LPB Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Panteras and Caballos stay alive

Panteras - Correcaminos 86-83

Panteras held off Correcaminos to even the series at 1-1. Panteras made 28-of-32 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game, while Correcaminos only scored ten points from the stripe. The best player for the winners was swingman Alejandro Grant (199-93) who scored 23 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). American point guard Tjader Fernandez (178-94) chipped in 30 points and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). American point guard Scott Rodgers (191-87, college: Drexel) produced 20 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and center Jaime Lloreda (204-80, college: LSU) added 17 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for the guests. Five Correcaminos players scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: S.Rodgers 20+7reb+8ast, J.Lloreda 17+10reb+1ast, I.St.Rose 16+7reb+3ast, T.Gaskins 13+6reb+1ast, M.Guzman 11+6reb+1ast, A.Salazar 2+2ast
Panteras: T.Fernandez 30+3reb+4ast, A.Grant 23+9reb+5ast, B.Martinez 10+15reb+1ast, L.Dinolis 9+4reb+4ast, M.Gotti 8+3reb+1ast, K.Ellis 4+2reb+1ast

Universitarios - Caballos 68-93

Caballos upset Universitariors to draw things even in the series. Caballos dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Halcones' 26. Caballos had a 36-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Caballos brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. American-Puerto Rican forward Angel Matias (193-92, college: Georgia South) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). The former international forward Josimar Ayarza (205-87, college: S.Mississippi) contributed with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four Caballos players scored in double figures. American-Guyanese center Travis George (206-85, college: Los Angeles CC, agency: Interperformances) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds and American-Puerto Rican Wil Martinez (188-92, college: Fairmont St.) added 19 points in the effort for Halcones. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Universitarios: W.Martinez 19+4reb+1ast, J.Cabeza 15+7reb+1ast, T.George 12+13reb+1ast, B.Tumer 9+3reb+8ast, I.Munoz 9+6reb+1ast, O.Gonzalo 2+1reb
Caballos: A.Matias 22+9reb+4ast, J.Ayarza 22+5reb+5ast, B.Anderson 14+10reb, A.Rojas 13+3reb+3ast, C.Rodriguez 9+6reb+4ast, J.Montenegro 8+2reb+1ast



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