Metropolitan League Round 2 of Finals. Olimpia claim first win

Brandon Bowman

Olimpia - San Jose 85-75

Olimpia fired past San Jose to draw things even in the championship series. The game was mostly controlled by Olimpia. San Jose managed to win third quarter 23-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. American forward Brandon Bowman (205-84, college: Georgetown, agency: David Lee Services) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points and 7 rebounds. The other American import power forward Roquez Johnson (201-92, college: Mississippi St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Olimpia's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Scott Rogers (196, college: Trine) replied with 28 points and Panamanian center Jaime Lloreda (204-80, college: LSU) added 8 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for San Jose.
Top scorers:
Olimpia: B.Bowman 26+7reb+2ast, R.Johnson 14+13reb+2ast, D.Perez 9+4reb+4ast, E.Riveros 9+1reb+2ast, F.Mellone 7+5reb+4ast, R.Mercado 7+2reb
San Jose: S.Rogers 28+3reb+3ast, A.Peralta 14+3reb+3ast, C.Luis Vallejos 8+3reb+6ast, J.Lloreda 8+14reb+4ast, B.Zanotti 7+2reb+1ast, F.Benitez 6+2reb