Liga Feminina Round 10: Lousada surprise league leading Alges - Dec 11, 2012
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There were many interesting games last round. The round ended with change at the leadership position and favorites losing the games.
Round 10 in Liga Feminina means a new league leader. The biggest surprise took place in Lousada where host Lousada (3-6) edged league's leader Alges (8-2) 63-60 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Alges. Lousada have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place. Defending champion Alges dropped to the second position with two games lost. They share it with GDESSA and Olivais. They were replaced at the leadership position by Lombos Quinta. Alges will play next round against league's leader Lombos Quinta trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Lousada will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked CDTorres N. in Torres Novas. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Olivais (8-2) in Coimbra. Hosts were edged by Lombos Quinta (8-1) 64-61. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Olivais. It was a key game for the top position in the league as both teams had the same 7-1 record before this meeting. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Haily Dunham (188-87, college: USC, agency: Merit Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Felicite Mendes contributed with 9 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Lombos Quinta's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American center Lady Comfort (188-86, college: Temple) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds for Olivais. Lombos Quinta have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Olivais at the other side dropped to the second place with two games lost. They share the position with GDESSA and Alges. Lombos Quinta will play against Alges (#4) at home in the next round. Olivais will play against Montijobanda and hope to get back on the winning track. A very close game took place in Angra Heroismo between AD Vagos and Boa Viagem. Seventh ranked AD Vagos (6-4) got a very close victory on the road over 5th ranked Boa Viagem (6-5). AD Vagos managed to escape with a 2-point win 57-55 in the fight for the fifth place. AD Vagos moved-up to fifth place. Loser Boa Viagem dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. AD Vagos will meet at home bottom-ranked Ovarense (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Boa Viagem will play against CAB Madeira (#7) in Funchal and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Leader Alges delivered the eighth victory. This time they beat 10th ranked Academico FC (2-10) 64-51. Laura Broomfield notched 17 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort. Alges' coach Jose Araujo used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Alges (8-2) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Despite that victory Alges went down to second position due to points difference, which they share with GDESSA and Olivais. Academico FC lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with ten games lost. Alges' next round opponent will be league's leader Lombos Quinta in Carcavelos and it will be for sure the game of the week. Academico FC will play at home against the league's second-placed GDESSA (#2) in Barreiro. Bottom-ranked Ovarense (0-10) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 70-53 loss to ninth ranked CDTorres N. (3-7) in Ovarense on Saturday evening. CDTorres N. maintains ninth position with 3-7 record. Newly promoted Ovarense still closes the standings with ten games lost. CDTorres N. will face higher ranked Lousada (#8) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ovarense will play against AD Vagos (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
In the last two games of round 10 Montijobanda was defeated by Lousada in a road game 70-64. GDESSA beat CAB Madeira at home 69-63. The best stats of 10th round was 19 points and 25 rebounds by Christina Dewitt of Lousada.
Leader Alges delivered the eighth victory. This time they beat 10th ranked Academico FC (2-10) 64-51. It looked good early as Academico FC took an 5-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Alges had a 17-10 second period charge getting the lead and Academico FC was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 51-64. Alges dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Academico FC's 26. Alges forced 21 Academico FC turnovers. American forward Laura Broomfield (185-90, college: N.Carolina) notched 17 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and center Barbara Pedro (183-89) supported her with 12 points and 5 rebounds. Alges' coach Jose Araujo used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 16 points and 6 rebounds by Joana Ferreira did not help to save the game for Academico FC. Guard Joana Cruz (168-92) added 12 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Alges (8-2) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Despite that victory Alges went down to second position due to points difference, which they share with GDESSA and Olivais. Academico FC lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with ten games lost. Alges' next round opponent will be league's leader Lombos Quinta in Carcavelos and it will be for sure the game of the week. Academico FC will play at home against the league's second-placed GDESSA (#2) in Barreiro. Top scorers: Academico FC: J.Ferreira 16+6reb+2ast, J.Cruz 12+9reb+2ast, I.Leite 10+4reb, D.Barros 7+4reb, C.Vieira 4, J.Pereira 2+3reb Alges: L.Broomfield 17+9reb+1ast, B.Pedro 12+5reb, J.Soeiro 8+1reb, J.Almeida 8+5reb+1ast, V.Pacheco 6+5reb+5ast, A.Coelho 6+3ast
