LMBPF Round 8 (Regular Season): Mieleras keep a leadership position

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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Mieleras as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Mieleras edged 4th ranked Dragonas in Guanajuato 62-59. Mieleras forced 21 Dragonas turnovers. The former international point guard Paola Beltran (164-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. point guard Charisse Burruel (165) contributed with 16 points for the winners. Cuban center Yayma Boulet (193-1984) replied with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 14 rebounds for Dragonas. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Dragonas at the other side keep the fourth place with nine games lost. Dragonas will play next round against strong Estrellas trying to get back on the winning streak. Mieleras will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Mineras in Zacatecas.
Fourth-ranked Dragonas (3-9) were very close to win a game against second ranked Mieleras (10-2) in Guanajuato. Mieleras managed to secure only two-point victory 74-72. However their fans expected easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of Venezuelan-Cuban point guard Barbara Velasquez (168-2002) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 5 rebounds and Montserrat Aguilar who added 11 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Cuban center Yayma Boulet (193-1984) responded with 36 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Dragonas at the other side keep the fourth place with nine games lost. Mieleras will play against league's second-placed Mineras in Zacatecas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Dragonas will play at home against Estrellas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Mieleras (10-2) which hosted in Guanajuato their close opponent Mineras (10-4). Second ranked Mieleras had an easy win 94-59. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Mineras. The winners were led by Carolina Lucero who scored that evening 19 points. Even 10 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists by Adriana Chavez did not help to save the game for Mineras. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Loser Mineras keep the second place with four games lost. Mieleras will again meet at home league's second-placed Mineras in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Mineras will have a break next round.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 8: bottom-ranked Toritas were smashed by Mineras on the road 86-49. Mineras destroyed Toritas on its own court 60-41. Mineras managed to outperform Mieleras in Zacatecas 79-70.

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Mieleras - Dragonas 62-59

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Mieleras as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Mieleras edged 4th ranked Dragonas in Guanajuato 62-59. Mieleras forced 21 Dragonas turnovers. The former international point guard Paola Beltran (164-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. point guard Charisse Burruel (165) contributed with 16 points for the winners. Cuban center Yayma Boulet (193-1984) replied with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 14 rebounds and Justicia Castaneda added 10 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Dragonas. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Dragonas at the other side keep the fourth place with nine games lost. Dragonas will play next round against strong Estrellas trying to get back on the winning streak. Mieleras will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Mineras in Zacatecas.
Top scorers:
Dragonas: B.Yayma 28+14reb, C.Justicia 10+5reb+3ast, A.Zaira 8+8reb, P.Karmina 3+1reb, M.Velasco 3+7reb+1ast, M.Jhoana 3+2reb
Mieleras: B.Paola 17+5reb+6ast, C.Burruel 16+4reb+1ast, B.Velasquez 9+4reb+3ast, A.Montserrat 7+7reb, A.Villegas 4+5reb+2ast, G.Sanchez 3+1reb+2ast

Mineras - Toritas 86-49

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Mineras (10-4) crushed bottom-ranked Toritas (1-13) in Zacatecas 86-49 on Saturday. Mineras dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Toritas' 30. They outrebounded Toritas 42-29 including a 33-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Mineras looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Toritas' players. The winners were led by the former international guard Paola Estrada (172-1993, agency: DC Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and center Diana Puente (185-1993) supported her with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Mineras players scored in double figures. Mineras' coach felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 14 points by Marcela Mancera did not help to save the game for Toritas. Yesica Vallejo added 7 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Mineras have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-4 record having just two point less than leader Mieleras. Toritas lost tenth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 13 games lost. Mineras will meet league's leader Mieleras in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Toritas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Toritas: M.Marcela 14+2reb+3ast, L.Stephanie 12+4reb+1ast, V.Yesica 7+10reb+1ast, Z.Jazmin 7+6reb, M.Maria 6+2reb+2ast, Z.Grecia 3+1reb
Mineras: E.Paola 17+11reb+1ast, D.Puente 14+8reb+4ast, D.Antillon 14+7reb+2ast, A.Chavez 11+2reb+4ast, D.Villalobos 7+2reb, A.Dominguez 7+6ast

