Liga Feminina Round 10 (Regular Season): GDESSA edge Sportiva by one point

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The most exciting game of round 10 in the Liga Feminina took place in Barreiro. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Sportiva (4-6) to eighth ranked GDESSA (4-6) 78-77 in the game for the sixth place. fired 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Marcia Costa (173-1989) chipped in 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. American-Brazilian guard Bella Nascimento (173-2002, college: William & Mary) produced 25 points for lost side. GDESSA moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Esgueira and Sportiva. GDESSA is looking forward to face CAB Madeira (#11) in Funchal in the next round where they are favorite. Sportiva will play at home against Galitos (#9) and is hoping to win this game.
Bottom-ranked Coimbroes managed to get a second victory. This time newly promoted Coimbroes won against fourth-ranked Sporting in Vila Nova de Gaia 77-68. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds. Mariana Mafalda contributed with 22 points for the winners. The former international guard Simone Costa (178-1996, college: Georgia) replied with 19 points for Sporting. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Coimbroes (2-8) moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with CAB Madeira. Sporting at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fourth position with four games lost. Coimbroes will play against higher ranked Esgueira (#7) in Aveiro in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sporting will play at home against Sanjoanense and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Undefeated leader Q.Lombos delivered the tenth consecutive victory on Monday night. This time they beat 11th ranked CAB Madeira (2-8) 77-65 in Carcavelos. Nahomis Vargas-Hardy had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 21 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side Taylor Langan responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Undefeated Q.Lombos (10-0) have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 10 victories in a row. Loser CAB Madeira keeps the eleventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with Coimbroes. Q.Lombos will meet 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 GDESSA (#8) and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 10 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Benfica crushed Galitos in Lisbon 91-58. Barcelos beat Esgueira at home 68-60. Imortal won against Sanjoanense on the opponent's court 90-80.
The best stats of 10th round was 28 points, 17 rebounds and 7 assists by Micaela Kelly of Imortal.

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Q.Lombos - CAB Madeira 77-65

Undefeated leader Q.Lombos delivered the tenth consecutive victory on Monday night. This time they beat 11th ranked CAB Madeira (2-8) 77-65 in Carcavelos. Q.Lombos made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Cuban center Nahomis Vargas-Hardy (188-2003) had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 21 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Serbian swingman Milica Ivanovic (178-1988, college: Catawba) chipped in 23 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American guard Taylor Langan (178-2000, college: Rider) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Four CAB Madeira players scored in double figures. Q.Lombos (10-0) have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 10 victories in a row. Loser CAB Madeira keeps the eleventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with Coimbroes. Q.Lombos will meet 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 GDESSA (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
CAB Madeira: T.Langan 19+10reb+7ast, H.Joaquim 15+3reb, B.Madeline 11+8reb+2ast, E.Ougrinov 11+3reb+2ast, L.Maria 5+3reb+3ast, L.Raida 4+7reb
Q.Lombos: I.Milica 23+2reb+4ast, J.Powell 19+3reb+2ast, V.Nahomis 19+21reb, P.Chanaya 9+2ast, R.Anissa 7+7reb+1ast, C.Silva 0

GDESSA - Sportiva 78-77

The most exciting game of round 10 in the Liga Feminina took place in Barreiro. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Sportiva (4-6) to eighth ranked GDESSA (4-6) 78-77 in the game for the sixth place. Maianca Umabano fired 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Marcia Costa (173-1989) chipped in 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. American-Brazilian guard Bella Nascimento (173-2002, college: William & Mary) produced 25 points and Brazilian center Monique Soares (190-1996) added 14 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Sportiva players scored in double figures. GDESSA moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Esgueira and Sportiva. GDESSA is looking forward to face CAB Madeira (#11) in Funchal in the next round where they are favorite. Sportiva will play at home against Galitos (#9) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Sportiva: B.Nascimento 25+1reb+3ast, M.Soares 14+10reb, G.Rivera 13+8reb+2ast, C.Mariana 11+3ast, M.Gaislerova 5+5reb+2ast, C.Goncalves 5+4reb+6ast
GDESSA: M.Umabano 23+5reb+1ast, C.Marcia 14+8reb+4ast, P.Lauren 12+3reb+6ast, M.Burns 10+2ast, F.Maria 8+7reb, L.Vieira 6+7reb

