Round 4 (Regular Season): Ferro and Univ.Sucre post opening wins in Group B

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Brazilian Vasco da Gama (0-1) in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday night. Hosts were rolled over by Argentinian Ferro (1-0) 73-40. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The game without a history. Ferro led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Vasco da Gama to just 6 points in third quarter. Ferro dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Vasco da Gama's 22. Ferro forced 22 Vasco da Gama turnovers and outrebounded them 43-26 including 30 on the defensive glass. Point guard Emiliano Lezcano (187-2001) fired 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Jonatan Torresi (190-1994) chipped in 17 points. produced 12 points for lost side. Vasco da Gama's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Ferro maintains first position with 1-0 record, which they share with Univ.Sucre. Vasco da Gama at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with Motilones. Ferro is looking forward to face Motilones (#3) in Cucuta in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Vasco da Gama will play on the road against the league's second-placed Univ.Sucre and hopes to get finally their first victory.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Sucre. Top-ranked Bolivian Univ.Sucre faced their biggest opponent Colombian Motilones. Host Univ.Sucre (1-0) smashed guests from Cucuta (0-1) 70-38. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard DaQuan Brooks (177-1990, college: W.Connecticut) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Alvaro Pena contributed with 11 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. point guard Emiliano Lezcano (187-2001) replied with 15 points for Motilones. 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 host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. Defending Bolivian champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Ferro. Motilones at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with Vasco da Gama. Univ.Sucre will play against Vasco da Gama (#4) in Rio de Janeiro in the next round. Motilones will play on the road against the league's leader Ferro in Buenos Aires and look forward to get finally their first victory.




Vasco da Gama - Ferro 40-73

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Brazilian Vasco da Gama (0-1) in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday night. Hosts were rolled over by Argentinian Ferro (1-0) 73-40. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The game without a history. Ferro led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Vasco da Gama to just 6 points in third quarter. Ferro dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Vasco da Gama's 22. Ferro forced 22 Vasco da Gama turnovers and outrebounded them 43-26 including 30 on the defensive glass. Point guard Emiliano Lezcano (187-2001) fired 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Jonatan Torresi (190-1994) chipped in 17 points. produced 12 points and guard Pedro Nunes (199-2000) added 9 points respectively for lost side. Vasco da Gama's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Ferro maintains first position with 1-0 record, which they share with Univ.Sucre. Vasco da Gama at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with Motilones. Ferro is looking forward to face Motilones (#3) in Cucuta in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Vasco da Gama will play on the road against the league's second-placed Univ.Sucre and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Ferro: E.Lezcano 19+5reb+2ast, J.Torresi 17+1reb+2ast, V.Eduardo 12+5reb, J.Defelippo 7+4reb+1ast, B.Leonel 5+7reb+4ast, D.Alejandro 4+5reb
Vasco da Gama: Z.Lucas 12+3reb+1ast, P.Nunes 9+4reb+1ast, V.Alexsander 7+2reb+1ast, O.Elias 5+3reb+3ast, F.Juan 3+1reb, L.Basilio 2+3reb+1ast

Univ.Sucre - Motilones 70-38

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Sucre. Top-ranked Bolivian Univ.Sucre faced their biggest opponent Colombian Motilones. Host Univ.Sucre (1-0) smashed guests from Cucuta (0-1) 70-38. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The game was mostly controlled by Univ.Sucre. Motilones was better in third quarter 15-10. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Univ.Sucre dominated on the defensive end, holding Motilones to just 5 points in second quarter and to 13 points in first half. They outrebounded Motilones 44-27 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Univ.Sucre players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists comparing to just 3 passes made by Motilones' players. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard DaQuan Brooks (177-1990, college: W.Connecticut) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Colombian Alvaro Pena (197-1995, agency: Starting 5) contributed with 11 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. point guard Emiliano Lezcano (187-2001) replied with 15 points and swingman Jonatan Torresi (190-1994) added 10 points in the effort for Motilones. 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 host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. Defending Bolivian champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Ferro. Motilones at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with Vasco da Gama. Univ.Sucre will play against Vasco da Gama (#4) in Rio de Janeiro in the next round. Motilones will play on the road against the league's leader Ferro in Buenos Aires and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Univ.Sucre: D.Brooks 16+6reb+4ast, G.Pedro 12+5reb+4ast, A.Pena 11+9reb+2ast, M.Luis 7+5reb+1ast, G.Alvarez 6+3reb+3ast, C.Cristhian 5+5reb+1ast
Motilones: Y.Yeison 15+4reb, C.Andres 10+2reb, J.Del Rosario 5+4reb, F.Morales 3+6reb+2ast, C.Solis 2+3reb, R.Abad 2+2reb