La Liga Argentina Round 39: San Isidro is defeated by Ameghino

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked San Isidro (23-6) in San Francisco on Tuesday night. Hosts were rolled over by third ranked Ameghino (22-5) 110-67. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Ameghino dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to San Isidro's 34. Ameghino had a 28-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by San Isidro's players. It was a great evening for point guard Emiliano Lezcano (187-2001) who led his team to a victory scoring 36 points (!!!) and 7 assists (on 15-of-18 shooting from the field). Power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) helped adding 18 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Federico Zezular (198-2001) with 13 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ameghino moved-up to second place. San Isidro at the other side still keeps top position with six games lost.
Important game to mention about took place in General Pico. Ninth ranked Pico FC (13-15) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 6th ranked H.Americano (16-12) 77-75 on Monday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Cuban forward Yasmany Fundora (201-1992) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Franco Zalabardo accounted for 16 points. American center Arnold Louis (201-1990, college: SSU) came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds for H.Americano in the defeat. Pico FC have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to eighth place. H.Americano lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Dep Norte.
A very close game took place in Pergamino between H.Americano and Pergamino. Sixth ranked H.Americano (16-12) got a very close victory on the road over 10th ranked Pergamino (12-15). H.Americano managed to escape with a 3-point win 69-66 on Wednesday evening. The best player for the winners was Lucas Reyes who scored 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Santiago Ibarra who recorded 18 points. Pergamino's coach Julian Pagura rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. H.Americano moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Dep Norte. Loser Pergamino keeps the tenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Libertad.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 39: Estudiantes C. was destroyed by Villa Mitre on the opponent's court 91-64. Echague managed to outperform CAO Ceres in a home game 65-57. CAO Ceres recorded a loss to Colon SF on the road 85-77. GELP defeated Lanus on its own court 81-76. Dep Norte smashed Tucuman in Armstrong 93-59. Sarmiento R. won against Jachal at home 90-78.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals by Marcelo Martinez of Sarmiento R..

Pico FC - H.Americano 77-75

Important game to mention about took place in General Pico. Ninth ranked Pico FC (13-15) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 6th ranked H.Americano (16-12) 77-75 on Monday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Cuban forward Yasmany Fundora (201-1992) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Franco Zalabardo (190-1991) accounted for 16 points for the winning side. American center Arnold Louis (201-1990, college: SSU) came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds and point guard Ezequiel Paz (190-2001, agency: Interperformances) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively for H.Americano in the defeat. Pico FC have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to eighth place. H.Americano lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Dep Norte.
Top scorers:
Pico FC: Z.Franco 16+4reb+3ast, Y.Fundora 16+11reb, A.Rossi 9+3reb+4ast, A.Bualo 8+1reb+2ast, P.Manuel 8+3ast, A.Valentin 7+2reb+1ast
H.Americano: A.Louis 24+13reb+1ast, P.Ezequiel 15+3reb+4ast, L.Zalio 11+7reb+2ast, G.Romero 7+7reb+1ast, L.Reyes 6+1reb+5ast, C.Buemo 6+4reb+1ast

Villa Mitre - Estudiantes C. 91-64

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 16th ranked Estudiantes C.'s (8-20) road loss to fifteenth ranked Villa Mitre (10-14) 64-91 on Monday. Villa Mitre outrebounded Estudiantes C. 49-30 including a 38-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was center Juan Bollo (203-1992) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Federico Harina (186-1991) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. Five Villa Mitre players scored in double figures. Villa Mitre's coach Lisandro De Tomasi felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Alvaro Yarza who recorded 13 points and 5 rebounds and center Rafael Banegas (204-1992) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Villa Mitre moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Rocamora. Loser Estudiantes C. keeps the sixteenth position with 20 games lost.
Top scorers:
Villa Mitre: F.Harina 17+7reb+3ast, J.Bollo 13+10reb+5ast, G.Andres 11+2reb, D.Valentin 11+10reb+1ast, M.Jano 11+3reb+3ast, C.Alvaro 10+5reb+3ast
Estudiantes C.: Y.Alvaro 13+5reb+1ast, M.Gauna 13+3reb+2ast, R.Banegas 12+6reb, R.Rattero 9+1reb+1ast, B.Romero 6+1reb, C.Martin 5+7reb

