La Liga Argentina Round 29: Zarate Basket lose to GELP

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between third ranked Zarate Basket (13-7) and fifteenth ranked GELP (7-13) was the most important one in the last round on Wednesday night. Zarate Basket was edged by GELP in a tough game in La Plata 79-82. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Zarate Basket. Center Franco Barroso (207-1994) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. point guard Alan Moreno (185-1997, agency: BIG) contributed with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. point guard Lucas Andujar (185-1996) answered with 13 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for Zarate Basket. Zarate Basket's coach Juan Anglese rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. GELP have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Rivadavia and Pilar. Zarate Basket at the other side keeps the third position with seven games lost. GELP will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Zarate Basket will play on the road against Lanus and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Ciclista (14-6) against ninth ranked Rocamora (10-9) on Thursday night. Visiting Ciclista was defeated by Rocamora in a tough game in Rocamora 86-94. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Ciclista. Center Alejandro Quigley (203-1993, agency: BIG) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners and Justo Catalin chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals. Forward Juan Martin Bello (200-1999) responded with 20 points, 5 assists and 5 steals. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rocamora moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Colon SF. Ciclista at the other side keeps the second position with six games lost. Rocamora will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ciclista will play at home against Quilmes MP and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game for Ameghino (18-3) which hosted in Villa Maria 3rd placed Barrio Parque (14-4). Second ranked Ameghino managed to get a 6-point victory 85-79. Juan Luis Abeiro nailed 22 points for the winning side. Tomas Luduena came up with 17 points and 7 assists for Barrio Parque in the defeat. Ameghino have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain second place with 18-3 record behind leader Racing. Loser Barrio Parque keeps the third position with four games lost. Ameghino will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Barrio Parque will play against Jachal and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 29: Ciclista beat Parque Sur on the road 77-62. Pico FC won against La Union on its own court 79-73. Montmartre unfortunately lost to Sarmiento R. in Chaco 69-77. Jachal recorded a loss to Echague at home 54-72. GEPU was defeated by CAO Ceres on the opponent's court 74-79. Lanus beat Pergamino in a home game 98-83. La Union won against Del Progreso on the road 87-74. Villa S.Martin unfortunately lost to Montmartre on its own court 66-73.
The most impressive performance of 29th round was 16 points and 5 rebounds by Martin Gomez of Montmartre.

Parque Sur - Ciclista 62-77

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Ciclista (14-6) beat 17th ranked Parque Sur (3-16) in Concepcion de Urug. 77-62 on Wednesday. Ciclista forced 20 Parque Sur turnovers. Center Facundo Jerez (202-1995) nailed 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and swingman Lisandro Fernandez (194-1998, agency: BIG) accounted for 13 points. Four Ciclista players scored in double figures. Ciclista's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Point guard Laureano Legaria (180-2000) came up with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and Franco Fragozo (198-2001) added 9 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Parque Sur in the defeat. Ciclista have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 14-6 record having seven points less than leader Racing. Parque Sur lost fifteenth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with 16 games lost. Ciclista will meet at home Quilmes MP (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Parque Sur will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Parque Sur: L.Laureano 12+5reb+7ast, N.Lopez 11+2reb, F.Franco 9+11reb+1ast, D.Parmer 9+4reb+2ast, V.Lofrano 7+2reb+3ast, B.Juan 7+3reb
Ciclista: L.Fernandez 13+4reb+3ast, A.Matias 12+2reb+3ast, F.Jerez 12+9reb+1ast, M.Lambrisca 10+3reb+1ast, C.Franco 8+4reb+1ast, R.Marcos 7+6reb+1ast

