La Liga Argentina Round 20: #1 GELP is defeated by Ciclista

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked GELP (9-7) 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. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-97) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 5 assists and power forward Gianfranco Sinconi (204-94) who added 12 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Ciclista's coach Daniel Jaule used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Yago Sanchez (195-99) responded with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Ciclista maintains third position 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 place with seven games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Ciclista will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. GELP will play on the road against Lanus in Buenos Aires and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very significant was Del Progreso's (#3) 88-74 road victory against one of their biggest challengers Quilmes MP. The winners were led by Ezequiel Dupuy (185-97, agency: BIG) who scored that evening 22 points, 6 assists and 4 steals and Gustavo Maranguello supported him with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 24 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) by forward Alex Negrete (192-1) did not help to save the game 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 position 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 place with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
A very close game took place in Santiago del Estero between Villa S.Martin and Independiente. Third ranked Villa S.Martin (6-7) got a very close victory on the road over second-ranked Independiente (8-6). Villa S.Martin managed to escape with a 2-point win 77-75 on Sunday evening. The best player for the winners was Michael Henry who scored 30 points and 8 rebounds. Villa S.Martin's coach Gaston Castro allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Daniel Tabbia produced 15 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Villa S.Martin maintains third position with 6-7 record having 3 victories less than leader Independ.O. Loser Independiente keeps the second place with six games lost. Villa S.Martin will meet at home league's leader CAO Ceres in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Independiente will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 20: Pergamino lost to Lanus on the opponent's court 63-77. Salta Basket outscored Rivadavia in a home game 95-67. Jachal was rolled over Estudiantes T. on the road 59-79. Zarate Basket defeated Racing on its own court 95-79. Dep Viedma was beaten by Estudiantes O. in Olavarria 90-84. Parque Sur won against Villa Mitre at home 78-69. Bahia unfortunately lost to Estudiantes C. on the opponent's court 70-75. Barrio Parque rolled over Ameghino in a home game 88-65. Libertad defeated Echague on the road 86-81. CAO Ceres smashed San Isidro on its own court 112-83.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 32 points and 7 assists by Matias Martinez of CAO Ceres.

Lanus - Pergamino 77-63

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 4th ranked Pergamino's (2-14) road loss to third ranked Lanus (9-7) 63-77 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was point guard Pablo Bruna (185-87) who scored 9 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Naturalized Italian Juan Kelly (189-88) chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. American forward Khalil Fuller (207-95, college: CSUSM) produced 17 points and swingman Leonardo Tortonesi (193-92) added 17 points respectively for the guests. 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 4 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. Lanus will meet at home league's leader GELP in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Pergamino will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
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
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

Quilmes MP - Del Progreso 74-88

Very significant was Del Progreso's (#3) 88-74 road victory against one of their biggest challengers Quilmes MP. 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. The winners were led by Ezequiel Dupuy (185-97, agency: BIG) who scored that evening 22 points, 6 assists and 4 steals and swingman Gustavo Maranguello (190-83) supported him with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Del Progreso players scored in double figures. Even 24 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) by forward Alex Negrete (192-1) did not help to save the game for Quilmes MP. Forward Lucio Castellani (196-94) added 17 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. Quilmes MP's coach Manuel Gelpi rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Del Progreso maintains third position 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 place with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
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
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

Salta Basket - Rivadavia 95-67

Rather predictable result when first ranked Salta Basket (9-7) smashed at home 3rd ranked Rivadavia (3-13) 95-67 on Sunday. They outrebounded Rivadavia 47-35 including 36 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was point guard Federico De Miguel (176-97) who scored 26 points. Point guard Nicolas Zurschmitten (183-95) chipped in 15 points and 7 assists. Power forward Tobias Cravero (197-99) produced 12 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Alejandro Madera (193-91) added 12 points respectively for the guests. Four Salta Basket and five Rivadavia players scored in double figures. Salta Basket have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-7 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Rivadavia keeps the third place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Jachal. Salta Basket will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rivadavia will play against Jachal and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
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
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

Estudiantes T. - Jachal 79-59

Not a big story in a game in San Miguel de Tucuman where 4th ranked Jachal (3-13) was rolled over by second ranked Estudiantes T. (9-7) 79-59 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was guard Jose Muruaga (188-84) who scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Juan Rodriguez (173-1) chipped in 15 points. Forward Santiago Ibarra (198-98) produced 19 points and 7 rebounds and Ismael Sarruff added 13 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. 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 4 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. Estudiantes T. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Jachal will play against Rivadavia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
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
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

