La Liga Round 3 (Regular Season): Racing Ch. loses to Gimnasia

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Racing Ch. (1-1) in Chivilcoy on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Gimnasia (4-2) 78-72. Gimnasia made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was the former international center Carlos Rivero (210-2003) who scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Cuban swingman Marcos Chacon (194-2003) chipped in 19 points. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international guard Nicolas Romano (200-1987) who recorded 25 points (went 13 for 13 at the free throw line !!!). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gimnasia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Racing Ch. will play on the road against La Union (#9) in Formosa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game was played in Junin. Gimnasia faced Argentino. Guests from Comodoro Rivadavia (4-2) defeated host Argentino (2-1) 87-82. It was a good game for Cuban swingman Marcos Chacon (194-2003) who led his team to a victory with 22 points. Carlos Rivero contributed with 10 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American Joshua Ferguson (203-1996, college: Winthrop) answered with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds for Argentino. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Quimsa delivered the third consecutive victory on Saturday night. This time they beat Boca Jrs. (1-2) 105-96 in Santiado del Estero. It was a great evening for Franco Mendez who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. The best for the losing side was Leonardo Lema with 27 points and 5 rebounds (perfect behind the arc making all five shots). Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Other games of round 3 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Obera was defeated by Lanus in Buenos Aires 67-58. Instituto beat Ferro at home 97-94. Winless San Martin lost to Argentino on the opponent's court 79-82. Olimpico managed to outperform Boca Jrs. in a home game 93-80. Ferro recorded a loss to Atenas on the road 91-86.



Lanus - Obera 67-58:
Lanus used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Obera 67-58 on Friday night. Lanus forced 20 Obera turnovers. It was a great evening for Cuban center Pedro Bombino (206-2000) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. point guard Lucas Andujar (185-1996) helped adding 5 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. The best for the losing side was American forward Ty Prince (198-1999, college: UMHB, agency: BIG) with 15 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) scored 10 points and 8 rebounds. Obera's coach Fabio Demti rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Lanus will meet Independ.O. (#16) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Obera will play against San Lorenzo in Almagro and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Lanus: B.Pedro 16+10reb+2ast, W.Robert 12+2reb, B.Juan 9+4reb+2ast, E.Merchant 6+3reb, F.Martin 5+6reb+1ast, A.Lucas 5+7reb+4ast
Obera: T.Prince 15+6reb+2ast, J.Cruz Oberto 10+8reb+1ast, W.Vorhees 9+4reb, J.Torresi 6+3reb+1ast, B.Sansimoni 5+3reb+2ast, V.Fernandez 4+2reb

Instituto - Ferro 97-94:
No shocking result in a game in Cordoba where Instituto (2-1) edged Ferro (1-3) 97-94 on Saturday. Instituto forced 20 Ferro turnovers. It was a great evening for the former international forward Bautista Lugarini (203-2001) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds. Naturalized Italian point guard Gaston Whelan (187-1994) helped adding 21 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was the former international Kevin Hernandez (205-1991) with 24 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Emiliano Lezcano (188-2001) scored 14 points, 7 assists and 5 steals. Four Ferro players scored in double figures. Ferro's coach Federico Fernandez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Instituto: L.Bautista 22+12reb+1ast, W.Gaston 21+5reb+3ast, C.Juan 20+5reb+2ast, A.Federico 12+2reb+1ast, X.Carreras 9+7reb+1ast, J.Torren 7+9reb+2ast
Ferro: K.Hernandez 24+9reb+1ast, E.Lezcano 14+4reb+7ast, F.Zezular 13+6reb, J.Martinez 12+3reb+9ast, J.Defelippo 9+7reb+2ast, R.Felipe 7+1reb

Argentino - San Martin 82-79:
Very expected game in Junin where San Martin (0-3) was edged by Argentino (2-1) 82-79 on Saturday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Argentino outrebounded San Martin 43-31 including 16 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for Leandro Cerminato (201-1998) who led his team to a victory scoring 11 points and 7 rebounds. point guard Santiago Perez (188-2002) helped adding 16 points. Argentino's coach Adrian Capelli used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Brazilian power forward Daniel Moreira (206-2003) with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Gaston Garcia (187-1998) scored 12 points and 4 steals. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Argentino: P.Santiago 16+2reb, S.Dylan 14+3reb, S.Jeremias 12+3reb+1ast, C.Leandro 11+7reb, P.Zyon 10+6reb+1ast, F.Joshua 9+6reb+1ast
San Martin: M.Rearte 14+1reb, D.Collomb 13+2reb, D.Moreira 12+10reb+1ast, G.Garcia 12+4reb+3ast, S.Lugo 9+6reb+4ast, L.Berra 7+5reb

