LF2 Round 5 (Regular Season): First victory of GDKO Bizkaia

There were just five rounds played in Regular Season of LF2 and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

GDKO Bizkaia's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Manresa (2-2) 63-57 on Sunday. GDKO Bizkaia outrebounded Manresa 48-24 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Naturalized Paraguayan guard Claudia Aponte (175-1991) orchestrated the victory by scoring 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Naturalized American guard Julene Royale (173, college: Jacksonville) contributed with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Marina Melero (-2005) answered with 12 points and 5 steals for Manresa. Manresa's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. GDKO Bizkaia (1-3) left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with Casablanca and Almeda. Manresa at the other side dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. GDKO Bizkaia is looking forward to face league's leader Barakaldo in Vizcaya in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Manresa will play at home against Viladecans (#15) and is hoping to win this game.
LF2 top team - Bonita (5-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed fourteenth ranked Gijon (0-5) in La Palma 102-76. Forward Gara Jorge (180-2001, agency: Promo Sport ID) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and Odeth Betancourt chipped in 19 points and 10 rebounds. Romanian swingman Ana Ivan (174-2004) responded with 21 points. Undefeated Bonita have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Gijon at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Bonita will play against Mostoles (#5) on the road in the next round. Gijon will play against Cortegada (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Bottom-ranked Viladecans is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fourth consecutive match to eleventh ranked Picken Claret (2-2) 64-56 on Saturday evening. Julia Sarrio nailed 16 points for the winning side. Marta Urbano came up with 17 points for Viladecans in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Picken Claret moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Viladecans lost their fourth game in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. Picken Claret will meet at home higher ranked Alicante (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Viladecans will play against Manresa (#6) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 5: Real Canoe smashed Cortegada on the road 73-43. Las Rozas lost to Alcobendas on its own court 54-65. Segoviano managed to outperform Lanzarote in Leon 81-67. Pozuelo was rolled over Plasencia at home 55-75. Dist.Olimpico was crushed by Sanfer on the opponent's court 83-54. Gran Canaria 2 beat Mostoles in a home game 83-73. Segle XXI lost to Alicante on the road 49-58. Almeda was outscored by UE Mataro on its own court 43-70. GEIG was rolled over Xerez in a road game 93-71. Casablanca was defeated by Barakaldo at home 74-82.
The most impressive performance of 5th round was 15 points and 8 rebounds by Nene Sow of Barakaldo.

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Group A

Bonita - Gijon 102-76:
LF2 top team - Bonita (5-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed fourteenth ranked Gijon (0-5) in La Palma 102-76. Bonita made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Bonita outrebounded Gijon 41-18 including a 22-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Gara Jorge (180-2001, agency: Promo Sport ID) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and Venezuelan forward Odeth Betancourt (188-2000, college: WKU) chipped in 19 points and 10 rebounds. Five Bonita players scored in double figures. Romanian swingman Ana Ivan (174-2004) responded with 21 points and Philomene Ndiaye scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Bonita have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Gijon at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Bonita will play against Mostoles (#5) on the road in the next round. Gijon will play against Cortegada (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Gijon: A.Ivan 21+3reb+2ast, N.Philomene 20+5reb, G.Lucia 15+2ast, O.Lea 7+2ast, S.Hamidi 5+4reb+1ast, L.Sofia 5+6reb+3ast
Bonita: J.Gara 22+10reb, O.Betancourt 19+10reb, I.Bautista 12+1reb, D.Anna 11+7reb+1ast, E.Sevilla 11+7reb+2ast, L.Pauline 11+3reb+1ast

Cortegada - Real Canoe 43-73:
There was a small surprise when seventh ranked Real Canoe (3-2) crushed 4th placed Cortegada (3-2) in Vilagarcia Arousa 73-43 on Saturday. Real Canoe held Cortegada to an opponent 21.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 46.7 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Cortegada 47-32 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Real Canoe made 8 blocks. Paula Real (-2003) nailed 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Ana Picos accounted for 8 points and 15 rebounds. Canadian guard Lisa Tesson (170, college: CMU) came up with 17 points and Cristina Loureiro (183-1994) added 3 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Cortegada in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Real Canoe moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Cortegada. Real Canoe will meet at home Las Rozas (#8) in the next round. Cortegada will play against Gijon (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cortegada: T.Lisa 17+3reb+1ast, C.Maria 7, B.Sarah 6+1reb+1ast, M.Marta 4+1reb, L.Cristina 3+7reb, S.Maria 2+3reb
Real Canoe: P.Real 15+7reb+3ast, C.Mato 13+6reb+1ast, M.de 11+6reb+4ast, L.Vega 9+6reb+1ast, A.Picos 8+15reb+1ast, N.Ipo 6+2reb

