La Liga Argentina Round 28: San Isidro lose to Dep Norte

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked San Isidro (19-3) recorded its third loss in Armstrong on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Dep Norte (11-9) 94-78. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of San Isidro. Forward Aquiles Montani (190-1994) fired 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Guard Franco Montemagio (185-2002) chipped in 24 points and 6 rebounds. Center Jeremias Diotto (204-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dep Norte have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 11-9 record. San Isidro at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Leader Racing delivered the sixteenth victory. This time they beat 13th ranked Del Progreso (7-11) 81-67 in Chivilcoy. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Emilio Stucky (198-1994) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 6 rebounds. Alejo Barrales contributed with 14 points, 6 assists and 5 steals (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. Swingman Gustavo Maranguello (190-1983) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds for Del Progreso. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Racing maintains first position with 16-4 record. Del Progreso lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Jachal. Racing will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Del Progreso will play at home against La Union (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Rivadavia between Rivadavia and Echague. Fifteenth ranked Rivadavia (7-13) got a very close home victory over 12th ranked Echague (8-13). Rivadavia managed to escape with a 2-point win 70-68 on Tuesday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Tobias Cravero who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 7 rebounds. Rivadavia's coach Sergio Andreoli used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Ignacio Zulberti responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Rivadavia moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with GELP and Pilar. Loser Echague dropped to the tenth position with 13 games lost. Rivadavia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Echague will play against Jachal (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Rest of the games of round 28 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Echague was defeated by GEPU in San Luis 80-70. Dep Viedma beat Pilar at home 91-82. Quilmes MP was destroyed by H.Americano on the opponent's court 123-81. Libertad outscored Sarmiento R. in a home game 80-57. Quilmes MP managed to beat Pergamino on the road 91-81. Pilar defeated Rocamora on its own court 83-78. Montmartre was beaten by Independiente in Santiago del Estero 74-71.
The best stats of 28th round was 15 points and 5 assists by Francisco Conrradi of Montmartre.

GEPU - Echague 80-70

There was no surprise in San Luis where 12th ranked Echague (8-13) was defeated by fourth ranked GEPU (13-5) 80-70 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Randy Haynes (193-1995, college: ODU, agency: SLN) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) who added 22 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side guard Federico Gonzalez (183-1988) responded with 16 points and forward Ignacio Zulberti (200-1996) scored 8 points and 7 rebounds. Echague's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. GEPU have a solid four-game winning streak. Newly promoted GEPU maintains fourth position with 13-5 record. Loser Echague dropped to the tenth place with 13 games lost. GEPU will meet CAO Ceres (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Echague will play against Jachal and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
GEPU: R.Haynes 22+5reb+4ast, T.Brown 22+8reb+1ast, G.Acosta 8+4reb+1ast, J.Merchant 8+3reb+1ast, A.Lugli 7+5reb+5ast, P.Osores 6+7reb+4ast
Echague: F.Gonzalez 16+4reb+3ast, I.Zulberti 8+7reb, L.Yustin 8+3reb, F.Bautista 7+1reb+4ast, P.Bandeo 7+3reb+1ast, L.Ruiz Moreno 6+3reb+1ast

Dep Viedma - Pilar 91-82

No shocking result in a game in Rio Negro where sixth ranked Dep Viedma (10-6) defeated 14th ranked Pilar (7-13) 91-82 on Sunday. Dep Viedma made 25-of-33 free shots (75.8 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Fermin Thygesen (186-1998) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and Matias Eidintas (186-1995) who added 19 points during the contest. Four Dep Viedma players scored in double figures. At the losing side Eduardo Gamboa (189-1984) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Pablo Bruna (185-1987) scored 16 points. Pilar's coach Roberto Pavlotsky rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Dep Viedma have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 10-6 record. Pilar lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with GELP and Rivadavia. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Dep Viedma: F.Thygesen 23+2reb+2ast, M.Eidintas 19+1reb+2ast, B.Ossela 12+6reb+2ast, M.Tabieres 10+8reb+2ast, F.Martin 7+2reb+1ast, M.Mariano 6+3reb+1ast
Pilar: E.Gamboa 21+6reb+3ast, P.Bruna 16+4reb+1ast, T.Demogerontas 13+1reb, S.Franco 8+5reb+4ast, M.Joaquin 8+4reb+2ast, F.Michelini 5+1reb

