LNBP Round 9 of Regular Season

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in LNBP. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game of round 9 was a home defeat of 7th ranked Plateros (8-7) to third ranked Fuerza Regia (9-6) 100-92 in the game for the third place. Fuerza Regia made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Argentinian Joseph Avila stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and American guard Gary Ricks (185-1991, college: Drake) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was Puerto Rican-Nicaraguan guard Jared Ruiz (188-1992) with 29 points and 4 assists. Fuerza Regia maintains third place with 9-6 record having just two points less than leader Dorados. Plateros at the other side dropped to the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with Libertadores and Mineros. Fuerza Regia are looking forward to face Soles (#8) in Mexicali in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Plateros will play on the road against Abejas (#7) in Guanajuato and are hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Ninth-ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (5-11) gave a tough game to second ranked Astros (11-4). The visitors from Guadalajara managed to secure only two-point victory 98-96. However their fans expected much easier game. Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (190-1992) nailed 22 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and Aaron Valdes accounted for 28 points. American forward Eric Ferguson (203-1989, college: Georgia South) came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds for Halcones UV Xalapa in the defeat. Halcones UV Xalapa's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Astros have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Dorados. Halcones UV Xalapa at the other side keeps the ninth place with 11 games lost. Astros will play against Mineros (#5) in Zacatecas in the next round. Halcones UV Xalapa will play on the road against Correcaminos (#10) in Ciudad Victoria and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Fresnillo between Plateros and Fuerza Regia. Seventh ranked Plateros (8-7) got a very close home victory over 3rd placed Fuerza Regia (9-6). Plateros managed to escape with a 2-point win 80-78 on Friday evening. The best player for the winners was Jared Ruiz who scored 25 points and 7 rebounds. Plateros' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Rodney Green who recorded 30 points. Plateros moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Libertadores and Mineros. Loser Fuerza Regia keeps the third position with six games lost. Plateros will meet Abejas (#7) in the next round. Fuerza Regia will play against Soles (#8) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 9: bottom-ranked Correcaminos lost to Libertadores on the opponent's court 96-107. Mineros unfortunately lost to Abejas in a home game 86-90. Dorados rolled over Soles on the road 94-75. Halc.Xalapa were defeated by Astros on its own court 74-86. Abejas was beaten by Mineros in Zacatecas 90-87. Libertadores won against Correcaminos at home 118-107. Dorados managed to outperform Soles on the opponent's court 89-75.

Libertadores - Correcaminos 107-96

Very expected game in Queretaro where 10th ranked Correcaminos (2-13) were defeated by sixth ranked Libertadores (8-7) 107-96 on Friday. Libertadores looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Spencer Williams (188-1995, college: Wooster) who scored 28 points and 7 assists. His fellow American import Vander Blue (196-1992, college: Marquette) chipped in 24 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Jordanian-American forward Cameron Forte (201-1993, college: Portland St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds and Swiss point guard Jordan Stevens (182-1994, college: Midwestern St.) added 23 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Correcaminos' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Libertadores moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Mineros and Plateros. Loser Correcaminos stay at the bottom position with 13 games lost. Libertadores will meet league's leader Dorados in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Correcaminos will play against Halcones UV Xalapa (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: C.Forte 24+14reb+3ast, J.Stevens 23+2reb+2ast, D.White 12+8reb+2ast, M.Jackson 12+5reb+3ast, J.Andriassi 10, F.Harris 8+2reb+2ast
Libertadores: S.Williams 28+4reb+7ast, V.Blue 24+4reb+5ast, B.Frazier 17+3reb+2ast, S.Samuels 13+10reb+6ast, S.Givens 8+3reb+2ast, A.James 7

Plateros - Fuerza Regia 80-78

A very close game took place in Fresnillo between Plateros and Fuerza Regia. Seventh ranked Plateros (8-7) got a very close home victory over 3rd placed Fuerza Regia (9-6). Plateros managed to escape with a 2-point win 80-78 on Friday evening. Plateros outrebounded Fuerza Regia 43-30 including a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Puerto Rican-Nicaraguan guard Jared Ruiz (188-1992) who scored 25 points and 7 rebounds. American point guard Kendrick Brown (180, college: Jarvis Christian) chipped in 22 points and 5 assists. Plateros' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Rodney Green (197-1988, college: La Salle) who recorded 30 points and naturalized Argentinian point guard Cristian Cortez (185-1990) added 14 points and 10 assists respectively. Plateros moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Libertadores and Mineros. Loser Fuerza Regia keeps the third position with six games lost. Plateros will meet Abejas (#7) in the next round. Fuerza Regia will play against Soles (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: R.Green 30+4reb+1ast, C.Cortez 14+4reb+10ast, A.Joseph 9+5reb+3ast, D.Scott 8+5reb+2ast, L.Santos 5+3reb, D.Johnson 5+3reb+2ast
Plateros: J.Ruiz 25+7reb+3ast, K.Brown 22+2reb+5ast, J.Ibarra 12+14reb+1ast, J.Wilson 6+4reb+2ast, L.Davis 5+5reb+1ast, J.Ramirez 3+4reb+1ast

