LNBP Round 12 (Regular Season): Abejas take over a leadership position

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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Abejas as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Abejas defeated 3rd ranked Astros in Guanajuato 81-69. Abejas forced 25 Astros turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a good game for American Markeith Cummings (198-1988, college: KSU) who led his team to a victory with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Venezuelan point guard David Cubillan (181-1987, college: Marquette) contributed with 16 points and 8 assists for the winners. American-Puerto Rican Javier Mojica (189-1984, college: CCSU) replied with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for Astros. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Libertadores. Defending champion Astros keep the third place with nine games lost. They share the position with Halc.Xalapa. Just two games before the end of Regular Season and it may be the most important game of the season next round when Astros faces strong Halcones UV Xalapa trying to get back on the winning streak. Abejas will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Halcones Rojos in Veracruz.
Leading Fuerza Regia (16-7) recorded its seventh loss in Monterrey. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Dorados (12-12) 93-89. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Cleveland Thomas (192-1993, college: WKU, agency: Slash Sports) who helped to win the game recording 34 points (!!!), 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and Anyeuri Castillo who added 11 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American Shonn Miller (201-1993, college: UConn) with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Dorados maintains fifth position with 12-12 record. Fuerza Regia at the other side dropped to the second place with seven games lost. Dorados will play against higher ranked Santos (#3) in San Luis Potosi in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Fuerza Regia will play on the road against Freseras in Irapuato and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Xalapa between Halcones UV Xalapa and Panteras. Fourth ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (15-9) got a very close home victory over one of their biggest challengers Panteras (13-11). Halcones UV Xalapa managed to escape with a 1-point win 85-84 in the fight for the third place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Panteras. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by Cameron Clark who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. Even 17 points and 5 assists by Jaron Martin did not help to save the game for Panteras. Panteras' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Halcones UV Xalapa have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Astros. Loser Panteras dropped to the fourth position with 11 games lost. Halcones UV Xalapa will meet Astros (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Panteras will play against Mineros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 12: Plateros beat Santos on the road 88-75. Mineros destroyed Freseras on its own court 94-74. Halc.Rojos were outscored by Libertadores in Queretaro 111-75. Fuerza Regia managed to beat Dorados at home 87-71. Soles defeated Correcaminos on the opponent's court 80-73. Santos were beaten by Plateros in a home game 86-92. Freseras destroyed Mineros on the road 105-85. Halc.Xalapa managed to outperform Panteras on its own court 84-74. Astros recorded a loss to Abejas in Guanajuato 97-92. Libertadores crushed Halc.Rojos at home 99-79.



Santos - Plateros 75-88

There was a small surprise when fourth ranked Plateros (14-10) beat second-best Santos (13-10) in San Luis Potosi 88-75 on Friday. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Plateros had a 32-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by American point guard Tu Holloway (183-1989, college: Xavier) who scored that evening 30 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international center Joshua Ibarra (211-1995, college: HCU) supported him with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Four Plateros players scored in double figures. Even 12 points and 7 assists by Panamanian-Chilean point guard Eugenio Luzcando (190-1995, college: Idaho St.) did not help to save the game for Santos. American-Puerto Rican power forward Timajh Parker-Rivera (202-1994, college: Towson) added 6 points and 10 rebounds. Santos' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Plateros moved-up to second place. Loser Santos dropped to the third position with ten games lost. Plateros will meet at home Correcaminos (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Santos will play against Dorados (#5) in Chihuahua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Plateros: T.Holloway 30+6reb+7ast, J.Reese V 15+2ast, D.Huertas 14+3reb+3ast, J.Ibarra 14+11reb+2ast, G.Lawal 7+6reb+1ast, J.Wilson 3+8reb+7ast
Santos: C.Barry 13+2reb+1ast, E.Luzcando 12+4reb+7ast, R.Christmas 11+5reb, O.De Haro 10+1reb+3ast, J.Erazo 9+5reb+1ast, T.Fernandez 8+1reb+3ast

