LPB Round 7 (Regular Season): Carrib.Storm defeat Caimanes

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Caimanes (7-3) in Villavicencio on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Storm (4-6) 87-78. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Caimanes. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Emmitt Williams (198-1998, college: LSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points and 14 rebounds. The former international forward Romario Roque (180-1998) contributed with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. The former international power forward Sebastian Valencia (200-1997) answered with 23 points and 6 rebounds for Caimanes. Caimanes' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Carrib.Storm maintains third place with 4-6 record having just three points less than leader Caimanes, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Caimanes still keep top position with three games lost. They share it with Paisas.
Very important is a road loss of first ranked Caimanes (7-3) against fourth ranked Piratas (4-6) on Sunday night. Visiting Caimanes were defeated by Piratas in Bogota 83-67. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Caimanes. It was a great evening for Panamanian forward Aaron Gedeon (203-1999, college: Southwest) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Felipe Soler helped adding 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side American power forward Jalen Dupree (205-1998, college: Tennessee St.) responded with 15 points and 8 rebounds. Caimanes' coach tested eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Piratas moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Caimanes still keep top position with three games lost. They share it with Paisas.
An interesting game for Paisas (7-3) which played road game in Cali against their biggest opponent Toros (5-5). First ranked Paisas had an easy win 78-61. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Toros. It was an exceptional evening for Vince Cole who led the winners and scored 24 points and 7 rebounds. Eden Ewing came up with 22 points and 7 rebounds for Toros Del Valle in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Paisas maintains first place with 7-3 record. Toros Del Valle at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with Motilones.

Other games in round 7 were not that significant. Piratas were beaten by Motilones on the road 73-59. Caimanes won against Carrib.Storm on its own court 88-80. Piratas unfortunately lost to Motilones in Cucuta 61-74. Piratas recorded a loss to Caimanes at home 61-71.



Toros Del Valle - Paisas 61-78

An interesting game for Paisas (7-3) which played road game in Cali against their biggest opponent Toros (5-5). First ranked Paisas had an easy win 78-61. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Toros. It was an exceptional evening for American swingman Vince Cole (198-1998, college: Coastal) who led the winners and scored 24 points and 7 rebounds. Uruguayan guard Facundo Terra (187-1998) accounted for 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Four Paisas players scored in double figures. American power forward Eden Ewing (204-1997, college: Texas Southern) came up with 22 points and 7 rebounds and the former international swingman Cristian Solis (-2001) added 5 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Toros Del Valle in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Paisas maintains first place with 7-3 record. Toros Del Valle at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with Motilones.
Top scorers:
Toros Del Valle: E.Ewing 22+7reb+3ast, L.Salazar 9+1reb, Y.Mendoza 7+5reb, S.Mojica 7+1reb+5ast, C.Guyton 6+5reb+1ast, C.Solis 5+12reb+1ast
Paisas: V.Cole 24+7reb+3ast, F.Terra 17+7reb, A.Lamar 13+9reb, A.Carmona 12+6reb+1ast, B.Weatherspoon 5+4reb+6ast, S.Serna 5+2reb

Caimanes - Carrib.Storm 78-87

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Caimanes (7-3) in Villavicencio on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Storm (4-6) 87-78. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Caimanes. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Emmitt Williams (198-1998, college: LSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points and 14 rebounds. The former international forward Romario Roque (180-1998) contributed with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. The former international power forward Sebastian Valencia (200-1997) answered with 23 points and 6 rebounds and Argentinian guard Alejo Britos (187-1994) added 21 points in the effort for Caimanes. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Caimanes' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Carrib.Storm maintains third place with 4-6 record having just three points less than leader Caimanes, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Caimanes still keep top position with three games lost. They share it with Paisas.
Top scorers:
Caimanes: S.Valencia 23+6reb+2ast, A.Britos 21+4reb+3ast, O.Munoz 16+6reb+2ast, A.Grant 10+2reb+2ast, J.Dupree 3+5reb+1ast, V.Ladino 3
Carrib.Storm: E.Williams 31+14reb+1ast, R.Roque 17+8reb+6ast, J.Smith 16+1reb+1ast, S.De Luque 10+9reb+2ast, M.Arboleda 5+1reb, M.Butler 5+6reb+1ast

Motilones - Piratas 73-59

Everything could happen in Cucuta at the game between two tied teams. Both second ranked Motilones and 4th placed Piratas had identical 4-5 record. This time Motilones used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Bogota 73-59 on Wednesday night. Motilones had a 42-29 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Motilones made 14 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for Dominican Bernardo Polanco (189-1994) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 7 rebounds. The former international forward Michael Wright (198-1987) accounted for 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Motilones' coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Point guard Felipe Soler (-1998) came up with 19 points and Panamanian Justin Quintero (193-1998) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Piratas in the defeat. Defending champion maintains second place with 5-5 record having just two points less than leader Caimanes, which they share with Toros Del Valle. Piratas lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Piratas: F.Soler 19+4reb+2ast, J.Quintero 12+6reb+1ast, A.Gedeon 9+9reb, D.Blanco 5+7reb+6ast, E.Solis 5+1reb, J.Hurtado 5+3reb+1ast
Motilones: B.Polanco 22+7reb+2ast, M.Wright 20+9reb+2ast, S.Nuhu 10+12reb, C.Morales 7+5reb+4ast, H.Mosquera-Perea 6+7reb, J.Jaimes 3+3reb+1ast

