La Liga Argentina Round 19: Leader GELP loses to Ciclista

The Regular Season in La Liga Argentina just ended. The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked GELP (9-7) recorded its seventh loss in La Plata on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Ciclista (7-9) 76-73. 24 personal fouls committed by GELP helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-97) fired 21 points and 5 assists for the winners. Power forward Gianfranco Sinconi (204-94) chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds. Ciclista's coach Daniel Jaule used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Yago Sanchez (195-99) produced 19 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Ciclista maintains third place with 7-9 record having just two points less than leader Independ.O., which they share with Del Progreso. GELP at the other side still keeps top position with seven games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.
Another exciting game was played in Mar del Plata between third ranked Del Progreso and 4th placed Quilmes MP where Del Progreso (7-9) beat Quilmes MP (6-10) on the road 88-74. Worth to mention a great performance of Ezequiel Dupuy (185-97, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Gustavo Maranguello contributed with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Forward Alex Negrete (192-1) answered with 24 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for Quilmes MP. Quilmes MP's coach Manuel Gelpi rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Del Progreso maintains third place with 7-9 record having just two points less than leader Independ.O., which they share with Ciclista. Quilmes MP lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with ten games lost.
Third-ranked Ameghino (8-7) made lots of trouble for first ranked Independ.O. (13-2) in Olivia on Friday. Independ.O. managed to secure only two-point victory 71-69. However their fans expected easier game. It was a great evening for Fernando Martina who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side Juan Luis Abeiro responded with 23 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Independ.O. maintains first place with 13-2 record. Loser Ameghino keeps the third position with seven games lost.

Other games of round 19 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Pergamino was defeated by Lanus in Buenos Aires 77-63. Salta Basket smashed Rivadavia at home 95-67. Jachal was destroyed by Estudiantes T. on the opponent's court 79-59. Zarate Basket managed to outperform Racing in a home game 95-79. Dep Viedma recorded a loss to Estudiantes O. on the road 90-84. Independiente was defeated by Villa S.Martin on its own court 75-77. Dep Norte was smashed by Barrio Parque in Cordoba 89-65. Salta Basket won against Jachal at home 92-74. Rivadavia unfortunately lost to Estudiantes T. on the opponent's court 71-75. Echague recorded a loss to San Isidro in a home game 76-83. Ciclista was defeated by Lanus on the road 82-71. GELP smashed Pergamino on its own court 82-61. Bahia won against Rocamora in Bahia Blanca 76-69. CAO Ceres managed to outperform Villa S.Martin at home 82-80. Zarate Basket recorded a loss to Racing on the opponent's court 94-87. Quilmes MP was crushed by Dep Viedma in a home game 76-98. Del Progreso was beaten by Estudiantes O. on the road 79-68. Estudiantes C. won against Villa Mitre on its own court 75-65. Bahia managed to outperform Parque Sur in Bahia Blanca 74-68.
The best stats of 19th round was 30 points and 8 rebounds by Michael Henry of Villa S.Martin.

Lanus - Pergamino 77-63

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 4th placed Pergamino's (2-14) road loss to third ranked Lanus (9-7) 63-77 on Sunday. It was a great evening for point guard Pablo Bruna (185-87) who led his team to a victory scoring 9 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Naturalized Italian Juan Kelly (189-88) helped adding 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the losing side American forward Khalil Fuller (207-95, college: CSUSM) responded with 17 points and swingman Leonardo Tortonesi (193-92) scored 17 points. Pergamino's coach Julian Pagura tested ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Lanus keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Pergamino lost ninth consecutive game. Pergamino at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fourth place with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
PERGAMINO: L.Tortonesi 17+3reb+2ast, K.Fuller 17+4reb+2ast, B.Levato 14+3reb+1ast, G.Luciano 8+9reb+2ast, A.Mariani 4+2reb+1ast, D.Palacios 3+5reb+7ast
LANUS: J.Kelly 13+5reb+5ast, P.Aaron 12+4reb, S.Chaine 10+2reb+1ast, M.Franchino 10+5reb+1ast, P.Bruna 9+10reb+6ast, R.Augusto 7+1reb

