La Liga Round 10 (Regular Season): No surprise as #1 Olimpico defeats Comunicaciones

The Regular Season in La Liga just ended. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

La Liga top team - Olimpico (9-1) added another victory to their record on Monday. This time they beat thirteenth ranked Comunicaciones (4-7) in La Banda 77-72. Olimpico outrebounded Comunicaciones 47-35 including 35 on the defensive glass. American-Puerto Rican Devon Collier (203-1991, college: Oregon St.) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Nicolas Romano (200) chipped in 13 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Keron DeShields (190-1992, college: Tennessee St., agency: Diamond Sports) responded with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Olimpico have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-1 record, which they share with Quimsa and San Lorenzo. Comunicaciones lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth place with seven games lost.
La Liga top team - Olimpico (9-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eighteenth ranked Penarol (1-8) in La Banda 89-66. Forward Patricio Tabarez (195-1991) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and Nicolas Romano supported him with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Even 19 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) by American guard Robert Whitfield (190-1997, college: UMKC) did not help to save the game for Penarol. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Olimpico have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-1 record, which they share with Quimsa and San Lorenzo. Penarol lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Union.
A very close game took place in La Rioja between Riachuelo and San Martin. Fifteenth ranked Riachuelo (4-6) got a very close home victory over higher ranked San Martin (5-5). Riachuelo managed to escape with a 1-point win 76-75 on Tuesday evening. Nicolas De los Santos fired 13 points and 8 assists for the winners. Agustin Perez produced 15 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Riachuelo moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Obera. San Martin at the other side keeps the ninth position with five games lost. They share it with Zarate.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 10: Platense won against Obera on the opponent's court 84-71. Regatas unfortunately lost to Boca in a home game 60-73. La Union recorded a loss to Obras on the road 84-102. Quimsa defeated Argentino on its own court 84-78. La Union was smashed by San Lorenzo in Almagro 82-60. Independ.O. won against Comunicaciones at home 88-85. Boca outscored Obera on the opponent's court 85-66. Union recorded a loss to Zarate in a home game 67-71. Platense was defeated by Regatas on the road 78-65. Quimsa beat San Martin on its own court 77-70.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 13 points and 8 rebounds by Eduardo Vasirani of Quimsa.



Obera - Platense 71-84

Very expected game when 11th ranked Obera (4-6) was defeated at home by fifth ranked Platense (7-3) 84-71 on Sunday. Point guard Facundo Vazquez (185-1998) fired a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 assists for the winners. The former international Eric Flor (190-1993) chipped in 17 points. Four Platense players scored in double figures. American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-1993, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Slash Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Rodrigo Gallegos (186-1991) added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for lost side. Platense have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 7-3 record. Obera lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with six games lost. They share the position with Riachuelo.
Top scorers:
Platense: E.Flor 17+2reb+2ast, S.Barrales 14+5reb+1ast, F.Vazquez 13+4reb+10ast, I.Pedro 11+6reb, J.Corbalan 9+3reb+1ast, S.Morales 8+3reb+1ast
Obera: C.Mitchell 21+14reb+1ast, R.Gallegos 10+5reb+7ast, J.Ascanio 9, Q.Nicolas 8+3reb+1ast, F.Enzo 7+3reb, J.Torresi 7+6reb+2ast

Regatas - Boca 60-73

Rather predictable result in Corrientes where seventh ranked Boca (7-4) defeated 9th ranked Regatas (6-4) 73-60 on Sunday. The former international point guard Jose Vildoza (191-1996, agency: Octagon Europe) fired 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. The former international Sebastian Vega (200-1988) chipped in 9 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Franco Vieta (194-1992) produced 22 points and point guard Tobias Franchela (185-2001) added 13 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Boca moved-up to sixth place. Regatas at the other side dropped to the eighth position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Boca: J.Vildoza 19+7reb+3ast, L.Mainoldi 10+3reb+2ast, S.Vega 9+6reb+1ast, L.Schattmann 9+5reb+1ast, G.Juan 8+4reb+1ast, R.Manuel 8+1reb+1ast
Regatas: F.Vieta 22+4reb, T.Franchela 13+4reb+4ast, F.Pinero 11+7reb+1ast, G.McGhee 9+3reb+1ast, S.Mignani 4+2reb, X.Carreras 1+2reb

