LMBPF Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Mieleras and Mineras earn victories

Mieleras - Univ. Modelo 102-50

Mieleras dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Univ. Modelo's 28 and made 22-of-27 charity shots (81.5 percent) during the game. Mieleras forced 19 Univ. Modelo turnovers and outrebounded them 45-31 including a 39-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Mieleras players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Univ. Modelo's players. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized American guard Mia Castaneda (168-1998, college: Washburn) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Destiny Pitts (178-1999, college: Texas A&M) contributed with 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Castaneda is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Yulissa Moran answered with 2 points and 10 rebounds and the former international point guard Melissa Ruiz (162-2002) added 11 points in the effort for Univ. Modelo. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Mieleras: M.Castaneda 22+5reb, D.Pitts 14+5reb+3ast, M.Gil 13+2reb+4ast, J.Urbina 12+2reb+2ast, V.Preciado 11+4reb+1ast, K.Aguilar 8+9reb+1ast
Univ. Modelo: M.Ruiz 11+2reb+1ast, L.Zapata 8+1reb, V.Cachon 6+3reb+1ast, A.Salinas 5+2reb, A.Gallardo 4+3reb, N.Espinoza 4+2reb+1ast

Libelulas - Mineras 61-64

American guard Briahanna Jackson (168-1993, college: Louisville, agency: Daggers Sports) fired 26 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Alma Dominguez (163-1997) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. Mineras' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Gladiana Avila produced 20 points and 7 assists and Cuban center Yayma Boulet (193-1984) added 13 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side.
Top scorers:
Mineras: B.Jackson 26+9reb+4ast, A.Dominguez 12+8reb, K.Martinez 9+3reb+3ast, D.Armas 7+9reb+1ast, M.Faz 4+13reb+3ast, F.Rubio 2+2reb
Libelulas: G.Avila 20+4reb+7ast, Y.Boulet 13+8reb+1ast, C.Gonzalez 8+5reb+2ast, M.Aguilar 7+9reb, A.Chavez 5+5reb+1ast, A.Xicotencatl 4+2reb+4ast