La Liga Argentina Round 20: Ameghino lose to Deportivo Norte

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 20 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Ameghino (14-3). They were defeated by sixth ranked Dep Norte (8-7) 74-70 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Ameghino. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Aquiles Montani (190-1994) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 6 rebounds and Franco Borsellino who added 16 points and 6 assists during the contest. Power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Dep Norte maintains sixth position with 8-7 record. Ameghino at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Racing. Ameghino will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Dep Norte will try to continue on its current victory against sixteenth ranked Echague in Parana.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Racing as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Racing smashed 17th ranked Parque Sur in Chivilcoy 98-56. The winners were led by Luciano Ortiz (199-1999) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and Emilio Stucky supported him with 11 points and 7 assists. Even 7 points and 6 assists by point guard Valentin Lofrano (176-1999) did not help to save the game for Parque Sur. 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 have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Parque Sur lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth place with ten games lost. Parque Sur will play next round against Dep Viedma trying to get back on the winning streak. Racing will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked La Union at Colon.
A very close game took place in Juninense between La Union and Ciclista. Eighth ranked La Union (8-6) got a very close victory on the road over second-ranked Ciclista (11-5). La Union managed to escape with a 1-point win 80-79 on Monday evening. The best player for the winners was Cesar Lavoratornuovo who scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. Lisandro Fernandez produced 28 points and 4 steals for the hosts. La Union moved-up to fifth place. Loser Ciclista keeps the second position with five games lost. La Union will meet league's leader Racing in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ciclista will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 20: San Isidro won against Colon SF on the opponent's court 96-91. Rivadavia unfortunately lost to Jachal in a home game 82-85. Villa S.Martin recorded a loss to GEPU on the road 72-90. GELP was defeated by Villa Mitre on its own court 93-101. Pilar was beaten by Pico FC in General Pico 97-81. Lanus won against Villa Mitre at home 73-72. Dep Viedma managed to outperform Estudiantes C. on the opponent's court 77-63. Pergamino managed to beat La Union in a home game 70-55.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 23 points and 6 rebounds by Benjamin Levato of Pergamino.

Group North

Dep Norte - Ameghino 74-70

There was a change at the La Liga Argentina leadership position after last games. Round 20 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Ameghino (14-3). They were defeated by sixth ranked Dep Norte (8-7) 74-70 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Ameghino. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Aquiles Montani (190-1994) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 6 rebounds and Franco Borsellino who added 16 points and 6 assists during the contest. Power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and Matias Martinez scored 17 points. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Dep Norte maintains sixth position with 8-7 record. Ameghino at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Racing. Ameghino will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Dep Norte will try to continue on its current victory against sixteenth ranked Echague in Parana.
Top scorers:
Dep Norte: A.Montani 22+6reb, B.Franco 16+2reb+6ast, M.Franco 10+1ast, C.Cupulutti 7+5reb+1ast, J.Pablo Lugrin 6+7reb+3ast, N.Lucas 6+9reb+1ast
Ameghino: J.Luis Abeiro 20+10reb, M.Martinez 17+4reb+1ast, L.Emiliano 10+2reb+3ast, B.Mateo 7+9reb+3ast, A.Aristimuno 7+8reb+5ast, A.Lucas 6+2reb

Colon SF - San Isidro 91-96

Rather expected game in Santa Fe where 5th ranked Colon SF (9-7) was defeated by second ranked San Isidro (14-2) 96-91 on Monday. San Isidro looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) who scored 28 points (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field). Federico Zezular (198-2001) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. Point guard Joaquin Baeza (182-1986, agency: BIG) produced 21 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and American forward Dwayne Russell (203, college: St.Thomas, FL) added 15 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Four San Isidro and five Colon SF players scored in double figures. San Isidro keeps a position of league leader. Loser Colon SF keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: J.Cruz Oberto 28+4reb+1ast, F.Zezular 16+5reb+3ast, S.Luduena 13+3reb+3ast, J.Montero 12+6reb+5ast, S.Jeronimo 10+4reb+2ast, A.Santiago 9+1reb+2ast
Colon SF: J.Baeza 21+5reb+8ast, G.Sinconi 17+7reb, N.Bravo 16+5reb+1ast, D.Russell 15+9reb+2ast, A.Alvarez 12+5reb+2ast, L.Quinteros 7+6reb+5ast

Rivadavia - Jachal 82-85

There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked Jachal (5-9) edged on the road higher ranked Rivadavia (6-7) 85-82 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was power forward Nicolas Gimenez (203-1994) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Ismael Sarruff (, agency: BIG) chipped in 19 points and 4 assists. Four Jachal players scored in double figures. Jachal's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Point guard Stefano Arancibia (176-1997) produced 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and center Abel Trejo (204-1990) added 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) respectively for the hosts. Jachal maintains thirteenth position with 5-9 record, which they share with Estudiantes C. Rivadavia lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with seven games lost. Jachal will meet at home higher ranked Villa S.Martin (#11) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Rivadavia will play against Villa S.Martin (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jachal: N.Gimenez 21+10reb+3ast, S.Ismael 19+3reb+4ast, C.Juan 18+6reb+1ast, L.Tambucci 10+3reb+2ast, R.Gaspar 10+4reb+1ast, M.Francisco 3
Rivadavia: S.Arancibia 18+5reb+6ast, A.Trejo 16+10reb+1ast, L.Silva 12+1reb, A.Alejo 9+6reb+7ast, A.Da Costa 9+7reb+1ast, G.Francese 8+4reb+1ast

