La Liga Argentina Round 30: San Isidro is defeated by Echague

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked San Isidro (19-4) in Parana on Sunday night. Visitors were edged by eleventh ranked Echague (9-13) 77-74. Forward Ignacio Zulberti (200-1996) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Federico Gonzalez (183-1988) chipped in 6 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was swingman Jose Montero (193-1995) with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Echague moved-up to tenth place. San Isidro at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
La Liga Argentina top team - Racing (17-4) added another victory to their record. This time they beat ninth ranked Quilmes MP (9-9) in Chivilcoy 83-76. Forward Emilio Stucky (198-1994) notched 20 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Jose Peralta supported him with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Even 27 points and 5 rebounds by the former international point guard Luis Cequeira (179-1985) did not help to save the game for Quilmes MP. Quilmes MP's coach Luis Fernandez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Racing maintains first position with 17-4 record. Quilmes MP at the other side keeps the ninth place with nine games lost. Racing will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Quilmes MP will play on the road against Lanus (#5) in Buenos Aires and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Buenos Aires was also quite interesting. Third ranked Zarate Basket (14-7) played at the court of 5th ranked Lanus (12-7). Zarate Basket managed to secure a 6-point victory 73-67 on Tuesday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Lanus. The best player for the winners was Agustin Brocal who scored 21 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Jorge Banegas who recorded 14 points and 6 rebounds. Lanus' coach Sebastian Saborido tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Zarate Basket maintains third position with 14-7 record having seven points less than leader Racing. Loser Lanus keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. Zarate Basket will meet at home Pergamino (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lanus will play against Quilmes MP (#9) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 30: Salta Basket won against Tucuman on the opponent's court 100-91. Ciclista managed to outperform Quilmes MP in a home game 81-72. Jachal recorded a loss to Barrio Parque on the road 91-81. Sarmiento R. was defeated by GEPU on its own court 69-80. Pilar was beaten by H.Americano in Rio Gallegos 81-72. Dep Viedma won against La Union at home 89-71. Jachal unfortunately lost to CAO Ceres on the opponent's court 62-78. Villa S.Martin recorded a loss to GEPU in a home game 66-81. Salta Basket was defeated by Montmartre on the road 85-83. Pergamino beat Pico FC on its own court 85-75. Salta Basket lost to Independiente in Santiago del Estero 64-74.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 26 points and 6 rebounds by Jara Agustin of Salta Basket.

Tucuman - Salta Basket 91-100

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 16th ranked Tucuman's (5-13) home loss to fifteenth ranked Salta Basket (7-15) 91-100 on Sunday. Salta Basket dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Tucuman's 32. The best player for the winners was guard Jara Agustin (-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds. Diego Peralta (195-1994) chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds. Five Salta Basket players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Jose Muruaga (188-1984) who recorded 31 points and 6 assists and forward Ivan Albornoz (200-1986) added 22 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Salta Basket maintains fifteenth position with 7-15 record. Loser Tucuman keeps the sixteenth place with 13 games lost. Salta Basket will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tucuman will play against Libertad (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Salta Basket: J.Agustin 26+11reb+1ast, P.Diego 17+9reb+3ast, A.Alves 15+6reb+1ast, C.Linares 13+8reb, E.Gonzalez 13+3reb+2ast, A.Binda Facundo 12+3reb+1ast
Tucuman: J.Muruaga 31+4reb+6ast, I.Albornoz 22+6reb+3ast, P.Aranda 16+5reb+1ast, C.Echevarria 8+8reb, E.Skidelsky 6+3reb+4ast, B.Lautaro 4+2reb+2ast

Ciclista - Quilmes MP 81-72

Very predictable result in Juninense where second ranked Ciclista (15-6) defeated 9th ranked Quilmes MP (9-9) 81-72 on Sunday. Ciclista dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Quilmes MP's 20. The best player for the winners was swingman Lisandro Fernandez (194-1998, agency: BIG) who scored 30 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Center Facundo Jerez (202-1995) chipped in 8 points and 11 rebounds. Ciclista's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Ezequiel Dupuy (185-1997, agency: BIG) who recorded 23 points and Matias Aristu (194-1995) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Ciclista maintains second position with 15-6 record having six points less than leader Racing. Loser Quilmes MP keeps the ninth place with nine games lost. Ciclista will meet La Union (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Quilmes MP will play against Lanus in Buenos Aires and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ciclista: L.Fernandez 30+7reb+5ast, M.Lambrisca 15+2reb+3ast, A.Matias 10+4reb+1ast, F.Jerez 8+11reb+2ast, B.Juan Martin 7+2reb, I.Varisco 4+2reb
Quilmes MP: E.Dupuy 23+1reb+1ast, M.Aristu 16+7reb+1ast, G.Eseverri 13+10reb+1ast, N.Tomas 7+13reb+1ast, L.Cequeira 4+3reb+7ast, C.Genaro 4+1reb

