Dwayne Morgan
The Regular Season in LNBP just started. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Abejas recorded a loss in Guanajuato on Friday night. Hosts were rolled over by Soles 87-64. They dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Abejas' 28. The game was dominated by American players. Forward Dwayne Morgan (202-1996, college: SUU) fired 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Guard Donovan Jackson (188-1996, college: Iowa St.) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Tre McLean (197-1993, college: Chattanooga) produced 14 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Soles is looking forward to face Plateros in Fresnillo in the next round. Abejas will play at home against Libertadores and are hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Important game to mention about took place in Queretaro. Libertadores saved a 3-point victory at home edging Fuerza Regia 75-72 in the fight for the third place. Worth to mention a great performance of American Jordan Adams (196-1994, college: UCLA) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 9 rebounds. Branden Frazier contributed with 13 points for the winners. Nigerian-American power forward OD Anosike (203-1991, college: Siena) answered with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds for Fuerza Regia. Libertadores will play against Abejas in Guanajuato in the next round. Fuerza Regia will play at home against Halcones UV Xalapa to get more than just one victory in their record.
A very close game took place in Xalapa between Dorados and Halcones UV Xalapa. Dorados got a very close victory on the road over Halcones UV Xalapa. Dorados managed to escape with a 1-point win 83-82 on Friday evening. Donald Sims stepped up and scored 29 points and 6 assists (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. At the losing side O'Darien Bassett responded with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Dorados will meet at home Astros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Halcones UV Xalapa will play against Fuerza Regia in Monterrey and hope to win that game.
Other games of round 1 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Mineros defeated Plateros in Zacatecas 89-81. Abejas beat Soles at home 90-76. Dorados won against Halc.Xalapa on the opponent's court 97-84. Plateros managed to outperform Mineros in a home game 85-79. Winless Correcaminos lost to undefeated Astros on the road 53-99. Astros crushed Correcaminos on its own court 106-72. Fuerza Regia beat Libertadores in Monterrey 93-80.
Abejas - Soles 64-87
Abejas recorded a loss in Guanajuato on Friday night. Hosts were rolled over by Soles 87-64. They dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Abejas' 28. The game was dominated by American players. Forward Dwayne Morgan (202-1996, college: SUU) fired 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Guard Donovan Jackson (188-1996, college: Iowa St.) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Tre McLean (197-1993, college: Chattanooga) produced 14 points and 6 rebounds and Marvin Clark (201-1994, college: St.John's, agency: Slash Sports) added 7 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Soles is looking forward to face Plateros in Fresnillo in the next round. Abejas will play at home against Libertadores and are hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Abejas: T.McLean 14+6reb+1ast, M.Smith 10+2reb+2ast, W.Langston 8+1reb+2ast, M.Clark 7+7reb+4ast, K.Hernandez 6+6reb+1ast, D.Soto 6+2reb+1ast
Soles: D.Laster 20+3reb+1ast, D.Jackson 20+5reb+1ast, D.Morgan 19+7reb+3ast, M.Andriassi 9+5reb+6ast, V.Alvarez Diez 6+2reb+2ast, N.Allen 5+7reb+5astgschID: 987973
Halc.Xalapa - Dorados 82-83
A very close game took place in Xalapa between Dorados and Halcones UV Xalapa. Dorados got a very close victory on the road over Halcones UV Xalapa. Dorados managed to escape with a 1-point win 83-82 on Friday evening. Dorados looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) stepped up and scored 29 points and 6 assists (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners and international center Jose Israel-Gutierrez (206-1993) chipped in 7 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side American guard O'Darien Bassett (189-1986, college: Troy) responded with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. Four Halcones UV Xalapa players scored in double figures. Dorados will meet at home Astros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Halcones UV Xalapa will play against Fuerza Regia in Monterrey and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: S.Johnson 20+7reb+2ast, O.Bassett 19+8reb+4ast, A.Williams 13+1reb+1ast, J.Estrada 10+5reb+7ast, X.Alexander 9+7reb+5ast, D.Joyner 9+5reb+1ast
Dorados: D.Sims 29+3reb+6ast, F.Giorgetti 18+5reb+1ast, V.Ricardo 10+4reb+2ast, J.Brussino 10+2reb+5ast, J.Camacho 9+4reb+3ast, J.Israel-Gutierrez 7+17reb+4astgschID: 987974
Plateros - Mineros 81-89
