La Liga Argentina Round 14 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game in Cordoba was quite interesting. One of their biggest challengers GEPU (6-3) played at the court of fifth ranked Barrio Parque (7-4). Barrio Parque managed to secure a 4-point victory 81-77 on Thursday. Swingman Ramiro Ledesma (192-2000) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. point guard Nahuel Buchaillot (178-2000) contributed with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Barrio Parque's coach Esteban Pierdominici used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Jorge Mas replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for GEPU. Barrio Parque moved-up to third place, which they share with Villa S.Martin. GEPU lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Dep Viedma and Pilar. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game in Rivadavia was also worth to mention about. 6th ranked Villa S.Martin (7-4) played at the court of seventh ranked Rivadavia (5-2). Rivadavia managed to secure a 6-point victory 74-68. Center Laureano Zalio (207-1995, agency: BIG) scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Tomas Luduena chipped in 16 points and 6 assists during the contest. Rivadavia's coach Sebastian Torre allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Power forward Estefano Simondi (201-1996) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Rivadavia maintains seventh position with 5-2 record. Villa S.Martin at the other side dropped to the third place with four games lost. They share the position with Barrio Parque. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
A very close game took place in Armstrong between Dep Norte and Colon. Eighth ranked Dep Norte (5-4) got a very close home victory over 11th ranked Colon (3-6). Dep Norte managed to escape with a 2-point win 67-65 on Sunday evening. Celestino Cupulutti notched 14 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort. Dep Norte's coach Alejandro Cupulutti used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even a double-double of 12 points and 13 rebounds by Jordan Cardenas did not help to save the game for Colon. Dep Norte maintains eighth position with 5-4 record, which they share with H.Americano. Colon lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with six games lost. They share the position with Ciclista and Independiente. Dep Norte will meet at home higher ranked Amancay (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Colon will have a break next round.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 14: Rocamora was beaten by U.Mar del Plata on the road 88-76. San Isidro won against Colon on its own court 79-66. Montmartre unfortunately lost to Amancay in La Rioja 68-73. Jachal was rolled over Salta Basket at home 67-90. Quilmes MP was crushed by Racing A. on the opponent's court 99-70. Suardi beat Echague in a home game 82-65. Salta Basket won against Amancay on the road 83-76. Lanus unfortunately lost to U.Mar del Plata on its own court 65-81. Ciclista recorded a loss to GELP in La Plata 72-75. Pilar defeated Quilmes MP at home 75-69. U.Mar del Plata was beaten by Racing A. on the opponent's court 85-68. GEPU lost to Villa S.Martin in a home game 72-82. Echague unfortunately lost to San Isidro on the road 69-71.
The most impressive performance of 14th round was 18 points and 7 rebounds by Manuel Lambrisca of San Isidro.



U.Mar del Plata - Rocamora 88-76

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when seventeenth ranked U.Mar del Plata (2-10) beat at home 16th ranked Rocamora (3-8) 88-76 on Thursday. U.Mar del Plata outrebounded Rocamora 45-32 including 34 on the defensive glass. U.Mar del Plata looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Juan Bellozas (195-1993) notched a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Tomas Quinteros (184-2001) supported him with 23 points and 5 assists. Even 28 points by guard Matias Caire (188-1999) did not help to save the game for Rocamora. Federico Repetti added 10 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Four Rocamora players scored in double figures. Rocamora's coach Agustin Pujol rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted U.Mar del Plata maintains seventeenth position with 2-10 record. Rocamora lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth place with eight games lost. U.Mar del Plata will meet higher ranked Pilar (#5) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Rocamora will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
U.Mar del Plata: J.Bellozas 27+13reb+1ast, Q.Tomas 23+1reb+5ast, M.Herrero 15+4reb, C.Matias 7+6reb, J.Varas 4+3reb+1ast, C.Cadillac 4+6reb+5ast
Rocamora: M.Caire 28+4reb+2ast, C.Agustin 12+1reb+1ast, R.Federico 10+10reb+3ast, M.Tarrago 10+3reb+2ast, J.Catalin 8+5reb+2ast, O.Valentino 5+2reb+1ast

Barrio Parque - GEPU 81-77

The game in Cordoba was quite interesting. One of their biggest challengers GEPU (6-3) played at the court of fifth ranked Barrio Parque (7-4). Barrio Parque managed to secure a 4-point victory 81-77 on Thursday. Swingman Ramiro Ledesma (192-2000) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Nahuel Buchaillot (178-2000) contributed with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Barrio Parque's coach Esteban Pierdominici used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Jorge Mas replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and Gustavo Acosta (198-1989) added 11 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for GEPU. Five GEPU players scored in double figures. Barrio Parque moved-up to third place, which they share with Villa S.Martin. GEPU lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Dep Viedma and Pilar. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: L.Ramiro 25+5reb+4ast, B.Nahuel 14+5reb+6ast, A.Santiago 12+2reb, F.Pedano 9+6reb+1ast, B.Valentin 7+4reb+1ast, B.Herrera 7+4reb+2ast
GEPU: M.Jorge 12+10reb+1ast, V.Costa 12+3reb, E.Marillan 12+4reb, J.Godoy 11+2reb+2ast, G.Acosta 11+7reb, M.Franco 7+3reb

