La Liga Argentina Round 32: San Isidro beat Villa S.Martin by three after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Tenth-ranked Villa S.Martin (10-13) was very close to win a game against first ranked San Isidro (21-4) in San Francisco on Wednesday. San Isidro managed to secure only three-point victory 101-98. However their fans expected much easier game. San Isidro forced 23 Villa S.Martin turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Swingman Santiago Assum (194-1998) orchestrated the victory by scoring 34 points (!!!). Swingman Jose Montero (193-1995) contributed with 22 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Forward Gonzalo Guevara (196-1998) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds for Villa S.Martin. San Isidro maintains first position with 21-4 record. Villa S.Martin at the other side dropped to the ninth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with La Union. San Isidro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Villa S.Martin will play on the road against Sarmiento R. (#17) in Chaco and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Important game to mention about took place in Rio Negro. Fourth ranked Dep Viedma (15-6) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 6th ranked H.Americano (12-7) 83-82 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of H.Americano. Worth to mention a great performance of Matias Eidintas (186-1995) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 5 rebounds and Mariano Marina who added 19 points (perfect from the field making all six shots) during the contest. The former international point guard Lucas Reyes (181-2000) responded with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Dep Viedma have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 15-6 record. H.Americano at the other side keeps the sixth place with seven games lost. Dep Viedma will play against league's second-placed Ciclista in Juninense in the next round and it may be the game of the week. H.Americano will play on the road against Del Progreso (#15) in General Roca and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game for San Isidro (21-4) which hosted in San Francisco 4th ranked GEPU (15-7). First ranked San Isidro managed to get a 13-point victory 105-92. The winners were led by Federico Zezular who scored that evening 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 20 points and 7 rebounds by Randy Haynes did not help to save the game for GEPU. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San Isidro maintains first position with 21-4 record. Newly promoted GEPU keeps the fourth place with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 32: Libertad was smashed by Montmartre on the road 89-56. Dep Norte won against GEPU on its own court 66-60. GELP managed to outperform Rocamora in La Plata 70-67. Estudiantes C. recorded a loss to Zarate Basket at home 77-94. Villa Mitre was defeated by Ciclista on the opponent's court 97-83. Pergamino beat Villa Mitre in a home game 80-73. Villa S.Martin lost to Barrio Parque on the road 91-96. La Union unfortunately lost to Zarate Basket on its own court 85-98. Pilar recorded a loss to Estudiantes C. in Concordia 62-69. Pico FC was defeated by Dep Viedma at home 69-87. Independiente beat Jachal on the opponent's court 89-81. Lanus won against Quilmes MP in a home game 90-79. GELP unfortunately lost to Parque Sur on the road 71-85. Zarate Basket rolled over Pergamino on its own court 95-71. Libertad defeated Tucuman in Sunchales 77-69. La Union was beaten by Ciclista at home 83-87. Dep Viedma won against Del Progreso on the opponent's court 102-84. Rivadavia managed to outperform Independiente in a home game 82-79.
The most impressive performance of 32th round was 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Tobias Cravero of Rivadavia.

San Isidro - Villa S.Martin 101-98

Tenth-ranked Villa S.Martin (10-13) was very close to win a game against first ranked San Isidro (21-4) in San Francisco on Wednesday. San Isidro managed to secure only three-point victory 101-98. However their fans expected much easier game. San Isidro forced 23 Villa S.Martin turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Swingman Santiago Assum (194-1998) orchestrated the victory by scoring 34 points (!!!). Swingman Jose Montero (193-1995) contributed with 22 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Forward Gonzalo Guevara (196-1998) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds and point guard Milton Vittar (185-1991) added 16 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals in the effort for Villa S.Martin. Four San Isidro and five Villa S.Martin players scored in double figures. San Isidro maintains first position with 21-4 record. Villa S.Martin at the other side dropped to the ninth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with La Union. San Isidro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Villa S.Martin will play on the road against Sarmiento R. (#17) in Chaco and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: A.Santiago 34+1reb+3ast, J.Montero 22+5reb+6ast, C.Hooper 12+8reb+2ast, A.Carnovale 11+4reb+2ast, S.Luduena 9+3reb+9ast, F.Zezular 7+5reb+1ast
Villa S.Martin: M.Borsatti 19+4reb+5ast, M.Vittar 16+6reb+7ast, G.Gonzalo 15+16reb+1ast, D.Luque Soren 14+5reb+2ast, F.Filippa 12+2reb, S.Vicente Joaquin 8+3reb+1ast

