La Liga Round 12: Instituto lose to Quimsa

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise took place in Santiado del Estero where host Quimsa (9-5) beat league's leader Instituto (12-4) 92-82 on Sunday evening. Quimsa made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. 27 personal fouls committed by Instituto helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American power forward Eric Anderson (204-1993, college: New Haven) who scored 20 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Forward Rodrigo Sanchez (200-1989) chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international guard Nicolas Romano (200) who recorded 15 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Quimsa maintains fifth position with 9-5 record. Defending champion Instituto dropped to the second place with four games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Obras. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Obras as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Obras defeated 18th ranked Union SF in Buenos Aires 80-69. It was a good game for Luca Valussi (195-1998) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. Emiliano Serres contributed with 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Haitian forward Jeantal Cylla (201-1996, college: Arkansas) replied with 18 points for Union SF. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Obras (12-3) have an impressive ten-game winning streak. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Union SF at the other side keeps the eighteenth place with nine games lost. Union SF will play next round against Ferro trying to get back on the winning streak. Obras will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Sixteenth-ranked Independ.O. (3-6) made lots of trouble for fourth ranked Olimpico (9-2) in Olivia on Monday. The visitors from La Banda managed to secure only one-point victory 80-79. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of Elyjah Clark who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. The best for the losing side was Salvador Giletto with 19 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Olimpico maintains fourth position with 9-2 record. Newly promoted Independ.O. keeps the sixteenth place with six games lost. They share the position with Riachuelo LR. Olimpico will meet at home bottom-ranked Atenas (#20) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Independ.O. will have a break next round.

Rest of the games of round 12 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Riachuelo LR defeated Penarol in La Rioja 88-80. Bottom-ranked Atenas was beaten by Olimpico at home 70-84. La Union lost to Gimnasia on the opponent's court 77-90. Argentino managed to outperform Union SF in a home game 66-55. Obras managed to beat San Lorenzo on the road 94-82. Platense defeated Riachuelo LR on its own court 76-65. Bottom-ranked Atenas was smashed by Quimsa in Santiado del Estero 96-74.

Penarol - Riachuelo LR 80-88

There was an upset in Mar del Plata where higher ranked Penarol (5-5) was defeated by seventeenth ranked Riachuelo LR (3-6) 88-80 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Mariano Fierro (200-1986) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and American Justin Jackson (203-1990, college: Cincinnati) who added 21 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Riachuelo LR's coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was American forward Al Thornton (203-1983, college: FSU, agency: BIG) with 21 points and 5 rebounds and American-Ivorian power forward Amadou Sidibe (203-1994, college: Fairfield, agency: Players Group) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Riachuelo LR moved-up to sixteenth place, which they share with Independ.O. Loser Penarol dropped to the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Regatas. Riachuelo LR will meet higher ranked San Lorenzo (#15) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Penarol will play against Platense (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo LR: M.Fierro 22+8reb+5ast, J.Jackson 21+8reb, C.Buendia 18+3reb+5ast, L.Mosley 15+6reb+1ast, T.Zanzottera 8+2reb+5ast, F.Pennacchiotti 4+4reb
Penarol: A.Thornton 21+5reb+2ast, B.Sansimoni 12+2reb+2ast, A.Sidibe 12+6reb, T.Monacchi 11+4reb, J.Defelippo 10+2reb+6ast, C.Cardo 7+2reb+1ast

Atenas - Olimpico 70-84

No shocking result in a game in Cordoba where fourth ranked Olimpico (9-2) defeated bottom-ranked Atenas (1-9) 84-70 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Patricio Tabarez (195-1991) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Elyjah Clark (190-1998, college: MSSU) who added 15 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American center Deion McClenton (208, college: Keiser) with 14 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and Georgian-Puerto Rican guard Guillermo Diaz (188-1985, college: Miami, FL) scored 10 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Olimpico maintains fourth position with 9-2 record. Atenas lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with nine games lost. Olimpico will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Atenas will play again against Olimpico (#4) in La Banda and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Olimpico: P.Tabarez 17+5reb+2ast, E.Clark 15+5reb, R.Acuna 12+5reb+1ast, J.Treise 10+4reb+3ast, L.Caceres 7, D.Hure 6+1reb
Atenas: D.McClenton 14+8reb+1ast, A.Alonso 12+1reb+2ast, F.Mariani 10+2reb+1ast, G.Diaz 10+2reb+3ast, O.Canton 6+2reb+1ast, D.Morrison 6+5reb

