La Liga Round 25: Instituto defeats Riachuelo LR in the closest game of the week

The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Sixteenth-ranked Riachuelo LR (6-12) gave a tough game to first ranked Instituto (18-4) in Cordoba on Monday. Instituto managed to secure only two-point victory 67-65. However their fans expected much easier game. The former international guard Luciano Gonzalez (194-1990) stepped up and scored 17 points for the winners and the former international power forward Tayavek Gallizzi (206-1993) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. Instituto's coach Lucas Victoriano used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side American forward Diamon Simpson (204-1987, college: St.Mary's, CA) responded with 8 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Instituto have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 18-4 record. Riachuelo LR at the other side keeps the sixteenth position with 12 games lost. Instituto will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Riachuelo LR will play on the road against Independ.O. (#14) in Olivia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Buenos Aires. Fourteenth ranked Ferro (10-14) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging much higher ranked Obras (16-6) 87-86 on Monday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the home team. Swingman Valentin Bettiga (189-1999) nailed 24 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Tomas Spano accounted for 14 points. Nigerian forward Jeffrey Solarin (193-1992, college: Idaho St.) came up with 18 points and 8 rebounds for Obras in the defeat. Obras' coach Gregorio Martinez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Ferro moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with La Union. Obras at the other side dropped to the third position with six games lost. Ferro's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Buenos Aires to the arena Boca.
La Liga top team - Instituto (18-4) added another victory to their record on Saturday. This time they beat fifth ranked Quimsa (14-7) in Cordoba 95-88. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Quimsa. Tayavek Gallizzi fired 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Instituto's coach Lucas Victoriano allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Fabian Ramirez produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Instituto. Defending champion maintains first place with 18-4 record. Loser Quimsa keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. Instituto will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Quimsa will play against Penarol (#8) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 25: Argentino lost to Regatas on the opponent's court 82-85. Union SF unfortunately lost to Olimpico in a home game 78-84. Bottom-ranked Atenas was rolled over San Martin on the road 62-97. La Union crushed Argentino on its own court 85-61. San Lorenzo was beaten by Obera in a road game 79-69.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 14 points and 7 rebounds by Jonatan Torresi of Obera.

Regatas - Argentino 85-82

Very expected game in Corrientes where 15th ranked Argentino (7-16) was edged by eleventh ranked Regatas (10-10) 85-82 on Saturday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Regatas dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Argentino's 26. Forward Alejandro Diez (201-1987) fired 26 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Pablo Espinoza (201-1987) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds. Five Regatas players scored in double figures. American guard Mascio McCadney (190, college: MSU-Northern) produced 19 points and naturalized American Johnatan Slider (192-1987) added 17 points respectively for lost side. Regatas maintains eleventh place with 10-10 record. Argentino lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifteenth position with 16 games lost. Regatas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Corrientes to the arena San Martin.
Top scorers:
Regatas: A.Diez 26+5reb, C.Hinkle 16+4reb, P.Espinoza 12+14reb+1ast, J.Arengo 12+2reb+11ast, A.Jaime 10+5reb, T.Franchela 7+1reb
Argentino: M.McCadney 19+2reb+2ast, R.Joaquin 18+3reb+1ast, J.Slider 17+4reb+1ast, F.Enzo 8+7reb+1ast, J.Cangelosi 8+3reb+3ast, J.Sandrini 6+1reb+4ast

Instituto - Quimsa 95-88

La Liga top team - Instituto (18-4) added another victory to their record on Saturday. This time they beat fifth ranked Quimsa (14-7) in Cordoba 95-88. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Quimsa. Instituto made 25-of-30 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. The former international power forward Tayavek Gallizzi (206-1993) fired 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Luciano Gonzalez (194-1990) chipped in 21 points (made all of his seven free throws). Instituto's coach Lucas Victoriano allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The former international forward Fabian Ramirez (200-1990) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Instituto. Defending champion maintains first place with 18-4 record. Loser Quimsa keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. Instituto will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Quimsa will play against Penarol (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Instituto: L.Gonzalez 21+3reb, T.Gallizzi 19+5reb, M.Chiarini 15+4reb+1ast, N.Romano 12+5reb+2ast, F.Elias 8, P.Lockett 7+4reb
Quimsa: M.Cosolito 19+4reb, B.Robinson 17+5reb+3ast, F.Ramirez 16+10reb+3ast, E.Anderson 14+5reb+4ast, J.Brussino 8+4reb+6ast, F.Baralle 6+2reb+2ast