Obras - La Union 102-84

Not a big story in a game in Buenos Aires where 17th ranked La Union (2-8) was defeated by fifth ranked Obras (7-1) 102-84 on Monday. Obras had a 34-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by La Union's players. Chilean point guard Felipe Inyaco (192-2002) fired 26 points for the winners. The former international point guard Pedro Barral (187-1994) chipped in 12 points and 7 assists. Five Obras players scored in double figures. Swingman Cristian Cardo (198-1999) produced 13 points and 5 rebounds and American center Tyler Roberson (203-1994, college: Syracuse) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Obras have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. La Union lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Obras: I.Felipe 26+3reb, S.Franco 12+5reb+2ast, J.Solarin 12+5reb+1ast, P.Barral 12+1reb+7ast, A.Spight 11+5reb+2ast, P.Victor 7+1reb+2ast
La Union: C.Cardo 13+5reb, M.Fernandez 11, M.Eidintas 11+1ast, T.Roberson 10+7reb, R.Rattero 7+2reb, P.Mateo 6+2reb+1ast

Olimpico - Comunicaciones 77-72

La Liga top team - Olimpico (9-1) added another victory to their record on Monday. This time they beat thirteenth ranked Comunicaciones (4-7) in La Banda 77-72. Olimpico outrebounded Comunicaciones 47-35 including 35 on the defensive glass. American-Puerto Rican Devon Collier (203-1991, college: Oregon St.) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Nicolas Romano (200) chipped in 13 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Keron DeShields (190-1992, college: Tennessee St., agency: Diamond Sports) responded with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists and guard Alejo Montes (191-1991) scored 20 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Olimpico have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-1 record, which they share with Quimsa and San Lorenzo. Comunicaciones lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Olimpico: D.Collier 16+14reb+1ast, J.Arengo 14+2reb+6ast, N.Romano 13+10reb, N.Alex 9+1reb, P.Tabarez 9+5reb+1ast, N.Aguirre 8+3reb+5ast
Comunicaciones: A.Montes 20+3reb+3ast, K.DeShields 19+6reb+9ast, M.Thomas 10+5reb+2ast, E.Maxwell 8+4reb+1ast, T.Pereyra 6+3reb+1ast, J.Strings 4+6reb

Quimsa - Argentino 84-78

Everything went according to plan in Santiado del Estero where third ranked Quimsa (9-1) beat bottom-ranked Argentino (1-9) 84-78 on Monday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Quimsa shot 23 for 33 from the free-throw line, while Argentino only scored seven points from the stripe. The former international forward Claudio Ramirez (200-1990) fired a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds. Quimsa's coach Leandro Ramella used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Naturalized American Johnatan Slider (192-1987) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Agustin Facello (183-1999) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Quimsa have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Olimpico and San Lorenzo. Argentino lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: S.Acevedo 13+1reb, B.Robinson 13+5reb+2ast, J.Brussino 12+2reb+6ast, C.Ramirez 11+12reb+3ast, E.Basabe 10+5reb, R.Fortunato 9+4reb+1ast
Argentino: R.Granberry 18+4reb, A.Facello 17+6reb, G.Aliende 15+3reb+5ast, M.Payton 13+2reb+2ast, J.Slider 11+12reb+3ast, R.Santino 3+3reb

San Lorenzo - La Union 82-60

There was no surprise in Almagro where 17th ranked La Union (2-8) was outplayed by third ranked San Lorenzo (9-1) 82-60 on Wednesday. Swingman Federico Grun (191-1996) fired 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Ivan Basualdo (203-1990) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. Four San Lorenzo players scored in double figures. The former international swingman Martin Fernandez (195-1997) produced 15 points and Matias Eidintas (186-1995) added 15 points respectively for lost side. La Union's coach Sebastian Ginobili gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. San Lorenzo have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Quimsa and Olimpico. La Union lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
San Lorenzo: F.Grun 17+5reb+2ast, I.Basualdo 14+6reb+2ast, C.Francisco 12+2reb+3ast, K.Hernandez 11+2reb+3ast, L.Lucas 10+2reb, L.Perez 9+2reb+6ast
La Union: M.Eidintas 15+2reb, M.Fernandez 15+2reb+1ast, W.Alcegaire 8+6reb+3ast, M.Saglietti 6+3reb+1ast, A.Gonzalo 5+2reb, C.Cardo 4+4reb

