WCBA Round 12 (Regular Season): Hefei keep a leadership position

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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Hefei as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Hefei smashed 5th ranked Fujian Nanan at home 89-54. Hefei outrebounded Fujian Z. 50-23 including a 21-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for American guard Jaime Nared (188-1995, college: Tennessee) who led her team to a victory with 21 points and 7 rebounds. The other American import point guard Diamond Johnson (165-1983, college: Norfolk St., agency: LBM Management) contributed with 18 points for the winners. Hefei's coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Nigerian center Blessing Ejiofor (196-1998, college: WVU) replied with 22 points and 9 rebounds for Fujian Z.Hefei (9-2) have an impressive six-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Fujian Z. lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with nine games lost. Fujian Z. will play next round against strong Xiamen trying to get back on the winning streak. Hefei will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Fujian Z. in Putian.
Important game to mention about took place in Anshan. Fourth ranked Xiamen (7-5) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging second-best Liaoning Hengye (9-3) 74-71 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Liaoning Hengye. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Shelby Cheslek (196-1992, college: Gonzaga, agency: LBM Management) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists and Peng Shiqing who added 18 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Myisha Hines-Allen (185-1996, college: Louisville) with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 21 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Liaoning Hengye's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Xiamen maintains fourth position with 7-5 record, which they share with Shanghai. Liaoning at the other side keeps the second place with three games lost. Xiamen will play against Fujian Z. (#5) in Putian in the next round. Liaoning will have a break next round.
An interesting game for Vermilion Birds (12-0) which hosted in Dongguan second-best Jiangsu (8-4). Top-ranked Vermilion Birds had an easy win 84-66. The winners were led by Wenxia Li who scored that evening 19 points and 8 rebounds. Even a double-double of 13 points and 15 rebounds by Jillian Alleyne did not help to save the game for Jiangsu. Undefeated Vermilion Birds have an impressive 12-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 12-0 record. Loser Jiangsu keeps the second place with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Guangdong will meet at home Shanghai (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Jiangsu will play against Hebei (#9) in Hengshui and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 12: winless Ganzhou was smashed by Henan on the road 103-73. Zhejiang was destroyed by Shanghai on its own court 62-97. Shanxi outscored Wuhan in Taiyuan 86-56. Beijing recorded a loss to Xinjiang at home 61-78. Shaanxi was crushed by Sichuan on the opponent's court 99-76. Hebei was beaten by Shandong in a home game 93-106.

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Hefei - Fujian Z. 89-54

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Hefei as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Hefei smashed 5th ranked Fujian Nanan at home 89-54. Hefei outrebounded Fujian Z. 50-23 including a 21-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for American guard Jaime Nared (188-1995, college: Tennessee) who led her team to a victory with 21 points and 7 rebounds. The other American import point guard Diamond Johnson (165-1983, college: Norfolk St., agency: LBM Management) contributed with 18 points for the winners. Four Hefei players scored in double figures. Hefei's coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Nigerian center Blessing Ejiofor (196-1998, college: WVU) replied with 22 points and 9 rebounds and added 14 points and 5 assists in the effort for Fujian Z.Hefei (9-2) have an impressive six-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Fujian Z. lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with nine games lost. Fujian Z. will play next round against strong Xiamen trying to get back on the winning streak. Hefei will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Fujian Z. in Putian.
Top scorers:
Fujian Z.: E.Blessing 22+9reb, T.Rumeng 14+1reb+5ast, X.Tingting 8+4reb+2ast, C.Kerui 4+5reb+4ast, G.Adina 3+3reb, X.Wang 2+1ast
Hefei: J.Nared 21+7reb+2ast, D.Johnson 18+3reb+2ast, Z.Min 12+4reb+1ast, P.Kyei 10+12reb+1ast, P.Xuemei 7+6reb+4ast, T.Wang 6+1reb+1ast

Henan - Ganzhou 103-73

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Henan Phoenix (7-4) crushed bottom-ranked Ganzhou (0-11) in Jiyuan 103-73 on Friday. Henan dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Ganzhou's 26. They outrebounded Ganzhou 40-27 including 31 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by American center Imani McGee-Stafford (201-1994, college: Texas) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds and the other American import point guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (175-1996, college: Maryland) supported her with 24 points and 7 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Even 18 points and 4 assists by American center Shelby Cheslek (196-1992, college: Gonzaga, agency: LBM Management) did not help to save the game for Ganzhou. added 14 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. 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 third position with 7-4 record having six points less than leader Hefei. Loser Ganzhou still closes the standings with 11 games lost. Henan will again meet at home Ganzhou (#6) in the next round. Ganzhou will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ganzhou: Y.Xu 18+4reb+4ast, H.Mengsi 15+1reb+2ast, J.Jiang 14+6reb+3ast, J.Zhang 10+1ast, K.Yang 8+10reb+4ast, F.Zhao 4+3reb+1ast
Henan: S.Walker-Kimbrough 24+7reb+3ast, I.McGee-Stafford 20+13reb+2ast, H.Wenxi 15+3reb+1ast, M.Wen 12+2reb+1ast, Z.Yueming 8+2reb+4ast, D.Ruijie 8+2reb

