La Liga Argentina Round 8: Del Progreso lose their first game against Zarate Basket

After 8 rounds played we can already see who rules in the La Liga Argentina and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Del Progreso (2-1) in General Roca on Wednesday night. Hosts were edged by Zarate Basket (5-0) 82-80. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Del Progreso. Zarate Basket shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of center Sebastian Chaine (201-1986) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Lorenzo Capponi (191-1994) who added 13 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Forward Facundo Sanz (197-1996, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds. Del Progreso's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Undefeated Zarate Basket have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Del Progreso at the other side keeps the seventh place with one game lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Zarate Basket will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Del Progreso will play again at home against the league's leader Zarate Basket (#1) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
CAO Ceres has finally registered their first victory this season after five consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Independiente (1-5) 86-80. The winners were led by Pablo Martinez (197-1982) who scored that evening 29 points and 8 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and Facundo Gago supported him with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Even 20 points and 6 rebounds by swingman Daniel Tabbia (195-1993) did not help to save the game for Independiente. CAO Ceres left bottom position moving up to thirteenth place, which they share with Independiente and Pilar. It was Independiente's fourth loss in a row. CAO Ceres will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Independiente will play against Montmartre (#8) to get more than just one victory in their record.
La Liga Argentina top team - Ameghino (6-1) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they crushed sixteenth ranked Sarmiento R. (0-5) in Chaco 92-60. The best player for the winners was Tymell Murphy who scored 15 points. Andres Mariani produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ameghino have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-1 record. Newly promoted Sarmiento R. still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Pico FC. Ameghino will meet at home Libertad (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Sarmiento R. will play against Colon SF (#5) in Santa Fe and hopes to get finally their first victory.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 8: winless Pico FC was destroyed by Villa Mitre on the opponent's court 85-64. Racing outscored Rocamora in a home game 82-63. Tucuman recorded a loss to Dep Norte on the road 72-71. Pergamino crushed Rocamora on its own court 94-74. Salta Basket was beaten by Libertad in Sunchales 69-59. Colon SF won against Tucuman at home 92-86. Pilar unfortunately lost to Ciclista on the opponent's court 75-77.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 14 points by Pablo Bruna of Pilar.

Villa Mitre - Pico FC 85-64

Rather expected game in Bahia Blanca where bottom-ranked Pico FC (0-5) was crushed by fifteenth ranked Villa Mitre (2-3) 85-64 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was Panamanian power forward Jamaal Levy (206-1983, college: Wake Forest) who had a double-double by scoring 10 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists. Valentin Duvanced (, agency: BIG) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. Five Villa Mitre players scored in double figures. Guard Agustin Bualo (182-1995) produced 14 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and Felipe Bonfigli added 14 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Villa Mitre moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Dep Viedma and Tucuman. Newly promoted Pico FC still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Sarmiento R.. Villa Mitre will meet Dep Viedma (#12) in the next round. Pico FC will play against Lanus (#10) in Buenos Aires and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Villa Mitre: D.Valentin 18+8reb, P.Bruno 17+4reb, F.Harina 14+5reb+2ast, J.Levy 10+15reb+6ast, J.Bollo 10+5reb+3ast, C.Alvaro 6+2reb+2ast
Pico FC: B.Felipe 14+10reb+1ast, Z.Franco 14+5reb+2ast, A.Bualo 14+9reb+6ast, A.Rossi 8+6reb+3ast, E.Facundo 5+3reb+2ast, B.Jarret 5+4reb

CAO Ceres - Independiente 86-80

CAO Ceres has finally registered their first victory this season after five consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Independiente (1-5) 86-80. The winners were led by Pablo Martinez (197-1982) who scored that evening 29 points and 8 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and point guard Facundo Gago (178-1996) supported him with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Four CAO Ceres players scored in double figures. Even 20 points and 6 rebounds by swingman Daniel Tabbia (195-1993) did not help to save the game for Independiente. Guard Emiliano Correa (188-1991) added 15 points and 5 assists for the guests. CAO Ceres left bottom position moving up to thirteenth place, which they share with Independiente and Pilar. It was Independiente's fourth loss in a row. CAO Ceres will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Independiente will play against Montmartre (#8) to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
CAO Ceres: P.Martinez 29+8reb+3ast, F.Gago 20+5reb+9ast, J.Bione 15+6reb+3ast, N.Rodriguez 12+2reb+1ast, M.Alonso 6+10reb+3ast, M.Alejo 3+1ast
Independiente: D.Tabbia 20+6reb+3ast, E.Correa 15+5ast, L.Castellani 14+1reb+2ast, A.Tomas 9+3reb, J.Basualdo 7+6reb+2ast, R.Gabriel 6+1reb

