La Liga Argentina Round 11 (Regular Season): Atenas beat Echague by three after a very close game

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Twelfth-ranked Echague (1-5) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Atenas (8-1) in Parana on Friday. The visitors from Cordoba managed to secure only three-point victory 63-60. However their fans expected much easier game. Lucas Arn (197-1989) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 7 rebounds. Power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) contributed with 10 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Guard Lisandro Ruiz Moreno (185-1989) answered with 3 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for Echague. Atenas have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 8-1 record. Echague at the other side keeps the twelfth position with five games lost. They share it with San Isidro.
La Liga Argentina top team - Pico FC (9-3) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed ninth ranked Pergamino (4-4) 78-51. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Pergamino. It was a great evening for power forward Tobias Cravero (197-1999) who led his team to a victory scoring 10 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Facundo Saez helped adding 13 points and 9 rebounds. Center Rafael Banegas (204-1992) responded with 11 points and 8 rebounds. Pergamino's coach Julian Pagura gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Pico FC. They maintain first place with 9-3 record. Pergamino at the other side dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with Villa Mitre.
La Liga Argentina top team - Pico FC (9-3) added another victory to their record on Sunday. This time they beat thirteenth ranked Ciclista (3-4) in Junin 73-66. It was a quality performance for Facundo Saez who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. Caden Ebeling came up with 26 points and 9 rebounds for Ciclista in the defeat. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Pico FC. They maintain first place with 9-3 record. Loser Ciclista keeps the thirteenth position with four games lost.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 11: La Union was smashed by Quilmes MP on the road 84-55. Independiente lost to Montmartre on its own court 75-77. Ameghino unfortunately lost to Racing in Chivilcoy 68-75. Villa S.Martin managed to beat San Isidro at home 81-76. Dep Norte defeated Salta Basket on the opponent's court 94-79. Pilar beat GELP in a home game 72-59. Barrio Parque won against Echague on the road 85-77.
The most impressive performance of 11th round was 22 points and 12 rebounds by Ramiro Ledesma of Barrio Parque.



Quilmes MP - La Union 84-55

There was a surprise result when sixteenth ranked Quilmes MP (3-5) crushed higher ranked La Union (5-6) in Mar del Plata 84-55 on Thursday. Quilmes MP made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for forward Tomas Verbauwede (198-1999) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). The former international point guard Luis Cequeira (179-1985) accounted for 8 points and 5 assists for the winning side. Forward Brian Osuna (202-2001) came up with 17 points and 7 rebounds and center Lucio Longoni (205-2001) added 9 points respectively for La Union in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Quilmes MP moved-up to fourteenth place. Loser La Union keeps the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with Ameghino.
Top scorers:
La Union: B.Osuna 17+7reb+1ast, L.Lucio 9+4reb, T.Leandro 6+4reb+1ast, L.Tabbia 6+1reb+1ast, P.Bilat 6+2reb, C.Franco 5+4reb+1ast
Quilmes MP: V.Tomas 17+10reb+3ast, E.Gimenez 11+1reb, E.Agustin 10+1reb, S.Geronimo 9+2reb, L.Cequeira 8+4reb+5ast, L.Fernandez 8+5reb+1ast

Independiente - Montmartre 75-77

There was a minor upset when 9th ranked Independiente (3-6) was edged by twelfth ranked Montmartre (2-4) in Santiago del Estero 77-75 on Thursday. It was an exceptional evening for guard Marcelo Martinez (187-1996) who led the winners and scored 10 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Juan Rodriguez accounted for 14 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Four Montmartre players scored in double figures. Montmartre's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Point guard Milton Vittar (185-1991) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and center Facundo Jerez (202-1995) added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Independiente in the defeat. Montmartre moved-up to eleventh place. Loser Independiente keeps the ninth position with six games lost. They share it with Rocamora.
Top scorers:
Independiente: M.Vittar 21+10reb+4ast, V.Maximo 11+2reb+5ast, F.Jerez 9+8reb+2ast, F.Facundo 8+2reb+1ast, R.Gabriel 8+3reb+2ast, T.Yeison 7+6reb
Montmartre: N.Franco 15+4reb, R.Juan 14+6reb+2ast, S.Franco 10+5reb+3ast, M.Martinez 10+9reb+4ast, P.Alejandro 9+3reb+2ast, L.Silva 8+5reb

