WBNL Round 10 (Regular Season): Suns defeat leader Warriors

The Regular Season in WBNL just ended. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Warriors (3-1) in Bloemfontein on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by Suns (4-0) 63-48. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Warriors. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Suns forced 20 Warriors turnovers and outrebounded them 50-28 including a 31-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Lindiwe Shabangu (-1995) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Thando Mbuthuma contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Suns' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bogolo Raoleboga replied with 12 points and 6 rebounds for Warriors. Suns have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record which they share with defeated Warriors. Warriors at the other side still keep top place with one game lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.
An interesting game for Warriors (3-1) which hosted in Bloemfontein 4th ranked Panthers (1-3). Second ranked Warriors managed to get a 14-point victory 63-49. Mimi Nhlapo had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Bogolo Raoleboga chipped in 8 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Siphesihle Mathe responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Warriors have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Panthers lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with Marlins.

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Warriors - Panthers 63-49

An interesting game for Warriors (3-1) which hosted in Bloemfontein 4th ranked Panthers (1-3). Second ranked Warriors managed to get a 14-point victory 63-49. Warriors forced 35 Panthers turnovers and outrebounded them 76-51 including a 41-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. Warriors players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Panthers' players. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Mimi Nhlapo had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Bogolo Raoleboga chipped in 8 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Siphesihle Mathe responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and Yibanathi Mfazi scored 9 points and 17 rebounds. Warriors have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Panthers lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with Marlins.
Top scorers:
Warriors: M.Nhlapo 18+15reb+3ast, M.Khampepe 8+10reb, B.Raoleboga 8+15reb+4ast, A.Matiso 7+5reb+5ast, F.Chiliza 6+12reb+7ast, R.Mokhobo 6+2reb
Panthers: S.Mathe 17+15reb+4ast, S.Aswegen 10+2reb, Y.Mfazi 9+17reb+2ast, N.Pretty Ngcobo 8+4reb+3ast, L.Maphaphu 5+3reb, M.Maake 0+10reb+1ast

Warriors - Suns 48-63

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Warriors (3-1) in Bloemfontein on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by Suns (4-0) 63-48. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Warriors. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Suns forced 20 Warriors turnovers and outrebounded them 50-28 including a 31-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Lindiwe Shabangu (-1995) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Thando Mbuthuma contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Suns' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bogolo Raoleboga replied with 12 points and 6 rebounds and Mpho Khampepe added 9 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Warriors. Suns have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record which they share with defeated Warriors. Warriors at the other side still keep top place with one game lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Suns: L.Shabangu 18+9reb+4ast, T.Mbuthuma 17+6reb+3ast, M.Maphumulo 11+10reb+2ast, M.Mwale 7+1reb+2ast, J.Gomes 5+2reb+2ast, Z.Ibijuwon 3+3reb+1ast
Warriors: B.Raoleboga 12+6reb+2ast, M.Khampepe 9+7reb, F.Chiliza 8+2reb+2ast, M.Nhlapo 7+2reb+6ast, A.Matiso 6+2reb+1ast, R.Plaatjies 6+2reb+1ast