GELP - Zarate Basket 82-79

The game between third ranked Zarate Basket (13-7) and fifteenth ranked GELP (7-13) was the most important one in the last round on Wednesday night. Zarate Basket was edged by GELP in a tough game in La Plata 79-82. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Zarate Basket. Center Franco Barroso (207-1994) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Point guard Alan Moreno (185-1997, agency: BIG) contributed with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Point guard Lucas Andujar (185-1996) answered with 13 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and center Sebastian Chaine (201-1986) added 13 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Zarate Basket. Four GELP and five Zarate Basket players scored in double figures. Zarate Basket's coach Juan Anglese rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. GELP have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Rivadavia and Pilar. Zarate Basket at the other side keeps the third position with seven games lost. GELP will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Zarate Basket will play on the road against Lanus and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Zarate Basket: L.Capponi 15+3reb, L.Andujar 13+5reb+6ast, S.Chaine 13+10reb+1ast, I.Cuassolo 12+6reb, A.Brocal 12+2reb+7ast, D.Pineda 7+4reb+1ast
GELP: A.Moreno 18+5reb+4ast, M.Santiago 17+2reb+4ast, F.Barroso 14+12reb+3ast, F.Vallejos 13+3reb, T.Cocha 8+2reb+1ast, S.Yago 6

Ameghino - Barrio Parque 85-79

An interesting game for Ameghino (18-3) which hosted in Villa Maria 3rd placed Barrio Parque (14-4). Second ranked Ameghino managed to get a 6-point victory 85-79. Power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) nailed 22 points for the winning side and Matias Martinez accounted for 17 points and 6 rebounds. Point guard Tomas Luduena (178-1996) came up with 17 points and 7 assists and swingman Ramiro Ledesma (192-2000) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Barrio Parque in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ameghino have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain second place with 18-3 record behind leader Racing. Loser Barrio Parque keeps the third position with four games lost. Ameghino will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Barrio Parque will play against Jachal and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: L.Tomas 17+2reb+7ast, B.Juan 16+1reb, P.Moya 14+2reb+1ast, L.Ramiro 13+5reb, L.Rivata 7+7reb+1ast, T.Ligorria 5+2reb+4ast
Ameghino: J.Luis Abeiro 22+4reb, M.Martinez 17+6reb+2ast, C.Zenclussen 16+2reb, J.Franca 12+8reb, B.Mateo 10+3reb+1ast, R.Carlos 3

Pico FC - La Union 79-73

There was a minor upset when 9th ranked La Union (10-10) lost to eleventh ranked Pico FC (9-11) in General Pico 73-79 on Thursday. Pico FC dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to La Union's 22. American-Rwandan forward Axel Mpoyo (203-1997, college: GSU) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and Franco Zalabardo (190-1991) accounted for 17 points and 8 rebounds. Center German Frencia (202-1988) came up with 8 points and 16 rebounds and point guard Bruno Conti (182-2000) added 10 points and 8 assists respectively for La Union in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Pico FC moved-up to tenth place. La Union at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the eighth position with ten games lost. Pico FC will meet Pergamino (#11) on the road in the next round. La Union will play against Dep Viedma in Rio Negro and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
La Union: P.Bilat 16+2reb+1ast, G.Romero 12+9reb+1ast, C.Lavoratornuovo 12+3reb+3ast, J.Acuna 11+3reb+1ast, C.Bruno 10+4reb+8ast, F.German 8+16reb+3ast
Pico FC: A.Bualo 22+1reb+4ast, Z.Franco 17+8reb+3ast, A.Mpoyo 16+13reb+2ast, Y.Fundora 13+5reb+1ast, P.Manuel 7+1reb+2ast, E.Facundo 2

Rocamora - Ciclista 94-86

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Ciclista (14-6) against ninth ranked Rocamora (10-9) on Thursday night. Visiting Ciclista was defeated by Rocamora in a tough game in Rocamora 86-94. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Ciclista. Rocamora players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Center Alejandro Quigley (203-1993, agency: BIG) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners and Justo Catalin (182-1999) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals. Forward Juan Martin Bello (200-1999) responded with 20 points, 5 assists and 5 steals and swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-1997) scored 22 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rocamora moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Colon SF. Ciclista at the other side keeps the second position with six games lost. Rocamora will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ciclista will play at home against Quilmes MP and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Ciclista: M.Lambrisca 22+4reb+2ast, B.Juan Martin 20+4reb+5ast, L.Fernandez 12+1reb+3ast, F.Jerez 10+7reb+4ast, C.Franco 7+1ast, I.Varisco 5+7reb+3ast
Rocamora: A.Quigley 23+14reb+1ast, V.Tomas 18+10reb+2ast, G.Impini 15+3reb+5ast, J.Catalin 15+7reb+11ast, D.Thiago 8+2ast, M.Caire 5+2reb+1ast