Abejas - Astros 81-69

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Abejas as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Abejas defeated 3rd ranked Astros in Guanajuato 81-69. Abejas forced 25 Astros turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a good game for American Markeith Cummings (198-1988, college: KSU) who led his team to a victory with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Venezuelan point guard David Cubillan (181-1987, college: Marquette) contributed with 16 points and 8 assists for the winners. American-Puerto Rican Javier Mojica (189-1984, college: CCSU) replied with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and naturalized American guard Karim Rodriguez (196-1988) added 13 points in the effort for Astros. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Libertadores. Defending champion Astros keep the third place with nine games lost. They share the position with Halc.Xalapa. Just two games before the end of Regular Season and it may be the most important game of the season next round when Astros faces strong Halcones UV Xalapa trying to get back on the winning streak. Abejas will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Halcones Rojos in Veracruz.
Top scorers:
Abejas: M.Cummings 18+6reb+4ast, D.Cubillan 16+8ast, A.Kappos 14+4reb, J.Soto 9+3ast, A.Elsener 8+2reb+4ast, T.Nuno 6+10reb+1ast
Astros: J.Mojica 17+6reb+6ast, K.Rodriguez 13+4reb+3ast, B.De Bisschop 9+8reb+1ast, K.Iverson 7+3reb, J.Machado 6+2reb+3ast, J.Loveridge 6+6reb+1ast

Mineros - Freseras 94-74

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Freseras' (5-19) road loss to sixth ranked Mineros (11-13) in Zacatecas 74-94 on Friday. Mineros looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by American guard Tyrone White (201-1990, college: CSUB) who scored that evening 20 points and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and the other American import forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU, agency: Pro Sports) supported him with 18 points and 5 rebounds. Four Mineros players scored in double figures. Even 16 points and 6 rebounds by swingman Manuel Hernandez (193-1991) did not help to save the game for Freseras. American guard Matthew Butler (188-1995, college: UT Martin) added 12 points and 4 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Mineros moved-up to fifth place. Loser Freseras keep the seventh position with 19 games lost. Mineros will meet higher ranked Panteras (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Freseras will play against the league's second-placed Fuerza Regia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mineros: T.White 20+3reb+4ast, C.Perry 18+5reb+1ast, S.Wiggs 10+6reb+3ast, J.Estrada 10+7reb+2ast, F.Hassell 9+2reb, A.Luis 8+2reb+2ast
Freseras: M.Hernandez 16+6reb+1ast, M.Butler 12+4reb+4ast, J.Everett 10+5reb+1ast, J.Ayres 8+8reb+2ast, M.Crawford 6+2reb+5ast, J.Govan 6+3reb

Libertadores - Halc.Rojos 111-75

Rather predictable result when first ranked Libertadores (17-7) rolled over 5th ranked Halcones Rojos (10-14) in Queretaro 111-75 on Friday. Libertadores dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Halcones Rojos' 34. They outrebounded Halcones Rojos 37-25 including 27 on the defensive glass. Libertadores shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Halcones Rojos' players. The winners were led by American forward Bennie Boatwright (208-1996, college: USC) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds and the other American import point guard Tyrik Armstrong (178-1998, college: Texas Southern, agency: MSG) supported him with 16 points and 6 assists. Even 16 points and 8 rebounds by Bahamas forward Tavario Miller (203-1994, college: Texas A&M) did not help to save the game for Halcones Rojos. The former international Alejandro Villanueva (199-1993) added 20 points. Both teams had four players each who 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. Libertadores maintains first position with 17-7 record, which they share with Abejas. Loser Halcones Rojos dropped to the sixth place with 14 games lost. Libertadores will meet Soles (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Halcones Rojos will play against the league's leader Abejas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Libertadores: B.Boatwright 22+12reb, T.Armstrong 16+2reb+6ast, A.Holmes 14+1reb+3ast, A.Duruji 13+4reb+3ast, B.Frazier 10+1reb+4ast, J.Quintana 8+2reb+2ast
Halc.Rojos: A.Villanueva 20+1reb, T.Miller 16+8reb+1ast, I.Hamilton 12+3reb+1ast, M.Henry 11+5reb+1ast, J.Davis 5, N.Colmenares 4+5reb+1ast

