Round 5: Bocca beat UDJ

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The game took place in Quininde where leader Bocca outleveled host UDJ (0-2) 71-48. The guests trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 13-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 71-48. Bocca dominated on the defensive end, holding UDJ to just 7 points in third quarter. The best player for the winners was American swingman Mariah King (188-1990, college: EIU) who scored 19 points and 8 rebounds. Her fellow American import guard Kiana Johnson (171-1993, college: Virginia Union) chipped in 11 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. Colombian forward Carolina Lopez (188-1998) produced 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Bocca (1-0) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Berazategui. Defending Ecuadorian champion UDJ still closes the standings with two games lost. Bocca is looking forward to face league's leader Berazategui in Buenos Aires in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. UDJ will have a break next round.

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UDJ - Bocca 48-71

The game took place in Quininde where leader Bocca outleveled host UDJ (0-2) 71-48. The guests trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 13-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 71-48. Bocca dominated on the defensive end, holding UDJ to just 7 points in third quarter. The best player for the winners was American swingman Mariah King (188-1990, college: EIU) who scored 19 points and 8 rebounds. Her fellow American import guard Kiana Johnson (171-1993, college: Virginia Union) chipped in 11 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. Colombian forward Carolina Lopez (188-1998) produced 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Colombian center Yaneth Arias (188-1982) added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Bocca (1-0) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Berazategui. Defending Ecuadorian champion UDJ still closes the standings with two games lost. Bocca is looking forward to face league's leader Berazategui in Buenos Aires in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. UDJ will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
UDJ: L.Carolina 19+5reb+4ast, Y.Arias 10+8reb+1ast, D.Mora 7+4reb+1ast, C.Evelyn 4+4reb, F.Marie 3+2reb, A.Mora 2+1reb+1ast
Bocca: M.King 19+8reb+3ast, J.Preciado 12+8reb, K.Johnson 11+7reb+9ast, D.Salcedo 8+3reb+1ast, M.Noelia 6+4reb+1ast, S.Maria 5+1reb+3ast



Tags : MARIAH KING, SOCIETA SPORTIVA BOCCA, ECUADORIAN BASKETBALL