La Liga Argentina Round 19: Dep Viedma lose to Petrolero

There was no lack of interesting games this round. The round ended with change at the leadership position and favorites losing the games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

Round 19 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Dep Viedma (12-7). They were defeated by third ranked Petrolero (10-8) 88-82 on Wednesday night. Petrolero forced 24 Dep Viedma turnovers. 27 personal fouls committed by Dep Viedma helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for forward Matias Barberis (197-84) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Lucas Machuca (185-92) helped adding 19 points. Petrolero's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American Kenny Jones (198-84, college: Kentucky St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Petrolero maintains third place in Liga Argentina with 10-8 record having just three points less than leader Estudiantes O. Dep Viedma at the other side dropped to the second position with seven games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Estudiantes O.. Dep Viedma will play next round against Rocamora trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Petrolero will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Villa Mitre in Bahia Blanca.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked C.Espanol P. as it allowed them to take a leadership position in Liga Argentina. C.Espanol P. defeated leader Dep Viedma in Plottier 88-84. It was a key game for the top position in Liga Argentina. It was an exceptional evening for guard Agustin Perez (192-99) who led the winners and scored 24 points and 9 rebounds. Nicolas Bravo accounted for 18 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Marcelo Martinez (187-96) came up with 16 points for Dep Viedma in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Dep Viedma at the other side dropped to the second place with seven games lost. Dep Viedma will play next round against Rocamora trying to get back on the winning streak. C.Espanol P. will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Villa Mitre at Bahia Blanca.
Leading Estudiantes O. (13-5) recorded its fifth loss in Bahia Blanca on Friday night. Visitors were rolled over by fifth ranked Villa Mitre (10-8) 107-86. Franco Pennacchiotti fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Santiago Arese produced 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Villa Mitre moved-up to fourth place in Liga Argentina. Loser Estudiantes O. still keeps top position with five games lost. Villa Mitre will meet league's leader C.Espanol P. in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Estudiantes O. will play against the league's second-placed Dep Viedma in Rio Negro and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very interesting game took place in Parana. It ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 3rd placed Barrio Parque (9-8) to sixth ranked Echague (9-11) 84-83 on Thursday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Ignacio Fernandez who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 5 assists. Echague's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Echague moved-up to fifth place in Liga Argentina. Barrio Parque at the other side dropped to the fourth position with eight games lost. Echague will have a break next round. Barrio Parque will play on the road against Olimpico (#6) in Ceres and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Dep Norte (13-6) against fourth ranked Ameghino (10-9) on Wednesday night. Visiting Dep Norte was crushed by Ameghino in Villa Maria 103-83. It was a great evening for Matias Martinez who led his team to a victory scoring 29 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ameghino moved-up to third place in Liga Argentina. Loser Dep Norte keeps the second position with six games lost. Ameghino will face Olimpico (#6) in Ceres in the next round. Dep Norte will play at home against Rivadavia (#6) and hope to win that game.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 19:
In Liga Argentina Independiente won against Rivadavia on the opponent's court 87-81. Sp.America managed to outperform Union SF in a home game 86-81. Villa S.Martin rolled over Dep Norte on the road 88-60. Ameghino crushed Tiro Federal on its own court 94-63. Echague was beaten by San Isidro in San Francisco 69-56. Union SF won against Barrio Parque at home 81-69. Rocamora unfortunately lost to Villa Mitre on the opponent's court 77-95. Rocamora managed to beat C.Entrerriano in a home game 83-65. Del Progreso was defeated by Racing on the road 82-68. Atenas was beaten by Estudiantes O. on its own court 83-90. Atenas lost to GELP in La Plata 81-85. Ciclista unfortunately lost to Del Progreso at home 59-76. Del Progreso recorded a loss to GELP on the opponent's court 70-77.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 15 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists by Joaquin Rios of GELP.

