Guaros de Lara celebrated the FIBA Intercontinental Cup title. The Liga Americas defending champions overcame FIBA Europe Cup winners Fraport Skyliners in Frankfurt today. Zach Graham (198-G-89, college: Mississippi, agency: Pro Sports) was named the MVP. He finished with 19 points for the Venezuelan team. Guaros de Lara posted a 19:16 lead after the first quarter. Fraport Skyliners picked up the tempo in the second term. They raced to a 39:32 halftime advantage. But Guaros stopped the rot after the big break. The Latin American powerhouse limited their opponents to just 13 points in the third term to get within a single point at the final intermission. Guaros triggered a 23:17 rally in the fourth period to snatch the victory. Damion James (201-F-87, college: Texas) accounted for 17 points, while Heissler Guillent (186-PG-86) added 10 points for the winners. Shavon Shields (201-G-94, college: Nebraska) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds for Fraport Skyliners. Quantez Robertson (188-G-84, college: Auburn, agency: Interperformances) had 12 points in the loss.
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Group D
Ponce - Arecibo 93-94
Arecibo advanced into the semifinal phase as they nipped Ponce in the third round. Andre Emmett (196-F-82, college: Texas Tech) stepped up with 25 points and 9 rebounds for the Capitanes. Ponce grabbed a 26:14 lead after ten minutes. But Arecibo responded with a 56:42 run in the next two quarters to pull ahead. The hosts dropped 25 points in the final frame but could not avoid the loss. Elijah Holman (208-F/C-89, college: Detroit Mercy, agency: Pensack Spor... [read more]
Group D
Ponce - Arecibo 93-94 Arecibo advanced into the semifinal phase as they nipped Ponce in the third round. Andre Emmett (196-F-82, college: Texas Tech) stepped up with 25 points and 9 rebounds for the Capitanes. Ponce grabbed a 26:14 lead after ten minutes. But Arecibo responded with a 56:42 run in the next two quarters to pull ahead. The hosts dropped 25 points in the final frame but could not avoid the loss. Elijah Holman (208-F/C-89, college: Detroit Mercy, agency: Pensack Sports) finished with 24 points for Arecibo. Nick Minnerath (207-PF-88, college: Detroit Mercy) replied with 29 points for Ponce.
Guaros - Libertadores 92-85 Guaros de Lara earned the third straight win in Ponce. They rallied past Libertadores to seal their semifinal berth. Guaros accounted for a 49:39 halftime lead. Libertadores cut the distance in the second half but came up short of victory at the end. Aaron Harper (203-SF-81, college: Mississippi) posted 23 points and 9 rebounds, while Justin Williams (206-F/C-84, college: Wyoming) added 21 points and 23 rebounds for the winners. Anthony Young (200-F-89, college: Ky Wesleyan) replied with 26 points and 8 rebounds for Libertadores.
Group D
Libertadores - Arecibo 75-86
Arecibo posted the first win in Group D action as they rallied past Libertadores on Saturday. Andre Emmett (196-F-82, college: Texas Tech) recorded 30 points to lead the charge. Arecibo established a 51:36 halftime lead. They protected it well throughout the second half and marched to the victory. Elijah Holman (208-F/C-89, college: Detroit Mercy, agency: Pensack Sports) produced 23 points for the Puerto Rican team. Cezar Guerrero (185-G-92, college:... [read more]
Group D
Libertadores - Arecibo 75-86 Arecibo posted the first win in Group D action as they rallied past Libertadores on Saturday. Andre Emmett (196-F-82, college: Texas Tech) recorded 30 points to lead the charge. Arecibo established a 51:36 halftime lead. They protected it well throughout the second half and marched to the victory. Elijah Holman (208-F/C-89, college: Detroit Mercy, agency: Pensack Sports) produced 23 points for the Puerto Rican team. Cezar Guerrero (185-G-92, college: Fresno St., agency: Best of You Sports) replied with 20 points for Libertadores.
Guaros - Ponce 83-79 Guaros earned the second straight win in Ponce as they beat the hosts. Aaron Harper (203-SF-81, college: Mississippi) delivered 23 points for the Venezuelan side. Guaros secured a 40:32 halftime lead. They used a 23:11 run in the third term to clear off for good. Rodney Green (196-G/F-88, college: La Salle) chipped in 17 points for the winners. Carlos Arroyo (188-PG-79, college: FIU, agency: Interperformances) answered with 23 points and 7 assists for Ponce.
Group D
Arecibo - Guaros 81-84
Guaros outscored Arecibo in the opening game of Group D. Nestor Colmenares delivered 25 points and 9 rebounds for the Venezuelan team. Guaros grabbed a 42:32 halftime lead. Arecibo tried to escape the loss sinking 49 points in the second half but Guaros held on to seal the win. Rodney Green (196-G/F-88, college: La Salle) dropped 20 points for the winners. Andre Emmett (196-F-82, college: Texas Tech) replied with 22 points and 6 rebounds for Capitanes.
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Group D
Arecibo - Guaros 81-84 Guaros outscored Arecibo in the opening game of Group D. Nestor Colmenares delivered 25 points and 9 rebounds for the Venezuelan team. Guaros grabbed a 42:32 halftime lead. Arecibo tried to escape the loss sinking 49 points in the second half but Guaros held on to seal the win. Rodney Green (196-G/F-88, college: La Salle) dropped 20 points for the winners. Andre Emmett (196-F-82, college: Texas Tech) replied with 22 points and 6 rebounds for Capitanes.
Ponce - Libertadores 109-112 Libertadores upset hosting Ponce in Group D opener. Andrew Feeley (205-C/F-83, college: UMBC) dropped 30 points and grabbed 9 rebounds for the Mexican team. Libertadores accounted for a 34:25 lead at the first break. They stretched the margin at 11-point mark at the final break. Leones drained 38 points in the fourth stanza but came up short of victory nevertheless. Anthony Young (200-F-89, college: Ky Wesleyan) chipped in 28 points for the visitors. Carlos Arroyo (188-PG-79, college: FIU, agency: Interperformances) and Victor Liz (193-SG-86) replied with 25 points each for Ponce.
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