LNBPF Round 16: Phoenix lose to Las Plebes

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Top ranked Phoenix (3-8) recorded its eighth loss on the court of eleventh ranked Las Plebes on Sunday night. Visitors were rolled over by Las Plebes 67-41. They dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Phoenix's 30. Las Plebes forced 20 Phoenix turnovers. American forward Danielle Forrest-Higgins (178, college: Morgan St.) fired 17 points for the winners. The other American import swingman Jessica Fairweather (178-1989, college: Queens, NY) chipped in 5 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Las Plebes' coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Arleth Ortega produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Las Plebes (5-9) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Barreteras and Algodoneras. Phoenix lost fourth consecutive game. They still keep top position with eight games lost. Las Plebes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in to the arena .
Very important is a road loss of first ranked Lenadoras (3-11) against sixth ranked Atleticas (8-6) on Sunday night. Visiting Lenadoras unexpectedly were defeated by in 44-54. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Paola Estrada (172-1993) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds. Yamile Rodriguez contributed with 10 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. American forward Shamika Singleton (185-1989, college: Concordia, TX) replied with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds for Lenadoras. Atleticas have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Teporacas. Lenadoras lost sixth consecutive game. They still keep top position with 11 games lost. Atleticas will play against Teporacas (#6) in the next round. Lenadoras will play against Lobas (#3) in Ciudad de Mexico and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Undefeated leader Mieleras delivered the fourteenth consecutive victory on Sunday night. This time they beat 11th ranked Quetzales (4-8) 93-89 in Ciudad de Mexico. Worth to mention a quality performance of Destiny Campbell who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 8 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Mieleras' coach Jonathan Villegas used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Clenia Noblet responded with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds. Undefeated Mieleras (14-0) have an impressive 14-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 14 victories in a row. Quetzales at the other side keep the eleventh place with eight games lost. Mieleras will meet at home Barreteras (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Quetzales will play against Mexcaltecas and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 16 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Regias crushed Algodoneras in a road game 81-58. Mexcaltecas beat Barreteras at home 72-68. Lobas won against Teporacas on the opponent's court 61-55.
The best stats of 16th round was 22 points and 9 rebounds by Yayma Boulet of Lobas.

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Las Plebes - Phoenix 67-41

Top ranked Phoenix (3-8) recorded its eighth loss on the court of eleventh ranked Las Plebes on Sunday night. Visitors were rolled over by Las Plebes 67-41. They dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Phoenix's 30. Las Plebes forced 20 Phoenix turnovers. American forward Danielle Forrest-Higgins (178, college: Morgan St.) fired 17 points for the winners. The other American import swingman Jessica Fairweather (178-1989, college: Queens, NY) chipped in 5 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Las Plebes' coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Arleth Ortega produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds and Thalia Perez added 5 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Las Plebes (5-9) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Barreteras and Algodoneras. Phoenix lost fourth consecutive game. They still keep top position with eight games lost. Las Plebes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in to the arena .
Top scorers:
Phoenix: O.Arleth 13+12reb+1ast, G.Jennifer 11+2reb+1ast, R.Michell 8+2reb, P.Thalia 5+12reb+4ast, E.Ivonne 4+7reb+1ast,
Las Plebes: D.Forrest-Higgins 17+4reb+1ast, M.Sofia 12+2reb+1ast, G.Olga 11+1reb, B.Damaris 8+1ast, J.Fairweather 5+9reb+6ast, S.Jackeline 4+4reb+1ast

Algodoneras - Regias 58-81

There was no surprise in Torreon where 8th ranked Algodoneras (5-9) were crushed by second ranked Regias (13-1) 81-58 on Sunday. Regias forced 21 Algodoneras turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Sandra Sanchez (175-1990) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Anisleydy Galindo who added 17 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Regias players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard Brittany Byrd (175, college: UIC) responded with 27 points and 6 rebounds and Trinidad and Tobago forward Chervelle Cox (186-1992, college: Central St.) scored 8 points and 18 rebounds. Regias have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 13-1 record having just ten point less than leader Phoenix. Newly promoted Algodoneras keep the eighth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Barreteras and Las Plebes. Regias will meet at home league's second-placed Racers in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Algodoneras will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Algodoneras: B.Byrd 27+6reb+1ast, D.Marcela 12+6reb+1ast, C.Cox 8+18reb+1ast, M.Vania 6+3reb, C.Mejia 5+2reb+1ast, d.Leon Oleida 0
Regias: G.Anisleydy 17+6reb+3ast, S.Sanchez 16+8reb+4ast, Y.Amargo 16+8reb, M.Laura 15+5reb+3ast, B.Ana 8+2reb+2ast, N.Lopez 4+5reb

