LPBF Round 9 (Regular Season): Felinas lose to LA U

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Felinas (8-1) recorded its first loss in Panama City on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by fifth ranked Universitarias (4-6) 69-57. LA U dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Felinas' 24. The best player for the winners was Venezuelan guard Crismar Rojas who scored 32 points and 8 rebounds. Swingman Diobelis Batista (167-2005) chipped in 17 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Colombian Laura Garrido (172-1990) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. LA U maintains fifth place with 4-6 record. Felinas at the other side still keep top position with one game lost.
Bottom-ranked Aguilas (0-10) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 61-42 loss to second ranked Felinas (8-1) in Panama City. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. It was a good game for Colombian forward Paola Rivas (178) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Layla Lee contributed with 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Center Angelica Racine answered with 8 points and 22 rebounds for Aguilas. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Felinas keep a position of league leader. Aguilas at the other side still closes the standings with ten games lost.
The game in Penonome was also quite interesting. Second ranked Correcaminos (8-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Artesanas (3-8). Correcaminos defeated Artesanas 53-39 on Saturday. Destiny Patrick stepped up with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Correcaminos' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Juliana Jimenez with 7 points and 16 rebounds. Correcaminos have a solid series of three victories in a row. Newly promoted Correcaminos maintains second place with 8-2 record having just one point less than leader Felinas. Artesanas at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keep the sixth position with eight games lost.

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LA U - Felinas 69-57

Felinas (8-1) recorded its first loss in Panama City on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by fifth ranked Universitarias (4-6) 69-57. LA U dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Felinas' 24. The best player for the winners was Venezuelan guard Crismar Rojas who scored 32 points and 8 rebounds. Swingman Diobelis Batista (167-2005) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Colombian Laura Garrido (172-1990) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and Colombian forward Paola Rivas (178) added 7 points and 12 rebounds respectively. LA U maintains fifth place with 4-6 record. Felinas at the other side still keep top position with one game lost.
Top scorers:
Felinas: L.Garrido 20+11reb+3ast, J.Nieto 10+2reb+1ast, F.Guerra 8+3reb+1ast, P.Rivas 7+12reb+3ast, L.Lee 7+5reb+4ast, L.Melendez 3+2reb
LA U: C.Rojas 32+8reb+2ast, D.Batista 17+11reb+3ast, V.Guedez 11+11reb, M.Concha 5+11reb+4ast, M.Ayala 4+7reb+3ast, K.Rodriguez 0

Artesanas - Correcaminos 39-53

The game in Penonome was also quite interesting. Second ranked Correcaminos (8-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Artesanas (3-8). Correcaminos defeated Artesanas 53-39 on Saturday. Correcaminos held Artesanas to an opponent 22.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Correcaminos forced 20 Artesanas turnovers. Destiny Patrick stepped up with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners and Mexican forward Diana Armas (185-1993) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. Correcaminos' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Colombian Juliana Jimenez (-2000) with 7 points and 16 rebounds and Jasmin Flores scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Correcaminos have a solid series of three victories in a row. Newly promoted Correcaminos maintains second place with 8-2 record having just one point less than leader Felinas. Artesanas at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keep the sixth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Artesanas: J.Flores 14+9reb, J.Jimenez 7+16reb+2ast, M.Ramirez 7+4reb+1ast, V.Castillo 4+4reb, L.De la Rosa 3+6reb+2ast, G.Juarez 2+9reb
Correcaminos: D.Armas 14+9reb+1ast, K.Armstrong 13+5reb+5ast, D.Patrick 10+10reb+4ast, Y.Vargas 5+3reb+3ast, A.Zorrilla 3+5reb+2ast, S.Zamora 3+7reb+2ast

Aguilas - Felinas 42-61

Bottom-ranked Aguilas (0-10) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 61-42 loss to second ranked Felinas (8-1) in Panama City. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Felinas forced 22 Aguilas turnovers. It was a good game for Colombian forward Paola Rivas (178) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Layla Lee contributed with 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Center Angelica Racine answered with 8 points and 22 rebounds and Venezuelan point guard Sofia Brandelik (196-1998) added 13 points and 8 assists in the effort for Aguilas. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Felinas keep a position of league leader. Aguilas at the other side still closes the standings with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Aguilas: S.Brandelik 13+3reb+8ast, I.Diaz 8+5reb+1ast, A.Racine 8+22reb+2ast, C.Alleyne 6+9reb+3ast, M.Almengor 6+2reb, S.Guardia 1
Felinas: L.Lee 14+7reb+1ast, P.Rivas 14+12reb+1ast, L.Garrido 11+6reb+2ast, J.Nieto 9+4reb+3ast, F.Guerra 7+3reb, L.Cervantes 3+3reb+2ast