LSBF Round 9: Guerreros keep a leadership position

Eshaya Murphy

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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Guerreros as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Guerreros defeated 4th placed Caqueta in Bogota 60-51. Guerreros forced 30 Caqueta turnovers. Strangely Caqueta outrebounded Guerreros 46-21 including a 29-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Nathalie Contreras stepped up and scored 15 points for the winners and center Maria Garcia (180-2004) chipped in 10 points and 5 steals. The best for the losing side was Mederith Venner with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 19 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Guerreros (10-0) have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Newly promoted Caqueta dropped to the second place with five games lost.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Bucaramang. Leader host Bucaros (8-0) smashed 4th placed Casanare (0-8) 102-48. Montenegrin-American swingman Eshaya Murphy (181-1985, college: USC) nailed 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and Esther Palmera accounted for 16 points and 7 rebounds. Elen Pulido came up with 11 points and 7 rebounds for Casanare in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Bucaros. Newly promoted Bucaros maintains first place with 8-0 record, which they share with Indeportes. Casanare lost their sixth game in a row. They still close the standings with eight games lost.
The game between Top Four teams took place in . Second ranked host Hormigas ILBS (5-3) smashed 3rd placed Sel. Columbia (3-5) 54-34. The best player for the winners was Vera Rios who scored 19 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Lissa Forero who recorded 7 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Hormigas ILBS. They maintain second place with 5-3 record having just two points less than leader Indeportes, which they share with Caldas. Newly promoted Sel. Columbia keeps the third position with five games lost. They share it with Raptors.

In the last two games of round 9 Cundinamarca won against Soacha on the opponent's court 63-57. Bogota was outscored by Huila in a home game 44-65.

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