La Liga Argentina Round 17: San Isidro keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked San Isidro as it allowed them to take a leadership position. San Isidro defeated 9th ranked Montmartre in San Francisco 100-91. San Isidro looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) stepped up and scored 26 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and naturalized Italian guard Santiago Bruno (188-1993, agency: Players Group) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. American forward Richard Granberry (203-1993, college: Virginia St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks. San Isidro (12-1) have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Montmartre lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the ninth place with five games lost. Montmartre will play next round against strong Ameghino trying to get back on the winning streak. San Isidro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Chivilcoy. Third ranked host Racing (9-2) defeated second-ranked Zarate Basket (9-5) 88-71. Forward Emilio Stucky (198-1994) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and Alejo Barrales accounted for 14 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Agustin Brocal (191-1997) came up with 20 points for Zarate Basket in the defeat. Racing moved-up to second place. Zarate Basket at the other side dropped to the third position with five games lost. Racing will play against league's leader Ciclista in Juninense in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Zarate Basket will play at home against Lanus and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Concordia between Del Progreso and Estudiantes C.. Ninth ranked Del Progreso (5-6) got a very close victory on the road over 13th ranked Estudiantes C. (4-6). Del Progreso managed to escape with a 3-point win 84-81 on Thursday evening. The best player for the winners was Facundo Sanz who had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Rafael Banegas produced 23 points for the hosts. Del Progreso maintains ninth place with 5-6 record. Loser Estudiantes C. dropped to the eleventh position with six games lost. They share it with Villa S.Martin and Villa Mitre. Del Progreso will meet Rocamora (#13) on the road in the next round. Estudiantes C. will play against Pilar and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 17: Sarmiento R. lost to Independiente on the opponent's court 82-92. CAO Ceres outscored Sarmiento R. in a home game 77-55. Rivadavia recorded a loss to Echague on the road 74-58. Barrio Parque defeated Montmartre on its own court 86-69. GEPU beat Libertad in San Luis 79-74. Villa Mitre lost to Pergamino at home 67-77. H.Americano managed to outperform GELP on the opponent's court 76-70. Dep Viedma rolled over Pergamino in a home game 95-62. Del Progreso was crushed by La Union on the road 95-67.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points by German Frencia of La Union.

Group North

Independiente - Sarmiento R. 92-82

Rather expected game in Santiago del Estero where 17th ranked Sarmiento R. (2-12) was defeated by fourteenth ranked Independiente (4-7) 92-82 on Friday. Independiente looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Tomas Allende (190-2002) who scored 25 points and 4 assists. Guard Emiliano Correa (188-1991) chipped in 19 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Andres Mariani (190-1987) produced 24 points and 5 assists and guard Mauro Coronel (185-1983) added 9 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the guests. Four Sarmiento R. players scored in double figures. Sarmiento R.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Independiente moved-up to twelfth place. Sarmiento R. lost their fourth game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the seventeenth position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Independiente: A.Tomas 25+4reb+4ast, E.Correa 19+3reb+5ast, L.Castellani 12+5reb+3ast, R.Gabriel 8+3reb+2ast, J.Basualdo 8+5reb+4ast, B.Ingratta 8+1ast
Sarmiento R.: A.Mariani 24+3reb+5ast, P.Martin 12+3reb, J.Gonzalez 12+3reb+1ast, P.Ramiro 10+6reb+1ast, M.Coronel 9+11reb+5ast, F.Franco 5+6reb

CAO Ceres - Sarmiento R. 77-55

Very predictable result when tenth ranked CAO Ceres (6-8) smashed at home 17th ranked Sarmiento R. (2-12) 77-55 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was Jose Bione (200-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. Point guard Manuel Alonso (195-1999, agency: BIG) chipped in 20 points. Four CAO Ceres players scored in double figures. Andres Mariani (190-1987) produced 8 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Ramiro Paz added 13 points and 9 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. CAO Ceres moved-up to eighth place. Sarmiento R. lost their fourth game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the seventeenth position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
CAO Ceres: M.Alonso 20+2reb+3ast, J.Bione 13+12reb+3ast, M.Alejandro 12+7reb+1ast, F.Gago 10+8reb+6ast, A.Mato 8+6reb+3ast, G.Lucio 7+1reb+1ast
Sarmiento R.: P.Ramiro 13+9reb, A.Mariani 8+11reb+4ast, M.Coronel 8+6reb+2ast, J.Gonzalez 7+2reb+3ast, Z.Ezequiel 4+5reb+3ast, F.Franco 4+4reb

