WJBL Round 10 (Regular Season): Fujitsu RW top Sunshine R. by three after a very close game

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The most exciting game of round 10 in the WJBL took place in Kawasaki. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Sunshine R. (11-9) to third ranked Fujitsu RW (13-7) 70-67 in the game for the third place. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording 20 points (perfect from downtown making all six shots !!!). Nigerian power forward Evelyn Akhator (190-1995, college: Kentucky) contributed with 10 points for the winners. Fujitsu RW's coach Hikaru Kusaka used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Jessica Wariebimo replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds for Sunshine R.Fujitsu RW have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains third position with 13-7 record having four points less than leader Toyota A. Sunshine R. lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with nine games lost. Fujitsu RW are looking forward to face Aishin AW (#7) in Anjo in the next round. Sunshine R. will play at home against Haneda V. and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
Important game to mention about took place in Anjo. Seventh ranked Aishin AW (6-14) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 6th ranked Chanson V-M (8-12) 71-68 on Sunday evening. Canadian forward Niyah Becker (188-2000, college: Wake Forest) scored 22 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Sayaka Okamoto chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side responded with 16 points and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Aishin AW maintains seventh position with 6-14 record. Chanson V-M at the other side keeps the sixth place with 12 games lost. Aishin AW will play against higher ranked Fujitsu RW (#3) in Kawasaki in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Chanson V-M will play on the road against the league's leader Toyota A. having rather not much hope for a victory.
An interesting game for Fujitsu RW (13-7) which hosted in Kawasaki one of their biggest challengers Sunshine R. (11-9). Third ranked Fujitsu RW had an easy win 70-43. Mfon Joshua notched a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 6 points and 10 rebounds by Jessica Wariebimo did not help to save the game for Sunshine R.. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Fujitsu RW have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains third position with 13-7 record having four points less than leader Toyota A. Sunshine R. lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with nine games lost. Fujitsu RW will meet Aishin AW (#7) in the next round. Sunshine R. will play against Haneda V. and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 10 were not that significant. Denso I. beat Haneda V. on the road 72-62. Toyota A. destroyed Eneos S. on its own court 76-55. Chanson V-M managed to outperform Aishin AW in Shizuoka 70-66. Bottom-ranked Haneda V. was rolled over Denso I. at home 45-72. Eneos S. was defeated by Toyota A. on the opponent's court 67-52.
The most impressive performance of 10th round was 16 points by Saki Hayashi of Fujitsu RW.

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Haneda V. - Denso I. 62-72

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Denso I. (15-5) beat bottom-ranked Haneda V. (1-19) in Tokyo 72-62 on Saturday. Maki Takada notched 26 points to lead the effort and Haruna Kasagi supported her with 15 points and 4 steals (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Even a double-double of 26 points and 15 rebounds by American center Channon Fluker (193-1997, college: CSUN) did not help to save the game for Haneda V.. Makoto Hoshizawa added 6 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Denso I. have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 15-5 record having just two points less than leader Toyota A. Haneda V. lost eighteenth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay dead last with 19 lost games. Denso I. will meet at home Eneos S. (#5) in the next round. Haneda V. will play against Sunshine R. in Aichi and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Denso I.: M.Takada 26+2reb+1ast, H.Kasagi 15+2reb+2ast, M.Kawai 10+4reb+2ast, A.Jack-Danielle 6+5reb+1ast, A.Kimura 5+3ast, C.Umeki 4+2reb+2ast
Haneda V.: C.Fluker 26+15reb+1ast, M.Nanoko 8+2reb+1ast, Y.Saori 7+2reb+6ast, M.Niko 6+2reb+3ast, H.Makoto 6+8reb+4ast, O.Shin 3+5reb+1ast

