WCBA Round 24 (Regular Season): Wuhan edge Liaoning by one point

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Fifth-ranked Liaoning Hengye (11-10) made lots of trouble for first ranked hengfan (17-4) in Wuhan on Friday. hengfan managed to secure only one-point victory 82-81. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Liaoning Hengye. They outrebounded Liaoning 46-34 including 36 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American point guard Chennedy Carter (175-1998, college: Texas A&M) who scored 40 points (!!!), 7 assists and 5 steals. The other American import power forward Peyton Williams (193-1998, college: Kansas St.) chipped in 16 points and 13 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Montenegrin center Ana Pocek (190-1993) who recorded a double-double by scoring 29 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals. Liaoning Hengye's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. hengfan have a solid four-game winning streak. Wuhan maintains first position with 17-4 record. Liaoning at the other side dropped to the third place with ten games lost. They share the position with Shandong. Wuhan are looking forward to face Liaoning (#6) in Anshan in the next round where they are favorite. Liaoning will have a break next round.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Shanghai. Third ranked Swordfish faced their close opponent Sports Lottery. Host Swordfish (14-7) defeated guests from Penglai (11-10) 84-79. It was a good game for Brazilian center Kamilla Cardoso (201-2001, college: S.Carolina) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Arella Guirantes contributed with 20 points and 9 assists for the winners. The former international power forward Yang Hengyu (194-1995) replied with 17 points and 6 rebounds for Shandong. Swordfish have a solid three-game winning streak. Shanghai maintains third position with 14-7 record having just two points less than leader Wuhan which they share with defeated Shandong. Shandong at the other side keeps the third place with ten games lost. They share the position with Liaoning. Shanghai will play against league's leader Sichuan in Chengdu in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Shandong will play on the road against the league's second-placed Guangdong in Dongguan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Chengdu. Top-ranked Yuanda faced second-best Golden Bulls. Host Yuanda (21-0) smashed guests from Yiwu (12-9) 102-61. Worth to mention a great performance of Xiao Tong who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 7 rebounds. Yuanda's coach Milos Paden felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Zhang Min with 10 points and 5 rebounds. Undefeated Yuanda have an impressive 21-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 21-0 record. Loser Golden Bulls keeps the second place with nine games lost. Sichuan will meet Shanghai (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Zhejiang will play against Jiangsu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Rest of the games of round 24 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Fujian was defeated by Guangdong in Dongguan 96-81. Xinjiang was beaten by Jiangsu at home 57-66. Shanxi won against Hebei on the opponent's court 91-82. Heilongjiang managed to outperform Ganzhou in a home game 81-67. Henan managed to beat Tianjin on the road 87-75. Xiamen was crushed by Hefei on its own court 59-110. Beijing was beaten by Inner M. in Hohhot 84-68.
The best stats of 24th round was 15 points by Sun Mengran of Inner M..

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Guangdong - Fujian 96-81

There was no surprise in Dongguan where 6th ranked Fujian Nanan (1-20) was defeated by second ranked Vermilion Birds (15-6) 96-81 on Thursday. Guangdong dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Fujian Nanan's 40. They outrebounded Fujian 43-30 including 33 on the defensive glass. Guangdong looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Aliyah Collier (183-1997, college: Clemson) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and international forward Yang Shuyu (182-2002) who added 22 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Five Vermilion Birds players scored in double figures. Vermilion Birds' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was guard Min Fang (170-1998) with 26 points and 4 assists and American center Tearra Banks (188-1995, college: Austin Peay) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds. Guangdong maintains second position with 15-6 record behind leader Wuhan. Loser Fujian Nanan keeps the sixth place with 20 games lost. Guangdong will meet at home Shandong (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Fujian will play against the league's leader Shanxi and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Guangdong: S.Yang 22+6reb+2ast, C.Aliyah 21+13reb+6ast, D.Dilichati 15+6reb+3ast, L.Chen 14+9reb+2ast, L.Yang 13+4ast, Y.Yu 5
Fujian: F.Min 26+3reb+4ast, W.Ze 19+2reb+1ast, B.Tearra 17+13reb+1ast, S.Chen 8+5reb+3ast, C.Kerui 6+2reb+2ast, T.Rumeng 5+2reb+2ast