Racing - Rocamora 82-63

Rather predictable result in Chivilcoy where twelfth ranked Racing (2-1) smashed 15th ranked Rocamora (1-4) 82-63 on Tuesday. Racing forced 21 Rocamora turnovers. The best player for the winners was forward Emilio Stucky (198-1994) who scored 15 points. Matias Morera (191-1999) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. Five Racing players scored in double figures. Center Alejandro Quigley (203-1993, agency: BIG) produced 10 points and 6 rebounds and Justo Catalin (182-1999) added 9 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Racing moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Rocamora lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with four games lost. Racing will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rocamora will play against Estudiantes C. (#11) in Concordia and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Racing: R.Fernandez 18+1reb+2ast, E.Stucky 15+4reb+3ast, M.Matias 14+6reb+2ast, J.Peralta 11+5reb, L.Ortiz 10+7reb+2ast, T.Gomez 5+5reb+1ast
Rocamora: A.Quigley 10+6reb, J.Catalin 9+5reb, M.Tarrago 9+2ast, V.Tomas 8+5reb, P.Carlos 7, G.Impini 6+5reb

Dep Norte - Tucuman 72-71

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Armstrong where 11th ranked Tucuman (2-3) was edged by twelfth ranked Dep Norte (2-2) 72-71 on Tuesday. Dep Norte had a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was guard Franco Montemagio (185-2002) who scored 14 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Power forward Leandro Yanson (200-1998) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four Dep Norte players scored in double figures. Forward Patricio Aranda (197-1989) produced 17 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) and guard Jose Muruaga (188-1984) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Dep Norte moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Estudiantes C. Loser Tucuman keeps the eleventh position with three games lost. They share it with Dep Viedma and Villa Mitre. Dep Norte will meet at home higher ranked San Isidro (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Tucuman will play against the league's second-placed Barrio Parque (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Dep Norte: M.Franco 14+5reb+7ast, Y.Leandro 14+9reb, A.Montani 13+6reb+2ast, C.Jeremias 11+6reb, L.Fogel 8+3reb+1ast, C.Cupulutti 7+4reb+2ast
Tucuman: P.Aranda 17+8reb+1ast, J.Muruaga 14+5reb+2ast, C.Echevarria 11+6reb+2ast, D.Orresta 10+1reb+3ast, I.Echevarria 7+8reb+1ast, T.Rayner 6+9reb+1ast

Sarmiento R. - Ameghino 60-92

La Liga Argentina top team - Ameghino (6-1) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they crushed sixteenth ranked Sarmiento R. (0-5) in Chaco 92-60. Ameghino dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Sarmiento R.'s 26. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American-Panamanian forward Tymell Murphy (196-1990, college: FIU) who scored 15 points. Mateo Beigier (187-2001) chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds. Andres Mariani (190-1987) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Marquel Wiggins (201-1998, college: Dalton St.) added 18 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ameghino have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-1 record. Newly promoted Sarmiento R. still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Pico FC. Ameghino will meet at home Libertad (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Sarmiento R. will play against Colon SF (#5) in Santa Fe and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Ameghino: T.Murphy 15+4reb+2ast, R.Carlos 12+6reb, B.Mateo 11+7reb+2ast, A.Lucas 9+2reb+2ast, A.Aristimuno 9+3reb+2ast, J.Luis Abeiro 8+3reb+2ast
Sarmiento R.: M.Wiggins 18+6reb+1ast, A.Mariani 16+12reb+4ast, S.Fabricio 11+9reb+4ast, E.Ignacio 6+2reb, M.Coronel 5+3reb+1ast, F.Franco 2+2reb

Del Progreso - Zarate Basket 80-82

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Del Progreso (2-1) in General Roca on Wednesday night. Hosts were edged by Zarate Basket (5-0) 82-80. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Del Progreso. Zarate Basket shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of center Sebastian Chaine (201-1986) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Lorenzo Capponi (191-1994) who added 13 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Forward Facundo Sanz (197-1996, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds and swingman Gustavo Maranguello (190-1983) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. Five Del Progreso players scored in double figures. Del Progreso's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Zarate Basket have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Del Progreso at the other side keeps the seventh place with one game lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Zarate Basket will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Del Progreso will play again at home against the league's leader Zarate Basket (#1) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Zarate Basket: S.Chaine 20+7reb+1ast, P.Emilio 14+1reb+3ast, L.Capponi 13+5reb, A.Brocal 9+3reb+5ast, I.Cuassolo 8+4reb, P.Facundo 6+4reb+6ast
Del Progreso: E.Marillan 17+3reb+4ast, F.Sanz 15+16reb+1ast, G.Maranguello 15+13reb+1ast, S.Leonardo 14+4reb+1ast, J.Ruiz 13+1reb+2ast, M.Navarro 5

