Liga Feminina Round 3 (Regular Season): CAB Madeira keeps a leadership position

It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in Liga Feminina, but even now we can clearly see the difference between stronger teams and outsiders. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

CAB Madeira defeated Benfica in Funchal 83-73. CAB Madeira made 24-of-27 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Serbian swingman Milica Ivanovic (178-1988, college: Catawba) who scored 27 points and 5 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). Angolan guard Rafaela Henriques (170-2002) chipped in 23 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Schaquilla Nunn (190-1994, college: Tennessee) who recorded 19 points. Benfica's coach Ricardo Vasconcelos rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Benfica will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. CAB Madeira will try to continue on its current victory against GDRAR in Evora.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Lisbon: Benfica (#3) and CDEFF (#8). CDEFF was crushed at home by 25 points 63-88 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It was a good game for Mexican forward Mariana Valenzuela (188-2003, college: Seton Hall) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. Schaquilla Nunn contributed with 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. Maria Lopes (174-2002) answered with 20 points for CDEFF. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Benfica will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. CDEFF will play at home against GDRAR (#11) to get more than just one victory in their record.
The game in Sao Joao supposed to be also quite interesting. Q.Lombos (3-0) played at the court of Sanjoanense (1-2). Q.Lombos smashed Sanjoanense 94-70 on Saturday. It was a great evening for Joseana Vaz who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds. Q.Lombos' coach Jose Leite felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Macy Smith with 20 points. Q.Lombos will meet Sporting (#5) in the next round. Sanjoanense will play against Coimbroes and hope to win that game.

Other games of round 3 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
winless Coimbroes were defeated by Sporting in Lisbon 79-65. GDESSA was beaten by Sportiva at home 86-87. Barcelos lost to Esgueira on the opponent's court 76-89.
The best stats of 3rd round was 38 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 7 assists by Becca Wann-Taylor of Barcelos.

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CAB Madeira - Benfica 83-73:
CAB Madeira defeated Benfica in Funchal 83-73. CAB Madeira made 24-of-27 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Serbian swingman Milica Ivanovic (178-1988, college: Catawba) who scored 27 points and 5 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). Angolan guard Rafaela Henriques (170-2002) chipped in 23 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Schaquilla Nunn (190-1994, college: Tennessee) who recorded 19 points and ex-international forward Maianca Umabano (180-1997) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Benfica's coach Ricardo Vasconcelos rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Benfica will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. CAB Madeira will try to continue on its current victory against GDRAR in Evora.
Top scorers:
CAB Madeira: I.Milica 27+5reb+3ast, H.Rafaela 23+6reb+1ast, O.Nehita 13+9reb+3ast, G.Marcy 12+6reb+3ast, B.Carolina 5+4reb+4ast, J.Hulda 2+1reb+1ast
Benfica: S.Nunn 19+3reb+1ast, U.Maianca 13+6reb+1ast, I.Faustino 11+2reb+4ast, J.Filipe 11+4reb+1ast, M.Valenzuela 7+2reb+1ast, S.Te-Biasu 6+3reb+1ast

Sanjoanense - Q.Lombos 70-94:
The game in Sao Joao supposed to be also quite interesting. Q.Lombos (3-0) played at the court of Sanjoanense (1-2). Q.Lombos smashed Sanjoanense 94-70 on Saturday. Q.Lombos made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Q.Lombos outrebounded Sanjoanense 38-21 including 24 on the defensive glass. Q.Lombos looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Sanjoanense's players. It was a great evening for Cape Verdean forward Joseana Vaz (183-2000, college: EKU) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds. American power forward Mary Schleusner (185-2004, college: WLU) helped adding 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Q.Lombos players scored in double figures. Q.Lombos' coach Jose Leite felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American forward Macy Smith (183-2003, college: Oakland) with 20 points and Danish guard Asta Blauenfeldt (168-2002, college: Maine) scored 17 points. Q.Lombos will meet Sporting (#5) in the next round. Sanjoanense will play against Coimbroes and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Q.Lombos: V.Joseana 20+15reb+2ast, M.Schleusner 19+5reb+3ast, C.Kankou 16+4reb+3ast, B.Lorena 10+2reb+5ast, A.Dizeko 8+2reb+3ast, R.Chainho 6
Sanjoanense: M.Smith 20+4reb+3ast, A.Blauenfeldt 17+2ast, I.Halle 11+6reb, S.Juliana 6+3reb+1ast, A.Carolina 4+1reb, R.Bruna 4+2ast