Montmartre - Libertad 89-56

There was a small surprise when tenth ranked Montmartre (10-12) crushed at home 7th ranked Libertad (10-11) 89-56 on Wednesday. They outrebounded Libertad 42-29 including a 38-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Montmartre looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Libertad's players. The winners were led by American forward Richard Granberry (203-1993, college: Virginia St.) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and swingman Martin Gomez (197-1996) supported him with 11 points and 8 rebounds. Even 16 points by Augusto Alonso (187-1998, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Libertad. Power forward Estefano Simondi (201-1996) added 7 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Montmartre have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Pergamino. Loser Libertad dropped to the eighth position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Montmartre: R.Granberry 19+10reb+2ast, N.Franco 11+5reb+3ast, M.Gomez 11+8reb+3ast, S.Walter 11+2ast, C.Francisco 9+4reb+4ast, G.Gonzalo 6+1reb+2ast
Libertad: A.Alonso 16+2reb+2ast, E.Simondi 7+6reb+1ast, J.Eydallin 7+2reb+2ast, E.Rupcic 7+6reb, J.Wall 4+5reb+1ast, F.Marin 4+2reb

Dep Norte - GEPU 66-60

There was a minor upset when 4th ranked GEPU (15-7) lost to sixth ranked Dep Norte (12-9) in Armstrong 60-66 on Wednesday. Dep Norte outrebounded GEPU 46-35 including 36 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by Franco Borsellino who scored that evening 15 points and 8 assists and guard Franco Montemagio (185-2002) supported him with 14 points. Dep Norte's coach Alejandro Cupulutti used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 28 points and 11 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) by American Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) did not help to save the game for GEPU. His fellow American import guard Randy Haynes (193-1995, college: ODU, agency: SLN) added 17 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Dep Norte have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 12-9 record. Newly promoted GEPU keeps the fourth place with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Dep Norte: B.Franco 15+3reb+8ast, M.Franco 14+2reb+3ast, A.Montani 11+6reb, L.Fogel 9+3reb, N.Lucas 7+10reb+1ast, C.Jeremias 4+4reb+1ast
GEPU: T.Brown 28+11reb+2ast, R.Haynes 17+5reb+1ast, C.Joaquin 10+1reb+2ast, J.Merchant 3+6reb+1ast, A.Lugli 2+6reb+4ast, B.Nazareno 0

Rocamora - GELP 67-70

There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked GELP (9-14) edged on the road higher ranked Rocamora (10-10) 70-67 on Wednesday. The winners were led by center Franco Barroso (207-1994) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and point guard Carlos Gianella (181) supported him with 17 points and 5 assists. Four GELP players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds by center Alejandro Quigley (203-1993, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Rocamora. Galo Impini (194-1997) added 10 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Rocamora's coach Agustin Pujol rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. GELP moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Echague and Pico FC. Loser Rocamora keeps the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Colon SF. GELP will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rocamora will play against Lanus (#5) in Buenos Aires and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
GELP: G.Carlos 17+4reb+5ast, F.Barroso 15+14reb+1ast, H.Marcos 13+5reb+1ast, J.Pablo Lancieri 11+4reb+1ast, S.Yago 6+4reb+3ast, A.Moreno 6+4reb+1ast
Rocamora: M.Caire 14+3reb+1ast, A.Quigley 12+10reb, G.Impini 10+7reb+2ast, V.Tomas 9+7reb+2ast, C.Agustin 7+2ast, D.Thiago 5+3reb

