LNBPF Round 14 (Regular Season): Correcaminos defeat Freseras in the closest game of the week

The Regular Season in LNBPF just ended. Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most exciting game of round 14 in the LNBPF took place in Ciudad Victoria. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked Freseras (5-9) to fifth ranked Correcaminos (6-8) 81-78 in the game for the fifth place. Correcaminos forced 19 Freseras turnovers. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward DreUna Edwards (183-2000, college: Baylor) scored 22 points to lead the charge for the winners and guard Destiny Littleton (175-1999, college: USC) chipped in 21 points during the contest. Guard Destiny Pitts (178-1999, college: Texas A&M) responded with 25 points. Freseras' coach Christopher Gutierrez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Correcaminos have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 6-8 record. Freseras lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with nine games lost.
Important game to mention about took place in Ciudad Victoria. Fifth ranked Correcaminos (6-8) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 6th ranked Freseras (5-9) 75-72 in the fight for the fifth place. American swingman Jazmine Jones (183-1996, college: Louisville) notched 13 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and DreUna Edwards supported her with 15 points and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 25 points and 11 rebounds by American center Quay Miller (190-2001, college: Colorado, agency: LBM Management) did not help to save the game for Freseras. Freseras' coach Christopher Gutierrez tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Correcaminos have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 6-8 record. Freseras lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with nine games lost.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Monterrey. Third ranked host Fuerza Regia (10-3) defeated second-ranked Panteras (10-4) 91-87. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The best player for the winners was Jaime Nared who scored 16 points and 9 assists. Dominique Toussaint produced 17 points, 6 assists and 4 steals for the guests. Fuerza Regia have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Panteras at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 14: Rojas were destroyed by El Calor on the opponent's court 116-70. Adelitas outscored Abejas in a home game 81-54. Panteras recorded a loss to Fuerza Regia on the road 74-70. El Calor crushed Rojas on its own court 98-73. Bottom-ranked Abejas were smashed by Adelitas in Chihuahua 106-49.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 26 points and 5 assists by Kristen Spolyar of Adelitas.

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El Calor - Rojas 116-70

Rather expected game when 7th ranked Rojas (3-11) were crushed on the road by fourth ranked El Calor (7-7) 116-70 on Friday. El Calor dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Rojas' 38. El Calor forced 19 Rojas turnovers and outrebounded them 44-24 including 16 on the offensive glass. El Calor looked well-organized offensively handing out 38 assists comparing to just 20 passes made by Rojas' players. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was swingman IimarI Thomas (178-2000, college: UCLA) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists (perfect from the field making all ten shots !!!). Guard Rennia Davis (188-1999, college: Tennessee) chipped in a double-double by scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. Five El Calor players scored in double figures. El Calor's coach Juan Jose Pidal felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Donasja Scott (180-1997, college: GSU) produced 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and guard Briahanna Jackson (168-1993, college: Louisville) added 15 points respectively for the guests. El Calor maintains fourth position with 7-7 record. Rojas lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
El Calor: R.Davis 29+10reb+6ast, I.Thomas 26+8reb+12ast, D.Fair 15+5reb+2ast, C.Collier 14+5reb+2ast, I.Tate 10+2reb+2ast, N.Bogicevic 9+2reb+2ast
Rojas: D.Scott 17+7reb, J.Johnson 16+1reb+1ast, B.Jackson 15+1reb+3ast, N.Davenport 6+4reb+6ast, B.Harvey-Carr 4+3reb+2ast, J.Moran 4+4reb+1ast

