La Liga Argentina Round 40: CAO Ceres beat San Isidro in the most crucial game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in San Francisco. Second ranked CAO Ceres faced one of their biggest challengers San Isidro. Guests from Ceres (11-1) defeated host San Isidro (10-3) 85-72. They outrebounded San Isidro 45-32 including 33 on the defensive glass. Jorge Banegas (190-93, agency: BIG) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Forward Eduardo Spalla (197-89) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. Power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-97) produced 21 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. San Isidro's coach Daniel Beltramo rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. CAO Ceres have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 11-1 record having just one point less than leader Independ.O. San Isidro at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
We should mention about the upset which took place in Mar del Plata, where higher ranked Zarate Basket (7-5) lost to fifteenth ranked Quilmes MP (4-10) in a road game 71-76. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Alex Negrete (192-1) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Lucio Castellani contributed with 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Quilmes MP's coach Manuel Gelpi allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Agustin Brocal (191-97) replied with 15 points and 6 rebounds for Zarate Basket. Quilmes MP moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Bahia. Newly promoted Zarate Basket keeps the fifth position with five games lost. Quilmes MP will play against higher ranked Estudiantes C. (#8) in Concordia in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Zarate Basket will play on the road against the league's leader Estudiantes O. having rather not much hope for a victory.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Concordia. Local Estudiantes C. (6-5) outscored 12th ranked Lanus (4-9) 100-62 on Monday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of Martin Bonja who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side Pablo Aaron responded with 13 points and 5 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. Estudiantes C. have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place. Newly promoted Lanus dropped to the thirteenth position with nine games lost. Estudiantes C. will meet Quilmes MP (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lanus will have a break next round.

Rest of the games of round 40 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Dep Norte was defeated by Ameghino in Villa Maria 89-75. Bahia was beaten by Racing at home 79-87. Independiente lost to Libertad on the opponent's court 86-90. Villa S.Martin outscored Estudiantes T. in a home game 85-63.
The best stats of 40th round was 17 points and 8 rebounds by Michael Henry of Villa S.Martin.

Estudiantes C. - Lanus 100-62

The game with biggest result difference took place in Concordia. Local Estudiantes C. (6-5) outscored 12th ranked Lanus (4-9) 100-62 on Monday night. Estudiantes C. forced 20 Lanus turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a quality performance of Martin Bonja who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Matias Alluchon (185-0) who added 17 points during the contest. Five Estudiantes C. players scored in double figures. At the losing side Pablo Aaron (199-0) responded with 13 points and 5 rebounds and center Sebastian Chaine (201-86) scored 10 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Estudiantes C. have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place. Newly promoted Lanus dropped to the thirteenth position with nine games lost. Estudiantes C. will meet Quilmes MP (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lanus will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes C.: Y.Alvaro 20+1reb+2ast, A.Matias 17+3reb+3ast, M.Delfino Agustin 14+8reb+1ast, C.Alvaro 13+2reb+2ast, B.Martin 13+9reb+2ast, C.Lora-Oliver 7+6reb
Lanus: P.Aaron 13+5reb+1ast, S.Chaine 10+4reb+1ast, P.Bruna 8+4reb+3ast, G.Mariano 8+4reb+2ast, D.Muccio Lucas 5+3reb+2ast, S.Alejo 5+5reb

Ameghino - Dep Norte 89-75

There was no surprise in Villa Maria where 12th ranked Dep Norte (4-8) was defeated by fifth ranked Ameghino (8-5) 89-75 on Monday. Ameghino shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Emiliano Lezcano (187-1) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Cristian Zenclussen (186-97) who added 19 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals during the contest. Four Ameghino players scored in double figures. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side forward Lautaro Mare (196-98) responded with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Octavio Sarmiento Battistoni scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Ameghino have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Dep Norte keeps the twelfth position with eight games lost. They share it with Rocamora. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ameghino: L.Emiliano 25+7reb+1ast, C.Zenclussen 19+5reb+8ast, A.Tomas 15+9reb+5ast, J.Luis Abeiro 13+7reb+2ast, A.Aristimuno 6+2reb+5ast, F.Jeremias 5+1ast
Dep Norte: L.Mare 19+8reb+5ast, C.Jeremias 16+3reb+1ast, S.Battistoni Octavio 13+9reb, A.Julian 9+5reb+1ast, F.Alorda 8+5reb, C.Cupulutti 6+1reb

Bahia - Racing 79-87

No shocking result in a game in Bahia Blanca where sixth ranked Racing (8-6) defeated 13th ranked Bahia (4-10) 87-79 on Tuesday. Racing dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Bahia's 18. They outrebounded Bahia 41-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Adriano Maretto (189-99, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and Joaquin Gamazo (198-91) who added 23 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side swingman Joaquin Sanchez (188-98) responded with 21 points and point guard Ezequiel Paz (190-1, agency: Interperformances) scored 13 points and 4 assists. Bahia's coach Laura Cors tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Racing moved-up to fourth place. Bahia lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth position with ten games lost. They share it with Quilmes MP. Racing will meet Villa Mitre (#7) in the next round. Bahia will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Racing: A.Maretto 25+5reb+6ast, J.Gamazo 23+9reb+3ast, M.Matias 15+6reb+2ast, E.De Pietro 11+1reb+1ast, R.Fernandez 7+6reb+1ast, B.Carlos 4+10reb+3ast
Bahia: S.Joaquin 21+3reb+2ast, P.Ezequiel 13+4reb+4ast, T.Facundo 12, S.Valentin 11+2reb+2ast, A.Facundo 8+4reb+2ast, A.Alejo 6+1reb

