LNB Round 12 (Regular Season): Andes defeat Ambato S. in the game between Top 4 teams
Round 12 delivered a signature road win for Andes, who handled Ambato S. 99-83 in a clash of top-four sides, while league leaders Alvarado kept their momentum rolling with a 104-92 victory over Cuenca. The defending champions stay comfortably out front, and Andes solidified their spot in the chasing pack.
Ambato S. 83–99 Andes
Andes showed poise and depth on the road, building a cushion and never letting Ambato S. mount a sustained comeback. The visitors leaned on high-efficiency guard play and timely bench minutes to close this one out with room to spare.
- Andes standouts:
- Adriano Barreras: 30 points, 5 rebounds
- Martin Martinez: 15 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists (7-of-8 FG)
- Carlos D.: 20 points, 3 assists
- J. Rosales: 15 points, 6 rebounds
- Ambato S. highlights:
- Alfredo Salgado: 19 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists
- Kevin Preciado: 14 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists
- Jefferson P.: 14 points
- Steven P.: 11 points
Both coaches tapped into their rotations liberally, but Andes’ balance and shot-making proved decisive. With the result, Andes move to 4-2 and stay perched in third, while newly promoted Ambato S. fall to 2-7 but remain in fourth.
Alvarado 104–92 Cuenca
Alvarado’s offensive machine kept humming, with five players in double figures and a strong rebounding edge. The leaders absorbed a massive scoring night from Cuenca’s imports and still found separation behind their own veteran backcourt and frontcourt production.
- Alvarado leaders:
- Paul Marigney: 21 points, 9 rebounds
- Marvin Cairo: 20 points, 8 rebounds
- E. Mesias: 19 points, 6 rebounds
- P. Alvarado: 16 points
- Y. Castañeda: 11 points, 6 assists
- H. Martinto: 11 points, 5 rebounds
- Cuenca bright spots:
- Michael Kirkland: 32 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists
- Jaja Davis: 26 points, 18 rebounds
- A. Mateo: 15 points
- A. Ángel: 5 points, 4 assists
Alvarado’s depth was on display as the coaching staff spread minutes and kept fresh legs throughout. The champions improve to 9-1 with a three-game winning streak. Cuenca drop to 1-9 and have now dropped six straight despite big individual performances.
Round 12 snapshot
- Top-four tilt goes to Andes, who reinforce their third-place standing (4-2) with a convincing road win.
- Alvarado remain clear at the summit (9-1) thanks to balanced scoring and veteran leadership.
- Ambato S. (2-7) stay in the hunt but need answers offensively against elite defenses.
- Cuenca (1-9) flash star power but seek consistency outside of their leading duo.
- Performance of the round: Jaja Davis, a monstrous 26-point, 18-rebound double-double.
With the regular season tightening, Andes look like legitimate contenders to pressure the leaders, while Alvarado continue to set the pace. The next slate could prove pivotal for teams battling for playoff positioning—and for those searching for form at just the right time.