Quilmes MP - Del Progreso 74-88

Another exciting game was played in Mar del Plata between third ranked Del Progreso and 4th placed Quilmes MP where Del Progreso (7-9) beat Quilmes MP (6-10) on the road 88-74. Del Progreso shot the lights out from three nailing 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Ezequiel Dupuy (185-97, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Swingman Gustavo Maranguello (190-83) contributed with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four Del Progreso players scored in double figures. Forward Alex Negrete (192-1) answered with 24 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and forward Lucio Castellani (196-94) added 17 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Quilmes MP. Quilmes MP's coach Manuel Gelpi rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Del Progreso maintains third place with 7-9 record having just two points less than leader Independ.O., which they share with Ciclista. Quilmes MP lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Quilmes MP: N.Alex 24+7reb+1ast, L.Castellani 17+5reb+3ast, F.Gago 13+1reb+5ast, E.Agustin 8+7reb, J.Cristopher 5+5reb+2ast, L.Catelotti 4+4reb
Del Progreso: E.Dupuy 22+2reb+6ast, G.Maranguello 13+6reb+5ast, F.Sanz 12+5reb+4ast, H.Wilkerson 12+7reb, S.Leonardo 10+2reb+4ast, V.Burgos 9+2reb+5ast

Salta Basket - Rivadavia 95-67

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Salta Basket (9-7) smashed at home 3rd placed Rivadavia (3-13) 95-67 on Sunday. They outrebounded Rivadavia 47-35 including 36 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for point guard Federico De Miguel (176-97) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points. Point guard Nicolas Zurschmitten (183-95) helped adding 15 points and 7 assists. At the losing side power forward Tobias Cravero (197-99) responded with 12 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Alejandro Madera (193-91) scored 12 points. Four Salta Basket and five Rivadavia players scored in double figures. Salta Basket have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-7 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Rivadavia keeps the third position with 13 games lost. They share it with Jachal.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: T.Cravero 12+7reb+2ast, M.Alejandro 12+4reb+3ast, S.Franco 11+3reb+4ast, P.Bandeo 10+3reb, S.Arancibia 10+6reb+2ast, G.Francese 6+2reb
Salta Basket: D.Miguel Federico 26+2reb+3ast, N.Zurschmitten 15+4reb+7ast, A.Facundo 11+7reb+3ast, G.Gonzalo 10+8reb, A.Carnovale 9+1reb+1ast, Y.Fundora 9+8reb

Estudiantes T. - Jachal 79-59

Rather expected game in San Miguel de Tucuman where 4th placed Jachal (3-13) was rolled over by second ranked Estudiantes T. (9-7) 79-59 on Sunday. It was a great evening for guard Jose Muruaga (188-84) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Juan Rodriguez (173-1) helped adding 15 points. At the losing side forward Santiago Ibarra (198-98) responded with 19 points and 7 rebounds and Ismael Sarruff produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Jachal's coach Lisandro Salles tested twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Estudiantes T. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Jachal lost fourth consecutive game. Jachal at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the third place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Rivadavia.
Top scorers:
Jachal: S.Ibarra 19+7reb, S.Ismael 13+10reb+3ast, M.Aristu 9+8reb+1ast, B.Marco 9+7reb, L.Cabanas 4+5reb+1ast, M.Francisco 3
Estudiantes T.: J.Muruaga 20+6reb+4ast, J.Rodriguez 15+3reb+3ast, C.Echevarria 13+4reb, R.Orresta 10+2ast, I.Echevarria 9+9reb+2ast, P.Walter 6+8reb

GELP - Ciclista 73-76

Top ranked GELP (9-7) recorded its seventh loss in La Plata on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Ciclista (7-9) 76-73. 24 personal fouls committed by GELP helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-97) fired 21 points and 5 assists for the winners. Power forward Gianfranco Sinconi (204-94) chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds. Ciclista's coach Daniel Jaule used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Yago Sanchez (195-99) produced 19 points and 8 rebounds and guard Juan Pablo Lancieri (189-95) added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Ciclista maintains third place with 7-9 record having just two points less than leader Independ.O., which they share with Del Progreso. GELP at the other side still keeps top position with seven games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
GELP: S.Yago 19+8reb+3ast, J.Pablo Lancieri 14+6reb+5ast, R.Marcos 13+2reb+2ast, T.Ligorria 9+4reb, F.Barroso 7+15reb, J.Acuna 7+4reb+2ast
Ciclista: M.Lambrisca 21+2reb+5ast, L.Juan 14+5reb+1ast, G.Sinconi 12+9reb, C.Boudet 8+7reb, V.Costa 7+4reb+6ast, M.Sesto 6+5reb

