Liceo de Costa Rica defeated 90-69 Sat-Cybertech in Game 3 of the Liga Centroamericana 2008 Final Four, ending the competition at the first place undefeated, and qualifying for the next edition of Liga de las Americas for Clubs. This is an historical success for all the CostaRican basketball. The triumph of the 'Red Express' was completed by the award of its player Kendrick Jones (190-G-83, college: Columbus St.) as the Final Four MVP.
Liceo de Costa Rica defeated 90-69 Sat-Cybertech in Game 3 of the Liga Centroamericana 2008 Final Four, ending the competition at the first place undefeated, and qualifying for the next edition of Liga de las Americas for Clubs. This is an historical success for all the CostaRican basketball. The triumph of the 'Red Express' was completed by the award of its player Kendrick Jones (190-G-83, college: Columbus St.) as the Final Four MVP. Jones scored 20 pts in the last game, and his teammate Hernol Hall (205-C-82, agency: Sports Plus International, college: Lon Morris JC) scored 24 pts to be the team's top scorer. In the last game of the competition, Pioneros de Quintana Roo-Cancun prevailed over Icevic Tegucigalpa 89-70, clinching the second spot for the Liga de las Americas. The final standings of Liga Centroamericana 2008 are as follows:
The 'Red Express' Liceo of Costa Rica surprised Pioneros de Quintana Roo at their home court with a convicing 78-73 win over the unanimous favorite team of Liga Centroamericana 2008, and took the top of the classification table for the Final Four being held at Cancun. Jeffrey Spencer (189-F-81) was the game top scorer at 22, Enrique Zuniga (193-G-75, college: Grand Canyon) led Pioneros with 28 pts in losing effort.
The 'Red Express' Liceo of Costa Rica surprised Pioneros de Quintana Roo at their home court with a convicing 78-73 win over the unanimous favorite team of Liga Centroamericana 2008, and took the top of the classification table for the Final Four being held at Cancun. Jeffrey Spencer (189-F-81) was the game top scorer at 22, Enrique Zuniga (193-G-75, college: Grand Canyon) led Pioneros with 28 pts in losing effort. 'We prepared very well, and knew that today was the day', shared Coach Rodolfo Fonseca after their victory over the Mexican team, 'and we won because we played with the heart of Costa Rica'. The visiting team took a 6-points lead since the 1st Quarter, and never let it go until the end of regulation, in spite of the full house of fans that never ceased to cheer Pioneros. Tonight's schedule, when Sat-Cybertech faces Liceo, and Pioneros de Quintana Roo meets Icevic of Honduras, will determine for good what teams will capture the two tickets for Liga de las Americas 2008, as nothing is yet fixed because if both Sat-Cybertech and Pioneros win their matches, there would be triple-tie at the top of the table. Let's see.... with the help of Victor Padilla
After overcoming an 11-points deficit in the 2nd Quarter, Sat-Cybertech defeated Icevic 87-78 in their second appearance of the Final Four of Liga Centroamericana de Clubes. With this win, the tied overall series between the two clubs was broken, favoring Sat-Cybertech, and the chance for the Guatemalans to get their classification for Liga de las Americas 2008 remained alive.
After overcoming an 11-points deficit in the 2nd Quarter, Sat-Cybertech defeated Icevic 87-78 in their second appearance of the Final Four of Liga Centroamericana de Clubes. With this win, the tied overall series between the two clubs was broken, favoring Sat-Cybertech, and the chance for the Guatemalans to get their classification for Liga de las Americas 2008 remained alive. Import player Henry Martinez (186-G/F-75, agency: Interperformances) scored 30 pts to lead his team to this victory and to set the stage for a deadly confrontation with Liceo of Costa Rica tomorrow. Icevic will also play tomorrow against the favorite team of the tournament Pioneros de Quintana Roo. So it is yet to see if the Hondurians will gather strenght to depart from this tournament with at least one victory. with the help of Victor Padilla
Pioneros de Quintana Roo overpowered visiting team Sat-Cybertech with a 94-50 win in its debut at home for the Final Four of Liga Centroamericana 2008, extending its credits to a 9-games winning streak in the tournament.
Pioneros de Quintana Roo overpowered visiting team Sat-Cybertech with a 94-50 win in its debut at home for the Final Four of Liga Centroamericana 2008, extending its credits to a 9-games winning streak in the tournament. Although the start of the game appeared to showcase a close rivalry between the undefeated Mexican team and the fast-playing visitors (the 1st quarter ended in favor of Pioneros 16 to 12), the rest of the match resulted in a clear dominance of the winners both in offense and defense, being this last what held the Guatemalans to their lowest score so far. The best performers for the host team were Juan Pablo Bravo (191-G/F) with 17 pts, Alonso Izaguirre (200-G/F-76) with 14 and Boubacar Aw (197-F-75, agency: Interperformances, college: Georgetown) with 12. They were contested only by SAT import player Henry Martinez (186-G/F-75, agency: Interperformances) with 13 pts on the losing effort. Saturday will face the two winners of today's game, Pioneros and Liceo, in a confrontation that will produce the first qualifier to the Liga de las Americas Tournament that will be held later this year with the best clubs of the continent. with the help of Victor Padilla
The Liga Centroamericana de Clubes 2008 'Final Four' Tournment started on Friday night in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The first game became a nightmare to Hondurean team Icevic, as they failed to stop the offensive wave of Liceo of Costa Rica in the 4th quarter, when the winners outscored the Hondurian team 32 to 11 points. The final score was 91-71. Patrick Culver (208-C-84, college: Texas A&M) led the scorers of Liceo at 20 pts, Kendrick Jones (190-G-83, college: Columbus St.
