Libobasquet Round 3: San Simon keep a leadership position

There were just three rounds played in Regular Season of Libobasquet and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

San Simon defeated UNITEP at home 92-86. They outrebounded UNITEP 43-31 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for American guard Akil McClain (188-1997, college: IU Kokomo) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Andres Trujillo (-1999) contributed with 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian Francisco Bonja answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds for UNITEP. UNITEP's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. UNITEP will play next round against Atomico trying to get back on the winning streak. San Simon will try to continue on its current victory against Tenis on the road.
The game between Saracho (1-1) and Tenis (0-2) in ended with biggest points difference. Saracho outscored guests from 94-58. Worth to mention a quality performance of Argentinian forward Facundo Sanz (197-1996, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 32 points and 11 rebounds (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field). Julian Roumec helped adding 21 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American center Ronald Farmer-Blanchard (208-1991, college: WAU) with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Saracho will play against Pichincha (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tenis will play against San Simon (#1) and hope to get finally their first victory.

Saracho - Tenis 94-58

The game between Saracho (1-1) and Tenis (0-2) in ended with biggest points difference. Saracho outscored guests from 94-58. Saracho had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a quality performance of Argentinian forward Facundo Sanz (197-1996, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 32 points and 11 rebounds (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field). Argentinian point guard Julian Roumec (188-1997) helped adding 21 points and 5 rebounds. Four Saracho players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American center Ronald Farmer-Blanchard (208-1991, college: WAU) with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds and Martin Rios scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Saracho will play against Pichincha (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tenis will play against San Simon (#1) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Saracho: F.Sanz 32+11reb+2ast, J.Roumec 21+5reb+1ast, N.Gimenez 16+9reb+2ast, V.Alejandro 11+1ast, M.Fernandez 7+10reb+6ast, Z.Edwin 4+2ast
Tenis: R.Farmer-Blanchard 20+12reb+2ast, R.Martin 14+5reb, B.Merritt 9+5reb, G.Raul 9+3reb+1ast, O.Pablo 6+6reb, T.Pedro 0+1reb

San Simon - UNITEP 92-86

San Simon defeated UNITEP at home 92-86. They outrebounded UNITEP 43-31 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for American guard Akil McClain (188-1997, college: IU Kokomo) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Andres Trujillo (-1999) contributed with 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. McClain is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Argentinian Francisco Bonja answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds and Argentinian Nicolas Rodriguez added 28 points in the effort for UNITEP. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. UNITEP's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. UNITEP will play next round against Atomico trying to get back on the winning streak. San Simon will try to continue on its current victory against Tenis on the road.
Top scorers:
San Simon: A.McClain 25+13reb+5ast, A.Trujillo 19+6reb+3ast, G.Sinconi 17+6reb+2ast, K.Standfield 14+9reb, H.Sergio 10, M.Guillen 5+7reb
UNITEP: N.Rodriguez 28+4reb+1ast, B.Francisco 19+13reb+3ast, G.Norman 15+2reb+2ast, E.Covarrubias 15+2reb+1ast, M.Hector 5, J.Samir 2+7reb+1ast



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