La Liga Argentina Round 10 (Regular Season): Racing Club Avellaneda is defeated by Villa Mitre de Bahia Blanca

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Racing A. (2-1) in Bahia Blanca on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by ninth ranked Villa Mitre (4-4) 87-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Racing A.. They outrebounded Racing A. 51-37 including a 38-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by Racing A. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Federico Harina (186-1991) scored 33 points (!!!) to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Franco Pennacchiotti (205-1990) chipped in 13 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side point guard Nicolas Remolina (185-1998) responded with 14 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Villa Mitre have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Villa Mitre went down to tenth position due to points difference, which they share with Pergamino. Newly promoted Racing A. dropped to the sixteenth place with one game lost.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Suardi (6-2) against seventh ranked Villa S.Martin (5-3) on Monday night. Visiting Suardi was defeated by Villa S.Martin in a tough game in Resistencia 71-77. Ramiro Frontera notched 14 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and Estefano Simondi supported him with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Even 22 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) by Pablo Martinez (197-1982) did not help to save the game for Suardi. Suardi's coach Andres Poi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Villa S.Martin have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Newly promoted Suardi keeps the third position with two games lost. Villa S.Martin will play against San Isidro (#13) in San Francisco in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Suardi will play on the road against Sarmiento (#15) in Chaco and hopes to get back on the winning track.
La Liga Argentina top team - Atenas (8-1) added another victory to their record on Wednesday. This time they beat tenth ranked Colon (2-3) in Santa Fe 80-72. Roquez Johnson fired 23 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Tomas Botta produced 20 points and 5 assists for lost side. Atenas have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-1 record. Colon at the other side keeps the tenth place with three games lost. Atenas will meet Echague (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Colon will play against Barrio Parque and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 10: Ciclista Juninense lost to Hispano Americano de Rio Gallegos on the opponent's court 69-81. Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata managed to outperform Tomas de Rocamora in a home game 60-59. Centro Deportivo Rivadavia de Mendoza lost to undefeated Gimnasia y Esgrima y Pedernera Unidos San Luis on the road 60-68. Deportivo Viedma Rio Negro was defeated by Lanus Buenos Aires on its own court 71-76. Tomas de Rocamora was beaten by Hispano Americano de Rio Gallegos in a road game 95-83. Deportivo Viedma Rio Negro won against Racing Club Avellaneda at home 81-64. La Union Colon managed to outperform Union de Mar del Plata on the opponent's court 68-63. Villa Mitre de Bahia Blanca recorded a loss to Lanus Buenos Aires in a home game 78-82. Club Sportivo Suardi defeated Salta Basket on the road 60-59.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 12 points and 9 rebounds by Diego Peralta of Salta Basket.



Villa Mitre - Racing A. 87-70

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Racing A. (2-1) in Bahia Blanca on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by ninth ranked Villa Mitre (4-4) 87-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Racing A.. They outrebounded Racing A. 51-37 including a 38-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by Racing A. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Federico Harina (186-1991) scored 33 points (!!!) to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Franco Pennacchiotti (205-1990) chipped in 13 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four Villa Mitre players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Nicolas Remolina (185-1998) responded with 14 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and power forward Matias Nunez (202-1995) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Villa Mitre have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Villa Mitre went down to tenth position due to points difference, which they share with Pergamino. Newly promoted Racing A. dropped to the sixteenth place with one game lost.
Top scorers:
Racing A.: M.Nunez 14+12reb, N.Remolina 14+8reb+5ast, P.Perez 13+2reb, R.Rosende 9+4reb, B.Nestor 8+2reb, P.Mauro 5+1ast
Villa Mitre: F.Harina 33+4reb+3ast, C.Alvaro 18+5reb+1ast, F.Pennacchiotti 13+17reb+5ast, M.Jano 10+4reb+8ast, J.Bollo 5+13reb+1ast, A.Ignacio 4+1reb

