LNBP Round 15 (Regular Season): Panteras defeat Fuerza Regia

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Fuerza Regia (10-2) in Aguascalientes on Friday night. Visitors were edged by sixth ranked Panteras (7-5) 85-83. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Fuerza Regia. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for swingman Stedmon Lemon (198-1992, college: JCSU) who led his team to a victory with 25 points. Guard Gary Ricks (185-1991, college: Drake) contributed with 20 points and 4 steals for the winners. Guard Daniel Bejarano (193-1991, college: Colorado St.) answered with 14 points and 4 assists for Fuerza Regia. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Panteras maintains sixth place with 7-5 record. Defending champion Fuerza Regia still keeps top position with two games lost. Panteras are looking forward to face Halc.Rojos (#15) in Veracruz in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Fuerza Regia will have a break next round.
Important game to mention about took place in Ciudad Victoria. Thirteenth ranked Correcaminos (3-9) saved a 2-point victory at home edging second-best Astros (9-2) 75-73 on Friday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. It was a great evening for swingman Manuel Hernandez (193-1991) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points. Ronald Delph helped adding 15 points and 12 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Dutch center Lucas NGuessan (213-1997, college: ETSU) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Astros' coach Leandro Garcia tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Correcaminos maintains thirteenth place with 3-9 record. Astros at the other side keep the second position with two games lost. Correcaminos will play against higher ranked Santos (#7) in San Luis Potosi in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Astros will have a break next round.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Diablos (8-4) against twelfth ranked Soles (5-7) on Friday night. Visiting Diablos were defeated by Soles in a tough game in Mexicali 68-72. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Diablos. It was an exceptional evening for Aaron Geramipoor who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds. Gael Bonilla came up with 13 points and 8 rebounds for Diablos in the defeat. Diablos' coach Nicolas Casalanguida let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Soles moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Lobos BUAP. Loser Diablos keep the third position with four games lost. They share it with Mineros. Soles will meet higher ranked Halc.Xalapa (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Diablos will have a break next round.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 15: Santos beat Dorados on the road 86-82. Freseras lost to Halc.Xalapa on its own court 79-84. Halc.Rojos unfortunately lost to Plateros in Fresnillo 82-85. Lobos BUAP managed to beat Mineros at home 86-82. Astros defeated Correcaminos on the opponent's court 92-80. Freseras were beaten by Halc.Xalapa in a home game 76-81. Halc.Rojos were destroyed by Plateros on the road 108-85.
The most impressive performance of 15th round was 23 points by Michael Bryson of Plateros.



Correcaminos - Astros 75-73

Important game to mention about took place in Ciudad Victoria. Thirteenth ranked Correcaminos (3-9) saved a 2-point victory at home edging second-best Astros (9-2) 75-73 on Friday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. It was a great evening for swingman Manuel Hernandez (193-1991) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points. American center Ronald Delph (215-1993, college: FAU) helped adding 15 points and 12 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Dutch center Lucas NGuessan (213-1997, college: ETSU) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) and Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992, agency: BMS Sport Agency) scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Astros' coach Leandro Garcia tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Correcaminos maintains thirteenth place with 3-9 record. Astros at the other side keep the second position with two games lost. Correcaminos will play against higher ranked Santos (#7) in San Luis Potosi in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Astros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: M.Hernandez 24+3reb+3ast, K.Hankerson 16+7reb+1ast, R.Delph 15+12reb, L.Elmore 8+8reb+2ast, T.Bellinger 7+4reb+6ast, T.Hankerson 5+3reb
Astros: L.N'Guessan 16+11reb, R.Mendoza 11+8reb+1ast, J.Loveridge 10+3reb+1ast, T.McCallum 9+3reb, C.Sanders 7+4reb+8ast, M.McKinney 7+3reb+1ast

