La Liga Argentina Round 60: Zarate Basket lose to Ciclista

The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Juninense between third ranked Zarate Basket (14-9) and fifth ranked Ciclista (14-9) on Saturday night. Zarate Basket was crushed by Ciclista on the road 65-90. Ciclista dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Zarate Basket's 28. They outrebounded Zarate Basket 37-25 including 29 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for power forward Gianfranco Sinconi (204-1994) who led his team to a victory with 18 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Christian Boudet (192-1997) contributed with 11 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Agustin Brocal (191-1997) replied with 8 points and 5 rebounds for Zarate Basket. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ciclista moved-up to third place, which they share with Zarate Basket and Ameghino. Ciclista is looking forward to face Bahia (#13) in Bahia Blanca in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zarate Basket will play on the road against Pergamino (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Ninth-ranked Libertad (10-12) used its home court advantage to challenge fourth ranked San Isidro (17-5) in Sunchales. The visitors from San Francisco managed to secure only two-point victory 89-87. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) who helped to win the game recording 10 points and 8 rebounds and Gonzalo Romero who added 15 points during the contest. San Isidro's coach Daniel Beltramo allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was swingman Juan Wall (194-1989) with 26 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). San Isidro maintains fourth position with 17-5 record. Libertad at the other side keeps the ninth place with 12 games lost. San Isidro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Libertad will play on the road against the league's leader Independ.O. (#1) in Olivia and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game between 12th ranked Estudiantes T. (6-15) and tenth ranked Independiente (10-13) in San Miguel de Tucuman on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Santiago del Estero outscored Estudiantes T. 103-68. The winners were led by Fortunato Rolfi who had that evening a triple-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Even 10 points and 5 rebounds by Diego Peralta did not help to save the game for Estudiantes T.. Estudiantes T.'s coach Francisco Ruiz gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Independiente maintains tenth position with 10-13 record. Newly promoted Estudiantes T. keeps the twelfth place with 15 games lost. Independiente will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Estudiantes T. will play against Dep Norte (#11) in Armstrong and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 60: Ameghino beat Jachal on the road 98-87. GELP destroyed Quilmes MP on its own court 82-59. Parque Sur was outscored by Bahia in Bahia Blanca 79-56. CAO Ceres managed to beat Echague at home 94-82. Colon SF was defeated by Barrio Parque on the opponent's court 75-68.
The most impressive performance of 60th round was 23 points and 4 assists by Tomas Gutierrez of Colon SF.

Libertad - San Isidro 87-89

Ninth-ranked Libertad (10-12) used its home court advantage to challenge fourth ranked San Isidro (17-5) in Sunchales. The visitors from San Francisco managed to secure only two-point victory 89-87. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) who helped to win the game recording 10 points and 8 rebounds and forward Gonzalo Romero (196-1997) who added 15 points during the contest. San Isidro's coach Daniel Beltramo allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was swingman Juan Wall (194-1989) with 26 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and Enzo Rupcic (201-1997) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Five San Isidro and four Libertad players scored in double figures. San Isidro maintains fourth position with 17-5 record. Libertad at the other side keeps the ninth place with 12 games lost. San Isidro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Libertad will play on the road against the league's leader Independ.O. (#1) in Olivia and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: E.Stucky 15+2reb, G.Romero 15+3reb, J.Montero 14+1reb+2ast, A.Santiago 14+4reb, J.Cruz Oberto 10+8reb+1ast, S.Jeronimo 9+3reb+3ast
Libertad: J.Wall 26+7reb+2ast, E.Rupcic 17+5reb, N.Gimenez 10+3reb+1ast, J.Eydallin 10+4reb+2ast, M.Alonso 8+7reb+4ast, F.Lombardi 6+3reb

