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

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

The most important game in the last round took place in Parana between third ranked Villa S.Martin (10-4) and sixth ranked Echague (9-5) on Sunday night. Villa S.Martin was defeated by Echague in a tough game on the road 71-76. Forward Martin Chervo (200-92) had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Luciano Silva (190-96) chipped in 22 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Anton Waters (200-93, college: WKU) with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Echague have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Villa S.Martin at the other side dropped to the second position with four games lost. Echague are looking forward to face league's leader Union SF in Santa Fe in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Villa S.Martin will have a break next round.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Quilmes MP (7-7) against ninth ranked Lanus (4-6) on Monday night. Host Quilmes MP was defeated by Lanus in a tough game in Mar del Plata 64-70. American forward Justin Everett (206-96, college: Humboldt St.) notched a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and Andres Mariani supported him with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Lanus' coach Leonardo Costa allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 18 points and 9 rebounds by Jeffrey Merchant (197-97) did not help to save the game for Quilmes MP. Newly promoted Lanus maintains ninth position with 4-6 record. Quilmes MP at the other side keeps the third place with seven games lost.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Quilmes MP (7-7) against ninth ranked Rivadavia (4-7) on Thursday night. Host Quilmes MP was defeated by Rivadavia in Mar del Plata 89-75. The best player for the winners was Guido Francese who scored 18 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Blake Marquardt who recorded 26 points. Despite that victory Rivadavia went down to tenth position due to points difference, which they share with Ciclista and Atenas. Loser Quilmes MP keeps the third place with seven games lost.
The game between Top Four teams took place in General Roca. 4th ranked host Progreso (6-6) lost to first ranked Dep Viedma (9-2) 84-80. It was a good game for Fermin Thygesen who led his team to a victory with 19 points and 5 assists. Dep Viedma's coach Guillermo Bogliacino used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Dep Viedma have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-2 record. Progreso lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with six games lost. Dep Viedma's next round opponent will be Atenas (#10) in Carmen de Patagones and are hoping to win another game.
La Liga Argentina top team - Union SF (11-3) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat ninth ranked Olimpico (5-7) in Santa Fe 96-83. Maximiliano Martin scored 27 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Union SF's coach Juan Francisco Ponce used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Union SF have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-3 record. Olimpico lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with seven games lost. Union SF will face Echague (#4) in Parana in the next round. Olimpico will play on the road against Sp.America (#9) in Rosario and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 18: Independiente won against Sp.America on the opponent's court 77-66. Colon SF unfortunately lost to Tiro Federal in a home game 80-87. Quilmes MP managed to beat Racing on the road 87-79. Lanus was defeated by Ciclista on its own court 73-74. Salta Basket beat Riachuelo LR in a road game 86-78. Ciclista lost to GELP at home 65-77. Villa S.Martin managed to outperform Independiente on the opponent's court 84-77. GELP was rolled over Quilmes MP in a home game 71-95. Ciclista crushed Rivadavia on the road 98-62. GELP smashed Rivadavia on its own court 84-64. Racing won against Lanus in Chivilcoy 74-73.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 29 points and 9 rebounds by Julian Morales of Racing.

Sp.America - Independiente 66-77

There was an upset in Rosario where higher ranked Sp.America (5-7) was defeated by fourteenth ranked Independiente (2-12) 77-66 on Sunday. Independiente made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Sp.America turnovers. Strangely Sp.America outrebounded Independiente 40-23 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Point guard Damian Palacios (178-85) scored 26 points and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Bruno Ingratta (202-85) chipped in 19 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Emilio Stucky (198-94) with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds and naturalized Italian center Omar Canton (205-82) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Independiente maintains fourteenth position with 2-12 record, which they share with Riachuelo LR. Sp.America lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with seven games lost. Independiente will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sp.America: O.Canton 16+7reb, J.Eydallin 13+3reb+4ast, E.Stucky 12+15reb+3ast, P.Fernandez 8+8reb, V.David 5+2reb, G.Gonzalez 5+3reb+5ast
Independiente: D.Palacios 26+2reb+3ast, B.Ingratta 19+4reb+2ast, J.Ledesma 11, J.Angel Lopez 8+7reb+1ast, M.Matias 6+3reb+3ast, S.Lugo 4+3reb+3ast