San Isidro - Colon SF 79-66

Everything could happen in San Francisco at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked San Isidro and 11th ranked Colon had identical 3-5 record. This time San Isidro used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Santa Fe 79-66 on Friday night. San Isidro dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Colon SF's 28. San Isidro forced 21 Colon turnovers. Forward Cesar Lavoratornuovo (189-1991) notched a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-1997) supported him with 18 points. San Isidro's coach Daniel Beltramo used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 18 points by forward Bautista Fernandez (195-2001) did not help to save the game for Colon. Ecuadorian center Jordan Cardenas (206-1998, college: FNU) added 7 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. San Isidro have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Pergamino and Villa Mitre. Colon lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with six games lost. They share it with Ciclista and Independiente. San Isidro will meet at home Jachal (#15) in the next round where they are favorite. Colon will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: C.Lavoratornuovo 20+10reb+2ast, M.Lambrisca 18+2ast, S.Jeronimo 9+2reb+3ast, B.Santiago 8+2reb+3ast, G.Sinconi 7+6reb, C.Hooper 6+4reb+3ast
Colon SF: F.Bautista 18+4reb+2ast, F.Joaquin 11+3reb+3ast, N.Bravo 9+7reb+1ast, J.Cardenas 7+11reb+1ast, B.Tomas 7+2reb+4ast, F.Francisco 6+1reb+1ast

Amancay - Montmartre 73-68

Very predictable result when fifth ranked Amancay (6-4) won against 10th ranked Montmartre (3-5) in La Rioja 73-68 on Friday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Swingman Nataniel Rodriguez (197-1995) notched 28 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Juan Cognigni (192-1990) supported him with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 11 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists by center Nicolas Franco (204-1999) did not help to save the game for Montmartre. Juan Rodriguez added 11 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Montmartre's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Amancay have an impressive six-game winning streak. Despite that victory Amancay went down to sixth position due to points difference. Loser Montmartre keeps the tenth place with five games lost. Amancay will meet Dep Norte (#8) in the next round. Montmartre will play against the league's leader Atenas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Amancay: N.Rodriguez 28+8reb, C.Juan 16+5reb+4ast, A.Wilfredo 14+8reb, R.Nicolas 8+7reb+2ast, E.Correa 7+7reb+6ast, A.Lucas 0
Montmartre: R.Juan 11+5reb+1ast, J.Tulian 11+3reb+2ast, N.Franco 11+12reb+4ast, P.Alejandro 9+4reb+1ast, M.Martinez 9+6reb, S.Franco 9+2reb+2ast

Jachal - Salta Basket 67-90

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Jachal (1-9) was outscored at home by fourteenth ranked Salta Basket (2-7) 90-67 on Friday. Salta Basket dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Jachal's 26. Salta Basket looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Guard Jara Agustin (-1998) notched 21 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and Angel Torino supported him with 22 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Even 18 points and 7 assists by point guard Bruno Caribaux (181-2003) did not help to save the game for Jachal. Brazilian center Pedro Pecanha (206-1998) added 15 points and 10 rebounds for the hosts. Jachal's coach Sergio Cabanas gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Salta Basket moved-up to thirteenth place. Jachal lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth position with nine games lost. Salta Basket will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Jachal will play against San Isidro (#9) in San Francisco and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Salta Basket: T.Angel 22+3reb+3ast, J.Agustin 21+8reb+3ast, L.Gallardo 9+1reb+3ast, A.Binda Facundo 9+6reb+5ast, G.Ronny 9+2reb+1ast, F.Nasif 7+3reb+3ast
Jachal: C.Bruno 18+3reb+7ast, P.Pecanha 15+10reb+1ast, A.Caraffa 11+6reb+4ast, B.Facundo 6+4reb, M.Martin 5+1reb+1ast, C.Emanuel 4+1reb+1ast

Racing A. - Quilmes MP 99-70

There was a small surprise when twelfth ranked Racing A. (5-1) outplayed 9th ranked Quilmes MP (5-7) in Buenos Aires 99-70 on Sunday. Racing A. made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Racing A. had a 32-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 57.7 percentage. Luis Silva notched 22 points to lead the effort and forward Rafael Rosende (198-1997) supported him with 6 points and 10 rebounds. Even 16 points and 5 rebounds by Rodrigo Acuna (198-1995) did not help to save the game for Quilmes MP. Agustin Ecker (194-2000) added 11 points for the guests. 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 A. have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place. Loser Quilmes MP dropped to the twelfth position with seven games lost. Racing A. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Quilmes MP will play against Lanus (#8) in Buenos Aires and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Racing A.: S.Luis 22, M.Nunez 15+1reb+3ast, B.Nestor 13+5reb, S.Augustin 10+3reb+1ast, M.Fernandez 8+7reb, N.Remolina 8+5reb+4ast
Quilmes MP: R.Acuna 16+5reb, E.Agustin 11+4reb+2ast, L.Cequeira 9+2reb+4ast, S.Geronimo 8+2reb+2ast, L.Fernandez 8+3reb+1ast, G.Eseverri 6+2reb+1ast

