La Liga Argentina Round 10: San Isidro hand first loss to Barrio Parque

There were just 10 rounds played in Regular Season of La Liga Argentina and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Barrio Parque (5-1) in Cordoba on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by San Isidro (7-1) 96-89. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Barrio Parque. Worth to mention a great performance of Federico Zezular (198-2001) who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) contributed with 13 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. point guard Tomas Luduena (178-1996) replied with 25 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for Barrio Parque. San Isidro have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Barrio Parque at the other side keeps the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Racing. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Zarate Basket (6-2) against eleventh ranked Pilar (4-5) on Thursday night. Visiting Zarate Basket was defeated by Pilar in a tough game on the road 68-74. Greek-American forward Tommy Demogerontas (203-1997, college: IUP) had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Pablo Bruna chipped in 22 points during the contest. At the losing side center Sebastian Chaine (201-1986) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pilar have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place. Zarate Basket at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. Pilar will play against higher ranked Quilmes MP (#4) in Mar del Plata in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Zarate Basket will play at home against Quilmes MP and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Villa S.Martin's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after four consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they outplayed much higher ranked Dep Norte (3-4) 80-60 on Tuesday. Lautaro Lopez notched 15 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort. Villa S.Martin's coach Gaston Castro used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists by Franco Montemagio did not help to save the game for Dep Norte. Villa S.Martin maintains fifteenth position with 1-4 record. Loser Dep Norte keeps the ninth place with four games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Villa S.Martin will meet higher ranked Tucuman (#10) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Dep Norte will have a break next round.

Other games in round 10 were not that significant. Winless Jachal was beaten by Montmartre on the road 83-69. Ameghino won against Echague on its own court 73-66. Sarmiento R. was outscored by Rivadavia in a road game 102-82. Independiente managed to beat Jachal at home 66-56. Colon SF was defeated by CAO Ceres on the opponent's court 93-81. Tucuman was beaten by GEPU in a home game 84-96. Villa S.Martin lost to Salta Basket on the road 64-73. H.Americano managed to outperform Rocamora on its own court 77-67. Ciclista managed to beat GELP in Juninense 89-71. Zarate Basket defeated La Union at home 101-84. Racing beat Pico FC on the opponent's court 76-65. La Union won against Lanus in a home game 65-49. Pilar outscored GELP on the road 107-80. Estudiantes C. managed to beat Lanus on its own court 67-61. Racing crushed Del Progreso in Chivilcoy 95-76.
The most impressive performance of 10th round was 22 points by Taiel Gomez of Racing.

Group North

Montmartre - Jachal 83-69

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Montmartre (4-2) beat at home bottom-ranked Jachal (0-6) 83-69 on Tuesday. They outrebounded Jachal 41-27 including a 34-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Richard Granberry (203-1993, college: Virginia St.) notched 31 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and swingman Martin Gomez (197-1996) supported him with 14 points and 5 rebounds. Even 17 points by Luciano Tambucci (194-1998) did not help to save the game for Jachal. Guard Jorge Mas Delfino (194-1997) added 10 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Montmartre moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Jachal still closes the standings with six games lost. Montmartre will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Jachal will play against Sarmiento R. (#16) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Jachal: L.Tambucci 17+3reb+1ast, S.Ismael 11+1reb+4ast, J.Mas Delfino 10+6reb+2ast, P.Aaron 9+4reb+1ast, C.Juan 8+3reb+5ast, N.Gimenez 7+5reb
Montmartre: R.Granberry 31+5reb+1ast, M.Gomez 14+5reb+1ast, N.Franco 11+5reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 8+3reb+2ast, K.Ellis 6+6reb+2ast, M.Codigoni 5+3reb+2ast