Colon SF - Tiro Federal 80-87

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eleventh ranked Tiro Federal's (5-7) road victory over 12th ranked Colon SF (4-10) 87-80 on Sunday. Tiro Federal made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Tiro Federal outrebounded Colon SF 35-23 including 28 on the defensive glass. Guard Emiliano Correa (188-91) had a triple-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and Jorge Banegas (190-93, agency: BIG) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Agustin Carnovale (192-86) with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Cuban center Pedro Bombino (206-0, agency: Pro Sports) scored 17 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tiro Federal moved-up to ninth place, which they share with CAO Ceres and Sp.America. Newly promoted Colon SF keeps the twelfth position with ten games lost. Tiro Federal will face Sp.America (#9) in Rosario in the next round. Colon SF will play on the road against Sp.America in Rosario and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Colon SF: A.Carnovale 18+5reb+5ast, B.Pedro 17+3reb, D.Harris 13+5reb, R.Joaquin 11+1reb+3ast, I.Fernandez 9+2reb+8ast, D.Garcia 4+2ast
Tiro Federal: E.Correa 27+11reb+12ast, J.Banegas 18+8reb+2ast, J.Basualdo 12+5reb+2ast, L.Tambucci 10+2reb+1ast, D.Cabezas 10+1reb, I.Antoniuk 8+4reb

Racing - Quilmes MP 79-87

Not a big story in a game in Chivilcoy where 6th ranked Racing (6-3) was defeated by third ranked Quilmes MP (7-7) 87-79 on Sunday. Jeffrey Merchant (197-97) had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American Tirrell Brown (198-93, college: OBU) chipped in 22 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Quilmes MP players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was swingman Julian Morales (195-95) with 18 points and 7 rebounds and naturalized Paraguayan forward Gabriel Peralta (201-95) scored 18 points. Quilmes MP maintains third position with 7-7 record having four points less than leader Dep Viedma. Loser Racing dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. Quilmes MP will have a break next round. Racing will play on the road against Ciclista (#11) in Juninense and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Racing: G.Peralta 18+4reb+2ast, J.Morales 18+7reb+1ast, A.Barrales 16+2reb+2ast, I.Cuassolo 8+7reb+2ast, J.Ignacio Fernandez 7+1reb+1ast, C.Agustin 6+7reb+2ast
Quilmes MP: T.Brown 22+5reb, R.Pelorosso 17+2reb+2ast, F.Gago 15+1reb+1ast, J.Merchant 12+12reb+6ast, E.Skidelsky 8+4reb+3ast, A.Reinick 6+2reb

Union SF - CAO Ceres 96-83

La Liga Argentina top team - Union SF (11-3) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat ninth ranked Olimpico (5-7) in Santa Fe 96-83. Union SF forced 20 Olimpico turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Naturalized Spanish swingman Maximiliano Martin (190-90) scored 27 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Sebastian Uranga (200-89) chipped in 16 points during the contest. Union SF's coach Juan Francisco Ponce used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Santiago Barrales (189-98) with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and guard Alejo Crotti (188-92) scored 17 points and 5 assists. Five Olimpico players scored in double figures. Union SF have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-3 record. Olimpico lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with seven games lost. Union SF will face Echague (#4) in Parana in the next round. Olimpico will play on the road against Sp.America (#9) in Rosario and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
CAO Ceres: L.Zalio 19+5reb+1ast, S.Barrales 18+11reb+1ast, A.Crotti 17+3reb+5ast, D.Tabbia 15+2reb+7ast, M.Vittar 11+6reb+4ast, J.Karabitian 3+1ast
Union SF: M.Martin 27+8reb+2ast, S.Uranga 16+2reb+3ast, P.Bandeo 16+1reb+2ast, J.Godoy 9+1reb+5ast, G.Bertona 8+3ast, A.Jaime 7+5reb+6ast

Lanus - Ciclista 73-74

There was a small surprise in Buenos Aires where twelfth ranked Ciclista (4-7) edged 9th ranked Lanus (4-6) 74-73 on Sunday. Americans were the main players on the court. Center Roquez Johnson (201-92, college: MSU) scored 27 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Derrick Woods (203-97, college: St.Peter's) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Justin Everett (206-96, college: Humboldt St.) with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and forward Leon Gilmore III (201-95, college: SF Austin) scored 19 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Ciclista moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Rivadavia and Atenas. Newly promoted Lanus keeps the ninth position with six games lost. Ciclista will face higher ranked Racing (#5) in Chivilcoy in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game.
Top scorers:
LANUS: J.Everett 21+13reb+3ast, L.Gilmore III 19+8reb+2ast, A.Mariani 8+2reb+1ast, L.Perez 6+2reb+3ast, L.Nestor 6+2reb+1ast, Z.Aejo 5+1reb+1ast
CICLISTA: R.Johnson 27+9reb, D.Woods 12+7reb, M.Battistino 11+3reb+2ast, J.Pablo Pedemonte 9+4reb, A.Britos 8+3reb+1ast, C.Boudet 5+3reb

