TSF Round 1: Santiago hand first loss to Dragons

The Regular Season in TSF just started. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Dragons on the court of Santiago on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Santiago 76-71. Santiago dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Dragons' 38. 24 personal fouls committed by Dragons helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Ashley Hagans (170) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Maria Coronado (173-1991) contributed with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American point guard Kristina Puthoff-King (180-1992, college: Richmond) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for Dragons. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Santiago are looking forward to face Leona in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Dragons will play against Panteras and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in . Leona saved a 2-point victory at home edging Panteras 75-73 in the fight for the third place. American forward Aaliyah Rice (175-1997, college: Montevallo, agency: Domantay Sports) stepped up and scored 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Odalmis Diaz chipped in 23 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side forward Ruth Aracena responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Leona will play against Santiago in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Panteras will play against Dragons and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

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Leona - Panteras 75-73

Important game to mention about took place in . Leona saved a 2-point victory at home edging Panteras 75-73 in the fight for the third place. American forward Aaliyah Rice (175-1997, college: Montevallo, agency: Domantay Sports) stepped up and scored 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Odalmis Diaz chipped in 23 points and 7 rebounds. Rice is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side forward Ruth Aracena responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds and guard Laurybel Geraldino scored 15 points. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Leona will play against Santiago in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Panteras will play against Dragons and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Leona: K.Glenn 23+3reb+4ast, D.Odalmis 23+7reb+1ast, A.Rice 18+9reb+4ast, P.Eduarny 9+3reb+1ast, B.Nanyelit 2+1reb+1ast, K.Scarlet 0
Panteras: A.Ruth 18+9reb+1ast, G.Laurybel 15+3reb+1ast, T.Jordan 11+3reb, A.Keith 9+4reb+2ast, G.Anayelis 7+8reb+2ast, G.Estefany 6+2reb+2ast

Santiago - Dragons 76-71

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Dragons on the court of Santiago on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Santiago 76-71. Santiago dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Dragons' 38. 24 personal fouls committed by Dragons helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Ashley Hagans (170) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Maria Coronado (173-1991) contributed with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four Santiago players scored in double figures. American point guard Kristina Puthoff-King (180-1992, college: Richmond) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Naomy Cueva (176-2001) added 15 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Dragons. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Santiago are looking forward to face Leona in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Dragons will play against Panteras and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santiago: H.Ashley 27+5reb+2ast, M.Coronado 21+5reb+5ast, D.Santos 10+6reb+1ast, T.Willis 10+5reb, R.Cristal 4+2reb+2ast, J.Jessi 2+8reb+1ast
Dragons: K.Puthoff-King 20+10reb+7ast, N.Cueva 15+6reb+2ast, C.Samantha 14+4reb+1ast, T.Brown 9+2reb, G.Lilan 6+3reb+1ast, T.Johnson 4+6reb+4ast



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