WSLB Round 5 (Regular Season): Newcastle E. edges Essex R. by one point

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The most exciting game of round 5 in the WSLB took place in Essex. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 8th ranked Rebels (1-4) to sixth ranked Eagles (3-2) 83-82 on Saturday evening. Newcastle E. made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Essex R. turnovers. Strangely Essex R. outrebounded Newcastle E. 43-31 including 28 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American guard Jakayla Johnson (175-2001, college: Southern Miss) who scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Her fellow American import guard Nala Williams (173-2004, college: SDSU) chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds. German forward Lara Rohkohl (190-2002, college: BYU) produced a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the hosts. Newcastle E. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Sheffield H. Essex R. lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with four games lost. Newcastle E. is looking forward to face league's second-placed Manchester at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Essex R. will play against Nottingham (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Undefeated leader Gladiators delivered the fifth consecutive victory. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Wildcats (0-5) 107-55 in Edinburgh. American center Frannie Hottinger (186-2003, college: Marquette) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 9 rebounds. Ella Doherty contributed with 24 points for the winners. Gladiators' coach Donnie MacDonald felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Mackenzie Dover (165-2002, college: Albright) answered with 17 points for Nottingham. Undefeated Gladiators (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Caledonia G. maintains first place with a perfect record of 5 victories in a row, which they share with Manchester. Nottingham at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Leicester R.. Caledonia G. will play against Cardiff MA. (#6) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Nottingham will play against Essex R. (#8) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Bottom-ranked Riders (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 88-61 loss to fourth ranked Hatters (3-2) in Leicester on Saturday evening. Nina Krisper stepped up and scored 26 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Katie Januszewska responded with 17 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 3-2 record, which they share with Newcastle E. Leicester R. lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Nottingham. Sheffield H. will meet at home London (#7) in the next round. Leicester R. will play against Oaklands W. in St Albans and looks forward to get finally their first victory.

In the last two games of round 5 Oaklands W. defeated London in St Albans 91-76. Manchester beat Cardiff MA. at home 96-79.
The best stats of 5th round was 28 points and 9 rebounds by Alyssa Durazo-Frescas of Cardiff MA..

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Essex R. - Newcastle E. 82-83:
The most exciting game of round 5 in the WSLB took place in Essex. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 8th ranked Rebels (1-4) to sixth ranked Eagles (3-2) 83-82 on Saturday evening. Newcastle E. made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Essex R. turnovers. Strangely Essex R. outrebounded Newcastle E. 43-31 including 28 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American guard Jakayla Johnson (175-2001, college: Southern Miss) who scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Her fellow American import guard Nala Williams (173-2004, college: SDSU) chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds. German forward Lara Rohkohl (190-2002, college: BYU) produced a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and ex-international forward Claire Paxton (185-1994) added 19 points respectively for the hosts. Newcastle E. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Sheffield H. Essex R. lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with four games lost. Newcastle E. is looking forward to face league's second-placed Manchester at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Essex R. will play against Nottingham (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Newcastle E.: J.Johnson 24+6reb+4ast, H.Maddy 19+7reb, W.Nala 19+9reb+2ast, C.Alex 9+1reb, P.Storie 6+5ast, T.Raven 6+6reb
Essex R.: L.Rohkohl 35+16reb, C.Paxton 19+4reb+3ast, J.Robinson 9+8reb+3ast, P.Olivia 9+1ast, T.Cameron 3+4reb, A.Mikeska 3+5reb+9ast

London L. - Oaklands W. 76-91:
There was no surprise in London where 7th ranked Lions (2-3) were defeated by third ranked Wolves (4-1) 91-76 on Saturday. Oaklands W. made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Oaklands W. made 7 blocks. American guard Elise Williams (178-2003, college: Wake Forest) stepped up and scored 25 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Australian forward Summah Evans (183-2001, college: Clemson) chipped in 22 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Amaris Baker (173-2002, college: Drexel, agency: Interperformances) responded with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Canadian forward Julia Tuchscherer (188-2004) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Four Oaklands W. and five London players scored in double figures. Oaklands W. maintains third place with 4-1 record behind leader Caledonia G. Loser Lions dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Cardiff MA.. Oaklands W. will meet at home Leicester R. (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. London will play against Sheffield H. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Oaklands W.: W.Elise 25+8reb+2ast, E.Summah 22+5reb+2ast, B.Shanice 16+4reb+6ast, E.Donnelly 10+8reb, D.Lavinia 7+11reb+8ast, O.Chieh 7+5reb
London L.: A.Baker 17+8reb+4ast, T.Julia 15+7reb+3ast, S.Annika 14+4reb+6ast, C.Wilson 12+5reb+1ast, C.Loren 12+9reb+2ast, M.Spinks 4+1reb+3ast