Estudiantes C. - Zarate Basket 77-94

Not a big story in a game when 16th ranked Estudiantes C. (7-13) lost to third ranked Zarate Basket (17-7) in Concordia 77-94 on Wednesday. Zarate Basket shot 61.0 percent from the field. Zarate Basket outrebounded Estudiantes C. 35-24 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by guard Facundo Pascolatt (185-1991) who scored that evening 21 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and Agustin Brocal (191-1997) supported him with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Zarate Basket's coach Juan Anglese used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 19 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists by point guard Matias Alluchon (185-2000) did not help to save the game for Estudiantes C.. Center Rafael Banegas (204-1992) added 13 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Four Zarate Basket and five Estudiantes C. players scored in double figures. Zarate Basket have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Ciclista. Loser Estudiantes C. dropped to the fifteenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Del Progreso. Zarate Basket will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Estudiantes C. will play against Dep Viedma (#4) in Rio Negro and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zarate Basket: P.Facundo 21+7reb+1ast, A.Brocal 18+5reb+4ast, L.Capponi 16+1reb, D.Pineda 13+8reb+2ast, I.Cuassolo 9+1reb, S.Chaine 8+8reb+1ast
Estudiantes C.: A.Matias 19+6reb+8ast, M.Gauna 16+2reb+2ast, R.Banegas 13+8reb+1ast, Y.Alvaro 12+3reb+4ast, S.Yaskulka 12+1reb+2ast, R.Rattero 5+2reb

Ciclista - Villa Mitre 97-83

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Ciclista (17-7) defeated 14th ranked Villa Mitre (7-12) in Juninense 97-83 on Thursday. Ciclista made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. The winners were led by swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-1997) who scored that evening 24 points and 8 rebounds and swingman Lisandro Fernandez (194-1998, agency: BIG) supported him with 23 points and 4 assists. Even 18 points and 6 rebounds by Valentin Duvanced (, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Villa Mitre. Federico Harina (186-1991) added 20 points for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ciclista maintains second position with 17-7 record having five points less than leader Racing, which they share with Zarate Basket. Villa Mitre lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 12 games lost. Ciclista will meet at home Dep Viedma (#4) in the next round. Villa Mitre will play against Lanus (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ciclista: M.Lambrisca 24+8reb+2ast, L.Fernandez 23+2reb+4ast, A.Matias 15, I.Thornton 15+7reb+1ast, F.Jerez 6+9reb+1ast, B.Juan Martin 6+2reb+3ast
Villa Mitre: F.Harina 20+1reb+2ast, D.Valentin 18+6reb, C.Alvaro 14+2reb, J.Levy 12+8reb+1ast, A.Ignacio 6+3reb, M.Jano 4+4reb+5ast

San Isidro - GEPU 105-92

An interesting game for San Isidro (21-4) which hosted in San Francisco 4th ranked GEPU (15-7). First ranked San Isidro managed to get a 13-point victory 105-92. San Isidro outrebounded GEPU 36-23 including 23 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by GEPU's players. The winners were led by Federico Zezular (198-2001) who scored that evening 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American Christopher Hooper (198-1991, college: SFC) supported him with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Even 20 points and 7 rebounds by American guard Randy Haynes (193-1995, college: ODU, agency: SLN) did not help to save the game for GEPU. Swingman Hans Ponce (192-1999) added 21 points for the guests. Five San Isidro and four GEPU players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San Isidro maintains first position with 21-4 record. Newly promoted GEPU keeps the fourth place with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: F.Zezular 24+5reb+4ast, A.Santiago 20+5reb, S.Jeronimo 15+1reb+4ast, C.Hooper 15+12reb+3ast, J.Montero 15+6reb+3ast, D.Jeremias 7+3reb
GEPU: H.Ponce 21+2reb, R.Haynes 20+7reb+1ast, T.Brown 13+4reb, A.Lugli 11+2reb+5ast, B.Nazareno 9, G.Acosta 6+1reb

Pergamino - Villa Mitre 80-73

There was no surprise when 14th ranked Villa Mitre (7-12) lost on the road to tenth ranked Pergamino (10-12) 80-73 on Friday. The winners were led by swingman Federico Gobetti (192-1999) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and guard Manuel Gomez (183-1996) supported him with 11 points and 8 assists. Five Pergamino players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds by center Juan Bollo (203-1992) did not help to save the game for Villa Mitre. Point guard Jano Martinez (180-2003) added 13 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Pergamino moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Montmartre. Villa Mitre lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 12 games lost. Pergamino will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Villa Mitre will play against Lanus (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: G.Federico 15+10reb+3ast, G.Luciano 14+3reb+2ast, E.Torne 12+6reb+2ast, G.Manuel 11+3reb+8ast, S.Ibarra 10+1ast, M.Bautista 8+1reb
Villa Mitre: J.Bollo 17+10reb+1ast, M.Jano 13+7reb+6ast, F.Harina 12+1reb, G.Andres 10+1reb+1ast, J.Levy 8+6reb+1ast, C.Alvaro 8+7reb+2ast