Toyota A. - Eneos S. 76-55

Very expected game when 5th ranked Eneos S. (9-11) was smashed by first ranked Toyota A. (17-3) in Nagoya 76-55 on Saturday. Toyota A. had a 31-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international point guard Shiori Yasuma (162-1994) notched 14 points and 6 assists to lead the effort and Chinami Yokoyama supported her with 6 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Toyota A. players scored in double figures. Even 21 points and 9 rebounds by did not help to save the game for Eneos S.. Evelyn Mawuli added 22 points and 8 rebounds 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. Toyota A. have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-3 record. Eneos S. lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 11 games lost. Toyota A. will meet at home Chanson V-M (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Eneos S. will play against the league's second-placed Denso I. in Kariya and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Toyota A.: Y.Shiori 14+2reb+6ast, S.Kylee 14+3reb+1ast, M.Miura 13+3reb+1ast, U.Tanaka 11+3reb+1ast, C.Yokoyama 6+10reb+5ast, A.Hirashita 5+7reb+1ast
Eneos S.: M.Evelyn 22+8reb, U.Kadysha 21+9reb, A.Prechtel 5+5reb, H.Anri 5+1reb+4ast, Y.Haruka 2+1reb+3ast, H.Momoka 0

Aishin AW - Chanson V-M 66-70

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Chanson V-M's (8-12) road victory over 7th ranked Aishin AW (6-14) in Anjo 70-66 on Saturday. Marvelous Nwoko notched 9 points and 20 rebounds to lead the effort and Minami Shirasaki supported her with 18 points and 8 assists. Even a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds by Canadian forward Niyah Becker (188-2000, college: Wake Forest) did not help to save the game for Aishin AW. Sakura Noguchi added 11 points and 14 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Chanson V-M maintains sixth position with 8-12 record. Loser Aishin AW keeps the seventh place with 14 games lost. Chanson V-M will meet league's leader Toyota A. in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Aishin AW will play against Fujitsu RW (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chanson V-M: M.Shirasaki 18+3reb+8ast, H.Mineharu 11+5reb+2ast, T.Hashikouta 9+4reb+2ast, M.Nwoko 9+20reb+1ast, K.Haruka 7+4reb+5ast, Y.Sato 6+6reb
Aishin AW: N.Becker 20+10reb, S.Miyabi 12+2reb, N.Sakura 11+14reb+2ast, H.Asuka 7+1reb, O.Sayaka 7+6reb, A.Collins 4+3reb

Fujitsu RW - Sunshine R. 70-67

The most exciting game of round 10 in the WJBL took place in Kawasaki. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Sunshine R. (11-9) to third ranked Fujitsu RW (13-7) 70-67 in the game for the third place. Worth to mention a great performance of Rui Machida who helped to win the game recording 20 points (perfect from downtown making all six shots !!!). Nigerian power forward Evelyn Akhator (190-1995, college: Kentucky) contributed with 10 points for the winners. Fujitsu RW's coach Hikaru Kusaka used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Jessica Wariebimo replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and added 11 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Sunshine R.Fujitsu RW have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains third position with 13-7 record having four points less than leader Toyota A. Sunshine R. lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with nine games lost. Fujitsu RW are looking forward to face Aishin AW (#7) in Anjo in the next round. Sunshine R. will play at home against Haneda V. and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Fujitsu RW: R.Machida 20+1reb+3ast, A.Evelyn 10+4reb+2ast, Y.Miyazawa 8+3reb+3ast, M.Maezawa 7+3reb+2ast, A.Uchio 5+1reb+2ast, A.Yamada 5+1reb
Sunshine R.: H.Yuki 19+1reb, W.Jessica 14+11reb+1ast, T.Nanami 11+6reb+3ast, N.Moeko 9+5reb+5ast, O.Ririka 6+5reb, T.Nanako 4+1reb+1ast

Haneda V. - Denso I. 45-72

Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Haneda V. (1-19) was outscored by second ranked Denso I. (15-5) in Tokyo 72-45 on Sunday. Denso I. forced 22 Haneda V. turnovers. Akaho Himawari notched 10 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Filipino power forward Jack-Danielle Animam (190-1998) supported her with 10 points and 6 rebounds. Even 8 points and 10 rebounds by Chinyere Ibekwe did not help to save the game for Haneda V.. American center Channon Fluker (193-1997, college: CSUN) added 11 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. Denso I. have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 15-5 record having just two points less than leader Toyota A. Haneda V. lost eighteenth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay dead last with 19 lost games. Denso I. will meet at home Eneos S. (#5) in the next round. Haneda V. will play against Sunshine R. in Aichi and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Denso I.: A.Himawari 10+5reb+1ast, A.Jack-Danielle 10+6reb, M.Yabu 10+2reb+1ast, C.Umeki 9+2reb+1ast, M.Kawai 8+2reb+4ast, M.Takada 7+3reb+2ast
Haneda V.: C.Fluker 11+3reb, Y.Saori 9+1reb+1ast, I.Chinyere 8+10reb+1ast, M.Mirei 5+2reb+3ast, K.Yuki 4+1reb, M.Nanoko 4+3reb+1ast

