LNBP Round 16 (Regular Season): #1 Soles are defeated by Correcaminos

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The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Soles (11-3) in Ciudad Victoria on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by fourteenth ranked Correcaminos (2-9) 78-74. It ended at the same time the 11-game winning streak of Soles. Correcaminos made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Correcaminos had a 30-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Christian Coleman (203-2000, college: OK State) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and the other American import point guard Damien Daniels (170-2000, college: ACU) who added 17 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Argentinian-American Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) responded with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Correcaminos maintains fourteenth position with 2-9 record. Soles at the other side still keep top place with three games lost. Correcaminos are looking forward to face higher ranked Panteras (#3) in Aguascalientes in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Soles will play at home against El Calor and are hoping to win this game.
Very significant was Fuerza Regia's (#6) just 1-point road victory against 5th ranked Lobos 91-90. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Lobos. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The winners were led by American guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) who scored that evening 14 points and 7 assists and Josue Andriassi supported him with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Fuerza Regia's coach Jose Neto allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds by Jamaican Tyran De Lattibeaudiere (195-1991, college: Lamar) did not help to save the game for Lobos. Fuerza Regia (9-5) moved-up to second place, which they share with Panteras and Dorados. Newly promoted Lobos dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Mineros. Fuerza Regia will play against Abejas (#8) in Guanajuato in the next round where they are favorite. Lobos will play against Gambusinos and hope to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Panteras (9-5) against seventh ranked Mineros (8-6) on Tuesday night. Visiting Panteras were crushed by Mineros in Zacatecas 98-78. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Panteras. Romeao Ferguson fired 15 points and 5 assists for the winners. Ahmed Hill produced 18 points for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mineros moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Lobos. Loser Panteras keep the second position with five games lost. They share it with Fuerza Regia and Dorados. Mineros will meet league's second-placed Dorados in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Panteras will play against Correcaminos and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 16: Astros won against El Calor on the opponent's court 88-79. Gambusinos managed to outperform Freseros in a home game 87-84. Diablos managed to beat Abejas on the road 75-73. Santos were defeated by Dorados on its own court 94-102.



Correcaminos - Soles 78-74:
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Soles (11-3) in Ciudad Victoria on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by fourteenth ranked Correcaminos (2-9) 78-74. It ended at the same time the 11-game winning streak of Soles. Correcaminos made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Correcaminos had a 30-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Christian Coleman (203-2000, college: OK State) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and the other American import point guard Damien Daniels (170-2000, college: ACU) who added 17 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Argentinian-American Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) responded with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Serbian power forward Dragan Apic (206-1995) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Correcaminos maintains fourteenth position with 2-9 record. Soles at the other side still keep top place with three games lost. Correcaminos are looking forward to face higher ranked Panteras (#3) in Aguascalientes in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Soles will play at home against El Calor and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: C.Christian 19+7reb+3ast, D.Damien 17+6reb+3ast, H.Chance 15+8reb+2ast, S.Jamir 8+4reb, J.Reyna 8+6reb+3ast, D.Carlisle 6+6reb
Soles: E.Thomas 14+8reb+4ast, A.Dragan 12+7reb+1ast, P.Scrubb 12+3reb, B.Martinez 8+9reb+2ast, H.Kaleb 8+2reb+1ast, J.Sakho 8+1ast

El Calor - Astros 79-88:
Very expected game in Cancun where 12th ranked El Calor (4-10) was defeated by sixth ranked Astros (8-4) 88-79 on Tuesday. American guard Avery Anderson III (189-2000, college: TCU) fired 23 points and 5 assists for the winners. The other American import point guard Jasper Floyd (193, college: WVU) chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Francis King (196) produced 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Australian forward DJ Mitchell (203-1997, college: Santa Clara) added 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. El Calor's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Astros moved-up to fifth place. El Calor lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with ten games lost. Astros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. El Calor will play against the league's leader Soles (#1) in Mexicali and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Astros: A.Avery 23+4reb+5ast, F.Jasper 12+5reb+5ast, P.Eugene 11+9reb, B.Pedro 9+4reb, A.Jose 7+5reb+1ast, Y.Will 6
El Calor: B.Galloway 21+3reb+1ast, K.Francis 18+6reb+5ast, D.Mitchell 17+5reb+4ast, R.Pinzon 8+2reb+1ast, W.Ellis 8+1ast, J.Geronimo 4+9reb+1ast

Gambusinos - Freseros 87-84:
There was a small surprise when twelfth ranked Gambusinos (5-9) edged at home 9th ranked Freseras (6-8) 87-84 on Tuesday. Gambusinos looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. International point guard Victor Alvarez (183-1996) fired 19 points and 5 assists for the winners. American center Kelby Kramer (213-1999, college: MSU, agency: Starting 5) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds. American forward Derek Fountain (208-2002, college: LSU) produced 25 points and 8 rebounds and Canadian forward Gatluak James (198, college: St.Francis X.) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Gambusinos moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Diablos. Loser Freseras dropped to the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with Abejas. Gambusinos will meet at home higher ranked Lobos (#6) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Freseros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Gambusinos: A.Victor 19+2reb+5ast, A.Christian 13+2reb+1ast, C.Thomas 13+2reb+2ast, M.Charles 10+5reb, K.Kelby 10+12reb, G.Kiandre 9+6reb+4ast
Freseros: F.Derek 25+8reb, F.Pirela 13+2reb+1ast, Z.Brown 12+5reb, G.James 9+6reb+2ast, B.Garrett 9+2reb+6ast, K.Rose 7+8reb+2ast