Halc.Xalapa - Panteras 85-84

A very close game took place in Xalapa between Halcones UV Xalapa and Panteras. Fourth ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (15-9) got a very close home victory over one of their biggest challengers Panteras (13-11). Halcones UV Xalapa managed to escape with a 1-point win 85-84 in the fight for the third place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Panteras. Halcones UV Xalapa made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by forward Cameron Clark (201-1991, college: Oklahoma, agency: Slash Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and power forward Justin Keenan (202-1989, college: Ferris St.) supported him with 24 points. Five Halcones UV Xalapa players scored in double figures. Even 17 points and 5 assists by point guard Jaron Martin (178-1995, college: UC Irvine) did not help to save the game for Panteras. Guard Tyquan Rolon (192-1995, college: LeMoyne) added 15 points and 4 assists. Panteras' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Halcones UV Xalapa have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Astros. Loser Panteras dropped to the fourth position with 11 games lost. Halcones UV Xalapa will meet Astros (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Panteras will play against Mineros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: J.Keenan 24+4reb, C.Clark 19+11reb+2ast, S.Johnson 15+5reb+2ast, A.Abreu 11+6ast, E.Andujar 10+5reb+4ast, D.Garrett 4+1reb+2ast
Panteras: J.Martin 17+2reb+5ast, T.Rolon 15+3reb+4ast, A.Matias 14+5reb+1ast, B.Gardner 11+4reb, B.Conklin 8+5reb+2ast, G.Ricks 8+3ast

Fuerza Regia - Dorados 87-71

Not a big story in a game when 5th ranked Dorados (12-12) lost to first ranked Fuerza Regia (16-7) in Monterrey 71-87 on Friday. Fuerza Regia made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. The winners were led by American power forward Jerai Grant (203-1989, college: Clemson, agency: Octagon Europe) who scored that evening 13 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import guard Daniel Bejarano (193-1991, college: Colorado St.) supported him with 18 points. Four Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. Even 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-1992, college: Sacramento St.) did not help to save the game for Dorados. Dominican-American forward Anyeuri Castillo (201-1997, college: USC Aiken) added 7 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Fuerza Regia went down to second position due to points difference. Loser Dorados keep the fifth place with 12 games lost. Fuerza Regia will meet Freseras (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Dorados will play against Santos and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: D.Bejarano 18+2reb+1ast, S.Miller 13+6reb+1ast, J.Grant 13+7reb+1ast, G.Giron 11+2reb+2ast, L.Faggiano 7+6reb+7ast, R.Olalde 5+3reb+2ast
Dorados: M.McKinney 22+6reb+6ast, K.Sherrill 9+2reb+2ast, T.Gipson 8+3reb+2ast, A.Castillo 7+7reb+1ast, C.Thomas 6+2reb+1ast, J.Speelman 6+4reb+1ast

Correcaminos - Soles 73-80

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Soles' (7-16) road victory over 7th ranked Correcaminos (1-22) in Ciudad Victoria 80-73 on Friday. The winners were led by American Hollis Thompson (203-1991, college: Georgetown) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international guard Luke Martinez (190-1990, college: Wyoming, agency: Pro Sports) supported him with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four Soles players scored in double figures. Soles' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 38 points (!!!) and 4 steals by American guard Jeff Early Jr (190-1988, college: SIU) did not help to save the game for Correcaminos. His fellow American import forward Vance Johnson (204-1997, college: Milwaukee) added 14 points and 10 rebounds. Soles maintains sixth position with 7-16 record. Correcaminos lost nineteenth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 22 games lost. Soles 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 the league's second-placed Plateros (#2) in Fresnillo and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Soles: H.Thompson 23+19reb+4ast, L.Martinez 14+7reb, R.Pearson 13+5reb+1ast, V.Alvarez 10+1reb, D.Clark 9+1reb+1ast, J.Carter 3+4reb+1ast
Correcaminos: J.Early Jr. 38+4reb+2ast, V.Johnson 14+10reb+1ast, T.Bond 10+3reb+3ast, T.Jorge 5+6reb, T.Daniel 3+2reb, E.Giron 3+5reb+4ast

