WBNL Round 6: Tshwane S. lose their first game against Egoli M.

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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Tshwane S. (3-1) at the home court on Friday night. Hosts were edged by Egoli M. (5-0) 54-51. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Tshwane S.. Egoli M. forced 19 Tshwane S. turnovers and had a 39-26 advantage in offensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by Tshwane S. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Phindile Nkosi had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Jinita Nyalungu chipped in 9 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Zimbabwean guard Emma Makoni (177-1998) with 13 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Undefeated Egoli M. have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Defending champion Tshwane S. keeps the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Limpopo P..
Important game to mention about took place in . Second ranked Limpopo P. (3-1) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging bottom-ranked Mpumalanga R. (0-4) 54-53 on Thursday evening. Lufuno Mutungutungu notched a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort and Phuti Mosehlana supported her with 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 19 points and 16 rebounds by Herculina Bila did not help to save the game for Mpumalanga R.. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Limpopo P. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 3-1 record having just three points less than leader WC Mountaineers, which they share with Tshwane S. Mpumalanga R. at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with NC Zebras.
WBNL top team - Egoli M. (5-0) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed sixth ranked NC Zebras (0-4) in Johannesburg 102-18. The best player for the winners was Sthando Guala who scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Lesego Memugumoni who recorded 3 points, 5 rebounds 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. Undefeated Egoli M. have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Loser NC Zebras still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Mpumalanga R..

In the last two games of round 6 Eastern Cape W. were destroyed by Tshwane S. on the opponent's court 67-34. KZ Marlins managed to outperform Mpumalanga R. in a home game 51-37.

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Tshwane S. - Eastern Cape W. 67-34

Rather expected game when 5th ranked Eastern Cape W. (1-4) was crushed on the road by second ranked Tshwane S. (3-1) 67-34 on Thursday. Tshwane S. dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Eastern Cape W.'s 22. Tshwane S. forced 28 Eastern Cape W. turnovers. The best player for the winners was Zimbabwean guard Emma Makoni (177-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Charmaine Amoda chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds. Four Tshwane S. players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Keatlegile Ramorwesi who recorded 16 points and 5 rebounds and Moreblessing Ngwenya added 6 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Eastern Cape W.'s coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Tshwane S. have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 3-1 record having just three points less than leader WC Mountaineers, which they share with Limpopo P. Loser Eastern Cape W. keeps the fifth place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Tshwane S.: E.Makoni 12+10reb+4ast, M.Natalie 12+5reb+2ast, A.Charmaine 11+7reb+2ast, M.Mokoka 11+5reb+2ast, L.Mtshweni 9+4reb+1ast, P.Sathula 8+6reb+4ast
Eastern Cape W.: R.Keatlegile 16+5reb+1ast, N.Moreblessing 6+11reb, M.Tshepo 5+1reb+2ast, D.Thina 4+5reb+1ast, B.Amogelang 3+1reb, M.Lesego 0+2reb

KZ Marlins - Mpumalanga R. 51-37

Rather predictable result in Kwazulu where third ranked KZ Marlins (2-2) defeated bottom-ranked Mpumalanga R. (0-4) 51-37 on Thursday. KZ Marlins held Mpumalanga R. to an opponent 22.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 34.9 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Mpumalanga R. 53-38 including a 42-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Pretty Shange who scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Anele Nxumalo chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Linette Ngulube who recorded 15 points and Herculina Bila added 6 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. KZ Marlins maintains third position with 2-2 record having four points less than leader WC Mountaineers. Loser Mpumalanga R. still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with NC Zebras.
Top scorers:
KZ Marlins: S.Pretty 14+7reb+1ast, N.Anele 10+9reb+2ast, K.Nonkanyiso 8+6reb+1ast, R.Lineo 7+6reb, P.Mthembu 4+2reb+1ast, N.Ziyanda 3+8reb
Mpumalanga R.: N.Linette 15+4reb+1ast, N.Rachel 9+4reb+1ast, M.Katia 6+8reb+1ast, B.Herculina 6+11reb+1ast, M.Qedile 1+4reb, N.Lindokuhle 0+3reb

Egoli M. - NC Zebras 102-18

WBNL top team - Egoli M. (5-0) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed sixth ranked NC Zebras (0-4) in Johannesburg 102-18. Egoli M. held NC Zebras to an opponent 15.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 52.4 percent accuracy of the winners. Egoli M. forced 31 NC Zebras turnovers and outrebounded them 55-21 including a 22-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Sthando Guala who scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Zinhle Mtabhane chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four Egoli M. players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Lesego Memugumoni who recorded 3 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Lesego Mokgatle added 6 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Egoli M. have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Loser NC Zebras still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Mpumalanga R..
Top scorers:
Egoli M.: G.Sthando 17+9reb+1ast, M.Happiness 15+2reb+3ast, M.Zinhle 14+8reb+3ast, P.Dlamini 13+2reb+2ast, L.Nocwaka 13+1reb+4ast, M.Thando 9+7reb+1ast
NC Zebras: M.Lesego 6+3reb, M.Mamotsoari 5+1reb+1ast, M.Lesego 3+5reb+4ast, N.Sihle 2, M.Kopano 2+5reb, B.Bella 0+3reb

Mpumalanga R. - Limpopo P. 53-54

Important game to mention about took place in . Second ranked Limpopo P. (3-1) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging bottom-ranked Mpumalanga R. (0-4) 54-53 on Thursday evening. Limpopo P. forced 21 Mpumalanga R. turnovers. Mpumalanga R. was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Lufuno Mutungutungu notched a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort and Phuti Mosehlana supported her with 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 19 points and 16 rebounds by Herculina Bila did not help to save the game for Mpumalanga R.. Katia Matlombe added 8 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Limpopo P. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 3-1 record having just three points less than leader WC Mountaineers, which they share with Tshwane S. Mpumalanga R. at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with NC Zebras.
Top scorers:
Limpopo P.: M.Phuti 15+8reb+4ast, T.Lorrain 14+6reb+2ast, M.Lufuno 12+14reb+2ast, S.Mpho 8+5reb+3ast, M.Boitumelo 2+3reb+1ast, C.Danisa 2+6reb
Mpumalanga R.: B.Herculina 19+16reb+1ast, N.Rachel 13+2reb, M.Katia 8+11reb+3ast, N.Linette 7+12reb+2ast, M.Esther 2, J.Thulisile 2+2reb+1ast

Tshwane S. - Egoli M. 51-54

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Tshwane S. (3-1) at the home court on Friday night. Hosts were edged by Egoli M. (5-0) 54-51. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Tshwane S.. Egoli M. forced 19 Tshwane S. turnovers and had a 39-26 advantage in offensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by Tshwane S. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Phindile Nkosi had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Jinita Nyalungu chipped in 9 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Zimbabwean guard Emma Makoni (177-1998) with 13 points and 7 rebounds and Charmaine Amoda scored 6 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Egoli M. have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Defending champion Tshwane S. keeps the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Limpopo P..
Top scorers:
Egoli M.: N.Phindile 18+10reb+1ast, M.Happiness 13+4reb, N.Jinita 9+8reb+1ast, M.Thando 4+2reb+2ast, P.Dlamini 3+2reb+1ast, V.Olwethu 3+7reb+2ast
Tshwane S.: E.Makoni 13+7reb+2ast, G.Josefina 9+1ast, L.Shabangu 8+3reb, A.Charmaine 6+5reb+4ast, E.Moutlwatse 6+3reb+3ast, P.Sathula 3+7reb+3ast