Liga Wplay Round 12 (Regular Season): Motilones edge Piratas by two points

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 exciting game of round 12 in the Liga Wplay took place in Bogota. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 4th ranked Piratas (11-10) to first ranked Motilones (15-4) 103-101 on Thursday evening. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Motilones made 9 blocks. The best player for the winners was Dominican power forward Juan Rosario (203-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points, 12 rebounds and 6 blocks. Dominican point guard Jaison Valdez (188-1995) chipped in 18 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Dominican Luis Martinez (198-1984, college: William Pater.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds. Piratas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Motilones maintains first position with 15-4 record. Piratas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with ten games lost. Motilones are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Sabios (#7) in Manizales in the next round where they are favorite. Piratas will play on the road against Cimarrones in Quibdo-Choco and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Medellin. Sixth ranked Paisas (9-12) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 4th ranked Piratas (11-10) 87-86 on Sunday evening. It was a good game for American guard Mascio McCadney (190-1998, college: MSU-Northern) who saved his team from a defeat with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Juan Lozano contributed with 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. American guard Eric Crawford (193, college: Maine-Augusta) replied with 24 points and 6 rebounds for Piratas. Paisas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 9-12 record. Piratas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with ten games lost. Paisas will play against higher ranked Carrib.Storm (#3) in San Andres Island in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Piratas will play on the road against Cimarrones in Quibdo-Choco and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Toros (13-8) against fifth ranked Cimarrones (9-11) on Wednesday night. Host Toros were defeated by Cimarrones in a tough game in Cali 90-94. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Toros. Worth to mention a great performance of Donoven Carlisle who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Christian Pizarro with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 assists. Toros' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Cimarrones maintains fifth position with 9-11 record. Toros Del Valle at the other side keeps the second place with eight games lost. They share the position with Carrib.Storm. Cimarrones will meet at home higher ranked Piratas (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Toros Del Valle will have a break next round.

Rest of the games of round 12 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Cimarrones were defeated by Toros Del Valle in Cali 112-108. Bottom-ranked Sabios were smashed by Paisas at home 55-85. Paisas won against Sabios on the opponent's court 109-96. Piratas unfortunately lost to Motilones in a home game 97-103. Carrib.Storm managed to beat Cimarrones on the road 74-67.



Toros Del Valle - Cimarrones 112-108

There was no surprise in Cali where 5th ranked Cimarrones (9-11) were defeated by second ranked Toros (13-8) 112-108 on Tuesday. Toros Del Valle made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Panamanian Josimar Ayarza (205-1987, college: Southern Miss) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 4 assists and Benito Santiago (197-1989, college: Cumberlands) who added 25 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American point guard DaQuan Brooks (177-1990, college: W.Connecticut) with 23 points and 9 assists and Dominican point guard Adris De Leon (180-1984, college: EWU) scored 21 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Toros have an impressive six-game winning streak. Toros Del Valle maintains second position with 13-8 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Motilones, which they share with Carrib.Storm. Cimarrones at the other side keep the fifth place with 11 games lost. Toros Del Valle will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cimarrones will play against Piratas (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cimarrones: D.Brooks 23+4reb+9ast, M.Butler 22+2reb+3ast, A.De Leon 21+4reb+3ast, A.Minota 17+4reb+3ast, A.Carmona 9+1reb+3ast, D.Carlisle 8+1reb
Toros Del Valle: B.Santiago 25+5reb+1ast, J.Ayarza 24+4reb+4ast, H.Montano 22+7reb+1ast, C.Pizarro 13+3reb+5ast, S.Mojica 10+3ast, C.Solis 8+10reb+1ast

