Round 8 (Regular Season): Defensor defeat Corinthians

What a coincidence that all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Brazilian Corinthians (1-1) in Sao Paulo on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by twelfth ranked Uruguayan Defensor (1-1) 81-76. The guests trailed by 4 points at the halftime before their 22-11 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Defensor dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Corinthians' 22. Center Theo Metzger (200-1999) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 11 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). American guard Duane Wilson (189-1994, college: Texas A&M) contributed with 16 points and 4 assists for the winners. replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds for Corinthians. Defensor left bottom position moving up to second place, which they share with defeated Corinthians. Defensor is looking forward to face Alvarado (#4) in Ambato in the next round. Corinthians will play at home against the league's leader Quimsa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top-ranked Argentinian Quimsa blasted bottom-ranked Ecuadorian Alvarado (0-2) in Ambato 88-59 keeping the perfect record after 8 rounds. Alvarado is still unable to win any game. Worth to mention a great performance of American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 6 rebounds and Diego Figueredo who added 15 points and 5 assists during the contest. Argentinian point guard Andres Lugli (188-1995) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Quimsa (2-0) keeps a position of league leader. Defending Ecuadorian champion Alvarado still closes the standings with two games lost. Quimsa will play against Corinthians (#3) in Sao Paulo in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Alvarado will play on the road against the league's second-placed Defensor in Montevideo and hopes to get finally their first victory.




Alvarado - Quimsa 59-88

Top-ranked Argentinian Quimsa blasted bottom-ranked Ecuadorian Alvarado (0-2) in Ambato 88-59 keeping the perfect record after 8 rounds. Alvarado is still unable to win any game. It looked good early as Alvarado took a 3-point small lead at the end of first quarter. But then Quimsa had a 20-15 second period charge getting the lead and Alvarado was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 59-88. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Alvarado to just 7 points in third quarter. Quimsa forced 20 Alvarado turnovers and outrebounded them 46-27 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Quimsa players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Diego Figueredo (185-1991, agency: BIG) who added 15 points and 5 assists during the contest. Argentinian point guard Andres Lugli (188-1995) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and center Jordan Cardenas (206-1998, college: FNU, agency: BIG) scored 7 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Quimsa (2-0) keeps a position of league leader. Defending Ecuadorian champion Alvarado still closes the standings with two games lost. Quimsa will play against Corinthians (#3) in Sao Paulo in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Alvarado will play on the road against the league's second-placed Defensor in Montevideo and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Alvarado: A.Lugli 20+10reb+3ast, D.Hernandez-Zinenko 11+2ast, C.Alaekwe 9+2reb+2ast, E.Cave 7+1reb+2ast, J.Cardenas 7+7reb+1ast, F.Borsellino 3+1reb+1ast
Quimsa: B.Robinson 26+6reb+3ast, D.Figueredo 15+3reb+5ast, L.Lema 10+8reb+1ast, N.Romano 8+2reb+2ast, C.Negron 6+7reb+3ast, S.Matias 5+3reb+1ast

Corinthians - Defensor 76-81

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Brazilian Corinthians (1-1) in Sao Paulo on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by twelfth ranked Uruguayan Defensor (1-1) 81-76. The guests trailed by 4 points at the halftime before their 22-11 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Defensor dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Corinthians' 22. Center Theo Metzger (200-1999) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 11 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). American guard Duane Wilson (189-1994, college: Texas A&M) contributed with 16 points and 4 assists for the winners. Wilson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and American guard Davaunta Thomas (196-1995, college: UAFS) added 25 points in the effort for Corinthians. Four Corinthians players scored in double figures. Defensor left bottom position moving up to second place, which they share with defeated Corinthians. Defensor is looking forward to face Alvarado (#4) in Ambato in the next round. Corinthians will play at home against the league's leader Quimsa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Corinthians: D.Thomas 25+1reb+2ast, N.Gabriel 16+11reb+3ast, E.Clark 14+6reb+7ast, E.Corazza 12+4reb+4ast, R.Munford 6+4reb, C.Victao 3+7reb+1ast
Defensor: T.Metzger 30+11reb, D.Wilson 16+3reb+4ast, F.Terra 13+4reb+3ast, F.Soto 6+6reb+4ast, B.Mateo 6+5reb+3ast, M.Zubiaurre 4+1reb+2ast