La Liga Argentina Round 13 (Regular Season): Leader Pico FC loses to Racing

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Pico FC (9-4) recorded its fourth loss in Chivilcoy on Tuesday night. Visitors were rolled over by third ranked Racing (7-5) 59-37. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Pico FC. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Racing forced 21 Pico FC turnovers. Power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) fired 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Luciano Ortiz (199-1999) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. Racing's coach Diego D'Ambrosio felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Facundo Saez produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Racing moved-up to second place. Pico FC at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Cordoba. First ranked Atenas faced 3rd placed GEPU. Host Atenas (9-1) smashed guests from San Luis (6-2) 84-63. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Roquez Johnson (201-1992, college: MSU, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Lucas Arn contributed with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Coach Gustavo Peirone's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Franco Maeso (197-2000) answered with 17 points for GEPU. Atenas have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-1 record. GEPU at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. Atenas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. GEPU will play at home against Sarmiento (#16) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Ninth-ranked Colon (3-5) made lots of trouble for third ranked Suardi (7-2) on Wednesday. Suardi managed to secure only three-point victory 83-80. However their fans expected much easier game. Pablo Martinez stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. At the losing side Tomas Botta responded with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Suardi moved-up to second place. Loser Colon SF keeps the ninth position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Suardi will meet at home Echague (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Colon will play against Dep Norte (#8) in Armstrong and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 13 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
GELP was crushed by Racing A. in Buenos Aires 80-59. U.Mar del Plata was beaten by Provincial at home 72-75. Ameghino won against Ciclista on the opponent's court 62-58. Quilmes MP managed to outperform Rocamora in a home game 100-89. Montmartre rolled over Jachal on the road 100-74.
The best stats of 13th round was 26 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists by Alvaro Caraffa of Jachal.



Racing A. - GELP 80-59

There was an upset in Buenos Aires where higher ranked GELP (5-5) was crushed by sixteenth ranked Racing A. (3-1) 80-59 on Tuesday. Augustin Silva stepped up and scored 26 points for the winners and point guard Nicolas Remolina (185-1998) chipped in 15 points. Four Racing A. players scored in double figures. At the losing side swingman Marco Risso (190-2001) responded with 11 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Alan Moreno (185-1997, agency: BIG) scored 18 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Racing A.. They moved-up to fourteenth place. Loser GELP dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with Quilmes MP. Racing A. will meet at home U.Mar del Plata (#17) in the next round. GELP will play against Ciclista (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
GELP: A.Moreno 18+3reb+1ast, R.Marco 11+8reb+3ast, S.Bruera 7+7reb+1ast, B.Augusto 6+1reb, A.Isidro 5+4reb, H.Marcos 4+1reb+1ast
Racing A.: S.Augustin 26+2reb+1ast, N.Remolina 15+3reb+1ast, S.Luis 12+2reb+2ast, P.Perez 10+2reb+4ast, M.Nunez 9+5reb+3ast, P.Mauro 3+2ast

U.Mar del Plata - Provincial 72-75

No shocking result in a game when thirteenth ranked Provincial (5-6) edged on the road 17th ranked U.Mar del Plata (1-9) 75-72 on Tuesday. The former international swingman Adrian Boccia (195-1982) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and forward Pablo Fernandez (196-1982) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists. Four Provincial players scored in double figures. Provincial's coach Gutavo Lalima used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Juan Bellozas (195-1993) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Tomas Quinteros (184-2001) scored 20 points. Provincial moved-up to tenth place, which they share with La Union. U.Mar del Plata lost their ninth game in a row. U.Mar del Plata at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the fifteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Jachal. Provincial will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. U.Mar del Plata will play against Racing A. (#14) in Buenos Aires and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
U.Mar del Plata: Q.Tomas 20+3reb+3ast, J.Bellozas 16+11reb, C.Matias 12+4reb, V.Agustin 9+6reb+5ast, B.Felipe 7+4reb+5ast, M.Herrero 4
Provincial: P.Fernandez 17+2reb+4ast, A.Boccia 13+14reb+4ast, S.Lopez Hoyo 13+2reb+4ast, E.Alejandro 11+8reb, E.Juan Pablo 6+3reb+3ast, F.Perez 5+1reb+1ast

Ciclista - Ameghino 58-62

Very expected game in Junin where 14th ranked Ciclista (3-5) was defeated by fourth ranked Ameghino (7-6) 62-58 on Tuesday. Ameghino outrebounded Ciclista 41-25 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) stepped up and scored 16 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and forward Abel Aristimuno (195-1991, agency: BIG) chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Aaron Pablo (200-2000) responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds and Uruguayan center Matias Acosta (200-1999) scored 15 points and 4 steals. Ameghino moved-up to third place. Ciclista lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the ninth position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Ameghino will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ciclista will play against GELP (#9) in La Plata and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ciclista: A.Pablo 16+6reb+1ast, A.Matias 15+3reb+2ast, L.Laureano 7+1reb, C.Ebeling 7+4reb, A.Najul 6+2reb+2ast, R.Uriel 3+1reb
Ameghino: J.Luis Abeiro 16+9reb+1ast, A.Aristimuno 12+10reb+2ast, F.Vieta 11+6reb+1ast, B.Abraham 9+2reb, J.Eydallin 6+4reb+1ast, F.Thygesen 4+2reb