Echague - San Isidro 77-74

The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked San Isidro (19-4) in Parana on Sunday night. Visitors were edged by eleventh ranked Echague (9-13) 77-74. Forward Ignacio Zulberti (200-1996) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Federico Gonzalez (183-1988) chipped in 6 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was swingman Jose Montero (193-1995) with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Federico Zezular (198-2001) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Echague moved-up to tenth place. San Isidro at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Echague: B.Augusto 15, I.Zulberti 14+5reb+1ast, F.Joaquin 9+2reb+2ast, F.Bautista 9+2reb+1ast, F.Carulla 7+3reb, L.Ruiz Moreno 7+6reb+2ast
San Isidro: J.Montero 18+7reb+4ast, F.Zezular 16+7reb+1ast, C.Hooper 15+4reb+1ast, D.Jeremias 9+3reb, A.Santiago 7+3reb+3ast, A.Carnovale 6+3reb

Barrio Parque - Jachal 91-81

Not a big story in a game in Cordoba where 13th ranked Jachal (7-13) was defeated by third ranked Barrio Parque (15-4) 91-81 on Sunday. Barrio Parque outrebounded Jachal 44-33 including a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was swingman Ramiro Ledesma (192-2000) who scored 20 points and 8 rebounds. Swingman Lautaro Rivata (190-1987) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Pablo Aaron (199-2000) who recorded 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Luciano Tambucci (194-1998) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Five Barrio Parque and four Jachal players scored in double figures. Barrio Parque maintains third position with 15-4 record having 4 victories less than leader Racing. Jachal lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth 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:
Barrio Parque: L.Ramiro 20+8reb, L.Rivata 17+10reb+1ast, B.Nahuel 17+3reb+4ast, B.Juan 13+4reb+4ast, F.Pedano 13+4reb+3ast, P.Moya 8+3reb+1ast
Jachal: R.Gaspar 16+5reb, L.Tambucci 16+5reb+1ast, P.Aaron 14+5reb+5ast, N.Gimenez 14+7reb+1ast, C.Juan 8+2reb+2ast, S.Ismael 7

Sarmiento R. - GEPU 69-80

Everything went according to plan in Chaco where fourth ranked GEPU (15-5) beat 17th ranked Sarmiento R. (3-18) 80-69 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Pablo Osores (194-1986) who scored 20 points and 4 assists. Point guard Andres Lugli (188-1995) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Five GEPU players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Fabricio Spagnoli who recorded 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and Andres Mariani (190-1987) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Newly promoted GEPU maintains fourth position with 15-5 record. Sarmiento R. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the seventeenth place with 18 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
GEPU: P.Osores 20+3reb+4ast, T.Brown 15+5reb+1ast, J.Merchant 14+5reb+2ast, R.Haynes 13+3reb+3ast, A.Lugli 11+11reb+1ast, C.Joaquin 7+4reb+1ast
Sarmiento R.: S.Fabricio 20+7reb+3ast, A.Mariani 13+5reb+2ast, A.Traverso 10+1reb+2ast, M.Martinez 8+7reb+1ast, P.Martin 8+6reb, P.Ramiro 6+3reb

H.Americano - Pilar 81-72

There was no surprise in Rio Gallegos where 14th ranked Pilar (7-14) was defeated by fifth ranked H.Americano (12-6) 81-72 on Sunday. H.Americano forced 25 Pilar turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Lucas Reyes (181-2000) who scored 30 points and 5 assists. Point guard Ezequiel Paz (190-2001, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. H.Americano's coach Sebastian Torre used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Greek-American forward Tommy Demogerontas (203-1997, college: IUP) who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and Franco Smaniotti (194-2000) added 16 points respectively. H.Americano have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Newly promoted Pilar dropped to the fifteenth position with 14 games lost. H.Americano will meet at home higher ranked Zarate Basket (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Pilar will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
H.Americano: L.Reyes 30+2reb+5ast, P.Ezequiel 13+7reb+1ast, G.Romero 10+5reb+1ast, A.Louis 9+9reb+1ast, D.Miguel Federico 6+1reb+2ast, T.Dunans 6+3reb+1ast
Pilar: S.Franco 16+4reb, T.Demogerontas 14+10reb+2ast, D.Lowery 14+4reb+1ast, E.Gamboa 9+4reb+4ast, F.Michelini 7+4reb, P.Bruna 7+4reb+3ast

