Liga Wplay Round 15 : Cimarrones keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Cimarrones as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Cimarrones defeated second-best Team Cali in Quibdo-Choco 70-62. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was American guard Lysander Bracey (193-1996, college: Hampton) who scored 22 points and 4 assists. Center Andres Bejarano (202) chipped in 15 points. Cimarrones' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard John Merchant (187-1989, college: Dowling) who recorded 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Cimarrones (12-3) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Team Cali lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third place with four games lost.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Cundinamarca. Local Condores (3-13) beat 5th ranked Sabios (1-15) 88-74. It was a good game for American guard Desmond Knox (193, college: Mt.S.Antonio) who led his team to a victory with 20 points and 6 rebounds. David Pardo contributed with 21 points and 5 steals for the winners. Condores' coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Mitchell Kirsch (193-1998, college: Babson) answered with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds for Sabios. Condores maintains fourth place with 3-13 record. Sabios lost their fifteenth game in a row. They keep the fifth position with 15 games lost.

In the last game of round 15 Sabios were defeated by Condores in Cundinamarca 97-86.
The best stats of 15th round was 30 points and 8 rebounds by Nathan Bower-Malone of Sabios.

Cimarrones - Team Cali 70-62

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Cimarrones as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Cimarrones defeated second-best Team Cali in Quibdo-Choco 70-62. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was American guard Lysander Bracey (193-1996, college: Hampton) who scored 22 points and 4 assists. Center Andres Bejarano (202) chipped in 15 points. Cimarrones' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard John Merchant (187-1989, college: Dowling) who recorded 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Dominican forward Jeromy Rodriguez (201-1996, college: ETSU) added 19 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Cimarrones (12-3) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Team Cali lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Cimarrones: L.Bracey 22+3reb+4ast, A.Bejarano 15+4reb+1ast, A.Mateo 9+2reb+4ast, A.Minota 8+6reb+2ast, A.Ellis 8+3reb+4ast, H.Mosquera-Perea 4+6reb+1ast
Team Cali: J.Rodriguez 19+8reb, J.Merchant 18+8reb+5ast, Y.Mosquera-Perea 8+4reb+4ast, S.Jorge 7+3reb, A.Pena 6+3reb, D.Romero 3+2reb

Condores - Sabios 88-74

The game with biggest result difference took place in Cundinamarca. Local Condores (3-13) beat 5th ranked Sabios (1-15) 88-74. Condores made 31-of-36 charity shots (86.1 percent) during the game. They brought some defensive toughness making 15 blocks. Sabios were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for American guard Desmond Knox (193, college: Mt.S.Antonio) who led his team to a victory with 20 points and 6 rebounds. David Pardo contributed with 21 points and 5 steals for the winners. Condores' coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Mitchell Kirsch (193-1998, college: Babson) answered with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds and Jerson Caicedo (-2001) added 18 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Sabios. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Condores maintains fourth place with 3-13 record. Sabios lost their fifteenth game in a row. They keep the fifth position with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Condores: P.David 21+3reb+3ast, D.Knox 20+6reb+1ast, Z.Veiga 14+10reb+2ast, M.Suarez 12+4reb+3ast, T.Bol 9+11reb+2ast, T.Andres 5+1reb
Sabios: C.Jerson 18+10reb+1ast, M.Kirsch 15+14reb+2ast, B.Anthony 11+4reb+1ast, N.Bower-Malone 11+5reb+3ast, H.Mario 6+6reb, C.Miguel 6+8reb

Condores - Sabios 97-86

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Sabios' (1-15) road loss to fourth ranked Condores (3-13) 86-97. Condores forced 20 Sabios turnovers. It was a good game for American swingman Zecaree Veiga (193-1998, college: Daemen) who led his team to a victory with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Sudanese forward Thik Bol (203-1996, college: SIU) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Five Condores players scored in double figures. Condores' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American point guard Nathan Bower-Malone (178-1997, college: Mt.Union) answered with 30 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import guard Mitchell Kirsch (193-1998, college: Babson) added 16 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists in the effort for Sabios. Condores maintains fourth place with 3-13 record. Sabios lost their fifteenth game in a row. They keep the fifth position with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Condores: Z.Veiga 24+8reb+4ast, Z.Carlos 21+1reb+5ast, T.Bol 16+11reb+2ast, P.David 14+2reb+4ast, D.Knox 11+1reb+2ast, M.Suarez 5+8reb
Sabios: N.Bower-Malone 30+8reb+2ast, M.Kirsch 16+9reb+7ast, L.Jose 12+3reb+3ast, A.David 9+1reb, C.Jerson 8+9reb, B.Anthony 4



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