Today in Molodechno the winner of the tournament was determined. The team "Horizont" under the leadership of Nataliya Trafimava took of the main trophy. "Tsmoki-Minsk" won silver medals and bronze went to Grodno to "Olympia".
In addition to cups and medals, basketball players were expected to receive special awards. Prizes on behalf of the BBF were awarded to the best players of the tournament in the following nominations:
- "Best guard" - Volha Ziuzkova (BC "Horizont");
- "Best forward" - Ala Murauskaya ("Tsmoki-Minsk");
- "Best center" - Natalia Dashkevich ("Olympia");
- "Best young player" - Yana Makutsa ("Tsmoki-Minsk");
- "People's Choice Award" - Anastasiya Verameyenka (BC "Horizont");
- MVP - Anastasiya Verameyenka (BC "Horizont").
In the match for 3rd place have played "Olympia" and "Gomelskie Rysi".
"Olympia" (head coach - Yuriy Chernyak)
Starting lineup: Nadzeya Nadzezhka, Katsiaryna Novik, Natallia Dashkevich, Hanna Lapo, Palina Damianiuk.
"Gomelskie Rysi" (head coach - Anatoly Rogozenko)
Starting lineup: Darya Panasiuk, Ilona Katsuro, Volha Kapylova, Hanna Nuzhnaya, Yana Paraschanka.
Match result 79:57 (25-20, 17-15, 16-8, 21-14).
Top scoring players
"Olympia": Natallia Dashkevich (24 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist), Anastasiya Sushchyk (22 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 steals).
"Gomelskie Rysi": Volha Kapylova (20 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal), Darya Panasiuk (16 points, 8 rebounds, 1 steal), Hanna Nuzhnaya (13 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 3 blocks).
The Grodno team won the bronze medals of the tournament.
Yuriy Chernyak, head coach of "Olympia" said: “Yesterday we were in an incredible mood. After such a defeat, it was difficult for the girls to get together on the second day. I understand this very well. We motivated them, set them up, I would like a slightly different game today in defense. But I'm glad that we didn't give up yesterday, although there was a moment when we lost by 15 points, but the team returned to the game. But the odds were against us. This moment is still in front of my eyes. There is something to work on, so we will correct the errors. We added a few young players to the team. They rock. From this, the senior begin to keep up with them, the game becomes faster. Of course, the girls still have a certain recklessness inherent in many young players, but this is all being corrected. And the players are very good. It is a great experience for them to try their hand at such a well-organized tournament.”
In the final has played "Tsmoki-Minsk" and "Horizont".
"Tsmoki-Minsk" (head coach - Andrey Vavlev)
Starting lineup: Ksenija Vabishchevich, Ala Murauskaya, Darya Mahalias, Yana Makutsa, Rachel Elise Theriot.
"Horizont" (head coach - Nataliya Trafimava)
Starting lineup: Adrienne Webb, Mariane Roberta De Carvalho, Yuliya Rytsikava, Volha Ziuzkova, Anastasiya Verameyenka.
Match result 50:54 (6-16, 12-11, 13-15, 19-12).
Top scoring players
"Tsmoki-Minsk": Darya Mahalias (10 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals), Rachel Elise Theriot (10 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals), Ala Murauskaya (9 points, 2 rebounds), Yana Makutsa (9 points, 9 rebounds).
"Horizont": Adrienne Webb (17 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals), Victoriya Hasper (7 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block), Mariane Roberta De Carvalho (6 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals).
"Horizont" defends the title and for the second year in a row becomes the winner of the Women’s Belarusian Basketball Cup.
Nataliya Trafimava, head coach of "Horizont" said: “If we talk about what we failed to do today, then these are long-range shots. But it turned out to be a little rebuilt and play better in defense. As the head coach of the National team, I would like to note the performance of Yana Makutsa from "Tsmoki-Minsk". It can be seen that she works, adds, it's always nice. I think we will involve her in the training camp."
It should be reminded that already on December 22 and 23 the drawing of the Men's Cup of Belarus will take place, where Borisfen, Grodno-93, Rubon and Tsmoki-Minsk will meet.
Tournament Schedule:
December 22 (Wednesday)
17:00 Borisfen – Tsmoki-Minsk
20:00 Rubon - Grodno-93
December 23 (Thursday)
17:00 Match for 3rd place
20:00 Final
Venue – sports center RSSOR (Minsk, Filimonova St., 51B).
Entrance - by invitations.
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