Barrio Parque - Villa S.Martin 96-91

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Barrio Parque (18-4) beat 10th ranked Villa S.Martin (10-13) in Cordoba 96-91 on Friday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Barrio Parque looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by point guard Nahuel Buchaillot (178-2000) who scored that evening 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Federico Pedano (194-2000) supported him with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 21 points and 6 assists by Ramiro Frontera did not help to save the game for Villa S.Martin. Point guard Milton Vittar (185-1991) added 15 points for the guests. Four Barrio Parque and five Villa S.Martin players scored in double figures. Villa S.Martin's coach Gaston Castro rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Barrio Parque have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Racing. Loser Villa S.Martin dropped to the ninth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with La Union. Barrio Parque will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Villa S.Martin will play against Sarmiento R. (#17) in Chaco and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: B.Nahuel 16+5reb+4ast, T.Ligorria 13+2reb, F.Pedano 13+5reb+4ast, J.Tulian 12+3reb, L.Rivata 10+9reb, L.Ramiro 10+6reb+4ast
Villa S.Martin: F.Ramiro 21+4reb+6ast, M.Vittar 15+4reb+1ast, D.Luque Soren 11+9reb, G.Gonzalo 10+8reb+1ast, M.Borsatti 10+3reb+2ast, F.Filippa 9+1reb

Dep Viedma - H.Americano 83-82

Important game to mention about took place in Rio Negro. Fourth ranked Dep Viedma (15-6) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 6th ranked H.Americano (12-7) 83-82 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of H.Americano. Dep Viedma made 19-of-22 charity shots (86.4 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Matias Eidintas (186-1995) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Mariano Marina (-1999) who added 19 points (perfect from the field making all six shots) during the contest. The former international point guard Lucas Reyes (181-2000) responded with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American center Arnold Louis (201-1990, college: SSU) scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Dep Viedma have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 15-6 record. H.Americano at the other side keeps the sixth place with seven games lost. Dep Viedma will play against league's second-placed Ciclista in Juninense in the next round and it may be the game of the week. H.Americano will play on the road against Del Progreso (#15) in General Roca and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Dep Viedma: M.Eidintas 25+5reb, M.Mariano 19+3reb+3ast, M.Ramiro 12+2ast, F.Thygesen 11+5reb+3ast, L.Gonzalez 7+1reb+3ast, B.Ossela 3+5reb+1ast
H.Americano: L.Reyes 19+5reb+4ast, A.Louis 17+8reb+1ast, D.Miguel Federico 13+1reb+2ast, C.Johu 11+6reb, G.Romero 9+4reb, P.Ezequiel 7+1reb+2ast

La Union - Zarate Basket 85-98

Very expected game when 8th ranked La Union (10-13) lost to third ranked Zarate Basket (17-7) in Colon 85-98 on Friday. Zarate Basket looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by Agustin Brocal (191-1997) who scored that evening 24 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Lucas Andujar (185-1996) supported him with 8 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals. Four Zarate Basket players scored in double figures. Zarate Basket's coach Juan Anglese used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 21 points by forward Cesar Lavoratornuovo (189-1991) did not help to save the game for La Union. Center German Frencia (202-1988) added 12 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Zarate Basket have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Ciclista. La Union lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the ninth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Villa S.Martin. Zarate Basket will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. La Union will play against Parque Sur (#17) in Concepcion de Urug. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zarate Basket: A.Brocal 24+6reb+2ast, L.Capponi 16+3reb+1ast, I.Cuassolo 14+4reb, D.Pineda 13+4reb+4ast, S.Chaine 10+7reb+1ast, P.Facundo 10+1reb+2ast
La Union: C.Lavoratornuovo 21+3reb, E.Gimenez 14+1reb+2ast, F.German 12+7reb, J.Acuna 9+4reb+3ast, C.Bruno 9+3reb+5ast, G.Cabrera 6+1reb+4ast