Dep Viedma - La Union 89-71

No shocking result in a game in Rio Negro where sixth ranked Dep Viedma (11-6) won against 8th ranked La Union (10-11) 89-71 on Monday. Dep Viedma shot 60.4 percent from the field. Dep Viedma outrebounded La Union 33-18 including a 23-11 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Matias Eidintas (186-1995) who scored 23 points and 4 assists. Point guard Fermin Thygesen (186-1998) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists. Four Dep Viedma players scored in double figures. Dep Viedma's coach Guillermo Bogliacino used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Pablo Bilat (181-1995) who recorded 12 points and point guard Guido Cabrera (188-2000) added 14 points respectively. Dep Viedma have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 11-6 record. Newly promoted La Union keeps the eighth place with 11 games lost. Dep Viedma will meet Del Progreso (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. La Union will play against the league's second-placed Ciclista (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Dep Viedma: M.Eidintas 23+3reb+4ast, F.Thygesen 17+2reb+4ast, L.Gonzalez 15+5reb+2ast, M.Ramiro 11+2reb, E.Okenchi 8+12reb, M.Tabieres 7+5reb
La Union: J.Acuna 15, G.Cabrera 14+1reb, P.Bilat 12+4reb+1ast, G.Romero 7+2reb, F.German 7+3reb+1ast, L.Lucio 6+6reb+1ast

Lanus - Zarate Basket 67-73

The game in Buenos Aires was also quite interesting. Third ranked Zarate Basket (14-7) played at the court of 5th ranked Lanus (12-7). Zarate Basket managed to secure a 6-point victory 73-67 on Tuesday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Lanus. The best player for the winners was Agustin Brocal (191-1997) who scored 21 points. Swingman Damian Pineda (194-1988) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Jorge Banegas (190-1993, agency: BIG) who recorded 14 points and 6 rebounds and power forward Santiago Bruera (206-1998, college: FAU, agency: BIG) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Four Lanus players scored in double figures. Lanus' coach Sebastian Saborido tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Zarate Basket maintains third position with 14-7 record having seven points less than leader Racing. Loser Lanus keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. Zarate Basket will meet at home Pergamino (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lanus will play against Quilmes MP (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zarate Basket: A.Brocal 21+4reb+2ast, D.Pineda 14+6reb+1ast, I.Cuassolo 9+10reb, S.Chaine 9+6reb, P.Facundo 8+4reb, L.Andujar 8+6reb+6ast
Lanus: J.Banegas 14+6reb+3ast, L.Gorosterrazu 14+3reb, P.Bledsoe 10+6reb+1ast, S.Bruera 10+9reb+1ast, M.Mauricio 8+2reb+1ast, G.Mariano 8+3reb+3ast

CAO Ceres - Jachal 78-62

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked CAO Ceres and 13th ranked Jachal had identical 7-12 record. This time CAO Ceres used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Jachal 78-62 on Tuesday night. CAO Ceres looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Facundo Gago (178-1996) who scored 23 points and 4 assists. Guard Jordi Godoy (185-1996, agency: BIG) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. CAO Ceres' coach Orlando Ferrato used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Luciano Tambucci (194-1998) who recorded 16 points and 6 rebounds and Pablo Aaron (199-2000) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively. CAO Ceres maintains twelfth position with 8-12 record. Jachal lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with GELP and Rivadavia. CAO Ceres will meet higher ranked Colon SF (#7) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Jachal will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
CAO Ceres: F.Gago 23+2reb+4ast, J.Godoy 16+7reb+4ast, J.Bione 10+11reb, M.Alonso 9+6reb+3ast, P.Martinez 8+7reb+6ast, A.Mato 6+1reb+3ast
Jachal: L.Tambucci 16+6reb+1ast, P.Aaron 12+6reb+2ast, C.Fabricio 10+6reb+2ast, H.Wilkerson 9+4reb+2ast, C.Juan 7+8reb+2ast, N.Gimenez 6+5reb+2ast

Racing - Quilmes MP 83-76

La Liga Argentina top team - Racing (17-4) added another victory to their record. This time they beat ninth ranked Quilmes MP (9-9) in Chivilcoy 83-76. Racing made 19-of-25 charity shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Quilmes MP was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Forward Emilio Stucky (198-1994) notched 20 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) supported him with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Five Racing players scored in double figures. Even 27 points and 5 rebounds by the former international point guard Luis Cequeira (179-1985) did not help to save the game for Quilmes MP. Matias Aristu (194-1995) added 14 points and 8 rebounds. Quilmes MP's coach Luis Fernandez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Racing maintains first position with 17-4 record. Quilmes MP at the other side keeps the ninth place with nine games lost. Racing will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Quilmes MP will play on the road against Lanus (#5) in Buenos Aires and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Racing: E.Stucky 20+5reb+1ast, J.Peralta 14+9reb+2ast, R.Fernandez 13+3reb+3ast, A.Barrales 13+4reb+5ast, T.Gomez 10+5reb+4ast, L.Ortiz 10+3reb
Quilmes MP: L.Cequeira 27+5reb+3ast, E.Dupuy 15+3reb+3ast, M.Aristu 14+8reb+1ast, G.Eseverri 7+6reb+1ast, N.Tomas 6+8reb, E.Agustin 4+2reb