Guangdong - Jiangsu 84-66

An interesting game for Vermilion Birds (12-0) which hosted in Dongguan second-best Jiangsu (8-4). Top-ranked Vermilion Birds had an easy win 84-66. Guangdong looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The winners were led by Wenxia Li who scored that evening 19 points and 8 rebounds and Australian guard Stephanie Reid (168-1996, college: Buffalo) supported her with 8 points and 8 assists. Even a double-double of 13 points and 15 rebounds by American center Jillian Alleyne (190-1994, college: Oregon) did not help to save the game for Jiangsu. The other her fellow American import import point guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (175-1996, college: Maryland) added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Vermilion Birds have an impressive 12-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 12-0 record. Loser Jiangsu keeps the second place with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Guangdong will meet at home Shanghai (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Jiangsu will play against Hebei (#9) in Hengshui and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jiangsu: C.Xu 15+5reb+4ast, A.Jillian 13+15reb+2ast, H.Zhenzhen 10+2ast, J.Jazmine 9+2reb+4ast, M.Wu 9+2reb+1ast, X.Wang 5+2reb+3ast
Guangdong: W.Li 19+8reb+1ast, C.Yanyu 14+2reb+2ast, M.Zhang 13+3reb, S.Reid 8+4reb+8ast, S.Huang 8+5reb+4ast, B.Like 8+1reb

Zhejiang - Shanghai 62-97

Very expected game when 11th ranked Golden Bulls (2-10) were smashed by sixth ranked Swordfish (7-5) in Yiwu 97-62 on Saturday. Shanghai made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Shanghai outrebounded Zhejiang 41-17 including a 16-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by American forward Ruthy Hebard (192-1998, college: Oregon) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 14 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import point guard Chennedy Carter (175-1998, college: Texas A&M) supported her with 23 points and 4 steals (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Even 13 points and 5 assists by did not help to save the game for Zhejiang. Australian guard Stephanie Reid (168-1996, college: Buffalo) added 12 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. Swordfish have a solid four-game winning streak. Shanghai moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Xiamen. Loser Golden Bulls keeps the eleventh position with ten games lost. Shanghai will meet league's leader Guangdong in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Zhejiang will play against Shaanxi (#12) in Weinan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Zhejiang: J.Chen 13+4reb+5ast, J.Yu 12+4reb+3ast, Z.Qi 12+2reb+2ast, H.Duoling 8+2ast, H.Wang 5+1ast, S.Fengyi 4+3reb+1ast
Shanghai: R.Hebard 33+14reb+4ast, C.Carter 23+4reb+2ast, M.Mane 12+1reb+4ast, Z.Zhiting 8+6reb+2ast, X.Wu 7+1reb, M.Liu 6+6reb+1ast

Wuhan - Shanxi 56-86

Rather predictable result when third ranked Flame (8-4) rolled over 7th ranked hengfan (5-7) in Wuhan 86-56 on Saturday. Shanxi dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to hengfan's 32. Shanxi outrebounded Wuhan 45-34 including 32 on the defensive glass. Shanxi looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by American center Queen Egbo (193-2000, college: Baylor) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds and Australian guard Marena Whittle (180-1994, college: NDSU, agency: LBM Management) supported her with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Flame players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds by American center Tearra Banks (188-1995, college: Austin Peay) did not help to save the game for Wuhan. Her fellow American import power forward Peyton Williams (193-1998, college: Kansas St.) added 12 points and 8 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Shanxi moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Wuhan lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with seven games lost. Shanxi will meet Shandong (#4) in the next round. Wuhan will play against Beijing (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Wuhan: B.Tearra 16+11reb+1ast, W.Peyton 12+8reb+1ast, Y.Ding 12+3reb+2ast, K.Ezinne 4+5reb+2ast, H.Pan 3+3reb+1ast, H.Peng 3+2ast
Shanxi: K.Brown 15+6reb+1ast, Q.Egbo 14+13reb+3ast, M.Whittle 13+8reb+5ast, B.Liu 12+5reb+2ast, Y.Lin 9+2reb+3ast, J.Huo 7+4reb+2ast

