Liga Wplay Round 14: Piratas keep a leadership position

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The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Piratas as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Piratas smashed 4th ranked Condores in Bogota 119-92. 24 personal fouls committed by Condores helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American guard Tristan Jarrett (193, college: Jackson St.) scored 36 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Sebastian Valencia (200-1997) chipped in 26 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Sudanese forward Thik Bol (203-1996, college: SIU) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 19 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. Piratas (12-4) have an impressive six-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Condores lost twelfth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Sabios.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Bucaros (5-11) against fourth ranked Corsarios (4-10) on Tuesday night. Visiting Bucaros were defeated by Corsarios in Cartagena 80-69. Center Jhon Hernandez (208-1984) notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and Troy Jones supported him with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Even 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks by American Jeremy Hollowell (203-1994, college: Georgia St.) did not help to save the game for Bucaros. Bucaros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Corsarios maintains fourth position with 4-10 record. Bucaros at the other side keep the third place with 11 games lost.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Cartagena. One of their biggest challengers host Corsarios (4-10) lost to third ranked Bucaros (5-11) 71-66. The best player for the winners was Jackson Zapata who scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Logan Santiago produced 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the hosts. Bucaros maintains third position with 5-11 record having seven points less than leader Piratas. Corsarios lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with ten games lost.

Corsarios - Bucaros 66-71

The game between Top Four teams took place in Cartagena. One of their biggest challengers host Corsarios (4-10) lost to third ranked Bucaros (5-11) 71-66. Strangely Corsarios outrebounded Bucaros 44-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was naturalized Venezuelan Jackson Zapata (198-1985) who scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. American guard Kenny Brown (188-1991, college: Ferris St., agency: SLN) chipped in 14 points and 4 assists. Four Bucaros players scored in double figures. American guard Logan Santiago (185, college: AIC) produced 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and American forward Troy Jones (201, college: TAMUK) added 9 points and 14 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Bucaros maintains third position with 5-11 record having seven points less than leader Piratas. Corsarios lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Corsarios: L.Santiago 16+6reb+6ast, J.Hernandez 11+8reb+1ast, S.Marquez 11+2reb+1ast, T.Jones 9+14reb, W.Emmil 8+3reb+1ast, R.Canate 5+1reb
Bucaros: K.Brown 14+3reb+4ast, J.Hollowell 13+2reb+1ast, M.Bermudez 12+4reb, J.Zapata 12+6reb+3ast, M.Colina 10+3reb+1ast, K.Nino 7+8reb

Piratas - Condores 119-92

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Piratas as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Piratas smashed 4th ranked Condores in Bogota 119-92. 24 personal fouls committed by Condores helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American guard Tristan Jarrett (193, college: Jackson St.) scored 36 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Sebastian Valencia (200-1997) chipped in 26 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Four Piratas players scored in double figures. Sudanese forward Thik Bol (203-1996, college: SIU) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 19 rebounds and American swingman Zecaree Veiga (193-1998, college: Daemen) scored 25 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Piratas (12-4) have an impressive six-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Condores lost twelfth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Sabios.
Top scorers:
Condores: Z.Veiga 25+2reb+1ast, T.Bol 25+19reb, D.Knox 22+4reb, P.David 7+2reb, Q.Kevin 4+7reb, M.Michael 3+4reb+1ast
Piratas: T.Jarrett 36+5reb, V.Sebastian 26+11reb+2ast, J.Smith 25+8reb+2ast, J.Hedgeman 19+11reb+1ast, R.Sebastian 6, S.David 4+4reb

Corsarios - Bucaros 80-69

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Bucaros (5-11) against fourth ranked Corsarios (4-10) on Tuesday night. Visiting Bucaros were defeated by Corsarios in Cartagena 80-69. Center Jhon Hernandez (208-1984) notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and American forward Troy Jones (201, college: TAMUK) supported him with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Even 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks by American Jeremy Hollowell (203-1994, college: Georgia St.) did not help to save the game for Bucaros. Venezuelan swingman Kevin Nino (195-1991) added 13 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Bucaros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Corsarios maintains fourth position with 4-10 record. Bucaros at the other side keep the third place with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Bucaros: J.Hollowell 24+9reb+1ast, K.Nino 13+5reb+2ast, K.Brown 9+1reb+1ast, M.Colina 8+4reb+2ast, J.Zapata 6+8reb+1ast, M.Bermudez 6+1reb
Corsarios: J.Hernandez 19+13reb, T.Jones 18+10reb, T.Atson 16+2reb+1ast, L.Santiago 9+4reb+1ast, T.Yeison 6+3reb, W.Emmil 5+2reb+1ast



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