Liga Feminina Round 20 (Regular Season): GDESSA defeat Q.Lombos

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Liga Feminina. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Q.Lombos (18-2) in Carcavelos on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by fourth ranked GDESSA (11-9) 60-57. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Q.Lombos. Strangely Q.Lombos outrebounded GDESSA 45-29 including 31 on the defensive glass. American guard Lauren Park-Lane (165-2001, college: MSU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 6 assists. The other American import guard Mya Burns (183-2000, college: UCF) contributed with 10 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Angolan Sara Caetano (172-2003) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds for Q.Lombos. Q.Lombos' coach Jose Leite rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. GDESSA maintains fourth position with 11-9 record, which they share with Barcelos. Q.Lombos at the other side still keep top place with two games lost. GDESSA is looking forward to face Sportiva (#8) in Ponta Delgada in the next round. Q.Lombos will play on the road against CAB Madeira (#9) in Funchal and are hoping to win this game.
The game in Ponta Delgada was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Benfica (16-4) played at the court of 8th ranked Sportiva (9-11). Benfica managed to secure a 8-point victory 77-69. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Schaquilla Nunn (190-1994, college: Tennessee) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and Joana Soeiro who added 14 points and 4 steals during the contest. Benfica's coach Eugenio Rodrigues allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Venezuelan swingman Genesis Rivera (180-1996, college: UMass) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Defending champion maintains second position with 16-4 record having just two points less than leader Q.Lombos. Sportiva at the other side dropped to the seventh place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Sporting. Benfica will play against bottom-ranked Galitos (#12) in Aveiro in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sportiva will play at home against GDESSA (#4) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Funchal between CAB Madeira and GDESSA. Ninth ranked CAB Madeira (7-13) got a very close home victory over higher ranked GDESSA (11-9). CAB Madeira managed to escape with a 1-point win 56-55 on Tuesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. The winners were led by Maria Lopes who scored that evening 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 14 points and 7 rebounds by Mya Burns did not help to save the game for GDESSA. CAB Madeira have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain ninth position with 7-13 record. Loser GDESSA keeps the fourth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Barcelos. CAB Madeira will meet at home league's leader Q.Lombos in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. GDESSA will play against Sportiva in Ponta Delgada and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 20: CAB Madeira beat Sanjoanense on the road 84-73. Bottom-ranked Galitos lost to Esgueira on its own court 55-70. Sporting unfortunately lost to Barcelos in a road game 63-76. Coimbroes recorded a loss to Imortal at home 72-79.

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Sanjoanense - CAB Madeira 73-84

No shocking result in a game when ninth ranked CAB Madeira (7-13) beat 11th ranked Sanjoanense (5-15) in Sao Joao 84-73 on Saturday. CAB Madeira made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. CAB Madeira outrebounded Sanjoanense 47-31 including a 35-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by Maria Lopes (174-2002) who scored that evening 28 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Taylor Langan (178-2000, college: Rider) supported her with 23 points and 10 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). CAB Madeira's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 24 points and 8 rebounds by Estonian swingman Estere Petrus (174-2006) did not help to save the game for Sanjoanense. American forward Schekinah Bimpa (180-1998, college: Limestone) added 18 points for the hosts. Four Sanjoanense players scored in double figures. CAB Madeira have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain ninth position with 7-13 record. Newly promoted Sanjoanense dropped to the tenth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Coimbroes. CAB Madeira will meet at home league's leader Q.Lombos in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Sanjoanense will play against Imortal (#3) in Albufeira and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
CAB Madeira: M.Lopes 28+8reb+2ast, L.Taylor 23+10reb+3ast, M.Burke 11+8reb+1ast, O.Ellen 9+2reb+2ast, C.Ojide 8+12reb+5ast, C.Pires 3
Sanjoanense: E.Petrus 24+8reb+2ast, S.Bimpa 18+4reb+1ast, E.Miller 12+3reb+1ast, S.Juliana 12+8reb+2ast, A.Carolina 7+4reb+8ast, C.Ana 0+1reb

