Round 8 (Regular Season): Instituto beat Univ.Concepcion by one after a very close game

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 8 in the BCL Americas took place in Cordoba. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 3rd ranked Chilean Univ.Concepcion (1-5) to second ranked Argentinian Instituto (4-2) 87-86 on Monday evening. Guard Nicolas Copello (193-1992) saved the victory by scoring 20 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) contributed with 20 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American forward Stephen Maxwell (201-1993, college: CSUN) replied with 19 points and 9 rebounds for Univ.Concepcion. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Instituto keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Univ.Concepcion at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. They share the position with Obras and Aguada.
One of the most interesting games of round 8 was a derby match between two teams from Colombia. The game took place in Medellin where second ranked Paisas outleveled visiting Caimanes (0-6) 98-75. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Brandon Weatherspoon (193-2000, college: FAU) who helped to win the game recording 34 points (!!!) and Mike Miles Jr who added 23 points and 5 assists during the contest. Forward Yildon Mendoza (206-1996, college: Angelo St.) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Defending Colombian champion maintains second position with 3-3 record having just three points less than leader Sesi/Franca. Caimanes at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost.
An interesting game for Argentinian Obras (1-5) which hosted in Buenos Aires second-ranked Brazilian Flamengo (2-4). Third ranked Obras managed to get a 10-point victory 85-75. The winners were led by Juan Brussino who scored that evening 19 points and 6 assists. Even 22 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 13-for-13 from the free throw line !!!) by Alex Negrete did not help to save the game for Flamengo. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Obras maintains third position with 1-5 record having five points less than leader Sesi/Franca, which they share with Univ.Concepcion and Aguada. It was Flamengo's third loss in a row. They keep the second place with four games lost.

In the last two games of round 8 Paisas lost to undefeated Astros on the road 72-125. Astros destroyed Caimanes on its own court 140-69.
The most impressive performance of 8th round was 23 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists by Daishon Smith of Astros.



Obras - Flamengo 85-75

An interesting game for Argentinian Obras (1-5) which hosted in Buenos Aires second-ranked Brazilian Flamengo (2-4). Third ranked Obras managed to get a 10-point victory 85-75. The winners were led by point guard Juan Brussino (185-1991) who scored that evening 19 points and 6 assists and Federico Zezular (198-2001) supported him with 13 points and 7 rebounds. Even 22 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 13-for-13 from the free throw line !!!) by Argentinian forward Alex Negrete (192-2001) did not help to save the game for Flamengo. American guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) added 16 points for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Obras maintains third position with 1-5 record having five points less than leader Sesi/Franca, which they share with Univ.Concepcion and Aguada. It was Flamengo's third loss in a row. They keep the second place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Obras: B.Juan 19+2reb+6ast, S.Ty 18+1ast, Z.Federico 13+7reb+1ast, B.Pedro 9+3reb+6ast, L.Joaquin 8+3reb+1ast, I.Felipe 7+3reb+1ast
Flamengo: N.Alex 22+6reb+1ast, S.Johnson 16+3reb+3ast, G.Deodato 8+4reb+3ast, W.Ferreira 7+7reb+1ast, M.Cummings 5+4reb+2ast, K.Manfio 5+5reb

Instituto - Univ.Concepcion 87-86

The most exciting game of round 8 in the BCL Americas took place in Cordoba. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 3rd ranked Chilean Univ.Concepcion (1-5) to second ranked Argentinian Instituto (4-2) 87-86 on Monday evening. Guard Nicolas Copello (193-1992) saved the victory by scoring 20 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) contributed with 20 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Instituto players scored in double figures. American forward Stephen Maxwell (201-1993, college: CSUN) replied with 19 points and 9 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Jerry Evans (203-1990, college: Nevada) added 21 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Univ.Concepcion. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Instituto keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Univ.Concepcion at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. They share the position with Obras and Aguada.
Top scorers:
Instituto: L.Jordan 20+5reb+1ast, C.Nicolas 20+6reb+1ast, C.Anton 15+3reb+3ast, M.Tomas 14+7reb+2ast, S.Javier 10+4reb+2ast, G.Vicente 6+5reb
Univ.Concepcion: J.Evans 21+6reb+1ast, S.Maxwell 19+9reb, I.Hamilton 18+5reb+1ast, V.Stell Benjamin 8+5reb, K.Rubio 6+3reb+4ast, S.Francisco 4+1reb+2ast

