1980–81 Úrvalsdeild kvenna (basketball)

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1. deild kvenna1
Duration2 November 1980 – 22 February 1981
Number of games12
Number of teams3
Finals
ChampionsKR (1st title)
  Runners-upÍS
Statistical leaders
Points Iceland Linda Jónsdóttir 24.0
Records
Highest scoringKR 60–69 ÍS
(25 January 1981)
Winning streakKR (3 games)
Losing streakÍR (3 games)
1 The league changed its name to Úrvalsdeild kvenna in 2007.

The 1980–81 Icelandic women's national basketball tournament was the 24th season of the women's tournament in Iceland. The season started on 2 November 1980 and ended on 22 February 1981. KR won its third title in a row and fourth overall by finishing with the best record in the league.[1] Linda Jónsdóttir finished as the top scorer with 192 points.[2]

Competition format[edit]

The participating teams played each opponent four times for a total of eight games. The team with the best record was crowned national champions.

Regular season[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 KR 8 5 3 407 378 +29 10 Champions
2 ÍS 8 4 4 362 378 −16 8
3 ÍR 8 3 5 328 341 −13 6

Top scorers[edit]

Name Team Points
Linda Jónsdóttir KR 192
Anna Eðvarðsdóttir ÍR 126
María Guðnadóttir KR 109

References[edit]

  1. ^ "KR meistari í kvennakörfu". Morgunblaðið (in Icelandic). 24 February 1981. p. 27. Retrieved 26 June 2023 – via Tímarit.is.Open access icon
  2. ^ "Danny einn á blaði". Vísir (in Icelandic). 9 March 1981. p. 16. Retrieved 26 June 2023 – via Tímarit.is.Open access icon

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