La Liga Argentina Round 18: Union SF is defeated by Villa S.Martin

There was no lack of excitement in the last round games. The round ended with defeat of the leader and favorites losing the games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Union SF (8-3) in Resistencia on Wednesday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Villa S.Martin (7-3) 64-57. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Union SF. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Union SF 40-27 including a 36-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. 27 personal fouls committed by Union SF helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Guard Franco Vieta (194-92) had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Favio Vieta (188-96) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was point guard Gaston Bertona (176-1) with 17 points. Union SF's coach Juan Francisco Ponce rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Villa S.Martin have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Union SF at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Estudiantes C. (6-5) against fifth ranked Villa Mitre (6-2) on Wednesday night. Host Estudiantes C. was defeated by Villa Mitre in a tough game in Concordia 70-76. Power forward Ramiro Heinrich (204-87) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Jose Gutierrez supported him with 19 points and 4 assists. Even 19 points and 9 rebounds by American forward Eric Okenchi (201-97, college: UVA Wise) did not help to save the game for Estudiantes C.. Villa Mitre moved-up to second place, which they share with Ameghino. Estudiantes C. at the other side dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Echague.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Progreso (6-4) against fourteenth ranked Rocamora (3-7) on Wednesday night. Visiting Progreso was defeated by Rocamora in a tough game in Rocamora 77-82. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Progreso. The best player for the winners was Juan Martin Bello who scored 22 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Lucio Catellani who recorded 16 points and 5 rebounds. Rocamora moved-up to thirteenth place. Loser Progreso dropped to the third position with four games lost.
An interesting game took place in Ceres where higher ranked Olimpico (5-5) was upset on its own court by thirteenth ranked Colon SF (3-8) 79-73. It was a good game for Joaquin Rios who led his team to a victory with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Colon SF moved-up to twelfth place. Olimpico at the other side dropped to the sixth position with five games lost.
10th ranked Parque Sur (3-6) was outscored at home by twelfth ranked Atenas (3-6) with the biggest margin this round 78-54 on Wednesday night. Franco Smaniotti scored 18 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Atenas moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with defeated Parque Sur. Parque Sur lost third consecutive game.

In the last game of round 18 Echague won against Independiente on the opponent's court 73-68.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 15 points and 13 rebounds by Martin Chervo of Echague.

Parque Sur - Atenas 54-78

10th ranked Parque Sur (3-6) was outscored at home by twelfth ranked Atenas (3-6) with the biggest margin this round 78-54 on Wednesday night. Atenas made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Parque Sur turnovers. Franco Smaniotti (194-0) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Italian swingman Gianni Dubois (193-98) chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Five Atenas players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Enzo Filipetti (201-1) with 13 points and 9 rebounds and forward Ignacio Zulberti (200-96) scored 2 points and 15 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Atenas moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with defeated Parque Sur. Parque Sur lost third consecutive game.
Top scorers:
PARQUE SUR: G.Gervacio 14+1reb, F.Enzo 13+9reb, G.Cabrera 8+2reb, B.Osuna 6+4reb, M.Juan 4, B.Juan 3+1reb+2ast
ATENAS: S.Franco 18+6reb+2ast, E.Dupuy 11+3reb+1ast, G.Lorio 11+3reb, M.Percaz 10+1reb+6ast, G.Dubois 10+7reb+3ast, I.Fermin 5+3ast

CAO Ceres - Colon SF 73-79

An interesting game took place in Ceres where higher ranked Olimpico (5-5) was upset on its own court by thirteenth ranked Colon SF (3-8) 79-73. Colon SF made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. It was a good game for Joaquin Rios (186) who led his team to a victory with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Cuban center Pedro Bombino (206-0, agency: Pro Sports) contributed with 21 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. Santiago Barrales (189-98) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Alejo Crotti (188-92) added 21 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Olimpico. Colon SF moved-up to twelfth place. Olimpico at the other side dropped to the sixth position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
CAO Ceres: A.Crotti 21+6reb+3ast, G.Gonzalo 19+7reb+2ast, S.Barrales 15+10reb+6ast, M.Vittar 9+2reb+5ast, L.Zalio 4+4reb+1ast, D.Tabbia 3+7reb+2ast
Colon SF: B.Pedro 21+4reb, R.Joaquin 18+7reb+2ast, D.Harris 12+9reb+2ast, D.Augusto 9+1reb, I.Fernandez 7+5reb+7ast, T.Gutierrez 5+1reb+2ast

