LNBPF Round 7 (Regular Season): El Calor hands first defeat to Panteras

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Panteras (13-1) recorded its first loss on the court of fourth ranked El Calor on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by El Calor 93-83. El Calor looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. American forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) fired 23 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Russian center Elizaveta Shabanova (197-1997) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. American forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (180-1993, college: UConn) produced 19 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. El Calor maintains fourth place with 8-6 record. Panteras at the other side still keep top position with one game lost. El Calor are looking forward to face Santas (#5) in Potosi in the next round. Panteras will play on the road against the league's second-placed Adelitas (#2) in Chihuahua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another exciting game was played in Ciudad Victoria between sixth ranked Freseras and 7th ranked Correcaminos where Freseras (4-10) beat Correcaminos (3-11) on the road 84-77. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Talia von Oelhoffen (180-2002, college: USC, agency: Next Page Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 29 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of her nine free throws !!!). Destiny Harden contributed with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Chelsea Mitchell (175-1997, college: Morgan St.) answered with 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for Correcaminos. Correcaminos' coach Jordi Vizcaino rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Freseras moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Santas. Correcaminos at the other side keep the seventh position with 11 games lost. Freseras will play against higher ranked Fuerza Regia (#3) in Monterrey in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Correcaminos will play on the road against Abejas (#8) in Leon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game was played in Ciudad Victoria where Freseras (#6) beat host Correcaminos (#7) 77-73 on Friday evening. It was a great evening for Batabe Zempare who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 assists. At the losing side Dorie Harrison responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 assists. Freseras (4-10) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Santas. Loser Correcaminos keep the seventh position with 11 games lost. Freseras will meet at home higher ranked Fuerza Regia (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Correcaminos will play against Abejas (#8) in Leon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 7 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Fuerza Regia was defeated by Adelitas in Chihuahua 93-81. Bottom-ranked Abejas were beaten by Santas at home 80-88. Fuerza Regia won against Adelitas on the opponent's court 96-90. El Calor unfortunately lost to Panteras in a home game 68-74. Santas managed to beat Abejas on the road 71-64.
The best stats of 7th round was 0 points by Sarah Mgbeike of Santas.

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Adelitas - Fuerza Regia 93-81

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 3rd placed Fuerza Regia's (11-3) road loss to second ranked Adelitas (11-3) 81-93 on Wednesday. Adelitas made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Adelitas outrebounded Fuerza Regia 42-30 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Adelitas looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for American-Hungarian guard Yvonne Turner (179-1987, college: Nebraska) who led her team to a victory with a triple-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. American-British guard Sydney Wallace (175-1993, college: Georgia Tech) helped adding 25 points. At the losing side American-Jamaican guard Morgan Green (175-1996, college: UC Irvine) responded with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and American swingman Destiny Adams (190-2003, college: Rutgers) scored 21 points. Five Adelitas and four Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. Adelitas have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. They maintain second place with 11-3 record having just two points less than leader Panteras, which they share with defeated Fuerza Regia. Adelitas will meet at home league's leader Panteras in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Fuerza Regia will play against Freseras in Irapuato and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: A.Destiny 21+4reb+2ast, M.Green 18+5reb+7ast, B.Richardson 12+3reb, M.Jones 10+2reb+3ast, L.Scherf 8+6reb+3ast, D.Washington 7+3reb+2ast
Adelitas: W.Sydney 25+4reb+2ast, G.Zaay 14+3reb+5ast, T.Yvonne 13+11reb+10ast, S.Anete 13+4reb+2ast, W.Najai 12+8reb+2ast, A.Danielle 6+2reb

El Calor - Panteras 93-83

Undefeated Panteras (13-1) recorded its first loss on the court of fourth ranked El Calor on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by El Calor 93-83. El Calor looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. American forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) fired 23 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Russian center Elizaveta Shabanova (197-1997) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. American forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (180-1993, college: UConn) produced 19 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import point guard Dyaisha Fair (165-2001, college: Syracuse) added 19 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Five El Calor and four Panteras players scored in double figures. El Calor maintains fourth place with 8-6 record. Panteras at the other side still keep top position with one game lost. El Calor are looking forward to face Santas (#5) in Potosi in the next round. Panteras will play on the road against the league's second-placed Adelitas (#2) in Chihuahua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Panteras: D.Fair 19+4reb+5ast, K.Mosqueda-Lewis 19+9reb+6ast, S.Kostowicz 15+8reb+1ast, E.Martinez 10+3reb, K.Taylor 8+6reb+2ast, D.Williams 6+6reb+1ast
El Calor: K.Shae 23+9reb+7ast, S.Elizaveta 18+7reb+2ast, J.JerKaila 18+3reb+2ast, R.Danielle 15+3reb+5ast, I.Thomas 10+5reb+5ast, C.Gonzalez 5+2reb+6ast