Estudiantes C. - Pilar 69-62

There was a small surprise when sixteenth ranked Estudiantes C. (7-13) won against 13th ranked Pilar (8-15) in Concordia 69-62 on Friday. The winners were led by point guard Matias Alluchon (185-2000) who scored that evening 20 points and 5 rebounds and Alvaro Yarza supported him with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Even 17 points by point guard Pablo Bruna (185-1987) did not help to save the game for Pilar. American center Dishon Lowery (200-1998, college: OKBU) added 7 points and 12 rebounds for the guests. Pilar's coach Roberto Pavlotsky rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Estudiantes C. moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Del Progreso. Newly promoted Pilar keeps the thirteenth position with 15 games lost. Estudiantes C. will meet higher ranked Dep Viedma (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Pilar will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes C.: A.Matias 20+5reb+3ast, Y.Alvaro 14+8reb+3ast, R.Rattero 11+6reb, R.Banegas 9+9reb+1ast, M.Gauna 5+1reb+4ast, S.Yaskulka 4+7reb+2ast
Pilar: P.Bruna 17+4reb+3ast, S.Franco 10+4reb+1ast, D.Lowery 7+12reb+1ast, M.Joaquin 6+5reb+1ast, T.Demogerontas 6+4reb, E.Gamboa 5+3reb+3ast

Pico FC - Dep Viedma 69-87

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Pico FC (9-14) lost to fourth ranked Dep Viedma (15-6) in General Pico 69-87 on Sunday. The winners were led by point guard Fermin Thygesen (186-1998) who scored that evening 21 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Matias Eidintas (186-1995) supported him with 17 points. Even 14 points and 9 rebounds by Cuban forward Yasmany Fundora (201-1992) did not help to save the game for Pico FC. Guard Agustin Bualo (182-1995) added 11 points for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Dep Viedma have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 15-6 record. Pico FC lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eleventh place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Echague and GELP. Dep Viedma will meet league's second-placed Ciclista in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Pico FC will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dep Viedma: F.Thygesen 21+1reb+2ast, M.Eidintas 17+3reb+3ast, M.Mariano 10+3reb+2ast, L.Gonzalez 9+7reb+4ast, B.Ossela 8+3reb, E.Okenchi 7+8reb
Pico FC: Y.Fundora 14+9reb+2ast, Z.Franco 11+3reb+1ast, A.Bualo 11+4reb+3ast, A.Mpoyo 9+1reb+2ast, E.Facundo 8+4reb, D.Ponte Elias 7+3reb

Jachal - Independiente 81-89

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Independiente (13-9) defeated on the road 13th ranked Jachal (7-14) 89-81 on Sunday. Independiente looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The winners were led by guard Emiliano Correa (188-1991) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points, 5 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals and forward Lucio Castellani (196-1994) supported him with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Even 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by Pablo Aaron (199-2000) did not help to save the game for Jachal. Power forward Nicolas Gimenez (203-1994, agency: BIG) added 15 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Independiente have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 13-9 record. Jachal lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth place with 14 games lost. Independiente will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Jachal will play against Tucuman (#16) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Independiente: L.Castellani 17+7reb+1ast, E.Correa 16+5reb+11ast, V.Maximo 12+1reb+2ast, B.Ingratta 12+2reb+2ast, G.Torres 12+2reb+3ast, J.Avila 11+2reb
Jachal: P.Aaron 19+6reb+4ast, N.Gimenez 15+7reb+1ast, H.Wilkerson 13+5reb+5ast, L.Tambucci 10+5reb+2ast, C.Fabricio 9+4reb, M.Francisco 6+1ast

