WJBL Round 12 (Regular Season): Chanson V-M edge Denso I. by two points

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in WJBL. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most exciting game of round 12 in the WJBL took place in Shizuoka. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of second-best Denso I. (16-8) to sixth ranked Chanson V-M (11-13) 55-53 on Saturday evening. The best player for the winners was the former international Yurika Sato (177-1998) who scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Nigerian power forward Marvelous Nwoko (183-2001) chipped in 4 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international center Maki Takada (185-1989) who recorded 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Chanson V-M have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Eneos S. Denso I. at the other side keeps the second position with eight games lost. They share it with Fujitsu RW. Chanson V-M is looking forward to face higher ranked Sunshine R. (#4) in Aichi in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Denso I. will play on the road against Aishin AW in Anjo and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Denso I. (16-8) against sixth ranked Chanson V-M (11-13) on Sunday night. Visiting Denso I. was defeated by Chanson V-M in a tough game in Shizuoka 63-70. It was a good game for the former international Minami Shirasaki (166-1996) who led her team to a victory with 26 points, 5 assists and 5 steals. Marvelous Nwoko contributed with 8 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Maki Takada (185-1989) replied with 14 points and 7 rebounds for Denso I.Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chanson V-M have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Eneos S. Denso I. at the other side keeps the second position with eight games lost. They share it with Fujitsu RW. Chanson V-M will play against higher ranked Sunshine R. (#4) in Aichi in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Denso I. will play on the road against Aishin AW in Anjo and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Leader Toyota A. delivered the twentieth victory on Saturday night. This time they beat 7th ranked Aishin AW (7-17) 68-51 in Nagoya. Worth to mention a quality performance of Amaka Okonkwo who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Sayaka Okamoto with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Toyota A. maintains first position with 20-4 record. Aishin AW lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 17 games lost. Toyota A. will meet at home Fujitsu RW (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Aishin AW will play against the league's second-placed Denso I. (#2) and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 12 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
bottom-ranked Haneda V. was defeated by Fujitsu RW in Kawasaki 78-61. Eneos S. was smashed by Sunshine R. at home 54-76. Aishin AW was destroyed by Toyota A. on the opponent's court 71-45. Fujitsu RW outscored Haneda V. in a home game 89-50. Sunshine R. recorded a loss to Eneos S. on the road 83-76.
The best stats of 12th round was 31 points and 9 rebounds by Evelyn Mawuli of Eneos S..

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Toyota A. - Aishin AW 68-51

Leader Toyota A. delivered the twentieth victory on Saturday night. This time they beat 7th ranked Aishin AW (7-17) 68-51 in Nagoya. Toyota A. dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Aishin AW's 16. Worth to mention a quality performance of Nigerian center Amaka Okonkwo (186-2002) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds and the former international point guard Shiori Yasuma (162-1994) who added 10 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Sayaka Okamoto (161-1991) with 16 points and 6 rebounds and American forward Amira Collins (190-2000, college: NC State, agency: LBM Management) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Toyota A. maintains first position with 20-4 record. Aishin AW lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 17 games lost. Toyota A. will meet at home Fujitsu RW (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Aishin AW will play against the league's second-placed Denso I. (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Toyota A.: A.Okonkwo 11+11reb+1ast, Y.Shiori 10+3reb+3ast, M.Miura 7+3reb+1ast, Y.Mai 7+3reb+2ast, A.Hirashita 7+2reb+3ast, M.Nagata 6+1reb+1ast
Aishin AW: O.Sayaka 16+6reb+3ast, A.Collins 12+5reb, S.Miyabi 9+3reb+1ast, N.Sakura 5+6reb+2ast, T.Miku 5+1ast, N.Becker 2+1reb

Chanson V-M - Denso I. 55-53

The most exciting game of round 12 in the WJBL took place in Shizuoka. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of second-best Denso I. (16-8) to sixth ranked Chanson V-M (11-13) 55-53 on Saturday evening. The best player for the winners was the former international Yurika Sato (177-1998) who scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Nigerian power forward Marvelous Nwoko (183-2001) chipped in 4 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international center Maki Takada (185-1989) who recorded 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international Akaho Himawari (184-1998) added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Chanson V-M have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Eneos S. Denso I. at the other side keeps the second position with eight games lost. They share it with Fujitsu RW. Chanson V-M is looking forward to face higher ranked Sunshine R. (#4) in Aichi in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Denso I. will play on the road against Aishin AW in Anjo and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Chanson V-M: T.Hashikouta 13+3reb, Y.Sato 10+7reb+1ast, M.Shirasaki 9+4reb+2ast, K.Haruka 9+2reb+4ast, H.Mineharu 6+4reb+1ast, M.Nwoko 4+12reb
Denso I.: T.Maki 16+6reb+6ast, H.Akaho 10+8reb, Y.Minami 9+1reb, K.Ami 5+8ast, K.Haruna 4+3reb, S.Sokhna 2+1reb

