LNBP Round 7 (Regular Season): Freseros hand first loss to Mineros

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was the first loss of Mineros (5-1) in Zacatecas on Wednesday night. Hosts were edged by ninth ranked Freseras (2-4) 86-85. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Mineros. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman JP Moorman II (201-1998, college: UC Riverside, agency: Players Group) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 4 assists. His fellow American import guard Harrison Butler (196, college: SUU) contributed with 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American swingman Dexter McClanahan (193-1997, college: Nicholls) answered with 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists for Mineros. Mineros' coach Facundo Muller rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Freseros went down to tenth position due to points difference, which they share with Halc.Xalapa. Mineros at the other side keep the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Diablos. Freseros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mineros will play at home against Freseros and are hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Dorados (4-2) against fourth ranked Fuerza Regia (4-2) on Wednesday night. Visiting Dorados were defeated by Fuerza Regia in a tough game in Monterrey 68-76. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Dorados. It was a great evening for American swingman Brandon Paul (193-1991, college: Illinois, agency: Pensack Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points. Scott Bamforth helped adding 18 points. At the losing side American Tyren Johnson (202-1988, college: Louisiana) responded with 17 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Fuerza Regia maintains fourth place with 4-2 record, which they share with defeated Dorados. Fuerza Regia will again play against Dorados (#4) in Chihuahua in the next round. Dorados will have a break next round.
LNBP top team - Soles (6-0) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they beat sixth ranked Correcaminos (3-4) in Mexicali 94-78. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Correcaminos. It was a quality performance for Connor Zinaich who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 16 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!). Brandon Spearman came up with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for Correcaminos in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Undefeated Soles have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-0 record. Loser Correcaminos dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Other games in round 7 were not that significant. El Calor beat Abejas on the road 84-66. Abejas lost to El Calor on its own court 87-95. Gambusinos were outscored by Halc.Xalapa in Xalapa 74-97. Soles rolled over Correcaminos at home 102-74. Santos were defeated by Diablos on the opponent's court 97-92. Astros smashed Panteras in a home game 91-64.
The most impressive performance of 7th round was 14 points and 5 rebounds by Rigoberto Mendoza of Astros.



Abejas - El Calor 66-84

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eleventh ranked El Calor's (3-5) road victory over 12th ranked Abejas (1-5) in Guanajuato 84-66 on Monday. El Calor looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Argentinian swingman Martin Fernandez (195-1997) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. American center Gerard DeVaughn (205-1988, college: Stillman) accounted for 7 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. DeVaughn is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American center Dakota Quinn (206-1997, college: MNU) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds and American-Dominican guard Quarry Greenaway (193-1994, college: JWU, RI, agency: Daggers Sports) added 14 points respectively for Abejas in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. El Calor moved-up to eighth place. Abejas lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with five games lost. They share it with Panteras and Santos. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
El Calor: M.Fernandez 21+10reb+1ast, M.Landis 16+1reb+5ast, J.Loveridge 11+5reb+1ast, G.DeVaughn 7+11reb+5ast, R.Delgado 7+3reb+1ast, M.Toppin 7+8reb+1ast
Abejas: Q.Greenaway 14+4reb+2ast, N.Tomsick 13+2reb+3ast, D.Quinn 10+11reb+2ast, V.Boumann 9+5reb, J.Rivera 7+2reb+9ast, A.Castro 6+4reb

Abejas - El Calor 87-95

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 12th ranked Abejas' (1-5) home loss to eleventh ranked El Calor (3-5) in Guanajuato 87-95 on Tuesday. El Calor made 21-of-23 free shots (91.3 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) who led the winners and scored 16 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Argentinian swingman Martin Fernandez (195-1997) accounted for 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Croatian-American point guard Nikolas Tomsick (185-1991, college: Fort Lewis) came up with 23 points and 4 assists and American center Dakota Quinn (206-1997, college: MNU) added 15 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Abejas in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. El Calor moved-up to eighth place. Abejas lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with five games lost. They share it with Panteras and Santos. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
El Calor: J.Loveridge 16+5reb+3ast, M.Landis 14+1reb+2ast, L.Lacerda 13+1reb+2ast, M.Fernandez 13+6reb+3ast, J.Ivey 13+1reb+4ast, M.Toppin 8+10reb+1ast
Abejas: N.Tomsick 23+3reb+4ast, D.Quinn 15+11reb+1ast, J.Rivera 13+2reb+5ast, J.Contreras 12+3reb, D.Soto 7+5reb+3ast, V.Boumann 6+3reb

