La Liga Argentina Round 53: Estudiantes O. defeat Racing in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Sixth-ranked Racing (11-9) gave a tough game to first ranked Estudiantes O. (15-4) in Olavarria on Saturday. Estudiantes O. managed to secure only two-point victory 57-55. However their fans expected much easier game. Jeffrey Merchant (197-1997) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and center Cristian Scaramuzzino (205-1992) chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds. Joaquin Gamazo (198-1991) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. Estudiantes O. have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 15-4 record, which they share with San Isidro. Racing at the other side keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Tenth-ranked Independiente (8-11) gave a tough game to first ranked Independ.O. (18-1) in Santiago del Estero. The visitors from Olivia managed to secure only three-point victory 67-64. However their fans expected much easier game. Guard Agustin Pautasso (192-1997) nailed 22 points for the winning side and Lucio Reinaudi accounted for 10 points and 8 rebounds. Independ.O.'s coach Martin Gonzalez allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Fortunato Rolfi came up with 18 points for Independiente in the defeat. Independ.O. have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Newly promoted Independ.O. maintains first place with 18-1 record. Independiente at the other side keeps the tenth position with 11 games lost. Independ.O. will play against Salta Basket (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Independiente will have a break next round.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked San Isidro (15-4) against fourth ranked Barrio Parque (15-6) on Sunday night. Visiting San Isidro was defeated by Barrio Parque in Cordoba 77-63. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of San Isidro. The best player for the winners was Lautaro Rivata who scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. Jose Montero produced 21 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. San Isidro's coach Daniel Beltramo rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Barrio Parque. They moved-up to third place. Loser San Isidro still keeps top position with four games lost. They share it with Estudiantes O.. Barrio Parque will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. San Isidro will play against Rivadavia and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 53: Ameghino destroyed Colon SF on the opponent's court 95-69. Rocamora unfortunately lost to Zarate Basket in a home game 74-82. Rivadavia managed to beat Dep Norte on the road 70-65. Quilmes MP defeated Racing on its own court 79-67. Independ.O. beat Estudiantes T. in Olivia 81-65.

Estudiantes O. - Racing 57-55

Sixth-ranked Racing (11-9) gave a tough game to first ranked Estudiantes O. (15-4) in Olavarria on Saturday. Estudiantes O. managed to secure only two-point victory 57-55. However their fans expected much easier game. Jeffrey Merchant (197-1997) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and center Cristian Scaramuzzino (205-1992) chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds. Joaquin Gamazo (198-1991) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and Ricardo Fernandez (190-1996) scored 17 points. Estudiantes O. have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 15-4 record, which they share with San Isidro. Racing at the other side keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes O.: M.Cabrera 14+1reb+2ast, J.Merchant 12+12reb+3ast, C.Scaramuzzino 10+7reb, M.Battistino 6+1reb+3ast, P.Tomas 5+1reb, J.Fernandez 5+7reb
Racing: R.Fernandez 17+4reb+2ast, J.Gamazo 13+13reb+2ast, E.De Pietro 9+3reb+2ast, M.Matias 7+2reb+1ast, A.Maretto 3+3reb+1ast, R.Acuna 2+2reb+1ast

Colon SF - Ameghino 69-95

Very expected game in Santa Fe where 13th ranked Colon SF (4-15) was crushed by sixth ranked Ameghino (11-8) 95-69 on Saturday. Ameghino dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Colon SF's 36. They outrebounded Colon SF 46-30 including a 38-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ameghino looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds. Venezuelan guard Yohanner Sifontes (192-1995) chipped in 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Swingman Gregorio Eseverri (194-1986) produced 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Matias Cueva (185-1997) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Four Colon SF players scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Ameghino. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Rivadavia. Newly promoted Colon SF keeps the thirteenth position with 15 games lost. Ameghino will meet Villa S.Martin (#7) in the next round. Colon SF will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ameghino: J.Luis Abeiro 27+12reb+3ast, Y.Sifontes 20+6reb+5ast, A.Aristimuno 14+6reb+2ast, L.Emiliano 9+4reb+6ast, A.Tomas 8+5reb+3ast, R.Carlos 6+5reb+1ast
Colon SF: T.Gutierrez 16+2reb+2ast, C.Matias 15+5reb+3ast, G.Eseverri 13+8reb+6ast, I.Zulberti 11+4reb+1ast, L.Tomas 9+4reb+3ast, M.Bernan 4+5reb

