LMBPF Round 7 (Regular Season): Las Avispas hand first defeat to Univ. Modelo

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Univ. Modelo (5-1) recorded its first loss in Merida on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by seventh ranked Las Avispas (2-4) 66-49. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Univ. Modelo. Las Avispas held Univ. Modelo to an opponent 23.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 37.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Stefi Abarca fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. The former international Gabriela Castrejon chipped in 9 points and 10 rebounds. Itzel Valdez produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Las Avispas moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Mineras. Newly promoted Univ. Modelo keeps the third position with one game lost. Las Avispas is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Penguins (#9) in Mexico City in the next round. Univ. Modelo will play on the road against Mineras (#6) in Zacatecas and is hoping to win this game.
Another exciting game was played in Zacatecas between seventh ranked Mineras and 4th placed Dragonas where host Mineras (2-4) won against Dragonas (4-2) with 16-point difference 76-60. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Alma Dominguez (163-1997) who helped to win the game recording 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Diana Armas contributed with 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Paola Velazquez answered with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for Dragonas. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mineras moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Las Avispas. Newly promoted Dragonas keep the fourth position with two games lost. Mineras will play against higher ranked Univ. Modelo (#3) in Merida in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Dragonas will play on the road against the league's second-placed Libelulas in Ciudad de Mexico and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Undefeated leader Mieleras delivered the eighth consecutive victory on Sunday night. This time they crushed 5th ranked Toritas (2-6) 86-57 in Celaya. It was a great evening for Kimberly Aguilar who led her team to a victory scoring 18 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side Maria Salazar responded with 14 points and 5 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. Undefeated Mieleras (8-0) have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with a perfect record of 8 victories in a row. Toritas lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Mieleras will meet at home Huskys (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Toritas will have a break next round.

In the last game of round 7 Libelulas crushed Penguins in Ciudad de Mexico 102-36.

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Univ. Modelo - Las Avispas 49-66

Univ. Modelo (5-1) recorded its first loss in Merida on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by seventh ranked Las Avispas (2-4) 66-49. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Univ. Modelo. Las Avispas held Univ. Modelo to an opponent 23.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 37.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Stefi Abarca fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. The former international Gabriela Castrejon chipped in 9 points and 10 rebounds. Itzel Valdez produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds and Adriana Gonzalez (181-2001) added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Las Avispas moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Mineras. Newly promoted Univ. Modelo keeps the third position with one game lost. Las Avispas is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Penguins (#9) in Mexico City in the next round. Univ. Modelo will play on the road against Mineras (#6) in Zacatecas and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Univ. Modelo: I.Valdez 17+13reb, P.Garcia 12+4reb, A.Gonzalez 10+8reb, L.Zapata 9+1reb, P.Pasillas 1+1reb+4ast, K.Guevara 0+1reb+1ast
Las Avispas: S.Abarca 21+11reb+2ast, D.Estrada 11+5reb+2ast, G.Castrejon 9+10reb+1ast, H.Vazquez 8+3reb+2ast, C.Lopez 7+8reb+1ast, M.Gallardo 6+2reb+1ast

Toritas - Mieleras 57-86

Undefeated leader Mieleras delivered the eighth consecutive victory on Sunday night. This time they crushed 5th ranked Toritas (2-6) 86-57 in Celaya. Mieleras forced 19 Toritas turnovers and outrebounded them 38-27 including 32 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for the former international Kimberly Aguilar (182-1997) who led her team to a victory scoring 18 points and 8 rebounds. Salvadorean Hillary Martinez (172-1997) helped adding 13 points and 9 rebounds. Five Mieleras players scored in double figures. At the losing side Maria Salazar responded with 14 points and 5 rebounds and Stephanie Lopez scored 13 points, 6 assists and 6 steals. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Mieleras (8-0) have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with a perfect record of 8 victories in a row. Toritas lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Mieleras will meet at home Huskys (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Toritas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Toritas: M.Salazar 14+5reb+2ast, S.Lopez 13+1reb+6ast, G.Zarco 8+4reb, Y.Vallejo 7+5reb, N.Ramirez 6+3reb, A.Ayala 4+1reb
Mieleras: K.Aguilar 18+8reb+3ast, M.Castaneda 13+3reb, H.Martinez 13+9reb+2ast, V.Preciado 13+7reb, D.Ledesma 10+3reb, J.Urbina 8+1reb+1ast

Penguins - Libelulas 36-102

There was no surprise in Mexico City where bottom-ranked Penguins (0-6) were crushed by third ranked Libelulas (6-2) 102-36 on Sunday. Libelulas held Penguins to an opponent 22.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 51.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Libelulas forced 36 Penguins turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Penguins' players. It was a great evening for Gladiana Avila who led her team to a victory scoring 25 points and 5 rebounds. Cuban center Yayma Boulet (193-1984) helped adding 22 points and 5 rebounds (made all of her eight free throws). Four Libelulas players scored in double figures. Libelulas' coach felt very confident using 10 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the losing side Vanessa Santoyo responded with 11 points and 5 rebounds and Giselle Medina scored 2 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Libelulas. They moved-up to second place. Penguins lost their sixth game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with six games lost. Libelulas will meet at home Dragonas (#4) in the next round. Penguins will play against Las Avispas (#5) in Chilpancingo and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Penguins: V.Santoyo 11+5reb+1ast, N.Gonzalez 6+6reb, D.Campuzano 6+4reb, E.Davalos 3+6reb, F.Velasco 3+2reb, M.Sanchez 3+3reb
Libelulas: G.Avila 25+5reb+2ast, Y.Boulet 22+5reb+1ast, A.Xicotencatl 12+7reb+5ast, P.Beltran 10+3reb+2ast, M.Gutierrez 9+3reb+2ast, C.Gonzalez 8+5reb+4ast

Mineras - Dragonas 76-60

Another exciting game was played in Zacatecas between seventh ranked Mineras and 4th placed Dragonas where host Mineras (2-4) won against Dragonas (4-2) with 16-point difference 76-60. Mineras forced 21 Dragonas turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Alma Dominguez (163-1997) who helped to win the game recording 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Diana Armas (185-1993) contributed with 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Mineras players scored in double figures. Paola Velazquez answered with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and power forward Zaira Aldama (178-1998) added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Dragonas. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mineras moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Las Avispas. Newly promoted Dragonas keep the fourth position with two games lost. Mineras will play against higher ranked Univ. Modelo (#3) in Merida in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Dragonas will play on the road against the league's second-placed Libelulas in Ciudad de Mexico and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dragonas: K.Mendoza 17+2reb, Z.Aldama 15+5reb+4ast, P.Velazquez 14+7reb+7ast, M.Farrera 5+5reb+1ast, A.Sanchez 5, S.Saucedo 2+1reb
Mineras: K.Martinez 16+1reb+1ast, F.Rubio 15+3reb+1ast, D.Armas 15+5reb+1ast, A.Dominguez 10+6reb+6ast, M.Rodriguez 6+1reb, S.Chavez 4+1reb+3ast