Soles - Correcaminos 94-78

LNBP top team - Soles (6-0) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they beat sixth ranked Correcaminos (3-4) in Mexicali 94-78. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Correcaminos. Soles made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a quality performance for American forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 16 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!). American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis) accounted for 21 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Five Soles players scored in double figures. American swingman Brandon Spearman (191-1991, college: Hawaii) came up with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists and the other American import Jeremy McLaughlin (203-1995, college: Catawba) added 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for Correcaminos in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Soles have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-0 record. Loser Correcaminos dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Soles: C.Zinaich 23+16reb, A.Henriquez 21+3reb+4ast, D.Sims 14+4reb+8ast, J.Glynn 13+3reb+4ast, J.Moss 13+3reb, J.Webster 4+1reb+5ast
Correcaminos: J.McLaughlin 18+5reb, B.Spearman 18+9reb+8ast, R.Brahin 9+4reb, A.Willis 8+3reb+6ast, G.Vazquez 8+2reb, V.Blue 6+4reb+3ast

Halc.Xalapa - Gambusinos 97-74

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when eighth ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (2-4) rolled over at home 7th ranked Gambusinos (3-3) 97-74 on Wednesday. Halc.Xalapa looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American-Georgian guard Thad McFadden (188-1987, college: Fairmont St.) who led the winners and scored 26 points and 4 assists. The former international point guard Paul Stoll (180-1985) accounted for 19 points and 9 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Four Halcones UV Xalapa players scored in double figures. American point guard Kwame Vaughn (190-1990, college: CS Fullerton) came up with 16 points and 4 assists and the other American import guard Admon Gilder (193-1995, college: Gonzaga) added 9 points, 5 assists and 4 steals respectively for Gambusinos in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Halc.Xalapa went down to tenth position due to points difference, which they share with Freseros. Loser Gambusinos dropped to the sixth place with three games lost. Halc.Xalapa will again meet at home higher ranked Gambusinos (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gambusinos will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: T.McFadden 26+2reb+4ast, J.Bibbs 20+2reb+1ast, P.Stoll 19+4reb+9ast, D.Zekovic 11+5reb, G.Giron 8+3reb+1ast, D.Clark 6+5reb+1ast
Gambusinos: K.Vaughn 16+3reb+4ast, K.Feagin 12+2reb+2ast, T.Robinson 10+2reb, A.Gilder 9+3reb+5ast, B.Jackson 6+2reb+3ast, A.Peacock 5+6reb

Soles - Correcaminos 102-74

Not a big story in a game when 6th ranked Correcaminos (3-4) were outscored by leader Soles (6-0) in Mexicali 102-74 on Wednesday. Soles had a 33-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) accounted for 14 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Four Soles players scored in double figures. Soles' coach Silvio Santander felt very confident that he used entire bench saving starting five for next games. The former international Gabriel Vazquez (206-1994) came up with 26 points and American guard Alphonso Willis (188-1998, college: A&M-Commerce) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Correcaminos in the defeat. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Soles. They maintain first place with 6-0 record. Loser Correcaminos dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Soles: J.Glynn 14+6reb+2ast, D.Sims 13+1reb+4ast, C.Zinaich 12+13reb+2ast, B.McCoy 10+4reb+1ast, J.Moss 10+2reb, E.Mendoza 9+1reb+1ast
Correcaminos: G.Vazquez 26+3reb+1ast, J.McLaughlin 14+3reb+1ast, A.Willis 12+8reb+1ast, B.Spearman 9+3reb+1ast, R.Peters 5+11ast, M.Jokic 4+3reb

Mineros - Freseros 85-86

The most surprising game was the first loss of undefeated Mineros (5-1) in Zacatecas on Wednesday night. Hosts were edged by ninth ranked Freseras (2-4) 86-85. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Mineros. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman JP Moorman II (201-1998, college: UC Riverside, agency: Players Group) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 4 assists. His fellow American import guard Harrison Butler (196, college: SUU) contributed with 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Freseras players scored in double figures. American swingman Dexter McClanahan (193-1997, college: Nicholls) answered with 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists and American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Mineros. Mineros' coach Facundo Muller rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Freseros went down to tenth position due to points difference, which they share with Halc.Xalapa. Mineros at the other side keep the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Diablos. Freseros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mineros will play at home against Freseros and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Freseros: J.Moorman II 28+2reb+4ast, J.Harris 18+4reb, H.Butler 16+8reb+1ast, M.Lukic 13+7reb+4ast, D.Brodie 6+5reb+3ast, C.Gutierrez 3+7reb+1ast
Mineros: D.McClanahan 33+2reb+4ast, M.Bulic 14+2reb+4ast, R.Ferguson 13+6reb+4ast, K.Horton 8+6reb+2ast, J.Valinotti 5+1reb+7ast, D.Shriver 3+2reb

