La Liga Argentina Round 36 of Regular Season

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in La Liga Argentina. What a coincidence that all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The game in La Plata was quite interesting. Second ranked Dep Viedma (14-4) played at the court of 6th ranked GELP (9-7). Dep Viedma defeated GELP 94-81 on Thursday. Dep Viedma made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Brazilian swingman Ayan Carvalho (196-97, college: Temple) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Matias Eidintas (186-95) who added 22 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was Pablo Alderete (198-93) with 21 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dep Viedma keeps a position of league leader. GELP lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with seven games lost. Dep Viedma are looking forward to face Rivadavia (#14) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. GELP will play against Villa Mitre (#3) in Bahia Blanca and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
Important game to mention about took place in General Roca. Ninth ranked Racing (8-5) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging higher ranked Progreso (10-9) 76-73 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Progreso. The winners were led by point guard Alejo Barrales (174-91) who scored that evening 17 points and 6 assists and Hector Martirena supported him with 21 points. Racing's coach Diego Dambrosio allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 14 points and 7 rebounds by Paraguayan center Carlos Baez (202-92) did not help to save the game for Progreso. Racing maintains ninth position with 8-5 record. Progreso at the other side dropped to the fifth place with nine games lost. Racing will play against Atenas (#10) in Carmen de Patagones in the next round. Progreso will have a break next round.
An interesting game took place in Concepcion de Urug. where 10th ranked Parque Sur (6-11) was upset on its own court by thirteenth ranked Estudiantes O. (6-9) 84-70 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was Lucas Gorosterrazu who had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Gervacio Guelache who recorded 20 points. Parque Sur's coach Damian Gamarra rotated ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Estudiantes O. moved-up to eleventh place which they share with defeated Parque Sur. Loser Parque Sur dropped to the eleventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with San Isidro. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
14th ranked Rivadavia (4-15) was outscored at home by eleventh ranked Atenas (7-11) with the biggest margin this round 87-58. It was a good game for Ezequiel Dupuy who led his team to a victory with 18 points and 6 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 tenth place. Rivadavia lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 15 games lost. Atenas' next round opponent will be higher ranked Racing (#9) in Chivilcoy and it may be quite challenging game. Rivadavia will play on the road against the league's leader Dep Viedma (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.

In the last game of round 36 Quilmes MP won against Rocamora on the opponent's court 80-76.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points and 7 rebounds by Stefano Arancibia of Rivadavia.

Del Progreso - Racing 73-76

Important game to mention about took place in General Roca. Ninth ranked Racing (8-5) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging higher ranked Progreso (10-9) 76-73 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Progreso. Racing made 18-of-20 charity shots (90.0 percent) during the game. Racing had a 28-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by point guard Alejo Barrales (174-91) who scored that evening 17 points and 6 assists and power forward Hector Martirena (198-82) supported him with 21 points. Four Racing players scored in double figures. Racing's coach Diego Dambrosio allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 14 points and 7 rebounds by Paraguayan center Carlos Baez (202-92) did not help to save the game for Progreso. Swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-97) added 20 points. Racing maintains ninth position with 8-5 record. Progreso at the other side dropped to the fifth place with nine games lost. Racing will play against Atenas (#10) in Carmen de Patagones in the next round. Progreso will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Del Progreso: M.Lambrisca 20+3reb, C.Baez 14+7reb+2ast, L.Castellani 13+4reb+1ast, G.Maranguello 9+6reb+1ast, A.Moreno 7+3reb+1ast, L.Tomas 5+7ast
Racing: H.Martirena 21+4reb+1ast, A.Barrales 17+4reb+6ast, J.Morales 16+7reb+2ast, G.Peralta 15+6reb+1ast, T.Spano 7+1reb+3ast, J.Ignacio Fernandez 0+3reb