Paisas - Caimanes 98-75

One of the most interesting games of round 8 was a derby match between two teams from Colombia. The game took place in Medellin where second ranked Paisas outleveled visiting Caimanes (0-6) 98-75. Paisas outrebounded Caimanes 46-27 including 32 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Brandon Weatherspoon (193-2000, college: FAU) who helped to win the game recording 34 points (!!!) and the other American import guard Mike Miles Jr (188-2002, college: TCU) who added 23 points and 5 assists during the contest. Forward Yildon Mendoza (206-1996, college: Angelo St.) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds and Argentinian guard Alejo Britos (187-1994) scored 17 points. Four Caimanes players scored in double figures. Defending Colombian champion maintains second position with 3-3 record having just three points less than leader Sesi/Franca. Caimanes at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Paisas: W.Brandon 34+3reb+2ast, M.Mike 23+4reb+5ast, T.Brandon 17+6reb+2ast, H.John 8+7reb, D.Ojeda 6+2reb+1ast, M.Leyder 5+4reb+1ast
Caimanes: A.Britos 17+3reb+3ast, Y.Mendoza 16+8reb, S.Foxbrennen 13+2reb+1ast, C.Smith 10+3reb+1ast, S.Valencia 9+6reb+3ast, O.Munoz 7+1reb+3ast

Astros - Paisas 125-72

The game between closely ranked teams ended with top-ranked Mexican Astros' (6-0) home victory over second-ranked Colombian Paisas (3-3) in Guadalajara 125-72 on Tuesday. Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Paisas' 40. They outrebounded Paisas 40-23 including a 28-11 advantage in defensive rebounds. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Paisas' players. The winners were led by Jamaican Tyran De Lattibeaudiere (195-1991, college: Lamar, agency: Network Sports International) who scored that evening 27 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and American point guard Trey Burke (183-1992, college: Michigan) supported him with 20 points and 4 assists. Even 17 points and 6 rebounds by American guard Brandon Tabb (193-1995, college: BCU) did not help to save the game for Paisas. His fellow American import guard Mike Miles Jr (188-2002, college: TCU) added 15 points for the guests. Four Astros and five Paisas players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Astros have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record, which they share with Nacional. Defending Colombian champion Paisas keep the second place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Astros: D.Tyran 27+5reb+1ast, B.Trey 20+1reb+4ast, S.Paul 11+2reb+4ast, W.Diego 11+2reb, P.Chris 11+8reb, S.Daishon 11+2reb+3ast
Paisas: B.Tabb 17+6reb+1ast, M.Miles Jr. 15+3ast, B.Weatherspoon 13+1reb+3ast, D.Summers 10+3reb+3ast, C.Solis 10+3reb, O.David 5+3reb

Astros - Caimanes 140-69

Rather expected game when 3rd ranked Colombian Caimanes (0-6) were smashed by top-ranked Mexican Astros (6-0) in Guadalajara 140-69 on Thursday. Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 96 of its points in the paint compared to Caimanes' 30. Astros forced 21 Caimanes turnovers and outrebounded them 50-21 including a 34-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 48 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Caimanes' players. The winners were led by American guard Daishon Smith (185-1995, college: ULM) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists and the other American import point guard Trey Burke (183-1992, college: Michigan) supported him with 31 points and 6 assists. Five Astros players scored in double figures. Astros' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 20 points and 4 assists by Argentinian guard Alejo Britos (187-1994) did not help to save the game for Caimanes. Forward Yildon Mendoza (206-1996, college: Angelo St.) added 10 points for the guests. Astros have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record, which they share with Nacional. Loser Caimanes still closes the standings with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Astros: B.Trey 31+4reb+6ast, S.Daishon 23+9reb+11ast, D.Tyran 20+7reb+3ast, C.Michael 17+4reb+4ast, H.Adonys 14+5reb+2ast, I.Jose 11+6reb+1ast
Caimanes: A.Britos 20+3reb+4ast, M.Andres 11+3reb, Y.Mendoza 10+3reb+2ast, O.Munoz 9+2reb+2ast, S.Foxbrennen 7+1ast, C.Smith 5+5reb+2ast