WCBA Round 9 (Regular Season): Liaoning keep a leadership position

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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Liaoning Hengye as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Liaoning Hengye smashed 5th ranked Fujian Nanan in Anshan 106-85. Liaoning dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Fujian Nanan's 46. Liaoning looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Fujian Z.'s players. It was a good game for American forward Myisha Hines-Allen (185-1996, college: Louisville) who led her team to a victory with a triple-double by scoring 21 points, 16 rebounds and 13 assists. contributed with 42 points (!!!) (on 19-of-24 shooting from the field) for the winners. Liaoning Hengye's coach felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Kamaria McDaniel (178-1999, college: Michigan St., agency: DITR) answered with 28 points for Fujian Z.As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Jiangsu. Fujian Z. lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with seven games lost. Fujian Z. will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Liaoning will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Fujian Z. in Putian.
Important game to mention about took place in Dongguan. Leader Vermilion Birds (9-0) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 3rd placed Flame (6-3) 72-69 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Flame. American guard Aliyah Collier (183-1997, college: Clemson) stepped up and scored 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Shuyu Yang chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. The best for the losing side was American center Queen Egbo (193-2000, college: Baylor) with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds. Flame's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Undefeated Vermilion Birds have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 9-0 record. Shanxi at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Shandong. Guangdong will play against Hebei (#9) in Hengshui in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Shanxi will play on the road against the league's second-placed Jiangsu (#2) in Nanjing and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Hefei (6-2) which hosted in Hefei their close opponent Liaoning Hengye (7-2). Second ranked Hefei managed to get a 8-point victory 79-71. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. American players dominated the game. Diamond Johnson nailed 23 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. Tea Cooper came up with 23 points and 4 steals for Liaoning in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Hefei. They maintain second place with 6-2 record behind leader Guangdong. Loser Liaoning Hengye still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with Jiangsu. Hefei will meet Ganzhou (#6) on the road in the next round. Liaoning will play against Fujian Z. (#5) and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 9: Henan smashed Fujian Z. on the road 102-59. Hebei won against Beijing on its own court 80-75. Wuhan was outscored by Shanghai in a road game 93-58. Shandong managed to beat Zhejiang at home 81-78. Winless Ganzhou was crushed by Xiamen on the opponent's court 112-78. Shaanxi was beaten by Xinjiang in a home game 72-82. Jiangsu won against Sichuan on the road 95-86.

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Hefei - Liaoning 79-71

An interesting game for Hefei (6-2) which hosted in Hefei their close opponent Liaoning Hengye (7-2). Second ranked Hefei managed to get a 8-point victory 79-71. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. American players dominated the game. point guard Diamond Johnson (165-1983, college: Norfolk St., agency: LBM Management) nailed 23 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and guard Jaime Nared (188-1995, college: Tennessee) accounted for 18 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Aliyah Collier (183-1997, college: Clemson) came up with 23 points and 4 steals and forward Myisha Hines-Allen (185-1996, college: Louisville) added 7 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Liaoning in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Hefei. They maintain second place with 6-2 record behind leader Guangdong. Loser Liaoning Hengye still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with Jiangsu. Hefei will meet Ganzhou (#6) on the road in the next round. Liaoning will play against Fujian Z. (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Liaoning: C.Tea 23+2reb+3ast, Y.Li 16+1ast, J.Fu 11+6reb+1ast, H.Myisha 7+10reb+4ast, Y.Hu 4+1reb+2ast, C.Meng 4+3reb+3ast
Hefei: D.Johnson 23+7reb+6ast, J.Nared 18+8reb+3ast, P.Kyei 10+4reb, Z.Min 9+5reb, X.Zhongyi 9+3reb+4ast, P.Xuemei 6+2reb+1ast