Soles - Diablos 72-68

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Diablos (8-4) against twelfth ranked Soles (5-7) on Friday night. Visiting Diablos were defeated by Soles in a tough game in Mexicali 68-72. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Diablos. Soles dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Diablos' 34. It was an exceptional evening for Iranian-British center Aaron Geramipoor (213-1992, college: Seton Hall) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds. American-Argentinian Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) accounted for 12 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Four Soles players scored in double figures. International swingman Gael Bonilla (204-2003) came up with 13 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Cecil Williams (198-1995, college: CMU) added 12 points respectively for Diablos in the defeat. Diablos' coach Nicolas Casalanguida let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Soles moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Lobos BUAP. Loser Diablos keep the third position with four games lost. They share it with Mineros. Soles will meet higher ranked Halc.Xalapa (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Diablos will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Soles: L.Martinez 17+3reb+1ast, A.Geramipoor 14+15reb+3ast, E.Thomas 12+10reb+3ast, J.Weatherspoon 11+1reb, D.Jackson 7+1reb+3ast, J.Swing 5+3reb+2ast
Diablos: G.Bonilla 13+8reb+2ast, C.Williams 12+3reb, L.Gonzalez 9+3reb+1ast, A.Holmes 9+1ast, M.Smith 6+3reb, M.Tavares 5+4reb+1ast

Dorados - Santos 82-86

There was a small surprise when eighth ranked Santos (6-6) beat 6th ranked Dorados (6-6) in Chihuahua 86-82 on Friday. Santos made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Santos outrebounded Dorados 35-19 including a 28-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for American center Kevin Allen (211-1994, college: Emporia St., agency: BIG) who led the winners and scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Luis Lopez accounted for 10 points and 7 assists for the winning side. American point guard Lester Medford Jr (178-1993, college: Baylor) came up with 15 points and 9 assists and Swedish guard Elijah Clarance (194-1998, college: Illinois St.) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively for Dorados in the defeat. Five Santos and four Dorados players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Santos moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Dorados and Plateros. Santos will meet at home Correcaminos (#13) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Dorados will play against Abejas (#16) in Guanajuato and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Santos: J.Hughes III 15+5reb, K.Allen 13+9reb, T.Fernandez 13+3reb+2ast, L.Bearden 12+1ast, M.Kegler 11+6reb, L.Lopez 10+4reb+7ast
Dorados: E.Clarance 15+2reb+4ast, L.Medford Jr. 15+3reb+9ast, D.Conger 13+2reb+2ast, K.Stokes 10+1reb+1ast, F.Giorgetti 9+3ast, A.John 6+2reb+1ast

Freseras - Halc.Xalapa 79-84

Very expected game when 14th ranked Freseras (2-8) lost to sixth ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (7-2) in Irapuato 79-84 on Friday. Halc.Xalapa made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for Senegalese-American guard Clevin Hannah (179-1987, college: Wichita St.) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 8 assists. American-Georgian guard Thad McFadden (188-1987, college: Fairmont St.) accounted for 17 points for the winning side. Halcones UV Xalapa's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Antwon Lillard (198-1995, college: BGSU) came up with 25 points and the other American import guard Jamari Wheeler (185-1997, college: Ohio St.) added 16 points respectively for Freseras in the defeat. Halc.Xalapa moved-up to fifth place. Freseras lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with eight games lost. They share it with Halc.Rojos. Halc.Xalapa will meet at home Soles (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Freseras will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: C.Hannah 17+3reb+8ast, T.McFadden 17+2reb+1ast, J.Glynn 11+5reb, G.Giron 10+2reb, S.Henry 7+3reb+2ast, J.Israel-Gutierrez 5+10reb
Freseras: A.Lillard 25+4reb+3ast, J.Wheeler 16+4reb+3ast, S.Jones 11+3reb+2ast, D.Giddens 9+3reb+1ast, P.Leal-Cruz 5+1reb+1ast, C.Russo 5+5reb+2ast

