La Liga Argentina Round 16: Ciclista beat Pico FC by two after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Ninth-ranked Pico FC (5-7) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Ciclista (10-3) in General Pico on Monday. The visitors from Juninense managed to secure only two-point victory 80-78. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Pico FC. 26 personal fouls committed by Pico FC helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Uruguayan center Matias Acosta (200-1999) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 8 rebounds. Swingman Lisandro Fernandez (194-1998, agency: BIG) contributed with 17 points for the winners. Cuban forward Yasmany Fundora (201-1992) replied with 19 points and 9 rebounds for Pico FC. Ciclista have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-3 record. Newly promoted Pico FC keeps the ninth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Pilar. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Important game to mention about took place in Concordia. Sixteenth ranked Estudiantes C. (4-5) saved a 2-point victory at home edging higher ranked La Union (6-5) 72-70 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of La Union. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Matias Alluchon (185-2000) who helped to win the game recording 14 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and Alvaro Yarza who added 20 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side forward Emilio Gimenez (196-1995) responded with 22 points. La Union's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Estudiantes C. moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Del Progreso and Villa Mitre. Newly promoted La Union dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. Estudiantes C. will play against Del Progreso (#14) in General Roca in the next round. La Union will play at home against Del Progreso (#14) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Concepcion de Urug. between Quilmes MP and Parque Sur. Fifth ranked Quilmes MP (6-6) got a very close victory on the road over 17th ranked Parque Sur (3-6). Quilmes MP managed to escape with a 3-point win 88-85 on Sunday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. The winners were led by Ezequiel Dupuy who scored that evening 21 points and 6 assists. Even 28 points and 9 rebounds by Taurus Adams II did not help to save the game for Parque Sur. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Quilmes MP went down to sixth position due to points difference, which they share with Dep Norte. Parque Sur lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth place with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Other games in round 16 were not that significant. Echague was smashed by San Isidro on the road 100-79. Barrio Parque won against Colon SF on its own court 104-97. Dep Norte unfortunately lost to Jachal in a road game 80-88. Villa S.Martin managed to beat Sarmiento R. at home 71-62. Rivadavia defeated Libertad on the opponent's court 69-56. Racing smashed Pilar in a home game 85-58. Quilmes MP lost to Rocamora on the road 77-88. Lanus managed to outperform H.Americano on its own court 81-73. Pergamino was rolled over Del Progreso in General Roca 111-91.
The most impressive performance of 16th round was 37 points (!!!), 8 assists and 4 steals by Julian Ruiz of Del Progreso.

Group North

San Isidro - Echague 100-79

No shocking result in a game when second ranked San Isidro (11-1) crushed 14th ranked Echague (3-9) in San Francisco 100-79 on Sunday. San Isidro outrebounded Echague 47-35 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds and swingman Santiago Assum (194-1998) supported him with 17 points. Even 17 points by guard Federico Gonzalez (183-1988) did not help to save the game for Echague. Pablo Bandeo (195-1997, agency: BIG) added 13 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Four Echague 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. San Isidro have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 11-1 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Ameghino. Echague lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Salta Basket. San Isidro will meet at home Montmartre (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Echague will play against Rivadavia (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: J.Cruz Oberto 20+13reb, A.Santiago 17+3reb+3ast, F.Zezular 16+7reb, A.Bono 9, J.Montero 8+3reb+4ast, S.Jeronimo 8+5reb+2ast
Echague: F.Gonzalez 17+4reb+2ast, P.Bandeo 13+8reb+1ast, F.Joaquin 12+3reb+3ast, F.Bautista 12+4reb+3ast, B.Augusto 8+3reb+2ast, D.Flippin 8+4reb

Barrio Parque - Colon SF 104-97

Rather expected game when 5th ranked Colon SF (7-5) lost to third ranked Barrio Parque (10-1) in Cordoba 97-104 on Monday. The winners were led by point guard Nahuel Buchaillot (178-2000) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 27 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 steals and Juan Tulian (196-2000) supported him with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Even 20 points by power forward Gianfranco Sinconi (204-1994) 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. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Barrio Parque have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 10-1 record having just two points less than leader Ameghino. Colon SF at the other side dropped to the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with Lanus. Barrio Parque will meet at home Montmartre (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Colon SF will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: B.Nahuel 27+9reb+10ast, F.Pedano 18+2reb+3ast, J.Tulian 14+9reb, L.Ramiro 12+4reb, B.Juan 11+1reb+2ast, L.Rivata 10+5reb
Colon SF: G.Sinconi 20+4reb+3ast, J.Baeza 16+2reb+7ast, D.Russell 14+10reb, L.Quinteros 14+5reb+3ast, N.Bravo 11+9reb+2ast, C.Luca 9+1reb

