LNBPF Round 8 (Regular Season): Adelitas defeat Panteras

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Panteras (14-2) in Chihuahua on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Adelitas (12-4) 84-72. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Panteras. Adelitas made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward Zaay Green (188-2000, college: Alabama) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points and 6 assists. Latvian center Anete Steinberga (191-1990, college: UTEP) contributed with 13 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Dyaisha Fair (165-2001, college: Syracuse) replied with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for Panteras. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Adelitas maintains third position with 12-4 record having just two points less than leader Panteras. Panteras at the other side still keep top place with two games lost.
Another interesting game for Correcaminos (4-12) which played in Leon against Abejas (3-13). Seventh ranked Correcaminos had an easy win 83-72. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward DreUna Edwards (183-2000, college: Baylor) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists and Jannon Otto who added 23 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. American point guard Britney Jones (174-1987, college: UAB) responded with 25 points. Abejas' coach Jose Sierra rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Correcaminos moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Freseras. Abejas lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 13 games lost.
A very close game took place in Chihuahua between Panteras and Adelitas. First ranked Panteras (14-2) got a very close victory on the road over 3rd ranked Adelitas (12-4). Panteras managed to escape with a 2-point win 85-83 on Saturday evening. The winners were led by Dyaisha Fair who scored that evening 15 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Even a double-double of 18 points and 13 rebounds by Alisia Jenkins did not help to save the game for Adelitas. Panteras maintains first position with 14-2 record. Loser Adelitas keep the third place with four games lost.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 8: Santas beat El Calor on the road 79-78. El Calor destroyed Santas on its own court 80-61. Fuerza Regia managed to outperform Freseras in Monterrey 78-62. Bottom-ranked Abejas managed to beat Correcaminos at home 82-64. Fuerza Regia crushed Freseras on the opponent's court 135-59.
The most impressive performance of 8th round was 20 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists by Morgan Jones of Fuerza Regia.

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El Calor - Santas 78-79

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fifth ranked Santas (5-11) edged on the road one of their biggest challengers El Calor (9-7) 79-78 on Thursday. Santas made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. The winners were led by American guard Dontavia Waggoner (183-2001, college: Boston Coll.) who scored that evening 21 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import guard Kwanza Murray (170-1996, college: Lincoln, PA) supported her with 21 points. Waggoner is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Santas players scored in double figures. Even 20 points and 5 rebounds by Puerto Rican guard Nina De Leon (168-2003, college: UTSA) did not help to save the game for El Calor. American forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) added 17 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Santas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 5-11 record. Loser El Calor keeps the fourth place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
El Calor: D.Leon Nina 20+5reb+3ast, S.Kelley 17+6reb+2ast, J.Jordan 14+1reb+1ast, D.Rainey 9, T.IimarI 6+3reb, E.Shabanova 6+8reb
Santas: M.Kwanza 21+2reb+3ast, W.Dontavia 21+8reb+1ast, J.Hollingshead 15+9reb, U.Ijeoma 10+6reb, H.Kaia 8+4reb+4ast, K.Williams 4+1reb+1ast

El Calor - Santas 80-61

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Santas' (5-11) road loss to fourth ranked El Calor (9-7) 61-80 on Friday. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and swingman IimarI Thomas (178-2000, college: UCLA) supported her with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five El Calor players scored in double figures. El Calor's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 15 points and 6 rebounds by guard Kaia Harrison (172-2001, college: Wake Forest) did not help to save the game for Santas. Guard Dontavia Waggoner (183-2001, college: Boston Coll.) added 15 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. El Calor maintains fourth position with 9-7 record. Loser Santas keep the fifth place with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Santas: K.Harrison 15+6reb+1ast, H.Jillian 15+3reb+2ast, D.Waggoner 15+5reb, C.Bryan 5+3reb, I.Uchendu 4+9reb+3ast, T.Jones 3+3reb+1ast
El Calor: K.Shae 17+12reb+3ast, J.JerKaila 13+5reb, I.Thomas 13+5reb+4ast, R.Danielle 13+3reb+2ast, C.Gonzalez 11+3reb+2ast, M.Emily 6+3reb

