La Liga Argentina Round 14 of Regular Season

The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 14 games were marked by very close results. The first upset was a home defeat of 4th ranked GEPU (6-2) to third ranked Barrio Parque (7-1) 77-73 in the game for the third place. It ended the four-game winning streak of GEPU. Point guard Nahuel Buchaillot (178-2000) scored 16 points to lead the charge for the winners and center Pablo Moya (206-1983) chipped in 10 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. American Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) responded with 12 points and 5 assists. Barrio Parque maintains third position with 7-1 record having six points less than leader Ameghino. Newly promoted GEPU keeps the fourth place with two games lost. Barrio Parque are looking forward to face Rivadavia (#7) on the road in the next round. GEPU will play against Dep Norte and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Racing (7-2) against sixteenth ranked Dep Viedma (4-6) on Tuesday night. Visiting Racing was edged by Dep Viedma in a tough game in Rio Negro 78-80. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Racing. Matias Eidintas (186-1995) notched 29 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and Lucas Gonzalez supported him with 13 points and 5 rebounds. Even 17 points and 5 rebounds by power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) did not help to save the game for Racing. Racing's coach Diego Dambrosio rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Dep Viedma moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Pico FC. Racing at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. Dep Viedma will play against higher ranked Villa Mitre (#9) in Bahia Blanca in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Racing will have a break next round.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Juninense. First ranked host Ciclista (9-3) smashed second-ranked Zarate Basket (8-4) 83-62. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Zarate Basket. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was Lisandro Fernandez who scored 14 points and 5 assists. Ciclista's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Agustin Brocal produced 16 points for the guests. Ciclista maintains first position with 9-3 record. Loser Zarate Basket keeps the second place with four games lost. Ciclista will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Zarate Basket will play against H.Americano and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 14: Echague lost to CAO Ceres on the opponent's court 83-91. Independiente unfortunately lost to Ameghino in a home game 66-72. Libertad recorded a loss to Colon SF on the road 100-103. Villa S.Martin was defeated by San Isidro on its own court 81-87. Ameghino beat Tucuman in Villa Maria 90-76. Estudiantes C. lost to Pico FC at home 69-77. Villa Mitre managed to outperform Del Progreso on the opponent's court 74-69. Quilmes MP recorded a loss to Lanus in a home game 75-84. Rocamora was defeated by La Union on the road 83-81.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 17 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists by German Frencia of La Union.

Group North

GEPU - Barrio Parque 73-77

Round 14 games were marked by very close results. The first upset was a home defeat of 4th ranked GEPU (6-2) to third ranked Barrio Parque (7-1) 77-73 in the game for the third place. It ended the four-game winning streak of GEPU. Point guard Nahuel Buchaillot (178-2000) scored 16 points to lead the charge for the winners and center Pablo Moya (206-1983) chipped in 10 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. American Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) responded with 12 points and 5 assists and swingman Hans Ponce (192-1999) scored 18 points. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Barrio Parque maintains third position with 7-1 record having six points less than leader Ameghino. Newly promoted GEPU keeps the fourth place with two games lost. Barrio Parque are looking forward to face Rivadavia (#7) on the road in the next round. GEPU will play against Dep Norte and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: B.Nahuel 16+4reb+3ast, F.Pedano 14+3reb+1ast, L.Rivata 11+7reb+1ast, P.Moya 10+10reb, T.Ligorria 10+2reb+1ast, J.Tulian 6+4reb
GEPU: H.Ponce 18+2ast, C.Joaquin 12+4reb+2ast, T.Brown 12+4reb+5ast, P.Osores 12+5reb, G.Acosta 10+6reb, R.Haag 5+5reb+2ast

