WCBA Round 37 (Regular Season): Henan defeat Wuhan

Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of hengfan (26-6) in Jiyuan on Tuesday night. Visitors were rolled over by Henan Phoenix (23-9) 95-64. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Henan made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Wuhan turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Emma Cannon (188-1989, college: FSC) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points and 12 rebounds. Her fellow American import center Kelsey Bone (193-1991, college: Texas A&M) contributed with 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American guard Rennia Davis (188-1999, college: Tennessee) answered with 21 points and 7 rebounds for Wuhan. 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 Phoenix have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Wuhan at the other side still keeps top place with six games lost.
Important game to mention about took place in Taiyuan. Second ranked Vermilion Birds (23-9) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging leader Flame (23-9) 77-75 in the fight for the first place. It was a key game for the top position in the league. American guard Aliyah Collier (183-1997, college: Clemson) stepped up and scored 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Huang Sijing chipped in 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Vermilion Birds' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side American center Olivia Nelson-Ododa (196-2000, college: UConn) responded with 23 points and 8 rebounds. Guangdong keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Shanxi. Shanxi lost fourth consecutive game.
A very close game took place in Hefei between Hefei and Liaoning Hengye. Sixth ranked Hefei (16-16) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Liaoning Hengye (18-14). Hefei managed to escape with a 1-point win 67-66 on Tuesday evening. Kiana Williams nailed 23 points for the winning side. Ana Pocek came up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for Liaoning in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Hefei maintains sixth place with 16-16 record. Loser Liaoning Hengye keeps the fifth position with 14 games lost.

Other games in round 37 were not that significant. Sichuan smashed Fujian on the road 96-65. Hebei was destroyed by Inner M. on its own court 59-88. Zhejiang unfortunately lost to Jiangsu in Nanjing 92-95. Shaanxi rolled over Ganzhou at home 91-65. Beijing defeated Shanghai on the opponent's court 83-75. Winless Tianjin was smashed by Xiamen in a home game 80-104. Shandong destroyed Xinjiang on the road 98-69.
The most impressive performance of 37th round was 39 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds by Alanna Smith of Shandong.

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Fujian - Sichuan 65-96

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Yuanda (31-1) crushed 6th ranked Fujian Nanan (1-31) in Putian 96-65 on Tuesday. Sichuan dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Fujian Nanan's 44 and made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Sichuan looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Australian center Elizabeth Cambage (205-1991) nailed 21 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winning side and guard Ziting Tang (190-2000) accounted for 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Yuanda players scored in double figures. American center Tearra Banks (188-1995, college: Austin Peay) came up with 33 points (!!!) and the other American import guard Roxy Barahman (173-1998, college: Yale) added 11 points respectively for Fujian in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Yuanda have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 31-1 record. Fujian lost thirteenth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 31 games lost.
Top scorers:
Fujian: B.Tearra 33+4reb+1ast, B.Roxy 11+4reb+2ast, Z.Jingru 6+4reb+1ast, F.Min 6+2reb+5ast, T.Rumeng 5+2reb+1ast, C.Zhaolin 2+2reb
Sichuan: C.Elizabeth 21+7reb+2ast, J.Saiqi 16+3reb+3ast, T.Ziting 12+7reb+4ast, L.Yuting 11+3reb+4ast, T.Xiao 10+4reb+1ast, W.Siyu 9+4reb+2ast

Hebei - Inner M. 59-88

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Power (4-28) was smashed by third ranked Mongolia (23-9) in Hengshui 88-59 on Tuesday. Inner M. outrebounded Hebei 46-32 including 35 on the defensive glass. Irish-Australian swingman Alice Kunek (185-1991, agency: LBM Management) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds for the winning side and guard Zhang Qifang (174-1993) accounted for 10 points and 8 rebounds. Four Mongolia players scored in double figures. Mongolia's coach felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American-Lebanese forward Trinity Baptiste (183-1998, college: Arizona) came up with 25 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Li Bingzhen (172-2000) added 7 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Hebei in the defeat. Mongolia have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Inner M. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Hebei lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 28 games lost.
Top scorers:
Hebei: B.Trinity 25+7reb+1ast, M.Sun 12+5reb+1ast, B.Li 7+8reb+5ast, Y.Zhang 6+3reb+1ast, Y.Hu 6+5reb+1ast, Q.Shi 2+1reb
Inner M.: K.Alice 18+16reb+2ast, Z.Pan 13+4reb, Y.Su 12+5reb+1ast, Q.Zhang 10+8reb+3ast, M.Zhou 9+1reb, S.Ning 9+3reb

