WLBL Round 9 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The game in was quite interesting. Second ranked Azour (10-1) played at the court of 8th ranked Almtayleb (3-8). Azour managed to secure a 5-point victory 79-74 on Thursday. Azour made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American center Kai James (196-1995, college: FSU) who had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 22 rebounds. The former international point guard Amar Mansour (178-2004) chipped in 18 points and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Daja Woodard (190, college: Jackson St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 27 points and 20 rebounds. Azour keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Al Riyadi. Almtayleb lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with NSA. Azour is looking forward to face Antranik (#9) in Beirut in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Almtayleb will play at home against the league's leader Al Riyadi and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
The game in supposed to be also worth to mention about. Second ranked Al Riyadi (10-1) played at the court of 7th ranked NSA (3-8). Al Riyadi smashed NSA 96-60. It was a good game for American forward DaNasia Hood (185-2000, college: Texas St., agency: LBM Management) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Quionche Carter contributed with 18 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 10 steals for the winners. Ukrainian Olesia Malashenko (191-1991) answered with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists for NSA. NSA's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Al Riyadi have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Azour. NSA lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with Almtayleb. Al Riyadi will play against Almtayleb (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. NSA will play against Hoops in Beirut and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Beirut: Club Beirut (#4) and Antranik (#9). Antranik was crushed at home by 16 points 51-67 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Akilah Bethel stepped up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. The best for the losing side was Jazmin Harris with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 23 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Club Beirut maintains fourth place with 7-4 record. Antranik at the other side keeps the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with Hoops. Club Beirut will meet at home higher ranked Homentmen (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Antranik will play against the league's second-placed Azour (#2) and hope to win that game.

In the last two games of round 9 Champs were defeated by Homentmen in Antelias 75-59. Hoops were beaten by Sporting B. at home 63-81.
The best stats of 9th round was 25 points and 20 rebounds by Madjiguene Sene of Sporting B..

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Almtayleb - Azour 74-79

The game in was quite interesting. Second ranked Azour (10-1) played at the court of 8th ranked Almtayleb (3-8). Azour managed to secure a 5-point victory 79-74 on Thursday. Azour made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American center Kai James (196-1995, college: FSU) who had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 22 rebounds. The former international point guard Amar Mansour (178-2004) chipped in 18 points and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Daja Woodard (190, college: Jackson St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 27 points and 20 rebounds and the other American import swingman Jemimah Ashby (175-1991, college: Augustana) added 31 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Azour keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Al Riyadi. Almtayleb lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with NSA. Azour is looking forward to face Antranik (#9) in Beirut in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Almtayleb will play at home against the league's leader Al Riyadi and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Almtayleb: J.Ashby 31+10reb+6ast, D.Woodard 27+20reb, M.Khalil 13+4reb+8ast, C.Salameh 2+3reb, K.Dagher 1+5reb+2ast, L.Akiki 0
Azour: K.James 30+22reb+1ast, A.Mansour 18+3reb+7ast, I.Lucas 12+8reb+5ast, T.Raffoul 9+1reb+3ast, A.Bakhos 7+6reb+3ast, M.Saneh 3+5reb

NSA - Al Riyadi 60-96

The game in supposed to be also worth to mention about. Second ranked Al Riyadi (10-1) played at the court of 7th ranked NSA (3-8). Al Riyadi smashed NSA 96-60. Al Riyadi dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to NSA's 34. Al Riyadi forced 34 NSA turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. It was a good game for American forward DaNasia Hood (185-2000, college: Texas St., agency: LBM Management) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Her fellow American import swingman Quionche Carter (183, college: FGCU) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 10 steals for the winners. Ukrainian Olesia Malashenko (191-1991) answered with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Jessica Martino (178-2000, college: Delaware St.) added 15 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for NSA. NSA's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Al Riyadi have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Azour. NSA lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with Almtayleb. Al Riyadi will play against Almtayleb (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. NSA will play against Hoops in Beirut and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
NSA: O.Malashenko 16+16reb+4ast, J.Martino 15+8reb, E.Jaroush 8+1reb, S.Hachem 6+1reb+1ast, L.Fakih 6+2reb+6ast, T.Kambriss 3+1reb+3ast
Al Riyadi: D.Hood 26+12reb+4ast, Q.Carter 18+6reb+5ast, N.Labban 13+7reb+4ast, M.Torossian 10+3ast, R.Akl 9+2reb+4ast, R.El Ghali 8+4reb+4ast

