LNBPF Round 5 of Regular Season

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LNBPF round 5 most important game was a victory of Adelitas over 4th placed El Calor 83-60 on Friday night. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of El Calor. Adelitas made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. They outrebounded El Calor 46-35 including 19 on the offensive glass. American center Danielle Adams (185-1989, college: Texas A&M) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points. Latvian center Anete Steinberga (191-1990, college: UTEP) contributed with 9 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) answered with 14 points and 8 rebounds for El Calor. 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 (8-2) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain second place having just two points less than leader Panteras, which they share with Fuerza Regia. El Calor at the other side keeps the fourth position with three games lost. Adelitas is looking forward to face Freseras (#6) in Irapuato in the next round. El Calor will play on the road against Fuerza Regia in Monterrey and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another exciting game for Freseras (2-8) which played in Potosi against Santas (1-9). Sixth ranked Freseras won 98-92. American guard Talia von Oelhoffen (180-2002, college: USC, agency: Next Page Sports) stepped up and scored 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Selena Lott chipped in 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. U.S. Virgin Islands guard Taylor Jones (173-1997, college: Oakland) responded with 24 points and 5 rebounds. Freseras moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Abejas and Correcaminos. Santas lost their eighth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Freseras will play against league's second-placed Adelitas in Chihuahua in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Santas will play at home against Correcaminos (#5) to get more than just one victory in their record.
An interesting game was also home defeat of 4th ranked El Calor in a game versus Adelitas (#2) 80-77. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of El Calor. Zaay Green nailed 20 points and 6 assists for the winning side. Anisha George came up with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks for El Calor in the defeat. El Calor's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Adelitas. They maintain second place with 8-2 record having just two points less than leader Panteras, which they share with Fuerza Regia. Loser El Calor keeps the fourth position with three games lost. Adelitas will meet Freseras (#6) in the next round. El Calor will play against Fuerza Regia in Monterrey and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 5: Freseras were beaten by Santas on the road 83-76. Abejas lost to Fuerza Regia on its own court 62-75. Panteras managed to outperform Correcaminos in Aguascalientes 84-78. Abejas recorded a loss to Fuerza Regia at home 74-92. Panteras crushed Correcaminos on the opponent's court 84-50.

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Santas - Freseras 83-76

There was a small surprise when eighth ranked Santas (1-9) beat 6th ranked Freseras (2-8) in Potosi 83-76 on Friday. Santas forced 20 Freseras turnovers. U.S. Virgin Islands guard Taylor Jones (173-1997, college: Oakland) nailed a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and American guard Kaia Harrison (172-2001, college: Wake Forest) accounted for 19 points and 6 rebounds. Ghanian-American forward Batabe Zempare (191-1994, college: CSUB, agency: LBM Management) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and American forward Destiny Harden (183-1998, college: Miami, FL) added 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Freseras in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. It was the only win of host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. Santas maintains eighth place with 1-9 record. It was Freseras' third loss in a row. They dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with Abejas and Correcaminos. Santas will meet at home higher ranked Correcaminos (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Freseras will play against the league's second-placed Adelitas and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Freseras: T.von Oelhoffen 18+1reb+4ast, B.Zempare 18+10reb+3ast, S.Lott 14+6reb+2ast, D.Harden 13+9reb+4ast, D.Daniel 8+12reb+2ast, L.Tillman 5+1reb+2ast
Santas: H.Kaia 19+6reb+1ast, M.Kwanza 16+3reb+2ast, J.Hollingshead 14+7reb+1ast, J.Taylor 12+11reb+4ast, U.Ijeoma 9+10reb+1ast, K.Williams 6+2ast

Abejas - Fuerza Regia 62-75

Very expected game when 7th ranked Abejas (2-8) lost to third ranked Fuerza Regia (8-2) in Leon 62-75 on Friday. American-South Sudanese guard Delicia Washington (178-1997, college: Clemson) nailed 10 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists for the winning side and American forward Breanna Richardson (185-1995, college: MSU) accounted for 15 points and 5 rebounds. Fuerza Regia's coach Carlos Alonso used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American point guard Britney Jones (174-1987, college: UAB) came up with 20 points and 4 assists and Spanish center Umo Diallo (193-1998) added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Abejas in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Fuerza Regia. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Adelitas. Abejas lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with Correcaminos and Freseras. Fuerza Regia will meet at home El Calor (#4) in the next round. Abejas will play against the league's leader Panteras in Aguascalientes and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Abejas: B.Jones 20+3reb+4ast, Y.Diop 12+6reb+2ast, J.Brianna 10+6reb+2ast, U.Diallo 10+6reb+4ast, L.Ibeh 6+7reb+2ast, A.Reyes 2+4reb
Fuerza Regia: R.Breanna 15+5reb, D.Adams 12+3reb, P.Destiny 11+1reb+3ast, W.Delicia 10+8reb+9ast, G.Morgan 8+3reb+1ast, S.Lauren 8+6reb+2ast

