Libobasquet Round 9 (Regular Season): Pichincha is upset by CAN Oruro

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The game between second ranked Pichincha (7-2) and ninth ranked CAN Oruro (3-6) was the most important one in the last round on Monday night. Pichincha was defeated by CAN Oruro in a tough game in Oruro 77-81. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Pichincha. 31 personal fouls committed by Pichincha helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American swingman Deondre Wade (194, college: Seminole St.) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. The former international Pedro Gutierrez (182-1996) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international point guard Axel Veizaga (182-1996) who recorded 25 points. Pichincha's coach Federico Martellini rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. CAN Oruro moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Saracho. Pichincha at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with Tarija Basquet. CAN Oruro's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Oruro Carl A-Z.
The game in Sucre was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Leones (6-3) played at the court of 5th ranked Univ.Sucre (4-5). Leones defeated Univ.Sucre 88-72. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Univ.Sucre. It was a good game for the former international point guard Ronald Arze (175-1993) who led his team to a victory with 25 points and 5 rebounds. TJ Robinson contributed with 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American guard Haylen Washington (196-1994, college: Co.Georgia) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for Univ.Sucre. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 6-3 record. Univ.Sucre at the other side keeps the fifth position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game with biggest result difference took place in . Local Tarija Basquet (7-2) outscored 10th ranked La Paz (1-8) 93-63 on Wednesday night. Jamar Sandifer stepped up with a double-double by scoring 31 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Tarija Basquet's coach Leonardo Villagra felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Jonathan Greenfield with 26 points and 8 rebounds. Tarija Basquet moved-up to second place, which they share with Pichincha. Loser La Paz stay at the bottom position with eight games lost. Tarija Basquet will meet at home Kinwa (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. La Paz will play against the league's second-placed Pichincha and hope to win that game.

In the last game of round 9 Kinwa was defeated by Saracho in Oruro 88-80.



Saracho - Kinwa 88-80

Everything could happen in Oruro at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Saracho and 8th ranked Kinwa had identical 2-6 record. This time Saracho used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from 88-80 on Monday night. Point guard Martin Rios (174-2002) stepped up and scored 21 points and 4 assists for the winners and Alejandro Vedia (-1997) chipped in 22 points. Five Saracho players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Argentinian power forward Edgardo Torne (198-1989, agency: BIG) with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 14 rebounds and Argentinian guard Juan Cognigni (192-1990) scored 20 points. Saracho maintains seventh place with 3-6 record, which they share with CAN Oruro. Kinwa lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. Saracho will meet at home league's leader CAN Potosi in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kinwa will play against Tarija Basquet (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Saracho: A.Vedia 22+3reb+3ast, M.Rios 21+4reb+4ast, A.Caraffa 15+6reb+1ast, D.Torres 12+8reb, M.Torrez 11+7reb+4ast, D.Simon 7+10reb+1ast
Kinwa: E.Torne 30+14reb+3ast, J.Cognigni 20+4reb+2ast, S.Valverde 13+5reb+6ast, B.Merritt 5+1reb+1ast, S.Suarez 4+5reb+1ast, J.Castro 4+1reb+1ast

CAN Oruro - Pichincha 81-77

The game between second ranked Pichincha (7-2) and ninth ranked CAN Oruro (3-6) was the most important one in the last round on Monday night. Pichincha was defeated by CAN Oruro in a tough game in Oruro 77-81. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Pichincha. 31 personal fouls committed by Pichincha helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American swingman Deondre Wade (194, college: Seminole St.) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. The former international Pedro Gutierrez (182-1996) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international point guard Axel Veizaga (182-1996) who recorded 25 points and American center Amadi Ikpeze (208, college: St.Bonaventure) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Four CAN Oruro and five Pichincha players scored in double figures. Pichincha's coach Federico Martellini rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. CAN Oruro moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Saracho. Pichincha at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with Tarija Basquet. CAN Oruro's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Oruro Carl A-Z.
Top scorers:
CAN Oruro: J.Gil 15+5reb, P.Gutierrez 15+8reb+3ast, D.Wade 13+12reb+2ast, G.Romero 12+6reb+4ast, J.Calvo 9+1reb+3ast, M.Tapia 8+2reb
Pichincha: A.Veizaga 25+4reb+2ast, A.Trujillo 13+8reb+1ast, C.Parker 13+5reb, A.Ikpeze 12+10reb, D.Jones 10+6reb+3ast, C.Alanes 3+2reb+4ast

Tarija Basquet - La Paz 93-63

The game with biggest result difference took place in . Local Tarija Basquet (7-2) outscored 10th ranked La Paz (1-8) 93-63 on Wednesday night. Tarija Basquet dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to La Paz's 38. They outrebounded La Paz 49-33 including a 36-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard Jamar Sandifer (193-1997, college: SWOSU) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 31 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winners and guard Agustin Carreon (190-2000) chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Tarija Basquet players scored in double figures. Tarija Basquet's coach Leonardo Villagra felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was American swingman Jonathan Greenfield (190, college: Lehman) with 26 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Sergio Herbas (-2003) scored 20 points and 4 steals. Tarija Basquet moved-up to second place, which they share with Pichincha. Loser La Paz stay at the bottom position with eight games lost. Tarija Basquet will meet at home Kinwa (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. La Paz will play against the league's second-placed Pichincha and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Tarija Basquet: J.Sandifer 31+14reb+5ast, N.Ogbu 16+6reb+1ast, A.Carreon 14+6reb+5ast, M.Ortiz 12+9reb+3ast, E.Silguera 5+2reb+2ast, M.Roux 4+2reb+1ast
La Paz: J.Greenfield 26+8reb+1ast, S.Herbas 20+4reb+1ast, D.Greer 11+12reb+1ast, J.Castro 3, J.Mendivil 3+2reb, G.Vargas 0+4reb

Univ.Sucre - Leones 72-88

The game in Sucre was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Leones (6-3) played at the court of 5th ranked Univ.Sucre (4-5). Leones defeated Univ.Sucre 88-72. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Univ.Sucre. Univ.Sucre was plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for the former international point guard Ronald Arze (175-1993) who led his team to a victory with 25 points and 5 rebounds. American forward TJ Robinson (203-1989, college: LBSU) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Five Leones players scored in double figures. American guard Haylen Washington (196-1994, college: Co.Georgia) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import Omarayon Turner (196) added 20 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Univ.Sucre. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 6-3 record. Univ.Sucre at the other side keeps the fifth position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Leones: R.Arze 25+5reb+2ast, E.Pleasant 18+4reb+4ast, T.Robinson 17+10reb+1ast, D.Olguin 14+3reb+5ast, M.Ochoa 11+9reb+3ast, M.Viscarra 2+1reb+2ast
Univ.Sucre: H.Washington 20+10reb+3ast, O.Turner 20+11reb, J.Rodriguez 9+1reb, J.Choque 7+1reb, G.Padilla 6+3reb, J.Aramayo 3+1ast