LNBP Round 2: Santos keep a leadership position

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in LNBP. The round was exceptionally exciting as five games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Santos defeated Freseras in San Luis Potosi 78-74. Strangely Freseras outrebounded Santos 42-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. U.S. Virgin Islands power forward Rakeem Christmas (206-1991, college: Syracuse) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis, agency: BMS Sport Agency) contributed with 12 points and 4 assists for the winners. Santos' coach Hector Porrata used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American Malik Dunbar (198-1996, college: Auburn, agency: Helping Ballers) replied with 18 points and 6 rebounds for Freseras. Freseras will play next round against Panteras trying to get back on the winning streak. Santos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Astros in Guadalajara. Hosts were edged by Fuerza Regia 80-77. Argentinian-Italian point guard Lucas Faggiano (188-1989, college: LIU Brooklyn) scored 10 points, 7 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Raul Olalde chipped in 14 points (perfect from the field making all six shots) during the contest. American-Argentinian Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) responded with 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Astros' coach Ariel Rearte rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Fuerza Regia will play against Halcones Rojos in Veracruz in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Astros will play on the road against Dorados in Chihuahua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game was also tough home defeat of Plateros in a game in Fresnillo versus Abejas 82-67. Wayne Langston notched 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort. Even 15 points and 8 rebounds by Gani Lawal did not help to save the game for Plateros. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Abejas will meet at home Correcaminos in the next round. Plateros will play against Halcones UV Xalapa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 2: Halc.Xalapa were beaten by Soles on the road 84-75. Correcaminos lost to Libertadores on its own court 64-82. Mineros unfortunately lost to Halc.Rojos in Veracruz 85-95. Panteras recorded a loss to Dorados at home 92-94. Halc.Xalapa defeated Soles on the opponent's court 87-79. Correcaminos beat Libertadores in a home game 103-102. Mineros won against Halc.Rojos on the road 93-85. Plateros managed to outperform Abejas on its own court 82-81. Dorados recorded a loss to Panteras in Aguascalientes 94-91. Mineros lost to defending champion Astros at home 76-98. Astros beat Mineros on the opponent's court 87-81. Santos won against Freseras in a home game 84-72. Halc.Rojos managed to outperform Halc.Xalapa on the road 75-62. Correcaminos lost to undefeated Santos on its own court 91-102.
The most impressive performance of 2nd round was 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by Tjader Fernandez of Santos.

Soles - Halc.Xalapa 84-75

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Soles' home victory over Halcones UV Xalapa in Mexicali 84-75 on Thursday. Soles made 22-of-24 free shots (91.7 percent) during the game. The former international guard Luke Martinez (190-1990, college: Wyoming, agency: Pro Sports) notched 22 points to lead the effort and U.S. Virgin Islands-Puerto Rican forward Ivan Aska (201-1990, college: Murray St., agency: 011 Sports) supported him with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Five Soles players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 32 points and 10 rebounds by American power forward Justin Keenan (202-1989, college: Ferris St.) did not help to save the game for Halcones UV Xalapa. His fellow American import guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) added 16 points and 4 assists for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Soles will meet Mineros in the next round. Halcones UV Xalapa will play against Plateros and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: J.Keenan 32+10reb, S.Johnson 16+1reb+4ast, J.Goldwire 6+1reb+6ast, J.Estrada 5, T.Bishop 4+9reb+2ast, R.Martinez 4+2reb+1ast
Soles: L.Martinez 22+4reb+1ast, I.Aska 12+6reb+2ast, E.Luzcando 11+2reb+3ast, R.Stephan 10+8reb, E.Garcia 10+3reb+3ast, V.Alvarez 6+2ast

Correcaminos - Libertadores 64-82

Rather expected game when Correcaminos lost to Libertadores in Ciudad Victoria 64-82 on Friday. American guard Branden Frazier (191-1992, college: Fordham) notched 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and the other American import guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) supported him with 17 points. Four Libertadores players scored in double figures. Even 20 points and 7 rebounds by Brazilian center Joao Franca (215-1998) did not help to save the game for Correcaminos. American guard Antonio Daye Jr (185, college: Coastal, agency: Players Group) added 13 points for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Libertadores will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Correcaminos will play against Abejas in Guanajuato and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: J.Franca 20+7reb+2ast, A.Daye Jr. 13+4reb+2ast, J.Zesati 9+5reb+4ast, K.Goins 7+4reb, J.Guitian 3+3reb, E.Giron 3+1reb+1ast
Libertadores: A.Holmes 17+1reb+2ast, B.Frazier 16+6reb+4ast, S.Spencer 13+5reb, J.Quintana 12+1reb, M.Henry 11+2reb, T.Armstrong 8+1reb

