WLBL Round 12 (Regular Season): Azour beat Sporting B. in the most crucial game of the week

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Third ranked Azour faced 4th ranked Sporting B.. Host Azour (13-2) smashed guests from (8-7) 90-65. Azour outrebounded Sporting B. 45-30 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Azour looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Sporting B.'s players. The best player for the winners was Nigerian-American power forward Victoria Macaulay (193-1990, college: Temple) who scored 32 points and 8 rebounds. The former international point guard Amar Mansour (178-2004) chipped in 11 points, 9 rebounds and 13 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Senegalese center Madjiguene Sene (197-1994) who recorded a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 20 rebounds. Azour moved-up to second place, which they share with Homentmen. Sporting B. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost.
Leader Al Riyadi delivered the fourteenth victory. This time they crushed 9th ranked Antranik (2-13) 117-47 in Beirut. It was a good game for American forward Angela Tompkins (188-1991, college: Wichita St.) who led her team to a victory with 25 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Rebecca Akl contributed with 21 points, 9 assists and 6 steals for the winners. American center Jazmin Harris (190, college: NC A&T) replied with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 17 rebounds for Antranik. 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 (14-1) have an impressive 13-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position. Antranik at the other side keeps the ninth place with 13 games lost.
The game in supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Homentmen (13-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Almtayleb (3-12). Homentmen smashed Almtayleb 101-57 on Thursday. Worth to mention a great performance of Jillian Archer who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points and 13 rebounds (on 14-of-16 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was Daja Woodard with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Homentmen have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 13-2 record behind leader Al Riyadi, which they share with Azour. Almtayleb lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 12 games lost.

In the last two games of round 12 bottom-ranked Hoops were defeated by Champs in a road game 65-60. Club Beirut smashed NSA at home 70-42.

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Antranik - Al Riyadi 47-117

Leader Al Riyadi delivered the fourteenth victory. This time they crushed 9th ranked Antranik (2-13) 117-47 in Beirut. Al Riyadi dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Antranik's 30. Al Riyadi forced 42 Antranik turnovers and had a 21-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Al Riyadi players were unselfish on offense dishing 37 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Antranik's players. It was a good game for American forward Angela Tompkins (188-1991, college: Wichita St.) who led her team to a victory with 25 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international point guard Rebecca Akl (170-1992) contributed with 21 points, 9 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Five Al Riyadi players scored in double figures. American center Jazmin Harris (190, college: NC A&T) replied with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 17 rebounds and power forward Elissa Jaoude (183-2009) added 4 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Antranik. 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 (14-1) have an impressive 13-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position. Antranik at the other side keeps the ninth place with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Al Riyadi: A.Tompkins 25+8reb+4ast, R.Akl 21+4reb+9ast, M.Torossian 19+3reb+5ast, R.El Ghali 13+1reb+1ast, Q.Carter 12+8reb+7ast, N.Labban 10+2reb+5ast
Antranik: J.Harris 28+17reb, E.Jaoude 4+5reb+1ast, L.Harb 3+1reb+1ast, P.Zgheib 3+2reb+2ast, T.Attallah 3+3reb+2ast, S.Fakherddine 2+1reb

Champs - Hoops 65-60

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Hoops (1-14) were defeated on the road by seventh ranked Champs (7-8) 65-60 on Wednesday. Champs forced 20 Hoops turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American Tina Stephens (188-1999, college: Troy) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds and Canadian guard Janika Griffith-Wallace (173-1998, college: VCU) who added 21 points during the contest. Griffith-Wallace is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Champs players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Serbian center Milena Marjanovic (193-1991) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 18 rebounds and American forward Lyndsey Whilby (180-1999, college: KSU) scored 23 points and 9 rebounds. Champs moved-up to sixth place. Hoops lost ninth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
Champs: J.Griffith-Wallace 21+3reb+3ast, T.Stephens 15+13reb+3ast, N.Maalouf 12+7reb+3ast, E.Ghnatios 12+3reb+3ast, P.Khattar 3+2reb, O.Tabbakh 2+1reb
Hoops: L.Whilby 23+9reb+3ast, M.Marjanovic 17+18reb+1ast, L.Nakib 7+3ast, N.Barakat 6+2ast, L.Lawand 4+2reb+2ast, N.Rtail 3+1ast

