La Liga Argentina Round 41: Pergamino beat La Union by two after a very close game

The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 41 in the La Liga Argentina took place in Colon. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 7th ranked La Union (14-15) to eighth ranked Pergamino (13-16) 68-66 on Sunday evening. Guard Manuel Gomez (183-1996) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Carlos Baez (-1993) contributed with 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Center German Frencia (202-1988) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for La Union. La Union's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pergamino maintains eighth place with 13-16 record, which they share with GELP and Pico FC. Newly promoted La Union keeps the seventh position with 15 games lost. Pergamino will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. La Union will play on the road against H.Americano (#5) in Rio Gallegos and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
La Liga Argentina top team - Barrio Parque (24-4) had no problems winning another game. This time they beat sixteenth ranked Tucuman (5-22) in San Miguel de Tucuman 86-69. Point guard Nahuel Buchaillot (178-2000) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners and Federico Pedano chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Ivan Albornoz (200-1986) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Barrio Parque have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. They maintain first place with 24-4 record, which they share with Racing. Tucuman lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 22 games lost. They share it with Sarmiento R.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Pergamino (13-16) and Estudiantes C. (10-20), which took place in Concordia. Higher ranked Pergamino lost to sixteenth ranked Estudiantes C. in a road game 62-70 on Monday. Mauro Gauna nailed 16 points for the winning side. Manuel Gomez came up with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for Pergamino in the defeat. Pergamino's coach Julian Pagura tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Estudiantes C. maintains sixteenth place with 10-20 record. Pergamino at the other side keeps the eighth position with 16 games lost. They share it with GELP and Pico FC. 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 41: Del Progreso was beaten by Lanus on the road 68-56. Rocamora won against Villa Mitre on its own court 92-77. GEPU managed to outperform Jachal in San Luis 97-83. CAO Ceres recorded a loss to Rivadavia at home 85-94. Libertad was defeated by Dep Norte on the opponent's court 69-65. San Isidro beat Colon SF in a home game 80-71.
The most impressive performance of 41th round was 14 points and 7 rebounds by Juan Cruz Oberto of San Isidro.

La Union - Pergamino 66-68

The most exciting game of round 41 in the La Liga Argentina took place in Colon. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 7th ranked La Union (14-15) to eighth ranked Pergamino (13-16) 68-66 on Sunday evening. Guard Manuel Gomez (183-1996) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Carlos Baez (-1993) contributed with 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Center German Frencia (202-1988) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and forward Cesar Lavoratornuovo (189-1991) added 12 points in the effort for La Union. La Union's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pergamino maintains eighth place with 13-16 record, which they share with GELP and Pico FC. Newly promoted La Union keeps the seventh position with 15 games lost. Pergamino will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. La Union will play on the road against H.Americano (#5) in Rio Gallegos and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: G.Manuel 17+5reb+7ast, B.Carlos 12+8reb+2ast, M.Bautista 11+3reb, E.Torne 8+4reb, G.Luciano 8+2reb+1ast, S.Ibarra 7+2reb+1ast
La Union: F.German 17+12reb, P.Bilat 15, C.Lavoratornuovo 12+2reb+2ast, J.Acuna 6+3reb, C.Bruno 5+5reb+3ast, E.Gimenez 5+2reb+4ast

Tucuman - Barrio Parque 69-86

La Liga Argentina top team - Barrio Parque (24-4) had no problems winning another game. This time they beat sixteenth ranked Tucuman (5-22) in San Miguel de Tucuman 86-69. Point guard Nahuel Buchaillot (178-2000) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners and Federico Pedano (194-2000) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four Barrio Parque players scored in double figures. Forward Ivan Albornoz (200-1986) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and power forward Conrado Echevarria (195-1998, agency: BIG) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Barrio Parque have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. They maintain first place with 24-4 record, which they share with Racing. Tucuman lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 22 games lost. They share it with Sarmiento R.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: F.Pedano 15+5reb+1ast, B.Juan 12+2reb+1ast, B.Nahuel 11+8reb+10ast, P.Moya 11+8reb, T.Ligorria 11+7reb+2ast, L.Rivata 8+6reb+2ast
Tucuman: C.Fernando 16+1reb+1ast, C.Echevarria 16+7reb, I.Albornoz 13+10reb+1ast, B.Lautaro 8+5reb+4ast, I.Echevarria 8+9reb+1ast, P.Aranda 6+3reb+1ast