Galitos - Esgueira 55-70

Very expected game when 12th ranked Galitos (4-16) lost to eighth ranked Esgueira (10-10) in Aveiro 55-70 on Saturday. Esgueira held Galitos to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 35.4 percent accuracy of the winners. The winners were led by American-Kenyan Victoria Reynolds (178-1997, college: William & Mary) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds and Brazilian center Barbara Bazilio (185-1991) supported her with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Esgueira players scored in double figures. Even 15 points by guard Ines Neto (172-2005) did not help to save the game for Galitos. German Luisa Nufer (185-2002) added 12 points for the hosts. Esgueira moved-up to sixth place. Galitos lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 16 games lost. Esgueira will meet at home higher ranked Barcelos (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Galitos will play against the league's second-placed Benfica (#2) in Lisbon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Esgueira: R.Victoria 20+13reb+1ast, J.Silva 13+3reb, G.Raimundo 11+6reb+7ast, S.Kosareva 10+2reb+3ast, B.Barbara 10+10reb+6ast, M.Andorinho 6+4reb
Galitos: N.Ines 15+3reb+1ast, N.Luisa 12+4reb+1ast, K.Ayanna 10+4reb+1ast, F.Mele 6+7reb+2ast, S.Koita 4+9reb, D.Daniela 4+8reb+2ast

Q.Lombos - GDESSA 57-60

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Q.Lombos (18-2) in Carcavelos on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by fourth ranked GDESSA (11-9) 60-57. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Q.Lombos. Strangely Q.Lombos outrebounded GDESSA 45-29 including 31 on the defensive glass. American guard Lauren Park-Lane (165-2001, college: MSU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 6 assists. The other American import guard Mya Burns (183-2000, college: UCF) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Four GDESSA players scored in double figures. Angolan Sara Caetano (172-2003) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and American guard Jasmine Powell (168-2001, college: Tennessee) added 16 points in the effort for Q.Lombos. Q.Lombos' coach Jose Leite rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. GDESSA maintains fourth position with 11-9 record, which they share with Barcelos. Q.Lombos at the other side still keep top place with two games lost. GDESSA is looking forward to face Sportiva (#8) in Ponta Delgada in the next round. Q.Lombos will play on the road against CAB Madeira (#9) in Funchal and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
GDESSA: P.Lauren 22+3reb+6ast, C.Marcia 13+6reb+1ast, M.Burns 10+10reb+1ast, R.Abigail 10+5reb+1ast, M.Umabano 2+3reb+3ast, F.Rosa 2
Q.Lombos: P.Jasmine 16+3reb+1ast, S.Caetano 15+10reb+2ast, M.Ivanovic 10+2reb+2ast, C.Pinto 6+6reb, N.Vargas-Hardy 6+7reb, A.Rivera 2+9reb+1ast

Sportiva - Benfica 69-77

The game in Ponta Delgada was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Benfica (16-4) played at the court of 8th ranked Sportiva (9-11). Benfica managed to secure a 8-point victory 77-69. Strangely Sportiva outrebounded Benfica 39-26 including a 19-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Schaquilla Nunn (190-1994, college: Tennessee) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and international point guard Joana Soeiro (170-1995, college: Marian, IN) who added 14 points and 4 steals during the contest. Benfica's coach Eugenio Rodrigues allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Venezuelan swingman Genesis Rivera (180-1996, college: UMass) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and Brazilian center Monique Soares (190-1996) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Defending champion maintains second position with 16-4 record having just two points less than leader Q.Lombos. Sportiva at the other side dropped to the seventh place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Sporting. Benfica will play against bottom-ranked Galitos (#12) in Aveiro in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sportiva will play at home against GDESSA (#4) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Benfica: N.Schaquilla 28+10reb, S.Joana 14+3reb+3ast, O.De 13+2reb+2ast, S.Leticia 8+7reb+4ast, P.Zuzanna 6+1reb, F.Balde 3
Sportiva: G.Rivera 18+11reb+3ast, B.Nascimento 14+1reb+2ast, R.Rita 11+3reb+1ast, M.Soares 10+7reb+2ast, C.Goncalves 6+5reb+8ast, C.Mariana 3+8reb+5ast

