La Liga Argentina Round 33: Ameghino is defeated by Echague

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between second ranked Ameghino (19-4) and eleventh ranked Echague (10-14) was the most important one in the last round on Monday night. Ameghino was defeated by Echague in a tough game in Parana 79-86. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Ameghino. 26 personal fouls committed by Ameghino helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Guard Joaquin Fernandez (189-2003) stepped up and scored 20 points for the winners and forward Augusto Bruera (196-1998, agency: BIG) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Abel Aristimuno (195-1991, agency: BIG) with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Echague moved-up to tenth place, which they share with GELP. Ameghino at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost. They share it with Racing. Echague is looking forward to face CAO Ceres (#13) at home in the next round. Ameghino will have a break next round.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Juninense. Second ranked host Ciclista (18-7) defeated 4th placed Dep Viedma (15-7) 87-73. It ended at the same time the 12-game winning streak of Dep Viedma. Swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-1997) nailed 29 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and Isaac Thornton accounted for 13 points and 7 rebounds. Ciclista's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Matias Eidintas (186-1995) came up with 24 points and 7 rebounds for Dep Viedma in the defeat. Ciclista have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 18-7 record having just three points less than leader Racing. Dep Viedma at the other side keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with GEPU. Ciclista will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dep Viedma will play on the road against the league's leader Racing (#1) in Chivilcoy and hopes to get back on the winning track.
La Liga Argentina top team - Racing (19-4) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat fifteenth ranked Villa Mitre (7-13) in Chivilcoy 88-75. The best player for the winners was Alejo Barrales who scored 18 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was Juan Bollo who recorded 19 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Racing have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 19-4 record, which they share with Ameghino. Villa Mitre lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Estudiantes C.. Racing will meet at home Dep Viedma (#4) in the next round. Villa Mitre will play against Parque Sur (#17) in Concepcion de Urug. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 33: Ameghino won against Colon SF on the opponent's court 88-75. Jachal managed to outperform Tucuman in a home game 86-84. H.Americano recorded a loss to Del Progreso on the road 86-75. GELP defeated Rocamora on its own court 86-70. Tucuman was smashed by Rivadavia in a road game 88-65. Sarmiento R. lost to Villa S.Martin at home 73-82. Rocamora was outscored by Lanus on the opponent's court 75-99. Parque Sur was rolled over La Union in a home game 72-93.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 24 points and 4 assists by Lucas Gallardo of Parque Sur.

Colon SF - Ameghino 75-88

Very expected game in Santa Fe where 7th ranked Colon SF (10-11) was defeated by second ranked Ameghino (19-4) 88-75 on Saturday. Ameghino looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Ameghino made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was forward Abel Aristimuno (195-1991, agency: BIG) who scored 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Mateo Beigier (187-2001) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro 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 point guard Joaquin Baeza (182-1986, agency: BIG) who recorded 15 points and 6 assists and American forward Dwayne Russell (203, college: St.Thomas, FL) added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ameghino have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Racing. Loser Colon SF dropped to the eighth place with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Colon SF: J.Baeza 15+3reb+6ast, G.Sinconi 14+3reb, D.Russell 12+9reb, A.Tomas 11+7reb+3ast, L.Quinteros 8+7reb+4ast, N.Bravo 6+2reb
Ameghino: B.Mateo 18+6reb+3ast, L.Emiliano 15+4reb+5ast, A.Aristimuno 15+8reb+5ast, J.Luis Abeiro 14+8reb+3ast, J.Franca 10+6reb+1ast, D.Gerbaudo 8+6reb+4ast