Sarmiento R. - Montmartre 77-69

There was a surprise result when seventeenth ranked Sarmiento R. (3-17) won against higher ranked Montmartre (8-12) in Chaco 77-69 on Thursday. Guard Marcelo Martinez (187-1996) nailed 22 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and Andres Mariani (190-1987) accounted for 18 points and 5 assists. American forward Richard Granberry (203-1993, college: Virginia St.) came up with 17 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import swingman Kevin Ellis (193-1998) added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Montmartre in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Newly promoted Sarmiento R. maintains seventeenth place with 3-17 record. Montmartre lost third consecutive game. Montmartre at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the tenth position with 12 games lost. Sarmiento R. will meet at home higher ranked GEPU (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Montmartre will play against Salta Basket (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Montmartre: R.Granberry 17+9reb, N.Franco 13+5reb+1ast, K.Ellis 11+9reb+1ast, M.Gomez 10+3reb+6ast, J.Rodriguez 6+2reb+4ast, J.Roumec 5+2reb+2ast
Sarmiento R.: M.Martinez 22+9reb+2ast, A.Mariani 18+1reb+5ast, S.Juan Cruz 13+7reb+1ast, P.Martin 11+3reb+1ast, S.Fabricio 9+3reb+5ast, A.Traverso 2+4reb+1ast

Jachal - Echague 54-72

There was a minor upset when 10th ranked Jachal (7-11) lost at home to twelfth ranked Echague (8-13) 72-54 on Wednesday. Echague outrebounded Jachal 40-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. Guard Federico Gonzalez (183-1988) nailed 15 points and 8 assists for the winning side and forward Augusto Bruera (196-1998, agency: BIG) accounted for 20 points. Echague's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Power forward Nicolas Gimenez (203-1994, agency: BIG) came up with 22 points and 8 rebounds and American power forward Howard Wilkerson (198-1984, college: Wofford) added 11 points respectively for Jachal in the defeat. Echague moved-up to eleventh place. Loser Jachal dropped to the twelfth position with 11 games lost. Echague will meet at home league's leader San Isidro in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Jachal will play against CAO Ceres (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Jachal: N.Gimenez 22+8reb+1ast, H.Wilkerson 11+4reb+2ast, S.Ismael 7+3reb+4ast, C.Juan 5+3reb+4ast, L.Cabanas 5+4reb+2ast, L.Tambucci 2+4reb+3ast
Echague: B.Augusto 20+4reb, F.Gonzalez 15+2reb+8ast, F.Carulla 15+6reb+2ast, F.Bautista 10+2reb+3ast, I.Zulberti 6+14reb, L.Ruiz Moreno 4+7reb+4ast

CAO Ceres - GEPU 79-74

There was a surprise result when fourteenth ranked CAO Ceres (7-12) defeated at home 4th placed GEPU (13-5) 79-74 on Friday. CAO Ceres looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Point guard Manuel Alonso (195-1999, agency: BIG) nailed 26 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and Pablo Martinez (197-1982) accounted for 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. American Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) came up with 22 points and 5 rebounds and Pablo Osores (194-1986) added 14 points respectively for GEPU in the defeat. CAO Ceres moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Del Progreso. Newly promoted GEPU keeps the fourth position with five games lost. CAO Ceres will meet at home higher ranked Jachal (#12) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. GEPU will play against Villa S.Martin (#8) in Resistencia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
GEPU: T.Brown 22+5reb+3ast, P.Osores 14+4reb, R.Haynes 13+3reb+1ast, H.Ponce 8, A.Lugli 8+3reb+4ast, C.Joaquin 4+4reb+6ast
CAO Ceres: M.Alonso 26+5reb+2ast, J.Bione 21+4reb, P.Martinez 14+8reb+5ast, A.Mato 7+1reb+1ast, F.Gago 4+9reb+9ast, J.Godoy 4+1reb+2ast

