San Jose crowned Metropolitan League Clausura champions

Jaime Lloreda

Olimpia - San Jose 75-87

San Jose are crowned Metro League Clausura champions. They beat Olimpia in Game 4 to clinch the trophy. The game was mostly controlled by San Jose. Olimpia managed to win fourth quarter 25-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 24-of-27 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game, while Olimpia only scored eight points from the stripe. 27 personal fouls committed by Olimpia helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Scott Rogers (196, college: Trine) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. Panamanian center Jaime Lloreda (204-80, college: LSU) contributed with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Four San Jose players scored in double figures. American forward Brandon Bowman (205-84, college: Georgetown, agency: David Lee Services) replied with 22 points and 9 rebounds and the former international swingman Federico Mellone (193-85) added 10 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Olimpia.
Top scorers:
Olimpia: B.Bowman 22+9reb+1ast, A.Lopez 12, F.Mellone 10+7reb+5ast, R.Johnson 9+9reb+1ast, E.Riveros 8+1reb+3ast, R.Mercado 7+3reb+2ast
San Jose: S.Rogers 23+10reb+3ast, J.Lloreda 20+10reb+2ast, B.Zanotti 19+5reb+2ast, F.Dose 14+2reb+2ast, C.Luis Vallejos 7+5reb+5ast, A.Peralta 3+1reb+1ast