LNBP Round 8 (Regular Season): Astros lose to Soles

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Astros (12-4) recorded its fourth loss in Mexicali on Thursday night. Visitors were edged by sixth ranked Soles (5-11) 99-96. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Astros. They outrebounded Astros 32-17 including 21 on the defensive glass. Soles looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was Dominican Donte Clark who scored 23 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. American forward Hollis Thompson (203-SF-1991, college: Georgetown) chipped in 25 points and 7 rebounds. American guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) produced 16 points and 8 assists for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Soles maintains sixth position with 5-11 record. Defending champion Astros still keep top place with four games lost. They share the position with Fuerza Regia and Abejas. Soles are looking forward to face higher ranked Halcones Rojos (#5) in Veracruz in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Astros will play at home against Plateros (#5) and are hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Panteras (9-7) against fifth ranked Plateros (7-9) on Thursday night. Visiting Panteras were defeated by Plateros in a tough game in Fresnillo 93-97. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Panteras. The former international center Joshua Ibarra (211-1995, college: HCU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). Tu Holloway contributed with 12 points, 14 assists and 4 steals for the winners. American point guard Jaron Martin (178-1995, college: UC Irvine) replied with 20 points and 7 assists for Panteras. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Plateros maintains fifth position with 7-9 record. Panteras at the other side keep the third place with seven games lost. Plateros will play against league's leader Astros in Guadalajara in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Panteras will play at home against Correcaminos and hope to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Santos (9-6) against fourth ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (11-5) on Monday night. Visiting Santos were defeated by Halcones UV Xalapa in Xalapa 95-80. Worth to mention a great performance of Justin Keenan who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 7 rebounds. Omar De Haro responded with 21 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Halcones UV Xalapa have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 11-5 record. Loser Santos dropped to the second place with six games lost. Halcones UV Xalapa will meet higher ranked Fuerza Regia (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Santos will have a break next round.

Rest of the games of round 8 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Freseras defeated Correcaminos in Irapuato 109-105. Abejas beat Fuerza Regia at home 99-86. Mineros lost to Halc.Xalapa on the opponent's court 96-100. Plateros were outscored by Panteras in a home game 79-100. Dorados recorded a loss to Libertadores on the road 89-75. Soles lost to defending champion Astros on its own court 59-68. Freseras smashed Correcaminos in Irapuato 121-92. Abejas won against Fuerza Regia at home 85-80. Mineros unfortunately lost to Halc.Xalapa on the opponent's court 85-93. Libertadores rolled over Dorados in a home game 89-65. Halc.Rojos were crushed by Santos on the road 82-57.



Correcaminos - Freseras 105-109

There was a minor upset in Ciudad Victoria where their close opponent Correcaminos (1-15) were defeated by seventh ranked Freseras (3-13) 109-105 on Wednesday. Freseras shot 60.9 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Matthew Butler (188-1995, college: UT Martin) who helped to win the game recording 35 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and the other American import guard Antwon Lillard (198-1995, college: BGSU) who added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Lillard is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Brazilian center Joao Franca (215-1998) responded with 25 points and 9 rebounds and American guard Gabriel Belardo (188-1989, college: FIU) scored 24 points and 4 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Freseras maintains seventh position with 3-13 record which they share with defeated Correcaminos. Correcaminos lost twelfth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 15 games lost. Freseras will meet at home league's leader Libertadores in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Correcaminos will play against Panteras (#3) in Aguascalientes and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Freseras: M.Butler 35+8reb+1ast, J.Ayres 15+4reb, A.Lillard 13+5reb+4ast, M.Hernandez 13+4reb+2ast, J.Everett 12+1reb+5ast, J.Govan 9+1ast
Correcaminos: J.Franca 25+9reb, G.Belardo 24+3reb+4ast, I.Cruz 23+3reb+2ast, T.White 12+3reb+2ast, J.Zesati 10+8reb+1ast, T.Jorge 5+1reb+1ast

