WCBA Round 34 (Regular Season): Inner M. defeat Shanxi

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The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Flame (23-7) in Taiyuan on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Mongolia (21-9) 76-61. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Inner M. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Li Yuan (170-2000) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. The former international forward Ru Zhang (179-1999) contributed with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Mongolia's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Chen Yujie (178-2000) replied with 22 points (made all of her seven free throws) for Shanxi. Mongolia have an impressive five-game winning streak. Inner M. moved-up to second place, which they share with Henan and Shaanxi. Shanxi at the other side still keeps top position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
An interesting game for Yuanda (28-1) which played road game in Nanjing against 4th ranked Jiangsu (10-19). First ranked Yuanda had an easy win 90-73. The former international center Xu Han (208-1999) scored 20 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Elizabeth Cambage chipped in 24 points during the contest. Yuanda's coach Milos Paden allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side Nigerian-American forward Michaela Onyenwere (183-1999, college: UCLA) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Yuanda have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 28-1 record. Jiangsu lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 19 games lost. Sichuan will play against league's second-placed Zhejiang in Yiwu in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Jiangsu will play at home against Xinjiang and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Ronggang is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their 30th consecutive match to sixth ranked Hefei (15-15) 87-75 on Tuesday evening. Kiana Williams notched 22 points to lead the effort. Hefei's coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 19 points and 8 rebounds by Jianping Zhang did not help to save the game for Tianjin. Newly promoted Hefei maintains sixth position with 15-15 record. Loser Ronggang still closes the standings with 30 games lost. Hefei will meet at home higher ranked Liaoning (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tianjin will play against Xiamen (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Other games in round 34 were not that significant. Xinjiang beat Fujian on the road 75-67. Ganzhou was destroyed by Henan on its own court 50-81. Hebei was outscored by Guangdong in Dongguan 104-76. Liaoning was rolled over Heilongjiang at home 53-74. Shaanxi defeated Xiamen on the opponent's court 74-65.

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Fujian - Xinjiang 67-75

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Magic Deer's (6-23) road victory over 6th ranked Fujian Nanan (1-28) in Putian 75-67 on Tuesday. American players dominated the game. Forward NDea Jones (188-1999, college: Texas A&M) notched a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals to lead the effort and forward Dariauna Lewis (185-2000, college: Syracuse) supported her with 16 points. Even a double-double of 33 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds by center Tearra Banks (188-1995, college: Austin Peay) did not help to save the game for Fujian. Guard Roxy Barahman (173-1998, college: Yale) added 16 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Xinjiang maintains fifth position with 6-23 record. Fujian lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 28 games lost. Xinjiang will meet higher ranked Jiangsu (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Fujian will play against Shandong in Penglai and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Fujian: B.Tearra 33+10reb, B.Roxy 16+9reb+3ast, F.Min 10+7reb+5ast, Z.Jingru 5+2reb+1ast, W.Ze 3+1reb+2ast, S.Chen 0+1reb+5ast
Xinjiang: J.N'Dea 20+11reb+5ast, L.Dariauna 16+4reb+1ast, Y.Li 10+2reb+1ast, M.Zhu 9+4reb+2ast, T.Wu 7+3reb+5ast, Y.Wu 6+5reb+2ast

Ganzhou - Henan 50-81

Very expected game when 8th ranked Ganzhou (7-23) was smashed at home by second ranked Henan Phoenix (21-9) 81-50 on Tuesday. Henan dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Ganzhou's 22. They outrebounded Ganzhou 52-22 including a 15-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. American forward Emma Cannon (188-1989, college: FSC) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import center Kelsey Bone (193-1991, college: Texas A&M) supported her with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Four Henan Phoenix players scored in double figures. Even 7 points and 4 assists by guard Yang Kejing (175-1999) did not help to save the game for Ganzhou. American power forward Sidney Cooks (193-1998, college: Seton Hall) added 10 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Henan maintains second position with 21-9 record having just two points less than leader Wuhan, which they share with Shaanxi and Inner M. Newly promoted Ganzhou keeps the eighth place with 23 games lost. Henan will meet at home league's leader Wuhan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ganzhou will play against Shaanxi (#3) in Weinan and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ganzhou: C.Sidney 10+4reb, Y.Tian 7+2reb+2ast, Y.Lu 7+3reb, K.Yang 7+3reb+4ast, Y.Gao 5, X.Lin 5+3reb
Henan: C.Emma 18+14reb+1ast, C.Wei-An 17+3reb+3ast, B.Kelsey 17+7reb, Y.Zheng 10+4reb, M.Kamaria 8+5reb+2ast, Y.Chen 6+7reb+1ast

