Superleague Round 11 (Regular Season): Aviation still unable to win any game

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Bottom-ranked Aviation (0-9) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 45-40 loss to seventh ranked Nasr (5-4) in Cairo on Saturday evening. They also forced 20 Aviation turnovers. The best player for the winners was Shahd Emad who scored 6 points and 5 rebounds. Mosad Nada chipped in 8 points. Habiba Hany produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Nasr moved-up to sixth place. Newly promoted Aviation still closes the standings with nine games lost.
Fourteenth-ranked El Ward (1-4) made lots of trouble for fifth ranked Al Shams (6-2) in Cairo. Al Shams managed to secure only two-point victory 77-75. However their fans expected much easier game. Fatema El Gohary orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points. Malak Ashraf contributed with 13 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Rodina Hossam answered with 20 points and 7 rebounds for El Ward. Al Shams maintains fifth place with 6-2 record. El Ward at the other side keeps the fourteenth position with four games lost.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Cairo. Local Wadi Degla (4-6) was outscored by leader NBEC (9-0) 101-57 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Wadi Degla. Worth to mention a quality performance of Huda Alaa who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists. Menna El Dein responded with 12 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. Undefeated NBEC have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Al Ahly. Loser Wadi Degla keeps the tenth place with six games lost. They share the position with Shooting.

Other games of round 11 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Shooting was crushed by Heliopolis in Cairo 76-40. Somouha was beaten by Alexandria at home 61-74. Al Zohour destroyed Olympic on the opponent's court 77-49.
The best stats of 11th round was 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by Farida Abu Turk of Al Zohour.

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Heliopolis - Shooting 76-40

Everything could happen in Cairo at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Heliopolis and 11th ranked Shooting had identical 4-5 record. This time Heliopolis used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Giza 76-40 on Saturday night. Heliopolis forced 25 Shooting turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Shooting's players. It was a great evening for Farida Mossad (177-2003) who led her team to a victory scoring 14 points and 7 assists. Farida Ali helped adding 6 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Heliopolis players scored in double figures. Swingman Mariam Hossameldin (175-1998) responded with 1 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Hana Elgoly (167-2007) scored 6 points and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Heliopolis (5-5) moved-up to seventh place. Shooting lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with six games lost. They share it with Wadi Degla.
Top scorers:
Shooting: E.Malak 6+3reb+1ast, E.Hana 6+2reb+4ast, T.Sherifa 5+1reb, G.Mariam 5+4reb, S.Nour 5+1reb+2ast, S.Hana 4
Heliopolis: F.Mossad 14+3reb+7ast, Y.Taha 12+5reb+2ast, M.Gamaleldin 11+4reb+1ast, S.Walid 10+1reb+2ast, S.Ayman 9+1reb+1ast, F.Ali 6+8reb+8ast

Wadi Degla - NBEC 57-101

The game with biggest result difference took place in Cairo. Local Wadi Degla (4-6) was outscored by leader NBEC (9-0) 101-57 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Wadi Degla. NBEC forced 30 Wadi Degla turnovers and outrebounded them 53-28 including a 23-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. NBEC looked well-organized offensively handing out 36 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Wadi Degla's players. Worth to mention a quality performance of forward Huda Alaa (180) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists. Shadw Salem helped adding 24 points and 11 rebounds. Four NBEC players scored in double figures. Menna El Dein responded with 12 points and 6 rebounds and Hour Zaher scored 9 points and 9 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. NBEC have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Al Ahly. Loser Wadi Degla keeps the tenth place with six games lost. They share the position with Shooting.
Top scorers:
Wadi Degla: E.Dein Menna 12+6reb+3ast, A.Salma 12+2reb, Z.Hour 9+9reb+1ast, I.Malak 8+3reb, M.Reem 6+4reb+3ast, O.Salma 4+2reb+4ast
NBEC: S.Salem 24+11reb+3ast, H.Alaa 21+12reb+8ast, F.Youssef 14+4reb+4ast, Y.Alaa 11+9reb+4ast, M.Tarek 9+4reb+4ast, A.Habiba 8+6reb+8ast