Group NORTE

Ameghino - Dep Norte 103-83

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Dep Norte (13-6) against fourth ranked Ameghino (10-9) on Wednesday night. Visiting Dep Norte was crushed by Ameghino in Villa Maria 103-83. Ameghino looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for swingman Matias Martinez (195-94) who led his team to a victory scoring 29 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Abel Aristimuno (195-91) helped adding 18 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side forward Lautaro Mare (195-98) responded with 19 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and point guard Nahuel Paciotti (183-97) scored 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ameghino moved-up to third place in Liga Argentina. Loser Dep Norte keeps the second position with six games lost. Ameghino will face Olimpico (#6) in Ceres in the next round. Dep Norte will play at home against Rivadavia (#6) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
AMEGHINO: M.Martinez 29+8reb+6ast, A.Aristimuno 18+6reb+3ast, J.Luis Abeiro 17+5reb+3ast, B.Mateo 10+1reb+1ast, L.Fraga 10+3reb+9ast, A.Alloatti 10+5reb
Dep Norte: J.Torresi 19+2reb+1ast, L.Mare 19+7reb, M.Luchi 14+6reb+1ast, D.Federico 12+1reb+2ast, N.Paciotti 12+6reb+5ast, C.Cupulutti 6+2reb+3ast

Echague - Barrio Parque 84-83

A very interesting game took place in Parana. It ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 3rd placed Barrio Parque (9-8) to sixth ranked Echague (9-11) 84-83 on Thursday evening. Echague shot 60.8 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three nailing 13 long-distance shots on high 59.1 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Ignacio Fernandez (183-89) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Agustin Carnovale (195-86) contributed with 14 points for the winners. Echague's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Guard Lucio Reinaudi (185-95) answered with 15 points and swingman Lautaro Rivata (191-87) added 11 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Barrio Parque. Four Echague and five Barrio Parque players scored in double figures. Echague moved-up to fifth place in Liga Argentina. Barrio Parque at the other side dropped to the fourth position with eight games lost. Echague will have a break next round. Barrio Parque will play on the road against Olimpico (#6) in Ceres and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
ECHAGUE: I.Fernandez 20+2reb+5ast, G.Romero 15+3reb+1ast, A.Carnovale 14+3reb+3ast, G.Rosso 12+2reb, A.Zilli 5+6reb+5ast, E.Cancina 5+1reb
Barrio Parque: A.Jure 15+1ast, L.Reinaudi 15+4reb+2ast, J.Kelly 14+2reb+4ast, A.Landoni 12+2reb+1ast, L.Rivata 11+9reb+1ast, G.Mikulas 11+4reb+2ast

Rivadavia - Independiente 81-87

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Rivadavia's (5-13) home loss to fifth ranked Independiente (9-9) 81-87 on Thursday. Independiente made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. Rivadavia was plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for point guard Victor Cajal (179-80) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Swingman Juan-Angel Lopez (190-84) helped adding 15 points and 6 assists. At the losing side American center Ronnie White (206-90, college: Tex.A&M-Comm.) responded with 21 points and 8 rebounds and Luciano Tambucci (195-98) scored 14 points and 8 rebounds. Five Independiente and four Rivadavia players scored in double figures. Rivadavia's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Independiente maintains fifth place in Liga Argentina with 9-9 record. Loser Rivadavia keeps the sixth position with 13 games lost. Independiente will face higher ranked Union SF (#4) in Santa Fe in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rivadavia will play on the road against the league's second-placed Dep Norte in Armstrong and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Independiente: J.Solorzano 18+4reb, J.Ledesma 16+5reb, J.Angel Lopez 15+4reb+6ast, M.Espeche 12+1reb, V.Cajal 12+10reb+5ast, F.Cosolito 8+2reb
Rivadavia: R.White 21+8reb+1ast, L.Tambucci 14+8reb+1ast, L.Silva 13+1reb+2ast, L.Mosley 13+7reb+1ast, S.Arancibia 10+2ast, V.Costa 5+5reb+11ast