Echague - Villa S.Martin 76-71

The most important game in the last round took place in Parana between third ranked Villa S.Martin (10-4) and sixth ranked Echague (9-5) on Sunday night. Villa S.Martin was defeated by Echague in a tough game on the road 71-76. Forward Martin Chervo (200-92) had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Luciano Silva (190-96) chipped in 22 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Anton Waters (200-93, college: WKU) with 19 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Favio Vieta (188-96) scored 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Echague have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Villa S.Martin at the other side dropped to the second position with four games lost. Echague are looking forward to face league's leader Union SF in Santa Fe in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Villa S.Martin will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Villa S.Martin: A.Waters 19+9reb+2ast, F.Vieta 12+7reb+5ast, G.Romero 9+4reb, S.Picton 9+6reb+2ast, F.Barroso 7+3reb+1ast, M.Cabrera 6+2reb
Echague: L.Silva 22+2reb+2ast, C.Martin 17+10reb+1ast, S.Godoy 10+4reb+2ast, E.Zustovich 6+4reb+6ast, G.Vismara 6+4reb+1ast, L.Hernan 5+3reb+2ast

Riachuelo LR - Salta Basket 78-86

There was no surprise when 15th ranked Riachuelo LR (2-12) was defeated at home by sixth ranked Salta Basket (9-4) 86-78 on Monday. Salta Basket forced 20 Riachuelo LR turnovers. Riachuelo LR was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Swingman Cristian Cardo (198-99) scored 22 points to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Nahuel Buchaillot (178-0) chipped in 12 points and 5 assists during the contest. Salta Basket's coach Jose Luis Pisani used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Leandro Gerez (196-87, agency: BIG) with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds and American forward TJ Robinson (203-89, college: LBSU) scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Salta Basket moved-up to third place. Newly promoted Riachuelo LR dropped to the fourteenth position with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo LR: L.Gerez 26+11reb, T.Robinson 17+9reb+1ast, A.Diego 12+3reb+5ast, J.Baeza 9+4reb+3ast, R.Fernandez 7+1reb+4ast, D.Thiago 5+3reb+2ast
Salta Basket: C.Cardo 22+4reb, B.Nahuel 12+4reb+5ast, B.Barrera 12+1reb+1ast, A.Coimbra 9+9reb+2ast, N.Franco 9+6reb, A.Facundo 9+3reb+1ast

Ciclista - GELP 65-77

No shocking result in a game in Juninense where seventh ranked GELP (6-3) won against 12th ranked Ciclista (4-7) 77-65 on Monday. Pablo Alderete (198-93) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Joaquin Acuna (196-99) chipped in 14 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American center Roquez Johnson (201-92, college: MSU) with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 14 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Derrick Woods (203-97, college: St.Peter's) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. GELP moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Racing. Loser Ciclista dropped to the tenth position with seven games lost. GELP will have a break next round. Ciclista will play at home against Racing (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ciclista: R.Johnson 30+14reb, D.Woods 14+10reb+2ast, A.Britos 7+4reb+1ast, J.Pablo Pedemonte 5+6reb, A.Acuna 4+3reb, C.Bruno 3
GELP: P.Alderete 21+12reb+3ast, J.Acuna 14+4reb+1ast, G.Cejas 9+3reb, M.Nunez 8+1reb+1ast, N.Remolina 8+3reb+4ast, R.Rosende 6+3reb

Quilmes MP - Lanus 64-70

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Quilmes MP (7-7) against ninth ranked Lanus (4-6) on Monday night. Host Quilmes MP was defeated by Lanus in a tough game in Mar del Plata 64-70. American forward Justin Everett (206-96, college: Humboldt St.) notched a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and Andres Mariani (190-87) supported him with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Lanus' coach Leonardo Costa allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 18 points and 9 rebounds by Jeffrey Merchant (197-97) did not help to save the game for Quilmes MP. Point guard Raul Pelorosso (178-94) added 14 points. Newly promoted Lanus maintains ninth position with 4-6 record. Quilmes MP at the other side keeps the third place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Quilmes MP: J.Merchant 18+9reb+3ast, R.Pelorosso 14+4reb, B.Marquardt 9+5reb, T.Brown 8+1reb+1ast, A.Reinick 8+7reb, L.Ortiz 5+6reb+1ast
Lanus: J.Everett 20+13reb+3ast, A.Mariani 18+7reb+2ast, L.Perez 15+3reb+5ast, L.Gilmore III 9+11reb+3ast, L.Nestor 6+1reb, L.Mauricio 2+4reb