Jachal - Tucuman 86-84

Rather predictable result when fourteenth ranked Jachal (8-14) edged at home 16th ranked Tucuman (5-18) 86-84 on Sunday. Jachal looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was Pablo Aaron (199-2000) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Luciano Tambucci (194-1998) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. Five Jachal players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Jose Muruaga (188-1984) who recorded 22 points and 6 assists and forward Ivan Albornoz (200-1986) added 20 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Tucuman's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Jachal maintains fourteenth place with 8-14 record. Tucuman lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 18 games lost. Jachal will meet at home higher ranked Rivadavia (#12) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tucuman will play against GEPU (#4) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Tucuman: J.Muruaga 22+1reb+6ast, I.Albornoz 20+5reb+1ast, P.Aranda 17+7reb, C.Echevarria 9+6reb+2ast, C.Fernando 8+1ast, I.Echevarria 4+6reb+3ast
Jachal: L.Tambucci 18+5reb+1ast, S.Ismael 17+2reb+3ast, P.Aaron 14+10reb+3ast, C.Juan 12+3reb+9ast, H.Wilkerson 11+7reb+4ast, C.Fabricio 10+10reb+3ast

Del Progreso - H.Americano 86-75

There was an upset in General Roca where higher ranked H.Americano (12-8) was defeated by fifteenth ranked Del Progreso (8-13) 86-75 on Sunday. Del Progreso made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. Del Progreso outrebounded H.Americano 52-40 including a 44-30 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was guard Julian Ruiz (185-1998) who had a triple-double by scoring 27 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!). Forward Facundo Sanz (197-1996, agency: BIG) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 blocks. Del Progreso's coach 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 American center Arnold Louis (201-1990, college: SSU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Ezequiel Paz (190-2001, agency: Interperformances) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Del Progreso moved-up to thirteenth place. Loser H.Americano keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. Del Progreso will meet at home Parque Sur (#17) in the next round. H.Americano will play against Quilmes MP (#11) in Mar del Plata and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the La Liga just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
H.Americano: A.Louis 22+10reb, D.Miguel Federico 17+4reb+2ast, P.Ezequiel 16+6reb+1ast, L.Reyes 10+6reb+1ast, G.Romero 5+4reb, L.Zalio 5+4reb+2ast
Del Progreso: J.Ruiz 27+14reb+11ast, F.Sanz 20+12reb+6ast, L.Hernan 13+6reb, R.Marco 11+9reb, P.Fabricio 6+5reb, S.Leonardo 5+2reb+1ast

Racing - Villa Mitre 88-75

La Liga Argentina top team - Racing (19-4) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat fifteenth ranked Villa Mitre (7-13) in Chivilcoy 88-75. Racing dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Villa Mitre's 28. The best player for the winners was point guard Alejo Barrales (174-1991) who scored 18 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Forward Emilio Stucky (198-1994) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. Four Racing players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was center Juan Bollo (203-1992) who recorded 19 points and 9 rebounds and Federico Harina (186-1991) added 18 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Racing have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 19-4 record, which they share with Ameghino. Villa Mitre lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Estudiantes C.. Racing will meet at home Dep Viedma (#4) in the next round. Villa Mitre will play against Parque Sur (#17) in Concepcion de Urug. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Villa Mitre: J.Bollo 19+9reb, F.Harina 18+4reb+2ast, C.Alvaro 12+6reb+1ast, J.Levy 9+6reb, G.Andres 6+2reb+1ast, M.Jano 4+2reb+5ast
Racing: E.Stucky 18+8reb, A.Barrales 18+5reb+6ast, R.Fernandez 14+1reb, J.Peralta 13+6reb+1ast, C.Juan 8+1reb, E.De Pietro 6+3reb+3ast

Echague - Ameghino 86-79

The game between second ranked Ameghino (19-4) and eleventh ranked Echague (10-14) was the most important one in the last round on Monday night. Ameghino was defeated by Echague in a tough game in Parana 79-86. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Ameghino. 26 personal fouls committed by Ameghino helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Guard Joaquin Fernandez (189-2003) stepped up and scored 20 points for the winners and forward Augusto Bruera (196-1998, agency: BIG) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Abel Aristimuno (195-1991, agency: BIG) with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Mateo Beigier (187-2001) scored 16 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four Ameghino players scored in double figures. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Echague moved-up to tenth place, which they share with GELP. Ameghino at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost. They share it with Racing. Echague is looking forward to face CAO Ceres (#13) at home in the next round. Ameghino will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ameghino: B.Mateo 16+2reb, A.Aristimuno 15+5reb+4ast, J.Luis Abeiro 15+2reb, J.Franca 10+5reb, L.Emiliano 9+3reb+2ast, G.Bruno 8+1ast
Echague: F.Joaquin 20+4reb+3ast, B.Augusto 16+7reb+1ast, F.Bautista 13+3reb+2ast, L.Ruiz Moreno 10+2reb+1ast, F.Gonzalez 9+4reb+2ast, I.Zulberti 8+4reb+3ast