Hefei - Liaoning 67-66

A very close game took place in Hefei between Hefei and Liaoning Hengye. Sixth ranked Hefei (16-16) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Liaoning Hengye (18-14). Hefei managed to escape with a 1-point win 67-66 on Tuesday evening. Strangely Liaoning outrebounded Hefei 49-37 including 35 on the defensive glass. American point guard Kiana Williams (170-1999, college: Stanford) nailed 23 points for the winning side and forward Xing Jinbo (180-1996) accounted for 11 points and 7 rebounds. Montenegrin center Ana Pocek (190-1993) came up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and American swingman Jade Loville (180-2000, college: Arizona) added 20 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Liaoning in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Hefei maintains sixth place with 16-16 record. Loser Liaoning Hengye keeps the fifth position with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
Liaoning: L.Jade 20+6reb+3ast, P.Ana 20+10reb+1ast, R.Breanna 7+11reb+1ast, W.Ye 6+1reb+2ast, S.Wu 5, Y.Li 2+3reb
Hefei: W.Kiana 23+3reb+3ast, J.Xing 11+7reb+1ast, Z.Xiong 9+3reb+3ast, G.Feng 6+3reb+2ast, M.Guo 6+3reb, W.Wei-Lin 6+11reb+2ast

Henan - Wuhan 95-64

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of hengfan (26-6) in Jiyuan on Tuesday night. Visitors were rolled over by Henan Phoenix (23-9) 95-64. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Henan made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Wuhan turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Emma Cannon (188-1989, college: FSC) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points and 12 rebounds. Her fellow American import center Kelsey Bone (193-1991, college: Texas A&M) contributed with 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Henan Phoenix players scored in double figures. American guard Rennia Davis (188-1999, college: Tennessee) answered with 21 points and 7 rebounds and center Fu Jinqiu (188-1996) added 8 points in the effort for Wuhan. 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 Phoenix have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Wuhan at the other side still keeps top place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Wuhan: D.Rennia 21+7reb+2ast, H.Pan 9+2reb, J.Fu 8+4reb+3ast, W.Peyton 6+6reb+2ast, S.Yu 5+3reb, F.Jing 5+1ast
Henan: C.Emma 31+12reb+3ast, C.Wei-An 18+2reb+1ast, P.Hsiao-Tong 15+4reb+4ast, B.Kelsey 13+8reb+2ast, Y.Chen 4, T.Kayleigh 4+2reb+2ast

Jiangsu - Zhejiang 95-92

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fourth ranked Jiangsu (13-19) edged 3rd placed Golden Bulls (15-17) in Nanjing 95-92 on Tuesday. Jiangsu outrebounded Zhejiang 37-22 including 25 on the defensive glass. Jiangsu looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Nigerian-American forward Michaela Onyenwere (183-1999, college: UCLA) nailed a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and center Xu Chenyan (200-1999) accounted for 18 points and 7 rebounds. Nigerian-American guard Ezinne Kalu (173-1992, college: SSU) came up with 34 points (!!!) and 4 assists and forward Zhang Min (178-1999) added 18 points respectively for Zhejiang in the defeat. Five Jiangsu and four Zhejiang players scored in double figures. Jiangsu have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 13-19 record. Zhejiang lost third consecutive game. They keep the third position with 17 games lost. They share it with Beijing.
Top scorers:
Zhejiang: K.Ezinne 34+4reb+4ast, M.Zhang 18+2reb+2ast, H.Wang 12+4reb+2ast, W.Shan 10+2reb+1ast, J.Wang 7+5reb+9ast, J.Yu 5+3reb
Jiangsu: O.Michaela 26+10reb+3ast, C.Xu 18+7reb+3ast, X.Luo 13+10reb+5ast, X.Hong 12+2reb+3ast, X.Hu 10+5reb+9ast, M.Wu 8+2reb

Shaanxi - Ganzhou 91-65

Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Ganzhou (7-25) was outscored by third ranked Red Wolves (23-9) in Weinan 91-65 on Tuesday. Shaanxi outrebounded Ganzhou 47-29 including 35 on the defensive glass. Shaanxi looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Ganzhou's players. American center Queen Egbo (193-2000, college: Baylor) nailed a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and center Liu Jing (187-2001) accounted for 17 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Lin Xiuting (181-2001) came up with 15 points and 5 rebounds and guard Tian Yangyang (170-1995) added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Ganzhou in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Red Wolves have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Shaanxi keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Ganzhou lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the fifth place with 25 games lost. They share the position with Xinjiang.
Top scorers:
Ganzhou: X.Lin 15+5reb+2ast, Y.Xu 13+1reb+1ast, C.Sidney 11+4reb, Y.Tian 10+5reb+4ast, J.Zhang 8+1reb, Y.Lu 2+4reb+1ast
Shaanxi: E.Queen 24+13reb+2ast, J.Liu 17+8reb+2ast, D.Shang 14+5reb+2ast, H.Linnae 10+3reb+7ast, Z.Zhuoya 8+5reb+3ast, Y.Min 6+8reb

