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There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in Superleague. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Ninth-ranked Tskhum-Abkhazeti (7-12) gave a tough game to first ranked TSU (16-3) in Tbilisi on Sunday. The visitors managed to secure only two-point victory 98-96. However their fans expected much easier game. The guests trailed by 11 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 2 points. TSU forced 20 Tskhum-Abkhazeti turnovers. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Lovell Cabbil (188-1997, college: Liberty) stepped up and scored 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 steals (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) for the winners and point guard Juvaris Hayes (183-1998, college: Merrimack) chipped in 9 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. The best for the losing side was guard Marquill Smith (193-1996, college: UWG) with 26 points and 8 rebounds. TSU have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 16-3 record. Tskhum-Abkhazeti at the other side keeps the ninth position with 12 games lost. TSU’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tbilisi Titebi.
Important game to mention about took place in Tbilisi. Second ranked Kutaisi (15-4) saved a 2-point derby victory on the road edging 3rd placed Olimpi (11-8) 77-75 in the game for the second place. International power forward Giorgi Korsantia (207-1998) nailed a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds for the winning side and Jarvis Ray accounted for 23 points. American guard Imoras Agee (193, college: Valdosta St., agency: YoungGroup Unlimited) came up with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for Olimpi in the defeat. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Kutaisi. They maintain second place with 15-4 record behind leader TSU. Olimpi lost their third game in a row. They keep the third position with eight games lost. They share it with Batumi. Kutaisi will play against bottom-ranked Dinamo (#11) in Tbilisi in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Olimpi will play on the road against Batumi (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Tbilisi: TSU (#1) and Olimpi (#3). Olimpi was defeated at home 81-92 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. The best player for the winners was Lovell Cabbil who scored 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Kakhaber Jintcharadze who recorded 21 points and 5 rebounds. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for TSU. They maintain first place with 16-3 record. Olimpi lost their third game in a row. They keep the third position with eight games lost. They share it with Batumi. TSU’s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tbilisi Titebi.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 21: Kutaisi won against Vera on the opponent’s court 88-78. Bottom-ranked Dinamo unfortunately lost to Batumi in a home game 74-86. Rustavi managed to beat Dinamo on the road 85-69. Titebi defeated Batumi on its own court 97-82. Mega beat Cactus in Tbilisi 87-75.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 19 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals by Stewart Deangelo of Batumi.

Vera – Kutaisi 78-88

Rather expected game in Tbilisi where 5th ranked Vera (10-9) was defeated by second ranked Kutaisi (15-4) 88-78 on Wednesday. The guests trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 54-42 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was guard Steven Pledger (193-1990, college: Oklahoma) who scored 27 points and 7 rebounds. Point guard Adrian Bowie (189-1989, college: Maryland, agency: BIG) chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Zac Seljaas (202-1997, college: BYU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 27 points, 23 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Aubrey McAlpine (196-1989, college: RMU, agency: Interperformances) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Five Kutaisi and four Vera players scored in double figures. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Kutaisi. They maintain second place with 15-4 record behind leader TSU. Loser Vera keeps the fifth position with nine games lost. Kutaisi will meet at home bottom-ranked Dinamo (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Vera will play against Rustavi (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vera: Z.Seljaas 27+23reb+4ast, A.McAlpine 16+7reb+1ast, K.Dachi 11+1reb+3ast, V.Kadaria 11+6reb+1ast, G.Vakhania 8+2reb+4ast, B.Tortladze 3+3reb+1ast
Kutaisi: S.Pledger 27+7reb+2ast, G.Korsantia 15+8reb, A.Bowie 15+8reb+7ast, O.Pkhakadze 14+2reb+3ast, J.Ray 13+11reb+3ast, L.Grdzelidze 2

