Liga Wplay Round 10: Cimarrones defeat Piratas in the game between Top 4 teams

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An interesting game for Cimarrones (6-3) which hosted in Quibdo-Choco their biggest opponent Piratas (6-3). Third ranked Cimarrones had an easy win 81-65. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Piratas. Cimarrones well out of reach of Piratas shooting 93.3 percent from the field. It was a great shooting night for Cimarrones especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 100.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American Akeem Ellis (196-1990, college: Coppin St., agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 35 points (!!!) and 4 assists (perfect from downtown making all seven shots !!!). International Hanner Mosquera-Perea (205-1993, college: ETSU) contributed with 11 points and 6 assists for the winners. Joseph Hampton replied with 17 points (perfect from the field making all six shots) for Piratas. Cimarrones moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Piratas.
Liga WPlay top team - Team Cali (9-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed fifth ranked Sabios (1-9) 87-48. American guard John Merchant (187-1989, college: Dowling) scored 21 points to lead the charge for the winners and Jeromy Rodriguez chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Nathan Bower-Malone (178-1997, college: Mt.Union) responded with 16 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Team Cali have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-1 record. Sabios lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with nine games lost.
Liga WPlay top team - Team Cali (9-1) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they crushed fifth ranked Sabios (1-9) in Manizales 101-65. Jeromy Rodriguez notched a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort. Team Cali's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 15 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists by Yiner Benitez did not help to save the game for Sabios. Team Cali have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-1 record. Sabios lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with nine games lost.

The most impressive performance of 10th round was 20 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists by Franco Morales of Team Cali.

Team Cali - Sabios 87-48

Liga WPlay top team - Team Cali (9-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed fifth ranked Sabios (1-9) 87-48. Team Cali dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Sabios' 22. Team Cali forced 24 Sabios turnovers. American guard John Merchant (187-1989, college: Dowling) scored 21 points to lead the charge for the winners and Dominican forward Jeromy Rodriguez (201-1996, college: ETSU) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Nathan Bower-Malone (178-1997, college: Mt.Union) responded with 16 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and his fellow American import guard Mitchell Kirsch (193-1998, college: Babson) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Team Cali have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-1 record. Sabios lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Sabios: N.Bower-Malone 16+6reb+4ast, A.Mosquera 14+7reb, M.Kirsch 14+7reb+1ast, C.Miguel 4+2reb, C.Jerson 0+3reb, H.Mario 0+1ast
Team Cali: J.Merchant 21+2reb+3ast, S.Jorge 15+1reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 13+5reb+2ast, G.Juan 8+4reb+1ast, Q.Juan 6+2ast, V.Duvan 5+3reb+1ast

Cimarrones - Piratas 81-65

An interesting game for Cimarrones (6-3) which hosted in Quibdo-Choco their biggest opponent Piratas (6-3). Third ranked Cimarrones had an easy win 81-65. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Piratas. Cimarrones well out of reach of Piratas shooting 93.3 percent from the field. It was a great shooting night for Cimarrones especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 100.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American Akeem Ellis (196-1990, college: Coppin St., agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 35 points (!!!) and 4 assists (perfect from downtown making all seven shots !!!). International Hanner Mosquera-Perea (205-1993, college: ETSU) contributed with 11 points and 6 assists for the winners. Joseph Hampton replied with 17 points (perfect from the field making all six shots) and point guard David Soler (-1998) added 3 points and 8 assists in the effort for Piratas. Cimarrones moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Piratas.
Top scorers:
Piratas: H.Joseph 17+2ast, V.Sebastian 14, S.Santiago 10+1ast, J.Smith 9+1ast, T.Jarrett 7+2ast, P.Rodrigo 3+1reb+5ast
Cimarrones: A.Ellis 35+2reb+4ast, D.Highler 11+7ast, H.Mosquera-Perea 11+1reb+6ast, L.Bracey 9+1reb+3ast, A.Mateo 6+4ast, C.Arboleda 6+1reb+2ast

Sabios - Team Cali 65-101

Liga WPlay top team - Team Cali (9-1) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they crushed fifth ranked Sabios (1-9) in Manizales 101-65. Team Cali made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Sabios turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Dominican forward Jeromy Rodriguez (201-1996, college: ETSU) notched a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Chilean guard Franco Morales (179) supported him with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists (made all of his eight free throws). Four Team Cali players scored in double figures. Team Cali's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 15 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists by point guard Yiner Benitez (-1992) did not help to save the game for Sabios. American guard Mitchell Kirsch (193-1998, college: Babson) added 17 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Team Cali have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-1 record. Sabios lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Sabios: M.Kirsch 17+8reb+2ast, B.Yiner 15+5reb+8ast, C.Miguel 11+10reb+2ast, A.Mosquera 9+5reb, N.Bower-Malone 7+4reb+7ast, H.Mario 3
Team Cali: J.Rodriguez 25+12reb+2ast, F.Morales 20+9reb+6ast, J.Merchant 18+3reb+3ast, Y.Mosquera-Perea 10+3reb+1ast, S.Jorge 8+1reb+4ast, M.Samuel 6+3reb+2ast



Tags : AKEEM ELLIS, CIMARRONES DEL CHOCO, COLOMBIAN BASKETBALL