Coimbroes - Sporting 77-68

Bottom-ranked Coimbroes managed to get a second victory. This time newly promoted Coimbroes won against fourth-ranked Sporting in Vila Nova de Gaia 77-68. Coimbroes outrebounded Sporting 39-25 including a 16-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Lauren Golding who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds. Mariana Mafalda contributed with 22 points for the winners. Four Coimbroes players scored in double figures. The former international guard Simone Costa (178-1996, college: Georgia) replied with 19 points and the former international center Emilia Ferreira (185-1996) added 10 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Sporting. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Coimbroes (2-8) moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with CAB Madeira. Sporting at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fourth position with four games lost. Coimbroes will play against higher ranked Esgueira (#7) in Aveiro in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sporting will play at home against Sanjoanense and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Sporting: S.Costa 19+2reb+2ast, E.Huff 12+3reb, E.Ferreira 10+6reb+1ast, D.Rouse 8+3reb, S.Luana 7+4ast, M.Kostourkova 6+5reb
Coimbroes: M.Mafalda 22+4reb+1ast, L.Golding 21+11reb+3ast, E.Silva 15+2reb+1ast, M.Marinho 11+2reb+2ast, Z.Carter 7+12reb, P.Crystal 1+7reb+2ast

Galitos - Benfica 58-91

There was no surprise in Aveiro where 9th ranked Galitos (3-7) were crushed by third ranked Benfica (8-2) 91-58 on Monday. Benfica outrebounded Galitos 43-25 including 17 on the offensive glass. Benfica looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Polish forward Zuzanna Puc (188-1997, college: Utah) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Brazilian center Leticia Soares (188-1997, college: San Diego) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Cuban center Nahomis Vargas-Hardy (188-2003) responded with 24 points and 5 rebounds and Serbian swingman Milica Ivanovic (178-1988, college: Catawba) scored 19 points and 7 rebounds. 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 have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains third position with 8-2 record having just two points less than leader Q.Lombos. Galitos lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Sanjoanense. Benfica will meet at home Barcelos (#5) in the next round. Galitos will play against Sportiva (#6) in Ponta Delgada and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Galitos: N.Ines 24+5reb+2ast, N.Luisa 19+7reb+1ast, D.Daniela 8+2reb+4ast, M.Ana 5+2reb+1ast, I.Kristina 2+4reb, M.Mariana 0
Benfica: P.Zuzanna 23+13reb+2ast, S.Leticia 13+8reb+1ast, I.Faustino 10+2reb+3ast, O.De 8+2ast, M.Marta 7+1reb+2ast, B.Artemis 6+2reb+1ast

Barcelos - Esgueira 68-60

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Barcelos and 7th ranked Esgueira had identical 4-5 record. This time Barcelos used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Aveiro 68-60 on Monday night. Becca Wann-Taylor had a double-double by scoring 25 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of her eight free throws) to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Molly Mogensen (170-2001, college: Creighton) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Polish forward Zuzanna Puc (188-1997, college: Utah) responded with 16 points and 9 rebounds and Brazilian center Barbara Bazilio (185-1991) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Barcelos (5-5) moved-up to fifth place. Loser Esgueira dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with GDESSA and Sportiva. Barcelos will meet higher ranked Benfica (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Esgueira will play against Coimbroes and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Esgueira: T.Taris 16+9reb+1ast, R.Gabriela 11+3reb+3ast, B.Bazilio 11+10reb+1ast, K.Sofia 11+1reb, V.Reynolds 8+5reb, F.Diana 2+2reb
Barcelos: B.Wann-Taylor 25+12reb+5ast, S.Vania 15+6reb+2ast, M.Molly 12+8reb+3ast, M.Teixeira 10+1reb+1ast, K.Villalobos 4+6reb, A.Bompastor 2+2reb

Sanjoanense - Imortal 80-90

Very expected game in Sao Joao where 10th ranked Sanjoanense (3-7) was defeated by second ranked Imortal (9-1) 90-80 on Monday. Imortal made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game. Imortal outrebounded Sanjoanense 53-29 including a 18-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Micaela Kelly (168-1998, college: CMU) had a double-double by scoring 28 points, 17 rebounds and 7 assists (made all of her thirteen free throws !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and Melissa Akullu chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American Evan Miller (180-2002, college: UNCW) responded with 24 points and 6 rebounds and her fellow American import forward Schekinah Bimpa (180-1998, college: Limestone) scored 19 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Imortal have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 9-1 record behind leader Q.Lombos. Sanjoanense lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the ninth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Galitos. Imortal will meet at home league's leader Q.Lombos in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sanjoanense will play against Sporting (#4) in Lisbon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sanjoanense: E.Miller 24+6reb+1ast, S.Juliana 22+2reb+1ast, S.Bimpa 19+9reb, E.Petrus 10+3reb+4ast, A.Carolina 3+4reb+11ast, A.Joana 2
Imortal: K.Micaela 28+17reb+7ast, S.Mariana 15+5reb+1ast, M.Akullu 15+7reb+1ast, V.Marta 15+1ast, R.Suraya 9+13reb+1ast, L.Natalia 3+4reb