Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.
This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers A Encestar (3-3) to fifth ranked Ambato S. (3-3) 82-80 in the game for the third place. The best player for the winners was American guard Lily Buggs (175, college: CS Los Angeles) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Maria Garcia (-1995) chipped in 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). At the other side the best for losing team was Mexican Sandra Vargas who recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Ambato S. moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated A Encestar.
Leader Iccan delivered the fifth victory. This time they beat 6th ranked Andes (1-5) 68-56 in Guayaquil. It was a good game for Canadian guard Arianna Macias (175-1997, college: St.Mary's) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Brittany Autry contributed with 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Pamela Gonzales replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds for Andes. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Iccan have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-1 record. Andes lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with five games lost.
Ambato S. - A Encestar 82-80: This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers
A Encestar (3-3) to fifth ranked
Ambato S. (3-3)
82-80 in the game for the third place. The best player for the winners was American guard
Lily Buggs (175, college:
CS Los Angeles) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds.
Maria Garcia (-1995) chipped in 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). At the other side the best for losing team was Mexican
Sandra Vargas who recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and Mexican forward
Diana Armas (185-1993) added 24 points and 11 rebounds respectively.
Ambato S. moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated A Encestar.
Top scorers:Ambato S.: L.Buggs 20+10reb, M.Garcia 18+7reb+4ast, C.Ocana 15+4reb, K.Feijoo 5+9reb, F.Corozo 4+1reb, Y.Preciado 3+3reb
A Encestar: A.Diana 24+11reb+1ast, V.Sandra 23+15reb+5ast, M.Maria 19+11reb+1ast, M.Leyda 6+4reb+2ast, A.Joselyn 5, P.Amy 3
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Iccan - Andes 68-56: Leader
Iccan delivered the fifth victory. This time they beat 6th ranked
Andes (1-5)
68-56 in Guayaquil.
Iccan forced 31
Andes turnovers and had a
18-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for Canadian guard
Arianna Macias (175-1997, college:
St.Mary's) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. American center
Brittany Autry (185-1998, college:
Belm.Abbey) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winners.
Pamela Gonzales replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds and Colombian center
Angely Mendez (175-2000) added 12 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Andes. Four
Andes players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Iccan have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with
5-1 record.
Andes lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with five games lost.
Top scorers:Iccan: A.Macias 20+10reb+2ast, A.Brittany 17+10reb, R.Del 13+2reb, K.Naranjo 6+9reb+2ast, O.Florencia 4+4reb+3ast, A.Reiban 2+2reb
Andes: G.Pamela 16+14reb+2ast, M.Angely 12+6reb+3ast, V.Yuridi 11+7reb+1ast, J.Cheryl 10+3reb+2ast, B.Camila 3, G.Anahi 2+4reb+2ast
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Slavia tabs Danyel Middleton, ex Atuneros
