University of Kyrenia continues the winning streak…. University of Kyrenia: 72-MBK Doğus Hastanesi: 71
Date Added: 22 September 2016, 14:44
Last Updated Date:15 December 2016, 14:20

The women’s Basketball Team of University of Kyrenia has made 3 out of 3 in the basketball tournament that organized by Adana Metropolitan Municipality and pulled out a win of 72-71 versus MBK Doğuş Hastanesi at the match that held in Adnan Menderes Sports Hall in Adana.

According to the press info released by the Directorate of Press and Public Relations Office of University of Kyrenia, it was a tough match since the rival was a hard nut to crack. MBK Doğuş Hastanesi began the match well and outscored with its effective forward players by benefiting the deficiencies in the defense zones; it was all a blow for the University of Kyrenia when the score was 2-7 at the 3rd minute of the first period. However, the players of University of Kyrenia picked themselves up and began to fightback with its versatile pointers such as KNEZEVIC and GAJIC who have the ability to get inside the paint and drive to basket and also stand out as significant long range shooters and three pointers. Through effective attacks, tough defense and domination in rebounds, University of Kyrenia has made up the score and completed the first half with a score 21-22. The second period was very challenging, at the beginning of the period MBK Doğuş Hastanesi with its effective player MALASHENKO outscored up to double digits (23-33). However, the versatile players of the University Kyrenia were so committed and fought toe to toe to their last drop of sweat and changed the score with consecutive baskets of GAJIC and completed the first half one point ahead with a score of 42-41.

Girne Üniversitesi’nin Galibiyet Serisi Devam Ediyor… Girne Üniversitesi: 72 - MBK Doğuş Hastanesi: 71

The first basket of the third period came from SNOW. MBK Doğuş Hastanesi continued to outscore with its pointers Rana DERİN and MALASHENKO. The tempo was very high as the players of University of Kyrenia fought back with effective rebounds and drove the ball to basket with versatile players such as Özge YAVAŞ, Simay KARAMAN, GAJIC and KNEZEVIC. The third period ended with a score of 58-59.

During the final period, both teams exhibited a tougher defense. It was a breathtaking match to the last minute of the game. With the final whistle, the University of Kyrenia left the court victoriously as the winner of the match with a score of 72-71.

Scorer players of University of Kyrenia:

Marica GAJIC: 16 pts, 9 rebounds, Adrijana KNEZEVIC: 12 pts, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, Simay KARAMAN: 15 pts, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, Özge YAVAŞ: 14 pts, 4 rebounds, 3 assists.