H.Americano - Ciclista 81-69

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Rio Gallegos where 10th ranked Ciclista (3-3) was defeated by eleventh ranked H.Americano (5-4) 81-69 on Monday. H.Americano outrebounded Ciclista 44-28 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Gonzalo Romero (196-1997) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks for the winners. Matias Aristu (194-1995) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. H.Americano's coach Eduardo Japez used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Aaron Pablo (200-2000) produced 21 points and 8 rebounds and American power forward Caden Ebeling (201, college: LSSU) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. H.Americano have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place. Ciclista at the other side dropped to the thirteenth position with three games lost. H.Americano will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ciclista will play against the league's leader Pico FC (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ciclista: A.Pablo 21+8reb+1ast, L.Laureano 15+4reb+1ast, A.Matias 12+3reb+2ast, C.Ebeling 12+8reb, A.Najul 5+1reb, V.Felipe 4+3reb
H.Americano: M.Aristu 16+5reb+3ast, S.Lloyd 16+5reb+1ast, G.Romero 15+10reb+5ast, G.Torres 10+8reb, M.Lucas 6+6reb, C.Jeremias 5+3reb

GELP - Rocamora 60-59

Very predictable result in La Plata where fifth ranked GELP (5-3) edged 14th ranked Rocamora (3-6) 60-59 on Monday. However just one-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Forward Marco Bosch (197-1993) fired 9 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Guard Juan Lancieri (189-1995) chipped in 9 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Matias Caire (188-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Agustin Cavallin (188-2001) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. GELP moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Rocamora at the other side dropped to the ninth position with six games lost. They share it with Independiente. GELP will meet Pilar (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Rocamora will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: M.Caire 25+10reb+2ast, C.Agustin 11+6reb+1ast, J.Catalin 7+2reb+6ast, R.Federico 7+9reb+1ast, L.Enmanuel 6+8reb, F.Andres 3+1reb+1ast
GELP: A.Isidro 13+3reb+1ast, A.Moreno 10+5reb+3ast, J.Lancieri 9+6reb+5ast, B.Augusto 9+9reb, M.Bosch 9+11reb+1ast, R.Marco 8+1reb

GEPU - Rivadavia 68-60

Not a big story in a game in San Luis where 6th ranked Rivadavia (4-2) was defeated by top-ranked GEPU (6-0) 68-60 on Monday. Valentin Costa (182-1999, agency: BIG) fired 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Guard Jordi Godoy (185-1996, agency: BIG) chipped in 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Agustin Vergara (196-2001) produced 19 points and 6 rebounds and center Laureano Zalio (207-1995, agency: BIG) added 9 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Rivadavia's coach Sebastian Torre tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. GEPU have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-0 record having five points less than leader Pico FC. Rivadavia at the other side dropped to the seventh place with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: V.Agustin 19+6reb, L.Zalio 9+9reb, S.Leonardo 9+6reb+1ast, L.Tomas 5+2reb+2ast, L.Gorosterrazu 5+6reb+2ast, G.Francese 4+2reb+1ast
GEPU: V.Costa 22+5reb+2ast, J.Godoy 12+7reb+4ast, M.Franco 10+3reb+3ast, G.Acosta 9+6reb+2ast, M.Jorge 8+11reb, J.Harris 5+9reb+1ast

Dep Viedma - Lanus 71-76

There was a small surprise in Rio Negro where eighth ranked Lanus (5-2) beat their close opponent Dep Viedma (5-3) 76-71 on Monday. Joaquin Rios (193-1995) fired 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Lorenzo Capponi (191-1994) chipped in 19 points. Point guard Mariano Marina (-1999) produced 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Maximiliano Tabieres (198-1989) added 15 points respectively for lost side. Four Dep Viedma players scored in double figures. Lanus have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Dep Viedma at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Dep Viedma: M.Mariano 16+8reb+4ast, M.Tabieres 15+4reb+1ast, B.Ossela 10+1ast, A.Matias 10+4reb, L.Tambucci 9+1reb, M.Ramiro 4+1reb+2ast
Lanus: R.Joaquin 21+5reb+2ast, L.Capponi 19+1reb, E.Somadina 10+10reb, G.Mariano 8+4reb+1ast, A.Lugli 7+3reb+3ast, M.Franchino 6+2reb

