LPB Round 5 (Regular Season): Caimanes hand first defeat to Toros

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Undefeated Toros (6-1) recorded its first loss in Villavicencio on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by second ranked Caimanes (5-2) 73-68. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Toros. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Caimanes shot 25 for 36 from the free-throw line, while Toros only scored five points from the stripe. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Caimanes made 7 blocks. 28 personal fouls committed by Toros helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American power forward Rashad Hassan (203-1989, college: SSU) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Argentinian guard Alejo Britos (187-1994) chipped in 22 points (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). American forward James Montgomery (203-2001, college: Barry, agency: WP Sports Agency) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds for the guests. Toros' coach Bernardo Fitz-Gonzalez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Caimanes maintains second place with 5-2 record behind leader Toros. Toros at the other side still keep top position with one game lost. Caimanes are again looking forward to face league's leader Toros in Cali in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Toros will have a break next round.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Piratas (3-3) against sixth ranked Cimarrones (3-3) on Wednesday night. Visiting Piratas were defeated by Cimarrones in Quibdo-Choco 69-55. Nigerian-American center Duby Okeke (203-1994, college: Nebraska, agency: Interperformances) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 18 rebounds. TyLik Evans contributed with 21 points and 6 assists for the winners. point guard David Soler (181-1998) answered with 21 points and 7 rebounds for Piratas. Piratas' coach Jose Tapias tested ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cimarrones moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Piratas and Sabios. Cimarrones will play against bottom-ranked Carrib.Storm (#8) in San Andres Island in the next round. Piratas will play at home against Sabios (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Piratas (3-3) against sixth ranked Cimarrones (3-3) on Thursday night. Visiting Piratas were defeated by Cimarrones in Quibdo-Choco 83-72. TyLik Evans stepped up and scored 23 points and 6 assists for the winners. David Soler responded with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Piratas' coach Jose Tapias let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Cimarrones moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Piratas and Sabios. Cimarrones will meet at home bottom-ranked Carrib.Storm (#8) in the next round. Piratas will play against Sabios (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 5 Motilones were defeated by Paisas in Medellin 91-86.



Cimarrones - Piratas 69-55

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Piratas (3-3) against sixth ranked Cimarrones (3-3) on Wednesday night. Visiting Piratas were defeated by Cimarrones in Quibdo-Choco 69-55. Cimarrones forced 19 Piratas turnovers. Nigerian-American center Duby Okeke (203-1994, college: Nebraska, agency: Interperformances) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 18 rebounds. American point guard TyLik Evans (173-1996, college: USC Aiken) contributed with 21 points and 6 assists for the winners. point guard David Soler (181-1998) answered with 21 points and 7 rebounds and Panamanian forward Aaron Gedeon (203-1999, college: Southwest) added 8 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Piratas. Piratas' coach Jose Tapias tested ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cimarrones moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Piratas and Sabios. Cimarrones will play against bottom-ranked Carrib.Storm (#8) in San Andres Island in the next round. Piratas will play at home against Sabios (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cimarrones: E.Ty'Lik 21+2reb+6ast, M.Arboleda 16+2reb, O.Duby 12+18reb+3ast, Y.Mosquera 7+4ast, M.Alejandro 7+5reb+1ast, H.John 4+8reb+2ast
Piratas: S.David 21+7reb+1ast, J.Quintero 13+3reb+1ast, A.Gedeon 8+8reb+1ast, B.Anderson 7+4reb+3ast, M.Parra 6+5reb, R.Mauricio 0+1reb

Cimarrones - Piratas 83-72

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Piratas (3-3) against sixth ranked Cimarrones (3-3) on Thursday night. Visiting Piratas were defeated by Cimarrones in Quibdo-Choco 83-72. Cimarrones looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Piratas' players. American point guard TyLik Evans (173-1996, college: USC Aiken) stepped up and scored 23 points and 6 assists for the winners and the former international point guard Mateo Arboleda (190-1999) chipped in 15 points and 7 assists. point guard David Soler (181-1998) responded with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Panamanian point guard Bryan Anderson (185-2001) scored 16 points. Piratas' coach Jose Tapias let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Cimarrones moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Piratas and Sabios. Cimarrones will meet at home bottom-ranked Carrib.Storm (#8) in the next round. Piratas will play against Sabios (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cimarrones: E.Ty'Lik 23+3reb+6ast, Y.Mosquera 17+3reb+1ast, M.Arboleda 15+3reb+7ast, O.Duby 12+3reb+1ast, H.John 7+11reb+1ast, A.Bejarano 6+10reb+4ast
Piratas: S.David 16+6reb+5ast, B.Anderson 16+3reb+2ast, J.Quintero 15+3reb+1ast, S.Serna 9+7reb+1ast, H.Juan 7+4reb, A.Gedeon 7+4reb+1ast

Paisas - Motilones 91-86

There was no surprise in Medellin where 7th ranked Motilones (2-5) were defeated by fifth ranked Paisas (4-3) 91-86 on Friday. American guard Davion Bailey (193, college: UIW) stepped up and scored 28 points for the winners and the former international forward Andres Millan (198-2001) chipped in 15 points and 12 rebounds. Four Paisas players scored in double figures. Panamanian Josimar Ayarza (205-1987, college: Southern Miss) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and the former international Soren De Luque (200-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Defending champion moved-up to third place. Loser Motilones keep the seventh position with five games lost. Paisas will again meet at home Motilones (#7) in the next round. Motilones will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Paisas: B.Davion 28+4reb+2ast, M.Mike 25+2reb, A.Millan 15+12reb+1ast, O.David 10+7reb+2ast, S.Hunt-Ramirez 8, L.Benitez 3+2reb
Motilones: J.Ayarza 25+10reb+1ast, S.De Luque 20+11reb+4ast, W.Emmil 17+2reb+1ast, C.William 8+9reb+1ast, V.Samir 8+4reb, Q.McConico 5+3reb

Caimanes - Toros 73-68

Undefeated Toros (6-1) recorded its first loss in Villavicencio on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by second ranked Caimanes (5-2) 73-68. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Toros. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Caimanes shot 25 for 36 from the free-throw line, while Toros only scored five points from the stripe. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Caimanes made 7 blocks. 28 personal fouls committed by Toros helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American power forward Rashad Hassan (203-1989, college: SSU) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Argentinian guard Alejo Britos (187-1994) chipped in 22 points (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). American forward James Montgomery (203-2001, college: Barry, agency: WP Sports Agency) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds and the other American import guard Saquan Singleton (198-1998, college: GMU) added 12 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the guests. Toros' coach Bernardo Fitz-Gonzalez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Caimanes maintains second place with 5-2 record behind leader Toros. Toros at the other side still keep top position with one game lost. Caimanes are again looking forward to face league's leader Toros in Cali in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Toros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Caimanes: B.Alejo 22+3reb+2ast, H.Rashad 21+10reb, M.Octavio 10+5reb+2ast, M.Yildon 7+3reb+1ast, A.Carmona 6+1reb, J.Salcedo 4+6reb+4ast
Toros: S.Leonardo 15+4reb+1ast, J.Montgomery 13+15reb+1ast, S.Singleton 12+9reb+5ast, E.Payton-Clottey 9+2reb+1ast, M.Hayner 8+2reb, M.Samuel 7+3reb