Villa S.Martin - GEPU 66-81

Rather predictable result in Resistencia where fourth ranked GEPU (15-5) defeated 8th ranked Villa S.Martin (9-11) 81-66 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was point guard Andres Lugli (188-1995) who had a double-double by scoring 11 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. American guard Randy Haynes (193-1995, college: ODU, agency: SLN) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Milton Vittar (185-1991) who recorded 23 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Ramiro Frontera added 12 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Villa S.Martin's coach Gaston Castro let to play eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted GEPU maintains fourth position with 15-5 record. Villa S.Martin lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Pergamino. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
GEPU: T.Brown 19+2reb+1ast, R.Haynes 17+11reb+2ast, A.Lugli 11+13reb+6ast, P.Osores 11+4reb+3ast, J.Merchant 9+5reb+3ast, C.Joaquin 7+6reb+4ast
Villa S.Martin: M.Vittar 23+8reb+5ast, F.Ramiro 12+8reb+5ast, G.Gonzalo 12+9reb+1ast, M.Borsatti 11+2reb+5ast, P.Santiago 4, S.Vicente Joaquin 3+4reb+1ast

Montmartre - Salta Basket 85-83

Not a big story in a game when 15th ranked Salta Basket (7-15) was edged on the road by eleventh ranked Montmartre (9-12) 85-83 on Tuesday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The best player for the winners was swingman Martin Gomez (197-1996) who scored 19 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. American forward Richard Granberry (203-1993, college: Virginia St.) chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Jara Agustin (-1998) who recorded 25 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and Diego Peralta (195-1994) added 19 points respectively. Four Salta Basket players scored in double figures. Montmartre moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Pico FC. Loser Salta Basket keeps the fifteenth position with 15 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Montmartre: R.Granberry 22+7reb+1ast, M.Gomez 19+9reb+7ast, K.Ellis 11+2reb, N.Franco 10+4reb, C.Francisco 9+7reb+3ast, J.Roumec 9+1reb+3ast
Salta Basket: J.Agustin 25+6reb+7ast, P.Diego 19+1ast, C.Linares 11+5reb, Y.Cuenca 10+2reb+1ast, E.Gonzalez 8+2reb+2ast, A.Alves 3

Pergamino - Pico FC 85-75

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when eleventh ranked Pergamino (9-11) beat at home 10th ranked Pico FC (9-12) 85-75 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was guard Manuel Gomez (183-1996) who scored 24 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Luciano Gonzalez (186-1998) chipped in 22 points. Four Pergamino players scored in double figures. Pergamino's coach Julian Pagura used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Cuban forward Yasmany Fundora (201-1992) who recorded 19 points and 6 rebounds and guard Agustin Bualo (182-1995) added 17 points and 4 assists respectively. Pergamino moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Villa S.Martin. Newly promoted Pico FC dropped to the ninth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Montmartre. Pergamino will meet higher ranked Zarate Basket (#3) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Pico FC will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: G.Manuel 24+8reb+5ast, G.Luciano 22+4reb+3ast, B.Levato 13+6reb+2ast, E.Torne 10+8reb+1ast, G.Federico 8+2reb+2ast, G.Marcos 4
Pico FC: Y.Fundora 19+6reb+2ast, A.Bualo 17+2reb+4ast, Z.Franco 10+3reb+3ast, E.Facundo 9+5reb, P.Manuel 8+2reb+1ast, A.Mpoyo 4+9reb

Independiente - Salta Basket 74-64

There was no surprise in Santiago del Estero where 15th ranked Salta Basket (7-15) was defeated by fifth ranked Independiente (12-8) 74-64 on Wednesday. Independiente made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was guard Emiliano Correa (188-1991) who scored 16 points and 4 steals. Point guard Tomas Allende (190-2002) chipped in 15 points. Four Independiente players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Jara Agustin (-1998) who recorded 26 points and 6 rebounds and guard Cristian Linares (190-1993) added 13 points respectively. Independiente have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 12-8 record. Loser Salta Basket keeps the fifteenth place with 15 games lost. Independiente will meet Rivadavia (#14) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Salta Basket will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Independiente: E.Correa 16+4reb+1ast, A.Tomas 15+3reb+3ast, V.Maximo 13+2reb+1ast, L.Castellani 13+4reb, G.Torres 7+8reb+2ast, J.Avila 4+1reb
Salta Basket: J.Agustin 26+6reb+1ast, C.Linares 13+2reb+1ast, A.Alves 7+8reb, A.Binda Facundo 6+6reb+1ast, E.Gonzalez 5+5reb+1ast, Q.Luis 2+4reb



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