LBF Round 11 (Regular Season): Mesquita defeat Cerrado in the closest game of the week

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The most exciting game of round 11 in the LBF took place in Mesquita. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 8th ranked Cerrado (3-8) to seventh ranked Mesquita (6-5) 73-72 on Sunday evening. Strangely Cerrado outrebounded Mesquita 45-32 including 33 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for forward Amanda De Oliveira (178-1993) who led her team to a victory scoring 19 points. Colombian guard Mayra Caicedo (161-2000, college: Tarleton St.) helped adding 9 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Naturalized American swingman Mia Hopkins (180-1994, college: Toronto) responded with 27 points and 9 rebounds. Cerrado's coach Alan Monteiro rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mesquita moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Sao Jose and Campinas. Cerrado at the other side keeps the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with Santo Andre. Mesquita is looking forward to face Santo Andre (#9) on the road in the next round. Cerrado will play against Maringa and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Blumenau has finally registered their first victory this season after ten consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Maringa, where they defeated Maringa (1-10) 67-60. It was an exceptional evening for forward Sil Gustavo (181-1982) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 17 rebounds. Melissa Oliveira accounted for 19 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Janaina Nonato (170-2000) came up with 19 points for Maringa in the defeat. Maringa's coach Rafael Oliveira tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Blumenau left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with defeated Maringa. It was Maringa's tenth loss in a row. Blumenau will play against higher ranked Sao Jose (#5) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Maringa will play against the league's leader Sampaio (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
The game in Ourinhos was also quite interesting. 4th placed Campinas (6-5) played at the court of fifth ranked Ourinhos (7-4). Ourinhos managed to secure a 6-point victory 57-51 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Campinas. The best player for the winners was Kawanni Firmino who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Izabella Sangalli produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Ourinhos moved-up to fourth place. Loser Campinas dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with Sao Jose and Mesquita. Ourinhos will meet league's second-placed SESI in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Campinas will play against Corinthians and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 11 Santo Andre won against Sao Jose on the opponent's court 80-63.

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Sao Jose - Santo Andre 63-80

There was an upset when higher ranked Sao Jose (6-5) was defeated at home by ninth ranked Santo Andre (3-8) 80-63 on Thursday. Santo Andre outrebounded Sao Jose 48-34 including a 36-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Santo Andre looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was center Giovanna Rocha (187-2005) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds. Cuban point guard Ineidis Casanova (162-1988) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. Four Santo Andre players scored in double figures. Forward Mayara Marins (175-1997) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Jennifer Munoz (170-1991) added 20 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Santo Andre moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Cerrado. Loser Sao Jose keeps the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with Mesquita and Campinas. Santo Andre will meet at home higher ranked Mesquita (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sao Jose will play against Blumenau and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Santo Andre: G.Rocha 20+15reb+1ast, M.Prande 15+8reb+6ast, I.Casanova 15+5reb+11ast, I.Souza 11+6reb+3ast, L.Rodrigues 7+5reb, B.Bleidao 7+9reb+2ast
Sao Jose: J.Munoz 20+6reb+1ast, L.Dos Santos 15+7reb+2ast, M.Marins 14+11reb+5ast, M.Rios 6+5reb+6ast, G.Souza 5+1ast, S.Nunes 3+4reb

Maringa - Blumenau 60-67

Blumenau has finally registered their first victory this season after ten consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Maringa, where they defeated Maringa (1-10) 67-60. Blumenau outrebounded Maringa 38-25 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for forward Sil Gustavo (181-1982) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 17 rebounds. Power forward Melissa Oliveira (180-2001) accounted for 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Four Blumenau players scored in double figures. Guard Janaina Nonato (170-2000) came up with 19 points and forward Renata Filippin (180-2003) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Maringa in the defeat. Maringa's coach Rafael Oliveira tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Blumenau left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with defeated Maringa. It was Maringa's tenth loss in a row. Blumenau will play against higher ranked Sao Jose (#5) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Maringa will play against the league's leader Sampaio (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Blumenau: M.Oliveira 19+5reb+2ast, V.Romualdo 16+3reb+6ast, M.Pereira 10+3reb+5ast, S.Gustavo 10+17reb+3ast, R.De Freitas 7+2reb+1ast, E.Florentino 2+1reb
Maringa: J.Nonato 19+4reb+2ast, R.Filippin 12+5reb+1ast, M.Andrade 12+2reb, A.Sampaio 7+5reb, M.Pereira 6+1ast, B.Tabosa 2+1reb

Ourinhos - Campinas 57-51

The game in Ourinhos was also quite interesting. 4th placed Campinas (6-5) played at the court of fifth ranked Ourinhos (7-4). Ourinhos managed to secure a 6-point victory 57-51 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Campinas. The best player for the winners was Kawanni Firmino (186-1995) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Maisa Marcal (178-2000, college: GCU) chipped in 16 points and 5 assists. The former international Izabella Sangalli (182-1995) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and the former international guard Babi Honorio (180-1985) added 13 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals respectively for the guests. Ourinhos moved-up to fourth place. Loser Campinas dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with Sao Jose and Mesquita. Ourinhos will meet league's second-placed SESI in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Campinas will play against Corinthians and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ourinhos: M.Marcal 16+3reb+5ast, K.Firmino 15+10reb+1ast, J.Morais 8+4reb+3ast, J.Ribeiro 8+11reb, G.Carey 6+12reb+1ast, M.Ferreira 4+3reb+1ast
Campinas: I.Sangalli 25+10reb+2ast, B.Honorio 13+8reb+6ast, L.Nascimento 4+2reb+1ast, A.Cristina 4+3reb+1ast, F.Sena 3+1reb+1ast, C.Araujo 2+4reb

Mesquita - Cerrado 73-72

The most exciting game of round 11 in the LBF took place in Mesquita. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 8th ranked Cerrado (3-8) to seventh ranked Mesquita (6-5) 73-72 on Sunday evening. Strangely Cerrado outrebounded Mesquita 45-32 including 33 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for forward Amanda De Oliveira (178-1993) who led her team to a victory scoring 19 points. Colombian guard Mayra Caicedo (161-2000, college: Tarleton St.) helped adding 9 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Naturalized American swingman Mia Hopkins (180-1994, college: Toronto) responded with 27 points and 9 rebounds and the former international point guard Joice Rodrigues (174-1986) scored 3 points, 6 rebounds, 13 assists and 4 steals. Cerrado's coach Alan Monteiro rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mesquita moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Sao Jose and Campinas. Cerrado at the other side keeps the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with Santo Andre. Mesquita is looking forward to face Santo Andre (#9) on the road in the next round. Cerrado will play against Maringa and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Mesquita: A.De Oliveira 19+4reb, B.Barros 13+3reb, I.Oliveira 11+5reb+4ast, M.Caicedo 9+8reb+6ast, N.Rapalo 8+4reb+6ast, T.Miranda 8+4reb+1ast
Cerrado: M.Hopkins 27+9reb+2ast, T.Pacheco 14+1reb+3ast, A.Oliveira 11+7reb, L.Lisboa 11+8reb, I.De Andrade 5+11reb+3ast, J.Rodrigues 3+6reb+13ast