La Liga Argentina Round 5: Ameghino lose their first game against Barrio Parque

La Liga Argentina Regular Season is still in too early stage and there may be still significant changes in the standings. Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Ameghino (4-1) in Cordoba on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by Barrio Parque (4-0) 94-82. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ameghino. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Barrio Parque shot 60.4 percent from the field and made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 61.9 percentage. Guard Juan Bejar (186-2001) stepped up and scored 28 points (perfect behind the arc making all six shots !!!) for the winners and swingman Lautaro Rivata (190-1987) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Matias Martinez responded with 14 points. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Barrio Parque have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record, which they share with Quilmes MP and Zarate Basket. Ameghino at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with GEPU. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Independiente has registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Villa S.Martin (0-3) 76-53. Guard Emiliano Correa (188-1991) nailed 16 points and 5 assists for the winning side and Lucio Castellani accounted for 9 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Swingman Matias Borsatti (189-1997, agency: BIG) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists for Villa S.Martin in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Independiente maintains thirteenth place with 1-3 record, which they share with 4 other teams. It was Villa S.Martin's third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Jachal and Pico FC. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Salta Basket has registered their first victory this season after two consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Sarmiento R. (0-4) 92-77 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was Nicolas Zurschmitten who scored 20 points and 5 assists. Andres Mariani produced 21 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Salta Basket (1-2) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. It was Sarmiento R.'s fourth loss in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with CAO Ceres. Salta Basket will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sarmiento R. will play against Montmartre (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 5: San Isidro lost to GEPU on the opponent's court 70-77. Colon SF managed to outperform Jachal in a home game 121-105. Pilar recorded a loss to Rocamora on the road 88-77. Parque Sur crushed H.Americano on its own court 84-64.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 15 points and 10 rebounds by Adriano Alves of Salta Basket.

North

Barrio Parque - Ameghino 94-82

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Ameghino (4-1) in Cordoba on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by Barrio Parque (4-0) 94-82. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ameghino. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Barrio Parque shot 60.4 percent from the field and made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 61.9 percentage. Guard Juan Bejar (186-2001) stepped up and scored 28 points (perfect behind the arc making all six shots !!!) for the winners and swingman Lautaro Rivata (190-1987) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Matias Martinez responded with 14 points and Carlos Rivero (203-2003) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Barrio Parque have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record, which they share with Quilmes MP and Zarate Basket. Ameghino at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with GEPU. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: B.Juan 28+1reb, L.Ramiro 13+3reb, L.Rivata 12+6reb+4ast, B.Nahuel 11+4reb+5ast, P.Moya 10+6reb+1ast, F.Pedano 9+3reb
Ameghino: R.Carlos 14+5reb, M.Martinez 14+4reb+3ast, T.Murphy 12+4reb+2ast, B.Abraham 11+5reb, L.Emiliano 11+4reb+1ast, A.Aristimuno 8+1reb+1ast

GEPU - San Isidro 77-70

Rather expected game in San Luis where 6th ranked San Isidro (3-1) was defeated by fourth ranked GEPU (4-1) 77-70 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was American Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) who scored 21 points. Pablo Osores (194-1986) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. Swingman Jose Montero (193-1995) produced 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Federico Zezular (198-2001) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. San Isidro's coach Daniel Beltramo tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. GEPU moved-up to second place, which they share with Ameghino. Loser San Isidro dropped to the fourth position with one game lost. They share it with Colon SF. GEPU will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. San Isidro will play against Rivadavia (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
GEPU: T.Brown 21+4reb+2ast, P.Osores 15+2reb+4ast, A.Lugli 13+4reb+1ast, V.Costa 8+6reb+1ast, H.Ponce 7+3reb, J.Merchant 5+4reb+1ast
San Isidro: F.Zezular 16+5reb, J.Montero 13+5reb+4ast, S.Bruno 10+2reb+4ast, S.Luduena 7+1reb+2ast, J.Cruz Oberto 7+7reb+1ast, S.Jeronimo 5+1reb+3ast

Independiente - Villa S.Martin 76-53

Independiente has registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Villa S.Martin (0-3) 76-53. Independiente forced 19 Villa S.Martin turnovers. Guard Emiliano Correa (188-1991) nailed 16 points and 5 assists for the winning side and forward Lucio Castellani (196-1994) accounted for 9 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Swingman Matias Borsatti (189-1997, agency: BIG) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Milton Vittar (185-1991) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Villa S.Martin in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Independiente maintains thirteenth place with 1-3 record, which they share with 4 other teams. It was Villa S.Martin's third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Jachal and Pico FC. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Independiente: V.Maximo 17+2reb+1ast, E.Correa 16+4reb+5ast, J.Basualdo 11+8reb+1ast, L.Castellani 9+11reb+4ast, B.Ingratta 7+2reb+1ast, R.Gabriel 6+2reb+1ast
Villa S.Martin: M.Vittar 13+7reb+2ast, M.Borsatti 12+13reb+5ast, P.Santiago 10+1reb+1ast, L.McManus 7+5reb, G.Bruno 4+2ast, O.Edobar 3+2reb

