WCBA Round 6 (Regular Season): Beijing beat Sichuan by two after a very close game

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The most exciting game of round 6 in the WCBA took place in Beijing. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of second-best Yuanda (4-2) to ninth ranked Beijing Great Wall (3-4) 74-72 on Wednesday evening. It was a good game for American center Kai James (196-1995, college: FSU) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. contributed with 12 points and 4 assists for the winners. American forward Natasha Howard (188-1991, college: FSU, agency: LBM Management) replied with 17 points and 5 rebounds for Sichuan. Yuanda's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Beijing moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Shanghai and Xinjiang. Sichuan at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with Shanxi and Hefei. Beijing is looking forward to face league's leader Guangdong in Dongguan in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Sichuan will play at home against Shanxi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Urumqi. Fifth ranked Magic Deer (3-4) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 6th ranked Sports Lottery (4-3) 82-79 on Tuesday evening. scored 22 points and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Xuemeng Wang chipped in 19 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus (193-1992, college: MTSU) with 23 points and 6 rebounds. Sports Lottery's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Despite that victory Xinjiang went down to seventh position due to points difference, which they share with Beijing and Shanghai. Shandong at the other side dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Wuhan. Xinjiang will play against higher ranked Wuhan (#6) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Shandong will play against Shaanxi in Weinan and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Xiamen (3-3) against 114th ranked Hefei (4-2) on Wednesday night. Visiting Xiamen was crushed by Hefei in Hefei 78-58. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Xiamen. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Jaime Nared notched 28 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort. Hefei's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 24 points by Aisha Sheppard did not help to save the game for Xiamen. Hefei moved-up to second place, which they share with Shanxi and Sichuan. Loser Xiamen dropped to the third position with three games lost. They share it with Henan. Hefei will meet at home league's leader Liaoning in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Xiamen will have a break next round.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 6: Liaoning beat Henan on the road 69-59. Winless Ganzhou was destroyed by Fujian Z. on its own court 76-95. Guangdong outscored Wuhan in Dongguan 90-68. Jiangsu rolled over Shaanxi at home 95-68. Hebei was crushed by Shanghai on the opponent's court 107-80. Zhejiang was smashed by Shanxi in a home game 57-105.

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Henan - Liaoning 59-69

No shocking result in a game when top-ranked Liaoning Hengye (6-0) beat 3rd ranked Henan Phoenix (3-3) in Jiyuan 69-59 on Monday. Liaoning looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward Myisha Hines-Allen (185-1996, college: Louisville) notched a double-double by scoring 25 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and Tea Cooper supported her with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 18 points and 6 rebounds by Nigerian-British center Temi Fagbenle (193-1992, college: USC) did not help to save the game for Henan. Ma Wen added 15 points and 7 rebounds. Henan Phoenix's coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Liaoning Hengye have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Henan lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Xiamen. Liaoning will meet league's second-placed Hefei on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Henan will play against the league's leader Liaoning and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Liaoning: M.Hines-Allen 25+17reb+6ast, T.Cooper 19+5reb+4ast, L.Yumeng 6+2ast, H.Yiming 6+2reb, M.Chen 5+3reb+7ast, S.Wu 4+4reb
Henan: F.Temi 18+6reb+2ast, R.Deng 16+7reb+1ast, W.Ma 15+7reb+2ast, M.Imani 8+7reb+1ast, W.Shatori 2+2reb, L.Wenwen 0

Ganzhou - Fujian Z. 76-95

The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked Ganzhou's (0-6) home loss to fifth ranked Fujian Nanan (2-4) 76-95 on Monday. Fujian Z. made 27-of-33 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Fujian Z. outrebounded Ganzhou 54-14 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Nigerian center Blessing Ejiofor (196-1998, college: WVU) notched a double-double by scoring 32 points, 22 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Rumeng Tan supported her with 29 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Five Fujian Nanan players scored in double figures. Even 21 points and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) by American forward Myisha Hines-Allen (185-1996, college: Louisville) did not help to save the game for Ganzhou. Xu Yanxue added 17 points and 6 steals. Ganzhou's coach let to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Fujian Z. maintains fifth position with 2-4 record. Loser Ganzhou still closes the standings with six games lost. Fujian Z. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ganzhou will play against Fujian Z. (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Fujian Z.: B.Ejiofor 32+22reb+4ast, R.Tan 29+5reb+5ast, D.Huang 12+7reb+4ast, K.Chen 10+10reb+2ast, W.Xinyang 10+6reb, T.Xu 2+3reb
Ganzhou: K.Yang 21+2reb+5ast, Y.Xu 17+2reb+1ast, J.Zhang 12+2reb+3ast, C.Yinqi 8+2reb+2ast, F.Zhao 7+2reb, Z.Wang 5+1reb

