D1 Round 10 (Regular Season): Aktobe is a new leader

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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Aktobe as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Aktobe smashed 7th ranked Irtysh at home 78-51. Aktobe forced 26 Irtysh turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. American guard Emily Lytle (180-1997, college: Virginia Tech) fired 26 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Russian center Aleksandra Varaksina (190-1993) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Aktobe's coach Ilya Rodionov felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Power forward Tamila Zhakipova (182-2000) produced 9 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Astana Tigers and Turan. Irtysh lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with nine games lost. Irtysh will play next round against Barsy Atyrau trying to get back on the winning streak. Aktobe will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Tomiris in Almaty.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Astana Tigers (9-2) at the home court. Hosts were defeated by Aktobe (9-2) 60-55. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Astana Tigers. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of Russian power forward Olga Aksenova (187-1996) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Aleksandra Varaksina contributed with 10 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Anna Bezgodova (192-1992) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for Astana Tigers. Aktobe keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Astana Tigers and Turan. Aktobe will play against Tomiris (#5) in Almaty in the next round. Astana Tigers will play at home against Turan (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Aktau between Caspiy Aktau and Tomiris. Fourth ranked Caspiy Aktau (6-5) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Tomiris (4-7). Caspiy Aktau managed to escape with a 2-point win 76-74 in the fight for the fourth place. Tamar Papuashvili scored 23 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side Elizaveta Mitina responded with 32 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Caspiy Aktau have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 6-5 record. Tomiris lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Okzhetpes. Caspiy Aktau will meet Okzhetpes (#6) in the next round. Tomiris will play against the league's leader Aktobe and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 10 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Astana Tigers crushed Barsy Atyrau in a road game 73-45. Turan smashed Okzhetpes at home 71-43. Caspiy Aktau won against Irtysh on the opponent's court 81-69. Okzhetpes outscored Barsy Atyrau in a home game 72-49. Turan rolled over Tomiris on the road 76-49.
The best stats of 10th round was 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by Ganna Rulyova of Turan.

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Barsy Atyrau - Astana Tigers 45-73

There was no surprise when 8th ranked Barsy Atyrau (1-10) was crushed at home by first ranked Astana Tigers (9-2) 73-45 on Saturday. Astana Tigers held Barsy Atyrau to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 43.2 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Barsy Atyrau 54-28 including a 19-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Astana Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The former international center Anna Bezgodova (192-1992) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Tamara Kuzmina-Yagodkina (182-1990) chipped in 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Coach Vitaliy Strebkov's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side American forward Jnaya Walker (185-1999, college: CMU) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds and Latvian guard Katrina Trankale (173-2002) scored 12 points and 4 assists. Astana Tigers have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-2 record, which they share with Aktobe and Turan. Barsy Atyrau lost seventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with ten games lost. Astana Tigers will meet at home Turan (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Barsy Atyrau will play against Irtysh (#7) in Pavlodar and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Barsy Atyrau: J.Walker 15+13reb+1ast, K.Trankale 12+1reb+4ast, M.Khalida 6+2ast, Z.Perizat 3+1ast, M.Asel 3+1reb, V.Darya 2+6reb+4ast
Astana Tigers: A.Bezgodova 20+13reb+3ast, T.Kuzmina-Yagodkina 16+5reb+4ast, K.Otegenova 11+7reb+3ast, T.Dariya 9+5reb+2ast, D.Koroleva 8+6reb+3ast, A.Alishauskayte-Lopatina 5+4reb+5ast

Caspiy Aktau - Tomiris 76-74

A very close game took place in Aktau between Caspiy Aktau and Tomiris. Fourth ranked Caspiy Aktau (6-5) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Tomiris (4-7). Caspiy Aktau managed to escape with a 2-point win 76-74 in the fight for the fourth place. Strangely Tomiris outrebounded Caspiy Aktau 50-35 including 35 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Georgian Tamar Papuashvili (180-2003) scored 23 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and international center Anastasiya Ilyasova (185-1998) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four Caspiy Aktau players scored in double figures. At the losing side Ukrainian Elizaveta Mitina (171-1998) responded with 32 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Russian guard Victoria Mazur (164-1992) scored 17 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. Caspiy Aktau have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 6-5 record. Tomiris lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Okzhetpes. Caspiy Aktau will meet Okzhetpes (#6) in the next round. Tomiris will play against the league's leader Aktobe and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tomiris: E.Mitina 32+7reb+4ast, V.Mazur 17+8reb+9ast, M.Adelya 7+2reb+1ast, K.Yana 6+22reb+6ast, Z.Altynshash 4+3reb+3ast, A.Aruzhan 4+5reb+3ast
Caspiy Aktau: P.Tamar 23+5reb+1ast, A.Ilyasova 19+8reb+2ast, P.Alexandra 14+6reb+8ast, M.Izumi 11+7reb+6ast, G.Elizaveta 9+6reb+5ast, S.Zhamilya 0

