Round 6 (Regular Season): Caimanes are defeated by Paisas in a derby game

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The most interesting game of round 6 was a derby match between two teams from Colombia. The game took place in Villavicencio where second ranked Paisas won against host Caimanes (0-4) 107-91. Puerto Rican-Nicaraguan Jared Ruiz (188-1992) scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Eric Crawford (193, college: Maine-Augusta) chipped in 22 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was power forward Sebastian Valencia (200-1997) with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending Colombian champion maintains second position with 2-2 record having just two points less than leader Sesi/Franca, which they share with Flamengo. Caimanes at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Obras and Univ.Concepcion. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Guadalajara. Top-ranked Mexican host Astros (4-0) defeated second-best Colombian Paisas (2-2) 100-92. Venezuelan forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Daishon Smith supported him with 27 points. Even 17 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) by American-Bahamas forward Jonathan Augustin-Fairell (201-1993, college: Murray St.) did not help to save the game for Paisas. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Astros have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with Nacional. Defending Colombian champion Paisas keep the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Flamengo. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Montevideo. One of their biggest challengers Uruguayan host Aguada (1-5) was smashed by second ranked Argentinian Boca Juniors (3-2) 101-54. The best player for the winners was Franco Giorgetti who scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Luis Santos who recorded 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending Argentinian champion maintains second position with 3-2 record behind leader Sesi/Franca. Loser Aguada keeps the third place with five games lost. Boca Juniors will meet league's leader Minas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Aguada will have a break next round.

In the last two games of round 6 Astros destroyed Caimanes on the opponent's court 131-69. Minas outscored Aguada in a home game 94-62.



Astros - Paisas 100-92

The game between Top Four teams took place in Guadalajara. Top-ranked Mexican host Astros (4-0) defeated second-best Colombian Paisas (2-2) 100-92. Astros players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Venezuelan forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and American guard Daishon Smith (185-1995, college: ULM) supported him with 27 points. Even 17 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) by American-Bahamas forward Jonathan Augustin-Fairell (201-1993, college: Murray St.) did not help to save the game for Paisas. American guard Mike Miles Jr (188-2002, college: TCU) added 15 points and 6 assists. Four Astros and five Paisas players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Astros have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with Nacional. Defending Colombian champion Paisas keep the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Flamengo. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Astros: S.Daishon 27+2reb+2ast, C.Michael 18+12reb+2ast, P.Chris 14+8reb+1ast, B.Trey 11+2reb+4ast, D.Tyran 9+5reb+4ast, S.Paul 6+2reb+5ast
Paisas: B.Weatherspoon 19+4reb, J.Augustin-Fairell 17+9reb+2ast, M.Miles Jr. 15+4reb+6ast, C.Eric 15+5reb, J.Ruiz 15+5reb+4ast, L.Moreno 7

Aguada - Boca Juniors 54-101

The game between Top Four teams took place in Montevideo. One of their biggest challengers Uruguayan host Aguada (1-5) was smashed by second ranked Argentinian Boca Juniors (3-2) 101-54. Boca Juniors dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Aguada's 34. Boca Juniors forced 23 Aguada turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Franco Giorgetti (203-1992) who scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Agustin Barreiro (205-1999) chipped in 15 points. Five Boca Juniors players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Dominican center Luis Santos (203-1994, college: St.Louis) who recorded 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks and point guard Juan Santiso (185-1994) added 6 points and 5 assists respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending Argentinian champion maintains second position with 3-2 record behind leader Sesi/Franca. Loser Aguada keeps the third place with five games lost. Boca Juniors will meet league's leader Minas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Aguada will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Boca Juniors: B.Agustin 15+4reb+3ast, V.Sebastian 15+5reb+1ast, G.Franco 14+7reb+2ast, S.Nicolas 13+5reb+3ast, J.Guerrero 10+3reb+4ast, F.Lucas 10+1reb+8ast
Aguada: L.Santos 25+9reb+1ast, J.Santiso 6+3reb+5ast, R.Joaquin 6+2reb+2ast, A.Gentile 5+3reb+1ast, A.Zuvich 4+6reb+1ast, F.Pereiras 3+6reb+1ast

