National League Round 3: Fuerza M. keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Fuerza M. smashed Guerreros at home 74-46. Fuerza M. forced 23 Guerreros turnovers and outrebounded them 57-45 including 22 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for Juan Rojas (-1989) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 20 rebounds. Yassel Farres helped adding 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Fuerza M.'s coach Frank Rodriguez felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was guard Arath Polanco (-2003) with 20 points and 9 rebounds.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Triple E-Uda (2-1) in Gualaceo. Hosts were defeated by Santa Maria (2-0) 82-75. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Jonathan Guzman (201-1998, college: Antelope Valley) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds. Alejandro Noguera accounted for 23 points. American guard Eric Worthey (196-1991, college: Lourdes) came up with 26 points and 8 rebounds for Triple E-Uda in the defeat. Triple E-Uda's coach Santiago Espinoza rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help.

In the last two games of round 3 winless Nesfebanor was destroyed by Triple E-Uda on the opponent's court 92-67. Santa Maria managed to outperform Nesfebanor in a home game 88-82.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 28 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists by Emilio Cappare of Santa Maria.

Triple E-Uda - Santa Maria 75-82

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Triple E-Uda (2-1) in Gualaceo. Hosts were defeated by Santa Maria (2-0) 82-75. Santa Maria had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. Triple E-Uda was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Jonathan Guzman (201-1998, college: Antelope Valley) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds. Venezuelan point guard Alejandro Noguera (-1995) accounted for 23 points for the winning side. Four Santa Maria players scored in double figures. American guard Eric Worthey (196-1991, college: Lourdes) came up with 26 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Milton Romo (-1990) added 14 points respectively for Triple E-Uda in the defeat. Triple E-Uda's coach Santiago Espinoza rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help.
Top scorers:
Santa Maria: N.Alejandro 23+1reb, E.Cappare 19+5reb, W.Daniel Guayaquil 14+5reb+3ast, J.Guzman 11+13reb+3ast, M.Pablo 9+11reb+1ast, M.Hurtado 3+2reb
Triple E-Uda: E.Worthey 26+8reb+1ast, M.Romo 14+1reb+3ast, M.Jenkins 10+3reb+2ast, G.Rodrigo 8+5reb+3ast, C.Ulloa 5+6reb, R.Josue 4

Triple E-Uda - Nesfebanor 92-67

Very expected game in Gualaceo where Nesfebanor (0-4) was crushed by Triple E-Uda (2-1) 92-67. Triple E-Uda dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Nesfebanor's 28. Triple E-Uda forced 36 Nesfebanor turnovers. Nesfebanor was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Eric Worthey (196-1991, college: Lourdes) who led the winners and scored 26 points and 8 rebounds. Rodrigo Gonzalez (-1998) accounted for 14 points and 4 steals for the winning side. Five Triple E-Uda players scored in double figures. Yolvis Granado came up with 20 points and 8 rebounds and Dani Duarte (-1984) added 10 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Nesfebanor in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Triple E-Uda: E.Worthey 26+8reb+1ast, G.Rodrigo 14+4reb+3ast, J.Cordero 12+2reb+2ast, R.Josue 11+3reb+3ast, M.Romo 11+3reb+2ast, S.Tamariz 6+4reb+1ast
Nesfebanor: G.Yolvis 20+8reb, O.Alejandro 15+3reb+3ast, D.Dani 10+11reb+3ast, F.Geovanny 5+1reb, G.Julio 5+1reb, V.Cristhian 5

Fuerza M. - Guerreros 74-46

Fuerza M. smashed Guerreros at home 74-46. Fuerza M. forced 23 Guerreros turnovers and outrebounded them 57-45 including 22 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for Juan Rojas (-1989) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 20 rebounds. Yassel Farres helped adding 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Fuerza M.'s coach Frank Rodriguez felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was guard Arath Polanco (-2003) with 20 points and 9 rebounds and Hugo Quishpe (-2004) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds.
Top scorers:
Fuerza M.: R.Juan 21+20reb+1ast, F.Yassel 17+6reb+4ast, J.Arboleda 15+6reb+3ast, A.Ponce 6+2reb+2ast, M.Elian 5+3reb+4ast, P.Gonzalo 4+2reb
Guerreros: P.Arath 20+9reb, Q.Hugo 13+10reb, R.Geovanny 8+4reb, O.Jose 3+5reb+2ast, M.Almeida 2+11reb, S.Dylan 0+2reb+1ast

Santa Maria - Nesfebanor 88-82

Rather predictable result when Santa Maria (2-0) defeated at home Nesfebanor (0-4) 88-82. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Santa Maria shot 22 for 30 from the free-throw line, while Nesfebanor only scored six points from the stripe. It was an exceptional evening for Venezuelan swingman Emilio Cappare (199-1990) who led the winners and scored 28 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. American forward Jonathan Guzman (201-1998, college: Antelope Valley) accounted for 15 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. Dani Duarte (-1984) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds and Reinaldo Sanchez added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Nesfebanor in the defeat. Four Santa Maria and five Nesfebanor players scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Santa Maria: E.Cappare 28+8reb+6ast, N.Alejandro 17+2reb+2ast, J.Guzman 15+8reb+6ast, W.Daniel Guayaquil 11+3reb+1ast, R.Icaza 7+5reb+1ast, M.Pablo 5+6reb
Nesfebanor: D.Dani 19+16reb+3ast, S.Reinaldo 16+6reb+1ast, O.Alejandro 14+5reb+1ast, G.Yolvis 12+7reb, F.Geovanny 10+1ast, G.Julio 6+1reb+1ast



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