LDC Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Santiago and Immortals took lead in Semifinal opener

Santiago Fenix - Del Patio 118-90

Guard Melvin Diaz (188) stepped up and scored 27 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and guard Jefry Arias (182-1994) chipped in 26 points. At the losing side forward Yodael Almonte responded with 24 points and 8 rebounds and Brayan Mendez scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Five Santiago Fenix and four Del Patio players scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Santiago Fenix: D.Melvin 27+5reb+2ast, A.Jefry 26+4reb+2ast, R.Sammy 14+4reb+2ast, P.Leonacis 14+4reb+3ast, P.Albertson 10+4reb+2ast, V.Juan 10+6reb+2ast
Del Patio: A.Yodael 24+8reb+2ast, M.Brayan 19+5reb+2ast, C.Hipolito 15+8reb+2ast, J.Daniel 14+5reb+3ast, R.Milosevic 7+5reb+2ast, C.Eddy 6+3reb+1ast

Immortals - Santiago Max 112-110

Immortals looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Santiago Max helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Oliver Garcia (188-1996, agency: Ballerz Unlimited LLC) who helped to win the game recording 31 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Swingman Ameth Gil (191-1988) contributed with 27 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Franklyn Jaquez answered with 29 points and 6 rebounds and guard Oliver Ferreira (189-1993) added 18 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Santiago Max. Five Immortals and four Santiago Max players scored in double figures. Santiago Max's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help.
Top scorers:
Immortals: O.Garcia 31+4reb+6ast, A.Gil 27+5reb+3ast, U.Nargenis 13+6reb+2ast, G.Willian 13+4reb+2ast, N.Michael 12+5reb+2ast, L.Cabrera 12+10reb+1ast
Santiago Max: J.Franklyn 29+6reb+3ast, F.Oliver 18+5reb+2ast, O.Jose 13+5reb+3ast, P.Jhoan 10+4reb+2ast, G.Cristian 10+5reb+2ast, S.Franklyn 9+2reb+3ast



Tags : JEFRY ARIAS, SANTIAGO FENIX, DOMINICAN REP. BASKETBALL