Zarate Basket - Racing 95-79

The game between closely ranked teams ended with first ranked Zarate Basket's (13-3) home victory over their biggest opponent Racing (11-5) 95-79 on Sunday. Zarate Basket made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for Agustin Brocal (191-97) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points. Point guard Lucas Andujar (185-96) helped adding 9 points, 9 assists and 4 steals. Four Zarate Basket players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Alejo Barrales (174-91) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!) and Joaquin Gamazo (198-91) scored 9 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Newly promoted Zarate Basket maintains first place with 13-3 record, which they share with Dep Viedma. Loser Racing keeps the second position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Racing: A.Barrales 15+2reb+11ast, E.De Pietro 13+2reb+1ast, R.Fernandez 10+2reb+2ast, B.Carlos 10+4reb, A.Maretto 9+2reb+3ast, J.Gamazo 9+11reb+1ast
Zarate Basket: A.Brocal 23+2reb+2ast, P.Facundo 16+4reb+1ast, I.Cuassolo 13+2reb, B.Juan 11+8reb+2ast, L.Andujar 9+3reb+9ast, D.Pineda 9+3reb+1ast

Estudiantes O. - Dep Viedma 90-84

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Olavarria where leader Dep Viedma (13-3) was defeated by second ranked Estudiantes O. (8-8) 90-84 on Sunday. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. It was a great evening for point guard Martin Cabrera (179-96) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Forward Juan Ignacio Fernandez (195-99, agency: BIG) helped adding 18 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side American Trevon Young (198-95, college: Eckerd) responded with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 20 rebounds and Matias Eidintas (186-95) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Five Estudiantes O. and four Dep Viedma players scored in double figures. Estudiantes O. have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain second place with 8-8 record behind leader Independ.O. Loser Dep Viedma still keeps top position with three games lost. They share it with Zarate Basket.
Top scorers:
Dep Viedma: T.Young 27+20reb, M.Eidintas 17+5reb+2ast, L.Gonzalez 15+7reb+1ast, R.Pelorosso 10+2reb+5ast, M.Tabieres 6+6reb+1ast, L.Capponi 5+3reb
Estudiantes O.: M.Cabrera 28+7reb+7ast, J.Ignacio Fernandez 18+7reb+1ast, J.Merchant 16+8reb+1ast, C.Scaramuzzino 16+5reb, M.Battistino 11+5reb+5ast, P.Tomas 1+1ast

Independiente - Villa S.Martin 75-77

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Santiago del Estero where third ranked Villa S.Martin (6-7) edged their biggest opponent Independiente (8-6) 77-75 on Sunday. It was a great evening for American guard Michael Henry (196-95, college: Buffalo St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points and 8 rebounds. Swingman Leonel Rodriguez (194-96) helped adding 10 points and 10 rebounds. Villa S.Martin's coach Gaston Castro allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side swingman Daniel Tabbia (195-93) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Jeremias Sandrini (185-93, agency: BIG) scored 13 points and 8 assists. Four Independiente players scored in double figures. Villa S.Martin maintains third place with 6-7 record having 3 victories less than leader Independ.O., which they share with Libertad. Loser Independiente keeps the second position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Independiente: D.Tabbia 15+7reb+1ast, J.Sandrini 13+1reb+8ast, M.Martinez 10+6reb+1ast, B.Omar 10+2reb, R.Fortunato 8+1reb+2ast, L.Silva 6
Villa S.Martin: M.Henry 30+8reb+2ast, S.Mignani 13+3reb+5ast, L.Rodriguez 10+10reb+2ast, G.Bruno 5, F.Alasia 5+3ast, D.Guaita 5+6reb+1ast

