La Liga Round 19: Gimnasia keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Gimnasia as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Gimnasia smashed 20th ranked Atenas in Comodoro Rivadavia 121-89. Gimnasia shot 62.0 percent from the field and made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 53.8 percentage. Gimnasia looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Atenas' players. It was a great evening for Cuban forward Joaquin Mensia (198-1997, agency: Pro Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 46 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (perfect behind the arc making all five shots). The former international Agustin Barreiro (205-1999) helped adding 16 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side American guard Javion Blake (190-1997, college: Washburn, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Gimnasia have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Atenas lost fourteenth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 15 games lost. Atenas will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Gimnasia will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Olimpico in La Banda.
Important game to mention about took place in Mercedes. Nineteenth ranked Comunicaciones (4-14) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 18th ranked Union SF (4-14) 89-87 in the fight for the eighteenth place. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Skyler Hogan (196-1997, college: SEMO, agency: Pro Sports) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. Will Vorhees accounted for 15 points and 8 rebounds. American guard John Merchant (187-1989, college: Dowling) came up with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for Union SF in the defeat. Union SF's coach Juan Francisco Ponce rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Comunicaciones moved-up to eighteenth place, which they share with defeated Union SF. Union SF lost third consecutive game. Comunicaciones will play against higher ranked Riachuelo LR (#16) in La Rioja in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Union SF will play at home against La Union and hopes to get back on the winning track.
17th ranked San Lorenzo (4-13) was outscored at home by sixth ranked Quimsa (11-5) with the biggest margin this round 105-71 on Wednesday night. Rodrigo Sanchez fired 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Sebastian Lugo produced 10 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Quimsa have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 11-5 record. San Lorenzo lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with 13 games lost. Quimsa will meet Boca (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. San Lorenzo will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 19: bottom-ranked Atenas was destroyed by Obras on the opponent's court 113-94. Platense managed to outperform Boca in a home game 78-67. Riachuelo LR was rolled over Obera on the road 90-66. San Martin defeated Ferro on its own court 92-74. Argentino was beaten by Penarol in Mar del Plata 92-82. Independ.O. won against La Union at home 87-76.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 17 points and 7 rebounds by Michael Henry of La Union.

Obras - Atenas 113-94

Very expected game in Buenos Aires where 20th ranked Atenas (1-15) was crushed by second ranked Obras (14-4) 113-94 on Tuesday. Obras made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Uruguayan forward Joaquin Rodriguez (198-1999, agency: Pro Sports) fired 25 points, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Uruguayan forward Emiliano Serres (205-1997, agency: Pro Sports) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. Five Obras players scored in double figures. American Dominique Morrison (198-1989, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) produced 21 points and the other American import guard Javion Blake (190-1997, college: Washburn, agency: Haylett Sports) added 17 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Obras maintains second place with 14-4 record having just one point less than leader Gimnasia. Atenas lost fourteenth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 15 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Obras: J.Rodriguez 25+4reb+7ast, J.Solarin 19+4reb+1ast, E.Serres 16+8reb+1ast, P.Barral 12+1reb+9ast, V.Juan Pablo 10+1reb+4ast, I.Copeland 7+2reb
Atenas: D.Morrison 21+4reb+2ast, J.Blake 17+1reb+3ast, G.Diaz 12+1ast, F.Mariani 10+2reb, O.Canton 9+4reb, D.McClenton 8+3reb

Platense - Boca 78-67

Very predictable result in Florida where seventh ranked Platense (10-7) defeated 12th ranked Boca (7-8) 78-67 on Tuesday. Point guard Victor Fernandez (180-1999) fired 12 points and 5 assists for the winners. Swingman Julian Morales (195) chipped in 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Platense players scored in double figures. The former international point guard Franco Balbi (188-1989) produced 16 points and American-Jordanian Dar Tucker (193-1988, college: DePaul) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Boca's coach Gonzalo Garcia tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Platense have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain seventh place with 10-7 record. Boca at the other side keeps the twelfth position with eight games lost. They share it with Independ.O.. Platense will meet Argentino (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Boca will play against Quimsa and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Platense: A.Alloatti 14+3reb+1ast, P.Nicola 12+7reb, V.Fernandez 12+4reb+5ast, D.Owens 10+7reb, S.Barrales 9+4reb, J.Morales 9+6reb+4ast
Boca: F.Balbi 16+2reb+1ast, D.Tucker 12+6reb, R.Barber 9+3reb, G.Juan 8+2reb, M.Mata 6+7reb+2ast, L.Mainoldi 6+9reb+2ast

