LNBPF 1/4 Finals: Fuerza Regia beats Panteras in the opening of PlayOff

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in LNBPF. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

Seventh-ranked Panteras (6-12) were very close to win a game against second ranked Fuerza Regia (14-4) in Monterrey on Thursday. Fuerza Regia managed to secure only two-point victory 89-87. However their fans expected much easier game. Fuerza Regia looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American players dominated the game. Guard Jaime Nared (188-1995, college: Tennessee) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points. Guard Morgan Green (175-1996, college: UC Irvine) contributed with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Guard Taylor Wurtz (183-1990, college: Wisconsin) answered with 26 points for Panteras. Fuerza Regia maintains second place with 14-4 record having just two points less than leader Adelitas. Panteras lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with Freseras. Fuerza Regia are again looking forward to face Panteras (#7) in Aguascalientes in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Panteras will have a break next round.
Seventh-ranked Panteras (6-12) were very close to win a game against second ranked Fuerza Regia (14-4) in Monterrey. Fuerza Regia managed to secure only three-point victory 98-95. However their fans expected much easier game. American players dominated also this game. It was a great evening for center Khaalia Hillsman (196-1996, college: Texas A&M) who led her team to a victory scoring 23 points and 7 rebounds. Delicia Washington helped adding 21 points and 4 assists. Power forward Stephanie Kostowicz (188-1995, college: Milwaukee) responded with 26 points and 5 rebounds. Fuerza Regia maintains second place with 14-4 record having just two points less than leader Adelitas. Panteras lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with Freseras. Fuerza Regia will again play against Panteras (#7) in Aguascalientes in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Panteras will have a break next round.
LNBPF top team - Adelitas (16-2) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed seventh ranked Freseras (6-12) in Chihuahua 84-61. It was a quality performance for Jessica Thomas who led the winners and scored 14 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Adelitas' coach Maikel Lopez felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sidney Cooks came up with 17 points and 5 rebounds for Freseras in the defeat. Adelitas have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 16-2 record. Freseras lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with Panteras. Adelitas will again meet Freseras (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Freseras will have a break next round.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 11: Santas were beaten by Correcaminos on the road 76-65. Halcones won against Rojas on its own court 71-65. Santas managed to outperform Correcaminos in Potosi 73-67. Halcones managed to beat Rojas at home 83-75. Freseras were defeated by Adelitas on the opponent's court 77-70.

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Correcaminos - Santas 76-65

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Correcaminos' (8-10) home victory over 5th ranked Santas (8-10) in Ciudad Victoria 76-65 on Friday. Americans were the main players on the court. It was an exceptional evening for guard Ciani Cryor (165-1997, college: Texas Southern) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Guard Brittany Byrd (176-1997, college: UIC) accounted for 20 points for the winning side. Forward LaDazhia Williams (193-1998, college: LSU) came up with 19 points and 7 rebounds and forward Akilah Bethel (183-1993, college: LSU) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Santas in the defeat. Santas' coach Manuel Cintron rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Correcaminos have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 8-10 record, which they share with defeated Santas. Correcaminos will again meet Santas (#5) in the next round. Santas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: B.Byrd 20+3reb, S.Gonzales 15+3reb+2ast, C.Cryor 10+11reb+5ast, S.Boothe 9+9reb+3ast, S.Cheslek 8+9reb+3ast, B.Guilarte 6+3reb
Santas: L.Williams 19+7reb+1ast, H.Martinez 11+4reb+1ast, A.Bethel 10+6reb+1ast, J.Jones 9+5reb+1ast, A.Thomas 5+2ast, D.Battles 4+6reb+2ast

Adelitas - Freseras 84-61

LNBPF top team - Adelitas (16-2) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed seventh ranked Freseras (6-12) in Chihuahua 84-61. It was a quality performance for American-Cameroonian guard Jessica Thomas (168-1994, college: Miami, FL) who led the winners and scored 14 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. American-Jordanian guard Aisha Sheppard (175-1998, college: Virginia Tech) accounted for 18 points for the winning side. Five Adelitas players scored in double figures. Adelitas' coach Maikel Lopez felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American power forward Sidney Cooks (193-1998, college: Seton Hall) came up with 17 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import guard Iggy Allen (180-1998, college: ODU) added 11 points respectively for Freseras in the defeat. Adelitas have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 16-2 record. Freseras lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with Panteras. Adelitas will again meet Freseras (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Freseras will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Adelitas: A.Sheppard 18+4reb+2ast, B.Fraser 15+5reb+1ast, J.Thomas 14+7reb+9ast, D.Adams 13+7reb, B.Mosby 11+6reb+1ast, M.Garrick 7+4reb+2ast
Freseras: S.Cooks 17+5reb+2ast, I.Allen 11+3reb+1ast, J.Fequiere 9+3reb, M.Gil 8+3reb, S.Moore 6+7reb, K.Hilaire 4+4ast