Independ.O. - Ameghino 71-69

Third-ranked Ameghino (8-7) made lots of trouble for first ranked Independ.O. (13-2) in Olivia on Friday. Independ.O. managed to secure only two-point victory 71-69. However their fans expected easier game. It was a great evening for power forward Fernando Martina (200-81) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 7 rebounds. Salvador Giletto (195-93) helped adding 15 points. At the losing side power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-88) responded with 23 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Emiliano Lezcano (187-1) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Independ.O. maintains first place with 13-2 record. Loser Ameghino keeps the third position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Ameghino: J.Luis Abeiro 23+7reb+1ast, L.Emiliano 16+5reb+2ast, R.Carlos 7+4reb, A.Aristimuno 7+7reb+7ast, G.Bruno 6+1reb+1ast, A.Tomas 5+5reb+2ast
Independ.O.: F.Martina 18+7reb, S.Giletto 15+4reb+3ast, J.Bione 11+5reb+2ast, A.Pautasso 9+3reb+6ast, A.Quigley 7+12reb+2ast, M.Nicolas 5+1reb

Barrio Parque - Dep Norte 89-65

There was no surprise in Cordoba where 4th placed Dep Norte (6-9) was crushed by second ranked Barrio Parque (11-4) 89-65 on Friday. Barrio Parque outrebounded Dep Norte 43-30 including a 37-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for Andres Landoni (203-90) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points and 7 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). Point guard Nahuel Buchaillot (178-0) helped adding 12 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Barrio Parque players scored in double figures. Barrio Parque's coach Gustavo Peirone felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side forward Lautaro Mare (196-98) responded with 12 points and 8 rebounds and swingman Juan Pablo Lugrin (196-96) scored 9 points and 6 rebounds. Barrio Parque maintains second place with 11-4 record having just one point less than leader Independ.O. which they share with defeated Dep Norte. Loser Dep Norte dropped to the second position with nine games lost. They share it with Rocamora.
Top scorers:
Dep Norte: R.Gabriel 14+1reb+2ast, A.Julian 13+3reb+1ast, L.Mare 12+8reb+2ast, J.Pablo Lugrin 9+6reb+3ast, C.Jeremias 7+2reb+2ast, N.Paciotti 4+6reb+2ast
Barrio Parque: A.Landoni 28+7reb, B.Nahuel 12+12reb+4ast, B.Ossela 12+3reb+6ast, P.Moya 10+4reb+1ast, B.Valentin 7+2reb, F.Pedano 7+7ast

Salta Basket - Jachal 92-74

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Salta Basket (9-7) defeated at home 4th placed Jachal (3-13) 92-74 on Friday. Salta Basket looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for Cuban forward Yasmany Fundora (201-92) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Point guard Nicolas Zurschmitten (183-95) helped adding 16 points and 8 assists. At the losing side Ismael Sarruff responded with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and Marco Bosh scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Jachal's coach Lisandro Salles tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Salta Basket have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-7 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Jachal lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the third position with 13 games lost. They share it with Rivadavia.
Top scorers:
Jachal: C.Julio 14+3reb+1ast, S.Ibarra 14+3reb+2ast, B.Marco 12+7reb+1ast, M.Aristu 12+4reb+1ast, S.Ismael 10+7reb+5ast, M.Navarro 6+3reb+1ast
Salta Basket: Y.Fundora 18+12reb, N.Zurschmitten 16+1reb+8ast, G.Gonzalo 16+6reb+1ast, A.Carnovale 13+8reb+1ast, A.Gonzalo 13+1reb+4ast, D.Miguel Federico 9+3reb+5ast

Estudiantes T. - Rivadavia 75-71

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 3rd placed Rivadavia's (3-13) road loss to second ranked Estudiantes T. (9-7) 71-75 on Friday. It was a great evening for guard Jose Muruaga (188-84) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points and 8 rebounds. Diego Peralta (195-94) helped adding 21 points. Estudiantes T.'s coach Gabriel Albornoz allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side swingman Alejandro Madera (193-91) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Stefano Arancibia (176-97) scored 21 points. Estudiantes T. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Rivadavia keeps the third place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Jachal.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: S.Arancibia 21+1reb+1ast, M.Alejandro 13+14reb+2ast, S.Franco 12, C.Lautaro 7+1reb, T.Cravero 6+9reb+3ast, P.Bandeo 5+7reb+2ast
Estudiantes T.: P.Diego 21+3reb+1ast, J.Muruaga 14+8reb+3ast, P.Walter 13+2reb+2ast, B.Romero 8+5reb, I.Echevarria 8+7reb, J.Rodriguez 5+4reb+2ast

