La Liga Argentina Round 46: Pergamino defeat Ciclista in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 46 in the La Liga Argentina took place in Juninense. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of higher ranked Ciclista (22-10) to seventh ranked Pergamino (16-16) 72-70 on Wednesday evening. Power forward Edgardo Torne (198-1989, agency: BIG) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Santiago Ibarra (198-1998) chipped in 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-1997) responded with 16 points. Pergamino have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain seventh position with 16-16 record. Ciclista at the other side keeps the third place with ten games lost.
La Liga Argentina top team - Racing (26-5) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed twelfth ranked GELP (13-18) in Chivilcoy 93-69. Forward Emilio Stucky (198-1994) notched 22 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and Taiel Gomez supported him with 10 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Even 11 points and 8 rebounds by center Franco Barroso (207-1994) did not help to save the game for GELP. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Racing maintains first position with 26-5 record, which they share with Ameghino. GELP at the other side dropped to the thirteenth place with 18 games lost.
The game in Rio Gallegos was also quite interesting. Second ranked Zarate Basket (24-8) played at the court of 5th ranked H.Americano (18-13). Zarate Basket managed to secure a 7-point victory 76-69 on Wednesday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of H.Americano. Agustin Brocal fired 19 points and 4 assists for the winners. Arnold Louis produced 17 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Zarate Basket maintains second position with 24-8 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Racing. Loser H.Americano keeps the fifth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Dep Norte.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 46: Villa S.Martin lost to Ameghino on the opponent's court 75-90. Villa Mitre unfortunately lost to Quilmes MP in a home game 90-94. Sarmiento R. recorded a loss to San Isidro on the road 83-97. Rivadavia defeated Libertad on its own court 89-88. Tucuman was beaten by Montmartre in a road game 90-86. La Union won against Pilar at home 87-74. Rocamora was outscored by Dep Viedma on the opponent's court 99-46.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 15 points and 7 rebounds by Brian Osuna of Dep Viedma.

Ameghino - Villa S.Martin 90-75

Very expected game in Villa Maria where 7th ranked Villa S.Martin (15-14) was defeated by second ranked Ameghino (26-5) 90-75 on Wednesday. Lucas Aragon (191-2004) fired 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Mateo Beigier (187-2001) chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Ameghino players scored in double figures. Colombian Soren De Luque (196-1998) produced 24 points and 6 rebounds and forward Gonzalo Guevara (196-1998) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ameghino have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Racing. Loser Villa S.Martin keeps the seventh place with 14 games lost. Ameghino will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Villa S.Martin will play against Dep Norte (#5) in Armstrong and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ameghino: A.Lucas 19+5reb+3ast, M.Martinez 16+2reb+1ast, B.Mateo 13+5reb+5ast, J.Luis Abeiro 10+8reb, B.Abraham 9+1reb, J.Franca 8+2reb
Villa S.Martin: D.Luque Soren 24+6reb+2ast, G.Gonzalo 13+5reb+4ast, P.Santiago 8+3reb+2ast, M.Borsatti 8+2reb+1ast, A.Carmona 7+1reb, F.Ramiro 4+2reb+2ast

Villa Mitre - Quilmes MP 90-94

There was a small surprise in Bahia Blanca where thirteenth ranked Quilmes MP (14-17) defeated 11th ranked Villa Mitre (14-18) 94-90 on Wednesday. Quilmes MP made 16-of-16 free shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. The former international point guard Luis Cequeira (179-1985) fired 22 points and 9 assists for the winners. Ezequiel Dupuy (185-1997, agency: BIG) chipped in 24 points and 4 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!). Four Quilmes MP players scored in double figures. Point guard Jano Martinez (180-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists and Federico Harina (186-1991) added 25 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Quilmes MP moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Villa Mitre dropped to the twelfth position with 18 games lost.
Top scorers:
Quilmes MP: E.Dupuy 24+3reb+4ast, G.Eseverri 22+8reb, L.Cequeira 22+2reb+9ast, M.Aristu 14+6reb, N.Tomas 8+11reb+2ast, A.Francisco 2+2reb
Villa Mitre: C.Alvaro 26+4reb, F.Harina 25+2reb+4ast, M.Jano 17+7reb+10ast, J.Bollo 9+9reb+2ast, D.Valentin 7+7reb+2ast, A.Ignacio 2+3reb