Independ.O. - Comunicaciones 88-85

There was a small surprise in Olivia where sixteenth ranked Independ.O. (3-7) edged 13th ranked Comunicaciones (4-7) 88-85 on Wednesday. Independ.O. dominated down low during the game scoring 36 of its points in the paint compared to Comunicaciones' 12. Independ.O. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Jorge Banegas (190-1993, agency: BIG) fired 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Guard Agustin Pautasso (192-1997) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Marcus Thomas (191-1995, college: Rosemont) produced 26 points and 6 assists (made all of his twelve free throws !!!) and swingman Santiago Assum (194-1998) added 19 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) respectively for lost side. Four Comunicaciones players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Independ.O. maintains sixteenth position with 3-7 record. Comunicaciones lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Independ.O.: J.Banegas 20+8reb+2ast, A.Pautasso 19+5reb, M.Nicolas 12+2ast, C.Scaramuzzino 10+4reb, P.Ezequiel 9+2reb+3ast, S.Giletto 7+2ast
Comunicaciones: M.Thomas 26+2reb+6ast, A.Santiago 19+5reb, K.DeShields 17+2reb+2ast, E.Martinez 13+3reb+1ast, T.Pereyra 6+3reb+1ast, E.Maxwell 4+4reb

Olimpico - Penarol 89-66

La Liga top team - Olimpico (9-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eighteenth ranked Penarol (1-8) in La Banda 89-66. Olimpico made 30-of-33 charity shots (90.9 percent) during the game. Penarol was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Forward Patricio Tabarez (195-1991) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international guard Nicolas Romano (200) supported him with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Even 19 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) by American guard Robert Whitfield (190-1997, college: UMKC) did not help to save the game for Penarol. The former international Tomas Monacchi (198-1997) added 18 points and 8 rebounds 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. Olimpico have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-1 record, which they share with Quimsa and San Lorenzo. Penarol lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Union.
Top scorers:
Olimpico: P.Tabarez 22+11reb+2ast, N.Romano 16+5reb+1ast, D.Collier 11+5reb+1ast, T.Zanzottera 9+1reb+1ast, N.Alex 8+2reb+2ast, J.Machuca 8+1reb+1ast
Penarol: R.Whitfield 19+6reb+3ast, T.Monacchi 18+8reb, J.Everett 8+7reb, J.Valinotti 5+3reb+3ast, J.Morales 4+8reb+1ast, J.Ruiz 4+2ast

Obera - Boca 66-85

Very expected game when 11th ranked Obera (4-6) was crushed at home by seventh ranked Boca (7-4) 85-66 on Tuesday. The former international point guard Jose Vildoza (191-1996, agency: Octagon Europe) fired 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The former international Leonardo Mainoldi (205-1985) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Boca players scored in double figures. Boca's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Point guard Juan Laterza (180-1997) produced 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-1993, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Slash Sports) added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Boca moved-up to sixth place. Obera lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with six games lost. They share it with Riachuelo.
Top scorers:
Boca: J.Vildoza 21+9reb+5ast, L.Mainoldi 17+6reb+2ast, M.Mata 14+1reb+3ast, R.Barber 12+6reb+2ast, L.Schattmann 8+2reb+4ast, S.Vega 5+3reb+2ast
Obera: J.Laterza 14+5reb+5ast, F.Enzo 13+4reb, Q.Nicolas 11+2reb+2ast, C.Mitchell 9+7reb+1ast, J.Torresi 8+4reb+2ast, R.Kelvin 5+3reb

