WCBA Round 10 (Regular Season): Liaoning keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Liaoning Hengye as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Liaoning Hengye defeated 5th ranked Fujian Nanan in Anshan 98-82. Liaoning forced 19 Fujian Z. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Fujian Z.'s players. American forward Myisha Hines-Allen (185-1996, college: Louisville) had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and chipped in 24 points and 4 steals during the contest. Liaoning Hengye's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American guard Kamaria McDaniel (178-1999, college: Michigan St., agency: DITR) responded with 29 points and 5 rebounds. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Fujian Z. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with eight 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 fourth ranked Xiamen at home.
Very significant was Sichuan's (#5) 27-point road victory against 6th ranked Wuhan 84-57. American-Bulgarian center Khaalia Hillsman (196-1996, college: Texas A&M) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Natasha Howard supported her with 14 points. Even 16 points and 8 rebounds by American center Tearra Banks (188-1995, college: Austin Peay) did not help to save the game for hengfan. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sichuan maintains fifth position with 6-4 record. Wuhan at the other side keeps the sixth place with five games lost. They share the position with Shanghai and Xinjiang. Sichuan will play against higher ranked Shandong (#3) in Penglai in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Wuhan will play on the road against Zhejiang in Yiwu and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Jiangsu (7-3) against fourth ranked Flame (7-3) on Saturday night. Host Jiangsu was defeated by Flame in a tough game in Nanjing 77-82. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Jiangsu. Queen Egbo fired 20 points and 5 rebounds (made all of her eight free throws) for the winners. Flame's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Luo Xinyu produced 21 points for lost side. Shanxi moved-up to second place, which they share with Jiangsu and Shandong. Shanxi will meet at home Hebei (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jiangsu will play against Beijing (#10) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 10: Shaanxi was destroyed by Shanghai on the opponent's court 97-64. Xinjiang outscored Zhejiang in a home game 99-78. Hefei rolled over Ganzhou on the road 103-67. Henan crushed Xiamen on its own court 100-73. Guangdong smashed Hebei in Dongguan 96-71. Beijing lost to Shandong at home 96-100.

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Shanghai - Shaanxi 97-64

Very expected game in Shanghai where 12th ranked Red Wolves (1-9) were crushed by seventh ranked Swordfish (5-5) 97-64 on Saturday. Shanghai dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Red Wolves's 30 and had 26 for 36 from the free-throw line, while Shaanxi only scored ten points from the stripe. They outrebounded Shaanxi 58-40 including 20 on the offensive glass. Shanghai looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American point guard Chennedy Carter (175-1998, college: Texas A&M) fired a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds for the winners. The other American import forward Ruthy Hebard (192-1998, college: Oregon) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds. American-Bulgarian center Khaalia Hillsman (196-1996, college: Texas A&M) produced 14 points and American forward Natasha Howard (188-1991, college: FSU, agency: LBM Management) added 4 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Shanghai moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Xinjiang and Wuhan. Shaanxi lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Zhejiang. Shanghai will meet Xinjiang (#7) in the next round. Shaanxi will play against the league's leader Guangdong (#1) in Dongguan and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Shaanxi: Z.Mengyun 14+1reb+1ast, C.Sierra 9+3reb+1ast, F.Zhuoya 8+1reb+1ast, S.Yingying 7+5reb, W.Jiaxi 6+1reb, F.Jing 4+5reb+6ast
Shanghai: C.Carter 40+16reb+2ast, Y.Liu 17+2reb+2ast, R.Hebard 15+16reb+2ast, Z.Xu 9+2reb+1ast, Y.Li 5+3reb, M.Liu 5+6reb+3ast

Jiangsu - Shanxi 77-82

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Jiangsu (7-3) against fourth ranked Flame (7-3) on Saturday night. Host Jiangsu was defeated by Flame in a tough game in Nanjing 77-82. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Jiangsu. American center Queen Egbo (193-2000, college: Baylor) fired 20 points and 5 rebounds (made all of her eight free throws) for the winners. Yuting Lin chipped in 15 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Flame's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American point guard Chennedy Carter (175-1998, college: Texas A&M) produced 21 points and her fellow American import center Jillian Alleyne (190-1994, college: Oregon) added 6 points and 13 rebounds respectively for lost side. Shanxi moved-up to second place, which they share with Jiangsu and Shandong. Shanxi will meet at home Hebei (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jiangsu will play against Beijing (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jiangsu: X.Luo 21+4reb+1ast, Z.Manman 16+1reb+4ast, C.Xu 13+6reb, J.Jazmine 9+3reb+4ast, M.Wu 8+2reb+2ast, A.Jillian 6+13reb+3ast
Shanxi: Q.Egbo 20+5reb+1ast, C.Yujie 16+1reb+1ast, Y.Lin 15+3reb+1ast, B.Liu 8+3reb+7ast, J.Huo 8+3reb, M.Russell 6+7reb+1ast