Fujitsu RW - Haneda V. 78-61

There was no surprise in Kawasaki where 8th ranked Haneda V. (2-22) was defeated by third ranked Fujitsu RW (16-8) 78-61 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Nigerian power forward Evelyn Akhator (190-1995, college: Kentucky) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 6 rebounds and the former international forward Yuki Miyazawa (183-1993, college: Queens, NY) who added 11 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Fujitsu RW players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American center Channon Fluker (193-1997, college: CSUN) with 20 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Saori Yoshida (157-1984) scored 9 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Fujitsu RW have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Denso I. Newly promoted Haneda V. stay dead last with 22 lost games. Fujitsu RW will meet league's leader Toyota A. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Haneda V. will play against Eneos S. (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fujitsu RW: A.Evelyn 13+6reb, Y.Miyazawa 11+5reb+2ast, K.Miyashita 10+2reb+3ast, S.Hayashi 10+3reb, R.Machida 8+1reb+7ast, M.Joshua 8+4reb
Haneda V.: C.Fluker 20+9reb, M.Niko 10+2reb+1ast, Y.Saori 9+5reb+5ast, O.Shin 7+2reb+2ast, H.Makoto 5+2reb, K.Yuki 3+1reb+1ast

Eneos S. - Sunshine R. 54-76

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Sunshine R.'s (13-11) road victory over 5th ranked Eneos S. (11-13) 76-54 on Saturday. Sunshine R. made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. Sunshine R. outrebounded Eneos S. 53-38 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Sunshine R. made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of international Nanako Todo (175-2000) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 9 rebounds and the former international forward Moeko Nagaoka (183-1993) who added 10 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Four Sunshine R. players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American power forward Ashten Prechtel (196-2001, college: Stanford) with 9 points, 13 rebounds and 6 blocks and the former international power forward Evelyn Mawuli (180-1995) scored 14 points and 5 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. Sunshine R. maintains fourth position with 13-11 record. Loser Eneos S. keeps the fifth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Chanson V-M. Sunshine R. will meet at home Chanson V-M (#6) in the next round. Eneos S. will play against Haneda V. in Tokyo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sunshine R.: N.Todo 19+9reb+1ast, J.Wariebimo 12+6reb+1ast, M.Nagaoka 10+8reb+6ast, C.Oderah 10+6reb, Y.Hirashita 8+3reb+3ast, N.Tsuno 8+6reb+3ast
Eneos S.: M.Evelyn 14+5reb, T.Kokoro 10+2reb+2ast, A.Prechtel 9+13reb, M.Saori 8+2reb+2ast, H.Anri 6+3reb+1ast, Y.Haruka 2

Toyota A. - Aishin AW 71-45

Very expected game in Nagoya where 7th ranked Aishin AW (7-17) was rolled over by first ranked Toyota A. (20-4) 71-45 on Sunday. Toyota A. outrebounded Aishin AW 48-29 including a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Nigerian center Amaka Okonkwo (186-2002) who helped to win the game recording 8 points and 15 rebounds and Maika Miura (170-2001) who added 12 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Asuka Hirasue (164-1998) with 13 points and Canadian forward Niyah Becker (188-2000, college: Wake Forest) scored 8 points and 6 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. Toyota A. maintains first position with 20-4 record. Aishin AW lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 17 games lost. Toyota A. will meet at home Fujitsu RW (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Aishin AW will play against the league's second-placed Denso I. (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Toyota A.: M.Miura 12+3reb+1ast, A.Hirashita 10+2reb, A.Okonkwo 8+15reb+1ast, Y.Mai 7+3reb+1ast, Y.Shiori 6+3reb+2ast, A.Kaneda 6+1reb+2ast
Aishin AW: H.Asuka 13+3reb+3ast, N.Becker 8+6reb, S.Miyabi 7, O.Sayaka 5+1reb+3ast, R.Tokashiki 5+3reb+5ast, A.Collins 3+1reb+1ast

