Round 4 of Regular Season

by United Cup News

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game of round 4 was only three-point a home defeat of 4th ranked American Austin G. (2-2) to third ranked Dominican Rep. Team Cabra (3-1) 96-93. It ended the two-game winning streak of Austin G.. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of Venezuelan-Dominican Kelvin Pena (193-1980, college: Southeastern) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists and Carlos Cabrera who added 25 points during the contest. At the losing side guard Tajik Bartholomew (190, college: Tennessee St.) responded with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Greeners' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Team Cabra keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Immortals and Padre Gran. Austin G. at the other side keeps the fourth place with two games lost.

One of the most interesting games of round 4 was a derby match between two teams from Dominican Republic. First ranked Immortals outleveled host CDF (1-3) 110-68. The winners were led by American guard Lee Langstaff (185, college: Tallahassee) who scored that evening 28 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 steals and Angel Rivas supported him with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Even 28 points by guard Isaac Brito-Vasquez (193, college: TMU) did not help to save the game for CDF. CDF's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Immortals maintains first position with 3-1 record, which they share with Team Cabra and Padre Gran. CDF lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with three games lost.

Second ranked Dominican Rep. Padre Gran blasted bottom-ranked American Crocs (0-4) in 148-103 on Friday evening. Crocs is still unable to win any game. Yunior Martinez fired 50 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Padre Gran's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. DJ Johnson produced 30 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Padre Gran have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Immortals and Team Cabra. Loser Crocs still closes the standings with four games lost.


Crocs - Padre Gran 103-148

Second ranked Dominican Rep. Padre Gran blasted bottom-ranked American Crocs (0-4) in 148-103 on Friday evening. Crocs is still unable to win any game. Padre Gran dominated down low during the game scoring 92 of its points in the paint compared to Crocs' 58. Padre Gran forced 29 Crocs turnovers. Yunior Martinez fired 50 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Alexander Garcia chipped in 30 points and 8 rebounds. Padre Gran's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Point guard DJ Johnson (188, college: Mt.Mercy) produced 30 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Riley Kilgore (183, college: Florida CC) added 25 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Padre Gran have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Immortals and Team Cabra. Loser Crocs still closes the standings with four games lost.

Top scorers:

Crocs: D.Johnson 30+5reb+1ast, R.Kilgore 25+4reb+2ast, J.Dunlow 12+7reb+1ast, J.Sanchez 12+1reb, A.Jackson 10+6reb+1ast, D.Luna 5+4reb+2ast

Padre Gran: Y.Martinez 50+6reb+7ast, A.Garcia 30+8reb+2ast, L.Garcia 20+5reb+2ast, G.Lopez 10+4reb+1ast, J.Glo 10+4reb+1ast, F.Payans 10+4reb+1ast


Austin G. - Team Cabra 93-96

The most interesting game of round 4 was only three-point a home defeat of 4th ranked American Austin G. (2-2) to third ranked Dominican Rep. Team Cabra (3-1) 96-93. It ended the two-game winning streak of Austin G.. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of Venezuelan-Dominican Kelvin Pena (193-1980, college: Southeastern) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists and Carlos Cabrera who added 25 points during the contest. At the losing side guard Tajik Bartholomew (190, college: Tennessee St.) responded with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Kylon Jarreau (185, college: Adrian) scored 21 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Greeners' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Team Cabra keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Immortals and Padre Gran. Austin G. at the other side keeps the fourth place with two games lost.

Top scorers:

Austin G.: T.Bartholomew 22+7reb+5ast, K.Jarreau 21+4reb+2ast, G.Harner 11+4reb+2ast, A.Mcinnis 10+4reb+1ast, T.Holbrook 9+4reb+1ast, J.Johnson 9+4reb+1ast

Team Cabra: C.Cabrera 25+4reb+2ast, K.Pena 23+5reb+10ast, N.Peroito 22+8reb+1ast, M.Ortiz 10+3reb+1ast, I.Joseph 9+4reb+1ast, R.Almonte 4+2reb+1ast


CDF - Immortals 68-110

One of the most interesting games of round 4 was a derby match between two teams from Dominican Republic. First ranked Immortals outleveled host CDF (1-3) 110-68Immortals dominated down low during the game scoring 82 of its points in the paint compared to CDF's 26. Immortals players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. The winners were led by American guard Lee Langstaff (185, college: Tallahassee) who scored that evening 28 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 steals and forward Angel Rivas (198-1993) supported him with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Five Immortals players scored in double figures. Even 28 points by guard Isaac Brito-Vasquez (193, college: TMU) did not help to save the game for CDF. Forward Julio Pascual (203-2000, college: Cumberland) added 10 points for lost side. CDF's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Immortals maintains first position with 3-1 record, which they share with Team Cabra and Padre Gran. CDF lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with three games lost.

Top scorers:

CDF: I.Brito-Vasquez 28+4reb+2ast, J.Pascual 10+4reb+2ast, A.Dikas 9+4reb+2ast, E.Diaz 8+2reb+1ast, A.De La Cruz 5+3reb+2ast, J.Valerio 5+4reb+2ast

Immortals: L.Langstaff 28+6reb+7ast, A.Rivas 20+8reb+3ast, M.Peralta 19+6reb+1ast, M.Rivera 18+4reb+2ast, A.Bell 12+4reb+1ast, C.Brown 8+5reb+2ast