LDC Superior Round 4: Immortals and Capitanes stay unbeaten

Sameji - Capitanes 109-121

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Santiago: Capitanes and Sameji. Sameji was defeated at home 109-121 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Capitanes made 17-of-22 charity shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Capitanes outrebounded Sameji 59-40 including 28 on the offensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Center Adris Rodriguez (203-1988) orchestrated the victory with a triple-double by scoring 15 points, 27 rebounds and 10 assists. Guard Oliver Ferreira (189-1993) contributed with 31 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Canadian-Ghanian point guard James Agyeman (178-1994) replied with 17 points and forward Jonathan Aybar (206-2001, college: UNF) added 16 points in the effort for Sameji. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Sameji's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Capitanes' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Fenix.
Top scorers:
Sameji: J.Agyeman 17+3reb+2ast, J.Aybar 16+4reb+2ast, V.Wilbert 14+4reb+2ast, D.Elliott 14+6reb+2ast, A.Ricardo 14+4reb+2ast, M.Jhovanny 12+4reb
Capitanes: F.Oliver 31+6reb+5ast, R.Ernesto 23+8reb+2ast, G.Francisco 20+2reb+1ast, R.Polanco 18+8reb+4ast, A.Rodriguez 15+27reb+10ast, F.Chris 7+4reb+2ast

Evolve OL - Immortals 116-123

There was a minor upset when Evolve OL was defeated at home by Immortals 123-116 on Tuesday. Immortals looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Immortals made 8 blocks. American forward James Milton (203-1992, college: Stevenson) had a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Amet Gil (191-1988) chipped in 25 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. Benny Nova responded with 30 points and 8 rebounds and American guard DeJon Waters Jr (190-1997, college: Pitt St.) scored 26 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Immortals and five Evolve OL players scored in double figures. Immortals will meet Del Patio in the next round. Evolve OL will play against Santiago Basket and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Evolve OL: N.Benny 30+8reb+2ast, P.Aneury 26+6reb+3ast, D.Waters Jr. 26+8reb+4ast, T.Gabriel 11+4reb+2ast, G.Silvano 11+4reb+2ast, V.Cruz 5+3reb+1ast
Immortals: J.Milton 37+11reb+1ast, A.Gil 25+5reb+8ast, D.Wright 24+12reb+2ast, R.Angel 22+8reb+3ast, R.Martinez 5+1reb+1ast, N.Michael 4+4reb+2ast



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