Plateros - Halc.Rojos 85-82

Very predictable result when tenth ranked Plateros (6-6) edged 15th ranked Halcones Rojos (2-8) in Fresnillo 85-82 on Friday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Plateros looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American players dominated also this game. It was an exceptional evening for power forward Kwame Alexander (201-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Christian Harvey (185, college: Marian, IN) accounted for 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Point guard Justin Dentmon (183-1985, college: Washington, agency: Slash Sports) came up with 23 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and power forward Javion Ogunyemi (206-1995, college: Siena) added 14 points and 11 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) respectively for Halc.Rojos in the defeat. Four Halc.Rojos players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Plateros moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Santos and Dorados. Loser Halcones Rojos dropped to the fourteenth position with eight games lost. They share it with Freseras. Plateros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Halc.Rojos will play against Panteras (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Plateros: K.Alexander 18+14reb+1ast, C.Harvey 17+9reb+3ast, T.White 13+4reb+3ast, M.Bryson 9+1reb+1ast, J.Anderson 9+3reb+7ast, D.McClenton 8+5reb+2ast
Halc.Rojos: J.Dentmon 23+4reb+2ast, J.Ogunyemi 14+11reb+2ast, E.Ayala 13+5reb+5ast, K.Horton 11+10reb+5ast, I.Diogu 7+6reb+2ast, C.Dougherty 4+2reb+1ast

Lobos BUAP - Mineros 86-82

There was an upset when 4th placed Mineros (8-4) lost to eleventh ranked Lobos BUAP (5-7) in Puebla 82-86 on Friday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Lobos BUAP made 7 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for the former international guard Karim Rodriguez (196-1988) who led the winners and scored 26 points and 6 rebounds. Puerto Rican guard Isaiah Palermo (196-2000, college: UALR) accounted for 17 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winning side. American forward Lance Thomas (206-1999, college: USA, agency: Haylett Sports) came up with 16 points and 7 rebounds and Armenian-American guard Andre Spight (191-1995, college: N.Colorado) added 13 points respectively for Mineros in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Lobos BUAP maintains eleventh place with 5-7 record, which they share with Soles. Loser Mineros dropped to the third position with four games lost. They share it with Diablos. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Lobos BUAP: K.Rodriguez 26+6reb+3ast, I.Palermo 17+3reb+1ast, M.Esho 14+2reb+1ast, T.Lee 13+7reb, J.Keenan 9+3reb+1ast, J.Goldwire 6+3reb+5ast
Mineros: L.Thomas 16+7reb+1ast, A.Thomas 16+1reb+1ast, A.Spight 13+4reb+3ast, A.Majok 11+7reb+1ast, M.Curry 8+4reb+5ast, E.Wembi 6+6reb+2ast

Panteras - Fuerza Regia 85-83

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Fuerza Regia (10-2) in Aguascalientes on Friday night. Visitors were edged by sixth ranked Panteras (7-5) 85-83. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Fuerza Regia. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for swingman Stedmon Lemon (198-1992, college: JCSU) who led his team to a victory with 25 points. Guard Gary Ricks (185-1991, college: Drake) contributed with 20 points and 4 steals for the winners. Guard Daniel Bejarano (193-1991, college: Colorado St.) answered with 14 points and 4 assists and power forward Jerai Grant (203-1989, college: Clemson, agency: Octagon Europe) added 16 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Fuerza Regia. Five Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Panteras maintains sixth place with 7-5 record. Defending champion Fuerza Regia still keeps top position with two games lost. Panteras are looking forward to face Halc.Rojos (#15) in Veracruz in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Fuerza Regia will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Panteras: S.Lemon 25+3reb+3ast, G.Ricks 20+2reb+1ast, J.Perkins 13+4reb+5ast, J.Martin 7+1reb+2ast, F.Jaimes 6+7reb, W.Ferreira 5+7reb
Fuerza Regia: J.Grant 16+5reb, D.Bejarano 14+3reb+4ast, M.Speight 12+5reb+4ast, J.Machado 10+3reb+2ast, D.Willis 10+2reb+2ast, K.Ray 10+3reb+5ast