Lanus - Del Progreso 68-56

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Lanus (16-12) beat 15th ranked Del Progreso (10-18) in Buenos Aires 68-56 on Monday. Strangely Del Progreso outrebounded Lanus 40-26 including 29 on the defensive glass. Jorge Banegas (190-1993, agency: BIG) nailed 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and American forward Phil Bledsoe (198, college: GSC) accounted for 9 points. Swingman Gustavo Maranguello (190-1983) came up with 9 points and 12 rebounds and Marco Roumec (189-2003) added 16 points respectively for Del Progreso in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lanus moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Independiente and H.Americano. Del Progreso at the other side dropped to the fourteenth position with 18 games lost. They share it with CAO Ceres. Lanus will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Del Progreso will play against Pilar (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lanus: J.Banegas 16+7reb+2ast, G.Mariano 10+2reb+3ast, S.Alejo 10+1reb, P.Bledsoe 9+4reb+2ast, L.Gorosterrazu 6+1reb+1ast, M.Franchino 5+3reb+1ast
Del Progreso: R.Marco 16+3reb+1ast, G.Maranguello 9+12reb, E.Marillan 9+5reb+1ast, F.Sanz 8+7reb+3ast, J.Ruiz 7+3reb+2ast, L.Hernan 2+2reb

Rocamora - Villa Mitre 92-77

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 14th ranked Villa Mitre's (10-17) road loss to thirteenth ranked Rocamora (11-14) 77-92 on Monday. Forward Tomas Verbauwede (198-1999) nailed a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and Justo Catalin (182-1999) accounted for 16 points and 4 assists. Center Juan Bollo (203-1992) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and Federico Harina (186-1991) added 15 points respectively for Villa Mitre in the defeat. Five Rocamora and four Villa Mitre players scored in double figures. Rocamora maintains thirteenth place with 11-14 record which they share with defeated Villa Mitre. Villa Mitre lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the thirteenth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Jachal. Rocamora will meet higher ranked Quilmes MP (#11) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Villa Mitre will play against Parque Sur in Concepcion de Urug. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: M.Caire 20+1ast, J.Catalin 16+2reb+4ast, F.Franco 13+5reb, V.Tomas 13+12reb+6ast, D.Thiago 11+2reb+2ast, C.Agustin 8+6reb
Villa Mitre: J.Bollo 16+11reb+3ast, F.Harina 15+4reb+2ast, M.Jano 13+3reb+2ast, C.Alvaro 11+5reb, D.Valentin 7+9reb, A.Ignacio 6+3reb

Estudiantes C. - Pergamino 70-62

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Pergamino (13-16) and Estudiantes C. (10-20), which took place in Concordia. Higher ranked Pergamino lost to sixteenth ranked Estudiantes C. in a road game 62-70 on Monday. Point guard Mauro Gauna (186-1999) nailed 16 points for the winning side and swingman Santiago Yaskulka (195-2000) accounted for 13 points and 5 rebounds. Four Estudiantes C. players scored in double figures. Guard Manuel Gomez (183-1996) came up with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and power forward Edgardo Torne (198-1989, agency: BIG) added 5 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Pergamino in the defeat. Pergamino's coach Julian Pagura tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Estudiantes C. maintains sixteenth place with 10-20 record. Pergamino at the other side keeps the eighth position with 16 games lost. They share it with GELP and Pico FC. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes C.: M.Gauna 16+3reb+3ast, S.Yaskulka 13+5reb+2ast, R.Banegas 11+7reb, Y.Alvaro 10+6reb, C.Martin 8+3reb, A.Matias 7+5reb+6ast
Pergamino: G.Manuel 19+5reb+4ast, B.Levato 9+2reb, G.Luciano 7+2reb+3ast, S.Ibarra 7+5reb, G.Federico 5+5reb+1ast, E.Torne 5+9reb

