WLBL Round 10 (Regular Season): Al Riyadi beat Antranik in a derby game

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The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Beirut: Al Riyadi (#2) and Antranik B. (#5). Antranik B. was smashed at home by 49 points 29-78 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Al Riyadi held Antranik to an opponent 20.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Al Riyadi forced 29 Antranik turnovers and outrebounded them 49-29 including a 21-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Al Riyadi looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Antranik's players. The former international point guard Rebecca Akl (170-1992) fired 12 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Guard Meghrie Torossian chipped in 20 points. Stephany Haddad produced 9 points and 11 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. Al Riyadi have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-1 record having just three points less than leader Club Beirut. Antranik at the other side keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Hoops. Al Riyadi's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Beirut Hoops.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Beirut. Top-ranked Club Beirut faced 3rd ranked Homentmen. Host Club Beirut (12-0) smashed guests from Antelias (9-2) 75-52. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Homentmen A.. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international swingman Daniella Fayad (180-1997) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. Melody Saneh contributed with 18 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Club Beirut's coach Gilbert Nasrgilbertnasr felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Perla Nasr replied with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds for Homentmen. Undefeated Club Beirut have an impressive 12-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 12-0 record. Homentmen at the other side keeps the third place with two games lost. Club Beirut will play against Chiyah (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Homentmen will play against Almtayleb (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Beirut was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Champs (7-4) played at the court of 5th ranked Hoops (5-7). Champs managed to secure a 7-point victory 44-37 on Thursday. Sandra Beddawi scored 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side Maryam Jomaa responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds (made all of her seven free throws). Champs have a solid four-game winning streak. Newly promoted Champs maintains fourth position with 7-4 record. Hoops lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Antranik. Champs will meet at home NSA (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Hoops' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Beirut to the arena Al Riyadi.

In the last two games of round 10 bottom-ranked Taadod was defeated by Chiyah in a road game 55-48. NSA beat Almtayleb at home 47-42.

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Antranik B. - Al Riyadi 29-78

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Beirut: Al Riyadi (#2) and Antranik B. (#5). Antranik B. was smashed at home by 49 points 29-78 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Al Riyadi held Antranik to an opponent 20.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Al Riyadi forced 29 Antranik turnovers and outrebounded them 49-29 including a 21-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Al Riyadi looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Antranik's players. The former international point guard Rebecca Akl (170-1992) fired 12 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Guard Meghrie Torossian chipped in 20 points. Stephany Haddad produced 9 points and 11 rebounds and Serena Hachem added 4 points and 6 rebounds respectively 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. Al Riyadi have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-1 record having just three points less than leader Club Beirut. Antranik at the other side keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Hoops. Al Riyadi's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Beirut Hoops.
Top scorers:
Antranik B.: H.Stephany 9+11reb, K.Erica 6+3reb+2ast, H.Serena 4+6reb+2ast, C.Magalie 4, A.Tracy 3+2reb+2ast, R.Kalot 1+6reb
Al Riyadi: M.Torossian 20+3reb, G.Reem El 12+8reb+1ast, R.Akl 12+6reb+9ast, C.Saad 12+2reb+4ast, C.El Charif 9+10reb+3ast, T.Khalil 7+10reb+3ast

Chiyah - Taadod 55-48

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Taadod (1-11) was defeated on the road by eighth ranked Chiyah (3-9) 55-48 on Wednesday. Chiyah forced 22 Taadod turnovers. Rita Krikorian scored 14 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Pia Khattar chipped in 11 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side Lynn Abdallah responded with 19 points and 6 rebounds and Sandra Sleiman scored 2 points and 9 rebounds. Taadod's coach Nabil Hassoun rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Chiyah maintains eighth position with 3-9 record. Taadod lost ninth consecutive game. Taadod at the other side, also newcomer in the league, stay at the bottom place with 11 games lost. Chiyah will meet at home league's leader Club Beirut in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Taadod will play against Antranik (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Taadod: A.Lynn 19+6reb, G.S 9+3reb, T.Razan 8+6reb, H.Riwa 3+1reb, A.Nour 3+2reb+3ast, S.Sandra 2+9reb+3ast
Chiyah: K.Maria 14+4reb+1ast, K.Rita 14+7reb+1ast, K.Pia 11+5reb+5ast, F.Sabine 8+10reb+1ast, K.Tala 5+4reb+2ast, K.Lea 2+2reb+2ast

