Round 2 of Quarter-Finals. Flamengo and Halcones Xalapa advance into Final Four

Flamengo - Obras 80-67

Gabriel Galvanini (202-1998) scored 24 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Kayo Goncalves (203-1999, college: USA) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Armenian-American guard Andre Spight (191-1995, college: N.Colorado) responded with 25 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and point guard Pedro Barral (187-1994) scored 11 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Flamengo: G.Galvanini 24+7reb, K.Goncalves 12+8reb+1ast, G.Pereira 10+2reb+2ast, S.Machado 8+2reb+5ast, M.Cuello 7+1reb+3ast, D.Louzada 6+6reb+2ast
Obras: A.Spight 25+2reb+3ast, P.Barral 11+3reb+1ast, L.Cerminato 8+6reb+1ast, I.Felipe 6+2reb+2ast, V.Juan 5+3reb+3ast, S.Franco 4+2reb+1ast

Sesi Franca - Hebraica 94-100

Hebraica dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Vivo/Franca's 38 and made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Hebraica looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 26 personal fouls committed by Vivo/Franca helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American center Franklin Hassell (205-1988, college: ODU) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. The other American import swingman Jordan Williams (196-1992, college: N.Texas) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. American guard David Jackson (190-1982, college: Penn St.) produced 24 points and center Lucas Silva (208-1995) added 21 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Four Hebraica and five Vivo/Franca players scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Hebraica: F.Hassell 25+11reb+6ast, E.Oglivie 19+3reb, J.Williams 17+10reb+2ast, B.Garcia 16+2ast, J.Ducasse 10+5reb+4ast, L.Parodi 9+4reb+8ast
Sesi Franca: D.Jackson 24+3reb+3ast, L.Dias 21+6reb+2ast, S.Marcio 17+2reb+2ast, C.Hinkle 13+5reb+2ast, S.Scala 12+4reb+7ast, J.dos Santos 5+1reb+1ast

Halc.Xalapa - Nacional 88-75

Halcones UV Xalapa made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) scored 23 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from downtown making all five shots) to lead the charge for the winners and Venezuelan point guard David Cubillan (181-1987, college: Marquette) chipped in 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Five Halcones UV Xalapa players scored in double figures. American Jordan Mathews (191-1994, college: Gonzaga) responded with 24 points and 5 rebounds and Argentinian forward Franco Giorgetti (203-1992) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: J.Glynn 23+9reb, D.Cubillan 16+5reb+5ast, D.Jefferson 14+2reb+4ast, R.Mahalbasic 11+5reb+2ast, D.Bejarano 10+5reb+1ast, F.Jaimes 7+7reb
Nacional: J.Mathews 24+5reb, G.Semiglia 16+2reb+3ast, F.Giorgetti 15+8reb+3ast, A.Acosta 8+5reb+4ast, P.Patricio 5+3reb+3ast, D.Alvarez 4+1ast

Quimsa - Real Esteli 94-95

Real Esteli players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Cuban-Puerto Rican center Ismael Romero (205-1991) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). American point guard Tu Holloway (183-1989, college: Xavier) contributed with 19 points and 4 assists for the winners. Four Real Esteli players scored in double figures. American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) replied with 27 points and 6 rebounds and forward Claudio Ramirez (200-1990) added 6 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Quimsa. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: I.Romero 27+12reb+2ast, T.Holloway 19+4ast, E.Williams 14+3reb+2ast, J.Ruiz 10+4reb+9ast, T.Bishop 9+4reb+2ast, K.Lucas 8+3ast
Quimsa: B.Robinson 27+6reb+3ast, T.Gallizzi 12+3reb, F.Zezular 12+2reb, B.Sansimoni 8+3reb+6ast, S.Acevedo 7+4reb+2ast, J.Brussino 7+4reb+4ast