LNBP Round 15: Capitanes lose to Abejas

The round was rather attractive and full of interesting results. The round ended with change at the leadership position and favorites losing the games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The biggest surprise took place in Guanajuato where host Abejas (7-6) beat league's leader Capitanes (9-4) 91-86 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Capitanes. Abejas dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Capitanes' 38. They outrebounded Capitanes 35-24 including 26 on the defensive glass. Abejas looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American-Puerto Rican swingman Alex Franklin (198-88, college: Siena) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Spencer Williams (188-95, college: Wooster) chipped in 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international Hector Hernandez (205-85, college: Fresno St., agency: BeoBasket) who recorded 20 points. Abejas maintains fifth place with 7-6 record. Capitanes at the other side dropped to the second position with four games lost. They share it with Aaguacateros. They were replaced at the leadership position by Mineros. Capitanes will play next round against strong Panteras trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Abejas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top ranked Mineros (11-2) recorded its second loss in Tampico. Visitors were defeated by fifth ranked Huracanes (6-5) 92-84. It ended at the same time the 11-game winning streak of Mineros. It was a good game for American Aaron Harper (203-81, college: Ole Miss) who led his team to a victory with 29 points and 7 rebounds. Gerard DeVaughn contributed with 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Dominican Victor Liz (193-86) answered with 20 points and 7 rebounds for Mineros. Huracanes have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 6-5 record. Mineros at the other side still keep top position with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
A very close game took place in Monterrey between Fuerza Regia and Lenadores. Second ranked Fuerza Regia (10-4) got a very close home victory over 4th placed Lenadores (7-4). Fuerza Regia managed to escape with a 1-point win 91-90 on Sunday evening. It was a great evening for OD Anosike who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Javier Mojica with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Fuerza Regia have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 10-4 record having just three point less than leader Mineros. Loser Lenadores keep the fourth position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
A very interesting game took place in . It ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked Plateados (5-6) to seventh ranked Astros (7-7) 97-95 in the game for the sixth place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Plateados. It was an exceptional evening for Heissler Guillent who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists. Plateados' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Astros moved-up to sixth place which they share with defeated Plateados. Plateados at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keep the sixth position with six games lost. Astros' next round opponent will be Angeles (#9) in Puebla.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Aaguacateros (9-4) against fourth ranked Panteras (9-5) on Saturday night. Host Aaguacateros were defeated by Panteras in Michoacan 88-75. The best player for the winners was Derek Reese who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Panteras maintains fourth place with 9-5 record. Loser Aaguacateros keep the second position with four games lost. Panteras will face higher ranked Capitanes (#3) in Mexico in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Aaguacateros will play on the road against Libertadores in Queretaro and hope to win that game.

Other games of round 15 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Libertadores were defeated by Soles in Mexicali 89-83. Santos smashed Angeles at home 99-72. Laguneros lost to Dorados on the opponent's court 75-81. Fuerza Regia managed to outperform Lenadores in a home game 85-80.
The best stats of 15th round was 18 points and 9 rebounds by Jordan Glynn of Fuerza Regia.

Abejas - Capitanes 91-86

The biggest surprise took place in Guanajuato where host Abejas (7-6) beat league's leader Capitanes (9-4) 91-86 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Capitanes. Abejas dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Capitanes' 38. They outrebounded Capitanes 35-24 including 26 on the defensive glass. Abejas looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American-Puerto Rican swingman Alex Franklin (198-88, college: Siena) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Spencer Williams (188-95, college: Wooster) chipped in 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international Hector Hernandez (205-85, college: Fresno St., agency: BeoBasket) who recorded 20 points and Panamanian forward Ernesto Oglivie (203-89) added 15 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Five Capitanes players scored in double figures. Abejas maintains fifth place with 7-6 record. Capitanes at the other side dropped to the second position with four games lost. They share it with Aaguacateros. They were replaced at the leadership position by Mineros. Capitanes will play next round against strong Panteras trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Abejas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Abejas: A.Franklin 29+14reb+4ast, S.Williams 22+5reb+4ast, J.Washington 17+5reb+2ast, T.Sanchez 9+1reb+4ast, M.Smith 6+1reb, J.Manuel Esteva 4+4reb+6ast
Capitanes: H.Hernandez 20+1reb+2ast, R.Mendoza 17+2reb+4ast, E.Oglivie 15+8reb, O.Mendez-Valdez 12+2reb+4ast, E.Andujar 11+6reb+3ast, J.James 8+3reb