Union SF - Olimpico 78-84

Very predictable result in Santa Fe where seventh ranked Olimpico (13-5) defeated 19th ranked Union SF (5-19) 84-78 on Sunday. Forward Patricio Tabarez (195-1991) fired 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Point guard Nicolas Paletta (179-1987) chipped in 14 points. Mateo Bolivar (187-1992) produced 12 points and 6 rebounds and center Ignacio Alessio (203-1987) added 15 points respectively for lost side. Five Olimpico and four Union SF players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Olimpico moved-up to sixth place. Loser Union SF keeps the nineteenth position with 19 games lost. Olimpico will meet at home Penarol (#8) in the next round. Union SF will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Olimpico: P.Tabarez 17+7reb+5ast, N.Paletta 14+2reb+3ast, D.Tintorelli 13+2reb+1ast, D.Hure 10+4reb+1ast, L.Lema 10+7reb+1ast, E.Clark 9+3reb+2ast
Union SF: I.Alessio 15+1reb+1ast, M.Bolivar 12+6reb+2ast, L.Corbett 11+2reb+1ast, J.Cylla 10+4reb+1ast, L.Arn 9+3reb, M.Martin 7+3reb+2ast

San Martin - Atenas 97-62

Not a big story in a game in Corrientes where 20th ranked Atenas (1-19) was rolled over by tenth ranked San Martin (11-6) 97-62 on Sunday. San Martin dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Atenas' 42. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Atenas' players. The former international Matias Solanas (192-1998) fired 21 points for the winners. American-Jamaican power forward Phil Henry (203-1991, college: ENMU) chipped in 22 points (perfect behind the arc making all five shots). Naturalized Italian center Omar Canton (205-1982) produced 10 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Alejandro Konsztadt (191-1989) added 7 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. San Martin moved-up to ninth place. Atenas lost their eighteenth game in a row. They stay dead last with 19 lost games. San Martin's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Corrientes Regatas.
Top scorers:
San Martin: P.Henry 22+2ast, M.Solanas 21+3ast, G.Garcia 12+4reb+2ast, S.Ferreyra 9+6reb+8ast, J.Saiz 8+4reb+1ast, M.Franco 8+5reb+1ast
Atenas: J.Blake 11, O.Canton 10+7reb+2ast, S.Matias 8+1reb, A.Maximiliano 8+2reb+1ast, A.Konsztadt 7+5reb+3ast, F.Mariani 6+2ast

Obras - Ferro 86-87

Important game to mention about took place in Buenos Aires. Fourteenth ranked Ferro (10-14) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging much higher ranked Obras (16-6) 87-86 on Monday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the home team. Obras was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Swingman Valentin Bettiga (189-1999) nailed 24 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Tomas Spano (183-1998) accounted for 14 points. Four Ferro players scored in double figures. Nigerian forward Jeffrey Solarin (193-1992, college: Idaho St.) came up with 18 points and 8 rebounds and Uruguayan forward Joaquin Rodriguez (198-1999, agency: Pro Sports) added 20 points and 4 assists respectively for Obras in the defeat. Obras' coach Gregorio Martinez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Ferro moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with La Union. Obras at the other side dropped to the third position with six games lost. Ferro's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Buenos Aires to the arena Boca.
Top scorers:
Ferro: V.Bettiga 24+7reb+3ast, T.Spano 14+3reb+1ast, R.Felipe 10+3reb, F.Grun 10+5reb+3ast, J.Laterza 9+2reb+2ast, G.Bertona 6+1reb
Obras: J.Rodriguez 20+2reb+4ast, J.Solarin 18+8reb+1ast, V.Juan Pablo 12+4reb+6ast, I.Copeland 9+3reb, L.Berra 8+3reb, L.Valussi 7+6reb