Abejas - Fuerza Regia 99-86

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Guanajuato where third ranked Abejas (12-4) defeated second-ranked Fuerza Regia (12-4) 99-86 on Wednesday. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Abejas shot 64.4 percent from the field. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian forward Alexis Elsener (195-1988, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and American forward Wayne Langston (200-1993, college: Murray St.) who added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. Elsener is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Five Abejas players scored in double figures. Naturalized American forward Aaron Fuller (198-1989, college: USC, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with 24 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) and the former international Gabriel Giron (192-1988) scored 9 points and 4 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Abejas have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Fuerza Regia and Astros. Fuerza Regia lost third consecutive game. Abejas will meet Dorados (#4) in the next round. Fuerza Regia will play against Halcones UV Xalapa and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Abejas: A.Elsener 21+5reb+5ast, C.Demps 17+4reb+6ast, M.Cummings 16+2reb+2ast, W.Langston 14+6reb+8ast, A.Kappos 12+3reb+2ast, D.Cubillan 10+2reb+4ast
Fuerza Regia: A.Fuller 24+8reb, J.Grant 10+2ast, G.Giron 9+4reb+4ast, L.Faggiano 8+6ast, R.Olalde 7+3reb+1ast, P.Arroyo 7+2ast

Halc.Xalapa - Mineros 100-96

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Mineros (6-10) were defeated on the road by fourth ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (11-5) 100-96 on Wednesday. Halcones UV Xalapa made 31-of-35 free shots (88.6 percent) during the game. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Justin Keenan (202-1989, college: Ferris St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) who added 25 points and 6 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) during the contest. Forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Franklin Hassell (203-1988, college: ODU) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Halcones UV Xalapa have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 11-5 record. Mineros lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with ten games lost. Halcones UV Xalapa will meet higher ranked Fuerza Regia (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Mineros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: S.Johnson 25+1reb+6ast, J.Keenan 22+10reb+3ast, A.Abreu 17+4ast, T.Bishop 16+4reb, D.Thomas 9+8reb+1ast, K.Meyer 4+1ast
Mineros: C.Perry 20+7reb, D.Wright 19+2ast, F.Hassell 14+10reb, T.White 10+1reb+4ast, B.Rivera 9+3reb, M.Ramos 8+5reb+1ast

Plateros - Panteras 79-100

Rather predictable result in Fresnillo where third ranked Panteras (9-7) outscored 5th ranked Plateros (7-9) 100-79 on Wednesday. Panteras looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American Brian Conklin (201-1989, college: St.Louis) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and the other American import guard Tyquan Rolon (192-1995, college: LeMoyne) who added 17 points and 9 assists (perfect from downtown making all five shots) during the contest. Five Panteras players scored in double figures. Panteras' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Nigerian-American power forward Gani Lawal (206-1988, college: Georgia Tech) responded with 13 points and 8 rebounds and Puerto Rican swingman David Huertas (196-1987, college: Ole Miss) scored 14 points and 4 assists. Panteras have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 9-7 record behind leader Astros. Loser Plateros keep the fifth place with nine games lost. Panteras will meet at home Correcaminos (#7) in the next round. Plateros will play against the league's leader Astros in Guadalajara and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Panteras: B.Conklin 25+8reb+4ast, T.Rolon 17+4reb+9ast, J.Martin 12+4reb+1ast, F.Jaimes 10+9reb+4ast, A.Matias 10+1reb+1ast, B.Gardner 10
Plateros: T.Efianayi 16+2reb+2ast, D.Huertas 14+2reb+4ast, G.Lawal 13+8reb, J.Reese V 11+3reb+1ast, J.Ibarra 10+5reb, J.Wilson 9+6reb+1ast