San Isidro - Sarmiento R. 97-83

Not a big story in a game in San Francisco where 16th ranked Sarmiento R. (7-23) was defeated by third ranked San Isidro (26-6) 97-83 on Wednesday. San Isidro outrebounded Sarmiento R. 43-31 including 16 on the offensive glass. American Christopher Hooper (198-1991, college: SFC) fired 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds. Five San Isidro players scored in double figures. Ramiro Paz produced 18 points and 6 rebounds and guard Marcelo Martinez (187-1996) added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San Isidro have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 26-6 record having just two point less than leader Racing. Newly promoted Sarmiento R. keeps the sixteenth place with 23 games lost. San Isidro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sarmiento R. will play against the league's leader Barrio Parque (#1) in Cordoba and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: J.Cruz Oberto 20+7reb+1ast, C.Hooper 19+9reb+4ast, J.Montero 13+2reb+2ast, A.Santiago 13+1reb+2ast, S.Bruno 11+4reb+2ast, F.Zezular 6+3reb+1ast
Sarmiento R.: P.Martin 19+4reb, P.Ramiro 18+6reb+3ast, M.Martinez 15+5reb+6ast, S.Juan Cruz 9+3ast, S.Fabricio 8+7reb+3ast, A.Traverso 7+1reb+3ast

H.Americano - Zarate Basket 69-76

The game in Rio Gallegos was also quite interesting. Second ranked Zarate Basket (24-8) played at the court of 5th ranked H.Americano (18-13). Zarate Basket managed to secure a 7-point victory 76-69 on Wednesday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of H.Americano. Agustin Brocal (191-1997) fired 19 points and 4 assists for the winners. Center Sebastian Chaine (201-1986) chipped in 17 points. American center Arnold Louis (201-1990, college: SSU) produced 17 points and 7 rebounds and Ecuadorian forward Johu Castillo (199-1999) added 9 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Zarate Basket maintains second position with 24-8 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Racing. Loser H.Americano keeps the fifth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Dep Norte.
Top scorers:
Zarate Basket: A.Brocal 19+3reb+4ast, S.Chaine 17+4reb, D.Pineda 9+4reb, L.Capponi 8+2reb+1ast, O.Bautista 7+1reb, P.Emilio 5+1reb+4ast
H.Americano: A.Louis 17+7reb+2ast, T.Dunans 13+3reb+3ast, G.Romero 9+6reb+1ast, C.Johu 9+10reb+1ast, L.Reyes 9+3reb+1ast, L.Zalio 4+5reb+1ast

Ciclista - Pergamino 70-72

The most exciting game of round 46 in the La Liga Argentina took place in Juninense. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of higher ranked Ciclista (22-10) to seventh ranked Pergamino (16-16) 72-70 on Wednesday evening. Power forward Edgardo Torne (198-1989, agency: BIG) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Santiago Ibarra (198-1998) chipped in 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Pergamino players scored in double figures. At the losing side swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-1997) responded with 16 points and center Facundo Jerez (202-1995) scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Pergamino have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain seventh position with 16-16 record. Ciclista at the other side keeps the third place with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: E.Torne 19+5reb+2ast, G.Federico 12+5reb+2ast, B.Levato 12+2reb+2ast, S.Ibarra 10+6reb+4ast, G.Luciano 8+2ast, G.Manuel 6+3reb+2ast
Ciclista: M.Lambrisca 16+3reb+3ast, F.Jerez 11+8reb+1ast, B.Juan Martin 10, I.Thornton 10+7reb+1ast, L.Fernandez 7+1reb+4ast, R.Marcos 6+3reb+1ast

Racing - GELP 93-69

La Liga Argentina top team - Racing (26-5) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed twelfth ranked GELP (13-18) in Chivilcoy 93-69. They outrebounded GELP 37-24 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Emilio Stucky (198-1994) notched 22 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Taiel Gomez (185-1999) supported him with 10 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Racing players scored in double figures. Even 11 points and 8 rebounds by center Franco Barroso (207-1994) did not help to save the game for GELP. Power forward Marcos Helman (195-1999) added 12 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Racing maintains first position with 26-5 record, which they share with Ameghino. GELP at the other side dropped to the thirteenth place with 18 games lost.
Top scorers:
Racing: E.Stucky 22+9reb+2ast, R.Fernandez 18+3reb, A.Jose 14+5reb+2ast, T.Gomez 10+8reb+8ast, C.Joaquin 7, M.Matias 6+7reb+1ast
GELP: H.Marcos 12+3reb+2ast, F.Barroso 11+8reb+2ast, A.Moreno 11+1reb+1ast, J.Pablo Lancieri 9+3reb+1ast, S.Yago 8+1reb, G.Carlos 7+3reb+1ast

