TBS Round 4: San Carlos hand first defeat to Mauricio Baez

There were many interesting games last round. The round ended with defeat of the leader and favorites losing the games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

Mauricio Baez (4-1) recorded its first loss at the home court on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by seventh ranked San Carlos (3-3) 71-57. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Mauricio Baez. American center Isaiah Austin (216-93, college: Baylor, agency: Slash Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. Elys Guzman (-82) chipped in 17 points. Naturalized American guard Gerardo Suero (196-89, college: Albany, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San Carlos have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Bameso and Huellas. Mauricio Baez at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with San Lazaro.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Huellas (3-3) against fifth ranked Bameso (3-3) on Friday night. Host Huellas were defeated by Bameso in 93-80. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Ramon Galloway (190-91, college: La Salle) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Miguel Dicent contributed with 14 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. American Jordan Williams (198-92, college: N.Texas) replied with 24 points and 8 rebounds for Huellas. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bameso moved-up to fourth place, which they share with San Carlos and Huellas.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in . Third ranked Huellas faced their close opponent Barias. Host Huellas (3-3) defeated guests from (3-2) 101-89. Worth to mention a great performance of Jordan Williams who helped to win the game recording 31 points. At the losing side Paris Bass responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Huellas went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with San Carlos and Bameso. Loser Barias keep the third place with two games lost.
Bottom-ranked Los Prados (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 103-81 loss to fifth ranked Bameso (3-3). The winners were led by Ramon Galloway who scored that evening 22 points and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bameso moved-up to fourth place, which they share with San Carlos and Huellas. Los Prados at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost.
The game in was also quite interesting. 6th ranked El Million (2-4) played at the court of seventh ranked San Carlos (3-3). San Carlos defeated El Million 79-68 on Friday. Isaiah Austin fired a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. San Carlos have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Bameso and Huellas. Loser El Million dropped to the seventh position with four games lost.

In the last game of round 4 El Million was defeated by San Lazaro in a road game 93-84.

Los Prados - Bameso 81-103

Bottom-ranked Los Prados (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 103-81 loss to fifth ranked Bameso (3-3) in . Bameso outrebounded Los Prados 37-24 including 29 on the defensive glass. They shot the lights out from three nailing 15 long-distance shots on high 53.6 percentage. Bameso players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. The winners were led by American guard Ramon Galloway (190-91, college: La Salle) who scored that evening 22 points and 4 assists and Nigerian-American power forward Ikechukwu Diogu (204-83, college: Arizona St.) supported him with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Five Bameso players scored in double figures. Even 27 points by American DJ Laster (199-96, college: Gardner-Webb) did not help to save the game for Los Prados. Forward Anyeuri Castillo (201-97, college: USC Aiken) added 10 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bameso moved-up to fourth place, which they share with San Carlos and Huellas. Los Prados at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Bameso: R.Galloway 22+3reb+4ast, I.Diogu 15+11reb+2ast, M.Mendoza 14, M.Dicent 13+4reb+6ast, M.Richardson 11+5reb+2ast, J.Duran 10+3reb+2ast
Los Prados: D.Laster 27+2reb+2ast, X.Carreras 10+1reb+4ast, A.Castillo 10+4reb+2ast, A.Kelvin 9+3ast, E.Rodriguez Jr. 8+1reb, C.Ramirez 6+3reb+4ast

Huellas - Barias 101-89

Third ranked Huellas faced their close opponent Barias. Host Huellas (3-3) defeated guests from (3-2) 101-89. Huellas looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American Jordan Williams (198-92, college: N.Texas) who helped to win the game recording 31 points and point guard Richard Bautista (187-97) who added 12 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists during the contest. At the losing side American Paris Bass (203-95, college: Detroit) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists and swingman LJ Figueroa (198-98, college: Oregon) scored 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Huellas went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with San Carlos and Bameso. Loser Barias keep the third place with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Huellas: J.Williams 31+4reb+1ast, C.Darwin 16+7reb+1ast, J.Holton 15+15reb+1ast, B.Richard 12+9reb+11ast, B.O 8+1reb+1ast, H.Mauricio 7+2reb+5ast
Barias: P.Bass 23+15reb+8ast, L.Figueroa 21+8reb+5ast, F.Elpidio 18+2reb, D.De La Cruz 14+4reb+4ast, T.Mitchell 7+8reb, J.Araujo 4+3reb