Echague - San Isidro 76-83

Rather predictable result in Parana where first ranked San Isidro (10-5) beat 4th placed Echague (1-14) 83-76 on Friday. San Isidro forced 20 Echague turnovers. It was a great evening for power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-97) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 5 rebounds. Swingman Santiago Assum (194-98) helped adding 17 points. Four San Isidro players scored in double figures. San Isidro's coach Daniel Beltramo allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side point guard Geronimo Rosso (187-0, agency: BIG) responded with 14 points and 5 assists and power forward Lisandro Caraballo scored 19 points. San Isidro maintains first place with 10-5 record, which they share with Estudiantes C. Loser Echague keeps the fourth position with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
ECHAGUE: C.Lisandro 19+3reb+1ast, R.Riquelme 16+4reb+2ast, G.Rosso 14+4reb+5ast, M.Cerone 9+4reb, B.Augusto 8+8reb+1ast, M.Stival 4+8reb+4ast
SAN ISIDRO: J.Cruz Oberto 18+5reb+2ast, A.Santiago 17+4reb+3ast, F.Zezular 13+3reb, M.Vittar 13+3reb+3ast, E.Stucky 6+3reb, S.Jeronimo 5+1reb+1ast

Lanus - Ciclista 82-71

There was a minor upset in Buenos Aires where their close opponent Ciclista (7-9) was defeated by third ranked Lanus (9-7) 82-71 on Friday. Lanus outrebounded Ciclista 41-20 including a 31-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for naturalized Italian Juan Kelly (189-88) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points. Point guard Mariano Gago (188-1) helped adding 15 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws). At the losing side swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-97) responded with 17 points, 8 assists and 5 steals and Christian Boudet (192-97) scored 18 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Lanus keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Ciclista keeps the third place with nine games lost. They share the position with Del Progreso.
Top scorers:
Ciclista: C.Boudet 18+4reb+2ast, M.Lambrisca 17+1reb+8ast, L.Juan 12+1reb, D.Valentin 9+6reb, V.Costa 4+2reb+4ast, M.Sesto 4+3reb
Lanus: J.Kelly 19+3reb+3ast, G.Mariano 15+5reb+3ast, D.Muccio Lucas 13+1reb+1ast, P.Bruna 9+5reb+3ast, S.Chaine 8+8reb+2ast, M.Franchino 7+9reb+2ast

GELP - Pergamino 82-61

Everything went according to plan in La Plata where first ranked GELP (9-7) outleveled 4th placed Pergamino (2-14) 82-61 on Friday. They outrebounded Pergamino 55-28 including a 38-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for swingman Joaquin Acuna (196-99) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 8 rebounds. Point guard Carlos Gianella (181) helped adding 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. At the losing side American forward Khalil Fuller (207-95, college: CSUSM) responded with 14 points and 9 rebounds and forward Benjamin Levato (188-99) scored 20 points. GELP maintains first place with 9-7 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Pergamino lost ninth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourth position with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: B.Levato 20+1ast, K.Fuller 14+9reb+1ast, D.Palacios 9+4reb+1ast, A.Mariani 7+2reb+3ast, L.Tortonesi 5+6reb+1ast, G.Federico 4+1ast
GELP: J.Acuna 21+8reb+2ast, G.Carlos 16+6reb+5ast, T.Ligorria 14+8reb+4ast, R.Rosende 8+5reb+2ast, S.Yago 7+4reb+2ast, R.Marcos 6+4reb+1ast