There was no surprise in Fresnillo where Plateros were defeated by Mineros 89-81 on Friday. Panamanian Ernesto Oglivie (203-1989) stepped up and scored 24 points and 9 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) for the winners and naturalized American Durrell Summers (196-1989, college: Michigan St.) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. Five Mineros players scored in double figures. At the losing side the former international point guard Orlando Mendez-Valdez (183-1986, college: WKU, agency: Pro Sports) responded with 21 points and 5 assists and Nicaraguan-Puerto Rican guard Jared Ruiz (188-1992) scored 13 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mineros will meet at home Correcaminos in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Plateros will play against Soles and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Plateros: O.Mendez-Valdez 21+2reb+5ast, C.Ortiz 15+3reb, J.Ruiz 13+4reb+4ast, C.Jackson 9+6reb+2ast, J.Ramirez 9+6reb+1ast, J.Ibarra 6+6reb
Mineros: E.Oglivie 24+9reb+1ast, F.Hassell 17+4reb+2ast, D.Summers 16+8reb+1ast, A.Jackson 13+2reb+6ast, E.Luzcando 10+4reb+3ast, B.Rivera 6+3rebgschID: 987975
Abejas - Soles 90-76
There was a small surprise in Guanajuato where Abejas defeated Soles 90-76 on Thursday. They outrebounded Soles 39-25 including 27 on the defensive glass. Abejas looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The game was also dominated by American players. Guard Michael Smith (193-1995, college: CBU) stepped up and scored 21 points for the winners and forward Wayne Langston (200-1993, college: Murray St.) chipped in 11 points and 10 rebounds. Five Abejas players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Donovan Jackson (188-1996, college: Iowa St.) responded with 24 points and 5 assists (made all of his eight free throws) and Daniel Laster (199-1996, college: Gardner-Webb) scored 15 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Abejas will meet at home Libertadores in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Soles will play against Plateros in Fresnillo and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Soles: D.Jackson 24+3reb+5ast, D.Laster 15+2reb, N.Allen 9+4reb+1ast, V.Alvarez Diez 7+1reb+1ast, M.Andriassi 7+1reb+4ast, J.Jefferson 7+2reb+1ast
Abejas: M.Smith 21+3reb+3ast, M.Clark 17+3reb+1ast, T.McLean 15+4reb+3ast, W.Langston 11+10reb+3ast, T.White 10+2reb+4ast, R.Brayan 9+3rebgschID: 987976
Halc.Xalapa - Dorados 84-97
The game between closely ranked teams ended with Halcones UV Xalapa's home loss to Dorados 84-97 on Saturday. Dorados shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 55.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) stepped up and scored 22 points and 8 assists for the winners and Argentinian point guard Juan Brussino (185-1991) chipped in 24 points and 4 assists. At the losing side American guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) responded with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists (made all of his seven free throws) and the other American import center Amir Williams (211-1992, college: Ohio St.) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Dorados and five Halcones UV Xalapa players scored in double figures. Dorados will meet at home Astros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Halcones UV Xalapa will play against Fuerza Regia in Monterrey and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: S.Johnson 22+6reb+7ast, X.Alexander 17+3reb+3ast, J.Estrada 15+5reb+6ast, A.Williams 12+12reb+4ast, O.Bassett 12+3reb+4ast, T.David 6
Dorados: J.Brussino 24+2reb+4ast, D.Sims 22+1reb+8ast, J.Camacho 13+6reb+4ast, F.Giorgetti 12+3reb+1ast, O.De Haro 10+3reb+2ast, J.Israel-Gutierrez 8+12reb+4astgschID: 987977
Plateros - Mineros 85-79
There was a small surprise in Fresnillo where Plateros beat Mineros 85-79 on Thursday. Strangely Mineros outrebounded Plateros 38-24 including 26 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American forward Joshua Ramirez (198-1994, college: Dominican, CA) stepped up and scored 29 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners and the former international point guard Orlando Mendez-Valdez (183-1986, college: WKU, agency: Pro Sports) chipped in 14 points, 6 assists and 6 steals. Plateros' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American power forward Franklin Hassell (203-1988, college: ODU, agency: SDJ Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and Panamanian Ernesto Oglivie (203-1989) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Four Mineros players scored in double figures. Plateros will meet at home Soles in the next round. Mineros will play against Correcaminos and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Mineros: D.Summers 19+2reb+4ast, F.Hassell 16+10reb+2ast, E.Oglivie 15+10reb+1ast, A.Jackson 14+3reb+5ast, E.Luzcando 7+4reb+6ast, M.Ramos 6+6reb+1ast
Plateros: J.Ramirez 29+3reb+3ast, O.Mendez-Valdez 14+1reb+6ast, J.Ruiz 10+4reb+3ast, C.Ortiz 9+2reb+2ast, K.Meyer 8+4reb+8ast, L.Davis 6+1rebgschID: 987978
Libertadores - Fuerza Regia 75-72