Quimsa - Boca Jrs. 105-96:
Quimsa delivered the third consecutive victory on Saturday night. This time they beat Boca Jrs. (1-2) 105-96 in Santiado del Estero. Quimsa made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 51.5 percentage. It was a great evening for Franco Mendez (188-2002) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. American Tyren Johnson (202-1988, college: Louisiana) helped adding 16 points. The best for the losing side was the former international Leonardo Lema (204-1998) with 27 points and 5 rebounds (perfect behind the arc making all five shots) and ex-international center Francisco Caffaro (216-2000, college: Santa Clara, agency: Octagon Europe) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Five Quimsa and four Boca Jrs. players scored in double figures. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: M.Franco 23+6reb+10ast, J.Tyren 16+2reb+1ast, C.Francisco 13+2reb+1ast, M.Nicolas 12+3reb, S.Matias 12+1reb+3ast, G.Tayavek 11+4reb+1ast
Boca Juniors: L.Lema 27+5reb, F.Caffaro 20+10reb, M.Warren 14+2reb+2ast, A.Barreiro 13+3reb, M.Cuello 9+2reb+4ast, T.Monacchi 6+4reb+1ast

Racing Ch. - Gimnasia 72-78:
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Racing Ch. (1-1) in Chivilcoy on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Gimnasia (4-2) 78-72. Gimnasia made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was the former international center Carlos Rivero (210-2003) who scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Cuban swingman Marcos Chacon (194-2003) chipped in 19 points. Four Gimnasia players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international guard Nicolas Romano (200-1987) who recorded 25 points (went 13 for 13 at the free throw line !!!) and ex-international point guard Pedro Barral (187-1994) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gimnasia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Racing Ch. will play on the road against La Union (#9) in Formosa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gimnasia: C.Marcos 19+2reb+1ast, R.Carlos 13+9reb+3ast, E.Toretta 11+2reb+2ast, D.Martiniano 10+4reb+2ast, O.Obi 8+4reb, F.Valentin 5+1reb+1ast
Racing Ch.: N.Romano 25+2reb, M.Delia 10+7reb, M.Rodriguez 9+3reb+1ast, P.Barral 9+6reb+3ast, M.Chiarini 6+4reb+1ast, N.Stucky 6+3reb+1ast

Olimpico - Boca Jrs. 93-80:
There was a surprise result in La Banda where Olimpico (1-2) beat Boca Jrs. (1-2) 93-80 on Monday. It was a great evening for American swingman Austin Wrighten (192-1996, college: Lynchburg) who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points and 5 steals. point guard Ezequiel Paz (190-2001, agency: Interperformances) helped adding 18 points and 4 assists. Wrighten is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Olimpico players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international center Francisco Caffaro (216-2000, college: Santa Clara, agency: Octagon Europe) with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and ex-international swingman Tomas Monacchi (198-1997) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Olimpico will meet Regatas (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Boca Jrs. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Olimpico: W.Austin 27+1ast, P.Ezequiel 18+3reb+4ast, F.Ramiro 14+3reb+3ast, P.Lucas 14+2reb+9ast, M.Guido 6+1reb+1ast, R.Santino 6+11reb+1ast
Boca Juniors: F.Caffaro 26+10reb+3ast, T.Monacchi 15+5reb+1ast, A.Barreiro 9+6reb+1ast, J.Vildoza 9+3ast, M.Cuello 7+2reb+1ast, N.Stenta 6+1reb

Atenas - Ferro 91-86:
Not a big story in a game in Cordoba where Ferro (1-3) was defeated by Atenas (2-1) 91-86 on Monday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. It was a great evening for the former international point guard Franco Balbi (189-1989) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Guard Juan Arengo (185-1996) helped adding 15 points and 6 assists. Five Atenas players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was point guard Emiliano Lezcano (188-2001) with 26 points (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and ex-international forward Facundo Pinero (202-1988) scored 20 points and 4 assists. Ferro's coach Federico Fernandez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Atenas: B.Franco 22+5reb+5ast, V.Facundo 17+3reb+3ast, C.Bryan 15+8reb, A.Juan 15+3reb+6ast, L.Daniel 10+3reb, B.Gonzalo 6+3reb
Ferro: E.Lezcano 26+3reb+2ast, F.Pinero 20+2reb+4ast, L.Bettiga 14+5reb+2ast, J.Defelippo 8+8reb+3ast, J.Martinez 7+1reb+6ast, R.Gallegos 6+2reb+1ast

Argentino - Gimnasia 82-87:
An exciting game was played in Junin. Gimnasia faced Argentino. Guests from Comodoro Rivadavia (4-2) defeated host Argentino (2-1) 87-82. It was a good game for Cuban swingman Marcos Chacon (194-2003) who led his team to a victory with 22 points. ex-international center Carlos Rivero (210-2003) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American Joshua Ferguson (203-1996, college: Winthrop) answered with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds and swingman Cristian Cardo (199-1999) added 12 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Argentino. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Gimnasia: C.Marcos 22+3reb+1ast, O.Obi 13+9reb, I.Felipe 12+3reb, R.Carlos 10+11reb+1ast, B.Gino 9+2reb, C.Sebastian 9+3reb+4ast
Argentino: S.Perez 16+1reb+1ast, C.Cardo 12+9reb, J.Ferguson 11+11reb+1ast, L.Cerminato 10+5reb, F.Joaquin 9+3reb, J.Sandrini 9+5reb+2ast