SPB Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Wins for Cocodrilos and Gaiteros

Cocodrilos - Guaiqueries 80-68

Worth to mention a great performance of Dominican Diego Colon (188-2001) who helped to win the game recording 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Dominican Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) contributed with 5 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Dominican point guard Gelvis Solano (185-1994, college: Merrimack) answered with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international point guard Kender Urbina (176-2004) added 13 points and 4 assists in the effort for Guaiqueries. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Cocodrilos: R.Willie 16+4reb+1ast, C.Diego 15+5reb+5ast, M.Luis 13+2reb+1ast, B.Luis 12+3reb+1ast, S.Yohanner 9+8reb+4ast, M.Luis 5+13reb+5ast
Guaiqueries: G.Solano 14+5reb+4ast, K.Urbina 13+2reb+4ast, J.Ascanio 12+5reb+1ast, G.Correa 7+1reb, T.White 6+1reb, M.Ruiz 5+4reb

Gaiteros - Marinos 86-89

American forward KJ McDaniels (197-1993, college: Clemson) fired 34 points (!!!) for the winners. Senegalese-American center Malik Dime (206-1992, college: Washington, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds. Swingman Luis Duarte (190-1994) produced 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Nahziah Carter (198-1999, college: Washington) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game.
Top scorers:
Marinos: M.KJ 34+4reb+3ast, S.Juan 12+5reb+1ast, M.Jose 11, D.Malik 10+9reb+3ast, S.Donta 6+1reb+2ast, V.Gregory 6+6reb+7ast
Gaiteros: J.Zarzuela 19+1reb+5ast, L.Duarte 16+9reb+4ast, N.Carter 16+7reb+2ast, W.Graterol 10+5reb+3ast, M.Warren 8+4reb+3ast, J.Martinez 8+3reb+1ast