La Liga Argentina Round 38: Independiente beat Dep Norte by one after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 38 in the La Liga Argentina took place in Santiago del Estero. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked Dep Norte (15-12) to fifth ranked Independiente (16-10) 66-65 in the game for the fifth place. Guard Emiliano Correa (188-1991) saved the victory by scoring 12 points and 9 rebounds. point guard Gabriel Rojas (180-2000) contributed with 16 points for the winners. Lucas Nunez (200-1997) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for Dep Norte. Independiente maintains fifth position with 16-10 record. Dep Norte at the other side keeps the sixth place with 12 games lost. Independiente will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dep Norte will play on the road against Tucuman (#16) in San Miguel de Tucuman and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Ameghino (21-5) against tenth ranked Libertad (12-15) on Sunday night. Visiting Ameghino was defeated by Libertad in Sunchales 76-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ameghino. The former international swingman Julian Eydallin (195-2000) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Estefano Simondi chipped in 11 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) responded with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Libertad moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Pico FC. Ameghino at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. Libertad will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ameghino will play on the road against the league's leader San Isidro and will have a slim chance for a victory.
La Liga Argentina top team - Racing (23-4) added another victory to their record on Sunday. This time they beat eighth ranked Pergamino (12-14) 66-62. Luciano Ortiz notched 11 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists by Manuel Gomez did not help to save the game for Pergamino. Pergamino's coach Julian Pagura tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Racing have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 23-4 record. Loser Pergamino keeps the eighth place with 14 games lost. Racing will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pergamino will play against H.Americano (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 38: GELP was beaten by Pergamino on the road 80-69. Quilmes MP was destroyed by Zarate Basket on its own court 61-88. H.Americano unfortunately lost to Ciclista in Juninense 61-67. Montmartre recorded a loss to Dep Norte at home 87-88. Tucuman was crushed by Independiente on the opponent's court 113-63. Jachal beat Colon SF in a home game 86-80. Estudiantes C. won against Dep Viedma on the road 83-77. Parque Sur managed to outperform Rocamora on its own court 75-60. Salta Basket managed to beat Sarmiento R. in a road game 83-82. Quilmes MP was defeated by Pilar at home 84-91. Salta Basket was beaten by Villa S.Martin on the opponent's court 85-80.

Pergamino - GELP 80-69

There was a small surprise when eighth ranked Pergamino (12-14) beat at home their close opponent GELP (12-16) 80-69 on Friday. It was a great shooting night for Pergamino especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. Power forward Edgardo Torne (198-1989, agency: BIG) notched 17 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Manuel Gomez (183-1996) supported him with 8 points and 9 assists. Four Pergamino players scored in double figures. Pergamino's coach Julian Pagura used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 21 points by point guard Carlos Gianella (181) did not help to save the game for GELP. Center Franco Barroso (207-1994) added 13 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Pergamino maintains eighth position with 12-14 record. Loser GELP dropped to the tenth place with 16 games lost. Pergamino will meet at home higher ranked H.Americano (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. GELP will play against Lanus (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: S.Ibarra 20, E.Torne 17+8reb+1ast, G.Federico 11+4ast, B.Levato 11+4reb+4ast, G.Manuel 8+4reb+9ast, B.Carlos 7+6reb
GELP: G.Carlos 21+2reb+3ast, F.Barroso 13+6reb+1ast, A.Moreno 8+2reb, M.Santiago 8+2reb+1ast, H.Marcos 7+7reb+1ast, F.Vallejos 6+5reb

