Round 2 (Regular Season): Boca is defeated by Hebraica

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Argentinian Boca in Montevideo on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by Uruguayan Hebraica 69-62. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Boca won third quarter 21-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Boca 39-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. American swingman Jordan Williams (196-1992, college: N.Texas) scored 22 points to lead the charge for the winners and Panamanian Ernesto Oglivie (203-1989) chipped in 14 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Marcos Mata (202-1986) responded with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hebraica will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Boca will play on the road against Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Concepcion. Chilean host Concepcion lost to Argentinian Obras 93-75. Armenian-American guard Andre Spight (190-1995, college: N.Colorado, agency: Helping Ballers) notched 24 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and Leandro Cerminato supported him with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Even 16 points and 9 rebounds by American forward Yahuza Rasas (201-1999, college: PVAMU) did not help to save the game for Concepcion. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Obras will play against Sesi Franca in Sao Paulo in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Concepcion will have a break next round.




Concepcion - Obras 75-93

The game between Top Four teams took place in Concepcion. Chilean host Concepcion lost to Argentinian Obras 93-75. The game was mostly controlled by Obras. Concepcion was better in third quarter 20-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Obras players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Armenian-American guard Andre Spight (190-1995, college: N.Colorado, agency: Helping Ballers) notched 24 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and Leandro Cerminato (201-1998) supported him with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Four Obras players scored in double figures. Even 16 points and 9 rebounds by American forward Yahuza Rasas (201-1999, college: PVAMU) did not help to save the game for Concepcion. Spanish Alejandro Vergara (196-1995) added 9 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Obras will play against Sesi Franca in Sao Paulo in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Concepcion will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Concepcion: Y.Rasas 16+9reb+1ast, E.Arteaga 12+3reb, S.Carrasco 10+3reb+2ast, M.Letcher-Ellis 9+6reb+1ast, A.Vergara 9+6reb+2ast, D.Silva 7+3reb+1ast
Obras: A.Spight 24+5reb+6ast, L.Cerminato 20+7reb+2ast, J.Solarin 12+8reb, P.Barral 12+1reb+6ast, I.Felipe 8+4reb+1ast, M.Ruiz 6+12reb+2ast

Hebraica - Boca 69-62

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Argentinian Boca in Montevideo on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by Uruguayan Hebraica 69-62. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Boca won third quarter 21-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Boca 39-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. American swingman Jordan Williams (196-1992, college: N.Texas) scored 22 points to lead the charge for the winners and Panamanian Ernesto Oglivie (203-1989) chipped in 14 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Marcos Mata (202-1986) responded with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Italian-Argentinian Leonardo Mainoldi (205-1985) scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. Four Boca players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hebraica will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Boca will play on the road against Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Boca: S.Vega 12+3reb+1ast, J.Vildoza 11+3reb+3ast, L.Mainoldi 11+5reb+2ast, M.Mata 10+7reb+4ast, R.Barber 7+4reb, R.Manuel 6+1reb
Hebraica: J.Williams 22+4reb+1ast, L.Parodi 19+4reb+3ast, E.Oglivie 14+12reb, B.Garcia 6+1reb, M.Romero 4+2reb+4ast, F.Hassell 2+7reb+2ast