Antranik - Club Beirut 51-67

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Beirut: Club Beirut (#4) and Antranik (#9). Antranik was crushed at home by 16 points 51-67 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Club Beirut forced 19 Antranik turnovers. American forward Akilah Bethel (183-1993, college: LSU) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and point guard Maryam Jomaa (165-2003) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. Four Club Beirut players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American center Jazmin Harris (190, college: NC A&T) with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 23 rebounds and the other American import guard Kai Carter (183-2001, college: Memphis) scored 8 points and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Club Beirut maintains fourth place with 7-4 record. Antranik at the other side keeps the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with Hoops. Club Beirut will meet at home higher ranked Homentmen (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Antranik will play against the league's second-placed Azour (#2) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Antranik: J.Harris 30+23reb, K.Carter 8+2reb+5ast, J.Feghali 4+2reb+1ast, P.Zgheib 3+1reb, M.Chahoud 3+5reb, E.Khoury 2+4reb+1ast
Club Beirut: A.Bethel 20+15reb+2ast, N.Sevadjian 13+3reb+3ast, M.Jomaa 13+6reb+3ast, Z.Elias 10+6reb, L.Abi Ghosn 9+6reb+1ast, Y.Samra 2+2reb+8ast

Homentmen A. - Champs 75-59

There was no surprise in Antelias where 5th ranked Champs (5-6) were defeated by third ranked Homentmen (9-2) 75-59 on Saturday. Homentmen forced 21 Champs turnovers and outrebounded them 50-29 including a 19-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Homentmen looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American forward Jillian Archer (188-2000, college: St.John's) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and her fellow American import guard Jacaira Allen (180-1998, college: ODU) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Homentmen A. players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American Tina Stephens (188-1999, college: Troy) with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and Canadian guard Janika Griffith-Wallace (173-1998, college: VCU) scored 13 points and 5 steals. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Homentmen. They maintain third place with 9-2 record behind leader Al Riyadi. Loser Champs dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. Homentmen will meet Club Beirut (#4) on the road in the next round. Champs will play against Sporting B. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Champs: T.Stephens 21+11reb+2ast, J.Griffith-Wallace 13+1reb+3ast, P.Khattar 8+5reb+1ast, O.Tabbakh 7+4reb+2ast, N.Maalouf 5+5reb+2ast, N.Chaar 3+1reb
Homentmen A.: J.Archer 20+11reb+3ast, J.Allen 15+7reb+4ast, D.Fayad 14+4reb+6ast, P.Assadourian 13+4reb, G.Saad 10+3reb+6ast, S.Haddad 2+1reb

Hoops - Sporting B. 63-81

No shocking result in a game in Beirut where fifth ranked Sporting B. (6-5) defeated bottom-ranked Hoops (1-10) 81-63 on Monday. Sporting B. outrebounded Hoops 49-30 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sporting B. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Senegalese center Madjiguene Sene (197-1994) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 20 rebounds for the winners and American guard Tynice Martin (180-1997, college: WVU) chipped in 24 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American forward Lyndsey Whilby (180-1999, college: KSU) with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and Serbian center Milena Marjanovic (193-1991) scored 8 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Newly promoted Sporting B. maintains fifth place with 6-5 record. Hoops lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the bottom position with ten games lost. They share it with Antranik. Sporting B. will meet Champs (#6) in the next round. Hoops will play against NSA (#7) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Hoops: L.Whilby 28+10reb+4ast, M.Marjanovic 8+7reb+1ast, L.Nakib 8+2reb+4ast, N.Itani 8+2reb+2ast, L.Abdallah 5+3reb+3ast, A.Chaar 4
Sporting B.: M.Sene 25+20reb+2ast, T.Martin 24+8reb+2ast, S.Beddawi 9+5reb+11ast, R.Safi 8+1reb+1ast, R.Krikorian 5+2reb, M.Yaacoub 5+2reb