Soles - Libertadores 89-83

There was no surprise in Mexicali where 8th ranked Libertadores (5-9) were defeated by first ranked Soles (9-3) 89-83 on Saturday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Soles made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was international guard Luke Martinez (193-90, college: Wyoming, agency: Pro Sports) who scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. American forward John Flowers (200-89, college: WVU, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 11 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Puerto Rican forward Luis Hernandez (206-88) who recorded 24 points and 9 rebounds and Dominican-Puerto Rican swingman Jonathan Rodriguez (196-87, college: Campbell) added 21 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Soles have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-3 record. Loser Libertadores keep the eighth position with nine games lost. Soles will face Santos (#7) in San Luis Potosi in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Libertadores will play at home against the league's second-placed Aaguacateros and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Soles: L.Martinez 17+9reb+3ast, J.Flowers 11+4reb+2ast, A.Pena 10+3reb+4ast, D.Amigo 9+4reb+4ast, J.David Estrada 9+5reb+2ast, A.Parker 8+3reb+1ast
Libertadores: L.Hernandez 24+9reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 21+3reb+3ast, J.Satchell 20+5reb+2ast, I.Avalos 8+6reb+3ast, V.Cooksey 4+5reb+1ast, R.Barreno 2+5reb

Astros - Plateados 97-95

A very interesting game took place in . It ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked Plateados (5-6) to seventh ranked Astros (7-7) 97-95 in the game for the sixth place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Plateados. Astros players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Venezuelan point guard Heissler Guillent (186-86) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists. Puerto Rican swingman Angel-Daniel Vassallo (198-86, college: Virginia Tech) accounted for 24 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. American forward Nick Harney (203-92, college: Fairmont St.) came up with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and Georgian-Puerto Rican guard Guillermo Diaz (188-85, college: Miami, FL) added 28 points respectively for Plateados in the defeat. Four Astros and five Plateados players scored in double figures. Plateados' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Astros moved-up to sixth place which they share with defeated Plateados. Plateados at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keep the sixth position with six games lost. Astros' next round opponent will be Angeles (#9) in Puebla.
Top scorers:
Astros: A.Daniel Vassallo 24+7reb+3ast, J.Famous 19+9reb+2ast, H.Guillent 18+6reb+13ast, T.White 15+2reb+3ast, O.Richards 10+1reb, J.Israel Gutierrez 6+6reb+1ast
Plateados: G.Diaz 28+2reb+1ast, N.Harney 21+5reb+6ast, O.Samhan 13+8reb+2ast, A.Uter 12+7reb+1ast, D.Watkins 10+8reb+1ast, F.Rivera 5+2reb+11ast

Santos - Angeles 99-72

No shocking result in a game in San Luis Potosi where seventh ranked Santos (6-7) smashed 9th ranked Angeles (1-13) 99-72 on Saturday. Santos made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was forward Kyle Spain (196-87, college: San Diego St., agency: Interperformances) who scored 21 points and 6 rebounds. Center BJ West (211-89, college: Jackson St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Spain is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the other side the best for losing team was forward William Green (201-91, college: Stetson) who recorded 19 points and center Travis Elliott (203-91, college: Beth.-Cookman) added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Santos maintains seventh place with 6-7 record. Angeles lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 13 games lost. Santos will face league's leader Soles in Mexicali in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Angeles will play against Astros (#6) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Santos: K.Spain 21+6reb, J.Harris 14+2reb+2ast, C.Barry 13+4reb, H.Esparza 12+1reb, B.West 11+11reb+1ast, R.Cintron Cortes 9+2reb+1ast
Angeles: W.Green 19+1reb+1ast, L.Lopez 11+4reb+4ast, G.Chavez 11+5reb, T.Elliott 10+8reb+2ast, Y.Manuel 8, E.Herrera 5+1reb

Aaguacateros - Panteras 75-88

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Aaguacateros (9-4) against fourth ranked Panteras (9-5) on Saturday night. Host Aaguacateros were defeated by Panteras in Michoacan 88-75. They made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American-Puerto Rican forward Derek Reese (201-93, college: Tennessee) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds. Puerto Rican forward Benito Santiago (198-89, college: Cumberlands) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds. Four Panteras players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Tristan Spurlock (203-91, college: UCF) who recorded 18 points and 8 rebounds and international center Edgar Garibay (211-90, college: LBSU, agency: Best of You Sports) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Panteras maintains fourth place with 9-5 record. Loser Aaguacateros keep the second position with four games lost. Panteras will face higher ranked Capitanes (#3) in Mexico in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Aaguacateros will play on the road against Libertadores in Queretaro and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Panteras: D.Reese 24+14reb+2ast, B.Santiago 22+10reb, G.Ricks 13+3reb+2ast, B.Puckett 10+5reb+3ast, R.Boyce III 7+2reb+3ast, C.Pizarro 6+2reb+5ast
Aaguacateros: T.Spurlock 18+8reb, E.Garibay 15+5reb+1ast, D.Sims 14+1reb+4ast, J.Meyinsse 9+6reb+1ast, O.De Haro 7+3ast, A.Holmes 5+3reb+2ast