Independiente - Independ.O. 64-67

Tenth-ranked Independiente (8-11) gave a tough game to first ranked Independ.O. (18-1) in Santiago del Estero. The visitors from Olivia managed to secure only three-point victory 67-64. However their fans expected much easier game. Independ.O. outrebounded Independiente 37-24 including a 12-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard Agustin Pautasso (192-1997) nailed 22 points for the winning side and guard Lucio Reinaudi (185-1995) accounted for 10 points and 8 rebounds. Independ.O.'s coach Martin Gonzalez allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Fortunato Rolfi came up with 18 points and swingman Luciano Silva (190-1996) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Independiente in the defeat. Four Independiente players scored in double figures. Independ.O. have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Newly promoted Independ.O. maintains first place with 18-1 record. Independiente at the other side keeps the tenth position with 11 games lost. Independ.O. will play against Salta Basket (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Independiente will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Independ.O.: A.Pautasso 22+2reb+1ast, L.Reinaudi 10+8reb+3ast, F.Martina 8+4reb+1ast, S.Giletto 7+5reb+5ast, J.Bione 6+4reb+1ast, M.Nicolas 5+2reb
Independiente: R.Fortunato 18+3reb+3ast, L.Silva 15+6reb+2ast, D.Tabbia 14+6reb+3ast, B.Ingratta 11+3ast, B.Omar 3+2reb, L.Tambucci 3+5reb

Rocamora - Zarate Basket 74-82

Very predictable result when fourth ranked Zarate Basket (13-7) defeated on the road 15th ranked Rocamora (4-14) 82-74 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was swingman Damian Pineda (194-1988) who scored 23 points. Agustin Brocal (191-1997) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Manuel Gomez (183-1996) produced 22 points and 5 assists and forward Tomas Verbauwede (198-1999) added 10 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Zarate Basket. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Dep Viedma. Rocamora lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the fifteenth position with 14 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Zarate Basket: D.Pineda 23+3reb+3ast, A.Brocal 18+9reb+2ast, R.Banegas 12+6reb+1ast, L.Andujar 11+6reb+5ast, A.Angel 8+3reb, B.Juan 5+5reb+3ast
Rocamora: G.Manuel 22+4reb+5ast, J.Catalin 13+6reb+1ast, G.Impini 12+5reb+2ast, V.Tomas 10+10reb, P.Carlos 10+2ast, I.Galardo 5+11reb

Dep Norte - Rivadavia 65-70

Not a big story in a game in Armstrong where 11th ranked Dep Norte (7-11) was defeated by sixth ranked Rivadavia (11-8) 70-65 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was point guard Stefano Arancibia (176-1997) who scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Point guard Franco Sampaulise (180-2000) chipped in 12 points and 4 assists. Forward Lautaro Mare (196-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Gabriel Rojas (180-2000) added 17 points respectively for the hosts. Dep Norte's coach Alejandro Cupulutti rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Rivadavia. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Ameghino. Loser Dep Norte keeps the eleventh position with 11 games lost. Rivadavia will meet league's second-placed San Isidro in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Dep Norte will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: S.Arancibia 17+5reb+2ast, S.Franco 12+4reb+4ast, M.Alejandro 10+6reb+2ast, F.Jerez 9+8reb, T.Cravero 6+2reb, P.Bandeo 6+2reb
Dep Norte: R.Gabriel 17+1reb+1ast, L.Mare 10+14reb+2ast, F.Alorda 9+3reb+1ast, B.Franco 8+5reb+4ast, S.Battistoni Octavio 6+2reb, C.Jeremias 5+1reb+1ast

