Proliga Round 14 (Regular Season): Academica is defeated by Sampaense in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Coimbra: Sampaense (#6) and Academica (#8). Sampaense (6-8) smashed visiting Academica (0-14) by 21 points 81-60. Sampaense dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Academica's 28. It was a great shooting night for Sampaense especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 61.5 percentage. American guard Markus Terry (188-1995, college: USC Aiken) scored 27 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Diogo Goncalves (200-1987) chipped in 11 points during the contest. Sampaense's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mateus Santana responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Sampaense moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Lusitania. Academica at the other side still closes the standings with 14 games lost.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Portimonense (9-5) against sixth ranked Benfica U23 (4-10) on Saturday night. Visiting Portimonense was defeated by Benfica U23 in a tough game in Lisbon 64-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Portimonense. Point guard Francisco Simes (180-2006) notched 26 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and Tomas Silva supported him with 9 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by Canadian guard Jayden Grewal (191-1999, agency: Promo Sport ID) did not help to save the game for Portimonense. Portimonense's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Benfica U23 maintains sixth position with 4-10 record. Portimonense at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. They share the position with Maia Basket.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Figueira da Foz. 4th ranked host Ginasio (8-6) was smashed by second ranked Illiabum (11-3) 93-66. The best player for the winners was Tope Arikawe who scored 14 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Akoi Akoi produced 13 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. 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 position with 11-3 record having just two points less than leader Povoa. Ginasio lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with Olhanense and Galomar.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 14: Maia Basket destroyed Sangalhos on the opponent's court 106-59. Povoa managed to outperform Lusitania in a home game 82-72. CAB Madeira managed to beat Galomar on the road 86-78. Olhanense crushed Queluz on its own court 88-69. Santo Andre was beaten by Imortal U23 in Albufeira 78-69.



Sangalhos - Maia Basket 59-106

Very expected game when 7th ranked Sangalhos (2-12) were crushed at home by third ranked Maia Basket (9-5) 106-59 on Saturday. Maia Basket dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Sangalhos' 38. Maia Basket forced 24 Sangalhos turnovers. The best player for the winners was American power forward Greg Skoric (211-2000, college: Skidmore) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds. The other American import center Curt Heinz (203, college: Maine Maritime) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Four Maia Basket players scored in double figures. American forward Kyran Jones (196-1999, college: Georgetown, KY) produced 16 points and 9 rebounds and Mozambican forward Dario Manhanga (193-1999) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Maia Basket have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 9-5 record having four points less than leader Povoa, which they share with Portimonense. Loser Sangalhos keep the seventh place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Maia Basket: T.Miguel 26+1reb+2ast, S.Greg 20+16reb, H.Curt 18+11reb+3ast, M.Magalhaes 10+3ast, F.Caetano 10+6reb, L.Santos 9+4reb+1ast
Sangalhos: J.Kyran 16+9reb+2ast, D.Manhanga 15+7reb+1ast, P.Jayden 14+3reb+1ast, M.Goncalo 7+1reb+5ast, L.Komara 4+5reb+1ast, C.Ruben 2+2reb+2ast

Povoa - Lusitania 82-72

Rather predictable result when top-ranked Povoa (14-0) defeated at home 5th ranked Lusitania (6-8) 82-72 on Saturday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Povoa made 8 blocks. The best player for the winners was Slovenian Matic Lamut (199-2003) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 blocks. American swingman Scott Suggs (197-1989, college: Washington) chipped in 29 points. American-Nigerian power forward Onyinyechi Eyisi (206-1999, college: CSUN, agency: Helping Ballers) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds and American-Nigerian forward Obinna Ugwuakazi (198-2002, college: Charleston, agency: Promo Sport ID) added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four Lusitania players scored in double figures. Povoa have an impressive 14-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-0 record. Loser Lusitania keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Sampaense.
Top scorers:
Povoa: S.Suggs 29+3reb+1ast, L.Matic 20+14reb+5ast, J.Costa 9+3reb, J.Rodrigues 7+6reb+7ast, M.Rodrigues 7+2reb+1ast, K.Francois 5+2reb
Lusitania: O.Ugwuakazi 17+7reb, O.Eyisi 14+14reb+2ast, C.Kai 14+5reb+2ast, S.Silva 12+5reb+6ast, N.Joao 8+3reb+2ast, T.Denilson 7+8reb+5ast

Sampaense - Academica 81-60

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Coimbra: Sampaense (#6) and Academica (#8). Sampaense (6-8) smashed visiting Academica (0-14) by 21 points 81-60. Sampaense dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Academica's 28. It was a great shooting night for Sampaense especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 61.5 percentage. American guard Markus Terry (188-1995, college: USC Aiken) scored 27 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Diogo Goncalves (200-1987) chipped in 11 points during the contest. Sampaense's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mateus Santana responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds and Cape Verdean forward Diogo Monteiro (195-2003) scored 15 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Sampaense moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Lusitania. Academica at the other side still closes the standings with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
Sampaense: M.Terry 27+6reb+1ast, D.Goncalves 11+3reb+2ast, A.Marques 9+1reb, D.Arturs 8+5reb, B.Victor 7+5ast, B.Miguel 7+2reb+1ast
Academica: M.Diogo 15+2reb, S.Mateus 14+6reb+2ast, W.Manir 10+4reb+1ast, N.Alexandre 8+2reb+2ast, B.Nuno 7+2reb, S.Miguel 4+3reb+4ast