Halcones - Rojas 71-65

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Rojas (7-11) lost to third ranked Halcones (13-5) in Xalapa 65-71 on Thursday. Halcones made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for American-U.S. Virgin Islands swingman Imani Tate (175-1995, college: Albany) who led the winners and scored 19 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Croatian forward Andrijana Cvitkovic (190-1994, college: Dayton) accounted for 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Canadian guard Shaina Pellington (173-1999, college: Arizona) came up with 17 points and 8 rebounds and Spanish center Umo Diallo (192-1998) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Rojas in the defeat. Four Rojas players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Halcones. They maintain third place with 13-5 record having just three points less than leader Adelitas. Rojas lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the sixth position with 11 games lost. Halcones will again meet Rojas (#6) in the next round. Rojas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Halcones: I.Tate 19+6reb+6ast, A.Cvitkovic 14+5reb, J.Loville 12+1reb+1ast, A.Bulgak 10+5reb, K.Rakovic 7+6reb+2ast, I.Jakobsone 6+3reb+2ast
Rojas: S.Pellington 17+8reb+2ast, U.Diallo 13+7reb, D.Church 12+2reb+4ast, N.Davenport 10+6reb+2ast, H.Ramirez 6+1reb+2ast, K.Davis 4+5reb

Fuerza Regia - Panteras 89-87

Seventh-ranked Panteras (6-12) were very close to win a game against second ranked Fuerza Regia (14-4) in Monterrey on Thursday. Fuerza Regia managed to secure only two-point victory 89-87. However their fans expected much easier game. Fuerza Regia looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American players dominated the game. Guard Jaime Nared (188-1995, college: Tennessee) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points. Guard Morgan Green (175-1996, college: UC Irvine) contributed with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Guard Taylor Wurtz (183-1990, college: Wisconsin) answered with 26 points and forward Tinara Moore (189-1996, college: CMU) added 8 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Panteras. Four Panteras players scored in double figures. Fuerza Regia maintains second place with 14-4 record having just two points less than leader Adelitas. Panteras lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with Freseras. Fuerza Regia are again looking forward to face Panteras (#7) in Aguascalientes in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Panteras will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: J.Nared 25+4reb+2ast, K.Hillsman 15+6reb+3ast, M.Green 13+6reb+7ast, D.Washington 9+5reb+5ast, A.Jones 8+2reb, M.Jones 6+3reb+1ast
Panteras: T.Wurtz 26+4reb+2ast, A.Rodriguez 13+1reb+3ast, S.Kostowicz 13+5reb, S.Fuehring 11+6reb+1ast, T.Atkinson 10+5reb+4ast, T.Moore 8+12reb

Correcaminos - Santas 67-73

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fifth ranked Santas (8-10) won against 4th placed Correcaminos (8-10) in Ciudad Victoria 73-67 on Saturday. Santas dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Correcaminos' 30. Americans were the main players on the court. It was an exceptional evening for swingman Jazmine Jones (183-1996, college: Louisville) who led the winners and scored 17 points. Forward LaDazhia Williams (193-1998, college: LSU) accounted for 7 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Guard Brittany Byrd (176-1997, college: UIC) came up with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and guard Ciani Cryor (165-1997, college: Texas Southern) added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for Correcaminos in the defeat. Four Correcaminos players scored in double figures. Santas moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Correcaminos. Santas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Correcaminos will play again against Santas (#5) in Potosi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santas: J.Jones 17+2reb, S.McGruder 13+1reb+1ast, A.Thomas 10+4reb+1ast, Z.Weathersby 8+5reb, A.Bethel 8+6reb+2ast, D.Battles 8+3reb+2ast
Correcaminos: B.Byrd 26+9reb+4ast, S.Cheslek 11+8reb+1ast, C.Cryor 11+5reb+8ast, S.Gonzales 10+7reb+1ast, S.Boothe 9+2reb, A.Alfaro 0

