National League Round 10: Coopenae keeps a leadership position

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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Coopenae as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Coopenae defeated 6th ranked San Carlos at home 66-54. Coopenae forced 19 San Carlos turnovers and outrebounded them 61-49 including 47 on the defensive glass. Mariela Matamoros fired a double-double by scoring 24 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Carolina Corrales (-81) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Carolina Quesada produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 17 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Newly promoted San Carlos stay at the bottom place with eight games lost.
Important game to mention about took place in . Sixth ranked Monarca (3-7) saved a 2-point victory at home edging much higher ranked Coopenae (7-2) 80-78 on Saturday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Gabriela Alvarado who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 7 assists. Shaima James contributed with 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. The former international Paula Mora (169-97) replied with 36 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds for Coopenae. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Monarca moved-up to fifth place. Coopenae at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost.
The game with biggest result difference took place in . Local Santo Domingo (5-3) outscored 6th ranked San Carlos (2-8) 76-42 on Saturday night. Jennifer Sanchez had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side Carolina Quesada responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 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. Santo Domingo have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 5-3 record having just three points less than leader Coopenae. Newly promoted San Carlos stay at the bottom place with eight games lost.

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Monarca - Coopenae 80-78

Important game to mention about took place in . Sixth ranked Monarca (3-7) saved a 2-point victory at home edging much higher ranked Coopenae (7-2) 80-78 on Saturday evening. Strangely Coopenae outrebounded Monarca 56-37 including a 44-32 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Gabriela Alvarado who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 7 assists. Shaima James contributed with 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four Monarca players scored in double figures. The former international Paula Mora (169-97) replied with 36 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds and Mariela Matamoros added 19 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for Coopenae. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Monarca moved-up to fifth place. Coopenae at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Monarca: G.Alvarado 22+4reb+7ast, J.Shaima 15+6reb+1ast, C.Mariana 13+3reb, A.Priscilla 10+4reb, J.Yanique 9+5reb, A.Alexa 6+4reb+1ast
Coopenae: P.Mora 36+6reb, M.Mariela 19+13reb+1ast, S.Karina 9+2reb, V.Maria 4+8reb, S.Betancourt 3+7reb+1ast, S.Andrea 3+10reb+1ast

Santo Domingo - San Carlos 76-42

The game with biggest result difference took place in . Local Santo Domingo (5-3) outscored 6th ranked San Carlos (2-8) 76-42 on Saturday night. Santo Domingo dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to San Carlos' 22. Santo Domingo forced 34 San Carlos turnovers and outrebounded them 45-34 including a 13-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international power forward Jennifer Sanchez (178-96) had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international Beatriz Alfaro chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Santo Domingo players scored in double figures. At the losing side Carolina Quesada responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds and Mariana Bastos scored 13 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. Santo Domingo have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 5-3 record having just three points less than leader Coopenae. Newly promoted San Carlos stay at the bottom place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Santo Domingo: B.Alfaro 17+7reb+1ast, P.Reyna 16+7reb+1ast, J.Sanchez 12+12reb+2ast, M.Villalobos 10+7reb+1ast, U.Natalia 6+1reb+1ast, C.Veronica 6+4reb+2ast
San Carlos: B.Mariana 13+2reb, C.Quesada 10+13reb+1ast, K.Valerie 5+4reb+4ast, B.Arina 4+1reb+1ast, S.Jimena 3, M.Nicole 3

Coopenae - San Carlos 66-54

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Coopenae as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Coopenae defeated 6th ranked San Carlos at home 66-54. Coopenae forced 19 San Carlos turnovers and outrebounded them 61-49 including 47 on the defensive glass. Mariela Matamoros fired a double-double by scoring 24 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Carolina Corrales (-81) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Carolina Quesada produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 17 rebounds and Valerie Kooper added 4 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Newly promoted San Carlos stay at the bottom place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Coopenae: M.Mariela 24+17reb, C.Carolina 17+6reb+1ast, S.Andrea 7+12reb+2ast, V.Maria 7+8reb, F.Hazel 6, S.Karina 3+3reb+1ast
San Carlos: C.Quesada 18+17reb+2ast, B.Mariana 13+1reb, A.Emiliana 6+4reb+1ast, M.Nicole 5, K.Valerie 4+9reb+3ast, S.Andrea 4+4reb



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