Las Rozas - Alcobendas 54-65:
Very expected game when 7th ranked Las Rozas (2-3) lost at home to second ranked Alcobendas (4-1) 65-54 on Saturday. Alcobendas forced 20 Las Rozas turnovers. Forward Claudia Del Amo (180-2005) nailed 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and Natalia Figueroa (179) accounted for 16 points and 7 rebounds. Four Alcobendas players scored in double figures. Forward Emma Florez (183-2001, college: Otero JC) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds and center Irene Baeza (189-1993) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Las Rozas in the defeat. Las Rozas' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Alcobendas. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Las Rozas dropped to the eighth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Alcobendas will meet at home Lanzarote (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Las Rozas will play against Real Canoe (#4) in Madrid and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Las Rozas: F.Emma 10+10reb+1ast, B.Irene 10+6reb, B.Fatumata 8+4reb+2ast, M.Aranda 7+4reb+1ast, U.Cristina 6+1reb, C.Carlota 5+4reb
Alcobendas: A.Del 18+9reb, F.Natalia 16+7reb, N.Kalaydjiev 13+4reb+2ast, T.Lucia 12+4reb+5ast, C.Rodriguez 4+4reb+2ast, S.Torres 2

Lanzarote - Segoviano 67-81:
Everything could happen in Las Palmas at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked Segoviano and 11th ranked Lanzarote had identical 1-3 record. But Lanzarote was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Leon 81-67 on Saturday night. Segoviano made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Nicole Hernandez nailed a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and forward Nicole Murugarren (188-1996, college: Idaho St.) accounted for 15 points and 9 rebounds. Segoviano's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Canadian guard Tatyanna Burke (180, college: Carleton) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 17 rebounds and American guard McKenna Hofschild (157, college: Colorado St.) added 22 points and 4 steals respectively for Lanzarote in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Segoviano (2-3) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Lanzarote lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the twelfth position with four games lost. They share it with Pozuelo. Segoviano will meet at home Pozuelo (#13) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Lanzarote will play against the league's second-placed Alcobendas and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Lanzarote: M.Hofschild 22+2reb+3ast, D.Evangelia 17+5reb, T.Burke 13+17reb+3ast, L.Noelia 10+5reb+1ast, A.Paulina 3+7reb, M.Ana 2+5reb+10ast
Segoviano: L.Garcia 17+2reb+3ast, N.Murugarren 15+9reb, L.Garcia 15+4reb+3ast, N.Hernandez 13+12reb+1ast, C.Ramirez 8+1reb+1ast, M.Sanroma 5+2reb+1ast

Pozuelo - Plasencia 55-75:
Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Pozuelo (1-4) was outscored at home by sixth ranked Plasencia (3-2) 75-55 on Saturday. Plasencia made 28-of-33 free shots (84.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 29 Pozuelo turnovers. Pilar Valderrabano (-2005) nailed 29 points for the winning side and Naroa Martinez accounted for 4 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Helena Diagne came up with 14 points and 9 rebounds and Alba Lozano added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Pozuelo in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Plasencia moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Pozuelo keeps the twelfth position with four games lost. They share it with Lanzarote. Plasencia will meet at home higher ranked Sanfer (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pozuelo will play against Segoviano (#11) in Leon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pozuelo: D.Helena 14+9reb+1ast, L.Alba 14+5reb, G.Rebeca 8+8reb, A.Sara 6+2reb+2ast, U.Itziar 5+3reb, A.Aitziber 3+1reb
Plasencia: P.Valderrabano 29, S.Torruella 9+2reb+1ast, I.Serrano 9+3reb+3ast, R.Maria 7+5reb+1ast, M.Alicia 6+2reb, N.Lucia 5+2reb+2ast

Sanfer - Dist.Olimpico 83-54:
Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Sanfer (4-1) outplayed 6th ranked Dist.Olimpico (2-3) in Aviles 83-54 on Saturday. Sanfer held Dist.Olimpico to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 41.2 percent accuracy of the winners and made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Sanfer outrebounded Dist.Olimpico 50-33 including a 34-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. German forward Lisa Kiefer (188-2002, college: Westmont) nailed 15 points and 22 rebounds for the winning side and Emilie Larsen accounted for 24 points and 8 rebounds. American forward Nekhu Mitchell (183, college: CMU) came up with 19 points and 5 rebounds and Miriam Martinez added 13 points respectively for Dist.Olimpico in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Sanfer. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Dist.Olimpico dropped to the eighth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Sanfer will meet Plasencia (#6) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Dist.Olimpico will play against Gran Canaria 2 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dist.Olimpico: N.Mitchell 19+5reb, M.Miriam 13+2reb+1ast, E.Alicia 6+8reb, T.Mariya 5+6reb, A.Belen 3+3reb+5ast, V.Paula 3+3reb+1ast
Sanfer: E.Larsen 24+8reb+1ast, L.Kiefer 15+22reb+3ast, L.Rozing 13+3reb+1ast, S.Fraile 8+1reb+2ast, A.Torne 7+3reb+2ast, H.Prats 5+3reb+3ast

