Liga WPlay Round 20 (Regular Season): Carrib.Storm is defeated by Toros Del Valle

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The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Storm (19-6) in San Andres Island on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Toros (8-14) 107-92. Toros Del Valle forced 19 Carrib.Storm turnovers. Strangely Carrib.Storm outrebounded Toros Del Valle 45-32 including 19 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Puerto Rican guard Brian Vazquez (190-1994) who helped to win the game recording 32 points and Argentinian-Italian guard Mateo Diaz (186-2002) who added 20 points, 8 assists and 5 steals during the contest. American Dominique Morrison (198-1989, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds (was perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line !!!). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Toros Del Valle maintains fifth position with 8-14 record. Carrib.Storm at the other side still keeps top place with six games lost. Toros Del Valle are looking forward to face Piratas (#6) in Bogota in the next round. Carrib.Storm will have a break next round.
Important game to mention about took place in Barranquilla. Fourth ranked Titanes (16-8) saved a 3-point victory at home edging second-ranked Motilones (16-8) 85-82 in the fight for the second place. The winners were led by Panamanian Ernesto Oglivie (203-1989) who scored that evening 23 points and 6 rebounds and Tonny Trocha-Morelos supported him with 10 points and 9 rebounds. Even a double-double of 16 points and 15 rebounds by Dominican power forward Juan Rosario (203-1999, agency: BMS Sport Agency) did not help to save the game for Motilones. Motilones' coach Richard Ortega rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Motilones. Titanes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Motilones will play on the road against Corsarios in Cartagena and hope to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Quibdo-Choco between Cimarrones and Piratas. Eighth ranked Cimarrones (6-18) got a very close home victory over 6th ranked Piratas (7-17). Cimarrones managed to escape with a 3-point win 98-95 on Wednesday evening. The best player for the winners was Corey Sanders who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. Tristan Jarrett produced 30 points for the guests. Cimarrones have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain eighth position with 6-18 record. Loser Piratas keep the sixth place with 17 games lost. Cimarrones will again meet at home higher ranked Piratas (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Piratas will play against Toros Del Valle and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 20: Bucaros lost to Motilones on the opponent's court 71-87. Carrib.Storm outscored Toros Del Valle in a home game 104-82. Motilones recorded a loss to Titanes on the road 68-52.



Motilones - Bucaros 87-71

There was a minor upset in Cucuta where their close opponent Bucaros (15-7) were defeated by second ranked Motilones (16-8) 87-71 on Sunday. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Motilones outrebounded Bucaros 42-31 including 27 on the defensive glass. 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 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Devin Brooks (186-1992, college: Creighton, agency: BMS Sport Agency) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists. Brooks is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Motilones' coach Richard Ortega used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Panamanian Josimar Ayarza (205-1987, college: Southern Miss) produced 23 points and Nigerian-American power forward Gani Lawal (206-1988, college: Georgia Tech) added 15 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Motilones maintains second position with 16-8 record having four points less than leader Carrib.Storm, which they share with Titanes. Loser Bucaros dropped to the fourth place with seven games lost. Motilones will meet Corsarios (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Bucaros will play against Corsarios in Cartagena and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Motilones: J.Rosario 24+11reb+4ast, J.Martinez 18+7reb+1ast, D.Brooks 16+13reb+9ast, H.Diaz 14+2reb+1ast, D.Colon 8+1reb, Y.Altamar 4+1reb
Bucaros: J.Ayarza 23+1reb+1ast, G.Lawal 15+8reb+1ast, J.Marquez 14+1reb, L.Perez 10+2reb+2ast, J.Jaimes 5+6reb+7ast, S.Valencia 4+5reb

Carrib.Storm - Toros Del Valle 92-107

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Storm (19-6) in San Andres Island on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Toros (8-14) 107-92. Toros Del Valle forced 19 Carrib.Storm turnovers. Strangely Carrib.Storm outrebounded Toros Del Valle 45-32 including 19 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Puerto Rican guard Brian Vazquez (190-1994) who helped to win the game recording 32 points and Argentinian-Italian guard Mateo Diaz (186-2002) who added 20 points, 8 assists and 5 steals during the contest. Four Toros players scored in double figures. American Dominique Morrison (198-1989, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds (was perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line !!!) and the former international forward Michael Jackson (192-1987) scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Toros Del Valle maintains fifth position with 8-14 record. Carrib.Storm at the other side still keeps top place with six games lost. Toros Del Valle are looking forward to face Piratas (#6) in Bogota in the next round. Carrib.Storm will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Toros Del Valle: B.Vazquez 32+1reb+2ast, M.Diaz 20+3reb+8ast, L.Moreno 18+2reb+3ast, H.Montano 16+8reb+1ast, Y.Mendoza 8+8reb+1ast, S.Mojica 7+2reb+4ast
Carrib.Storm: D.Morrison 34+10reb+2ast, M.Jackson 16+8reb+3ast, A.Ibarguen 12+6reb, R.Roque 9+3reb+3ast, D.Holloway 9+6reb+3ast, K.Miller 5+2reb+1ast