Caimanes - Astros 69-131

Rather expected game in Villavicencio where 3rd ranked Colombian Caimanes (0-4) were crushed by top-ranked Mexican Astros (4-0) 131-69 on Sunday. Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Caimanes' 36. Astros forced 21 Caimanes turnovers and outrebounded them 45-24 including a 30-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Caimanes' players. The best player for the winners was Venezuelan forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) who scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. American forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Five Astros players scored in double figures. Astros' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Argentinian guard Alejo Britos (187-1994) who recorded 19 points and 4 assists and power forward Sebastian Valencia (200-1997) added 8 points respectively. Astros have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with Nacional. Loser Caimanes still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Obras and Univ.Concepcion. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Astros: C.Michael 18+7reb+2ast, P.Chris 17+5reb+2ast, B.Trey 15+1reb+3ast, D.Tyran 14+8reb+1ast, S.Daishon 14+4reb+2ast, R.Karim 11+1ast
Caimanes: A.Britos 19+2reb+4ast, Y.Mendoza 10+3reb, S.Foxbrennen 9+4reb, M.Andres 9+2reb, S.Valencia 8+4reb+2ast, T.Rayner 5+3reb+1ast

Caimanes - Paisas 91-107

The most interesting game of round 6 was a derby match between two teams from Colombia. The game took place in Villavicencio where second ranked Paisas won against host Caimanes (0-4) 107-91. Puerto Rican-Nicaraguan Jared Ruiz (188-1992) scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Eric Crawford (193, college: Maine-Augusta) chipped in 22 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Five Paisas players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was power forward Sebastian Valencia (200-1997) with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds and American forward Shawn Foxbrennen (201-1996, college: FVSU) scored 24 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending Colombian champion maintains second position with 2-2 record having just two points less than leader Sesi/Franca, which they share with Flamengo. Caimanes at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Obras and Univ.Concepcion. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Paisas: E.Crawford 22+9reb+1ast, M.Mike 20+7reb+1ast, R.Jared 20+5reb+9ast, W.Brandon 20+2reb+6ast, H.John 13+5reb, L.Almanza 7+3reb+1ast
Caimanes: S.Valencia 25+13reb+1ast, S.Foxbrennen 24+7reb+6ast, O.Munoz 11+1reb+7ast, T.Rayner 8+4reb+1ast, A.Britos 8+2reb+4ast, M.Andres 5+3reb

Minas - Aguada 94-62

Rather predictable result in Belo Horizonte where first ranked Brazilian Minas (4-1) smashed 3rd ranked Uruguayan Aguada (1-5) 94-62 on Wednesday. Minas forced 19 Aguada turnovers and had a 36-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. Minas looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Aguada's players. The best player for the winners was power forward Rafael Rachel (205-2000) who scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Winicius Braga (204-2005) chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds. Four Minas players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Santiago Vidal (180-1989) who recorded 14 points and 5 assists and Argentinian-Uruguayan power forward Agustin Zuvich (201-1995) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Minas maintains first position with 4-1 record. Loser Aguada keeps the third place with five games lost. Minas will meet at home league's second-placed Boca Juniors in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Aguada will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Minas: A.Paranhos 14+4reb, R.Rachel 13+8reb, J.Arengo 13+1reb+3ast, M.Erik 12+3reb+2ast, B.Winicius 11+7reb, Y.Neptune 8+7reb+2ast
Aguada: S.Vidal 14+4reb+5ast, A.Zuvich 14+5reb+1ast, L.Santos 10+4reb, R.Joaquin 7+4reb+1ast, A.Gentile 7+5reb, E.Clark 4+5reb