Diablos - Santos 97-92

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Diablos (5-1) defeated at home bottom-ranked Santos (1-5) 97-92 on Wednesday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Diablos looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Venezuelan forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) who led the winners and scored 18 points and 9 rebounds. American forward Alphonso Anderson (198-1997, college: Pacific) accounted for 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Diablos' coach Nicolas Casalanguida used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) came up with 24 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import guard Jaire Grayer (196-1996, college: TCU) added 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Santos in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Diablos moved-up to second place, which they share with Mineros. Loser Santos dropped to the bottom position with five games lost. They share it with Panteras and Abejas. Diablos will again meet at home bottom-ranked Santos (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Santos will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Diablos: M.Carrera 18+9reb+3ast, J.Cruz 15+3reb, A.Anderson 13+7reb+2ast, D.Brite 10+2reb+9ast, L.Gonzalez 9+4reb+5ast, K.Helmanis 9+8reb
Santos: T.Jones 24+8reb+1ast, T.Fernandez 17+5reb+4ast, J.Grayer 15+7reb+5ast, T.Ferguson 10+2reb+5ast, R.Pinzon 9+2reb, M.Bell 7+6reb+2ast

Fuerza Regia - Dorados 76-68

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Dorados (4-2) against fourth ranked Fuerza Regia (4-2) on Wednesday night. Visiting Dorados were defeated by Fuerza Regia in a tough game in Monterrey 68-76. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Dorados. Fuerza Regia players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was a great evening for American swingman Brandon Paul (193-1991, college: Illinois, agency: Pensack Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points. Kosovan-American Scott Bamforth (188-1989, college: Weber St.) helped adding 18 points. At the losing side American Tyren Johnson (202-1988, college: Louisiana) responded with 17 points and the other American import power forward Charles Mitchell (203-1993, college: Georgia Tech) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Fuerza Regia maintains fourth place with 4-2 record, which they share with defeated Dorados. Fuerza Regia will again play against Dorados (#4) in Chihuahua in the next round. Dorados will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: B.Paul 18+4reb+2ast, S.Bamforth 18+4reb+1ast, L.Sullivan 12+7reb+4ast, W.Langston 8+4reb+2ast, A.Holmes 8+4reb+5ast, D.Giron 5+2ast
Dorados: T.Johnson 17+4reb+1ast, C.Mitchell 14+7reb+1ast, M.Myers 10+6reb, A.Banks 8+2reb+4ast, J.Gray 7+1reb+4ast, E.Clarance 7+7reb+2ast

Astros - Panteras 91-64

There was no surprise when 12th ranked Panteras (1-5) were outleveled by tenth ranked Astros (2-1) in Guadalajara 91-64 on Wednesday. It was an exceptional evening for Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992) who led the winners and scored 14 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). American point guard Armani Chaney (178-1997, college: Tennessee St.) accounted for 13 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Chaney is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Five Astros players scored in double figures. American guard Tyrone White (201-1990, college: CSUB) came up with 16 points and the other American import guard Terrell Brown (185-1998, college: NM State) added 14 points respectively for Panteras in the defeat. 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 moved-up to ninth place. Loser Panteras keep the twelfth position with five games lost. They share it with Santos and Abejas. Astros will again meet at home Panteras (#13) in the next round. Panteras will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Astros: C.Lewis 17+4reb, R.Mendoza 14+5reb+3ast, H.Hart 13+1reb+1ast, A.Chaney 13+4reb+4ast, M.Andriassi 10+1reb+3ast, D.Davis 10+8reb+1ast
Panteras: T.White 16+4reb+2ast, T.Brown 14+3reb+1ast, J.Martin 8+4ast, V.Iwuakor 7+3reb, S.Barro 7+10reb, J.Calloway 5+3reb