Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Top ranked Caceres (6-2) recorded its second loss at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Huelva CD (5-3) 82-74. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Caceres. The best player for the winners was Senegalese center Pa Mor Diene (208-1998) who scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. American point guard Michael Mays (178-1999, college: King) chipped in 19 points. point guard Daniel Rodriguez (182-1984) produced 16 points and 4 assists for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Huelva CD moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Caceres at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with Prat and Cordoba CB. Huelva CD is looking forward to face Caja 87 (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Caceres will play against Clavijo (#11) in Logrono and is hoping to win this game.
Another exciting game was played in La Bisbal between sixth ranked Palma Fibwi and 5th ranked Sol Girones where Palma Fibwi (5-3) beat Sol Girones (4-4) on the road 76-69. Guinea-Bissau forward Sidney Correia (204-1999) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. Franco Miller Jr contributed with 15 points for the winners. Dominican Joelvin Cabrera (193-1999) replied with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Sol Girones. Palma Fibwi moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Newly promoted Sol Girones dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Palma Fibwi will play against Prat (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Sol Girones will play against the league’s second-placed Lliria (#2) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game where Iraurgi SB (#6) crushed host Ponferrada (#7) with 19-point difference 72-53 on Saturday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Ierai Aizpitarte who helped to win the game recording 16 points. Alejandro Harguindey responded with 13 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Iraurgi SB (5-3) moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Ponferrada keeps the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Iraurgi SB will meet at home Albacete (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ponferrada will play against Algeciras and hope to secure a win.
Rest of the games of round 8 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Santfeliuenc was defeated by Lliria in a road game 76-62. Prat beat Gandia at home 78-73. Sant Antoni lost to Godella on the opponent’s court 78-91. Benicarlo unfortunately lost to Gran Canaria 2 in a home game 87-92. Salou managed to beat Tarragona on the road 81-73. Palma BM defeated Mataro UE on its own court 89-76. Archena was beaten by Algeciras in a road game 99-83. Huesca won against Clavijo at home 95-82. Zornotza unfortunately lost to Caja 87 on the opponent’s court 76-84. La Leonesa recorded a loss to Cordoba CB in a home game 54-55. Albacete was defeated by Melilla on the road 78-71. Salou beat Prat on its own court 80-69. Gandia lost to Lliria in a road game 71-76.
The best stats of 8th round was 13 points and 6 rebounds by Kennedy Clement of Lliria.
Group A
Lliria – Santfeliuenc 76-62
There was no surprise when 13th ranked Santfeliuenc (1-6) was defeated on the road by second ranked Lliria (6-1) 76-62 on Saturday. Lliria looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Lliria made 10 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Alejandro Rivas (203-1998) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Josep Perez (184-1994) who added 9 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Albert Planell (-2002) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds and guard David Font (192-2000) scored 13 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Lliria have an impressive six-game winning streak. Newly promoted Lliria maintains second position with 6-1 record having just one point less than leader Palma BM. Santfeliuenc lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with six games lost. Lliria will meet at home Sol Girones (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Santfeliuenc will play against Mataro UE (#8) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Lliria: K.Clement 14+3reb+1ast, H.Salomon 14+2ast, A.Rivas 13+10reb, D.Kandulu 9+9reb, J.Perez 9+5reb+7ast, J.Maria Torres 8+2reb+6ast
Santfeliuenc: D.Font 13+2reb+2ast, A.Planell 11+11reb+2ast, T.Henry 9+4reb+1ast, M.Esteban 7+2reb+1ast, A.Dominguez 5+3reb+3ast, L.Saleh 5+2reb
gschID: 1187694
Sol Girones – Palma Fibwi 69-76