Estudiantes C. - Villa Mitre 70-76

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Estudiantes C. (6-5) against fifth ranked Villa Mitre (6-2) on Wednesday night. Host Estudiantes C. was defeated by Villa Mitre in a tough game in Concordia 70-76. Power forward Ramiro Heinrich (204-87) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Jose Gutierrez (185-87, agency: BIG) supported him with 19 points and 4 assists. Even 19 points and 9 rebounds by American forward Eric Okenchi (201-97, college: UVA Wise) did not help to save the game for Estudiantes C.. His fellow American import forward Jack Rauch (201-97, college: FSC) added 12 points and 13 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Villa Mitre moved-up to second place, which they share with Ameghino. Estudiantes C. at the other side dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Echague.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes C.: E.Okenchi 19+9reb, J.Cristopher 15+1reb+1ast, F.Grenni 13+3reb+3ast, J.Rauch 12+13reb+1ast, R.Rattero 5+3reb, A.Matias 4+1reb+4ast
Villa Mitre: J.Gutierrez 19+2reb+4ast, F.Harina 18+1reb, R.Heinrich 18+12reb+3ast, L.Cecchi 14+5reb+1ast, F.Amigo 7+3reb+4ast, K.Julian 0

Villa S.Martin - Union SF 64-57

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Union SF (8-3) in Resistencia on Wednesday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Villa S.Martin (7-3) 64-57. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Union SF. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Union SF 40-27 including a 36-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. 27 personal fouls committed by Union SF helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Guard Franco Vieta (194-92) had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Favio Vieta (188-96) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Villa S.Martin players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was point guard Gaston Bertona (176-1) with 17 points and center Cristian Scaramuzzino (205-92) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Union SF's coach Juan Francisco Ponce rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Villa S.Martin have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Union SF at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Union SF: G.Bertona 17+4reb+2ast, C.Scaramuzzino 11+7reb, S.Uranga 8+5reb+2ast, M.Martin 8+3ast, M.Borsatti 4+2reb+1ast, M.Isola 3+3reb
Villa S.Martin: A.Waters 14+5reb, F.Vieta 13+7reb+1ast, F.Vieta 12+10reb, S.Picton 11+7reb, M.Cabrera 6+1reb, F.Barroso 6+7reb+1ast

Rocamora - Del Progreso 82-77

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Progreso (6-4) against fourteenth ranked Rocamora (3-7) on Wednesday night. Visiting Progreso was defeated by Rocamora in a tough game in Rocamora 77-82. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Progreso. The best player for the winners was forward Juan Martin Bello (200-99) who scored 22 points and 5 assists. Horacio Rigada chipped in 14 points. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Lucio Catellani (195-94) who recorded 16 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Tomas Luduena (178-96) added 13 points and 4 assists respectively. Five Progreso players scored in double figures. Rocamora moved-up to thirteenth place. Loser Progreso dropped to the third position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Del Progreso: C.Lucio 16+5reb+2ast, M.Lambrisca 13+2ast, L.Tomas 13+3reb+4ast, F.Sanz 12+5reb+1ast, R.Lavezzari 10+2reb, C.Baez 10+7reb+1ast
ROCAMORA: B.Juan Martin 22+2reb+5ast, R.Horacio 14+3reb+1ast, G.Impini 10+4reb+1ast, V.Tomas 8+3reb+1ast, R.Gerhardt 7+4reb+1ast, P.Carlos 7+3reb

Independiente - Echague 68-73

Very expected game in Santiago del Estero where 14th ranked Independiente (1-9) was defeated by tenth ranked Echague (6-5) 73-68 on Wednesday. Guard Lisandro Ruiz Moreno (185-89) scored 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Martin Chervo (200-92) chipped in 15 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Four Echague players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was swingman Juan Angel Lopez (190-84) with 13 points and 6 rebounds and forward Jeremias Ledesma (193-96) scored 16 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Echague have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Estudiantes C. Loser Independiente keeps the fourteenth position with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Independiente: J.Ledesma 16+4reb, J.Angel Lopez 13+6reb+2ast, D.Palacios 10+4reb+3ast, S.Lugo 8+2reb+1ast, P.Facundo 8+1reb, B.Ingratta 7+4reb+2ast
Echague: L.Ruiz Moreno 19+6reb+4ast, C.Martin 15+13reb, L.Silva 14+1reb+2ast, S.Godoy 10+5reb+4ast, E.Zustovich 5+2ast, G.Vismara 5+1ast



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