LNF Round 4 (Regular Season): Iccan keep a leadership position

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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Iccan as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Iccan defeated one of their biggest challengers A Encestar in Guayaquil 60-53. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of A Encestar. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of Canadian guard Arianna Macias (175-1997, college: St.Mary's) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Argentinian point guard Florencia Ortiz (160-1999) contributed with 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Iccan's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Karen Cantillo (-2001) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds for A Encestar. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. A Encestar at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Ambato S..
Another exciting game for Ambato S. (2-2) which played on the court of Andes (1-3). Fifth ranked Ambato S. eked out just a narrow 2-points road win over Andes 69-67. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Lily Buggs (175, college: CS Los Angeles) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds and Fatima Corozo who added 13 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Colombian center Angely Mendez (175-2000) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Ambato S. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with A Encestar. Andes at the other side keep the sixth position with three games lost.
Bottom-ranked Henko is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their third consecutive match to fourth ranked Leopat (2-1) 74-63 on Saturday evening. The winners were led by Jenifer Munoz who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 31 points and 7 rebounds by Yendri Acosta did not help to save the game for Henko. Leopat moved-up to third place. Loser Henko still closes the standings with three games lost.

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Iccan - A Encestar 60-53:
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Iccan as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Iccan defeated one of their biggest challengers A Encestar in Guayaquil 60-53. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of A Encestar. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of Canadian guard Arianna Macias (175-1997, college: St.Mary's) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Argentinian point guard Florencia Ortiz (160-1999) contributed with 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Iccan's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Karen Cantillo (-2001) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds and Mexican Sandra Vargas added 13 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals in the effort for A Encestar. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. A Encestar at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Ambato S..
Top scorers:
A Encestar: M.Maria 16+2reb, V.Sandra 13+9reb+5ast, C.Karen 12+15reb+2ast, A.Diana 7+10reb+2ast, P.Marilyn 2, A.Joselyn 2+4reb+1ast
Iccan: O.Florencia 16+8reb+2ast, A.Brittany 12+8reb, A.Macias 12+11reb+5ast, D.Criollo 9+1reb, Y.Ramon 5+5reb+2ast, R.Del 4+2reb

Andes - Ambato S. 67-69:
Another exciting game for Ambato S. (2-2) which played on the court of Andes (1-3). Fifth ranked Ambato S. eked out just a narrow 2-points road win over Andes 69-67. Ambato S. forced 21 Andes turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Lily Buggs (175, college: CS Los Angeles) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds and ex-international point guard Fatima Corozo (162-2006) who added 13 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Ambato S. players scored in double figures. At the losing side Colombian center Angely Mendez (175-2000) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and Pamela Gonzales scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Ambato S. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with A Encestar. Andes at the other side keep the sixth position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Andes: M.Angely 25+14reb+4ast, G.Pamela 16+6reb+2ast, V.Yuridi 10+6reb, G.Anahi 7+4reb, O.Domenica 6+2reb+3ast, B.Camila 3+1reb
Ambato S.: L.Buggs 21+16reb+3ast, F.Corozo 13+5reb+3ast, K.Feijoo 12+7reb+2ast, M.Garcia 11+4reb+2ast, S.Ramos 5+1reb+1ast, Y.Preciado 4+1reb+1ast

Henko - Leopat 63-74:
Bottom-ranked Henko is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their third consecutive match to fourth ranked Leopat (2-1) 74-63 on Saturday evening. Leopat forced 20 Henko turnovers. The winners were led by Colombian forward Jenifer Munoz (170-1991) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists and ex-international power forward Dayanna Salcedo (176-1989) supported her with 8 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Even 31 points and 7 rebounds by Dominican guard Yendri Acosta (168-2001, college: WKU) did not help to save the game for Henko. Marjiorie Caicedo (-1990) added 11 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Leopat moved-up to third place. Loser Henko still closes the standings with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Henko: A.Yendri 31+7reb, C.Marjiorie 11+13reb+4ast, S.Lorena 10+6reb+2ast, V.Karima 4+5reb, C.Maria 4+2reb+1ast, S.Daniela 3+2reb
Leopat: J.Munoz 23+15reb+5ast, P.Bernal 14+2reb+2ast, E.Calderon 12+2reb, S.Dayanna 8+7reb+4ast, G.Zabaleta 6+5reb, V.Cedeno 6+5reb