LUB Round 6: Malvin beat Trouville by one after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most exciting game of round 6 in the LUB took place in Montevideo. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of second-best Trouville (3-2) to sixth ranked Malvin (3-1) 73-72 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Trouville. It was a key game for the second position in the league. They outrebounded Trouville 37-26 including 27 on the defensive glass. Malvin looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a good game for American-Haitian center Marvin Dominique (201-91, college: St.Peter's) who saved his team from a defeat with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. point guard Marcos Cabot (180-89) contributed with 16 points and 6 assists for the winners. point guard Alex Lopez (186-93) replied with 20 points for Trouville. Trouville's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Malvin have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Aguada. Trouville at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Hebraica and Bigua. Malvin's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Capitol.
Atenas' fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after four consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Sayago (0-3) 89-77. American swingman Daniel Dingle (200-94, college: Temple) had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Nicolas Catala chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American center Gilbert Talbot (208-94, college: LSUA) with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Atenas (1-4) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with Capitol. It was Sayago's third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. Atenas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo .
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Bigua (3-2) and Goes (2-3), which took place in Montevideo. Higher ranked Bigua lost to tenth ranked Goes in a road game 72-78 on Monday. Karachi Edo notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds by Storm Warren did not help to save the game for Bigua. Goes moved-up to ninth place. Loser Bigua dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Hebraica and Trouville.
Another upset was a game between Hebraica (3-2) and Urunday Univ. (2-1), which took place in Montevideo. Higher ranked Hebraica was outleveled in a road game by ninth ranked Urunday Univ. 110-72. The best player for the winners was Tyrone Lee who scored 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Urunday Univ. moved-up to seventh place. Hebraica at the other side keeps the fourth position with two games lost. Urunday Univ.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Olimpia.

Atenas - Sayago 89-77

Atenas' fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after four consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Sayago (0-3) 89-77. Atenas players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. American swingman Daniel Dingle (200-94, college: Temple) had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Nicolas Catala (200-91) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Dingle is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Atenas players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American center Gilbert Talbot (208-94, college: LSUA) with 19 points and 9 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Calvin Warner (201-80, college: Jacksonville) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Atenas (1-4) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with Capitol. It was Sayago's third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. Atenas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo .
Top scorers:
Atenas: N.Catala 19+6reb+2ast, D.Dingle 19+10reb+4ast, G.Meira 14+6reb+2ast, I.Lewis 12+3reb+5ast, D.Cooper 6+9reb+1ast, L.Planells 6+1reb+1ast
Sayago: G.Talbot 19+9reb+2ast, S.Briggs 15+5reb+3ast, C.Warner 14+12reb+3ast, A.Arrillaga 12+1reb, F.Verrone 9+5reb+2ast, G.Silvarrey 8+4reb+8ast

Goes - Bigua 78-72

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Bigua (3-2) and Goes (2-3), which took place in Montevideo. Higher ranked Bigua lost to tenth ranked Goes in a road game 72-78 on Monday. American forward Karachi Edo (196-94, college: Fresno St.) notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Joaquin Osimani (193-87) supported him with 11 points and 5 assists. Edo is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Goes players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds by American Storm Warren (211-88, college: LSU) did not help to save the game for Bigua. Dominican forward Luis Santos (203-94, college: St.Louis) added 12 points and 12 rebounds. Goes moved-up to ninth place. Loser Bigua dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Hebraica and Trouville.
Top scorers:
Goes: K.Edo 19+15reb+1ast, S.Mojica 11+4reb+1ast, J.Osimani 11+3reb+5ast, F.Martinez 11+2reb+5ast, N.Borsellino 8+9reb, M.Aguilera 7+3reb+5ast
Bigua: S.Warren 21+10reb+2ast, D.Alvarez 18+6reb, L.Santos 12+12reb+1ast, N.Stevenson 7+1reb+1ast, J.Jones 6+1reb, Z.Salvador 5+6ast

Trouville - Malvin 72-73

The most exciting game of round 6 in the LUB took place in Montevideo. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of second-best Trouville (3-2) to sixth ranked Malvin (3-1) 73-72 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Trouville. It was a key game for the second position in the league. They outrebounded Trouville 37-26 including 27 on the defensive glass. Malvin looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a good game for American-Haitian center Marvin Dominique (201-91, college: St.Peter's) who saved his team from a defeat with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Point guard Marcos Cabot (180-89) contributed with 16 points and 6 assists for the winners. Point guard Alex Lopez (186-93) replied with 20 points and naturalized Italian point guard Marcos Marotta (180-89) added 19 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Trouville. Trouville's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Malvin have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Aguada. Trouville at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Hebraica and Bigua. Malvin's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Capitol.
Top scorers:
Malvin: M.Dominique 16+13reb, M.Cabot 16+2reb+6ast, H.Mickelson 12+3reb+1ast, E.Boone 8+6reb+3ast, F.Grolla 7+2reb, K.Wachsmann 6+4reb+3ast
Trouville: A.Lopez 20+4reb+3ast, M.Marotta 19+5reb+3ast, C.Eziukwu 11+6reb+1ast, S.Massa 9+3reb+1ast, G.Iglesias 5+1ast, M.Mayora 5+3reb+3ast

Urunday Univ. - Hebraica 110-72

Another upset was a game between Hebraica (3-2) and Urunday Univ. (2-1), which took place in Montevideo. Higher ranked Hebraica was outleveled in a road game by ninth ranked Urunday Univ. 110-72. They dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Hebraica's 34. They outrebounded Hebraica 30-19 including a 23-11 advantage in defensive rebounds. Urunday Univ. shot the lights out from three nailing 13 long-distance shots on high 59.1 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Tyrone Lee (206-90, college: GVSU) who scored 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). Point guard Mauro Zubiaurre (190-94) chipped in 25 points and 6 assists. Four Urunday Univ. players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Irish swingman Will Hanley (201-90, college: Bowdoin, agency: Duran International) who recorded 19 points and 5 rebounds and forward Andres Aristimuno (184-92) added 14 points and 5 assists respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Urunday Univ. moved-up to seventh place. Hebraica at the other side keeps the fourth position with two games lost. Urunday Univ.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Olimpia.
Top scorers:
Urunday Univ.: T.Lee 26+5reb+5ast, M.Zubiaurre 25+2reb+6ast, F.Medina 23+5reb+4ast, S.Johnson 20+3reb+3ast, W.Clayton 5+9reb+2ast, A.Gonzalo 4+2reb+1ast
Hebraica: W.Hanley 19+5reb+1ast, A.Aristimuno 14+4reb+5ast, F.Haller 13+1reb, D.Joyner 9+6reb+1ast, R.Brause 8+1reb+2ast, F.Terra 4



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