Santiago League Round 2: Cupes hand first defeat to GUG

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in Santiago League. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of GUG against Cupes on Sunday night. Cupes were defeated by Cupes 91-86. Cupes dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to GUG's 34. Cupes forced 22 GUG turnovers. The best player for the winners was center Luis Santos (203-94, college: St.Louis) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Juan Miguel Suero (196-93) chipped in 16 points and 6 assists. Forward Juan Guerrero (205-93, agency: BMS Sport Agency) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for Cupes. Cupes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago CPN.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Santiago. Local CPN beat Plaza 108-101. Victor Liz (193-86, agency: BMS Sport Agency) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Gerardo Suero contributed with 28 points for the winners. American Cameron Lard (206-97, college: Iowa St., agency: BMS Sport Agency) replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for Plaza. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. CPN's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Cupes.

CPN - Plaza 108-101

The game with biggest result difference took place in Santiago. Local CPN beat Plaza 108-101. It was a great shooting night for CPN especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.6 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Plaza was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Victor Liz (193-86, agency: BMS Sport Agency) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Naturalized American guard Gerardo Suero (196-89, college: Albany, agency: BIG) contributed with 28 points for the winners. American Cameron Lard (206-97, college: Iowa St., agency: BMS Sport Agency) replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Oliver Garcia (188-96) added 29 points and 6 assists in the effort for Plaza. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. CPN's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Cupes.
Top scorers:
CPN: G.Suero 28+2reb+1ast, V.Liz 23+5reb+7ast, R.Tineo 17+9reb+5ast, A.Abreu 13+3reb+9ast, B.Polanco 10+2reb, L.Hernandez 6+6reb
Plaza: O.Garcia 29+2reb+6ast, C.Lard 21+12reb+4ast, J.Americo Delgado 16+1reb+3ast, G.Roberto 15+4reb, M.Saul 13+3reb+1ast, C.Hudson 4+5reb+3ast

GUG - Cupes 86-91

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of GUG against Cupes on Sunday night. Cupes were defeated by Cupes 91-86. Cupes dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to GUG's 34. Cupes forced 22 GUG turnovers. The best player for the winners was center Luis Santos (203-94, college: St.Louis) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Juan Miguel Suero (196-93) chipped in 16 points and 6 assists. Forward Juan Guerrero (205-93, agency: BMS Sport Agency) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and guard Gelvis Solano (185-94, college: Merrimack, agency: BMS Sport Agency) added 21 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for Cupes. Five Cupes and four GUG players scored in double figures. Cupes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago CPN.
Top scorers:
Cupes: L.Santos 17+11reb, P.Aneurys 16+3reb, J.Miguel Suero 16+4reb+6ast, E.Andujar 14+3reb+3ast, J.Valdez 13+7reb+5ast, E.Edwin 10+3reb+3ast
GUG: G.Solano 21+6reb+7ast, J.Guerrero 19+16reb+2ast, J.Williams 17+6reb+4ast, I.Lopez 14+5reb, F.Sabater 9, M.Frandy 2+4reb



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