LMBPF Round 4: Barreteras lose to Mustangs

It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in LMBPF, but even now we can clearly see the differece between stronger teams and outsiders. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

Barreteras (3-1) recorded its first loss in Zacatecas on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by ninth ranked Mustangs (1-3) 70-68. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Barreteras. Anel Tapia fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds (made all of her nine free throws !!!) for the winners. Siria Reyes chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. The former international swingman Alexis Castro (180-86, college: Vermont) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of her seven free throws) for lost side. Mustangs left bottom position moving up to seventh place, which they share with Mexcaltecas. Barreteras at the other side dropped to the second position with one game lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Mustangs is looking forward to face Gladiadoras (#9) in San Luis Potos in the next round. Barreteras will play on the road against Marineras (#4) in Puerto Vallarta and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Mieleras (3-1) against sixth ranked Lobas (2-2) on Sunday night. Visiting Mieleras were defeated by Lobas in a tough game in Ciudad de Mexico 73-78. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Mieleras. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Hazel Ramirez (165-92, college: Loyola Mary) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 5 rebounds. Maria Faz contributed with 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Jazmin Valenzuela (187-89) replied with 17 points and 9 rebounds for Mieleras. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Lobas maintains sixth position with 2-2 record. Defending champion Mieleras keep the second place with one game lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Lobas will play against bottom-ranked Reales (#10) in Fresnillo in the next round. Mieleras will play at home against the league's leader Quetzales (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top-ranked Quetzales blasted bottom-ranked Gladiadoras (0-4) in San Luis Potos 85-46 on Sunday evening keeping the perfect record after 4 rounds. Gladiadoras is still unable to win any game. Worth to mention a great performance of Izchel Valdez who helped to win the game recording 28 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Quetzales' coach G Sanchez felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Karla Rodriguez responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. Quetzales have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Newly promoted Gladiadoras still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Reales. Quetzales will meet Mieleras (#5) in the next round. Gladiadoras will play against Mustangs (#8) in Saltillo and hope to get finally their first victory.
Bottom-ranked Reales (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 83-58 loss to fourth ranked Escaramuzas (3-1) in Guadalajara. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. The winners were led by Yayma Boulet who scored that evening 16 points and 7 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. Escaramuzas moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Reales still closes the standings with four games lost. Escaramuzas' next round opponent will be Mexcaltecas (#7) in Tepic where they are favorite. Reales will play at home against Lobas and look forward to get finally their first victory.

In the last game of round 4 Mexcaltecas were crushed by Marineras in Puerto Vallarta 69-47.
The best stats of 4th round was 26 points and 11 rebounds by Kenyotta Jenkins of Reales.

The Round Review is presented by LBM Management. LBM Management is a full service agency focused on Women's basketball sphere and working in more that 20 countries. Agency LBM is animated by agents having official FIBA licenses.

Barreteras - Mustangs 68-70

Barreteras (3-1) recorded its first loss in Zacatecas on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by ninth ranked Mustangs (1-3) 70-68. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Barreteras. Anel Tapia fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds (made all of her nine free throws !!!) for the winners. Siria Reyes chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four Mustangs players scored in double figures. The former international swingman Alexis Castro (180-86, college: Vermont) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of her seven free throws) and the former international guard Paola Estrada (172-93) added 6 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Mustangs left bottom position moving up to seventh place, which they share with Mexcaltecas. Barreteras at the other side dropped to the second position with one game lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Mustangs is looking forward to face Gladiadoras (#9) in San Luis Potos in the next round. Barreteras will play on the road against Marineras (#4) in Puerto Vallarta and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mustangs: T.Anel 22+10reb+3ast, R.Siria 15+5reb+1ast, D.Oleyda 10+3reb+2ast, B.Ana 10+8reb+1ast, L.Macias 6+4reb, P.Cruz 4+2reb+1ast
Barreteras: A.Castro 27+14reb+4ast, P.Crespo 14+4reb+2ast, C.Romo 11+6reb+2ast, K.Quinones-Noa 6+1ast, P.Estrada 6+13reb+5ast, J.Chavez 4+1reb

Gladiadoras - Quetzales 46-85

Top-ranked Quetzales blasted bottom-ranked Gladiadoras (0-4) in San Luis Potos 85-46 on Sunday evening keeping the perfect record after 4 rounds. Gladiadoras is still unable to win any game. Quetzales forced 26 Gladiadoras turnovers and outrebounded them 56-36 including a 18-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Izchel Valdez who helped to win the game recording 28 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and American forward Emi Guimond (188-86, college: Albion) who added 20 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Quetzales' coach G Sanchez felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Karla Rodriguez (170-78) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds and Nidia Briones scored 6 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Quetzales have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Newly promoted Gladiadoras still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Reales. Quetzales will meet Mieleras (#5) in the next round. Gladiadoras will play against Mustangs (#8) in Saltillo and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Quetzales: I.Valdez 28+9reb+4ast, E.Guimond 20+10reb, D.Ashley 12+12reb+6ast, Z.Brenda 7+1ast, R.Jacqueline 6+2reb+2ast, M.Cardenas 6+2reb+1ast
Gladiadoras: K.Rodriguez 12+12reb+3ast, M.Katia 11+1reb+1ast, S.Rosalinda 8+4reb+2ast, B.Nidia 6+9reb+4ast, M.Maria 5+1reb+3ast, D.Gabriela 2+4reb+1ast