Correcaminos - Panteras 78-84

Rather predictable result when leader Panteras (10-0) won against 5th ranked Correcaminos (2-8) in Ciudad Victoria 84-78 on Friday. American forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (180-1993, college: UConn) nailed 32 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Dominican forward Esmery Martinez (188-2000, college: Arizona) accounted for 11 points and 11 rebounds. American point guard Jasmine Thomas (175-1991, college: Michigan St.) came up with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import guard Chelsea Mitchell (175-1997, college: Morgan St.) added 16 points and 5 assists respectively for Correcaminos in the defeat. Four Correcaminos players scored in double figures. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Panteras. They maintain first place with 10-0 record. Correcaminos lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with Abejas and Freseras. Panteras will meet at home Abejas (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Correcaminos will play against Santas in Potosi and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: C.Mitchell 16+3reb+5ast, J.Thomas 15+7reb+6ast, C.Gabby 14+3reb+2ast, J.Otto 11+4reb, R.Brittany 9+4reb+1ast, D.Harrison 9+8reb
Panteras: M.Kaleena 32+6reb+2ast, M.Esmery 11+11reb, M.Gil 11+1reb+2ast, L.Carlie 9+1ast, T.Kennedy 6+6reb+1ast, K.Stephanie 5+2reb

El Calor - Adelitas 60-83

LNBPF round 5 most important game was a victory of Adelitas over 4th placed El Calor 83-60 on Friday night. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of El Calor. Adelitas made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. They outrebounded El Calor 46-35 including 19 on the offensive glass. American center Danielle Adams (185-1989, college: Texas A&M) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points. Latvian center Anete Steinberga (191-1990, college: UTEP) contributed with 9 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) answered with 14 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import guard Danielle Rainey (178-1998, college: EKU, agency: Olsta) added 14 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for El Calor. 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 (8-2) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain second place having just two points less than leader Panteras, which they share with Fuerza Regia. El Calor at the other side keeps the fourth position with three games lost. Adelitas is looking forward to face Freseras (#6) in Irapuato in the next round. El Calor will play on the road against Fuerza Regia in Monterrey and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
El Calor: D.Rainey 14+5reb+1ast, S.Kelley 14+8reb+2ast, T.Iimar'I 10+6reb+2ast, A.George 6+7reb, I.Lucas 5+1reb+4ast, J.Jordan 5+3reb
Adelitas: A.Danielle 26+3reb, G.Zaay 11+4reb+5ast, S.Anete 9+11reb+3ast, W.Najai 8+3reb, J.Alisia 8+12reb+1ast, S.Vargas 6+5reb+3ast

Santas - Freseras 92-98

Another exciting game for Freseras (2-8) which played in Potosi against Santas (1-9). Sixth ranked Freseras won 98-92. American guard Talia von Oelhoffen (180-2002, college: USC, agency: Next Page Sports) stepped up and scored 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and her fellow American import guard Selena Lott (180-1999, college: Marquette) chipped in 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. U.S. Virgin Islands guard Taylor Jones (173-1997, college: Oakland) responded with 24 points and 5 rebounds and American center Jillian Hollingshead (196-2003, college: Tennessee) scored 19 points. Five Freseras and four Santas players scored in double figures. Freseras moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Abejas and Correcaminos. Santas lost their eighth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Freseras will play against league's second-placed Adelitas in Chihuahua in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Santas will play at home against Correcaminos (#5) to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Santas: T.Jones 24+5reb+3ast, H.Jillian 19+4reb+3ast, K.Murray 11+3reb, K.Harrison 11+5reb+4ast, I.Uchendu 10+3reb+2ast, C.Bryan 7+7reb+3ast
Freseras: L.Selena 23+6reb+4ast, v.Talia 20+9reb+5ast, D.Da'Jah 17+8reb+1ast, H.Destiny 17+4reb+1ast, Z.Batabe 13+9reb+3ast, T.Lianna 7+1reb+1ast