Comunicaciones - Union SF 89-87

Important game to mention about took place in Mercedes. Nineteenth ranked Comunicaciones (4-14) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 18th ranked Union SF (4-14) 89-87 in the fight for the eighteenth place. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Skyler Hogan (196-1997, college: SEMO, agency: Pro Sports) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Will Vorhees (203-1995, college: NDC) accounted for 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Vorhees is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American guard John Merchant (187-1989, college: Dowling) came up with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and center Ignacio Alessio (203-1987) added 23 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Union SF in the defeat. Five Comunicaciones and four Union SF players scored in double figures. Union SF's coach Juan Francisco Ponce rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Comunicaciones moved-up to eighteenth place, which they share with defeated Union SF. Union SF lost third consecutive game. Comunicaciones will play against higher ranked Riachuelo LR (#16) in La Rioja in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Union SF will play at home against La Union and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Comunicaciones: S.Hogan 22+8reb, M.Johnson 18+1reb+1ast, W.Vorhees 15+8reb+2ast, L.Guerra 13+4reb+8ast, E.Vasirani 12+4reb+1ast, C.Buemo 7+1reb
Union SF: I.Alessio 23+5reb, J.Merchant 21+7reb+6ast, J.Cylla 15+6reb+1ast, M.Bolivar 13+6reb+3ast, B.Pedro 5+1reb, T.Emiliano 4+4reb+2ast

San Lorenzo - Quimsa 71-105

17th ranked San Lorenzo (4-13) was outscored at home by sixth ranked Quimsa (11-5) with the biggest margin this round 105-71 on Wednesday night. Quimsa outrebounded San Lorenzo 42-24 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Rodrigo Sanchez (200-1989) fired 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Eric Anderson (204-1993, college: New Haven) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. Five Quimsa players scored in double figures. Sebastian Lugo (195) produced 10 points and 5 rebounds and center Julian Aprea (210-1987) added 14 points respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Quimsa have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 11-5 record. San Lorenzo lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with 13 games lost. Quimsa will meet Boca (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. San Lorenzo will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: R.Sanchez 17+5reb, B.Robinson 16+3reb, E.Anderson 12+8reb+2ast, A.Perez 11+1reb+3ast, K.Hernandez 11+3reb+4ast, S.Acevedo 10+6reb+3ast
San Lorenzo: J.Aprea 14+2reb, R.Facundo 12+2reb, S.Lugo 10+5reb+2ast, R.Manuel 7+2reb, F.Marin 7+3reb+2ast, F.Podesta 6+2reb

Obera - Riachuelo LR 90-66

Not a big story in a game when 16th ranked Riachuelo LR (4-9) was rolled over on the road by fourth ranked Obera (13-4) 90-66 on Wednesday. Obera had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The former international forward Franco Giorgetti (203-1992) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. The former international point guard Nicolas De los Santos (180-1988) chipped in 10 points and 5 assists. Five Obera players scored in double figures. American guard Latraius Mosley (198-1990, college: Life) produced 12 points and power forward Franco Pennacchiotti (205-1990) added 6 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Obera moved-up to third place, which they share with Instituto. Riachuelo LR lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with nine games lost. Obera will meet San Martin (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Riachuelo LR will play against Comunicaciones (#18) in Mercedes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Obera: J.Torresi 15+3reb+1ast, F.Giorgetti 14+10reb+3ast, X.Carreras 14+3reb+1ast, C.Mitchell 11+5reb+1ast, N.De los Santos 10+4reb+5ast, J.Maldonado 10+1reb+5ast
Riachuelo LR: L.Mosley 12+4reb+3ast, J.Jackson 10+4reb, R.Fortunato 9+2reb+3ast, C.Buendia 7+1reb+2ast, E.Flor 7+2ast, T.Zanzottera 7+5reb+1ast

