The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute susprises and upsets. Coincidentally all hosts won their games.
The most important game in the last round took place in Seu D'urgell between third ranked Argon Uni Girona (11-5) and fifth ranked Cadi ICG S. (8-8) on Saturday night. Argon Uni Girona was crushed by Cadi ICG S. on the road 52-71. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Argon Uni Girona. The game was mostly controlled by Cadi ICG S.. Argon Uni Girona managed to win fourth quarter 19-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Argon Uni Girona 36-21 including 28 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for American forward Arhonda Covington (185-85, college: Louisville) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. The other American import swingman Aja Parham (183-84, college: Boston Coll.) contributed with 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Senegalese power forward Oumoul Sarr (185-84) replied with 12 points for Argon Uni Girona. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cadi ICG S. maintains fifth position with 8-8 record. Argon Uni Girona at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. Cadi ICG S. are looking forward to face Hondarribia-Irun (#10) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Argon Uni Girona will play against Navarra Pamplona (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Bottom-ranked Socinsa Bembibre managed to get the second consecutive victory. This time newly promoted Socinsa Bembibre won against tenth-ranked Hondarribia-Irun66-56. American center LaNedra Brown (188-81, college: Seton Hall) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Roso Buch chipped in 13 points and 6 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American-Croatian Lisa Karcic (185-86, college: Villanova, agency: Regeneracom Sports) with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Newly promoted Socinsa Bembibre maintains eleventh position with 4-13 record. Hondarribia-Irun lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 12 games lost. Socinsa Bembibre will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hondarribia-Irun will play at home against Cadi ICG S. (#5) in Seu D'urgell and hopes to get back on the winning track.
In the last game of round 18 Caja Rural was beaten by Burgos on the road 71-54.
The most important game in the last round took place in Seu D'urgell between third ranked Argon Uni Girona (11-5) and fifth ranked Cadi ICG S. (8-8) on Saturday night. Argon Uni Girona was crushed by Cadi ICG S. on the road 52-71. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Argon Uni Girona. The game was mostly controlled by Cadi ICG S.. Argon Uni Girona managed to win fourth quarter 19-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Argon Uni Girona 36-21 including 28 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for American forward Arhonda Covington (185-85, college: Louisville) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. The other American import swingman Aja Parham (183-84, college: Boston Coll.) contributed with 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Senegalese power forward Oumoul Sarr (185-84) replied with 12 points and forward Anna Carbo (176-88, agency: Josep and Nicolas) added 7 points in the effort for Argon Uni Girona. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cadi ICG S. maintains fifth position with 8-8 record. Argon Uni Girona at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. Cadi ICG S. are looking forward to face Hondarribia-Irun (#10) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Argon Uni Girona will play against Navarra Pamplona (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Cadi ICG S.: A.Parham 19+6reb+2ast, A.Traore 16+8reb+1ast, A.Covington 13+10reb+6ast, C.Garcia 5+1reb+2ast, M.De Kleijn 4+2reb, K.Bartonova 4+1reb+2ast Uni Girona: O.Sarr 12+1reb+1ast, C.Bravard 9+2reb, M.Beld 8+1reb, A.Carbo 7+4reb+1ast, J.Freixanet 6+2reb+1ast, J.Monroe 4+2reb
Bottom-ranked Socinsa Bembibre managed to get the second consecutive victory. This time newly promoted Socinsa Bembibre won against tenth-ranked Hondarribia-Irun66-56. It looked good early as Hondarribia-Irun took an 2-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Socinsa Bembibre had a 17-13 second period charge getting the lead and Hondarribia-Irun was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 56-66. They outrebounded Hondarribia-Irun 38-22 including 23 on the defensive glass. American center LaNedra Brown (188-81, college: Seton Hall) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Roso Buch (179-92) chipped in 13 points and 6 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American-Croatian Lisa Karcic (185-86, college: Villanova, agency: Regeneracom Sports) with 16 points and 7 rebounds and American center Mandisa Stevenson (191-82, college: Auburn) scored 8 points and 6 rebounds. Newly promoted Socinsa Bembibre maintains eleventh position with 4-13 record. Hondarribia-Irun lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 12 games lost. Socinsa Bembibre will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hondarribia-Irun will play at home against Cadi ICG S. (#5) in Seu D'urgell and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Bembibre: L.Brown 21+14reb+3ast, V.Alonso 15+3reb+1ast, R.Buch 13+2reb+6ast, B.Sanchez 6+3reb, B.Miller 4+7reb, E.Vivas 4+3reb+2ast Hondar.-Irun: L.Karcic 16+7reb+2ast, A.Suarez 10+2reb+1ast, I.Lucas 9+1reb+1ast, M.Stevenson 8+6reb, S.Borges dos Reis 7+1reb, T.Gomez 4+5reb+1ast
The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Jopisa Burgos' (7-9) home victory over 8th ranked Caja Rural (6-11) 71-54. The game was mostly controlled by Jopisa Burgos. Caja Rural was better in fourth quarter 20-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Jopisa Burgos made 19-of-21 charity shots (90.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Caja Rural turnovers. American Rachel Allison (185-87, college: Baylor) had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 13 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and guard Berta Chumillas (173-90) chipped in 15 points and 7 steals during the contest. The best for the losing side was Greek swingman Olga Chatzinikolaou (181-81) with 14 points and 7 rebounds and Finnish center Taru Tuukkanen (190-77, college: Xavier, agency: Regeneracom Sports) scored 8 points and 7 rebounds. Caja Rural's coach Juan De Mena rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Jopisa Burgos moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Gran Canaria. Caja Rural lost seventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. Jopisa Burgos will play against league's second-placed Perfumerias Avenida in Salamanca in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Caja Rural will play at home against Conquero (#9) in Huelva and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Burgos: R.Allison 29+13reb, B.Chumillas 15+4reb, B.Marcos 10+2reb+1ast, L.Gil 4+6reb, A.Gomez 4+6reb+3ast, A.Cuevas 4+6reb Caja Rural: O.Chatzinikolaou 14+7reb+3ast, K.Mestdagh 9+4reb, T.Tuukkanen 8+7reb, M.Ortiz 7+2reb+2ast, D.Pounds 5+1reb, A.Denson 4+4reb+2ast
Hondarribia-Irun tab Laura Herrera and Olga Chatzinikolaou - Jun 18, 2013
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Hondarribia-Irun strengthened their roster with addition of two new players. They agreed on terms of contract with Laura Herrera (190-C/F-89, agency: Josep and Nicolas) and Olga Chatzinikolaou (181-F/G-81).