H.Americano - Rocamora 95-83

There was no surprise in Rio Gallegos where 14th ranked Rocamora (3-6) was defeated by eleventh ranked H.Americano (5-4) 95-83 on Wednesday. Forward Gonzalo Romero (196-1997) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Guard Esteban Cantarutti (185-1988) chipped in 15 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. Justo Catalin (182-1999) produced 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Agustin Cavallin (188-2001) added 19 points respectively for lost side. Five H.Americano and four Rocamora players scored in double figures. H.Americano have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place. Rocamora at the other side dropped to the ninth position with six games lost. They share it with Independiente.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: C.Agustin 19+4reb+1ast, J.Catalin 17+6reb+4ast, R.Federico 16+4reb, M.Caire 13+1reb, L.Enmanuel 7+4reb, F.Andres 4+5reb+1ast
H.Americano: C.Jeremias 20+2reb+1ast, G.Romero 19+11reb+2ast, S.Lloyd 17+2reb+2ast, E.Cantarutti 15+3reb+7ast, M.Aristu 14+4reb, M.Lucas 6+4reb

Dep Viedma - Racing A. 81-64

No shocking result in a game in Rio Negro where eighth ranked Dep Viedma (5-3) won against 14th ranked Racing A. (2-1) 81-64 on Wednesday. Point guard Mariano Marina (-1999) fired 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Lucas Gonzalez (199-1994) chipped in 9 points and 8 rebounds. Four Dep Viedma players scored in double figures. Power forward Matias Nunez (202-1995) produced 21 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Pedro Perez (180-1989) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dep Viedma moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Newly promoted Racing A. dropped to the sixteenth position with one game lost.
Top scorers:
Racing A.: M.Nunez 21+7reb+1ast, P.Perez 11+6reb+1ast, L.Silva 10+4reb+1ast, P.Mauro 6, S.Augustin 4+3reb, A.Lucas 4+2reb
Dep Viedma: M.Mariano 15+6reb+3ast, M.Ramiro 11+4reb+2ast, B.Ossela 11+3reb+3ast, A.Knecht 11+2reb+2ast, L.Gonzalez 9+8reb+3ast, L.Tambucci 8+2reb

Villa S.Martin - Suardi 77-71

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Suardi (6-2) against seventh ranked Villa S.Martin (5-3) on Monday night. Visiting Suardi was defeated by Villa S.Martin in a tough game in Resistencia 71-77. Suardi was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Ramiro Frontera notched 14 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and power forward Estefano Simondi (201-1996) supported him with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Five Villa S.Martin players scored in double figures. Even 22 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) by Pablo Martinez (197-1982) did not help to save the game for Suardi. Joaquin Cajal added 7 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Suardi's coach Andres Poi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Villa S.Martin have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Newly promoted Suardi keeps the third position with two games lost. Villa S.Martin will play against San Isidro (#13) in San Francisco in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Suardi will play on the road against Sarmiento (#15) in Chaco and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Suardi: P.Martinez 22+7reb+1ast, L.Lizarraga 8+4reb+3ast, C.Joaquin 7+9reb+6ast, F.Nahuel 6+4reb, B.Sebastian 6+1reb+1ast, R.Horacio 6+1reb+2ast
Villa S.Martin: G.Bruno 17+6reb+1ast, E.Simondi 15+9reb+1ast, F.Ramiro 14+9reb+7ast, F.Hans 13+4reb+3ast, P.Ramiro 11+6reb, M.Martin 4+3reb+2ast

U.Mar del Plata - La Union 63-68

Very expected game when bottom-ranked U.Mar del Plata (0-8) was defeated at home by eighth ranked La Union (5-6) 68-63 on Tuesday. Point guard Guido Cabrera (188-2000) fired 17 points for the winners. Point guard Facundo Gago (178-1996) chipped in 13 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. La Union's coach Martin Guastavino used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Juan Bellozas (195-1993) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Tomas Quinteros (184-2001) added 14 points respectively for lost side. La Union moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Ameghino. Newly promoted U.Mar del Plata still closes the standings with eight games lost. La Union will meet Quilmes MP (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. U.Mar del Plata will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
U.Mar del Plata: Q.Tomas 14+2reb+2ast, J.Bellozas 14+12reb+3ast, C.Cadillac 12+5reb+1ast, M.Herrero 7+7reb+3ast, C.Matias 6+3reb, V.Agustin 5+2reb+5ast
La Union: G.Cabrera 17+4reb+3ast, F.Gago 13+3reb+6ast, B.Osuna 11+4reb, L.Tabbia 9+6reb+4ast, P.Bilat 8+2reb+1ast, F.German 6+5reb+1ast

