LMBPF Round 5 (Regular Season): Mineras defeat Mieleras

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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Mieleras (5-1) in Zacatecas on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by first ranked Mineras (5-3) 89-66. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Mineras dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Mieleras' 28. They outrebounded Mieleras 53-37 including 38 on the defensive glass. Mineras looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Mieleras' players. Point guard Abdi Xicotencatl (165-1998, agency: Daggers Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international Maria Davalos (187-1994, college: Duke) contributed with 16 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. American center Jazmin Harris (190, college: NC A&T) answered with 13 points for Mieleras. Mieleras' coach Jose Villegas gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Mineras have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Despite that victory Mineras went down to second position due to points difference. Defending champion Mieleras still keep top place with one game lost. Mineras are looking forward to face Dragonas (#4) in Toluca in the next round. Mieleras will play at home against Toritas and are hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
An interesting game for Mieleras (5-1) which played road game in Zacatecas against leader Mineras (5-3). Third ranked Mieleras managed to get a 7-point victory 72-65. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Mineras. The former international point guard Paola Beltran (164-1994) stepped up and scored 26 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Barbara Velasquez chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. American Veronica Preciado (174-1997, college: CMU) responded with 23 points and 5 rebounds. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Mineras at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. Mieleras will play against bottom-ranked Toritas (#5) in Celaya in the next round. Mineras will play on the road against Dragonas in Toluca and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

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Mineras - Mieleras 89-66

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Mieleras (5-1) in Zacatecas on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by first ranked Mineras (5-3) 89-66. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Mineras dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Mieleras' 28. They outrebounded Mieleras 53-37 including 38 on the defensive glass. Mineras looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Mieleras' players. Point guard Abdi Xicotencatl (165-1998, agency: Daggers Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international Maria Davalos (187-1994, college: Duke) contributed with 16 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. Five Mineras players scored in double figures. American center Jazmin Harris (190, college: NC A&T) answered with 13 points and the former international point guard Paola Beltran (164-1994) added 5 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Mieleras. Mieleras' coach Jose Villegas gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Mineras have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Despite that victory Mineras went down to second position due to points difference. Defending champion Mieleras still keep top place with one game lost. Mineras are looking forward to face Dragonas (#4) in Toluca in the next round. Mieleras will play at home against Toritas and are hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Mieleras: J.Harris 13+2reb, V.Barbara 11+1reb+2ast, I.Martinez 9+4reb, B.Charisse 8+1reb+1ast, A.Reyes 6+2reb+1ast, L.Carolina 5+4reb
Mineras: V.Preciado 17+5reb+3ast, X.Abdi 16+8reb+4ast, D.Maria 16+9reb+2ast, D.Antillon 15+4reb+2ast, K.Martinez 11+7reb+5ast, F.Macias 6+3reb

Mineras - Mieleras 65-72

An interesting game for Mieleras (5-1) which played road game in Zacatecas against leader Mineras (5-3). Third ranked Mieleras managed to get a 7-point victory 72-65. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Mineras. The former international point guard Paola Beltran (164-1994) stepped up and scored 26 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Venezuelan-Cuban point guard Barbara Velasquez (168-2002) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. American Veronica Preciado (174-1997, college: CMU) responded with 23 points and 5 rebounds and the former international Maria Davalos (187-1994, college: Duke) scored 9 points and 16 rebounds. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Mineras at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. Mieleras will play against bottom-ranked Toritas (#5) in Celaya in the next round. Mineras will play on the road against Dragonas in Toluca and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mineras: P.Veronica 23+5reb+3ast, A.Xicotencatl 11+1reb+6ast, M.Karla 9+4reb+1ast, M.Davalos 9+16reb+1ast, C.Adriana 4+5reb, A.Dana 3+6reb
Mieleras: B.Paola 26+6reb+6ast, B.Velasquez 18+6reb, A.Villegas 8+5reb, C.Lucero 6+1reb+1ast, C.Burruel 5+4reb, M.Ingrid 5+5reb+2ast