Quilmes MP - Zarate Basket 61-88

Very expected game when 12th ranked Quilmes MP (10-15) was smashed by second ranked Zarate Basket (21-7) in Mar del Plata 88-61 on Friday. Zarate Basket dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Quilmes MP's 32. They outrebounded Quilmes MP 44-29 including a 32-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Agustin Brocal (191-1997) notched 20 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and Ignacio Cuassolo (200-1999) supported him with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Even 17 points by guard Genaro Calcaterra (190-2001) did not help to save the game for Quilmes MP. Geronimo Sala added 17 points for the hosts. 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 an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 21-7 record having just two points less than leader Racing. Loser Quilmes MP dropped to the thirteenth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with CAO Ceres and Montmartre.
Top scorers:
Zarate Basket: A.Brocal 20+6reb+3ast, I.Cuassolo 18+7reb+2ast, S.Chaine 15+5reb+2ast, L.Capponi 10+2reb, L.Andujar 8+7reb+4ast, P.Emilio 7+3reb+3ast
Quilmes MP: S.Geronimo 17+3reb+1ast, C.Genaro 17+4reb+1ast, M.Aristu 6+4reb, E.Agustin 5+4reb, B.Jeronimo 4+1reb, L.Cequeira 4+4reb+2ast

Ciclista - H.Americano 67-61

Rather predictable result when third ranked Ciclista (21-8) won against 5th ranked H.Americano (15-11) in Juninense 67-61 on Friday. Swingman Lisandro Fernandez (194-1998, agency: BIG) notched 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and forward Ignacio Varisco (202-2001) supported him with 16 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Even 10 points and 5 rebounds by center Laureano Zalio (207-1995, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for H.Americano. American center Arnold Louis (201-1990, college: SSU) added 9 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Ciclista maintains third position with 21-8 record having just one point less than leader Racing. Loser H.Americano dropped to the sixth place with 11 games lost. Ciclista will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. H.Americano will play against Pergamino (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ciclista: I.Varisco 16+4reb, L.Fernandez 14+5reb+4ast, B.Juan Martin 13+1reb+1ast, I.Thornton 8+2reb+4ast, M.Lambrisca 7+3reb+3ast, A.Matias 5+5reb+1ast
H.Americano: P.Ezequiel 11+1reb, L.Zalio 10+5reb+2ast, C.Buemo 10+2reb, A.Louis 9+5reb, L.Reyes 7+1reb+4ast, T.Dunans 6+1reb+2ast

Montmartre - Dep Norte 87-88

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Montmartre (10-15) was edged at home by sixth ranked Dep Norte (15-12) 88-87 on Friday. Franco Borsellino notched 36 points (!!!) and 5 assists to lead the effort and swingman Juan Pablo Lugrin (196-1996) supported him with 9 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists by guard Francisco Conrradi (191-2003) did not help to save the game for Montmartre. American forward Richard Granberry (203-1993, college: Virginia St.) added 22 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. Dep Norte maintains sixth position with 15-12 record. Montmartre lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the thirteenth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Quilmes MP and CAO Ceres. Dep Norte will meet Tucuman (#16) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Montmartre will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dep Norte: B.Franco 36+5ast, C.Jeremias 13+2reb, J.Pablo Lugrin 9+9reb+5ast, E.Vives 8+6reb+1ast, M.Franco 6+1reb+1ast, L.Fogel 6+2reb+2ast
Montmartre: R.Granberry 22+5reb, C.Francisco 18+5reb+6ast, M.Gomez 11+4reb+1ast, J.Roumec 10+2reb+2ast, K.Ellis 8+6reb+2ast, N.Franco 8+8reb+1ast