Ginasio - Illiabum 66-93

The game between Top Four teams took place in Figueira da Foz. 4th ranked host Ginasio (8-6) was smashed by second ranked Illiabum (11-3) 93-66. Illiabum shot 68.1 percent from the field and made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Illiabum outrebounded Ginasio 28-17 including a 22-9 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Nigerian forward Tope Arikawe (203-1995, college: N.Texas) who scored 14 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). American guard RayQuawndis Mitchell (196, college: Penn State) chipped in 17 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Arikawe is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Illiabum players scored in double figures. American guard Akoi Akoi (198, college: Augustana) produced 13 points and 5 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Joshua McClary (188, college: Roanoke) added 12 points, 5 assists and 4 steals respectively for the hosts. 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 position with 11-3 record having just two points less than leader Povoa. Ginasio lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with Olhanense and Galomar.
Top scorers:
Illiabum: P.Costa 17+1reb+1ast, R.Mitchell 17+2reb+1ast, T.Arikawe 14+4reb+3ast, J.Martinho 14+3reb, M.Sico 12+4reb+1ast, C.Rodrigo 8+3reb
Ginasio: A.Akoi 13+5reb+3ast, M.Andre 13+1reb, M.Joshua 12+2reb+5ast, N.Bernardo 9+2reb+1ast, B.Goncalo 6+2reb, E.Fortes 5+2reb+1ast

Galomar - CAB Madeira 78-86

Not a big story in a game when 4th ranked Galomar (8-6) was defeated at home by first ranked CAB Madeira (13-1) 86-78 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was guard Bernardo Ferreira (173-2002) who scored 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Jorge Embalo (195-1999, agency: Promo Sport ID) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Guard Rodrigo Soares (193-2000, college: William Penn) produced 21 points and 7 rebounds and American point guard Ronnie Rousseau III (175-1995, college: Antelope Valley) added 21 points and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. CAB Madeira have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-1 record. Loser Galomar keeps the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with Ginasio and Olhanense.
Top scorers:
CAB Madeira: E.Jorge 21+5reb+2ast, B.Ferreira 21+5reb+4ast, B.Vinny 19+2reb, T.Dias 10+6reb+1ast, N.Max 8+7reb+4ast, G.Joao 4+3reb+3ast
Galomar: S.Rodrigo 21+7reb+1ast, R.Rousseau III 21+1reb+5ast, N.Farrar 13+8reb+2ast, L.Black 12+6reb+3ast, C.Josimar 8+2reb+1ast, H.Semedo 2+3reb+1ast

Olhanense - Queluz 88-69

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Olhanense (8-6) outscored at home 8th ranked Queluz (1-13) 88-69 on Saturday. Olhanense had a 42-29 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Canadian guard Dontae Mitchell (193-1997, college: St.Mary's) who scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. American center Emerson Halbleib (206-2000, college: BSU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Brennen Newsom (206-2001, college: E.Oregon) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds and his fellow American import power forward Daniel Westbrook (208-1989, college: Barton, NC) added 18 points and 12 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Olhanense have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Ginasio and Galomar. Queluz lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Olhanense: M.Dontae 22+8reb+3ast, J.Serra 17+3reb+3ast, G.Morais 13+9reb, E.Halbleib 13+12reb+4ast, W.Rafael 8+7reb+2ast, C.Andre 4+3reb+4ast
Queluz: D.Westbrook 18+12reb+2ast, B.Newsom 18+14reb+1ast, M.Tomas 11+5reb+4ast, S.David 11+4reb+6ast, G.Giorgi 5+6reb, C.Sandro 2+1reb

Imortal U23 - Santo Andre 78-69

There was no surprise in Albufeira where 7th ranked Santo Andre (3-11) was defeated by second ranked Imortal U23 (10-4) 78-69 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was point guard Salvador Victo (185-2005, agency: Promo Sport ID) who scored 27 points and 7 assists. Forward Salvador Gomes (195-2006) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Imortal U23's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American forward Alston Andrews (208, college: Delaware St., agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Marque Maultsby (190, college: NCCU) added 20 points respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Imortal U23 maintains second position with 10-4 record having just three points less than leader Povoa. Santo Andre lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Imortal U23: V.Salvador 27+3reb+7ast, T.Coelho 14+2reb+2ast, L.Silva 12+6reb+1ast, G.Salvador 10+10reb+1ast, E.Svalbe 4+4reb, M.Cuinica 4+2reb
Santo Andre: M.Maultsby 20+4reb+3ast, C.Baer 11+9reb, G.Saiote 10+3ast, A.Andrews 10+15reb+2ast, A.Cleiton 7+2reb, M.Francisco 6+6reb

Benfica U23 - Portimonense 71-64

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Portimonense (9-5) against sixth ranked Benfica U23 (4-10) on Saturday night. Visiting Portimonense was defeated by Benfica U23 in a tough game in Lisbon 64-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Portimonense. Point guard Francisco Simes (180-2006) notched 26 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and guard Tomas Silva (191-2004) supported him with 9 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by Canadian guard Jayden Grewal (191-1999, agency: Promo Sport ID) did not help to save the game for Portimonense. Power forward Guilherme Santinhos (204-2003) added 17 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Portimonense's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Benfica U23 maintains sixth position with 4-10 record. Portimonense at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. They share the position with Maia Basket.
Top scorers:
Benfica U23: F.Simes 26+6reb+5ast, A.Martins 15+8reb, J.Mendes 11+4reb+1ast, T.Silva 9+12reb+5ast, G.Viegas 4+3reb+1ast, S.Pardal 3+5reb+2ast
Portimonense: J.Grewal 21+6reb+6ast, S.Guilherme 17+6reb+1ast, H.Sota 8+8reb+2ast, F.Staine 6+8reb+3ast, C.Fall 4+3reb, M.Joao 3+5reb+3ast