Gimnasia - La Union 90-77

Very expected game in Comodoro Rivadavia where 12th ranked La Union (5-10) was defeated by second ranked Gimnasia (11-3) 90-77 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Gerard DeVaughn (205-1988, college: Stillman) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 7 rebounds (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field) and Cuban forward Joaquin Mensia (198-1997, agency: Pro Sports) who added 22 points during the contest. DeVaughn is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was American guard Michael Henry (196-1995, college: Buffalo St.) with 15 points and guard Franco Vieta (194-1992) scored 14 points. Four La Union players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Gimnasia went down to third position due to points difference. Loser La Union dropped to the thirteenth place with ten games lost. Gimnasia will meet at home Regatas (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. La Union will play against Boca and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gimnasia: G.DeVaughn 27+7reb+2ast, J.Mensia 22+3reb+2ast, A.Barreiro 11+8reb+3ast, S.Orresta 9+4reb+5ast, T.White 8+6ast, W.Martin 7+7reb+1ast
La Union: M.Henry 15+4reb+1ast, F.Vieta 14+4reb+2ast, D.Garcia 12+1reb+2ast, T.Cooper 10+2reb, G.Aliende 8+1reb, I.Basualdo 8+4reb+1ast

Argentino - Union SF 66-55

Rather predictable result in Junin where fourteenth ranked Argentino (5-8) beat 18th ranked Union SF (3-9) 66-55 on Sunday. Argentino dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to Union SF's 18. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized American Johnatan Slider (192-1987) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and point guard Jeremias Sandrini (185-1993) who added 13 points and 6 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international guard Juan Pablo Cantero (188-1982) with 22 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and center Ignacio Alessio (203-1987) scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. Argentino moved-up to twelfth place. Loser Union SF keeps the eighteenth position with nine games lost. Argentino will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Union SF will play against Ferro (#8) in Buenos Aires and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Argentino: J.Cangelosi 13+4reb, J.Slider 13+13reb+2ast, J.Sandrini 13+1reb+6ast, M.Garrick 7+1reb, R.Joaquin 7+6reb+3ast, F.Enzo 5+3reb+1ast
Union SF: J.Pablo Cantero 22+7reb+2ast, I.Alessio 10+5reb, J.Cylla 6+2reb, M.Bolivar 5+5reb+2ast, M.Bowman Jr. 5+8reb+1ast, B.Pedro 3+2reb

San Lorenzo - Obras 82-94

Not a big story in a game in Almagro where 15th ranked San Lorenzo (4-9) was defeated by third ranked Obras (12-3) 94-82 on Sunday. Obras made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Uruguayan forward Joaquin Rodriguez (198-1999, agency: Pro Sports) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 7 rebounds and Peruvian point guard Juan Pablo Venegas (183-2000) who added 16 points and 8 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) during the contest. Obras' coach Gregorio Martinez used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was naturalized Italian swingman Federico Marin (199-1982) with 17 points and 9 rebounds and Sebastian Lugo (195) scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Obras have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. San Lorenzo lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with nine games lost. Obras will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. San Lorenzo will play against Riachuelo LR (#17) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Obras: J.Rodriguez 18+7reb+3ast, V.Juan Pablo 16+4reb+8ast, L.Berra 16+4reb+1ast, J.Solarin 13+5reb+1ast, I.Copeland 10, E.Serres 7+1reb+1ast
San Lorenzo: F.Marin 17+9reb+2ast, S.Lugo 13+7reb+1ast, R.Manuel 12+7reb+1ast, R.Facundo 12+3reb+2ast, L.Perez 11+4reb+4ast, J.Aprea 8+2reb+1ast

Independ.O. - Olimpico 79-80

Sixteenth-ranked Independ.O. (3-6) made lots of trouble for fourth ranked Olimpico (9-2) in Olivia on Monday. The visitors from La Banda managed to secure only one-point victory 80-79. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Elyjah Clark (190-1998, college: MSSU) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and the former international center Roberto Acuna (208-1990) who added 13 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Salvador Giletto (195-1993) with 19 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and power forward Fernando Martina (201-1981) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four Independ.O. players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Olimpico maintains fourth position with 9-2 record. Newly promoted Independ.O. keeps the sixteenth place with six games lost. They share the position with Riachuelo LR. Olimpico will meet at home bottom-ranked Atenas (#20) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Independ.O. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Olimpico: E.Clark 19+7reb+8ast, J.Treise 14+2reb+1ast, R.Acuna 13+8reb+1ast, P.Tabarez 9+6reb+1ast, D.Tintorelli 7+2reb, L.Lema 7+6reb
Independ.O.: S.Giletto 19+7reb+2ast, F.Martina 15+5reb+1ast, C.Scaramuzzino 13+3reb+2ast, L.Reinaudi 10+7reb+4ast, J.Noblega 7+1reb+2ast, M.Cabrera 7+2reb+4ast