GELP - Rocamora 86-70

There was a surprise result in La Plata where eleventh ranked GELP (10-14) beat higher ranked Rocamora (10-12) 86-70 on Monday. GELP shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. The best player for the winners was point guard Carlos Gianella (181) who scored 21 points and 5 assists. Point guard Alan Moreno (185-1997, agency: BIG) chipped in 21 points. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Tomas Verbauwede (198-1999) who recorded 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and center Alejandro Quigley (203-1993, agency: BIG) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Four Rocamora players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. GELP moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Echague. Rocamora lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: C.Agustin 15+1reb, V.Tomas 14+9reb+5ast, A.Quigley 11+5reb+1ast, G.Impini 11+4reb+1ast, M.Tarrago 9+3reb, M.Caire 8
GELP: A.Moreno 21+3reb+1ast, G.Carlos 21+2reb+5ast, S.Yago 11+2reb+3ast, M.Santiago 9+3reb+2ast, J.Pablo Lancieri 8+1reb+3ast, F.Barroso 7+10reb+4ast

Rivadavia - Tucuman 88-65

There was no surprise when 16th ranked Tucuman (5-18) was outplayed on the road by thirteenth ranked Rivadavia (9-13) 88-65 on Monday. Rivadavia outrebounded Tucuman 45-31 including a 38-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was center Abel Trejo (204-1990) who scored 6 points and 14 rebounds. Swingman Luciano Silva (190-1996) chipped in 17 points. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Jose Muruaga (188-1984) who recorded 12 points and 5 assists and Ignacio Echevarria (195-1998) added 13 points respectively. Four Tucuman players 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. Rivadavia have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to twelfth place. Tucuman lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 18 games lost. Rivadavia will meet higher ranked Montmartre (#9) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tucuman will play against GEPU (#4) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Tucuman: P.Aranda 13+4reb, I.Echevarria 13+4reb+1ast, J.Muruaga 12+1reb+5ast, I.Albornoz 10+7reb+1ast, C.Fernando 6+2reb, M.Lucas 4+4reb+1ast
Rivadavia: L.Silva 17+3reb+1ast, S.Franco 12+6ast, S.Arancibia 11+2reb+3ast, T.Cravero 9+5reb+3ast, P.Soares 9+4reb+1ast, V.Lautaro 8+7reb+2ast

Sarmiento R. - Villa S.Martin 73-82

No shocking result in a game in Chaco where tenth ranked Villa S.Martin (11-13) won against 17th ranked Sarmiento R. (4-19) 82-73 on Monday. They outrebounded Sarmiento R. 63-39 including a 45-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. Villa S.Martin looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Gonzalo Guevara (196-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 18 rebounds. Guard Santiago Perez (188-2002) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists. Villa S.Martin's coach Gaston Castro used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Marcelo Martinez (187-1996) who recorded 14 points and 6 assists and guard Juan Cruz Scacchi (195-2001) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Villa S.Martin moved-up to seventh place, which they share with La Union. Newly promoted Sarmiento R. keeps the seventeenth position with 19 games lost. Villa S.Martin will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sarmiento R. will play against Dep Norte (#6) in Armstrong and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sarmiento R.: M.Martinez 14+4reb+6ast, P.Ramiro 14+4reb, A.Traverso 14+4reb+3ast, S.Juan Cruz 10+9reb+2ast, P.Martin 7+4reb, A.Mariani 6+4reb
Villa S.Martin: P.Santiago 18+3reb+4ast, G.Gonzalo 17+18reb+3ast, M.Borsatti 11+6reb+1ast, F.Ramiro 11+8reb+5ast, A.Carmona 9, D.Luque Soren 8+10reb+4ast