Adelitas - Panteras 83-85

A very close game took place in Chihuahua between Panteras and Adelitas. First ranked Panteras (14-2) got a very close victory on the road over 3rd ranked Adelitas (12-4). Panteras managed to escape with a 2-point win 85-83 on Saturday evening. Panteras made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. The winners were led by American point guard Dyaisha Fair (165-2001, college: Syracuse) who scored that evening 15 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and American-Bulgarian power forward Stephanie Kostowicz (190-1995, college: Milwaukee) supported her with 20 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 18 points and 13 rebounds by American forward Alisia Jenkins (186-1994, college: S.Florida) did not help to save the game for Adelitas. Her fellow American import forward Najai Wynn-Pollard (180-1997, college: Delaware St.) added 15 points for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Panteras maintains first position with 14-2 record. Loser Adelitas keep the third place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Adelitas: A.Jenkins 18+13reb+3ast, D.Adams 15+4reb+1ast, N.Wynn-Pollard 15+4reb+3ast, Z.Green 11+4reb+5ast, A.Steinberga 10+3reb, A.Xicotencatl 5+1reb+4ast
Panteras: K.Stephanie 20+5reb+2ast, M.Kaleena 16+5reb+2ast, F.Dyaisha 15+9reb+7ast, L.Carlie 13+3reb+3ast, C.Jessika 9+3reb, W.Danni 8+2reb+1ast

Abejas - Correcaminos 72-83

Another interesting game for Correcaminos (4-12) which played in Leon against Abejas (3-13). Seventh ranked Correcaminos had an easy win 83-72. Correcaminos players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward DreUna Edwards (183-2000, college: Baylor) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists and American-Ugandan guard Jannon Otto (183-1997, college: UC Riverside) who added 23 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. American point guard Britney Jones (174-1987, college: UAB) responded with 25 points and her fellow American import swingman Jade Loville (180-2000, college: Arizona) scored 24 points. Abejas' coach Jose Sierra rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Correcaminos moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Freseras. Abejas lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Abejas: B.Jones 25+3reb+3ast, J.Loville 24+1reb+2ast, L.Scott 7+9reb+2ast, L.Ibeh 6+2reb+1ast, J.Brianna 6+5reb, U.Diallo 4+5reb+8ast
Correcaminos: M.Chelsea 23+3reb+3ast, O.Jannon 23+7reb+3ast, D.Edwards 18+14reb+8ast, H.Brandi 6, T.Jasmine 6+4reb+4ast, H.Dorie 5+4reb

Freseras - Fuerza Regia 62-78

Rather predictable result when second ranked Fuerza Regia (13-3) won against 6th ranked Freseras (4-12) in Irapuato 78-62 on Saturday. Fuerza Regia forced 21 Freseras turnovers. The winners were led by American guard Morgan Jones (188-1999, college: Louisville) who scored that evening 15 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import guard Destiny Pitts (178-1999, college: Texas A&M) supported her with 16 points. Four Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. Even 14 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists by Ghanian-American forward Batabe Zempare (191-1994, college: CSUB, agency: LBM Management) did not help to save the game for Freseras. American guard Selena Lott (180-1999, college: Marquette) added 8 points and 10 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Fuerza Regia have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 13-3 record behind leader Panteras. Loser Freseras keep the sixth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Correcaminos.
Top scorers:
Freseras: B.Zempare 14+8reb+6ast, V.Paola 13+1reb+1ast, D.Daniel 10+4reb, S.Lott 8+10reb+3ast, V.Alondra 6+9reb+1ast, D.Shayeann 5+2reb+6ast
Fuerza Regia: P.Destiny 16+3reb+2ast, J.Morgan 15+5reb+2ast, D.Adams 13+5reb, W.Delicia 11+6reb+3ast, R.Breanna 9+2reb, G.Morgan 7+4reb+1ast