GELP - Ciclista 73-76

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked GELP (9-7) 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. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-97) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 5 assists and power forward Gianfranco Sinconi (204-94) who added 12 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Ciclista's coach Daniel Jaule used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Yago Sanchez (195-99) responded with 19 points and 8 rebounds and guard Juan Pablo Lancieri (189-95) scored 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Ciclista maintains third position 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 place with seven games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Ciclista will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. GELP will play on the road against Lanus in Buenos Aires and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
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
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

Zarate Basket - Racing 95-79

The game between closely ranked teams ended with first ranked Zarate Basket's (13-3) home victory over second-ranked Racing (11-5) 95-79 on Sunday. Zarate Basket made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Agustin Brocal (191-97) who scored 23 points. Point guard Lucas Andujar (185-96) chipped in 9 points, 9 assists and 4 steals. Four Zarate Basket players scored in double figures. Point guard Alejo Barrales (174-91) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 assists (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) and Joaquin Gamazo (198-91) added 9 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Newly promoted Zarate Basket maintains first position with 13-3 record, which they share with Dep Viedma. Loser Racing still keeps top place with five games lost. They share the position with Estudiantes C.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
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
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

Estudiantes O. - Dep Viedma 90-84

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Olavarria where top-ranked 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. The best player for the winners was point guard Martin Cabrera (179-96) who scored 28 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Forward Juan Ignacio Fernandez (195-99, agency: BIG) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. American Trevon Young (198-95, college: Eckerd) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points and 20 rebounds and Matias Eidintas (186-95) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five Estudiantes O. and four Dep Viedma players scored in double figures. Estudiantes O. have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 8-8 record behind leader Independ.O., which they share with Ameghino. Loser Dep Viedma still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with Zarate Basket. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
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
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

Independiente - Villa S.Martin 75-77

A very close game took place in Santiago del Estero between Villa S.Martin and Independiente. Third ranked Villa S.Martin (6-7) got a very close victory on the road over second-ranked Independiente (8-6). Villa S.Martin managed to escape with a 2-point win 77-75 on Sunday evening. The best player for the winners was American guard Michael Henry (196-95, college: Buffalo St.) who scored 30 points and 8 rebounds. Swingman Leonel Rodriguez (194-96) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Villa S.Martin's coach Gaston Castro allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Swingman Daniel Tabbia (195-93) produced 15 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Jeremias Sandrini (185-93, agency: BIG) added 13 points and 8 assists respectively for the hosts. Four Independiente players scored in double figures. Villa S.Martin maintains third position with 6-7 record having 3 victories less than leader Independ.O. Loser Independiente keeps the second place with six games lost. Villa S.Martin will meet at home league's leader CAO Ceres in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Independiente will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
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
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

Parque Sur - Villa Mitre 78-69

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Concepcion de Urug. where third ranked Parque Sur (4-12) won against second-ranked Villa Mitre (9-7) 78-69 on Monday. Parque Sur forced 23 Villa Mitre turnovers. The best player for the winners was swingman Elnes Bolling (193-91) who scored 20 points. Guillermo Romero (198-95) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Four Parque Sur players scored in double figures. Panamanian power forward Jamaal Levy (206-83, college: Wake Forest) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and power forward Ramiro Heinrich (204-87) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Parque Sur maintains third position with 4-12 record having five points less than leader Independ.O. Villa Mitre lost third consecutive game. They still keep top place with seven games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Parque Sur will meet at home league's leader Estudiantes C. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Villa Mitre will play against the league's second-placed Rocamora and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
PARQUE SUR: E.Bolling 20+4reb+3ast, V.Lofrano 20+1reb+2ast, B.Juan 14+3reb+2ast, G.Romero 13+12reb, P.Alejandro 5+1reb+1ast, B.Osuna 4+3reb+2ast
VILLA MITRE: J.Levy 21+10reb+1ast, R.Heinrich 14+6reb+3ast, F.Amigo 12+1reb, F.Harina 9+2reb+2ast, J.Gutierrez 9+2reb+6ast, A.Ignacio 2+1reb