Parque Sur - Estudiantes O. 70-84

An interesting game took place in Concepcion de Urug. where 10th ranked Parque Sur (6-11) was upset on its own court by thirteenth ranked Estudiantes O. (6-9) 84-70 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was swingman Lucas Gorosterrazu (197-98, agency: BIG) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds. Point guard Jeremias Sandrini (185-93, agency: BIG) chipped in 17 points. Four Estudiantes O. players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Gervacio Guelache (196-99) who recorded 20 points and point guard Guido Cabrera (188-0) added 16 points and 5 assists respectively. Parque Sur's coach Damian Gamarra rotated ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Estudiantes O. moved-up to eleventh place which they share with defeated Parque Sur. Loser Parque Sur dropped to the eleventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with San Isidro. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Parque Sur: G.Gervacio 20+3reb+1ast, G.Cabrera 16+1reb+5ast, I.Zulberti 7+9reb, B.Osuna 7+5reb+2ast, B.Omar 6+1reb+2ast, F.Enzo 6+6reb
Estudiantes O.: L.Gorosterrazu 27+10reb+1ast, J.Sandrini 17+3reb+2ast, M.Sesto 15+4reb+2ast, M.Trelles 11+4reb+3ast, I.Galardo 8+5reb+1ast, M.Herrero 2+5reb

GELP - Dep Viedma 81-94

The game in La Plata was quite interesting. Second ranked Dep Viedma (14-4) played at the court of 6th ranked GELP (9-7). Dep Viedma defeated GELP 94-81 on Thursday. Dep Viedma made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Brazilian swingman Ayan Carvalho (196-97, college: Temple) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Matias Eidintas (186-95) who added 22 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was Pablo Alderete (198-93) with 21 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!) and swingman Marcos Risso (190-1) scored 13 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four GELP players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dep Viedma keeps a position of league leader. GELP lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with seven games lost. Dep Viedma are looking forward to face Rivadavia (#14) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. GELP will play against Villa Mitre (#3) in Bahia Blanca and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
GELP: P.Alderete 21+6reb+2ast, R.Marcos 13+7reb+1ast, J.Acuna 13+2reb, M.Nunez 12+3reb, R.Rosende 5+1reb, G.Carlos 4+2ast
Dep Viedma: A.Carvalho 24+6reb+4ast, M.Eidintas 22+2ast, L.Gonzalez 12+9reb+1ast, F.Thygesen 9+1reb+5ast, L.Capponi 8+4reb, J.Marini 6+1reb

Rocamora - Quilmes MP 76-80

Very expected game when 12th ranked Rocamora (6-12) was defeated at home by seventh ranked Quilmes MP (10-11) 80-76. It was a good game for American Tirrell Brown (198-93, college: OBU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Point guard Raul Pelorosso (178-94) contributed with 16 points for the winners. Forward Juan Martin Bello (200-99) replied with 17 points and 5 assists and Juan Cognigni added 16 points in the effort for Rocamora. Four Rocamora players scored in double figures. Quilmes MP moved-up to sixth place. Rocamora at the other side keeps the twelfth position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: B.Juan Martin 17+4reb+5ast, C.Juan 16+3reb+1ast, P.Carlos 13+3reb+1ast, G.Romero 11+6reb, R.Horacio 9+7reb, R.Gerhardt 7+3reb+1ast
Quilmes MP: T.Brown 20+10reb+2ast, R.Pelorosso 16+4reb+2ast, B.Marquardt 12+1reb, L.Ortiz 10+3reb+1ast, F.Gago 7+4reb+5ast, J.Merchant 6+6reb+3ast

Rivadavia - Atenas 58-87

14th ranked Rivadavia (4-15) was outscored at home by eleventh ranked Atenas (7-11) with the biggest margin this round 87-58. Atenas players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 9 blocks. It was a good game for Ezequiel Dupuy (185-97, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Naturalized Italian swingman Gianni Dubois (193-98) contributed with 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Atenas players scored in double figures. Point guard Stefano Arancibia (176-97) replied with 20 points and 7 rebounds and forward Guido Francese (192-98) added 9 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Rivadavia. 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 tenth place. Rivadavia lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 15 games lost. Atenas' next round opponent will be higher ranked Racing (#9) in Chivilcoy and it may be quite challenging game. Rivadavia will play on the road against the league's leader Dep Viedma (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: S.Arancibia 20+7reb+1ast, G.Francese 9+5reb+1ast, E.Simondi 8+5reb+1ast, F.Cosolito 7+5reb, M.Delfino Agustin 6+4reb, T.Reimundo 4+5reb
Atenas: E.Dupuy 18+6reb+2ast, G.Dubois 15+5reb+1ast, C.Bihurriet 14+6reb, S.Bruera 12+7reb, G.Joaquin 8+7reb+6ast, M.Percaz 8+3reb+3ast



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