LMBPF Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Mieleras enter Finals

Mieleras - Univ. Modelo 89-43

Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mieleras made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was Salvadorean Hillary Martinez (172-1997) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international guard Mayra Gil (174-2003) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. Four Mieleras players scored in double figures. The former international point guard Melissa Ruiz (162-2002) produced 10 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and Yulissa Moran added 7 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. 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: H.Martinez 20+11reb+5ast, D.Pitts 16+4reb+1ast, M.Gil 16+5reb+1ast, M.Castaneda 11+4reb, V.Preciado 9+4reb+3ast, Z.Flores 6
Univ. Modelo: M.Ruiz 10+5reb+6ast, Y.Moran 7+8reb+1ast, A.Salinas 6+3reb, P.Garcia 5+2reb+1ast, V.Cachon 4+5reb+1ast, L.Rosales 3+3reb

Libelulas - Mineras 86-62

Libelulas made 18-of-21 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Mineras turnovers and outrebounded them 43-26 including a 14-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Carmen Gonzalez orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Gladiana Avila contributed with 28 points and 5 steals for the winners. American guard Briahanna Jackson (168-1993, college: Louisville, agency: Daggers Sports) replied with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Diana Armas (185-1993) added 16 points in the effort for Mineras. Mineras' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win.
Top scorers:
Libelulas: G.Avila 28+4reb+3ast, C.Gonzalez 24+10reb+4ast, Y.Boulet 8+5reb+1ast, M.Aguilar 8+7reb+2ast, A.Xicotencatl 7+4reb+6ast, A.Chavez 5+3reb
Mineras: D.Armas 16+3reb+1ast, K.Martinez 13+2reb+3ast, B.Jackson 10+6reb+5ast, A.Dominguez 7+4reb+4ast, M.Faz 6+8reb+3ast, F.Rubio 4