Gran Canaria 2 - Mostoles 83-73:
There was an upset when higher ranked Mostoles (3-2) lost to tenth ranked Gran Canaria 2 (2-3) in Las Palmas 73-83 on Saturday. Gran Canaria 2 dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Mostoles' 34. Gran Canaria 2 looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Forward Trinity Ezeanatogu (180-2009) nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points, 14 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and Aisha Mbengue (185-2010) accounted for 22 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Gran Canaria 2 players scored in double figures. Center Elizabeth Abubakar (186-2009) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and Barbara Rodriguez added 20 points respectively for Mostoles in the defeat. Mostoles' coach tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Gran Canaria 2 moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Mostoles dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Gran Canaria 2 will meet Dist.Olimpico (#9) in the next round. Mostoles will play against the league's leader Bonita (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Mostoles: R.Barbara 20+2reb+1ast, F.Lucia 16+5reb+1ast, A.Elizabeth 15+12reb+1ast, Q.Alba 9+3reb, G.Marta 6+2reb+8ast, M.Beatriz 3+7reb+3ast
Gran Canaria 2: E.Trinity 22+14reb+9ast, M.Aisha 22+12reb+4ast, L.Perez 16+2reb+3ast, G.Ezeanatogu 11+3reb+3ast, M.Ocurto 6+2reb+4ast, M.Alice 6+2reb

Group B

GDKO Bizkaia - Manresa 63-57:
GDKO Bizkaia's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Manresa (2-2) 63-57 on Sunday. GDKO Bizkaia outrebounded Manresa 48-24 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Naturalized Paraguayan guard Claudia Aponte (175-1991) orchestrated the victory by scoring 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Naturalized American guard Julene Royale (173, college: Jacksonville) contributed with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Marina Melero (-2005) answered with 12 points and 5 steals and Mar Ribera (-1997) added 10 points in the effort for Manresa. Manresa's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. GDKO Bizkaia (1-3) left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with Casablanca and Almeda. Manresa at the other side dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. GDKO Bizkaia is looking forward to face league's leader Barakaldo in Vizcaya in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Manresa will play at home against Viladecans (#15) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Manresa: R.Queralt 12+2reb, M.Marina 12+2reb+3ast, R.Mar 10+1reb+3ast, M.Mar 8+1reb+1ast, C.Andreea 5+7reb, M.Claudia 3+2reb
GDKO Bizkaia: L.Vallejo 11+4reb, A.Claudia 11+5reb+5ast, J.Royale 10+6reb+4ast, M.Cuesta 8+8reb+1ast, A.Coulibaly 6+12reb, N.Sarasua 6+1reb+3ast

Viladecans - Picken Claret 56-64:
Bottom-ranked Viladecans is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fourth consecutive match to eleventh ranked Picken Claret (2-2) 64-56 on Saturday evening. Picken Claret held Viladecans to an opponent 22.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.6 percent accuracy of the winners. Picken Claret had a 42-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. Julia Sarrio nailed 16 points for the winning side and Clara Sancho accounted for 13 points. Swingman Marta Urbano (185, college: Maine) came up with 17 points and Martina Munoz added 6 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Viladecans in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Picken Claret moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Viladecans lost their fourth game in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. Picken Claret will meet at home higher ranked Alicante (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Viladecans will play against Manresa (#6) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Viladecans: U.Marta 17+2reb, S.Nerea 8+7reb+1ast, F.Carla 7+5reb+2ast, M.Martina 6+8reb+3ast, T.Julia 6+7reb+1ast, V.Miriam 5+2reb
Picken Claret: J.Sarrio 16+3reb, C.Sancho 13+4reb+1ast, V.Marta 11+4reb, G.Irene 8+6reb+3ast, N.Cazador 4+8reb+2ast, C.Eva 4+5reb+4ast

