WSLB Round 3 (Regular Season): Caledonia G. keeps a leadership position

There were just three rounds played in Regular Season of WSLB 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.

Gladiators smashed Eagles in Edinburgh 104-82. Caledonia G. made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 27 Newcastle E. turnovers. Caledonia G. looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Caledonia G. made 9 blocks. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for center MJ Johnson (190-2003, college: GMU) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds. Center Frannie Hottinger (186-2003, college: Marquette) contributed with 20 points and 4 assists for the winners. Gladiators' coach Donnie MacDonald felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Raven Thompson (178-2004, college: Clemson) answered with 22 points and 8 rebounds for Newcastle E.Eagles will play next round against Sheffield H. trying to get back on the winning streak. Gladiators will try to continue on its current victory against Oaklands W. in St Albans.
The game in Cardiff was also worth to mention about. Rebels (1-2) played at the court of Archers (1-2). Archers managed to secure a 4-point victory 91-87. It was a great evening for American guard Ivory Finley (178-2003, college: Pepperdine) who led her team to a victory scoring 28 points and 9 rebounds. Alyssa Durazo-Frescas helped adding 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was German forward Lara Rohkohl (190-2002, college: BYU) with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 14 rebounds (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field). Archers will play against Nottingham (#10) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Rebels will play against Manchester (#2) to get more than just one victory in their record.
The game in Sheffield was also quite interesting. Wolves (3-0) played at the court of Hatters (1-2). Wolves managed to secure a 9-point victory 75-66 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for Summah Evans who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Tierra Hodges came up with 16 points and 7 rebounds for Sheffield H. in the defeat. Wolves will meet at home Caledonia G. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hatters will play against Newcastle E. (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 3 winless Nottingham was smashed by London on the road 94-65. Manchester destroyed Leicester R. on its own court 90-62.
The most impressive performance of 3rd round was 15 points and 6 rebounds by Hannah Robb of Manchester.

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Cardiff MA. - Essex R. 91-87:
The game in Cardiff was also worth to mention about. Rebels (1-2) played at the court of Archers (1-2). Archers managed to secure a 4-point victory 91-87. Cardiff MA. made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 Essex R. turnovers. It was a great evening for American guard Ivory Finley (178-2003, college: Pepperdine) who led her team to a victory scoring 28 points and 9 rebounds. Her fellow American import guard Alyssa Durazo-Frescas (170-2002, college: GCU) helped adding 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Durazo-Frescas is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was German forward Lara Rohkohl (190-2002, college: BYU) with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 14 rebounds (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field) and forward Cameron Taylor-Willis (183-2002) scored 21 points and 6 rebounds. Four Essex R. players scored in double figures. Archers will play against Nottingham (#10) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Rebels will play against Manchester (#2) to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Cardiff MA.: I.Finley 28+9reb+2ast, D.Alyssa 19+5reb+5ast, E.Bailey 11+3reb+3ast, J.Graham 10, A.Laila 9+1reb+1ast, S.Gines 6+5reb+5ast
Essex R.: L.Rohkohl 31+14reb+1ast, T.Cameron 21+6reb+2ast, A.Mikeska 11+6reb+10ast, J.Robinson 10+9reb+3ast, H.Megan 5+1reb+8ast, O.Forster 5+1reb+2ast

London L. - Nottingham 94-65:
Lions used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Nottingham 94-65 on Saturday night. London made 27-of-32 free shots (84.4 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Nottingham turnovers. London looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American players dominated also this game. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Annika Shah (160-2003, college: Cal Poly) who led the winners and scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Forward Chloe Wilson (180-2002, college: Delaware) accounted for 13 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side. Four Lions players scored in double figures. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Mackenzie Dover (165-2002, college: Albright) came up with 27 points and 5 assists and center Kennedy Basham (201-2004, college: TCU) added 16 points and 13 rebounds respectively for Nottingham in the defeat. Lions will meet Leicester R. (#9) on the road in the next round. Wildcats will play against Cardiff MA. and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
London L.: A.Shah 25+7reb+6ast, L.Christie 16+2reb, W.Chloe 13+12reb+3ast, A.Dorcas 13, S.Macy 11+2ast, J.Tuchscherer 8+3reb+1ast
Nottingham: D.Mackenzie 27+4reb+5ast, K.Basham 16+13reb+1ast, O.Mariam 10+3reb+5ast, M.Chenai 6+2reb, R.Shaniya 4+3reb+3ast, O.Larder-Lee 2+2reb