San Martin - Ferro 92-74

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Corrientes where eleventh ranked San Martin (8-4) beat 10th ranked Ferro (8-10) 92-74 on Wednesday. San Martin shot 63.3 percent from the field. San Martin outrebounded Ferro 38-20 including a 35-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Rolando Vallejos (195-2000) fired 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. The former international Javier Saiz (206-1994) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. Five San Martin players scored in double figures. Swingman Felipe Rodriguez (195-2003) produced 24 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and point guard Juan Laterza (180-1997) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. San Martin moved-up to ninth place. Ferro at the other side dropped to the eleventh position with ten games lost. San Martin will meet at home higher ranked Obera (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ferro will play against Regatas (#10) in Corrientes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San Martin: S.Ferreyra 16+1reb+1ast, V.Rolando 16+8reb+1ast, E.Basabe 14+5reb, M.Franco 12+5reb+1ast, J.Saiz 12+7reb+2ast, M.Solanas 11+2reb+3ast
Ferro: R.Felipe 24+1reb, M.Luchi 13+4reb+1ast, J.Laterza 12+5reb+1ast, T.Spano 9+1reb+1ast, L.Gargallo 5+2reb, D.Lowery 4+1ast

Penarol - Argentino 92-82

There was no surprise in Mar del Plata where 14th ranked Argentino (6-12) was defeated by ninth ranked Penarol (9-7) 92-82 on Thursday. Penarol made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Penarol outrebounded Argentino 42-25 including a 33-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Al Thornton (203-1983, college: FSU, agency: BIG) fired 25 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Jose Defelippo (186-1997) chipped in 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Point guard Jeremias Sandrini (185-1993) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 assists and Cuban power forward Marlon Diaz (200-1998, agency: Pro Sports) added 17 points respectively for lost side. Four Argentino players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Penarol moved-up to eighth place. Argentino lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 12 games lost. Penarol will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Argentino will play against Platense (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Penarol: A.Thornton 25+6reb, J.Defelippo 16+8reb+6ast, P.Alderete 12+1reb, B.Sansimoni 11+4reb+3ast, T.Monacchi 9+7reb+1ast, J.Jefferson 7+6reb
Argentino: M.McCadney 18+2reb+1ast, M.Diaz 17+4reb, F.Enzo 13+1reb, J.Sandrini 10+1reb+11ast, R.Joaquin 9+6reb+3ast, J.Cangelosi 9+1reb+1ast

Gimnasia - Atenas 121-89

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Gimnasia as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Gimnasia smashed 20th ranked Atenas in Comodoro Rivadavia 121-89. Gimnasia shot 62.0 percent from the field and made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 53.8 percentage. Gimnasia looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Atenas' players. It was a great evening for Cuban forward Joaquin Mensia (198-1997, agency: Pro Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 46 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (perfect behind the arc making all five shots). The former international Agustin Barreiro (205-1999) helped adding 16 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side American guard Javion Blake (190-1997, college: Washburn, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds and naturalized Italian center Omar Canton (205-1982) scored 22 points. 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. Gimnasia have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Atenas lost fourteenth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 15 games lost. Atenas will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Gimnasia will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Olimpico in La Banda.
Top scorers:
Gimnasia: J.Mensia 46+6reb, A.Barreiro 16+10reb+2ast, I.Gramajo 14+2reb+2ast, G.DeVaughn 13+2reb, W.Martin 11+3reb, T.White 6+2reb+6ast
Atenas: O.Canton 22+3reb+1ast, J.Blake 19+5reb+3ast, F.Mariani 14+2reb+4ast, D.Morrison 12+1ast, F.Jaimes 8+9reb+1ast, A.Konsztadt 6

Independ.O. - La Union 87-76

No shocking result in a game in Olivia where thirteenth ranked Independ.O. (7-8) won against 15th ranked La Union (6-13) 87-76 on Thursday. Independ.O. dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to La Union's 30. Center Cristian Scaramuzzino (206-1992) fired 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Venezuelan guard Yohanner Sifontes (192-1995) chipped in 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Independ.O. players scored in double figures. American guard Michael Henry (196-1995, college: Buffalo St.) produced 17 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import guard Thomas Cooper (196-1992, college: Calgary) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Independ.O. moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Boca. La Union at the other side keeps the fifteenth position with 13 games lost. Independ.O. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. La Union will play against Union SF (#19) in Santa Fe and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Independ.O.: C.Scaramuzzino 18+5reb, M.Nicolas 17, Y.Sifontes 11+5reb+4ast, F.Martina 10+4reb+1ast, M.Cabrera 10+4reb+2ast, A.Pautasso 7+7reb+3ast
La Union: M.Henry 17+7reb+1ast, T.Cooper 16+2reb+2ast, D.Herring Jr. 9+2reb, I.Basualdo 8+5reb+1ast, M.Saglietti 8+4reb+3ast, X.Hill-Mais 7+5reb



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