Rocamora - Bahia 69-76

There was a minor upset when much higher ranked Rocamora (6-9) was defeated at home by fourth ranked Bahia (5-11) 76-69 on Friday. Bahia had a 36-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 60.0 percentage. It was a great evening for Brazilian center Gabriel Novaes (208-1) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). Guard Facundo Tolosa (183-2) helped adding 17 points and 7 rebounds. Four Bahia players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Manuel Gomez (183-96) responded with 21 points and 4 assists and power forward Marcos Helman (195-99) scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bahia maintains fourth place with 5-11 record. Loser Rocamora keeps the second position with nine games lost. They share it with Dep Norte.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: G.Manuel 21+1reb+4ast, B.Juan Martin 11+2reb+3ast, H.Marcos 11+8reb+2ast, V.Tomas 9+9reb, J.Catalin 5+1reb+1ast, G.Impini 5+3reb
Bahia: N.Gabriel 26+11reb+1ast, T.Facundo 17+7reb+3ast, P.Ezequiel 15+3reb+6ast, S.Joaquin 10+3reb+1ast, C.Lautaro 3+2reb, A.Alejo 3+2reb

CAO Ceres - Villa S.Martin 82-80

No shocking result in a game when first ranked CAO Ceres (10-2) edged at home 3rd placed Villa S.Martin (6-7) 82-80 on Friday. They outrebounded Villa S.Martin 46-31 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for forward Eduardo Spalla (197-89) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds. Swingman Matias Martinez (195-94) helped adding 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four CAO Ceres players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Sebastian Mignani (185-90) responded with 22 points, 6 assists and 4 steals and point guard Santiago Luduena (176-93) scored 17 points and 4 assists. Villa S.Martin's coach Gaston Castro tested ten players in this game, but that didn't help. CAO Ceres have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 10-2 record. Loser Villa S.Martin keeps the third position with seven games lost. They share it with Libertad.
Top scorers:
Villa S.Martin: S.Mignani 22+6ast, S.Luduena 17+4reb+4ast, M.Henry 15+6reb, G.Bruno 6+4reb+1ast, T.Williams 6+3reb+2ast, L.Rodriguez 6+6reb+3ast
CAO Ceres: E.Spalla 20+15reb+3ast, M.Martinez 16+6reb+4ast, P.Martinez 15+7reb+1ast, G.Cabrera 11+6reb+3ast, J.Banegas 7+4reb+1ast, E.Torne 5+3reb

Racing - Zarate Basket 94-87

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Chivilcoy where leader Zarate Basket (13-3) was defeated by second ranked Racing (11-5) 94-87 on Friday. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Racing made 26-of-31 free shots (83.9 percent) during the game. Racing outrebounded Zarate Basket 37-25 including 29 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Zarate Basket's players. It was a great evening for Joaquin Gamazo (198-91) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds (on 12-of-13 shooting from the field). Point guard Adriano Maretto (189-99, agency: BIG) helped adding 21 points. Racing's coach Diego Dambrosio allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side Agustin Brocal (191-97) responded with 16 points (made all of his seven free throws) and swingman Damian Pineda (194-88) scored 15 points (made all of his seven free throws). Five Racing and four Zarate Basket players scored in double figures. Racing maintains second place with 11-5 record having just two point less than leader Independ.O. Newly promoted Zarate Basket still keeps top position with three games lost. They share it with Dep Viedma.
Top scorers:
Zarate Basket: P.Facundo 17+3reb, A.Brocal 16+3reb+3ast, B.Juan 15+1reb, D.Pineda 15+3reb+2ast, L.Andujar 9+4reb+3ast, R.Banegas 8+4reb
Racing: J.Gamazo 27+10reb+2ast, A.Maretto 21+1reb+1ast, B.Carlos 14+8reb, A.Barrales 11+4reb+7ast, E.De Pietro 10+4reb+8ast, M.Matias 5+4reb+4ast

Quilmes MP - Dep Viedma 76-98

Rather predictable result in Mar del Plata where first ranked Dep Viedma (13-3) outscored 4th placed Quilmes MP (6-10) 98-76 on Friday. It was a great evening for Matias Eidintas (186-95) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points and 4 assists. Point guard Raul Pelorosso (178-94) helped adding 16 points and 6 assists. Four Dep Viedma players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Alex Negrete (192-1) responded with 29 points and 6 rebounds and forward Lucio Castellani (196-94) scored 19 points and 9 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. Dep Viedma maintains first place with 13-3 record, which they share with Zarate Basket. Quilmes MP lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Quilmes MP: N.Alex 29+6reb, L.Castellani 19+9reb+2ast, F.Gago 9+1reb+2ast, G.Thiago 6, A.Francisco 5+4reb+1ast, J.Cristopher 3+2reb+1ast
Dep Viedma: M.Eidintas 24+4reb+4ast, M.Tabieres 19+5reb, R.Pelorosso 16+4reb+6ast, M.Mariano 12+3reb+3ast, F.Martin 10+2reb+1ast, L.Capponi 9+4reb+1ast