Villa S.Martin - Dep Norte 80-60

Villa S.Martin's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after four consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they outplayed much higher ranked Dep Norte (3-4) 80-60 on Tuesday. They outrebounded Dep Norte 50-35 including 37 on the defensive glass. Point guard Lautaro Lopez (189-1999, agency: Octagon Europe) notched 15 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and guard Santiago Perez (188-2002) supported him with 11 points and 8 rebounds. Four Villa S.Martin players scored in double figures. Villa S.Martin's coach Gaston Castro used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists by guard Franco Montemagio (185-2002) did not help to save the game for Dep Norte. Swingman Juan Pablo Lugrin (196-1996) added 11 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Villa S.Martin maintains fifteenth position with 1-4 record. Loser Dep Norte keeps the ninth place with four games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Villa S.Martin will meet higher ranked Tucuman (#10) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Dep Norte will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dep Norte: M.Franco 18+10reb+5ast, C.Jeremias 13+3reb+2ast, J.Pablo Lugrin 11+9reb+1ast, A.Montani 8+2reb+1ast, Navarro 3+3reb, L.Fogel 3+3reb
Villa S.Martin: L.Lopez 15+9reb+6ast, O.Edobar 14+1reb, P.Santiago 11+8reb+1ast, G.Bruno 11+5reb, M.Vittar 7+5reb+2ast, F.Filippa 7+8reb

Ameghino - Echague 73-66

Very expected game when 9th ranked Echague (3-4) lost to second ranked Ameghino (7-2) in Villa Maria 66-73 on Wednesday. Ameghino dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Echague's 22. They outrebounded Echague 44-28 including 32 on the defensive glass. Power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) notched a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and Matias Martinez supported him with 22 points. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro used entire bench saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds by guard Federico Gonzalez (183-1988) did not help to save the game for Echague. Pablo Bandeo (195-1997, agency: BIG) added 16 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Four Echague players scored in double figures. Ameghino keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Ciclista. Echague lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with four games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Ameghino will meet at home Libertad (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Echague will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Echague: F.Bautista 17+1reb, P.Bandeo 16+8reb, F.Gonzalez 12+10reb+3ast, F.Joaquin 11+3reb+1ast, B.Augusto 8+6reb+1ast, S.Juan 2
Ameghino: M.Martinez 22+2reb+1ast, J.Luis Abeiro 21+10reb+1ast, C.Zenclussen 8+2reb+2ast, T.Murphy 6+10reb, B.Mateo 6+1ast, L.Emiliano 5+6reb+4ast

Rivadavia - Sarmiento R. 102-82

Very predictable result when eighth ranked Rivadavia (4-2) rolled over at home 16th ranked Sarmiento R. (1-7) 102-82 on Thursday. Rivadavia made 29-of-38 free shots (76.3 percent) during the game, while Sarmiento R. only scored eleven points from the stripe. Rivadavia looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Power forward Tobias Cravero (197-1999) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Guido Francese (192-1998) supported him with 21 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Four Rivadavia players scored in double figures. Even 24 points by Andres Mariani (190-1987) did not help to save the game for Sarmiento R.. Guard Mauro Coronel (185-1983) added 8 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for lost side. Rivadavia moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Sarmiento R. keeps the sixteenth position with seven games lost. Rivadavia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sarmiento R. will play against Jachal (#17) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sarmiento R.: A.Mariani 24+3reb+3ast, M.Wiggins 17+5reb, M.Martinez 10+6reb+2ast, Z.Ezequiel 8+2reb+2ast, M.Coronel 8+9reb+5ast, J.Gonzalez 5+3reb+2ast
Rivadavia: T.Cravero 23+10reb+1ast, G.Francese 21+5reb+2ast, S.Arancibia 15+4reb+6ast, S.Franco 13+5reb+6ast, L.Silva 10+1ast, S.Valentin 9+2reb+2ast

Barrio Parque - San Isidro 89-96

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Barrio Parque (5-1) in Cordoba on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by San Isidro (7-1) 96-89. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Barrio Parque. Worth to mention a great performance of Federico Zezular (198-2001) who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) contributed with 13 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four San Isidro players scored in double figures. Point guard Tomas Luduena (178-1996) replied with 25 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and swingman Ramiro Ledesma (192-2000) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Barrio Parque. San Isidro have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Barrio Parque at the other side keeps the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Racing. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: L.Tomas 25+3reb+2ast, J.Tulian 18, L.Ramiro 13+5reb+4ast, B.Juan 13+1reb, T.Ligorria 9+7reb+2ast, L.Rivata 7+9reb+2ast
San Isidro: F.Zezular 15+5reb, S.Bruno 14+2reb+1ast, J.Cruz Oberto 13+5reb+1ast, S.Luduena 13+2reb+1ast, S.Jeronimo 11+1reb+3ast, A.Carnovale 9+6reb+2ast