Pergamino - Pico FC 51-78

La Liga Argentina top team - Pico FC (9-3) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed ninth ranked Pergamino (4-4) 78-51. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Pergamino. Pico FC had a 36-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for power forward Tobias Cravero (197-1999) who led his team to a victory scoring 10 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Facundo Saez helped adding 13 points and 9 rebounds. Four Pico FC players scored in double figures. Center Rafael Banegas (204-1992) responded with 11 points and 8 rebounds and swingman Federico Gobetti (192-1999) scored 7 points. Pergamino's coach Julian Pagura gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Pico FC. They maintain first place with 9-3 record. Pergamino at the other side dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with Villa Mitre.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: R.Banegas 11+8reb+1ast, B.Levato 8+3reb+1ast, G.Federico 7+4reb+2ast, M.Santiago 6+1reb+1ast, H.Franco 5+2reb, B.Christ 4+4reb
Pico FC: Z.Franco 16+3reb+3ast, S.Facundo 13+9reb, E.Facundo 13+4reb+3ast, T.Cravero 10+9reb+5ast, R.Pelorosso 9+4reb+3ast, P.Manuel 8+2reb

Echague - Atenas 60-63

Twelfth-ranked Echague (1-5) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Atenas (8-1) in Parana on Friday. The visitors from Cordoba managed to secure only three-point victory 63-60. However their fans expected much easier game. Lucas Arn (197-1989) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 7 rebounds. Power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) contributed with 10 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Guard Lisandro Ruiz Moreno (185-1989) answered with 3 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard German Gonzalez (186-1992) added 9 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Echague. Atenas have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 8-1 record. Echague at the other side keeps the twelfth position with five games lost. They share it with San Isidro.
Top scorers:
Echague: I.Zulberti 15+1reb, M.Francisco 14+1reb, G.Gonzalez 9+5reb+2ast, I.Echevarria 7+2reb+1ast, I.Albornoz 6+3reb, P.Bandeo 3+5reb+1ast
Atenas: L.Arn 19+7reb+2ast, J.Cruz Oberto 10+5reb, J.Montero 10+5reb, N.Zurschmitten 9+3reb+1ast, L.Reyes 6+2reb+1ast, S.Matias 6+1reb

Racing - Ameghino 75-68

Everything could happen in Chivilcoy at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Racing and 6th ranked Ameghino had identical 5-5 record. This time Racing used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Villa Maria 75-68 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Racing forced 19 Ameghino turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for Luciano Ortiz (199-1999) who led the winners and scored 25 points and 6 rebounds. Point guard Alejo Barrales (174-1991) accounted for 15 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals for the winning side. The former international swingman Julian Eydallin (195-2000) came up with 14 points and 5 rebounds and power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) added 18 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) respectively for Ameghino in the defeat. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Racing (6-5) moved-up to second place. Loser Ameghino dropped to the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with La Union.
Top scorers:
Ameghino: J.Luis Abeiro 18+4reb, J.Eydallin 14+5reb+3ast, P.Osores 13+5reb+1ast, A.Aristimuno 8+6reb+2ast, F.Thygesen 4+2reb+4ast, R.Carlos 4+6reb+1ast
Racing: L.Ortiz 25+6reb, A.Barrales 15+5reb+9ast, A.Nehuen 10+3reb+4ast, D.Miguel 10+1ast, J.Peralta 8+2reb+1ast, L.Castellani 7+6reb+1ast

Villa S.Martin - San Isidro 81-76

Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked San Isidro (1-5) lost to seventh ranked Villa S.Martin (5-3) in Resistencia 76-81 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Villa S.Martin outrebounded San Isidro 49-37 including 34 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for naturalized Spanish swingman Maximiliano Martin (190-1990) who led the winners and scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Bruno Galassi accounted for 16 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. American Christopher Hooper (198-1991, college: SFC) came up with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Jeronimo Sune (187-2002, agency: BIG) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for San Isidro in the defeat. Four San Isidro players scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Villa S.Martin. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. San Isidro lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the twelfth position with five games lost. They share it with Echague.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: C.Hooper 24+6reb+4ast, M.Lambrisca 14+6reb, B.Santiago 14+2reb+2ast, S.Jeronimo 12+7reb+2ast, G.Sinconi 5+7reb, C.Lavoratornuovo 4+5reb+4ast
Villa S.Martin: M.Martin 18+7reb+3ast, G.Bruno 16+11reb, E.Simondi 14+9reb+1ast, F.Hans 12+3reb+1ast, F.Ramiro 7+8reb+8ast, L.Caceres 7+6reb+4ast