Beijing - Xinjiang 61-78

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Beijing Great Wall (3-9) lost at home to eighth ranked Magic Deer (6-6) 78-61 on Saturday. Xinjiang outrebounded Beijing 35-22 including 23 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by Wu Tongtong who scored that evening 24 points and 9 assists and American-Hungarian forward Beatrice Mompremier (193-1996, college: Miami, FL) supported her with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Four Magic Deer players scored in double figures. Even 13 points and 5 rebounds by American center Kai James (196-1995, college: FSU) did not help to save the game for Beijing. Her fellow American import point guard Tiffany Mitchell (175-1994, college: S.Carolina) added 14 points. Xinjiang moved-up to seventh place. Beijing lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with nine games lost. Xinjiang will meet higher ranked Sichuan (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Beijing will play against Wuhan (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Beijing: Y.Li 15+4reb, M.Tiffany 14+3reb+3ast, J.Kai 13+5reb+3ast, M.Zheng 8+1reb+1ast, Y.Wang 5+3reb+4ast, Z.Pan 4+5reb+1ast
Xinjiang: W.Tongtong 24+3reb+9ast, B.Mompremier 17+9reb+2ast, Z.Qifang 14+6reb, X.Wang 12+6reb, Z.Shuang 7+3reb, J.Jackson 2+3reb+4ast

Sichuan - Shaanxi 99-76

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Yuanda (8-4) outplayed 12th ranked Red Wolves (1-11) in Chengdu 99-76 on Sunday. Sichuan dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Red Wolves's 28. Sichuan outrebounded Shaanxi 50-29 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sichuan looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Shaanxi's players. The winners were led by American-Bulgarian center Khaalia Hillsman (196-1996, college: Texas A&M) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 31 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) and American forward Natasha Howard (188-1991, college: FSU, agency: LBM Management) supported her with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 17 points and 6 rebounds by did not help to save the game for Shaanxi. American power forward Sidney Cooks (193-1998, college: Seton Hall) added 14 points and 9 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Yuanda have a solid three-game winning streak. Sichuan moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Shaanxi lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 11 games lost. Sichuan will meet at home Xinjiang (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Shaanxi will play against Zhejiang (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shaanxi: S.Yingying 17+6reb+3ast, C.Sidney 14+9reb, F.Zhuoya 14+1reb+2ast, F.Dyaisha 7+2reb+2ast, A.Najing 7+3reb, F.Jing 7+1reb
Sichuan: K.Hillsman 31+10reb+4ast, E.Cambage 23+6reb, N.Howard 14+11reb+6ast, S.Wang 9+4ast, S.Li 6+3reb, Q.Lin 6+5reb

Hebei - Shandong 93-106

There was no surprise when 9th ranked Power (4-8) lost to fifth ranked Sports Lottery (8-4) in Hengshui 93-106 on Sunday. Shandong outrebounded Hebei 38-26 including 27 on the defensive glass. Shandong looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The winners were led by American forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus (193-1992, college: MTSU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds and Junwei Cao supported her with 19 points. Four Sports Lottery players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 25 points and 10 assists by American-Bulgarian center Khaalia Hillsman (196-1996, college: Texas A&M) did not help to save the game for Hebei. American forward Natasha Howard (188-1991, college: FSU, agency: LBM Management) added 23 points and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Shandong moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Power keeps the ninth position with eight games lost. Shandong will meet at home league's second-placed Shanxi in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hebei will play against Jiangsu (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hebei: W.Wang 25+2reb+10ast, P.Xiaotong 23+3reb+6ast, D.Kayla 17+7reb+1ast, P.Emily 6+4reb, Z.Li 5+1reb+2ast, Y.LI 5+1reb+1ast
Shandong: C.Parker-Tyus 21+12reb+2ast, Y.Hengyu 20+3reb+3ast, J.Cao 19+4reb+3ast, Z.Zhang 15+6reb, Z.Yazhuo 11+4reb+2ast, L.Allen 9+3reb+7ast

Liaoning - Xiamen 71-74

Important game to mention about took place in Anshan. Fourth ranked Xiamen (7-5) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging second-best Liaoning Hengye (9-3) 74-71 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Liaoning Hengye. Xiamen forced 21 Liaoning turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Shelby Cheslek (196-1992, college: Gonzaga, agency: LBM Management) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists and Peng Shiqing who added 18 points during the contest. Four Xiamen players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Myisha Hines-Allen (185-1996, college: Louisville) with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 21 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and the other her fellow American import import point guard Diamond Johnson (165-1983, college: Norfolk St., agency: LBM Management) scored 14 points. Liaoning Hengye's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Xiamen maintains fourth position with 7-5 record, which they share with Shanghai. Liaoning at the other side keeps the second place with three games lost. Xiamen will play against Fujian Z. (#5) in Putian in the next round. Liaoning will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Liaoning: J.Fu 14+4reb+1ast, H.Myisha 11+21reb+7ast, W.Zhang 11+1reb+1ast, C.Meng 9+2reb+2ast, C.Tea 9+4reb+1ast, W.Ying 6+1ast
Xiamen: P.Shiqing 18+3reb+2ast, S.Cheslek 16+17reb+4ast, L.Tingyi 15+3reb+1ast, A.Sheppard 13+6reb+3ast, X.Wanyu 6+5reb+1ast, L.Yiping 4+4reb+2ast