Fujian Z. - Henan 59-102

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Henan Phoenix (5-3) crushed 5th ranked Fujian Nanan (2-7) in Putian 102-59 on Tuesday. Henan dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Fujian Nanan's 34. Henan forced 20 Fujian Z. turnovers and outrebounded them 40-27 including 28 on the defensive glass. Henan looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Fujian Z.'s players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Henan made 8 blocks. American point guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (175-1996, college: Maryland) nailed 27 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals for the winning side and Nigerian-British center Temi Fagbenle (193-1992, college: USC) accounted for 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks. Five Henan Phoenix players scored in double figures. Henan Phoenix's coach felt very confident using entire bench saving starting five for next games. American guard Kamaria McDaniel (178-1999, college: Michigan St., agency: DITR) came up with 31 points and guard Jaime Nared (188-1995, college: Tennessee) added 12 points respectively for Fujian Z. in the defeat. Henan maintains third place with 5-3 record having just three points less than leader Guangdong, which they share with Xiamen. Fujian Z. lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost. Henan will meet at home Xiamen (#4) in the next round. Fujian Z. will play against the league's leader Liaoning in Anshan and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fujian Z.: M.Kamaria 31+3reb+2ast, X.Tingting 12+3reb, X.Wang 6+1reb+1ast, C.Kerui 4+9reb+1ast, E.Blessing 4+8reb, G.Adina 2+3reb+1ast
Henan: S.Walker-Kimbrough 27+7reb+8ast, M.Sun 15, T.Fagbenle 14+10reb+2ast, I.McGee-Stafford 12+9reb, M.Wen 11+4reb+2ast, D.Ruijie 8+1reb

Hebei - Beijing 80-75

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 9th ranked Beijing Great Wall (3-6) lost to tenth ranked Power (3-6) in Hengshui 75-80 on Wednesday. Hebei looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Xiaotong Peng nailed 26 points and 8 assists for the winning side and Kayla Davis accounted for 13 points and 9 rebounds. American center Kai James (196-1995, college: FSU) came up with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import point guard Tiffany Mitchell (175-1994, college: S.Carolina) added 12 points respectively for Beijing in the defeat. Beijing Great Wall's coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Hebei moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Beijing. Beijing lost their third game in a row. Hebei will meet at home league's leader Guangdong in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Beijing will play against Shandong (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Beijing: J.Kai 29+10reb+2ast, M.Tiffany 12+4reb+2ast, M.Zheng 11+1reb+2ast, Z.Pan 7+7reb+4ast, Y.Li 6+1reb+1ast, J.Yu 3+1reb+2ast
Hebei: X.Peng 26+3reb+8ast, K.Davis 13+9reb+3ast, N.Song 11+3reb, E.Potter 10+5reb+2ast, Z.Wang 9+9reb, W.Wang 7+8ast

Shanghai - Wuhan 93-58

There was a small surprise when eighth ranked Swordfish (4-5) rolled over 6th ranked hengfan (5-4) in Shanghai 93-58 on Wednesday. Shanghai dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to hengfan's 24. Shanghai outrebounded Wuhan 44-25 including a 29-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. American point guard Chennedy Carter (175-1998, college: Texas A&M) nailed a double-double by scoring 30 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and her fellow American import forward Ruthy Hebard (192-1998, college: Oregon) accounted for 13 points and 5 rebounds. came up with 19 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and American power forward Peyton Williams (193-1998, college: Kansas St.) added 7 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Wuhan in the defeat. 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 Xinjiang. Loser hengfan dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Sichuan. Shanghai will meet at home Shaanxi (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Wuhan will play against Sichuan (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Wuhan: Y.Ding 19+1ast, K.Ezinne 10+1reb+1ast, H.Pan 8+3reb, W.Peyton 7+8reb+1ast, H.Peng 5+2reb+2ast, L.Yihua 5+2reb+2ast
Shanghai: C.Carter 30+11reb+5ast, R.Hebard 13+5reb+2ast, Y.Liu 9+4reb, W.Yue 8+3reb+1ast, X.Wu 8+3reb+2ast, Y.Wang 5+4reb