Carrib.Storm - Toros Del Valle 104-82

Rather predictable result in San Andres Island where first ranked Storm (19-6) smashed 5th ranked Toros (8-14) 104-82 on Tuesday. Carrib.Storm dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Toros's 40. Carrib.Storm outrebounded Toros Del Valle 52-34 including a 40-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Carrib.Storm looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Romario Roque (175-1998) who scored 21 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). American Desmond Holloway (194-1990, college: Coastal) chipped in 20 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Swingman Cristian Solis (-2001) produced 18 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and the former international forward Leyder Moreno (195-2000) added 15 points respectively for the guests. Four Carrib.Storm and five Toros Del Valle players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Carrib.Storm maintains first position with 19-6 record. Loser Toros keeps the fifth place with 14 games lost. Carrib.Storm will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Toros Del Valle will play against Piratas (#6) in Bogota and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Carrib.Storm: R.Roque 21+3reb+4ast, D.Holloway 20+4reb+1ast, A.Ibarguen 13+8reb+1ast, D.Morrison 12+3reb+1ast, K.Miller 11+9reb+3ast, J.Hernandez 10+6reb
Toros Del Valle: C.Solis 18+7reb, L.Moreno 15+4reb, B.Vazquez 13+2reb+2ast, J.Quinonez 12+3reb+2ast, M.Cabezas 12+5reb, H.Montano 6+3reb

Titanes - Motilones 68-52

There was a minor upset in Barranquilla where second-ranked Motilones (16-8) were defeated by fourth ranked Titanes (16-8) 68-52 on Tuesday. Titanes outrebounded Motilones 53-30 including a 36-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Titanes made 10 blocks. The best player for the winners was the former international Soren De Luque (200-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international point guard Juan Cardenas (201-1997, college: Bryant) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks. Dominican power forward Juan Rosario (203-1999, agency: BMS Sport Agency) produced 13 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Devin Brooks (186-1992, college: Creighton, agency: BMS Sport Agency) added 8 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Motilones' coach Richard Ortega tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Motilones. Titanes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Motilones will play against Corsarios in Cartagena and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Titanes: J.Cardenas 14+14reb, E.Oglivie 14+8reb+2ast, S.De Luque 12+17reb+6ast, H.Atencia 9+3reb+5ast, T.Trocha-Morelos 9+3reb, D.Figueredo 8+6reb+3ast
Motilones: J.Rosario 13+7reb+1ast, Y.Altamar 9+5reb+2ast, D.Brooks 8+9reb+2ast, H.Diaz 7+3reb, D.Colon 6, J.Martinez 5+3reb+1ast

Titanes - Motilones 85-82

Important game to mention about took place in Barranquilla. Fourth ranked Titanes (16-8) saved a 3-point victory at home edging second-ranked Motilones (16-8) 85-82 in the fight for the second place. Titanes players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. The winners were led by Panamanian Ernesto Oglivie (203-1989) who scored that evening 23 points and 6 rebounds and the former international power forward Tonny Trocha-Morelos (208-1994, college: Texas A&M) supported him with 10 points and 9 rebounds. Even a double-double of 16 points and 15 rebounds by Dominican power forward Juan Rosario (203-1999, agency: BMS Sport Agency) did not help to save the game for Motilones. Dominican Diego Colon (188-2001, agency: BMS Sport Agency) added 24 points and 4 assists for the guests. Four Motilones players scored in double figures. Motilones' coach Richard Ortega rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Motilones. Titanes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Motilones will play on the road against Corsarios in Cartagena and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Titanes: E.Oglivie 23+6reb+3ast, H.Atencia 13+2reb+5ast, A.Sanchez 11+2reb+1ast, T.Trocha-Morelos 10+9reb+2ast, D.Figueredo 8+4reb+6ast, J.Cardenas 7+13reb+1ast
Motilones: D.Colon 24+2reb+4ast, J.Rosario 16+15reb+1ast, D.Brooks 13+5reb+4ast, Y.Altamar 12+4reb+1ast, H.Diaz 6+2reb+1ast, J.Martinez 5+1reb

Cimarrones - Piratas 98-95

A very close game took place in Quibdo-Choco between Cimarrones and Piratas. Eighth ranked Cimarrones (6-18) got a very close home victory over 6th ranked Piratas (7-17). Cimarrones managed to escape with a 3-point win 98-95 on Wednesday evening. Cimarrones outrebounded Piratas 44-24 including a 21-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Cimarrones looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Corey Sanders (188-1997, college: Rutgers) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. The other American import guard Delano Spencer (193-1994, college: Tennessee St., agency: 011 Sports) chipped in 23 points. Four Cimarrones players scored in double figures. American guard Tristan Jarrett (193-1998, college: Jackson St.) produced 30 points and center Rodrigo Pena (-1997) added 23 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) respectively for the guests. Cimarrones have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain eighth position with 6-18 record. Loser Piratas keep the sixth place with 17 games lost. Cimarrones will again meet at home higher ranked Piratas (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Piratas will play against Toros Del Valle and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cimarrones: J.Colina 23+3reb+2ast, D.Spencer 23+4reb+1ast, C.Sanders 19+5reb+11ast, M.Fernandez 12+4reb+1ast, M.Wineglass 8+6reb+1ast, A.Fenner 7+1reb+2ast
Piratas: T.Jarrett 30+4reb+1ast, R.Pena 23+8reb, J.Smith 16+2reb+7ast, J.Dupree 9+1reb+3ast, Y.Mosquera-Perea 9+5reb+3ast, T.Jones 8+4reb+1ast