Independiente - Tucuman 113-63

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Independiente (16-10) outplayed 16th ranked Tucuman (5-20) in Santiago del Estero 113-63 on Friday. Independiente dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to Tucuman's 38. They outrebounded Tucuman 45-33 including 32 on the defensive glass. Independiente looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Juan Avila (190-1997) notched 22 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Lucio Castellani (196-1994) supported him with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Independiente players scored in double figures. Independiente's coach Fabian Daverio felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 23 points and 9 rebounds by Ignacio Echevarria (195-1998) did not help to save the game for Tucuman. Forward Patricio Aranda (197-1989) added 10 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Independiente maintains fifth position with 16-10 record. Tucuman lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth place with 20 games lost. Independiente will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tucuman will play against Dep Norte (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Independiente: J.Avila 22+8reb+2ast, L.Castellani 19+6reb+4ast, A.Tomas 17+6reb+4ast, E.Correa 16+3reb+8ast, G.Torres 12+5reb+1ast, J.Basualdo 11+11reb+3ast
Tucuman: I.Echevarria 23+9reb, C.Fernando 14+1reb, P.Aranda 10+10reb+3ast, C.Echevarria 7+5reb, C.Lucas 3, M.Lucas 2+3reb+3ast

Jachal - Colon SF 86-80

There was an upset when higher ranked Colon SF (11-14) lost on the road to fourteenth ranked Jachal (10-14) 86-80 on Friday. Jachal looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Pablo Aaron (199-2000) notched a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Fabricio Cabanas (195-1999) supported him with 20 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 28 points and 15 rebounds by American forward Dwayne Russell (203, college: St.Thomas, FL) did not help to save the game for Colon SF. Power forward Gianfranco Sinconi (204-1994) added 10 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Jachal have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Rocamora. Colon SF lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Echague. Jachal will meet Sarmiento R. (#17) in the next round where they are favorite. Colon SF will play against CAO Ceres (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jachal: P.Aaron 26+12reb+3ast, C.Fabricio 20+5reb+2ast, H.Wilkerson 11+3reb+2ast, L.Tambucci 11+6reb+2ast, C.Juan 6+3reb+5ast, S.Ismael 5+4reb+6ast
Colon SF: D.Russell 28+15reb+3ast, A.Tomas 13+6reb+3ast, G.Sinconi 10+12reb+5ast, B.Tomas 10+5reb+2ast, C.Luca 9+3reb, J.Baeza 6+2reb+9ast

Dep Viedma - Estudiantes C. 77-83

There was a surprise result when sixteenth ranked Estudiantes C. (8-19) beat higher ranked Dep Viedma (17-10) in Rio Negro 83-77 on Saturday. Alvaro Yarza notched 21 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Matias Alluchon (185-2000) supported him with 13 points and 5 assists. Even 11 points and 8 rebounds by Lucas Gonzalez (199-1994) did not help to save the game for Dep Viedma. Point guard Mariano Marina (-1999) added 16 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Dep Viedma's coach Guillermo Bogliacino tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Estudiantes C. maintains sixteenth position with 8-19 record. Loser Dep Viedma keeps the fourth place with ten games lost. Estudiantes C. will meet higher ranked Villa Mitre (#15) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Dep Viedma will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes C.: Y.Alvaro 21+9reb+2ast, M.Gauna 19+1reb+1ast, A.Matias 13+4reb+5ast, S.Yaskulka 12+4reb, R.Banegas 8+10reb+3ast, B.Romero 6+2reb+1ast
Dep Viedma: M.Mariano 16+5reb, F.Thygesen 11+5reb+2ast, M.Eidintas 11+2reb+1ast, L.Gonzalez 11+8reb+3ast, F.Martin 8+1ast, M.Ramiro 8+1reb+1ast

Parque Sur - Rocamora 75-60

There was an upset when higher ranked Rocamora (10-14) lost to seventeenth ranked Parque Sur (6-22) in Concepcion de Urug. 60-75 on Saturday. Point guard Laureano Legaria (180-2000) notched 27 points to lead the effort and forward Brian Osuna (202-2001) supported him with 9 points and 11 rebounds. Even 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by Justo Catalin (182-1999) did not help to save the game for Rocamora. Forward Tomas Verbauwede (198-1999) added 12 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Four Rocamora players scored in double figures. Rocamora's coach Agustin Pujol tested ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Parque Sur maintains seventeenth position with 6-22 record. Rocamora lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Jachal.
Top scorers:
Parque Sur: L.Laureano 27+4reb+3ast, B.Juan 11+6reb+2ast, V.Lofrano 10+2reb, B.Osuna 9+11reb, L.Gallardo 8+3reb+1ast, F.Franco 7+4reb
Rocamora: F.Franco 15+2reb+1ast, M.Caire 13+4reb+2ast, V.Tomas 12+9reb+1ast, J.Catalin 11+7reb+4ast, C.Agustin 5+3reb+1ast, A.Quigley 2+4reb

