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The most exciting game of round 3 in the BasketLigaen took place in Horsens. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of Bakken (16-7) to Horsens IC (18-5) 86-84 on Thursday evening. Americans were the main players on the court. It was a great evening for Marek Nelson (202-1999, college: Nicholls, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points. Matt Balanc (193, college: Quinnipiac) helped adding 20 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Urald King (198-1990, college: SE Oklahoma) with 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Horsens IC is looking forward to face Randers (#5) on the road in the next round. Bakken will have a break next round.
Svendborg (19-4) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed Copenhagen (8-15) 108-72. It was a quality performance for American forward Isiah Small (202-1998, college: Texas St.) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists. Jemarl Baker Jr accounted for 14 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Gustav Winther (207-2004, agency: Highlight Athletes) came up with 14 points and 8 rebounds for Copenhagen in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
A very close game took place in Aarhus between BAC and Vaerlose. BAC (4-18) got a very close home victory over Vaerlose (6-17). BAC managed to escape with a 1-point win 73-72 on Wednesday evening. The best player for the winners was Daniel Lilhauge who scored 21 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Marvin Brumfield who recorded 18 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. BAC will meet Amager (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Vaerlose will have a break next round.

In the last game of round 3 Amager won against Herlev on the opponent’s court 83-75.

Herlev – Amager 75-83

Rather expected game when Herlev (6-17) was defeated at home by Amager (8-14) 83-75 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Tomas Bjarkason (204-1999, college: Lewis) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 18 rebounds and 7 assists. American guard Isaiah Burnett (195-1999, college: Stonehill) chipped in 25 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Mile Nedic (200-1994, college: Lindenwood) who recorded 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks and forward Igor Bakic (200-2000) added 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Four Herlev players scored in double figures. Herlev’s coach Erez Bittman rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Amager will meet at home BAC (#11) in the next round. Herlev will play against Holbaek and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Amager: I.Burnett 25+4reb+2ast, T.Bjarkason 21+18reb+7ast, O.Quackenbush 12+5reb+2ast, J.Gjeding 8+4reb+2ast, L.Gron 6+5reb+1ast, F.Fleckenstein 6+4reb+1ast
Herlev: M.Nedic 16+9reb+2ast, S.Haubro 13+8reb, L.Christoffersen 12+3reb+1ast, I.Bakic 11+8reb+5ast, S.Braikia 9+2reb+2ast, A.Mortensen 7+1reb+2ast

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BAC – Vaerlose 73-72

A very close game took place in Aarhus between BAC and Vaerlose. BAC (4-18) got a very close home victory over Vaerlose (6-17). BAC managed to escape with a 1-point win 73-72 on Wednesday evening. BAC forced 20 Vaerlose turnovers. The best player for the winners was forward Daniel Lilhauge (199-1999) who scored 21 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Filip Ates (186-2004) chipped in 11 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Marvin Brumfield (191-2003, college: Coker) who recorded 18 points and 5 rebounds and guard Ogbemudia Uagboe (192-2005) added 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. BAC will meet Amager (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Vaerlose will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
BAC: D.Lilhauge 21+5reb+2ast, F.Ates 11+4reb+3ast, W.Bloch 9+5reb, A.Holst 9+6reb+1ast, T.Hemmersam 6+5reb+3ast, C.Moller 5+4reb
Vaerlose: M.Brumfield 18+5reb+3ast, O.Uagboe 17+5reb+4ast, W.Moller 15+8reb+2ast, H.Offenberg 6+4reb+2ast, G.Halbye 6+4reb, P.Bachmann 4+5reb

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Horsens IC – Bakken 86-84

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Svendborg – Copenhagen 108-72

Svendborg (19-4) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed Copenhagen (8-15) 108-72. Svendborg shot 61.2 percent from the field. Svendborg outrebounded Copenhagen 42-31 including a 31-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Svendborg players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Copenhagen‘s players. It was a quality performance for American forward Isiah Small (202-1998, college: Texas St.) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists. His fellow American import guard Jemarl Baker Jr (195-1998, college: N.Mexico) accounted for 14 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. Five Svendborg players scored in double figures. Gustav Winther (207-2004, agency: Highlight Athletes) came up with 14 points and 8 rebounds and the former international point guard Martin Poulsen (195-1998, college: Mt.St.Mary’s) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Copenhagen in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Svendborg: G.Vogel 19+6reb, P.Bjorklund 16+6reb+2ast, B.Veljic 14+3ast, J.Baker Jr. 14+7reb+6ast, I.Small 14+12reb+9ast, M.Miller 12+6reb+6ast
Copenhagen: G.Winther 14+8reb+1ast, M.Poulsen 11+5reb+3ast, A.Ramirez 10+1reb+2ast, D.Knudsen 9+2reb+4ast, S.Novovic 8+3reb, W.Vang 7+6reb+2ast