"There is no offseason"
May 24, 2018
Bourges was looking for the sweep on Thursday as they started well on the road. Tarbes fought back, forcing overtime and edging a tight encounter 64-63 to set up another game on Saturday. Both Plouffe sisters led their teams in scoring as the long season continues.
Tarbes vs. Bourges 64-63(OT) TAR M. Plouffe 16/12r Gaye 14 Bjorklund 9 BRG K. Plouffe 18 Johannes 10 Tchatchouang 4 Ayayi 2 Sharp 2
Bourges leads series 2-1
Finals:
May 21, 2018
Tarbes put up a bigger fight in the second game of the series on Monday, but Bourges dominated the middle quarters on their way to an 80-56 win to put themselves one step away from the title. The series will now shift venues on Thursday as Tarbes will need to win at home to extend the season.
Bourges vs. Tarbes 80-56 BRG Ayayi 18 Johannes 15 Chartereau 10 K. Plouffe 10 Tchatchouang 5 Sharp 3 TAR Konteh 13 M. Plouffe 9/13r Bjorklund 2
Bourges leads series 2-0
5th Place:
May 19, 2018
This series concluded on Saturday as Villeneuve made sure another game was not necessary after winning 82-61 at Landes.
Landes vs. Villeneuve 61-82 LAN Casas 21/7r/6a Skoric 10/6r Dumerc 9 Ayim 8 Bravard 7/9r VIL Leedham 17/8r/7a Kamba 14/8r Jovanovic 14/6r Amant 13 Bremont 10
Villeneuve wins series 2-0
May 2, 2018
The series continued on Monday with one team looking to win the title at home and the other looking to force the series back home for a deciding game. Yakin Dogu University looked set to tie the series early, but Fenerbahce dominated the third quarter and then went into cruise control to win 62-53. The powerhouse finally avenged the difficult defeat from last year and took some of the sting away from the rest of the club’s weekend.
Fenerbahce vs. Yakin Dogu Universitesi 62-53 FEN Sottana 14 Verameyenka 11/9r Plum 11 Vaughn 10/7r Canitez 0 YDU McBride 15 Hollingsworth 11/10r Lavender 10/7r Gruda 8 Vandersloot 6/7a Cakir 0
Fenerbahce wins series 3-1
Finals:
May 19, 2018
The final started on Saturday as the surprise matchup saw top seed Bourges host the first two games. Tarbes had no answers from the beginning as they lost 88-66 and now hope that they will be more ready on Monday.
Bourges vs. Tarbes 88-66 BRG K. Plouffe 14 Ayayi 13 Tchatchouang 13 Johannes 12 Ouvina 11 Sharp 0 TAR Gaye 11/9r Diallo 11 Suarez 10/6r Konteh 10 M. Plouffe 5/7r Bjorklund 5
5th Place:
May 15, 2018
The consolation series started first as Johanne Gomis and Villeneuve tried to end their season on a winning note, beating Landes 79-72 on Tuesday.
Villeneuve vs. Landes 79-72 VIL Gomis 24 Leedham 14 Amant 11 Kamba 10/6r LAN Ayim 12 Plagnard 11 Casas 10/9r/7a Dumerc 10/8a Skoric 10 Bravard 9
May 19, 2018
Both teams were able to field their ideal lineups for the first time on Saturday. It was a momentous weekend for the entire club as Fenerbahce hosted Yakin Dogu University. Both shooting guards played well, but Kelsey Plum got more help from the frontcourt than Kayla McBride as the home team outscored the top seed in each quarter to win 81-68. They will now look to win at home on Monday to avenge last season’s finish and avoid another game on their opponent’s home floor.