NSA - Almtayleb 47-42

There was a small surprise when ninth ranked NSA (2-10) defeated at home 7th ranked Almtayleb (4-7) 47-42 on Wednesday. NSA forced 20 Almtayleb turnovers. Maha Achkar scored 8 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Jana Ghossain chipped in 14 points during the contest. At the losing side Catharina Imad responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and Yasmina Samra scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted NSA maintains ninth position with 2-10 record. Loser Almtayleb keeps the seventh place with seven games lost. NSA will meet higher ranked Champs (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Almtayleb will play against Homentmen and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Almtayleb: S.Yasmina 15+7reb+1ast, I.Catharina 13+11reb, Y.Marguerite 6+12reb, N.Nelly 3+2reb+7ast, E.Hany Taline 2, K.Mathilda 2+2reb+4ast
NSA: G.Jana 14+3reb+2ast, A.Maha 8+13reb+1ast, J.Elsa 8+1reb+3ast, C.Melissa 5+4reb+2ast, A.Rachelle 5+9reb+1ast, E.Hajj Zeina 3+2reb+1ast

Club Beirut - Homentmen A. 75-52

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Beirut. Top-ranked Club Beirut faced 3rd ranked Homentmen. Host Club Beirut (12-0) smashed guests from Antelias (9-2) 75-52. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Homentmen A.. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international swingman Daniella Fayad (180-1997) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Melody Saneh contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Four Club Beirut players scored in double figures. Club Beirut's coach Gilbert Nasrgilbertnasr felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Perla Nasr replied with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds and Patil Assadourian (174-2004) added 16 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Homentmen. Club Beirut have an impressive 12-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 12-0 record. Homentmen at the other side keeps the third place with two games lost. Club Beirut will play against Chiyah (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Homentmen will play against Almtayleb (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Homentmen A.: N.Perla 24+11reb+1ast, A.Patil 16+6reb+1ast, G.Perla 7+4reb, C.Dima 2+4reb+2ast, Y.Zeinoun 2+5reb+6ast, T.Alice 1+5reb
Club Beirut: D.Fayad 23+10reb+3ast, S.Melody 18+12reb+1ast, A.Bakhos 11+4reb+1ast, N.Sevadjian 10+4reb, G.Jocelyne 8+1ast, M.Mokdad 5+8reb+7ast

Hoops - Champs 37-44

The game in Beirut was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Champs (7-4) played at the court of 5th ranked Hoops (5-7). Champs managed to secure a 7-point victory 44-37 on Thursday. Champs held Hoops to an opponent 18.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 29.6 percent accuracy of the winners. Champs forced 20 Hoops turnovers. Point guard Sandra Beddawi (168-1992) scored 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Nancy Maalouf (174-1988) chipped in 9 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Maryam Jomaa responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds (made all of her seven free throws) and Marianne Machmouchi scored 4 points and 10 rebounds. Champs have a solid four-game winning streak. Newly promoted Champs maintains fourth position with 7-4 record. Hoops lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Antranik. Champs will meet at home NSA (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Hoops' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Beirut to the arena Al Riyadi.
Top scorers:
Hoops: J.Maryam 18+6reb+3ast, M.Lara 4+1reb, M.Marianne 4+10reb, J.Nancy 3+2reb, F.Joya 3+5reb+1ast, L.Yasmine 2+9reb+2ast
Champs: D.Karen 10+4reb, S.Beddawi 10+8reb+4ast, N.Maalouf 9+10reb+2ast, H.Karen 7+1reb, G.Nour 3+3reb+2ast, G.Elsy 3+1reb+1ast