Lanus - Pergamino 98-83

There was no surprise when 11th ranked Pergamino (8-11) lost to fifth ranked Lanus (12-6) in Buenos Aires 83-98 on Saturday. Lanus shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 53.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Jorge Banegas (190-1993, agency: BIG) nailed 20 points and 4 assists for the winning side and swingman Lucas Gorosterrazu (197-1998, agency: BIG) accounted for 15 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Guard Manuel Gomez (183-1996) came up with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!) and forward Santiago Ibarra (198-1998) added 21 points respectively for Pergamino in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Lanus moved-up to fourth place. Loser Pergamino keeps the eleventh position with 11 games lost. Lanus will meet at home higher ranked Zarate Basket (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pergamino will play against Pico FC (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: G.Manuel 24+6reb+6ast, S.Ibarra 21+3reb, B.Levato 11+1reb+4ast, E.Torne 10+4reb+1ast, G.Marcos 7+3reb, G.Luciano 3+1reb
Lanus: J.Banegas 20+1reb+4ast, M.Mauricio 16+1reb+2ast, L.Gorosterrazu 15+6reb+2ast, P.Bledsoe 11+6reb+2ast, R.Augusto 11+3reb+1ast, G.Mariano 9+4reb+6ast

Del Progreso - La Union 74-87

No shocking result in a game when ninth ranked La Union (10-10) beat 13th ranked Del Progreso (7-12) in General Roca 87-74 on Saturday. La Union outrebounded Del Progreso 37-25 including 28 on the defensive glass. Forward Cesar Lavoratornuovo (189-1991) nailed 26 points and 5 assists for the winning side and center German Frencia (202-1988) accounted for 11 points and 13 rebounds. Four La Union players scored in double figures. Point guard Leonardo Solis (172-2000) came up with 13 points and 5 assists and point guard Emilio Marillan (193-2002) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Del Progreso in the defeat. Del Progreso's coach tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. La Union moved-up to eighth place. Del Progreso lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with CAO Ceres. La Union will meet higher ranked Dep Viedma (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Del Progreso will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Del Progreso: L.Hernan 17+1reb, E.Marillan 14+5reb, S.Leonardo 13+1reb+5ast, L.Eitan 9, G.Maranguello 7+4reb+2ast, F.Sanz 7+3reb
La Union: C.Lavoratornuovo 26+2reb+5ast, G.Romero 13+9reb, C.Bruno 11+1reb+1ast, F.German 11+13reb+3ast, L.Lucio 8+2reb, P.Bilat 7+4reb+4ast

Villa S.Martin - Montmartre 66-73

There was an upset when higher ranked Villa S.Martin (9-10) lost to twelfth ranked Montmartre (8-12) in Resistencia 66-73 on Saturday. Montmartre made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game, while Villa S.Martin only scored seven points from the stripe. Swingman Martin Gomez (197-1996) nailed 16 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 14-for-14 from the free throw line !!!) for the winning side and guard Francisco Conrradi (191-2003) accounted for 17 points. Montmartre's coach Gabriel Albornoz used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Ramiro Frontera came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and power forward Francisco Filippa (202-1995) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Villa S.Martin in the defeat. Montmartre moved-up to tenth place. Loser Villa S.Martin keeps the eighth position with ten games lost. Montmartre will meet at home Salta Basket (#15) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Villa S.Martin will play against GEPU (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Villa S.Martin: F.Ramiro 14+11reb+4ast, F.Filippa 12+7reb+2ast, G.Gonzalo 11+4reb+2ast, M.Vittar 8+4reb+3ast, D.Luque Soren 8+6reb, P.Santiago 6+1reb+1ast
Montmartre: C.Francisco 17+4reb+3ast, M.Gomez 16+5reb+3ast, K.Ellis 12+7reb, J.Rodriguez 9+2reb+1ast, R.Granberry 7+5reb, J.Roumec 4+2reb+1ast



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