La Liga Argentina Round 49: No surprise as #1 Estudiantes O. defeats Parque Sur

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

La Liga Argentina top team - Estudiantes O. (13-4) added another victory to their record on Friday. This time they beat twelfth ranked Parque Sur (5-13) in Olavarria 84-79. They outrebounded Parque Sur 38-24 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by Parque Sur helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Center Cristian Scaramuzzino (205-1992) stepped up and scored 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and point guard Martin Cabrera (179-1996) chipped in 16 points and 5 assists. At the losing side Guillermo Romero (198-1995) responded with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Estudiantes O. maintains first place with 13-4 record. Parque Sur lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Quilmes MP. Estudiantes O. are looking forward to face Rocamora (#15) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Parque Sur will play against Quilmes MP in Mar del Plata and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Bahia Blanca was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Dep Viedma (12-6) played at the court of 7th ranked Villa Mitre (10-8). Dep Viedma defeated Villa Mitre 104-94. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Villa Mitre. Point guard Mariano Marina (-1999) nailed 22 points and 5 assists for the winning side and Lucas Gonzalez accounted for 16 points and 12 rebounds. point guard Jose Gutierrez (185-1987, agency: BIG) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 assists for Villa Mitre in the defeat. Villa Mitre's coach Lisandro De Tomasi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Dep Viedma moved-up to second place, which they share with Ciclista. Villa Mitre at the other side dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with Salta Basket. Dep Viedma will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Villa Mitre will play on the road against Ciclista (#3) in Juninense and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Mar del Plata between Quilmes MP and Rocamora. Fifteenth ranked Quilmes MP (5-13) got a very close home victory over 14th ranked Rocamora (4-12). Quilmes MP managed to escape with a 1-point win 77-76 on Friday evening. Alex Negrete fired 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Justo Catalin produced 32 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for lost side. Quilmes MP moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Parque Sur. Rocamora lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth position with 12 games lost. Quilmes MP will meet at home Parque Sur (#13) in the next round. Rocamora will play against the league's leader Estudiantes O. having rather not much hope for a victory.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 49: Barrio Parque destroyed Estudiantes T. on the opponent's court 95-75. Ameghino outscored Echague in a home game 105-69. Villa S.Martin was rolled over Rivadavia on the road 94-66. Independiente defeated Colon SF on its own court 76-71.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 10 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists by Tomas Luduena of Colon SF.

Quilmes MP - Rocamora 77-76

A very close game took place in Mar del Plata between Quilmes MP and Rocamora. Fifteenth ranked Quilmes MP (5-13) got a very close home victory over 14th ranked Rocamora (4-12). Quilmes MP managed to escape with a 1-point win 77-76 on Friday evening. Forward Alex Negrete (192-2001) fired 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Ernesto Skidelsky (180-2000) chipped in 13 points and 6 assists. Four Quilmes MP players scored in double figures. Justo Catalin (182-1999) produced 32 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and Galo Impini (194-1997) added 16 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Quilmes MP moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Parque Sur. Rocamora lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth position with 12 games lost. Quilmes MP will meet at home Parque Sur (#13) in the next round. Rocamora will play against the league's leader Estudiantes O. having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Quilmes MP: N.Alex 19+5reb, J.Cristopher 13+3reb+1ast, E.Skidelsky 13+6ast, F.Gonzalez 10+4reb+1ast, E.Agustin 8+6reb+2ast, L.Castellani 6+4reb
Rocamora: J.Catalin 32+5reb+2ast, G.Impini 16+9reb+3ast, V.Tomas 15+8reb, G.Manuel 8+4reb+4ast, I.Galardo 2+3reb, H.Marcos 2+1reb+1ast

Villa Mitre - Dep Viedma 94-104

The game in Bahia Blanca was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Dep Viedma (12-6) played at the court of 7th ranked Villa Mitre (10-8). Dep Viedma defeated Villa Mitre 104-94. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Villa Mitre. Dep Viedma made 17-of-21 charity shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. Point guard Mariano Marina (-1999) nailed 22 points and 5 assists for the winning side and Lucas Gonzalez (199-1994) accounted for 16 points and 12 rebounds. Point guard Jose Gutierrez (185-1987, agency: BIG) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 assists and center Juan Javier Bollo (203-1992) added 14 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Villa Mitre in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Villa Mitre's coach Lisandro De Tomasi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Dep Viedma moved-up to second place, which they share with Ciclista. Villa Mitre at the other side dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with Salta Basket. Dep Viedma will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Villa Mitre will play on the road against Ciclista (#3) in Juninense and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dep Viedma: M.Mariano 22+4reb+5ast, M.Eidintas 19+1reb+5ast, L.Gonzalez 16+12reb+2ast, M.Tabieres 14+3reb+2ast, L.Capponi 13+2reb, F.Martin 7+2reb+1ast
Villa Mitre: J.Gutierrez 21+3reb+10ast, F.Amigo 17+3reb+1ast, F.Harina 15+3reb, J.Javier Bollo 14+12reb+3ast, R.Heinrich 8+3reb+6ast, J.Levy 8+4reb+1ast

Estudiantes T. - Barrio Parque 75-95

Very expected game in San Miguel de Tucuman where 12th ranked Estudiantes T. (5-12) was crushed by fourth ranked Barrio Parque (13-6) 95-75 on Friday. Barrio Parque dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Estudiantes T.'s 24. Swingman Bernardo Ossela (195-1994) fired 23 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Andres Landoni (203-1990) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. Five Barrio Parque players scored in double figures. Guard Jose Muruaga (188-1984) produced 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and power forward Conrado Echevarria (195-1998) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Barrio Parque maintains fourth place with 13-6 record. Estudiantes T. lost tenth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the twelfth position with 12 games lost. Barrio Parque will meet at home higher ranked CAO Ceres (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Estudiantes T. will play against Colon SF (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: B.Ossela 23+2reb+3ast, A.Landoni 16+7reb+2ast, F.Pedano 15+3reb+3ast, B.Nahuel 13+6reb+2ast, L.Rivata 10+10reb, P.Moya 8+5reb+1ast
Estudiantes T.: J.Muruaga 20+6reb+5ast, R.Orresta 12+3reb+3ast, C.Echevarria 12+10reb+2ast, P.Diego 8+6reb+3ast, I.Echevarria 6+1reb, P.Walter 6+3reb+1ast