Shandong - Zhejiang 81-78

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Golden Bulls (1-8) were edged by fourth ranked Sports Lottery (6-3) in Penglai 81-78 on Wednesday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Shandong dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Golden Bulls's 28 and made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game, while Zhejiang only scored eight points from the stripe. They outrebounded Zhejiang 41-29 including 31 on the defensive glass. American forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus (193-1992, college: MTSU) nailed a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and her fellow American import guard Maya Caldwell (180-1998, college: Georgia) accounted for 15 points and 8 rebounds. American point guard Chennedy Carter (175-1998, college: Texas A&M) came up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds and her fellow the other American import import forward Ruthy Hebard (192-1998, college: Oregon) added 18 points respectively for Zhejiang in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. The victory was the third consecutive win for Sports Lottery. Shandong moved-up to third place, which they share with Shanxi. Zhejiang lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Shaanxi. Shandong will meet Beijing (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zhejiang will play against Xinjiang in Urumqi and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Zhejiang: J.Chen 26+10reb+1ast, K.Dong 18+4reb+2ast, A.Xu 8+3reb+7ast, S.Fengyi 8+1reb+5ast, Z.Qi 7+6reb+5ast, D.Mengfan 6+3reb
Shandong: C.Parker-Tyus 27+13reb+2ast, M.Caldwell 15+8reb+3ast, Y.Hengyu 11+5reb+1ast, J.Cao 9+2reb+3ast, G.Zou 8+1reb, L.Allen 5+3reb+3ast

Xiamen - Ganzhou 112-78

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Xiamen (5-3) outplayed at home bottom-ranked Ganzhou (0-8) 112-78 on Wednesday. Xiamen dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Ganzhou's 34 and made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Ganzhou 40-25 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Huang Yaling nailed 16 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and Lai Tingyi accounted for 15 points and 6 rebounds. Five Xiamen players scored in double figures. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players saving starting five for next games. American forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus (193-1992, college: MTSU) came up with 22 points and her fellow the other American import import guard Maya Caldwell (180-1998, college: Georgia) added 21 points respectively for Ganzhou in the defeat. Xiamen moved-up to third place, which they share with Henan. Ganzhou lost their eighth game in a row. They still close the standings with eight games lost. Xiamen will meet Henan (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Ganzhou will play against the league's second-placed Hefei and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Ganzhou: Y.Xu 22+4reb+2ast, F.Zhao 21+2reb+2ast, G.Liangyu 16+3reb+2ast, H.Mengsi 5+6reb+1ast, Y.Lu 4+1reb+1ast, C.Yinqi 3+3reb+4ast
Xiamen: A.Sheppard 19+2reb+2ast, A.Pocek 17+4reb+2ast, H.Yaling 16+9reb, L.Tingyi 15+6reb+3ast, S.Cheslek 13+5reb+1ast, L.Yiping 12+4reb+4ast

Shaanxi - Xinjiang 72-82

There was no surprise when 12th ranked Red Wolves (1-8) lost to seventh ranked Magic Deer (4-5) in Weinan 72-82 on Wednesday. Xinjiang dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Red Wolves's 32. Xinjiang looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Wu Tongtong nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists for the winning side and American-Hungarian forward Beatrice Mompremier (193-1996, college: Miami, FL) accounted for 19 points and 6 rebounds. Four Magic Deer players scored in double figures. American power forward Sidney Cooks (193-1998, college: Seton Hall) came up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds and added 17 points respectively for Shaanxi in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Xinjiang maintains seventh place with 4-5 record, which they share with Shanghai. Shaanxi lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Zhejiang. Xinjiang will meet at home Zhejiang (#11) in the next round. Shaanxi will play against Shanghai and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Shaanxi: C.Sidney 22+14reb, A.Najing 17+4reb+3ast, Z.Mengyun 11+3reb+3ast, W.Jiaxi 8+2reb+3ast, C.Yu-Chieh 5+2reb, F.Jing 4+5reb+3ast
Xinjiang: B.Mompremier 19+6reb+3ast, W.Tongtong 18+6reb+12ast, J.Jackson 16+6reb, X.Wang 15+9reb+3ast, Z.Qifang 6+4reb+2ast, J.Abdulkelim 4+1reb+1ast