Xinjiang - Jiangsu 57-66

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Jiangsu's (10-11) road victory over 5th ranked Magic Deer (2-19) 66-57 on Thursday. Worth to mention a great performance of international forward Luo Xinyu (187-2001) who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and center Xu Chenyan (200-1999) who added 17 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Dariauna Lewis (185-2000, college: Syracuse) with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds and Wu Yifan (184-1995) scored 13 points. Jiangsu maintains fourth position with 10-11 record. Xinjiang lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 19 games lost. They share the position with Hebei. Jiangsu will meet league's second-placed Zhejiang in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Xinjiang will play against Beijing and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Jiangsu: X.Luo 27+8reb+4ast, C.Xu 17+7reb+2ast, X.Hong 7+1reb+2ast, X.Wang 6+3reb+4ast, X.Hu 5+4reb+5ast, M.Wu 4+2reb
Xinjiang: L.Dariauna 15+13reb+1ast, Y.Wu 13+3reb+2ast, J.N'Dea 7+5reb, Y.Li 7+8reb+3ast, T.Wu 6+5reb+6ast, Y.Li 5+1reb

Hebei - Shanxi 82-91

Very expected game in Hengshui where 6th ranked Power (2-19) was defeated by first ranked Flame (16-5) 91-82 on Friday. Shanxi made 21-of-23 free shots (91.3 percent) during the game. Shanxi outrebounded Hebei 41-29 including 17 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Olivia Nelson-Ododa (196-2000, college: UConn) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 7 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eleven shots !!!) and forward Ruoyun Zhai (182-1998) who added 16 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Flame's coach Momir Tasic used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Taiwanese Peng Shiqing (174-1991) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Li Bingzhen (172-2000) scored 19 points and 4 assists. Four Hebei players scored in double figures. Flame have a solid four-game winning streak. Shanxi maintains first position with 16-5 record, which they share with Heilongjiang. Hebei lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with 19 games lost. They share the position with Xinjiang. Shanxi will meet Fujian (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Hebei will play against Inner M. in Hohhot and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shanxi: N.Olivia 27+7reb+3ast, M.Kelsey 21+3reb+2ast, Z.Ruoyun 16+10reb+2ast, Y.Chen 9+4reb+3ast, K.Song 5+3reb+4ast, H.Juntong 5+6reb
Hebei: L.Destiny 21+3reb+2ast, B.Li 19+4reb+4ast, S.Peng 17+11reb+3ast, M.Sun 10+3reb, X.Bai 6+1reb+1ast, Y.Hu 5+5reb+2ast

Heilongjiang - Ganzhou 81-67

Very predictable result in Daqing where second ranked Dragons (16-5) beat 7th ranked Ganzhou (6-15) 81-67 on Friday. Heilongjiang outrebounded Ganzhou 38-20 including a 30-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Heilongjiang looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Myisha Hines-Allen (185-1996, college: Louisville) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points, 16 rebounds and 8 assists and guard Zhou Yueming (170-1999) who added 17 points and 7 assists during the contest. Five Dragons players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American power forward Sidney Cooks (193-1998, college: Seton Hall) with 25 points and 8 rebounds and guard Xu Yanxue (171-2001) scored 11 points and 5 assists. Dragons have a solid three-game winning streak. Heilongjiang keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Shanxi. Ganzhou lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the seventh place with 15 games lost. Heilongjiang will again meet at home Ganzhou (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Ganzhou will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Heilongjiang: Y.Zhou 17+4reb+7ast, J.Jiang 15+5reb+2ast, B.Kennedy 14+4reb, H.Myisha 13+16reb+8ast, L.Shuqing 11+3reb+3ast, R.Bi 6
Ganzhou: C.Sidney 25+8reb+3ast, Y.Xu 11+4reb+5ast, K.Yang 10+2reb+2ast, J.Jiang 7+1reb, Y.Lu 6+1reb, J.Zhang 5+2reb+2ast

