Portugal – LPB Round 8 of Regular Season

JarredOgungbemi-Jackson LPB round 8 most important game was a victory of Galitos-Barreiro over one of their biggest challengers Illiabum 71-59 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Illiabum. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The game was mostly controlled by Galitos-Barreiro. Illiabum managed to win second period 17-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Galitos-Barreiro forced 19 Illiabum turnovers. 24 personal fouls committed by Illiabum helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Canadian point guard Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson (178-91) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. American forward Stephen Grosey (201, college: Concordia Irvine) contributed with 9 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. American forward Rashad Bishop (198-88, college: Cincinnati, agency: Basket Management Solutions) replied with 25 points and 4 steals for Illiabum. Illiabum’s coach Ricardo Vasconcelos rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn’t help. Galitos-Barreiro maintains second position with 6-2 record behind leader Benfica, which they share with FC Porto. Newly promoted Illiabum dropped to the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with Oliveirense and Vitoria SC. Galitos-Barreiro is looking forward to face Maia Basket (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Illiabum will play against CAB Madeira (#7) in Funchal and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident. LPB top team – Benfica (7-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed twelfth ranked Sampaense (0-8) 99-65. Worth to mention a quality performance of international point guard Tomas Barroso (184-90, agency: Dynamics Global Management) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 5 assists and Carlos Andrade who added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Serbian swingman Nikola Pavlovic (195-93, agency: Dynamics Global Management) responded with 19 points. Sampaense’s coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Benfica maintains first position with 7-1 record. Newly promoted Sampaense still closes the standings with eight games lost. Benfica will play against Lusitania (#10) in Angra in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sampaense will play on the road against Electrico FC in Ponte de Sor and hopes to get finally their first victory.The game in Ovarense was also quite interesting. Third ranked FC Porto Ferpinta (6-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Ovarense (3-5). FC Porto Ferpinta defeated Ovarense 79-66 on Sunday. The winners were led by Sasa Borovnjak who scored that evening 19 points and 7 rebounds. Even 21 points and 7 rebounds by Bryce Douvier did not help to save the game for Ovarense. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Galitos-Barreiro. Ovarense at the other side keeps the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with Electrico FC. FC Porto Ferpinta will meet at home Oliveirense (#4) in the next round. Ovarense will play against Vitoria SC (#5) and hope to secure a win. The game in Funchal was also worth to mention about. Third ranked FC Porto Ferpinta (6-2) played at the court of 7th ranked CAB Madeira (4-4). FC Porto Ferpinta managed to secure a 9-point victory 69-60. The best player for the winners was Jose Silva who scored 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. FC Porto Ferpinta’s coach Moncho Lopez allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Galitos-Barreiro. CAB Madeira at the other side keeps the seventh position with four games lost. FC Porto Ferpinta’s next round opponent will be Oliveirense (#4) in Oliveira. CAB Madeira will play at home against Illiabum and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Important game to mention about took place in Funchal. Ninth ranked Electrico FC (3-5) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 7th ranked CAB Madeira (4-4) 87-86 on Saturday evening. Diogo Ventura saved the victory by scoring 21 points and 8 assists. Electrico FC moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Ovarense. Loser CAB Madeira keeps the seventh position with four games lost. Electrico FC will face bottom-ranked Sampaense (#12) in Coimbra in the next round. In the last two games of round 8 Oliveirense beat Lusitania on the road 78-68. Maia Basket was destroyed by Vitoria SC on its own court 74-94. Illiabum – Galitos-Barreiro 59-71LPB round 8 most important game was a victory of Galitos-Barreiro over one of their biggest challengers Illiabum 71-59 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Illiabum. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The game was mostly controlled by Galitos-Barreiro. Illiabum managed to win second period 17-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Galitos-Barreiro forced 19 Illiabum turnovers. 24 personal fouls committed by Illiabum helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Canadian point guard Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson (178-91) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. American forward Stephen Grosey (201, college: Concordia Irvine) contributed with 9 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Four Galitos-Barreiro players scored in double figures. American forward Rashad Bishop (198-88, college: Cincinnati, agency: Basket Management Solutions) replied with 25 points and 4 steals and Sudanese-American forward Angelo Chol (206-93, college: San Diego St.) added 13 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Illiabum. Illiabum’s coach Ricardo Vasconcelos rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn’t help. Galitos-Barreiro maintains second position with 6-2 record behind leader Benfica, which …

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