Turan - Okzhetpes 71-43

No shocking result in a game in Turkestan where third ranked Turan (9-2) smashed 6th ranked Okzhetpes (4-7) 71-43 on Saturday. Turan outrebounded Okzhetpes 51-40 including 38 on the defensive glass. Turan looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Ukrainian power forward Ganna Rulyova (183-1986, agency: BIG) had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 23 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Ukrainian Vladyslava Voloshyna (177-2000, agency: BIG) chipped in 15 points and 7 assists during the contest. Coach Vitaliy Lopatin's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Russian swingman Kristina Goncharuk (175-2001, college: E.Florida St.) responded with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and Russian center Alexandra Kuzmitskaya (193-2002) scored 6 points and 7 rebounds. Turan have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Astana Tigers and Aktobe. Okzhetpes at the other side dropped to the fifth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Tomiris. Turan will meet league's second-placed Astana Tigers on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Okzhetpes will play against Caspiy Aktau and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Okzhetpes: K.Goncharuk 14+8reb+6ast, K.Alexandra 6+7reb+1ast, B.Zoya 6+7reb, S.Daria 6+3reb+3ast, K.Milana 4+1reb, T.Ulyana 3+7reb+2ast
Turan: G.Rulyova 17+23reb+4ast, I.Manucharyan 16+4reb+3ast, V.Voloshyna 15+4reb+7ast, E.Abikeyeva 8+2reb+4ast, R.Gavriluk 8+10reb+5ast, A.Milana 7+4reb+1ast

Aktobe - Irtysh 78-51

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Aktobe as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Aktobe smashed 7th ranked Irtysh at home 78-51. Aktobe forced 26 Irtysh turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. American guard Emily Lytle (180-1997, college: Virginia Tech) fired 26 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Russian center Aleksandra Varaksina (190-1993) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Four Aktobe players scored in double figures. Aktobe's coach Ilya Rodionov felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Power forward Tamila Zhakipova (182-2000) produced 9 points and 12 rebounds and the former international forward Valeriya Kapitonova (176-2001) added 10 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Astana Tigers and Turan. Irtysh lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with nine games lost. Irtysh will play next round against Barsy Atyrau trying to get back on the winning streak. Aktobe will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Tomiris in Almaty.
Top scorers:
Irtysh: G.Yekaterina 12+2reb+3ast, V.Kapitonova 10+4reb+4ast, Z.Tamila 9+12reb+1ast, X.Abdurashitova 7+1reb+4ast, U.Saltanat 5+1reb+1ast, V.Shakira 5+2reb+2ast
Aktobe: E.Lytle 26+6reb+4ast, A.Varaksina 14+6reb+3ast, O.Bagmet 14+4reb+3ast, O.Aksenova 11+2reb+7ast, U.Kudrevtseva 9+1reb+3ast, L.Umerova 4+4reb+5ast

Irtysh - Caspiy Aktau 69-81

Rather expected game in Pavlodar where 7th ranked Irtysh (2-9) was defeated by fourth ranked Caspiy Aktau (6-5) 81-69 on Sunday. Caspiy Aktau forced 32 Irtysh turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Point guard Alexandra Petelina (168-1998) scored 27 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Alexandra Saitova (164-2000) chipped in 27 points and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side the former international forward Valeriya Kapitonova (176-2001) responded with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and international Dilnaz Yerkebay (179-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Caspiy Aktau have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 6-5 record. Irtysh lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with nine games lost. Caspiy Aktau will meet Okzhetpes (#6) in the next round. Irtysh will play against Barsy Atyrau and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Irtysh: V.Kapitonova 22+7reb+4ast, Y.Dilnaz 16+11reb+6ast, G.Yekaterina 13+2reb+4ast, Z.Tamila 9+8reb+7ast, U.Saltanat 4+5reb+7ast, X.Abdurashitova 3+2reb+1ast
Caspiy Aktau: A.Saitova 27+2reb+2ast, P.Alexandra 27+6reb+2ast, G.Elizaveta 10+9reb+4ast, M.Izumi 9+1reb+6ast, P.Tamar 5+2reb+4ast, A.Ilyasova 3+10reb+9ast