Shanghai - Shandong 84-79

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Shanghai. Third ranked Swordfish faced their close opponent Sports Lottery. Host Swordfish (14-7) defeated guests from Penglai (11-10) 84-79. Shanghai dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Sports Lottery's 32. Shanghai players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. It was a good game for Brazilian center Kamilla Cardoso (201-2001, college: S.Carolina) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Puerto Rican-American Arella Guirantes (181-1997, college: Rutgers) contributed with 20 points and 9 assists for the winners. The former international power forward Yang Hengyu (194-1995) replied with 17 points and 6 rebounds and Australian forward Alanna Smith (193-1996, college: Stanford) added 12 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Shandong. Four Shanghai and five Shandong players scored in double figures. Swordfish have a solid three-game winning streak. Shanghai maintains third position with 14-7 record having just two points less than leader Wuhan which they share with defeated Shandong. Shandong at the other side keeps the third place with ten games lost. They share the position with Liaoning. Shanghai will play against league's leader Sichuan in Chengdu in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Shandong will play on the road against the league's second-placed Guangdong in Dongguan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shanghai: C.Kamilla 26+10reb+5ast, G.Arella 20+4reb+9ast, J.Huang 13+7reb+3ast, Y.Chen 10+4reb+3ast, Z.Zhang 6+3reb, Y.Wang 4+1reb
Shandong: H.Yang 17+6reb+3ast, D.Marquesha 15+1reb+1ast, S.Alanna 12+8reb+2ast, Q.Yanzi 12+3reb+4ast, C.Wei 10+1reb+4ast, A.Jing 6+2reb+1ast

Sichuan - Zhejiang 102-61

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Chengdu. Top-ranked Yuanda faced second-best Golden Bulls. Host Yuanda (21-0) smashed guests from Yiwu (12-9) 102-61. Sichuan outrebounded Zhejiang 41-22 including a 30-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sichuan shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Xiao Tong (186-2000) who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 7 rebounds and forward Saiqi Jia (181-1998) who added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Yuanda's coach Milos Paden felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was forward Zhang Min (178-1999) with 10 points and 5 rebounds and forward Chen Yijun (184-2004) scored 11 points. Yuanda have an impressive 21-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 21-0 record. Loser Golden Bulls keeps the second place with nine games lost. Sichuan will meet Shanghai (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Zhejiang will play against Jiangsu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sichuan: T.Xiao 15+7reb+3ast, J.Saiqi 13+5reb+6ast, W.Zhang 11+2reb+2ast, H.Xu 10+1reb, T.Chenmeng 9, L.Yuting 9+9reb+3ast
Zhejiang: Y.Chen 11+2reb+2ast, M.Zhang 10+5reb+1ast, F.Sun 8+4reb+2ast, H.Wang 8+1reb+2ast, W.Shan 8+2reb+3ast, Z.Qi 4

Tianjin - Henan 75-87

Not a big story in a game in Tianjin where bottom-ranked Ronggang (0-21) was defeated by fourth ranked Henan Phoenix (13-6) 87-75 on Friday. Henan dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Ronggang's 34. Henan forced 21 Tianjin turnovers and outrebounded them 37-20 including a 26-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Henan looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Kamaria McDaniel (178-1999, college: Michigan St.) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and forward Chen Yao (187-1997) who added 9 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. Henan Phoenix's coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was guard Zou Rui (170-2006) with 13 points and 6 assists and forward Cui Yuxuan (174-2003) scored 18 points (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). Five Tianjin players scored in double figures. Henan Phoenix have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Loser Ronggang still closes the standings with 21 games lost. Henan will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tianjin will play against Henan (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Henan: M.Kamaria 25+2reb+2ast, C.Emma 13+5reb+2ast, P.Hsiao-Tong 11+3reb+5ast, Y.Chen 9+14reb, C.Wei-An 7+2reb, H.Peng 5+4ast
Tianjin: Y.Cui 18+2ast, G.Zhang 13+2reb+1ast, R.Zou 13+3reb+6ast, Q.Bao 11+3reb+3ast, T.Zhang 10+7reb+2ast, R.Cheng 6+4reb+1ast