Sheffield H. - Oaklands W. 66-75:
The game in Sheffield was also quite interesting. Wolves (3-0) played at the court of Hatters (1-2). Wolves managed to secure a 9-point victory 75-66 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for Australian forward Summah Evans (183-2001, college: Clemson) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. ex-international guard Shanice Beckford-Norton (174-1997, college: LSU) accounted for 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. American center Tierra Hodges (175-1998, college: Furman) came up with 16 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import guard Laycee Drake (168-2003, college: St.Bonaventure) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Sheffield H. in the defeat. Wolves will meet at home Caledonia G. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hatters will play against Newcastle E. (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Oaklands W.: E.Summah 18+10reb+3ast, B.Shanice 15+7reb+5ast, D.Lavinia 12+7reb+1ast, O.Chieh 9+1ast, W.Elise 8+2reb+1ast, E.Donnelly 7+3reb+1ast
Sheffield H.: L.Drake 17+6reb+1ast, T.Hodges 16+7reb+1ast, N.Krisper 9+8reb+2ast, S.Harrison 8+5reb+4ast, R.Cockman 6+6reb+1ast, T.Morgan 4+4reb

Caledonia G. - Newcastle E. 104-82:
Gladiators smashed Eagles in Edinburgh 104-82. Caledonia G. made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 27 Newcastle E. turnovers. Caledonia G. looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Caledonia G. made 9 blocks. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for center MJ Johnson (190-2003, college: GMU) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds. Center Frannie Hottinger (186-2003, college: Marquette) contributed with 20 points and 4 assists for the winners. Gladiators' coach Donnie MacDonald felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Raven Thompson (178-2004, college: Clemson) answered with 22 points and 8 rebounds and guard Nala Williams (173-2004, college: SDSU) added 20 points and 5 assists in the effort for Newcastle E.Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Eagles will play next round against Sheffield H. trying to get back on the winning streak. Gladiators will try to continue on its current victory against Oaklands W. in St Albans.
Top scorers:
Caledonia G.: J.MJ 21+14reb+1ast, H.Frannie 20+4reb+4ast, S.Mackenzie 14+5reb+2ast, D.Ella 13+1reb+2ast, T.Taris 10+6reb+2ast, F.Maura 9+4reb
Newcastle E.: R.Thompson 22+8reb+1ast, N.Williams 20+4reb+5ast, M.Hinton 19+4reb+5ast, J.Jakayla 13+8reb+4ast, C.Harris 6+7reb+3ast, R.Grace 2+1ast

Manchester - Leicester R. 90-62:
Very expected game when Riders (0-3) were smashed on the road by Manchester (3-0) 90-62 on Sunday. Manchester forced 26 Leicester R. turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for international guard Hannah Robb (175-1998) who led the winners and scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. American guard Caroline Lau (175-2003, college: Northwestern) accounted for 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Five Manchester players scored in double figures. Coach Oliver Parr's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Canadian guard Cara Misskey (168-2002, college: Regina) came up with 12 points and 6 assists and international guard Katie Januszewska (183-2004, college: SFC) added 12 points respectively for Leicester R. in the defeat. Manchester will meet Essex R. (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Riders will play against London and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Manchester: R.Hannah 15+6reb+3ast, P.Veera 15+3reb+1ast, L.Caroline 14+5reb+5ast, P.Maya 13+6reb+1ast, B.Maaja 11+7reb+2ast, M.Jenna 9+2reb+1ast
Leicester R.: M.Cara 12+2reb+6ast, K.Januszewska 12+4reb+3ast, S.Ally 11+3reb+2ast, P.Daisy 9+4reb, M.Ademusayo 7+4reb+1ast, B.Alexandra 4+4reb