Liga WPlay Round 12 (Regular Season): Carrib.Storm lose to Motilones

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise took place in Cucuta where host Motilones (6-3) edged league's leader Storm (8-2) 68-65 on Monday evening. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Motilones made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was Dominican power forward Juan Rosario (203-1999, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks. Naturalized Venezuelan Hector Diaz (192-1992) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American Desmond Holloway (194-1990, college: Coastal) who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Motilones have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 6-3 record. Carrib.Storm at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Bucaros who have the same record.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Bucaros as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Storm) loss. Bucaros defeated 7th ranked Piratas in Bucaramanga 75-68. It was a good game for Panamanian Josimar Ayarza (205-1987, college: Southern Miss) who led his team to a victory with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Sebastian Valencia contributed with 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Troy Jones (183-1997, college: ESU) replied with 13 points and 8 rebounds for Piratas. Bucaros have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Titanes and Carrib.Storm. Piratas lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with eight games lost.
Bottom-ranked Cimarrones managed to get the second consecutive victory on Sunday night. This time they won against sixth-ranked Toros in Quibdo-Choco 94-81. And what about a second win in a row after ...nine consecutive losses. Worth to mention a great performance of Oliver Garcia who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Gerardo Suero with 22 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cimarrones maintains eighth position with 2-9 record. Toros Del Valle lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with seven games lost.

Rest of the games of round 12 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Corsarios were crushed by Titanes in Barranquilla 73-49. Titanes beat Corsarios at home 83-79. Toros Del Valle lost to Cimarrones on the opponent's court 81-95.



Bucaros - Piratas 75-68

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Bucaros as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Storm) loss. Bucaros defeated 7th ranked Piratas in Bucaramanga 75-68. Bucaros dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Piratas' 24. They outrebounded Piratas 49-29 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for Panamanian Josimar Ayarza (205-1987, college: Southern Miss) who led his team to a victory with 19 points and 5 rebounds. International power forward Sebastian Valencia (200-1997) contributed with 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Troy Jones (183-1997, college: ESU) replied with 13 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Jeremy Smith (180-1997, college: CSUSB, agency: Diamond Sports) added 13 points and 5 assists in the effort for Piratas. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bucaros have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Titanes and Carrib.Storm. Piratas lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Bucaros: J.Ayarza 19+5reb+2ast, S.Valencia 15+9reb, D.Soler 14+3reb+1ast, E.Luzcando Bocaz 10+7reb+5ast, J.Jaimes 6+5reb, J.Marquez 5+2reb
Piratas: J.Smith 13+2reb+5ast, S.Ramirez 13+3reb+2ast, T.Jones 13+8reb, R.Pena 11+5reb+1ast, T.Perry 8+3reb+6ast, J.Riascos 6+1ast

Titanes - Corsarios 73-49

There was no surprise in Barranquilla where 5th ranked Corsarios (3-6) were crushed by third ranked Titanes (8-2) 73-49 on Saturday. Titanes outrebounded Corsarios 40-28 including 30 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Hansel Atencia (178-1997, college: Master's) who helped to win the game recording 13 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and Panamanian swingman Amilcar Sanchez (191-2001) who added 18 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was swingman Miguel Bermudez (195-1992) with 11 points and American swingman Jalen Brooks (196, college: LSUS, agency: Players Group) scored 7 points and 6 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. Titanes have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Bucaros and Carrib.Storm. Loser Corsarios keep the fifth place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Titanes: A.Sanchez 18+5reb+1ast, S.De Luque 13+3reb+1ast, H.Atencia 13+7reb+6ast, J.Medina 9+2reb+2ast, C.Morales 6+1reb+1ast, S.Villalobos 6+1reb
Corsarios: M.Bermudez 11+4reb, J.Brooks 7+6reb+1ast, N.Paletta 7+1reb+5ast, A.Carmona 7+4reb, J.Perez 5+4reb, J.Vanegas 4+2reb

