Liga WPlay Round 21 (Regular Season): Bucaros edge Corsarios by three points

There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in Liga Wplay. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Seventh-ranked Corsarios (7-16) made lots of trouble for fourth ranked Bucaros (16-8) in Cartagena on Thursday. The visitors from Bucaramanga managed to secure only three-point victory 65-62. However their fans expected easier game. Bucaros dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Corsarios' 26. They outrebounded Corsarios 49-33 including a 41-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Nigerian-American power forward Gani Lawal (206-1988, college: Georgia Tech) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds. The former international center Cristian Arboleda (205-1992) chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds. Bucaros' coach Jordan Barrios used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Argentinian point guard Nicolas Paletta (179-1987) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists. Bucaros moved-up to second place, which they share with Titanes and Motilones. Corsarios lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with 16 games lost. Bucaros is looking forward to face league's second-placed Titanes in Barranquilla in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Corsarios will play at home against Motilones (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another exciting game was played in Cartagena between seventh ranked Corsarios and 4th placed Bucaros where host Corsarios (7-16) won against Bucaros (16-8) 92-84. It was a good game for American swingman RJ Gunn (201-1999, college: Duquesne, agency: Players Group) who led his team to a victory with 24 points. Andres Carmona contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. International power forward Sebastian Valencia (200-1997) answered with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for Bucaros. Bucaros' coach Jordan Barrios rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Corsarios moved-up to sixth place. Bucaros at the other side dropped to the second position with eight games lost. They share it with Titanes and Motilones. Corsarios will play against higher ranked Motilones (#4) in Cucuta in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bucaros will play on the road against the league's second-placed Titanes in Barranquilla and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game was played in Bogota where host Piratas (#8) won against 5th ranked Toros Del Valle with 16-point difference 105-89 on Sunday evening. Jeremy Smith stepped up with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) for the winners. The best for the losing side was Franco Morales with 4 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Toros' coach tested eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Piratas maintains eighth place with 7-19 record. Loser Toros keeps the fifth position with 14 games lost.

Other games of round 21 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
bottom-ranked Piratas were crushed by Cimarrones in Quibdo-Choco 90-71. Bottom-ranked Piratas were beaten by Toros Del Valle at home 94-99. Motilones won against Corsarios on the opponent's court 83-71.
The best stats of 21th round was 17 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks by Juan Rosario of Motilones.



Cimarrones - Piratas 90-71

There was a minor upset in Quibdo-Choco where their close opponent Piratas (7-19) were crushed by eighth ranked Cimarrones (7-18) 90-71 on Thursday. Cimarrones dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Piratas' 22. Cimarrones forced 19 Piratas turnovers. American forward Corey Sanders (188-1997, college: Rutgers) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winners and Jocsi Colina chipped in 20 points. Five Cimarrones players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American point guard Jeremy Smith (180-1997, college: CSUSB, agency: Diamond Sports) with 16 points and 6 assists and the other American import guard Tristan Jarrett (193-1998, college: Jackson St.) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cimarrones have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to seventh place. Piratas lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 19 games lost. Cimarrones will meet at home league's leader Carrib.Storm in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Piratas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Piratas: T.Jarrett 18+5reb+2ast, J.Smith 16+4reb+6ast, M.Parra 13+3reb, T.Jones 9+6reb, R.Pena 6+5reb, J.Dupree 4+9reb+2ast
Cimarrones: C.Sanders 22+2reb+10ast, J.Colina 20+1reb, D.Spencer 13+1reb+1ast, A.Fenner 11+3reb+2ast, M.Wineglass 10+5reb+1ast, A.Bejarano 5+7reb+2ast

Corsarios - Bucaros 62-65

Seventh-ranked Corsarios (7-16) made lots of trouble for fourth ranked Bucaros (16-8) in Cartagena on Thursday. The visitors from Bucaramanga managed to secure only three-point victory 65-62. However their fans expected easier game. Bucaros dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Corsarios' 26. They outrebounded Corsarios 49-33 including a 41-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Nigerian-American power forward Gani Lawal (206-1988, college: Georgia Tech) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds. The former international center Cristian Arboleda (205-1992) chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds. Bucaros' coach Jordan Barrios used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Argentinian point guard Nicolas Paletta (179-1987) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists and American swingman RJ Gunn (201-1999, college: Duquesne, agency: Players Group) added 25 points respectively. Bucaros moved-up to second place, which they share with Titanes and Motilones. Corsarios lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with 16 games lost. Bucaros is looking forward to face league's second-placed Titanes in Barranquilla in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Corsarios will play at home against Motilones (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Corsarios: R.Gunn 25+4reb, A.Carmona 14+7reb, N.Paletta 13+9reb+10ast, Y.Mosqueera 3+3reb, H.Mosquera-Perea 3+3reb, N.Moran 2+1reb
Bucaros: G.Lawal 19+15reb, J.Ayarza 14+3reb, C.Arboleda 10+7reb, L.Perez 8+4reb+3ast, N.Priddy 7+5reb, J.Marquez 3+2reb

