LUB Round 3 (Second Stage): Derby game ends with Malvin's defeat of Hebraica

There will be only one (last) round of the Second Stage in LUB. Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Malvin (#5) and Hebraica (#3). Malvin (15-8) won against visiting Hebraica (15-9) 90-76. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Hebraica. Malvin shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 60.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a good game for American guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) who led his team to a victory with 18 points and 4 assists. Serbian Dragan Zekovic (209-1987, agency: 011 Sports) contributed with 12 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American forward Myke Henry (198-1992, college: DePaul) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds for Hebraica. Hebraica's coach Leonardo Zylberstein rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Malvin's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Defensor.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Penarol (#1) and Defensor (#6). Penarol (20-4) won against visiting Defensor (12-12) 88-80. It was a great evening for American guard Skyler Hogan (196-1997, college: SEMO) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Nicola Pomoli helped adding 20 points and 6 rebounds. Penarol's coach Leandro Morales allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was guard Facundo Terra (187-1998) with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Penarol's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo .
The game between Bigua (14-11) and Cordon (4-21) in Montevideo on Friday ended with biggest points difference. Bigua outscored guests from Montevideo 111-76. It was a quality performance for Jhery Matos who led the winners and scored 17 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Tevin Glass came up with 33 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 5 assists for Cordon in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bigua's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Goes.

In the last two games of round 3 Goes were beaten by U.Atletica on the road 94-84. Urunday destroyed Welcome on its own court 111-79.



Bigua - Cordon 111-76

The game between Bigua (14-11) and Cordon (4-21) in Montevideo on Friday ended with biggest points difference. Bigua outscored guests from Montevideo 111-76. Bigua outrebounded Cordon 42-29 including a 33-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Bigua shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 51.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. It was a quality performance for Dominican Jhery Matos (196-1996, college: Charlotte) who led the winners and scored 17 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. American point guard Deshone Hicks (178-1999, college: Ferrum) accounted for 21 points and 6 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Five Bigua players scored in double figures. American center Tevin Glass (203-1994, college: ETSU) came up with 33 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import guard Rob Perry (193-2000, college: Murray St.) added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Cordon in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bigua's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Goes.
Top scorers:
Bigua: H.Deshone 21+2reb+6ast, M.Jhery 17+9reb+7ast, E.Matias 14+4reb+3ast, H.Alan 13+5reb+3ast, R.Thiago 12+3reb+5ast, B.Garcia 12+2reb+2ast
Cordon: T.Glass 33+5reb+5ast, R.Perry 18+5reb+5ast, A.Willis 7+6reb+4ast, M.Arregui 6+2reb, M.Facundo 4+1reb+1ast, E.Gonzalez 4+5reb+4ast

U.Atletica - Goes 94-84

No shocking result in a game when U.Atletica (13-12) beat Goes (7-17) in Montevideo 94-84 on Friday. U.Atletica made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. American players dominated the game. It was an exceptional evening for forward Ty Prince (198-1999, college: UMHB) who led the winners and scored 19 points and 9 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Power forward Quatarrius Wilson (203-1996, college: SEMO) accounted for 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Akia Pruitt (203-1997, college: UNCP) came up with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Justin Strings (201-1996, college: Sacramento St.) added 20 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Goes in the defeat. Five U.Atletica and four Goes players scored in double figures. Goes' coach Nicolas Diaz tested ten players in this game, but that didn't help. U.Atletica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Urunday.
Top scorers:
U.Atletica: T.Prince 19+9reb+2ast, W.Quatarrius 19+9reb+1ast, D.Juan 14+8reb+1ast, G.Mateo 13+3reb+6ast, A.Christian 13+3reb+2ast, L.Alex 11+5reb+2ast
Goes: A.Pruitt 21+9reb+4ast, J.Strings 20+7reb+1ast, X.Couste 14+3reb+1ast, T.Cracknell 11+7reb+2ast, E.Bonet 8+5ast, I.Agustin 4+3reb

Urunday - Welcome 111-79

Rather expected game when Welcome (4-21) was smashed by Urunday (10-14) in Montevideo 111-79 on Friday. Urunday made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Welcome turnovers. Urunday looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. It was an exceptional evening for forward Agustin Moller (198-2006) who led the winners and scored 27 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). American forward Travis Daniels (203-1992, college: MSU, agency: Olsta) accounted for 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. American power forward Rashad Hassan (203-1989, college: SSU) came up with 17 points and Cuban center Arle Zaporta added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Welcome in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Urunday's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo U.Atletica.
Top scorers:
Urunday: M.Agustin 27+2reb, D.Travis 16+8reb+1ast, M.Santiago 13+4reb+1ast, R.Randy 13+7reb+1ast, D.Eric 13+1reb+2ast, C.Bruno 8+3reb+6ast
Welcome: R.Hassan 17+3reb+3ast, J.Stoll 13+3reb+1ast, Z.Arle 11+7reb, T.Ferguson 11+5reb+2ast, P.Rafael 9+5reb+1ast, S.Moglia 8+2reb

Malvin - Hebraica 90-76

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Malvin (#5) and Hebraica (#3). Malvin (15-8) won against visiting Hebraica (15-9) 90-76. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Hebraica. Malvin shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 60.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a good game for American guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) who led his team to a victory with 18 points and 4 assists. Serbian Dragan Zekovic (209-1987, agency: 011 Sports) contributed with 12 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Malvin players scored in double figures. American forward Myke Henry (198-1992, college: DePaul) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and the other American import forward Jalen Canty (203-1995, college: UCSB, agency: Haylett Sports) added 12 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Hebraica. Hebraica's coach Leonardo Zylberstein rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Malvin's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Defensor.
Top scorers:
Malvin: W.Joshua 18+4reb+4ast, G.Carlton 13+5reb+1ast, R.Manuel 12+1reb+2ast, Z.Dragan 12+7reb+2ast, M.Nicolas 12+4reb+3ast, M.Octavio 10+1reb+2ast
Hebraica: M.Henry 21+13reb+2ast, J.Canty 12+8reb, G.Semiglia 10+4reb+5ast, J.Zanotta 9+4reb+2ast, F.Haller 7+5reb+2ast, I.Xavier 6+3reb+2ast

Penarol - Defensor 88-80

Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Penarol (#1) and Defensor (#6). Penarol (20-4) won against visiting Defensor (12-12) 88-80. They outrebounded Defensor 44-29 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American guard Skyler Hogan (196-1997, college: SEMO) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Naturalized Italian swingman Nicola Pomoli (195-1999) helped adding 20 points and 6 rebounds. Penarol's coach Leandro Morales allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was guard Facundo Terra (187-1998) with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and center Theo Metzger (200-1999) scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Penarol's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo .
Top scorers:
Penarol: P.Nicola 20+6reb+2ast, H.Skyler 16+10reb+2ast, V.Santiago 14+8reb+3ast, R.Martin 11+6reb+2ast, W.Jy'Lan 9+2reb+1ast, S.Emiliano 6+8reb+6ast
Defensor: F.Terra 23+6reb+4ast, T.Metzger 17+8reb, E.Weaver 16+1reb+4ast, B.Mateo 10+3reb, V.Rudd 8+7reb+4ast, M.Zubiaurre 3+1reb+1ast