LNB Round 9 (Regular Season): Andes defeat Monsters in the game between Top 4 teams

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An interesting game for Andes (3-2) which hosted in Ibarra 3rd placed Monsters (4-2). Second ranked Andes had an easy win 100-67. Andes looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a good game for the former international Adriano Barreras (183-1989) who led his team to a victory with 28 points and 6 assists. The former international forward Alexander Guerra (196-1996) contributed with 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Center Adair Quinonez (198-2009) answered with 14 points and 6 rebounds for Monsters. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Andes went down to third position due to points difference. Monsters at the other side still keep top place with two games lost. They share the position with Piratas.
An interesting game for Alvarado (7-1) which played road game in against 4th placed Ambato S. (1-6). First ranked Alvarado had an easy win 92-60. Erick Mesias (-2003) stepped up and scored 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Marvin Cairo chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was center Kevin Preciado (-2007) with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains first place with 7-1 record. Ambato S. lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with Cuenca. Alvarado will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ambato S. will play on the road against Cuenca (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 9 Cuenca was beaten by Iccan on the road 81-69.
The most impressive performance of 9th round was 29 points and 15 rebounds by Jaja Davis of Cuenca.



Andes - Monsters 100-67

An interesting game for Andes (3-2) which hosted in Ibarra 3rd placed Monsters (4-2). Second ranked Andes had an easy win 100-67. Andes looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a good game for the former international Adriano Barreras (183-1989) who led his team to a victory with 28 points and 6 assists. The former international forward Alexander Guerra (196-1996) contributed with 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Five Andes players scored in double figures. Center Adair Quinonez (198-2009) answered with 14 points and 6 rebounds and Juan Fernandez (-1982) added 13 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Monsters. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Andes went down to third position due to points difference. Monsters at the other side still keep top place with two games lost. They share the position with Piratas.
Top scorers:
Andes: B.Adriano 28+3reb+6ast, J.Rosales 18+4reb+1ast, A.Guerra 14+9reb+3ast, M.Torres 13+5reb, D.Aparicio 10+3reb+1ast, D.Carlos 8+4ast
Monsters: Q.Adair 14+6reb+1ast, F.Juan 13+5reb+2ast, R.Dylan 12+2reb+4ast, L.Bryan 8+4reb, R.Kenny 8+4reb+5ast, O.Jose 5+1reb+1ast

Ambato S. - Alvarado 60-92

An interesting game for Alvarado (7-1) which played road game in against 4th placed Ambato S. (1-6). First ranked Alvarado had an easy win 92-60. Alvarado outrebounded Ambato S. 43-31 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Erick Mesias (-2003) stepped up and scored 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Cuban center Marvin Cairo (203-1991) chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was center Kevin Preciado (-2007) with 16 points and 5 rebounds and Jose Correo scored 12 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains first place with 7-1 record. Ambato S. lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with Cuenca. Alvarado will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ambato S. will play on the road against Cuenca (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Alvarado: E.Mesias 21+7reb+1ast, C.Marvin 20+6reb, P.Cortez 10+1reb, P.Marigney 10+3reb+3ast, Y.Castaneda 7+5reb+3ast, F.Noboa 7+2reb
Ambato S.: P.Kevin 16+5reb, C.Jose 12+2reb+3ast, S.Jeaquan 10+4reb, R.Kennig 6+7reb+1ast, P.Steven 4+4reb, F.Josue 4+1reb

Iccan - Cuenca 81-69

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Iccan (3-4) beat 5th ranked Cuenca (1-6) in Guayaquil 81-69. The former international Adrian Rivadeneira (186-2001) stepped up and scored 19 points and 4 assists for the winners and Argentinian forward Augusto Bruera (196-1998, agency: BIG) chipped in 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Iccan players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American power forward Jaja Davis (196-1995, college: Montreat) with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 15 rebounds and the other American import forward Michael Kirkland (203-1998, college: BENUM, agency: Fully Feared Sports) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Newly promoted Iccan maintains third place with 3-4 record behind leader Alvarado. Cuenca lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with Ambato S.. Iccan will play against league's second-placed Deportivo Gold in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cuenca will play against Ambato S. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Iccan: A.Rivadeneira 19+4reb+4ast, R.Mykell 18+2reb+4ast, B.Augusto 16+5reb+4ast, N.Ayovi 13+9reb, M.Mateo 11+3reb+5ast, M.Pelaez 4+4reb
Cuenca: J.Davis 29+15reb, M.Kirkland 17+6reb+2ast, B.Juan 9+9reb+1ast, A.Angel 5+3reb+2ast, A.Mateo 4+2reb+2ast, P.Carlos 3