Independiente - Jachal 66-56

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Jachal (0-6) lost to fifteenth ranked Independiente (2-5) in Santiago del Estero 56-66 on Thursday. Forward Jonatan Basualdo (198-1999) notched 12 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and guard Emiliano Correa (188-1991) supported him with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Independiente players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds by power forward Nicolas Gimenez (203-1994) did not help to save the game for Jachal. Ismael Sarruff (, agency: BIG) added 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Independiente moved-up to thirteenth place. Loser Jachal still closes the standings with six games lost. Independiente will meet higher ranked Colon SF (#8) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Jachal will play against Sarmiento R. (#16) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Jachal: N.Gimenez 16+11reb+2ast, S.Ismael 15+9reb+4ast, J.Mas Delfino 7+5reb+1ast, C.Juan 6+6reb+3ast, L.Tambucci 4+6reb+1ast, M.Francisco 3
Independiente: E.Correa 12+6reb+5ast, J.Basualdo 12+8reb+5ast, A.Tomas 11+7reb+1ast, L.Castellani 11+7reb+2ast, B.Ingratta 7+3reb, V.Maximo 5+5reb+4ast

CAO Ceres - Colon SF 93-81

There was a surprise result when sixteenth ranked CAO Ceres (2-6) defeated at home higher ranked Colon SF (4-3) 93-81 on Wednesday. CAO Ceres made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Point guard Manuel Alonso (195-1999, agency: BIG) notched 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and point guard Facundo Gago (178-1996) supported him with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) by American forward Dwayne Russell (203, college: St.Thomas, FL) did not help to save the game for Colon SF. Point guard Joaquin Baeza (182-1986, agency: BIG) added 16 points and 7 assists for lost side. Four Colon SF players scored in double figures. CAO Ceres moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Rocamora. Loser Colon SF dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with La Union. CAO Ceres will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Colon SF will play against Independiente (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Colon SF: D.Russell 24+11reb+1ast, J.Baeza 16+1reb+7ast, C.Luca 10+3reb, L.Quinteros 10+6reb+4ast, N.Bravo 8+2reb, A.Alvarez 8+5reb+2ast
CAO Ceres: M.Alonso 33+7reb+7ast, F.Gago 19+9reb+6ast, J.Bione 17+4reb, M.Alejo 8+2reb+2ast, N.Rodriguez 7+6reb+1ast, P.Martinez 7+8reb+2ast

Tucuman - GEPU 84-96

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Tucuman (3-4) lost to fourth ranked GEPU (6-1) in San Miguel de Tucuman 84-96 on Tuesday. It was a great shooting night for GEPU especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. American Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) notched 24 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Pablo Osores (194-1986) supported him with 21 points. Even a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds by Ignacio Echevarria (195-1998) did not help to save the game for Tucuman. Guard Jose Muruaga (188-1984) added 19 points for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Tucuman's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. GEPU have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Loser Tucuman dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. GEPU will meet at home Sarmiento R. (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Tucuman will play against Villa S.Martin (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tucuman: J.Muruaga 19+2reb, E.Skidelsky 12+1reb+3ast, I.Echevarria 11+10reb+3ast, D.Orresta 11+2reb+4ast, P.Aranda 10+2reb+1ast, T.Rayner 8+4reb+1ast
GEPU: T.Brown 24+5reb+1ast, P.Osores 21+4reb+3ast, A.Lugli 16+6reb+4ast, C.Valentin 12+3reb+4ast, H.Ponce 12+3reb+2ast, R.Haag 5+4reb+1ast