Pergamino - Rocamora 94-74

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Pergamino (4-3) outscored at home 15th ranked Rocamora (1-4) 94-74 on Wednesday. Pergamino looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Rocamora's players. The best player for the winners was forward Santiago Ibarra (198-1998) who scored 27 points. Guard Manuel Gomez (183-1996) chipped in 15 points and 9 assists. Galo Impini (194-1997) produced 13 points and center Alejandro Quigley (203-1993, agency: BIG) added 14 points respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pergamino moved-up to fourth place. Rocamora lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with four games lost. Pergamino will meet Parque Sur (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Rocamora will play against Estudiantes C. (#11) in Concordia and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: S.Ibarra 27+4reb+1ast, B.Levato 17+4reb+3ast, G.Manuel 15+3reb+9ast, G.Federico 6+5reb+11ast, B.Carlos 6+6reb+2ast, M.Bautista 5+2reb
Rocamora: D.Thiago 16+1reb, A.Quigley 14+3reb+2ast, G.Impini 13+4reb+2ast, J.Catalin 8+5reb+2ast, M.Tarrago 6+3reb+3ast, P.Carlos 4+2reb+2ast

Libertad - Salta Basket 69-59

There was no surprise in Sunchales where 12th ranked Salta Basket (2-4) was defeated by ninth ranked Libertad (4-2) 69-59 on Wednesday. Strangely Salta Basket outrebounded Libertad 39-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was the former international swingman Julian Eydallin (195-2000) who scored 11 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Enzo Rupcic (201-1997) chipped in 18 points. Four Libertad players scored in double figures. Point guard Nicolas Zurschmitten (183-1995) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Brazilian center Adriano Alves (210-1995) added 12 points and 12 rebounds respectively for the guests. Libertad moved-up to third place, which they share with Ciclista and Colon SF. Loser Salta Basket keeps the twelfth position with four games lost. Libertad will meet Jachal (#16) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Salta Basket will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Libertad: E.Rupcic 18+4reb+2ast, N.Kalalo 12+2ast, J.Eydallin 11+7reb+8ast, E.Simondi 11+7reb+1ast, F.Marin 7+2reb, J.Wall 7+4reb+3ast
Salta Basket: N.Zurschmitten 20+10reb+4ast, A.Alves 12+12reb, J.Agustin 8+3reb+5ast, A.Binda Facundo 7+9reb, P.Diego 6+4reb, C.Linares 3

Colon SF - Tucuman 92-86

No shocking result in a game in Santa Fe where seventh ranked Colon SF (4-2) won against 11th ranked Tucuman (2-3) 92-86 on Wednesday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Colon SF looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Lisandro Quinteros (187-1995) who scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Point guard Joaquin Baeza (182-1986, agency: BIG) chipped in 16 points and 8 assists. Guard Jose Muruaga (188-1984) produced 20 points and 8 assists and forward Patricio Aranda (197-1989) added 18 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five Colon SF and four Tucuman players scored in double figures. Colon SF moved-up to third place, which they share with Libertad and Ciclista. Loser Tucuman keeps the eleventh position with three games lost. They share it with Dep Viedma and Villa Mitre. Colon SF will meet at home Sarmiento R. (#17) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Tucuman will play against the league's second-placed Barrio Parque (#2) in Cordoba and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Colon SF: D.Russell 18+2reb, J.Baeza 16+3reb+8ast, L.Quinteros 16+5reb+7ast, G.Sinconi 13+10reb, A.Alvarez 11+4reb, C.Luca 9+2reb+2ast
Tucuman: J.Muruaga 20+3reb+8ast, P.Aranda 18+10reb+1ast, I.Echevarria 11+4reb+2ast, D.Orresta 11+2reb, T.Rayner 10+8reb, E.Skidelsky 6+1reb+1ast

Ciclista - Pilar 77-75

Very expected game in Juninense where 16th ranked Pilar (1-5) was edged by third ranked Ciclista (4-2) 77-75 on Wednesday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Ciclista well out of reach of Pilar shooting 96.9 percent from the field. The best player for the winners was forward Franco Chiabotto (199-1999) who scored 18 points (perfect from the field making all six shots). Swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-1997) chipped in 14 points and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all six shots). Greek-American forward Tommy Demogerontas (203-1997, college: IUP) produced 17 points (perfect from the field making all six shots) and point guard Pablo Bruna (185-1987) added 14 points respectively for the guests. Four Pilar players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Ciclista have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 4-2 record behind leader Ameghino, which they share with Libertad and Colon SF. Newly promoted Pilar dropped to the thirteenth place with five games lost. They share the position with Independiente and CAO Ceres. Ciclista will meet at home Libertad (#6) in the next round. Pilar will play against La Union (#5) in Colon and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ciclista: C.Franco 18+1ast, M.Lambrisca 14+1reb+4ast, F.Jerez 14+2reb+2ast, B.Juan Martin 9+4ast, L.Fernandez 9+1reb+2ast, I.Varisco 5
Pilar: T.Demogerontas 17+1reb, S.Franco 15+1ast, P.Bruna 14+3ast, D.Adekunle 10+2ast, G.Peralta 9+1reb+1ast, B.Szlaien 3



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