Sarmiento R. - Salta Basket 82-83

Rather predictable result when fifteenth ranked Salta Basket (9-18) edged 17th ranked Sarmiento R. (4-22) in Chaco 83-82 on Saturday. Guard Jara Agustin (-1998) notched 20 points and 5 assists to lead the effort and guard Cristian Linares (190-1993) supported him with 17 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Salta Basket players scored in double figures. Salta Basket's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even a double-double of 25 points and 11 rebounds by Ramiro Paz did not help to save the game for Sarmiento R.. Guard Marcelo Martinez (187-1996) added 17 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. Salta Basket maintains fifteenth position with 9-18 record. Sarmiento R. lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the seventeenth place with 22 games lost. Salta Basket will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sarmiento R. will play against Jachal (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Salta Basket: J.Agustin 20+4reb+5ast, C.Linares 17+6reb+1ast, Y.Cuenca 13+2reb+1ast, A.Binda Facundo 10+7reb+2ast, E.Gonzalez 9+2reb+1ast, J.Germano 6+6reb+1ast
Sarmiento R.: P.Ramiro 25+11reb+1ast, M.Martinez 17+5reb+1ast, S.Juan Cruz 12+2reb+1ast, A.Mariani 9+5reb+2ast, A.Traverso 8+2ast, P.Martin 6+5reb+1ast

Quilmes MP - Pilar 84-91

There was a minor upset when 12th ranked Quilmes MP (10-15) lost to fourteenth ranked Pilar (11-16) in Mar del Plata 84-91 on Sunday. Pilar shot 61.8 percent from the field. American center Dishon Lowery (200-1998, college: OKBU) notched 16 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and Eduardo Gamboa (189-1984) supported him with 13 points and 8 assists. Even a double-double of 27 points and 12 assists by the former international point guard Luis Cequeira (179-1985) did not help to save the game for Quilmes MP. Forward Tomas Nally (202-2002, agency: BIG) added 13 points and 12 rebounds for the hosts. Five Pilar and four Quilmes MP players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pilar moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Rivadavia. Loser Quilmes MP dropped to the thirteenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with CAO Ceres and Montmartre.
Top scorers:
Pilar: S.Franco 18+4reb+2ast, D.Lowery 16+9reb+1ast, M.Joaquin 14+6reb+1ast, T.Demogerontas 13+3reb+3ast, E.Gamboa 13+4reb+8ast, P.Bruna 8+2reb+5ast
Quilmes MP: L.Cequeira 27+3reb+12ast, E.Dupuy 16+3ast, M.Aristu 13+4reb, N.Tomas 13+12reb+1ast, B.Jeronimo 8+3reb, E.Agustin 3+2reb

Libertad - Ameghino 76-66

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Ameghino (21-5) against tenth ranked Libertad (12-15) on Sunday night. Visiting Ameghino was defeated by Libertad in Sunchales 76-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ameghino. The former international swingman Julian Eydallin (195-2000) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Estefano Simondi (201-1996) chipped in 11 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Five Libertad players scored in double figures. Power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) responded with 15 points and 6 rebounds and Mateo Beigier (187-2001) scored 16 points. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Libertad moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Pico FC. Ameghino at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. Libertad will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ameghino will play on the road against the league's leader San Isidro and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Libertad: J.Eydallin 17+5reb+3ast, P.Mateo 13+3reb+2ast, A.Alonso 11+6reb+3ast, E.Rupcic 11+5reb+1ast, E.Simondi 11+9reb+1ast, J.Wall 6+4reb+2ast
Ameghino: B.Mateo 16+2reb+2ast, J.Luis Abeiro 15+6reb+1ast, J.Franca 12+6reb, M.Martinez 8+4reb+2ast, C.Zenclussen 5+1reb+2ast, L.Emiliano 4+6reb+4ast