Wuhan - Liaoning 82-81

Fifth-ranked Liaoning Hengye (11-10) made lots of trouble for first ranked hengfan (17-4) in Wuhan on Friday. hengfan managed to secure only one-point victory 82-81. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Liaoning Hengye. They outrebounded Liaoning 46-34 including 36 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American point guard Chennedy Carter (175-1998, college: Texas A&M) who scored 40 points (!!!), 7 assists and 5 steals. The other American import power forward Peyton Williams (193-1998, college: Kansas St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Montenegrin center Ana Pocek (190-1993) who recorded a double-double by scoring 29 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals and American forward Breanna Richardson (185-1995, college: MSU) added 13 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Liaoning Hengye's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. hengfan have a solid four-game winning streak. Wuhan maintains first position with 17-4 record. Liaoning at the other side dropped to the third place with ten games lost. They share the position with Shandong. Wuhan are looking forward to face Liaoning (#6) in Anshan in the next round where they are favorite. Liaoning will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Wuhan: C.Chennedy 40+4reb+7ast, W.Peyton 16+13reb+1ast, S.Yu 8+6reb, Y.Ding 7+2reb, H.Pan 5+3reb+1ast, J.Fu 4+12reb
Liaoning: P.Ana 29+15reb+6ast, R.Breanna 13+8reb+1ast, Q.Wang 10+3reb, W.Ye 9+1reb+1ast, G.Yifei 9+3reb+4ast, W.Wang 8+4ast

Xiamen - Hefei 59-110

Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Hefei (11-8) outleveled on the road 8th ranked Xiamen (5-16) 110-59 on Friday. Hefei dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Xiamen's 26. Hefei forced 24 Xiamen turnovers and outrebounded them 42-30 including a 31-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Hefei shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 56.5 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Xiamen's players. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Taiyanna Jackson (198-2000, college: Kansas) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and Taiwanese forward Xi-Ye Liu (173-1991) who added 20 points (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) during the contest. Four Hefei players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Sianni Martin (173-1996, college: UCF) with 13 points and center QI Cheng (191-1999) scored 8 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. Hefei have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Xiamen lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 16 games lost. Hefei will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Xiamen will play again against Hefei (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hefei: L.Xi-Ye 20+1reb+1ast, J.Taiyanna 17+10reb+1ast, Z.Xiong 15+2reb+3ast, Z.Zhong 13+4reb+3ast, W.Wei-Lin 10+2reb+2ast, J.Xing 9+3reb+6ast
Xiamen: M.Sianni 13+3reb, T.Li 11+3reb, C.QI 8+6reb, L.Zhao 7+1reb, Y.Wong 6+2ast, Y.Chen 5+3reb

Inner M. - Beijing 84-68

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Beijing Great Wall's (9-12) road loss to fourth ranked Mongolia (13-8) 68-84 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Lili Wang (183-1992) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 4 assists and the former international power forward Sun Mengran (196-1992) who added 15 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American point guard Aari McDonald (168-1998, college: Arizona) with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and her fellow American import forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus (193-1992, college: MTSU) scored 19 points. Four Beijing players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Inner M. maintains fourth position with 13-8 record. Loser Beijing Great Wall keeps the fifth place with 12 games lost. Inner M. will meet at home Hebei (#6) in the next round. Beijing will play against Xinjiang in Urumqi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Inner M.: W.Lili 18+4reb+4ast, M.Sun 15+4reb+2ast, Z.Ru 14+4reb, S.Ning 9+1reb+2ast, B.Kalani 8+4reb+3ast, Q.Zhang 8+1reb+3ast
Beijing: P.Cheyenne 19+2reb, H.Khaalia 15+3reb, M.Aari 14+6reb+4ast, T.Yu 12+3reb, M.Zheng 4+1ast, J.Yu 2+3reb+1ast