Guangdong - Hebei 104-76

Rather predictable result when second ranked Vermilion Birds (21-8) rolled over 6th ranked Power (4-25) in Dongguan 104-76 on Tuesday. Guangdong dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Power's 36. Guangdong looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Hebei's players. American power forward Chelsea Nelson (188-1996, college: NC State) notched 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and the former international Huang Sijing (192-1996) supported her with 15 points. Four Vermilion Birds players scored in double figures. Vermilion Birds' coach felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 33 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (made all of her eleven free throws !!!) by American-Lebanese forward Trinity Baptiste (183-1998, college: Arizona) did not help to save the game for Hebei. American guard Destiny Littleton (175-1999, college: USC) added 16 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Vermilion Birds have a solid three-game winning streak. Guangdong maintains second position with 21-8 record having just three points less than leader Wuhan. Hebei lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 25 games lost. Guangdong will meet at home Shanghai (#4) in the next round. Hebei will play against Beijing and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hebei: B.Trinity 33+6reb, L.Destiny 16+7reb+3ast, Y.Zhang 13+1reb, X.Bai 7+4reb, B.Li 4+1reb+2ast, Y.Hu 2+2reb+2ast
Guangdong: N.Chelsea 17+8reb+2ast, S.Huang 15+4reb+3ast, L.Chen 14+1reb+2ast, C.Aliyah 12+4reb+2ast, L.Wenxia 9+3reb+4ast, D.Dilichati 8+2ast

Hefei - Tianjin 87-75

Bottom-ranked Ronggang is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their 30th consecutive match to sixth ranked Hefei (15-15) 87-75 on Tuesday evening. American point guard Kiana Williams (170-1999, college: Stanford) notched 22 points to lead the effort and Taiwanese forward Wei-Lin Wang (180-1993) supported her with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Hefei's coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 19 points and 8 rebounds by center Jianping Zhang (189-2003) did not help to save the game for Tianjin. Forward Yanhua Zhao (178-2000) added 15 points for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Newly promoted Hefei maintains sixth position with 15-15 record. Loser Ronggang still closes the standings with 30 games lost. Hefei will meet at home higher ranked Liaoning (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tianjin will play against Xiamen (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Tianjin: Z.Jianping 19+8reb+1ast, Z.Yanhua 15+1reb+1ast, H.Ziqi 12+4reb+1ast, Y.Zhou 11+2reb+2ast, Y.Cui 9+2reb+3ast, Y.Zhu 4+10reb+2ast
Hefei: W.Kiana 22+3reb+3ast, W.Wei-Lin 19+8reb, Z.Xiong 13+6reb+1ast, J.Xing 11+6reb+5ast, Y.Shao 7+9reb, M.Guo 6+3reb+1ast

Jiangsu - Sichuan 73-90

An interesting game for Yuanda (28-1) which played road game in Nanjing against 4th ranked Jiangsu (10-19). First ranked Yuanda had an easy win 90-73. Sichuan made 18-of-21 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Jiangsu's players. The former international center Xu Han (208-1999) scored 20 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Australian center Elizabeth Cambage (205-1991) chipped in 24 points during the contest. Yuanda's coach Milos Paden allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side Nigerian-American forward Michaela Onyenwere (183-1999, college: UCLA) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and swingman Hu Xinyu (173-1999) scored 18 points and 6 assists. Four Jiangsu players scored in double figures. Yuanda have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 28-1 record. Jiangsu lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 19 games lost. Sichuan will play against league's second-placed Zhejiang in Yiwu in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Jiangsu will play at home against Xinjiang and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Jiangsu: O.Michaela 18+11reb, X.Hu 18+4reb+6ast, C.Xu 15+7reb+2ast, M.Wu 13+2reb+3ast, M.Chanel 5+5reb+1ast, X.Hong 4+1reb
Sichuan: C.Elizabeth 24+4reb+2ast, H.Xu 20+9reb+3ast, L.Meng 10+2reb+7ast, G.Song 8+4reb+2ast, L.Shuangfei 8+2reb+3ast, J.Weina 8+8reb

