Proliga Round 9 (Regular Season): Sampaense edges Sangalhos by three points

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 9 in the Proliga took place in Coimbra. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked Sangalhos (1-7) to sixth ranked Sampaense (4-5) 79-76 on Saturday evening. Sampaense looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was who scored 24 points and 9 rebounds. chipped in 21 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Jordan McLoyd who recorded 26 points and 4 assists. Sampaense moved-up to fifth place. Sangalhos lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with seven games lost. Sampaense are looking forward to face league's leader Povoa on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sangalhos will play against Ginasio (#3) and are hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Third ranked Imortal U23 faced second-best Portimonense. Guests from Albufeira (7-2) defeated host Portimonense (7-2) 89-79. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Portimonense. It was a good game for point guard Salvador Victo (185-2005, agency: Promo Sport ID) who led his team to a victory with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Miguel Baker contributed with 17 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Imortal U23's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Pedro Oliveira (180-1997, agency: Promo Sport ID) answered with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Portimonense. Imortal U23 have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Portimonense. Imortal U23 will play against Galomar (#4) in the next round. Portimonense will play against Queluz and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Bottom-ranked Academica (0-9) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 90-58 loss to second ranked Illiabum (7-2) in Ilhavo on Saturday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. RayQuawndis Mitchell stepped up and scored 18 points for the winners. The best for the losing side was Alexandre Naia with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Illiabum maintains second place with 7-2 record behind leader Povoa, which they share with 3 other teams. Academica lost their ninth game in a row. They still close the standings with nine games lost. They share the position with Queluz. Illiabum will meet Lusitania (#6) in the next round. Academica will play against Maia Basket and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last two games of round 9 Lusitania was defeated by Ginasio in Figueira da Foz 81-73. Benfica U23 was beaten by Santo Andre at home 62-66.
The best stats of 9th round was 21 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists by Marque Maultsby of Santo Andre.



Portimonense - Imortal U23 79-89

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in . Third ranked Imortal U23 faced second-best Portimonense. Guests from Albufeira (7-2) defeated host Portimonense (7-2) 89-79. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Portimonense. It was a good game for point guard Salvador Victo (185-2005, agency: Promo Sport ID) who led his team to a victory with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Center Miguel Baker (196-2004) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Imortal U23's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Pedro Oliveira (180-1997, agency: Promo Sport ID) answered with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and Belizean guard Frank Staine (198-2001, college: SF Austin) added 19 points in the effort for Portimonense. Five Imortal U23 and four Portimonense players scored in double figures. Imortal U23 have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Portimonense. Imortal U23 will play against Galomar (#4) in the next round. Portimonense will play against Queluz and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Portimonense: F.Staine 19+3reb+3ast, J.Grewal 15+2reb+4ast, C.Fall 14+8reb+1ast, P.Oliveira 13+7reb+5ast, F.Dulcinio 11+3reb+2ast, H.Sota 7+7reb+3ast
Imortal U23: L.Barreira 24+1reb+6ast, V.Salvador 18+6reb+8ast, B.Miguel 17+14reb+1ast, L.Silva 11+1reb+1ast, T.Coelho 10+1ast, E.Svalbe 4+2reb

Sampaense - Sangalhos 79-76

The most exciting game of round 9 in the Proliga took place in Coimbra. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked Sangalhos (1-7) to sixth ranked Sampaense (4-5) 79-76 on Saturday evening. Sampaense looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Tope Arikawe who scored 24 points and 9 rebounds. Adokiye Iyaye chipped in 21 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Jordan McLoyd who recorded 26 points and 4 assists and Kyran Jones added 10 points and 12 rebounds respectively. Five Sangalhos players scored in double figures. Sampaense moved-up to fifth place. Sangalhos lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with seven games lost. Sampaense are looking forward to face league's leader Povoa on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sangalhos will play against Ginasio (#3) and are hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Sangalhos: M.Jordan 26+2reb+4ast, M.Goncalo 13+2reb+1ast, D.Manhanga 11+2reb+2ast, L.Komara 10+2reb+1ast, J.Kyran 10+12reb+3ast, I.Sassinda 6+6reb
Sampaense: T.Arikawe 24+9reb+2ast, A.Iyaye 21+2reb+6ast, B.Victor 9+2reb+4ast, D.Goncalves 9+3reb+2ast, S.Quissanga 7+3reb+1ast, B.Miguel 5+4reb+2ast