Fenerbahce vs. Yakin Dogu Universitesi 81-68 FEN Plum 20 Verameyenka 18/8r/6a Vaughn 17/10r Vardarli 12/7a Canitez 0/6r YDU McBride 22 Vandersloot 14/7a Lavender 12/10r Hollingsworth 10/9r Gruda 6 Cakir 4
Fenerbahce leads series 2-1
May 16, 2018
The series continued on Wednesday with Yakin Dogu University able to field their optimal lineup again while Fenerbahce made some tweaks. The hosts had a fast start, but Fenerbahce fought their way back by halftime as they looked to extend their series lead. Yakin Dogu University built their lead back up in the third quarter on their way to a 68-61 win to tie the series. The next games will be hosted by Fenerbahce on Saturday and Monday as they still have the chance to win the title on their home floor.
Yakin Dogu Universitesi vs. Fenerbahce 68-61 YDU Vandersloot 15/11a Hollingsworth 14/11r Cakir 10 McBride 9/7r Lavender 8/7r Gruda 8 FEN Plum 13/6a Vaughn 8/7r Canitez 7 Dabovic 5
Series tied 1-1
May 14, 2018
A rematch of last year’s fantastic finals started on Monday. Yakin Dogu University was forced into a lineup change and while they still had solid backcourt production, it was not enough against a hungry Fenerbahce squad in an 83-76 loss. The teams now have a day off before resuming their series as Fenerbahce will be looking to extend their lead before they get to host while Yakin Dogu University will be trying to avoid building a deficit that they cannot overcome.
Yakin Dogu Universitesi vs. Fenerbahce 76-83 YDU Lavender 14 McBride 13 Eldebrink 11 Hollingsworth 10/8r Gruda 10 Cakir 9/8a FEN Vaughn 17 Plum 17 Vardarli 10/6r/6a Canitez 7
May 13, 2018
The championship was decided in the final game on Sunday. Schio hosted, wanting to avoid being denied like last season while Ragusa looked buried after two games, but played well at home to force this game. The visitors carried a lead into halftime, but the home team established control in the second half on their way to a 62-54 win and a return to the top of the league.
Schio vs. Ragusa 62-54 SCH Yacoubou 15/7r Dotto 14 Anderson 11 Miyem 11 Zandalasini 7/6r Macchi 4 Masciadri 0 Ress 0 RAG Consolini 15 Hamby 14/9r Kuster 13/9r Ndour 4
Schio wins series 3-2
May 12, 2018
5th Place Playoffs:
Only one series needed a deciding game on Saturday. Miranda Ayim lost the individual battle with fellow Canadian Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe, but Landes pulled away late to beat Nantes 80-65.
Landes vs. Nantes 80-65 LAN Ayim 20 Bravard 16 Skoric 15 Plagnard 12 Dumerc 6/8r/11a NAN Raincock-Ekunwe 26/10r Clanet 15 Anderson 11/7r Thorburn 7/6a
Landes wins series 2-1
Playdowns:
Neither game had any effects on the league. Hainaut and Mondeville did not opt to put on a show for the fans at least as the visitors managed to grind out a 51-38 win in a dour affair. Roche beat Nice 85-46 and have to feel that they have momentum for next season after putting it together in this phase.
Mondeville vs. Hainaut 38-51 MDV Berkani 10 Tadic 8/11r HAI Mbuyamba-Tshimanga 15/9r Bruner 6/8r/7a Brown 5
Nice vs. Roche 46-85 NIC Toure 11 Cornelie-Sigmundova 8/7r Cooper 7 RVB McCray 19/8r Ivanovic 15 Ngoyisa 12/6r Cuzic 11/7r/6a Elenga 10/6r
Standings:
May 11, 2018
On Friday, Yakin Dogu University looked to be in position to advance early, but Cukurova fought back at home. Kayla McBride and the visitors clamped down in the fourth quarter to leave with a 76-66 win and a finals rematch with Fenerbahce.
Cukurova vs. Yakin Dogu Universitesi 66-76 CUK DeShields 15 Guler 15 Iagupova 11/11a Talay 10 Larkins 7/15r YDU McBride 20 Lavender 16/6r Cakir 9 Vandersloot 9/11a Hollingsworth 8 Gruda 8
Yakin Dogu Universitesi wins series 3-1