LNBP Round 12: Soles are defeated by Panteras

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Soles (13-7) in Aguascalientes on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by fifth ranked Panteras (8-12) 81-76. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Soles. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Idris Alvarado (196-91) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Gary Ricks (185-91, college: Drake) who added 15 points and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American Joe Lawson (201-92, college: Indianapolis, agency: Inception Sports) with 23 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Panteras moved-up to third place, which they share with Abejas and Plateros. Soles at the other side still keep top position with seven games lost. They share it with Libertadores and Astros.
Important game to mention about took place in Chihuahua. First ranked Fuerza Regia (12-7) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging second-best Dorados (8-10) 86-85 in the fight for the first place. The winners were led by American Dominique Johnson (192-87, college: Azusa Pacific) who scored that evening 30 points and Daniel Bejarano supported him with 14 points and 4 assists. Even 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists by naturalized American Durrell Summers (196-89, college: Michigan St.) did not help to save the game for Dorados. Dorados' coach Gustavo Pacheco rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion maintains first position with 12-7 record. Dorados lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the second place with ten games lost.
Fourth-ranked Abejas (8-12) gave a tough game to third ranked Astros (13-7) in Guanajuato on Thursday. The visitors from Guadalajara managed to secure only two-point victory 95-93. However their fans expected easier game. The best player for the winners was Jordan Loveridge who scored 21 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Ryan Pearson who recorded 36 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds. Astros have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Libertadores and Soles. Abejas lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the third place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Panteras and Plateros.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 12: Halc.Xalapa won against Lenadores on the opponent's court 97-80. Panteras unfortunately lost to Soles in a home game 83-88. Plateros were rolled over Libertadores on the road 69-112. Dorados lost to defending champion Fuerza Regia on its own court 80-85. Halc.Xalapa were beaten by Lenadores in Durango 70-77. Abejas was destroyed by Astros at home 80-106. Plateros unfortunately lost to Libertadores on the opponent's court 78-94.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 18 points and 13 rebounds by Diamon Simpson of Plateros.

Lenadores - Halc.Xalapa 80-97

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Lenadores' (7-12) home loss to fourth ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (7-11) 80-97 on Thursday. Halcones UV Xalapa looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-92, college: Sacramento St.) who scored 19 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. American swingman Omar Boone (196, college: Sul Ross St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds. Four Halcones UV Xalapa players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Germain Jordan (198-86, college: Dillard) who recorded 26 points and 7 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and Swedish-American point guard Omar Krayem (186-88, college: CBU, agency: Haylett Sports) added 12 points and 10 assists respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Halcones UV Xalapa have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 7-11 record. Lenadores lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: O.Boone 22+10reb+1ast, M.McKinney 19+6reb+8ast, E.Ferguson 15+3reb+1ast, T.White 11+4reb+5ast, R.Delgado 9+2ast, P.Reyes 6
Lenadores: G.Jordan 26+7reb+1ast, O.Krayem 12+2reb+10ast, K.Meyer 11+6reb+2ast, A.Luis 8+2ast, J.Evans 7+6reb+1ast, J.Araujo 6+5reb+2ast

Abejas - Astros 93-95

Fourth-ranked Abejas (8-12) gave a tough game to third ranked Astros (13-7) in Guanajuato on Thursday. The visitors from Guadalajara managed to secure only two-point victory 95-93. However their fans expected easier game. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Jordan Loveridge (198-93, college: Utah) who scored 21 points and 4 assists. Naturalized American guard Karim Rodriguez (196-88) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. Five Astros players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Ryan Pearson (198-90, college: GMU, agency: Inception Sports) who recorded 36 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Darrin Dorsey (188-87, college: DWU) added 18 points and 6 assists respectively. Astros have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Libertadores and Soles. Abejas lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the third place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Panteras and Plateros.
Top scorers:
Astros: J.Loveridge 21+2reb+4ast, J.Machado 18+3reb+2ast, K.Rodriguez 15+4reb+4ast, J.Wilson-Frame 13+3reb+2ast, J.Gutierrez 10+3reb+4ast, A.Holmes 9+2reb+4ast
Abejas: R.Pearson 36+9reb+3ast, D.Dorsey 18+2reb+6ast, G.McGhee 13+8reb, M.Smith 9+1reb+5ast, K.Locke 8+4reb, B.Urrutia 4+2reb+3ast