Abejas - Fuerza Regia 74-92

Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Abejas (2-8) lost to third ranked Fuerza Regia (8-2) in Leon 74-92 on Thursday. Fuerza Regia made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. American swingman Destiny Adams (190-2003, college: Rutgers) nailed 22 points and 6 steals for the winning side and her fellow American import guard Morgan Jones (188-1999, college: Louisville) accounted for 16 points and 6 rebounds. Nigerian forward Lucy Ibeh (183-2000, college: TCU) came up with 19 points and 5 rebounds and Senegalese swingman Yacine Diop (178-1995, college: Louisville) added 14 points and 4 assists respectively for Abejas in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Fuerza Regia. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Adelitas. Abejas lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with Correcaminos and Freseras. Fuerza Regia will meet at home El Calor (#4) in the next round. Abejas will play against the league's leader Panteras in Aguascalientes and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Abejas: L.Ibeh 19+5reb+2ast, Y.Diop 14+3reb+4ast, B.Jones 12+2reb+3ast, B.Ejiofor 9+5reb+1ast, K.Pardee 8+5reb, A.Reyes 5+1reb
Fuerza Regia: D.Adams 22+3reb+2ast, J.Morgan 16+6reb+3ast, G.Morgan 11+3reb+6ast, P.Destiny 9+7reb+1ast, R.Paulina 9+1reb+1ast, J.Asiah 8+1reb

Correcaminos - Panteras 50-84

Everything went according to plan when leader Panteras (10-0) outplayed 5th ranked Correcaminos (2-8) in Ciudad Victoria 84-50 on Thursday. American players dominated the game. Forward Kennedy Taylor (190-2002, college: Kansas St.) nailed a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Carlie Littlefield (175-1998, college: UNC, agency: LBM Management) accounted for 22 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Four Panteras players scored in double figures. Panteras' coach Jean Serrano felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Jasmine Thomas (175-1991, college: Michigan St.) came up with 13 points and 6 assists and center Dorie Harrison (190-1998, college: Lipscomb) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Correcaminos in the defeat. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Panteras. They maintain first place with 10-0 record. Correcaminos lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with Abejas and Freseras. Panteras will meet at home Abejas (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Correcaminos will play against Santas in Potosi and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: J.Thomas 13+4reb+6ast, D.Harrison 12+8reb, C.Gabby 12+7reb+1ast, R.Brittany 4+7reb+2ast, J.Otto 4+2reb, F.Maria 3+7reb
Panteras: L.Carlie 22+1ast, M.Gil 14+3reb+2ast, M.Kaleena 13+7reb+2ast, T.Kennedy 12+12reb, M.Esmery 8+4reb, H.Kaela 7+4reb+3ast

El Calor - Adelitas 77-80

An interesting game was also home defeat of 4th ranked El Calor in a game versus Adelitas (#2) 80-77. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of El Calor. American forward Zaay Green (188-2000, college: Alabama) nailed 20 points and 6 assists for the winning side and her fellow American import forward Alisia Jenkins (186-1994, college: S.Florida) accounted for 11 points and 12 rebounds. U.S. Virgin Islands power forward Anisha George (188-1998, college: N.Texas) came up with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks and American guard Danielle Rainey (178-1998, college: EKU, agency: Olsta) added 18 points and 5 assists respectively for El Calor in the defeat. Five El Calor players scored in double figures. El Calor's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Adelitas. They maintain second place with 8-2 record having just two points less than leader Panteras, which they share with Fuerza Regia. Loser El Calor keeps the fourth position with three games lost. Adelitas will meet Freseras (#6) in the next round. El Calor will play against Fuerza Regia in Monterrey and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
El Calor: A.George 20+6reb+1ast, D.Rainey 18+4reb+5ast, S.Kelley 13+7reb+7ast, I.Lucas 11+7reb+3ast, T.Iimar'I 10+4reb+1ast, G.Carmen 3+1reb+3ast
Adelitas: G.Zaay 20+3reb+6ast, W.Sydney 12+2reb, J.Alisia 11+12reb+3ast, W.Najai 10+2reb, S.Anete 9+5reb+3ast, T.Yvonne 7+5reb+1ast