Jachal - Dep Norte 88-80

There was a surprise result when seventeenth ranked Jachal (2-8) won against at home higher ranked Dep Norte (6-6) 88-80 on Monday. Jachal dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Dep Norte's 36. Jachal had a 37-26 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by Juan Cognigni who scored that evening 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Pablo Aaron (199-2000) supported him with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 19 points and 4 assists by guard Jeremias Cardona (188-2002) did not help to save the game for Dep Norte. Franco Borsellino added 12 points and 10 assists for lost side. Five Jachal and four Dep Norte players scored in double figures. Jachal moved-up to sixteenth place. Dep Norte at the other side keeps the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Quilmes MP. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Jachal: C.Juan 18+8reb+4ast, J.Mas Delfino 16+6reb+2ast, P.Aaron 14+8reb+4ast, S.Ismael 12+6reb+7ast, N.Gimenez 11+12reb+1ast, L.Tambucci 6+5reb+4ast
Dep Norte: C.Jeremias 19+4reb+4ast, A.Montani 12+9reb, B.Franco 12+3reb+10ast, Navarro 11+6reb, N.Lucas 8+9reb, C.Cupulutti 7+2reb+1ast

Villa S.Martin - Sarmiento R. 71-62

Not a big story in a game when 16th ranked Sarmiento R. (2-10) lost to twelfth ranked Villa S.Martin (4-6) in Resistencia 62-71 on Sunday. The winners were led by point guard Lautaro Lopez (189-1999, agency: Octagon Europe) who scored that evening 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and Ramiro Frontera supported him with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds by Ramiro Paz did not help to save the game for Sarmiento R.. Guard Mauro Coronel (185-1983) added 9 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists for lost side. Villa S.Martin moved-up to eleventh place. Newly promoted Sarmiento R. dropped to the seventeenth position with ten games lost. Villa S.Martin will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sarmiento R. will play against CAO Ceres (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Villa S.Martin: L.Lopez 18+9reb+5ast, P.Santiago 12+4reb, F.Ramiro 11+6reb+6ast, M.Borsatti 11+1reb+3ast, F.Filippa 8+9reb, M.Vittar 7+6reb+3ast
Sarmiento R.: P.Ramiro 24+11reb, M.Martinez 12+11reb+1ast, M.Coronel 9+12reb+9ast, A.Mariani 8+7reb+5ast, J.Gonzalez 5+3reb+4ast, G.Thiago 4+3reb

Libertad - Rivadavia 56-69

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked Rivadavia's (6-4) road victory over 9th ranked Libertad (5-6) in Sunchales 69-56 on Tuesday. The winners were led by swingman Luciano Silva (190-1996) who scored that evening 18 points and 5 rebounds and center Abel Trejo (204-1990) supported him with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Four Rivadavia players scored in double figures. Even 11 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists by the former international swingman Julian Eydallin (195-2000) did not help to save the game for Libertad. Cuban forward Freddy Marin (202-1992) added 13 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Rivadavia moved-up to sixth place. Libertad at the other side dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. They share it with Dep Viedma and H.Americano. Rivadavia will meet Echague (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Libertad will play against GEPU (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: L.Silva 18+5reb, S.Arancibia 12+2reb+3ast, G.Francese 12+3reb+1ast, A.Trejo 10+11reb, J.Underwood 7+3reb, S.Franco 5+1reb+5ast
Libertad: F.Marin 13+12reb, J.Wall 11+4reb+2ast, J.Eydallin 11+9reb+6ast, E.Simondi 7+4reb, P.Mateo 6+2reb+1ast, B.Augusto 6+1reb

