Phoenix beat Indeportes to clinch top spot in Group B

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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Colombian Indeportes (2-1) in Antioquia on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by American Phoenix (3-0) 53-52. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Indeportes. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The guests trailed by 8 points after three quarters before their 14-5 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Phoenix dominated on the defensive end, holding Indeportes to just 5 points in fourth quarter. Guard Rebecca Harris (173-1986, college: Illinois) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Aliyah Collier (183-1997, college: Clemson) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Jenifer Munoz (170-1991) with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Phoenix have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Union Florida. Defending Colombian champion Indeportes dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Sportiva Ita..
Third ranked Mexican host Pioneras (1-2) defeated one of their biggest challengers Salvadorean Salvadorenas (0-3) 53-39. Center Jazmin Valenzuela (187-1989) notched 13 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and AJah Davis supported her with 8 points and 10 rebounds. Even 15 points and 6 rebounds by Cuban Anisleidys Galindo (181-1989) did not help to save the game for Salvadorenas. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. It was the only win of host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. Pioneras maintains third position with 1-2 record having just two points less than leader Phoenix, which they share with Ferro. It was Salvadorenas' third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Malvin.

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Pioneras - Salvadorenas 53-39

Third ranked Mexican host Pioneras (1-2) defeated one of their biggest challengers Salvadorean Salvadorenas (0-3) 53-39. The game without a history. Pioneras led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Salvadorenas to just 5 points in third quarter. Pioneras held Salvadorenas to an opponent 20.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 29.0 percent accuracy of the winners. Center Jazmin Valenzuela (187-1989) notched 13 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and American forward AJah Davis (185, college: Seton Hall) supported her with 8 points and 10 rebounds. Even 15 points and 6 rebounds by Cuban Anisleidys Galindo (181-1989) did not help to save the game for Salvadorenas. American center Brandi Harvey-Carr (193-1994, college: Pittsburgh) added 8 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. It was the only win of host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. Pioneras maintains third position with 1-2 record having just two points less than leader Phoenix, which they share with Ferro. It was Salvadorenas' third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Malvin.
Top scorers:
Pioneras: J.Valenzuela 13+6reb, A.Davis 8+10reb+1ast, P.Rodriguez 8+3reb+3ast, D.Soto 6+2reb+1ast, T.Parks 6+9reb+2ast, K.Hernandez 4+4reb+2ast
Salvadorenas: A.Galindo 15+6reb+1ast, B.Harvey-Carr 8+8reb, M.Montero 6+6reb, R.Contreras 5+4reb+2ast, G.Alfaro 3+2reb, S.Vega 2+8reb+1ast

Indeportes - Phoenix 52-53

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Colombian Indeportes (2-1) in Antioquia on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by American Phoenix (3-0) 53-52. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Indeportes. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The guests trailed by 8 points after three quarters before their 14-5 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Phoenix dominated on the defensive end, holding Indeportes to just 5 points in fourth quarter. Guard Rebecca Harris (173-1986, college: Illinois) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Aliyah Collier (183-1997, college: Clemson) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Jenifer Munoz (170-1991) with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and guard Mayra Caicedo (160-2000, college: Tarleton St.) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Phoenix have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Union Florida. Defending Colombian champion Indeportes dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Sportiva Ita..
Top scorers:
Phoenix: R.Harris 15+12reb, A.Collier 12+8reb+3ast, A.Li 11+5reb+2ast, D.Robinson 4+2reb+1ast, F.Amen-Ra 4+5reb, A.Decosta 2+3reb
Indeportes: M.Caicedo 13+6reb+3ast, J.Munoz 12+11reb, V.Lopez 9+4reb, C.Lopez 8+4reb+5ast, M.Vente 4+4reb, Y.Paz 4+9reb