Panteras - Soles 83-88

Rather predictable result in Aguascalientes where first ranked Soles (13-7) defeated 5th ranked Panteras (8-12) 88-83 on Thursday. Soles made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was international guard Luke Martinez (190-90, college: Wyoming) who scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Jordan Swing (198-90, college: UAB) chipped in 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Soles players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Panamanian Ernesto Oglivie (203-89) who recorded 28 points and 9 rebounds and American guard Gary Ricks (185-91, college: Drake) added 18 points and 6 assists respectively. Soles have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-7 record, which they share with Libertadores and Astros. Panteras lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the third place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Abejas and Plateros.
Top scorers:
Soles: L.Martinez 20+5reb+4ast, J.Lawson 18+4reb+1ast, J.Swing 16+8reb+4ast, J.Akindele 14+7reb+2ast, E.Rush 6+5reb+2ast, E.Garcia 6+1reb+5ast
PANTERAS: E.Oglivie 28+9reb+2ast, G.Ricks 18+4reb+6ast, K.Barlow 14+5reb+2ast, T.Urtasun 9+4reb+2ast, J.Machuca 4+1ast, J.Israel Gutierrez 4+8reb+2ast

Dorados - Fuerza Regia 85-86

Important game to mention about took place in Chihuahua. First ranked Fuerza Regia (12-7) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging second-best Dorados (8-10) 86-85 in the fight for the first place. Fuerza Regia players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. The winners were led by American Dominique Johnson (192-87, college: Azusa Pacific) who scored that evening 30 points and the other American import guard Daniel Bejarano (193-91, college: Colorado St.) supported him with 14 points and 4 assists. Even 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists by naturalized American Durrell Summers (196-89, college: Michigan St.) did not help to save the game for Dorados. American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-93, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Slash Sports) added 21 points and 8 rebounds. Dorados' coach Gustavo Pacheco rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion maintains first position with 12-7 record. Dorados lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the second place with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: D.Johnson 30+4reb+1ast, D.Bejarano 14+3reb+4ast, O.Anosike 11+4reb+1ast, P.Stoll 8+3reb+4ast, F.Pinero 8+4reb+2ast, A.Joseph 6+3reb+3ast
Dorados: C.Mitchell 21+8reb+1ast, D.Summers 17+9reb+5ast, T.Gipson 11+2reb+2ast, J.Fuller 9+2reb+1ast, A.Pena 9+8reb+2ast, C.Guerrero 7+1reb+6ast

Libertadores - Plateros 112-69

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 3rd ranked Plateros' (8-12) road loss to second ranked Libertadores (13-7) 69-112 on Thursday. Libertadores dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Plateros' 36. They outrebounded Plateros 45-32 including a 37-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American Vander Blue (196-92, college: Marquette, agency: Shark Sports Management) who scored 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Jamaican power forward Samardo Samuels (206-89, college: Louisville) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Five Libertadores players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Reyshawn Terry (203-84, college: UNC) who recorded 16 points and his fellow American import forward Glenn Robinson III (198-94, college: Michigan) added 15 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Libertadores have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Soles and Astros. Loser Plateros keep the third place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Panteras and Abejas.
Top scorers:
Libertadores: V.Blue 25+6reb+4ast, S.Samuels 20+10reb+1ast, D.White 13+6reb+2ast, J.Camacho 12+6reb+2ast, D.Sutton 11+7reb+1ast, T.Burrell 10+3reb+3ast
Plateros: R.Terry 16+4reb, G.Robinson III 15+4reb+1ast, J.Williams 14+1reb+1ast, A.Cvetkovic 8+5reb+3ast, D.Simpson 6+7reb, I.Avalos 4+5reb+1ast

Dorados - Fuerza Regia 80-85

The game between closely ranked teams ended with first ranked Fuerza Regia's (12-7) road victory over second-best Dorados (8-10) 85-80 on Friday. Fuerza Regia looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was Joseph Avila who scored 21 points. The former international point guard Paul Stoll (180-85) chipped in 16 points and 7 assists. Four Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was naturalized American Durrell Summers (196-89, college: Michigan St.) who recorded 15 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-93, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Slash Sports) added 16 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Dorados' coach Gustavo Pacheco tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Defending champion maintains first position with 12-7 record. Dorados lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the second place with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: A.Joseph 21+3reb+2ast, P.Stoll 16+2reb+7ast, D.Johnson 13+1reb+2ast, D.Bejarano 12+6reb+1ast, G.Giron 10+2reb, F.Pinero 5+4reb
Dorados: A.Pena 22+2reb+2ast, C.Mitchell 16+10reb+2ast, D.Summers 15+6reb+7ast, J.Suero 9+3reb+2ast, C.Guerrero 8+1reb+1ast, N.Harney 5+3ast