Halcones - Rojas 83-75

Not a big story in a game when 6th ranked Rojas (7-11) lost to third ranked Halcones (13-5) in Xalapa 75-83 on Friday. Halcones made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for South Sudanese-Canadian power forward Adut Bulgak (193-1992, college: FSU) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds. Spanish guard Marta Canella (178-1995) accounted for 11 points and 10 assists for the winning side. Five Halcones players scored in double figures. American guard Deja Church (178-1998, college: DePaul) came up with 19 points and 4 assists and Spanish center Umo Diallo (192-1998) added 13 points and 4 assists respectively for Rojas in the defeat. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Halcones. They maintain third place with 13-5 record having just three points less than leader Adelitas. Rojas lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the sixth position with 11 games lost. Halcones will again meet Rojas (#6) in the next round. Rojas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Halcones: A.Bulgak 17+12reb, J.Loville 15+2reb+1ast, I.Jakobsone 13+1reb+6ast, I.Tate 11+5reb+2ast, M.Canella 11+3reb+10ast, K.Rakovic 10+3reb
Rojas: D.Church 19+3reb+4ast, U.Diallo 13+4reb+4ast, S.Pellington 11+7reb+2ast, J.Gladkova 9+3reb+3ast, K.Davis 8+2reb, N.Davenport 7+7reb+4ast

Adelitas - Freseras 77-70

Everything went according to plan when first ranked Adelitas (16-2) defeated 7th ranked Freseras (6-12) in Chihuahua 77-70 on Friday. Americans were the main players on the court. It was an exceptional evening for center Danielle Adams (185-1989, college: Texas A&M) who led the winners and scored 24 points and 8 rebounds. Bernice Mosby (186-1984, college: Baylor, agency: Promo Sport ID) accounted for 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Power forward Sidney Cooks (193-1998, college: Seton Hall) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds and guard Sierra Moore (180-1994, college: Penn State) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Freseras in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Adelitas. Defending champion maintains first place with 16-2 record. Freseras lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the seventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with Panteras. Adelitas will again meet Freseras (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Freseras will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Adelitas: D.Adams 24+8reb+2ast, B.Mosby 14+9reb, M.Garrick 14+4reb+3ast, A.Sheppard 10+7reb+2ast, B.Fraser 7+5reb, J.Thomas 7+6reb+9ast
Freseras: K.Hilaire 15+2reb+2ast, S.Moore 13+7reb+3ast, I.Allen 12+6reb+1ast, S.Cooks 10+15reb+2ast, M.Gil 7+3reb+2ast, I.Gradwell 7+2reb

Fuerza Regia - Panteras 98-95

Seventh-ranked Panteras (6-12) were very close to win a game against second ranked Fuerza Regia (14-4) in Monterrey. Fuerza Regia managed to secure only three-point victory 98-95. However their fans expected much easier game. Fuerza Regia shot the lights out from three nailing 13 long-distance shots on high 65.0 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists. American players dominated also this game. It was a great evening for center Khaalia Hillsman (196-1996, college: Texas A&M) who led her team to a victory scoring 23 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Delicia Washington (178-1997, college: Clemson) helped adding 21 points and 4 assists. Power forward Stephanie Kostowicz (188-1995, college: Milwaukee) responded with 26 points and 5 rebounds and guard Tanaya Atkinson (183-1996, college: Temple) scored 17 points and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Fuerza Regia maintains second place with 14-4 record having just two points less than leader Adelitas. Panteras lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with Freseras. Fuerza Regia will again play against Panteras (#7) in Aguascalientes in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Panteras will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: K.Hillsman 23+7reb, D.Washington 21+4reb+4ast, C.Range 17+3reb+7ast, M.Cowling 10+2reb+1ast, J.Nared 10+2reb+7ast, A.Jones 8+6reb+3ast
Panteras: S.Kostowicz 26+5reb+2ast, T.Moore 17+3reb, T.Atkinson 17+3reb+6ast, D.Slocum 11+5reb+3ast, T.Wurtz 9+1reb+3ast, S.Fuehring 8+4reb+1ast