Sabios - Paisas 55-85

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Paisas' (9-12) road victory over bottom-ranked Sabios (2-19) 85-55 on Tuesday. Paisas dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Sabios' 24. They outrebounded Sabios 49-22 including a 35-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Paisas looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Sabios' players. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward DeAndre Daniels (206-1992, college: UConn, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Juan Salcedo (176-2003) who added 10 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Five Paisas players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Venezuelan swingman Kevin Nino (195-1991) with 7 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Salazar Marlon scored 10 points. Paisas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 9-12 record. Sabios lost twelfth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 19 lost games. Paisas will meet at home higher ranked Carrib.Storm (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sabios will play against the league's leader Motilones (#1) in Cucuta and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sabios: A.Acosta 12+2reb+1ast, S.Marlon 10+3reb+3ast, H.Cuesta 9+2reb, M.Colina 8+3reb, K.Nino 7+8reb+4ast, L.Josue 4+4reb+1ast
Paisas: J.Holder 15+5reb+4ast, D.Daniels 15+12reb+3ast, M.McCadney 11+3reb+1ast, M.Arboleda 11+3reb+1ast, J.Lozano 11+10reb+1ast, J.Salcedo 10+5reb+10ast

Toros Del Valle - Cimarrones 90-94

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Toros (13-8) against fifth ranked Cimarrones (9-11) on Wednesday night. Host Toros were defeated by Cimarrones in a tough game in Cali 90-94. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Toros. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Donoven Carlisle (203-1998, college: Shawnee St.) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import point guard DaQuan Brooks (177-1990, college: W.Connecticut) who added 18 points and 8 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Nicaraguan guard Christian Pizarro (180-1995, college: Miami Dade CC) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 assists and swingman Cristian Solis (-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Toros' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Cimarrones maintains fifth position with 9-11 record. Toros Del Valle at the other side keeps the second place with eight games lost. They share the position with Carrib.Storm. Cimarrones will meet at home higher ranked Piratas (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Toros Del Valle will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Toros Del Valle: C.Pizarro 16+4reb+10ast, B.Santiago 15+7reb+4ast, C.Solis 14+12reb+1ast, L.Salazar 14+5reb+1ast, H.Montano 13+5reb+1ast, J.Ayarza 11+4reb+2ast
Cimarrones: D.Carlisle 22+7reb, D.Brooks 18+2reb+8ast, A.De Leon 17+3reb+3ast, M.Butler 16+4reb+3ast, A.Carmona 12+4reb+2ast, A.Minota 7+5reb+2ast

Sabios - Paisas 96-109

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Sabios' (2-19) home loss to sixth ranked Paisas (9-12) 96-109 on Wednesday. Paisas looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Mascio McCadney (190-1998, college: MSU-Northern) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists and the other American import forward DeAndre Daniels (206-1992, college: UConn, agency: BIG) who added 19 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Venezuelan swingman Kevin Nino (195-1991) with a double-double by scoring 31 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists and Venezuelan Maolin Colina (190-1990) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds. Five Paisas and four Sabios players scored in double figures. Paisas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 9-12 record. Sabios lost twelfth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 19 lost games. Paisas will meet at home higher ranked Carrib.Storm (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sabios will play against the league's leader Motilones (#1) in Cucuta and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sabios: K.Nino 31+11reb+9ast, M.Colina 24+10reb+2ast, S.Marlon 14+4reb+3ast, A.Acosta 13+2reb+3ast, M.Carlos 7+1reb, H.Cuesta 3+1reb
Paisas: M.McCadney 23+6reb+10ast, D.Daniels 19+7reb, M.Caicedo 15+5reb+2ast, J.Holder 13+4reb+3ast, J.Lozano 13+7reb+1ast, J.Salcedo 12+2reb+3ast

Piratas - Motilones 101-103

The most exciting game of round 12 in the Liga Wplay took place in Bogota. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 4th ranked Piratas (11-10) to first ranked Motilones (15-4) 103-101 on Thursday evening. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Motilones made 9 blocks. The best player for the winners was Dominican power forward Juan Rosario (203-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points, 12 rebounds and 6 blocks. Dominican point guard Jaison Valdez (188-1995) chipped in 18 points and 6 assists. Five Motilones players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Dominican Luis Martinez (198-1984, college: William Pater.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds and American guard Eric Crawford (193, college: Maine-Augusta) added 29 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Piratas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Motilones maintains first position with 15-4 record. Piratas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with ten games lost. Motilones are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Sabios (#7) in Manizales in the next round where they are favorite. Piratas will play on the road against Cimarrones in Quibdo-Choco and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Piratas: E.Crawford 29+6reb+2ast, L.Martinez 24+12reb+2ast, Y.Altamar 14+9reb+1ast, J.Medina 9+1reb+3ast, F.Soler 8+1reb+5ast, D.Blanco 8+1ast
Motilones: J.Rosario 25+12reb+1ast, J.Smith 21+1reb+3ast, J.Valdez 18+4reb+6ast, H.Diaz 15+3reb+1ast, J.Hernandez 12+10reb+1ast, S.Valencia 6+2reb