Correcaminos - Freseras 77-84

Another exciting game was played in Ciudad Victoria between sixth ranked Freseras and 7th ranked Correcaminos where Freseras (4-10) beat Correcaminos (3-11) on the road 84-77. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Talia von Oelhoffen (180-2002, college: USC, agency: Next Page Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 29 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of her nine free throws !!!). Forward Destiny Harden (183-1998, college: Miami, FL) contributed with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Chelsea Mitchell (175-1997, college: Morgan St.) answered with 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Jasmine Thomas (175-1991, college: Michigan St.) added 17 points in the effort for Correcaminos. Correcaminos' coach Jordi Vizcaino rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Freseras moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Santas. Correcaminos at the other side keep the seventh position with 11 games lost. Freseras will play against higher ranked Fuerza Regia (#3) in Monterrey in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Correcaminos will play on the road against Abejas (#8) in Leon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: C.Mitchell 24+9reb+4ast, J.Thomas 17+3reb+1ast, B.Harvey-Carr 9+2reb+3ast, F.Sharmanye 8+3reb+2ast, E.Dre'Una 8+6reb+1ast, D.Harrison 7+5reb+1ast
Freseras: v.Talia 29+12reb+4ast, H.Destiny 24+6reb+4ast, Z.Batabe 11+13reb+2ast, D.Da'Jah 8+2reb, J.Shequila 5+4reb+1ast, L.Selena 5+7reb+4ast

Abejas - Santas 80-88

No shocking result in a game in Leon where sixth ranked Santas (4-10) defeated bottom-ranked Abejas (2-12) 88-80 on Thursday. Santas made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Abejas turnovers. Santas looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Kwanza Murray (170-1996, college: Lincoln, PA) who led her team to a victory scoring 27 points. U.S. Virgin Islands guard Taylor Jones (173-1997, college: Oakland) helped adding 15 points and 7 assists. At the losing side American forward Liz Scott (188-2001, college: Oklahoma) responded with 17 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import forward Brianna Jackson (190-2000, college: Troy) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Abejas' coach Jose Sierra tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Santas moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Freseras. Abejas lost seventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. Santas will meet higher ranked El Calor (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Abejas will play against Correcaminos (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Abejas: L.Scott 17+9reb+2ast, J.Loville 14+5reb+3ast, L.Ibeh 12+4reb+2ast, J.Brianna 11+10reb+2ast, P.Beltran 9+5reb+6ast, B.Jones 7+1reb+3ast
Santas: M.Kwanza 27+1reb+2ast, J.Taylor 15+4reb+7ast, J.Hollingshead 14+6reb+2ast, H.Kaia 10+3reb+7ast, B.Christeina 10+5reb, U.Ijeoma 7+10reb+3ast

Adelitas - Fuerza Regia 90-96

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Chihuahua where their biggest opponent Adelitas (11-3) were defeated by third ranked Fuerza Regia (11-3) 96-90 on Thursday. Fuerza Regia made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Morgan Jones (188-1999, college: Louisville) who led her team to a victory scoring 25 points. American-South Sudanese guard Delicia Washington (178-1997, college: Clemson) helped adding 19 points and 5 assists. At the losing side American-Hungarian guard Yvonne Turner (179-1987, college: Nebraska) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 assists and American forward Najai Wynn-Pollard (180-1997, college: Delaware St.) scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Fuerza Regia moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Adelitas. Fuerza Regia will meet Freseras (#6) in the next round. Adelitas will play against the league's leader Panteras (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Adelitas: Y.Turner 19+3reb+11ast, N.Wynn-Pollard 16+8reb+2ast, A.Steinberga 14+6reb+3ast, D.Adams 13+1reb+2ast, A.Jenkins 9+2reb+3ast, K.Higgins 7+4reb
Fuerza Regia: J.Morgan 25+2reb+2ast, W.Delicia 19+4reb+5ast, G.Morgan 15+4reb+8ast, D.Adams 13+4reb+1ast, P.Destiny 9+5reb, J.Asiah 6+8reb+1ast

