Paulista Round 8 (Regular Season): Ituano lose to Santo Andre

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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Ituano (7-1) on the court of second ranked Santo Andre on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by Santo Andre 84-74. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Ituano. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Santo Andre forced 19 Ituano turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Lays Silva (167-1998, agency: Interperformances) who scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Power forward Evelyn Mariano (180-1997) chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds. The former international power forward Gabriela Guimaraes (180-1996) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. Santo Andre have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Ituano and Campinas.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Araraquara. Second ranked Santo Andre faced 4th ranked SESI. Guests from Santo Andre (7-1) defeated host SESI (5-3) 68-55. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of SESI. The former international point guard Lays Silva (167-1998, agency: Interperformances) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points and 8 rebounds. Vanessa Goncalves contributed with 10 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The former international power forward Aline Moura (185-1997) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for SESI. Santo Andre have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Ituano and Campinas. SESI at the other side keeps the fourth place with three games lost.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Itu. Third ranked Ituano faced top-ranked Campinas. Host Ituano (7-1) defeated guests from Campinas (7-1) 75-65. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Campinas. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of Gabriela Guimaraes who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds. Fatou Diagne responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 18 rebounds. Ituano have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Santo Andre and Campinas.

Rest of the games of round 8 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Catanduva was crushed by Sao Jose in a road game 75-43. Ourinhos smashed Pro-Esport at home 69-43. Ituano won against Corinthians on the opponent's court 77-72. SESI outscored Pro-Esport in a home game 107-26. Ituano managed to beat Sao Jose on the road 71-55. Catanduva was crushed by Ituano on its own court 64-95. SESI beat Corinthians in Araraquara 63-48.
The best stats of 8th round was 14 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals by Milena Rodrigues of Corinthians.

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Santo Andre - Ituano 84-74

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Ituano (7-1) on the court of second ranked Santo Andre on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by Santo Andre 84-74. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Ituano. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Santo Andre forced 19 Ituano turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Lays Silva (167-1998, agency: Interperformances) who scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Power forward Evelyn Mariano (180-1997) chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds. The former international power forward Gabriela Guimaraes (180-1996) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and Leticia Lisboa (183-1993) added 11 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five Ituano players scored in double figures. Santo Andre have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Ituano and Campinas.
Top scorers:
Ituano: L.Zabani 20+4reb, G.Guimaraes 16+11reb+2ast, T.Da Paixao 12+7reb+5ast, L.Lisboa 11+11reb+3ast, J.Rodrigues 10+4reb+9ast, P.Teixeira 5+1reb+1ast
Santo Andre: L.Silva 24+6reb+7ast, E.Mariano 20+8reb+2ast, T.Carcavalli 14+8reb+2ast, V.Goncalves 9+6reb+2ast, Y.Goncalves 7+1reb, I.Souza 7+3reb

SESI - Santo Andre 55-68

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Araraquara. Second ranked Santo Andre faced 4th ranked SESI. Guests from Santo Andre (7-1) defeated host SESI (5-3) 68-55. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of SESI. The former international point guard Lays Silva (167-1998, agency: Interperformances) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points and 8 rebounds. International forward Vanessa Goncalves (184-1994) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The former international power forward Aline Moura (185-1997) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and the former international forward Izabela De Andrade (185-1986) added 13 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for SESI. Santo Andre have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Ituano and Campinas. SESI at the other side keeps the fourth place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
SESI: A.Moura 17+10reb, I.De Andrade 13+10reb+1ast, J.Silvestre 10+1reb+2ast, G.D'Arrigo 7+4reb+4ast, D.Costa 4+4reb+7ast, M.Ciciardi 2+1reb
Santo Andre: T.Carcavalli 17+2reb, L.Silva 16+8reb+3ast, V.Goncalves 10+12reb+4ast, E.Mariano 9+7reb, I.Souza 5+1reb, M.Prande 5+2reb+3ast