Sp.America - Union SF 86-81

There was a surprise result in Rosario where seventh ranked Sp.America (3-14) defeated 3rd placed Union SF (12-7) 86-81 on Saturday. Sp.America made 30-of-36 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game, while Union SF only scored twelve points from the stripe. They outrebounded Union SF 42-27 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Union SF was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for American John-A Thomas (198-82, college: Columbus St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Thomas Cooper (196-92, college: Calgary) helped adding 21 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side point guard Andres Jaime (184-0) responded with 22 points and 6 assists and Pablo Martinez (197-82) scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Four Union SF players scored in double figures. Union SF's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sp.America maintains seventh place in Liga Argentina with 3-14 record. Loser Union SF dropped to the fourth position with seven games lost. Sp.America will face higher ranked Villa S.Martin (#3) in Resistencia in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Union SF will play on the road against Independiente in Santiago del Estero and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sp.America: J.A. Thomas 22+14reb+1ast, T.Cooper 21+8reb+2ast, A.Meinero 12+11reb+2ast, G.Joaquin 9+2reb, M.Stival 6, F. Pallotti 6+3reb+6ast
Union SF: A.Jaime 22+3reb+6ast, P.Osores 14+3reb+1ast, P.Martinez 11+8reb+1ast, D.Garcia 11+3reb, K.Caraballo 8+7reb+1ast, J.Godoy 7+1reb+1ast

Dep Norte - Villa S.Martin 60-88

There was a minor upset in Armstrong where much higher ranked Dep Norte (13-6) was rolled over by fourth ranked Villa S.Martin (12-6) 88-60 on Saturday. Villa S.Martin outrebounded Dep Norte 39-26 including 29 on the defensive glass. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. It was a great evening for forward Sebastian Picton (196-92) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 9 rebounds. American Tirrell Brown (198-93, college: Ouachita Baptist) helped adding 13 points and 9 rebounds. Four Villa S.Martin players scored in double figures. At the losing side swingman Jonatan Torresi (191-94) responded with 13 points and 5 rebounds and power forward Marco Luchi (198-92) scored 5 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Villa S.Martin moved-up to third place in Liga Argentina. Loser Dep Norte keeps the second position with six games lost. Villa S.Martin will face Sp.America (#7) in Rosario in the next round. Dep Norte will play at home against Rivadavia (#6) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Villa S.Martin: S.Picton 16+9reb+1ast, P.Santiago 14+1reb+1ast, T.Brown 13+9reb+2ast, J.Banegas 12+5reb, T.Williams 9+5reb+1ast, F.Vieta 9+4reb+6ast
Dep Norte: J.Torresi 13+5reb+1ast, L.Mare 9+5reb, C.Cupulutti 9+2reb+2ast, D.Federico 8+2ast, A.Mato 5+1reb+1ast, M.Luchi 5+6reb+5ast

Ameghino - Tiro Federal 94-63

Everything went according to plan in Villa Maria where fourth ranked Ameghino (10-9) outscored 7th ranked Tiro Federal (3-15) 94-63 on Friday. Ameghino shot 61.0 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 51.6 percentage. Ameghino looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Tiro Federal's players. It was a great evening for guard Lautaro Fraga (184-92) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points and 8 assists. Power forward Juan-Luis Abeiro (195-88) helped adding 14 points and 10 rebounds. Four Ameghino players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Daniel Tabbia (195-93) responded with 16 points and DR Congolese-Canadian forward Eric Kibi (198-90, college: Abil.Christian) scored 9 points and 7 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Ameghino moved-up to third place in Liga Argentina. Loser Tiro Federal keeps the seventh position with 15 games lost. Ameghino will face Olimpico (#6) in Ceres in the next round. Tiro Federal will play on the road against Barrio Parque in Cordoba and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ameghino: M.Martinez 22+2reb+1ast, L.Fraga 15+4reb+8ast, J.Luis Abeiro 14+10reb+1ast, A.Alloatti 11+4reb+1ast, E.Simondi 9+3reb+2ast, A.Caraffa 7+1reb
Tiro Federal: D.Tabbia 16+3reb, E.Kibi 9+7reb, A.Busso 8+3reb, T.Lucero 8+3reb+3ast, F.Lombardi 7+2reb+1ast, I.Alvarez 6+1reb+1ast