Pergamino - Racing 62-66

La Liga Argentina top team - Racing (23-4) added another victory to their record on Sunday. This time they beat eighth ranked Pergamino (12-14) 66-62. Luciano Ortiz (199-1999) notched 11 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Alejo Barrales (174-1991) supported him with 12 points and 4 steals. Even 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists by guard Manuel Gomez (183-1996) did not help to save the game for Pergamino. Power forward Edgardo Torne (198-1989, agency: BIG) added 12 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. Pergamino's coach Julian Pagura tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Racing have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 23-4 record. Loser Pergamino keeps the eighth place with 14 games lost. Racing will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pergamino will play against H.Americano (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Racing: A.Barrales 12+2reb+2ast, L.Ortiz 11+6reb, M.Matias 11+2reb, T.Gomez 8+4reb+1ast, J.Peralta 8+4reb+2ast, R.Fernandez 7+3reb
Pergamino: G.Manuel 16+8reb+5ast, B.Levato 14, E.Torne 12+9reb, S.Ibarra 7+4reb, G.Federico 5+2reb, M.Bautista 3+3reb+1ast

Villa S.Martin - Salta Basket 85-80

Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Villa S.Martin (12-13) defeated 15th ranked Salta Basket (9-18) in Resistencia 85-80 on Sunday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Forward Gonzalo Guevara (196-1998) notched 14 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and Bruno Galassi supported him with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four Villa S.Martin players scored in double figures. Even 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) by guard Jara Agustin (-1998) did not help to save the game for Salta Basket. Point guard Yoel Cuenca (178-1999) added 17 points for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Villa S.Martin maintains seventh position with 12-13 record. Loser Salta Basket keeps the fifteenth place with 18 games lost.
Top scorers:
Villa S.Martin: P.Santiago 16, G.Gonzalo 14+8reb+2ast, G.Bruno 14+7reb, F.Ramiro 11+4reb, M.Borsatti 10+6reb+1ast, D.Luque Soren 9+4reb+1ast
Salta Basket: J.Agustin 20+7reb+5ast, Y.Cuenca 17+2reb+1ast, P.Diego 11+8reb, A.Alves 7+2reb, C.Linares 7+5reb, E.Gonzalez 6+5reb+1ast

Independiente - Dep Norte 66-65

The most exciting game of round 38 in the La Liga Argentina took place in Santiago del Estero. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked Dep Norte (15-12) to fifth ranked Independiente (16-10) 66-65 in the game for the fifth place. Guard Emiliano Correa (188-1991) saved the victory by scoring 12 points and 9 rebounds. Point guard Gabriel Rojas (180-2000) contributed with 16 points for the winners. Four Independiente players scored in double figures. Lucas Nunez (200-1997) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and forward Aquiles Montani (190-1994) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Dep Norte. Independiente maintains fifth position with 16-10 record. Dep Norte at the other side keeps the sixth place with 12 games lost. Independiente will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dep Norte will play on the road against Tucuman (#16) in San Miguel de Tucuman and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Independiente: R.Gabriel 16+3reb+2ast, A.Tomas 12+7reb+1ast, E.Correa 12+9reb+3ast, L.Castellani 10+4reb+3ast, J.Avila 6+3reb+1ast, J.Basualdo 6+6reb
Dep Norte: A.Montani 16+5reb+4ast, N.Lucas 15+17reb+2ast, C.Cupulutti 11, B.Franco 7+1reb+5ast, J.Pablo Lugrin 6+4reb+1ast, C.Jeremias 6+2ast



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