Laura Herrera played for Obenasa last season. The centre posted 11.1 points, 5.1 rebounds per game in LFB. Previously Laura Herrera had stints with Burgos, Rivas Ecopolis, Estudiantes Madrid. She was named All-Spanish LFB Newcomer of the Year in 2010 [read more]
Hondarribia-Irun strengthened their roster with addition of two new players. They agreed on terms of contract with Laura Herrera (190-C/F-89, agency: Josep and Nicolas) and Olga Chatzinikolaou (181-F/G-81). Laura Herrera played for Obenasa last season. The centre posted 11.1 points, 5.1 rebounds per game in LFB. Previously Laura Herrera had stints with Burgos, Rivas Ecopolis, Estudiantes Madrid. She was named All-Spanish LFB Newcomer of the Year in 2010. The centre played for U18 and U20 Spanish National Teams. Olga Chatzinikolaou spent the last season with Caja Rural. The Greek guard averaged 8.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.4 steals per game in LFB. She earned All-Spanish LFB Honourable Mention. Previously Olga Chatzinikolaou played for Athinaikos and Esperides in Greece. She was named All-Greek League Guard of the Year in 2012. Olga Chatzinikolaou has been the member of the Greek National Team since 2006.
Rivas Ecopolis tab 17-year old power forward Laura Quevedo - Jun 18, 2013
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Rivas Ecopolis tab 17-year old power forward Laura Quevedo (185-PF-96) for 2013/2014 season. The young player will debut in EuroLeague and Spanish League.
Last season Laura Quevedo played in LF2 Centros Unicos Real Canoe Madrid. In 14 games she averaged just 2.4ppg and 1.3rpg this season.
She started her career in 2011-2012 for Moguerza Real Canoe N.C. (LF2) and in 11 games had 1.2ppg, 1.4rpg. Laura Quevedo represented Spain at the World Championships U17 in Amsterdam (Holland) last year [read more]
Rivas Ecopolis tab 17-year old power forward Laura Quevedo (185-PF-96) for 2013/2014 season. The young player will debut in EuroLeague and Spanish League. Last season Laura Quevedo played in LF2 Centros Unicos Real Canoe Madrid. In 14 games she averaged just 2.4ppg and 1.3rpg this season. She started her career in 2011-2012 for Moguerza Real Canoe N.C. (LF2) and in 11 games had 1.2ppg, 1.4rpg. Laura Quevedo represented Spain at the World Championships U17 in Amsterdam (Holland) last year. Quevedo's team won Silver and her stats at that event were 7 games: 9.1ppg, 7.6rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 51.7%, 3PT: 37.0%, FT: 66.7%. That time USA defended the title at FIBA U17 World Championship in Amsterdam. They outplayed Spain 75-62 in the Big Final. Diamond Deshields is MVP of the championship. USA had perfect score in Amsterdam and they were also undefeated two years ago.
CB Conquero bolstered their frontcourt. They added veteran centre Ivona Bogoje (193-C-76, agency: IPSA). Last season the Croatian player started in Bosnia. She played for Celik Zenica. Ivona Bogoje notched 13.1 points, 7.4 rebounds per game in Adriatic League. Later she moved to Serbia. Ivona Bogoje signed with Partizan Galenika. The centre averaged 8.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game in A League. She earned All-MZRKL Honourable Mention [read more]
CB Conquero bolstered their frontcourt. They added veteran centre Ivona Bogoje (193-C-76, agency: IPSA). Last season the Croatian player started in Bosnia. She played for Celik Zenica. Ivona Bogoje notched 13.1 points, 7.4 rebounds per game in Adriatic League. Later she moved to Serbia. Ivona Bogoje signed with Partizan Galenika. The centre averaged 8.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game in A League. She earned All-MZRKL Honourable Mention. Previously Ivona Bogoje had spells in Bosnia, Croatia, France and Spain. She was named All-Bosnia and Herzegovina League Bosman Player of the Year in 2011. Next year Ivona Bogoje made it into All-MZRKL 2nd Team.
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