Caimanes - Carrib.Storm 88-80

Rather expected game when 3rd placed Storm (4-6) lost to first ranked Caimanes (7-3) in Villavicencio 80-88 on Thursday. It was an exceptional evening for the former international power forward Sebastian Valencia (200-1997) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. American Desmond Holloway (194-1990, college: Coastal) accounted for 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. American forward Emmitt Williams (198-1998, college: LSU) came up with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds and the former international forward Romario Roque (180-1998) added 13 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals respectively for Carrib.Storm in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Newly promoted Caimanes maintains first place with 7-3 record, which they share with Paisas. Loser Storm keeps the third position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Carrib.Storm: E.Williams 29+10reb+2ast, R.Roque 13+9reb+4ast, M.Butler 12+4reb, S.De Luque 10+6reb+2ast, J.Medina 9+12reb+2ast, J.Smith 4+4reb
Caimanes: D.Holloway 19+5reb+2ast, A.Britos 18+2reb+3ast, S.Valencia 16+12reb+1ast, J.Dupree 12+8reb+1ast, O.Munoz 9+1reb+4ast, A.Grant 7+9reb+1ast

Motilones - Piratas 74-61

Everything could happen in Cucuta at the game between two tied teams. Both second ranked Motilones and 4th placed Piratas had identical 4-5 record. This time Motilones used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Bogota 74-61 on Thursday night. Motilones forced 23 Piratas turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for American center Sal Nuhu (203-1995, college: Portland St.) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds. His fellow American import Rashon Johnson (197-1999, college: Shippensburg) accounted for 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Motilones' coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Point guard Felipe Soler (-1998) came up with 23 points and 5 rebounds and Panamanian forward Aaron Gedeon (203-1999, college: Southwest) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Piratas in the defeat. Defending champion maintains second place with 5-5 record having just two points less than leader Caimanes, which they share with Toros Del Valle. Piratas lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Piratas: F.Soler 23+5reb+1ast, A.Gedeon 12+8reb, D.Blanco 11+3reb+5ast, J.Hurtado 8+10reb+1ast, E.Solis 4+8reb, M.Parra 3+8reb+1ast
Motilones: S.Nuhu 21+14reb+1ast, R.Johnson 17+6reb+2ast, J.Jaimes 9+1reb+2ast, M.Wright 8+4reb+1ast, C.Morales 7+2reb+3ast, B.Polanco 7+1reb+1ast

Piratas - Caimanes 61-71

Not a big story in a game when 4th placed Piratas (4-6) lost to first ranked Caimanes (7-3) in Bogota 61-71 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for the former international power forward Sebastian Valencia (200-1997) who led the winners and scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Center Jhon Hernandez (208-1984) accounted for 7 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. Point guard Felipe Soler (-1998) came up with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Panamanian forward Aaron Gedeon (203-1999, college: Southwest) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Piratas in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Newly promoted Caimanes maintains first place with 7-3 record, which they share with Paisas. Piratas lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Piratas: A.Gedeon 14+7reb, F.Soler 14+6reb+4ast, D.Blanco 10+4reb+3ast, J.Quintero 9+6reb+1ast, J.Hurtado 6+5reb+1ast, M.Parra 3+4reb+2ast
Caimanes: D.Holloway 18+2reb, S.Valencia 13+9reb, A.Britos 9+1reb+3ast, A.Grant 9+8reb+2ast, J.Dupree 8+3reb, J.Hernandez 7+13reb

Piratas - Caimanes 83-67

Very important is a road loss of first ranked Caimanes (7-3) against fourth ranked Piratas (4-6) on Sunday night. Visiting Caimanes were defeated by Piratas in Bogota 83-67. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Caimanes. It was a great evening for Panamanian forward Aaron Gedeon (203-1999, college: Southwest) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Point guard Felipe Soler (-1998) helped adding 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Piratas players scored in double figures. At the losing side American power forward Jalen Dupree (205-1998, college: Tennessee St.) responded with 15 points and 8 rebounds and Argentinian guard Alejo Britos (187-1994) scored 15 points. Caimanes' coach tested eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Piratas moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Caimanes still keep top position with three games lost. They share it with Paisas.
Top scorers:
Caimanes: J.Dupree 15+8reb+1ast, A.Britos 15+1reb+3ast, A.Grant 13+4reb, D.Holloway 9+4reb+3ast, J.Perez 6+2reb+1ast, S.Valencia 3+6reb+1ast
Piratas: J.Quintero 16+3reb+2ast, E.Solis 15+8reb, F.Soler 15+7reb+4ast, A.Gedeon 14+11reb+1ast, J.Hurtado 9+4reb, R.Ramirez 5+5reb