La Liga Round 20: Top-ranked Gimnasia wins another game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

La Liga top team - Gimnasia (15-3) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat fifth ranked Olimpico (11-3) in Comodoro Rivadavia 82-72. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Olimpico. Gimnasia made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Olimpico helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Cuban forward Joaquin Mensia (198-1997, agency: Pro Sports) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds. The former international Ivan Gramajo (193-1996) contributed with 17 points for the winners. American guard Elyjah Clark (190-1998, college: MSSU) replied with 27 points and 5 rebounds for Olimpico. Olimpico's coach Leonardo Gutierrez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Gimnasia have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-3 record. Olimpico at the other side keeps the fifth place with three games lost. Gimnasia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Olimpico will play on the road against Boca (#11) in Buenos Aires and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Quimsa (11-6) and Boca (8-8), which took place in Buenos Aires. Higher ranked Quimsa lost to twelfth ranked Boca in a road game 79-86. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Quimsa. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Marcos Mata (202-1986) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and Leonel Schattmann who added 21 points and 4 assists during the contest. American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) responded with 25 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Boca moved-up to eleventh place. Quimsa at the other side keeps the sixth position with six games lost. Boca will play against higher ranked Olimpico (#5) in La Banda in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Quimsa will have a break next round.
Another upset was a game between Obera (13-5) and San Martin (9-4), which took place in Corrientes. Higher ranked Obera lost to tenth ranked San Martin in a road game 60-77 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Obera. The winners were led by Matias Solanas who scored that evening 19 points and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 15 points and 14 rebounds by Charles Mitchell did not help to save the game for Obera. Obera's coach Fabio Demti tested eleven players seeing no chance for a win. San Martin moved-up to eighth place. Loser Obera keeps the fourth position with five games lost. San Martin will meet Argentino (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Obera will play against La Union (#14) in Formosa and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 20: Riachuelo LR beat Comunicaciones on the road 80-76. Regatas won against Ferro on its own court 71-61. La Union managed to outperform Union SF in Formosa 95-81. Argentino recorded a loss to Platense at home 87-91.
The most impressive performance of 20th round was 35 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds by Johnatan Slider of Argentino.

Comunicaciones - Riachuelo LR 76-80

No shocking result in a game when sixteenth ranked Riachuelo LR (5-9) beat 18th ranked Comunicaciones (4-15) in Mercedes 80-76 on Friday. Riachuelo LR outrebounded Comunicaciones 43-30 including 30 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by forward Mariano Fierro (200-1986) who scored that evening 15 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Latraius Mosley (198-1990, college: Life) supported him with 18 points. Riachuelo LR's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 14 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists by point guard Fabian Sahdi (186-1989) did not help to save the game for Comunicaciones. American guard Skyler Hogan (196-1997, college: SEMO, agency: Pro Sports) added 18 points for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Riachuelo LR maintains sixteenth position with 5-9 record. Loser Comunicaciones keeps the eighteenth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Union SF. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Comunicaciones: S.Hogan 18, F.Sahdi 14+8reb+8ast, W.Vorhees 12+4reb+2ast, L.Guerra 11+4reb+2ast, C.Buemo 7, E.Vasirani 7+8reb
Riachuelo LR: L.Mosley 18+3reb+1ast, M.Fierro 15+7reb+1ast, T.Zanzottera 13+5reb+2ast, D.Simpson 12+8reb+1ast, C.Buendia 9+1reb+5ast, F.Pennacchiotti 5+9reb+1ast

Boca - Quimsa 86-79

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Quimsa (11-6) and Boca (8-8), which took place in Buenos Aires. Higher ranked Quimsa lost to twelfth ranked Boca in a road game 79-86. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Quimsa. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Marcos Mata (202-1986) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and the former international Leonel Schattmann (193-1987) who added 21 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four Boca players scored in double figures. American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) responded with 25 points and his fellow American import power forward Eric Anderson (204-1993, college: New Haven) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Boca moved-up to eleventh place. Quimsa at the other side keeps the sixth position with six games lost. Boca will play against higher ranked Olimpico (#5) in La Banda in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Quimsa will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: B.Robinson 25+2reb+3ast, F.Baralle 13+2reb+1ast, E.Anderson 12+6reb, S.Acevedo 8+1ast, M.Cosolito 6+7reb+2ast, A.Perez 5+1reb
Boca: L.Schattmann 21+1reb+4ast, M.Mata 18+11reb+1ast, L.Mainoldi 12+8reb+2ast, F.Balbi 10+4reb+5ast, R.Barber 9+5reb, J.Traylor 8+5reb

Regatas - Ferro 71-61

Rather expected game when 12th ranked Ferro (8-11) lost to tenth ranked Regatas (9-7) in Corrientes 61-71 on Friday. The winners were led by guard Juan Arengo (185-1996) who scored that evening 19 points and forward Alejandro Diez (201-1987) supported him with 12 points and 8 rebounds. Even a double-double of 17 points and 11 rebounds by swingman Valentin Bettiga (189-1999) did not help to save the game for Ferro. Point guard Tomas Spano (183-1998) added 14 points for the guests. Ferro's coach Federico Fernandez tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Regatas have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Penarol. Ferro lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 11 games lost. Regatas will meet at home higher ranked Obera (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Ferro will play against Penarol (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ferro: V.Bettiga 17+11reb, T.Spano 14+3reb+2ast, M.Luchi 10+3reb+1ast, S.Vaulet 9+1reb, L.Gargallo 7+5reb+2ast, J.Laterza 4+5reb+5ast
Regatas: J.Arengo 19+2reb+1ast, A.Diez 12+8reb, J.Pablo Corbalan 10+5reb, A.Jaime 9+9reb+1ast, C.Hinkle 9+5reb+2ast, M.Lado 6+6reb+1ast