Santos - Plateros 86-92

There was a minor upset when second-best Santos (13-10) lost to fourth ranked Plateros (14-10) in San Luis Potosi 86-92 on Saturday. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Plateros outrebounded Santos 41-28 including 31 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by the former international center Joshua Ibarra (211-1995, college: HCU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds and Puerto Rican swingman David Huertas (196-1987, college: Ole Miss) supported him with 22 points. Even 27 points by American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis, agency: BMS Sport Agency) did not help to save the game for Santos. Panamanian-Chilean point guard Eugenio Luzcando (190-1995, college: Idaho St.) added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Plateros and five Santos players scored in double figures. Santos' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Plateros moved-up to second place. Loser Santos dropped to the third position with ten games lost. Plateros will meet at home Correcaminos (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Santos will play against Dorados (#5) in Chihuahua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Plateros: D.Huertas 22+2reb+2ast, J.Ibarra 21+12reb+1ast, J.Reese V 14+6reb+5ast, I.Montano 10+7reb+9ast, J.Wilson 9+12reb+4ast, G.Lawal 5+1reb
Santos: A.Henriquez 27+3reb+3ast, T.Parker-Rivera 13+2reb+4ast, T.Fernandez 12+3reb+6ast, E.Luzcando 11+5reb+5ast, J.Erazo 10+8reb, C.Barry 3+2reb

Mineros - Freseras 85-105

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when seventh ranked Freseras (5-19) crushed 6th ranked Mineros (11-13) in Zacatecas 105-85 on Saturday. Freseras made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. American players dominated also this game. The winners were led by guard Antwon Lillard (198-1995, college: BGSU) who scored that evening 32 points and guard Markel Crawford (196-1994, college: Ole Miss) supported him with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Lillard is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even a double-double of 30 points and 11 rebounds by forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU, agency: Pro Sports) did not help to save the game for Mineros. Forward Dion Wright (201-1993, college: St.Bonaventure) added 16 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Freseras maintains seventh position with 5-19 record. Loser Mineros dropped to the fifth place with 13 games lost. Freseras will meet at home league's second-placed Fuerza Regia in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Mineros will play against Panteras in Aguascalientes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Freseras: A.Lillard 32+2reb+1ast, M.Crawford 16+7reb+6ast, J.Everett 11+6reb, P.Reyes 9+4reb+3ast, J.Ayres 8+6reb+4ast, J.Govan 8+6reb
Mineros: C.Perry 30+11reb+2ast, D.Wright 16+8reb+1ast, B.Rivera 12+2reb+1ast, T.White 9+3reb+6ast, F.Hassell 8+4reb, W.Lemon Jr. 4+3reb+3ast

Halc.Xalapa - Panteras 84-74

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when one of their biggest challengers Panteras (13-11) lost on the road to fourth ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (15-9) 84-74 on Saturday. Halcones UV Xalapa looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The winners were led by American forward Cameron Clark (201-1991, college: Oklahoma, agency: Slash Sports) who scored that evening 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American-Puerto Rican forward Emmanuel Andujar (197-1993, college: Manhattan) supported him with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 15 points and 7 rebounds by American Brian Conklin (201-1989, college: St.Louis) did not help to save the game for Panteras. His fellow American import guard Gary Ricks (185-1991, college: Drake) added 14 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 moved-up to third place, which they share with Astros. Loser Panteras dropped to the fourth position with 11 games lost. Halcones UV Xalapa will meet Astros (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Panteras will play against Mineros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: C.Clark 15+6reb+4ast, E.Andujar 13+5reb+5ast, J.Keenan 12+3reb+2ast, A.Abreu 8+2reb+4ast, S.Johnson 7+5ast, R.Delgado 6+4reb+2ast
Panteras: C.Negron 15+1reb, B.Conklin 15+7reb+1ast, G.Ricks 14+1reb+3ast, J.De Jesus 9+2ast, T.Rolon 5+2reb+6ast, F.Jaimes 5+4reb+2ast

