LPB Round 4 of Semi-Finals. Caballos advance into Finals

Michael Hicks

Caballos - Lobos 83-66

Caballos toppled Lobos to advance into the championship series. Caballos outrebounded Lobos 37-24 including a 23-12 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Michael Hicks (196-1976, college: TAMUCC) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Carlos Rodriguez contributed with 15 points and 7 assists for the winners. Four Caballos players scored in double figures. Caballos' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Jesus Lombardo (201-2000) replied with 20 points and 8 rebounds and Costa Rican Victor Arias (197-1995) added 12 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Lobos.
Top scorers:
Caballos: J.Montenegro 16+1reb+1ast, M.Hicks 16+11reb+4ast, R.Carlos 15+4reb+7ast, G.Atencio 10+7reb+1ast, G.Navarro 9+1reb+5ast, B.Ezequiel 8+5reb
Lobos: J.Lombardo 20+8reb, V.Arias 12+5reb+2ast, A.Alvarado 8+2reb+1ast, I.Conejo 6+1reb+4ast, C.Fausto 6+2reb, B.Edward 5+1reb+1ast