Libertadores - Dorados 89-75

Not a big story in a game in Queretaro where 4th ranked Dorados (8-8) were defeated by first ranked Libertadores (10-6) 89-75 on Wednesday. Libertadores looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Branden Frazier (191-1992, college: Fordham) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and the other American import point guard Tyrik Armstrong (178-1998, college: Texas Southern, agency: MSG) who added 14 points and 10 assists during the contest. Four Libertadores players scored in double figures. American power forward Thomas Gipson (202-1993, college: Kansas St.) responded with 18 points and 7 rebounds and American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-1992, college: Sacramento St.) scored 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Libertadores have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-6 record. Loser Dorados keep the fourth place with eight games lost. Libertadores will meet Freseras (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Dorados will play against the league's second-placed Abejas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Libertadores: B.Frazier 23+2reb+2ast, M.Henry 14+3reb+1ast, T.Armstrong 14+3reb+10ast, B.Boatwright 11+5reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 7+2reb, S.Spencer 7+11reb+2ast
Dorados: T.Gipson 18+7reb+2ast, M.McKinney 15+6reb+6ast, C.Thomas 13+4reb+4ast, A.Castillo 8+4reb, E.Thompson 6+5reb, M.Clark 5+3reb+2ast

Soles - Astros 59-68

Everything went according to plan in Mexicali where first ranked Astros (12-4) won against 6th ranked Soles (5-11) 68-59 on Wednesday. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Brooks De Bisschop (206-1998, college: NAU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and the other American import forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) who added 15 points during the contest. Panamanian-American center Javier Carter (203-1991, college: USA, agency: Slash Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds and Dominican Donte Clark scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Astros have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 12-4 record, which they share with Fuerza Regia and Abejas. Soles lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 11 games lost. Astros will meet at home Plateros (#5) in the next round. Soles will play against Halcones Rojos in Veracruz and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: B.De Bisschop 15+10reb+1ast, J.Loveridge 15+2reb+2ast, J.Ledbetter 10+2reb+3ast, J.Anderson 8+3reb+6ast, K.Rodriguez 7+3reb+2ast, J.Reddic 6+7reb+1ast
Soles: C.Donte 11+5reb+3ast, K.Thompson 11+4reb+1ast, J.Carter 10+10reb, J.Febres 9+1reb+1ast, V.Alvarez 6+1ast, A.Parker 5+6reb+4ast

Correcaminos - Freseras 92-121

There was a minor upset in Ciudad Victoria where their close opponent Correcaminos (1-15) were crushed by seventh ranked Freseras (3-13) 121-92 on Thursday. Freseras dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Correcaminos' 36. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 60.9 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Jeff Ayres (206-1987, college: Arizona St., agency: Slash Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and the other American import guard Antwon Lillard (198-1995, college: BGSU) who added 27 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) during the contest. Worth to mention Lillard played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Freseras' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international center Jose Zesati (205-1994) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds and American forward Vance Johnson (204-1997, college: Milwaukee) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Five Freseras and four Correcaminos players scored in double figures. Freseras maintains seventh position with 3-13 record which they share with defeated Correcaminos. Correcaminos lost twelfth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 15 games lost. Freseras will meet at home league's leader Libertadores in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Correcaminos will play against Panteras (#3) in Aguascalientes and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Freseras: A.Lillard 27+3reb, J.Ayres 20+10reb+3ast, M.Butler 14+3reb+3ast, M.Hernandez 13+2reb+3ast, H.Paul 12+2reb+2ast, T.David 11+4reb+3ast
Correcaminos: J.Zesati 19+9reb+2ast, V.Johnson 18+5reb+3ast, G.Belardo 18+2reb+2ast, E.Giron 17+2reb+2ast, T.White 7+1reb, I.Cruz 7+1ast

Abejas - Fuerza Regia 85-80

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Guanajuato where third ranked Abejas (12-4) defeated second-ranked Fuerza Regia (12-4) 85-80 on Thursday. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Abejas forced 21 Fuerza Regia turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Fuerza Regia's players. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Cody Demps (193-1993, college: Sacramento St.) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 9 rebounds and Argentinian forward Alexis Elsener (195-1988, agency: Interperformances) who added 18 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Elsener attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball. Naturalized American forward Aaron Fuller (198-1989, college: USC, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds and Argentinian-Italian point guard Lucas Faggiano (188-1989, college: LIU Brooklyn) scored 11 points and 5 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Abejas have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Fuerza Regia and Astros. Fuerza Regia lost third consecutive game. Abejas will meet Dorados (#4) in the next round. Fuerza Regia will play against Halcones UV Xalapa and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Abejas: C.Demps 18+9reb+3ast, A.Elsener 18+6reb+3ast, W.Langston 11+9reb+4ast, T.Nuno 8+2reb+2ast, M.Cummings 8+1reb+1ast, D.Cubillan 8+2reb+7ast
Fuerza Regia: A.Fuller 16+6reb, J.Glynn 13+5reb+1ast, L.Faggiano 11+4reb+5ast, R.Olalde 9+1reb, J.Grant 8+4reb, P.Stoll 8+3reb+5ast

