Liga WPlay Round 19 (Regular Season): Bucaros defeat Carrib.Storm

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Storm (17-5) in San Andres Island on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Bucaros (15-6) 113-106. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Storm. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Bucaros looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 27 personal fouls committed by Carrib.Storm helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Nigerian-American power forward Gani Lawal (206-1988, college: Georgia Tech) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds. American guard Nathan Priddy (188-1999, college: Elon) contributed with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. The former international guard Romario Roque (175-1998) answered with 19 points and 7 assists for Carrib.Storm. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bucaros moved-up to second place, which they share with Motilones. Carrib.Storm at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost.
Important game to mention about took place in Cali. Sixth ranked Toros (7-13) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 4th placed Titanes (14-8) 84-82 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Titanes. It was a great evening for Argentinian-Italian guard Mateo Diaz (186-2002) who led his team to a victory scoring 31 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Cristian Solis helped adding 16 points and 13 rebounds. Toros' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side Panamanian Ernesto Oglivie (203-1989) responded with 24 points. Toros Del Valle moved-up to fifth place. Defending champion Titanes keep the fourth position with eight games lost.
A very close game took place in Quibdo-Choco between Cimarrones and Corsarios. Eighth ranked Cimarrones (5-18) got a very close home victory over 6th ranked Corsarios (6-15). Cimarrones managed to escape with a 2-point win 81-79 on Saturday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Adris De Leon who led the winners and scored 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Cimarrones' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. RJ Gunn came up with 21 points and 7 rebounds for Corsarios in the defeat. Cimarrones maintains eighth place with 5-18 record. Corsarios lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with 15 games lost.

Other games in round 19 were not that significant. Motilones beat Piratas on the road 97-83. Bottom-ranked Cimarrones won against Corsarios on its own court 84-80. Motilones unfortunately lost to Piratas in Bogota 94-102. Toros Del Valle lost to defending champion Titanes at home 67-103.



Carrib.Storm - Bucaros 106-113

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Storm (17-5) in San Andres Island on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Bucaros (15-6) 113-106. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Storm. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Bucaros looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 27 personal fouls committed by Carrib.Storm helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Nigerian-American power forward Gani Lawal (206-1988, college: Georgia Tech) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds. American guard Nathan Priddy (188-1999, college: Elon) contributed with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. The former international guard Romario Roque (175-1998) answered with 19 points and 7 assists and American Desmond Holloway (194-1990, college: Coastal) added 20 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) in the effort for Carrib.Storm. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bucaros moved-up to second place, which they share with Motilones. Carrib.Storm at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Carrib.Storm: M.Jackson 22+4reb, D.Holloway 20+6reb+2ast, R.Roque 19+2reb+7ast, D.Morrison 14+4reb, A.Ibarguen 10+11reb, J.Quezada 10+7reb+2ast
Bucaros: G.Lawal 33+6reb+1ast, J.Ayarza 21+5reb+3ast, N.Priddy 20+5reb+6ast, D.Soler 14+1reb+5ast, S.Valencia 12+15reb+4ast, J.Jaimes 6+3ast

Cimarrones - Corsarios 81-79

A very close game took place in Quibdo-Choco between Cimarrones and Corsarios. Eighth ranked Cimarrones (5-18) got a very close home victory over 6th ranked Corsarios (6-15). Cimarrones managed to escape with a 2-point win 81-79 on Saturday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Dominican point guard Adris De Leon (180-1984, college: EWU, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who led the winners and scored 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Delano Spencer (193-1994, college: Tennessee St., agency: 011 Sports) accounted for 19 points for the winning side. Cimarrones' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American swingman RJ Gunn (201-1999, college: Duquesne, agency: Players Group) came up with 21 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import JD Weatherspoon (198-1992, college: Toledo) added 15 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Corsarios in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cimarrones maintains eighth place with 5-18 record. Corsarios lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Corsarios: R.Gunn 21+7reb+2ast, A.Carmona 18+3reb+1ast, J.Weatherspoon 15+9reb+2ast, N.Paletta 11+5reb+2ast, N.Moran 6+1reb+1ast, H.Mosquera-Perea 4+2reb
Cimarrones: A.De Leon 25+6reb+4ast, D.Spencer 19+3ast, M.Wineglass 14+5reb+2ast, J.Colina 11+1reb, A.Bejarano 8+2reb+1ast, J.Padilla 4+6reb

Piratas - Motilones 83-97

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Motilones (15-6) beat 7th ranked Piratas (7-15) in Bogota 97-83 on Sunday. It was an exceptional evening for Dominican power forward Juan Rosario (203-1999, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 15 rebounds. Dominican Diego Colon (188-2001, agency: BMS Sport Agency) accounted for 21 points for the winning side. American guard Tristan Jarrett (193-1998, college: Jackson St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import power forward Jalen Dupree (205-1998, college: Tennessee St.) added 17 points and 14 rebounds respectively for Piratas in the defeat. Five Motilones and four Piratas players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Motilones maintains second place with 15-6 record having just three points less than leader Carrib.Storm, which they share with Bucaros. Loser Piratas dropped to the sixth position with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Piratas: T.Jarrett 29+13reb+4ast, J.Dupree 17+14reb, J.Smith 13, S.Ramirez 10+4reb, M.Parra 6+3reb+1ast, Y.Mosquera-Perea 5
Motilones: J.Rosario 28+15reb+1ast, D.Colon 21+4reb, J.Martinez 12+6reb+1ast, D.Brooks 12+4reb+6ast, Y.Altamar 11+5reb, M.Caicedo 6+1ast

