Caribbean Storm Islands — Toros del Valle: 68:88, LBP

Toros del Valle beat the Caribbean Storm Islands 88 to 68 in the LBP in Colombia on Friday evening. The visitors took full advantage of a home side that had not won since the beginning of the season. By then the result looked about right on paper.

The win keeps the away side first on the table after fourteen rounds. Toros del Valle have twelve victories and two defeats, while the hosts remain in eighth place with just one win from fourteen matches. The gap in the standings has not narrowed.

Our prediction called for an away win with 59 per cent confidence, and it came through. The visitors had the deeper squad and more experience on their side, which showed when the game settled into its rhythm. And here's the thing, the hosts had nothing to do all evening once the visitors found their range.

Caribbean Storm Islands lost their last meeting against Toros del Valle 50 to 107, so this 68 to 88 result was a familiar pattern. The visitors have not dropped points in Colombia for some time, while the hosts have collected losses without much resistance from opponents. To be fair, the visitors have been consistent rather than spectacular.

The result means the top spot remains out of reach for anyone but the leaders. Toros del Valle arrived with confidence and left with it intact, while the hosts have another defeat to add to their tally.