Wuhan - Guangdong 68-90

Very predictable result when top-ranked Vermilion Birds (7-0) rolled over 7th ranked hengfan (4-3) in Wuhan 90-68 on Tuesday. Guangdong looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Mingzhu Zhang notched 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Mingling Chen supported her with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Four Vermilion Birds players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds by American power forward Peyton Williams (193-1998, college: Kansas St.) did not help to save the game for Wuhan. Ding Yike added 18 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. Vermilion Birds have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 7-0 record. Wuhan lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Shandong. Guangdong will meet Beijing (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Wuhan will play against Xinjiang (#7) in Urumqi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guangdong: M.Zhang 18+5reb+4ast, M.Chen 16+8reb+3ast, S.Yang 14+4ast, A.Collier 10+6reb+1ast, S.Huang 9+9reb+4ast, J.Zhong 8+1reb+1ast
Wuhan: Y.Ding 18+2reb, W.Peyton 15+10reb+2ast, B.Tearra 11+8reb, S.Shang 8+5reb+2ast, J.Wang 6+1reb+7ast, H.Peng 4+3reb

Jiangsu - Shaanxi 95-68

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Red Wolves (1-6) were outscored by second ranked Jiangsu (5-2) in Nanjing 95-68 on Tuesday. Jiangsu dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Red Wolves's 24 and made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Jiangsu outrebounded Shaanxi 48-26 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Jiangsu looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Xu Chenyan notched a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and American center Jillian Alleyne (190-1994, college: Oregon) supported her with 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Jiangsu players scored in double figures. Even 23 points and 7 rebounds by American power forward Sidney Cooks (193-1998, college: Seton Hall) did not help to save the game for Shaanxi. Her fellow American import guard Sierra Calhoun (183-1996, college: Rutgers) added 7 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Jiangsu have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 5-2 record behind leader Guangdong. Loser Red Wolves dropped to the twelfth place with six games lost. Jiangsu will meet at home Shanghai (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Shaanxi will play against Shandong (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Jiangsu: X.Chenyan 20+11reb+3ast, J.Alleyne 16+11reb+5ast, L.Xinyu 14+2reb+3ast, L.Sun 12+9reb+1ast, J.Jones 9+6reb+4ast, M.Zhang 8+3reb+7ast
Shaanxi: C.Sidney 23+7reb+2ast, A.Najing 9+3reb+2ast, Y.Ma 8+2ast, F.Jing 8+4reb+4ast, S.Yingying 7+1reb, C.Sierra 7+7reb+6ast

Xinjiang - Shandong 82-79

Important game to mention about took place in Urumqi. Fifth ranked Magic Deer (3-4) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 6th ranked Sports Lottery (4-3) 82-79 on Tuesday evening. Xinjiang made 16-of-19 charity shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Wu Tongtong scored 22 points and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Xuemeng Wang chipped in 19 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus (193-1992, college: MTSU) with 23 points and 6 rebounds and Yang Hengyu scored 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Xinjiang and four Shandong players scored in double figures. Sports Lottery's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Despite that victory Xinjiang went down to seventh position due to points difference, which they share with Beijing and Shanghai. Shandong at the other side dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Wuhan. Xinjiang will play against higher ranked Wuhan (#6) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Shandong will play against Shaanxi in Weinan and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Xinjiang: W.Tongtong 22+1reb+6ast, X.Wang 19+4reb, J.Jackson 13+5reb+3ast, Z.Qifang 13+4reb+3ast, B.Mompremier 10+9reb, W.Yifan 2+1reb+1ast
Shandong: P.Cheyenne 23+6reb+2ast, C.Junwei 13+1reb+1ast, C.Maya 12+4reb+3ast, H.Yang 11+7reb+5ast, W.Junya 7+5reb, A.Lindsay 6+1reb+1ast

Shanghai - Hebei 107-80

Everything went according to plan when eighth ranked Swordfish (3-4) outplayed 10th ranked Power (1-5) in Shanghai 107-80 on Wednesday. Shanghai made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. American point guard Chennedy Carter (175-1998, college: Texas A&M) notched 31 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import forward Ruthy Hebard (192-1998, college: Oregon) supported her with 17 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks. Four Swordfish players scored in double figures. Even 18 points and 5 rebounds by did not help to save the game for Hebei. American center Jillian Alleyne (190-1994, college: Oregon) added 14 points and 7 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Shanghai moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Beijing and Xinjiang. Hebei lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Zhejiang. Shanghai will meet league's second-placed Jiangsu in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Hebei will play against Zhejiang (#11) in Yiwu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shanghai: C.Carter 31+8reb+2ast, X.Wu 20+2reb+1ast, R.Hebard 17+16reb+1ast, X.Nuo 11+2reb, W.Yue 6+1reb+2ast, H.Chu 6+2ast
Hebei: D.Kayla 18+5reb+1ast, P.Emily 18+3reb, P.Xiaotong 14+3reb+7ast, D.Chelsea 8+4reb+3ast, W.Ziyi 7+6reb+1ast, S.Ning 6+2reb+1ast

