Quimsa top Flamengo to conquer the title

FINAL

Flamengo - Quimsa 80-92

The game was mostly controlled by Quimsa. Flamengo managed to win third quarter 26-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Flamengo 44-30 including a 38-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) fired 23 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Swingman Emiliano Basabe (195-1992) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds. Four Quimsa players scored in double figures. Argentinian Martin Cuello (193-1993) produced 15 points and Argentinian point guard Franco Balbi (188-1989) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: B.Robinson 23+9reb+5ast, T.Gallizzi 14+5reb+1ast, J.Brussino 14+1reb+7ast, E.Basabe 11+14reb, E.Vasirani 9+4reb, C.Ramirez 8+4reb+2ast
Flamengo: F.Balbi 16+3reb+1ast, M.Cuello 15+4reb+2ast, G.Galvanini 11+7reb+2ast, S.Machado 9+1reb+4ast, K.Goncalves 8+4reb+2ast, D.Scott 6+5reb+1ast

3-4 Place

Halc.Xalapa - Hebraica 101-99

Halcones UV Xalapa forced 19 Hebraica turnovers. Strangely Hebraica outrebounded Halcones UV Xalapa 42-27 including 30 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Hebraica's players. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Daniel Bejarano (193-1991, college: Colorado St.) who helped to win the game recording 20 points. His fellow American import forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) contributed with 20 points for the winners. Halcones UV Xalapa's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American swingman Jordan Williams (196-1992, college: N.Texas) answered with 32 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks and Italian-Uruguayan point guard Luciano Parodi (182-1994) added 28 points and 4 steals in the effort for Hebraica. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: D.Bejarano 20+4reb+3ast, J.Glynn 20+3reb+3ast, G.Giron 14+2reb+3ast, R.Mahalbasic 12+9reb+1ast, D.Cubillan 12+1reb+6ast, P.Stoll 9+2reb+10ast
Hebraica: J.Williams 32+8reb+2ast, L.Parodi 28+2reb+3ast, E.Oglivie 18+12reb+3ast, F.Hassell 13+11reb+4ast, J.Ducasse 4+4reb+2ast, F.Bavosi 4+2reb