Liga Feminina Round 5 (Regular Season): Barcelos lose to Sanjoanense

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The game between second ranked Barcelos (3-2) and tenth ranked Sanjoanense (2-3) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. Barcelos were defeated by Sanjoanense in Sao Joao 81-92. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Barcelos. They outrebounded Barcelos 41-27 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. American Evan Miller (180-2002, college: UNCW) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points and 5 rebounds. Her fellow American import forward Schekinah Bimpa (180-1998, college: Limestone) contributed with 16 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. American guard Molly Mogensen (170-2001, college: Creighton) answered with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for Barcelos. Sanjoanense moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Barcelos at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Sanjoanense is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Coimbroes (#12) in Vila Nova de Gaia in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Barcelos will play at home against the league's leader Q.Lombos (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
An interesting game for Imortal (4-1) which hosted in Albufeira second-ranked Benfica (3-2). Third ranked Imortal managed to get a 4-point victory 83-79. It was a key game for the second position in the league. American guard Micaela Kelly (168-1998, college: CMU) stepped up and scored 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and Melissa Akullu chipped in 16 points and 10 rebounds. American Evan Miller (180-2002, college: UNCW) responded with 31 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Benfica's coach Eugenio Rodrigues rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Imortal have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Defending champion Benfica dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Imortal will play against Sportiva (#3) in Ponta Delgada in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Benfica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Lisbon Sporting.
Liga Feminina top team - Q.Lombos (5-0) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat seventh ranked Galitos (2-3) in Carcavelos 70-55. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Galitos. Nahomis Vargas-Hardy nailed 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Ines Neto came up with 11 points and 5 assists for Galitos in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Q.Lombos have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Loser Galitos keep the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Q.Lombos will meet Barcelos (#6) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Galitos will play against CAB Madeira and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 5: Sportiva beat CAB Madeira on the road 66-55. GDESSA won against Coimbroes on its own court 60-59. Esgueira unfortunately lost to Sporting in Lisbon 59-70.
The most impressive performance of 5th round was 11 points and 9 rebounds by Sara Caetano of Q.Lombos.

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CAB Madeira - Sportiva 55-66

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked Sportiva's (3-2) road victory over 9th ranked CAB Madeira (1-4) in Funchal 66-55 on Saturday. Sportiva forced 22 CAB Madeira turnovers. Brazilian center Monique Soares (190-1996) nailed a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side and accounted for 9 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. American guard Taylor Langan (178-2000, college: Rider) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and Maria Lopes added 20 points respectively for CAB Madeira in the defeat. Sportiva moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. CAB Madeira lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with four games lost. Sportiva will meet at home league's second-placed Imortal in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. CAB Madeira will play against Galitos (#9) in Aveiro and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sportiva: M.Soares 13+14reb+3ast, B.Nascimento 11+2reb+1ast, C.Goncalves 10+3reb+1ast, S.Leonor 9+9reb+6ast, M.Gaislerova 9+5reb+1ast, A.Paz 7+4reb+2ast
CAB Madeira: L.Maria 20+4reb+3ast, T.Langan 16+12reb+4ast, B.Madeline 9+1reb+1ast, H.Joaquim 8+13reb+1ast, S.Isabela 2, G.Chelsy 0

Sanjoanense - Barcelos 92-81

The game between second ranked Barcelos (3-2) and tenth ranked Sanjoanense (2-3) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. Barcelos were defeated by Sanjoanense in Sao Joao 81-92. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Barcelos. They outrebounded Barcelos 41-27 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. American Evan Miller (180-2002, college: UNCW) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points and 5 rebounds. Her fellow American import forward Schekinah Bimpa (180-1998, college: Limestone) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Miller is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American guard Molly Mogensen (170-2001, college: Creighton) answered with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and added 14 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists in the effort for Barcelos. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Sanjoanense moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Barcelos at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Sanjoanense is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Coimbroes (#12) in Vila Nova de Gaia in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Barcelos will play at home against the league's leader Q.Lombos (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Sanjoanense: E.Miller 26+5reb+1ast, E.Petrus 16+4reb+7ast, S.Bimpa 16+15reb, S.Juliana 14+7reb, R.Bruna 8+4reb, A.Carolina 7+3reb+10ast
Barcelos: M.Mogensen 23+7reb+8ast, V.Kimberly 15+3reb+2ast, W.Becca 14+9reb+7ast, V.Sengo 12+5reb+2ast, T.Mariana 6+1reb+1ast, S.Teresa 5+1reb