Quilmes MP - Zarate Basket 76-71

We should mention about the upset which took place in Mar del Plata, where higher ranked Zarate Basket (7-5) lost to fifteenth ranked Quilmes MP (4-10) in a road game 71-76. Quilmes MP dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Zarate Basket's 24. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Alex Negrete (192-1) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Lucio Castellani (196-94) contributed with 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Quilmes MP's coach Manuel Gelpi allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Agustin Brocal (191-97) replied with 15 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Lucas Andujar (185-96) added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Zarate Basket. Quilmes MP moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Bahia. Newly promoted Zarate Basket keeps the fifth position with five games lost. Quilmes MP will play against higher ranked Estudiantes C. (#8) in Concordia in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Zarate Basket will play on the road against the league's leader Estudiantes O. having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Quilmes MP: N.Alex 28+11reb+6ast, L.Castellani 20+7reb, F.Gago 9+2reb+3ast, A.Francisco 6+2reb+3ast, E.Agustin 4+2reb, F.Gonzalez 3+1reb+3ast
Zarate Basket: A.Brocal 15+6reb+3ast, L.Andujar 15+5reb+4ast, B.Juan 12+2reb, D.Pineda 9+2reb+3ast, I.Cuassolo 6+7reb+2ast, R.Banegas 6+5reb

San Isidro - CAO Ceres 72-85

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in San Francisco. Second ranked CAO Ceres faced one of their biggest challengers San Isidro. Guests from Ceres (11-1) defeated host San Isidro (10-3) 85-72. They outrebounded San Isidro 45-32 including 33 on the defensive glass. Jorge Banegas (190-93, agency: BIG) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Forward Eduardo Spalla (197-89) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. Four CAO Ceres players scored in double figures. Power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-97) produced 21 points and 8 rebounds and Federico Zezular (198-1) added 10 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. San Isidro's coach Daniel Beltramo rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. CAO Ceres have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 11-1 record having just one point less than leader Independ.O. San Isidro at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
CAO Ceres: M.Martinez 18+5reb+1ast, E.Spalla 17+8reb+2ast, J.Banegas 16+12reb+6ast, J.Baeza 13+1reb+6ast, P.Martinez 9+10reb+2ast, L.Fernandez 8+3reb
San Isidro: J.Cruz Oberto 21+8reb, S.Jeronimo 12+1reb, F.Zezular 10+9reb+6ast, A.Santiago 7+5reb+4ast, S.Bruno 7+2reb+3ast, E.Stucky 6+3reb

Libertad - Independiente 90-86

Rather expected game in Sunchales where 10th ranked Independiente (5-8) was defeated by seventh ranked Libertad (8-5) 90-86 on Tuesday. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Manuel Alonso (195-99, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and power forward Estefano Simondi (201-96) who added 16 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Five Libertad players scored in double figures. Libertad's coach Sebastian Porta used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Bruno Ingratta (202-85) responded with 21 points and swingman Daniel Tabbia (195-93) scored 17 points. Libertad moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Independiente keeps the tenth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Libertad: E.Simondi 16+6reb+1ast, M.Alonso 16+5reb+6ast, J.Eydallin 13+3reb+5ast, E.Rupcic 12+7reb+1ast, N.Gimenez 10+2reb, B.Barrera 7+2reb+2ast
Independiente: B.Ingratta 21+3reb+1ast, D.Tabbia 17+4reb, V.Maximo 13+1reb+1ast, J.Sandrini 9+4reb+4ast, L.Tambucci 9+7reb+2ast, L.Silva 8+2ast

Villa S.Martin - Estudiantes T. 85-63

Rather predictable result in Resistencia where seventh ranked Villa S.Martin (8-5) outscored 11th ranked Estudiantes T. (5-9) 85-63 on Tuesday. Villa S.Martin looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Estudiantes T.'s players. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Michael Henry (196-95, college: Buffalo St.) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 8 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and the other American import forward Treshaad Williams (196-93, college: Morehead St.) who added 14 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side power forward Conrado Echevarria (195-98) responded with 13 points and 7 rebounds and Diego Peralta (195-94) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Villa S.Martin moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Estudiantes T. lost seventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eleventh position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Villa S.Martin: M.Henry 17+8reb+1ast, G.Bruno 16+1reb+2ast, T.Williams 14+9reb+2ast, S.Mignani 9+2reb+6ast, P.Santiago 8+6reb+2ast, J.Pablo Pedemonte 8+2reb+3ast
Estudiantes T.: C.Echevarria 13+7reb+1ast, P.Diego 12+8reb, J.Muruaga 9+1ast, T.Rayner 7+10reb, J.Rodriguez 7+1reb+3ast, R.Orresta 5+3ast



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