WBNL Round 11: Tshwane S. keeps a leadership position

There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in WBNL. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Tshwane S. as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Tshwane S. smashed bottom-ranked Windbreakers at home 70-41. Tshwane S. dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Windbreakers' 22. Tshwane S. forced 40 Windbreakers turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Windbreakers' players. It was a great evening for Zimbabwean swingman Fadzai Mabasa (170-1983) who led her team to a victory scoring 26 points and 7 rebounds. The former international swingman Pumla Sathula (175-1984, college: Hamilton) helped adding 4 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Boitumelo Ramakau responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 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. Tshwane S. have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with WC Mountaineers. Windbreakers at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Windbreakers will play next round against Rhinos trying to get back on the winning streak. Tshwane S. will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked NC Zebras on the road.
The game between Top Four teams took place in . 4th placed host NC Zebras (2-3) were smashed by second ranked Tshwane S. (4-1) 77-41. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of NC Zebras. It was an exceptional evening for the former international swingman Pumla Sathula (175-1984, college: Hamilton) who led the winners and scored 7 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals. Charmaine Amoda accounted for 6 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals. Tshwane S.'s coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ilunga Mbula came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds for NC Zebras in the defeat. Tshwane S. have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with WC Mountaineers. NC Zebras at the other side keep the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with M.Rhinos. Tshwane S. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. NC Zebras will play again against the league's leader Tshwane S. (#1) and hope to get back on the winning track.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Mbombela. Their close opponent host Rhinos (2-3) lost to fourth ranked NC Zebras (2-3) 68-57. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Rhinos. The best player for the winners was Mamotsoari Mofokeng who scored 27 points. Rachel Ngona produced 24 points for the hosts. NC Zebras maintains fourth place with 2-3 record, which they share with M.Rhinos. NC Zebras will meet at home league's leader Tshwane S. in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rhinos will play against Windbreakers in Johannesburg and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 11 NC Zebras won against EC Windbreakers on the opponent's court 55-47. Winless EC Windbreakers were outscored by M.Rhinos in a home game 47-66.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 9 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists by Nocwaka Luke of M.Rhinos.

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EC Windbreakers - NC Zebras 47-55

Rather expected game in Johannesburg where bottom-ranked Windbreakers (0-5) were defeated by fourth ranked NC Zebras (2-3) 55-47 on Sunday. NC Zebras held Windbreakers to an opponent 24.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 25.0 percent accuracy of the winners. NC Zebras forced 24 Windbreakers turnovers. The best player for the winners was Ilunga Mbula who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 19 rebounds. Mamotsoari Mofokeng chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Tshepo Mokua produced 18 points and 4 assists and Keatlegile Ramorwesi added 11 points and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. NC Zebras maintains fourth place with 2-3 record, which they share with M.Rhinos. Loser Windbreakers still closes the standings with five games lost. NC Zebras will meet at home league's leader Tshwane S. in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Windbreakers will play against Rhinos (#5) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
EC Windbreakers: M.Tshepo 18+4reb+4ast, R.Keatlegile 11+4reb+5ast, M.Basetsana 6+3reb, R.Boitumelo 5+3reb+3ast, M.Amogelang 3+11reb, R.Sinoxolo 2+1reb
NC Zebras: M.Ilunga 21+19reb+1ast, M.Mamotsoari 13+7reb+6ast, S.Katlego 11+3reb, M.Lesego 5+12reb+1ast, M.Lindani 4+7reb+1ast, M.Lesego 1+6reb

NC Zebras - Tshwane S. 41-77

The game between Top Four teams took place in . 4th placed host NC Zebras (2-3) were smashed by second ranked Tshwane S. (4-1) 77-41. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of NC Zebras. Tshwane S. held NC Zebras to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 38.8 percent accuracy of the winners. Tshwane S. forced 33 NC Zebras turnovers and outrebounded them 53-39 including a 21-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by NC Zebras' players. It was an exceptional evening for the former international swingman Pumla Sathula (175-1984, college: Hamilton) who led the winners and scored 7 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals. Charmaine Amoda accounted for 6 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals for the winning side. Tshwane S.'s coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ilunga Mbula came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds and Mamotsoari Mofokeng added 16 points and 8 rebounds respectively for NC Zebras in the defeat. Tshwane S. have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with WC Mountaineers. NC Zebras at the other side keep the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with M.Rhinos. Tshwane S. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. NC Zebras will play again against the league's leader Tshwane S. (#1) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
NC Zebras: M.Mamotsoari 16+8reb, M.Ilunga 10+14reb+1ast, M.Lindani 6+6reb+1ast, M.Lesego 5+5reb+2ast, N.Sihle 2+1reb, M.Lesego 2+4reb
Tshwane S.: G.Josefina 13+3reb+3ast, F.Mabasa 10+4reb, M.Ellen 8+7reb+2ast, C.Chigumba 8+4reb+4ast, M.Kutlwano 8+3reb+1ast, P.Sathula 7+11reb+6ast