Cimarrones - Corsarios 84-80

There was a minor upset when 6th ranked Corsarios (6-15) lost to bottom-ranked Cimarrones (5-18) in Quibdo-Choco 80-84 on Sunday. Cimarrones made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Cimarrones outrebounded Corsarios 35-23 including 25 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for Dominican point guard Adris De Leon (180-1984, college: EWU, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who led the winners and scored 20 points and 6 assists. American center Malik Wineglass (203-1993, college: Harris-Stowe St.) accounted for 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Cimarrones' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American JD Weatherspoon (198-1992, college: Toledo) came up with 26 points and Argentinian point guard Nicolas Paletta (179-1987) added 9 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Corsarios in the defeat. Cimarrones maintains eighth place with 5-18 record. Corsarios lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Corsarios: J.Weatherspoon 26+4reb, A.Carmona 15+1reb, N.Paletta 9+8reb+5ast, N.Moran 9+1reb+1ast, R.Gunn 9+3reb+2ast, Y.Mosqueera 7+3reb+3ast
Cimarrones: A.De Leon 20+4reb+6ast, D.Spencer 17+2reb+2ast, M.Wineglass 15+8reb+2ast, M.Canaval 9+9reb, J.Colina 9+3reb+1ast, W.Tavares 7+3reb+2ast

Piratas - Motilones 102-94

There was a surprise result when seventh ranked Piratas (7-15) won against much higher ranked Motilones (15-6) in Bogota 102-94 on Monday. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Tristan Jarrett (193-1998, college: Jackson St.) who led the winners and scored 30 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. His fellow American import point guard Jeremy Smith (180-1997, college: CSUSB, agency: Diamond Sports) accounted for 27 points, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winning side. Dominican Diego Colon (188-2001, agency: BMS Sport Agency) came up with 26 points and Nicaraguan forward Josmel Martinez (198-1999, college: Broward CC, agency: BMS Sport Agency) added 13 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Motilones in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Motilones' coach Richard Ortega rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Piratas moved-up to sixth place. Loser Motilones keep the second position with six games lost. They share it with Bucaros.
Top scorers:
Motilones: D.Colon 26+1reb, H.Diaz 16+2reb, J.Martinez 13+8reb+2ast, D.Brooks 11+11reb+1ast, Y.Altamar 10+2reb, K.Masquita 8+3reb
Piratas: T.Jarrett 30+5reb+5ast, J.Smith 27+3reb+5ast, R.Pena 14+4reb+4ast, T.Jones 10+9reb, Y.Mosquera-Perea 8+5reb+2ast, J.Dupree 7+9reb

Toros Del Valle - Titanes 67-103

Not a big story in a game when 6th ranked Toros (7-13) were outscored by fourth ranked Titanes (14-8) in Cali 103-67 on Monday. Titanes shot 61.5 percent from the field. Titanes outrebounded Toros Del Valle 41-22 including a 35-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Titanes looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Toros Del Valle's players. It was an exceptional evening for Panamanian Ernesto Oglivie (203-1989) who led the winners and scored 25 points and 7 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). The former international point guard Hansel Atencia (178-1997, college: Master's) accounted for 22 points for the winning side. Four Titanes players scored in double figures. American-Puerto Rican guard Brian Vazquez (190-1994) came up with 23 points and the former international point guard Leonardo Salazar (178-1993) added 9 points respectively for Toros Del Valle 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. Titanes have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 14-8 record. Loser Toros dropped to the fifth position with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Toros Del Valle: B.Vazquez 23+1reb, L.Moreno 11+2reb, L.Salazar 9+4reb+1ast, M.Cabezas 6+1reb, M.Diaz 5+1reb+2ast, Y.Mendoza 3+1reb
Titanes: E.Oglivie 25+7reb+3ast, H.Atencia 22+3reb+2ast, T.Trocha-Morelos 13+8reb+5ast, J.Cardenas 13+4reb+1ast, A.Sanchez 13+3reb, S.De Luque 7+9reb+4ast

Toros Del Valle - Titanes 84-82

Important game to mention about took place in Cali. Sixth ranked Toros (7-13) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 4th placed Titanes (14-8) 84-82 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Titanes. It was a great evening for Argentinian-Italian guard Mateo Diaz (186-2002) who led his team to a victory scoring 31 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Swingman Cristian Solis (-2001) helped adding 16 points and 13 rebounds. Four Toros players scored in double figures. Toros' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side Panamanian Ernesto Oglivie (203-1989) responded with 24 points and the former international point guard Hansel Atencia (178-1997, college: Master's) scored 17 points and 8 assists. Toros Del Valle moved-up to fifth place. Defending champion Titanes keep the fourth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Titanes: E.Oglivie 24+4reb+2ast, T.Trocha-Morelos 19+6reb+1ast, H.Atencia 17+3reb+8ast, A.Sanchez 7+4reb+1ast, J.Cardenas 5+11reb+1ast, D.Figueredo 5+4reb+7ast
Toros Del Valle: M.Diaz 31+7reb+7ast, C.Solis 16+13reb+1ast, L.Moreno 14+6reb+3ast, B.Vazquez 10+5reb+3ast, Y.Mendoza 7+5reb, E.Matias 5+2reb