H.Americano - Quilmes MP 123-81

Very expected game in Rio Gallegos where 9th ranked Quilmes MP (9-7) was rolled over by fifth ranked H.Americano (11-6) 123-81 on Sunday. H.Americano forced 22 Quilmes MP turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Lucas Reyes (181-2000) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 6 assists and American center Arnold Louis (201-1990, college: SSU) who added 23 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side forward Tomas Nally (202-2002, agency: BIG) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds and Matias Aristu (194-1995) scored 9 points and 7 rebounds. 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. H.Americano have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Lanus. Loser Quilmes MP dropped to the eighth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
H.Americano: P.Ezequiel 26+1reb+2ast, A.Louis 23+5reb+1ast, L.Reyes 23+3reb+6ast, C.Johu 15+4reb, G.Romero 12+3reb+4ast, D.Miguel Federico 7+2reb+1ast
Quilmes MP: N.Tomas 17+7reb, C.Genaro 12+3reb, E.Dupuy 12+1reb+1ast, E.Agustin 11+4reb, M.Aristu 9+7reb, L.Cequeira 7+3reb+4ast

Racing - Del Progreso 81-67

Leader Racing delivered the sixteenth victory. This time they beat 13th ranked Del Progreso (7-11) 81-67 in Chivilcoy. Racing made 17-of-21 charity shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Del Progreso turnovers. Strangely Del Progreso outrebounded Racing 40-28 including 29 on the defensive glass. Del Progreso was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Emilio Stucky (198-1994) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 6 rebounds. Point guard Alejo Barrales (174-1991) contributed with 14 points, 6 assists and 5 steals (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. Five Racing players scored in double figures. Swingman Gustavo Maranguello (190-1983) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds and guard Julian Ruiz (185-1998) added 20 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Del Progreso. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Racing maintains first position with 16-4 record. Del Progreso lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Jachal. Racing will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Del Progreso will play at home against La Union (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Racing: E.Stucky 16+6reb+2ast, L.Ortiz 14+2reb, A.Barrales 14+3reb+6ast, E.De Pietro 11+3reb, J.Peralta 11+7reb+1ast, R.Fernandez 10+2reb+1ast
Del Progreso: J.Ruiz 20+5reb+2ast, G.Maranguello 19+17reb+1ast, P.Fabricio 8+5reb+3ast, F.Sanz 8+4reb, S.Leonardo 7+1reb+1ast, E.Ignacio 3+3reb+1ast

Libertad - Sarmiento R. 80-57

Very predictable result in Sunchales where eleventh ranked Libertad (8-10) outscored 17th ranked Sarmiento R. (3-17) 80-57 on Monday. They outrebounded Sarmiento R. 43-29 including a 38-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Estefano Simondi (201-1996) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and Enzo Rupcic (201-1997) who added 14 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Four Libertad players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Juan Cruz Scacchi (195-2001) responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Alejo Traverso (179-1998) scored 11 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Libertad moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Pergamino. Sarmiento R. lost ninth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the seventeenth position with 17 games lost. Libertad will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sarmiento R. will play against Montmartre (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Libertad: E.Simondi 22+7reb+1ast, E.Rupcic 14+10reb, J.Wall 11+3reb+2ast, A.Alonso 11+4reb+6ast, J.Eydallin 9+7reb+5ast, N.Kalalo 4+1reb+2ast
Sarmiento R.: S.Juan Cruz 14+6reb, A.Traverso 11+4reb+1ast, P.Martin 8+3reb, S.Fabricio 6+1reb, M.Martinez 6+3reb+1ast, A.Mariani 4+3reb+1ast

Dep Norte - San Isidro 94-78

Top ranked San Isidro (19-3) recorded its third loss in Armstrong on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Dep Norte (11-9) 94-78. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of San Isidro. Forward Aquiles Montani (190-1994) fired 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Guard Franco Montemagio (185-2002) chipped in 24 points and 6 rebounds. Four Dep Norte players scored in double figures. Center Jeremias Diotto (204-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and swingman Santiago Assum (194-1998) added 21 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dep Norte have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 11-9 record. San Isidro at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Dep Norte: M.Franco 24+6reb, A.Montani 22+8reb, B.Franco 17+3reb+10ast, A.Julian 13+7reb, J.Pablo Lugrin 6+4reb+2ast, C.Cupulutti 5+7reb+2ast
San Isidro: A.Santiago 21+4reb, D.Jeremias 14+12reb+1ast, J.Montero 14+1reb+3ast, F.Zezular 9+4reb, A.Carnovale 8+4reb, S.Luduena 6+2reb+4ast

