La Liga Argentina Round 18: Racing keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Racing as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Racing edged second-best Ciclista in Juninense 61-59. Racing well out of reach of Ciclista shooting 95.7 percent from the field. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) scored 30 points (perfect from the field making all twelve shots !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and forward Emilio Stucky (198-1994) chipped in 11 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-1997) with 18 points and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all six shots). Ciclista's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Racing have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Ciclista at the other side still keeps top place with four games lost. Ciclista will play next round against Parque Sur trying to get back on the winning streak. Racing will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Zarate Basket (10-6) against fourth ranked Lanus (9-5) on Sunday night. Host Zarate Basket was defeated by Lanus in Zarate 95-79. American forward Phil Bledsoe (198, college: GSC) notched a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and Jorge Banegas supported him with 18 points and 4 assists. Even 32 points and 5 rebounds (went 16 for 16 at the free throw line !!!) by Agustin Brocal (191-1997) did not help to save the game for Zarate Basket. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lanus have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 9-5 record. Zarate Basket at the other side keeps the third place with six games lost. Lanus will play against Pico FC (#13) in General Pico in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zarate Basket will play at home against Estudiantes C. (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
La Liga Argentina top team - Ameghino (14-2) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed ninth ranked Montmartre (5-6) in Villa Maria 84-65. The best player for the winners was Matias Martinez who scored 28 points (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Richard Granberry who recorded 20 points. Ameghino have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-2 record. Montmartre lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the tenth place with six games lost. They share the position with Villa S.Martin. Ameghino will meet at home Colon SF (#5) in the next round. Montmartre will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 18: Jachal lost to Salta Basket on the opponent's court 84-93. Echague unfortunately lost to GEPU in a home game 82-85. Dep Norte recorded a loss to Barrio Parque on the road 86-92. Tucuman was defeated by Jachal on its own court 81-99. Rivadavia was beaten by Colon SF in Santa Fe 95-81. Pilar lost to Estudiantes C. at home 71-78. Pico FC unfortunately lost to H.Americano on the opponent's court 69-80. Parque Sur was rolled over Del Progreso in a home game 70-98. Del Progreso was crushed by Rocamora on the road 96-62.

Ciclista - Racing 59-61

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Racing as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Racing edged second-best Ciclista in Juninense 61-59. Racing well out of reach of Ciclista shooting 95.7 percent from the field. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) scored 30 points (perfect from the field making all twelve shots !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and forward Emilio Stucky (198-1994) chipped in 11 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-1997) with 18 points and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all six shots) and swingman Lisandro Fernandez (194-1998, agency: BIG) scored 10 points. Ciclista's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Racing have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Ciclista at the other side still keeps top place with four games lost. Ciclista will play next round against Parque Sur trying to get back on the winning streak. Racing will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Racing: J.Peralta 30+3ast, E.Stucky 11+1ast, C.Juan 6+3ast, M.Matias 4+6ast, A.Barrales 4+2reb+6ast, L.Ortiz 2+1reb+2ast
Ciclista: M.Lambrisca 18+4ast, L.Fernandez 10+3ast, F.Jerez 8, A.Matias 6+1ast, I.Varisco 5+4ast, C.Franco 5+1reb+2ast

Group North

Salta Basket - Jachal 93-84

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Jachal (4-9) was defeated on the road by sixteenth ranked Salta Basket (4-9) 93-84 on Monday. The best player for the winners was guard Jara Agustin (-1998) who scored 32 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Brazilian center Adriano Alves (210-1995) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. Five Salta Basket players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Ismael Sarruff (, agency: BIG) who recorded 31 points and guard Jorge Mas Delfino (194-1997) added 18 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Salta Basket moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Jachal and Tucuman. Salta Basket will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Jachal will play against GEPU (#4) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Salta Basket: J.Agustin 32+7reb+4ast, A.Alves 15+9reb, P.Diego 15+7reb+1ast, A.Binda Facundo 12+6reb+1ast, I.Stark 11+1reb+2ast, C.Linares 4+2reb
Jachal: S.Ismael 31+2reb+1ast, N.Gimenez 19+3reb, J.Mas Delfino 18+8reb+1ast, P.Aaron 7+3reb, R.Trebucq 4+6reb, L.Tambucci 3+3reb+1ast