Platense - Riachuelo LR 76-65

Everything went according to plan in Florida where tenth ranked Platense (6-5) won against 17th ranked Riachuelo LR (3-6) 76-65 on Monday. They outrebounded Riachuelo LR 46-35 including 34 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Victor Fernandez (180-1999) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 6 rebounds and Uruguayan-Italian swingman Nicola Pomoli (195-1999) who added 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Platense players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international Tomas Zanzottera (188-1993) with 21 points and American guard Latraius Mosley (198-1990, college: Life) scored 8 points and 11 rebounds. Platense have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place. Loser Riachuelo LR dropped to the sixteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Independ.O.. Platense will meet Penarol (#10) in the next round. Riachuelo LR will play against San Lorenzo (#15) in Almagro and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Platense: V.Fernandez 23+6reb+2ast, P.Nicola 13+9reb+4ast, D.Owens 12+4reb, J.Morales 10+10reb, E.Cafferata 7+1ast, S.Morales 7+8reb+1ast
Riachuelo LR: T.Zanzottera 21+2reb+1ast, F.Pennacchiotti 9+6reb+1ast, R.Fortunato 8+1reb+1ast, L.Mosley 8+11reb, E.Flor 7+4reb+3ast, J.Jackson 7+6reb+3ast

Obras - Union SF 80-69

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Obras as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Obras defeated 18th ranked Union SF in Buenos Aires 80-69. It was a good game for Luca Valussi (195-1998) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. Uruguayan forward Emiliano Serres (205-1997, agency: Pro Sports) contributed with 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Haitian forward Jeantal Cylla (201-1996, college: Arkansas) replied with 18 points and naturalized Brazilian swingman Ayan Carvalho (196-1997, college: Temple) added 16 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) in the effort for Union SF. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Obras (12-3) have an impressive ten-game winning streak. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Union SF at the other side keeps the eighteenth place with nine games lost. Union SF will play next round against Ferro trying to get back on the winning streak. Obras will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Obras: J.Rodriguez 21+2reb, E.Serres 21+5reb+1ast, L.Valussi 15+12reb, J.Solarin 9+9reb+1ast, I.Copeland 9+3reb, V.Juan Pablo 5+2reb+8ast
Union SF: J.Cylla 18+4reb+1ast, A.Carvalho 16+5reb, M.Bolivar 11+5reb+2ast, M.Bowman Jr. 7+2reb+1ast, I.Alessio 6+2reb+1ast, J.Pablo Cantero 5+5reb+4ast

Quimsa - Atenas 96-74

There was no surprise in Santiado del Estero where 20th ranked Atenas (1-9) was crushed by fifth ranked Quimsa (9-5) 96-74 on Tuesday. Quimsa outrebounded Atenas 39-23 including 27 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Atenas' players. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Eric Anderson (204-1993, college: New Haven) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and the former international forward Fabian Ramirez (200-1990) who added 17 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Quimsa players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American Dominique Morrison (198-1989, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) with 23 points and Georgian-Puerto Rican guard Guillermo Diaz (188-1985, college: Miami, FL) scored 16 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Quimsa maintains fifth position with 9-5 record. Atenas lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with nine games lost. Quimsa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Atenas will play against Olimpico (#4) in La Banda and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: B.Robinson 20+2reb, E.Anderson 20+9reb+2ast, F.Ramirez 17+7reb+2ast, R.Sanchez 11+4reb+2ast, M.Cosolito 9+2reb+4ast, K.Hernandez 8+4reb
Atenas: D.Morrison 23+3reb, G.Diaz 16+4reb+2ast, O.Canton 11+4reb, A.Konsztadt 9+2reb+4ast, F.Mariani 7+3reb+2ast, D.McClenton 4+3reb

Quimsa - Instituto 92-82

The biggest surprise took place in Santiado del Estero where host Quimsa (9-5) beat league's leader Instituto (12-4) 92-82 on Sunday evening. Quimsa made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. 27 personal fouls committed by Instituto helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American power forward Eric Anderson (204-1993, college: New Haven) who scored 20 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Forward Rodrigo Sanchez (200-1989) chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Quimsa players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international guard Nicolas Romano (200) who recorded 15 points and 7 rebounds and the former international guard Luciano Gonzalez (194-1990) added 18 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Quimsa maintains fifth position with 9-5 record. Defending champion Instituto dropped to the second place with four games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Obras. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: E.Anderson 20+8reb+1ast, R.Sanchez 17+6reb+4ast, B.Robinson 16+1reb+2ast, F.Baralle 13+5reb+5ast, A.Perez 8+4reb+1ast, M.Cosolito 6+3reb+2ast
Instituto: L.Gonzalez 18+2reb+3ast, N.Romano 15+7reb+2ast, L.Vildoza 13+5reb+1ast, M.Fernandez 9+5reb, B.Lugarini 8+2reb, M.Chiarini 7+5reb+2ast



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