Leicester R. - Sheffield H. 61-88:
Bottom-ranked Riders (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 88-61 loss to fourth ranked Hatters (3-2) in Leicester on Saturday evening. Sheffield H. dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Riders's 30 and made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. Sheffield H. forced 22 Leicester R. turnovers and outrebounded them 48-30 including 20 on the offensive glass. Sheffield H. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Austrian forward Nina Krisper (180-2001, agency: Crossover Management) stepped up and scored 26 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners and American forward Tia Morgan (173-2002, college: Fordham, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Four Hatters players scored in double figures. International guard Katie Januszewska (183-2004, college: SFC) responded with 17 points and center Louisa Gibbins (178-2005) scored 11 points and 6 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. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 3-2 record, which they share with Newcastle E. Leicester R. lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Nottingham. Sheffield H. will meet at home London (#7) in the next round. Leicester R. will play against Oaklands W. in St Albans and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Sheffield H.: K.Nina 26+8reb+2ast, M.Tia 16+6reb+2ast, D.Laycee 15+3reb+4ast, H.Tierra 10+8reb+2ast, C.Chantel 5+5reb+4ast, E.Jessica 5+6reb+3ast
Leicester R.: K.Januszewska 17+3reb+3ast, G.Louisa 11+6reb+2ast, S.Ally 8+3reb+4ast, M.Ademusayo 8+6reb+1ast, S.Alexandra 7+4reb+1ast, M.Cara 4+2reb+4ast

Caledonia G. - Nottingham 107-55:
Undefeated leader Gladiators delivered the fifth consecutive victory. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Wildcats (0-5) 107-55 in Edinburgh. Caledonia G. forced 26 Nottingham turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Nottingham's players. American center Frannie Hottinger (186-2003, college: Marquette) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 9 rebounds. Naturalized Scottish forward Ella Doherty (185-2003, college: CS Monterey) contributed with 24 points for the winners. Gladiators' coach Donnie MacDonald felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Mackenzie Dover (165-2002, college: Albright) answered with 17 points and the other American import center Kennedy Basham (201-2004, college: TCU) added 7 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Nottingham. Gladiators (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Caledonia G. maintains first place with a perfect record of 5 victories in a row, which they share with Manchester. Nottingham at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Leicester R.. Caledonia G. will play against Cardiff MA. (#6) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Nottingham will play against Essex R. (#8) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Caledonia G.: D.Ella 24+3reb+3ast, H.Frannie 23+9reb+3ast, J.MJ 16+12reb, T.Freeman 12+2reb, F.Maura 12+3reb, W.Jadyn 9+2reb+9ast
Nottingham: D.Mackenzie 17+3reb+3ast, W.Nina 10+5reb+2ast, S.Parker 7+3reb+2ast, K.Basham 7+9reb+2ast, M.Chenai 4+6reb, E.Field 4+1reb+1ast

Manchester - Cardiff MA. 96-79:
No shocking result in a game when leader Manchester (5-0) defeated at home 6th ranked Archers (2-3) 96-79 on Sunday. Manchester outrebounded Cardiff MA. 36-25 including 25 on the defensive glass. Manchester looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Cardiff MA.'s players. Estonian power forward Maaja Bratka (190-1992, agency: LBM Management) stepped up and scored 26 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and American guard Caroline Lau (175-2003, college: Northwestern) chipped in 13 points and 11 assists. Four Manchester players scored in double figures. Manchester's coach Oliver Parr used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Alyssa Durazo-Frescas (170-2002, college: GCU) responded with 28 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import guard Ivory Finley (178-2003, college: Pepperdine) scored 19 points and 7 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Manchester. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Caledonia G. Loser Archers keeps the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with London. Manchester will meet Newcastle E. (#5) on the road in the next round. Cardiff MA. will play against the league's leader Caledonia G. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Manchester: B.Maaja 26+8reb+3ast, P.Veera 24+2reb+2ast, L.Caroline 13+4reb+11ast, M.Jenna 12+7reb+3ast, E.Karasaite 11+2reb+2ast, E.ODonnell 8+7reb+1ast
Cardiff MA.: A.Durazo-Frescas 28+9reb+3ast, F.Ivory 19+7reb+3ast, L.Anderson 16+2reb+3ast, W.Charley 7, G.Jasmine 5+2reb+2ast, L.Solene 4+2reb+1ast