Echague - GEPU 82-85

Very predictable result in Parana where fourth ranked GEPU (9-4) edged 14th ranked Echague (4-10) 85-82 on Sunday. GEPU dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Echague's 34. The best player for the winners was American Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) who scored 22 points and 6 rebounds. Jeffrey Merchant (197-1997) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was guard Lisandro Ruiz Moreno (185-1989) who recorded 21 points and 8 rebounds and guard Federico Gonzalez (183-1988) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Newly promoted GEPU maintains fourth position with 9-4 record. Loser Echague dropped to the sixteenth place with ten games lost. GEPU will meet at home Jachal (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Echague will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
GEPU: T.Brown 22+6reb+2ast, H.Ponce 20+2reb+1ast, J.Merchant 16+6reb+2ast, P.Osores 12+3reb+2ast, G.Acosta 8+2reb, A.Lugli 5+7reb+1ast
Echague: L.Ruiz Moreno 21+8reb+3ast, P.Bandeo 17+4reb+1ast, F.Gonzalez 17+5reb+2ast, I.Zulberti 12+8reb+3ast, B.Augusto 6+7reb, F.Joaquin 5+3reb

Barrio Parque - Dep Norte 92-86

Not a big story in a game in Cordoba where 7th ranked Dep Norte (7-7) was defeated by third ranked Barrio Parque (12-1) 92-86 on Monday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Barrio Parque made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Barrio Parque outrebounded Dep Norte 42-30 including 33 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was swingman Lautaro Rivata (190-1987) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Tomas Ligorria (195-1994) chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Franco Borsellino who recorded 20 points and guard Franco Montemagio (185-2002) added 12 points and 4 assists respectively. Five Barrio Parque and four Dep Norte players scored in double figures. Barrio Parque have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 12-1 record having just one point less than leader Ameghino. Loser Dep Norte dropped to the sixth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Del Progreso. Barrio Parque will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dep Norte will play against Independiente (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: J.Tulian 15+4reb, L.Rivata 14+11reb+1ast, T.Ligorria 12+5reb+6ast, L.Tomas 12+2reb+6ast, B.Juan 12+1reb+1ast, L.Ramiro 10+7reb
Dep Norte: B.Franco 20+2reb+1ast, A.Montani 16+4reb, C.Jeremias 13+4reb+1ast, M.Franco 12+4reb+4ast, C.Cupulutti 9+3reb+7ast, L.Fogel 5+5reb

Tucuman - Jachal 81-99

There was a small surprise in San Miguel de Tucuman where sixteenth ranked Jachal (4-9) beat 13th ranked Tucuman (4-9) 99-81 on Saturday. Jachal dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Tucuman's 44. The best player for the winners was Luciano Tambucci (194-1998) who scored 29 points (perfect from downtown making all five shots). Guard Jorge Mas Delfino (194-1997) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. Four Jachal players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Patricio Aranda (197-1989) who recorded 19 points and 6 rebounds and Ignacio Echevarria (195-1998) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Jachal moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Salta Basket and Tucuman. Tucuman lost third consecutive game. Jachal will meet higher ranked GEPU (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Tucuman will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Jachal: L.Tambucci 29+4reb, N.Gimenez 20+3reb+1ast, J.Mas Delfino 14+8reb+2ast, S.Ismael 10+3reb+6ast, R.Trebucq 7+1reb+2ast, P.Aaron 6+3reb
Tucuman: P.Aranda 19+6reb, I.Echevarria 15+4reb+4ast, E.Skidelsky 12+2reb+1ast, C.Echevarria 7+4reb+4ast, J.Muruaga 7+6reb+4ast, T.Rayner 6+8reb+1ast

