La Liga Argentina Round 27: Racing is defeated by Zarate Basket

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Racing (15-4) on the court of third ranked Zarate Basket on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Zarate Basket 81-65. They made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Racing helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for point guard Lucas Andujar (185-1996) who led his team to a victory scoring 13 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. Agustin Brocal (191-1997) helped adding 21 points (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). The best for the losing side was power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) with 12 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Zarate Basket have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain third place with 13-6 record having eight points less than leader Racing. Racing at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost. Zarate Basket will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Racing will play at home against Del Progreso and is hoping to win this game.
La Liga Argentina top team - San Isidro (19-2) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat thirteenth ranked Rivadavia (6-13) in San Francisco 98-84. It was a quality performance for swingman Santiago Assum (194-1998) who led the winners and scored 27 points. Jose Montero accounted for 16 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Power forward Tobias Cravero (197-1999) came up with 7 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for Rivadavia in the defeat. San Isidro have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 19-2 record. Rivadavia lost ninth consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with GELP and Salta Basket. San Isidro will play against Dep Norte (#6) in Armstrong in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Rivadavia will play at home against Echague (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Seventeenth-ranked Sarmiento R. (2-16) gave a tough game to seventh ranked Colon SF (10-9) in Santa Fe on Saturday. Colon SF managed to secure only two-point victory 85-83. However their fans expected much easier game. The best player for the winners was Dwayne Russell who scored 26 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was Alejo Traverso who recorded 18 points and 5 assists. Sarmiento R.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Colon SF moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Dep Norte. Sarmiento R. lost their eighth game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the seventeenth position with 16 games lost. Colon SF will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sarmiento R. will play against Libertad (#11) in Sunchales and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 27: Pilar was destroyed by Villa Mitre on the opponent's court 105-82. Pergamino managed to outperform Del Progreso in a home game 72-67. Parque Sur recorded a loss to GELP on the road 98-81. Montmartre was defeated by Ameghino on its own court 76-90. Rocamora beat Estudiantes C. in a road game 64-61. Lanus won against Parque Sur at home 87-80. Del Progreso was outscored by Ciclista on the opponent's court 88-61.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points and 5 steals by Manuel Lambrisca of Ciclista.

Villa Mitre - Pilar 105-82

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 14th ranked Pilar's (6-12) road loss to thirteenth ranked Villa Mitre (7-9) 82-105 on Friday. Villa Mitre forced 19 Pilar turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Pilar's players. The best player for the winners was point guard Jano Martinez (180-2003) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 assists and 5 steals. Federico Harina (186-1991) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Pablo Bruna (185-1987) who recorded 11 points and Eduardo Gamboa (189-1984) added 12 points respectively. 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. Villa Mitre moved-up to twelfth place. Newly promoted Pilar dropped to the thirteenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with CAO Ceres. Villa Mitre will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pilar will play against Rocamora (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Villa Mitre: F.Harina 21+5reb+2ast, C.Alvaro 17+7reb+2ast, M.Jano 17+4reb+12ast, D.Valentin 15+5reb+2ast, A.Ignacio 11+4reb+1ast, J.Levy 7+7reb+4ast
Pilar: M.Thiago 13+1reb, E.Gamboa 12+3reb, P.Bruna 11+3reb+3ast, S.Franco 10+3reb, G.Eduardo 7+3reb+4ast, A.Barrionuevo 6+4reb

Pergamino - Del Progreso 72-67

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked Pergamino and 13th ranked Del Progreso had identical 7-9 record. This time Pergamino used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from General Roca 72-67 on Friday night. Pergamino outrebounded Del Progreso 45-34 including 31 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was forward Santiago Ibarra (198-1998) who scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Manuel Gomez (183-1996) chipped in 9 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Pergamino players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Gustavo Maranguello (190-1983) who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and forward Facundo Sanz (197-1996, agency: BIG) added 9 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Pergamino (8-9) moved-up to tenth place. Del Progreso lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Pergamino will meet at home higher ranked Quilmes MP (#9) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Del Progreso will play against the league's leader Racing where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: S.Ibarra 15+6reb+1ast, G.Marcos 14+4reb, B.Carlos 11+9reb, E.Torne 10+5reb, G.Manuel 9+6reb+6ast, G.Luciano 7+2reb+3ast
Del Progreso: E.Marillan 16+1reb, G.Maranguello 14+11reb+1ast, S.Leonardo 11+2reb+1ast, F.Sanz 9+9reb+2ast, J.Ruiz 7+5reb+3ast, M.Navarro 4+2reb

