LNBP Round 12: Aaguacateros keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Aaguacateros as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Aaguacateros smashed 5th ranked Abejas in Michoacan 91-65. 25 personal fouls committed by Abejas helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American center Jerome Meyinsse (207-88, college: Virginia) who scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. The other American import swingman Rodney Green (196-88, college: La Salle) chipped in 18 points. Aaguacateros' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Puerto Rican forward Carlos Lopez-Sosa (208-90, college: UNLV, agency: Paris Global Sports) who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Aaguacateros have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Abejas at the other side keep the fifth place with six games lost. They share the position with Astros. Abejas will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Aaguacateros will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Abejas in Guanajuato.
Important game to mention about took place in . Eighth ranked Laguneros (1-12) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 6th ranked Plateados (3-5) 78-77 on Thursday evening. It was a good game for American forward Trent Steen (203, college: UAPB, agency: One Motive Sports) who saved his team from a defeat with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds. Diego Herrera contributed with 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Egyptian-American center Omar Samhan (211-88, college: St.Mary's, CA) replied with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds for Plateados. Laguneros maintains eighth position with 1-12 record. It was Plateados' third loss in a row. Newly promoted team keep the sixth place with five games lost. Laguneros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Plateados will play again on the road against Laguneros (#8) in Torreon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Panteras (8-3) against fourth ranked Soles (7-3) on Thursday night. Host Panteras were defeated by Soles in Aguascalientes 87-77. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Panteras. Worth to mention a great performance of Luke Martinez who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was Derek Reese with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Soles moved-up to third place, which they share with Fuerza Regia. Loser Panteras keep the second position with three games lost. Soles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Panteras will play again against Soles and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in . First ranked Mineros faced 3rd ranked Dorados. Host Mineros (10-1) defeated guests from Chihuahua (7-4) 79-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Dorados. The winners were led by Victor Liz who scored that evening 22 points. Dorados' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mineros have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-1 record. Newly promoted Dorados dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. Mineros' next round opponent will be again Dorados (#4) in Chihuahua.

In the last two games of round 12 Correcaminos defeated Huracanes in Ciudad Victoria 100-85. Astros were beaten by Santos at home 87-97.
The best stats of 12th round was 14 points and 13 assists by Heissler Guillent of Astros.

Huracanes - Correcaminos 85-100

There was a minor upset in Tampico where 5th ranked Huracanes (4-5) were defeated by seventh ranked Correcaminos (2-13) 100-85. The winners were led by Spanish-Dominican center Jhonatan Araujo (208-96) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points and 18 rebounds and Senegalese center Mamadou Ndiaye (229-93, college: UC Irvine) supported him with 21 points and 11 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Even 16 points and 9 rebounds by American guard Kyle Lamonte (191-84, college: William Carey) did not help to save the game for Huracanes. His fellow American import power forward Germain Jordan (198-86, college: Dillard) added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Correcaminos and five Huracanes players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Correcaminos maintains seventh position with 2-13 record. Huracanes lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with five games lost. Correcaminos will have a break next round. Huracanes will play again on the road against Correcaminos (#7) in Ciudad Victoria and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Huracanes: J.Martin 19+1reb+4ast, K.Lamonte 16+9reb+2ast, A.Harper 16+4reb+4ast, G.Jordan 15+6reb+4ast, G.DeVaughn 15+7reb+2ast, A.Perez 9+3reb
Correcaminos: M.Ndiaye 21+11reb+3ast, K.Jones 18+5reb+4ast, J.Araujo 16+18reb+2ast, B.Polanco 11+4reb, D.Soto 7+1ast, J.Arturo Farrera 6+1ast

Plateados - Laguneros 77-78

Important game to mention about took place in . Eighth ranked Laguneros (1-12) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 6th ranked Plateados (3-5) 78-77 on Thursday evening. It was a good game for American forward Trent Steen (203, college: UAPB, agency: One Motive Sports) who saved his team from a defeat with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds. Center Diego Herrera (201-90) contributed with 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four Laguneros players scored in double figures. Egyptian-American center Omar Samhan (211-88, college: St.Mary's, CA) replied with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds and Puerto Rican point guard Filiberto Rivera (189-82, college: UTEP) added 14 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Plateados. Laguneros maintains eighth position with 1-12 record. It was Plateados' third loss in a row. Newly promoted team keep the sixth place with five games lost. Laguneros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Plateados will play again on the road against Laguneros (#8) in Torreon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Plateados: O.Samhan 23+11reb, F.Rivera 14+6reb+1ast, G.Diaz 13+5reb+1ast, A.Uter 9+2reb+3ast, D.Watkins 8+4reb+1ast, C.Jones 7+2reb+1ast
Laguneros: D.Herrera 16+6reb, G.Woods 13+2reb+1ast, E.Weary 12+5reb+1ast, D.White 10+2ast, T.Steen 10+15reb+1ast, D.Whitley 9+3reb+3ast