Liaoning - Heilongjiang 53-74

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Liaoning Hengye's (17-13) home loss to fourth ranked Dragons (21-11) in Anshan 53-74 on Tuesday. American forward Myisha Hines-Allen (185-1996, college: Louisville) notched a triple-double by scoring 13 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the effort and guard Zhou Yueming (170-1999) supported her with 18 points. Even 10 points and 8 rebounds by Montenegrin center Ana Pocek (190-1993) did not help to save the game for Liaoning. American forward Breanna Richardson (185-1995, college: MSU) added 8 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Heilongjiang maintains fourth position with 21-11 record. Loser Liaoning Hengye keeps the fifth place with 13 games lost. Heilongjiang will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Liaoning will play against Hefei (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Liaoning: W.Ma 14+1ast, P.Ana 10+8reb, S.Wu 9, R.Breanna 8+8reb+1ast, W.Ye 5+1reb+1ast, L.Jade 5+1ast
Heilongjiang: Y.Zhou 18+2reb+3ast, R.Sun 15+4reb, H.Myisha 13+14reb+10ast, R.Bi 9+2reb, B.Kennedy 9+10reb+2ast, L.Shuqing 5+2reb

Xiamen - Shaanxi 65-74

Everything went according to plan when third ranked Red Wolves (21-9) defeated on the road 7th ranked Xiamen (8-22) 74-65 on Tuesday. American center Queen Egbo (193-2000, college: Baylor) notched a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and center Su Yingying (190-2001) supported her with 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 14 points and 26 rebounds by American center Imani McGee-Stafford (201-1994, college: Texas) did not help to save the game for Xiamen. Center Li Tong (192-1995) added 20 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Red Wolves have a solid four-game winning streak. Shaanxi moved-up to second place, which they share with Henan and Inner M. Xiamen lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 22 games lost. Shaanxi will meet at home Ganzhou (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Xiamen will play against Tianjin and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Xiamen: T.Li 20+5reb, Y.Wong 15+2reb+4ast, M.Imani 14+26reb+1ast, Y.Huang 10+1reb+3ast, M.Sianni 4+4reb+2ast, Y.Li 2+4reb
Shaanxi: E.Queen 20+13reb+1ast, Y.Su 18+11reb+4ast, Z.Zhuoya 15+4reb+4ast, L.Qi 14+2reb+4ast, H.Linnae 7+4reb+1ast, J.Liu 0+1reb

Shanxi - Inner M. 61-76

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Flame (23-7) in Taiyuan on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Mongolia (21-9) 76-61. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Inner M. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Li Yuan (170-2000) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. The former international forward Ru Zhang (179-1999) contributed with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Four Mongolia players scored in double figures. Mongolia's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Chen Yujie (178-2000) replied with 22 points (made all of her seven free throws) and American center Mercedes Russell (198-1995, college: Tennessee) added 12 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Shanxi. Mongolia have an impressive five-game winning streak. Inner M. moved-up to second place, which they share with Henan and Shaanxi. Shanxi at the other side still keeps top position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Shanxi: Y.Chen 22+4reb+2ast, R.Mercedes 12+8reb, Z.Ruoyun 10+3reb+2ast, K.Song 6+4reb+5ast, H.Juntong 6+6reb+4ast, Z.Yi 5+1reb
Inner M.: Y.Li 17+5reb+9ast, W.Lili 16+3reb+1ast, Z.Ru 15+5reb+6ast, M.Sun 11+2reb+1ast, Z.Pan 6, B.Kalani 6+14reb+1ast