GELP - Parque Sur 98-81

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 17th ranked Parque Sur's (3-15) road loss to sixteenth ranked GELP (6-13) 81-98 on Friday. GELP made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was center Franco Barroso (207-1994) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Carlos Gianella (181) chipped in 25 points. GELP's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Gervacio Guelache (196-1999) who recorded 16 points and 9 rebounds and Franco Fragozo (198-2001) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Four GELP and five Parque Sur players scored in double figures. GELP moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Rivadavia and Salta Basket. Parque Sur lost their fourteenth game in a row. They keep the seventeenth position with 15 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
GELP: G.Carlos 25+1reb, A.Moreno 17+2reb+1ast, H.Marcos 13+6reb+2ast, F.Barroso 12+17reb+4ast, T.Cocha 9+2reb+2ast, S.Yago 7+1reb+1ast
Parque Sur: G.Gervacio 16+9reb+1ast, N.Lopez 15+3reb, B.Juan 11+3reb+3ast, L.Gallardo 11+3reb, V.Lofrano 11+6reb+4ast, F.Franco 11+8reb+2ast

San Isidro - Rivadavia 98-84

La Liga Argentina top team - San Isidro (19-2) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat thirteenth ranked Rivadavia (6-13) in San Francisco 98-84. San Isidro players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. It was a quality performance for swingman Santiago Assum (194-1998) who led the winners and scored 27 points. Swingman Jose Montero (193-1995) accounted for 16 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for the winning side. Power forward Tobias Cravero (197-1999) came up with 7 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and American center Jonah Underwood (206-1996, college: HIU) added 13 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) respectively for Rivadavia in the defeat. Five San Isidro and four Rivadavia players scored in double figures. San Isidro have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 19-2 record. Rivadavia lost ninth consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with GELP and Salta Basket. San Isidro will play against Dep Norte (#6) in Armstrong in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Rivadavia will play at home against Echague (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: A.Santiago 27+4reb+3ast, J.Montero 16+5reb+9ast, A.Carnovale 16+10reb+2ast, D.Jeremias 15+10reb, F.Zezular 15+5reb+1ast, S.Luduena 4+4reb+9ast
Rivadavia: J.Underwood 13+5reb, S.Franco 13+1reb+2ast, V.Lautaro 12+5reb+1ast, S.Arancibia 10+3reb+4ast, L.Silva 10+3reb+3ast, A.Alejo 7+3reb+5ast

Montmartre - Ameghino 76-90

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Ameghino (17-3) beat on the road 9th ranked Montmartre (7-10) 90-76 on Friday. Ameghino dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Montmartre's 32. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) who scored 28 points and 7 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field). Point guard Cristian Zenclussen (186-1997) chipped in 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Richard Granberry (203-1993, college: Virginia St.) who recorded 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and swingman Martin Gomez (197-1996) added 19 points and 8 assists respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Ameghino. They maintain second place with 17-3 record having just three points less than leader Racing. Newly promoted Montmartre keeps the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Ameghino will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Montmartre will play against Independiente (#5) in Santiago del Estero and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ameghino: J.Luis Abeiro 28+7reb+1ast, M.Martinez 12+2reb, C.Zenclussen 11+5reb+5ast, J.Franca 10+1reb, L.Emiliano 9+4reb+6ast, B.Mateo 8+1reb+4ast
Montmartre: R.Granberry 20+9reb+2ast, M.Gomez 19+4reb+8ast, K.Ellis 8+2reb, J.Rodriguez 7+2ast, M.Codigoni 6+2reb+3ast, J.Roumec 6+2ast

Estudiantes C. - Rocamora 61-64

There was no surprise in Concordia where 16th ranked Estudiantes C. (5-12) was edged by ninth ranked Rocamora (9-8) 64-61 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was guard Matias Caire (188-1999) who scored 15 points. Forward Tomas Verbauwede (198-1999) chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds. Rocamora's coach Agustin Pujol used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was center Rafael Banegas (204-1992) who recorded 16 points and 7 rebounds and Alvaro Yarza added 17 points respectively. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Rocamora. They moved-up to seventh place. Estudiantes C. lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the sixteenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Tucuman. Rocamora will meet Pilar (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Estudiantes C. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: M.Caire 15+4reb, C.Agustin 12+2reb, V.Tomas 11+7reb, A.Quigley 7+8reb, M.Tarrago 5+1reb+2ast, D.Thiago 4+3reb+1ast
Estudiantes C.: Y.Alvaro 17+4reb+2ast, R.Banegas 16+7reb, C.Martin 7+5reb, A.Matias 6+7reb+4ast, M.Gauna 6+2reb+2ast, R.Rattero 5+7reb