Sichuan - Jiangsu 86-95

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Jiangsu (7-2) beat 5th ranked Yuanda (5-4) in Chengdu 95-86 on Thursday. Jiangsu made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Jiangsu especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Sichuan's players. Xu Chenyan nailed 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and American center Jillian Alleyne (190-1994, college: Oregon) accounted for 22 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Four Jiangsu players scored in double figures. American-Bulgarian center Khaalia Hillsman (196-1996, college: Texas A&M) came up with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field) and American forward Natasha Howard (188-1991, college: FSU, agency: LBM Management) added 18 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Sichuan in the defeat. Yuanda's coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Jiangsu. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Liaoning. Loser Yuanda keeps the fifth place with four games lost. They share the position with Wuhan. Jiangsu will meet at home Shanxi (#4) in the next round. Sichuan will play against Wuhan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sichuan: H.Khaalia 28+10reb+1ast, T.Ziting 18+2reb+1ast, H.Natasha 18+10reb+2ast, L.Shuangfei 6+3reb+4ast, C.Zia 5+1reb+2ast, G.Song 4+3reb+2ast
Jiangsu: X.Chenyan 22+9reb+5ast, J.Alleyne 22+6reb+7ast, L.Xinyu 16+3reb+6ast, M.Zhang 13+2reb+5ast, W.Xinyu 11+1reb, J.Jones 5+4reb+5ast

Guangdong - Shanxi 72-69

Important game to mention about took place in Dongguan. Leader Vermilion Birds (9-0) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 3rd placed Flame (6-3) 72-69 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Flame. American guard Aliyah Collier (183-1997, college: Clemson) stepped up and scored 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Shuyu Yang chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. The best for the losing side was American center Queen Egbo (193-2000, college: Baylor) with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds and Australian guard Marena Whittle (180-1994, college: NDSU, agency: LBM Management) scored 19 points and 7 rebounds. Flame's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Vermilion Birds have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 9-0 record. Shanxi at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Shandong. Guangdong will play against Hebei (#9) in Hengshui in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Shanxi will play on the road against the league's second-placed Jiangsu (#2) in Nanjing and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shanxi: W.Marena 19+7reb, E.Queen 15+16reb+1ast, Y.Chen 11+2reb+2ast, H.Juntong 7+1reb+2ast, F.Min 7+2reb+1ast, Z.Ruoyun 6+4reb+3ast
Guangdong: A.Collier 22+8reb, S.Yang 15+8reb+7ast, J.Zhong 10+1reb, M.Zhang 9+7reb+2ast, S.Huang 7+5reb+3ast, C.Yanyu 5+3reb+1ast

Liaoning - Fujian Z. 106-85

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Liaoning Hengye as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Liaoning Hengye smashed 5th ranked Fujian Nanan in Anshan 106-85. Liaoning dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Fujian Nanan's 46. Liaoning looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Fujian Z.'s players. It was a good game for American forward Myisha Hines-Allen (185-1996, college: Louisville) who led her team to a victory with a triple-double by scoring 21 points, 16 rebounds and 13 assists. Tea Cooper contributed with 42 points (!!!) (on 19-of-24 shooting from the field) for the winners. Liaoning Hengye's coach felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Kamaria McDaniel (178-1999, college: Michigan St., agency: DITR) answered with 28 points and Nigerian center Blessing Ejiofor (196-1998, college: WVU) added 20 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Fujian Z.As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Jiangsu. Fujian Z. lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with seven games lost. Fujian Z. will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Liaoning will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Fujian Z. in Putian.
Top scorers:
Fujian Z.: M.Kamaria 28+2reb+3ast, E.Blessing 20+12reb, C.Kerui 9+5reb+3ast, X.Tingting 8+1reb+1ast, T.Rumeng 8+3ast, X.Wang 7+4reb+2ast
Liaoning: T.Cooper 42+3reb+2ast, M.Hines-Allen 21+16reb+13ast, H.Yiming 12+4reb+3ast, M.Chen 9+4reb+3ast, L.Yumeng 7+3reb+3ast, F.Jinqiu 6+4reb+1ast