Round 4 (Regular Season): Correcaminos lose to Crocs

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 4 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Dominican Rep. Correcaminos (2-2). They were defeated by third ranked American Crocs (1-3) 73-56 on Friday night. Worth to mention a great performance of Jhony Uceta who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks and Jason Benhardus who added 13 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side point guard Yunior Martinez (180-2002) responded with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Crocs maintains third position with 1-3 record having just two points less than leader Mellizos de Sur. Correcaminos at the other side dropped to the second place with two games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Mellizos de Sur.
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated American Panthers (3-1) in Atlanta. Hosts were defeated by Dominican Rep. Mellizos de Sur (3-1) 70-56. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Panthers. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The winners were led by guard Jose Rodriguez (180-2002) who scored that evening 30 points and Jose Urena supported him with 19 points. Even 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Dominican Victor Torres (189-1995) did not help to save the game for Georgia P.. Mellizos de Sur have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Sharks and Georgia P.
A very close game took place in Yerevan between Dominican Rep. Sharks and Armenian US Titans. Second ranked Sharks (3-1) got a very close victory on the road over 3rd ranked US Titans (0-4). Sharks managed to escape with a 2-point win 82-80 on Friday evening. Isaac Joseph fired 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Sharks' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Brandon Hill produced a double-double by scoring 12 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists for lost side. Sharks keep a position of league leader, which they share with Mellizos de Sur and Georgia P. Loser US Titans still closes the standings with four games lost.




US Titans - Sharks 80-82

A very close game took place in Yerevan between Dominican Rep. Sharks and Armenian US Titans. Second ranked Sharks (3-1) got a very close victory on the road over 3rd ranked US Titans (0-4). Sharks managed to escape with a 2-point win 82-80 on Friday evening. Isaac Joseph (190) fired 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Yeferson Peralta chipped in 15 points. Sharks' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Brandon Hill (185-1987, college: Potomac St.) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists and his fellow American import forward Ewele Okoh (196, college: Huston-Tillotson) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Sharks keep a position of league leader, which they share with Mellizos de Sur and Georgia P. Loser US Titans still closes the standings with four games lost.
Top scorers:
US Titans: O.Ewele 13+6reb+2ast, V.Sergey 12+6reb+1ast, M.Brandon 12+3reb+3ast, H.Brandon 12+6reb+10ast, B.Cyrus 9+5reb+2ast, M.Mani 8+2reb+1ast
Sharks: I.Joseph 15+7reb+2ast, C.Batista 15+3reb+1ast, Y.Peralta 15+3reb+2ast, A.Valentin 10+4reb+1ast, I.Serafin 8+3reb+1ast, J.Gonzalez 5+2reb

Georgia P. - Mellizos de Sur 56-70

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of American Panthers (3-1) in Atlanta. Hosts were defeated by Dominican Rep. Mellizos de Sur (3-1) 70-56. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Panthers. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The winners were led by guard Jose Rodriguez (180-2002) who scored that evening 30 points and guard Jose Urena (186-2003) supported him with 19 points. Even 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Dominican Victor Torres (189-1995) did not help to save the game for Georgia P.. Gambian-American forward Ben Njie (193-1984, college: Auburn) added 8 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Mellizos de Sur have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Sharks and Georgia P.
Top scorers:
Georgia P.: T.Victor 22+5reb+4ast, G.Keenan 10+7reb+1ast, P.Moises 8+5reb+1ast, N.Ben 8+10reb+5ast, G.Harner 3+2reb, S.James 3+2reb
Mellizos de Sur: J.Rodriguez 30+2reb+2ast, J.Urena 19+4reb+1ast, E.Parra 6+4reb+1ast, E.Baldemora 6+3reb+2ast, K.Garcia 4+3reb+2ast, A.Reyes 2+4reb+1ast

Crocs - Correcaminos 73-56

Round 4 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Dominican Rep. Correcaminos (2-2). They were defeated by third ranked American Crocs (1-3) 73-56 on Friday night. Worth to mention a great performance of Jhony Uceta who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks and Jason Benhardus who added 13 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side point guard Yunior Martinez (180-2002) responded with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and power forward Richard Collado (201-1989) scored 10 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Crocs maintains third position with 1-3 record having just two points less than leader Mellizos de Sur. Correcaminos at the other side dropped to the second place with two games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Mellizos de Sur.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: M.Yunior 20+5reb+6ast, C.Richard 10+8reb+1ast, W.Jimmy 8+3reb+2ast, G.Alexander 5+2reb+1ast, S.Federico 4+2reb, G.Roberto 3+2reb
Crocs: J.Uceta 18+10reb+2ast, J.Benhardus 13+5reb+1ast, S.Keenan 12+3reb+3ast, R.Leach 8+5reb+1ast, L.Cobbs 6+3reb+2ast, D.Luna 6+4reb+3ast