Halc.Xalapa - Mineros 93-85

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Mineros (6-10) were defeated on the road by fourth ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (11-5) 93-85 on Thursday. Halcones UV Xalapa made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Halcones UV Xalapa especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Justin Keenan (202-1989, college: Ferris St.) who helped to win the game recording 21 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and international center Jose Israel-Gutierrez (206-1993) who added 15 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. American guard Tyrone White (201-1990, college: CSUB) responded with 22 points and 8 assists and his fellow American import forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) scored 20 points and 6 rebounds. Five Halcones UV Xalapa and four Mineros players scored in double figures. Halcones UV Xalapa have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 11-5 record. Mineros lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with ten games lost. Halcones UV Xalapa will meet higher ranked Fuerza Regia (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Mineros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: J.Keenan 21+4reb, J.Israel-Gutierrez 15+7reb+1ast, S.Johnson 14+2reb+6ast, D.Thomas 12+3reb+2ast, K.Meyer 12+2reb+2ast, A.Abreu 10+1reb+5ast
Mineros: T.White 22+4reb+8ast, C.Perry 20+6reb+1ast, F.Hassell 14+7reb, D.Wright 12+9reb+2ast, Z.Graham 7, B.Rivera 6+1reb+2ast

Plateros - Panteras 97-93

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Panteras (9-7) against fifth ranked Plateros (7-9) on Thursday night. Visiting Panteras were defeated by Plateros in a tough game in Fresnillo 93-97. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Panteras. Plateros made 19-of-22 charity shots (86.4 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. The former international center Joshua Ibarra (211-1995, college: HCU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). American point guard Tu Holloway (183-1989, college: Xavier) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 14 assists and 4 steals for the winners. American point guard Jaron Martin (178-1995, college: UC Irvine) replied with 20 points and 7 assists and the former international Fabian Jaimes (198-1992) added 10 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Panteras. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Plateros maintains fifth position with 7-9 record. Panteras at the other side keep the third place with seven games lost. Plateros will play against league's leader Astros in Guadalajara in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Panteras will play at home against Correcaminos and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Plateros: J.Ibarra 24+14reb+4ast, J.Reese V 17+1reb+1ast, T.Efianayi 17+7reb+4ast, D.Huertas 16+3reb+3ast, T.Holloway 12+3reb+14ast, J.Wilson 6+7reb+2ast
Panteras: J.Martin 20+2reb+7ast, T.Rolon 16+3reb+3ast, A.Matias 14+2reb+2ast, F.Jaimes 10+10reb+3ast, G.Ricks 10+1reb+2ast, B.Conklin 8+4reb+1ast

Libertadores - Dorados 89-65

Rather predictable result in Queretaro where first ranked Libertadores (10-6) outscored 4th ranked Dorados (8-8) 89-65 on Thursday. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import forward Myke Henry (198-1992, college: DePaul) who added 13 points during the contest. Five Libertadores players scored in double figures. American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-1992, college: Sacramento St.) responded with 20 points and American guard Cleveland Thomas (192-1993, college: WKU, agency: Slash Sports) scored 13 points and 6 assists. 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 a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-6 record. Loser Dorados keep the fourth place with eight games lost. Libertadores will meet Freseras (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Dorados will play against the league's second-placed Abejas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Libertadores: E.Wembi 14+3reb+1ast, A.Holmes 13+5reb+1ast, M.Henry 13+3reb+3ast, B.Frazier 11+2reb+2ast, B.Boatwright 11+3reb+3ast, J.Rodriguez 10+1reb+1ast
Dorados: M.McKinney 20+3reb+1ast, C.Thomas 13+2reb+6ast, W.Daniels 6+3reb, A.Gil-Fernandez 6+1reb+1ast, T.Gipson 6+1reb, M.Clark 5+6reb+1ast