GDESSA - Coimbroes 60-59

Rather expected game when bottom-ranked Coimbroes (0-5) were edged by ninth ranked GDESSA (2-3) in Barreiro 60-59 on Saturday. nailed 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and accounted for 13 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Brazilian center Monique Soares (190-1996) came up with 27 points and 6 assists and Zarria Carter added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Coimbroes in the defeat. GDESSA moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Coimbroes still closes the standings with five games lost. GDESSA will meet Esgueira (#8) in the next round. Coimbroes will play against Sanjoanense (#10) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
GDESSA: B.Mya 22+6reb+1ast, U.Maianca 13+5reb+7ast, M.Ferreira 10+10reb+1ast, R.Francisca 8+2reb+1ast, V.Leticia 6+4reb+1ast, A.Rafferty 1+9reb+3ast
Coimbroes: M.Maria 27+4reb+6ast, M.Mariana 14+2reb, C.Zarria 8+7reb+1ast, G.Lauren 7+9reb, B.Diana 3+4reb+3ast, S.Ines 0

Sporting - Esgueira 70-59

Everything could happen in Lisbon at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Sporting and 6th ranked Esgueira had identical 2-2 record. This time Sporting used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Aveiro 70-59 on Sunday night. Sporting forced 21 Esgueira turnovers and outrebounded them 42-25 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Dayna Rouse (185-1998, college: Longwood) nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the winning side and accounted for 13 points and 7 assists. Sporting's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. came up with 20 points, 9 assists and 5 steals and American-Kenyan Victoria Reynolds (178-1997, college: William & Mary) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Esgueira in the defeat. Sporting (3-2) moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Esgueira dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Sporting's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Lisbon to the arena Benfica.
Top scorers:
Sporting: D.Rouse 19+10reb+2ast, S.Luana 13+2reb+7ast, E.Huff 13+3reb+3ast, E.Ferreira 8+11reb+2ast, S.Costa 8+9reb+3ast, M.Carvalho 5+1reb+2ast
Esgueira: R.Gabriela 20+3reb+9ast, A.Maria 14+3reb, V.Reynolds 11+5reb+3ast, B.Bazilio 4+11reb, K.Sofia 4+1ast, F.Diana 4+1reb

Imortal - Benfica 83-79

An interesting game for Imortal (4-1) which hosted in Albufeira second-ranked Benfica (3-2). Third ranked Imortal managed to get a 4-point victory 83-79. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Imortal outrebounded Benfica 45-27 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Imortal players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. American guard Micaela Kelly (168-1998, college: CMU) stepped up and scored 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and chipped in 16 points and 10 rebounds. Five Imortal players scored in double figures. American Evan Miller (180-2002, college: UNCW) responded with 31 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Brazilian center Leticia Soares (188-1997, college: San Diego) scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 blocks. Benfica's coach Eugenio Rodrigues rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Imortal have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Defending champion Benfica dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Imortal will play against Sportiva (#3) in Ponta Delgada in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Benfica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Lisbon Sporting.
Top scorers:
Imortal: M.Kelly 17+8reb+7ast, A.Melissa 16+10reb+3ast, M.Vargas 16+4reb+2ast, N.Lalic 14+2reb+2ast, S.Rijal 10+13reb, M.Silva 7+4reb+3ast
Benfica: F.Ines 31+5reb+4ast, L.Soares 15+5reb+1ast, M.Bettencourt 10+6ast, M.Goncalves 6+3reb+1ast, Z.Puc 6+9reb+2ast, F.Maria 5

Q.Lombos - Galitos 70-55

Liga Feminina top team - Q.Lombos (5-0) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat seventh ranked Galitos (2-3) in Carcavelos 70-55. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Galitos. nailed 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and Angolan Sara Caetano (172-2003) accounted for 11 points and 9 rebounds. American forward Dayna Rouse (185-1998, college: Longwood) came up with 11 points and 5 assists and added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Galitos in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Q.Lombos have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Loser Galitos keep the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Q.Lombos will meet Barcelos (#6) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Galitos will play against CAB Madeira and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Q.Lombos: V.Nahomis 18+9reb+2ast, A.Rivera 13+5reb+1ast, S.Caetano 11+9reb+3ast, C.Pinto 9+4reb+6ast, M.Ivanovic 9+4reb+4ast, P.Jasmine 5+1reb+2ast
Galitos: N.Ines 11+2reb+5ast, D.Daniela 10+5reb+3ast, N.Luisa 8+3reb+1ast, P.Mykel 7+8reb+1ast, C.Joana 6, I.Kristina 5+4reb