Halc.Xalapa - Astros 96-98

Ninth-ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (5-11) gave a tough game to second ranked Astros (11-4). The visitors from Guadalajara managed to secure only two-point victory 98-96. However their fans expected much easier game. Astros players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists. Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (190-1992) nailed 22 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and American swingman Aaron Valdes (196-1993, college: Hawaii) accounted for 28 points. American forward Eric Ferguson (203-1989, college: Georgia South) came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds and international guard Jose Estrada (190-1994, agency: Pro Sports) added 23 points and 5 assists respectively for Halcones UV Xalapa in the defeat. Four Halcones UV Xalapa players scored in double figures. Halcones UV Xalapa's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Astros have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Dorados. Halcones UV Xalapa at the other side keeps the ninth place with 11 games lost. Astros will play against Mineros (#5) in Zacatecas in the next round. Halcones UV Xalapa will play on the road against Correcaminos (#10) in Ciudad Victoria and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: E.Ferguson 24+10reb, J.Estrada 23+3reb+5ast, A.Holmes 18+5reb+8ast, A.Walker 11+5reb+2ast, J.Akindele 8+6reb+1ast, A.Almanza 5+2reb+2ast
Astros: A.Valdes 28+4reb+1ast, J.Blake 25+4reb+4ast, R.Mendoza 22+6reb+8ast, B.DeBisschop 7+8reb+2ast, K.Rodriguez 6+7reb+6ast, J.Loveridge 5+4reb+6ast

Plateros - Fuerza Regia 92-100

The most interesting game of round 9 was a home defeat of 7th ranked Plateros (8-7) to third ranked Fuerza Regia (9-6) 100-92 in the game for the third place. Fuerza Regia made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Argentinian Joseph Avila stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and American guard Gary Ricks (185-1991, college: Drake) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was Puerto Rican-Nicaraguan guard Jared Ruiz (188-1992) with 29 points and 4 assists and international point guard Kohl Meyer (193-1993, college: Puget Sound) scored 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Fuerza Regia and four Plateros players scored in double figures. Fuerza Regia maintains third place with 9-6 record having just two points less than leader Dorados. Plateros at the other side dropped to the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with Libertadores and Mineros. Fuerza Regia are looking forward to face Soles (#8) in Mexicali in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Plateros will play on the road against Abejas (#7) in Guanajuato and are hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Plateros: J.Ruiz 29+4reb+4ast, L.Davis 14, K.Meyer 14+6reb+6ast, J.Ibarra 14+9reb, J.Ramirez 10+1reb+2ast, I.Montano 4+1reb+3ast
Fuerza Regia: A.Joseph 21+10reb+2ast, D.Johnson 20+2reb+3ast, G.Ricks 16+7reb+5ast, C.Cortez 15+4reb+7ast, R.Green 13+2reb, A.Fuller 7+5reb+1ast

Mineros - Abejas 86-90

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Abejas' (8-8) road victory over 5th ranked Mineros (8-7) 90-86 on Friday. Abejas made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American-Argentinian guard Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. American guard Tyrone White (201-1990, college: CSUB) chipped in 22 points. At the other side the best for losing team was naturalized American Durrell Summers (196-1989, college: Michigan St.) who recorded 23 points and 7 rebounds and American forward Mike Bruesewitz (199-1990, college: Wisconsin) added 17 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Abejas went down to seventh position due to points difference. Mineros lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Libertadores and Plateros. Abejas will meet at home higher ranked Plateros (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mineros will play against the league's second-placed Astros where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Mineros: D.Summers 23+7reb+3ast, M.Bruesewitz 17+8reb+2ast, J.Williams 16+2ast, E.Luzcando 13+4reb+4ast, J.Summers 6+3reb+2ast, F.Hassell 6+7reb
Abejas: T.White 22+2reb+1ast, E.Thomas 18+10reb+3ast, M.Smith 15+7reb+2ast, W.Langston 13+4reb+1ast, T.McLean 8+5reb+1ast, J.Anderson 6+2reb+6ast

Soles - Dorados 75-94

Not a big story in a game in Mexicali where 8th ranked Soles (6-9) were rolled over by first ranked Dorados (11-4) 94-75 on Friday. Dorados made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) who scored 35 points (!!!) and 7 assists (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!). Argentinian forward Franco Giorgetti (203-1992) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points, 14 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was American Daniel Laster (199-1996, college: Gardner-Webb) who recorded 20 points and the other American import center Kavion Pippen (208-1996, college: SIU) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Four Soles players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Dorados. They maintain first place with 11-4 record, which they share with Astros. Soles lost their third game in a row. They keep the eighth position with nine games lost. Dorados will meet at home Libertadores (#4) in the next round. Soles will play against Fuerza Regia (#3) in Monterrey and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Soles: D.Laster 20+4reb+2ast, R.Martinez 15+4reb+1ast, K.Pippen 12+8reb+2ast, V.Alvarez Diez 11+1reb+5ast, P.Kiss 5+5reb+3ast, A.Villanueva 5+3reb+2ast
Dorados: D.Sims 35+4reb+7ast, F.Giorgetti 18+14reb+8ast, D.Draper 15+4reb, A.Luis 9+2reb+2ast, M.Jefferson 8+2reb, M.Duffy 6+4reb