Instituto - Riachuelo LR 67-65

Sixteenth-ranked Riachuelo LR (6-12) gave a tough game to first ranked Instituto (18-4) in Cordoba on Monday. Instituto managed to secure only two-point victory 67-65. However their fans expected much easier game. The former international guard Luciano Gonzalez (194-1990) stepped up and scored 17 points for the winners and the former international power forward Tayavek Gallizzi (206-1993) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. Instituto's coach Lucas Victoriano used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side American forward Diamon Simpson (204-1987, college: St.Mary's, CA) responded with 8 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Mariano Fierro (200-1986) scored 8 points and 11 rebounds. Instituto have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 18-4 record. Riachuelo LR at the other side keeps the sixteenth position with 12 games lost. Instituto will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Riachuelo LR will play on the road against Independ.O. (#14) in Olivia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Instituto: L.Gonzalez 17+1reb+3ast, T.Gallizzi 16+5reb, N.Copello 8+3reb+1ast, B.Lugarini 6+6reb+2ast, F.Elias 5+1reb, M.Chiarini 5+5reb
Riachuelo LR: T.Zanzottera 16+4reb, C.Buendia 12+3reb+1ast, L.Mosley 9+2reb, D.Simpson 8+10reb+4ast, M.Fierro 8+11reb+2ast, R.Fortunato 7+8reb+3ast

La Union - Argentino 85-61

Everything went according to plan in Formosa where thirteenth ranked La Union (10-14) outscored 15th ranked Argentino (7-16) 85-61 on Monday. They outrebounded Argentino 41-29 including 33 on the defensive glass. American guard Thomas Cooper (196-1992, college: Calgary) fired 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import guard Michael Henry (196-1995, college: Buffalo St.) chipped in 16 points (perfect from the field making all six shots). Four La Union players scored in double figures. Naturalized American Johnatan Slider (192-1987) produced 19 points (made all of his seven free throws) and naturalized Italian swingman Juan Cangelosi (198-1981) added 10 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. La Union moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Ferro. Argentino lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifteenth position with 16 games lost. La Union will meet at home bottom-ranked Atenas (#20) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Argentino will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
La Union: T.Cooper 23+5reb, M.Henry 16+4reb, X.Hill-Mais 13+5reb+1ast, F.Vieta 11+9reb, M.Saglietti 8+2reb+1ast, I.Basualdo 8+6reb+3ast
Argentino: J.Slider 19+4reb+1ast, J.Cangelosi 10+1reb, M.McCadney 8, F.Vieta 7+3reb, C.Diego 6+1reb, M.Diaz 4+5reb

Obera - San Lorenzo 79-69

There was no surprise when 17th ranked San Lorenzo (5-16) was defeated on the road by third ranked Obera (17-6) 79-69 on Monday. Obera made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Swingman Jonatan Torresi (190-1994) fired 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized Dominican forward Xavier Carreras (198-1994) chipped in 9 points and 10 rebounds. Four Obera players scored in double figures. Manuel Rodriguez (203-2002) produced 13 points and naturalized Italian swingman Federico Marin (199-1982) added 13 points respectively for lost side. The victory was the third consecutive win for Obera. They moved-up to second place. Loser San Lorenzo keeps the seventeenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Comunicaciones. Obera will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. San Lorenzo will play against Comunicaciones (#18) in Mercedes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Obera: N.De los Santos 16+1reb+4ast, J.Torresi 14+7reb+3ast, J.Maldonado 14+2reb+2ast, C.Mitchell 13+7reb+1ast, X.Carreras 9+10reb+2ast, M.Sandes 8+3reb
San Lorenzo: F.Podesta 13+1reb+2ast, F.Marin 13+1reb+3ast, R.Manuel 13+4reb+1ast, R.Facundo 8+5reb+2ast, L.Perez 7+5reb+4ast, O.Lucas 5+2reb



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