Alicante - Segle XXI 58-49:
No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Alicante (4-1) beat at home 7th ranked Segle XXI (2-2) 58-49 on Saturday. Alicante forced 26 Segle XXI turnovers. Adriel Sanchez nailed 11 points for the winning side and Alba Alguacil accounted for 12 points. Center Anna Smykovskaia (196-2009) came up with 6 points and 9 rebounds and Blessing Ajisebutu (190-2011) added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Segle XXI in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Alicante. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Segle XXI dropped to the sixth place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Alicante will meet Picken Claret (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Segle XXI's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Barcelona Almeda.
Top scorers:
Segle XXI: G.Daniela 14, B.Ajisebutu 8+7reb+1ast, A.Smykovskaia 6+9reb+1ast, B.Asensio 6+4reb+2ast, M.Carbo 5+5reb+2ast, T.Martina 3+2reb
Alicante: A.Alguacil 12+3reb, A.Sanchez 11+4reb+1ast, J.Farrando 9+1reb, A.Duda 7+4reb, S.Osorio 6+1reb+3ast, M.Lopez 5+4reb+5ast

Almeda - UE Mataro 43-70:
Very expected game when 10th ranked Almeda (1-3) was smashed by sixth ranked UE Mataro (3-1) in Barcelona 70-43 on Sunday. UE Mataro dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to Almeda's 20. UE Mataro forced 19 Almeda turnovers. Mercedes Carrillo nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and Berta Momblona accounted for 13 points and 7 rebounds. Laura Tierno (-1995) came up with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Lucia Perez added 7 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Almeda in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. UE Mataro moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Ointxe!. Loser Almeda keeps the tenth position with three games lost. They share it with Casablanca and GDKO Bizkaia. UE Mataro will meet at home league's second-placed Xerez in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Almeda's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Barcelona to the arena Segle XXI.
Top scorers:
Almeda: T.Laura 10+7reb+4ast, T.Iris 7+3reb, P.Lucia 7+7reb, C.Mar 6+1reb, A.Julia 3+2reb, B.Nuria 2+5reb+1ast
UE Mataro: M.Carrillo 16+11reb+3ast, L.Helena 14+1reb+1ast, B.Momblona 13+7reb+2ast, J.Munoz 9+3reb+3ast, P.Casadevall 8+7reb+1ast, L.Arias 6+5reb+2ast

Xerez - GEIG 93-71:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Xerez's (4-1) home victory over 6th ranked GEIG (2-2) 93-71 on Sunday. Xerez forced 23 GEIG turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Xerez made 9 blocks. Lucia Fleta nailed 18 points for the winning side and Salvadorean point guard Alejandra Linares (158-2001) accounted for 14 points and 4 assists. Four Xerez players scored in double figures. Forward Alba Coma (177-1999) came up with 18 points and Julia Fernandez (-2003) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for GEIG in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Xerez. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser GEIG keeps the sixth place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Xerez will meet UE Mataro (#5) on the road in the next round. GEIG will play against Ointxe! and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
GEIG: C.Alba 18+4reb+2ast, C.Rut 15+4reb+1ast, J.Fernandez 10+7reb+3ast, R.Berta 9+4reb, M.Nuria 9+4reb+1ast, C.Claudia 6+5reb+2ast
Xerez: L.Fleta 18+1reb+3ast, M.Julia 15+4reb+1ast, A.Linares 14+3reb+4ast, B.Alma 13+4reb+2ast, E.Lijo-Rodriguez 8+5reb, L.Cruzado 8+2reb+3ast

Casablanca - Barakaldo 74-82:
Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Casablanca (1-3) lost to second ranked Barakaldo (4-1) in Zaragoza 74-82 on Sunday. Barakaldo looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Celia Carral nailed 15 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side and Greek forward Athanasia Panagiotopoulou (190-1999, college: CS Fullerton) accounted for 19 points and 6 rebounds. Irene Rubio (-2001) came up with 13 points and 5 rebounds and Belgian center Asha Ndabukiye (178-2003) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Casablanca in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Casablanca's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Barakaldo keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Casablanca dropped to the tenth place with three games lost. They share the position with GDKO Bizkaia and Almeda. Barakaldo will meet at home GDKO Bizkaia (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Casablanca will play against TGN Basquet and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Casablanca: R.Irene 13+5reb+2ast, P.Lopez 12+1reb+1ast, C.Sara 11+5reb+1ast, L.Eva 10+5reb, N.Asha 10+5reb+3ast, R.Ines 6+1reb+1ast
Barakaldo: A.Panagiotopoulou 19+6reb+2ast, C.Carral 15+6reb+8ast, N.Sow 15+8reb, K.Rebekka 12+5reb+5ast, S.Carli 8+3reb+3ast, B.Laura 8+1reb+2ast