Halc.Xalapa - Astros 74-86

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Astros (11-4) beat on the road 9th ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (5-11) 86-74 on Saturday. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) who scored 22 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international guard Jorge Gutierrez (191-1988, college: California) chipped in 14 points and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) who recorded 21 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import forward Eric Ferguson (203-1989, college: Georgia South) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Halcones UV Xalapa's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Astros. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Dorados. Loser Halcones UV Xalapa keeps the ninth place with 11 games lost. Astros will meet at home Mineros (#5) in the next round. Halcones UV Xalapa will play against Correcaminos (#10) in Ciudad Victoria and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: A.Holmes 21+5reb+3ast, E.Ferguson 14+7reb+3ast, R.Delgado 12+2reb+7ast, J.Akindele 8+7reb+1ast, J.Estrada 8+2reb+5ast, A.Almanza 7+3reb
Astros: J.Loveridge 22+7reb+6ast, J.Gutierrez 14+4reb+7ast, K.Rodriguez 10+2ast, R.Mendoza 9+6reb+2ast, A.Valdes 8+3reb+3ast, B.DeBisschop 7+10reb+2ast

Mineros - Abejas 90-87

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Zacatecas where 4th placed Abejas (8-8) were edged by fifth ranked Mineros (8-7) 90-87 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Panamanian-Chilean guard Eugenio Luzcando (187-1995, college: Idaho St.) who scored 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Naturalized American Durrell Summers (196-1989, college: Michigan St.) chipped in 23 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Michael Smith (193-1995, college: CBU) who recorded 17 points and the other American import guard Tyrone White (201-1990, college: CSUB) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively. Four Mineros and five Abejas players scored in double figures. Abejas' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Mineros moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Libertadores and Plateros. Loser Abejas dropped to the seventh position with eight games lost. Mineros will meet league's second-placed Astros in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Abejas will play against Plateros (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Abejas: M.Smith 17+3reb+3ast, W.Langston 15+4reb+2ast, T.White 15+4reb+4ast, T.McLean 12+2reb+2ast, J.Anderson 11+4reb+1ast, K.Hernandez 6+1reb+1ast
Mineros: D.Summers 23+6ast, J.Williams 19+2reb+1ast, E.Luzcando 18+9reb+5ast, F.Hassell 10+9reb+1ast, M.Bruesewitz 8+2reb+6ast, M.Ramos 6+6reb+1ast

Libertadores - Correcaminos 118-107

No shocking result in a game in Queretaro where sixth ranked Libertadores (8-7) won against bottom-ranked Correcaminos (2-13) 118-107 on Saturday. Libertadores shot 60.3 percent from the field. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Correcaminos' players. The best player for the winners was American guard Spencer Williams (188-1995, college: Wooster) who scored 26 points and 9 assists. His fellow American import Vander Blue (196-1992, college: Marquette) chipped in 21 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Swiss point guard Jordan Stevens (182-1994, college: Midwestern St.) who recorded 43 points (!!!) and American guard Decensae White (198-1988, college: SF State) added 20 points and 14 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Correcaminos' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Libertadores moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Mineros and Plateros. Loser Correcaminos stay at the bottom position with 13 games lost. Libertadores will meet league's leader Dorados in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Correcaminos will play against Halcones UV Xalapa (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: J.Stevens 43+4reb+2ast, D.White 20+14reb+1ast, C.Forte 18+11reb+3ast, M.Jackson 11+2reb+3ast, C.Russo 6+2reb+2ast, J.Arturo Farrera 5+1reb+1ast
Libertadores: S.Williams 26+1reb+9ast, B.Frazier 24+1reb+2ast, V.Blue 21+2reb+5ast, M.Hernandez 20+2reb+1ast, S.Samuels 13+12reb+1ast, S.Givens 9+8reb+7ast

Soles - Dorados 75-89

Very expected game in Mexicali where 8th ranked Soles (6-9) were defeated by first ranked Dorados (11-4) 89-75 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) who scored 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Argentinian forward Franco Giorgetti (203-1992) chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American Daniel Laster (199-1996, college: Gardner-Webb) who recorded 19 points and the other American import Noah Allen (201-1995, college: Hawaii) added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Five Dorados and four Soles players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Dorados. They maintain first place with 11-4 record, which they share with Astros. Soles lost their third game in a row. They keep the eighth position with nine games lost. Dorados will meet at home Libertadores (#4) in the next round. Soles will play against Fuerza Regia (#3) in Monterrey and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Soles: D.Laster 19+3reb+2ast, N.Allen 14+5reb+4ast, P.Kiss 11+3reb+3ast, K.Pippen 10+4reb, R.Alejandro 6+4reb, V.Alvarez Diez 6+3reb+3ast
Dorados: D.Sims 21+5reb+5ast, F.Giorgetti 20+6reb+1ast, J.Brussino 15+4reb+4ast, M.Duffy 12+1reb+1ast, D.Draper 11+5reb+1ast, A.Gil-Fernandez 4



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