Astana Tigers - Aktobe 55-60

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Astana Tigers (9-2) at the home court. Hosts were defeated by Aktobe (9-2) 60-55. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Astana Tigers. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Aktobe players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Russian power forward Olga Aksenova (187-1996) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Russian center Aleksandra Varaksina (190-1993) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Anna Bezgodova (192-1992) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international guard Anastassiya Alishauskayte-Lopatina (173-1988) added 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Astana Tigers. Aktobe keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Astana Tigers and Turan. Aktobe will play against Tomiris (#5) in Almaty in the next round. Astana Tigers will play at home against Turan (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astana Tigers: A.Bezgodova 22+10reb+4ast, A.Alishauskayte-Lopatina 16+7reb+6ast, T.Kuzmina-Yagodkina 6+8reb+5ast, K.Otegenova 6+2reb+2ast, D.Koroleva 5+7reb+2ast, O.Nurbaeva 0
Aktobe: O.Aksenova 21+6reb+5ast, A.Varaksina 10+10reb+3ast, L.Umerova 10+1reb+6ast, E.Lytle 8+8reb+5ast, U.Kudrevtseva 6+3reb+1ast, O.Bagmet 5+6reb+5ast

Okzhetpes - Barsy Atyrau 72-49

Rather predictable result in Kokshetay where sixth ranked Okzhetpes (4-7) outscored bottom-ranked Barsy Atyrau (1-10) 72-49 on Sunday. Okzhetpes forced 24 Barsy Atyrau turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. Russian swingman Kristina Goncharuk (175-2001, college: E.Florida St.) had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Russian swingman Daria Surkova (176-2001) chipped in 20 points and 4 assists during the contest. Okzhetpes' coach Boris Fatkulin felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Latvian guard Katrina Trankale (173-2002) responded with 21 points and American forward Jnaya Walker (185-1999, college: CMU) scored 10 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Okzhetpes moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Tomiris. Barsy Atyrau lost seventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. Okzhetpes will meet at home higher ranked Caspiy Aktau (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Barsy Atyrau will play against Irtysh (#7) in Pavlodar and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Barsy Atyrau: K.Trankale 21+4reb+3ast, J.Walker 10+9reb+7ast, A.Mihaylova 6+11reb+5ast, T.Kurbanay 5, M.Khalida 3+1reb+2ast, V.Darya 2+5reb
Okzhetpes: S.Daria 20+3reb+4ast, K.Goncharuk 17+1reb+15ast, T.Ulyana 10+5reb+7ast, Y.Nadezhda 8+9reb+2ast, K.Alexandra 8+12reb+1ast, B.Zoya 7+2reb+1ast

Tomiris - Turan 49-76

Not a big story in a game in Almaty where 5th ranked Tomiris (4-7) were outplayed by third ranked Turan (9-2) 76-49 on Sunday. Turan forced 23 Tomiris turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. Armenian guard Inga Manucharyan (177-2000) had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Ukrainian power forward Ganna Rulyova (183-1986, agency: BIG) chipped in 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Russian swingman Kristina Goncharuk (175-2001, college: E.Florida St.) responded with 11 points and 7 rebounds and guard Shugyla Kemel (168-2007) scored 7 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Turan have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Astana Tigers and Aktobe. Tomiris lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Okzhetpes. Turan will meet league's second-placed Astana Tigers on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tomiris will play against the league's leader Aktobe and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tomiris: K.Yana 11+7reb+1ast, V.Mazur 7+3reb+2ast, M.Milana 7+1reb+1ast, K.Shugyla 7+6reb+4ast, M.Adelya 7+5reb, Z.Altynshash 7+3reb+6ast
Turan: G.Rulyova 25+9reb+4ast, I.Manucharyan 19+11reb+8ast, R.Gavriluk 14+7reb+5ast, M.Vassilya 8, V.Voloshyna 5+1reb+3ast, E.Abikeyeva 3+1reb+5ast