Abejas - Correcaminos 82-64

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 7th ranked Correcaminos (4-12) lost to bottom-ranked Abejas (3-13) in Leon 64-82 on Sunday. The winners were led by American forward Liz Scott (188-2001, college: Oklahoma) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import point guard Britney Jones (174-1987, college: UAB) supported her with 17 points and 7 assists. Even 10 points and 5 assists by American point guard Jasmine Thomas (175-1991, college: Michigan St.) did not help to save the game for Correcaminos. Maria Faz added 9 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Correcaminos' coach Jordi Vizcaino tested eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Abejas maintains eighth position with 3-13 record. Loser Correcaminos dropped to the sixth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Freseras.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: J.Otto 12+5reb, J.Thomas 10+4reb+5ast, E.DreUna 9+5reb+3ast, F.Maria 9+8reb+2ast, C.Mitchell 8+2reb+2ast, D.Harrison 7+4reb+1ast
Abejas: L.Jade 20+4reb+2ast, J.Britney 17+4reb+7ast, S.Liz 17+16reb+6ast, B.Paola 9+3ast, B.Jackson 9+10reb, R.Abril 4+4reb

Adelitas - Panteras 84-72

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Panteras (14-2) in Chihuahua on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Adelitas (12-4) 84-72. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Panteras. Adelitas made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward Zaay Green (188-2000, college: Alabama) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points and 6 assists. Latvian center Anete Steinberga (191-1990, college: UTEP) contributed with 13 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Five Adelitas players scored in double figures. American point guard Dyaisha Fair (165-2001, college: Syracuse) replied with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and her fellow American import power forward Jessika Carter (196-1999, college: MSU) added 15 points in the effort for Panteras. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Adelitas maintains third position with 12-4 record having just two points less than leader Panteras. Panteras at the other side still keep top place with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Panteras: D.Fair 21+6reb+4ast, J.Carter 15+2reb, G.Mayra 13+1reb, C.Littlefield 8+1reb+5ast, E.Martinez 5+8reb+3ast, D.Williams 5+3reb+1ast
Adelitas: G.Zaay 17+2reb+6ast, S.Anete 13+5reb+1ast, W.Sydney 13+2reb+1ast, A.Danielle 13+5reb, W.Najai 12+3reb+2ast, T.Yvonne 8+2reb+5ast

Freseras - Fuerza Regia 59-135

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Fuerza Regia (13-3) outplayed 6th ranked Freseras (4-12) in Irapuato 135-59 on Sunday. Fuerza Regia dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Freseras' 34. They outrebounded Freseras 61-26 including a 46-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Fuerza Regia shot the lights out from three sinking 25 long-distance shots on high 52.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Freseras' players. The winners were led by American guard Morgan Jones (188-1999, college: Louisville) who scored that evening 20 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and the other American import guard Madison Conner (180, college: TCU) supported her with 26 points and 7 rebounds. Four Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. Fuerza Regia's coach Carlos Alonso felt very confident using 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 21 points and 6 rebounds by Alondra Villegas did not help to save the game for Freseras. Paola Velazquez added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the hosts. Fuerza Regia have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 13-3 record behind leader Panteras. Loser Freseras keep the sixth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Correcaminos.
Top scorers:
Freseras: V.Alondra 21+6reb+2ast, V.Paola 11+6reb+6ast, D.Shayeann 9+2reb+1ast, E.Natalie 8+6reb+1ast, M.Stephanie 6+2reb, O.Berenice 4+4reb+1ast
Fuerza Regia: C.Madison 26+7reb+3ast, R.Paulina 25+6reb+3ast, D.Adams 23+10reb+1ast, J.Morgan 20+9reb+7ast, J.Asiah 10+9reb+2ast, K.Taylor 9+6reb+1ast