Santos - Freseras 78-74

Santos defeated Freseras in San Luis Potosi 78-74. Strangely Freseras outrebounded Santos 42-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. U.S. Virgin Islands power forward Rakeem Christmas (206-1991, college: Syracuse) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis, agency: BMS Sport Agency) contributed with 12 points and 4 assists for the winners. Santos' coach Hector Porrata used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American Malik Dunbar (198-1996, college: Auburn, agency: Helping Ballers) replied with 18 points and 6 rebounds and his fellow American import Nick Faust (198-1993, college: LBSU) added 16 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Freseras. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Freseras will play next round against Panteras trying to get back on the winning streak. Santos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Freseras: M.Dunbar 18+6reb+3ast, N.Faust 16+8reb+2ast, T.David 13+4reb, T.Glass 11+9reb+1ast, J.James 7+4reb, K.York 5+5reb+3ast
Santos: R.Christmas 19+6reb, A.Henriquez 12+3reb+4ast, T.Fernandez 10+2reb+5ast, V.Ricardo 10+1reb+2ast, J.Cintron 8+6reb+3ast, O.De Haro 7

Halc.Rojos - Mineros 95-85

Halcones Rojos used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Zacatecas 95-85 on Friday night. Halcones Rojos made 25-of-30 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Halcones Rojos had a 27-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American point guard Quade Green (183-1998, college: Washington, agency: Octagon Europe) notched 22 points and 9 assists to lead the effort and Bahamas forward Tavario Miller (203-1994, college: Texas A&M) supported him with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Miller is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 19 points and 8 rebounds by American power forward Franklin Hassell (203-1988, college: ODU) did not help to save the game for Mineros. American-Filipino Zach Graham (198-1989, college: Ole Miss, agency: Pro Sports) added 20 points for the guests. Five Halcones Rojos and four Mineros players scored in double figures. Mineros' coach tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Halcones Rojos will meet Fuerza Regia in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Mineros will play against Soles and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mineros: Z.Graham 20+2reb+2ast, F.Hassell 19+8reb, C.Perry 15+7reb+1ast, S.Hogan 12+2reb+1ast, T.White 7+1reb+2ast, R.Terry 5+1reb+3ast
Halc.Rojos: Q.Green 22+3reb+9ast, T.Miller 19+12reb+1ast, M.Henry 15+8reb+5ast, N.Eastern 13+6reb+1ast, I.Hamilton 12+3reb+3ast, A.Smith 6+5reb+1ast

Plateros - Abejas 67-82

An interesting game was also tough home defeat of Plateros in a game in Fresnillo versus Abejas 82-67. Abejas forced 21 Plateros turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward Wayne Langston (200-1993, college: Murray St.) notched 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Argentinian forward Alexis Elsener (195-1988, agency: Interperformances) supported him with 13 points and 7 rebounds. Elsener is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Abejas players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 8 rebounds by Nigerian-American power forward Gani Lawal (206-1988, college: Georgia Tech) did not help to save the game for Plateros. Puerto Rican-American guard Jaysean Paige (188-1994, college: WVU) added 17 points for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Abejas will meet at home Correcaminos in the next round. Plateros will play against Halcones UV Xalapa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Plateros: J.Paige 17+2reb, G.Lawal 15+8reb+1ast, T.Holloway 11+3ast, D.Huertas 8+2reb+1ast, W.Cruz 4+4reb+1ast, J.Wilson 4+8reb+3ast
Abejas: W.Langston 14+7reb+5ast, A.Elsener 13+7reb+2ast, C.Demps 10+2reb+2ast, M.Cummings 10+3ast, T.Duren 8+4reb+3ast, T.Nuno 8+2reb+1ast