Union SF - La Union 81-95

Rather predictable result when fifteenth ranked La Union (7-13) won against 18th ranked Union SF (4-15) in Santa Fe 95-81 on Saturday. La Union dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Union SF's 28. The winners were led by American guard Michael Henry (196-1995, college: Buffalo St.) who scored that evening 20 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import guard Thomas Cooper (196-1992, college: Calgary) supported him with 21 points. Even 22 points and 6 rebounds by Haitian forward Jeantal Cylla (201-1996, college: Arkansas) did not help to save the game for Union SF. Guard Emiliano Toretta (185-2001) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. La Union moved-up to fourteenth place. Union SF lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Comunicaciones. La Union will meet at home higher ranked Obera (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Union SF will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Union SF: J.Cylla 22+6reb+1ast, J.Merchant 14+4reb+1ast, T.Emiliano 12+5reb+4ast, I.Alessio 10+4reb+2ast, J.Pablo Cantero 6+8ast, M.Bolivar 5+5reb+1ast
La Union: T.Cooper 21+3reb+2ast, M.Henry 20+7reb+1ast, M.Saglietti 11+2reb+5ast, I.Basualdo 10+6reb+1ast, G.Aliende 9+2reb+1ast, A.Gonzalo 6+4reb

Gimnasia - Olimpico 82-72

La Liga top team - Gimnasia (15-3) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat fifth ranked Olimpico (11-3) in Comodoro Rivadavia 82-72. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Olimpico. Gimnasia made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Olimpico helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Cuban forward Joaquin Mensia (198-1997, agency: Pro Sports) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds. The former international Ivan Gramajo (193-1996) contributed with 17 points for the winners. Four Gimnasia players scored in double figures. American guard Elyjah Clark (190-1998, college: MSSU) replied with 27 points and 5 rebounds and Daniel Hure (200-1985) added 12 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Olimpico. Olimpico's coach Leonardo Gutierrez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Gimnasia have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-3 record. Olimpico at the other side keeps the fifth place with three games lost. Gimnasia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Olimpico will play on the road against Boca (#11) in Buenos Aires and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Olimpico: E.Clark 27+5reb+2ast, D.Hure 12+8reb, P.Tabarez 10+2reb, L.Caceres 7+1reb, N.Alex 6+8reb+1ast, L.Lema 4+3reb
Gimnasia: J.Mensia 25+11reb, I.Gramajo 17+4reb+2ast, T.White 14+1reb, G.DeVaughn 12+7reb+1ast, F.Vazquez 7+6ast, S.Ramiro 4+3reb+1ast

San Martin - Obera 77-60

Another upset was a game between Obera (13-5) and San Martin (9-4), which took place in Corrientes. Higher ranked Obera lost to tenth ranked San Martin in a road game 60-77 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Obera. San Martin forced 19 Obera turnovers. The winners were led by the former international Matias Solanas (192-1998) who scored that evening 19 points and 5 assists and point guard Santiago Ferreyra (188-1997) supported him with 13 points and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 15 points and 14 rebounds by American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-1993, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for Obera. The former international point guard Nicolas De los Santos (180-1988) added 13 points for the guests. Obera's coach Fabio Demti tested eleven players seeing no chance for a win. San Martin moved-up to eighth place. Loser Obera keeps the fourth position with five games lost. San Martin will meet Argentino (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Obera will play against La Union (#14) in Formosa and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obera: C.Mitchell 15+14reb, N.De los Santos 13+3reb+3ast, G.Cordoba 6+7reb+1ast, M.Sandes 6+1reb+2ast, Q.Nicolas 6+3reb+1ast, J.Torresi 6+1reb+1ast
San Martin: M.Solanas 19+3reb+5ast, G.Garcia 13+1reb+1ast, S.Ferreyra 13+4reb+4ast, V.Rolando 11+5reb, J.Saiz 8+8reb, E.Basabe 8+9reb+2ast

Argentino - Platense 87-91

Not a big story in a game when 15th ranked Argentino (6-13) lost to seventh ranked Platense (11-7) in Junin 87-91 on Sunday. Platense made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Platense especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. The winners were led by swingman Julian Morales (195) who scored that evening 21 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Uruguayan-Italian swingman Nicola Pomoli (195-1999) supported him with 12 points and 8 rebounds. Five Platense players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 35 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds by naturalized American Johnatan Slider (192-1987) did not help to save the game for Argentino. Point guard Jeremias Sandrini (185-1993) added 8 points and 9 assists for the hosts. Platense have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain seventh position with 11-7 record. Argentino lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with 13 games lost. Platense will meet at home Independ.O. (#13) in the next round where they are favorite. Argentino will play against San Martin and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Argentino: J.Slider 35+10reb+3ast, M.McCadney 9+2reb+1ast, F.Enzo 9+4reb, J.Cangelosi 8+5reb+1ast, J.Sandrini 8+1reb+9ast, M.Diaz 7+1reb
Platense: J.Morales 21+2reb+3ast, V.Fernandez 16+3ast, D.Owens 12+2reb, P.Nicola 12+8reb+1ast, A.Alloatti 12+7reb, S.Morales 7+5reb



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