Lobos - Fuerza Regia 90-91:
Very significant was Fuerza Regia's (#6) just 1-point road victory against 5th ranked Lobos 91-90. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Lobos. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Fuerza Regia made 20-of-25 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The winners were led by American guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) who scored that evening 14 points and 7 assists and ex-international Josue Andriassi (186-1997) supported him with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Fuerza Regia's coach Jose Neto allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds by Jamaican Tyran De Lattibeaudiere (195-1991, college: Lamar) did not help to save the game for Lobos. Maltese-American point guard Eric Washington (183-1993, college: Miami, OH, agency: SLN) added 11 points and 6 assists for lost side. Five Fuerza Regia and four Lobos players scored in double figures. Fuerza Regia (9-5) moved-up to second place, which they share with Panteras and Dorados. Newly promoted Lobos dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Mineros. Fuerza Regia will play against Abejas (#8) in Guanajuato in the next round where they are favorite. Lobos will play against Gambusinos and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: A.Josue 15+5reb, B.Scott 15+2reb+2ast, H.Avry 14+4reb+7ast, A.Alphonso 10+5reb+2ast, S.Corey 10+4reb+1ast, J.Ivey 9+2reb+1ast
Lobos: T.De Lattibeaudiere 18+10reb+2ast, M.Myers 13+1reb+3ast, E.King 12+4reb+1ast, C.Williams 11+2reb, E.Washington 11+4reb+6ast, S.Johnson 9+4reb+7ast

Abejas - Diablos 73-75:
There was a minor upset in Guanajuato where 8th ranked Abejas (6-8) were edged by eleventh ranked Diablos (5-9) 75-73 on Tuesday. Diablos looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American power forward Devon Scott (205-1994, college: Dayton) fired a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Venezuelan forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds. American forward Chris Payton (203-2000, college: Kent St.) produced 10 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and his fellow American import guard AJ Banks (188-1997, college: Wyoming) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Abejas' coach Jean Serrano tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Diablos maintains eleventh position with 5-9 record, which they share with Gambusinos. Loser Abejas keep the eighth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Freseros. Diablos will meet at home higher ranked Santos (#10) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Abejas will play against Fuerza Regia having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Diablos: C.Michael 19+8reb+3ast, S.Devon 18+10reb+2ast, C.Glenn 9+2reb+6ast, S.Santiago 8+2reb+7ast, A.Cruz 7+3reb, M.Justin 6+1reb+2ast
Abejas: W.Justin 16+2reb+1ast, A.Banks 15+5reb+2ast, C.Payton 10+9reb+7ast, S.Giovanni 9+1reb+6ast, D.Gaines 7+5reb+1ast, D.Dyondre 6+5reb+2ast

Santos - Dorados 94-102:
Everything went according to plan in San Luis Potosi where fifth ranked Dorados (9-5) beat 10th ranked Santos (5-8) 102-94 on Tuesday. Dorados forced 19 Santos turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. American point guard JR Clay (183-2000, college: Tennessee St.) fired 23 points for the winners. American-DR Congolese center Emmanuel Wembi (205-1997, college: Lenoir-Rhyne, agency: Players Group) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. Five Dorados players scored in double figures. American Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh) produced 19 points and 7 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Rayshawn Mart (190-1998, college: Xavier, LA) added 19 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dorados moved-up to second place, which they share with Fuerza Regia and Panteras. Loser Santos keep the tenth position with eight games lost. Dorados will meet at home Mineros (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Santos will play against Diablos and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dorados: C.JR 23+3reb, H.Jaden 16+3reb+2ast, C.Will 14+2reb+3ast, C.Markeith 10+4reb+3ast, M.Mikh 10+3reb+7ast, W.Emmanuel 10+11reb+3ast
Santos: R.Mart 19+3reb+4ast, J.Wilson-Frame 19+7reb, J.Blake 15+1reb+4ast, C.Vogt 8+10reb, N.Ward 7+5reb, C.Jones 7+2reb+1ast

Mineros - Panteras 98-78:
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Panteras (9-5) against seventh ranked Mineros (8-6) on Tuesday night. Visiting Panteras were crushed by Mineros in Zacatecas 98-78. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Panteras. Mineros looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Panteras' players. American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) fired 15 points and 5 assists for the winners. American guard Daishon Smith (185-1995, college: ULM) chipped in 16 points. Five Mineros players scored in double figures. American Ahmed Hill (196-1995, college: Virginia Tech) produced 18 points and his fellow American import guard Daivien Williamson (185-2000, college: Wake Forest, agency: One Motive Sports) added 12 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mineros moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Lobos. Loser Panteras keep the second position with five games lost. They share it with Fuerza Regia and Dorados. Mineros will meet league's second-placed Dorados in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Panteras will play against Correcaminos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mineros: S.Daishon 16+1reb+3ast, F.Romeao 15+2reb+5ast, C.Anyelo 14+2reb+1ast, M.Tavario 12+6reb+2ast, S.Wesley 11+5reb, M.Kayo 8+5reb+1ast
Panteras: A.Hill 18+4reb+2ast, D.Williamson 12+2reb+2ast, M.McIntosh 10+1ast, C.Negron 10+4reb, V.Shahid 8+1reb+1ast, D.La Serna Jorge 7+3reb