CAO Ceres - Echague 91-83

Very expected game when 14th ranked Echague (3-8) was defeated on the road by tenth ranked CAO Ceres (5-7) 91-83 on Tuesday. CAO Ceres dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Echague's 32. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Echague's players. The best player for the winners was point guard Manuel Alonso (195-1999, agency: BIG) who scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Jose Bione (200-1998) chipped in 24 points and 7 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Guard Federico Gonzalez (183-1988) produced 25 points and 6 rebounds and guard Lisandro Ruiz Moreno (185-1989) added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. CAO Ceres have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to ninth place. Echague lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with eight games lost. They share it with Rocamora and Salta Basket. CAO Ceres will meet at home Libertad (#10) in the next round. Echague will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
CAO Ceres: J.Bione 24+7reb+2ast, M.Alonso 23+6reb+9ast, F.Gago 18+4reb+7ast, P.Martinez 12+8reb+1ast, M.Alejandro 10+6reb+3ast, G.Lucio 4+2reb+1ast
Echague: F.Gonzalez 25+6reb+1ast, F.Bautista 15+2reb+1ast, B.Augusto 15+5reb+1ast, L.Ruiz Moreno 10+8reb+3ast, I.Zulberti 10+5reb+1ast, P.Bandeo 5+2reb

Independiente - Ameghino 66-72

Very predictable result in Santiago del Estero where first ranked Ameghino (11-2) defeated 13th ranked Independiente (3-7) 72-66 on Monday. They outrebounded Independiente 49-31 including 17 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Matias Martinez chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Lucio Castellani (196-1994) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Tomas Allende (190-2002) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Ameghino have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-2 record. Loser Independiente keeps the thirteenth place with seven games lost. Ameghino will meet Salta Basket (#15) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Independiente will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ameghino: M.Martinez 17+7reb+3ast, J.Luis Abeiro 16+13reb+2ast, C.Zenclussen 11+3reb+3ast, T.Murphy 9+14reb+1ast, L.Emiliano 7+2reb, B.Mateo 6+2reb+1ast
Independiente: L.Castellani 20+10reb+2ast, A.Tomas 15+6reb, V.Maximo 11+3reb+6ast, J.Basualdo 7+2reb+2ast, R.Gabriel 6+1reb, A.Soria 4+3reb+1ast

Colon SF - Libertad 103-100

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Libertad's (4-5) road loss to eighth ranked Colon SF (6-4) 100-103 on Tuesday. Colon SF looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Joaquin Baeza (182-1986, agency: BIG) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 assists. Power forward Gianfranco Sinconi (204-1994) chipped in 25 points and 6 rebounds. Swingman Juan Wall (194-1989) produced 24 points and 6 assists and power forward Estefano Simondi (201-1996) added 13 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five Colon SF and four Libertad players scored in double figures. Colon SF moved-up to fourth place, which they share with La Union. Libertad lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Pergamino. Colon SF will meet Montmartre (#6) in the next round. Libertad will play against CAO Ceres (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Colon SF: G.Sinconi 25+6reb+1ast, A.Alvarez 20+7reb+3ast, J.Baeza 20+4reb+10ast, L.Quinteros 14+9reb+5ast, D.Russell 10+6reb+1ast, N.Bravo 9+6reb+1ast
Libertad: J.Wall 24+4reb+6ast, E.Rupcic 16+9reb, N.Kalalo 14+5reb+2ast, E.Simondi 13+10reb+2ast, J.Eydallin 11+2ast, P.Mateo 9+2reb+4ast

Villa S.Martin - San Isidro 81-87

Everything went according to plan in Resistencia where second ranked San Isidro (9-1) beat 12th ranked Villa S.Martin (3-6) 87-81 on Tuesday. San Isidro looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. Naturalized Italian guard Santiago Bruno (188-1993, agency: Players Group) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Five San Isidro players scored in double figures. Ramiro Frontera produced 16 points and 4 assists and Bruno Galassi added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Villa S.Martin's coach Gaston Castro tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. San Isidro have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 9-1 record having just two points less than leader Ameghino. Loser Villa S.Martin keeps the twelfth place with six games lost. San Isidro will meet Sarmiento R. (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Villa S.Martin will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: F.Zezular 16+6reb+2ast, J.Cruz Oberto 15+12reb+2ast, S.Jeronimo 14+2ast, S.Bruno 12+6reb+8ast, D.Jeremias 10+7reb, J.Montero 10+4reb+6ast
Villa S.Martin: F.Ramiro 16+4reb+4ast, P.Santiago 12+4reb+1ast, O.Edobar 10+1ast, G.Bruno 9+6reb+3ast, F.Filippa 9+5reb+1ast, M.Borsatti 8+4reb

