SPB Round 36 (Regular Season): Pioneros are upset by Trotamundos

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The most important game in the last round took place in La Asuncion between second ranked Pioneros (15-9) and fourth ranked Trotamundos (15-9) on Wednesday night. Pioneros were defeated by Trotamundos on the road 77-64. Trotamundos outrebounded Pioneros 49-30 including a 37-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American guard Dallas Morgan (185-1998, college: CMU) who scored 21 points and 8 rebounds. The former international center Nestor Colmenares (200-1987, college: Campbellsville) chipped in 11 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Dominican-American forward Anyeuri Castillo (201-1997, college: USC Aiken) who recorded 13 points and 8 rebounds. Pioneros' coach Nelson Solorzano rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Trotamundos have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Marinos and Pioneros.
We should mention about the upset which took place in Caracas, where higher ranked Cocodrilos (12-12) lost at home to tenth ranked Guaiqueries (11-11) 78-82. It was a good game for the former international forward Jose Ascanio (204-1996) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. Pedro Chourio contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Willie Reed (211-1990, college: St.Louis, agency: Diamond Sports) replied with 9 points and 10 rebounds for Cocodrilos. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Guaiqueries moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Piratas. Cocodrilos at the other side keep the sixth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Brillantes and Gladiadores.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Caracas. Local Gladiadores (12-12) outscored 12th ranked Panteras (7-17) 89-66 on Wednesday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of Gregory Vargas who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 10 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists. Gladiadores' coach Ronald Guillen felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Tae Williams with 12 points and 5 rebounds. Gladiadores have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Cocodrilos and Brillantes. Panteras lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 17 games lost.

In the last game of round 36 Piratas were defeated by Marinos in Puerto La Cruz 84-80.
The best stats of 36th round was 11 points and 15 rebounds by Luis Bethelmy of Marinos.



Cocodrilos - Guaiqueries 78-82

We should mention about the upset which took place in Caracas, where higher ranked Cocodrilos (12-12) lost at home to tenth ranked Guaiqueries (11-11) 78-82. It was a good game for the former international forward Jose Ascanio (204-1996) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. The former international guard Pedro Chourio (196-1990) contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Willie Reed (211-1990, college: St.Louis, agency: Diamond Sports) replied with 9 points and 10 rebounds and his fellow American import Keyshawn Woods (192-1996, college: Ohio St., agency: Diamond Sports) added 13 points in the effort for Cocodrilos. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Guaiqueries moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Piratas. Cocodrilos at the other side keep the sixth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Brillantes and Gladiadores.
Top scorers:
Guaiqueries: P.Chourio 17+6reb, J.Ascanio 15+12reb, T.White 13+1reb+2ast, L.Valera 10+1reb+1ast, F.Centeno 8+10reb+1ast, J.Anderson 6+5reb+2ast
Cocodrilos: E.Hernandez 13+3reb+1ast, K.Woods 13+4reb+3ast, L.Betancourt 12+4reb+2ast, I.Banks 9+2reb+1ast, E.Bernal 9+3reb+1ast, W.Reed 9+10reb+2ast

Trotamundos - Pioneros 77-64

The most important game in the last round took place in La Asuncion between second ranked Pioneros (15-9) and fourth ranked Trotamundos (15-9) on Wednesday night. Pioneros were defeated by Trotamundos on the road 77-64. Trotamundos outrebounded Pioneros 49-30 including a 37-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American guard Dallas Morgan (185-1998, college: CMU) who scored 21 points and 8 rebounds. The former international center Nestor Colmenares (200-1987, college: Campbellsville) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Dominican-American forward Anyeuri Castillo (201-1997, college: USC Aiken) who recorded 13 points and 8 rebounds and the former international Elian Centeno (200-2000) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Pioneros' coach Nelson Solorzano rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Trotamundos have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Marinos and Pioneros.
Top scorers:
Trotamundos: D.Morgan 21+8reb+3ast, H.Thompson 15+6reb+2ast, N.Colmenares 11+12reb+1ast, F.Fuenmayor 9+7reb+2ast, E.Tovar 8+1reb+2ast, J.Zamora 6+7reb+2ast
Pioneros: A.Castillo 13+8reb+2ast, E.Centeno 12+8reb+1ast, T.Bond 11+2reb+2ast, H.Guillent 7+3reb+5ast, J.Allen 7, E.Montano 5+6reb

Gladiadores - Panteras 89-66

The game with biggest result difference took place in Caracas. Local Gladiadores (12-12) outscored 12th ranked Panteras (7-17) 89-66 on Wednesday night. Gladiadores outrebounded Panteras 46-30 including a 37-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Gladiadores looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a quality performance of international point guard Gregory Vargas (181-1986) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 10 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists and swingman Jesus Lopez (197-2003) who added 16 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Gladiadores' coach Ronald Guillen felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American swingman Tae Williams (201-2000, college: CSU) with 12 points and 5 rebounds and the former international swingman Enderson Alcala (195-2001) scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. Gladiadores have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Cocodrilos and Brillantes. Panteras lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 17 games lost.
Top scorers:
Gladiadores: J.Lopez 16+7reb, P.Jackson 12+1reb+2ast, J.Johnson 11+2reb+1ast, G.Vargas 10+7reb+11ast, C.Fulda 8+1ast, M.Carrera 7+10reb+2ast
Panteras: T.Williams 12+5reb+1ast, E.Alcala 11+5reb+1ast, W.Gomez 11+1reb, L.Navarro 11+2reb, O.Marquez 8+5reb+2ast, R.Perdomo 7+4reb+2ast

Marinos - Piratas 84-80

There was no surprise in Puerto La Cruz where 8th ranked Piratas (11-11) were defeated by third ranked Marinos (15-9) 84-80 on Wednesday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Michael Bryson (193-1994, college: UCSB) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 7 rebounds and the former international forward Luis Bethelmy (200-1986) who added 11 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. Four Marinos players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993) with 23 points and 8 rebounds and American-Jamaican guard Rashad James (185-1990, college: Iona) scored 25 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Marinos moved-up to second place, which they share with Trotamundos and Pioneros. Loser Piratas dropped to the ninth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Guaiqueries.
Top scorers:
Marinos: M.Bryson 24+7reb, W.Saunders 22+3reb+2ast, L.Santos 16+6reb+1ast, L.Bethelmy 11+15reb+2ast, H.Bompart 6+2reb, C.Centeno 2+1reb+1ast
Piratas: R.James 25+5reb+1ast, J.Suero 23+8reb+2ast, G.Curvelo 10+3reb, M.Johnson 7+6reb+2ast, J.Vargas 7+4reb+1ast, M.Bolivar 4+1ast