The last Libs Abroad Weekly Roundup of 2022 is an action-packed one, full of standout performances from your entire roster. Let’s atone for your Liberty favorites across the globe!
Sami Whitcomb returned to motion this previous week with a pair of impactful performances for Perth. Last Saturday, Sami recorded 10 factors on 40% (2-5) from three and 7 assists.
Whitcomb continued her manufacturing on Wednesday, main the Lynx to 97-83 victory over Canberra behind a game-defining 26-point, five-rebound, and five-assist outing.
Highlights: Baseline Floater | No-Look Assist | Three-Pointer | Behind the Back Assist | Driving Layup
Sika Koné recorded her ninth and tenth double-doubles of the LF Endesa season. Over the weekend, Sika tallied 21 factors, 16 rebounds, and two assists on 58.3% (7-12) from the sector.
On Thursday, Koné tied her season-best rebounding efficiency when she secured 21 complete, eight of which have been offensive, alongside 16 factors the place she shot 53.8% (7-13) on the evening.
Han Xu and Sichuan Yuanda prolonged their undefeated begin to 11-0 in WCBA motion, securing three extra wins on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
The back-to-back WCBA MVP completed with 20+ factors for the third time of the younger season on Thursday with 21 factors on 66.7% (8-12) from the sector, seven boards, and three assists.
Han posted a well-balanced efficiency of 10 factors, six rebounds, and 5 assists in a tough fought 80-77 win over reigning champion Inner Mongolia on Sunday, adopted by eight factors and 4 rebounds in 7:35 minutes of restricted motion in Sichuan’s 79-64 victory on Tuesday.
Natasha Howard showcased elite consistency in her two-game KBSL and EuroLeague break up this previous week, ending with 19 factors in every contest, each of which resulted in victories.
In Saturday’s offensive outburst that noticed Fenerbahçe end with a season-high 110 factors in opposition to Hatay, Tash added 12 rebounds and 4 assists: her fourth double-double this season. On Wednesday, Howard shot 56.3% (9-16) from the sector, grabbed seven boards, and swiped a season-high 5 steals in an 83-63 win over Bourges.
Marine Fauthoux led Basket Landes to a 71-67 victory over Bourges, furthering their ascent within the standings after a sluggish begin to their LFB title protection in 2022.
Marine was a difference-maker, offering a game-high 19 factors on 58.3% (7-12) from the sector, plus a pair of rebounds and steals. With her 19-point end, Fauthoux now has an energetic streak of six contests in double determine scoring, relationship again to November 19.
Highlights: Jumper | Driving Layup | Jumper (2) | Driving Layup (2)
Raquel Carrera continued her sturdy play within the paint, extending her double-figure scoring streak to 5 video games in Valencia’s excellent 2-and-0 week.
On Saturday, Raquel’s effectivity was on show when she tallied 11 factors on 80.0% (4-5) from the ground in 20 minutes of a 98-65 rout of Tenerife. Carrera adopted up her efficiency with related effectivity in Thursday’s 65-59 EuroLeague victory, ending with 15 factors, six boards, and 4 steals on 66.7% (6-9) taking pictures.
Marine Johannès maintained Lyon’s momentum this previous weekend, extending their undefeated LFB begin to 7-0 after defeating Hainaut in convincing vogue, 82-49.
In 24 minutes, Marine compiled a well-balanced efficiency of 13 factors, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and three steals whereas changing on 41.6% (5-12) from the sector and netting three triples.
Earlier at present, Jocelyn Willoughby helped elevate the Sydney Flames to an 87-72 victory in opposition to Canberra the place she added 10 factors on an environment friendly 83.0% (5-6) from the sector, two assists, and two steals throughout 24 minutes.
In her second and third video games since coming back from harm, Michaela Onyenwere posted seven factors apiece in every contest.
Michaela shot a mixed 50% (3-6) from the sector in Avenida’s 67-54 win in opposition to Barça CBS, then grabbed a trio of rebounds on Thursday in opposition to Spar Girona: her former membership.
| Date | Player | Opponent | |
| Fri, December 23 | Michaela Onyenwere | Araski | |
| Fri, December 23 | Raquel Carrera | Jairis | |
| Sat, December 24 | Han Xu | Shanghai | |
| Mon, December 26 | Han Xu | Shandong | |
| Tue, December 27 | Sika Koné vs. Raquel Carrera | — | |
| Wed, December 28 | Michaela Onyenwere | Tenerife | |
| Thu, December 29 | Han Xu | Beijing | |
| Fri, December 30 | Jocelyn Willoughby | Canberra | 1:00 am ET |
| Fri, December 30 | Sami Whitcomb | Adelaide | 5:30 am ET |
| Fri, December 30 | Michaela Onyenwere | Cadi La Seu | |
| Fri, December 30 | Sika Koné | Barça CBS | |
| Fri, December 30 | Raquel Carrera | Leganes |
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