Liga WPlay Round 20 (Regular Season): Toros Del Valle defeats leader Carrib.Storm

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Liga Wplay. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Storm (22-6) in San Andres Island on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Toros (11-15) 107-92. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Storm. Toros Del Valle forced 19 Carrib.Storm turnovers. Strangely Carrib.Storm outrebounded Toros Del Valle 45-32 including 19 on the offensive glass. American-Puerto Rican guard Brian Vazquez (190-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 32 points. Argentinian-Italian guard Mateo Diaz (186-2002) contributed with 20 points, 8 assists and 5 steals for the winners. American Dominique Morrison (198-1989, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds (was perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line !!!) for Carrib.Storm. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Toros Del Valle maintains fifth position with 11-15 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. Third ranked Titanes (18-8) saved a 3-point victory at home edging second-ranked Motilones (19-8) 85-82 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Motilones. Worth to mention a great performance of Panamanian Ernesto Oglivie (203-1989) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 6 rebounds and Tonny Trocha-Morelos who added 10 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Dominican power forward Juan Rosario (203-1999, agency: BMS Sport Agency) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds. Motilones' coach Richard Ortega rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Titanes have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains third position with 18-8 record having six points less than leader Carrib.Storm. Motilones at the other side keep the second place with eight games lost. 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.
Seventh-ranked Cimarrones (7-21) used its home court advantage to challenge third ranked Titanes (18-8) in Quibdo-Choco on Friday. The visitors from Barranquilla managed to secure only three-point victory 75-72. However their fans expected much easier game. The winners were led by Diego Figueredo who scored that evening 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 21 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists by Corey Sanders did not help to save the game for Cimarrones. Cimarrones' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Titanes have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains third position with 18-8 record having six points less than leader Carrib.Storm. Cimarrones lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with 21 games lost. Titanes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cimarrones will play against Piratas (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 20: Bucaros were beaten by Motilones on the road 87-71. Carrib.Storm destroyed Toros Del Valle on its own court 104-82. Motilones unfortunately lost to Titanes in Barranquilla 52-68. Cimarrones managed to beat Piratas at home 98-95. Bucaros were crushed by Motilones on the opponent's court 90-64. Toros Del Valle beat Corsarios in a home game 121-110. Bottom-ranked Corsarios were destroyed by Toros Del Valle on the road 100-79. Piratas unfortunately lost to Carrib.Storm on its own court 95-106.
The most impressive performance of 20th round was 26 points and 16 rebounds by Andres Ibarguen of Carrib.Storm.



Motilones - Bucaros 87-71

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Motilones (19-8) beat 4th ranked Bucaros (16-10) in Cucuta 87-71 on Sunday. Motilones outrebounded Bucaros 42-31 including 27 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by Dominican power forward Juan Rosario (203-1999, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Devin Brooks (186-1992, college: Creighton, agency: BMS Sport Agency) supported him with 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. Even 23 points by Panamanian Josimar Ayarza (205-1987, college: Southern Miss) did not help to save the game for Bucaros. Nigerian-American power forward Gani Lawal (206-1988, college: Georgia Tech) added 15 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Motilones have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 19-8 record having four points less than leader Carrib.Storm. Loser Bucaros keep the fourth place with ten 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:
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
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

Carrib.Storm - Toros Del Valle 92-107

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Storm (22-6) in San Andres Island on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Toros (11-15) 107-92. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Storm. Toros Del Valle forced 19 Carrib.Storm turnovers. Strangely Carrib.Storm outrebounded Toros Del Valle 45-32 including 19 on the offensive glass. American-Puerto Rican guard Brian Vazquez (190-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 32 points. Argentinian-Italian guard Mateo Diaz (186-2002) contributed with 20 points, 8 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Four Toros players scored in double figures. American Dominique Morrison (198-1989, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) replied 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) added 16 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Carrib.Storm. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Toros Del Valle maintains fifth position with 11-15 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:
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
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 - Toros Del Valle 104-82

Very expected game when 5th ranked Toros (11-15) were smashed by first ranked Storm (22-6) in San Andres Island 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 winners were led by the former international guard Romario Roque (175-1998) who scored that evening 21 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and American Desmond Holloway (194-1990, college: Coastal) supported him with 20 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Even 18 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) by swingman Cristian Solis (-2001) did not help to save the game for Toros Del Valle. The former international forward Leyder Moreno (195-2000) added 15 points 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. Storm have a solid four-game winning streak. Carrib.Storm maintains first position with 22-6 record. Loser Toros keeps the fifth place with 15 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:
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
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

