Liga Wplay Round 16: Storm hand first loss to Titanes

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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Titanes (15-1) in San Andres Island on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by second ranked Storm (10-4) 76-70. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Storm forced 19 Titanes turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Panamanian Josimar Ayarza (205-1987, college: Southern Miss) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 6 rebounds. International Michaell Jackson (190-1987) contributed with 23 points for the winners. Storm's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Panamanian Ernesto Oglivie (203-1989) replied with 17 points and 7 rebounds for Titanes. Storm have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-4 record having just three points less than leader Titanes. Defending champion Titanes still keep top place with one game lost.
Second-ranked Storm (10-4) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Titanes (15-1) in San Andres Island. The visitors from Barranquilla managed to secure only one-point victory 62-61. However their fans expected easier game. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Storm. Worth to mention a great performance of Dominican-Puerto Rican Jonathan Rodriguez (196-1987, college: Campbell) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 5 rebounds and Ernesto Oglivie who added 13 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Panamanian Josimar Ayarza (205-1987, college: Southern Miss) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Defending champion maintains first position with 15-1 record. Storm at the other side keeps the second place with four games lost.
The game in Medellin supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked Corsarios (6-10) played at the court of 5th ranked Tigrillos (2-12). Corsarios smashed Tigrillos 77-50 on Saturday. The winners were led by Logan Santiago who scored that evening 17 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds by Patricio Pinero did not help to save the game for Tigrillos. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Corsarios have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 6-10 record having five points less than leader Titanes. Tigrillos lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 12 games lost.

In the last game of round 16 Corsarios beat Tigrillos on the road 83-66.
The most impressive performance of 16th round was 14 points and 9 rebounds by Andres Ibarguen of Carrib.Storm.

Tigrillos - Corsarios 50-77

The game in Medellin supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked Corsarios (6-10) played at the court of 5th ranked Tigrillos (2-12). Corsarios smashed Tigrillos 77-50 on Saturday. Corsarios held Tigrillos to an opponent 24.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 33.9 percent accuracy of the winners and had 29 for 47 from the free-throw line, while Tigrillos only scored eleven points from the stripe. They outrebounded Tigrillos 51-35 including a 39-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by American guard Logan Santiago (185, college: AIC) who scored that evening 17 points and 7 rebounds and center Jhon Hernandez (208-1984) supported him with 9 points and 13 rebounds. Even a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds by Argentinian Patricio Pinero (195-1995) did not help to save the game for Tigrillos. Guard Juan Serrano (-2003) added 11 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Corsarios have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 6-10 record having five points less than leader Titanes. Tigrillos lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Tigrillos: S.Juan 11+4reb, P.Pinero 10+10reb+2ast, S.Steven 9+3reb+1ast, L.Jesus 6+2reb, J.Andres 6+6reb, V.Santiago 3+1ast
Corsarios: L.Santiago 17+7reb+2ast, S.Marquez 15+4reb, T.Atson 13+3reb+3ast, J.Hernandez 9+13reb+1ast, T.Jones 8+10reb+1ast, W.Emmil 6+5reb+2ast

Carrib.Storm - Titanes 76-70

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Titanes (15-1) in San Andres Island on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by second ranked Storm (10-4) 76-70. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Storm forced 19 Titanes turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Panamanian Josimar Ayarza (205-1987, college: Southern Miss) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 6 rebounds. International Michaell Jackson (190-1987) contributed with 23 points for the winners. Storm's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Panamanian Ernesto Oglivie (203-1989) replied with 17 points and 7 rebounds and Dominican-Puerto Rican Jonathan Rodriguez (196-1987, college: Campbell) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Titanes. Five Titanes players scored in double figures. Storm have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-4 record having just three points less than leader Titanes. Defending champion Titanes still keep top place with one game lost.
Top scorers:
Titanes: E.Oglivie 17+7reb+3ast, J.Rodriguez 13+5reb+4ast, S.Safar 13+2ast, M.Jesus 12+4reb+3ast, D.Luque Soren 11+6reb+1ast, J.Mendoza 2+1reb
Carrib.Storm: M.Jackson 23+3reb+1ast, J.Ayarza 20+6reb+2ast, R.Cintron Cortes 13+4reb+3ast, G.Foster 8+2reb+10ast, A.Ibarguen 8+7reb+2ast, F.Lucena 2+3reb

Tigrillos - Corsarios 66-83

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Corsarios (6-10) beat 5th ranked Tigrillos (2-12) in Medellin 83-66 on Sunday. The winners were led by center Jhon Hernandez (208-1984) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and American guard Logan Santiago (185, college: AIC) supported him with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Corsarios players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 8 rebounds by forward Andres Jaimes (198-2004) did not help to save the game for Tigrillos. Point guard Steven Sanabria (180-2004) added 15 points and 4 steals for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Corsarios have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 6-10 record having five points less than leader Titanes. Tigrillos lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Tigrillos: J.Andres 15+8reb+2ast, S.Steven 15+2ast, S.Juan 8+2reb+1ast, P.Pinero 7+8reb+2ast, V.Samuel 6+6reb+1ast, S.Juan 4+1ast
Corsarios: J.Hernandez 18+10reb, T.Atson 17+5reb+3ast, L.Santiago 14+8reb+4ast, S.Marquez 12+2reb+4ast, A.Salazar 6+4reb+5ast, W.Emmil 5+4reb+2ast

Carrib.Storm - Titanes 61-62

Second-ranked Storm (10-4) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Titanes (15-1) in San Andres Island. The visitors from Barranquilla managed to secure only one-point victory 62-61. However their fans expected easier game. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Storm. Worth to mention a great performance of Dominican-Puerto Rican Jonathan Rodriguez (196-1987, college: Campbell) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 5 rebounds and Panamanian Ernesto Oglivie (203-1989) who added 13 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Panamanian Josimar Ayarza (205-1987, college: Southern Miss) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and international forward Andres Ibarguen (200-1996, college: Angelo St., agency: Helping Ballers) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Defending champion maintains first position with 15-1 record. Storm at the other side keeps the second place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Carrib.Storm: A.Ibarguen 14+9reb+1ast, G.Foster 14+3reb+4ast, J.Ayarza 12+11reb+2ast, M.Jackson 8+6reb+4ast, R.Cintron Cortes 7+2reb+2ast, F.Lucena 3+1ast
Titanes: J.Rodriguez 16+5reb+3ast, E.Oglivie 13+9reb, M.Jesus 11+6reb+3ast, S.Safar 8+1ast, T.Trocha-Morelos 7+8reb+2ast, D.Luque Soren 4+6reb+1ast



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