Salta Basket - Dep Norte 79-94

Everything went according to plan when eighth ranked Dep Norte (4-3) defeated on the road bottom-ranked Salta Basket (0-6) 94-79 on Saturday. Dep Norte made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Dep Norte outrebounded Salta Basket 35-23 including 21 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Joaquin Baeza (182-1986, agency: BIG) who led the winners and scored 19 points and 6 assists. Power forward Conrado Echevarria (195-1998, agency: BIG) accounted for 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Facundo Arias Binda (192-1993) came up with 17 points and Diego Peralta (195-1994) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Salta Basket in the defeat. Five Dep Norte and four Salta Basket players scored in double figures. Salta Basket's coach Ricardo De Cecco rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dep Norte maintains eighth place with 4-3 record. Salta Basket lost their sixth game in a row. They still close the standings with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Salta Basket: A.Binda Facundo 17+4reb+1ast, J.Agustin 14+1ast, G.Ronny 11+2reb, P.Diego 11+6reb+5ast, T.Angel 10+3reb, D.Jeronimo 9+3reb+5ast
Dep Norte: J.Baeza 19+4reb+6ast, C.Echevarria 18+9reb+1ast, M.Franco 13+5reb+3ast, F.Franco 13+6reb+2ast, N.Lucas 10+3reb, J.Fernandez 9+2reb+1ast

Ciclista - Pico FC 66-73

La Liga Argentina top team - Pico FC (9-3) added another victory to their record on Sunday. This time they beat thirteenth ranked Ciclista (3-4) in Junin 73-66. It was a quality performance for Facundo Saez who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. Franco Zalabardo (190-1991) accounted for 22 points for the winning side. Four Pico FC players scored in double figures. American power forward Caden Ebeling (201, college: LSSU) came up with 26 points and 9 rebounds and Uruguayan center Matias Acosta (200-1999) added 19 points respectively for Ciclista in the defeat. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Pico FC. They maintain first place with 9-3 record. Loser Ciclista keeps the thirteenth position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Ciclista: C.Ebeling 26+9reb+1ast, A.Matias 19+4reb+2ast, A.Najul 9+2reb+1ast, A.Pablo 5+4reb+3ast, R.Uriel 3+2reb+1ast, V.Samuel 3+2reb
Pico FC: Z.Franco 22+2reb+1ast, S.Facundo 18+14reb+3ast, T.Cravero 11+4reb+1ast, P.Manuel 10+1reb+3ast, E.Facundo 6+4reb+1ast, R.Pelorosso 4+3reb+4ast

Pilar - GELP 72-59

There was an upset when higher ranked GELP (5-4) lost on the road to ninth ranked Pilar (5-3) 72-59 on Sunday. It was an exceptional evening for Puerto Rican guard Jesus Cruz (196-1998, college: Fairfield) who led the winners and scored 26 points. Point guard Jonatan Treise (185-1985) accounted for 16 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Four Pilar players scored in double figures. Guard Juan Lancieri (189-1995) came up with 8 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Marco Bosch (197-1993) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for GELP in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pilar moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser GELP dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with H.Americano.
Top scorers:
GELP: A.Moreno 12+2reb+2ast, M.Bosch 10+5reb+1ast, H.Marcos 10+3reb+2ast, A.Isidro 8+3reb, J.Lancieri 8+6reb+6ast, S.Bruera 7+2reb
Pilar: J.Cruz 26+4reb+3ast, J.Treise 16+4reb+4ast, S.Ibarra 12+8reb+1ast, D.Lowery 11+9reb+1ast, M.Joaquin 4+3reb, I.Varisco 3+3reb+1ast

Echague - Barrio Parque 77-85

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Barrio Parque (6-3) beat 12th ranked Echague (1-5) in Parana 85-77 on Sunday. Barrio Parque made 27-of-34 free shots (79.4 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for swingman Ramiro Ledesma (192-2000) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Benjamin Herrera (190-1999) accounted for 17 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Barrio Parque's coach Esteban Pierdominici used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Point guard Lautaro Pividori (184-2001) came up with 18 points and Ignacio Echevarria (195-1998, agency: BIG) added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Echague in the defeat. Five Echague players scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Barrio Parque. They moved-up to fourth place. Loser Echague keeps the twelfth position with five games lost. They share it with San Isidro.
Top scorers:
Echague: L.Pividori 18+4reb+1ast, M.Francisco 14+2reb+1ast, L.Ruiz Moreno 13+4reb+3ast, I.Echevarria 13+9reb, P.Bandeo 10+2reb+1ast, I.Albornoz 5+5reb
Barrio Parque: L.Ramiro 22+12reb+1ast, B.Herrera 17+4reb, A.Santiago 13+4reb, B.Nahuel 8+3reb+4ast, L.Rivata 7+3reb+1ast, F.Pedano 6+2reb+1ast