Liga Wplay Round 2: Team Cali lose their first game against Piratas

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in Liga WPlay. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Team Cali in Bogota on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Piratas 84-71. Piratas outrebounded Team Cali 43-32 including a 33-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard Tristan Jarrett (193, college: Jackson St.) scored 23 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import point guard Jeremy Smith (180-1997, college: CSUSB) chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Piratas' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dominican forward Jeromy Rodriguez (201-1996, college: ETSU) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds.
Very significant was Cimarrones' 79-71 road victory against Condores. The former international center Cristian Arboleda (205-1992) notched a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort and Akeem Ellis supported him with 14 points and 4 assists. Even 31 points and 6 rebounds by American Michael Ramey (194-1993, college: Southern Miss) did not help to save the game for Condores. Condores' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help.
Quite upsetting was Condores' home defeat in a game versus Cimarrones 86-74. The best player for the winners was Akeem Ellis who scored 25 points and 8 rebounds. Michael Rodriguez produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds for the hosts. Condores' coach tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 2: Team Cali won against Piratas on the opponent's court 82-72. Winless Bucaros lost to defending champion Titanes in a home game 54-92. Titanes managed to beat Bucaros on the road 83-75. Corsarios were defeated by Carrib.Storm on its own court 73-85.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 18 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists by Greg Foster of Carrib.Storm.

Condores - Cimarrones 71-79

Very significant was Cimarrones' 79-71 road victory against Condores. Cimarrones forced 23 Condores turnovers. The former international center Cristian Arboleda (205-1992) notched a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort and American Akeem Ellis (196-1990, college: Coppin St., agency: BIG) supported him with 14 points and 4 assists. Four Cimarrones players scored in double figures. Even 31 points and 6 rebounds by American Michael Ramey (194-1993, college: Southern Miss) did not help to save the game for Condores. His fellow American import center Elafayette Stone (208-1998, college: Claflin) added 14 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Condores' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help.
Top scorers:
Condores: M.Ramey 31+6reb+2ast, E.Stone 14+8reb, M.Rodriguez 9+10reb+3ast, K.Masquita 9+9reb, Z.Veiga 5+1reb, M.Carlos 3+2reb
Cimarrones: A.Ellis 14+4reb+4ast, C.Arboleda 13+14reb, L.Bracey 12+4reb+6ast, C.Fort 10+3reb, H.Mosquera-Perea 10+7reb, T.Manuel 9+3reb

Piratas - Team Cali 84-71

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Team Cali in Bogota on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Piratas 84-71. Piratas outrebounded Team Cali 43-32 including a 33-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard Tristan Jarrett (193, college: Jackson St.) scored 23 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import point guard Jeremy Smith (180-1997, college: CSUSB) chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Piratas' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dominican forward Jeromy Rodriguez (201-1996, college: ETSU) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds and guard Franco Morales (179) scored 16 points and 4 assists.
Top scorers:
Team Cali: J.Rodriguez 24+12reb+3ast, F.Morales 16+4reb+4ast, M.Samuel 6+1reb+1ast, J.Merchant 6+4reb+2ast, Y.Mosquera-Perea 6+1reb+1ast, Y.Mendoza 5+1reb+2ast
Piratas: T.Jarrett 23+4reb+4ast, J.Smith 20+7reb+3ast, H.Joseph 18+7reb+2ast, P.Rodrigo 9+6reb, S.Santiago 8+12reb+2ast, A.Yorbis 4+5reb+1ast

Piratas - Team Cali 72-82

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Piratas' home loss to Team Cali 72-82 on Saturday. Team Cali looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was Dominican forward Jeromy Rodriguez (201-1996, college: ETSU) who scored 30 points and 5 rebounds. American guard John Merchant (187-1989, college: Dowling) chipped in 28 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Team Cali's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American point guard Jeremy Smith (180-1997, college: CSUSB) produced 19 points and his fellow American import guard Tristan Jarrett (193, college: Jackson St.) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts.
Top scorers:
Piratas: J.Smith 19+3reb+3ast, T.Jarrett 16+5reb, P.Rodrigo 11+9reb+1ast, S.David 8+5reb+2ast, S.Santiago 7+10reb+1ast, A.Yorbis 7+5reb+1ast
Team Cali: J.Rodriguez 30+5reb+2ast, J.Merchant 28+5reb+4ast, F.Morales 13+12reb+9ast, Y.Mendoza 5+8reb+1ast, Y.Mosquera-Perea 2+3reb, D.Romero 2+4reb