Zhejiang - Shanxi 57-105

There was no surprise when 11th ranked Golden Bulls (1-5) were outleveled by fourth ranked Flame (4-2) in Yiwu 105-57 on Wednesday. Shanxi dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Golden Bulls's 28 and made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. Shanxi forced 22 Zhejiang turnovers and outrebounded them 48-32 including 34 on the defensive glass. Shanxi looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American forward Crystal Bradford (183-1993, college: CMU) notched 19 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and Ruoyun Zhai supported her with 19 points. Even 17 points and 5 rebounds by American point guard Chennedy Carter (175-1998, college: Texas A&M) did not help to save the game for Zhejiang. The other her fellow American import import forward Ruthy Hebard (192-1998, college: Oregon) added 10 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. Flame have a solid four-game winning streak. Shanxi moved-up to second place, which they share with Sichuan and Hefei. Zhejiang lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Hebei. Shanxi will meet Sichuan (#4) in the next round. Zhejiang will play against Hebei (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shanxi: R.Zhai 19+1reb+1ast, C.Bradford 19+8reb+2ast, Y.Lin 13+5reb+1ast, J.Huo 9+3reb, B.Liu 9+1reb+4ast, M.Russell 8+9reb
Zhejiang: S.Fengyi 17+5reb+2ast, A.Xu 10+3reb+1ast, J.Chen 8+4reb, Z.Qi 7+2reb+3ast, D.Mengfan 6+4reb, H.Duoling 4+3reb

Beijing - Sichuan 74-72

The most exciting game of round 6 in the WCBA took place in Beijing. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of second-best Yuanda (4-2) to ninth ranked Beijing Great Wall (3-4) 74-72 on Wednesday evening. It was a good game for American center Kai James (196-1995, college: FSU) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. Zheng Ming contributed with 12 points and 4 assists for the winners. American forward Natasha Howard (188-1991, college: FSU, agency: LBM Management) replied with 17 points and 5 rebounds and Song Gao added 11 points and 4 assists in the effort for Sichuan. Four Sichuan players scored in double figures. Yuanda's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Beijing moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Shanghai and Xinjiang. Sichuan at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with Shanxi and Hefei. Beijing is looking forward to face league's leader Guangdong in Dongguan in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Sichuan will play at home against Shanxi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Beijing: K.James 20+12reb+2ast, Z.Ming 12+2reb+4ast, T.Mitchell 10+1reb+3ast, L.Yifan 8+5reb+3ast, W.Yiting 7+1reb, P.Zhenqi 7+3reb+5ast
Sichuan: H.Natasha 17+5reb+3ast, T.Ziting 14+4reb, G.Song 11+4reb+4ast, H.Khaalia 10+7reb+1ast, T.Yuanyuan 8+4reb+1ast, L.Shuangfei 8+3reb+6ast

Hefei - Xiamen 78-58

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Xiamen (3-3) against 114th ranked Hefei (4-2) on Wednesday night. Visiting Xiamen was crushed by Hefei in Hefei 78-58. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Xiamen. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Hefei forced 21 Xiamen turnovers and outrebounded them 42-27 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Jaime Nared (188-1995, college: Tennessee) notched 28 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and the other American import point guard Diamond Johnson (165-1983, college: Norfolk St., agency: LBM Management) supported her with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Hefei's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 24 points by American-Jordanian guard Aisha Sheppard (175-1998, college: Virginia Tech) did not help to save the game for Xiamen. added 14 points and 10 rebounds. Hefei moved-up to second place, which they share with Shanxi and Sichuan. Loser Xiamen dropped to the third position with three games lost. They share it with Henan. Hefei will meet at home league's leader Liaoning in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Xiamen will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Hefei: J.Nared 28+6reb+4ast, D.Johnson 13+5reb+5ast, P.Kyei 9+9reb+1ast, Z.Wang 7+2reb, P.Xuemei 6+1reb+1ast, X.Zhongyi 6+8reb
Xiamen: S.Aisha 24+2reb+1ast, S.Peng 14+10reb+3ast, P.Ana 9+5reb, Y.Huang 7+2reb+1ast, Y.Chen 4+4reb, Y.Li 0