Group South

Racing - Pilar 85-58

There was no surprise when 9th ranked Pilar (5-7) was outleveled by third ranked Racing (8-2) in Chivilcoy 85-58 on Sunday. Racing outrebounded Pilar 38-24 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by point guard Alejo Barrales (174-1991) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 assists and forward Emilio Stucky (198-1994) supported him with 8 points and 10 rebounds. Four Racing players scored in double figures. Even 9 points and 6 rebounds by Greek-American forward Tommy Demogerontas (203-1997, college: IUP) did not help to save the game for Pilar. Naturalized Paraguayan forward Gabriel Peralta (201-1995) added 10 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Racing maintains third position with 8-2 record having five points less than leader Ameghino. Newly promoted Pilar keeps the ninth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Pico FC. Racing will meet at home league's second-placed Zarate Basket in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Pilar will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Racing: L.Ortiz 16+1reb+1ast, A.Barrales 13+2reb+12ast, J.Peralta 11+6reb+1ast, M.Matias 10+6reb, R.Fernandez 10+4reb+1ast, E.Stucky 8+10reb+1ast
Pilar: P.Bruna 11+1reb+1ast, G.Peralta 10+5reb, T.Demogerontas 9+6reb+1ast, B.Szlaien 9+1reb+1ast, S.Franco 8+4reb+2ast, V.Santino 4+2reb

Rocamora - Quilmes MP 88-77

There was a surprise result when sixteenth ranked Rocamora (5-8) beat at home higher ranked Quilmes MP (6-6) 88-77 on Monday. Rocamora made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Quilmes MP's players. The winners were led by Galo Impini (194-1997) who scored that evening 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and center Alejandro Quigley (203-1993, agency: BIG) supported him with 9 points and 11 rebounds. Even 30 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) by the former international point guard Luis Cequeira (179-1985) did not help to save the game for Quilmes MP. Forward Tomas Nally (202-2002, agency: BIG) added 14 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Rocamora moved-up to tenth place, which they share with CAO Ceres. Quilmes MP at the other side dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Dep Norte. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: G.Impini 22+6reb+5ast, C.Agustin 13+2reb+1ast, V.Tomas 12+6reb, D.Thiago 11+3reb+7ast, J.Catalin 11+1reb+4ast, A.Quigley 9+11reb+1ast
Quilmes MP: L.Cequeira 30+5reb+3ast, N.Tomas 14+6reb+2ast, E.Dupuy 13+3reb, G.Eseverri 8+9reb+1ast, B.Jeronimo 5+2reb, S.Ramiro 2+3reb+1ast

Estudiantes C. - La Union 72-70

Important game to mention about took place in Concordia. Sixteenth ranked Estudiantes C. (4-5) saved a 2-point victory at home edging higher ranked La Union (6-5) 72-70 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of La Union. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Matias Alluchon (185-2000) who helped to win the game recording 14 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and Alvaro Yarza who added 20 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side forward Emilio Gimenez (196-1995) responded with 22 points and point guard Bruno Conti (182-2000) scored 10 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. La Union's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Estudiantes C. moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Del Progreso and Villa Mitre. Newly promoted La Union dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. Estudiantes C. will play against Del Progreso (#14) in General Roca in the next round. La Union will play at home against Del Progreso (#14) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes C.: Y.Alvaro 20+5reb, A.Matias 14+8reb+7ast, M.Sesto 9+3reb, R.Banegas 8+1reb+2ast, R.Rattero 7+3reb+2ast, M.Gauna 5+2reb+1ast
La Union: E.Gimenez 22+3reb+2ast, C.Lavoratornuovo 12+8reb, C.Bruno 10+5reb+7ast, F.German 9+4reb, B.Diaz 7+6reb+1ast, G.Romero 4+4reb

Pico FC - Ciclista 78-80

Ninth-ranked Pico FC (5-7) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Ciclista (10-3) in General Pico on Monday. The visitors from Juninense managed to secure only two-point victory 80-78. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Pico FC. 26 personal fouls committed by Pico FC helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Uruguayan center Matias Acosta (200-1999) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 8 rebounds. Swingman Lisandro Fernandez (194-1998, agency: BIG) contributed with 17 points for the winners. Cuban forward Yasmany Fundora (201-1992) replied with 19 points and 9 rebounds and Felipe Bonfigli added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Pico FC. Five Ciclista and four Pico FC players scored in double figures. Ciclista have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-3 record. Newly promoted Pico FC keeps the ninth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Pilar. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ciclista: A.Matias 20+8reb+2ast, L.Fernandez 17+2reb+3ast, F.Jerez 12+5reb+1ast, M.Lambrisca 11+8reb+1ast, C.Franco 10+7reb, B.Juan Martin 6+3reb+1ast
Pico FC: Y.Fundora 19+9reb, B.Felipe 15+6reb+5ast, E.Facundo 14, Z.Franco 12+8reb, A.Bualo 7+3reb+6ast, A.Rossi 6+3reb+2ast