Barcelos - Sporting 76-63

Rather predictable result when fifth ranked Barcelos (11-9) won against at home 7th ranked Sporting (9-11) 76-63 on Sunday. Barcelos dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Sporting's 24. The winners were led by American guard Molly Mogensen (170-2001, college: Creighton) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import guard Becca Wann-Taylor (180-1992, college: Richmond) supported her with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Wann-Taylor is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 18 points by Canadian guard Emma Huff (180-1997, college: Carleton) did not help to save the game for Sporting. American forward Dayna Rouse (186-1998, college: Longwood) added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks for the guests. Sporting's coach Joao Vieira tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Barcelos moved-up to fourth place, which they share with GDESSA. Newly promoted Sporting keeps the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Sportiva. Barcelos will meet Esgueira (#6) in the next round. Sporting will play against Coimbroes and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Barcelos: S.Vania 23+6reb+4ast, M.Molly 22+10reb+4ast, B.Wann-Taylor 20+8reb+6ast, K.Villalobos 8+5reb+1ast, M.Teixeira 3+1reb+1ast, J.Azulay 0+1reb
Sporting: E.Huff 18+4reb, C.Nany 15+1reb+1ast, D.Rouse 10+6reb+3ast, S.Luana 9+1reb+2ast, E.Ferreira 4+3reb+2ast, S.Costa 2+3reb+2ast

Coimbroes - Imortal 72-79

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Coimbroes (5-15) lost to third ranked Imortal (15-5) in Vila Nova de Gaia 72-79 on Sunday. Imortal made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. Imortal outrebounded Coimbroes 45-29 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Imortal looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by Ugandan forward Melissa Akullu (185-1999, college: Vanguard) who scored that evening 26 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Ajulu Thatha (185-2000, college: FGCU) supported her with 10 points and 13 rebounds. Even 18 points and 7 rebounds by Canadian Lauren Golding (183-1998, college: York) did not help to save the game for Coimbroes. Forward Maria Marinho (179-2000) added 21 points and 4 steals for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Coimbroes' coach tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Imortal have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 15-5 record having just three points less than leader Q.Lombos. Coimbroes lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the tenth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Sanjoanense. Imortal will meet at home Sanjoanense (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Coimbroes will play against Sporting in Lisbon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Imortal: M.Akullu 26+8reb+2ast, K.Micaela 13+5reb+6ast, S.Mariana 13+8reb, T.Ajulu 10+13reb+2ast, V.Marta 7+3reb+8ast, R.Suraya 6+5reb+1ast
Coimbroes: M.Maria 21+2reb+3ast, G.Lauren 18+7reb+3ast, M.Mariana 12+3reb+3ast, P.Sara 10+2reb+1ast, C.Primm 7+4reb, C.Zarria 4+9reb

CAB Madeira - GDESSA 56-55

A very close game took place in Funchal between CAB Madeira and GDESSA. Ninth ranked CAB Madeira (7-13) got a very close home victory over higher ranked GDESSA (11-9). CAB Madeira managed to escape with a 1-point win 56-55 on Tuesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. The winners were led by Maria Lopes (174-2002) who scored that evening 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Taylor Langan (178-2000, college: Rider) supported her with 11 points and 13 rebounds. Even 14 points and 7 rebounds by American guard Mya Burns (183-2000, college: UCF) did not help to save the game for GDESSA. Brazilian center Maria Ferreira (193-1994) added 11 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Four GDESSA players scored in double figures. CAB Madeira have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain ninth position with 7-13 record. Loser GDESSA keeps the fourth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Barcelos. CAB Madeira will meet at home league's leader Q.Lombos in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. GDESSA will play against Sportiva in Ponta Delgada and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
CAB Madeira: M.Lopes 17+6reb+4ast, B.Carolina 12+4reb+6ast, L.Taylor 11+13reb+2ast, C.Ojide 9+4reb, O.Ellen 3+2reb, M.Burke 2+9reb
GDESSA: B.Mya 14+7reb+2ast, M.Costa 12+4reb+4ast, M.Ferreira 11+9reb, L.Park-Lane 10+4reb+1ast, A.Rafferty 5+5reb+1ast, U.Maianca 3+5reb+4ast