Jachal - Ameghino 87-98

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Ameghino (14-9) beat on the road 14th ranked Jachal (3-20) 98-87 on Saturday. Ameghino dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Jachal's 24. Ameghino forced 19 Jachal turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by Venezuelan guard Yohanner Sifontes (192-1995) who scored that evening 29 points and power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) supported him with 18 points and 15 rebounds. Even a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds by Cuban power forward Marlon Diaz (200-1998) did not help to save the game for Jachal. Forward Lucas Cabanas added 15 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ameghino have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Zarate Basket and Ciclista. Jachal lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 20 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ameghino: Y.Sifontes 29+4reb+3ast, J.Luis Abeiro 18+15reb+2ast, A.Aristimuno 15+5reb+6ast, A.Tomas 14+6reb+2ast, L.Emiliano 11+1reb+5ast, C.Zenclussen 7+3reb+2ast
Jachal: C.Julio 15+2reb+1ast, M.Diaz 15+12reb+2ast, L.Cabanas 15+8reb+3ast, S.Ismael 12+4reb+7ast, N.Coutin 12+8reb+2ast, B.Szlaien 8+2ast

GELP - Quilmes MP 82-59

Rather expected game when 12th ranked Quilmes MP (8-14) was smashed by tenth ranked GELP (11-12) in La Plata 82-59 on Saturday. The winners were led by center Franco Barroso (207-1994) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds and Yago Sanchez (195-1999) supported him with 16 points. Four GELP players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds by forward Tomas Nally (202-2002, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Quilmes MP. Forward Lucio Castellani (196-1994) added 13 points and 6 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. GELP moved-up to ninth place. Loser Quilmes MP keeps the twelfth position with 14 games lost. GELP will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Quilmes MP will play against Lanus (#11) in Buenos Aires and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
GELP: S.Yago 16+3reb+1ast, G.Carlos 13+4reb+2ast, J.Acuna 13+3reb+2ast, F.Barroso 10+12reb+1ast, T.Ligorria 8+6reb, F.Vallejos 8+2reb
Quilmes MP: L.Castellani 13+6reb, N.Tomas 11+10reb, F.Gonzalez 9+5reb, J.Cristopher 8+2reb+4ast, F.Gago 6+4reb+1ast, A.Francisco 5+6reb+1ast

Estudiantes T. - Independiente 68-103

The game between 12th ranked Estudiantes T. (6-15) and tenth ranked Independiente (10-13) in San Miguel de Tucuman on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Santiago del Estero outscored Estudiantes T. 103-68. They outrebounded Estudiantes T. 42-26 including 33 on the defensive glass. Independiente looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Estudiantes T.'s players. The winners were led by Fortunato Rolfi who had that evening a triple-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists and Bruno Ingratta (202-1985) supported him with 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Independiente players scored in double figures. Even 10 points and 5 rebounds by Diego Peralta (195-1994) did not help to save the game for Estudiantes T.. Guard Jose Muruaga (188-1984) added 9 points. Estudiantes T.'s coach Francisco Ruiz gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Independiente maintains tenth position with 10-13 record. Newly promoted Estudiantes T. keeps the twelfth place with 15 games lost. Independiente will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Estudiantes T. will play against Dep Norte (#11) in Armstrong and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Independiente: L.Silva 21+2reb+2ast, L.Tambucci 20+1reb+2ast, B.Ingratta 16+10reb+5ast, R.Fortunato 13+10reb+10ast, B.Omar 13+9reb+2ast, G.Everton 10+8reb+1ast
Estudiantes T.: P.Walter 10+3reb, P.Diego 10+5reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 9+1reb, J.Muruaga 9+3reb+3ast, C.Echevarria 9+2reb+1ast, I.Echevarria 7+5reb

Ciclista - Zarate Basket 90-65

The most important game in the last round took place in Juninense between third ranked Zarate Basket (14-9) and fifth ranked Ciclista (14-9) on Saturday night. Zarate Basket was crushed by Ciclista on the road 65-90. Ciclista dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Zarate Basket's 28. They outrebounded Zarate Basket 37-25 including 29 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for power forward Gianfranco Sinconi (204-1994) who led his team to a victory with 18 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Christian Boudet (192-1997) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four Ciclista players scored in double figures. Agustin Brocal (191-1997) replied with 8 points and 5 rebounds and forward Juan Baquero (196-1990) added 13 points in the effort for Zarate Basket. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ciclista moved-up to third place, which they share with Zarate Basket and Ameghino. Ciclista is looking forward to face Bahia (#13) in Bahia Blanca in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zarate Basket will play on the road against Pergamino (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ciclista: A.Britos 20+3reb+2ast, G.Sinconi 18+7reb+1ast, C.Boudet 11+10reb+5ast, M.Lambrisca 11+1reb, V.Costa 10+2reb+4ast, M.Sesto 9+4reb+2ast
Zarate Basket: B.Juan 13+1reb, I.Cuassolo 11+2reb, A.Brocal 8+5reb+3ast, P.Facundo 8+2reb+3ast, A.Angel 6+4reb, R.Banegas 6+5reb