Titanes - Motilones 68-52

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when third ranked Titanes (18-8) won against second-ranked Motilones (19-8) in Barranquilla 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 winners were led by the former international Soren De Luque (200-1998) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 12 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international point guard Juan Cardenas (201-1997, college: Bryant) supported him with 14 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks. Even 13 points and 7 rebounds by Dominican power forward Juan Rosario (203-1999, agency: BMS Sport Agency) did not help to save the game for Motilones. American guard Devin Brooks (186-1992, college: Creighton, agency: BMS Sport Agency) added 8 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Motilones' coach Richard Ortega tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Titanes have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains third position with 18-8 record having six points less than leader Carrib.Storm. Loser Motilones keep the second place with eight games lost. 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:
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: 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

Titanes - Motilones 85-82

Important game to mention about took place in Barranquilla. Third ranked Titanes (18-8) saved a 3-point victory at home edging second-ranked Motilones (19-8) 85-82 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Motilones. Titanes players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Panamanian Ernesto Oglivie (203-1989) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 6 rebounds and the former international power forward Tonny Trocha-Morelos (208-1994, college: Texas A&M) who added 10 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Dominican power forward Juan Rosario (203-1999, agency: BMS Sport Agency) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds and Dominican Diego Colon (188-2001, agency: BMS Sport Agency) scored 24 points and 4 assists. Four Motilones players scored in double figures. Motilones' coach Richard Ortega rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Titanes have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains third position with 18-8 record having six points less than leader Carrib.Storm. Motilones at the other side keep the second place with eight games lost. 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:
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
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

Cimarrones - Piratas 98-95

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 6th ranked Piratas (8-20) were edged by bottom-ranked Cimarrones (7-21) in Quibdo-Choco 98-95 on Wednesday. Cimarrones outrebounded Piratas 44-24 including a 21-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Cimarrones looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by American forward Corey Sanders (188-1997, college: Rutgers) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists and the other American import guard Delano Spencer (193-1994, college: Tennessee St., agency: 011 Sports) supported him with 23 points. Four Cimarrones players scored in double figures. Even 30 points by American guard Tristan Jarrett (193-1998, college: Jackson St.) did not help to save the game for Piratas. Center Rodrigo Pena (-1997) added 23 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the guests. Despite that victory Cimarrones went down to eighth position due to points difference. Loser Piratas keep the sixth place with 20 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:
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
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

Cimarrones - Titanes 72-75

Seventh-ranked Cimarrones (7-21) used its home court advantage to challenge third ranked Titanes (18-8) in Quibdo-Choco on Friday. The visitors from Barranquilla managed to secure only three-point victory 75-72. However their fans expected much easier game. The winners were led by Argentinian point guard Diego Figueredo (185-1991, agency: BIG) who scored that evening 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international power forward Tonny Trocha-Morelos (208-1994, college: Texas A&M) supported him with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks. Even 21 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists by American forward Corey Sanders (188-1997, college: Rutgers) did not help to save the game for Cimarrones. His fellow American import guard Delano Spencer (193-1994, college: Tennessee St., agency: 011 Sports) added 19 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. Cimarrones' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Titanes have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains third position with 18-8 record having six points less than leader Carrib.Storm. Cimarrones lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with 21 games lost. Titanes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cimarrones will play against Piratas (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cimarrones: C.Sanders 21+5reb+7ast, D.Spencer 19+5reb+2ast, J.Colina 12+2reb, A.Bejarano 6+3reb+1ast, M.Wineglass 4+4reb+2ast, M.Canaval 4+5reb+1ast
Titanes: D.Figueredo 27+5reb+5ast, J.Cardenas 12+6reb, T.Trocha-Morelos 11+7reb+3ast, S.De Luque 9+5reb+1ast, H.Atencia 9+1reb+4ast, A.Sanchez 3+4reb

Motilones - Bucaros 90-64

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Motilones (19-8) outplayed 4th ranked Bucaros (16-10) in Cucuta 90-64 on Saturday. Motilones outrebounded Bucaros 41-27 including 29 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by Dominican power forward Juan Rosario (203-1999, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds and American guard Devin Brooks (186-1992, college: Creighton, agency: BMS Sport Agency) supported him with 6 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Brooks is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Even 11 points and 9 rebounds by international power forward Sebastian Valencia (200-1997) did not help to save the game for Bucaros. Nigerian-American power forward Gani Lawal (206-1988, college: Georgia Tech) added 18 points (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!) for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Motilones have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 19-8 record having four points less than leader Carrib.Storm. Loser Bucaros keep the fourth place with ten 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:
Bucaros: G.Lawal 18+4reb, J.Ayarza 17+3reb+1ast, S.Valencia 11+9reb+3ast, D.Soler 7+2reb+3ast, C.Arboleda 4+6reb, C.Diaz 3+1reb
Motilones: J.Rosario 23+15reb+2ast, D.Colon 15+1reb+1ast, H.Diaz 14+2reb+2ast, W.Cabeza 9+1reb+5ast, J.Martinez 8+6reb+1ast, D.Moros 7