Chanson V-M - Denso I. 70-63

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Denso I. (16-8) against sixth ranked Chanson V-M (11-13) on Sunday night. Visiting Denso I. was defeated by Chanson V-M in a tough game in Shizuoka 63-70. It was a good game for the former international Minami Shirasaki (166-1996) who led her team to a victory with 26 points, 5 assists and 5 steals. Nigerian power forward Marvelous Nwoko (183-2001) contributed with 8 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Maki Takada (185-1989) replied with 14 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Ami Kimura (165-1999) added 9 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Denso I.Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chanson V-M have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Eneos S. Denso I. at the other side keeps the second position with eight games lost. They share it with Fujitsu RW. Chanson V-M will play against higher ranked Sunshine R. (#4) in Aichi in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Denso I. will play on the road against Aishin AW in Anjo and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Chanson V-M: M.Shirasaki 26+3reb+5ast, T.Hashikouta 15, M.Nwoko 8+14reb+2ast, Y.Sato 6+4reb+3ast, Y.Fujisawa 5+1reb+1ast, H.Mineharu 4+1reb
Denso I.: T.Maki 14+7reb+2ast, K.Mai 13+2ast, K.Ami 9+5reb+3ast, H.Akaho 8+6reb+1ast, S.Sokhna 8, K.Haruna 4+3reb+2ast

Fujitsu RW - Haneda V. 89-50

Very predictable result in Kawasaki where third ranked Fujitsu RW (16-8) outscored bottom-ranked Haneda V. (2-22) 89-50 on Sunday. Fujitsu RW made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Haneda V. turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Aoi Yamada (167-2003) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 4 assists and the former international forward Yuki Miyazawa (183-1993, college: Queens, NY) who added 12 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American center Channon Fluker (193-1997, college: CSUN) with 17 points and 9 rebounds and the former international Yuki Kato (179-1997) scored 8 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. Fujitsu RW have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Denso I. Newly promoted Haneda V. stay dead last with 22 lost games. Fujitsu RW will meet league's leader Toyota A. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Haneda V. will play against Eneos S. (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fujitsu RW: A.Yamada 17+1reb+4ast, M.Hayashi 13+1reb+1ast, Y.Miyazawa 12+3reb+3ast, S.Hayashi 10, M.Joshua 6+5reb, K.Miyashita 5+2reb
Haneda V.: C.Fluker 17+9reb+2ast, K.Yuki 8+1reb+2ast, C.Ayumi 7+2reb, O.Shin 5+3reb+1ast, Y.Saori 5+3reb+1ast, M.Nanoko 2

Eneos S. - Sunshine R. 83-76

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Kashiwa where one of their biggest challengers Sunshine R. (13-11) was defeated by fifth ranked Eneos S. (11-13) 83-76 on Sunday. Eneos S. made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Eneos S. outrebounded Sunshine R. 48-33 including a 30-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Eneos S. made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international power forward Evelyn Mawuli (180-1995) who helped to win the game recording 31 points and 9 rebounds and the former international Saori Miyazaki (167-1995) who added 14 points and 9 assists during the contest. Four Eneos S. players scored in double figures. Eneos S.'s coach Timothy Lewis used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was the former international center Azusa Asahina (185-2003) with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks and point guard Nanami Tsuno (159-2004) scored 14 points and 9 assists. Eneos S. maintains fifth position with 11-13 record, which they share with Chanson V-M. Loser Sunshine R. keeps the fourth place with 11 games lost. Eneos S. will meet bottom-ranked Haneda V. (#8) in the next round. Sunshine R. will play against Chanson V-M (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Eneos S.: E.Mawuli 31+9reb+1ast, S.Miyazaki 14+2reb+9ast, O.Mominoka 12+6reb+2ast, A.Hoshi 10+1reb+3ast, P.Ashten 8+13reb+1ast, K.Umezawa 4+4reb+1ast
Sunshine R.: A.Azusa 21+6reb+1ast, T.Nanami 14+4reb+9ast, T.Nanako 12+1reb+2ast, K.Mayu 11, O.Chidom 9+4reb+2ast, W.Jessica 7+9reb+2ast