San Lazaro - El Million 93-84

There was no surprise when 6th ranked El Million (2-4) was defeated on the road by second ranked San Lazaro (4-1) 93-84 on Wednesday. San Lazaro made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. American-Puerto Rican swingman Justin Reyes (193-95, college: STAC) fired 16 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American forward Raphiael Putney (207-90, college: UMass) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). San Lazaro's coach Freddy Sanchez used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. American Tim Bond (201-95, college: EMU) produced 23 points and 6 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Tevin Glass (206-94, college: ETSU) added 21 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. San Lazaro used an opportunity after Mauricio Baez lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Loser El Million dropped to the seventh place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
San Lazaro: R.Putney 18+6reb+1ast, J.Reyes 16+9reb+3ast, O.Cabrera 15+3reb+1ast, G.Foster 13+3reb+7ast, O.Sanchez 10+3reb+4ast, Y.Montero 7+4reb+2ast
El Million: T.Bond 23+6reb+3ast, T.Glass 21+6reb+2ast, S.Lara 12+2reb+7ast, L.Cabrera 11+9reb+1ast, R.Tamarez 10+2reb+1ast, M.Emmanuel 4

Mauricio Baez - San Carlos 57-71

Undefeated Mauricio Baez (4-1) recorded its first loss at the home court on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by seventh ranked San Carlos (3-3) 71-57. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Mauricio Baez. American center Isaiah Austin (216-93, college: Baylor, agency: Slash Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. Elys Guzman (-82) chipped in 17 points. Naturalized American guard Gerardo Suero (196-89, college: Albany, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and forward Juan Miguel Suero (196-93) added 10 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San Carlos have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Bameso and Huellas. Mauricio Baez at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with San Lazaro.
Top scorers:
San Carlos: I.Austin 21+16reb, E.Guzman 17+4reb+1ast, K.Dykes 8+7reb+4ast, D.Quinn 6+2reb, P.Medrano 5+2reb, J.Delacruz 5+9reb+1ast
Mauricio Baez: G.Suero 25+10reb+1ast, J.Miguel Suero 10+2reb+4ast, B.Preston 8+6reb+1ast, D.Nunez 6+6reb+3ast, M.Evangelista 6+6reb, Y.Minaya 2+1reb

Huellas - Bameso 80-93

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Huellas (3-3) against fifth ranked Bameso (3-3) on Friday night. Host Huellas were defeated by Bameso in 93-80. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Ramon Galloway (190-91, college: La Salle) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Miguel Dicent (190-94, college: Morehead St.) contributed with 14 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Five Bameso players scored in double figures. American Jordan Williams (198-92, college: N.Texas) replied with 24 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Jonathan Holton (202-91, college: WVU) added 19 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Huellas. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bameso moved-up to fourth place, which they share with San Carlos and Huellas.
Top scorers:
Bameso: R.Galloway 20+5reb+4ast, M.Baez 19+3reb+2ast, I.Diogu 16+4reb+1ast, M.Dicent 14+8reb+4ast, J.Duran 10+3reb+1ast, M.Mendoza 7+4reb+2ast
Huellas: J.Williams 24+8reb+2ast, J.Holton 19+11reb+2ast, B.Richard 9+4reb+7ast, V.Julian 8+4reb+1ast, C.Darwin 5+3reb, B.Adam 4+1ast

San Carlos - El Million 79-68

The game in was also quite interesting. 6th ranked El Million (2-4) played at the court of seventh ranked San Carlos (3-3). San Carlos defeated El Million 79-68 on Friday. American center Isaiah Austin (216-93, college: Baylor, agency: Slash Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. American-Palestinian Kyndall Dykes (192-87, college: New Orleans, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. Dykes is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Leandro Cabrera (190-88) produced 14 points and 9 rebounds and guard Samuel Lara added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. San Carlos have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Bameso and Huellas. Loser El Million dropped to the seventh position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
San Carlos: I.Austin 24+13reb+1ast, K.Dykes 18+5reb+2ast, R.Soliver 10+3reb, E.Guzman 9+1reb+3ast, K.Perez 8+3reb, J.Matos 5+2reb+2ast
El Million: L.Cabrera 14+9reb, S.Lara 10+5reb+2ast, E.Pereyra 9+2reb, B.Polanco 9+3reb+2ast, R.Tamarez 6+5reb+1ast, T.Glass 6+9reb+1ast



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