Another exciting game was played in La Bisbal between sixth ranked Palma Fibwi and 5th ranked Sol Girones where Palma Fibwi (5-3) beat Sol Girones (4-4) on the road 76-69. Sol Girones was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Guinea-Bissau forward Sidney Correia (204-1999) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. Bahamas guard Franco Miller Jr (190-1999, college: FGCU) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Miller Jr. is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Dominican Joelvin Cabrera (193-1999) replied with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Isaac Valera (191-1992) added 9 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Sol Girones. Palma Fibwi moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Newly promoted Sol Girones dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Palma Fibwi will play against Prat (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Sol Girones will play against the league’s second-placed Lliria (#2) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Palma Fibwi: S.Correia 21+13reb, F.Miller Jr. 15+4reb, T.Teixeira 10+1ast, P.Tendero 9+4reb+1ast, P.Spencer 7+8reb, B.Vazquez 7
Sol Girones: X.Torrent 17+1reb, J.Cabrera 16+7reb+4ast, E.Espinosa 9+2reb+3ast, I.Valera 9+6reb+3ast, N.Gosnell 6+6reb+1ast, S.Nikolov 6+6reb
gschID: 1187695
Prat – Gandia 78-73
No shocking result in a game when third ranked Prat (6-2) defeated at home 12th ranked Gandia (2-6) 78-73 on Sunday. However just five-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 guard Pau Carreno (192-2001) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Marc Penarroya (190-2002) who added 18 points during the contest. Naturalized Cameroonian center Johan Kody (207-1993, agency: Interperformances) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and American forward Joe Pleasant (201-2000, college: ACU, agency: Helping Ballers) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Gandia’s coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Prat keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Caceres and Cordoba CB. Newly promoted Gandia keeps the twelfth place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Prat will meet Palma Fibwi (#5) in the next round. Gandia will play against Godella (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Prat: P.Carreno 22+5reb+1ast, M.Penarroya 18+2reb+3ast, I.Ordonez 10+3reb+1ast, M.Sese 9+3reb, T.Arikawe 8+5reb+1ast, F.Llorens 5+5reb
Gandia: J.Pleasant 15+5reb, I.Duke 14+2reb, J.Kody 14+10reb+1ast, L.Ferrando 9+1reb+7ast, J.Merencio 6+2reb, J.Molina 5+2reb+2ast
gschID: 1187696
Godella – Sant Antoni 91-78
There was a minor upset in Valencia where 9th ranked Sant Antoni (3-4) was defeated by twelfth ranked Godella (2-4) 91-78 on Saturday. Godella outrebounded Sant Antoni 41-28 including a 34-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Bahamas point guard Garvin Clarke (183-2001, college: IUP) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized Uruguayan forward Gonzalo Iglesias (203-1993) who added 15 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Guard Josep Peris (192-2000) responded with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Daniel de la Rua (181-1997) scored 4 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals. Four Sant Antoni players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Godella moved-up to eleventh place. Sant Antoni lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with Mataro UE and Benicarlo. Godella will meet Gandia (#12) on the road in the next round. Sant Antoni will play against Benicarlo (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Godella: G.Clarke 18+6reb+4ast, G.Iglesias 15+5reb+1ast, A.Ortega 11+4reb+4ast, L.Mari 10+3reb+1ast, N.Dzepina 8+6reb+3ast, J.Carot 7+1ast
Sant Antoni: J.Peris 17+5reb+5ast, G.Gantt 14, R.Hayes 13+5reb, J.Zidek 11+1reb, E.Arques 10+8reb, A.Bouzan 6+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1187697
Benicarlo – Gran Canaria 2 87-92
Rather predictable result in Castellon where fifth ranked Gran Canaria 2 (5-3) beat 9th ranked Benicarlo (3-4) 92-87 on Sunday. Gran Canaria 2 made 24-of-28 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian guard Dylan Bordon (190-2004) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 6 assists and Austrian power forward Fynn Schott (203-2006, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) who added 13 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Argentinian Fausto Ruesga (199-2000) responded with 24 points and Cape Verdean-Portuguese center Keven Gomes (211-1995) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Gran Canaria 2 moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Benicarlo lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with Mataro UE and Sant Antoni. Gran Canaria 2 will meet at home Tarragona (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Benicarlo will play against Sant Antoni (#9) in San Antonio and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gran Canaria 2: D.Bordon 26+4reb+6ast, A.Del Cerro 13+5reb+1ast, F.Schott 13+11reb, L.Maniema 10+4reb+3ast, G.Perez 9+1reb, E.Heinonen 8
Benicarlo: F.Ruesga 24+3reb+1ast, A.Palazuelos 18+1reb+2ast, A.Libroia 13+2reb+3ast, K.Gomes 12+11reb+1ast, J.Lafuente 9+5reb+7ast, X.Lopez 8+4reb
gschID: 1187698