GEPU - Villa S.Martin 90-72

Not a big story in a game in San Luis where 11th ranked Villa S.Martin (5-7) was defeated by fourth ranked GEPU (10-4) 90-72 on Sunday. GEPU made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. The best player for the winners was American Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) who scored 26 points. Pablo Osores (194-1986) chipped in 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Colombian Soren De Luque (196-1998) produced 10 points and 8 rebounds and Ramiro Frontera added 16 points respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Newly promoted GEPU maintains fourth position with 10-4 record. Loser Villa S.Martin keeps the eleventh place with seven games lost. They share the position with Villa Mitre. GEPU will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Villa S.Martin will play against Jachal (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
GEPU: T.Brown 26+3reb+1ast, P.Osores 22+6reb, A.Lugli 15+6reb+3ast, R.Haag 12+5ast, J.Merchant 6+8reb+6ast, C.Joaquin 4+1reb
Villa S.Martin: F.Ramiro 16+3reb, M.Vittar 14+1reb, G.Gonzalo 11+6reb, D.Luque Soren 10+8reb+3ast, P.Santiago 7+4reb+2ast, M.Borsatti 6+2reb+3ast

Group South

GELP - Villa Mitre 93-101

Everything went according to plan in La Plata where thirteenth ranked Villa Mitre (5-7) beat 16th ranked GELP (4-9) 101-93 on Saturday. Villa Mitre made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Villa Mitre outrebounded GELP 41-27 including 28 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Federico Harina (186-1991) who scored 27 points. Swingman Alvaro Chervo (193-1999) chipped in 21 points. Center Franco Barroso (207-1994) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds and point guard Carlos Gianella (181) added 23 points and 8 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Villa Mitre moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Villa S.Martin. GELP lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Salta Basket and Tucuman. Villa Mitre will meet higher ranked H.Americano (#6) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. GELP will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Villa Mitre: F.Harina 27+3reb+1ast, C.Alvaro 21+4reb+1ast, D.Valentin 12+10reb, M.Jano 12+8reb+5ast, J.Bollo 9+3reb+3ast, J.Levy 9+6reb+2ast
GELP: G.Carlos 23+8ast, F.Barroso 20+15reb, A.Moreno 17+3reb+2ast, A.Jefferson 11, F.Vallejos 8+2reb+1ast, M.Santiago 5+2reb+2ast

Pico FC - Pilar 97-81

Everything could happen in General Pico at the game between two tied teams. Both fourteenth ranked Pico FC and 15th ranked Pilar had identical 5-9 record. This time Pico FC used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from 97-81 on Sunday night. Pico FC looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was Franco Zalabardo (190-1991) who scored 27 points and 7 assists. Cuban forward Yasmany Fundora (201-1992) chipped in a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds. Point guard Pablo Bruna (185-1987) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists and naturalized Paraguayan forward Gabriel Peralta (201-1995) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five Pico FC and four Pilar players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pico FC (6-9) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with CAO Ceres. Pilar lost fifth consecutive game. Pilar at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fifteenth position with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pico FC: Z.Franco 27+4reb+7ast, Y.Fundora 24+10reb+1ast, R.Marcelo 15+4reb+5ast, A.Bualo 12+6reb+6ast, A.Rossi 11+3reb+4ast, Z.Matias 3+1ast
Pilar: S.Franco 18+3reb, G.Peralta 15+6reb+3ast, T.Demogerontas 14+5reb+1ast, P.Bruna 11+5reb+10ast, A.Janer 6+2ast, M.Joaquin 5+2reb

Racing - Parque Sur 98-56

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Racing as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Racing smashed 17th ranked Parque Sur in Chivilcoy 98-56. Racing dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Parque Sur's 28. They outrebounded Parque Sur 40-20 including a 34-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Racing players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Parque Sur's players. The winners were led by Luciano Ortiz (199-1999) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and forward Emilio Stucky (198-1994) supported him with 11 points and 7 assists. Five Racing players scored in double figures. Even 7 points and 6 assists by point guard Valentin Lofrano (176-1999) did not help to save the game for Parque Sur. Forward Juan Boffelli (197-1998) added 10 points and 5 rebounds 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. Racing have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Parque Sur lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth place with ten games lost. Parque Sur will play next round against Dep Viedma trying to get back on the winning streak. Racing will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked La Union at Colon.
Top scorers:
Racing: E.De Pietro 17+2reb+2ast, L.Ortiz 16+12reb+1ast, J.Peralta 15+4reb+1ast, R.Fernandez 13+5reb+1ast, E.Stucky 11+4reb+7ast, M.Matias 8+1ast
Parque Sur: T.Adams II 11+2reb, B.Juan 10+5reb, M.Agustin 8, V.Lofrano 7+4reb+6ast, G.Gervacio 6+1reb, L.Laureano 5+2reb+2ast