Atleticas - Lenadoras 54-44

Very important is a road loss of first ranked Lenadoras (3-11) against sixth ranked Atleticas (8-6) on Sunday night. Visiting Lenadoras unexpectedly were defeated by in 44-54. Atleticas held Lenadoras to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 35.6 percent accuracy of the winners. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Paola Estrada (172-1993) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds. Dominican center Yamile Rodriguez (188-1994, college: ETSU) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Four Atleticas players scored in double figures. American forward Shamika Singleton (185-1989, college: Concordia, TX) replied with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds and Evelyn Perez added 9 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Lenadoras. Atleticas have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Teporacas. Lenadoras lost sixth consecutive game. They still keep top position with 11 games lost. Atleticas will play against Teporacas (#6) in the next round. Lenadoras will play against Lobas (#3) in Ciudad de Mexico and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lenadoras: S.Singleton 10+11reb+2ast, P.Evelyn 9+6reb+2ast, F.Fernanda 9+1reb+1ast, R.Isis 8+2reb, G.Nadia 6+6reb, K.Green 2+4reb
Atleticas: P.Estrada 12+15reb+2ast, D.Monica 10+3reb+1ast, G.Evangelista 10+3reb+3ast, Y.Rodriguez 10+16reb+1ast, P.Cruz 8+4reb, R.Abril 4

Quetzales - Mieleras 89-93

Undefeated leader Mieleras delivered the fourteenth consecutive victory on Sunday night. This time they beat 11th ranked Quetzales (4-8) 93-89 in Ciudad de Mexico. Mieleras dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Quetzales' 34. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a quality performance of American forward Destiny Campbell (185, college: ECU) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 8 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and the former international guard Brisa Silva (170-1984, college: OK State) who added 25 points and 5 assists during the contest. Mieleras' coach Jonathan Villegas used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Cuban center Clenia Noblet (190-1987) responded with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds and American point guard Aniese Palmore (165-1994, college: UMW) scored 23 points and 6 assists. Mieleras (14-0) have an impressive 14-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 14 victories in a row. Quetzales at the other side keep the eleventh place with eight games lost. Mieleras will meet at home Barreteras (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Quetzales will play against Mexcaltecas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quetzales: C.Noblet 34+13reb+1ast, A.Palmore 23+3reb+6ast, T.Giovana 12+5reb+2ast, E.Gutierrez 9+7reb+5ast, C.Daniela 6+2reb, M.Cardenas 5+4reb
Mieleras: B.Silva 25+2reb+5ast, D.Campbell 25+8reb+2ast, M.Castillo 23+2reb+6ast, G.Melissa 7+4reb+1ast, G.Mayra 5+4reb+2ast, L.Patricia 4+3reb

Mexcaltecas - Barreteras 72-68

The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Mexcaltecas' (6-7) home victory over 8th ranked Barreteras (5-9) 72-68 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of Sofia Payan (167-2000) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 7 rebounds and Brenda Salazar who added 9 points and 7 assists during the contest. Mexcaltecas' coach Gerardo Guzman allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side American forward Alexis Johnson (183, college: Virginia Union) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds and Monica Moguel scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Mexcaltecas maintains seventh position with 6-7 record. Loser Barreteras keep the eighth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Algodoneras and Las Plebes. Mexcaltecas will meet Quetzales (#11) in the next round. Barreteras will play against the league's leader Mieleras having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Barreteras: A.Johnson 17+15reb, G.Megan 17+6reb+2ast, M.Monica 16+8reb+2ast, D.Alma 7+6reb, S.Esquivel 4+3reb, T.Anel 3+2reb+1ast
Mexcaltecas: S.Payan 24+7reb+2ast, S.Brenda 9+3reb+7ast, C.Monica 8+7reb+2ast, D.Aide 8+5reb, R.Diana 8+2reb, M.Fabiola 6+5reb

Teporacas - Lobas 55-61

Rather expected game when 5th ranked Teporacas (8-6) were defeated at home by third ranked Lobas (11-3) 61-55 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of Cuban center Yayma Boulet (193-1984) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 9 rebounds and Janeth Ramirez who added 16 points during the contest. At the losing side Colombian forward Mabel Martinez (180-1986) responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds and the former international swingman Daniela Soto (177-1995) scored 8 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion maintains third position with 11-3 record having just eight point less than leader Phoenix. Loser Teporacas keep the fifth place with six games lost. They share the position with Atleticas. Lobas will meet at home league's leader Lenadoras in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Teporacas will play against Atleticas (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Teporacas: M.Martinez 18+6reb+2ast, M.Delgado 9+5reb+2ast, D.Soto 8+7reb+2ast, J.Valenzuela 7+7reb+1ast, D.Campo Carlota 4+1reb+2ast, R.Kehoe 4+5reb+1ast
Lobas: Y.Boulet 22+9reb, R.Janeth 16+3reb+3ast, A.Medina 11+8reb+1ast, M.Castaneda 7+4reb+2ast, I.Martinez 4+9reb+3ast, S.Gardner 1+6reb+3ast



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