Brazil game 3 thread- BU vs. Araraquara

[Da Coach]

We don't have any reports yet. But Bradley's 3rd game, and their 2nd game in the COPA EPTV de Basquete tournament started at 6:00 pm CDT. We'll have updates as they become available.

Araraquara finished 12th in the 15 team NBB pro league last season with an 8-20 record, and have had a lot of turnover in personnel from last year. They have been rated as the weakest team among the 4 teams in Group 1 (Bradley, Bauru, Paulistano, and Araraquara).

Here is the main website for the Araraquara Basketball Association--

http://www.basqueteararaquara.com.br/

This is the translated page (hope it works)-
http://translate.google.com/translat...history_state0=

However, the website doesn't appear to have been updated to include any information about this year's team.

Here is their roster-

http://www.latinbasket.com/team.asp?Cntry=Brazil&Team=3680&Page=1

#22 Arnaldinho is their top player.

[planaria]

Other game of this night:

Paulistano / Amil defeat Bauru

And dreaming of the final on Saturday




San Carlos - Playing with more determination, especially on defense, the team of Paulistano / Amil has the rehabilitation in the 9th. EPTV Cup which is being disputed in San Carlos and Pirassununga. On the evening of Thursday (13), the Red and White Bauru defeated by 84 to 69 (40 to 32) and is now rooting for a victory over Bradley at the University of Araraquara to reach the round of this Friday (14), with chances of reaching the decision on Saturday (15).

In this round Friday (14), the Paulistano / Amil playing against the University of Bradley, the 20 hours. Before the 18 hours, play x Araraquara Bauru.

In the game this Thursday, the Paulistano / Amil started the match with one of the formations that may be the time on the season, with Fernando Penna, Dede, Luis Felipe, Fiorotto and Gaucho. And despite a bad start, then hit the defense and transition to dominate the game. The first quarter ended 19 to 18 for the Paulistano. And the first time with eight points in front (40 to 32).

The beginning of the third period was decisive for the Paulistano / Amil. When opened the advantage to 19 points (70 to 51). Thence to the end of the game, the team managed to give the advantage to reach victory por15 points.

`` The team had a power of good reaction. Still much to hit, but we have chances to get the first run and the title ``, examined the technical Jo??o Marcelo Leite. The wing Dede, main basket of the team, said that `` the team has changed its attitude. We had a good conversation and all managed to contribute well for victory. We still have a lot to improve, but it was `` a good victory.

The 84 points of Paulistano / Amil were marked by Fernando Penna (7), Dede (25), Luis Felipe (6), Fiorotto (8 ), Gaucho (16), Betinho (8 ), Bamboo (8 ) and Edu (6 ). Bauru by Alex (23), Eddy (9) and Renato (8 ), were the main pontuadores.

[mexicobufan]

Any score?????

[tornado]

BU wins.....score and details pending

[planaria]

Bradley 84 x 83 Lupo/Araquara. Taylor Brown with a last second tip in for the win.