Dorados - Laguneros 81-75

Very expected game in Chihuahua where 8th ranked Laguneros (1-14) were defeated by fourth ranked Dorados (8-5) 81-75 on Saturday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Strangely Laguneros outrebounded Dorados 37-25 including 29 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American point guard Coron Williams (185-89, college: Wake Forest) who scored 23 points. Dominican point guard Juan-Miguel Suero (198-93) chipped in 11 points and 6 assists. Dorados' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Decensae White (198-88, college: San Francisco St.) who recorded 15 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import forward Taylor Johns (201-94, college: UC Riverside, agency: Slash Sports) added 14 points respectively. Four Laguneros players scored in double figures. Dorados moved-up to third place. Laguneros lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 14 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Dorados: C.Williams 23+2reb, J.Miguel Suero 11+2reb+6ast, I.Wilkerson 10+1reb+4ast, R.Gallegos 9+4reb, M.Jonatan 7+7reb+4ast, J.Shaw 7+2reb
Laguneros: D.White 15+8reb+1ast, T.Johns 14+4reb+2ast, T.Steen 12+5reb, G.Woods 12+3reb+4ast, D.Herrera 9+6reb, E.Weary 9+2reb+2ast

Huracanes - Mineros 92-84

Top ranked Mineros (11-2) recorded its second loss in Tampico. Visitors were defeated by fifth ranked Huracanes (6-5) 92-84. It ended at the same time the 11-game winning streak of Mineros. It was a good game for American Aaron Harper (203-81, college: Ole Miss) who led his team to a victory with 29 points and 7 rebounds. His fellow American import power forward Gerard DeVaughn (206-88, college: Stillman) contributed with 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. DeVaughn is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Dominican Victor Liz (193-86) answered with 20 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Jordan Williams (198-92, college: N.Texas) added 19 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Mineros. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Huracanes have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 6-5 record. Mineros at the other side still keep top position with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Huracanes: A.Harper 29+7reb+2ast, G.DeVaughn 20+7reb+2ast, K.Lamonte 14+4reb+6ast, A.Perez 11+4reb+1ast, A.Solares 6+4reb, J.Martin 5+2reb+4ast
Mineros: V.Liz 20+7reb+3ast, J.Williams 19+5reb+2ast, S.Soriano 15+4reb+4ast, D.Jacob 11+4reb+1ast, D.Clemente 8+5reb+5ast, J.Villanueva 6+6reb+3ast

Fuerza Regia - Lenadores 91-90

A very close game took place in Monterrey between Fuerza Regia and Lenadores. Second ranked Fuerza Regia (10-4) got a very close home victory over 4th placed Lenadores (7-4). Fuerza Regia managed to escape with a 1-point win 91-90 on Sunday evening. It was a great evening for Nigerian-American power forward OD Anosike (203-91, college: Siena) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Daniel Bejarano (193-91, college: Colorado St.) helped adding 19 points. The best for the losing side was American-Puerto Rican Javier Mojica (190-84, college: CCSU, agency: Paris Global Sports) with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Leroy Davis (200-81, college: Georgia St.) scored 23 points and 7 rebounds. Five Fuerza Regia and four Lenadores players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Fuerza Regia have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 10-4 record having just three point less than leader Mineros. Loser Lenadores keep the fourth position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: O.Anosike 19+8reb+1ast, D.Bejarano 19+3reb+1ast, J.Glynn 13+2reb+1ast, D.Huertas 12+1reb+4ast, J.Ibarra 10+7reb, J.Anderson 8+4reb+3ast
Lenadores: J.Mojica 24+5reb+4ast, L.Davis 23+7reb, M.Flores 13+6reb+1ast, M.Hayes-Lizarraga 12+12reb, D.Collier 8+5reb+1ast, E.Zuniga 8+2reb+1ast

Fuerza Regia - Lenadores 85-80

Rather predictable result in Monterrey where second ranked Fuerza Regia (10-4) beat 4th placed Lenadores (7-4) 85-80 on Friday. They outrebounded Lenadores 38-27 including 28 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American forward Jordan Glynn (200-89, college: SF Austin) who scored 18 points and 9 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Daniel Bejarano (193-91, college: Colorado St.) chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was naturalized Puerto Rican guard Joseph Soto (190-93) who recorded 21 points and 4 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and American guard Aaron Valdes (196-93, college: Hawaii, agency: Pro Sports) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Fuerza Regia have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 10-4 record having just three point less than leader Mineros. Loser Lenadores keep the fourth position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: D.Huertas 19+4reb+1ast, J.Glynn 18+9reb+2ast, D.Bejarano 17+9reb+1ast, O.Anosike 11+7reb, J.Ramirez 7+1ast, C.Rivera 5+1reb+5ast
Lenadores: J.Soto 21+1reb+4ast, A.Valdes 18+5reb+1ast, M.Hayes-Lizarraga 15+3reb+1ast, L.Davis 12+3reb, J.Mojica 7+2reb+4ast, D.Collier 5+9reb+3ast



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