Toros Del Valle - Corsarios 121-110

There was no surprise when 8th ranked Corsarios (7-20) lost to fifth ranked Toros (11-15) in Cali 110-121 on Friday. Toros Del Valle looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by Argentinian-Italian guard Mateo Diaz (186-2002) who scored that evening 35 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 7 assists and American-Puerto Rican guard Brian Vazquez (190-1994) supported him with 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists. Even 30 points and 9 rebounds by the former international swingman Andres Carmona (195-1997) did not help to save the game for Corsarios. Argentinian point guard Nicolas Paletta (179-1987) added 18 points and 12 assists for the guests. Four Toros Del Valle and five Corsarios players scored in double figures. Toros Del Valle maintains fifth position with 11-15 record. Corsarios lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with 20 games lost. Toros Del Valle will meet Piratas (#6) in the next round. Corsarios will play against the league's second-placed Motilones and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Corsarios: A.Carmona 30+9reb+3ast, H.Mosquera-Perea 19+8reb, N.Paletta 18+4reb+12ast, R.Gunn 16+5reb+4ast, N.Moran 13+2reb+2ast, J.Perez 8+4reb
Toros Del Valle: M.Diaz 35+6reb+7ast, B.Vazquez 33+1reb+4ast, L.Moreno 20+1reb+2ast, Y.Mendoza 17+7reb+1ast, L.Salazar 9+1reb+2ast, C.Solis 7+13reb+1ast

Toros Del Valle - Corsarios 100-79

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Toros (11-15) crushed 8th ranked Corsarios (7-20) in Cali 100-79 on Thursday. Toros Del Valle forced 20 Corsarios turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by American-Puerto Rican guard Brian Vazquez (190-1994) who scored that evening 25 points, 8 assists and 4 steals and the former international forward Leyder Moreno (195-2000) supported him with 23 points. Toros' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 17 points and 6 rebounds by American swingman RJ Gunn (201-1999, college: Duquesne, agency: Players Group) did not help to save the game for Corsarios. His fellow American import JD Weatherspoon (198-1992, college: Toledo) added 19 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Five Toros Del Valle and four Corsarios players scored in double figures. Toros Del Valle maintains fifth position with 11-15 record. Corsarios lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with 20 games lost. Toros Del Valle will meet Piratas (#6) in the next round. Corsarios will play against the league's second-placed Motilones and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Corsarios: J.Weatherspoon 19+5reb+1ast, R.Gunn 17+6reb+3ast, A.Carmona 12+3reb+2ast, N.Moran 12+3reb+2ast, N.Paletta 7+6reb+12ast, H.Mosquera-Perea 6+6reb
Toros Del Valle: B.Vazquez 25+1reb+8ast, L.Moreno 23+1reb+2ast, Y.Mendoza 18+7reb+1ast, L.Salazar 11+2reb+2ast, C.Solis 10+15reb+1ast, H.Montano 6+3reb+1ast

Piratas - Carrib.Storm 95-106

Very expected game when 6th ranked Piratas (8-20) lost to first ranked Storm (22-6) in Bogota 95-106 on Thursday. Carrib.Storm dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Piratas' 46 and made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Piratas 55-33 including a 23-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. Carrib.Storm looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by international forward Andres Ibarguen (200-1996, college: Angelo St., agency: Helping Ballers) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 26 points and 16 rebounds (on 13-of-15 shooting from the field) and the former international guard Romario Roque (175-1998) supported him with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists. Five Storm players scored in double figures. Storm's coach Jaime Ortiz used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 29 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals by American point guard Jeremy Smith (180-1997, college: CSUSB, agency: Diamond Sports) did not help to save the game for Piratas. His fellow American import guard Tristan Jarrett (193-1998, college: Jackson St.) added 20 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. Storm have a solid four-game winning streak. Carrib.Storm maintains first position with 22-6 record. Loser Piratas keep the sixth place with 20 games lost. Carrib.Storm will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Piratas will play against Toros Del Valle (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Piratas: J.Smith 29+5reb+8ast, T.Jarrett 20+9reb+2ast, M.Parra 13+5reb, J.Dupree 9+3reb, R.Pena 8+3reb+1ast, T.Jones 7+4reb+1ast
Carrib.Storm: A.Ibarguen 26+16reb+1ast, R.Roque 23+6reb+13ast, D.Holloway 14+7reb, D.Morrison 14+5reb+4ast, M.Jackson 12+3reb, J.Quezada 10+6reb