Wuhan - Sichuan 57-84

Very significant was Sichuan's (#5) 27-point road victory against 6th ranked Wuhan 84-57. Yuanda dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to hengfan's 30. They outrebounded hengfan 39-27 including 24 on the defensive glass. Yuanda players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. American-Bulgarian center Khaalia Hillsman (196-1996, college: Texas A&M) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and American forward Natasha Howard (188-1991, college: FSU, agency: LBM Management) supported her with 14 points. Even 16 points and 8 rebounds by American center Tearra Banks (188-1995, college: Austin Peay) did not help to save the game for hengfan. added 16 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. Sichuan maintains fifth position with 6-4 record. Wuhan at the other side keeps the sixth place with five games lost. They share the position with Shanghai and Xinjiang. Sichuan will play against higher ranked Shandong (#3) in Penglai in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Wuhan will play on the road against Zhejiang in Yiwu and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Wuhan: B.Tearra 16+8reb, Y.Ding 16+2reb+2ast, W.Peyton 7+2reb+2ast, M.Guo 7+3reb+2ast, K.Ezinne 4+3reb+3ast, H.Pan 4+2reb+2ast
Sichuan: K.Hillsman 18+12reb, N.Howard 14+4reb+1ast, S.Li 10+4reb+3ast, K.Ran 9+1reb+1ast, Z.Tang 6+6reb+7ast, X.Tong 6+3reb+2ast

Xinjiang - Zhejiang 99-78

Rather predictable result in Urumqi where eighth ranked Magic Deer (5-5) smashed 11th ranked Golden Bulls (1-9) 99-78 on Saturday. Xinjiang shot 63.5 percent from the field. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. American guard Morgan Jones (188-1999, college: Louisville) fired 20 points and 5 assists for the winners. The other American import Jessica Jackson (193-1995, college: Arkansas) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. American center Queen Egbo (193-2000, college: Baylor) produced 29 points and 5 rebounds and added 10 points and 14 assists respectively for lost side. 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 and allowed the starting five to rest. Xinjiang moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Shanghai and Wuhan. Zhejiang lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Shaanxi. Xinjiang will meet at home Shanghai (#6) in the next round. Zhejiang will play against Wuhan (#8) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Zhejiang: J.Chen 29+5reb+3ast, D.Mengfan 16+6reb+1ast, S.Fengyi 15+3reb+2ast, K.Dong 10+1reb+14ast, Z.Yuqian 4+1reb+1ast, Z.Qi 3+5reb+6ast
Xinjiang: M.Jones 20+3reb+5ast, J.Jackson 15+9reb+2ast, Z.Shuang 10+2reb+1ast, X.Wang 10+2reb+1ast, B.Mompremier 10+2reb+2ast, Z.Qifang 9+1reb+2ast

Ganzhou - Hefei 67-103

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Ganzhou (0-9) was rolled over at home by second ranked Hefei (7-2) 103-67 on Saturday. Hefei dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Ganzhou's 14 and made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Ganzhou 53-20 including a 19-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Hefei looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Canadian center Phillipina Kyei (203-2003, college: Oregon) fired a double-double by scoring 29 points and 18 rebounds (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field) for the winners. American guard Jaime Nared (188-1995, college: Tennessee) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds. Four Hefei players scored in double figures. American guard Morgan Jones (188-1999, college: Louisville) produced 9 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and the other her fellow American import import Jessica Jackson (193-1995, college: Arkansas) added 12 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hefei have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 7-2 record behind leader Guangdong. Loser Ganzhou still closes the standings with nine games lost. Hefei will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ganzhou will play again against the league's second-placed Hefei (#2) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Ganzhou: K.Yang 12+3reb+6ast, Y.Lu 11+1reb, J.Zhang 9, F.Zhao 9+8reb+4ast, Y.Xu 9, H.Mengsi 8+4reb+1ast
Hefei: P.Kyei 29+18reb+1ast, J.Nared 20+9reb+3ast, Z.Wang 14+3reb+2ast, Y.Li 10+3reb+1ast, P.Xuemei 9+1reb+3ast, L.Xiyue 8+3reb