Aaguacateros - Abejas 91-65

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Aaguacateros as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Aaguacateros smashed 5th ranked Abejas in Michoacan 91-65. 25 personal fouls committed by Abejas helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American center Jerome Meyinsse (207-88, college: Virginia) who scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. The other American import swingman Rodney Green (196-88, college: La Salle) chipped in 18 points. Four Aaguacateros players scored in double figures. Aaguacateros' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Puerto Rican forward Carlos Lopez-Sosa (208-90, college: UNLV, agency: Paris Global Sports) who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and American guard Spencer Williams (188-95, college: Wooster) added 13 points and 6 assists respectively. Aaguacateros have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Abejas at the other side keep the fifth place with six games lost. They share the position with Astros. Abejas will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Aaguacateros will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Abejas in Guanajuato.
Top scorers:
Abejas: C.Lopez-Sosa 16+10reb+3ast, S.Williams 13+2reb+6ast, J.Washington 11+5reb+2ast, T.Sanchez 8+2reb+1ast, J.Manuel Esteva 8+2reb, P.Thomas 3+9reb
Aaguacateros: R.Green 18+2reb+1ast, J.Meyinsse 14+9reb, D.Sims 14+1reb+3ast, J.Camacho 12+5reb+1ast, M.Hernandez 10+1reb+2ast, A.Holmes 9+4reb+3ast

Mineros - Dorados 79-68

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in . First ranked Mineros faced 3rd ranked Dorados. Host Mineros (10-1) defeated guests from Chihuahua (7-4) 79-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Dorados. Mineros made 17-of-22 charity shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. The winners were led by Dominican Victor Liz (193-86) who scored that evening 22 points and American Greg Smith (198-92, college: Colorado St.) supported him with 7 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Mineros players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 9 rebounds by American center Jarred Shaw (208-90, college: Utah St.) did not help to save the game for Dorados. His fellow American import guard Isaiah Wilkerson (191-90, college: NJIT) added 9 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Dorados' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mineros have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-1 record. Newly promoted Dorados dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. Mineros' next round opponent will be again Dorados (#4) in Chihuahua.
Top scorers:
Dorados: J.Shaw 15+9reb, C.Williams 14+1reb+3ast, J.Miguel Suero 10+3reb+1ast, I.Wilkerson 9+5reb+4ast, M.Jonatan 9+5reb+1ast, C.Perez 4+2reb+1ast
Mineros: V.Liz 22+2reb+3ast, J.Williams 10+1reb+3ast, J.Villanueva 10+4reb, D.Clemente 10+5reb+7ast, S.Monreal 10+1ast, G.Smith 7+15reb+4ast

Panteras - Soles 77-87

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Panteras (8-3) against fourth ranked Soles (7-3) on Thursday night. Host Panteras were defeated by Soles in Aguascalientes 87-77. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Panteras. Worth to mention a great performance of international guard Luke Martinez (193-90, college: Wyoming, agency: Pro Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and American power forward David Laury (206-90, college: Iona) who added 12 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four Soles players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American-Puerto Rican forward Derek Reese (201-93, college: Tennessee) with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and American guard Ronnie Boyce-III (191-95, college: USF, agency: Interperformances) scored 14 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Soles moved-up to third place, which they share with Fuerza Regia. Loser Panteras keep the second position with three games lost. Soles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Panteras will play again against Soles and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Panteras: D.Reese 18+8reb+1ast, R.Boyce III 14+1reb+2ast, B.Santiago 11+1ast, B.Puckett 10+5reb+1ast, F.Jaimes 9+5reb+1ast, C.Pizarro 7+1reb+4ast
Soles: L.Martinez 18+10reb+5ast, D.Laury 12+8reb+1ast, D.Amigo 12+4reb+1ast, A.Pena 12+1ast, J.David Estrada 8+1reb+3ast, V.Alvarez Diez 7+1ast

Astros - Santos 87-97

There was a small surprise when seventh ranked Santos (4-5) defeated on the road 5th ranked Astros (5-6) 97-87. Santos shot the lights out from three nailing 16 long-distance shots on high 51.6 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. The winners were led by American point guard Raymond Cintron Cortes (183-90, college: MTSU) who scored that evening 18 points and 4 assists and the other American import point guard Tjader Fernandez (178-94) supported him with 21 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Even a double-double of 14 points and 13 assists by Venezuelan point guard Heissler Guillent (186-86) did not help to save the game for Astros. Puerto Rican swingman Angel-Daniel Vassallo (198-86, college: Virginia Tech) added 20 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Santos have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Huracanes. Newly promoted Astros keep the fifth position with six games lost. Santos' next round opponent will be higher ranked Capitanes (#4) in Mexico and it may be quite challenging game. Astros will play again on the road against Santos in San Luis Potosi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: J.Famous 21+5reb, A.Daniel Vassallo 20+6reb+1ast, H.Guillent 14+4reb+13ast, R.Clemente 12+2reb+1ast, T.White 8+2reb+5ast, O.Richards 8+3reb+1ast
Santos: T.Fernandez 21+2reb+2ast, R.Cintron Cortes 18+3reb+4ast, H.Esparza 13+4reb+1ast, B.West 10+11reb+1ast, C.Barry 8+1reb+2ast, B.Emilio 6+2ast



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