Ameghino - Montmartre 84-65

La Liga Argentina top team - Ameghino (14-2) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed ninth ranked Montmartre (5-6) in Villa Maria 84-65. The best player for the winners was Matias Martinez who scored 28 points (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). American-Panamanian forward Tymell Murphy (196-1990, college: FIU) chipped in 10 points and 5 rebounds. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Richard Granberry (203-1993, college: Virginia St.) who recorded 20 points and his fellow American import swingman Kevin Ellis (193-1998) added 13 points respectively. Ameghino have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-2 record. Montmartre lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the tenth place with six games lost. They share the position with Villa S.Martin. Ameghino will meet at home Colon SF (#5) in the next round. Montmartre will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ameghino: M.Martinez 28+3reb+1ast, T.Murphy 10+5reb+1ast, A.Aristimuno 9+2reb+1ast, C.Zenclussen 8+2reb+3ast, J.Luis Abeiro 8+2reb+1ast, L.Emiliano 7+2reb+3ast
Montmartre: R.Granberry 20+3reb, K.Ellis 13+4reb+2ast, M.Codigoni 10, J.Roumec 6+2reb, M.Gomez 5+6reb+3ast, N.Franco 4+5reb

Colon SF - Rivadavia 95-81

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Rivadavia's (6-6) road loss to fifth ranked Colon SF (9-6) 81-95 on Saturday. Colon SF looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Dwayne Russell (203, college: St.Thomas, FL) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Point guard Joaquin Baeza (182-1986, agency: BIG) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists. Five Colon SF players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Franco Sampaulise (180-2000) who recorded 14 points and 6 assists and center Abel Trejo (204-1990) added 9 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Colon SF maintains fifth position with 9-6 record. Loser Rivadavia dropped to the seventh place with six games lost. They share the position with Dep Viedma. Colon SF will meet at home higher ranked GEPU (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Rivadavia will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Colon SF: D.Russell 24+12reb+1ast, B.Tomas 16+1reb+6ast, N.Bravo 13+3reb+1ast, L.Quinteros 11+4reb+2ast, G.Sinconi 11+7reb+3ast, J.Baeza 11+5reb+12ast
Rivadavia: S.Franco 14+3reb+6ast, S.Arancibia 14+5reb+2ast, J.Underwood 10+2reb, G.Francese 10+4reb+1ast, A.Trejo 9+11reb+2ast, T.Cravero 9+3reb

Group South

Pilar - Estudiantes C. 71-78

No shocking result in a game when eleventh ranked Estudiantes C. (5-8) won against on the road 13th ranked Pilar (5-9) 78-71 on Monday. The best player for the winners was center Rafael Banegas (204-1992) who scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Point guard Matias Alluchon (185-2000) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Estudiantes C. players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Pablo Bruna (185-1987) who recorded 22 points (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and Greek-American forward Tommy Demogerontas (203-1997, college: IUP) added 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Pilar's coach Roberto Pavlotsky tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Despite that victory Estudiantes C. went down to twelfth position due to points difference, which they share with Independiente. Pilar lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the thirteenth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Pico FC. Estudiantes C. will meet higher ranked Quilmes MP (#7) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Pilar will play against Del Progreso (#8) in General Roca and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes C.: A.Matias 19+6reb+4ast, R.Banegas 17+9reb+3ast, Y.Alvaro 11+2reb+1ast, S.Yaskulka 10+9reb+2ast, T.Pereyra 9+1reb, M.Gauna 7+4reb+1ast
Pilar: P.Bruna 22+4reb+1ast, T.Demogerontas 17+5reb+4ast, S.Franco 11+4reb+2ast, M.Joaquin 9+5reb, D.Adekunle 4+6reb+1ast, G.Peralta 4+4reb+2ast

H.Americano - Pico FC 80-69

Very expected game in Rio Gallegos where 12th ranked Pico FC (5-9) was defeated by sixth ranked H.Americano (7-6) 80-69 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was forward Gonzalo Romero (196-1997) who scored 15 points. The former international swingman Juan Fernandez (196-1991) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds. H.Americano's coach Sebastian Torre used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Agustin Bualo (182-1995) who recorded 17 points (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) and guard Augusto Rossi (190-1988) added 14 points respectively. H.Americano maintains sixth position with 7-6 record, which they share with Quilmes MP. Pico FC lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the thirteenth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Pilar. H.Americano will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pico FC will play against Lanus (#4) in Buenos Aires and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
H.Americano: G.Romero 15+4reb+2ast, J.Fernandez 11+5reb+3ast, D.Miguel Federico 10+1reb+2ast, L.Zalio 10+4reb, P.Ezequiel 9+4reb+1ast, L.Reyes 8+2reb+4ast
Pico FC: A.Bualo 17+1reb+2ast, A.Rossi 14+2reb+3ast, Z.Franco 11+2reb, R.Marcelo 8+7reb, B.Felipe 8+8reb+1ast, Y.Fundora 7+3reb+1ast