Tucuman - Ameghino 76-90

There was no surprise in San Miguel de Tucuman where 11th ranked Tucuman (4-8) was defeated by first ranked Ameghino (11-2) 90-76 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) who scored 23 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Abel Aristimuno (195-1991, agency: BIG) chipped in 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Ameghino players scored in double figures. Power forward Conrado Echevarria (195-1998, agency: BIG) produced 21 points and 5 rebounds and forward Patricio Aranda (197-1989) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ameghino have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-2 record. Loser Tucuman keeps the eleventh place with eight games lost. Ameghino will meet Salta Basket (#15) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Tucuman will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ameghino: J.Luis Abeiro 23+9reb+2ast, A.Aristimuno 18+8reb+4ast, M.Martinez 14+6reb+3ast, L.Emiliano 11+4reb+2ast, C.Zenclussen 11+4reb+1ast, T.Murphy 7+1ast
Tucuman: C.Echevarria 21+5reb+1ast, P.Aranda 18+5reb+2ast, I.Echevarria 9+7reb, E.Skidelsky 8+2reb+5ast, J.Muruaga 8+1reb+2ast, Y.Sena 6+3reb

Group South

Estudiantes C. - Pico FC 69-77

There was a surprise result in Concordia where sixteenth ranked Pico FC (4-6) won against higher ranked Estudiantes C. (3-4) 77-69 on Monday. The best player for the winners was American-Rwandan forward Axel Mpoyo (203-1997, college: GSU) who scored 23 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Agustin Bualo (182-1995) chipped in 22 points and 5 rebounds. Center Rafael Banegas (204-1992) produced 12 points and 8 rebounds and Alvaro Yarza added 16 points respectively for the hosts. Four Estudiantes C. players scored in double figures. Pico FC have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Dep Viedma. Loser Estudiantes C. dropped to the fourteenth position with four games lost. Pico FC will meet at home higher ranked Pergamino (#10) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Estudiantes C. will play against Rocamora (#17) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pico FC: A.Mpoyo 23+8reb+2ast, A.Bualo 22+5reb+2ast, Z.Franco 8+4reb+3ast, A.Rossi 8+4reb+2ast, Y.Fundora 6+4reb, P.Manuel 5+3reb
Estudiantes C.: Y.Alvaro 16+3reb, R.Banegas 12+8reb+1ast, M.Gauna 11+2reb+4ast, T.Pereyra 10+8reb, A.Matias 8+3reb+1ast, R.Rattero 5+8reb

Dep Viedma - Racing 80-78

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Racing (7-2) against sixteenth ranked Dep Viedma (4-6) on Tuesday night. Visiting Racing was edged by Dep Viedma in a tough game in Rio Negro 78-80. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Racing. Dep Viedma made 24-of-30 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Racing was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Matias Eidintas (186-1995) notched 29 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and Lucas Gonzalez (199-1994) supported him with 13 points and 5 rebounds. Even 17 points and 5 rebounds by power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) did not help to save the game for Racing. Forward Emilio Stucky (198-1994) added 10 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Four Dep Viedma and five Racing players scored in double figures. Racing's coach Diego Dambrosio rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Dep Viedma moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Pico FC. Racing at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. Dep Viedma will play against higher ranked Villa Mitre (#9) in Bahia Blanca in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Racing will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dep Viedma: M.Eidintas 29+6reb+2ast, L.Gonzalez 13+5reb+1ast, F.Thygesen 13+3reb+1ast, M.Mariano 11+5reb+3ast, E.Okenchi 9+6reb, F.Martin 3
Racing: J.Peralta 17+5reb+3ast, M.Matias 14+3reb+1ast, A.Barrales 13+2reb+2ast, E.Stucky 10+8reb, T.Gomez 10+4reb+2ast, L.Ortiz 9+5reb+1ast