Sao Jose - Catanduva 75-43

There was no surprise when 8th ranked Catanduva (1-7) was crushed on the road by sixth ranked Sao Jose (3-5) 75-43 on Thursday. Sao Jose forced 24 Catanduva turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Catanduva's players. Worth to mention a great performance of center Juliana Souza (185-1999) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and Mayara Marins who added 20 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Guard Thaissa Frediani (16-1989) responded with 19 points and 7 rebounds and center Brenda Barros (186-2000) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sao Jose moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Ourinhos and Corinthians. Catanduva lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Catanduva: T.Frediani 19+7reb+1ast, B.Barros 11+7reb, S.Nunes 6+7reb+1ast, F.Sena 4+2reb+1ast, D.Pereira 2+1reb+1ast, A.De Oliveira 1
Sao Jose: M.Marins 20+7reb+2ast, J.Souza 17+14reb+4ast, L.Dos Santos 10+6reb+3ast, M.Pereira 8+4reb+8ast, R.Marciano 5+1ast, M.Oliveira 5+1ast

Ituano - Campinas 75-65

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Itu. Third ranked Ituano faced top-ranked Campinas. Host Ituano (7-1) defeated guests from Campinas (7-1) 75-65. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Campinas. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Ituano looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international power forward Gabriela Guimaraes (180-1996) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and the former international guard Taina Da Paixao (175-1991) who added 20 points during the contest. Senegalese center Fatou Diagne (195-1996, college: Houston) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 18 rebounds and forward Luana Batista (178-1991) scored 24 points and 8 rebounds. Ituano have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Santo Andre and Campinas.
Top scorers:
Campinas: L.Batista 24+8reb+1ast, F.Diagne 18+18reb+1ast, I.Sangalli 12+9reb+3ast, B.Honorio 7+6reb+7ast, T.Reis 2+3reb+1ast, L.Nascimento 2+2reb+3ast
Ituano: G.Guimaraes 22+10reb+2ast, T.Da Paixao 20+3reb+2ast, L.Zabani 13+6reb+2ast, L.Lisboa 6+6reb, L.Carneiro 5+1reb+3ast, L.Silva 5+4reb

Ourinhos - Pro-Esport S. 69-43

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Ourinhos (3-5) smashed at home bottom-ranked Pro-Esport (0-8) 69-43 on Friday. Ourinhos forced 22 Pro-Esport turnovers and outrebounded them 47-32 including 34 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Kawanni Firmino (186-1995) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 8 rebounds and forward Djane Santos (181-1988) who added 8 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Guard Aruzha Michaski (166-1992) responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds and Emily Florentino scored 7 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ourinhos have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Corinthians and Sao Jose. Loser Pro-Esport S. still closes the standings with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Pro-Esport S.: A.Michaski 20+7reb+2ast, E.Florentino 7+4reb+2ast, V.Silva 4+7reb, L.Herculano 4, B.Pereira 3+2reb, M.Tavares 2+2reb
Ourinhos: K.Firmino 13+8reb+3ast, L.Pietra 11+1reb, J.Letty 9, D.Santos 8+9reb, M.Marcal 6+5reb+4ast, C.Araujo 5+4reb

Corinthians - Ituano 72-77

Rather expected game in Vila Medon where 5th ranked Corinthians (3-5) was defeated by third ranked Ituano (7-1) 77-72 on Monday. Ituano looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international power forward Gabriela Guimaraes (180-1996) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and Leticia Lisboa (183-1993) who added 19 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Forward Milena Rodrigues (174-1998) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 steals and the former international center Gilmara Justino (183-1981) scored 21 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ituano have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Santo Andre and Campinas. Loser Corinthians keeps the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with Ourinhos and Sao Jose.
Top scorers:
Corinthians: G.Justino 21+5reb+2ast, A.Goncalo 17+3reb+7ast, A.De Oliveira 15+4reb+2ast, M.Rodrigues 12+16reb+6ast, T.Pacheco 5+1reb+3ast, A.Felipe 2+1reb+1ast
Ituano: L.Lisboa 19+6reb+3ast, J.Rodrigues 16+5reb+5ast, G.Guimaraes 15+12reb+1ast, L.Zabani 11+7reb+6ast, T.Da Paixao 9+5reb+5ast, P.Teixeira 7+3reb+1ast

