Liga Wplay Round 9 (Regular Season): Piratas lose to lower ranked Bucaros

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Round 9 most important game was a victory of Bucaros over 4th placed Piratas 91-68 on Tuesday night. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Piratas. Bucaros dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Piratas' 30. They outrebounded Piratas 45-32 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for American swingman LeBryan Nash (201-1992, college: OK State) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. Venezuelan forward Osbel Caraballo (196-1998, college: STAC) contributed with 21 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American guard Tristan Jarrett (193-1998, college: Jackson St.) answered with 24 points for Piratas. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bucaros maintains seventh place with 4-5 record. Piratas at the other side keep the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Team Cali. Bucaros are looking forward to face Corsarios (#8) in Cartagena in the next round. Piratas will play on the road against the league's leader Titanes (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Liga WPlay top team - Titanes (9-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed twelfth ranked Condores (0-9) in Barranquilla 117-69. Dominican-Puerto Rican swingman Jonathan Rodriguez (196-1987, college: Campbell) stepped up and scored 23 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Juan Cardenas chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American-Puerto Rican forward Jordan Glover (198-1996, college: TCNJ) with 17 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Titanes have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-0 record. Condores at the other side still closes the standings with nine games lost. Titanes will play against Piratas (#4) in Bogota in the next round. Condores will play at home against Motilones (#6) and hope to get finally their first victory.
The game in Cartagena supposed to be also quite interesting. Sixth ranked Motilones (5-4) played at the court of 8th ranked Corsarios (3-6). Motilones smashed Corsarios 81-57 on Tuesday. Pablo Rivas nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. Jeremy Smith came up with 14 points for Corsarios in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Motilones maintains sixth place with 5-4 record. Loser Corsarios keep the eighth position with six games lost. Motilones will meet bottom-ranked Condores (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Corsarios will play against Bucaros (#7) in Bucaramanga and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 9: Carrib.Storm beat Cimarrones on the road 66-63. Sabios were destroyed by Cafeteros on its own court 55-100. Tigrillos were outscored by Team Cali in a road game 107-65.



Corsarios - Motilones 57-81

The game in Cartagena supposed to be also quite interesting. Sixth ranked Motilones (5-4) played at the court of 8th ranked Corsarios (3-6). Motilones smashed Corsarios 81-57 on Tuesday. Panamanian forward Pablo Rivas (198-1994, college: NCCU) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and American-Panamanian point guard CJ Rodriguez (188-1994, college: S.Nazarene) accounted for 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Rivas is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Motilones players scored in double figures. American point guard Jeremy Smith (180-1997, college: CSUSB) came up with 14 points and the former international guard Yesid Mosquera-Perea (198-1996, college: Life) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Corsarios in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Motilones maintains sixth place with 5-4 record. Loser Corsarios keep the eighth position with six games lost. Motilones will meet bottom-ranked Condores (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Corsarios will play against Bucaros (#7) in Bucaramanga and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Motilones: P.Rivas 18+13reb+2ast, C.Rodriguez 17+8reb+6ast, M.Juan 12+2reb+1ast, P.Jorge 12+5reb+1ast, M.Petkovic 10+5reb+4ast, B.Davis 7+6reb+4ast
Corsarios: J.Smith 14+4reb+1ast, Y.Mosquera-Perea 12+5reb, M.Little 9+5reb+1ast, D.Medder 6+9reb, P.Janer 5+1reb+2ast, A.Beiker 4+4reb

Cimarrones - Carrib.Storm 63-66

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Storm (8-1) edged 9th ranked Cimarrones (2-7) in Quibdo-Choco 66-63 on Tuesday. Argentinian forward Rodrigo Sanchez (200-1989) nailed 22 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Panamanian Josimar Ayarza (205-1987, college: Southern Miss) accounted for 17 points and 8 rebounds. Venezuelan center Windi Graterol (204-1986, agency: Pro Sports) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Mike Poole (196-1992, college: Iona) added 21 points respectively for Cimarrones in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Storm. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Cafeteros. Loser Cimarrones keep the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Tigrillos. Storm will meet league's second-placed Cafeteros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cimarrones will play against Tigrillos (#10) in Medellin and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Carrib.Storm: R.Sanchez 22+7reb, J.Ayarza 17+8reb, N.Priddy 12+4reb+3ast, M.Jackson 12+10reb+3ast, A.Salazar 2+3reb+4ast, J.Hernandez 1+8reb+1ast
Cimarrones: M.Poole 21+3reb, W.Graterol 15+12reb+5ast, J.Zapata 11+3reb, A.Bejarano 10+6reb, L.Palacios 6+4reb+6ast, B.Boyd 0+1reb+2ast

