D1 Round 22 (Regular Season): Top-ranked Tigers win another game

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D1 top team - Tigers (14-0) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they crushed seventh ranked Zhetysu (2-12) in Taldykorgan 78-49. Tigers dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Zhetysu's 28. Tigers forced 22 Zhetysu turnovers and outrebounded them 42-29 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Zhetysu's players. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Karakat Satzhanova (185-2008) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). The former international center Oksana Nurbaeva (188-1990) contributed with 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Kyrgyzstani point guard Evelina Mazikina (165-2007) replied with 13 points and 7 rebounds for Zhetysu. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Tigers have an impressive 14-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 14-0 record. Zhetysu lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost. Tigers are looking forward to face league's second-placed Okzhetpes in Kokshetay in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Zhetysu will have a break next round.
D1 top team - Tigers (14-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventh ranked Zhetysu (2-12) in Taldykorgan 88-68. The former international forward Tamara Kuzmina-Yagodkina (182-1990) had a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Oksana Nurbaeva chipped in 21 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side swingman Dariya Kovaleva (174-2002) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Tigers have an impressive 14-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 14-0 record. Zhetysu lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost. Tigers will play against league's second-placed Okzhetpes in Kokshetay in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Zhetysu will have a break next round.
The game in Aktau was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Barsy Atyrau (7-9) played at the court of 6th ranked Caspiy Aktau (3-13). Barsy Atyrau defeated Caspiy Aktau 81-68 on Monday. Tamila Zhakipova notched a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 18 points and 16 rebounds by Vira Cherkaska did not help to save the game for Caspiy Aktau. Newly promoted Barsy Atyrau maintains fifth position with 7-9 record. Caspiy Aktau lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 22 Barsy Atyrau beat Caspiy Aktau on the road 69-56.

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Caspiy Aktau - Barsy Atyrau 68-81

The game in Aktau was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Barsy Atyrau (7-9) played at the court of 6th ranked Caspiy Aktau (3-13). Barsy Atyrau defeated Caspiy Aktau 81-68 on Monday. Barsy Atyrau looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. Power forward Tamila Zhakipova (182-2000) notched a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds to lead the effort and Russian center Maria Aristova (188-2006) supported her with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 18 points and 16 rebounds by Ukrainian forward Vira Cherkaska (184-2002) did not help to save the game for Caspiy Aktau. The former international point guard Alexandra Petelina (168-1998) added 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Five Barsy Atyrau and four Caspiy Aktau players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Barsy Atyrau maintains fifth position with 7-9 record. Caspiy Aktau lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Caspiy Aktau: P.Alexandra 23+5reb+6ast, V.Cherkaska 18+16reb+2ast, T.Nona 12+7reb+4ast, I.Anastasiya 11+5reb+1ast, Y.Nazmina 2, R.Natalya 2+5reb+6ast
Barsy Atyrau: M.Aristova 18+10reb+2ast, T.Zhakipova 14+16reb+1ast, S.Kemel 13+5reb+8ast, A.Zinabdin 12+5reb+6ast, P.Ponkratova 12+4reb+10ast, K.Yuldasheva 9+4reb+3ast

Zhetysu - Tigers 49-78

D1 top team - Tigers (14-0) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they crushed seventh ranked Zhetysu (2-12) in Taldykorgan 78-49. Tigers dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Zhetysu's 28. Tigers forced 22 Zhetysu turnovers and outrebounded them 42-29 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Zhetysu's players. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Karakat Satzhanova (185-2008) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). The former international center Oksana Nurbaeva (188-1990) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Kyrgyzstani point guard Evelina Mazikina (165-2007) replied with 13 points and 7 rebounds and Aiya Nurgozhanova (175-2006) added 10 points and 4 steals in the effort for Zhetysu. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tigers have an impressive 14-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 14-0 record. Zhetysu lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost. Tigers are looking forward to face league's second-placed Okzhetpes in Kokshetay in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Zhetysu will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Zhetysu: M.Evelina 13+7reb+3ast, K.Dariya 11+2reb, N.Aiya 10+3reb+3ast, T.Lyazzat 8+4reb+3ast, S.Viktoriya 3+1reb, A.Amina 3+1reb+1ast
Tigers: K.Satzhanova 21+8reb+8ast, O.Nurbaeva 17+12reb+3ast, T.Kuzmina-Yagodkina 13+5reb+3ast, D.Koroleva 9+4reb+2ast, A.Bogashyova 4+1reb, L.Dymovckikh 4

Caspiy Aktau - Barsy Atyrau 56-69

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Barsy Atyrau's (7-9) road victory over 6th ranked Caspiy Aktau (3-13) 69-56 on Tuesday. Barsy Atyrau outrebounded Caspiy Aktau 54-43 including 41 on the defensive glass. Barsy Atyrau looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Polina Ponkratova notched 30 points and 7 assists to lead the effort and power forward Tamila Zhakipova (182-2000) supported her with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Even a double-double of 25 points and 13 rebounds by Ukrainian forward Vira Cherkaska (184-2002) did not help to save the game for Caspiy Aktau. The former international point guard Alexandra Petelina (168-1998) added 11 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals for lost side. Newly promoted Barsy Atyrau maintains fifth position with 7-9 record. Caspiy Aktau lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Caspiy Aktau: V.Cherkaska 25+13reb+3ast, P.Alexandra 11+9reb+10ast, T.Nona 8+4reb+6ast, R.Natalya 7+5reb+3ast, I.Anastasiya 3+7reb, K.Ulpan 2+3reb+1ast
Barsy Atyrau: P.Ponkratova 30+3reb+7ast, T.Zhakipova 14+13reb+1ast, A.Zinabdin 8+9reb+10ast, M.Aristova 7+16reb+5ast, K.Yuldasheva 5+1reb, K.Tabirova 2+6reb

Zhetysu - Tigers 68-88

D1 top team - Tigers (14-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventh ranked Zhetysu (2-12) in Taldykorgan 88-68. Tigers dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Zhetysu's 32. They outrebounded Zhetysu 52-30 including a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Tigers players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists. The former international forward Tamara Kuzmina-Yagodkina (182-1990) had a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international center Oksana Nurbaeva (188-1990) chipped in 21 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side swingman Dariya Kovaleva (174-2002) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and Kyrgyzstani point guard Evelina Mazikina (165-2007) scored 22 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tigers have an impressive 14-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 14-0 record. Zhetysu lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost. Tigers will play against league's second-placed Okzhetpes in Kokshetay in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Zhetysu will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Zhetysu: M.Evelina 22+4reb+2ast, N.Aiya 15+6reb+3ast, K.Dariya 11+11reb+6ast, T.Lyazzat 10+1reb+4ast, I.Anzhelika 9+3reb+3ast, N.Aiya 1+4reb+1ast
Tigers: T.Kuzmina-Yagodkina 33+12reb+5ast, O.Nurbaeva 21+12reb+1ast, D.Koroleva 12+7reb+4ast, E.Mirsagatova 12+4reb+13ast, K.Ybray 5+1reb, K.Satzhanova 4+13reb+5ast