San Isidro - Echague 69-56

There was no surprise in San Francisco where 6th ranked Echague (9-11) was defeated by first ranked San Isidro (11-7) 69-56 on Sunday. San Isidro dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Echague's 22. It was a great evening for point guard Martin Cabrera (182-96) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points. The former international Diego Guaita (204-83) helped adding 8 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side swingman Gonzalo Romero (194-97) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds and Agustin Carnovale (195-86) scored 14 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. San Isidro maintains first place in Liga Argentina with 11-7 record. Loser Echague dropped to the fifth position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
SAN ISIDRO: M.Cabrera 18+3reb+2ast, B.Barovero 14+1reb+1ast, J.Lallana 9+2reb+1ast, D.Guaita 8+9reb+1ast, J.Noblega 6+5reb+1ast, T. Aimaretti 5+3reb
ECHAGUE: A.Carnovale 14+2reb, E.Cancina 11+4reb, G.Romero 11+10reb+3ast, A.Moreno 5+2reb, B.Oprandi 4+4reb, L.Zalio 4+6reb+1ast

Union SF - Barrio Parque 81-69

There was a small surprise in Santa Fe where third ranked Union SF (12-7) won against their close opponent Barrio Parque (9-8) 81-69 on Wednesday. Union SF looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for Pablo Martinez (197-82) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Pablo Osores (194-86) helped adding 24 points and 10 rebounds. Union SF's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the losing side forward Jonatan Basualdo (197-99) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Santiago Ferreyra (188-97) scored 13 points. Despite that victory Union SF went down to fourth position (Liga Argentina) due to points difference which they share with defeated Barrio Parque. Loser Barrio Parque dropped to the fourth place with eight games lost. Union SF will face Independiente (#5) in Santiago del Estero in the next round. Barrio Parque will play on the road against Olimpico in Ceres and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Union SF: P.Osores 24+10reb, P.Martinez 19+12reb+4ast, K.Caraballo 13+7reb, J.Salaberry 9+1reb+2ast, D.Garcia 5+5ast, J.Godoy 4+4ast
Barrio Parque: J.Basualdo 14+7reb+1ast, S.Ferreyra 13+4reb+2ast, A.Landoni 10+4reb+1ast, J.Kelly 10+2reb+1ast, L.Reinaudi 9+6reb+3ast, G.Mikulas 8+4reb+1ast

Group SUR

Villa Mitre - Rocamora 95-77

Rather expected game in Bahia Blanca where 7th ranked Rocamora (7-12) was defeated by fifth ranked Villa Mitre (10-8) 95-77 on Sunday. Villa Mitre made 31-of-40 free shots (77.5 percent) during the game, while Rocamora only scored thirteen points from the stripe. They outrebounded Rocamora 42-30 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Rocamora was plagued by 32 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for power forward Franco Pennacchiotti (205-90) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 15 rebounds. Point guard Jose Gutierrez (186-87) helped adding 26 points and 7 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). At the losing side forward Agustin Mas-Delfino (194-97) responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds and guard Mauro Araujo (180-94) scored 17 points. Four Rocamora players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Villa Mitre moved-up to fourth place in Liga Argentina. Loser Rocamora dropped to the sixth position with 12 games lost. Villa Mitre will face league's leader C.Espanol P. in Plottier in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rocamora will play on the road against the league's second-placed Dep Viedma (#2) in Rio Negro and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
VILLA MITRE: F.Pennacchiotti 28+15reb+2ast, J.Gutierrez 26+3reb+7ast, F.Harina 16+3reb+2ast, J.Ignacio Bellozas 9+6reb, R.Heinrich 8+5reb+1ast, F.Amigo 5+4reb
ROCAMORA: M.Araujo 17+2ast, M.Agustin 14+6reb, C.Romero 12+5reb+2ast, M.Caire 10+3reb+1ast, I.Gerbaudo 8+2reb+1ast, D.Jelks 7+6reb

