LPB Round 6 (Second Stage): Toros Del Valle defeat Caimanes

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The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Caimanes (13-5) in Villavicencio on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Toros (8-8) 67-57. Toros Del Valle outrebounded Caimanes 50-32 including 37 on the defensive glass. 24 personal fouls committed by Caimanes helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for the former international forward Yildon Mendoza (206-1996, college: Angelo St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. The former international point guard Leonardo Salazar (178-1993) contributed with 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian guard Alejo Britos (187-1994) replied with 16 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for Caimanes. Caimanes' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Toros Del Valle moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Sabios. Newly promoted Caimanes still keep top position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
LBP top team - Caimanes (13-5) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat fifth ranked Toros (8-8) in Villavicencio 70-59. Uruguayan forward Gianfranco Espindola (196-1999) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Octavio Munoz chipped in 14 points and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Brazilian center Dikembe Andre (206-1999) with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Caimanes maintains first position with 13-5 record. Toros Del Valle at the other side dropped to the fourth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Sabios. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game between fourth ranked Storm (9-8) and 6th ranked Cimarrones (4-12) in San Andres Island on Monday ended with biggest points difference. Storm outscored guests from Quibdo-Choco 88-48. Nelson Palacios notched 22 points to lead the effort. Even 21 points by Markus Terry did not help to save the game for Cimarrones. 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 an impressive five-game winning streak. Carrib.Storm moved-up to second place, which they share with Motilones. Cimarrones lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 6 Cimarrones were beaten by Carrib.Storm on the road 76-62.
The most impressive performance of 6th round was 13 points by Josimar Ayarza of Carrib.Storm.



Caimanes - Toros Del Valle 70-59

LBP top team - Caimanes (13-5) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat fifth ranked Toros (8-8) in Villavicencio 70-59. Uruguayan forward Gianfranco Espindola (196-1999) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international point guard Octavio Munoz (179-2001) chipped in 14 points and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Brazilian center Dikembe Andre (206-1999) with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds and American power forward Eden Ewing (204-1997, college: Texas Southern) scored 8 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Caimanes maintains first position with 13-5 record. Toros Del Valle at the other side dropped to the fourth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Sabios. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Caimanes: O.Munoz 14+1reb+4ast, G.Espindola 12+6reb+3ast, A.Grant 9+4reb+1ast, J.Hernandez 8+7reb, A.Britos 8+1reb+2ast, J.Dupree 6+6reb
Toros Del Valle: D.Andre 18+14reb, Y.Mendoza 12+5reb+1ast, C.Solis 9+6reb, E.Ewing 8+7reb+4ast, S.Mojica 6+2reb+3ast, M.Salazar 2+2reb+2ast

Carrib.Storm - Cimarrones 88-48

The game between fourth ranked Storm (9-8) and 6th ranked Cimarrones (4-12) in San Andres Island on Monday ended with biggest points difference. Storm outscored guests from Quibdo-Choco 88-48. Carrib.Storm held Cimarrones to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 51.5 percent accuracy of the winners. Venezuelan Nelson Palacios (192-1992) notched 22 points to lead the effort and American forward Emmitt Williams (198-1998, college: LSU) supported him with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four Storm players scored in double figures. Even 21 points by American guard Markus Terry (188-1995, college: USC Aiken) did not help to save the game for Cimarrones. Venezuelan Efrain Villalba (199-2003) added 9 points and 11 rebounds. 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 an impressive five-game winning streak. Carrib.Storm moved-up to second place, which they share with Motilones. Cimarrones lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Carrib.Storm: N.Palacios 22+4reb+3ast, J.Ayarza 16, E.Williams 14+9reb+1ast, L.Almanza 10+2reb+2ast, S.Lopez 7+1reb+2ast, K.Walters 6+1reb
Cimarrones: M.Terry 21+4reb, E.Villalba 9+11reb, J.Kindred 7, C.Briggs 6+3reb+1ast, D.Balaban 4+9reb+1ast, J.Mendoza 1

Caimanes - Toros Del Valle 57-67

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Caimanes (13-5) in Villavicencio on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Toros (8-8) 67-57. Toros Del Valle outrebounded Caimanes 50-32 including 37 on the defensive glass. 24 personal fouls committed by Caimanes helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for the former international forward Yildon Mendoza (206-1996, college: Angelo St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. The former international point guard Leonardo Salazar (178-1993) contributed with 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian guard Alejo Britos (187-1994) replied with 16 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and the former international power forward Sebastian Valencia (200-1997) added 4 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Caimanes. Caimanes' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Toros Del Valle moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Sabios. Newly promoted Caimanes still keep top position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Toros Del Valle: Y.Mendoza 17+10reb+1ast, L.Salazar 14+8reb+2ast, C.Solis 13+4reb, D.Andre 7+11reb+2ast, E.Ewing 6+8reb, S.Mojica 4+4reb+2ast
Caimanes: A.Britos 16+1reb+1ast, O.Munoz 8+4reb+3ast, J.Hernandez 8+3reb, J.Dupree 7+4reb, G.Espindola 4+3reb+3ast, A.Grant 4+2reb

Carrib.Storm - Cimarrones 76-62

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Storm (9-8) beat 6th ranked Cimarrones (4-12) in San Andres Island 76-62 on Tuesday. The former international forward Romario Roque (180-1998) notched 11 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Panamanian Josimar Ayarza (205-1987, college: Southern Miss) supported him with 13 points. Storm's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 16 points by American Joel Kindred (193-1991, college: St.Augustine) did not help to save the game for Cimarrones. His fellow American import guard Markus Terry (188-1995, college: USC Aiken) added 12 points and 5 rebounds. Storm have an impressive five-game winning streak. Carrib.Storm moved-up to second place, which they share with Motilones. Cimarrones lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Carrib.Storm: J.Ayarza 13+4reb+1ast, R.Roque 11+5reb+3ast, S.Lopez 11+1reb+1ast, K.Walters 9+7reb, D.Valera 8+5reb, M.Arboleda 8+3reb+1ast
Cimarrones: J.Kindred 16+2reb+3ast, M.Terry 12+5reb+1ast, E.Villalba 10+6reb, O.Moreno 8+10reb, W.Mosquera 8+7reb+1ast, O.Mena 5+8reb+2ast