The Liga Centroamericana de Clubes 2008 'Final Four' Tournment started on Friday night in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The first game became a nightmare to Hondurean team Icevic, as they failed to stop the offensive wave of Liceo of Costa Rica in the 4th quarter, when the winners outscored the Hondurian team 32 to 11 points. The final score was 91-71. Patrick Culver (208-C-84, college: Texas A&M) led the scorers of Liceo at 20 pts, Kendrick Jones (190-G-83, college: Columbus St.) and Jeffrey Spencer (189-F-81) added 19 pts each and Hernol Hall (205-C-82, agency: Sports Plus International, college: Lon Morris JC) 18 to froze Icevic in a game in which the lead could only be taken by any of the teams for just a few seconds, and by no more than 6 points. Although rebounding seemed to be Icevic's secret weapon during the first three quarters, the fierce transition game of Liceo and their good managing of their offensive tempo gave the winners a 20-pts difference win that now places them just one game away from clinching their ticket to Liga de las Americas 2008. with the help of Victor Padilla
Thanks to Victor Padilla and the Sat-Cybertech staff, we are able to supply the some stats of the last game of Group B of Liga Centroamericana, played two nights ago in Guatemala City:
Final Score: Icevic 74 - Sat-Cybertech 65
Top scorers:
Jerry Echenique (201-C-79, college: High Point) 16 pts (Icevic)
Selvin Connor (200-F-74) 15 pts (Icevic)
Enrique Huie (191-F-73) 13 pts (Icevic)
Ricardo Amaya
Thanks to Victor Padilla and the Sat-Cybertech staff, we are able to supply the some stats of the last game of Group B of Liga Centroamericana, played two nights ago in Guatemala City: Final Score: Icevic 74 - Sat-Cybertech 65 Top scorers: Jerry Echenique (201-C-79, college: High Point) 16 pts (Icevic) Selvin Connor (200-F-74) 15 pts (Icevic) Enrique Huie (191-F-73) 13 pts (Icevic) Ricardo Amaya (191-G-84, agency: Tank Sports) 27 pts (Sat-Cybertech) - his highest for the tournament Oscar Rivera (186-G-80) 13 pts (Sat-Cybertech) Game pivotal stats: Sat-Cybertech produced 25 turnovers. Icevic outrebounded the Guatemalan team on the second half 17-9, for a total 34-30 at the end of regulation.
The last game of the classification round for Group B of Liga Centroamericana, favoured team Icevic Tegucigalpa prevailed over SAT-Cybertech with a strong victory. In the previous game, Icevic Tegucigalpa produced its lowest score for this tournament. But this time, the Hondurian team transformed their paced play into a much more dynamic and effective one, puzzling SAT-Cybertech since the match began, and taking the lead to never let it go until the end of regulation.
The last game of the classification round for Group B of Liga Centroamericana, favoured team Icevic Tegucigalpa prevailed over SAT-Cybertech with a strong victory. In the previous game, Icevic Tegucigalpa produced its lowest score for this tournament. But this time, the Hondurian team transformed their paced play into a much more dynamic and effective one, puzzling SAT-Cybertech since the match began, and taking the lead to never let it go until the end of regulation. Both teams are already classified for the Final Four of the tournament, which starts next week in Cancun, Mexico.
with the help of Victor Padilla
Sat-Cybertech puts on a show at home and defeats Icevic
With a 67-55 win over Icevic, Sat-Cybertech delighted its home fans with a victory that placed the Guatemalan team back at the top of Group B of Liga Centroamericana de Clubes 2008.
With a 67-55 win over Icevic, Sat-Cybertech delighted its home fans with a victory that placed the Guatemalan team back at the top of Group B of Liga Centroamericana de Clubes 2008. Consistency, good defense, team play and a fast transition game characterized the play of the winners, in a match that showcased four players over 10 points each (Ricardo Amaya 14, import player Oscar Rivera 13, Heberth Rodriguez 12, Thomas Gillespie 11) and where Gerson Duarte (202-C-83) fiercely patrolled the paint with 5 blocks on the visiting team, thus proving that a balanced group effort surely paves the way for victory. For the losing cause, Jerry Echenique led his team with 13 points; but additional help came from the hands of Pedro Salazar and import player James Parker with 9 points each, a production very well under their average. Tomorrow's game will decide which of these two teams will end up in First Place of this group, while both look ahead for the Final Four event that will be held at Cancun next week, and where Pioneros de Quintana Roo (which scouted today's game with a video camera) and Liceo de Costa Rica await to conclude the tournament.