Salta Basket - Villa S.Martin 73-64

No shocking result in a game when thirteenth ranked Salta Basket (3-5) beat at home 15th ranked Villa S.Martin (1-4) 73-64 on Friday. Guard Jara Agustin (-1998) notched 14 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the effort and Brazilian center Adriano Alves (210-1995) supported him with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Four Salta Basket players scored in double figures. Even 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by point guard Lautaro Lopez (189-1999, agency: Octagon Europe) did not help to save the game for Villa S.Martin. Guard Santiago Perez (188-2002) added 12 points for lost side. Salta Basket moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with GELP. Loser Villa S.Martin keeps the fifteenth position with four games lost. Salta Basket will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Villa S.Martin will play against Tucuman (#10) in San Miguel de Tucuman and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Villa S.Martin: L.Lopez 13+8reb+4ast, P.Santiago 12+3reb+2ast, G.Bruno 10+3reb, F.Filippa 7+5reb+1ast, M.Borsatti 7+6reb, F.Ramiro 6+3reb+2ast
Salta Basket: A.Alves 18+8reb+1ast, P.Diego 18+5reb, J.Agustin 14+9reb+8ast, J.Fernandez 11+11reb+3ast, A.Binda Facundo 9+4reb, J.Germano 2+6reb

Group South

H.Americano - Rocamora 77-67

Rather expected game when 15th ranked Rocamora (2-6) lost to thirteenth ranked H.Americano (3-4) in Rio Gallegos 67-77 on Thursday. H.Americano well out of reach of Rocamora shooting 100.0 percent from the field. It was a great shooting night for H.Americano especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 100.0 percentage. The former international point guard Lucas Reyes (181-2000) notched 12 points and 7 assists to lead the effort and forward Gonzalo Romero (196-1997) supported him with 16 points. Five H.Americano players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 7 assists by forward Tomas Verbauwede (198-1999) did not help to save the game for Rocamora. Center Alejandro Quigley (203-1993, agency: BIG) added 16 points (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!) for lost side. H.Americano have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Rocamora dropped to the fourteenth position with six games lost. They share it with CAO Ceres. H.Americano will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rocamora will play against Parque Sur (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: A.Quigley 16+1reb+3ast, V.Tomas 15+1reb+7ast, G.Impini 12+1ast, D.Thiago 9+1ast, M.Tarrago 8, P.Carlos 6
H.Americano: G.Romero 16+2ast, D.Miguel Federico 14+1reb+2ast, L.Reyes 12+7ast, D.Applewhite 11+1reb+1ast, P.Ezequiel 10+2ast, L.Zalio 6+1ast

GELP - Ciclista 71-89

Very predictable result when second ranked Ciclista (7-2) won against 10th ranked GELP (3-5) in La Plata 89-71 on Thursday. Swingman Marcos Risso (190-2001) notched a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and forward Juan Martin Bello (200-1999) supported him with 17 points. Four Ciclista players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 17 points, 12 rebounds and 7 blocks (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) by center Franco Barroso (207-1994) did not help to save the game for GELP. Point guard Carlos Gianella (181) added 22 points for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Ciclista have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Ameghino. GELP lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with five games lost. They share the position with Salta Basket. Ciclista will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. GELP will play against Lanus (#11) in Buenos Aires and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
GELP: G.Carlos 22+4reb+1ast, F.Barroso 17+12reb, M.Santiago 14+2reb+3ast, S.Yago 9+3reb+5ast, A.Moreno 5+1reb+3ast, A.Jefferson 2+2reb
Ciclista: B.Juan Martin 17+3reb+1ast, C.Franco 15+4reb+1ast, L.Ignacio 14+2reb+1ast, R.Marcos 13+10reb+5ast, A.Matias 13+1reb+1ast, M.Lambrisca 9+4reb+3ast