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Olimpi – TSU 81-92

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Tbilisi: TSU (#1) and Olimpi (#3). Olimpi was defeated at home 81-92 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. The guests trailed by 6 points at the halftime before their 46-29 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. TSU dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Olimpi’s 38. The best player for the winners was American guard Lovell Cabbil (188-1997, college: Liberty) who scored 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import point guard Juvaris Hayes (183-1998, college: Merrimack) chipped in 12 points and 7 assists. Cabbil is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Five TSU players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international swingman Kakhaber Jintcharadze (196-1993, agency: BIG) who recorded 21 points and 5 rebounds and international point guard Givi Bakradze (180-1991, agency: Interperformances) added 12 points and 9 assists respectively. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for TSU. They maintain first place with 16-3 record. Olimpi lost their third game in a row. They keep the third position with eight games lost. They share it with Batumi. TSU’s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tbilisi Titebi.
Top scorers:
Olimpi: K.Jintcharadze 21+5reb+3ast, E.Ekiyor 16+6reb+2ast, G.Bakradze 12+3reb+9ast, I.Agee 8+4reb+1ast, K.Oberweiser 7+1reb, D.Lomidze 7+5reb
TSU: L.Cabbil 22+6reb+4ast, I.Megeneishvili 14+6reb, N.Darbaidze 13+4reb+1ast, R.Owens 13+5reb+2ast, P.Diop 12+5reb, J.Hayes 12+4reb+7ast

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Dinamo – Batumi 74-86

Very predictable result in Tbilisi where fourth ranked Batumi (11-8) defeated bottom-ranked Dinamo (3-16) 86-74 on Wednesday. The guests trailed by 9 points after first quarter, but they stormed back and won the game by 12 points. Batumi looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American swingman Stewart Deangelo (196-1995, college: PFW) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. His fellow American import guard Kyle Riddley (192-1996, college: Pfeiffer, agency: Project B Sports) chipped in 20 points and 8 assists. Five Batumi players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was international swingman Nikoloz Gaprindashvili (198-2002) who recorded 26 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international forward Vladimer Tavakarashvili (197-2002) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively. The victory was the third consecutive win for Batumi. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Olimpi. Dinamo lost their fifth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 16 games lost. Batumi will meet at home Olimpi (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Dinamo will play against the league’s second-placed Kutaisi (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Dinamo: G.Nikoloz 26+8reb+4ast, N.Anzori 21+4reb+1ast, V.Tavakarashvili 17+6reb+3ast, M.Mirziashvili 6+9reb+1ast, G.Tcheishvili 2+2reb+6ast, S.Saba 2
Batumi: K.Riddley 20+1reb+8ast, D.Stewart 19+11reb+4ast, B.Bekauri 17+8reb, S.Collins 12+11reb+1ast, O.Giorgi 10+3reb+5ast, R.Chachanidze 6

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Dinamo – Rustavi 69-85

Not a big story in a game in Tbilisi where 11th ranked Dinamo (3-16) was defeated by ninth ranked Rustavi (8-11) 85-69 on Friday. The guests trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 2-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 85-69. Rustavi looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international power forward Giorgi Tvalabeishvili (208-1998) who scored 19 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!). American point guard Luwane Pipkins (180-1996, college: Providence) chipped in 14 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Four Rustavi players scored in double figures. Rustavi’s coach Anatoli Boisa used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was international swingman Nikoloz Gaprindashvili (198-2002) who recorded 26 points and 5 rebounds and forward Anzori Nadiradze (202-2001, agency: BIG) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Defending champion moved-up to eighth place. Dinamo lost their fifth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 16 games lost. Rustavi will meet at home higher ranked Vera (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Dinamo will play against the league’s second-placed Kutaisi (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Dinamo: G.Nikoloz 26+5reb+3ast, N.Anzori 13+6reb, T.Nikoloz 9+1reb+5ast, M.Mirziashvili 8+4reb, K.Luka 6+4reb+1ast, V.Tavakarashvili 5+6reb+3ast
Rustavi: G.Tvalabeishvili 19+9reb, M.Chochua 15+2reb+3ast, C.Keeling 14+5reb+3ast, L.Pipkins 14+7reb+7ast, P.Guga 9+2reb, V.Gaprindashvili 5+3reb