Rivadavia - Libertad 89-88

There was a small surprise when twelfth ranked Rivadavia (13-19) edged at home 9th ranked Libertad (14-17) 89-88 on Wednesday. Rivadavia looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Power forward Tobias Cravero (197-1999) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Stefano Arancibia (176-1997) chipped in 27 points and 4 assists. Enzo Rupcic (201-1997) produced 19 points and the former international swingman Julian Eydallin (195-2000) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Rivadavia and five Libertad players scored in double figures. Rivadavia maintains twelfth position with 13-19 record. Loser Libertad keeps the ninth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Rivadavia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Libertad will play against GEPU (#4) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: S.Arancibia 27+3reb+4ast, T.Cravero 20+13reb+3ast, A.Alejo 11+4reb+4ast, G.Francese 10+9reb+3ast, J.Underwood 8+5reb+1ast, S.Franco 8+7reb+4ast
Libertad: E.Rupcic 19+4reb, J.Eydallin 16+5reb+2ast, N.Kalalo 15+1reb+1ast, E.Simondi 11+6reb+2ast, A.Alonso 11+3reb+6ast, J.Wall 6+9reb+1ast

Montmartre - Tucuman 90-86

There was no surprise when 17th ranked Tucuman (5-25) was defeated on the road by eleventh ranked Montmartre (14-17) 90-86 on Wednesday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Montmartre dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Tucuman's 30. Center Nicolas Franco (204-1999) fired a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Martin Gomez (197-1996) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Ivan Albornoz (200-1986) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds and Ignacio Echevarria (195-1998) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Montmartre moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Tucuman lost thirteenth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with 25 games lost. Montmartre's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in to the arena .
Top scorers:
Montmartre: J.Rodriguez 16+3reb+2ast, M.Gomez 15+7reb+2ast, C.Francisco 15+4ast, K.Ellis 15+5reb+2ast, N.Franco 11+11reb+3ast, J.Roumec 8+4reb+3ast
Tucuman: J.Muruaga 18+3reb+1ast, I.Echevarria 14+7reb+2ast, C.Fernando 13+1reb, C.Echevarria 13+1reb+4ast, P.Aranda 12+6reb+2ast, I.Albornoz 11+13reb+3ast

La Union - Pilar 87-74

Everything could happen in Colon at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked La Union and 9th ranked Pilar had identical 14-16 record. This time La Union used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from 87-74 on Wednesday night. Center German Frencia (202-1988) fired 25 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Forward Cesar Lavoratornuovo (189-1991) chipped in 15 points. American center Dishon Lowery (200-1998, college: OKBU) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and Greek-American forward Tommy Demogerontas (203-1997, college: IUP) added 18 points respectively for lost side. Five La Union and four Pilar players scored in double figures. Pilar's coach Roberto Pavlotsky rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. La Union (15-16) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Colon SF and Pico FC. Pilar at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the ninth position with 17 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
La Union: F.German 25+8reb+2ast, C.Lavoratornuovo 15+4reb, P.Bilat 13+3reb+2ast, E.Gimenez 13+3reb+2ast, J.Acuna 12+4reb+3ast, B.Diaz 5+3reb+4ast
Pilar: T.Demogerontas 18+3reb+2ast, E.Gamboa 14+6ast, D.Lowery 12+11reb+2ast, S.Franco 12+7reb+2ast, M.Joaquin 7+4reb, G.Eduardo 4+3reb

Dep Viedma - Rocamora 99-46

Very expected game in Rio Negro where 14th ranked Rocamora (11-20) was crushed by fourth ranked Dep Viedma (20-11) 99-46 on Wednesday. Dep Viedma forced 19 Rocamora turnovers and outrebounded them 45-24 including a 33-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Brian Osuna (202-2001) fired 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Matias Eidintas (186-1995) chipped in 13 points. Four Dep Viedma players scored in double figures. V Occhi produced 12 points and 5 rebounds and forward Tomas Verbauwede (198-1999) added 9 points respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dep Viedma maintains fourth position with 20-11 record. Rocamora lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 20 games lost. They share the position with Estudiantes C..
Top scorers:
Dep Viedma: B.Osuna 15+7reb+2ast, M.Eidintas 13+4reb+3ast, F.Thygesen 12+3reb+3ast, M.Ramiro 11+2reb+1ast, E.Okenchi 10+6reb, F.Martin 9+4reb+3ast
Rocamora: O.V 12+5reb+1ast, C.Agustin 9+2reb, V.Tomas 9+3reb+1ast, M.Tarrago 8+1reb+1ast, F.Franco 6+3reb, G.Impini 2+2reb



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