Jachal - GEPU 83-97

Very predictable result when fourth ranked GEPU (21-7) won against on the road 13th ranked Jachal (10-17) 97-83 on Monday. GEPU looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Jeffrey Merchant (197-1997) nailed 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Andres Lugli (188-1995) accounted for 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. American power forward Howard Wilkerson (198-1984, college: Wofford) came up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and Juan Cognigni added 12 points and 14 assists respectively for Jachal in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for GEPU. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Zarate Basket. Jachal lost their third game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Villa Mitre. GEPU will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Jachal will play against the league's second-placed San Isidro (#2) in San Francisco and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
GEPU: J.Merchant 21+8reb+3ast, P.Osores 16+4ast, A.Lugli 14+8reb+5ast, H.Ponce 14+6reb+3ast, R.Haynes 11+1reb+2ast, V.Costa 10+5reb+4ast
Jachal: H.Wilkerson 20+11reb+3ast, S.Ismael 16+3reb+2ast, L.Tambucci 15+6reb+4ast, C.Fabricio 14+6reb+3ast, C.Juan 12+3reb+14ast, M.Francisco 5+1reb

CAO Ceres - Rivadavia 85-94

Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked CAO Ceres (10-18) lost at home to twelfth ranked Rivadavia (12-17) 94-85 on Monday. Rivadavia dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to CAO Ceres' 38. Power forward Tobias Cravero (197-1999) nailed 21 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winning side and center Abel Trejo (204-1990) accounted for 16 points and 11 rebounds. Rivadavia's coach Sergio Andreoli used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Point guard Manuel Alonso (195-1999, agency: BIG) came up with 24 points and 6 assists and Pablo Martinez (197-1982) added 17 points and 9 rebounds respectively for CAO Ceres in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Rivadavia moved-up to eleventh place. CAO Ceres lost their third game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Del Progreso. Rivadavia will meet Sarmiento R. (#17) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. CAO Ceres will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: T.Cravero 21+4reb+3ast, G.Francese 19+2reb+3ast, A.Trejo 16+11reb, S.Franco 14+1reb+3ast, S.Arancibia 10+4reb+2ast, J.Underwood 5+8reb
CAO Ceres: M.Alonso 24+4reb+6ast, P.Martinez 17+9reb+2ast, J.Bione 13+4reb+2ast, F.Gago 10+5reb+5ast, S.Santiago 10+10reb, J.Godoy 7+3reb+6ast

Dep Norte - Libertad 69-65

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Dep Norte (18-12) defeated 10th ranked Libertad (12-16) in Armstrong 69-65 on Tuesday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Guard Franco Montemagio (185-2002) nailed 22 points for the winning side and swingman Juan Pablo Lugrin (196-1996) accounted for 5 points and 13 rebounds. Augusto Alonso (187-1998, agency: BIG) came up with 17 points and 8 rebounds and power forward Estefano Simondi (201-1996) added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Libertad in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for Dep Norte. They maintain fifth place with 18-12 record. Loser Libertad keeps the tenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Pilar. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Dep Norte: M.Franco 22+1reb+2ast, C.Cupulutti 12+2reb+2ast, A.Montani 10+6reb+1ast, E.Vives 8+7reb+1ast, J.Pablo Lugrin 5+13reb+2ast, L.Julian 4+2reb
Libertad: A.Alonso 17+8reb+2ast, E.Simondi 11+10reb+1ast, J.Wall 9+7reb+2ast, F.Marin 9+3reb+1ast, J.Eydallin 7+8reb+2ast, E.Rupcic 4+1reb

San Isidro - Colon SF 80-71

There was no surprise when 9th ranked Colon SF (12-15) lost to second ranked San Isidro (24-6) in San Francisco 71-80 on Tuesday. Power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) nailed 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Santiago Luduena (176-1993) accounted for 13 points and 4 assists. San Isidro's coach Daniel Beltramo used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Dwayne Russell (203, college: St.Thomas, FL) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 17 rebounds and Tomas Botta added 18 points and 4 assists respectively for Colon SF in the defeat. Four Colon SF players scored in double figures. San Isidro maintains second place with 24-6 record having just two point less than leader Racing. Loser Colon SF keeps the ninth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Quilmes MP. San Isidro will meet at home Jachal (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Colon SF will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: A.Santiago 16+3reb, J.Cruz Oberto 14+7reb, S.Luduena 13+2reb+4ast, F.Zezular 8+7reb+1ast, C.Hooper 8+6reb+4ast, J.Montero 6+5reb+6ast
Colon SF: B.Tomas 18+3reb+4ast, G.Sinconi 13+7reb+3ast, L.Quinteros 11+4reb+4ast, D.Russell 10+17reb+1ast, C.Luca 7+3reb+1ast, N.Bravo 6+10reb+4ast



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