Echague - CAO Ceres 65-57

Very predictable result in Parana where ninth ranked Echague (12-14) defeated 14th ranked CAO Ceres (10-17) 65-57 on Monday. The best player for the winners was guard Lisandro Ruiz Moreno (185-1989) who scored 22 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Ignacio Zulberti (200-1996) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Manuel Alonso (195-1999, agency: BIG) who recorded 14 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Facundo Gago (178-1996) added 11 points and 5 assists respectively. Echague have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Colon SF. Loser CAO Ceres keeps the fourteenth position with 17 games lost.
Top scorers:
Echague: L.Ruiz Moreno 22+6reb+1ast, I.Zulberti 12+12reb+2ast, B.Augusto 9+2reb, P.Bandeo 9+1reb+2ast, F.Gonzalez 8+6reb+1ast, F.Joaquin 3+4reb
CAO Ceres: M.Alonso 14+7reb+2ast, S.Santiago 11+8reb, F.Gago 11+3reb+5ast, J.Godoy 8+7reb+2ast, P.Martinez 7+6reb+2ast, M.Alejo 4+1reb

Colon SF - CAO Ceres 85-77

Not a big story in a game in Santa Fe where 14th ranked CAO Ceres (10-17) was defeated by tenth ranked Colon SF (12-14) 85-77 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was American forward Dwayne Russell (203, college: St.Thomas, FL) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Lisandro Quinteros (187-1995) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Jordi Godoy (185-1996, agency: BIG) who recorded 19 points and 7 assists and Colombian power forward Santiago Serna (203-2001) added 14 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Colon SF moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Echague. Loser CAO Ceres keeps the fourteenth position with 17 games lost.
Top scorers:
Colon SF: D.Russell 23+10reb+2ast, B.Tomas 18+4reb+4ast, L.Quinteros 18+6reb+3ast, N.Bravo 10+4reb+1ast, C.Luca 7+3reb+1ast, G.Sinconi 6+5reb
CAO Ceres: J.Godoy 19+3reb+7ast, P.Martinez 15+6reb, M.Alonso 14+6reb+2ast, S.Santiago 14+9reb+1ast, F.Gago 8+7reb+4ast, M.Alejo 5+1ast

San Isidro - Ameghino 67-110

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked San Isidro (23-6) in San Francisco on Tuesday night. Hosts were rolled over by third ranked Ameghino (22-5) 110-67. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Ameghino dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to San Isidro's 34. Ameghino had a 28-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by San Isidro's players. It was a great evening for point guard Emiliano Lezcano (187-2001) who led his team to a victory scoring 36 points (!!!) and 7 assists (on 15-of-18 shooting from the field). Power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) helped adding 18 points and 8 rebounds. Five Ameghino players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Federico Zezular (198-2001) with 13 points and power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) scored 9 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ameghino moved-up to second place. San Isidro at the other side still keeps top position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Ameghino: L.Emiliano 36+3reb+7ast, M.Martinez 21+2reb+3ast, J.Luis Abeiro 18+8reb+2ast, B.Mateo 13+7reb+6ast, J.Franca 12+4reb+1ast, C.Zenclussen 4+5reb+4ast
San Isidro: F.Zezular 13+2reb+2ast, S.Jeronimo 11+1reb, S.Bruno 9+1ast, J.Cruz Oberto 9+6reb, S.Luduena 8+3reb+4ast, A.Carnovale 7+3reb+4ast

