La Liga Round 13: Gimnasia fire past Regatas

The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Gimnasia as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Gimnasia defeated 11th ranked Regatas in Comodoro Rivadavia 80-74. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Regatas. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Tyrone White (201-1990, college: CSUB) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 4 assists. The former international point guard Sebastian Orresta (188-1993) contributed with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. point guard Andres Jaime (184-2000) answered with 16 points and 6 rebounds for Regatas. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Obras. Regatas at the other side keeps the eleventh place with six games lost. They share the position with Boca. Regatas will play next round against San Lorenzo trying to get back on the winning streak. Gimnasia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Important game to mention about took place in Obera. Sixth ranked Obera (8-3) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 14th ranked Boca (5-6) 88-87 on Wednesday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-1993, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Slash Sports) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and Nicolas De los Santos chipped in 12 points and 10 assists. At the losing side American-Jordanian Dar Tucker (193-1988, college: DePaul) responded with 26 points and 9 rebounds. Obera have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 8-3 record. Boca at the other side dropped to the eleventh position with six games lost. They share it with Regatas. Obera will play against San Martin (#10) in Corrientes in the next round. Boca will play at home against Comunicaciones and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Eighteenth-ranked Union SF (3-10) was very close to win a game against ninth ranked Ferro (7-7) in Buenos Aires on Thursday. Ferro managed to secure only two-point victory 80-78. However their fans expected much easier game. Juan Laterza nailed 26 points and 4 steals for the winning side. Jeantal Cylla came up with 14 points for Union SF in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Ferro have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to seventh place. Union SF lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth position with ten games lost. Ferro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Union SF will play against Penarol (#8) and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 13 were not that significant. Platense was beaten by Penarol on the road 73-70. San Lorenzo lost to Riachuelo LR on its own court 74-86. Bottom-ranked Atenas was outscored by Olimpico in La Banda 66-87. La Union recorded a loss to Boca at home 75-84.
The most impressive performance of 13th round was 20 points and 5 rebounds by Michael Henry of La Union.

Penarol - Platense 73-70

There was a small surprise when tenth ranked Penarol (6-5) edged 7th ranked Platense (6-6) in Mar del Plata 73-70 on Wednesday. Bruno Sansimoni (194-1996) nailed 21 points and 5 assists for the winning side and American forward Al Thornton (203-1983, college: FSU, agency: BIG) accounted for 17 points. Penarol's coach Adrian Capelli used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Forward Sebastian Morales (202-1988) came up with 18 points and 4 assists and American power forward DeMarco Owens (203-1996, college: Montevallo) added 17 points respectively for Platense in the defeat. Penarol moved-up to eighth place. Loser Platense dropped to the ninth position with six games lost. Penarol will meet Union SF (#18) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Platense will play against San Martin (#10) in Corrientes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Platense: S.Morales 18+1reb+4ast, D.Owens 17+4reb, J.Morales 11+4reb+3ast, P.Nicola 8+9reb+1ast, A.Alloatti 7+4reb, V.Fernandez 5+3reb+4ast
Penarol: B.Sansimoni 21+2reb+5ast, A.Thornton 17+2reb+1ast, P.Alderete 12+4reb, A.Sidibe 7+4reb+1ast, T.Monacchi 7+8reb, J.Defelippo 5+6reb+3ast

Obera - Boca 88-87

Important game to mention about took place in Obera. Sixth ranked Obera (8-3) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 14th ranked Boca (5-6) 88-87 on Wednesday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-1993, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Slash Sports) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and the former international point guard Nicolas De los Santos (180-1988) chipped in 12 points and 10 assists. Four Obera players scored in double figures. At the losing side American-Jordanian Dar Tucker (193-1988, college: DePaul) responded with 26 points and 9 rebounds and the former international Marcos Mata (202-1986) scored 13 points. Obera have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 8-3 record. Boca at the other side dropped to the eleventh position with six games lost. They share it with Regatas. Obera will play against San Martin (#10) in Corrientes in the next round. Boca will play at home against Comunicaciones and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Boca: D.Tucker 26+9reb+2ast, R.Barber 14+1reb+1ast, M.Mata 13+4reb+1ast, L.Mainoldi 9+4reb, F.Balbi 7+4reb+3ast, L.Schattmann 6+4reb+5ast
Obera: J.Maldonado 18+4reb+2ast, X.Carreras 16+4reb, C.Mitchell 15+12reb+1ast, N.De los Santos 12+3reb+10ast, F.Giorgetti 9+3reb+2ast, M.Sandes 8+1reb

San Lorenzo - Riachuelo LR 74-86

There was a minor upset when 15th ranked San Lorenzo (4-10) lost to seventeenth ranked Riachuelo LR (4-6) in Almagro 74-86 on Wednesday. Riachuelo LR made 30-of-36 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game, while San Lorenzo only scored ten points from the stripe. They outrebounded San Lorenzo 41-26 including 30 on the defensive glass. Forward Mariano Fierro (200-1986) nailed a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side and the former international Eric Flor (190-1993) accounted for 18 points. Five Riachuelo LR players scored in double figures. Sebastian Lugo (195) came up with 14 points and 8 rebounds and naturalized Italian swingman Federico Marin (199-1982) added 15 points respectively for San Lorenzo in the defeat. San Lorenzo's coach Emmanuel Quintans rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Riachuelo LR moved-up to fifteenth place. San Lorenzo lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixteenth position with ten games lost. Riachuelo LR will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. San Lorenzo will play against Regatas (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San Lorenzo: F.Marin 15+4reb+2ast, R.Pelorosso 15+1reb+1ast, S.Lugo 14+8reb+1ast, R.Facundo 10+2reb+1ast, R.Manuel 8+8reb+3ast, L.Perez 6+2reb+5ast
Riachuelo LR: E.Flor 18+4reb+2ast, C.Buendia 14+3reb+5ast, M.Fierro 14+14reb+2ast, J.Jackson 12+4reb, F.Pennacchiotti 12+6reb+1ast, L.Mosley 10+4reb+2ast