Al Shams - El Ward 77-75

Fourteenth-ranked El Ward (1-4) made lots of trouble for fifth ranked Al Shams (6-2) in Cairo. Al Shams managed to secure only two-point victory 77-75. However their fans expected much easier game. Al Shams dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to El Ward's 26. They outrebounded El Ward 51-34 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Fatema El Gohary orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points. Malak Ashraf contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Rodina Hossam answered with 20 points and 7 rebounds and Mariem Tarek added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists in the effort for El Ward. Four El Ward players scored in double figures. Al Shams maintains fifth place with 6-2 record. El Ward at the other side keeps the fourteenth position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
El Ward: H.Rodina 20+7reb+1ast, M.Aya 14+5reb+1ast, T.Mariem 13+5reb+8ast, S.Mariem 11+4reb, A.Hanya 9+3reb+2ast, B.Shahd 4+5reb+2ast
Al Shams: G.El 21+4reb+2ast, M.Ashraf 13+10reb+3ast, M.Shaaban 12+5reb+4ast, N.Menesy 7+7reb+4ast, N.Ehab 7+9reb+4ast, F.Ahmed 6+4reb

Nasr - Aviation 45-40

Bottom-ranked Aviation (0-9) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 45-40 loss to seventh ranked Nasr (5-4) in Cairo on Saturday evening. They also forced 20 Aviation turnovers. The best player for the winners was Shahd Emad who scored 6 points and 5 rebounds. Mosad Nada chipped in 8 points. Habiba Hany produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and Farida Essam added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Nasr moved-up to sixth place. Newly promoted Aviation still closes the standings with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Aviation: E.Farida 14+7reb, H.Habiba 12+10reb+3ast, F.Kareem 3+2reb, S.Renad 3+6reb+2ast, A.Aya 3+4reb+1ast, W.Jana 2+2reb
Nasr: N.Alahmady 8+1reb, M.Nada 8+1reb+2ast, H.Sohaib 7+4reb, S.Emad 6+5reb+2ast, L.Ayman 6+5reb, H.Tamer 4+3reb+2ast

Somouha - Alexandria 61-74

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Alexandria (9-1) defeated on the road 12th ranked Somouha (3-7) 74-61 on Saturday. Alexandria dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Somouha's 28. Alexandria forced 26 Somouha turnovers. It was a great evening for the former international forward Hagar Amer (184-1993) who led her team to a victory scoring 23 points and 9 rebounds. The former international guard Nouralla Abdelalim (184-1997) helped adding 9 points and 9 rebounds. The former international forward Mai Helwa (-1989) responded with 8 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international point guard Reem Awad (170-1993) scored 9 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Alexandria. Despite that victory Alexandria went down to third position due to points difference. Somouha lost their third game in a row. They keep the twelfth place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Somouha: A.Reem 9+2reb+2ast, N.Hania 9+2reb+2ast, W.Shahd 8, H.Mai 8+9reb+4ast, A.Menna 8+2reb, M.Farida 6+1reb
Alexandria: H.Amer 23+9reb+1ast, N.Ahmed 15+2reb+1ast, H.Elgizawy 10+4reb+1ast, N.Abdelalim 9+9reb+2ast, M.Noaman 6+2reb+1ast, I.Salah 5+4reb+5ast

Olympic - Al Zohour 49-77

Very expected game in Alexandria where 13th ranked Olympic (2-7) was rolled over by fifth ranked Al Zohour (7-2) 77-49 on Saturday. Al Zohour forced 21 Olympic turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Olympic's players. It was a great evening for Laila Khaled who led her team to a victory scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Farida Abu Turk helped adding 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Al Zohour players scored in double figures. Rola Ahmed responded with 15 points and 5 rebounds and Habiba Tarek scored 5 points and 8 rebounds. Olympic's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Al Zohour moved-up to fourth place. Olympic lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the thirteenth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Olympic: A.Rola 15+5reb+2ast, O.Tasneem 8+1reb+4ast, S.Malak 7+6reb+1ast, T.Habiba 5+8reb+1ast, M.Fatma 4+7reb, A.Mariam 3+2reb
Al Zohour: L.Khaled 16+7reb+4ast, F.Turk 12+9reb+4ast, K.Ashraf 12+4reb+6ast, B.El 10+7reb+1ast, M.Morad 9+1reb+3ast, R.Wafik 6+9reb+2ast