GELP - Lanus 81-76

There was a surprise result in La Plata where tenth ranked GELP (13-16) beat higher ranked Lanus (15-11) 81-76 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was center Franco Barroso (207-1994) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds. Guard Juan Pablo Lancieri (189-1995) chipped in 9 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Phil Bledsoe (198, college: GSC) who recorded 18 points and 9 rebounds and Jorge Banegas (190-1993, agency: BIG) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Lanus' coach Sebastian Saborido rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. GELP moved-up to ninth place. Lanus lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
GELP: F.Barroso 22+16reb+1ast, G.Carlos 16+1reb+5ast, A.Moreno 10+3reb, J.Pablo Lancieri 9+11reb+2ast, H.Marcos 8+5reb, F.Vallejos 7+1reb
Lanus: P.Bledsoe 18+9reb, J.Banegas 18+5reb+3ast, R.Augusto 8+3reb, A.Britos 7+2reb+1ast, G.Mariano 7+5reb+3ast, L.Gorosterrazu 7+4reb+2ast

Tucuman - Dep Norte 59-93

There was no surprise in San Miguel de Tucuman where 16th ranked Tucuman (5-21) was outplayed by sixth ranked Dep Norte (16-12) 93-59 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was guard Jeremias Cardona (188-2002) who scored 25 points. Guard Franco Montemagio (185-2002) chipped in 17 points. Dep Norte's coach Alejandro Cupulutti felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Fernando Carabajal (175-2001) who recorded 18 points and forward Patricio Aranda (197-1989) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Dep Norte moved-up to fifth place, which they share with H.Americano. Tucuman lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 21 games lost.
Top scorers:
Dep Norte: C.Jeremias 25+2reb+2ast, M.Franco 17+4reb+1ast, A.Montani 16+3reb+2ast, B.Franco 9+6reb+3ast, C.Cupulutti 8+7reb+3ast, N.Lucas 7+5reb+1ast
Tucuman: C.Fernando 18+1reb+2ast, P.Aranda 13+5reb+2ast, E.Skidelsky 8+8reb+1ast, B.Lautaro 5+2reb+2ast, C.Echevarria 5+2reb+3ast, M.Lucas 4+6reb

Pergamino - H.Americano 66-69

A very close game took place in Pergamino between H.Americano and Pergamino. Sixth ranked H.Americano (16-12) got a very close victory on the road over 10th ranked Pergamino (12-15). H.Americano managed to escape with a 3-point win 69-66 on Wednesday evening. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Lucas Reyes (181-2000) who scored 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Carlos Buemo (194-1996, agency: BIG) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Santiago Ibarra (198-1998) who recorded 18 points and guard Luciano Gonzalez (186-1998) added 14 points respectively. Five H.Americano and four Pergamino players scored in double figures. Pergamino's coach Julian Pagura rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. H.Americano moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Dep Norte. Loser Pergamino keeps the tenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Libertad.
Top scorers:
H.Americano: A.Louis 17+5reb, C.Buemo 15+6reb+1ast, G.Romero 12+5reb, P.Ezequiel 11+9reb, L.Reyes 11+7reb+4ast, T.Dunans 3+1reb+1ast
Pergamino: S.Ibarra 18+4reb+2ast, G.Luciano 14+4reb+1ast, E.Torne 12+5reb, B.Levato 11+2reb+1ast, G.Federico 7+3reb+1ast, G.Manuel 2+6reb+4ast

Sarmiento R. - Jachal 90-78

There was a surprise result in Chaco where seventeenth ranked Sarmiento R. (5-22) won against higher ranked Jachal (10-15) 90-78 on Wednesday. Sarmiento R. dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Jachal's 36. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Marcelo Martinez (187-1996) who scored 20 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Ramiro Paz chipped in 27 points (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). Four Sarmiento R. players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Luciano Tambucci (194-1998) who recorded 17 points and 5 rebounds and Pablo Aaron (199-2000) added 8 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Sarmiento R. maintains seventeenth place with 5-22 record. Loser Jachal keeps the twelfth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Quilmes MP and Montmartre.
Top scorers:
Sarmiento R.: P.Ramiro 27+4reb+1ast, M.Martinez 20+5reb+7ast, S.Juan Cruz 15+11reb+2ast, A.Mariani 12+2ast, F.Franco 6+4reb, A.Traverso 6+1ast
Jachal: L.Tambucci 17+5reb+1ast, H.Wilkerson 16+1reb, C.Juan 10+3reb+4ast, P.Aaron 8+6reb+3ast, S.Ismael 8+1reb+2ast, R.Gaspar 7+3reb+2ast



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