Echague - Rivadavia 74-58

There was an upset in Parana where higher ranked Rivadavia (6-5) was defeated by fourteenth ranked Echague (4-9) 74-58 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was guard Lisandro Ruiz Moreno (185-1989) who scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Ignacio Zulberti (200-1996) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Four Echague players scored in double figures. Center Abel Trejo (204-1990) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds and power forward Tobias Cravero (197-1999) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Echague maintains fourteenth place with 4-9 record. Loser Rivadavia keeps the sixth position with five games lost. Echague will meet at home higher ranked GEPU (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rivadavia will play against Colon SF in Santa Fe and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Echague: P.Bandeo 15+5reb+1ast, L.Ruiz Moreno 13+9reb+3ast, F.Gonzalez 12+6reb+1ast, I.Zulberti 11+11reb+2ast, B.Augusto 9+3reb, F.Joaquin 7+1reb
Rivadavia: T.Cravero 12+5reb+3ast, A.Trejo 12+14reb+1ast, S.Arancibia 12+3reb+1ast, G.Francese 8+6reb, L.Silva 7+5reb, S.Franco 6+2reb+1ast

San Isidro - Montmartre 100-91

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked San Isidro as it allowed them to take a leadership position. San Isidro defeated 9th ranked Montmartre in San Francisco 100-91. San Isidro looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) stepped up and scored 26 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and naturalized Italian guard Santiago Bruno (188-1993, agency: Players Group) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. American forward Richard Granberry (203-1993, college: Virginia St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks and guard Francisco Conrradi (191-2003) scored 19 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. San Isidro (12-1) have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Montmartre lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the ninth place with five games lost. Montmartre will play next round against strong Ameghino trying to get back on the winning streak. San Isidro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: J.Cruz Oberto 26+5reb+1ast, J.Montero 21+1reb+4ast, A.Santiago 20+1reb+4ast, S.Bruno 15+7reb+6ast, A.Carnovale 9+2reb+1ast, D.Jeremias 8+6reb
Montmartre: R.Granberry 28+10reb+2ast, C.Francisco 19+5reb+9ast, M.Gomez 13+2reb+6ast, J.Rodriguez 10+4reb, N.Franco 9+8reb+3ast, K.Ellis 7+5reb+2ast

Barrio Parque - Montmartre 86-69

Everything went according to plan in Cordoba where third ranked Barrio Parque (11-1) beat 9th ranked Montmartre (5-5) 86-69 on Friday. The best player for the winners was point guard Tomas Luduena (178-1996) who scored 17 points and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Tomas Ligorria (195-1994) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. Five Barrio Parque players scored in double figures. Guard Francisco Conrradi (191-2003) produced 16 points and 5 rebounds and American forward Richard Granberry (203-1993, college: Virginia St.) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Barrio Parque. They maintain third place with 11-1 record despite having the same number of points like the leader San Isidro. Montmartre lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the ninth position with five games lost. Barrio Parque will meet at home Dep Norte (#7) in the next round. Montmartre will play against the league's second-placed Ameghino in Villa Maria and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: L.Tomas 17+4reb+5ast, L.Rivata 13+4reb, B.Juan 13+2reb+4ast, T.Ligorria 12+7reb+1ast, L.Ramiro 11+4reb+1ast, B.Nahuel 10+5reb+1ast
Montmartre: C.Francisco 16+5reb, R.Granberry 14+5reb+1ast, K.Ellis 13+3reb+1ast, M.Gomez 9+6reb+1ast, J.Roumec 4+4reb, N.Franco 4+3reb+1ast