Panteras - Dorados 92-94

Not a big story in a game when Panteras were edged by Dorados in Aguascalientes 94-92 on Friday. Dorados looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American center Eric Thompson (204-1993, college: Pacific) notched 9 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-1992, college: Sacramento St.) supported him with 8 points and 9 assists. Even 20 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) by Puerto Rican forward Christian Negron (201-1998, college: GVSU) did not help to save the game for Panteras. American guard Gary Ricks (185-1991, college: Drake) added 23 points (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) for the hosts. Five Panteras players scored in double figures. Panteras' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Dorados will meet at home Astros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Panteras will play against Freseras in Irapuato and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Panteras: G.Ricks 23+1ast, C.Negron 20+6reb, I.Alvarado 16+2reb+5ast, J.Martin 11+2reb+4ast, A.Matias 11+3reb+2ast, T.Rolon 4+4reb+2ast
Dorados: C.Thomas 18+1reb+2ast, T.Allen 14+2reb+2ast, A.Castillo 13+4reb+1ast, D.Summers 13+4reb, E.Thompson 9+11reb+3ast, M.Lyons 8+3ast

Soles - Halc.Xalapa 79-87

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when Halcones UV Xalapa defeated Soles in Mexicali 87-79 on Friday. Panamanian forward Tony Bishop (202-1989, college: Texas St., agency: 011 Sports) notched a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and American guard Davaunta Thomas (196-1995, college: UAFS) supported him with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Thomas is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Even 18 points and 5 rebounds by U.S. Virgin Islands-Puerto Rican forward Ivan Aska (201-1990, college: Murray St., agency: 011 Sports) did not help to save the game for Soles. Naturalized American point guard Eric Garcia (183-1994, college: Wofford) added 17 points and 4 assists (perfect from downtown making all five shots) for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Halcones UV Xalapa will meet at home Plateros in the next round. Soles will play against Mineros in Zacatecas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Soles: I.Aska 18+5reb+2ast, E.Garcia 17+2reb+4ast, J.Febres 16+3reb+1ast, E.Luzcando 10+4reb+7ast, L.Martinez 8+2reb+4ast, A.Smith 5+3reb
Halc.Xalapa: D.Thomas 19+7reb+2ast, J.Keenan 16+4reb+4ast, S.Johnson 15+3reb+3ast, T.Bishop 14+12reb+2ast, A.Abreu 9+3reb+3ast, J.Estrada 6+2reb

Astros - Fuerza Regia 77-80

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Astros in Guadalajara. Hosts were edged by Fuerza Regia 80-77. Fuerza Regia players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Argentinian-Italian point guard Lucas Faggiano (188-1989, college: LIU Brooklyn) scored 10 points, 7 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Raul Olalde (196-1996) chipped in 14 points (perfect from the field making all six shots) during the contest. American-Argentinian Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) responded with 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) scored 12 points and 5 assists. Four Fuerza Regia and five Astros players scored in double figures. Astros' coach Ariel Rearte rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Fuerza Regia will play against Halcones Rojos in Veracruz in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Astros will play on the road against Dorados in Chihuahua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: C.Cortes 13+1reb+3ast, J.Loveridge 12+3reb+5ast, J.Anderson 11+2reb+4ast, E.Thomas 11+8reb+4ast, L.Vick 10+3reb, B.De Bisschop 10+6reb+1ast
Fuerza Regia: R.Olalde 14+4reb+3ast, P.Arroyo 12+4reb+2ast, J.Grant 11, L.Faggiano 10+4reb+7ast, D.Bejarano 10+4reb+5ast, J.Avila 9+5reb+2ast

Correcaminos - Libertadores 103-102

There was a minor upset when Libertadores were edged by Correcaminos in Ciudad Victoria 103-102 on Saturday. Correcaminos shot 60.3 percent from the field and made 24-of-26 free shots (92.3 percent) during the game. American guard Antonio Daye Jr (185, college: Coastal, agency: Players Group) notched 22 points and 4 assists (was perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line !!!) to lead the effort and Brazilian center Joao Franca (215-1998) supported him with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Even 28 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) by American guard Branden Frazier (191-1992, college: Fordham) did not help to save the game for Libertadores. His fellow American import forward Myke Henry (198-1992, college: DePaul) added 18 points for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Correcaminos will meet Abejas in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Libertadores will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Libertadores: B.Frazier 28+9reb+6ast, M.Henry 18+3reb+2ast, A.Holmes 12+2ast, R.Eric 11+2reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 10+2reb, S.Spencer 8+4reb
Correcaminos: A.Daye Jr. 22+3reb+4ast, J.Guitian 22+4reb+1ast, J.Franca 19+7reb+1ast, J.Zesati 16+2reb+5ast, E.Giron 8+1reb, T.Blackmon 6+1ast

