D1 Round 16 (Regular Season): Zhetysu defeat Barsy Atyrau in the closest game of the week

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The most exciting game of round 16 in the D1 took place in Taldykorgan. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 4th ranked Barsy Atyrau (5-5) to seventh ranked Zhetysu (2-8) 75-74 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Barsy Atyrau. Zhetysu looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 8 rebounds and who added 16 points and 9 assists during the contest. At the losing side Tamila Zhakipova responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Zhetysu moved-up to sixth place. Barsy Atyrau at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fourth position with five games lost. Zhetysu will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Barsy Atyrau will play at home against Okzhetpes (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Taldykorgan was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Barsy Atyrau (5-5) played at the court of 7th ranked Zhetysu (2-8). Barsy Atyrau defeated Zhetysu 81-66. The winners were led by who had that evening a double-double by scoring 30 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and Katrina Trankale supported her with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds by Aiya Nurgozhanova did not help to save the game for Zhetysu. Barsy Atyrau have a solid three-game winning streak. Newly promoted Barsy Atyrau maintains fourth position with 5-5 record. Zhetysu at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the sixth place with eight games lost. Barsy Atyrau will play against higher ranked Okzhetpes (#3) in Kokshetay in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Zhetysu will have a break next round.

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Zhetysu - Barsy Atyrau 66-81

The game in Taldykorgan was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Barsy Atyrau (5-5) played at the court of 7th ranked Zhetysu (2-8). Barsy Atyrau defeated Zhetysu 81-66. Barsy Atyrau players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. The winners were led by Tamila Zhakipova who had that evening a double-double by scoring 30 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and Latvian guard Katrina Trankale (173-2002) supported her with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds by Aiya Nurgozhanova did not help to save the game for Zhetysu. added 13 points and 6 assists for lost side. Four Zhetysu players scored in double figures. Barsy Atyrau have a solid three-game winning streak. Newly promoted Barsy Atyrau maintains fourth position with 5-5 record. Zhetysu at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the sixth place with eight games lost. Barsy Atyrau will play against higher ranked Okzhetpes (#3) in Kokshetay in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Zhetysu will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Zhetysu: N.Aiya 18+11reb+2ast, I.Anzhelika 14+3reb+3ast, T.Lyazzat 13+3reb+6ast, K.Dariya 11+5reb+1ast, M.Evelina 6+3reb+2ast, N.Aiya 4+11reb+3ast
Barsy Atyrau: T.Zhakipova 30+12reb+4ast, T.Katrina 16+6reb+3ast, A.Zinabdin 11+1reb+4ast, K.Yuldasheva 9+5reb+4ast, S.Kemel 7+7reb+4ast, K.Tabirova 7+6reb+3ast

Zhetysu - Barsy Atyrau 75-74

The most exciting game of round 16 in the D1 took place in Taldykorgan. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 4th ranked Barsy Atyrau (5-5) to seventh ranked Zhetysu (2-8) 75-74 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Barsy Atyrau. Zhetysu looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Dariya Kovaleva who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 8 rebounds and Lyazzat Tursynova who added 16 points and 9 assists during the contest. At the losing side Tamila Zhakipova responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and Altynshash Zinabdin scored 16 points, 8 assists and 5 steals. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Zhetysu moved-up to sixth place. Barsy Atyrau at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fourth position with five games lost. Zhetysu will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Barsy Atyrau will play at home against Okzhetpes (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Barsy Atyrau: Z.Tamila 17+11reb+3ast, Z.Altynshash 16+2reb+8ast, K.Trankale 14+6reb+5ast, K.Shugyla 13+3reb+3ast, Y.Karina 6+4reb+1ast, T.Kurbanay 6+4reb+1ast
Zhetysu: D.Kovaleva 18+8reb+3ast, L.Tursynova 16+3reb+9ast, E.Mazikina 15+5reb+2ast, A.Ikizhanova 12+1reb+5ast, A.Nurgozhanova 9+12reb+7ast, A.Nurgozhanova 5+6reb+1ast