Piratas - Motilones 97-103

Rather predictable result in Bogota where first ranked Motilones (15-4) beat 4th ranked Piratas (11-10) 103-97 on Friday. Motilones made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game. Motilones outrebounded Piratas 39-24 including 16 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Dominican point guard Jaison Valdez (188-1995) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 6 rebounds and American point guard Jeremy Smith (180-1997, college: CSUSB, agency: Diamond Sports) who added 20 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Eric Crawford (193, college: Maine-Augusta) with 24 points and 5 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) and American-Dominican Luis Martinez (198-1984, college: William Pater.) scored 16 points. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Motilones maintains first position with 15-4 record. Piratas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with ten games lost. Motilones will meet at home bottom-ranked Sabios (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Piratas will play against Cimarrones in Quibdo-Choco and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Piratas: E.Crawford 24+5reb+2ast, L.Martinez 16+3reb+3ast, A.Gordon 15+4reb+1ast, S.Serna 14+4reb+3ast, Y.Altamar 10+3reb+1ast, D.Blanco 6
Motilones: J.Valdez 25+6reb+3ast, H.Diaz 21+5reb+2ast, J.Smith 20+5reb+7ast, J.Rosario 19+4reb+1ast, J.Hernandez 10+14reb, W.Cabeza 5+2reb

Cimarrones - Carrib.Storm 67-74

Not a big story in a game in Quibdo-Choco where 5th ranked Cimarrones (9-11) were defeated by third ranked Storm (13-8) 74-67 on Sunday. Carrib.Storm dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Cimarrones' 36. Worth to mention a great performance of American Desmond Holloway (194-1990, college: Coastal) who helped to win the game recording 26 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international center Cristian Arboleda (205-1992) who added 15 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Donoven Carlisle (203-1998, college: Shawnee St.) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and Dominican point guard Adris De Leon (180-1984, college: EWU) scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Carrib.Storm moved-up to second place, which they share with Toros Del Valle. Loser Cimarrones keep the fifth position with 11 games lost. Carrib.Storm will meet Paisas (#6) in the next round. Cimarrones will play against Piratas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cimarrones: D.Carlisle 16+10reb+1ast, A.De Leon 15+5reb+4ast, A.Carmona 12+4reb+2ast, M.Butler 8+1reb+2ast, D.Brooks 5+1reb+5ast, A.Bejarano 5+5reb
Carrib.Storm: D.Holloway 26+7reb+6ast, C.Arboleda 15+13reb, A.Wilson 12+4reb+3ast, K.Elder 9+6reb+1ast, A.Salazar 6+4reb, S.Marquez 4+3reb+1ast

Paisas - Piratas 87-86

Important game to mention about took place in Medellin. Sixth ranked Paisas (9-12) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 4th ranked Piratas (11-10) 87-86 on Sunday evening. It was a good game for American guard Mascio McCadney (190-1998, college: MSU-Northern) who saved his team from a defeat with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Power forward Juan Lozano (204-2003) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Five Paisas players scored in double figures. American guard Eric Crawford (193, college: Maine-Augusta) replied with 24 points and 6 rebounds and American-Dominican Luis Martinez (198-1984, college: William Pater.) added 17 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Piratas. Paisas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 9-12 record. Piratas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with ten games lost. Paisas will play against higher ranked Carrib.Storm (#3) in San Andres Island in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Piratas will play on the road against Cimarrones in Quibdo-Choco and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Piratas: E.Crawford 24+6reb, L.Martinez 17+9reb, S.Serna 16+8reb, F.Soler 9+1reb+1ast, D.Blanco 7+2ast, J.Medina 7+10reb+4ast
Paisas: M.McCadney 21+6reb+7ast, J.Lozano 17+12reb+1ast, J.Holder 16+1reb+1ast, D.Daniels 10+11reb+1ast, M.Arboleda 10+1reb+2ast, M.Caicedo 7+4reb