Zarate Basket - La Union 101-84

Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked La Union (4-3) lost on the road to second ranked Zarate Basket (6-2) 101-84 on Tuesday. Zarate Basket made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Agustin Brocal (191-1997) notched 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and guard Facundo Pascolatt (185-1991) supported him with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by center German Frencia (202-1988) did not help to save the game for La Union. Point guard Pablo Bilat (181-1995) added 17 points for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Zarate Basket maintains second position with 6-2 record behind leader San Isidro. Newly promoted La Union dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Colon SF. Zarate Basket will meet at home Quilmes MP (#4) in the next round. La Union will play against Dep Viedma and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
La Union: P.Bilat 17+4reb+2ast, L.Lucio 16+4reb+2ast, F.German 16+6reb+4ast, C.Lavoratornuovo 15+5reb+3ast, G.Cabrera 12+2reb+3ast, G.Romero 4+4reb+2ast
Zarate Basket: A.Brocal 20+8reb+6ast, S.Chaine 17+2reb, L.Capponi 17+2reb, P.Emilio 17+2reb, P.Facundo 14+6reb+6ast, D.Pineda 8+4reb+2ast

Pico FC - Racing 65-76

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Racing (5-1) defeated 17th ranked Pico FC (1-6) in General Pico 76-65 on Tuesday. Racing dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Pico FC's 30. Forward Emilio Stucky (198-1994) notched a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) supported him with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds by American-Rwandan forward Axel Mpoyo (203-1997, college: GSU) did not help to save the game for Pico FC. Cuban forward Yasmany Fundora (201-1992) added 9 points and 14 rebounds for lost side. Pico FC's coach Marcelo Germanetto rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Racing have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Barrio Parque. Newly promoted Pico FC keeps the seventeenth position with six games lost. Racing will meet at home Pergamino (#6) in the next round. Pico FC will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Pico FC: A.Rossi 14+4reb+2ast, A.Mpoyo 13+10reb, Z.Franco 9+4reb+2ast, Y.Fundora 9+14reb, A.Bualo 8+4reb+3ast, E.Facundo 5+2reb
Racing: E.Stucky 27+13reb+1ast, L.Ortiz 15+3reb, J.Peralta 14+10reb, M.Matias 7+2reb+2ast, T.Gomez 5+7reb+2ast, A.Barrales 4+5reb+5ast

Pilar - Zarate Basket 74-68

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Zarate Basket (6-2) against eleventh ranked Pilar (4-5) on Thursday night. Visiting Zarate Basket was defeated by Pilar in a tough game on the road 68-74. Pilar made 18-of-23 charity shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Greek-American forward Tommy Demogerontas (203-1997, college: IUP) had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Pablo Bruna (185-1987) chipped in 22 points during the contest. At the losing side center Sebastian Chaine (201-1986) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and Agustin Brocal (191-1997) scored 17 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pilar have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place. Zarate Basket at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. Pilar will play against higher ranked Quilmes MP (#4) in Mar del Plata in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Zarate Basket will play at home against Quilmes MP and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Zarate Basket: S.Chaine 21+10reb, A.Brocal 17+4reb+2ast, P.Facundo 7+6reb+3ast, P.Emilio 6+2reb+3ast, L.Capponi 6+3reb, L.Andujar 4+1reb+1ast
Pilar: P.Bruna 22+4reb+3ast, G.Peralta 17+5reb+2ast, T.Demogerontas 17+11reb+1ast, S.Franco 8+9reb+2ast, D.Adekunle 5+6reb, F.Michelini 3+4reb

La Union - Lanus 65-49

Everything could happen in Colon at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked La Union and 9th ranked Lanus had identical 3-3 record. This time La Union used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Buenos Aires 65-49 on Friday night. Center German Frencia (202-1988) notched a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and Guillermo Romero (198-1995) supported him with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Even 10 points by forward Lucas Di Muccio (196-2002) did not help to save the game for Lanus. Point guard Mariano Fernandez (188-2001) added 6 points for lost side. Lanus' coach Sebastian Saborido rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. La Union (4-3) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Colon SF. Lanus lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. La Union will meet at home Dep Viedma (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lanus will play against GELP (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lanus: D.Muccio Lucas 10+4reb+3ast, R.Augusto 7+5reb, A.Britos 7+3reb+2ast, S.Bruera 6+3reb, F.Mariano 6+4reb+3ast, C.Federico 4+2reb
La Union: F.German 14+10reb, G.Romero 13+10reb, P.Bilat 11+3reb+2ast, C.Lavoratornuovo 9+6reb+3ast, C.Bruno 7+1reb+3ast, E.Gimenez 7+1reb+3ast