Del Progreso - Dep Viedma 80-84

The game between Top Four teams took place in General Roca. 4th ranked host Progreso (6-6) lost to first ranked Dep Viedma (9-2) 84-80. 25 personal fouls committed by Progreso helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for point guard Fermin Thygesen (186-98) who led his team to a victory with 19 points and 5 assists. Panamanian power forward Jamaal Levy (206-83, college: Wake Forest) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Five Dep Viedma players scored in double figures. Dep Viedma's coach Guillermo Bogliacino used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Forward Lucio Catellani (195-94) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Tomas Luduena (178-96) added 19 points and 9 assists in the effort for Progreso. Dep Viedma have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-2 record. Progreso lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with six games lost. Dep Viedma's next round opponent will be Atenas (#10) in Carmen de Patagones and are hoping to win another game.
Top scorers:
Del Progreso: L.Tomas 19+2reb+9ast, C.Lucio 17+11reb+4ast, M.Lambrisca 16+3reb+3ast, F.Sanz 9+5reb+1ast, C.Baez 9+7reb+2ast, G.Maranguello 4+5reb+2ast
Dep Viedma: F.Thygesen 19+3reb+5ast, M.Eidintas 13+1ast, L.Capponi 12+2reb+1ast, L.Gonzalez 11+6reb+4ast, J.Levy 11+11reb, M.Tabieres 10+4reb+2ast

Independiente - Villa S.Martin 77-84

Very expected game in Santiago del Estero where 14th ranked Independiente (2-12) was defeated by third ranked Villa S.Martin (10-4) 84-77 on Tuesday. Villa S.Martin made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. American forward Anton Waters (200-93, college: WKU) scored 25 points (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and guard Franco Vieta (194-92) chipped in 9 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Villa S.Martin's coach Gaston Castro used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was swingman Juan Angel Lopez (190-84) with 20 points and Bruno Ingratta (202-85) scored 15 points. Four Independiente players scored in double figures. Villa S.Martin moved-up to second place. Loser Independiente keeps the fourteenth position with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Independiente: J.Angel Lopez 20+4reb+2ast, B.Ingratta 15+3reb+2ast, T.Emiliano 10+4reb+2ast, D.Palacios 10+3reb+3ast, I.Luna 7+2reb, S.Lugo 7+6reb+4ast
Villa S.Martin: A.Waters 25+4reb+1ast, S.Picton 15+2reb+1ast, F.Vieta 13+5reb+1ast, F.Vieta 9+9reb+7ast, G.Romero 7+2reb+2ast, M.Cabrera 6+6ast

GELP - Quilmes MP 71-95

Rather predictable result in La Plata where third ranked Quilmes MP (7-7) smashed 7th ranked GELP (6-3) 95-71 on Wednesday. Quilmes MP forced 19 GELP turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 51.4 percentage. Quilmes MP looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Blake Marquardt (194-97, college: LSSU) scored 31 points to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import Tirrell Brown (198-93, college: OBU) chipped in 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Rafael Rosende (198-97) with 13 points and 9 rebounds and swingman Gabriel Cejas (192-87) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from downtown making all five shots). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Quilmes MP maintains third position with 7-7 record having four points less than leader Dep Viedma. Loser GELP dropped to the fifth place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
GELP: G.Cejas 17+5reb+1ast, R.Rosende 13+9reb+3ast, M.Nunez 12+9reb, P.Alderete 12+7reb, J.Acuna 5+1reb+2ast, R.Marcos 3+2reb
Quilmes MP: B.Marquardt 31+4reb, T.Brown 16+10reb+5ast, L.Ortiz 14+5reb+1ast, F.Gago 11+2reb+6ast, R.Pelorosso 8+2reb+3ast, E.Skidelsky 6+4reb+5ast