Del Progreso - Villa Mitre 69-74

Everything could happen in General Roca at the game between two tied teams. Both fifteenth ranked Villa Mitre and 13th ranked Del Progreso had identical 3-4 record. But Del Progreso was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Bahia Blanca 74-69 on Wednesday night. The best player for the winners was Panamanian power forward Jamaal Levy (206-1983, college: Wake Forest) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Swingman Alvaro Chervo (193-1999) chipped in 23 points. Guard Julian Ruiz (185-1998) produced 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and swingman Gustavo Maranguello (190-1983) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Four Del Progreso players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Villa Mitre (4-4) moved-up to ninth place. Loser Del Progreso dropped to the fifteenth position with five games lost. They share it with Parque Sur. Villa Mitre will meet Dep Viedma (#11) in the next round. Del Progreso will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Villa Mitre: C.Alvaro 23+3reb+1ast, J.Levy 20+10reb+1ast, D.Valentin 8+10reb+2ast, F.Harina 8+2reb+2ast, J.Bollo 7+6reb+3ast, A.Ignacio 5+3reb
Del Progreso: J.Ruiz 21+5reb+6ast, F.Sanz 15+6reb+2ast, G.Maranguello 14+7reb+3ast, S.Leonardo 11+2reb+3ast, M.Navarro 4+5reb+1ast, L.Hernan 3+3reb+1ast

Ciclista - Zarate Basket 83-62

The game between Top Four teams took place in Juninense. First ranked host Ciclista (9-3) smashed second-ranked Zarate Basket (8-4) 83-62. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Zarate Basket. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Ciclista shot 64.6 percent from the field. It was a great shooting night for Ciclista especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 60.0 percentage. The best player for the winners was swingman Lisandro Fernandez (194-1998, agency: BIG) who scored 14 points and 5 assists. Forward Franco Chiabotto (199-1999) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Five Ciclista players scored in double figures. Ciclista's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Agustin Brocal (191-1997) produced 16 points and swingman Lorenzo Capponi (191-1994) added 12 points respectively for the guests. Ciclista maintains first position with 9-3 record. Loser Zarate Basket keeps the second place with four games lost. Ciclista will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Zarate Basket will play against H.Americano and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ciclista: C.Franco 15+6reb, L.Fernandez 14+4reb+5ast, A.Matias 13+1reb+1ast, F.Jerez 13+2reb+2ast, M.Lambrisca 10+3reb+5ast, L.Ignacio 8+1reb+1ast
Zarate Basket: A.Brocal 16+4reb, L.Capponi 12+2reb, D.Pineda 9+2reb, P.Facundo 8+3reb+2ast, S.Chaine 8+3reb+3ast, L.Andujar 5+1reb+5ast

Quilmes MP - Lanus 75-84

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Mar del Plata where seventh ranked Lanus (6-5) defeated 6th ranked Quilmes MP (5-5) 84-75 on Tuesday. They outrebounded Quilmes MP 35-19 including 23 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was swingman Lucas Gorosterrazu (197-1998, agency: BIG) who scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. American forward Phillip Bledsoe (198, college: GSC) chipped in 21 points. Four Lanus players scored in double figures. Ezequiel Dupuy (185-1997, agency: BIG) produced 29 points and 4 assists and forward Tomas Nally (202-2002, agency: BIG) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Lanus moved-up to fifth place. Quilmes MP lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Lanus: P.Bledsoe 21+4reb, L.Gorosterrazu 18+6reb+8ast, R.Augusto 13+6reb, M.Franchino 11+4reb, M.Mauricio 8+1reb+5ast, D.Muccio Lucas 7+4reb+3ast
Quilmes MP: E.Dupuy 29+1reb+4ast, L.Cequeira 14+2reb+2ast, N.Tomas 14+6reb+1ast, E.Agustin 7+5reb+1ast, B.Jeronimo 4, B.Simpson 3+2reb+1ast

La Union - Rocamora 83-81

Not a big story in a game in Colon where 17th ranked Rocamora (3-8) was edged by fifth ranked La Union (6-4) 83-81 on Monday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. La Union made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was center German Frencia (202-1988) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Guillermo Romero (198-1995) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds. Justo Catalin (182-1999) produced 14 points and 6 assists and Galo Impini (194-1997) added 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Five La Union and four Rocamora players scored in double figures. La Union moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Colon SF. Loser Rocamora dropped to the fourteenth position with eight games lost. They share it with Echague and Salta Basket. La Union will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rocamora will play against Estudiantes C. (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
La Union: F.German 17+10reb+6ast, G.Romero 14+14reb, P.Bilat 13+4reb+1ast, E.Gimenez 13+3reb+5ast, B.Diaz 12+4reb+2ast, C.Bruno 11+1reb+2ast
Rocamora: C.Agustin 17+1reb, J.Catalin 14+4reb+6ast, G.Impini 12+7reb+4ast, V.Tomas 10+11reb, F.Franco 9+3reb, A.Quigley 7+7reb



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