Atenas - GEPU 84-63

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Cordoba. First ranked Atenas faced 3rd placed GEPU. Host Atenas (9-1) smashed guests from San Luis (6-2) 84-63. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Roquez Johnson (201-1992, college: MSU, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Lucas Arn (197-1989) contributed with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Coach Gustavo Peirone's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Franco Maeso (197-2000) answered with 17 points and swingman Matias Borsatti (189-1997, agency: BIG) added 8 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for GEPU. Atenas have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-1 record. GEPU at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. Atenas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. GEPU will play at home against Sarmiento (#16) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
GEPU: M.Franco 17+3reb+2ast, G.Acosta 13+4reb+1ast, M.Borsatti 8+10reb, E.Marillan 6+5reb+3ast, J.Harris 5+4reb+2ast, M.Jorge 4+7reb
Atenas: R.Johnson 17+11reb, L.Arn 15+6reb+4ast, N.Zurschmitten 14+1reb+4ast, M.Alonso 9+2reb+2ast, A.Maximiliano 8+1ast, K.Mirko 7

Racing - Pico FC 59-37

Top ranked Pico FC (9-4) recorded its fourth loss in Chivilcoy on Tuesday night. Visitors were rolled over by third ranked Racing (7-5) 59-37. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Pico FC. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Racing forced 21 Pico FC turnovers. Power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) fired 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Luciano Ortiz (199-1999) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. Racing's coach Diego D'Ambrosio felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Facundo Saez produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds and Manuel Peyronnet added 5 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Racing moved-up to second place. Pico FC at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pico FC: S.Facundo 11+10reb+2ast, Z.Franco 10+2reb, E.Facundo 8+6reb, P.Manuel 5+4reb+5ast, T.Cravero 2+5reb, S.Emiliano 1+4reb
Racing: J.Peralta 21+6reb, L.Ortiz 12+6reb+1ast, A.Tomas 8+7reb+4ast, A.Nehuen 7+3reb, E.Kibi 3+7reb+1ast, C.Joaquin 3+1reb

Quilmes MP - Rocamora 100-89

Rather predictable result in Mar del Plata where thirteenth ranked Quilmes MP (5-5) beat 16th ranked Rocamora (3-8) 100-89 on Wednesday. Swingman Lisandro Fernandez (194-1998, agency: BIG) stepped up and scored 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Agustin Ecker (194-2000) chipped in 14 points and 13 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). Quilmes MP's coach Luis Fernandez used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. At the losing side point guard Agustin Cavallin (188-2001) responded with 22 points and 5 assists and guard Matias Caire (188-1999) scored 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Quilmes MP and five Rocamora players scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Quilmes MP. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with GELP. Rocamora lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the sixteenth position with eight games lost. Quilmes MP will meet higher ranked Pilar (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rocamora will play against U.Mar del Plata (#17) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: C.Agustin 22+2reb+5ast, J.Catalin 17+4reb+3ast, R.Federico 15+7reb, M.Caire 14+7reb+4ast, L.Enmanuel 12+1reb, P.Juan 5+4reb+2ast
Quilmes MP: L.Fernandez 22+6reb+6ast, R.Acuna 18, L.Cequeira 16+2reb+7ast, E.Agustin 14+13reb, V.Tomas 9+8reb+1ast, E.Gimenez 9+3reb+2ast

Suardi - Colon SF 83-80

Ninth-ranked Colon (3-5) made lots of trouble for third ranked Suardi (7-2) on Wednesday. Suardi managed to secure only three-point victory 83-80. However their fans expected much easier game. Suardi dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Colon SF's 24. Pablo Martinez (197-1982) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and guard Luciano Lizarraga (183-1991) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds. Five Suardi players scored in double figures. At the losing side Tomas Botta responded with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Ecuadorian center Jordan Cardenas (206-1998, college: FNU) scored 7 points and 13 rebounds. Suardi moved-up to second place. Loser Colon SF keeps the ninth position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Suardi will meet at home Echague (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Colon will play against Dep Norte (#8) in Armstrong and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Colon SF: B.Tomas 16+5reb+5ast, F.Francisco 14+1reb, N.Bravo 13+4reb+1ast, F.Joaquin 13+2reb+3ast, C.Luca 9+6reb+3ast, J.Cardenas 7+13reb
Suardi: P.Martinez 18+12reb+2ast, B.Sebastian 16+3reb, L.Lizarraga 11+5reb+3ast, C.Santiago 11+2reb+2ast, R.Horacio 10+6reb, F.Nahuel 7+3reb

Jachal - Montmartre 74-100

Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Jachal (1-9) was outplayed at home by tenth ranked Montmartre (3-5) 100-74 on Wednesday. Montmartre outrebounded Jachal 46-34 including 32 on the defensive glass. Montmartre looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Power forward Alejandro Piccart (198-2002) stepped up and scored 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Juan Rodriguez chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Montmartre had such big advantage that coach felt comfortable to give the chance to play for 11 players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side Alvaro Caraffa (199-2000, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Bruno Caribaux (181-2003) scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Montmartre and four Jachal players scored in double figures. Montmartre moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Jachal lost their seventh game in a row. They dropped to the fifteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with U.Mar del Plata. Montmartre will meet higher ranked Amancay (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Jachal will play against Salta Basket (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Jachal: A.Caraffa 26+13reb+6ast, C.Bruno 18+5reb+5ast, P.Pecanha 13+9reb+4ast, M.Martin 13+1reb+1ast, B.Facundo 2+5reb+2ast, S.Espindola 2+1reb
Montmartre: P.Alejandro 22+8reb+3ast, R.Juan 15+5reb+5ast, B.Juan 12+1reb, M.Martinez 11+5reb+2ast, S.Franco 11+2reb+3ast, J.Tulian 10+8reb