Estudiantes O. - Parque Sur 84-79

La Liga Argentina top team - Estudiantes O. (13-4) added another victory to their record on Friday. This time they beat twelfth ranked Parque Sur (5-13) in Olavarria 84-79. They outrebounded Parque Sur 38-24 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by Parque Sur helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Center Cristian Scaramuzzino (205-1992) stepped up and scored 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and point guard Martin Cabrera (179-1996) chipped in 16 points and 5 assists. Four Estudiantes O. players scored in double figures. At the losing side Guillermo Romero (198-1995) responded with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and point guard Juan Meyer (180-2003) scored 16 points. Estudiantes O. maintains first place with 13-4 record. Parque Sur lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Quilmes MP. Estudiantes O. are looking forward to face Rocamora (#15) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Parque Sur will play against Quilmes MP in Mar del Plata and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes O.: P.Tomas 17+2reb+1ast, C.Scaramuzzino 17+7reb+2ast, M.Cabrera 16+4reb+5ast, M.Aristu 13+8reb+1ast, C.Johu 9+7reb+1ast, M.Battistino 6+2reb+4ast
Parque Sur: G.Romero 28+13reb+3ast, M.Juan 16+1reb+3ast, J.Ledesma 11+2reb+1ast, G.Gervacio 8+3reb+2ast, P.Franco 6+1reb+1ast, I.Fellay 6+2reb+2ast

Ameghino - Echague 105-69

Very predictable result in Villa Maria where eighth ranked Ameghino (9-8) smashed 15th ranked Echague (2-17) 105-69 on Friday. Ameghino dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Echague's 44. They outrebounded Echague 46-24 including a 33-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ameghino looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Echague's players. Point guard Tomas Allende (190-2002) fired 24 points for the winners. Carlos Rivero (203-2003) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Dallas Morgan (185, college: CMU, agency: BIG) produced 16 points and power forward Lisandro Caraballo added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Echague players scored in double figures. Ameghino moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Rivadavia and Villa S.Martin. Echague lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 17 games lost. Ameghino will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Echague will play against Rivadavia (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ameghino: A.Tomas 24+4reb+2ast, F.Jeremias 14+2reb+2ast, O.Ignacio 10+2ast, R.Carlos 10+10reb+2ast, A.Aristimuno 9+5reb+2ast, C.Bruno 8+2reb+3ast
Echague: D.Morgan 16+3reb+1ast, G.Rosso 14, F.Joaquin 12+3reb+2ast, C.Lisandro 10+7reb+1ast, R.Riquelme 7+1reb+2ast, C.Rohlehr 6+2reb

Rivadavia - Villa S.Martin 94-66

There was a minor upset when 7th ranked Villa S.Martin (9-8) was rolled over on the road by ninth ranked Rivadavia (9-8) 94-66 on Friday. Rivadavia forced 21 Villa S.Martin turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Villa S.Martin's players. Pablo Bandeo (195-1997, agency: BIG) fired 21 points for the winners. Point guard Franco Sampaulise (180-2000) chipped in 13 points and 5 assists. Four Rivadavia players scored in double figures. Rivadavia's coach Matteo Boccolini felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Treshaad Williams (196-1993, college: Morehead St.) produced 25 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and the other American import guard Michael Henry (196-1995, college: Buffalo St.) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Rivadavia have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Ameghino and Villa S.Martin. Rivadavia will meet at home Echague (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Villa S.Martin will play against Jachal (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: P.Bandeo 21+3reb+1ast, S.Franco 13+2reb+5ast, T.Cravero 13+2reb+2ast, M.Alejandro 12+1reb+3ast, S.Arancibia 10+2reb+4ast, F.Jerez 8+8reb+3ast
Villa S.Martin: T.Williams 25+7reb, M.Henry 13+7reb, S.Mignani 12+7reb, S.Luduena 7+4ast, P.Santiago 6+2reb+1ast, F.Vieta 2+6reb+2ast

Independiente - Colon SF 76-71

Everything went according to plan in Santiago del Estero where eleventh ranked Independiente (8-10) beat 14th ranked Colon SF (2-14) 76-71 on Saturday. Luciano Tambucci (194-1998) fired 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Everton Gomez chipped in 9 points and 13 rebounds. Independiente's coach Fabian Daverio used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Guard Matias Cueva (185-1997) produced 18 points and point guard Tomas Luduena (178-1996) added 10 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Four Colon SF players scored in double figures. Independiente moved-up to tenth place. Colon SF lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 14 games lost. Independiente will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Colon SF will play against Estudiantes T. (#12) in San Miguel de Tucuman and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Independiente: R.Fortunato 13+6reb+4ast, L.Tambucci 12+9reb+3ast, G.Everton 9+13reb+2ast, D.Tabbia 9+2reb+1ast, V.Maximo 8+3reb+1ast, L.Silva 8+3reb+1ast
Colon SF: C.Matias 18+4reb+2ast, R.Joaquin 11+6reb+1ast, L.Tomas 10+8reb+6ast, I.Zulberti 10+5reb, G.Eseverri 9+4reb+1ast, D.Augusto 4+2reb



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