Lanus - H.Americano 81-73

Rather expected game when 7th ranked H.Americano (5-6) lost to fifth ranked Lanus (7-5) in Buenos Aires 73-81 on Tuesday. The winners were led by forward Martin Franchino (201-1993) who scored that evening 13 points and 9 rebounds and Jorge Banegas (190-1993, agency: BIG) supported him with 17 points. Even 20 points and 7 assists by the former international point guard Lucas Reyes (181-2000) did not help to save the game for H.Americano. Point guard Ezequiel Paz (190-2001, agency: Interperformances) added 12 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lanus moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Colon SF. H.Americano at the other side keeps the seventh position with six games lost. They share it with Libertad and Dep Viedma. Lanus will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. H.Americano will play against GELP (#16) in La Plata and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the La Liga just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Lanus: J.Banegas 17+3reb, M.Franchino 13+9reb+3ast, Z.Alejo 10+3reb+1ast, P.Bledsoe 9+7reb, A.Britos 8+4ast, C.Federico 6+5reb+3ast
H.Americano: L.Reyes 20+4reb+7ast, P.Ezequiel 12+5reb+3ast, A.Louis 11+6reb, L.Zalio 8+4reb+1ast, G.Romero 8+4reb+1ast, C.Johu 6+3reb

Parque Sur - Quilmes MP 85-88

A very close game took place in Concepcion de Urug. between Quilmes MP and Parque Sur. Fifth ranked Quilmes MP (6-6) got a very close victory on the road over 17th ranked Parque Sur (3-6). Quilmes MP managed to escape with a 3-point win 88-85 on Sunday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. The winners were led by Ezequiel Dupuy (185-1997, agency: BIG) who scored that evening 21 points and 6 assists and forward Tomas Nally (202-2002, agency: BIG) supported him with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Four Quilmes MP players scored in double figures. Even 28 points and 9 rebounds by American forward Taurus Adams II (201-1998, college: S.Connecticut) did not help to save the game for Parque Sur. Forward Lucas Gallardo (199-2001) added 9 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Quilmes MP went down to sixth position due to points difference, which they share with Dep Norte. Parque Sur lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth place with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Quilmes MP: E.Dupuy 21+4reb+6ast, N.Tomas 19+9reb, E.Agustin 14+12reb+1ast, G.Eseverri 10+8reb+2ast, L.Cequeira 9+5reb+3ast, S.Ramiro 6+2reb
Parque Sur: T.Adams II 28+9reb+2ast, L.Laureano 14+4reb+6ast, M.Agustin 11, F.Franco 11+7reb, L.Gallardo 9+16reb+5ast, V.Lofrano 5+2reb+8ast

Del Progreso - Pergamino 111-91

There was a small surprise when sixteenth ranked Del Progreso (4-5) rolled over 13th ranked Pergamino (4-7) in General Roca 111-91 on Monday. Del Progreso shot 64.5 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 55.6 percentage. Del Progreso looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The winners were led by guard Julian Ruiz (185-1998) who scored that evening 37 points (!!!), 8 assists and 4 steals and swingman Gustavo Maranguello (190-1983) supported him with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Four Del Progreso players scored in double figures. Even 26 points and 9 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) by power forward Edgardo Torne (198-1989, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Pergamino. Guard Manuel Gomez (183-1996) added 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists (made all of his eight free throws) for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Del Progreso moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Estudiantes C. and Villa Mitre. Pergamino lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with GELP. Del Progreso will meet higher ranked La Union (#5) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Pergamino will play against Dep Viedma (#8) in Rio Negro and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Del Progreso: J.Ruiz 37+8ast, F.Sanz 14+3reb+3ast, G.Maranguello 12+10reb+2ast, R.Marco 12+2reb+2ast, P.Fabricio 9+3reb+1ast, L.Eitan 8+1reb+1ast
Pergamino: E.Torne 26+9reb, G.Manuel 21+6reb+6ast, G.Federico 8, S.Ibarra 8+1reb+3ast, B.Levato 6+1ast, B.Carlos 5+4reb+1ast



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