Olimpico - Atenas 87-66

Very predictable result when fourth ranked Olimpico (10-2) rolled over bottom-ranked Atenas (1-10) in La Banda 87-66 on Thursday. American guard Elyjah Clark (190-1998, college: MSSU) nailed 14 points and 4 assists for the winning side and forward Alex Negrete (192-2001) accounted for 9 points and 11 rebounds. Point guard Maximiliano Araujo (183-2002) came up with 16 points and American center Deion McClenton (208, college: Keiser) added 8 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Atenas in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Olimpico have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 10-2 record. Atenas lost ninth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. Olimpico will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Atenas will play against Independ.O. (#17) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Atenas: A.Maximiliano 16+3reb+1ast, G.Diaz 13+1reb, F.Mariani 9+2reb+2ast, D.McClenton 8+9reb, F.Jaimes 8+6reb+1ast, A.Konsztadt 4+5reb+2ast
Olimpico: D.Hure 16+1reb, E.Clark 14+4reb+4ast, R.Acuna 12+6reb, P.Tabarez 10+2reb+1ast, N.Alex 9+11reb, J.Treise 7+2reb+2ast

Ferro - Union SF 80-78

Eighteenth-ranked Union SF (3-10) was very close to win a game against ninth ranked Ferro (7-7) in Buenos Aires on Thursday. Ferro managed to secure only two-point victory 80-78. However their fans expected much easier game. Strangely Union SF outrebounded Ferro 36-24 including 27 on the defensive glass. Point guard Juan Laterza (180-1997) nailed 26 points and 4 steals for the winning side and swingman Valentin Bettiga (189-1999) accounted for 19 points and 8 rebounds. Four Ferro players scored in double figures. Haitian forward Jeantal Cylla (201-1996, college: Arkansas) came up with 14 points and Mateo Bolivar (187-1992) added 8 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Union SF in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Ferro have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to seventh place. Union SF lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth position with ten games lost. Ferro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Union SF will play against Penarol (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Union SF: J.Cylla 14+3reb, A.Carvalho 10+3reb, I.Alessio 9+4reb+1ast, B.Pedro 9+6reb, G.Bertona 8+1reb+2ast, M.Bolivar 8+8reb
Ferro: J.Laterza 26+3reb+3ast, V.Bettiga 19+8reb+2ast, L.Arn 12+1reb, L.Gargallo 10+5reb+5ast, T.Spano 7+1reb+4ast, M.Luchi 6+3reb

Gimnasia - Regatas 80-74

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Gimnasia as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Gimnasia defeated 11th ranked Regatas in Comodoro Rivadavia 80-74. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Regatas. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Tyrone White (201-1990, college: CSUB) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 4 assists. The former international point guard Sebastian Orresta (188-1993) contributed with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four Gimnasia players scored in double figures. Point guard Andres Jaime (184-2000) answered with 16 points and 6 rebounds and forward Alejandro Diez (201-1987) added 12 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Regatas. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Obras. Regatas at the other side keeps the eleventh place with six games lost. They share the position with Boca. Regatas will play next round against San Lorenzo trying to get back on the winning streak. Gimnasia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Regatas: A.Jaime 16+6reb+3ast, A.Diez 12+6reb+3ast, P.Espinoza 10+3reb, R.Green 9+1reb, C.Hinkle 7+1reb, T.Franchela 6+2reb
Gimnasia: T.White 24+3reb+4ast, S.Orresta 14+6reb+5ast, G.DeVaughn 12+9reb+3ast, J.Mensia 11+9reb, I.Gramajo 9+2reb+2ast, A.Barreiro 6+10reb+3ast

La Union - Boca 75-84

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 13th ranked La Union (5-11) lost to fourteenth ranked Boca (5-6) in Formosa 75-84 on Friday. The former international point guard Franco Balbi (188-1989) nailed 15 points and 6 assists for the winning side and American power forward Raven Barber (206-1991, college: Mt.St.Mary's, agency: Players Group) accounted for 15 points. Four Boca players scored in double figures. American guard Michael Henry (196-1995, college: Buffalo St.) came up with 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and Marcos Saglietti (188-1986) added 17 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) respectively for La Union in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Boca moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Regatas. La Union lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. Boca will meet at home Comunicaciones (#19) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. La Union will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
La Union: M.Henry 20+5reb+1ast, M.Saglietti 17+3reb+1ast, X.Hill-Mais 9+3reb, T.Cooper 9+3reb+6ast, G.Aliende 7+3reb, F.Vieta 7+4reb+1ast
Boca: F.Balbi 15+2reb+6ast, R.Barber 15+3reb+2ast, G.Juan 13+2reb, L.Mainoldi 13+4reb+1ast, D.Tucker 9+4reb+4ast, M.Mata 6+5reb



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