Colon SF - Atenas 72-80

La Liga Argentina top team - Atenas (8-1) added another victory to their record on Wednesday. This time they beat tenth ranked Colon (2-3) in Santa Fe 80-72. Atenas dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Colon SF's 30. American center Roquez Johnson (201-1992, college: MSU, agency: BIG) fired 23 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Nicolas Zurschmitten (183-1995) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Tomas Botta produced 20 points and 5 assists and Joaquin Fernandez added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Atenas have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-1 record. Colon at the other side keeps the tenth place with three games lost. Atenas will meet Echague (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Colon will play against Barrio Parque and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Colon SF: B.Tomas 20+3reb+5ast, F.Joaquin 10+5reb+1ast, C.Luca 9, F.Francisco 8+4reb, F.Joaquin 7+4reb+1ast, J.Cardenas 7+8reb
Atenas: R.Johnson 23+9reb+1ast, N.Zurschmitten 12+6reb+5ast, L.Arn 12+5reb+4ast, J.Montero 9+7reb+2ast, L.Reyes 9+2reb, J.Cruz Oberto 6+3reb

Villa Mitre - Lanus 78-82

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked Lanus' (5-2) road victory over 9th ranked Villa Mitre (4-4) 82-78 on Wednesday. Strangely Villa Mitre outrebounded Lanus 48-27 including a 13-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Lanus looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Joaquin Rios (193-1995) fired 18 points and 7 assists for the winners. Forward Martin Franchino (201-1993) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds. Power forward Franco Pennacchiotti (205-1990) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 23 rebounds and point guard Jano Martinez (180-2003) added 12 points, 11 assists and 4 steals respectively for lost side. Four Villa Mitre players scored in double figures. Lanus have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Loser Villa Mitre dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with Pergamino.
Top scorers:
Villa Mitre: F.Pennacchiotti 24+23reb, C.Alvaro 17+4reb+1ast, F.Harina 16+3reb+2ast, M.Jano 12+4reb+11ast, J.Bollo 6+11reb+1ast, G.Romero 2+2reb
Lanus: R.Joaquin 18+3reb+7ast, L.Capponi 12+3reb+1ast, M.Franchino 11+6reb+2ast, E.Somadina 9+3reb+2ast, S.Juan Cruz 9+2reb, D.Muccio Lucas 6

Salta Basket - Suardi 59-60

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Salta Basket (0-6) was edged at home by third ranked Suardi (6-2) 60-59 on Wednesday. Guard Luciano Lizarraga (183-1991) fired 13 points for the winners. Pablo Martinez (197-1982) chipped in 12 points. Diego Peralta (195-1994) produced 12 points and 9 rebounds and guard Jara Agustin (-1998) added 12 points respectively for lost side. Salta Basket's coach Ricardo De Cecco tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Newly promoted Suardi maintains third position with 6-2 record having just three points less than leader Pico FC. Loser Salta Basket still closes the standings with six games lost. Suardi will meet Sarmiento (#15) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Salta Basket will play against Dep Norte and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Salta Basket: P.Diego 12+9reb+1ast, J.Agustin 12+1reb+3ast, D.Jeronimo 9+2reb+3ast, L.Gallardo 9, A.Binda Facundo 8+4reb+3ast, F.Nasif 7+3reb
Suardi: L.Lizarraga 13+4reb+1ast, P.Martinez 12+3reb+2ast, C.Santiago 10+1reb, F.Nahuel 7+1reb+3ast, R.Horacio 7+9reb+1ast, F.Gaston 6+1reb