Libobasquet Round 7 (Regular Season): CAN Oruro still unable to win any game

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Bottom-ranked CAN Oruro (0-8) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 95-91 loss to third ranked Leones (5-2) in Oruro on Monday evening. They dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to CAN Oruro's 28. 27 personal fouls committed by CAN Oruro helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Uruguayan point guard Mauro Zubiaurre (189-1994) fired a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The former international point guard Martin Ochoa (185-1994) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. point guard Sergio Herbas (-2003, agency: Gulf Coast Hoops) produced 33 points (!!!) for lost side. CAN Oruro's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Leones have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain third place with 5-2 record behind leader CAN Potosi. CAN Oruro at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. Leones are looking forward to face Pichincha (#4) at home in the next round. CAN Oruro will have a break next round.
Bottom-ranked CAN Oruro (0-8) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 88-83 loss to second ranked Kinwa (6-2) in Oruro. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Worth to mention a great performance of Claudio Gonzales (193-2004) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 7 rebounds. Samuel Valverde contributed with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Kinwa's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. International guard Irin Stark (185-1989, college: STAC) answered with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for CAN Oruro. Kinwa maintains second place with 6-2 record having just one point less than leader CAN Potosi. CAN Oruro at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. Kinwa will play against Univ.Sucre (#5) at home in the next round. CAN Oruro will have a break next round.
The game in Potosi was also quite interesting. 6th ranked Carl A-Z (3-5) played at the court of seventh ranked Calero (2-6). Calero defeated Carl A-Z 78-64 on Tuesday. It was a great evening for Matias Arias who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side Jesus Virhuez responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Carl A-Z's coach tested eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Calero maintains seventh place with 2-6 record. Loser Carl A-Z keeps the sixth position with five games lost. Calero's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Potosi to the arena CAN Potosi.

In the last game of round 7 Carl A-Z was defeated by Univ.Sucre in a road game 87-81.
The best stats of 7th round was 24 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by Cristhian Delgado of CAN Oruro.



Univ.Sucre - Carl A-Z 87-81

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Carl A-Z (3-5) was defeated on the road by sixth ranked Univ.Sucre (4-3) 87-81 on Saturday. Univ.Sucre outrebounded Carl A-Z 48-35 including 34 on the defensive glass. Univ.Sucre looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Haylen Washington (196-1994, college: Co.Georgia) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international swingman Rene Calvo (193-1993) helped adding 16 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Washington is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side Cuban guard Daniel Simon (185-1996) responded with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Mario Torrez (178-2002) scored 13 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Univ.Sucre and five Carl A-Z players scored in double figures. Univ.Sucre moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Pichincha. Loser Carl A-Z keeps the sixth position with five games lost. Univ.Sucre will meet league's second-placed Kinwa in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Carl A-Z will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Univ.Sucre: H.Washington 23+16reb+4ast, P.Gutierrez 21+4reb+4ast, J.Calvo 18+3reb+8ast, R.Calvo 16+13reb+4ast, F.Choquehuanca 7+9reb+4ast, G.Lopez 2+2reb
Carl A-Z: F.Vedia 17+3reb+3ast, D.Simon 17+9reb+4ast, J.Virhuez 16+6reb+3ast, A.Vedia 14+4reb+3ast, M.Torrez 13+5reb+7ast, E.Martinez 3+3reb

CAN Oruro - Leones 91-95

Bottom-ranked CAN Oruro (0-8) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 95-91 loss to third ranked Leones (5-2) in Oruro on Monday evening. They dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to CAN Oruro's 28. 27 personal fouls committed by CAN Oruro helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Uruguayan point guard Mauro Zubiaurre (189-1994) fired a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The former international point guard Martin Ochoa (185-1994) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. Four Leones players scored in double figures. Point guard Sergio Herbas (-2003, agency: Gulf Coast Hoops) produced 33 points (!!!) and international guard Irin Stark (185-1989, college: STAC) added 28 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. CAN Oruro's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Leones have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain third place with 5-2 record behind leader CAN Potosi. CAN Oruro at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. Leones are looking forward to face Pichincha (#4) at home in the next round. CAN Oruro will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Leones: M.Zubiaurre 34+11reb+5ast, M.Ochoa 15+9reb+2ast, R.Arze 14+6reb+1ast, D.Olguin 12+7reb+4ast, D.Oros 7+1reb, L.Salinas 5+2reb+2ast
CAN Oruro: S.Herbas 33+4reb+3ast, I.Stark 28+6reb+4ast, M.Arnez 11+1ast, R.Calvetty 8+2reb+2ast, M.Tapia 5+8reb, A.Flores 2+4reb+2ast

Calero - Carl A-Z 78-64

The game in Potosi was also quite interesting. 6th ranked Carl A-Z (3-5) played at the court of seventh ranked Calero (2-6). Calero defeated Carl A-Z 78-64 on Tuesday. Strangely Carl A-Z outrebounded Calero 49-37 including a 23-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Argentinian forward Matias Arias (202-1994, agency: Gulf Coast Hoops) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Esteban Covarrubias (190-2001) helped adding 16 points and 8 rebounds. Five Calero players scored in double figures. At the losing side Jesus Virhuez responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds and Cuban guard Daniel Simon (185-1996) scored 10 points and 9 rebounds. Carl A-Z's coach tested eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Calero maintains seventh place with 2-6 record. Loser Carl A-Z keeps the sixth position with five games lost. Calero's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Potosi to the arena CAN Potosi.
Top scorers:
Calero: E.Covarrubias 16+8reb+2ast, M.Recamo 14+5reb+3ast, P.Ramos 11+7reb+6ast, M.Arias 11+12reb+4ast, A.Alba 11+2reb+2ast, L.Careaga 6+2reb+1ast
Carl A-Z: J.Virhuez 16+13reb, E.Martinez 13+5reb+3ast, D.Simon 10+9reb+2ast, F.Vedia 9+3reb+2ast, M.Torrez 8+3reb+3ast, A.Vedia 6+1ast

CAN Oruro - Kinwa 83-88

Bottom-ranked CAN Oruro (0-8) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 88-83 loss to second ranked Kinwa (6-2) in Oruro. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Worth to mention a great performance of Claudio Gonzales (193-2004) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 7 rebounds. Samuel Valverde (-1999) contributed with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four Kinwa players scored in double figures. Kinwa's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. International guard Irin Stark (185-1989, college: STAC) answered with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Cristhian Delgado (184-1993) added 24 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) in the effort for CAN Oruro. Kinwa maintains second place with 6-2 record having just one point less than leader CAN Potosi. CAN Oruro at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. Kinwa will play against Univ.Sucre (#5) at home in the next round. CAN Oruro will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Kinwa: C.Gonzales 27+7reb, S.Valverde 16+5reb+5ast, J.Perez 13+5reb+3ast, A.Veizaga 13+9reb+3ast, E.Gonzales 8+3reb, J.Beltran 6+5reb+1ast
CAN Oruro: C.Delgado 24+6reb+6ast, I.Stark 23+11reb+5ast, R.Calvetty 22+6reb+4ast, M.Tapia 6+11reb+1ast, M.Arnez 4+4reb+2ast, A.Flores 2+4reb