Bahia - Parque Sur 79-56

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourteenth ranked Bahia's (6-14) home victory over 15th ranked Parque Sur (5-19) in Bahia Blanca 79-56 on Sunday. Bahia outrebounded Parque Sur 41-27 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by point guard Ezequiel Paz (190-2001, agency: Interperformances) who scored that evening 23 points, 7 assists and 4 steals and Brazilian center Gabriel Novaes (208-2001) supported him with 15 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Even 16 points and 4 assists by swingman Elnes Bolling (193-1991) did not help to save the game for Parque Sur. Swingman Gervacio Guelache (196-1999) added 8 points and 6 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. Bahia moved-up to thirteenth place. Parque Sur lost fifteenth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 19 games lost. Bahia will meet at home higher ranked Ciclista (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Parque Sur will play against Villa Mitre (#7) in Bahia Blanca and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bahia: P.Ezequiel 23+4reb+7ast, N.Gabriel 15+10reb, F.Valentin 10+1reb+1ast, I.Catani 9+3reb+2ast, S.Valentin 8+7reb+1ast, P.Luciano 6+1reb
Parque Sur: E.Bolling 16+2reb+4ast, B.Juan 9+2reb+1ast, G.Gervacio 8+6reb, J.Ledesma 7+4reb, M.Juan 6+3ast, V.Lofrano 6+1reb+4ast

CAO Ceres - Echague 94-82

Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Echague (3-21) lost on the road to fourth ranked CAO Ceres (17-4) 94-82 on Sunday. CAO Ceres looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by Jorge Banegas (190-1993, agency: BIG) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Eduardo Spalla (197-1989) supported him with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Four CAO Ceres players scored in double figures. Even 29 points and 5 rebounds by American guard Dallas Morgan (185, college: CMU, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Echague. Canadian center Christian Rohlehr (206, college: SFC) added 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). CAO Ceres have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Echague lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth position with 21 games lost. CAO Ceres will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Echague will play against Villa S.Martin (#6) in Resistencia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
CAO Ceres: J.Banegas 33+10reb+5ast, M.Martinez 19+3reb+3ast, E.Spalla 17+7reb+2ast, J.Baeza 10+2reb+8ast, P.Martinez 8+4reb+3ast, E.Torne 4+5reb+1ast
Echague: D.Morgan 29+5reb, F.Gonzalez 19+5reb+3ast, C.Rohlehr 17+8reb+3ast, G.Rosso 7+1reb+1ast, R.Riquelme 5+5reb, F.Joaquin 3

Barrio Parque - Colon SF 75-68

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Barrio Parque (19-6) defeated 13th ranked Colon SF (4-19) in Cordoba 75-68 on Sunday. Barrio Parque outrebounded Colon SF 46-27 including a 36-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by Andres Landoni (203-1990) who scored that evening 21 points and 9 rebounds and swingman Lautaro Rivata (190-1987) supported him with 11 points and 12 rebounds. Even 23 points and 4 assists by point guard Tomas Gutierrez (187-1999) did not help to save the game for Colon SF. Point guard Tomas Luduena (178-1996) added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Barrio Parque have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 19-6 record having just 3 victories less than leader Independ.O. Colon SF lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the thirteenth place with 19 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: A.Landoni 21+9reb+2ast, C.Juan 14+3reb+2ast, L.Rivata 11+12reb+3ast, F.Pedano 7+3reb+5ast, P.Moya 6+4reb+2ast, L.Ramiro 5+5reb+1ast
Colon SF: T.Gutierrez 23+2reb+4ast, L.Tomas 15+6reb+4ast, M.Bernan 11+2reb+2ast, D.Augusto 9+2reb+1ast, I.Zulberti 7+5reb+2ast, G.Eseverri 2+7reb



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