LNBPF Round 8 of Regular Season

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LNBPF round 8 most important game was a victory of Panteras over one of their biggest challengers Rojas 91-61 on Sunday night. Panteras forced 22 Rojas turnovers and outrebounded them 40-29 including 26 on the defensive glass. Senegalese-Spanish center Astou Ndour-Fall (196-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points. American forward Emma Ronsiek (188, college: Colorado St.) contributed with 17 points for the winners. American guard Briahanna Jackson (168-1993, college: Louisville) replied with 25 points and 5 rebounds for Rojas. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Panteras have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Freseras. Rojas at the other side keep the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Fuerza Regia. Panteras will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rojas will play on the road against Fuerza Regia (#4) in Monterrey and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Ciudad Victoria. Fifth ranked Fuerza Regia (3-3) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 7th ranked Correcaminos (1-5) 79-78 on Sunday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of American-South Sudanese guard Delicia Washington (178-1997, college: Clemson) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and Maria Pendande who added 16 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. American forward DreUna Edwards (183-2000, college: Baylor) responded with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Fuerza Regia moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Rojas. Correcaminos lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with five games lost. They share it with Abejas. Fuerza Regia will play against Rojas (#5) in Veracruz in the next round. Correcaminos will play on the road against the league's leader Adelitas in Chihuahua to get more than just one victory in their record.
LNBPF top team - Adelitas (6-0) added another victory to their record on Sunday. This time they beat sixth ranked El Calor (2-4) 73-65. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by Alisia Jenkins who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds. Adelitas' coach Maikel Lopez used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 15 points and 7 rebounds by Rennia Davis did not help to save the game for El Calor. Undefeated Adelitas have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. El Calor lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth place with four games lost. Adelitas will meet at home bottom-ranked Correcaminos (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. El Calor will play against Abejas in Leon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 8 Abejas were smashed by Freseras on the road 100-74.

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El Calor - Adelitas 65-73

LNBPF top team - Adelitas (6-0) added another victory to their record on Sunday. This time they beat sixth ranked El Calor (2-4) 73-65. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by forward Alisia Jenkins (186-1994, college: S.Florida) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Chennedy Carter (175-1998, college: Texas A&M) supported her with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Five Adelitas players scored in double figures. Adelitas' coach Maikel Lopez used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 15 points and 7 rebounds by guard Rennia Davis (188-1999, college: Tennessee) did not help to save the game for El Calor. Swingman IimarI Thomas (178-2000, college: UCLA) added 13 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Adelitas have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. El Calor lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth place with four games lost. Adelitas will meet at home bottom-ranked Correcaminos (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. El Calor will play against Abejas in Leon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Adelitas: C.Carter 17+5reb+3ast, V.Vivians 16+3reb+3ast, A.Jenkins 15+14reb+1ast, J.Landrum 11+4reb+1ast, D.Adams 10+6reb+2ast, K.Spolyar 2+3reb+1ast
El Calor: R.Davis 15+7reb+1ast, D.Fair 14+5reb+4ast, I.Thomas 13+7reb+3ast, Q.Egbo 9+7reb+2ast, C.Collier 9+3reb, K.Malashka 4+5reb

Rojas - Panteras 61-91

LNBPF round 8 most important game was a victory of Panteras over one of their biggest challengers Rojas 91-61 on Sunday night. Panteras forced 22 Rojas turnovers and outrebounded them 40-29 including 26 on the defensive glass. Senegalese-Spanish center Astou Ndour-Fall (196-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points. American forward Emma Ronsiek (188, college: Colorado St.) contributed with 17 points for the winners. American guard Briahanna Jackson (168-1993, college: Louisville) replied with 25 points and 5 rebounds and her fellow American import forward Angela Tompkins (188-1991, college: Wichita St.) added 14 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Rojas. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Panteras have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Freseras. Rojas at the other side keep the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Fuerza Regia. Panteras will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rojas will play on the road against Fuerza Regia (#4) in Monterrey and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Panteras: E.Ronsiek 17+3reb, A.Ndour-Fall 17+3reb+2ast, S.Gonzales 13+3reb+2ast, A.Thomas 12+1reb+1ast, D.Richards 9+4reb+4ast, M.Coulibaly 9+9reb+1ast
Rojas: B.Jackson 25+5reb+2ast, A.Tompkins 14+9reb, B.Harvey-Carr 10+1reb+1ast, J.Johnson 7+3reb, N.Davenport 5+2reb+1ast, M.Sanchez 0+2reb

Freseras - Abejas 100-74

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Freseras (4-2) crushed 7th ranked Abejas (1-5) in Irapuato 100-74 on Sunday. Freseras forced 24 Abejas turnovers. Strangely Abejas outrebounded Freseras 48-35 including 19 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by American guard Miya Crump (185, college: Jackson St., agency: Next Page Sports) who scored that evening 20 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import guard Taja Cole (173-1997, college: Virginia Tech) supported her with 23 points, 5 assists and 5 steals. Even a double-double of 11 points and 19 rebounds by American-Nigerian center Rita Igbokwe (193-2001, college: Ole Miss) did not help to save the game for Abejas. Argentinian forward Ana Paz (180-1997) added 22 points for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Freseras have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Panteras. Abejas lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with Correcaminos. Freseras will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Abejas will play against El Calor (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Freseras: T.Cole 23+2reb+5ast, M.Crump 20+8reb+3ast, Q.Miller 19+7reb+1ast, B.Harvey-Carr 15+4reb+1ast, D.Pitts 9+2reb+2ast, M.Gil 5+2reb+1ast
Abejas: A.Paz 22+2reb+1ast, M.Porter 13+3reb+5ast, C.Bryan 11+4reb+2ast, R.Igbokwe 11+19reb+2ast, N.Vargas-Reyes 8+4reb+3ast, S.Lopez 2+3reb+4ast

Correcaminos - Fuerza Regia 78-79

Important game to mention about took place in Ciudad Victoria. Fifth ranked Fuerza Regia (3-3) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 7th ranked Correcaminos (1-5) 79-78 on Sunday evening. Fuerza Regia made 17-of-17 charity shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American-South Sudanese guard Delicia Washington (178-1997, college: Clemson) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and Spanish power forward Maria Pendande (193-2000, college: Miami, FL) who added 16 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. American forward DreUna Edwards (183-2000, college: Baylor) responded with 18 points and 7 rebounds and her fellow American import guard Kennedy Todd-Williams (183, college: Ole Miss, agency: LBM Management) scored 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Fuerza Regia moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Rojas. Correcaminos lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with five games lost. They share it with Abejas. Fuerza Regia will play against Rojas (#5) in Veracruz in the next round. Correcaminos will play on the road against the league's leader Adelitas in Chihuahua to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: M.Green 18+1ast, D.Washington 17+3reb+3ast, M.Pendande 16+4reb, K.Hillsman 11+6reb, S.Cooks 7+6reb+1ast, J.Nared 7+4reb+1ast
Correcaminos: D.Edwards 18+7reb+1ast, D.Littleton 18+1reb+3ast, D.Harrison 16+4reb+1ast, K.Todd-Williams 12+7reb+4ast, N.Clouden 9+2reb+1ast, J.Jones 3+2reb+1ast