Cimarrones - Toros Del Valle 94-81

Bottom-ranked Cimarrones managed to get the second consecutive victory on Sunday night. This time they won against sixth-ranked Toros in Quibdo-Choco 94-81. And what about a second win in a row after ...nine consecutive losses. Cimarrones outrebounded Toros Del Valle 28-13 including 21 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Dominican guard Oliver Garcia (188-1996, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Venezuelan forward Miguel Fernandez (194-1992) who added 20 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American-Dominican Gerardo Suero (196-1989, college: Albany, agency: BMS Sport Agency) with 22 points and swingman Cristian Solis (-2001) scored 16 points. Four Cimarrones and five Toros Del Valle players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cimarrones maintains eighth position with 2-9 record. Toros Del Valle lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Cimarrones: O.Garcia 29+10reb+4ast, M.Fernandez 20+4reb+2ast, E.Quejada 18+1reb+5ast, B.de la Cruz 13+6reb+1ast, A.Bejarano 9+5reb+3ast, G.Espindola 3
Toros Del Valle: G.Suero 22+4reb+1ast, C.Solis 16+3reb, L.Grueso 12, L.Salazar 12+3reb, L.Moreno 10+2ast, S.Mojica 4+1reb+1ast

Titanes - Corsarios 83-79

No shocking result in a game in Barranquilla where third ranked Titanes (8-2) defeated 5th ranked Corsarios (3-6) 83-79 on Sunday. Titanes made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Venezuelan swingman Jesus Medina (188-1994) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 6 rebounds and the former international point guard Hansel Atencia (178-1997, college: Master's) who added 16 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) during the contest. Titanes' coach Tomas Diaz used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was the former international swingman Andres Carmona (195-1997) with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and American swingman RJ Gunn (201-1999, college: Duquesne, agency: Players Group) scored 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Titanes have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Bucaros and Carrib.Storm. Loser Corsarios keep the fifth place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Titanes: H.Atencia 16+4reb+1ast, J.Medina 13+6reb+3ast, J.Lozano 11+3reb+2ast, A.Sanchez 11+3reb, S.De Luque 10+4reb+4ast, F.Jaimes 8+8reb+1ast
Corsarios: A.Carmona 18+8reb+4ast, R.Gunn 14+9reb+4ast, J.Brooks 13+8reb, N.Paletta 13+3reb+5ast, H.Mosquera-Perea 8+6reb, A.Minota 7+2reb+3ast

Motilones - Carrib.Storm 68-65

The biggest surprise took place in Cucuta where host Motilones (6-3) edged league's leader Storm (8-2) 68-65 on Monday evening. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Motilones made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was Dominican power forward Juan Rosario (203-1999, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks. Naturalized Venezuelan Hector Diaz (192-1992) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four Motilones players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American Desmond Holloway (194-1990, college: Coastal) who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and the former international guard Romario Roque (175-1998) added 16 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Motilones have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 6-3 record. Carrib.Storm at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Bucaros who have the same record.
Top scorers:
Motilones: J.Rosario 21+15reb, H.Diaz 14+5reb+3ast, D.Colon 12+2reb+1ast, M.Dicent 10+4reb+6ast, Y.Altamar 5+8reb+2ast, K.Masquita 4+3reb
Carrib.Storm: R.Roque 16+2reb+2ast, D.Holloway 14+11reb+2ast, O.Munoz 10+3reb+1ast, S.Ortiz 9+5reb, J.Quezada 8+4reb+1ast, K.Walters 4+5reb+2ast

Cimarrones - Toros Del Valle 95-81

There was a minor upset in Quibdo-Choco where 6th ranked Toros (2-7) were defeated by bottom-ranked Cimarrones (2-9) 95-81 on Monday. Worth to mention a great performance of Dominican guard Oliver Garcia (188-1996, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who helped to win the game recording 36 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 7 assists and Dominican forward Edgar Tejeda who added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Argentinian point guard Fabian Sahdi (186-1989) with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and Dominican forward Rich Polanco (203-1997, college: S.Dakota, agency: BMS Sport Agency) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Five Cimarrones and four Toros Del Valle players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Cimarrones maintains eighth position with 2-9 record. Toros Del Valle lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Cimarrones: O.Garcia 36+5reb+7ast, E.Tejeda 18+5reb+5ast, B.de la Cruz 17+8reb+2ast, A.Bejarano 10+9reb+2ast, M.Fernandez 10+1reb+1ast, O.Mena 2+4reb+1ast
Toros Del Valle: F.Sahdi 23+5reb+4ast, L.Moreno 12+3reb+2ast, H.Montano 12+2reb, R.Polanco 10+7reb, C.Solis 8+5reb+1ast, G.Suero 8+3reb+2ast