Correcaminos - Freseras 81-78

The most exciting game of round 14 in the LNBPF took place in Ciudad Victoria. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked Freseras (5-9) to fifth ranked Correcaminos (6-8) 81-78 in the game for the fifth place. Correcaminos forced 19 Freseras turnovers. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward DreUna Edwards (183-2000, college: Baylor) scored 22 points to lead the charge for the winners and guard Destiny Littleton (175-1999, college: USC) chipped in 21 points during the contest. Guard Destiny Pitts (178-1999, college: Texas A&M) responded with 25 points and center Quay Miller (190-2001, college: Colorado, agency: LBM Management) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds. Four Correcaminos and five Freseras players scored in double figures. Freseras' coach Christopher Gutierrez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Correcaminos have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 6-8 record. Freseras lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: D.Edwards 22+4reb+3ast, D.Littleton 21+4reb+1ast, K.Todd-Williams 14+4reb+1ast, N.Clouden 11+2reb, C.Mitchell 7+5reb, D.Harrison 3+4reb+1ast
Freseras: D.Pitts 25+4reb+1ast, M.Crump 12+11reb+1ast, B.Harvey-Carr 11+2reb+1ast, I.Latorre 10+1reb+2ast, Q.Miller 10+13reb+2ast, B.Murekatete 8+3reb+1ast

Adelitas - Abejas 81-54

Very predictable result in Chihuahua where first ranked Adelitas (13-1) smashed bottom-ranked Abejas (1-12) 81-54 on Friday. Adelitas made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Tanaya Atkinson (183-1996, college: Temple) who scored 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). The other American import forward Alisia Jenkins (186-1994, college: S.Florida) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. American-Nigerian center Rita Igbokwe (193-2001, college: Ole Miss) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds and American guard Shawnta Shaw (157, college: Jax State, agency: Interperformances) added 11 points and 6 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. Adelitas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-1 record. Abejas lost twelfth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Adelitas: A.Jenkins 19+6reb+2ast, T.Atkinson 16+8reb+4ast, B.McCarty-Williams 10+2reb+3ast, K.Spolyar 9+3reb+1ast, D.Adams 8+6reb+2ast, B.Mompremier 8+7reb+3ast
Abejas: S.Shaw 11+6reb+1ast, R.Igbokwe 10+11reb+1ast, N.Vargas-Reyes 7+2reb+2ast, A.Paz 6+9reb+1ast, S.Lopez 6+2reb, L.Picos 4+1reb+1ast

Fuerza Regia - Panteras 91-87

The game between Top Four teams took place in Monterrey. Third ranked host Fuerza Regia (10-3) defeated second-ranked Panteras (10-4) 91-87. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Fuerza Regia looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Jaime Nared (188-1995, college: Tennessee) who scored 16 points and 9 assists. American-South Sudanese guard Delicia Washington (178-1997, college: Clemson) chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. American-Dominican guard Dominique Toussaint (175-1998, college: Virginia) produced 17 points, 6 assists and 4 steals and Mali center Mariam Coulibaly (192-1997) added 14 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four Fuerza Regia and five Panteras players scored in double figures. Fuerza Regia have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Panteras at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: S.Cooks 17+5reb+1ast, J.Nared 16+4reb+9ast, D.Washington 15+8reb+5ast, M.Pendande 14+4reb+3ast, M.Jones 12+4reb+1ast, M.Green 7+8reb+7ast
Panteras: F.Fitzgerald 18+3reb+3ast, D.Toussaint 17+4reb+6ast, D.Richards 16+4reb+2ast, M.Coulibaly 14+10reb+1ast, A.Ndour-Fall 11+3reb+3ast, S.Gonzales 8+3reb+3ast

Fuerza Regia - Panteras 74-70

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Monterrey where second-ranked Panteras (10-4) were defeated by third ranked Fuerza Regia (10-3) 74-70 on Saturday. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Fuerza Regia made 24-of-28 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American power forward Sidney Cooks (193-1998, college: Seton Hall) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds. American-Bulgarian center Khaalia Hillsman (196-1996, college: Texas A&M) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Five Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. American guard Feyonda Fitzgerald (170-1995, college: Temple) produced 19 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and her fellow American import guard Shaylee Gonzales (178-2000, college: Texas) added 20 points respectively for the guests. Panteras' coach Jose Antonio Santaella tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Fuerza Regia have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Loser Panteras dropped to the third position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: S.Cooks 17+12reb+1ast, J.Nared 16+5reb+1ast, K.Hillsman 15+6reb+2ast, M.Jones 12+1reb+4ast, D.Washington 10+6reb, M.Pendande 2+5reb+1ast
Panteras: S.Gonzales 20+4reb+3ast, F.Fitzgerald 19+5reb+7ast, M.Coulibaly 15+10reb+1ast, A.Ndour-Fall 4+4reb+2ast, D.Richards 4+3reb+2ast, E.Ronsiek 3+3reb