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Olivais (8-2) in Coimbra. Hosts were edged by Lombos Quinta (8-1) 64-61. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Olivais. It was a key game for the top position in the league as both teams had the same 7-1 record before this meeting. Olivais were ahead by 9 points at the halftime before a 34-22 second half run of Lombos Quinta. They made 21-of-24 charity shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Haily Dunham (188-87, college: USC, agency: Merit Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Naturalized Senegalese Felicite Mendes (170-91) contributed with 9 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Lombos Quinta's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American center Lady Comfort (188-86, college: Temple) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and her fellow American import guard Mattilyn McIntyre (175-89, college: UALR) added 21 points and 7 steals in the effort for Olivais. Lombos Quinta have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Olivais at the other side dropped to the second place with two games lost. They share the position with GDESSA and Alges. Lombos Quinta will play against Alges (#4) at home in the next round. Olivais will play against Montijobanda and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Olivais: M.McIntyre 21+2reb+2ast, L.Comfort 18+13reb+2ast, M.Goncalves 12+5reb+1ast, J.Filipe 4+8reb, A.Fonseca 4+2reb+5ast, C.Silva 2+1reb Lombos Quinta: H.Dunham 21+10reb, M.Costa 13+2reb, F.Mendes 9+6reb+1ast, A.Daniels 7+4reb, D.Duarte 6+3reb+1ast, I.Viana 4
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Lousada and 8th ranked Montijobanda had identical 2-6 record. This time Lousada used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Montijo 70-64 on Saturday night. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 24-13. But Montijobanda won second period 21-18. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Lousada made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Lousada outrebounded Montijobanda 57-34 including a 34-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. The game was dominated by American players. Forward Christina Dewitt (188-87, college: N.Carolina, agency: Gamble Sports Management) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 25 rebounds for the winners. Forward LaKeisha Mosley (185-89, college: W.Kentucky) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds. Guard Cherise Daniel (180, college: Ohio St.) produced 31 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Monae Baker (185, college: Shippensburg) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Lousada have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place. Montijobanda at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the tenth position with seven games lost. Lousada will face CDTorres N. (#9) in Torres Novas in the next round. Montijobanda will play at home against Olivais in Coimbra. Top scorers: Montijobanda: C.Daniel 31+7reb, M.Baker 16+7reb, M.Carvalho 12+7reb+1ast, F.Lopes 3+6reb+1ast, J.Costa 2+5reb, M.Soeiro 0 Lousada: L.Mosley 19+16reb, C.Dewitt 19+25reb+1ast, E.Lima 11+3reb, V.Soares 9+4reb+1ast, N.Barbosa 5+3reb, S.Xavier 5+3reb
No shocking result in a game in Barreiro where fourth ranked GDESSA (8-2) defeated 6th ranked CAB Madeira (5-3) 69-63 on Saturday. CAB Madeira was trailing by 2 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 20-13 charge of GDESSA, which allowed them to win the game. GDESSA outrebounded CAB Madeira 40-22 including a 23-12 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international Vera Correia (178-80) fired 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American power forward Keyona Bryant (186, college: St.Augustine) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Four GDESSA players scored in double figures. American forward Jheri Booker (183, college: Tennessee St.) produced 22 points and the former international power forward Debora Escorcio (186-84) added 13 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. CAB Madeira's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. GDESSA moved-up to second place, which they share with Olivais and Alges. Loser CAB Madeira dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. GDESSA will face Academico FC (#11) in Porto in the next round and are hoping to win another game. CAB Madeira will play at home against Boa Viagem (#6) in Angra Heroismo and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: CAB Madeira: J.Booker 22+3reb+1ast, D.Escorcio 13+8reb+1ast, C.Reynolds 10+5reb+1ast, M.Correia 8+3reb+3ast, F.Silva 4+1ast, C.Freitas 3 GDESSA: V.Correia 22+7reb+4ast, K.Bryant 17+11reb, T.Moss 13+9reb+4ast, L.Ferreira 10+9reb+3ast, C.Caldeira 5+4reb+5ast, T.Fernandes 2
A very close game took place in Angra Heroismo between AD Vagos and Boa Viagem. Seventh ranked AD Vagos (6-4) got a very close victory on the road over 5th ranked Boa Viagem (6-5). AD Vagos managed to escape with a 2-point win 57-55 in the fight for the fifth place. AD Vagos moved-up to fifth place. Loser Boa Viagem dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. AD Vagos will meet at home bottom-ranked Ovarense (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Boa Viagem will play against CAB Madeira (#7) in Funchal and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Ovarense (0-10) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 70-53 loss to ninth ranked CDTorres N. (3-7) in Ovarense on Saturday evening. CDTorres N. maintains ninth position with 3-7 record. Newly promoted Ovarense still closes the standings with ten games lost. CDTorres N. will face higher ranked Lousada (#8) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ovarense will play against AD Vagos (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Round 10 in Liga Feminina means a new league leader. The biggest surprise took place in Lousada where host Lousada (3-6) edged league's leader Alges (8-2) 63-60 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Alges. Lousada have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place. Defending champion Alges dropped to the second position with two games lost. They share it with GDESSA and Olivais. They were replaced at the leadership position by Lombos Quinta. Alges will play next round against league's leader Lombos Quinta trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Lousada will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked CDTorres N. in Torres Novas.
Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese League 1st Team 2013
Cosby
Ferreira
Booker
Broomfield
Dewitt
Player of the Year: Laura Broomfield (185-F-90) of Alges
Guard of the Year: Donica Cosby (172-G-88) of CDTorres N.
Forward of the Year: Laura Broomfield (185-F-90) of Alges
Center of the Year: Christina Dewitt (6'2''-F-87) of Southern G [read more]
Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese League 1st Team 2013
Cosby
Ferreira
Booker
Broomfield
Dewitt
Player of the Year: Laura Broomfield (185-F-90) of Alges Guard of the Year: Donica Cosby (172-G-88) of CDTorres N. Forward of the Year: Laura Broomfield (185-F-90) of Alges Center of the Year: Christina Dewitt (6'2''-F-87) of Southern G. Newcomer of the Year: Laura Broomfield (185-F-90) of Alges Most Improved Player of the Year: Ana Raimundo of Ovarense Import Player of the Year: Laura Broomfield (185-F-90) of Alges Domestic Player of the Year: Laura Ferreira (177-G-95) of GDESSA Defensive Player of the Year: Marcia Costa of Lombos Quinta Coach of the Year:Jose Araujo of Alges
Alges repeat as Liga Feminina champions - May 12, 2013
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Quinta dos Lombos - Alges 76:82
Alges defended their Liga Feminina title. They swept the championship series against Quinta dos Lombos to regain the title. Katie Gearlds (186-G/F-84, college: Purdue) stepped up with 28 points to pace Alges to the decisive 82:76 victory in the third game of the series.
Alges did not waste time to surge ahead. The visitors rallied to a 31:16 lead after ten minutes. Lombos were able to slow their opponents down in the second stanza [read more]
Quinta dos Lombos - Alges 76:82
Alges defended their Liga Feminina title. They swept the championship series against Quinta dos Lombos to regain the title. Katie Gearlds (186-G/F-84, college: Purdue) stepped up with 28 points to pace Alges to the decisive 82:76 victory in the third game of the series. Alges did not waste time to surge ahead. The visitors rallied to a 31:16 lead after ten minutes. Lombos were able to slow their opponents down in the second stanza. The hosts trimmed the deficit at 8-point mark at the interval 40:48. Alges were back in the drivers seat in the third period. The visitors ignited a 23:16 run to make it 15-point lead at the final intermission. Quinta dos Lombos fought hard to save the game. They went on a 20:11 spurt in the fourth quarter but came up short of victory at the end. Laura Broomfield (185-F-90, college: N.Carolina) delivered 15 points, while Joana Soeiro (170-PG-95) had 11 points for the winning side. Marcia Costa responded with 18 points for Quinta dos Lombos. Tatiana Keshler chipped in 16 points in the loss.
Liga Feminina Round 2 of Finals. Alges record second straight victory - May 7, 2013
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Alges - Lombos Quinta 83-58
Alges overcame Lombos Quinta for the second straight win in the title series. The game without a history. Alges led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Alges outrebounded Lombos Quinta 44-29 including 31 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American forward Laura Broomfield (185-90, college: N [read more]
Alges overcame Lombos Quinta for the second straight win in the title series. The game without a history. Alges led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Alges outrebounded Lombos Quinta 44-29 including 31 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American forward Laura Broomfield (185-90, college: N.Carolina) who had a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 27 rebounds. The other American import swingman Katie Gearlds (186-84, college: Purdue) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Marcia Costa produced 17 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Hailey Dunham (188-87, college: USC, agency: Merit Sports) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Alges: L.Broomfield 37+27reb+1ast, K.Gearlds 15+5reb+3ast, J.Almeida 12+2reb+2ast, S.Costa 7+1reb, M.Alves 7+5reb+1ast, A.Oliveira 4 Lombos Quinta: M.Costa 17+6reb, H.Dunham 15+6reb+1ast, D.Duarte 12+1reb+3ast, T.Gomez 6+7reb+2ast, I.Viana 5+1reb, F.Mendes 3+5reb+4ast
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