Libertad - GEPU 74-79

There was no surprise in Sunchales where 10th ranked Libertad (5-7) was defeated by fourth ranked GEPU (8-2) 79-74 on Friday. The best player for the winners was point guard Andres Lugli (188-1995) who scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Gustavo Acosta (198-1989) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Mateo Perez (189-2002, agency: BIG) produced 15 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international swingman Julian Eydallin (195-2000) added 15 points and 6 assists respectively for the hosts. Five GEPU and four Libertad players scored in double figures. Newly promoted GEPU maintains fourth place with 8-2 record. Loser Libertad keeps the tenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Pico FC and Pilar. GEPU will meet Echague (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Libertad will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
GEPU: P.Osores 16+2reb+4ast, A.Lugli 15+5reb+3ast, T.Brown 13+4reb, G.Acosta 13+8reb+1ast, J.Merchant 12+4reb, R.Haag 4+1reb+4ast
Libertad: E.Simondi 18+4reb+1ast, P.Mateo 15+8reb+6ast, J.Eydallin 15+4reb+6ast, E.Rupcic 11+3reb+2ast, J.Wall 8+5reb, F.Marin 4+1reb+1ast

Group South

Estudiantes C. - Del Progreso 81-84

A very close game took place in Concordia between Del Progreso and Estudiantes C.. Ninth ranked Del Progreso (5-6) got a very close victory on the road over 13th ranked Estudiantes C. (4-6). Del Progreso managed to escape with a 3-point win 84-81 on Thursday evening. The best player for the winners was forward Facundo Sanz (197-1996, agency: BIG) who had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Julian Ruiz (185-1998) chipped in 15 points and 5 assists. Center Rafael Banegas (204-1992) produced 23 points and the former international center Ramiro Rattero (199-2000, agency: BIG) added 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Five Del Progreso and four Estudiantes C. players scored in double figures. Del Progreso maintains ninth place with 5-6 record. Loser Estudiantes C. dropped to the eleventh position with six games lost. They share it with Villa S.Martin and Villa Mitre. Del Progreso will meet Rocamora (#13) on the road in the next round. Estudiantes C. will play against Pilar and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Del Progreso: P.Fabricio 20+2reb, J.Ruiz 15+4reb+5ast, R.Marco 14+4reb, F.Sanz 11+11reb+3ast, G.Maranguello 11+2reb+2ast, S.Leonardo 9+3reb+2ast
Estudiantes C.: R.Banegas 23+3reb+1ast, C.Martin 13+4reb, R.Rattero 13+7reb+5ast, M.Gauna 12+5reb+6ast, M.Sesto 9+5reb, Y.Alvaro 4+5reb

Villa Mitre - Pergamino 67-77

There was a small surprise in Bahia Blanca where fifteenth ranked Pergamino (5-8) won against 13th ranked Villa Mitre (4-6) 77-67 on Friday. The best player for the winners was power forward Edgardo Torne (198-1989, agency: BIG) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Manuel Gomez (183-1996) chipped in 15 points and 7 assists. Five Pergamino players scored in double figures. Federico Harina (186-1991) produced 17 points and 7 rebounds and Panamanian power forward Jamaal Levy (206-1983, college: Wake Forest) added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Pergamino moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Rocamora. Loser Villa Mitre dropped to the eleventh position with six games lost. They share it with Estudiantes C. and Villa S.Martin. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: G.Manuel 15+3reb+7ast, E.Torne 15+10reb+2ast, B.Carlos 14+10reb+1ast, B.Levato 12+1reb, G.Marcos 11+5reb+1ast, S.Ibarra 5+4reb+2ast
Villa Mitre: F.Harina 17+7reb+3ast, J.Levy 13+9reb+1ast, C.Alvaro 10+6reb+3ast, D.Valentin 8+8reb, J.Bollo 7+8reb, M.Jano 6+4reb+4ast

GELP - H.Americano 70-76

Very expected game in La Plata where 15th ranked GELP (4-8) was defeated by eighth ranked H.Americano (6-6) 76-70 on Thursday. H.Americano outrebounded GELP 39-23 including a 13-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American center Arnold Louis (201-1990, college: SSU) who scored 27 points and 8 rebounds. Center Laureano Zalio (207-1995, agency: BIG) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. Five H.Americano players scored in double figures. Center Franco Barroso (207-1994) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Carlos Gianella (181) added 20 points and 6 assists respectively for the hosts. GELP's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. H.Americano moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser GELP dropped to the thirteenth position with eight games lost. They share it with Tucuman. H.Americano will meet at home Pico FC (#10) in the next round. GELP will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
H.Americano: A.Louis 27+8reb+3ast, P.Ezequiel 10+5reb+2ast, L.Reyes 10+3reb+4ast, L.Zalio 10+11reb+2ast, G.Romero 10+2reb+1ast, J.Fernandez 6+3reb
GELP: G.Carlos 20+6ast, F.Barroso 18+10reb+2ast, A.Moreno 16+4reb+3ast, F.Vallejos 6+2reb+2ast, C.Patricio 3+1reb, A.Jefferson 3+1reb