El Calor - Rojas 98-73

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked El Calor (7-7) outscored at home 7th ranked Rojas (3-11) 98-73 on Saturday. El Calor outrebounded Rojas 51-34 including a 23-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. El Calor looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Rennia Davis (188-1999, college: Tennessee) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. American-U.S. Virgin Islands swingman Imani Tate (175-1995, college: Albany) chipped in 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Four El Calor players scored in double figures. El Calor's coach Juan Jose Pidal felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Jayla Johnson (188, college: EKU) produced 27 points and her fellow American import swingman Naomi Davenport (180, college: WVU) added 12 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for the guests. El Calor maintains fourth position with 7-7 record. Rojas lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
El Calor: R.Davis 19+11reb+2ast, C.Collier 15+3reb+2ast, I.Tate 15+6reb+6ast, D.Fair 11+2reb+6ast, C.Gonzalez 10+5reb+3ast, I.Thomas 7+13reb
Rojas: J.Johnson 27+4reb, N.Davenport 12+10reb+7ast, B.Jackson 10+3reb+6ast, D.Scott 9+5reb+1ast, M.Sanchez 8+11reb+7ast, J.Moran 7+1reb+1ast

Correcaminos - Freseras 75-72

Important game to mention about took place in Ciudad Victoria. Fifth ranked Correcaminos (6-8) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 6th ranked Freseras (5-9) 75-72 in the fight for the fifth place. Correcaminos forced 19 Freseras turnovers. American swingman Jazmine Jones (183-1996, college: Louisville) notched 13 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import forward DreUna Edwards (183-2000, college: Baylor) supported her with 15 points and 4 assists. Five Correcaminos players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 25 points and 11 rebounds by American center Quay Miller (190-2001, college: Colorado, agency: LBM Management) did not help to save the game for Freseras. Rwandan center Bella Murekatete (192-2000, college: WSU) added 6 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Freseras' coach Christopher Gutierrez tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Correcaminos have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 6-8 record. Freseras lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: C.Mitchell 16+1reb, D.Edwards 15+4reb+4ast, N.Clouden 13+6reb+3ast, J.Jones 13+7reb+3ast, K.Todd-Williams 13+4reb+1ast, D.Littleton 3+5reb+3ast
Freseras: Q.Miller 25+11reb, B.Harvey-Carr 10+5reb, M.Crump 9+1reb+1ast, M.Gil 9+2reb+1ast, I.Latorre 8+3reb+1ast, B.Murekatete 6+8reb+2ast

Adelitas - Abejas 106-49

There was no surprise in Chihuahua where 8th ranked Abejas (1-12) were outplayed by first ranked Adelitas (13-1) 106-49 on Saturday. Adelitas dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Abejas' 30. Adelitas forced 20 Abejas turnovers and outrebounded them 50-24 including a 18-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Adelitas looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Abejas' players. The best player for the winners was American guard Kristen Spolyar (178-1997, college: Butler) who scored 26 points and 5 assists. The other American import center Danielle Adams (185-1989, college: Texas A&M) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. Five Adelitas players scored in double figures. Adelitas' coach Maikel Lopez felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Puerto Rican forward Nairimar Vargas-Reyes (183-2000, college: Stony Brook) produced 14 points and 6 rebounds and Argentinian forward Ana Paz (180-1997) added 13 points respectively for the guests. Adelitas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-1 record. Abejas lost twelfth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Adelitas: K.Spolyar 26+1reb+5ast, D.Adams 15+8reb+2ast, T.Atkinson 13+3reb+4ast, B.Mompremier 12+12reb+1ast, V.Vivians 12+3reb, B.McCarty-Williams 11+4reb+10ast
Abejas: N.Vargas-Reyes 14+6reb+1ast, A.Paz 13+2reb+1ast, C.Bryan 8+5reb+1ast, M.Porter 7+2reb+2ast, S.Shaw 5+4reb, L.Picos 2+2ast