Tarragona – Salou 73-81
Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Tarragona (0-7) was defeated at home by seventh ranked Salou (4-3) 81-73 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Adria Aragones (193-2001) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and power forward Juanjo Santana (205-2001) who added 8 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Danish forward David Kristensen (208-1998, college: Davidson) responded with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Josep Cera (187-2003) scored 12 points. Tarragona’s coach Borja Comenge rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Salou have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place. Loser Tarragona still closes the standings with seven games lost. Salou will meet at home league’s leader Palma BM in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Tarragona will play against Gran Canaria 2 (#4) in Las Palmas and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Salou: A.Aragones 20+10reb+2ast, C.Barksdale 12+1reb, E.Moure 12+5reb+5ast, O.Bieshaar 9+3reb, J.Santana 8+11reb+3ast, V.Aguilar 7+2reb+6ast
Tarragona: J.Cera 12+3reb+2ast, A.Plitzuweit 12+1reb+1ast, D.Kristensen 10+6reb+4ast, L.Garcia 9+6reb, O.Ndour 7+9reb, J.Pardina 6+3reb+2ast
gschID: 1187699
Palma BM – Mataro UE 89-76
Everything went according to plan in Llucmajor where top-ranked Palma BM (7-0) won against 8th ranked Mataro UE (3-4) 89-76 on Sunday. Palma BM looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Joan Feliu (185-1999) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and point guard Adrian Chapela (192-1994, agency: Promo Sport ID) who added 15 points, 6 assists and 5 steals during the contest. Forward Jordi Juanola (196-1998) responded with 20 points and 5 rebounds and swingman Jordi Boix (189-2003) scored 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Palma BM have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-0 record. Loser Mataro UE keeps the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with Benicarlo and Sant Antoni. Palma BM will meet Salou (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Mataro UE will play against Santfeliuenc in Sant Feliu and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Palma BM: J.Feliu 19+2reb+2ast, A.Chapela 15+1reb+6ast, A.Urdiain 15+2reb+2ast, C.Easley 12+2reb+4ast, Y.Traore 8+5reb+1ast, M.Enabulele 7+2reb
Mataro UE: J.Juanola 20+5reb+1ast, I.Arino 13+1ast, P.Canovas 11+6reb, J.Boix 10+5reb+4ast, G.Marti 6+2reb, B.Jacdonmi 6+5reb+2ast
gschID: 1187700
Group B
Ponferrada – Iraurgi SB 53-72
An interesting game where Iraurgi SB (#6) crushed host Ponferrada (#7) with 19-point difference 72-53 on Saturday evening. Iraurgi SB outrebounded Ponferrada 39-25 including 25 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Ierai Aizpitarte (180-2000) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and American-Dominican guard Matthew Herasme (193-2000, college: UNH) who added 14 points during the contest. Four Iraurgi SB players scored in double figures. Forward Alejandro Harguindey (200-2002, agency: Promo Sport ID) responded with 13 points and 8 rebounds and Slovenian swingman Matija Samar (194-2004) scored 15 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Iraurgi SB (5-3) moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Ponferrada keeps the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Iraurgi SB will meet at home Albacete (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ponferrada will play against Algeciras and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Iraurgi SB: I.Aizpitarte 16+4reb+3ast, M.Herasme 14+3reb+2ast, I.Royo 11+6reb+1ast, K.Godwin 10+2reb+2ast, J.Stulic 9+6reb, A.Acha 6+5reb+1ast
Ponferrada: M.Samar 15+4reb+2ast, A.Harguindey 13+8reb+1ast, A.Moncanut 7+1reb+2ast, J.Hierrezuelo 6+3reb, S.Romero 3+1ast, A.Morales 3+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1187875
Algeciras – Archena 99-83
There was an upset when higher ranked Archena (4-4) was defeated on the road by thirteenth ranked Algeciras (2-6) 99-83 on Saturday. Algeciras outrebounded Archena 37-25 including 27 on the defensive glass. Algeciras looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Archena‘s players. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Bernardo Garcia (183-1992) who helped to win the game recording 14 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and swingman Ismael Corraliza (192-2000) who added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Dominican forward Yeikson Montero (196-1996, college: EMU) responded with 22 points and 5 rebounds and guard Albert Lafuente (185-1999, agency: Promo Sport ID) scored 13 points and 6 assists. Five Algeciras and four Archena players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Algeciras moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Archena dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Algeciras will meet higher ranked Ponferrada (#9) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Archena will play against Huesca and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Algeciras: B.Garcia 14+7reb+7ast, S.Cecilia 14+2reb+1ast, I.Corraliza 12+5reb+7ast, A.Ikpeze 12+7reb, D.Efambe 12+4reb, A.Rodriguez 12+2reb+1ast
