CBB Round 8 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 8 most important game was a victory of Blumenau over their close opponent Sorocabana 60-56 on Sunday night. Blumenau forced 21 Sorocabana turnovers. 26 personal fouls committed by Sorocabana helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American guard Wesley Russell (193-1993, college: Ohio Christian) orchestrated the victory by scoring 10 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Joao Mamedes (201-1998) contributed with 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American guard Anthony Harris (196-1997, college: Chicago St.) replied with 16 points and 9 rebounds for Sorocabana. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Blumenau maintains third position with 4-4 record having just two points less than leader Cruzeiro. Sorocabana at the other side dropped to the fourth place with five games lost.
Important game to mention about took place in Brusque. Fifth ranked Brusque (2-6) saved a 2-point victory at home edging second-ranked Osasco (5-3) 73-71 on Friday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Andre Mendes (192-1993) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Lucas Lopes who added 15 points during the contest. American guard Jamir Moultrie (185, college: Canisius) responded with 21 points. Brusque maintains fifth position with 2-6 record. Osasco at the other side keeps the second place with three games lost.
An interesting game for Blumenau (4-4) which hosted in Blumenau second-ranked Osasco (5-3). Third ranked Blumenau managed to get a 4-point victory 70-66. The winners were led by Joao Mamedes who scored that evening 15 points. Even 23 points by Jamir Moultrie did not help to save the game for Osasco. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Blumenau maintains third position with 4-4 record having just two points less than leader Cruzeiro. Loser Osasco keeps the second place with three games lost.




Sorocabana - Blumenau 56-60

Round 8 most important game was a victory of Blumenau over their close opponent Sorocabana 60-56 on Sunday night. Blumenau forced 21 Sorocabana turnovers. 26 personal fouls committed by Sorocabana helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American guard Wesley Russell (193-1993, college: Ohio Christian) orchestrated the victory by scoring 10 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Joao Mamedes (201-1998) contributed with 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Russell is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American guard Anthony Harris (196-1997, college: Chicago St.) replied with 16 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Beto Fagundes (188-2000) added 16 points in the effort for Sorocabana. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Blumenau maintains third position with 4-4 record having just two points less than leader Cruzeiro. Sorocabana at the other side dropped to the fourth place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Blumenau: J.Mamedes 12+8reb, W.Russell 10+9reb+4ast, L.Farina 10+2reb+2ast, F.Carlos 9+1reb, F.Rojas 6+1reb+2ast, L.Bispo 5+2reb
Sorocabana: B.Fagundes 16+1ast, A.Harris 16+9reb+3ast, R.Adler 8+3reb+1ast, L.Breno 5+5reb, V.Mijas 3+4reb, L.Jacon 3+4reb+1ast

Brusque - Osasco 73-71

Important game to mention about took place in Brusque. Fifth ranked Brusque (2-6) saved a 2-point victory at home edging second-ranked Osasco (5-3) 73-71 on Friday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Andre Mendes (192-1993) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Lucas Lopes (206-2001) who added 15 points during the contest. Five Brusque players scored in double figures. American guard Jamir Moultrie (185, college: Canisius) responded with 21 points and Felipe Dalaqua scored 14 points. Brusque maintains fifth position with 2-6 record. Osasco at the other side keeps the second place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Brusque: A.Mendes 18+6reb+5ast, L.Lucas 15+4reb, L.Henrique Moreira 14+1reb+1ast, S.Santos 12+4reb+3ast, R.Silva 12+4reb+3ast, M.Marcus 2+3reb
Osasco: J.Moultrie 21+2reb+2ast, D.Felipe 14+2reb+3ast, O.Jean 10+2reb+4ast, V.Elvis 8+3reb, G.Everton 6+7reb+1ast, H.Passos 4+10reb+1ast

Blumenau - Osasco 70-66

An interesting game for Blumenau (4-4) which hosted in Blumenau second-ranked Osasco (5-3). Third ranked Blumenau managed to get a 4-point victory 70-66. Strangely Osasco outrebounded Blumenau 39-24 including a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by Joao Mamedes (201-1998) who scored that evening 15 points and Paraguayan point guard Fabrizzio Rojas (187-2002) supported him with 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Blumenau players scored in double figures. Even 23 points by American guard Jamir Moultrie (185, college: Canisius) did not help to save the game for Osasco. The former international center Hatila Passos (211-1985, college: NM State) added 6 points and 13 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Blumenau maintains third position with 4-4 record having just two points less than leader Cruzeiro. Loser Osasco keeps the second place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Blumenau: J.Mamedes 15+4reb+2ast, F.Rojas 11+5reb+4ast, V.Gobor 11+2reb+2ast, L.Farina 11+2reb+6ast, L.Bispo 10+2reb, A.Patricio 4+3reb+3ast
Osasco: J.Moultrie 23+3reb, D.Felipe 12+4reb, G.Everton 10+7reb+2ast, O.Jean 7+3reb+7ast, A.Augusto 6+3reb, H.Passos 6+13reb+2ast