Lanus - Quilmes MP 90-79

There was no surprise when 9th ranked Quilmes MP (9-11) lost to sixth ranked Lanus (13-7) in Buenos Aires 79-90 on Monday. The winners were led by power forward Santiago Bruera (206-1998, college: FAU, agency: BIG) who scored that evening 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Phil Bledsoe (198, college: GSC) supported him with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Lanus' coach Sebastian Saborido used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 19 points and 11 rebounds by forward Tomas Nally (202-2002, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Quilmes MP. The former international point guard Luis Cequeira (179-1985) added 18 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Lanus moved-up to fifth place. Quilmes MP lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with 11 games lost. Lanus will meet at home Rocamora (#7) in the next round. Quilmes MP will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Lanus: M.Mauricio 20+1reb+2ast, P.Bledsoe 15+11reb, S.Bruera 14+9reb+4ast, G.Mariano 13+2reb+5ast, J.Banegas 7+5reb+6ast, L.Gorosterrazu 6+1ast
Quilmes MP: N.Tomas 19+11reb+1ast, L.Cequeira 18+9reb+1ast, E.Dupuy 15+3reb+1ast, M.Aristu 11+4reb+3ast, G.Eseverri 9+4reb+1ast, G.Thiago 3

Parque Sur - GELP 85-71

There was a surprise result when seventeenth ranked Parque Sur (4-17) beat higher ranked GELP (9-14) in Concepcion de Urug. 85-71 on Monday. The winners were led by forward Brian Osuna (202-2001) who scored that evening 22 points and 8 rebounds and Franco Fragozo (198-2001) supported him with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Four Parque Sur players scored in double figures. Parque Sur's coach Ivan Paolazzi used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 7 points and 13 rebounds by center Franco Barroso (207-1994) did not help to save the game for GELP. Point guard Alan Moreno (185-1997, agency: BIG) added 16 points for the guests. Parque Sur maintains seventeenth position with 4-17 record. Loser GELP dropped to the eleventh place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Echague and Pico FC. Parque Sur will meet at home higher ranked La Union (#9) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. GELP will play against Rocamora and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Parque Sur: B.Osuna 22+8reb, F.Franco 18+9reb+1ast, L.Gallardo 11+2reb+1ast, B.Juan 10+6reb+4ast, N.Lopez 10+6reb+2ast, V.Lofrano 9+4reb+4ast
GELP: A.Moreno 16+2reb+3ast, M.Santiago 13+2reb+2ast, G.Carlos 10+2reb+3ast, S.Yago 8+3reb, F.Barroso 7+13reb+2ast, H.Marcos 6+4reb+1ast

Zarate Basket - Pergamino 95-71

Very expected game when 10th ranked Pergamino (10-12) was smashed on the road by third ranked Zarate Basket (17-7) 95-71 on Monday. Zarate Basket dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Pergamino's 30 and made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. Zarate Basket looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by center Sebastian Chaine (201-1986) who scored that evening 15 points and 7 rebounds and Ignacio Cuassolo (200-1999) supported him with 18 points. Even 17 points and 8 rebounds by swingman Federico Gobetti (192-1999) did not help to save the game for Pergamino. Power forward Edgardo Torne (198-1989, agency: BIG) added 15 points for the guests. 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. Zarate Basket have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Ciclista. Loser Pergamino dropped to the eighth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Montmartre. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Zarate Basket: I.Cuassolo 18+3reb+2ast, A.Brocal 15+3reb, S.Chaine 15+7reb+2ast, L.Capponi 14+1reb+1ast, O.Bautista 10+2reb, P.Emilio 7+3reb+3ast
Pergamino: G.Federico 17+8reb+2ast, E.Torne 15+3reb+1ast, H.Franco 12+5reb+1ast, G.Manuel 12+3reb+3ast, G.Luciano 6, B.Levato 5+4reb+3ast

Tucuman - Libertad 69-77

Very predictable result when seventh ranked Libertad (10-11) won against 16th ranked Tucuman (5-16) in San Miguel de Tucuman 77-69 on Monday. The winners were led by Enzo Rupcic (201-1997) who scored that evening 15 points and 9 rebounds and power forward Estefano Simondi (201-1996) supported him with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds by forward Ivan Albornoz (200-1986) did not help to save the game for Tucuman. Guard Jose Muruaga (188-1984) added 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Libertad have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory Libertad went down to eighth position due to points difference. Tucuman lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth place with 16 games lost. Libertad will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tucuman will play against Rivadavia (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Libertad: E.Simondi 17+5reb+3ast, E.Rupcic 15+9reb+1ast, J.Eydallin 15+6reb+2ast, A.Alonso 12+4reb+3ast, F.Marin 9+10reb+1ast, J.Wall 5+3reb
Tucuman: I.Albornoz 20+11reb+2ast, J.Muruaga 18+7reb+5ast, I.Echevarria 15+2reb+1ast, C.Echevarria 10+10reb+3ast, P.Aranda 3+8reb+1ast, C.Fernando 3+1ast