GELP - Pilar 80-107

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when eleventh ranked Pilar (4-5) crushed 10th ranked GELP (3-5) in La Plata 107-80 on Tuesday. Pilar shot 60.9 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. Naturalized Paraguayan forward Gabriel Peralta (201-1995) notched 29 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Franco Smaniotti (194-2000) supported him with 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Even a double-double of 14 points and 13 rebounds by center Franco Barroso (207-1994) did not help to save the game for GELP. Point guard Carlos Gianella (181) added 18 points and 4 assists for lost side. Four Pilar and five GELP players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pilar have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place. GELP lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with five games lost. They share it with Salta Basket. Pilar will meet at home higher ranked Quilmes MP (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. GELP will play against Lanus (#11) in Buenos Aires and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
GELP: G.Carlos 18+2reb+4ast, F.Barroso 14+13reb+2ast, F.Vallejos 12+1reb, A.Moreno 11+3reb+3ast, M.Santiago 10+1reb+2ast, B.Francisco 5+4reb
Pilar: G.Peralta 29+5reb+2ast, S.Franco 22+6reb+2ast, D.Adekunle 17+5reb+1ast, T.Demogerontas 13+8reb+1ast, B.Szlaien 8+1reb+1ast, P.Bruna 7+6reb+1ast

Estudiantes C. - Lanus 67-61

There was a minor upset when 9th ranked Lanus (3-4) lost to eleventh ranked Estudiantes C. (3-3) in Concordia 61-67 on Wednesday. Estudiantes C. dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Lanus' 28. The former international center Ramiro Rattero (199-2000, agency: BIG) notched 13 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and center Rafael Banegas (204-1992) supported him with 16 points. Four Estudiantes C. players scored in double figures. Even 24 points by swingman Lucas Gorosterrazu (197-1998, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Lanus. American forward Phillip Bledsoe (198, college: GSC) added 11 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Lanus' coach Sebastian Saborido rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Estudiantes C. moved-up to ninth place which they share with defeated Lanus. Lanus lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Estudiantes C. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Lanus will play against GELP (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lanus: L.Gorosterrazu 24+1reb, P.Bledsoe 11+6reb+1ast, A.Britos 9+1reb+1ast, R.Augusto 6+2reb, M.Mauricio 5+3reb, F.Mariano 3+4reb+5ast
Estudiantes C.: R.Banegas 16+3reb+2ast, Y.Alvaro 13+2reb+3ast, R.Rattero 13+6reb+3ast, A.Matias 10+4reb+4ast, M.Gauna 6+4reb+1ast, S.Yaskulka 4+5reb+2ast

Del Progreso - Racing 76-95

Very predictable result when fourth ranked Racing (5-1) rolled over 11th ranked Del Progreso (2-2) in General Roca 95-76 on Thursday. Racing made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. Racing outrebounded Del Progreso 34-21 including 26 on the defensive glass. Power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) notched 18 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Taiel Gomez (185-1999) supported him with 22 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Even 14 points and 6 assists by guard Julian Ruiz (185-1998) did not help to save the game for Del Progreso. Marco Roumec (189-2003) added 13 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Four Racing and five Del Progreso players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Racing have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Barrio Parque. Loser Del Progreso dropped to the thirteenth position with two games lost. Racing will meet at home Pergamino (#6) in the next round. Del Progreso will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Del Progreso: J.Ruiz 14+2reb+6ast, G.Maranguello 14+3reb+1ast, S.Leonardo 13+2reb, R.Marco 13+5reb+1ast, F.Sanz 11+4reb+2ast, E.Marillan 10+2reb+1ast
Racing: T.Gomez 22+1reb+3ast, J.Peralta 18+8reb+1ast, M.Matias 16+2reb+2ast, E.Stucky 14+8reb+3ast, C.Juan 8+9reb+1ast, A.Barrales 7+5ast



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