Liga Wplay Round 8: Condores lose to Team Cali in the game between Top 4 teams

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The game between Top Four teams took place in Cundinamarca. 4th ranked host Condores (1-7) lost to first ranked Team Cali (7-1) 97-82. Team Cali dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Condores' 34. Team Cali had a 29-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. 26 personal fouls committed by Condores helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Chilean guard Franco Morales (179) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Dominican forward Jeromy Rodriguez (201-1996, college: ETSU) who added 22 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. American-Dominican point guard Michael Rodriguez (178-1994, college: SIU) responded with 30 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Team Cali have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Condores lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Sabios.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Cundinamarca. 4th ranked host Condores (1-7) lost to first ranked Team Cali (7-1) 85-73. The winners were led by Dominican forward Jeromy Rodriguez (201-1996, college: ETSU) who scored that evening 28 points and 8 rebounds and Franco Morales supported him with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds by American center Elafayette Stone (208-1998, college: Claflin) did not help to save the game for Condores. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Team Cali have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Condores lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Sabios.
Second ranked Piratas (6-2) crushed at home 5th ranked Sabios (1-7) by 17 points 91-74, which is the biggest margin this round on Friday night. The best player for the winners was Sebastian Valencia who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Nathan Bower-Malone produced 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Piratas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-2 record having just two points less than leader Team Cali. Sabios lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Condores.

In the last game of round 8 Sabios lost to Piratas on the opponent's court 78-92.

Condores - Team Cali 82-97

The game between Top Four teams took place in Cundinamarca. 4th ranked host Condores (1-7) lost to first ranked Team Cali (7-1) 97-82. Team Cali dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Condores' 34. Team Cali had a 29-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. 26 personal fouls committed by Condores helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Chilean guard Franco Morales (179) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Dominican forward Jeromy Rodriguez (201-1996, college: ETSU) who added 22 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. American-Dominican point guard Michael Rodriguez (178-1994, college: SIU) responded with 30 points and 4 assists and American swingman Zecaree Veiga (193-1998, college: Daemen) scored 13 points. Four Condores players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Team Cali have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Condores lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Sabios.
Top scorers:
Team Cali: J.Merchant 25+6reb+1ast, F.Morales 24+8reb+5ast, J.Rodriguez 22+10reb, P.Martin 8+2reb, Y.Mosquera-Perea 4+1reb+1ast, D.Romero 4+4reb+1ast
Condores: M.Rodriguez 30+3reb+4ast, Z.Veiga 13+3reb, P.David 12+1reb, M.Suarez 11+4reb+1ast, K.Masquita 8+7reb, J.Acevedo 3

Piratas - Sabios 92-78

Rather expected game in Bogota where 5th ranked Sabios (1-7) were defeated by second ranked Piratas (6-2) 92-78 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was American point guard Jeremy Smith (180-1997, college: CSUSB) who scored 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import guard Tristan Jarrett (193, college: Jackson St.) chipped in 24 points. Piratas' coach used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. American point guard Nathan Bower-Malone (178-1997, college: Mt.Union) produced 21 points and 7 rebounds and Andres Mosquera (196-1994) added 12 points, 8 rebounds and 5 blocks respectively for the guests. Four Sabios players scored in double figures. Piratas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-2 record having just two points less than leader Team Cali. Sabios lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Condores.
Top scorers:
Piratas: J.Smith 24+5reb+4ast, T.Jarrett 24+3reb+3ast, H.Joseph 15+8reb+3ast, A.Yorbis 9+5reb, V.Sebastian 9+10reb+4ast, P.Rodrigo 5+4reb
Sabios: N.Bower-Malone 21+7reb+3ast, M.Kirsch 14+3reb+2ast, A.Mosquera 12+8reb, I.Villamoros 11+5reb+2ast, B.Yiner 9+6reb+3ast, O.Alejandro 5+1reb+2ast

Condores - Team Cali 73-85

The game between Top Four teams took place in Cundinamarca. 4th ranked host Condores (1-7) lost to first ranked Team Cali (7-1) 85-73. Team Cali forced 20 Condores turnovers. The winners were led by Dominican forward Jeromy Rodriguez (201-1996, college: ETSU) who scored that evening 28 points and 8 rebounds and Chilean guard Franco Morales (179) supported him with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Team Cali players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds by American center Elafayette Stone (208-1998, college: Claflin) did not help to save the game for Condores. His fellow American import swingman Zecaree Veiga (193-1998, college: Daemen) added 16 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Team Cali have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Condores lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Sabios.
Top scorers:
Team Cali: J.Rodriguez 28+8reb+3ast, J.Merchant 19+2reb+5ast, S.Jorge 17+7reb+1ast, F.Morales 14+10reb+4ast, M.Samuel 4+1reb+1ast, Y.Mosquera-Perea 2+3reb+1ast
Condores: E.Stone 18+11reb, Z.Veiga 16+5reb+3ast, M.Rodriguez 9+5reb+3ast, P.David 8+1reb, T.Andres 7+1reb+1ast, Q.Kevin 5+8reb

Piratas - Sabios 91-74

Second ranked Piratas (6-2) crushed at home 5th ranked Sabios (1-7) by 17 points 91-74, which is the biggest margin this round on Friday night. Piratas forced 20 Sabios turnovers. The best player for the winners was forward Sebastian Valencia (200-1997) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. American guard Tristan Jarrett (193, college: Jackson St.) chipped in 22 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Four Piratas players scored in double figures. American point guard Nathan Bower-Malone (178-1997, college: Mt.Union) produced 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Yiner Benitez (-1992) added 21 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Piratas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-2 record having just two points less than leader Team Cali. Sabios lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Condores.
Top scorers:
Piratas: T.Jarrett 22+1reb+3ast, V.Sebastian 18+10reb+1ast, H.Joseph 14+8reb+3ast, A.Yorbis 14+2reb, J.Smith 12+4reb+3ast, P.Rodrigo 7+7reb+5ast
Sabios: B.Yiner 21+7reb+1ast, N.Bower-Malone 17+7reb+6ast, I.Villamoros 11+3reb+2ast, M.Kirsch 9+7reb+2ast, A.Mosquera 9+12reb+1ast, A.David 4



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