Shanghai - Beijing 75-83

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fifth ranked Beijing Great Wall (15-17) defeated 4th placed Swordfish (20-12) in Shanghai 83-75 on Tuesday. Beijing forced 22 Shanghai turnovers. American-Bulgarian center Khaalia Hillsman (196-1996, college: Texas A&M) nailed 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and American forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus (193-1992, college: MTSU) accounted for 14 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four Beijing Great Wall players scored in double figures. Beijing Great Wall's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brazilian center Kamilla Cardoso (201-2001, college: S.Carolina) came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds and Puerto Rican-American Arella Guirantes (181-1997, college: Rutgers) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Shanghai in the defeat. Beijing Great Wall have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Zhejiang. Loser Swordfish keeps the fourth position with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Shanghai: C.Kamilla 24+11reb+2ast, G.Arella 13+5reb+3ast, Y.Wang 10+3reb+1ast, J.Huang 8+4reb+4ast, Y.Li 8+4reb+4ast, N.Xu 8+2reb+2ast
Beijing: H.Khaalia 20+7reb+3ast, M.Zheng 18+2reb+1ast, P.Cheyenne 14+5reb+3ast, M.Aari 12+1reb+1ast, W.Xuemeng 9+4reb+1ast, T.Yu 6+3reb+1ast

Shanxi - Guangdong 75-77

Important game to mention about took place in Taiyuan. Second ranked Vermilion Birds (23-9) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging leader Flame (23-9) 77-75 in the fight for the first place. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Guangdong forced 19 Shanxi turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American guard Aliyah Collier (183-1997, college: Clemson) stepped up and scored 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and the former international Huang Sijing (192-1996) chipped in 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Vermilion Birds players scored in double figures. Vermilion Birds' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side American center Olivia Nelson-Ododa (196-2000, college: UConn) responded with 23 points and 8 rebounds and forward Chen Yujie (178-2000) scored 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Guangdong keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Shanxi. Shanxi lost fourth consecutive game.
Top scorers:
Shanxi: N.Olivia 23+8reb+2ast, Y.Chen 19+6reb+6ast, Z.Ruoyun 13+2reb+1ast, H.Juntong 8+11reb+1ast, K.Song 5+4ast, B.Hind 4+5reb+2ast
Guangdong: C.Aliyah 20+8reb+4ast, S.Huang 17+9reb+5ast, D.Dilichati 14+3reb+1ast, L.Yang 10+2reb+6ast, S.Yang 9+8reb+6ast, N.Chelsea 7+2reb

Tianjin - Xiamen 80-104

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Ronggang (0-32) was outleveled by seventh ranked Xiamen (10-22) in Tianjin 104-80 on Tuesday. Xiamen dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Ronggang's 30 and made 31-of-37 free shots (83.8 percent) during the game. Xiamen forced 22 Tianjin turnovers. American center Imani McGee-Stafford (201-1994, college: Texas) nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and swingman Li Yiping (175-2001) accounted for 15 points and 4 assists. Forward Yanhua Zhao (178-2000) came up with 22 points and 8 rebounds and center Jianping Zhang (189-2003) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Tianjin in the defeat. Five Xiamen and four Tianjin players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Xiamen maintains seventh place with 10-22 record. Loser Ronggang still closes the standings with 32 games lost.
Top scorers:
Tianjin: Z.Yanhua 22+8reb+3ast, Z.Jianping 11+6reb+2ast, Y.Yang 10+4reb+1ast, Y.Cui 10+1reb+2ast, Y.Zhu 7+3reb+3ast, Y.Zhou 6+2reb+3ast
Xiamen: M.Imani 19+11reb+1ast, M.Sianni 16+2reb+1ast, Y.Li 15+2reb+4ast, Y.Wong 13+3reb+2ast, Y.Huang 13+2reb+3ast, T.Li 10+7reb+1ast

Xinjiang - Shandong 69-98

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Sports Lottery (18-15) crushed 5th ranked Magic Deer (7-25) in Urumqi 98-69 on Tuesday. Shandong dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Magic Deer's 32. Shandong looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Australian forward Alanna Smith (193-1996, college: Stanford) nailed a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds for the winning side and the former international power forward Yang Hengyu (194-1995) accounted for 14 points and 5 assists. Four Sports Lottery players scored in double figures. American-Jordanian guard Aisha Sheppard (175-1998, college: Virginia Tech) came up with 29 points (made all of her eight free throws) and American center Kai James (196-1995, college: FSU) added 20 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Xinjiang in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Shandong maintains second place with 18-15 record having twelve points less than leader Inner M. Loser Magic Deer keeps the fifth position with 25 games lost. They share it with Ganzhou.
Top scorers:
Xinjiang: S.Aisha 29+1reb+3ast, J.Kai 20+12reb, M.Zhu 6+5reb+2ast, T.Wu 6+1reb+6ast, Y.Li 3+5reb+3ast, J.N'Dea 2+1ast
Shandong: S.Alanna 39+11reb+2ast, H.Yang 14+4reb+5ast, D.Marquesha 13+3reb+4ast, C.Wei 13+4reb+5ast, A.Jing 5+2reb+1ast, Q.Yanzi 3+1reb+1ast