DS1 lose at home

Last Saturday, STOL=Grasshoppers DS1 met the top talents from CTO, Amsterdam. After a match with a lot of determination, but not always good basketball, the team from Amsterdam went home with the points.

The begin is for STOL-Grasshoppers, Corinne Manuputty scores with 2 fast actions and it's 8-1 after 3 minutes. The supporters are treated to a number of nice breaks and especially Rianne Philippo makes a good impression in this period with 2 interceptions and 9 points. After 14-6 in the 6th minute, CTO comes back in the match and via a 3-pointer and free throw from Bettonvil finish the period at 20-17.

In the 2nd period, CTO keeps on scoring, especially from a distance, and after an 8-0 run (22-27), coach Alibegovich calls for a time-out. STOL-Grasshoppers manage to take over the lead via scores from Karin, Rianne, and Ingrid (31-29), but Butter closes the period with a 3-pointer (31-32).

After halftime, the match gets sloppy with ball loss on both sides. CTO, that is now playig a zone defense, shots sharper in this period which results in an 11 point lead for them after 6 minutes (38-49). The home team works hard in the defence, but has trouble finding the "free shooter". Via scores from Rianne Philippo, STOL-Grasshoppers are able to come closer by the end of the period (46-50).

The last 10 minutes begin with a 3-poiner and 2 successful free throws from Bettonvil (46-55). STOL-Grasshoppers suffer again from too much ball loss, and CTO can widen their lead (48-59). With 6 minutes on the clock, STOL-Grasshoppers begin on the catch-up race. A nice hook-shot by Eline Kraayenoord, 2 free throws by Kelli Valentine, and a 3-pointer by Sonja Kuijt brings STOL-Grasshoppers to within 4 points (58-62). In a last attempt, STOL-Grasshoppers try to stop the clock by making fouls, but the free throws are hitting their marks (7 of 8), and the Amsterdam win is a fact (60-68).

Period stand: 20-17; 11-15; 15-18; 14-18.
Top scorers: Rianne Philippo 26, Corine Manuputty 10, Karin Kuijt 9, Kelli Valentine 8.

Rebounds: Kelli Valentine 9, Ingrid van der Plas 7, Karin Kuijt 7.
Did not play: Julia Dijkman (injured)

Next Saturday, February 11, STOL-Grasshoppers DS1 play another home game and this time against their direct rival, Lekdetec.nl. The team from Bemmel is now in 3rd place with 20 points, and STOL-Grasshoppers are in 4th place with 18 points.