Libobasquet Round 12: Derby game ends with Saracho's defeat of CAN Oruro

Daniel Simon

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Oruro: Saracho (#4) and CAN Oruro (#2). CAN Oruro was defeated at home 70-78 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. 29 personal fouls committed by CAN Oruro helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for Cuban guard Daniel Simon (185-1996) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds (perfect from the field making all ten shots !!!). Guard Cristhian Delgado (184-1993) contributed with 9 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Saracho's coach Hugo Turilli used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American point guard Detrek Browning (183, college: FMU, agency: BIG) replied with 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for CAN Oruro. Saracho (5-3) moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated CAN Oruro. Saracho will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. CAN Oruro will play at home against Atletico Nacional and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Leones managed to get a second victory, breaking the five-game losing streak. This time they won against eighth-ranked Carl A-Z in Potosi 91-76. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 15-point difference suggests that Leones is in a good shape to leave the bottom place. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Spencer Collins (194-1993, college: Wofford) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 8 rebounds and James Edmond who added 20 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Argentinian point guard Roberto Orresta (177-1991) with 26 points and 4 assists. Carl A-Z's coach Marcelo Mendieta rotated ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Leones (2-6) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with La Paz. Carl A-Z at the other side keeps the eighth position with five games lost. Leones will play against La Paz (#9) on the road in the next round. Carl A-Z will play against San Simon in Cochabamba and it may be a tough game between close rivals.