Piratas - Bucaros 68-91

Round 9 most important game was a victory of Bucaros over 4th placed Piratas 91-68 on Tuesday night. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Piratas. Bucaros dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Piratas' 30. They outrebounded Piratas 45-32 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for American swingman LeBryan Nash (201-1992, college: OK State) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. Venezuelan forward Osbel Caraballo (196-1998, college: STAC) contributed with 21 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American guard Tristan Jarrett (193-1998, college: Jackson St.) answered with 24 points and the other American import Desmond Holloway (194-1990, college: Coastal, agency: BIG) added 14 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Piratas. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bucaros maintains seventh place with 4-5 record. Piratas at the other side keep the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Team Cali. Bucaros are looking forward to face Corsarios (#8) in Cartagena in the next round. Piratas will play on the road against the league's leader Titanes (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Bucaros: O.Caraballo 21+9reb+2ast, L.Nash 20+12reb+3ast, H.Diaz 19+5reb+5ast, S.Ortiz 9+3reb, C.Arboleda 6+4reb, E.Baez 6+7reb+3ast
Piratas: T.Jarrett 24+2reb, D.Holloway 14+7reb+1ast, V.Sebastian 12+5reb+1ast, S.David 8+4reb+3ast, D.Russell 4+9reb, J.Diaz 3+1reb

Sabios - Cafeteros 55-100

Very expected game when 11th ranked Sabios (1-8) were smashed by third ranked Cafeteros (8-1) in Manizales 100-55 on Wednesday. Cafeteros dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Sabios' 24. They outrebounded Sabios 48-26 including a 37-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Cafeteros looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Sabios' players. Dominican Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) nailed 15 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and Venezuelan forward Luis Bethelmy (200-1986) accounted for 16 points and 8 rebounds. Five Cafeteros players scored in double figures. American guard Kylon Higgins (190-1993, college: Arkansas Tech) came up with 18 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Michael Colorado (182-1999) added 14 points respectively for Sabios in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Cafeteros. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Carrib.Storm. Sabios lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with eight games lost. Cafeteros will meet at home Storm (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Sabios will play against Team Cali (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Cafeteros: L.Bethelmy 16+8reb+1ast, L.Montero 15+9reb+7ast, A.Minota 14+4reb+5ast, G.Diaz 13+4reb+3ast, J.Martinez 12+6reb+2ast, D.Rondon 8+3reb+2ast
Sabios: K.Higgins 18+8reb+1ast, M.Jerson 14+1ast, C.Michael 14+4reb, M.Walter 6+4reb, S.Andres 2+2reb+1ast, O.Alejandro 1+2reb

Team Cali - Tigrillos 107-65

Rather predictable result when fifth ranked Team Cali (6-3) rolled over at home 9th ranked Tigrillos (2-7) 107-65 on Wednesday. Team Cali shot 61.5 percent from the field. Team Cali outrebounded Tigrillos 35-21 including a 28-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. American-Puerto Rican guard Brian Vazquez (190-1994) nailed 27 points and 6 assists (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winning side and forward Benito Santiago (197-1989, college: Cumberlands) accounted for 25 points and 5 rebounds. Power forward Juan Lozano (204-2003) came up with 22 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and Venezuelan center Luis Carrillo (206-1993) added 7 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Tigrillos in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Team Cali moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Piratas. Loser Tigrillos keep the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Cimarrones. Team Cali will meet Sabios (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tigrillos will play against Cimarrones and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Team Cali: V.Brian 27+2reb+6ast, B.Santiago 25+5reb+1ast, S.Santiago 18+9reb+2ast, M.Samuel 9+3reb+3ast, A.Mateo 8+1reb+2ast, F.Sahdi 8+2reb+4ast
Tigrillos: L.Juan 22+3reb, L.Aaron 8+3reb+2ast, G.Duvan 7+1reb, L.Carrillo 7+6reb+1ast, S.Steven 7+2reb+2ast, R.David 5+1reb

Titanes - Condores 117-69

Liga WPlay top team - Titanes (9-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed twelfth ranked Condores (0-9) in Barranquilla 117-69. Titanes dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Condores' 42. They outrebounded Condores 49-32 including a 36-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Titanes players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Condores' players. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Dominican-Puerto Rican swingman Jonathan Rodriguez (196-1987, college: Campbell) stepped up and scored 23 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and the former international point guard Juan Cardenas (201-1997, college: Bryant) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American-Puerto Rican forward Jordan Glover (198-1996, college: TCNJ) with 17 points and guard Kevin Masquita scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Titanes have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-0 record. Condores at the other side still closes the standings with nine games lost. Titanes will play against Piratas (#4) in Bogota in the next round. Condores will play at home against Motilones (#6) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Titanes: J.Rodriguez 23+8reb+1ast, J.Cardenas 16+5reb+1ast, J.Jaimes 12+3reb+1ast, J.Tello-Palacios 12+6reb+4ast, E.Vargas 11+5reb+1ast, J.Zamora 10+2reb+2ast
Condores: J.Glover 17+4reb, K.Masquita 13+5reb+2ast, R.Kowalski 11+1reb+1ast, R.Sebastian 10+2reb, J.Carter 8+2reb, J.Jim 4+3reb