LBS Round 11: ARBA defeat Siquirres in the game between Top 4 teams

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

An interesting game for ARBA (11-0) which hosted in San Jose 4th placed Siquirres (4-6). Leader ARBA had an easy win 93-57. ARBA dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Siquirres' 50. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Siquirres' players. Forward Jose Martinez (-2) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points and 5 rebounds (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field). The former international point guard Isaac Conejo (182-94) contributed with 11 points, 13 assists and 5 steals for the winners. ARBA's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Christopher Calderon (-89) answered with 19 points and 6 rebounds for Siquirres. Undefeated ARBA have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 11-0 record. Siquirres lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with six games lost.
LBS top team - ARBA (11-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventh ranked Asobasca (1-11) in San Jose 112-70. It was a great evening for Jeikel Davis who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 15 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). Isaac Conejo helped adding 19 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Fabian Arce (-4) responded with 20 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for ARBA. Defending champion maintains first place with 11-0 record. Asobasca lost their seventh game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 11 games lost.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 11: bottom-ranked Asobasca was smashed by Perez Zeledon on the road 94-75. Alajuela won against Asobasca on its own court 77-69. Perez Zeledon unfortunately lost to Heredia in a road game 67-83.

ARBA - Siquirres 93-57

An interesting game for ARBA (11-0) which hosted in San Jose 4th placed Siquirres (4-6). Leader ARBA had an easy win 93-57. ARBA dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Siquirres' 50. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Siquirres' players. Forward Jose Martinez (-2) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points and 5 rebounds (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field). The former international point guard Isaac Conejo (182-94) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 13 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Five ARBA players scored in double figures. ARBA's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Christopher Calderon (-89) answered with 19 points and 6 rebounds and Angelo Canica added 14 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Siquirres. ARBA have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 11-0 record. Siquirres lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
ARBA: M.Jose 25+5reb, J.Anderson 12+11reb+1ast, J.Monestel 11+5reb+6ast, I.Conejo 11+3reb+13ast, D.Jeikel 10+7reb+3ast, M.Jose Gonzalez 7+3reb
Siquirres: C.Christopher 19+6reb+2ast, C.Angelo 14+9reb, H.Mitchell 8+10reb, K.Ramirez 7+1reb+2ast, L.Johanan 6+8reb+1ast, M.Kevin 2+1reb+2ast

Perez Zeledon - Asobasca 94-75

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Perez Zeledon's (3-7) home victory over bottom-ranked Asobasca (1-11) 94-75. It was a great evening for the former international forward Yackie Acuna (190-80) who led his team to a victory scoring 32 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Jonathan Loaiza helped adding 18 points and 5 assists. Guard Jaime Alfaro (185-3) responded with 24 points and 9 rebounds and center Dario Solis (192-3) scored 16 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Perez Zeledon maintains sixth place with 3-7 record. Asobasca lost their seventh game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Perez Zeledon: Y.Acuna 32+5reb+5ast, J.Loaiza 18+2reb+5ast, D.Rodriguez 17+4reb+2ast, F.Fuentes 9+11reb+1ast, M.Jose 8+6reb+3ast, P.Noel 4+6reb
Asobasca: A.Jaime 24+9reb+3ast, S.Dario 16+4reb+3ast, F.Eduardo 12+7reb+1ast, H.Joaquin 9+3reb+5ast, A.Andrey 5+1reb, C.Victor 4+2reb

Alajuela - Asobasca 77-69

Rather expected game when 7th ranked Asobasca (1-11) lost on the road to fifth ranked Alajuela (5-7) 77-69. Alajuela forced 19 Asobasca turnovers and had a 57-43 advantage in offensive rebounds. Asobasca was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for Josephe Delgado (-95) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 19 rebounds. Alonso Mora (-2) helped adding 13 points and 12 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Guard Jaime Alfaro (185-3) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds and John Salas scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Alajuela. They moved-up to fourth place. Asobasca lost their seventh game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Alajuela: D.Josephe 17+19reb+1ast, M.Alonso 13+12reb+1ast, C.Fernandez 11+7reb, R.Jeikol 9+2reb+2ast, O.Esteban 8+3reb+1ast, M.Jhan 7+5reb+1ast
Asobasca: A.Jaime 23+15reb+2ast, S.John 17+8reb+2ast, F.Eduardo 6+9reb, W.Willie 5+4reb, C.Victor 5+5reb, A.Fabian 4+2reb

Heredia - Perez Zeledon 83-67

Rather predictable result when third ranked Heredia (5-5) won against at home 6th ranked Perez Zeledon (3-7) 83-67. It was a great evening for Panamanian Amir Alvarado (198-84, college: Marshalltown) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points and 8 rebounds. The former international power forward Daniel Simmons (194-80) helped adding 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Heredia players scored in double figures. The former international forward Yackie Acuna (190-80) responded with 20 points and the former international point guard Daniel Rodriguez (170-98) scored 9 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Heredia maintains third place with 5-5 record having seven points less than leader ARBA. Perez Zeledon at the other side keeps the sixth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Heredia: A.Alvarado 24+8reb+2ast, D.Simmons 17+6reb+1ast, L.Herny 13+4reb+3ast, G.Victor 11+3reb+6ast, B.Daniel 5+2reb, V.Kevin 5+6reb+1ast
Perez Zeledon: Y.Acuna 20+1reb+1ast, J.Solano 11+6reb, D.Rodriguez 9+9reb+3ast, F.Fuentes 5+1reb+2ast, C.Javier 5+2reb+2ast, Q.Oscar 4+1ast

ARBA - Asobasca 112-70

LBS top team - ARBA (11-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventh ranked Asobasca (1-11) in San Jose 112-70. ARBA dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Asobasca's 38. They outrebounded Asobasca 72-29 including a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. ARBA players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was a great evening for Jeikel Davis who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 15 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). The former international point guard Isaac Conejo (182-94) helped adding 19 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Five ARBA players scored in double figures. Fabian Arce (-4) responded with 20 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and guard Jaime Alfaro (185-3) scored 6 points and 7 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. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for ARBA. Defending champion maintains first place with 11-0 record. Asobasca lost their seventh game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
ARBA: D.Jeikel 25+15reb+1ast, I.Conejo 19+9reb+8ast, A.Ripool 16+13reb+3ast, M.Jose Gonzalez 12+5reb+1ast, M.Jose 11+2reb+5ast, J.Monestel 11+4reb+2ast
Asobasca: A.Fabian 20+3reb+1ast, S.Dario 11+2reb+1ast, S.John 8+3reb+1ast, W.Willie 8+2reb, A.Jaime 6+7reb+3ast, J.Chacon 5+4reb+4ast



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