Pergamino - Quilmes MP 81-91

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 10th ranked Pergamino's (8-10) home loss to ninth ranked Quilmes MP (9-7) 81-91 on Tuesday. Quilmes MP made 27-of-34 free shots (79.4 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Matias Aristu (194-1995) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds and Ezequiel Dupuy (185-1997, agency: BIG) who added 26 points during the contest (made all of his fifteen free throws !!!). Four Quilmes MP players scored in double figures. Quilmes MP's coach Luis Fernandez used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. At the losing side guard Manuel Gomez (183-1996) responded with 14 points and 4 assists and swingman Federico Gobetti (192-1999) scored 7 points and 9 rebounds. Quilmes MP moved-up to eighth place. Loser Pergamino dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with Libertad. Quilmes MP will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pergamino will play against Lanus (#5) in Buenos Aires and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quilmes MP: E.Dupuy 26+1reb+2ast, M.Aristu 24+11reb+2ast, L.Cequeira 16+2reb+7ast, N.Tomas 13+5reb+1ast, G.Eseverri 6+10reb+1ast, B.Jeronimo 2+1reb
Pergamino: G.Manuel 14+4reb+4ast, G.Luciano 14+4reb+1ast, S.Ibarra 14+2reb+2ast, B.Levato 12+1ast, B.Carlos 7+8reb, E.Torne 7+8reb+1ast

Pilar - Rocamora 83-78

There was a surprise result when fourteenth ranked Pilar (7-13) won against at home higher ranked Rocamora (10-9) 83-78 on Tuesday. They outrebounded Rocamora 38-27 including 31 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Greek-American forward Tommy Demogerontas (203-1997, college: IUP) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 32 points and 10 rebounds and Franco Smaniotti (194-2000) who added 28 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Pilar's coach Roberto Pavlotsky used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side guard Matias Caire (188-1999) responded with 16 points and center Alejandro Quigley (203-1993, agency: BIG) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his fifteen free throws !!!). Four Rocamora players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Pilar maintains fourteenth position with 7-13 record, which they share with GELP and Rivadavia. Loser Rocamora dropped to the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Colon SF. Pilar will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rocamora will play against the league's second-placed Ciclista (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Pilar: T.Demogerontas 32+10reb+2ast, S.Franco 28+5reb+3ast, D.Lowery 9+13reb+1ast, P.Bruna 5+3reb+4ast, A.Barrionuevo 4+4reb, B.Szlaien 3+1ast
Rocamora: M.Caire 16+2reb+1ast, C.Agustin 15+1reb, G.Impini 11+2reb+1ast, V.Tomas 10+3reb, A.Quigley 10+7reb+1ast, F.Franco 8+5reb+2ast

Rivadavia - Echague 70-68

A very close game took place in Rivadavia between Rivadavia and Echague. Fifteenth ranked Rivadavia (7-13) got a very close home victory over 12th ranked Echague (8-13). Rivadavia managed to escape with a 2-point win 70-68 on Tuesday evening. Rivadavia made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Tobias Cravero (197-1999) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 7 rebounds and center Abel Trejo (204-1990) who added 9 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Rivadavia's coach Sergio Andreoli used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side forward Ignacio Zulberti (200-1996) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and guard Federico Gonzalez (183-1988) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Rivadavia moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with GELP and Pilar. Loser Echague dropped to the tenth position with 13 games lost. Rivadavia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Echague will play against Jachal (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: A.Alejo 14+2reb, T.Cravero 13+7reb+3ast, A.Trejo 9+11reb, S.Arancibia 9+2reb+2ast, G.Francese 8+5reb+1ast, P.Soares 6+5reb
Echague: I.Zulberti 17+10reb+2ast, F.Joaquin 15+4reb+1ast, F.Gonzalez 14+6reb+3ast, P.Bandeo 9+2reb+1ast, L.Ruiz Moreno 6+8reb+3ast, F.Carulla 4+3reb

Independiente - Montmartre 74-71

There was no surprise in Santiago del Estero where 11th ranked Montmartre (7-12) was edged by sixth ranked Independiente (11-8) 74-71 on Tuesday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Tomas Allende (190-2002) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and guard Emiliano Correa (188-1991) who added 12 points and 8 assists during the contest. Four Independiente players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Richard Granberry (203-1993, college: Virginia St.) responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds and guard Francisco Conrradi (191-2003) scored 15 points and 5 assists. Independiente have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Montmartre lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the twelfth position with 12 games lost. They share it with CAO Ceres. Independiente will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Montmartre will play against Villa S.Martin (#8) in Resistencia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Independiente: L.Castellani 19+5reb, A.Tomas 17+10reb+3ast, G.Torres 17+4reb+1ast, E.Correa 12+4reb+8ast, J.Avila 9+5reb+2ast, L.Miguel 0
Montmartre: R.Granberry 18+9reb, C.Francisco 15+4reb+5ast, N.Franco 14+7reb+2ast, M.Codigoni 9+2reb+1ast, M.Gomez 5+1reb+2ast, J.Roumec 5+3reb+4ast



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