Abejas - Astros 97-92

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Abejas' (17-7) home victory over 3rd ranked Astros (15-9) in Guanajuato 97-92 on Saturday. Abejas made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Astros turnovers. The winners were led by Argentinian forward Alexis Elsener (195-1988, agency: Interperformances) who scored that evening 20 points and 4 assists and American Markeith Cummings (198-1988, college: KSU) supported him with 22 points. Elsener is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Even 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by American-Puerto Rican Javier Mojica (189-1984, college: CCSU) did not help to save the game for Astros. Naturalized American guard Karim Rodriguez (196-1988) added 13 points and 4 assists. Five Abejas and four Astros players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Abejas keep a position of league leader, which they share with Libertadores. Defending champion Astros keep the third place with nine games lost. They share the position with Halc.Xalapa. Abejas will meet Halcones Rojos (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Astros will play against Halcones UV Xalapa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Abejas: M.Cummings 22+3reb+1ast, A.Elsener 20+4reb+4ast, D.Cubillan 12+7reb+6ast, T.Nuno 12+9reb, A.Kappos 11+3reb+1ast, J.Soto 7+3reb+5ast
Astros: J.Mojica 18+6reb+5ast, J.Loveridge 15+3reb+1ast, K.Rodriguez 13+4reb+4ast, J.Reddic 10, J.Anderson 10+5reb+4ast, B.De Bisschop 8+11reb+2ast

Libertadores - Halc.Rojos 99-79

Not a big story in a game when 5th ranked Halcones Rojos (10-14) were outscored by first ranked Libertadores (17-7) in Queretaro 99-79 on Saturday. It was a great shooting night for Libertadores especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. American players dominated also this game. The winners were led by forward Bennie Boatwright (208-1996, college: USC) who scored that evening 19 points and 7 rebounds and guard Branden Frazier (191-1992, college: Fordham) supported him with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Even 21 points by guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) did not help to save the game for Halcones Rojos. Guard Michael Henry (198-1995, college: Buffalo St., agency: Haylett Sports) added 15 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Libertadores maintains first position with 17-7 record, which they share with Abejas. Loser Halcones Rojos dropped to the sixth place with 14 games lost. Libertadores will meet Soles (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Halcones Rojos will play against the league's leader Abejas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Libertadores: B.Boatwright 19+7reb+1ast, T.Armstrong 18+1ast, B.Frazier 10+6reb+9ast, A.Holmes 10+2reb+3ast, J.Rodriguez 10+3reb, J.Quintana 9+3reb+2ast
Halc.Rojos: I.Hamilton 21+4reb+3ast, Q.Green 19+2ast, M.Henry 15+8reb+1ast, N.Colmenares 10+8reb, T.Miller 6+5reb, J.Davis 4+2reb+4ast

Fuerza Regia - Dorados 89-93

Leading Fuerza Regia (16-7) recorded its seventh loss in Monterrey. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Dorados (12-12) 93-89. They made 20-of-23 charity shots (87.0 percent) during the game. Dorados outrebounded Fuerza Regia 36-24 including 27 on the defensive glass. Fuerza Regia was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Cleveland Thomas (192-1993, college: WKU, agency: Slash Sports) who helped to win the game recording 34 points (!!!), 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and Dominican-American forward Anyeuri Castillo (201-1997, college: USC Aiken) who added 11 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American Shonn Miller (201-1993, college: UConn) with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import guard Daniel Bejarano (193-1991, college: Colorado St.) scored 18 points and 5 assists. Four Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Dorados maintains fifth position with 12-12 record. Fuerza Regia at the other side dropped to the second place with seven games lost. Dorados will play against higher ranked Santos (#3) in San Luis Potosi in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Fuerza Regia will play on the road against Freseras in Irapuato and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Dorados: C.Thomas 34+5reb+6ast, M.Clark 12+4reb+3ast, A.Castillo 11+8reb+2ast, T.Gipson 8+6reb+5ast, M.McKinney 8+5reb+1ast, E.Thompson 5+2reb
Fuerza Regia: S.Miller 20+5reb+4ast, D.Bejarano 18+1reb+5ast, J.Grant 16+4reb+1ast, K.Rivers 14+4reb, G.Giron 8+2reb+4ast, P.Stoll 5+2reb+6ast