Santiago League Round 9: CDP gets another victory

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

Leader CDP delivered the fifth win on Sunday night. This time they beat bottom-ranked Sameji (0-6) 115-98 in Santiago. CDP dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Sameji's 54. They outrebounded Sameji 48-35 including 34 on the defensive glass. CDP looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when CDP made 8 blocks. The best player for the winners was guard Rigoberto Mendoza (187-92, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who scored 25 points and 9 rebounds. American Paris Bass (203-95, college: Detroit) chipped in 23 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Brahian Mendez who recorded 20 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. CDP maintains first place with 5-1 record, which they share with Cupes. Sameji at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost.

In the last game of round 9 Plaza was defeated by Cupes 98-87.

Cupes - Plaza 98-87

There was no surprise when 5th ranked Plaza (1-5) was defeated by second ranked Cupes (5-1) 98-87 on Sunday. Cupes looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Jaison Valdez (188-95, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who scored 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Center Luis Santos (203-94, college: St.Louis) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Oliver Garcia (188-96) who recorded 23 points and 7 assists and naturalized Spanish forward Edward Santana (203-80) added 14 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Four Cupes and five Plaza players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cupes keep a position of league leader, which they share with CDP. Plaza lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Plaza: O.Garcia 23+4reb+7ast, G.Francisco 18+3reb+2ast, T.Kylon 15+5reb+4ast, E.Santana 14+8reb+3ast, M.Saul 10+11reb, S.Marlin 3+1reb
Cupes: J.Valdez 21+7reb+6ast, L.Santos 18+8reb, J.Miguel Suero 14+7reb+4ast, E.Edwin 12+2reb+2ast, E.Andujar 9+4reb+3ast, O.Lopez 9

Sameji - CDP 98-115

Leader CDP delivered the fifth win on Sunday night. This time they beat bottom-ranked Sameji (0-6) 115-98 in Santiago. CDP dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Sameji's 54. They outrebounded Sameji 48-35 including 34 on the defensive glass. CDP looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when CDP made 8 blocks. The best player for the winners was guard Rigoberto Mendoza (187-92, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who scored 25 points and 9 rebounds. American Paris Bass (203-95, college: Detroit) chipped in 23 points and 8 rebounds. Four CDP players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Brahian Mendez who recorded 20 points and Puerto Rican guard Hector Maldonado (185-91) added 21 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. CDP maintains first place with 5-1 record, which they share with Cupes. Sameji at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Sameji: H.Maldonado 21+3reb+1ast, M.Brahian 20+4reb+3ast, J.Guitian 16+6reb+2ast, J.Crosby 9+1reb+5ast, M.Kilven 9+2reb+2ast, R.Gustavo 6+2reb+1ast
CDP: R.Mendoza 25+9reb+2ast, P.Bass 23+8reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 16+4reb+4ast, V.Martinez 13+5reb, E.Vargas 12+11reb+2ast, R.Polanco 9+2reb+2ast



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