D1 Round 24 (Regular Season): Zhetysu edge Barsy Atyrau by three points

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The most exciting game of round 24 in the D1 took place in Atyrau. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 5th ranked Barsy Atyrau (8-10) to sixth ranked Zhetysu (3-13) 69-66 on Wednesday evening. 29 personal fouls committed by Barsy Atyrau helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was swingman Dariya Kovaleva (174-2002) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Aiya Nurgozhanova (175-2006) chipped in 14 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Latvian guard Katrina Trankale (173-2002) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. Barsy Atyrau's coach Anastasiya Vakulina rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Zhetysu maintains sixth position with 3-13 record, which they share with Caspiy Aktau. Barsy Atyrau at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fifth place with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Turan (10-8) against fourth ranked Irtysh (9-7) on Wednesday night. Host Turan was defeated by Irtysh in a tough game in Turkestan 54-60. It was a good game for the former international forward Kamazhay Otegenova (180-2001) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds. Xeniya Abdurashitova contributed with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The former international forward Ulyana Kudrevtseva (175-1999) replied with 17 points and 9 rebounds for Turan. Irtysh moved-up to third place, which they share with Okzhetpes. Turan at the other side keeps the second position with eight games lost. Irtysh will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Turan will play on the road against the league's leader Tigers in Astana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game was played in Turkestan. Second ranked Turan faced one of their biggest challengers Irtysh. Host Turan (10-8) smashed guests from Pavlodar (9-7) 75-47. Worth to mention a great performance of Ulyana Kudrevtseva who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 10 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Turan's coach Vitaliy Lopatin felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Kamazhay Otegenova with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. Turan maintains second position with 10-8 record having four points less than leader Tigers. Loser Irtysh dropped to the third place with seven games lost. They share the position with Okzhetpes. Turan will meet league's leader Tigers in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Irtysh will have a break next round.

In the last game of round 24 Zhetysu was defeated by Barsy Atyrau in a road game 76-58.
The best stats of 24th round was 28 points and 5 rebounds by Shugyla Kemel of Barsy Atyrau.

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Turan - Irtysh 75-47

An exciting game was played in Turkestan. Second ranked Turan faced one of their biggest challengers Irtysh. Host Turan (10-8) smashed guests from Pavlodar (9-7) 75-47. Turan dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Irtysh's 20. Turan forced 29 Irtysh turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Ulyana Kudrevtseva (175-1999) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 10 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and guard Akmaral Ryskulbek (173-1998) who added 11 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Turan's coach Vitaliy Lopatin felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was the former international forward Kamazhay Otegenova (180-2001) with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and the former international Dilnaz Yerkebay (179-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Turan maintains second position with 10-8 record having four points less than leader Tigers. Loser Irtysh dropped to the third place with seven games lost. They share the position with Okzhetpes. Turan will meet league's leader Tigers in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Irtysh will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Turan: A.Ryskulbek 11+8reb+1ast, E.Galynina 10+6reb+2ast, U.Kudrevtseva 10+13reb+4ast, M.Kolupaeva 9+1reb+2ast, A.Saitova 9+1reb+2ast, M.Alyoshkova 8+5ast
Irtysh: O.Kamazhay 13+13reb+2ast, Y.Dilnaz 13+10reb+3ast, U.Liya 10+6reb+2ast, Z.Tamila 5+3reb+2ast, M.Ulyana 3+1reb, A.Xeniya 2+3reb+2ast

Turan - Irtysh 54-60

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Turan (10-8) against fourth ranked Irtysh (9-7) on Wednesday night. Host Turan was defeated by Irtysh in a tough game in Turkestan 54-60. Irtysh forced 23 Turan turnovers and outrebounded them 46-34 including 36 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for the former international forward Kamazhay Otegenova (180-2001) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds. point guard Xeniya Abdurashitova (168-2001) contributed with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The former international forward Ulyana Kudrevtseva (175-1999) replied with 17 points and 9 rebounds and the former international point guard Milana Alyoshkova (162-2002) added 13 points, 5 assists and 6 steals in the effort for Turan. Irtysh moved-up to third place, which they share with Okzhetpes. Turan at the other side keeps the second position with eight games lost. Irtysh will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Turan will play on the road against the league's leader Tigers in Astana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Irtysh: K.Otegenova 19+15reb, D.Yerkebay 15+5reb+1ast, X.Abdurashitova 14+6reb+5ast, L.Umerova 6+4reb, Y.Kassymova 4+13reb, T.Zhakipova 2+3reb+1ast
Turan: K.Ulyana 17+9reb+2ast, A.Milana 13+3reb+5ast, R.Akmaral 10+3reb, K.Symbat 6+9reb, G.Elizaveta 4+2reb+3ast, N.Aydana 4+7reb

Barsy Atyrau - Zhetysu 66-69

The most exciting game of round 24 in the D1 took place in Atyrau. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 5th ranked Barsy Atyrau (8-10) to sixth ranked Zhetysu (3-13) 69-66 on Wednesday evening. 29 personal fouls committed by Barsy Atyrau helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was swingman Dariya Kovaleva (174-2002) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Aiya Nurgozhanova (175-2006) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Four Zhetysu players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Latvian guard Katrina Trankale (173-2002) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds and guard Kurbanay Tabirova (175-2004) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Barsy Atyrau's coach Anastasiya Vakulina rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Zhetysu maintains sixth position with 3-13 record, which they share with Caspiy Aktau. Barsy Atyrau at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fifth place with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Zhetysu: D.Kovaleva 17+11reb, A.Nurgozhanova 14+11reb+2ast, E.Mazikina 12+5reb+1ast, L.Tursynova 12+5reb+4ast, A.Ikizhanova 10+4reb+2ast, A.Nurgozhanova 4+13reb+3ast
Barsy Atyrau: K.Trankale 18+14reb+2ast, P.Polina 15+2reb+3ast, T.Kurbanay 12+8reb+2ast, K.Shugyla 8+6reb+2ast, Z.Altynshash 6+5reb+2ast, K.Julia 4+1reb+2ast

Barsy Atyrau - Zhetysu 76-58

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Zhetysu's (3-13) road loss to fifth ranked Barsy Atyrau (8-10) 58-76 on Thursday. Barsy Atyrau made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Barsy Atyrau outrebounded Zhetysu 41-24 including a 33-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Russian center Maria Aristova (188-2006) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Shugyla Kemel (168-2007) who added 28 points and 5 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) during the contest. The best for the losing side was point guard Lyazzat Tursynova (165-2003) with 12 points and 5 assists and Kyrgyzstani point guard Evelina Mazikina (165-2007) scored 17 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Newly promoted Barsy Atyrau maintains fifth position with 8-10 record. Zhetysu at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the bottom place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Caspiy Aktau. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Barsy Atyrau: S.Kemel 28+5reb+2ast, M.Aristova 17+15reb+6ast, A.Zinabdin 10+2reb+3ast, P.Ponkratova 9+8reb+2ast, K.Yuldasheva 4+4reb+1ast, J.Kovalchuk 4+2reb
Zhetysu: M.Evelina 17+1reb+1ast, I.Anzhelika 13+3reb+2ast, T.Lyazzat 12+4reb+5ast, N.Aiya 9+7reb, N.Aiya 4+8reb+1ast, G.Svetlana 2