Sporting - Coimbroes 79-65:
There was no surprise in Lisbon where Coimbroes (0-3) were defeated by Sporting (2-1) 79-65 on Saturday. Sporting made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Sporting outrebounded Coimbroes 42-31 including 29 on the defensive glass. Sporting looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Coimbroes' players. It was a great evening for American forward Gabby Elliott (188, college: Texas Woman's) who led her team to a victory scoring 6 points and 15 rebounds. ex-international guard Simone Costa (178-1996, college: Georgia) helped adding 12 points and 5 assists. Four Sporting players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Anasia Staton (183-2002, college: Towson) with 16 points and 9 rebounds and Canadian-Jamaican guard Tiffany Reynolds (175-1998, college: Lakehead) scored 16 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sporting will meet at home Q.Lombos in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Coimbroes will play against Sanjoanense (#7) in Sao Joao and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Sporting: R.Suraya 13+4reb+1ast, R.Dayna 13+1reb+1ast, C.Simone 12+3reb+5ast, I.Ramos 10+4reb+3ast, F.Emilia 9+3reb, L.Serranho 6+3reb+6ast
Coimbroes: T.Reynolds 16+3reb+1ast, S.Anasia 16+9reb, S.Emilie 10+6reb+1ast, C.Zarria 9+5reb+1ast, C.Ana 4+2reb+2ast, P.Mafalda 3+2reb

GDESSA - Sportiva 86-87:
There was a surprise result in Barreiro where Sportiva (1-2) edged GDESSA (1-2) 87-86 on Sunday. Sportiva made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Sportiva outrebounded GDESSA 42-25 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American guard Caterrion Thompson (175-1998, college: MSU) who led her team to a victory scoring 24 points and 6 rebounds. Naturalized Angolan power forward Artemis Barbosa-Afonso (175-1993) helped adding 16 points and 8 rebounds. Sportiva's coach Ricardo Botelho used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was the former international guard Carolina Goncalves (175-1997, college: Regina, agency: Promo Sport ID) with 24 points and 4 assists and point guard Marta Roseiro (169-2004) scored 20 points and 5 assists. Four GDESSA players scored in double figures. Sportiva will meet at home Esgueira (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. GDESSA will play against Barcelos and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sportiva: T.Caterrion 24+6reb+3ast, B.Artemis 16+8reb+2ast, S.Monique 15+8reb+2ast, G.Alana 9+5reb+7ast, S.Aleksandra 9+6reb+1ast, R.Rita 7+2reb
GDESSA: C.Goncalves 24+2reb+4ast, M.Roseiro 20+1reb+5ast, S.Neverson 15+7reb+3ast, I.Capela 13+3reb+6ast, I.Perez 8+9reb+1ast, S.Olsen 6+3reb+1ast

CDEFF - Benfica 63-88:
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Lisbon: Benfica (#3) and CDEFF (#8). CDEFF was crushed at home by 25 points 63-88 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Benfica dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to CDEFF's 26. They outrebounded CDEFF 44-20 including a 32-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Benfica players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was a good game for Mexican forward Mariana Valenzuela (188-2003, college: Seton Hall) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. American center Schaquilla Nunn (190-1994, college: Tennessee) contributed with 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. Maria Lopes (174-2002) answered with 20 points and point guard Cristina Freitas (168-2004) added 14 points in the effort for CDEFF. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Benfica will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. CDEFF will play at home against GDRAR (#11) to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Benfica: V.Mariana 19+12reb, N.Schaquilla 18+6reb+3ast, S.Polleros 16+10reb, M.Fernandes 7, F.Ines 7+4reb+4ast, M.Marta 7+4reb+3ast
CDEFF: M.Lopes 20+1reb, F.Cristina 14+4reb+2ast, S.Brynn 8+4reb+1ast, G.Kyra 7+2reb+2ast, S.Laura 5+2reb+1ast, A.Mirela 5+1reb

Esgueira - Barcelos 89-76:
Esgueira used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Barcelos 89-76 on Sunday night. Esgueira looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for point guard Gabriela Raimundo (167-1993) who led her team to a victory scoring 26 points and 5 assists (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). American DeMyla Brown (170, college: Missouri) helped adding 23 points and 5 rebounds. Four Esgueira players scored in double figures. Esgueira's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was American guard Becca Wann-Taylor (180-1992, college: Richmond) with a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 7 assists and the other American import guard Sydney Harris (185-2004, college: Iowa St.) scored 6 points and 8 rebounds. Esgueira will meet Sportiva (#10) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Barcelos will play against GDESSA (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Esgueira: G.Raimundo 26+3reb+5ast, B.De'Myla 23+5reb+3ast, R.Leticia 11+7reb+3ast, S.Barbara 10+11reb+5ast, M.Andorinho 6+1ast, A.Marques 5+3ast
Barcelos: W.Becca 38+11reb+7ast, V.Sengo 13+2reb, T.Paixao 9+3reb+2ast, S.Harris 6+8reb+2ast, R.Marta 5+7reb+2ast, T.Mariana 3+3reb+1ast