National League Round 9: Santa Maria beats Triple E-Uda in the most crucial game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An exciting game was played in Gualaceo. Leader Santa Maria faced 4th placed Triple E-Uda. Guests from (9-0) defeated host Triple E-Uda (1-8) 60-56. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Martin Martinez (182-95) who scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Venezuelan Darwin Sanz (-90) chipped in 12 points. Santa Maria's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Josue Andrade (-97) who recorded 14 points and 5 rebounds. Undefeated Santa Maria have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-0 record. Triple E-Uda lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with eight games lost.
An exciting game was played in Portviejo. Second ranked Manabi faced 3rd placed Guerreros. Host Manabi (6-3) smashed guests from Santo Domingo (2-7) 94-70. It was a good game for forward Mairon Cuero (190-89) who led his team to a victory with 26 points and 5 rebounds. Kelly Hinds contributed with 15 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Center Michael Torres (-2) answered with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds for Guerreros. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Manabi maintains second place with 6-3 record having just three points less than leader Santa Maria. Guerreros at the other side keep the third position with seven games lost.

Triple E-Uda - Santa Maria 56-60

An exciting game was played in Gualaceo. Leader Santa Maria faced 4th placed Triple E-Uda. Guests from (9-0) defeated host Triple E-Uda (1-8) 60-56. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Martin Martinez (182-95) who scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Venezuelan Darwin Sanz (-90) chipped in 12 points. Santa Maria's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Josue Andrade (-97) who recorded 14 points and 5 rebounds and Yonaiber Perez (-5) added 16 points respectively. Santa Maria have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-0 record. Triple E-Uda lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Santa Maria: M.Martinez 13+6reb+4ast, D.Sanz 12+3reb+1ast, A.Diego 7+4reb, B.Abrahan 6+3reb+1ast, A.Guerra 5+2reb+3ast, N.Mina 5+4reb+1ast
Triple E-Uda: P.Yonaiber 16+3reb, J.Andrade 14+5reb+3ast, B.Juan 9+3reb, F.Penafiel 6+6reb, G.Rodrigo 5, M.Romo 2+4reb+1ast

Manabi - Guerreros 94-70

An exciting game was played in Portviejo. Second ranked Manabi faced 3rd placed Guerreros. Host Manabi (6-3) smashed guests from Santo Domingo (2-7) 94-70. Manabi made 32-of-41 charity shots (78.0 percent) during the game, while Guerreros only scored four points from the stripe. They outrebounded Guerreros 51-39 including a 39-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guerreros were plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for forward Mairon Cuero (190-89) who led his team to a victory with 26 points and 5 rebounds. American Kelly Hinds (-95) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Five Manabi players scored in double figures. Center Michael Torres (-2) answered with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and center Bryan Lara (-97) added 14 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Guerreros. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Manabi maintains second place with 6-3 record having just three points less than leader Santa Maria. Guerreros at the other side keep the third position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Manabi: M.Cuero 26+5reb, V.Toftness 18+4reb+3ast, H.Kelly 15+11reb, M.Anibal 13+5reb+1ast, T.Gabriel 10+10reb, B.Valles 5+4reb+2ast
Guerreros: T.Michael 15+10reb+1ast, L.Bryan 14+6reb+1ast, E.Enrique 11+2reb+1ast, P.Arath 8+2reb+1ast, R.Neudy 6+4reb, L.Justin 5+6reb



Tags : MARTIN MARTINEZ, L.D.U. SANTA MARIA, ECUADORIAN BASKETBALL