LUB Round 6 (Second Stage): Malvin beat Nacional by two after a very close game

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The most exciting game of round 6 in the LUB took place in Montevideo. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of one of their biggest challengers Nacional (15-9) to third ranked Malvin (17-9) 90-88 in the game for the third place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Nacional. Malvin looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a good game for American guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists. Serbian Dragan Zekovic (209-1987, agency: 011 Sports) contributed with 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian-American Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) replied with 20 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for Nacional. Nacional's coach Alvaro Ponce rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Malvin maintains third position with 17-9 record having just one point less than leader Penarol. Defending champion Nacional keeps the fourth place with nine games lost. Malvin's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Aguada.
The game between eighth ranked U.Atletica (14-14) and 11th ranked Cordon (5-23) in Montevideo ended with biggest points difference. U.Atletica outscored guests from Montevideo 95-71. American players dominated the game. Forward Ty Prince (198-1999, college: UMHB) had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Quatarrius Wilson chipped in 19 points and 11 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) during the contest. The best for the losing side was center Tevin Glass (203-1994, college: ETSU) with 23 points and 8 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted U.Atletica maintains eighth position with 14-14 record. Cordon at the other side keeps the eleventh place with 23 games lost. U.Atletica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Welcome.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Bigua (#7) and Welcome (#12). Bigua (16-12) won against visiting Welcome (4-24) 91-87. Jhery Matos notched a double-double by scoring 18 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds by Arle Zaporta did not help to save the game for Welcome. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Bigua maintains seventh position with 16-12 record. Welcome lost sixth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 24 lost 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 Urunday.

In the last game of round 6 Goes were beaten by Urunday on the road 88-84.



Bigua - Welcome 91-87

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Bigua (#7) and Welcome (#12). Bigua (16-12) won against visiting Welcome (4-24) 91-87. Bigua looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Dominican Jhery Matos (196-1996, college: Charlotte) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the effort and naturalized Spanish forward Gonzalo Iglesias (203-1993) supported him with 11 points and 6 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Even a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds by Cuban center Arle Zaporta did not help to save the game for Welcome. Guard Juan Stoll (187-2004) added 17 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Bigua maintains seventh position with 16-12 record. Welcome lost sixth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 24 lost 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 Urunday.
Top scorers:
Bigua: M.Jhery 18+5reb+11ast, O.Sebastian 13+3reb, H.Alan 11+6reb, I.Gonzalo 11+6reb+1ast, H.Deshone 10+2reb+5ast, E.Matias 9+6reb+3ast
Welcome: Z.Arle 20+11reb, J.Stoll 17+5ast, S.Moglia 12+7reb+2ast, J.Martin Ortiz 10+1reb+6ast, P.Rafael 8+10reb+4ast, A.Angel 8+3reb+1ast

U.Atletica - Cordon 95-71

The game between eighth ranked U.Atletica (14-14) and 11th ranked Cordon (5-23) in Montevideo ended with biggest points difference. U.Atletica outscored guests from Montevideo 95-71. U.Atletica made 23-of-24 charity shots (95.8 percent) during the game. U.Atletica outrebounded Cordon 39-27 including 29 on the defensive glass. American players dominated the game. Forward Ty Prince (198-1999, college: UMHB) had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Quatarrius Wilson (203-1996, college: SEMO) chipped in 19 points and 11 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) during the contest. Five U.Atletica players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was center Tevin Glass (203-1994, college: ETSU) with 23 points and 8 rebounds and guard Alphonso Willis (188-1998, college: ETAMU) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted U.Atletica maintains eighth position with 14-14 record. Cordon at the other side keeps the eleventh place with 23 games lost. U.Atletica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Welcome.
Top scorers:
U.Atletica: W.Quatarrius 19+11reb+1ast, T.Prince 19+11reb+8ast, S.Guillermo 18+3reb+2ast, L.Alex 16+1reb+2ast, G.Mateo 12+6reb+2ast, D.Juan 6+4reb+1ast
Cordon: T.Glass 23+8reb+3ast, A.Willis 18+5reb, R.Perry 11+5reb+4ast, L.Tiago 8+3reb, T.Araujo 5+1reb, V.Michael 3

Urunday - Goes 88-84

The game between closely ranked teams ended with ninth ranked Urunday's (13-14) home victory over 10th ranked Goes (9-18) in Montevideo 88-84 on Monday. Urunday outrebounded Goes 48-28 including a 20-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. American forward Travis Daniels (203-1992, college: MSU, agency: Olsta) notched a double-double by scoring 13 points and 18 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Mateo Sarni (185-1998) supported him with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists. Even 22 points by American forward Justin Strings (201-1996, college: Sacramento St.) did not help to save the game for Goes. Naturalized Italian forward Xavier Couste (186-1999) added 17 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Urunday have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain ninth position with 13-14 record. Newly promoted Goes keep the tenth place with 18 games lost. Urunday's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Bigua.
Top scorers:
Urunday: D.Eric 19+1reb+1ast, S.Mateo 13+6reb+11ast, D.Travis 13+18reb+2ast, C.Bruno 11+2reb+1ast, M.Agustin 9+5reb, R.Randy 9+5reb+2ast
Goes: J.Strings 22+2reb+3ast, X.Couste 17+5reb, A.Pruitt 12+5reb+2ast, E.Bonet 12+2reb+6ast, T.Cracknell 8+5reb+1ast, M.Oyenard 6+5reb+2ast

Nacional - Malvin 88-90

The most exciting game of round 6 in the LUB took place in Montevideo. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of one of their biggest challengers Nacional (15-9) to third ranked Malvin (17-9) 90-88 in the game for the third place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Nacional. Malvin looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a good game for American guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists. Serbian Dragan Zekovic (209-1987, agency: 011 Sports) contributed with 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian-American Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) replied with 20 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Panamanian power forward Ernesto Oglivie (203-1989) added 16 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) in the effort for Nacional. Four Malvin and five Nacional players scored in double figures. Nacional's coach Alvaro Ponce rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Malvin maintains third position with 17-9 record having just one point less than leader Penarol. Defending champion Nacional keeps the fourth place with nine games lost. Malvin's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Aguada.
Top scorers:
Malvin: G.Carlton 19+2reb+1ast, Z.Dragan 18+7reb+1ast, M.Nicolas 17+3reb, W.Joshua 12+5reb+12ast, R.Manuel 8+3reb+2ast, F.Santiago 7+1reb+1ast
Nacional: E.Thomas 20+6reb+1ast, E.Oglivie 16+9reb+1ast, P.Patricio 12+2reb+1ast, J.Feldeine 11+2reb+5ast, L.Parodi 11+5reb+6ast, A.Mendez 9+2reb+1ast