La Union - Ciclista 83-87

Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked La Union (10-13) lost to second ranked Ciclista (17-7) in Colon 83-87 on Monday. The winners were led by swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-1997) who scored that evening 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and center Facundo Jerez (202-1995) supported him with 13 points and 7 rebounds. Ciclista's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even a double-double of 19 points and 11 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) by center German Frencia (202-1988) did not help to save the game for La Union. Forward Cesar Lavoratornuovo (189-1991) added 24 points for the hosts. Ciclista maintains second position with 17-7 record having five points less than leader Racing, which they share with Zarate Basket. La Union lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the ninth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Villa S.Martin. Ciclista will meet at home Dep Viedma (#4) in the next round. La Union will play against Parque Sur (#17) in Concepcion de Urug. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ciclista: M.Lambrisca 24+5reb+4ast, L.Fernandez 15+4reb+2ast, F.Jerez 13+7reb+1ast, I.Thornton 10+1reb, L.Ignacio 8+1reb+2ast, B.Juan Martin 8+4reb+4ast
La Union: C.Lavoratornuovo 24+2reb+3ast, F.German 19+11reb+3ast, E.Gimenez 13+2reb, P.Bilat 7+2reb+1ast, G.Romero 6+3reb, C.Bruno 6+7reb+8ast

Del Progreso - Dep Viedma 84-102

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Dep Viedma (15-6) defeated 15th ranked Del Progreso (7-13) in General Roca 102-84 on Tuesday. Dep Viedma looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by Lucas Gonzalez (199-1994) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Matias Eidintas (186-1995) supported him with 14 points. Even 18 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists by guard Julian Ruiz (185-1998) did not help to save the game for Del Progreso. Forward Facundo Sanz (197-1996, agency: BIG) added 16 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Dep Viedma have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 15-6 record. Del Progreso lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Estudiantes C.. Dep Viedma will meet league's second-placed Ciclista in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Del Progreso will play against H.Americano (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Dep Viedma: L.Gonzalez 19+10reb+4ast, M.Eidintas 14+4reb+2ast, E.Okenchi 13+5reb+1ast, F.Martin 11+3reb+1ast, M.Mariano 11+5reb+4ast, M.Tabieres 11+2reb+1ast
Del Progreso: E.Marillan 19+2ast, J.Ruiz 18+5reb+9ast, F.Sanz 16+8reb+2ast, R.Marco 14+3reb+2ast, S.Leonardo 9+3reb+1ast, M.Navarro 5

Rivadavia - Independiente 82-79

There was an upset when higher ranked Independiente (13-9) was edged on the road by thirteenth ranked Rivadavia (8-13) 82-79 on Tuesday. Rivadavia made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. The winners were led by power forward Tobias Cravero (197-1999) who scored that evening 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and center Abel Trejo (204-1990) supported him with 8 points and 13 rebounds. Rivadavia's coach Sergio Andreoli used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 12 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists by guard Emiliano Correa (188-1991) did not help to save the game for Independiente. The former international power forward Gonzalo Torres (201-1994) added 11 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Five Independiente players scored in double figures. Rivadavia maintains thirteenth position with 8-13 record. Loser Independiente keeps the fifth place with nine games lost. Rivadavia will meet at home Tucuman (#16) in the next round. Independiente will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: T.Cravero 16+5reb+4ast, S.Arancibia 11+7reb+2ast, L.Silva 10, G.Francese 9+4reb+1ast, A.Alejo 9+1ast, S.Franco 8+1reb+4ast
Independiente: A.Tomas 15+3reb, E.Correa 12+8reb+7ast, G.Torres 11+7reb+1ast, J.Basualdo 11+3reb+2ast, L.Castellani 10+5reb+2ast, J.Avila 10+1reb+1ast



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