Lanus - Rocamora 99-75

Rather expected game in Buenos Aires where 7th ranked Rocamora (10-12) was crushed by fifth ranked Lanus (14-7) 99-75 on Tuesday. Lanus looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Phil Bledsoe (198, college: GSC) who scored 29 points and 8 rebounds. Jorge Banegas (190-1993, agency: BIG) chipped in 26 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Thiago Dasso (185-2000) who recorded 20 points (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and forward Tomas Verbauwede (198-1999) added 9 points and 9 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lanus maintains fifth place with 14-7 record. Rocamora lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Lanus will meet Pilar (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rocamora will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: D.Thiago 20+3reb+2ast, A.Quigley 11+2reb+2ast, V.Tomas 9+9reb+3ast, F.Franco 9+4reb, G.Impini 7+2reb, C.Agustin 6+1reb+2ast
Lanus: P.Bledsoe 29+8reb, J.Banegas 26+1reb+4ast, L.Gorosterrazu 10+1reb+3ast, A.Britos 9+6reb+3ast, M.Mauricio 7+1reb+1ast, R.Augusto 6+4reb+1ast

Ciclista - Dep Viedma 87-73

The game between Top Four teams took place in Juninense. Second ranked host Ciclista (18-7) defeated 4th placed Dep Viedma (15-7) 87-73. It ended at the same time the 12-game winning streak of Dep Viedma. Ciclista made 17-of-22 charity shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-1997) nailed 29 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and American guard Isaac Thornton (193-1991, college: Fairmont St.) accounted for 13 points and 7 rebounds. Four Ciclista players scored in double figures. Ciclista's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Matias Eidintas (186-1995) came up with 24 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Fermin Thygesen (186-1998) added 3 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for Dep Viedma in the defeat. Ciclista have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 18-7 record having just three points less than leader Racing. Dep Viedma at the other side keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with GEPU. Ciclista will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dep Viedma will play on the road against the league's leader Racing (#1) in Chivilcoy and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Dep Viedma: M.Eidintas 24+7reb, B.Ossela 14+2reb, M.Mariano 9+3reb+1ast, L.Gonzalez 8+1reb+1ast, M.Tabieres 7+9reb, E.Okenchi 5
Ciclista: M.Lambrisca 29+5reb+3ast, A.Matias 18+2reb+1ast, I.Thornton 13+7reb+1ast, L.Fernandez 12+1reb+3ast, F.Jerez 10+5reb+2ast, R.Marcos 5+4reb+7ast

Parque Sur - La Union 72-93

Very predictable result in Concepcion de Urug. where ninth ranked La Union (11-13) smashed 17th ranked Parque Sur (4-18) 93-72 on Tuesday. La Union shot 60.3 percent from the field. They also forced 19 Parque Sur turnovers and outrebounded them 28-17 including 19 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was forward Cesar Lavoratornuovo (189-1991) who scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Swingman Joaquin Acuna (196-1999) chipped in 20 points. Five La Union players scored in double figures. La Union's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Lucas Gallardo (199-2001) who recorded 24 points and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and forward Juan Boffelli (197-1998) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively. La Union moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Villa S.Martin. Loser Parque Sur keeps the seventeenth position with 18 games lost. La Union will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Parque Sur will play against Villa Mitre (#16) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Parque Sur: L.Gallardo 24+4ast, B.Juan 15+2reb+4ast, B.Osuna 13+1reb, V.Lofrano 8+3reb+2ast, F.Franco 6+2reb+1ast, L.Laureano 4+4reb+8ast
La Union: J.Acuna 20+3reb+1ast, C.Lavoratornuovo 18+5reb+1ast, C.Bruno 11+4reb+2ast, F.German 10+3reb+1ast, E.Gimenez 10+1reb+2ast, G.Romero 9+3reb+1ast



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