Estudiantes O. - Del Progreso 79-68

Everything could happen in Olavarria at the game between two tied teams. Both second ranked Estudiantes O. and 3rd placed Del Progreso had identical 7-8 record. This time Estudiantes O. used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from General Roca 79-68 on Friday night. Estudiantes O. made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Del Progreso turnovers. It was a great evening for point guard Martin Cabrera (179-96) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 5 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!). Jeffrey Merchant (197-97) helped adding 19 points. Four Estudiantes O. players scored in double figures. Estudiantes O.'s coach Giuliano Caruso allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side point guard Leonardo Solis (172-0) responded with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Gustavo Maranguello (190-83) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Estudiantes O. have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain second place with 8-8 record behind leader Independ.O. Loser Del Progreso keeps the third position with nine games lost. They share it with Ciclista.
Top scorers:
Del Progreso: S.Leonardo 14+5reb+4ast, G.Maranguello 12+8reb+3ast, V.Burgos 11+4reb+4ast, E.Dupuy 9+2reb+2ast, F.Sanz 7+3reb+1ast, H.Wilkerson 7+4reb
Estudiantes O.: M.Cabrera 20+4reb+5ast, J.Merchant 19+4reb+2ast, C.Scaramuzzino 12+6reb, J.Ruiz 12+2reb+1ast, M.Battistino 9+4reb+6ast, J.Ignacio Fernandez 7+7reb

Estudiantes C. - Villa Mitre 75-65

Everything could happen in Concordia at the game between two tied teams. Both first ranked Estudiantes C. and their biggest opponent Villa Mitre had identical 9-5 record. This time Estudiantes C. used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Bahia Blanca 75-65 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. It was a great evening for American forward Derick Newton (198-95, college: Stetson) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points. Martin Bonja helped adding 11 points and 11 rebounds. At the losing side power forward Ramiro Heinrich (204-87) responded with 15 points and 9 rebounds and center Juan Javier Bollo (203-92) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. Estudiantes C. (10-5) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place, which they share with San Isidro. Loser Villa Mitre keeps the second position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Villa Mitre: J.Gutierrez 16+3reb+4ast, R.Heinrich 15+9reb, J.Javier Bollo 11+12reb+1ast, F.Harina 9+3reb+4ast, M.Jano 5+5ast, J.Levy 5+7reb+1ast
Estudiantes C.: D.Newton 22+2reb+2ast, B.Martin 11+11reb, A.Britos 9+2reb+6ast, C.Alvaro 8+2reb, A.Matias 8+3reb+3ast, M.Delfino Agustin 7+7reb+3ast

Parque Sur - Bahia 68-74

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Concepcion de Urug. where 3rd placed Parque Sur (3-12) was defeated by fourth ranked Bahia (5-11) 74-68 on Saturday. It was a great evening for Brazilian center Gabriel Novaes (208-1) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points and 8 rebounds. Swingman Joaquin Sanchez (188-98) helped adding 18 points. At the losing side swingman Elnes Bolling (193-91) responded with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Guillermo Romero (198-95) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bahia maintains fourth place with 5-11 record. Parque Sur lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the third position with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Parque Sur: V.Lofrano 15+3reb+2ast, G.Romero 14+6reb+2ast, B.Juan 13+6reb+3ast, B.Osuna 12+8reb, E.Bolling 12+8reb+5ast, G.Gervacio 2+1reb
Bahia: S.Joaquin 18+2reb+3ast, N.Gabriel 14+8reb+3ast, F.Valentin 13+8reb+2ast, T.Facundo 12+7reb, P.Ezequiel 11+4reb+3ast, S.Valentin 3+1reb



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