Quilmes MP - Racing 79-67

There was a surprise result in Mar del Plata where twelfth ranked Quilmes MP (7-13) beat higher ranked Racing (11-9) 79-67 on Sunday. Quilmes MP made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was forward Alex Negrete (192-2001) who scored 25 points and 6 rebounds. Chilean guard Cristopher Jara (-2000) chipped in 17 points and 6 assists. Rodrigo Acuna (198-1995) produced 23 points and 6 rebounds and Joaquin Gamazo (198-1991) added 12 points and 16 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Quilmes MP. They maintain twelfth place with 7-13 record. Loser Racing keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Quilmes MP: N.Alex 25+6reb+2ast, J.Cristopher 17+2reb+6ast, L.Castellani 10+2reb+2ast, F.Gonzalez 9+2reb, L.Catelotti 6+6reb, F.Gago 5+5ast
Racing: R.Acuna 23+6reb, J.Gamazo 12+16reb+1ast, E.De Pietro 10+3reb+4ast, R.Fernandez 8+3reb+1ast, A.Barrales 5+1reb+8ast, A.Maretto 5+6reb+1ast

Estudiantes T. - Independ.O. 65-81

There was no surprise in San Miguel de Tucuman where 12th ranked Estudiantes T. (5-14) was defeated by first ranked Independ.O. (18-1) 81-65 on Sunday. Independ.O. dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Estudiantes T.'s 28. The best player for the winners was guard Agustin Pautasso (192-1997) who scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Power forward Fernando Martina (200-1981) chipped in 16 points. Five Independ.O. players scored in double figures. Guard Jose Muruaga (188-1984) produced 19 points and 4 assists and power forward Conrado Echevarria (195-1998) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Independ.O.. Newly promoted Independ.O. maintains first place with 18-1 record. Estudiantes T. lost their twelfth game in a row. Estudiantes T. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the twelfth position with 14 games lost. Independ.O. will meet Salta Basket (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Estudiantes T. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Independ.O.: F.Martina 16+2reb+2ast, A.Pautasso 15+7reb+2ast, S.Giletto 11+2reb, L.Reinaudi 11+5reb+2ast, J.Bione 10+4reb+1ast, T.Ramallo 5+4reb+2ast
Estudiantes T.: J.Muruaga 19+3reb+4ast, C.Echevarria 13+6reb, R.Orresta 9+6reb+1ast, P.Walter 7+2reb+3ast, T.Rayner 6+3reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 5+2reb

Barrio Parque - San Isidro 77-63

Very important is a road loss of second ranked San Isidro (15-4) against fourth ranked Barrio Parque (15-6) on Sunday night. Visiting San Isidro was defeated by Barrio Parque in Cordoba 77-63. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of San Isidro. The best player for the winners was swingman Lautaro Rivata (190-1987) who scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. Andres Landoni (203-1990) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. Four Barrio Parque players scored in double figures. Swingman Jose Montero (193-1995) produced 21 points and 6 rebounds and power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. San Isidro's coach Daniel Beltramo rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Barrio Parque. They moved-up to third place. Loser San Isidro still keeps top position with four games lost. They share it with Estudiantes O.. Barrio Parque will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. San Isidro will play against Rivadavia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: L.Rivata 18+8reb+3ast, A.Landoni 15+8reb+1ast, C.Juan 12+2reb+3ast, B.Nahuel 12+2reb+7ast, B.Ossela 9+5reb+1ast, F.Pedano 7+1reb
San Isidro: J.Montero 21+6reb, J.Cruz Oberto 13+6reb+3ast, E.Stucky 7+6reb, F.Zezular 5+1reb+2ast, S.Bruno 5+1reb+1ast, A.Santiago 4+4reb



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