Halc.Rojos - Mineros 85-93

There was a surprise result when Mineros beat Halcones Rojos in Veracruz 93-85 on Saturday. American players dominated the game. Guard Tyrone White (201-1990, college: CSUB) notched 21 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) supported him with 16 points and 9 rebounds. Mineros' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 19 points and 5 rebounds by point guard Quade Green (183-1998, college: Washington, agency: Octagon Europe) did not help to save the game for Halcones Rojos. Guard Michael Henry (198-1995, college: Buffalo St., agency: Haylett Sports) added 17 points and 5 assists for the hosts. Four Halcones Rojos players scored in double figures. Mineros will meet at home Soles in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Halcones Rojos will play against Fuerza Regia in Monterrey and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Halc.Rojos: Q.Green 19+5reb+3ast, M.Henry 17+2reb+5ast, I.Hamilton 16+3reb+2ast, A.Villanueva 14+4reb, A.Smith 8+5reb+2ast, T.Miller 6+7reb+2ast
Mineros: T.White 21+2reb+4ast, C.Perry 16+9reb+2ast, K.Meyer 13+2reb+4ast, Z.Graham 9+5reb+1ast, B.Rivera 8+1reb+1ast, S.Hogan 7+2ast

Plateros - Abejas 82-81

There was an upset when Abejas were edged by Plateros in Fresnillo 82-81 on Saturday. American point guard Tu Holloway (183-1989, college: Xavier) notched 30 points and 5 assists to lead the effort and Puerto Rican swingman David Huertas (196-1987, college: Ole Miss) supported him with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Four Plateros players scored in double figures. Even 25 points and 4 assists by American Markeith Cummings (198-1988, college: KSU) did not help to save the game for Abejas. His fellow American import forward Wayne Langston (200-1993, college: Murray St.) added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the guests. Abejas' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Plateros will meet Halcones UV Xalapa on the road in the next round. Abejas will play against Correcaminos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Abejas: M.Cummings 25+1reb+4ast, W.Langston 15+5reb+4ast, A.Elsener 10+10reb+3ast, T.Nuno 8+3reb+1ast, A.Kappos 7+2reb, T.Duren 5+3reb+3ast
Plateros: T.Holloway 30+1reb+5ast, D.Huertas 17+5reb+3ast, J.Wilson 12+10reb+1ast, G.Lawal 10+11reb, I.Montano 8+5reb, W.Cruz 3+3reb+2ast

Panteras - Dorados 94-91

There was a surprise result when Panteras edged Dorados in Aguascalientes 94-91 on Saturday. Panteras made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game. American guard Tyquan Rolon (192-1995, college: LeMoyne) notched 15 points and 8 assists to lead the effort and the other American import Brian Conklin (201-1989, college: St.Louis) supported him with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Panteras' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 18 points by naturalized American Durrell Summers (196-1989, college: Michigan St.) did not help to save the game for Dorados. American guard Thomas Allen (185-1996, college: Ball St.) added 19 points for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Panteras will meet Freseras in the next round. Dorados will play against Astros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dorados: T.Allen 19+4reb+1ast, D.Summers 18+4reb+2ast, J.Speelman 17+3reb+1ast, A.Castillo 15+5reb+3ast, M.Lyons 8+1reb+6ast, E.Thompson 7+9reb
Panteras: B.Conklin 18+6reb, A.Matias 17, T.Rolon 15+3reb+8ast, S.Williams 15+1reb+3ast, G.Ricks 11+6reb+3ast, M.Rhett 7+10reb

Mineros - Astros 76-98

Not a big story in a game when Mineros were outscored by Astros in Zacatecas 98-76 on Monday. Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Mineros' 36. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American-Argentinian Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) notched 19 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and American point guard Jerime Anderson (188-1989, college: UCLA) supported him with 17 points. Even 16 points by American guard Skyler Hogan (196-1997, college: SEMO, agency: Pro Sports) did not help to save the game for Mineros. Guard Bryan Rivera (188-1995) added 17 points for the hosts. Five Astros and four Mineros players 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. Astros will meet Dorados in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Mineros will play against Soles and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mineros: B.Rivera 17+2reb, S.Hogan 16+4reb+1ast, F.Hassell 10+4reb, C.Perry 10+9reb, O.Krayem 9+3reb+6ast, A.Luis 5+2reb+3ast
Astros: E.Thomas 19+7reb+1ast, J.Anderson 17+2reb+3ast, L.Vick 14+2reb+4ast, J.Reddic 11+9reb+1ast, C.Cortes 11+2reb+7ast, B.De Bisschop 8+6reb