Henan - Xiamen 100-73

Everything could happen in Jiyuan at the game between two tied teams. Both third ranked Henan Phoenix and one of their biggest challengers Xiamen had identical 5-3 record. This time Henan Phoenix used a home court advantage and outscored the opponent from Xiamen 100-73 on Saturday night. Henan dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Xiamen's 30. They outrebounded Xiamen 43-28 including 16 on the offensive glass. Henan looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Nigerian-British center Temi Fagbenle (193-1992, college: USC) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners (made all of her ten free throws !!!). Zhou Yueming chipped in 23 points and 5 assists (perfect from downtown making all seven shots !!!). American-Jordanian guard Aisha Sheppard (175-1998, college: Virginia Tech) produced 21 points and 4 assists and American guard Jaime Nared (188-1995, college: Tennessee) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Henan Phoenix have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 6-3 record having just three points less than leader Guangdong. Loser Xiamen keeps the fourth place with four games lost. Henan will again meet at home Xiamen (#4) in the next round. Xiamen will play against the league's leader Liaoning in Anshan and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Xiamen: S.Aisha 21+3reb+4ast, T.Lai 16+6reb+3ast, C.Shelby 15+5reb, S.Peng 12+8reb+4ast, Y.Li 6+2reb+1ast, Y.Huang 3
Henan: T.Fagbenle 24+14reb+3ast, Z.Yueming 23+4reb+5ast, S.Walker-Kimbrough 18+6reb+5ast, M.Sun 16+7reb+5ast, I.McGee-Stafford 7+6reb, M.Wen 5+5reb+1ast

Hebei - Guangdong 71-96

There was no surprise in Hengshui where 9th ranked Power (3-7) was outplayed by top-ranked Vermilion Birds (10-0) 96-71 on Sunday. Guangdong outrebounded Hebei 47-26 including a 21-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guangdong looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Hebei's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Guangdong made 8 blocks. Wenxia Li fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Bai Like chipped in 5 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Nigerian-British center Temi Fagbenle (193-1992, college: USC) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds (made all of her ten free throws !!!) and Wang Wang added 23 points respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Vermilion Birds have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 10-0 record. Loser Power keeps the ninth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Beijing. Guangdong will meet at home Shaanxi (#12) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Hebei will play against the league's second-placed Shanxi in Taiyuan and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hebei: W.Wang 23+2reb+3ast, D.Kayla 20+10reb, P.Xiaotong 8+4reb+6ast, W.Ziyi 6+2reb, S.Ning 5+1reb+1ast, Z.Rui 3+1ast
Guangdong: W.Li 19+11reb+3ast, C.Yanyu 15+3reb+1ast, Z.Ziyin 9+5reb+2ast, S.Yang 9+3reb+2ast, M.Chen 8+3reb+3ast, M.Zhang 8+3reb+2ast

Beijing - Shandong 96-100

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Sports Lottery (7-3) won against on the road 10th ranked Beijing Great Wall (3-7) 100-96 on Sunday. Shandong looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus (193-1992, college: MTSU) fired a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Junwei Cao chipped in 21 points and 5 assists. Four Sports Lottery players scored in double figures. American point guard Tiffany Mitchell (175-1994, college: S.Carolina) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and Zheng Ming added 22 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Sports Lottery have a solid four-game winning streak. Shandong moved-up to second place, which they share with Jiangsu and Shanxi. Beijing lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Hebei. Shandong will meet at home Sichuan (#5) in the next round. Beijing will play against Jiangsu (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Beijing: M.Zheng 22+2reb+2ast, M.Tiffany 20+11reb+5ast, J.Niu 14+6reb, Z.Pan 9+5reb+1ast, Y.Li 8+7reb+2ast, J.Yu 8+2reb
Shandong: C.Parker-Tyus 29+10reb+3ast, J.Cao 21+4reb+5ast, M.Caldwell 20+6reb+2ast, Y.Hengyu 15+9reb+2ast, Z.Yazhuo 6+2reb, Y.Qiao 5+1reb+5ast

Liaoning - Fujian Z. 98-82

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Liaoning Hengye as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Liaoning Hengye defeated 5th ranked Fujian Nanan in Anshan 98-82. Liaoning forced 19 Fujian Z. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Fujian Z.'s players. American forward Myisha Hines-Allen (185-1996, college: Louisville) had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Tea Cooper chipped in 24 points and 4 steals during the contest. Four Liaoning Hengye players scored in double figures. Liaoning Hengye's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American guard Kamaria McDaniel (178-1999, college: Michigan St., agency: DITR) responded with 29 points and 5 rebounds and Rumeng Tan scored 21 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Fujian Z. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with eight 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 fourth ranked Xiamen at home.
Top scorers:
Fujian Z.: M.Kamaria 29+5reb+3ast, T.Rumeng 21+5reb+5ast, X.Tingting 10+7reb, C.Kerui 9+4reb+1ast, X.Wang 7+2reb+1ast, E.Blessing 4+3reb+1ast
Liaoning: T.Cooper 24+2ast, S.Wu 16+1reb+3ast, F.Jinqiu 15+8reb+2ast, M.Hines-Allen 14+13reb+7ast, L.Yumeng 7+1reb+3ast, H.Yiming 6+3reb+3ast