Dep Viedma - Pergamino 95-62

Very predictable result in Rio Negro where eighth ranked Dep Viedma (6-6) smashed 15th ranked Pergamino (5-8) 95-62 on Wednesday. Dep Viedma shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. The best player for the winners was point guard Fermin Thygesen (186-1998) who scored 12 points and 7 assists. Lucas Gonzalez (199-1994) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. Five Dep Viedma players scored in double figures. Power forward Edgardo Torne (198-1989, agency: BIG) produced 14 points and 8 rebounds and Garcia Cano added 8 points and 6 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. The victory was the third consecutive win for Dep Viedma. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Pergamino lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the twelfth position with eight games lost. They share it with Rocamora. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Dep Viedma: M.Ramiro 16+3reb, F.Martin 14+3reb+2ast, M.Eidintas 13+1reb, F.Thygesen 12+4reb+7ast, L.Gonzalez 12+6reb+1ast, B.Ossela 11+3reb+3ast
Pergamino: E.Torne 14+8reb, G.Federico 8+4reb+3ast, C.Garcia 8+6reb+3ast, M.Bautista 7+2reb, B.Levato 7+1ast, G.Luciano 6+3reb

Racing - Zarate Basket 88-71

The game between Top Four teams took place in Chivilcoy. Third ranked host Racing (9-2) defeated second-ranked Zarate Basket (9-5) 88-71. Forward Emilio Stucky (198-1994) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and point guard Alejo Barrales (174-1991) accounted for 14 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Racing players scored in double figures. Agustin Brocal (191-1997) came up with 20 points and point guard Lucas Andujar (185-1996) added 7 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Zarate Basket in the defeat. Racing moved-up to second place. Zarate Basket at the other side dropped to the third position with five games lost. Racing will play against league's leader Ciclista in Juninense in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Zarate Basket will play at home against Lanus and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Racing: E.Stucky 18+11reb+4ast, A.Barrales 14+5reb+8ast, M.Matias 13+1ast, L.Ortiz 10+4reb+2ast, R.Fernandez 10+2reb, J.Peralta 8+4reb+2ast
Zarate Basket: A.Brocal 20+4reb+2ast, O.Bautista 12+3reb+1ast, S.Chaine 10+2reb, P.Facundo 9+2reb+1ast, L.Andujar 7+5reb+6ast, I.Cuassolo 6+6reb+2ast

La Union - Del Progreso 95-67

Not a big story in a game in Colon where 9th ranked Del Progreso (5-6) was rolled over by fifth ranked La Union (7-5) 95-67 on Friday. La Union outrebounded Del Progreso 43-29 including 28 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was center German Frencia (202-1988) who scored 20 points. Point guard Guido Cabrera (188-2000) chipped in 10 points and 6 assists. Power forward Manuel Navarro (193-1995) produced 13 points and 6 rebounds and forward Facundo Sanz (197-1996, agency: BIG) added 10 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who 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. La Union moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Lanus and Colon SF. Loser Del Progreso keeps the ninth position with six games lost. La Union will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Del Progreso will play against Rocamora (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
La Union: F.German 20+4reb+2ast, P.Diego 12+6reb+2ast, P.Bilat 12+6reb+1ast, G.Cabrera 10+4reb+6ast, B.Diaz 9+3reb+3ast, L.Lucio 8+5reb+2ast
Del Progreso: M.Navarro 13+6reb, R.Marco 11+1reb+2ast, S.Leonardo 10+2reb+3ast, F.Sanz 10+4reb+4ast, L.Hernan 7+3reb, G.Maranguello 6+6reb+1ast



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