Correcaminos - Astros 80-92

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Astros (9-2) defeated 13th ranked Correcaminos (3-9) in Ciudad Victoria 92-80 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Jared Rodriguez (203-1999, college: Idaho St.) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-1992, college: Sacramento St.) accounted for 14 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Astros' coach Leandro Garcia used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Kameron Hankerson (196-1998, college: Green Bay) came up with 22 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import forward Lydell Elmore (206-1998, college: Camp-Harrodsburg) added 19 points respectively for Correcaminos in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Astros maintains second place with 9-2 record behind leader Fuerza Regia. Loser Correcaminos keep the thirteenth position with nine games lost. Astros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Correcaminos will play against Santos (#7) in San Luis Potosi and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Astros: J.Rodriguez 17+11reb, M.McKinney 14+3reb+4ast, R.Mendoza 14+2reb, R.Masques 11+8reb, L.N'Guessan 9+4reb, J.Loveridge 8+3reb+2ast
Correcaminos: K.Hankerson 22+7reb+1ast, L.Elmore 19+4reb+3ast, R.Delph 16+7reb+1ast, T.Hankerson 11+6reb+4ast, T.Bellinger 6+5reb+2ast, A.Singleton 3+1ast

Freseras - Halc.Xalapa 76-81

There was no surprise when 14th ranked Freseras (2-8) lost to sixth ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (7-2) in Irapuato 76-81 on Saturday. Halc.Xalapa outrebounded Freseras 52-36 including 16 on the offensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for the former international Gabriel Giron (192-1988) who led the winners and scored 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Jamaican-American guard Sek Henry (193-1987, college: Nebraska) accounted for 16 points for the winning side. American forward Anthony Tarke (201-1998, college: Coppin St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import guard Antwon Lillard (198-1995, college: BGSU) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Freseras in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Halc.Xalapa moved-up to fifth place. Freseras lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with eight games lost. They share it with Halc.Rojos. Halc.Xalapa will meet at home Soles (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Freseras will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: S.Henry 16+2reb+3ast, T.McFadden 14+2reb+1ast, G.Giron 14+7reb+4ast, J.Glynn 12+6reb+1ast, A.Rodrigues 10+3reb+1ast, N.Jovanovic 8+6reb
Freseras: A.Tarke 16+11reb+3ast, M.Crawford 16+4reb+2ast, A.Lillard 16+5reb+2ast, C.Russo 15+5reb+1ast, D.Giddens 6+4reb, J.Wheeler 6+3reb+10ast

Plateros - Halc.Rojos 108-85

No shocking result in a game when tenth ranked Plateros (6-6) crushed 15th ranked Halcones Rojos (2-8) in Fresnillo 108-85 on Saturday. Plateros shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 55.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Halc.Rojos' players. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Michael Bryson (193-1994, college: UCSB) who led the winners and scored 23 points. His fellow American import guard Christian Harvey (185, college: Marian, IN) accounted for 14 points and 5 assists for the winning side. American guard Colin Dougherty (193-1996, college: Hobart) came up with 22 points and Nigerian-American power forward Ikechukwu Diogu (204-1983, college: Arizona St.) added 16 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Halc.Rojos in the defeat. 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. Plateros moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Santos and Dorados. Loser Halcones Rojos dropped to the fourteenth position with eight games lost. They share it with Freseras. Plateros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Halc.Rojos will play against Panteras (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Plateros: M.Bryson 23+3reb+1ast, C.Harvey 14+4reb+5ast, R.Bustamante 12+3reb+1ast, J.Anderson 11+2reb+5ast, D.McClenton 11+7reb, J.Martinez 10+4reb+1ast
Halc.Rojos: C.Dougherty 22+3reb+3ast, J.Dentmon 16+2reb+2ast, I.Diogu 16+9reb+1ast, J.Ogunyemi 11+5reb+3ast, K.Horton 8+3reb+1ast, M.Blackmon 7+7reb