Mieleras - Dragonas 74-72

Fourth-ranked Dragonas (3-9) were very close to win a game against second ranked Mieleras (10-2) in Guanajuato. Mieleras managed to secure only two-point victory 74-72. However their fans expected easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of Venezuelan-Cuban point guard Barbara Velasquez (168-2002) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 5 rebounds and forward Montserrat Aguilar (181-1998, agency: Daggers Sports) who added 11 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Cuban center Yayma Boulet (193-1984) responded with 36 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and the former international power forward Rosaura Guardiola (180-1991, agency: Daggers Sports) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Dragonas at the other side keep the fourth place with nine games lost. Mieleras will play against league's second-placed Mineras in Zacatecas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Dragonas will play at home against Estrellas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dragonas: B.Yayma 36+8reb+1ast, R.Guardiola 14+5reb+2ast, M.Jhoana 8+1reb+1ast, A.Zaira 4+4reb+3ast, S.Sharon 4+4reb+1ast, C.Justicia 2+2reb
Mieleras: B.Velasquez 17+5reb+3ast, A.Montserrat 11+10reb+1ast, G.Sanchez 10+2reb+2ast, A.Villegas 9+6reb, B.Paola 8+5reb+3ast, C.Burruel 6+1reb+2ast

Mineras - Toritas 60-41

Rather expected game when 5th ranked Toritas (1-13) were smashed by second ranked Mineras (10-4) in Zacatecas 60-41 on Sunday. The winners were led by American guard Adriana Chavez (170, college: St.Thomas, TX) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and the former international guard Paola Estrada (172-1993, agency: DC Sports) supported her with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Mineras' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 9 points and 12 rebounds by Yesica Vallejo did not help to save the game for Toritas. Stephanie Lopez added 9 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the guests. Mineras have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-4 record having just two point less than leader Mieleras. Toritas lost tenth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 13 games lost. Mineras will meet league's leader Mieleras in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Toritas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Toritas: Z.Jazmin 13+6reb+1ast, L.Stephanie 9+7reb+6ast, V.Yesica 9+12reb+3ast, M.Marcela 4+5reb+1ast, F.Martha 4+2reb, Z.Grecia 2+3reb
Mineras: A.Chavez 18+11reb+2ast, A.Dominguez 12+6reb+2ast, E.Paola 10+10reb+1ast, D.Villalobos 6+3reb+2ast, D.Antillon 5+2reb+3ast, F.Macias 5

Mieleras - Mineras 94-59

An interesting game for Mieleras (10-2) which hosted in Guanajuato their close opponent Mineras (10-4). Second ranked Mieleras had an easy win 94-59. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Mineras. Mieleras dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Mineras' 24 and made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Mieleras forced 30 Mineras turnovers. The winners were led by Carolina Lucero who scored that evening 19 points and the former international point guard Paola Beltran (164-1994) supported her with 16 points. Four Mieleras players scored in double figures. Even 10 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists by American guard Adriana Chavez (170, college: St.Thomas, TX) did not help to save the game for Mineras. Her fellow American import Veronica Preciado (174-1997, college: CMU) added 14 points 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. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Loser Mineras keep the second place with four games lost. Mieleras will again meet at home league's second-placed Mineras in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Mineras will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Mineras: P.Veronica 14+4reb+1ast, C.Adriana 10+5reb+6ast, P.Diana 9+5reb+1ast, A.Dana 9+3reb+3ast, P.Estrada 6+3reb+1ast, M.Fernanda 5+1reb+2ast
Mieleras: C.Lucero 19+4reb+1ast, B.Paola 16+2reb, R.Abril 11+3reb+3ast, C.Burruel 10+1reb+1ast, B.Velasquez 10+4ast, A.Montserrat 8+9reb

Mieleras - Mineras 70-79

There was a small surprise when second ranked Mineras (10-4) won against their close opponent Mieleras (10-2) in Guanajuato 79-70 on Wednesday. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Mineras made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Mineras outrebounded Mieleras 49-27 including a 38-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by American guard Adriana Chavez (170, college: St.Thomas, TX) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds and the former international guard Paola Estrada (172-1993, agency: DC Sports) supported her with 5 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 17 points by Venezuelan-Cuban point guard Barbara Velasquez (168-2002) did not help to save the game for Mieleras. The former international point guard Paola Beltran (164-1994) added 12 points and 5 assists for the hosts. Mieleras' coach Jose Villegas rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mineras have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-4 record having just two point less than leader Mieleras. Defending champion Mieleras still keep top place with two games lost. Mineras' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Zacatecas .
Top scorers:
Mieleras: V.Barbara 17+3reb+1ast, P.Beltran 12+5ast, A.Reyes 10+2reb+2ast, B.Charisse 8, M.Aguilar 8+6reb+2ast, V.Alondra 6+9reb+1ast
Mineras: A.Chavez 24+15reb+3ast, D.Villalobos 17+4reb, D.Antillon 13+4reb+5ast, D.Maria 8+4reb+1ast, A.Dominguez 6+1reb+3ast, D.Puente 6+6reb+1ast