Union SF - Zarate 67-71

Very predictable result in Santa Fe where twelfth ranked Zarate (5-5) defeated 19th ranked Union (1-8) 71-67 on Tuesday. Point guard Lucas Andujar (185-1996) fired 12 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Agustin Brocal (191-1997) chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds. Five Zarate players scored in double figures. Cuban center Pedro Bombino (206-2000, agency: Pro Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and center Ignacio Alessio (203-1987) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Zarate have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with San Martin. Union lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighteenth position with eight games lost. They share it with Penarol.
Top scorers:
Zarate: A.Brocal 20+6reb+1ast, S.Chaine 12+6reb, L.Andujar 12+8reb+9ast, D.Pineda 12+6reb+3ast, G.Camilo 11+3reb+3ast, J.Aprea 4+3reb
Union SF: I.Alessio 16+2reb, B.Pedro 14+12reb+2ast, J.Sandrini 13+3reb+2ast, F.Pais 6+3reb+3ast, M.Gomez 5, T.Moore 5+3reb+2ast

Riachuelo LR - San Martin 76-75

A very close game took place in La Rioja between Riachuelo and San Martin. Fifteenth ranked Riachuelo (4-6) got a very close home victory over higher ranked San Martin (5-5). Riachuelo managed to escape with a 1-point win 76-75 on Tuesday evening. Riachuelo made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. The former international point guard Nicolas De los Santos (180-1988) fired 13 points and 8 assists for the winners. American Anthony Young (200-1989, college: KWC) chipped in 17 points. Five Riachuelo LR players scored in double figures. The former international guard Agustin Perez (192-1999) produced 15 points and 7 rebounds and Rolando Vallejos (195-2000) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Riachuelo moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Obera. San Martin at the other side keeps the ninth position with five games lost. They share it with Zarate.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo LR: A.Young 17+3reb, N.De los Santos 13+2reb+8ast, J.Maldonado 12+8reb, A.Ibarguen 10+8reb, S.Maxwell 10+3reb, F.Valentin 8+4reb
San Martin: C.Buendia 16+1ast, A.Perez 15+7reb+2ast, V.Rolando 14+5reb, V.Garello 9+4reb+1ast, L.Gargallo 6+1reb+3ast, M.Franco 6

Regatas - Platense 78-65

There was an upset in Corrientes where higher ranked Platense (7-3) was defeated by ninth ranked Regatas (6-4) 78-65 on Tuesday. Guard Franco Vieta (194-1992) fired 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Tobias Franchela (185-2001) chipped in 20 points. Point guard Facundo Vazquez (185-1998) produced 11 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Juan Corbalan (185-1998) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Platense's coach Alejandro Vazquez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Regatas moved-up to eighth place. Loser Platense keeps the fifth position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Regatas: T.Franchela 20+3reb+2ast, F.Vieta 20+6reb+3ast, X.Carreras 14+10reb, G.McGhee 8+10reb, S.Mignani 7+4reb+5ast, A.Diez 6+3reb
Platense: J.Corbalan 16+2reb, E.Flor 15+1reb+1ast, F.Vazquez 11+7reb+1ast, I.Pedro 7+4reb, S.Barrales 7+7reb+2ast, M.McCarthy 5+2reb

Quimsa - San Martin 77-70

Everything went according to plan in Santiado del Estero where third ranked Quimsa (9-1) beat 9th ranked San Martin (5-5) 77-70 on Thursday. Quimsa made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Quimsa had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international forward Claudio Ramirez (200-1990) fired 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Center Eduardo Vasirani (206-1991) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. Quimsa's coach Leandro Ramella used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rolando Vallejos (195-2000) produced 13 points and 7 rebounds and naturalized Italian Vicente Garello (203-1997, agency: BIG) added 8 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Quimsa have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Olimpico and San Lorenzo. Loser San Martin keeps the ninth place with five games lost. They share the position with Zarate.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: E.Vasirani 13+8reb, J.Brussino 12+4reb+3ast, C.Ramirez 12+8reb+3ast, B.Robinson 8+4reb+1ast, S.Acevedo 8+2reb, B.Sansimoni 8+3reb+2ast
San Martin: C.Buendia 14+1reb+1ast, V.Rolando 13+7reb+1ast, G.Garcia 11+3reb+3ast, C.Bryan 8+5reb+1ast, V.Garello 8+10reb+2ast, A.Perez 7+9reb+1ast