Marineras - Mexcaltecas 69-47

There was no surprise in Puerto Vallarta where 7th ranked Mexcaltecas (1-3) were crushed by fifth ranked Marineras (3-1) 69-47. Marineras held Mexcaltecas to an opponent 23.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 37.3 percent accuracy of the winners. The winners were led by American point guard Shauqunna Collins (163-94, college: Fresno St.) who scored that evening 24 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import center Ivory Russell (191-90, college: Jarvis Christian) supported her with 8 points and 18 rebounds. Russell is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds by Guatemalan Linda Gonzalez (178-92) did not help to save the game for Mexcaltecas. American guard Melinda Murillo (165, college: Cent.Oklahoma) added 12 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Marineras moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Mexcaltecas at the other side keep the seventh position with three games lost. Marineras' next round opponent will be league's second-placed Barreteras in Zacatecas and it will be for sure the game of the week. Mexcaltecas will play on the road against Escaramuzas (#3) in Guadalajara and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Marineras: S.Collins 24+6reb+3ast, K.Ruiz 19+3reb+2ast, I.Russell 8+18reb, A.Ana 6+1reb, R.Macarena 3+6reb, A.Kate 3+1ast
Mexcaltecas: M.Murillo 12+4reb, S.Payan 11+2reb, L.Gonzalez 11+11reb, H.Eunice 6+5reb+1ast, V.Ivon 5+4reb, G.Reynoso 2+7reb+2ast

Lobas - Mieleras 78-73

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Mieleras (3-1) against sixth ranked Lobas (2-2) on Sunday night. Visiting Mieleras were defeated by Lobas in a tough game in Ciudad de Mexico 73-78. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Mieleras. Lobas had a 37-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Hazel Ramirez (165-92, college: Loyola Mary) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 5 rebounds. Maria Faz contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Jazmin Valenzuela (187-89) replied with 17 points and 9 rebounds and American guard Simone Westbrook (173, college: Clemson) added 19 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Mieleras. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Lobas maintains sixth position with 2-2 record. Defending champion Mieleras keep the second place with one game lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Lobas will play against bottom-ranked Reales (#10) in Fresnillo in the next round. Mieleras will play at home against the league's leader Quetzales (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lobas: H.Ramirez 23+5reb+2ast, L.Baxter 13+4reb+3ast, F.Maria 11+11reb+3ast, R.Italivy 10+7reb+1ast, E.Williams 7+5reb+2ast, D.Soto 7+2reb+1ast
Mieleras: S.Westbrook 19+7reb+1ast, J.Valenzuela 17+9reb+2ast, J.Bonds 16+5reb, F.Gonzalez 11+7reb+1ast, B.Silva 6+3reb+4ast, T.Giovana 2+2reb

Escaramuzas - Reales 83-58

Bottom-ranked Reales (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 83-58 loss to fourth ranked Escaramuzas (3-1) in Guadalajara. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. They dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Reales' 38. Escaramuzas forced 22 Reales turnovers. The winners were led by Cuban center Yayma Boulet (193-84) who scored that evening 16 points and 7 rebounds and international forward Gladiana Avila (177-94) supported her with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Escaramuzas players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 26 points and 11 rebounds by American forward Kenyotta Jenkins (178-91, college: Ole Miss) did not help to save the game for Reales. Claudia Ortiz added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Escaramuzas moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Reales still closes the standings with four games lost. Escaramuzas' next round opponent will be Mexcaltecas (#7) in Tepic where they are favorite. Reales will play at home against Lobas and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Escaramuzas: Y.Boulet 16+7reb+2ast, G.Avila 13+5reb+5ast, J.Moran 12+3reb+2ast, L.Asprilla 11+5reb, D.Soto 8+4reb+1ast, N.Saad 8+1reb+1ast
Reales: K.Jenkins 26+11reb, O.Claudia 17+6reb+6ast, L.Mayra 9+3reb+2ast, A.Danysa 2+3reb, G.Natally 2+2reb, D.Patricia 2+3reb+1ast



Tags : ALEXIS CASTRO, BARRETERAS, MEXICAN BASKETBALL