Colon SF - Jachal 121-105

Very predictable result in Santa Fe where seventh ranked Colon SF (3-1) defeated bottom-ranked Jachal (0-3) 121-105 on Thursday. Colon SF looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Joaquin Baeza (182-1986, agency: BIG) who scored 30 points and 6 assists. American forward Dwayne Russell (203, college: St.Thomas, FL) chipped in 30 points and 6 rebounds. Luciano Tambucci (194-1998) produced 25 points and Juan Cognigni added 20 points and 6 assists respectively for the guests. Five Colon SF and four Jachal players scored in double figures. Colon SF have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with San Isidro. Loser Jachal still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Villa S.Martin and Pico FC. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Colon SF: D.Russell 30+6reb, J.Baeza 30+2reb+6ast, G.Sinconi 15+7reb+3ast, N.Bravo 13+6reb+1ast, L.Quinteros 11+7reb+5ast, A.Alvarez 10+2reb+3ast
Jachal: L.Tambucci 25+4reb+1ast, N.Gimenez 22+3reb+1ast, C.Juan 20+3reb+6ast, P.Aaron 18+6reb+2ast, R.Trebucq 7+3reb, J.Mas Delfino 7+4reb+1ast

Salta Basket - Sarmiento R. 92-77

Salta Basket has registered their first victory this season after two consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Sarmiento R. (0-4) 92-77 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was point guard Nicolas Zurschmitten (183-1995) who scored 20 points and 5 assists. Brazilian center Adriano Alves (210-1995) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Five Salta Basket players scored in double figures. Andres Mariani (190-1987) produced 21 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Marquel Wiggins (201-1998, college: Dalton St.) added 26 points respectively for the guests. Salta Basket (1-2) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. It was Sarmiento R.'s fourth loss in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with CAO Ceres. Salta Basket will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sarmiento R. will play against Montmartre (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Salta Basket: N.Zurschmitten 20+4reb+5ast, J.Fernandez 17+6reb, A.Alves 15+10reb+1ast, P.Diego 13+7reb+2ast, J.Agustin 13+7reb+3ast, C.Linares 7+2reb
Sarmiento R.: M.Wiggins 26, A.Mariani 21+8reb+3ast, S.Fabricio 12+7reb+6ast, J.Gonzalez 8+1reb, F.Franco 8+5reb, G.Thiago 2+4reb+1ast

South

Rocamora - Pilar 88-77

Not a big story in a game when 17th ranked Pilar (1-3) was defeated on the road by tenth ranked Rocamora (1-2) 88-77 on Wednesday. Rocamora had a 29-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was forward Tomas Verbauwede (198-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Point guard Agustin Cavallin (188-2001) chipped in 15 points. Rocamora's coach Agustin Pujol used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Greek-American forward Tommy Demogerontas (203-1997, college: IUP) produced 26 points and 7 rebounds and Franco Smaniotti (194-2000) added 21 points respectively for the guests. Despite that victory Rocamora went down to eleventh position due to points difference, which they share with 3 other teams. It was Pilar's third loss in a row. Newly promoted team dropped to the thirteenth place with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Rocamora will meet at home H.Americano (#15) in the next round. Pilar will play against Pergamino and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: C.Agustin 15+1reb+2ast, G.Impini 12+2reb+1ast, V.Tomas 12+10reb+3ast, P.Carlos 9+3reb+1ast, F.Franco 9+6reb+1ast, M.Tarrago 9+4reb
Pilar: T.Demogerontas 26+7reb+2ast, S.Franco 21+2reb, P.Bruna 13+3reb+2ast, O.Manuel 6+3reb, A.Janer 4+2ast, F.Michelini 3+4reb+3ast

Parque Sur - H.Americano 84-64

Everything went according to plan in Concepcion de Urug. where thirteenth ranked Parque Sur (1-1) outscored 16th ranked H.Americano (1-3) 84-64 on Thursday. Parque Sur dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to H.Americano's 30. They outrebounded H.Americano 42-24 including 29 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American forward II Adams (201-1998, college: S.Connecticut) who scored 21 points and 5 rebounds. Franco Fragozo (198-2001) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. Four Parque Sur players scored in double figures. Forward Gonzalo Romero (196-1997) produced 14 points and center Laureano Zalio (207-1995, agency: BIG) added 4 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Parque Sur left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with Lanus and Racing. H.Americano lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with three games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Parque Sur will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. H.Americano will play against Rocamora (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Parque Sur: T.Adams II 21+5reb+3ast, F.Franco 17+5reb+2ast, P.Petty 15+3reb+2ast, L.Gallardo 11+6reb+3ast, V.Lofrano 9+8reb+4ast, L.Pagani 8+10reb
H.Americano: G.Romero 14+2reb+1ast, D.Applewhite 12+3reb, G.Gillard 10+2reb+1ast, D.Miguel Federico 9+2reb+1ast, P.Ezequiel 8+1reb+2ast, C.Johu 4+1reb



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