SESI - Pro-Esport S. 107-26

Very predictable result in Araraquara where fourth ranked SESI (5-3) outscored bottom-ranked Pro-Esport (0-8) 107-26 on Thursday. SESI held Pro-Esport to an opponent 20.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 55.0 percent accuracy of the winners. SESI forced 24 Pro-Esport turnovers and outrebounded them 53-20 including a 18-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. SESI looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 2 passes made by Pro-Esport's players. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international power forward Aline Moura (185-1997) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international forward Jaqueline Silvestre (178-1986) who added 10 points during the contest. Emily Florentino responded with 11 points and Vanessa Silva scored 2 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. SESI maintains fourth position with 5-3 record. Loser Pro-Esport S. still closes the standings with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Pro-Esport S.: E.Florentino 11+3reb+1ast, B.Pereira 5+1reb, A.Michaski 3+3reb, S.Carvalho 3, M.Tavares 2+3reb, V.Silva 2+5reb
SESI: A.Moura 24+13reb+4ast, M.Ciciardi 12+3reb+1ast, A.Krause 11+2reb+1ast, J.Silvestre 10+4reb+3ast, E.De Oliveira 10+1reb+4ast, B.Aneas 9+4reb+3ast

Sao Jose - Ituano 55-71

Not a big story in a game when 6th ranked Sao Jose (3-5) was defeated at home by third ranked Ituano (7-1) 71-55 on Thursday. Worth to mention a great performance of Leticia Lisboa (183-1993) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds and the former international power forward Gabriela Guimaraes (180-1996) who added 18 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Ituano players scored in double figures. Center Juliana Souza (185-1999) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 18 rebounds and Mayara Marins scored 13 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Sao Jose's coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Ituano have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Santo Andre and Campinas. Loser Sao Jose dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with Ourinhos and Corinthians.
Top scorers:
Sao Jose: J.Souza 16+18reb+1ast, M.Marins 13+7reb+5ast, M.Pereira 7+3reb+7ast, L.Dos Santos 6+5reb, M.Oliveira 6+4reb+1ast, R.Marciano 5
Ituano: G.Guimaraes 18+9reb+2ast, J.Rodrigues 14+4reb+5ast, L.Lisboa 13+15reb+3ast, L.Zabani 12+7reb+1ast, P.Teixeira 4+1reb+3ast, B.Bleidao 3+1ast

Catanduva - Ituano 64-95

Everything went according to plan in Caranduva where third ranked Ituano (7-1) outleveled 8th ranked Catanduva (1-7) 95-64 on Saturday. Ituano dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Catanduva's 26. They outrebounded Catanduva 58-44 including a 39-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ituano looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Joice Rodrigues (174-1986) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points, 9 rebounds and 14 assists and the former international power forward Gabriela Guimaraes (180-1996) who added 13 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. Four Ituano players scored in double figures. Guard Fernanda Sena (183-1994) responded with 30 points and 9 rebounds and guard Thaissa Frediani (16-1989) scored 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ituano have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Santo Andre and Campinas. Catanduva lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Catanduva: F.Sena 30+9reb, T.Frediani 11+8reb+4ast, S.Silva 9+2reb, C.Pestillo 7+9reb+3ast, S.Nunes 3+3reb+1ast, B.Barros 2+4reb
Ituano: L.Silva 17+7reb, P.Teixeira 16+3reb+3ast, G.Guimaraes 13+14reb+3ast, J.Rodrigues 12+9reb+14ast, L.Zabani 10+5reb+1ast, L.Carneiro 9+3reb+3ast

Corinthians - SESI 48-63

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Corinthians' (3-5) home loss to fourth ranked SESI (5-3) 48-63 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international power forward Aline Moura (185-1997) who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 9 rebounds and international forward Emanuely De Oliveira (178-1999, college: Florida) who added 16 points during the contest. SESI's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Milena Rodrigues (174-1998) responded with 14 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and swingman Ariadna Felipe (180-1983) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. SESI maintains fourth position with 5-3 record. Loser Corinthians keeps the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with Ourinhos and Sao Jose.
Top scorers:
Corinthians: M.Rodrigues 14+9reb+4ast, A.Felipe 10+11reb+2ast, G.Justino 10+2reb, A.Goncalo 5+5reb+2ast, A.De Oliveira 4+5reb+2ast, A.Oliveira 3+2reb
SESI: E.De Oliveira 16+4reb+3ast, A.Moura 14+9reb+2ast, I.De Andrade 10+2reb+2ast, G.D'Arrigo 9+3reb+5ast, V.Domingos 5+1reb+1ast, J.Silvestre 3+3reb+2ast