POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Christopher Blake
Brujos Izalco - Isidro Metapan 68-69
Isidro Metapan nipped Brujos Izalco to force the decider. Isidro Metapan dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Brujos Izalco's 36. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Isidro Metapan made 11 blocks. American Chris Blake (195-88, college: Detroit Mercy) fired 23 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Nicaraguan center Bartel Lopez (213-89) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points, 20 rebounds and 9 blocks. Vincentian center Akeme Smart (218-91, college: McCook CC) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds and naturalized Canadian point guard Jose Araujo (187-86, college: UNBC, agency: Interperformances) added 11 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists respectively for lost side.
Top scorers:
Brujos Izalco: A.Smart 22+14reb, J.Crockett 20+5reb+3ast, J.Araujo 11+11reb+10ast, L.Valle 9+7reb+1ast, M.Montavious 4+10reb+2ast, R.Mendez 2+1reb+2ast
Isidro Metapan: O.Torres 24+6reb, C.Blake 23+8reb+6ast, B.Lopez 11+20reb+2ast, M.Ramos 7+6reb+4ast, A.Regalado 2+4reb+1ast, J.Colorado 2+5reb
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