Zarate Basket - Racing 81-65

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Racing (15-4) on the court of third ranked Zarate Basket on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Zarate Basket 81-65. They made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Racing helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for point guard Lucas Andujar (185-1996) who led his team to a victory scoring 13 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. Agustin Brocal (191-1997) helped adding 21 points (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). Four Zarate Basket players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) with 12 points and 9 rebounds and forward Emilio Stucky (198-1994) scored 15 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Zarate Basket have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain third place with 13-6 record having eight points less than leader Racing. Racing at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost. Zarate Basket will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Racing will play at home against Del Progreso and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Zarate Basket: A.Brocal 21+3reb+1ast, L.Andujar 13+5reb+8ast, L.Capponi 13+2reb, S.Chaine 10+6reb+1ast, I.Cuassolo 9+6reb+2ast, P.Facundo 6+1reb+2ast
Racing: E.Stucky 15+3reb+2ast, J.Peralta 12+9reb, E.De Pietro 9+2reb, A.Barrales 7+5reb+4ast, C.Juan 7+5reb+1ast, T.Gomez 6+3reb+1ast

Colon SF - Sarmiento R. 85-83

Seventeenth-ranked Sarmiento R. (2-16) gave a tough game to seventh ranked Colon SF (10-9) in Santa Fe on Saturday. Colon SF managed to secure only two-point victory 85-83. However their fans expected much easier game. Colon SF looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Dwayne Russell (203, college: St.Thomas, FL) who scored 26 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Point guard Joaquin Baeza (182-1986, agency: BIG) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Alejo Traverso (179-1998) who recorded 18 points and 5 assists and guard Marcelo Martinez (187-1996) added 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Five Colon SF and four Sarmiento R. players scored in double figures. Sarmiento R.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Colon SF moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Dep Norte. Sarmiento R. lost their eighth game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the seventeenth position with 16 games lost. Colon SF will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sarmiento R. will play against Libertad (#11) in Sunchales and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Colon SF: D.Russell 26+6reb, R.Baker 13+4ast, L.Quinteros 12+8reb+2ast, N.Bravo 11+6reb+2ast, J.Baeza 10+5reb+10ast, G.Sinconi 8+8reb+1ast
Sarmiento R.: P.Ramiro 19+3reb, A.Traverso 18+4reb+5ast, M.Martinez 16+7reb+4ast, A.Mariani 15+3reb+1ast, S.Juan Cruz 8+4reb+1ast, Z.Ezequiel 4+2reb+1ast

Lanus - Parque Sur 87-80

No shocking result in a game in Buenos Aires where fifth ranked Lanus (11-6) won against 17th ranked Parque Sur (3-15) 87-80 on Saturday. Lanus made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American forward Phil Bledsoe (198, college: GSC) who scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. Point guard Mariano Gago (188-2001) chipped in 19 points and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Lanus' coach Sebastian Saborido used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Juan Boffelli (197-1998) who recorded 22 points and point guard Laureano Legaria (180-2000) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Five Parque Sur players scored in double figures. Lanus moved-up to fourth place. Parque Sur lost their fourteenth game in a row. They keep the seventeenth position with 15 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Lanus: J.Banegas 22+2reb, G.Mariano 19+2reb+4ast, P.Bledsoe 16+9reb+1ast, M.Franchino 9+4reb+1ast, A.Britos 7+1reb+1ast, S.Bruera 6+6reb+1ast
Parque Sur: B.Juan 22+2reb+2ast, N.Lopez 14+5reb, V.Lofrano 11+3reb+3ast, L.Laureano 11+8reb+3ast, G.Gervacio 10+10reb, L.Gallardo 6+2reb+2ast

Ciclista - Del Progreso 88-61

Very expected game in Juninense where 13th ranked Del Progreso (7-10) was crushed by second ranked Ciclista (13-5) 88-61 on Saturday. Ciclista dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Del Progreso's 16. Ciclista forced 23 Del Progreso turnovers. The best player for the winners was swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-1997) who scored 20 points and 5 steals. Swingman Marcos Risso (190-2001) chipped in 15 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Fabricio Peralta who recorded 19 points and forward Hernan Losito (198-2000) added 10 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. Ciclista maintains second place with 13-5 record having nine points less than leader Racing. Del Progreso lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Ciclista will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Del Progreso will play against the league's leader Racing (#1) in Chivilcoy and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ciclista: M.Lambrisca 20+3reb+2ast, R.Marcos 15+4reb+1ast, A.Matias 12+1ast, F.Jerez 10+5reb+1ast, L.Fernandez 9+4reb+5ast, C.Franco 9+7reb+1ast
Del Progreso: P.Fabricio 19+2reb, L.Hernan 10+4reb, J.Ruiz 7+1reb+1ast, G.Maranguello 6+4reb+2ast, S.Leonardo 6+2reb+1ast, M.Navarro 5+1ast



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