Corsarios - Bucaros 92-84

Another exciting game was played in Cartagena between seventh ranked Corsarios and 4th placed Bucaros where host Corsarios (7-16) won against Bucaros (16-8) 92-84. It was a good game for American swingman RJ Gunn (201-1999, college: Duquesne, agency: Players Group) who led his team to a victory with 24 points. The former international swingman Andres Carmona (195-1997) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Corsarios players scored in double figures. International power forward Sebastian Valencia (200-1997) answered with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and Nigerian-American power forward Gani Lawal (206-1988, college: Georgia Tech) added 17 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Bucaros. Bucaros' coach Jordan Barrios rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Corsarios moved-up to sixth place. Bucaros at the other side dropped to the second position with eight games lost. They share it with Titanes and Motilones. Corsarios will play against higher ranked Motilones (#4) in Cucuta in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bucaros will play on the road against the league's second-placed Titanes in Barranquilla and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bucaros: G.Lawal 17+9reb, J.Ayarza 17+1reb+1ast, S.Valencia 16+10reb+1ast, N.Priddy 8+5reb+1ast, J.Marquez 8+2reb, J.Jaimes 7+6reb+1ast
Corsarios: R.Gunn 24+4reb, A.Carmona 17+5reb+1ast, N.Paletta 15+4reb+3ast, R.Torres 11+5reb, J.Perez 7+2reb, Y.Mosqueera 7+6reb+1ast

Piratas - Toros Del Valle 94-99

No shocking result in a game in Bogota where fifth ranked Toros (9-14) defeated bottom-ranked Piratas (7-19) 99-94 on Saturday. Toros Del Valle made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Argentinian-Italian guard Mateo Diaz (186-2002) stepped up and scored 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Chilean point guard Franco Morales (181-1992) chipped in 17 points and 6 assists. Five Toros players scored in double figures. Toros' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American guard Tristan Jarrett (193-1998, college: Jackson St.) with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 7 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and the other American import point guard Jeremy Smith (180-1997, college: CSUSB, agency: Diamond Sports) scored 23 points and 4 assists. Toros Del Valle maintains fifth place with 9-14 record. Piratas lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 19 games lost.
Top scorers:
Piratas: T.Jarrett 35+12reb+7ast, J.Smith 23+3reb+4ast, J.Dupree 16+8reb+1ast, T.Jones 7+6reb+2ast, R.Pena 5+8reb+2ast, M.Parra 4+1reb
Toros Del Valle: M.Diaz 21+6reb+3ast, L.Moreno 18+5reb+1ast, F.Morales 17+4reb+6ast, B.Vazquez 14+4reb+3ast, Y.Mendoza 12+5reb, H.Montano 11+1reb+2ast

Piratas - Toros Del Valle 105-89

An interesting game was played in Bogota where host Piratas (#8) won against 5th ranked Toros Del Valle with 16-point difference 105-89 on Sunday evening. Piratas made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. American point guard Jeremy Smith (180-1997, college: CSUSB, agency: Diamond Sports) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) for the winners and his fellow American import power forward Jalen Dupree (205-1998, college: Tennessee St.) chipped in 23 points and 16 rebounds. Five Piratas players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Chilean point guard Franco Morales (181-1992) with 4 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and the former international forward Leyder Moreno (195-2000) scored 16 points. Toros' coach tested eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Piratas maintains eighth place with 7-19 record. Loser Toros keeps the fifth position with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
Toros Del Valle: L.Moreno 16+2reb, B.Vazquez 14+1reb, L.Salazar 13+1reb, Y.Mendoza 10+4reb+2ast, H.Montano 8+6reb+1ast, C.Solis 8+7reb+2ast
Piratas: J.Smith 29+5reb+10ast, J.Dupree 23+16reb+1ast, R.Pena 19+7reb+2ast, T.Jarrett 17+3reb+4ast, S.Ramirez 14+2reb, Y.Mosquera-Perea 3+1reb

Corsarios - Motilones 71-83

Very expected game in Cartagena where 7th ranked Corsarios (7-16) were defeated by second ranked Motilones (16-8) 83-71 on Sunday. Motilones dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Corsarios' 30. Dominican power forward Juan Rosario (203-1999, agency: BMS Sport Agency) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks for the winners and Dominican Diego Colon (188-2001, agency: BMS Sport Agency) chipped in 25 points. The best for the losing side was American swingman RJ Gunn (201-1999, college: Duquesne, agency: Players Group) with 22 points and 8 rebounds and the former international swingman Andres Carmona (195-1997) scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. Four Corsarios players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Motilones maintains second place with 16-8 record having four points less than leader Carrib.Storm, which they share with Bucaros and Titanes. Corsarios lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with 16 games lost. Motilones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Corsarios will play again against Motilones (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Corsarios: R.Gunn 22+8reb, A.Carmona 11+9reb+1ast, H.Mosquera-Perea 11+4reb, N.Moran 10+2reb+3ast, N.Paletta 9+5reb+5ast, Y.Mosqueera 4+3reb+2ast
Motilones: D.Colon 25+3reb+1ast, J.Rosario 17+14reb+4ast, D.Brooks 13+7reb+6ast, Y.Altamar 8+5reb, H.Diaz 8+3reb, J.Martinez 6+8reb+2ast