Rocamora - C.Entrerriano 83-65

There was a surprise result when seventh ranked Rocamora (7-12) defeated at home much higher ranked C.Entrerriano (11-8) 83-65 on Wednesday. Rocamora dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to C.Entrerriano's 26. It was a great evening for guard Mauro Araujo (180-94) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points and 8 assists. American forward David Jelks (203, college: Kentucky St.) helped adding 20 points (made all of his seven free throws). Four Rocamora players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Gaston Cordoba (200-94) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds and American forward Joshua Davenport (196-94, college: Winthrop) scored 15 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Rocamora moved-up to sixth place in Liga Argentina. Newly promoted C.Entrerriano dropped to the third position with eight games lost. Rocamora will face league's second-placed Dep Viedma in Rio Negro in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. C.Entrerriano will play at home against GELP and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: D.Jelks 20+4reb+1ast, M.Araujo 15+4reb+8ast, M.Caire 11+1reb+2ast, M.Agustin 10+4reb+1ast, C.Romero 8+4reb, T.Gutierrez 7+2reb+2ast
C.Entrerriano: J.Davenport 15+4reb+1ast, G.Cordoba 13+12reb+1ast, D.Mateo 11+4reb+3ast, L.Tomas 9+1reb+2ast, A.Forastieri 6+3reb+3ast, S.Bernasconi 4+3reb

Petrolero - Dep Viedma 88-82

Round 19 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Dep Viedma (12-7). They were defeated by third ranked Petrolero (10-8) 88-82 on Wednesday night. Petrolero forced 24 Dep Viedma turnovers. 27 personal fouls committed by Dep Viedma helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for forward Matias Barberis (197-84) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Lucas Machuca (185-92) helped adding 19 points. Petrolero's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American Kenny Jones (198-84, college: Kentucky St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Lucas Gonzalez (198-94) scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Four Dep Viedma players scored in double figures. Petrolero maintains third place in Liga Argentina with 10-8 record having just three points less than leader Estudiantes O. Dep Viedma at the other side dropped to the second position with seven games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Estudiantes O.. Dep Viedma will play next round against Rocamora trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Petrolero will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Villa Mitre in Bahia Blanca.
Top scorers:
PETROLERO: L.Machuca 19+3reb+1ast, M.Barberis 17+7reb, G.Valentin 11+3reb, F.Oggero 11+10reb+1ast, L.Quinteros 8+8reb+1ast, S.Frola 7+3reb+4ast
Dep Viedma: K.Jones 19+16reb+3ast, L.Gonzalez 13+7reb+2ast, A.Weigand 10+5reb, M.Martinez 10+3reb+3ast, G.Diego Pena 10+3reb+1ast, M.Eidintas 7+2reb+2ast

Racing - Del Progreso 82-68

Not a big story in a game in Chivilcoy where 6th ranked Progreso (5-14) was defeated by third ranked Racing (11-6) 82-68 on Wednesday. Racing looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for Santiago Barrales (189-98) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points and 8 rebounds. Matias Aristu (194-95) helped adding 18 points. Four Racing players scored in double figures. Racing's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the losing side center Baez Carlos (204-93) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and American forward Blake Marquardt (193, college: LSSU) scored 15 points. Racing moved-up to second place in Liga Argentina. Loser Progreso keeps the sixth position with 14 games lost. Racing will face Quilmes MP (#5) in Mar del Plata in the next round.
Top scorers:
Racing: M.Aristu 18+3reb+2ast, J.Morris 14+6reb+1ast, S.Barrales 14+8reb+3ast, R.Acuna 12+4reb+2ast, P.Bruno 6+1reb+3ast, A.Barrales 6+3reb+9ast
Del Progreso: B.Marquardt 15+2reb+1ast, B.Carlos 15+11reb+1ast, G.Maranguello 9+4reb+2ast, M.Juan 8+3reb+5ast, F.Grenni 8+8ast, R.Lavezzari 5+4reb+4ast