Lanus - Villa Mitre 73-72

No shocking result in a game in Buenos Aires where fourth ranked Lanus (10-5) edged 13th ranked Villa Mitre (5-7) 73-72 on Monday. However just one-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Lanus made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American forward Phil Bledsoe (198, college: GSC) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. Jorge Banegas (190-1993, agency: BIG) chipped in 19 points. Lanus' coach Sebastian Saborido used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Center Juan Bollo (203-1992) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Jano Martinez (180-2003) added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Four Villa Mitre players scored in double figures. Lanus have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Loser Villa Mitre dropped to the eleventh position with seven games lost. They share it with Villa S.Martin. Lanus will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Villa Mitre will play against H.Americano (#6) in Rio Gallegos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lanus: J.Banegas 19+4reb+1ast, P.Bledsoe 18+14reb+2ast, L.Gorosterrazu 13+4reb+4ast, M.Franchino 8+4reb+1ast, M.Mauricio 6+5reb+2ast, F.Mariano 4+4ast
Villa Mitre: J.Bollo 15+10reb, M.Jano 13+6reb+4ast, J.Levy 13+6reb, D.Valentin 11+4reb, F.Harina 7+5reb+5ast, A.Ignacio 6+4reb

Estudiantes C. - Dep Viedma 63-77

Very expected game in Concordia where 13th ranked Estudiantes C. (5-9) was defeated by ninth ranked Dep Viedma (7-6) 77-63 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was point guard Fermin Thygesen (186-1998) who scored 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Matias Eidintas (186-1995) chipped in 18 points. Four Dep Viedma players scored in double figures. Point guard Matias Alluchon (185-2000) produced 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and center Rafael Banegas (204-1992) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dep Viedma have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Quilmes MP and H.Americano. Estudiantes C. lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Jachal. Dep Viedma will meet Parque Sur (#17) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Estudiantes C. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dep Viedma: M.Eidintas 18+2reb+1ast, F.Thygesen 11+5reb+5ast, M.Mariano 10+4reb+3ast, L.Gonzalez 10+6reb, B.Ossela 9+2reb+1ast, M.Ramiro 9
Estudiantes C.: R.Banegas 17+5reb+1ast, A.Matias 16+8reb+4ast, Y.Alvaro 12+3reb+1ast, M.Gauna 5+3reb+2ast, C.Martin 4+4reb, R.Rattero 4+8reb+1ast

Ciclista - La Union 79-80

A very close game took place in Juninense between La Union and Ciclista. Eighth ranked La Union (8-6) got a very close victory on the road over second-ranked Ciclista (11-5). La Union managed to escape with a 1-point win 80-79 on Monday evening. La Union shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. The best player for the winners was forward Cesar Lavoratornuovo (189-1991) who scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. Point guard Pablo Bilat (181-1995) chipped in 20 points. Five La Union players scored in double figures. Swingman Lisandro Fernandez (194-1998, agency: BIG) produced 28 points and 4 steals and swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-1997) added 28 points respectively for the hosts. La Union moved-up to fifth place. Loser Ciclista keeps the second position with five games lost. La Union will meet league's leader Racing in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ciclista will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
La Union: P.Bilat 20+1reb+2ast, C.Lavoratornuovo 15+9reb+3ast, F.German 14+9reb, E.Gimenez 13+2reb+2ast, C.Bruno 11+4reb+3ast, L.Lucio 4+5reb
Ciclista: L.Fernandez 28+3reb+1ast, M.Lambrisca 28+4reb, B.Juan Martin 11+2reb, C.Franco 6+5reb+1ast, F.Jerez 2+5reb+4ast, R.Marcos 2+3reb+1ast

Pergamino - La Union 70-55

There was a small surprise when tenth ranked Pergamino (7-8) defeated at home 8th ranked La Union (8-6) 70-55 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was forward Benjamin Levato (188-1999) who scored 23 points and 6 rebounds. Carlos Baez (-1993) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Pergamino players scored in double figures. Center German Frencia (202-1988) produced 16 points and 7 rebounds and forward Cesar Lavoratornuovo (189-1991) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. La Union's coach let to play ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pergamino have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain tenth position with 7-8 record. Newly promoted La Union dropped to the fifth place with six games lost. Pergamino will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. La Union will play against the league's leader Racing (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: B.Levato 23+6reb+1ast, G.Luciano 13+3reb+2ast, E.Torne 11+6reb+1ast, B.Carlos 11+10reb+5ast, G.Manuel 6+5reb+6ast, G.Federico 4
La Union: F.German 16+7reb, C.Lavoratornuovo 15+5reb+1ast, B.Diaz 13+3reb, G.Romero 5+3reb, C.Bruno 4+4reb, G.Cabrera 2+6reb+1ast



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