National League Round 8 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game of round 8 was a home defeat of 4th ranked Triple E-Uda (1-7) to third ranked Guerreros (2-6) 78-71 in the game for the third place. Guerreros outrebounded Triple E-Uda 43-30 including a 36-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of center Michael Torres (-2) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Jose Obando (-99) who added 15 points and 5 assists during the contest. point guard Josue Andrade (-97) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Triple E-Uda's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Guerreros maintains third position with 2-6 record having six points less than leader Santa Maria. Triple E-Uda lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with seven games lost. Guerreros are looking forward to face league's second-placed Manabi in Portviejo in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Triple E-Uda will play against the league's leader Santa Maria and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
Very significant was Santa Maria's (#1, 8-0) victory against second-ranked Manabi (5-3) 70-64. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Manabi. The winners were led by the former international point guard Martin Martinez (182-95) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists and Darwin Sanz supported him with 21 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds by American guard Vince Toftness (188-97, college: Ecclesia) did not help to save the game for Manabi. Manabi's coach tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Undefeated Santa Maria (8-0) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 8 victories in a row. Manabi at the other side keeps the second place with three games lost. Santa Maria will play against bottom-ranked Triple E-Uda (#4) in Gualaceo in the next round. Manabi will play at home against Guerreros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Triple E-Uda - Guerreros 71-78

The most interesting game of round 8 was a home defeat of 4th ranked Triple E-Uda (1-7) to third ranked Guerreros (2-6) 78-71 in the game for the third place. Guerreros outrebounded Triple E-Uda 43-30 including a 36-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of center Michael Torres (-2) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Jose Obando (-99) who added 15 points and 5 assists during the contest. Point guard Josue Andrade (-97) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Juan Bolanos (-97) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Four Triple E-Uda players scored in double figures. Triple E-Uda's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Guerreros maintains third position with 2-6 record having six points less than leader Santa Maria. Triple E-Uda lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with seven games lost. Guerreros are looking forward to face league's second-placed Manabi in Portviejo in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Triple E-Uda will play against the league's leader Santa Maria and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Guerreros: T.Michael 23+10reb, O.Jose 15+3reb+5ast, P.Arath 13+4reb, G.Edgar 9+4reb+2ast, R.Neudy 8+6reb, L.Bryan 6+7reb
Triple E-Uda: J.Cordero 16+2reb+1ast, G.Rodrigo 15+3reb+1ast, J.Andrade 14+7reb+3ast, B.Juan 10+10reb+2ast, C.Paul 6+2reb+1ast, A.Josue 5+2reb

Santa Maria - Manabi 70-64

Very significant was Santa Maria's (#1, 8-0) victory against second-ranked Manabi (5-3) 70-64. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Manabi. The winners were led by the former international point guard Martin Martinez (182-95) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists and Venezuelan Darwin Sanz (-90) supported him with 21 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds by American guard Vince Toftness (188-97, college: Ecclesia) did not help to save the game for Manabi. Forward Mairon Cuero (190-89) added 16 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Manabi's coach tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Santa Maria (8-0) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 8 victories in a row. Manabi at the other side keeps the second place with three games lost. Santa Maria will play against bottom-ranked Triple E-Uda (#4) in Gualaceo in the next round. Manabi will play at home against Guerreros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santa Maria: D.Sanz 21+6reb, N.Mina 15+9reb+1ast, M.Martinez 15+13reb+5ast, B.Abrahan 9+7reb, A.Guerra 4+10reb+4ast, Y.Castaneda 4+3reb
Manabi: V.Toftness 19+10reb+1ast, M.Cuero 16+7reb, B.Valles 8+1ast, T.Gabriel 8+11reb+1ast, M.Jean 6+2reb, H.Kelly 6+8reb+1ast



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