WBNL Round 6 (Regular Season): Tshwane S. defeat NC Zebras

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated NC Zebras (1-1) on the court of first ranked Tshwane S. on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by Tshwane S. 73-32. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Tshwane S. held NC Zebras to an opponent 19.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 32.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Tshwane S. forced 46 NC Zebras turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Tshwane S. made 9 blocks. 25 personal fouls committed by NC Zebras helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for Zimbabwean Charity Chigumba (176-1986) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. Herculina Bila contributed with 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Lesego Memugumoni replied with 4 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for NC Zebras. 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. maintains first position with 2-1 record. NC Zebras at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Important game to mention about took place in . Fifth ranked NC Zebras (1-1) saved a 2-point victory at home edging second-best Egoli M. (1-2) 57-55 on Sunday evening. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Ntokoza Thonga had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 18 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Thandeka Maluleka chipped in 22 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was Monalisa Maphumulo with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. NC Zebras left bottom position moving up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Egoli M. at the other side dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

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Tshwane S. - NC Zebras 73-32

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated NC Zebras (1-1) on the court of first ranked Tshwane S. on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by Tshwane S. 73-32. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Tshwane S. held NC Zebras to an opponent 19.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 32.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Tshwane S. forced 46 NC Zebras turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Tshwane S. made 9 blocks. 25 personal fouls committed by NC Zebras helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for Zimbabwean Charity Chigumba (176-1986) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. Herculina Bila contributed with 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Lesego Memugumoni replied with 4 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and Ntokoza Thonga added 7 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for NC Zebras. 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. maintains first position with 2-1 record. NC Zebras at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Tshwane S.: H.Bila 18+5reb, C.Chigumba 13+11reb, M.Mutengo 10+3reb+2ast, I.Nyatlo 8+2reb+2ast, S.Classen 6+3reb+2ast, C.Koen 5+2reb+1ast
NC Zebras: N.Thonga 7+8reb, T.Maluleka 7+3reb, T.Liwela 7+6reb, L.Memugumoni 4+12reb+6ast, L.Mokgatle 3+6reb, P.Mbokota 2+3reb+1ast

NC Zebras - Egoli M. 57-55

Important game to mention about took place in . Fifth ranked NC Zebras (1-1) saved a 2-point victory at home edging second-best Egoli M. (1-2) 57-55 on Sunday evening. It was a key game for the second position in the league. NC Zebras held Egoli M. to an opponent 19.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 31.7 percent accuracy of the winners. NC Zebras forced 24 Egoli M. turnovers. Strangely Egoli M. outrebounded NC Zebras 63-46 including a 32-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Egoli M. was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Ntokoza Thonga had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 18 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Thandeka Maluleka chipped in 22 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was Monalisa Maphumulo with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and Mapule Mwale scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. NC Zebras left bottom position moving up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Egoli M. at the other side dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
NC Zebras: T.Maluleka 22+3reb+2ast, N.Thonga 11+18reb+1ast, M.Mthembu 10+5reb, T.Liwela 4+1reb, P.Mbokota 4+3reb+2ast, L.Memugumoni 3+8reb+6ast
Egoli M.: M.Mwale 17+6reb+1ast, M.Maphumulo 13+10reb+1ast, S.Abate 9+9reb+1ast, S.Thwala 7+6reb+5ast, T.Ngoyi 3+3reb, L.Nondala 3+14reb+1ast