Estudiantes C. - Bahia 75-70

Rather expected game in Concordia where 4th ranked Bahia (5-12) was defeated by first ranked Estudiantes C. (11-5) 75-70 on Monday. The best player for the winners was Martin Bonja who scored 9 points and 13 rebounds. Point guard Matias Alluchon (185-0) chipped in 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Point guard Ezequiel Paz (190-1, agency: Interperformances) produced 30 points and 6 rebounds and Brazilian center Gabriel Novaes (208-1) added 11 points and 13 rebounds respectively for the guests. Bahia's coach Laura Cors tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Estudiantes C. have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-5 record, which they share with Racing. Loser Bahia keeps the fourth place with 12 games lost. Estudiantes C. will meet Parque Sur (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Bahia will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes C.: A.Matias 11+6reb+5ast, C.Alvaro 11+2reb+1ast, A.Britos 11+6reb+3ast, B.Martin 9+13reb+3ast, Y.Alvaro 8+2reb, D.Newton 8+1reb+1ast
Bahia: P.Ezequiel 30+6reb+3ast, N.Gabriel 11+13reb+1ast, S.Joaquin 9+3reb+1ast, F.Valentin 8+2reb+1ast, T.Facundo 5+1reb, P.Tiziano 3+1reb

Barrio Parque - Ameghino 88-65

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Barrio Parque's (12-4) home victory over one of their biggest challengers Ameghino (8-8) 88-65 on Monday. The best player for the winners was Andres Landoni (203-90) who scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. Point guard Nahuel Buchaillot (178-0) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds. Power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-88) produced 21 points and Mateo Beigier (187-1) added 11 points respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Barrio Parque maintains second position with 12-4 record having just three point less than leader Independ.O. which they share with defeated Ameghino. Loser Ameghino dropped to the second place with eight games lost. They share the position with Estudiantes O.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: A.Landoni 16+9reb+2ast, B.Ossela 14+3reb+1ast, B.Nahuel 13+5reb+1ast, L.Rivata 12+1reb+2ast, C.Juan 8+4reb+7ast, B.Valentin 7+1reb
Ameghino: J.Luis Abeiro 21+4reb+1ast, B.Mateo 11+4reb+2ast, L.Emiliano 8+2reb+5ast, C.Zenclussen 6+1reb+3ast, A.Tomas 6+3reb+1ast, F.Jeremias 5+2reb+1ast

Echague - Libertad 81-86

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 4th ranked Echague's (1-15) home loss to third ranked Libertad (7-7) 81-86 on Monday. Libertad made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Libertad had a 32-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was power forward Estefano Simondi (201-96) who scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Uruguayan Bernardo Barrera (194-97) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. Point guard Matias Stival (184-94) produced 21 points, 9 assists and 4 steals and forward Rodrigo Riquelme (192-92) added 22 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Five Libertad and four Echague players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Libertad moved-up to second place, which they share with Colon SF. Loser Echague keeps the fourth position with 15 games lost. Libertad will meet at home league's second-placed Colon SF in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Echague will play against the league's leader San Isidro in San Francisco and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
LIBERTAD: E.Simondi 15+8reb+3ast, J.Wall 13+5reb, B.Barrera 12+6reb+3ast, N.Gimenez 12+6reb, E.Rupcic 11+2reb, M.Alonso 10+5reb+4ast
ECHAGUE: R.Riquelme 22+5reb+1ast, M.Stival 21+4reb+9ast, M.Cerone 11+6reb+3ast, A.Moreno 11+2reb+2ast, C.Lisandro 6+6reb+1ast, L.Hernan 5+2reb

CAO Ceres - San Isidro 112-83

There was a small surprise when first ranked CAO Ceres (11-2) outscored at home their close opponent San Isidro (10-6) 112-83 on Monday. CAO Ceres dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to San Isidro's 42. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 56.0 percentage. CAO Ceres looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was swingman Matias Martinez (195-94) who scored 32 points and 7 assists. Pablo Martinez (197-82) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds (perfect from the field making all ten shots !!!). Point guard Milton Vittar (185-91) produced 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Jose Montero (193-95) added 14 points respectively for the guests. Five CAO Ceres and four San Isidro players 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. CAO Ceres have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-2 record which they share with defeated San Isidro. Loser San Isidro still keeps top place with six games lost. CAO Ceres will meet Villa S.Martin (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. San Isidro will play against Echague and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
CAO Ceres: M.Martinez 32+3reb+7ast, J.Baeza 23+1reb+8ast, P.Martinez 20+11reb+2ast, E.Torne 12+6reb+1ast, J.Banegas 10+6reb+4ast, L.Fernandez 7+3reb
San Isidro: J.Montero 14+2reb+2ast, E.Stucky 13+3reb, S.Bruno 12+1ast, M.Vittar 10+6reb+4ast, A.Santiago 7+1reb, J.Cruz Oberto 6+6reb



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