LPB U21 Round 8: Univ.West lose to Panteras

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

Top ranked Univ.West (6-2) recorded its second loss in Panama City on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by seventh ranked Panteras (3-6) 64-62. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Univ.West. The best player for the winners was Isaac Machore who scored 22 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals. Forward Justin Diaz (187-2) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds. point guard Gonzalo Ortiz Jr (182-2) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the guests. Univ.West's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Panteras moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Toros. Univ.West at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with Correcaminos. Panteras' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Panama City to the arena Atletico.
Another exciting game was played in Panama City between fourth ranked Dragones and 7th ranked Panteras where Dragones (4-5) crushed Panteras (3-6) on the road with 20-point difference 71-51. Justin Quintero (193-98) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Jesus Lombardo contributed with 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Isaac Machore replied with 24 points for Panteras. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dragones have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 4-5 record. Panteras lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with Toros. Dragones will play against league's second-placed Correcaminos in Colon in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Panteras' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Panama City to the arena Atletico.
A very close game took place in Aguadulce (derby !!!) between Toros and Caballos. Seventh ranked Toros (3-6) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Caballos (5-4). Toros managed to escape with a 3-point win 75-72 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Caballos. Worth to mention a great performance of Guillermo Navarro who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Jose Montenegro responded with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Toros moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Panteras. Loser Caballos keep the third position with four games lost. Toros will meet higher ranked Atletico (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Caballos will play against the league's leader Univ.West and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 8 Correcaminos defeated Atletico in Colon 64-56. Dragones was beaten by Toros at home 64-70.

Caballos - Toros 72-75

A very close game took place in Aguadulce (derby !!!) between Toros and Caballos. Seventh ranked Toros (3-6) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Caballos (5-4). Toros managed to escape with a 3-point win 75-72 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Caballos. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Guillermo Navarro (170-3) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals and point guard Daniel Machore (170-6) who added 20 points and 6 assists during the contest. Jose Montenegro (191-98) responded with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Edward Lopez (190-1) scored 17 points and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Toros moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Panteras. Loser Caballos keep the third position with four games lost. Toros will meet higher ranked Atletico (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Caballos will play against the league's leader Univ.West and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Caballos: J.Montenegro 20+8reb+4ast, E.Lopez 17+3reb+4ast, D.Diego 8+2reb+1ast, L.Bryan 7+6reb, T.Kevin 5+3reb+1ast, B.Sebastian 5+1reb+1ast
Toros: M.Daniel 20+4reb+6ast, G.Navarro 19+5reb+7ast, B.Edward 17+3reb+1ast, W.Damar 8+4reb, d.Gracia Gilberto 8+11reb+2ast, B.Francisco 2+1reb

Panteras - Dragones 51-71

Another exciting game was played in Panama City between fourth ranked Dragones and 7th ranked Panteras where Dragones (4-5) crushed Panteras (3-6) on the road with 20-point difference 71-51. Dragones dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Panteras' 26. Justin Quintero (193-98) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Center Jesus Lombardo (201-0) contributed with 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Dragones players scored in double figures. Isaac Machore replied with 24 points and forward Justin Diaz (187-2) added 13 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Panteras. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dragones have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 4-5 record. Panteras lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with Toros. Dragones will play against league's second-placed Correcaminos in Colon in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Panteras' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Panama City to the arena Atletico.
Top scorers:
Panteras: M.Isaac 24+4reb+3ast, D.Justin 13+5reb+1ast, A.Herrera 7+6reb+2ast, E.Munoz 2+8reb+2ast, P.Alexander 2+1reb, P.Emmanuel 2+4reb
Dragones: J.Quintero 20+10reb+1ast, J.Lombardo 15+7reb+2ast, D.Rupert 10+2reb+5ast, M.Barnes 10+5reb+2ast, J.Sanjur 8+2reb+1ast, H.Diego 6+4reb+5ast

Atletico - Correcaminos 56-64

There was no surprise in Panama City where 5th ranked Atletico (3-5) was defeated by second ranked Correcaminos (6-2) 64-56 on Friday. Worth to mention a great performance of Roberto Armstrong (182-0) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Jorhiel Zapata (196-2) who added 13 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Oscar Zephyrine (190-0) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and forward Bryan Anderson (185-1) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Correcaminos used an opportunity after Univ.West lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Atletico lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with five games lost. Correcaminos will meet at home Dragones (#4) in the next round. Atletico's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Panama City Panteras.
Top scorers:
Atletico: O.Zephyrine 22+11reb+1ast, B.Anderson 12+6reb+1ast, M.Fernando 12+2reb+4ast, A.Armando 4+3reb+1ast, P.Emir 4+11reb, V.Alex 2+2reb
Correcaminos: R.Armstrong 22+5reb+4ast, Z.Jorhiel 13+13reb+3ast, B.Ezequiel 7+7reb+1ast, J.Palacios 6+4reb, J.Andrade 5+3reb+3ast, A.Gedeon 4+2reb+1ast

Dragones - Toros 64-70

There was a small surprise in Panama City where seventh ranked Toros (3-6) defeated 4th ranked Dragones (4-5) 70-64 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Guillermo Navarro (170-3) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and forward Gilberto de Gracia (191-0) who added 10 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. Four Toros players scored in double figures. Justin Quintero (193-98) responded with 27 points and 8 rebounds and center Jesus Lombardo (201-0) scored 8 points and 13 rebounds. Dragones' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Toros moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Panteras. Loser Dragones keep the fourth position with five games lost. Toros will meet higher ranked Atletico (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Dragones will play against the league's second-placed Correcaminos in Colon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dragones: J.Quintero 27+8reb+2ast, M.Barnes 12+5reb+1ast, J.Lombardo 8+13reb+3ast, D.Rupert 7+3reb+1ast, H.Diego 6+6reb+2ast, V.Alvarez Jr 2
Toros: G.Navarro 19+6reb+6ast, B.Edward 17+7reb+2ast, M.Daniel 16+5reb+3ast, d.Gracia Gilberto 10+15reb+2ast, B.Francisco 6+5reb+1ast, M.Josafat 2+1reb

Panteras - Univ.West 64-62

Top ranked Univ.West (6-2) recorded its second loss in Panama City on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by seventh ranked Panteras (3-6) 64-62. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Univ.West. The best player for the winners was Isaac Machore who scored 22 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals. Forward Justin Diaz (187-2) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds. Point guard Gonzalo Ortiz Jr (182-2) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and Arturo Molina (182-3) added 17 points respectively for the guests. Univ.West's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Panteras moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Toros. Univ.West at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with Correcaminos. Panteras' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Panama City to the arena Atletico.
Top scorers:
Univ.West: M.Arturo 17+3reb, A.Randal 14+2reb+1ast, O.Jr Gonzalo 13+11reb+5ast, C.Franchesco 9+4reb+3ast, V.Dayton Hanssel 5+13reb+1ast, Y.Eduardo 3+10reb
Panteras: M.Isaac 22+8reb+7ast, D.Justin 21+6reb, E.Munoz 7+14reb+1ast, P.Alexander 4+12reb+2ast, H.Hansel 0+1reb, G.Fernando 0+1reb



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