Zarate Basket - Lanus 79-95

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Zarate Basket (10-6) against fourth ranked Lanus (9-5) on Sunday night. Host Zarate Basket was defeated by Lanus in Zarate 95-79. They made 20-of-24 charity shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Lanus outrebounded Zarate Basket 38-26 including 27 on the defensive glass. Zarate Basket was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. American forward Phil Bledsoe (198, college: GSC) notched a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and Jorge Banegas (190-1993, agency: BIG) supported him with 18 points and 4 assists. Five Lanus players scored in double figures. Even 32 points and 5 rebounds (went 16 for 16 at the free throw line !!!) by Agustin Brocal (191-1997) did not help to save the game for Zarate Basket. Point guard Lucas Andujar (185-1996) added 14 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lanus have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 9-5 record. Zarate Basket at the other side keeps the third place with six games lost. Lanus will play against Pico FC (#13) in General Pico in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zarate Basket will play at home against Estudiantes C. (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Lanus: P.Bledsoe 28+10reb, J.Banegas 18+3reb+4ast, L.Gorosterrazu 13+2reb+1ast, M.Franchino 11+11reb, F.Mariano 10+3reb+4ast, A.Britos 6+3reb+3ast
Zarate Basket: A.Brocal 32+5reb+1ast, S.Chaine 17+3reb+2ast, L.Andujar 14+5reb+3ast, I.Cuassolo 9+7reb, P.Facundo 3+2reb+3ast, L.Capponi 2+3reb

Parque Sur - Del Progreso 70-98

Very predictable result in Concepcion de Urug. where ninth ranked Del Progreso (7-7) smashed 17th ranked Parque Sur (3-9) 98-70 on Sunday. They outrebounded Parque Sur 41-28 including a 38-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Del Progreso looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was swingman Gustavo Maranguello (190-1983) who scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Forward Facundo Sanz (197-1996, agency: BIG) chipped in 14 points and 8 assists. Five Del Progreso players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Juan Boffelli (197-1998) who recorded 22 points and 5 rebounds and Franco Fragozo (198-2001) added 9 points and 11 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Del Progreso moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Dep Norte. Parque Sur lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with nine games lost. Del Progreso will meet at home Pilar (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Parque Sur will play against the league's leader Ciclista in Juninense and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Del Progreso: G.Maranguello 16+7reb+4ast, L.Hernan 15+5reb, F.Sanz 14+4reb+8ast, S.Leonardo 13+2reb+2ast, R.Marco 12, P.Fabricio 11+8reb+3ast
Parque Sur: B.Juan 22+5reb+2ast, L.Gallardo 14+2reb+3ast, V.Lofrano 9+3reb+7ast, F.Franco 9+11reb, M.Juan 5+1ast, L.Laureano 5+1reb+4ast

Rocamora - Del Progreso 96-62

There was an upset when higher ranked Del Progreso (7-7) was rolled over on the road by thirteenth ranked Rocamora (6-8) 96-62 on Monday. Rocamora made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Del Progreso's players. The best player for the winners was forward Tomas Verbauwede (198-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Franco Ferraria-Amici (191-2002) chipped in 18 points. Four Rocamora players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Facundo Sanz (197-1996, agency: BIG) who recorded 12 points and 7 rebounds and Fabricio Peralta added 15 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Rocamora have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Libertad and Pergamino. Loser Del Progreso dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with Dep Norte. Rocamora will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Del Progreso will play against Pilar (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: F.Franco 18+2reb+2ast, D.Thiago 18+1reb+1ast, A.Quigley 14+2reb+1ast, C.Agustin 10+5reb+3ast, V.Tomas 10+12reb+2ast, G.Impini 8+3reb+3ast
Del Progreso: P.Fabricio 15+2reb+1ast, R.Marco 13+1reb+2ast, F.Sanz 12+7reb+1ast, G.Maranguello 6+5reb+2ast, M.Navarro 4+4reb+1ast, L.Hernan 4+3reb



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