LPBF Round 8 (Regular Season): Cobras defeat Panteras in the closest game of the week

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This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Panteras (6-3) to fourth ranked Cobras (6-4) 76-73 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Panteras. Worth to mention a great performance of center Natasha Villar (178-2005) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 17 rebounds and American forward Jessica Martino (178-2000, college: Delaware St.) who added 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Naturalized American guard Ashley Reid (165-1998, college: Wichita St.) responded with 21 points. Panteras' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Cobras have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 6-4 record. Newly promoted Panteras keep the third place with three games lost.
Bottom-ranked Aguilas (0-8) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their eighth consecutive match to sixth ranked Artesanas (3-7) 81-47. The winners were led by Colombian Juliana Jimenez (-2000) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds and Victoria Castillo supported her with 25 points and 7 rebounds. Even 6 points and 14 rebounds by center Angelica Racine did not help to save the game for Aguilas. Aguilas' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Artesanas moved-up to fifth place. Aguilas at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost.

In the last game of round 8 Artesanas were destroyed by Cobras on the opponent's court 84-60.

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Cobras - Artesanas 84-60

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Artesanas (3-7) were crushed on the road by fourth ranked Cobras (6-4) 84-60. Cobras dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Artesanas' 34. They outrebounded Artesanas 55-26 including a 39-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Cobras players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. The winners were led by Leanice Yearwood who scored that evening 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Jehimily Boza supported her with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four Cobras players scored in double figures. Cobras' coach felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 12 points and 4 steals by Colombian center Libia De la Rosa (185-1992) did not help to save the game for Artesanas. Colombian Juliana Jimenez (-2000) added 7 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Cobras have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 6-4 record. Newly promoted Artesanas dropped to the fifth place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Artesanas: L.De la Rosa 12+4reb, V.Rodriguez 10+2reb+1ast, G.Martinez 7+3reb, J.Jimenez 7+5reb+2ast, V.Castillo 7+3reb+3ast, G.Almengor 4+3reb+1ast
Cobras: J.Martino 22+1reb+1ast, L.Yearwood 15+7reb+4ast, J.Boza 14+9reb+1ast, N.Villar 12+10reb+2ast, C.Hereira 8+5reb+1ast, R.Acosta 5+5reb+1ast

Cobras - Panteras 76-73

This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Panteras (6-3) to fourth ranked Cobras (6-4) 76-73 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Panteras. Worth to mention a great performance of center Natasha Villar (178-2005) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 17 rebounds and American forward Jessica Martino (178-2000, college: Delaware St.) who added 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Cobras players scored in double figures. Naturalized American guard Ashley Reid (165-1998, college: Wichita St.) responded with 21 points and Venezuelan point guard Nathaly Malpica (161) scored 18 points and 4 assists. Panteras' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Cobras have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 6-4 record. Newly promoted Panteras keep the third place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Panteras: A.Reid 21+4reb+1ast, N.Malpica 18+3reb+4ast, A.Torres 11+9reb+1ast, P.Reina 9+4reb+3ast, Y.Chambers 6+2reb, Y.Duque 4+5reb
Cobras: J.Martino 18+8reb+4ast, N.Villar 18+17reb+3ast, L.Yearwood 17+9reb+1ast, J.Boza 12+6reb, Y.Molinar 6+4reb+6ast, C.Hereira 3+1ast

Aguilas - Artesanas 47-81

Bottom-ranked Aguilas (0-8) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their eighth consecutive match to sixth ranked Artesanas (3-7) 81-47. Artesanas dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Aguilas' 34. Artesanas forced 23 Aguilas turnovers. The winners were led by Colombian Juliana Jimenez (-2000) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds and Victoria Castillo supported her with 25 points and 7 rebounds. Even 6 points and 14 rebounds by center Angelica Racine did not help to save the game for Aguilas. Maia Almengor added 6 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. Aguilas' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Artesanas moved-up to fifth place. Aguilas at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Aguilas: I.Diaz 9+4reb+2ast, M.Almengor 6+9reb+1ast, A.Alcazar 6+3reb+3ast, A.Racine 6+14reb+2ast, A.Quiroz 5+4reb+1ast, Y.Daz 5+4reb
Artesanas: J.Jimenez 26+13reb+3ast, V.Castillo 25+7reb+3ast, V.Rodriguez 19+2reb+2ast, G.Martinez 7+2reb, J.Flores 3+9reb, L.De la Rosa 1+10reb+2ast