There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in WBNL. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.
The game in Mbombela was quite interesting. Panthers played at the court of Rhinos. Panthers managed to secure a 5-point victory 53-48 on Sunday. Panthers forced 29 Rhinos turnovers. The best player for the winners was Ntokoza Thonga who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds. Siphesihle Mathe chipped in 9 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Anele Chitlango produced 18 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Tshwane. Local Suns outscored Rhinos 113-33. Sthando Gaula orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Mapule Mwale contributed with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Precious Sibanyoni replied with 4 points and 12 rebounds for Rhinos. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Suns - Rhinos 113-33The game with biggest result difference took place in Tshwane. Local
Suns outscored
Rhinos 113-33.
Suns held Rhinos to an opponent 23.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 51.6 percent accuracy of the winners.
Suns forced 48
Rhinos turnovers and outrebounded them
49-31 including a
21-9 advantage in offensive rebounds.
Suns players were unselfish on offense dishing 42 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by
Rhinos' players.
Sthando Gaula orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals.
Mapule Mwale contributed with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Five
Suns players scored in double figures.
Precious Sibanyoni replied with 4 points and 12 rebounds and
Anele Chitlango added 11 points and 4 steals in the effort for Rhinos. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:Suns: J.Gomes 22+4reb+3ast, S.Gaula 18+10reb+4ast, M.Mwale 16+5reb+8ast, S.Chitlango 15+4reb+8ast, L.Shabangu 13+9reb+3ast, T.Mbuthuma 8+4reb+6ast
Rhinos: A.Chitlango 11+3reb+1ast, O.Khanye 8+1reb+2ast, P.Sibanyoni 4+12reb+1ast, K.Taye 2+1ast, E.Mabaso 2+2reb+1ast, B.Mkhatswa 2+4reb
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Rhinos - Panthers 48-53The game in Mbombela was quite interesting.
Panthers played at the court of
Rhinos.
Panthers managed to secure a 5-point victory
53-48 on Sunday.
Panthers forced 29
Rhinos turnovers. The best player for the winners was
Ntokoza Thonga who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds.
Siphesihle Mathe chipped in 9 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists.
Anele Chitlango produced 18 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and
Tjabuya Ndlovu added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game.
Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:Panthers: N.Thonga 21+15reb, S.Mathe 9+12reb+4ast, K.Moloi 8+5reb+4ast, M.Madisha 7+4reb, L.Maphaphu 3+2reb+1ast, K.Khanyile 3+1reb+1ast
Rhinos: A.Chitlango 18+8reb+4ast, T.Ndlovu 12+6reb, K.Taye 8+4reb+2ast, P.Sibanyoni 5+5reb+1ast, B.Shelembe 2+1reb, E.Mabaso 1+1reb
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