Toyota A. - Eneos S. 67-52

Everything went according to plan when first ranked Toyota A. (17-3) defeated 5th ranked Eneos S. (9-11) in Nagoya 67-52 on Sunday. The former international point guard Shiori Yasuma (162-1994) notched 11 points and 6 assists to lead the effort and Amaka Okonkwo supported her with 7 points and 11 rebounds. Even 11 points and 7 rebounds by American power forward Ashten Prechtel (196-2001, college: Stanford) did not help to save the game for Eneos S.. Filipino power forward Jack-Danielle Animam (190-1998) added 10 points for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Toyota A. have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-3 record. Eneos S. lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 11 games lost. Toyota A. will meet at home Chanson V-M (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Eneos S. will play against the league's second-placed Denso I. in Kariya and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Toyota A.: Y.Shiori 11+4reb+6ast, M.Miura 10+5reb+3ast, C.Yokoyama 8+3reb+1ast, Y.Mai 8+1reb+2ast, A.Hirashita 8+3reb, S.Kylee 7+8reb+1ast
Eneos S.: A.Prechtel 11+7reb+1ast, M.Evelyn 10+4reb+1ast, U.Kadysha 8+4reb+2ast, S.Nana 6+1reb, S.Sayaka 6+1reb+2ast, H.Anri 5+5reb+4ast

Aishin AW - Chanson V-M 71-68

Important game to mention about took place in Anjo. Seventh ranked Aishin AW (6-14) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 6th ranked Chanson V-M (8-12) 71-68 on Sunday evening. Aishin AW made 16-of-19 charity shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Aishin AW had a 27-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. Canadian forward Niyah Becker (188-2000, college: Wake Forest) scored 22 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Sayaka Okamoto chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side responded with 16 points and 6 assists and Nigerian power forward Evelyn Akhator (190-1995, college: Kentucky) scored 8 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Aishin AW maintains seventh position with 6-14 record. Chanson V-M at the other side keeps the sixth place with 12 games lost. Aishin AW will play against higher ranked Fujitsu RW (#3) in Kawasaki in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Chanson V-M will play on the road against the league's leader Toyota A. having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Aishin AW: B.Niyah 22+8reb+3ast, S.Okamoto 14+9reb, T.Ramu 9+2reb+2ast, A.Hirasue 8+2reb+4ast, S.Noguchi 8+10reb+3ast, N.Yamaguchi 6
Chanson V-M: S.Minami 16+3reb+6ast, H.Kuke 12+1reb+4ast, H.Takano 11+2reb+3ast, M.Hisane 9+1reb+1ast, N.Marvelous 8+10reb+3ast, S.Yurika 6+3reb+2ast

Fujitsu RW - Sunshine R. 70-43

An interesting game for Fujitsu RW (13-7) which hosted in Kawasaki one of their biggest challengers Sunshine R. (11-9). Third ranked Fujitsu RW had an easy win 70-43. Fujitsu RW held Sunshine R. to an opponent 22.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 41.5 percent accuracy of the winners and made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Fujitsu RW outrebounded Sunshine R. 50-39 including 16 on the offensive glass. Mfon Joshua notched a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and Saki Hayashi supported her with 16 points. Even 6 points and 10 rebounds by the former international point guard Shiori Yasuma (162-1994) did not help to save the game for Sunshine R.. Ririka Okuyama added 7 points and 6 rebounds 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. Fujitsu RW have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains third position with 13-7 record having four points less than leader Toyota A. Sunshine R. lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with nine games lost. Fujitsu RW will meet Aishin AW (#7) in the next round. Sunshine R. will play against Haneda V. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fujitsu RW: S.Hayashi 16+2reb+1ast, M.Joshua 12+10reb+1ast, M.Maezawa 10+3reb+2ast, Y.Miyazawa 9+5reb+1ast, R.Akagi 6+2reb+1ast, A.Fujimoto 5+3reb
Sunshine R.: H.Yuki 8+3reb+1ast, O.Ririka 7+6reb+2ast, H.Hikaru 7+2reb, W.Jessica 6+10reb, N.Moeko 4+2reb+1ast, T.Nanako 4+2reb