Soles - Astros 99-96

Top ranked Astros (12-4) recorded its fourth loss in Mexicali on Thursday night. Visitors were edged by sixth ranked Soles (5-11) 99-96. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Astros. They outrebounded Astros 32-17 including 21 on the defensive glass. Soles looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was Dominican Donte Clark who scored 23 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. American forward Hollis Thompson (203-SF-1991, college: Georgetown) chipped in 25 points and 7 rebounds. American guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) produced 16 points and 8 assists and his fellow American import forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) added 15 points respectively for the guests. Five Astros players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Soles maintains sixth position with 5-11 record. Defending champion Astros still keep top place with four games lost. They share the position with Fuerza Regia and Abejas. Soles are looking forward to face higher ranked Halcones Rojos (#5) in Veracruz in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Astros will play at home against Plateros (#5) and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Soles: K.Thompson 25+7reb+3ast, C.Donte 23+8reb+7ast, L.Martinez 12+3reb+2ast, J.Febres 8, A.Parker 8+5ast, A.Smith 7+7reb
Astros: J.Ledbetter 16+3reb+8ast, J.Loveridge 15+4reb+3ast, C.Cortes 14+6ast, K.Rodriguez 13+1reb+4ast, J.Anderson 13+1reb+2ast, J.Reddic 8+1reb

Halc.Xalapa - Santos 95-80

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Santos (9-6) against fourth ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (11-5) on Monday night. Visiting Santos were defeated by Halcones UV Xalapa in Xalapa 95-80. Halcones UV Xalapa looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Justin Keenan (202-1989, college: Ferris St.) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 7 rebounds and Panamanian forward Tony Bishop (202-1989, college: Texas St., agency: 011 Sports) who added 11 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Four Halcones UV Xalapa players scored in double figures. International point guard Omar De Haro (188-1995) responded with 21 points and American-Puerto Rican power forward Timajh Parker-Rivera (202-1994, college: Towson) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Halcones UV Xalapa have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 11-5 record. Loser Santos dropped to the second place with six games lost. Halcones UV Xalapa will meet higher ranked Fuerza Regia (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Santos will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: J.Keenan 24+7reb+2ast, D.Thomas 16+5reb+2ast, S.Johnson 14+2reb+6ast, T.Bishop 11+11reb+2ast, A.Abreu 11+1reb+4ast, E.Andujar 9+6reb+3ast
Santos: O.De Haro 21+4reb+2ast, C.Barry 12+2reb, T.Fernandez 11+5reb+4ast, T.Parker-Rivera 10+13reb+2ast, J.Burns 9+3reb+2ast, D.Willis 7+3reb+5ast

Santos - Halc.Rojos 82-57

Not a big story in a game in San Luis Potosi where 5th ranked Halcones Rojos (6-9) were outplayed by third ranked Santos (9-6) 82-57 on Wednesday. Santos outrebounded Halcones Rojos 43-31 including 33 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of international point guard Omar De Haro (188-1995) who helped to win the game recording 22 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and American-Puerto Rican power forward Timajh Parker-Rivera (202-1994, college: Towson) who added 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Bahamas forward Tavario Miller (203-1994, college: Texas A&M) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds and American point guard Quade Green (183-1998, college: Washington, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 11 points and 6 assists. 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 moved-up to second place. Halcones Rojos lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with nine games lost. Santos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Halcones Rojos will play against Soles (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santos: O.De Haro 22+3reb+2ast, T.Parker-Rivera 17+5reb+1ast, C.Barry 9+5reb+2ast, A.Henriquez 9+3reb+1ast, R.Christmas 8+13reb+1ast, L.Eugenio 6+4reb+4ast
Halc.Rojos: T.Miller 14+14reb+1ast, Q.Green 11+2reb+6ast, J.Davis 9, E.Crawford 8+4reb+1ast, M.Henry 7+5reb+2ast, I.Hamilton 6+1reb+1ast