Condores - Cimarrones 74-86

Quite upsetting was Condores' home defeat in a game versus Cimarrones 86-74. Cimarrones forced 19 Condores turnovers. The best player for the winners was American Akeem Ellis (196-1990, college: Coppin St., agency: BIG) who scored 25 points and 8 rebounds. The other American import guard Lysander Bracey (193-1996, college: Hampton) chipped in 22 points. American-Dominican point guard Michael Rodriguez (178-1994, college: SIU) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds and guard Kevin Masquita added 10 points and 14 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Condores' coach tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game.
Top scorers:
Condores: M.Rodriguez 26+11reb+3ast, Z.Veiga 14+3reb, M.Ramey 11+5reb, K.Masquita 10+14reb, M.Michael 5+5reb, M.Jhon 4+2reb
Cimarrones: A.Ellis 25+8reb+1ast, L.Bracey 22+4reb+3ast, H.Mosquera-Perea 13+6reb, C.Arboleda 11+15reb, T.Manuel 6+4reb, A.Minota 4+1reb

Bucaros - Titanes 54-92

Rather predictable result in Bucaramanga where Titanes smashed Bucaros 92-54 on Sunday. Titanes dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Bucaros' 26. Titanes forced 22 Bucaros turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 3 passes made by Bucaros' players. The best player for the winners was Dominican-Puerto Rican Jonathan Rodriguez (196-1987, college: Campbell) who scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. Argentinian guard Selem Safar (191-1987) chipped in 18 points. Four Titanes players scored in double figures. American Jeremy Hollowell (203-1994, college: Georgia St.) produced 12 points and 7 rebounds and Venezuelan swingman Kevin Nino (195-1991) added 14 points respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Bucaros: K.Nino 14+3reb, J.Hollowell 12+7reb+1ast, M.Bermudez 7+10reb, K.Brown 5+3reb, J.Zapata 4+3reb, M.Hinestroza 4+4reb
Titanes: J.Rodriguez 18+8reb+3ast, S.Safar 18+3reb+2ast, D.Luque Soren 11+5reb+2ast, B.Davis 11+2reb+4ast, J.Cardenas 8+3reb+1ast, G.Eduardo 8+2reb+6ast

Bucaros - Titanes 75-83

Not a big story in a game in Bucaramanga where Bucaros were defeated by Titanes 83-75 on Monday. Titanes made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Dominican-Puerto Rican Jonathan Rodriguez (196-1987, college: Campbell) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international Tonny Trocha-Morelos (208-1994, college: Texas A&M) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. American Jeremy Hollowell (203-1994, college: Georgia St.) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and Venezuelan Maolin Colina (190-1990) added 19 points respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bucaros' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game.
Top scorers:
Bucaros: M.Colina 19+4reb+2ast, J.Hollowell 17+12reb+3ast, K.Nino 15+6reb+3ast, K.Brown 12+2reb+5ast, M.Bermudez 7+9reb+1ast, J.Zapata 3+2reb
Titanes: J.Rodriguez 25+17reb+5ast, T.Trocha-Morelos 13+6reb+3ast, S.Samuel 11+2reb+3ast, G.Eduardo 10+3reb+4ast, J.Cardenas 9+6reb+1ast, D.Luque Soren 6+6reb

Corsarios - Carrib.Storm 73-85

There was a small surprise in Cartagena where Storm beat Corsarios 85-73 on Monday. The best player for the winners was Panamanian Josimar Ayarza (205-1987, college: Southern Miss) who scored 26 points and 5 rebounds. American point guard Greg Foster (190-1989, college: SVSU) chipped in 18 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Storm's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American swingman Travis Atson (196-1997, college: SFC) produced 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Logan Santiago (185, college: AIC) added 21 points and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Corsarios: L.Santiago 21+4reb+4ast, T.Atson 20+7reb+4ast, W.Emmil 11+5reb, T.Jones 10+10reb+1ast, J.Hernandez 4+12reb+1ast, S.Marquez 4+1reb+1ast
Carrib.Storm: J.Ayarza 26+5reb+2ast, M.Jackson 20+8reb+1ast, G.Foster 18+7reb+8ast, A.Ibarguen 12+8reb+1ast, L.Almanza 7+1reb, A.Boccia 2+4reb+3ast



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