MEX - Halcones Xalapa claim top spot

XALAPA (LNBP) - Halcones Xalapa claimed an important win over their closest challengers Lobos Grises to take the lead in the Mexican LNBP league.

Gregory Plumer Jr netted 21 points and Michael Johnson added 20 to help Andrew Stoglin Lee's side beat Lobos 104-97, capitalising on the 13-point cushion they took into the final quarter (86-73).

Ronald Jay Sellaze top-scored with 35 points in a losing cause.

It was a 26th win in 32 games for Southern Zone leaders Halcones, who beat Union
Zacatecas 93-76 on Saturday, with an 18-point contribution from Victor Mariscal.

Lobos Grises, meanwhile, notched their 25th win in 31 games by defeating Halcones Veracruz 104-79.

Second place in the Northern Zone belongs to Santos Reales, who lie third in the overall rankings with a 23-9 campaign.

On Saturday, Arim Solares poured in 23 points and Nicholas Zachery added 21 to lead the San Luis-based side to an 85-83 triumph over Pioneros of Quintana Roo.

Halcones Cordoba are second in the Southern Zone having collected 19 wins and 13 defeats so far, alongside Tecos.

Halcones hammered Bravos 129-98 on Friday, before thrashing Venados 122-91, both at home.

Elsewhere, Guadalajara-based Tecos, coached by former Uruguay boss Alberto Espasandin, hit Dorados of Culiacan 90-70 - Jason Osbourne leading the way with 27 points.

Osbourne also starred in the following game as he netted 16 points and Tecos defeated Algodoneros 83-65. Antonio Garcia added 14 points and 15 rebounds.

Matias Greco
FIBA