Important game to mention about took place in Queretaro. Libertadores saved a 3-point victory at home edging Fuerza Regia 75-72 in the fight for the third place. Worth to mention a great performance of American Jordan Adams (196-1994, college: UCLA) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 9 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Branden Frazier (191-1992, college: Fordham, agency: BeoBasket) contributed with 13 points for the winners. Nigerian-American power forward OD Anosike (203-1991, college: Siena) answered with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds and Argentinian Joseph Avila added 11 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Fuerza Regia. Four Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. Libertadores will play against Abejas in Guanajuato in the next round. Fuerza Regia will play at home against Halcones UV Xalapa to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: G.Giron 14+4reb+2ast, O.Anosike 12+13reb+1ast, A.Joseph 11+8reb+2ast, D.Bejarano 10+4reb+1ast, G.Ricks 9+1ast, P.Stoll 8+3reb+5ast
Libertadores: J.Adams 23+9reb+2ast, B.Frazier 13+4reb+3ast, S.Givens 11+4reb, S.Samuels 9+3reb+2ast, S.Williams 8+5reb+4ast, D.Willis 6+3rebgschID: 987979
Astros - Correcaminos 99-53
Not a big story in a game in Guadalajara where Correcaminos were outplayed by Astros 99-53 on Sunday. Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Correcaminos' 30. They outrebounded Correcaminos 45-28 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 36 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Correcaminos' players. American forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) stepped up and scored 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and his fellow American import power forward Brooks DeBisschop (206-1998, college: NAU) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four Astros players scored in double figures. At the losing side Colombian Michaell Jackson (190-1987) responded with 18 points and Venezuelan center Carlos Rodriguez (206-1989) scored 17 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astros will meet Dorados in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Correcaminos will play against Mineros in Zacatecas and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: M.Jackson 18+4reb+2ast, C.Rodriguez 17+4reb+1ast, M.Williams 7+2reb, A.Luis 5+4reb+1ast, Z.Otoniel 4+6reb+1ast, T.Farmer 2+1reb+2ast
ASTROS: B.DeBisschop 14+5reb+2ast, R.Gallegos 13+2reb+3ast, J.Loveridge 12+7reb+4ast, R.Mendoza 12+4reb+4ast, K.Rodriguez 11+3reb+6ast, J.Machado 10+1reb+1astgschID: 987980
Astros - Correcaminos 106-72
Everything went according to plan in Guadalajara where Astros outleveled Correcaminos 106-72 on Saturday. They outrebounded Correcaminos 43-22 including a 31-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Astros shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Correcaminos' players. American guard Rayes Gallegos (188-1990, college: Nebraska) stepped up and scored 30 points and 4 assists for the winners and his fellow American import forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) chipped in 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Astros players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) responded with 21 points and Colombian Michaell Jackson (190-1987) scored 13 points and 4 steals. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astros will meet Dorados in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Correcaminos will play against Mineros in Zacatecas and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: T.Farmer 21+1reb+2ast, Z.Otoniel 15+4reb, M.Jackson 13+3reb+3ast, A.Luis 8+4reb+1ast, C.Rodriguez 6+1reb, J.Arturo Farrera 6+5reb
Astros: R.Gallegos 30+2reb+4ast, J.Gutierrez 18+1reb+5ast, J.Loveridge 17+8reb+6ast, K.Rodriguez 11+1reb, R.Mendoza 11+4reb+3ast, F.Jaimes 7+11reb+2astgschID: 987982
Libertadores - Fuerza Regia 80-93
There was a minor upset in Queretaro where Libertadores were defeated by Fuerza Regia 93-80 on Friday. Fuerza Regia looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Nigerian-American power forward OD Anosike (203-1991, college: Siena) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and American guard Daniel Bejarano (193-1991, college: Colorado St.) chipped in 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Fuerza Regia's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American guard Spencer Williams (188-1995, college: Wooster) responded with 20 points and 6 assists and the other American import forward Samuel Givens (197-1989, college: Drexel) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Five Libertadores players scored in double figures. Fuerza Regia will meet at home Halcones UV Xalapa in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Libertadores will play against Abejas in Guanajuato and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Libertadores: S.Williams 20+1reb+6ast, J.Adams 14+2reb+1ast, S.Samuels 13+4reb+1ast, S.Givens 12+7reb+1ast, M.Hernandez 11+2reb+2ast, A.James 5
Fuerza Regia: O.Anosike 21+10reb+4ast, G.Ricks 17+1reb, F.Pinero 11+4reb, D.Bejarano 11+5reb+4ast, G.Giron 9+1reb+5ast, P.Stoll 8+4reb+5astgschID: 991079
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