Atenas - Estudiantes O. 83-90

Everything went according to plan in Carmen de Patagones where first ranked Estudiantes O. (13-5) beat 7th ranked Atenas (4-16) 90-83 on Sunday. Estudiantes O. made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Estudiantes O. especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Atenas was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for American DeMarco Owens (203-96, college: McNeese St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. Forward Santiago Arese (196-87) helped adding 21 points. Owens is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side swingman Emiliano Agostino (192-84) responded with 23 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and point guard Martin Percaz (180-93) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 assists. Four Estudiantes O. and five Atenas players scored in double figures. Estudiantes O. maintains first place in Liga Argentina with 13-5 record. Loser Atenas keeps the seventh position with 16 games lost. Estudiantes O. will face league's second-placed Dep Viedma in Rio Negro in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Atenas will play at home against Rocamora (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes O.: S.Arese 21+4reb+2ast, D.Owens 15+12reb+3ast, P.Rodriguez 13+3reb+8ast, M.Sesto 10+1reb, T.Ligorria 10+1reb+2ast, A.Brocal 10+3ast
Atenas: E.Agostino 23+1ast, C.Lavoratornuovo 17+2reb, M.Corzo 15+1reb+2ast, M.Percaz 11+2reb+10ast, G.Valentine 10+12reb, F.Alorda 3+1reb

GELP - Atenas 85-81

There was no surprise in La Plata where 7th ranked Atenas (4-16) was defeated by fifth ranked GELP (9-11) 85-81 on Thursday. GELP made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. Atenas was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for Joaquin Rios who led his team to a victory scoring 34 points (!!!). Pablo Alderete (196-93) helped adding 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). At the losing side American power forward George Valentine (203-88, college: Winthrop, agency: Blacktop Management) responded with 22 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and point guard Martin Percaz (180-93) scored 9 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Atenas' coach Diego Lifschitz rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. GELP maintains fifth place in Liga Argentina with 9-11 record. Loser Atenas keeps the seventh position with 16 games lost. GELP will face higher ranked C.Entrerriano (#3) in Gualeguaychu in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Atenas will play at home against Rocamora (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
GELP: R.Joaquin 34+3reb+3ast, P.Alderete 19+6reb, G.Carlos 7+4reb+1ast, A.Sanchez 7+3reb+1ast, R.Rosende 7+4reb, N.Remolina 6+2reb+2ast
Atenas: G.Valentine 22+7reb+1ast, F.Alorda 13+4reb+1ast, M.Corzo 10+2reb+1ast, E.Agostino 9+2reb+4ast, M.Percaz 9+8reb+5ast, G.Lorio 5+3reb+2ast

Villa Mitre - Estudiantes O. 107-86

Leading Estudiantes O. (13-5) recorded its fifth loss in Bahia Blanca on Friday night. Visitors were rolled over by fifth ranked Villa Mitre (10-8) 107-86. Villa Mitre dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Estudiantes O.'s 32 and made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Villa Mitre especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Power forward Franco Pennacchiotti (205-90) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Jose Gutierrez (186-87) chipped in 17 points and 6 assists. Five Villa Mitre players scored in double figures. Forward Santiago Arese (196-87) produced 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Agustin Brocal (191-97) added 19 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Villa Mitre moved-up to fourth place in Liga Argentina. Loser Estudiantes O. still keeps top position with five games lost. Villa Mitre will meet league's leader C.Espanol P. in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Estudiantes O. will play against the league's second-placed Dep Viedma in Rio Negro and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Villa Mitre: F.Pennacchiotti 22+14reb+1ast, J.Gutierrez 17+6ast, F.Harina 16+1reb+2ast, F.Amigo 16+4reb, R.Heinrich 12+4reb+6ast, J.Ignacio Bellozas 10+7reb
Estudiantes O.: S.Arese 23+6reb+5ast, A.Brocal 19+2reb+2ast, P.Rodriguez 11+2reb+2ast, M.Enzo 8+2ast, D.Owens 8+3reb+1ast, M.Mariano 6+3reb+2ast