gschID: 961499

Titebi – Batumi 97-82

There was a small surprise in Tbilisi where sixth ranked Titebi (9-9) beat 4th placed Batumi (11-8) 97-82 on Saturday. The game without a history. Titebi led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Batumi’s players. The best player for the winners was American power forward Javion Ogunyemi (207-1995, college: Siena) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 20 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). His fellow American import guard Isaac Asrat (188-1997, college: LCU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 assists. Titebi’s coach Besik Lezhava used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American swingman Stewart Deangelo (196-1995, college: PFW) who recorded 19 points and 8 rebounds and Levan Eliadze (198-1992) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Titebi maintains sixth place with 9-9 record. Loser Batumi dropped to the third position with eight games lost. They share it with Olimpi. Titebi’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tbilisi to the arena TSU.
Top scorers:
Batumi: D.Stewart 19+8reb+2ast, L.Eliadze 15+6reb+1ast, R.Chachanidze 14+1reb, O.Pertaia 10+1reb+8ast, O.Giorgi 9+3reb+1ast, A.Koba 8+4reb
Titebi: J.Ogunyemi 25+20reb+3ast, I.Asrat 20+12ast, C.Parker 19+4reb+7ast, L.Babilodze 15+2reb+1ast, A.Lomouri 6+11reb+4ast, L.Gogaladze 5+2ast

gschID: 961497

Olimpi – Kutaisi 75-77

Important game to mention about took place in Tbilisi. Second ranked Kutaisi (15-4) saved a 2-point derby victory on the road edging 3rd placed Olimpi (11-8) 77-75 in the game for the second place. Olimpi was ahead by 5 points after three quarters before a 27-20 charge of Kutaisi, which allowed them to win the game. They dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Olimpi’s 36. International power forward Giorgi Korsantia (207-1998) nailed a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds for the winning side and American forward Jarvis Ray (198-1990, college: TCU) accounted for 23 points. Four Kutaisi players scored in double figures. American guard Imoras Agee (193, college: Valdosta St., agency: YoungGroup Unlimited) came up with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and Canadian forward Eddie Ekiyor (206-1997, college: Carleton) added 8 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Olimpi in the defeat. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Kutaisi. They maintain second place with 15-4 record behind leader TSU. Olimpi lost their third game in a row. They keep the third position with eight games lost. They share it with Batumi. Kutaisi will play against bottom-ranked Dinamo (#11) in Tbilisi in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Olimpi will play on the road against Batumi (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Olimpi: I.Agee 22+5reb+6ast, K.Oberweiser 15+6reb+2ast, L.Kalatozishvili 14+2reb, D.Lomidze 8+2reb+2ast, E.Ekiyor 8+15reb+4ast, K.Jintcharadze 8+6reb+3ast
Kutaisi: J.Ray 23+3reb, G.Korsantia 15+17reb, S.Pledger 15+8reb+2ast, A.Bowie 10+3reb+10ast, L.Grdzelidze 7+1reb+2ast, O.Pkhakadze 5+3reb+2ast

gschID: 961498

Cactus – Mega 75-87

There was no surprise in Tbilisi where 10th ranked Cactus (6-14) were defeated by eighth ranked Mega (8-10) 87-75 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by Mega. Cactus managed to win third quarter 22-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was forward Demonte Flannigan (201-1995, college: CSU) who scored 18 points and 9 rebounds. Point guard Tyrell Corbin (185-1992, college: CSUB) chipped in 22 points and 4 steals. Five Mega players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Quinterian McConico (203-1995, college: AAMU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and guard Denzel Livingston (193-1993, college: UIW) added 17 points respectively. Defending champion moved-up to seventh place. Cactus lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the tenth position with 14 games lost. Mega’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tbilisi Tskhum-Abkhazeti.
Top scorers:
Cactus: Q.McConico 20+10reb+1ast, D.Livingston 17+4reb+1ast, L.Zakradze 9+1reb+4ast, I.Sulkhanishvili 9+1reb+2ast, J.Forbes 5+2reb+3ast, S.Merab 5+6reb+4ast
Mega: T.Corbin 22+2reb+2ast, D.Flannigan 18+9reb+2ast, O.Buliava 12+3reb+5ast, A.Deng 10+8reb, D.Henson 10+3reb+4ast, D.Maisuradze 9+5reb+1ast