M.Rhinos - NC Zebras 57-68

The game between Top Four teams took place in Mbombela. Their close opponent host Rhinos (2-3) lost to fourth ranked NC Zebras (2-3) 68-57. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Rhinos. The best player for the winners was Mamotsoari Mofokeng who scored 27 points. Ilunga Mbula chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds. Four NC Zebras players scored in double figures. Rachel Ngona produced 24 points and Sonto Mabuza added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. NC Zebras maintains fourth place with 2-3 record, which they share with M.Rhinos. NC Zebras will meet at home league's leader Tshwane S. in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rhinos will play against Windbreakers in Johannesburg and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
M.Rhinos: N.Rachel 24+2reb, M.Sonto 10+8reb, P.Enathi 6+3reb+2ast, J.Thulisile 4+4reb+2ast, M.Mathabo 4+6reb+1ast, M.Cynthia 4+3reb
NC Zebras: M.Mamotsoari 27+4reb+1ast, M.Lindani 13+8reb+1ast, M.Lesego 12+6reb+2ast, M.Ilunga 11+13reb+1ast, M.Lesego 5+4reb+1ast, M.Prudence 0

Tshwane S. - EC Windbreakers 70-41

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Tshwane S. as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Tshwane S. smashed bottom-ranked Windbreakers at home 70-41. Tshwane S. dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Windbreakers' 22. Tshwane S. forced 40 Windbreakers turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Windbreakers' players. It was a great evening for Zimbabwean swingman Fadzai Mabasa (170-1983) who led her team to a victory scoring 26 points and 7 rebounds. The former international swingman Pumla Sathula (175-1984, college: Hamilton) helped adding 4 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Boitumelo Ramakau responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and Keatlegile Ramorwesi scored 17 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tshwane S. have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with WC Mountaineers. Windbreakers at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Windbreakers will play next round against Rhinos trying to get back on the winning streak. Tshwane S. will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked NC Zebras on the road.
Top scorers:
EC Windbreakers: R.Keatlegile 17+1reb+1ast, R.Boitumelo 16+12reb+2ast, D.Sinokholo 4+1reb, M.Lesego 2+8reb, G.Yoliswa 2+6reb+1ast, M.Amogelang 0+4reb
Tshwane S.: F.Mabasa 26+7reb+3ast, B.Ane 9+3reb, G.Josefina 9+2reb, C.Chigumba 8+8reb+2ast, P.Sathula 4+9reb+6ast, K.Botihale 4

EC Windbreakers - M.Rhinos 47-66

Rather predictable result in Johannesburg where fourth ranked Rhinos (2-3) smashed bottom-ranked Windbreakers (0-5) 66-47 on Saturday. Rhinos held Windbreakers to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 33.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Rhinos forced 36 Windbreakers turnovers. The best player for the winners was Rachel Ngona who scored 26 points and 6 rebounds. Nocwaka Luke chipped in 9 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Tshepo Mokua produced 18 points and 5 rebounds and Keatlegile Ramorwesi added 14 points respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Rhinos maintains fourth place with 2-3 record, which they share with NC Zebras. Loser Windbreakers still closes the standings with five games lost. Rhinos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Windbreakers will play again against Rhinos (#5) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
EC Windbreakers: M.Tshepo 18+5reb+3ast, R.Keatlegile 14+4reb+3ast, A.Samantha 5+2reb+2ast, R.Boitumelo 4+1reb, R.Sinoxolo 2+1reb, M.Lesego 2+11reb
M.Rhinos: N.Rachel 26+6reb+2ast, L.Nocwaka 9+8reb+8ast, P.Enathi 8+1reb+5ast, M.Sonto 6+5reb, M.Cynthia 6+5reb+1ast, N.Tjabuya 4+1reb



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