Boom 62:61 in the decisive third game of the title series. Laurence Van Malderen chipped in 14 points in the winning effort. In 2012-2013 for Belfius Namur Capitale (D1, starting five) she averaged 13.0ppg, 5.8rpg, 1.5apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 53.6%, 3PT: 28.6%, FT: 69.2%. In EuroCup her stats read 8.8ppg, 4.2rpg, 2.0apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 34.0%, 3PT: 20.7%, FT: 42.9%. Only this year she was named Eurobasket.com All-Belgian League Honorable Mention and became Belgian League Regular Season Champion . She was named Eurobasket.com Belgian League All-Domestic Players Team -13 and became Belgian League Champion -13. Moreover Laurence Van Malderen was Belgian Cup Winner -13 with her team.
Copyright (c) 1998-2013 Eurobasket Inc. Disclaimer
WARNING:
Do not copy, redistribute, publish or otherwise exploit information that you download from the site !
Do not encumber, license, modify, publish, sell, transfer or transmit, or in any way exploit, any of the
content of the site, nor will you attempt to do so.