Almtayleb - Homentmen A. 57-101

The game in supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Homentmen (13-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Almtayleb (3-12). Homentmen smashed Almtayleb 101-57 on Thursday. Homentmen dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Almtayleb's 36. Homentmen forced 28 Almtayleb turnovers and outrebounded them 46-27 including a 18-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Homentmen looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Almtayleb's players. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Jillian Archer (188-2000, college: St.John's) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points and 13 rebounds (on 14-of-16 shooting from the field) and the former international swingman Daniella Fayad (180-1997) who added 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Homentmen A. players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Daja Woodard (190, college: Jackson St.) with 18 points and 7 rebounds and Mathilda Khalil scored 18 points and 4 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Homentmen have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 13-2 record behind leader Al Riyadi, which they share with Azour. Almtayleb lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Homentmen A.: J.Archer 31+13reb+2ast, D.Fayad 17+5reb+1ast, P.Bou Nasr 13+4reb+4ast, J.Allen 12+3reb+3ast, P.Assadourian 10+2reb+1ast, Y.Zeinoun 7+4reb+4ast
Almtayleb: M.Khalil 18+2reb+4ast, D.Woodard 18+7reb+2ast, J.Ashby 7+2ast, K.Dagher 4+4reb+1ast, J.Mansour 3+1reb, L.Bou Mansour 3+3reb

Club Beirut - NSA 70-42

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Club Beirut (9-6) smashed at home 7th ranked NSA (5-10) 70-42 on Thursday. Club Beirut held NSA to an opponent 22.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 50.0 percent accuracy of the winners. Club Beirut looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Club Beirut made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Imani McGee-Stafford (201-1994, college: Texas) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds and point guard Maryam Jomaa (165-2003) who added 11 points and 6 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Ukrainian Olesia Malashenko (191-1991) with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and Serena Hachem scored 6 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Club Beirut moved-up to fourth place. Loser NSA keeps the seventh position with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Club Beirut: Z.Elias 15+3reb+1ast, I.McGee-Stafford 15+13reb+2ast, M.Jomaa 11+2reb+6ast, L.Abi Ghosn 9+1reb+2ast, K.Cooper 6+1reb, L.Massoud 5+2ast
NSA: O.Malashenko 13+15reb+4ast, S.Hachem 6+3reb+2ast, L.Fakih 6+3reb+1ast, S.Abdo 6+1reb+2ast, J.Martino 5+5reb, Z.El Hajj 3+1reb

Azour - Sporting B. 90-65

Third ranked Azour faced 4th ranked Sporting B.. Host Azour (13-2) smashed guests from (8-7) 90-65. Azour outrebounded Sporting B. 45-30 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Azour looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Sporting B.'s players. The best player for the winners was Nigerian-American power forward Victoria Macaulay (193-1990, college: Temple) who scored 32 points and 8 rebounds. The former international point guard Amar Mansour (178-2004) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points, 9 rebounds and 13 assists. Five Azour players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Senegalese center Madjiguene Sene (197-1994) who recorded a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 20 rebounds and American guard Tynice Martin (180-1997, college: WVU) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Azour moved-up to second place, which they share with Homentmen. Sporting B. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Azour: V.Macaulay 32+8reb, A.Bakhos 16+6reb+5ast, A.Mansour 11+9reb+13ast, M.Mokdad 11+4reb+5ast, I.Lucas 11+6reb+6ast, T.Raffoul 5+2reb+1ast
Sporting B.: M.Sene 34+20reb+1ast, T.Martin 16+5reb+4ast, S.Beddawi 11+1reb+7ast, R.Krikorian 3+1reb+1ast, S.Abboud 1+1reb+1ast, P.Abou Jawdeh 0