Rivadavia - Ciclista 62-98

There was a minor upset when 9th ranked Rivadavia (4-7) was rolled over at home by twelfth ranked Ciclista (4-7) 98-62 on Wednesday. Ciclista outrebounded Rivadavia 44-27 including 16 on the offensive glass. American center Roquez Johnson (201-92, college: MSU) had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 16 rebounds (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Maximiliano Tamburini (177-96) chipped in 20 points during the contest. Ciclista's coach Daniel Jaule felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was forward Agustin Mas Delfino (194-97) with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds and guard Ezequiel Martinez (185-96) scored 15 points. Ciclista moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Rivadavia and Atenas. Ciclista will face higher ranked Racing (#5) in Chivilcoy in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: M.Ezequiel 15+3reb, M.Delfino Agustin 12+12reb+1ast, V.Costa 9+2reb+5ast, T.Reimundo 8+2reb+1ast, F.Cosolito 6+2reb+1ast, K.Adaro 5
Ciclista: R.Johnson 29+16reb+1ast, M.Tamburini 20+3reb+3ast, D.Woods 19+6reb, J.Pablo Pedemonte 9+2reb+2ast, C.Boudet 8+6reb+3ast, A.Britos 5+3reb+2ast

Quilmes MP - Rivadavia 75-89

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Quilmes MP (7-7) against ninth ranked Rivadavia (4-7) on Thursday night. Host Quilmes MP was defeated by Rivadavia in Mar del Plata 89-75. Rivadavia outrebounded Quilmes MP 39-25 including 28 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Guido Francese (192-98) who scored 18 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Fabricio Cosolito (199-93, agency: BIG) chipped in 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Rivadavia players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Blake Marquardt (194-97, college: LSSU) who recorded 26 points and Jeffrey Merchant (197-97) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Despite that victory Rivadavia went down to tenth position due to points difference, which they share with Ciclista and Atenas. Loser Quilmes MP keeps the third place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Quilmes MP: B.Marquardt 26+4reb, R.Pelorosso 15+3reb+3ast, J.Merchant 14+6reb+3ast, T.Brown 9+5reb, F.Gago 9+1reb+6ast, L.Ortiz 2+1reb
Rivadavia: G.Francese 18+9reb+3ast, F.Cosolito 17+8reb+5ast, T.Reimundo 15+4reb+2ast, M.Delfino Agustin 14+9reb+3ast, E.Ramiro 13+1reb+1ast, V.Costa 6+5reb+7ast

GELP - Rivadavia 84-64

Everything went according to plan in La Plata where seventh ranked GELP (6-3) outscored 9th ranked Rivadavia (4-7) 84-64 on Friday. Pablo Alderete (198-93) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Gabriel Cejas (192-87) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five GELP players scored in double figures. GELP's coach Mauro Tartaglia used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Valentin Costa (182-99, agency: BIG) with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Fabricio Cosolito (199-93, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks. GELP moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Racing. Loser Rivadavia dropped to the tenth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: V.Costa 14+7reb+5ast, T.Reimundo 12+7reb+2ast, F.Cosolito 10+12reb+2ast, E.Ramiro 9+1reb+2ast, M.Delfino Agustin 9+4reb+2ast, G.Francese 8+3reb+2ast
GELP: R.Rosende 15+4reb+2ast, P.Alderete 15+8reb+1ast, G.Cejas 15+5reb+4ast, G.Carlos 13+3reb+4ast, M.Nunez 12+6reb, N.Remolina 6+1reb+1ast

Lanus - Racing 73-74

There was no surprise in Buenos Aires where 9th ranked Lanus (4-6) was edged by sixth ranked Racing (6-3) 74-73 on Wednesday. Strangely Lanus outrebounded Racing 47-35 including 18 on the offensive glass. Swingman Julian Morales (195-95) scored 29 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Juan Ignacio Fernandez (195-99, agency: BIG) chipped in 13 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Justin Everett (206-96, college: Humboldt St.) with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds and Andres Mariani (190-87) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. Racing moved-up to fifth place, which they share with GELP. Newly promoted Lanus keeps the ninth position with six games lost. Racing will face Ciclista (#11) in Juninense in the next round where they are favorite.
Top scorers:
Lanus: J.Everett 21+16reb, A.Mariani 17+7reb+1ast, L.Perez 17+4reb+4ast, D.Muccio Lucas 9+4reb+3ast, L.Gilmore III 6+12reb+2ast, L.Nestor 3+3reb
Racing: J.Morales 29+9reb, G.Peralta 18+6reb, J.Ignacio Fernandez 13+11reb, A.Barrales 7+5ast, C.Agustin 5+1reb+1ast, I.Cuassolo 2+5reb+2ast



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