Lenadores - Halc.Xalapa 77-70

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Durango where one of their biggest challengers Halcones UV Xalapa (7-11) was defeated by fifth ranked Lenadores (7-12) 77-70 on Friday. Lenadores looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Halcones UV Xalapa's players. The best player for the winners was Swedish-American point guard Omar Krayem (186-88, college: CBU, agency: Haylett Sports) who scored 7 points, 6 rebounds and 18 assists. International point guard Kohl Meyer (193-93, college: Puget Sound) chipped in 20 points. Meyer 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 American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-92, college: Sacramento St.) who recorded 16 points and American forward Eric Ferguson (203-89, college: Georgia South) added 5 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Halcones UV Xalapa's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Lenadores maintains fifth position with 7-12 record. Loser Halcones UV Xalapa keeps the fourth place with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Lenadores: K.Meyer 20+4reb+3ast, G.Jordan 19+6reb+1ast, J.Araujo 9+8reb, J.Evans 9+5reb, E.Garibay 8+8reb+1ast, O.Krayem 7+6reb+18ast
Halc.Xalapa: M.McKinney 16+3reb+2ast, P.Reyes 11+2reb+1ast, A.James 10+2reb+1ast, I.Lane 9+5reb+1ast, O.Boone 8+7reb, R.Delgado 6+4reb+2ast

Abejas - Astros 80-106

The game between closely ranked teams ended with third ranked Astros' (13-7) road victory over 4th ranked Abejas (8-12) 106-80 on Friday. Astros shot 60.9 percent from the field and made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Astros outrebounded Abejas 38-26 including a 29-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Astros especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 61.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Avry Holmes (185-94, college: Clemson) who scored 30 points and 6 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). International forward Jonatan Machado (200-93) chipped in 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Astros players scored in double figures. Astros' coach Sergio Valdeolmillos felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Ryan Pearson (198-90, college: GMU, agency: Inception Sports) who recorded 17 points and 6 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Michael Smith (193-95, college: CBU) added 17 points respectively. Astros have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Libertadores and Soles. Abejas lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the third place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Panteras and Plateros.
Top scorers:
Astros: A.Holmes 30+1reb+6ast, J.Machado 17+5reb+4ast, J.Loveridge 14+4reb+4ast, J.Wilson-Frame 11+8reb+3ast, K.Rodriguez 11+4reb+4ast, J.Blake 10+2reb+2ast
Abejas: M.Smith 17+2reb+1ast, R.Pearson 17+6reb+1ast, C.Juan 15+3reb+1ast, D.Dorsey 8+1reb+6ast, G.McGhee 6+4reb, J.Vega 6+6reb+1ast

Panteras - Soles 81-76

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Soles (13-7) in Aguascalientes on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by fifth ranked Panteras (8-12) 81-76. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Soles. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Idris Alvarado (196-91) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Gary Ricks (185-91, college: Drake) who added 15 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four Panteras players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American Joe Lawson (201-92, college: Indianapolis, agency: Inception Sports) with 23 points and international guard Luke Martinez (190-90, college: Wyoming) scored 13 points and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Panteras moved-up to third place, which they share with Abejas and Plateros. Soles at the other side still keep top position with seven games lost. They share it with Libertadores and Astros.
Top scorers:
PANTERAS: I.Alvarado 17+7reb+1ast, T.Urtasun 16+1reb+2ast, G.Ricks 15+2reb+4ast, J.Ramirez 12+2reb+1ast, K.Barlow 10+2reb+2ast, E.Oglivie 9+7reb+3ast
Soles: J.Lawson 23+4reb+3ast, L.Martinez 13+4reb+6ast, E.Rush 11+7reb, J.Akindele 9+7reb+3ast, J.Swing 8+6reb+2ast, E.Garcia 7+2ast

Libertadores - Plateros 94-78

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 3rd ranked Plateros' (8-12) road loss to second ranked Libertadores (13-7) 78-94 on Friday. The best player for the winners was Jamaican power forward Samardo Samuels (206-89, college: Louisville) who scored 23 points and 6 rebounds. American Vander Blue (196-92, college: Marquette, agency: Shark Sports Management) chipped in 22 points and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Reyshawn Terry (203-84, college: UNC) who recorded 25 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Diamon Simpson (204-87, college: St.Mary's, CA) added 18 points and 13 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively. Four Libertadores and five Plateros players scored in double figures. Plateros' coach Juan Jose Pidal tested eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Libertadores have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Soles and Astros. Loser Plateros keep the third place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Panteras and Abejas.
Top scorers:
Libertadores: S.Samuels 23+6reb, V.Blue 22+3ast, T.Burrell 13+10reb, J.Camacho 10+9reb+1ast, M.Hernandez 9+2reb+1ast, J.Anderson 9+2reb
Plateros: R.Terry 25+8reb, D.Simpson 18+13reb, J.Williams 12+2reb+3ast, I.Avalos 10+7reb, L.Davis 10+4reb, A.Cvetkovic 3+1reb+3ast



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