Archena: Y.Montero 22+5reb+1ast, A.Lafuente 13+2reb+6ast, S.Mendiola 13+4reb+2ast, M.Strikker 12+2reb+3ast, C.Toledo 9+3reb, A.Tendero 4+3reb
gschID: 1187876
Huesca – Clavijo 95-82
No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Huesca (5-3) defeated at home 10th ranked Clavijo (3-5) 95-82 on Saturday. Huesca made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Ukrainian Daniil Shelist (202-2003) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and forward Martin Iglesias (202-2004, agency: BIG) who added 14 points (perfect from the field making all six shots) during the contest. Four Huesca players scored in double figures. Senegalese Seydina Faye (209-2005) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds and Slovenian Vit Hrabar (204-2006) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Huesca have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Clavijo keeps the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Albacete. Huesca will meet Archena (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Clavijo will play against the league’s leader Caceres and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Primera FEB just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Huesca: D.Shelist 20+4reb, M.Iglesias 14+4reb+3ast, C.Knowles 14+2reb+3ast, L.Bracey 10+3reb+4ast, R.Gomez 9+3reb+2ast, M.Abdulsalam 9+5reb+1ast
Clavijo: S.Faye 19+9reb, V.Hrabar 15+5reb+1ast, H.Arbosa 9+2reb, J.Querejeta 9+3reb+5ast, K.Torres 7+3reb+2ast, M.Ayesa 6+2reb
gschID: 1187877
Caceres – Huelva CD 74-82
Top ranked Caceres (6-2) recorded its second loss at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Huelva CD (5-3) 82-74. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Caceres. The best player for the winners was Senegalese center Pa Mor Diene (208-1998) who scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. American point guard Michael Mays (178-1999, college: King) chipped in 19 points. Point guard Daniel Rodriguez (182-1984) produced 16 points and 4 assists and power forward Eduard Gatell (206-1989) added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Huelva CD moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Caceres at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with Prat and Cordoba CB. Huelva CD is looking forward to face Caja 87 (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Caceres will play against Clavijo (#11) in Logrono and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Huelva CD: M.Mays 19, P.Mor Diene 13+9reb, G.Maiza 12+3reb+3ast, R.Garcia 8+2reb+4ast, P.Trevino 6+2reb+2ast, M.Niang 6+8reb+2ast
Caceres: D.Rodriguez 16+2reb+4ast, J.Black 14, E.Gatell 10+8reb+3ast, P.Garcia 8+3reb+1ast, R.Salas 8, E.Kalinicenko 7+4reb+2ast
gschID: 1187878
Caja 87 – Zornotza 84-76
There was a minor upset when 12th ranked Zornotza (2-6) was defeated on the road by fourteenth ranked Caja 87 (2-6) 84-76 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Bosnian Nedim Djedovic (205-1997) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Josep Franch (192-1991) who added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Power forward Alejandro Mazaira (202-1997) responded with 22 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Oier Ardanza (194-2001) scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Caja 87 moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Zornotza. Zornotza lost third consecutive game. Caja 87 will meet higher ranked Huelva CD (#3) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Zornotza will play against La Leonesa (#4) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Caja 87: M.Serrano 18+1reb, N.Djedovic 17+9reb, M.Bilalovic 15+4reb+1ast, R.Santos 12+2reb+5ast, J.Franch 12+6reb+4ast, Z.Zhiyao 5+1reb
Zornotza: A.Mazaira 22+5reb+2ast, K.Cardaci 17+4reb+1ast, O.Ardanza 13+6reb+4ast, A.Meana 11+5reb+2ast, I.Salazar 11+9reb+1ast, B.Mendia 2+2reb
gschID: 1187879
La Leonesa – Cordoba CB 54-55
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both second ranked Cordoba CB and one of their biggest challengers La Leonesa had identical 5-2 record. But La Leonesa was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Cordoba 55-54 on Sunday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of Pablo Martin (199-2001) who helped to win the game recording 8 points and 10 rebounds and DR Congolese forward Isaac Mushila (196-1999, college: N.Mexico) who added 9 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Cordoba CB’s coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Jamaican forward Jordan Kellier (196-1998, college: W.Chester) responded with 16 points and 5 rebounds and guard Pau Isern (189-2001, agency: Promo Sport ID) scored 14 points. Cordoba CB (6-2) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Caceres and Prat. La Leonesa at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the third place with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Cordoba CB will meet at home Melilla (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. La Leonesa will play against Zornotza (#14) in Amorebieta-Echano and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cordoba CB: F.Salvador 11+6reb, I.Mushila 9+8reb+1ast, P.Martin 8+10reb+1ast, G.Orozco 6+5reb, F.Bello 6+3reb, G.Del Pino 4