Ginasio - Lusitania 81-73

There was no surprise in Figueira da Foz where 6th ranked Lusitania (3-5) was defeated by third ranked Ginasio (7-2) 81-73 on Sunday. Ginasio made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. Andre Mendes stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and American guard Akoi Akoi (198, college: Augustana) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. Four Ginasio players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American-Nigerian forward Obinna Ugwuakazi (198-2002, college: Charleston, agency: Promo Sport ID) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and the former international guard Sergio Silva (193-1996, agency: Promo Sport ID) scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Ginasio moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Lusitania at the other side keeps the sixth position with five games lost. Ginasio will meet Sangalhos (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Lusitania will play against the league's second-placed Illiabum and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lusitania: O.Ugwuakazi 19+10reb+1ast, S.Silva 13+6reb+7ast, T.Denilson 9+4reb, N.Joao 8+4reb+1ast, O.Eyisi 8+4reb, F.Miguel 8+5reb+2ast
Ginasio: J.McClary 17+1reb+2ast, A.Akoi 15+7reb+1ast, A.Mendes 14+10reb, B.Neves 13+4reb, H.Anthony 6+5reb+2ast, J.Oliveira 6+1reb

Illiabum - Academica 90-58

Bottom-ranked Academica (0-9) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 90-58 loss to second ranked Illiabum (7-2) in Ilhavo on Saturday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Illiabum outrebounded Academica 57-23 including a 24-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Illiabum looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Academica's players. RayQuawndis Mitchell stepped up and scored 18 points for the winners and Angolan forward Helder Neto (198-2001) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. Four Illiabum players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Alexandre Naia with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and American guard Akoi Akoi (198, college: Augustana) scored 19 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Illiabum maintains second place with 7-2 record behind leader Povoa, which they share with 3 other teams. Academica lost their ninth game in a row. They still close the standings with nine games lost. They share the position with Queluz. Illiabum will meet Lusitania (#6) in the next round. Academica will play against Maia Basket and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Academica: W.Manir 19+1reb+2ast, N.Alexandre 13+13reb+1ast, B.Nuno 9+2reb+3ast, S.Miguel 8+3reb+1ast, M.Diogo 5+3reb, S.Diogo 2
Illiabum: R.Mitchell 18+4reb+2ast, C.Rodrigo 13+5reb+1ast, K.Tairi 12+8reb, N.Helder 12+8reb+2ast, D.Alves 9+4reb, M.Sico 6+7reb+5ast

Benfica U23 - Santo Andre 62-66

There was a small surprise in Lisbon where seventh ranked Santo Andre (2-7) defeated 5th ranked Benfica U23 (3-6) 66-62 on Sunday. Santo Andre made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. American guard Marque Maultsby (190, college: NCCU) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for the winners and Brazilian Matheus Santana (204-1996) chipped in 11 points and 11 rebounds. Four Santo Andre players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists and Angolan forward Helder Neto (198-2001) scored 19 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Santo Andre maintains seventh place with 2-7 record. Benfica U23 lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the fifth position with six games lost. They share it with Olhanense. Santo Andre will meet at home league's leader CAB Madeira in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Benfica U23 will play against Olhanense (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Benfica U23: F.Eduardo 21+15reb+6ast, A.Jhonathan 19+2reb+3ast, S.Sergio 8+2reb, F.Tiago 8+3reb+3ast, M.Joao 4+2reb+1ast, A.Agostinho 2+3reb
Santo Andre: M.Marque 21+13reb+5ast, S.Guilherme 18+5reb+1ast, S.Matheus 11+11reb+3ast, B.Cody 10+3reb+1ast, C.Azevedo 3+2reb, A.Tiago 3+1ast