Correcaminos - Freseras 73-77

An interesting game was played in Ciudad Victoria where Freseras (#6) beat host Correcaminos (#7) 77-73 on Friday evening. Freseras held Correcaminos to an opponent 22.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 13.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Strangely Correcaminos outrebounded Freseras 468-160 including a 451-141 advantage in defensive rebounds. Freseras looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. It was a great evening for Ghanian-American forward Batabe Zempare (191-1994, college: CSUB, agency: LBM Management) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 assists. American forward Destiny Harden (183-1998, college: Miami, FL) helped adding 24 points and 6 assists. At the losing side American center Dorie Harrison (190-1998, college: Lipscomb) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 assists and the other American import guard Chelsea Mitchell (175-1997, college: Morgan St.) scored 23 points. Freseras (4-10) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Santas. Loser Correcaminos keep the seventh position with 11 games lost. Freseras will meet at home higher ranked Fuerza Regia (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Correcaminos will play against Abejas (#8) in Leon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: C.Mitchell 23+2reb+1ast, D.Harrison 18+1reb+10ast, C.Gabby 11+2ast, J.Thomas 9+4ast, J.Otto 6+1ast, E.DreUna 4+2reb+8ast
Freseras: H.Destiny 24+6ast, Z.Batabe 19+2reb+11ast, L.Selena 15+4reb+5ast, D.Da'Jah 8+1reb+2ast, P.Velazquez 6+1reb+2ast, v.Talia 3+1ast

El Calor - Panteras 68-74

Rather predictable result when first ranked Panteras (13-1) beat on the road 4th placed El Calor (8-6) 74-68 on Friday. Panteras held El Calor to an opponent 14.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 13.8 percent accuracy of the winners. Strangely El Calor outrebounded Panteras 391-311 including a 375-300 advantage in defensive rebounds. Panteras looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (180-1993, college: UConn) who led her team to a victory scoring 24 points and 4 assists. Dominican forward Esmery Martinez (188-2000, college: Arizona) helped adding 15 points and 8 assists. At the losing side American guard Danielle Rainey (178-1998, college: EKU, agency: Olsta) responded with 12 points and 7 assists and Puerto Rican guard Nina De Leon (168-2003, college: UTSA) scored 11 points and 4 assists. Panteras maintains first place with 13-1 record. Loser El Calor keeps the fourth position with six games lost. Panteras will meet league's second-placed Adelitas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. El Calor will play against Santas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
El Calor: D.Rainey 12+3reb+7ast, T.IimarI 12+1reb+2ast, D.Leon Nina 11+2reb+4ast, S.Kelley 9+4ast, J.Jordan 8+1reb+2ast, E.Maupin 6+3ast
Panteras: M.Kaleena 24+1reb+4ast, M.Esmery 15+8ast, M.Gil 11, K.Stephanie 8+1reb+7ast, L.Carlie 8+3reb, T.Kennedy 5+1reb+2ast

Abejas - Santas 64-71

Not a big story in a game in Leon where 8th ranked Abejas (2-12) were defeated by sixth ranked Santas (4-10) 71-64 on Friday. Santas outrebounded Abejas 393-272 including a 375-260 advantage in defensive rebounds. Santas looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for American center Jillian Hollingshead (196-2003, college: Tennessee) who led her team to a victory scoring 18 points and 4 assists. Her fellow American import guard Kaia Harrison (172-2001, college: Wake Forest) helped adding 14 points. Santas' coach Luis Garcia used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American forward Liz Scott (188-2001, college: Oklahoma) responded with 8 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and Spanish center Umo Diallo (193-1998) scored 12 points and 7 assists. Four Abejas players scored in double figures. Santas moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Freseras. Abejas lost seventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. Santas will meet higher ranked El Calor (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Abejas will play against Correcaminos (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Abejas: B.Jones 16, L.Ibeh 12+1reb+2ast, U.Diallo 12+7ast, J.Loville 10+1reb+2ast, L.Scott 8+5reb+8ast, P.Beltran 6+1reb+1ast
Santas: J.Hollingshead 18+1reb+4ast, H.Kaia 14+3ast, J.Taylor 10+2reb+5ast, U.Ijeoma 9+1reb+7ast, M.Kwanza 9+1reb+3ast, K.Williams 9+1ast