La Leonesa: J.Kellier 16+5reb+1ast, P.Isern 14+2reb+3ast, M.Ochi 10+6reb+1ast, E.A’Nongo 4+7reb+2ast, O.Okafor 4+8reb, F.Staine 3+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1187880
Melilla – Albacete 78-71
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Melilla and 9th ranked Albacete had identical 3-4 record. This time Melilla used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Albacete 78-71 on Saturday night. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Togolese guard Ezekiel Alley (185-1999, college: Portland St., agency: Helping Ballers) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 4 assists and naturalized Senegalese power forward Serigne Ndiaye (204-1998, agency: Helping Ballers) who added 14 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Diego De Blas (198-2000) responded with 21 points and 9 rebounds and Pablo Bono (185-1998) scored 16 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Melilla (4-4) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Albacete dropped to the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Clavijo. Melilla will meet league’s second-placed Cordoba CB on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Albacete will play against Iraurgi SB (#5) in Azpeitia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Melilla: E.Alley 16+3reb+4ast, S.Ndiaye 14+8reb, J.Godspower 11+5reb+2ast, C.Jacobs 9+1ast, J.Garcia 6+5reb+4ast, P.Cordoba 6+4reb+1ast
Albacete: D.De Blas 21+9reb, P.Bono 16+2reb+2ast, A.Marin 10+3reb+3ast, A.Burgos 6+1reb, R.Harris II 6+4reb+1ast, B.Fall 4+6reb
gschID: 1187881
Round 5
Salou – Prat 80-69
There was a surprise result when seventh ranked Salou (4-3) won against at home higher ranked Prat (6-2) 80-69 on Thursday. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Iker Montero (182-2003, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 34 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Adria Aragones (193-2001) who added 16 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Jose Nogues (204-1995) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds and Inaki Ordonez (207-2003) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Salou have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place. Loser Prat still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with Caceres and Cordoba CB. Salou will meet at home league’s leader Palma BM in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Prat will play against Palma Fibwi in S’Arenal and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Salou: I.Montero 34+6reb+7ast, A.Aragones 16+12reb+5ast, C.Barksdale 13+2reb, J.Santana 10+10reb+1ast, O.Bieshaar 5+6reb, P.Aso Jimenez 2
Prat: J.Nogues 19+9reb, M.Sese 13+2reb, I.Ordonez 13+5reb+2ast, M.Penarroya 10+4reb+3ast, P.Carreno 5+5reb+2ast, S.Costa 5+4reb+6ast
gschID: 1241622
Round 6
Lliria – Gandia 76-71
There was no surprise when 12th ranked Gandia (2-6) was defeated on the road by second ranked Lliria (6-1) 76-71 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Lliria outrebounded Gandia 38-27 including 25 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Kennedy Clement (199-2002) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 6 rebounds and center Godwin Osarenren (195-1994) who added 7 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Lliria players scored in double figures. Forward Javier Soler (199-2000) responded with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Joe Pleasant (201-2000, college: ACU, agency: Helping Ballers) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Lliria have an impressive six-game winning streak. Newly promoted Lliria maintains second position with 6-1 record having just one point less than leader Palma BM. Gandia at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the twelfth place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Lliria will meet at home Sol Girones (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Gandia will play against Godella (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lliria: K.Clement 13+6reb+1ast, V.Perez 13+1reb+1ast, J.Perez 12+1reb+2ast, M.Alejo Montilla 10+6reb+1ast, G.Osarenren 7+9reb+2ast, D.Kandulu 5+7reb+1ast
Gandia: J.Pleasant 15+6reb, J.Soler 11+6reb+5ast, A.Requena 10, A.Vera 10+1reb, L.Ferrando 9+3reb+6ast, J.Kody 8+6reb
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