Mineros - Astros 81-87

Everything went according to plan when Astros defeated Mineros in Zacatecas 87-81 on Tuesday. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) notched 29 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and naturalized American guard Karim Rodriguez (196-1988) supported him with 9 points and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 24 points and 17 rebounds by American forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) did not help to save the game for Mineros. His fellow American import guard Tyrone White (201-1990, college: CSUB) added 16 points for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Astros will meet Dorados in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Mineros will play against Soles and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mineros: C.Perry 24+17reb+1ast, B.Rivera 16+3reb, T.White 16+3reb+1ast, R.Terry 8+6reb+2ast, A.Luis 7+2reb, O.Krayem 4+1reb+2ast
Astros: J.Ledbetter 29+6reb+2ast, J.Reddic 10+3reb, K.Rodriguez 9+2reb+5ast, C.Cortes 8+3ast, J.Anderson 8+1reb+2ast, L.Vick 7+2reb+3ast

Santos - Freseras 84-72

There was no surprise when Freseras lost to Santos in San Luis Potosi 72-84 on Thursday. It was a great shooting night for Santos especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis, agency: BMS Sport Agency) notched 20 points to lead the effort and American-Puerto Rican point guard Tjader Fernandez (178-1994) supported him with 12 points. Even 17 points and 8 rebounds by American center Tevin Glass (203-1994, college: ETSU) did not help to save the game for Freseras. American-Jamaican forward Joel James (208-1994, college: UNC) added 8 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Santos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Freseras will play against Panteras and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Freseras: T.Glass 17+8reb, M.Dunbar 15+1ast, N.Faust 12+2reb+1ast, K.York 9+5reb+1ast, J.James 8+9reb, A.Collins 6+1reb+2ast
Santos: A.Henriquez 20+4reb+2ast, R.Christmas 14+2reb+1ast, T.Fernandez 12+4reb+3ast, D.Clemente 9+1reb+2ast, J.Erazo 8+2reb+3ast, J.Cintron 8+4reb+3ast

Halc.Xalapa - Halc.Rojos 62-75

No shocking result in a game when Halcones Rojos beat on the road Halcones UV Xalapa 75-62 on Sunday. American players dominated the game. Guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) notched 16 points to lead the effort and point guard Quade Green (183-1998, college: Washington, agency: Octagon Europe) supported him with 15 points. Even 15 points and 5 rebounds by guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) did not help to save the game for Halcones UV Xalapa. Power forward Justin Keenan (202-1989, college: Ferris St.) added 11 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Halcones Rojos will meet Fuerza Regia in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Halcones UV Xalapa will play against Plateros and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: S.Johnson 15+5reb+2ast, J.Keenan 11+9reb, T.Bishop 10+8reb, D.Thomas 10+3reb+3ast, E.Andujar 5+4reb+2ast, A.Abreu 4+2reb+2ast
Halc.Rojos: I.Hamilton 16+3reb+3ast, Q.Green 15+4reb+3ast, T.Miller 12+9reb, A.Villanueva 11+2reb, M.Henry 7+1reb+1ast, A.Smith 6+3reb+1ast

Correcaminos - Santos 91-102

Rather expected game when Correcaminos lost to Santos in Ciudad Victoria 91-102 on Sunday. American-Puerto Rican point guard Tjader Fernandez (178-1994) notched 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Puerto Rican forward Josue Erazo (203-1995, college: PR-Rio Piedras) supported him with 21 points and 6 rebounds. Even 23 points by the former international Gabriel Vazquez (206-1994) did not help to save the game for Correcaminos. American guard Antonio Daye Jr. (185, college: Coastal, agency: Players Group) added 20 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Santos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Correcaminos will play against Abejas in Guanajuato and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: G.Vazquez 23+2reb+3ast, A.Daye Jr. 20+6reb+2ast, J.Franca 15+9reb+1ast, E.Giron 11+3ast, M.Ramirez 9+3ast, D.Moore Jr. 6+2reb
Santos: T.Fernandez 23+5reb+5ast, J.Erazo 21+6reb+1ast, R.Christmas 17+7reb+1ast, J.Cintron 10+5reb+1ast, V.Ricardo 8, A.Henriquez 8+4reb+2ast



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