Ciclista - Del Progreso 59-76

There was a small surprise in Juninense where sixth ranked Progreso (5-14) won against their close opponent Ciclista (6-10) 76-59 on Friday. They outrebounded Ciclista 45-27 including a 39-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Manuel Olloco (198-88) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws). American forward Blake Marquardt (193, college: LSSU) helped adding 12 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side swingman Julian Morales (193-95) responded with 16 points and 4 assists and center Ignacio Colsani (200-97) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Progreso maintains sixth place in Liga Argentina with 5-14 record. Loser Ciclista dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. Progreso will have a break next round. Ciclista will play at home against Quilmes MP (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Del Progreso: M.Olloco 24+6reb+1ast, B.Carlos 13+5reb, B.Marquardt 12+5reb+1ast, F.Grenni 6+4reb+3ast, G.Maranguello 6+7reb+3ast, T.Gill 5+8reb
CICLISTA: J.Morales 16+3reb+4ast, M.Tamburini 12+2reb+1ast, I.Colsani 11+6reb, A.Carabajal 7, B.Arrascaete 6+9reb+1ast, C.Sebastian 3

C.Espanol P. - Dep Viedma 88-84

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked C.Espanol P. as it allowed them to take a leadership position in Liga Argentina. C.Espanol P. defeated leader Dep Viedma in Plottier 88-84. It was a key game for the top position in Liga Argentina. C.Espanol P. outrebounded Dep Viedma 45-28 including 31 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for guard Agustin Perez (192-99) who led the winners and scored 24 points and 9 rebounds. Nicolas Bravo (190-0) accounted for 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Guard Marcelo Martinez (187-96) came up with 16 points and Andres Mariani (188-87) added 16 points respectively for Dep Viedma in the defeat. Five Dep Viedma players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Dep Viedma at the other side dropped to the second place with seven games lost. Dep Viedma will play next round against Rocamora trying to get back on the winning streak. C.Espanol P. will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Villa Mitre at Bahia Blanca.
Top scorers:
C.Espanol P.: A.Perez 24+9reb+3ast, N.Bravo 18+5reb+2ast, C.Scaramuzzino 17+6reb+1ast, M.Sepulveda 7+4reb+1ast, H.Wilkerson 6+8reb+2ast, J.Fedele 5+5reb
Dep Viedma: M.Martinez 16+4reb+3ast, A.Mariani 16+4reb+2ast, K.Jones 13+4reb+3ast, A.Weigand 12+2reb+1ast, A.Carvalho 11+3reb+4ast, M.Eidintas 8+1reb

GELP - Del Progreso 77-70

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Progreso's (5-14) road loss to fifth ranked GELP (9-11) 70-77 on Sunday. GELP had a 30-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Joaquin Rios who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Pablo Alderete (196-93) helped adding 11 points and 10 rebounds. Four GELP players scored in double figures. GELP's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the losing side swingman Gustavo Maranguello (191-83) responded with 14 points and 5 rebounds and American forward Blake Marquardt (193, college: LSSU) scored 16 points. GELP maintains fifth place in Liga Argentina with 9-11 record. Loser Progreso keeps the sixth position with 14 games lost. GELP will face higher ranked C.Entrerriano (#3) in Gualeguaychu in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory.
Top scorers:
GELP: G.Carlos 15+2reb+4ast, R.Joaquin 15+5reb+8ast, A.Sanchez 13+3reb+1ast, P.Alderete 11+10reb+1ast, S.Yago 6+2reb, E.Dentis 5+3reb
Del Progreso: B.Marquardt 16+2reb+1ast, G.Maranguello 14+5reb+2ast, M.Olloco 10+3reb+1ast, R.Lavezzari 9+3reb+1ast, T.Gill 7+8reb, F.Grenni 7+2reb+3ast



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