Rivadavia - Villa S.Martin 74-68

The game in Rivadavia was also worth to mention about. 6th ranked Villa S.Martin (7-4) played at the court of seventh ranked Rivadavia (5-2). Rivadavia managed to secure a 6-point victory 74-68. Center Laureano Zalio (207-1995, agency: BIG) scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Tomas Luduena (178-1996) chipped in 16 points and 6 assists during the contest. Rivadavia's coach Sebastian Torre allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Power forward Estefano Simondi (201-1996) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and guard Luciano Caceres (180-2001) scored 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Rivadavia maintains seventh position with 5-2 record. Villa S.Martin at the other side dropped to the third place with four games lost. They share the position with Barrio Parque. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: L.Tomas 16+2reb+6ast, L.Gorosterrazu 14+7reb+1ast, L.Zalio 12+8reb+4ast, A.Alejo 9+3reb+3ast, A.Ajiboye 6+4reb, V.Agustin 5+2reb
Villa S.Martin: E.Simondi 19+9reb+2ast, S.Arancibia 14+2reb+2ast, L.Caceres 12+5reb+6ast, G.Bruno 9+4reb+1ast, S.Vicente Joaquin 5+1reb+1ast, P.Ramiro 4+3reb

Dep Norte - Colon SF 67-65

A very close game took place in Armstrong between Dep Norte and Colon. Eighth ranked Dep Norte (5-4) got a very close home victory over 11th ranked Colon (3-6). Dep Norte managed to escape with a 2-point win 67-65 on Sunday evening. Dep Norte outrebounded Colon 48-36 including a 38-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. Celestino Cupulutti (186-1993, agency: BIG) notched 14 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Joaquin Baeza (182-1986, agency: BIG) supported him with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Dep Norte's coach Alejandro Cupulutti used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even a double-double of 12 points and 13 rebounds by Ecuadorian center Jordan Cardenas (206-1998, college: FNU) did not help to save the game for Colon. Nicolas Bravo (197-2000) added 17 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Dep Norte maintains eighth position with 5-4 record, which they share with H.Americano. Colon lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with six games lost. They share the position with Ciclista and Independiente. Dep Norte will meet at home higher ranked Amancay (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Colon will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dep Norte: C.Cupulutti 14+9reb+2ast, F.Franco 12+7reb, J.Fernandez 11+7reb+1ast, J.Baeza 9+5reb+6ast, M.Franco 7+4reb+4ast, L.Julian 6+1reb
Colon SF: N.Bravo 17+6reb, F.Bautista 13+3reb+2ast, J.Cardenas 12+13reb+1ast, M.Facundo 7+3reb, B.Tomas 7+5reb+9ast, C.Luca 3+2reb

Suardi - Echague 82-65

There was no surprise when 14th ranked Echague (1-7) lost on the road to second ranked Suardi (8-2) 82-65 on Sunday. Suardi looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Guard Nahuel Fino (188-2000) notched 13 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Horacio Rigada supported him with 8 points and 9 rebounds. Suardi's coach Andres Poi used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 16 points and 7 rebounds by forward Ivan Albornoz (200-1986) did not help to save the game for Echague. Guard Lisandro Ruiz Moreno (185-1989) added 12 points, 6 assists and 4 steals for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Suardi have a solid three-game winning streak. Newly promoted Suardi maintains second position with 8-2 record behind leader Pico FC. Echague lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Suardi: V.Tomas 14+4reb, F.Nahuel 13+5reb+2ast, B.Sebastian 13+4reb+1ast, P.Martinez 11+5reb+3ast, R.Horacio 8+9reb+3ast, L.Lizarraga 6+6reb+1ast
Echague: I.Albornoz 16+7reb, L.Ruiz Moreno 12+2reb+6ast, P.Bandeo 11+8reb+1ast, G.Gonzalez 10+3reb+3ast, L.Pividori 7+3reb+2ast, I.Zulberti 4+3reb+1ast

Amancay - Salta Basket 76-83

There was a surprise result when fourteenth ranked Salta Basket (2-7) beat higher ranked Amancay (6-4) in La Rioja 83-76 on Sunday. Diego Peralta (195-1994) notched 25 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and Facundo Arias Binda (192-1993) supported him with 13 points and 5 rebounds. Salta Basket's coach Ricardo De Cecco used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 17 points and 5 rebounds by guard Emiliano Correa (188-1991) did not help to save the game for Amancay. Wilfredo Alvarez added 12 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Salta Basket moved-up to thirteenth place. Newly promoted Amancay dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. Salta Basket will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Amancay will play against Dep Norte (#8) in Armstrong and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Salta Basket: P.Diego 25+8reb+3ast, J.Agustin 16+1reb+1ast, A.Binda Facundo 13+5reb+2ast, D.Jeronimo 11+2reb+2ast, L.Gallardo 8+2reb+1ast, G.Ronny 4+4reb
Amancay: E.Correa 17+5reb+2ast, A.Wilfredo 12+6reb+2ast, O.Bautista 11+4reb, R.Nicolas 10+2reb+1ast, C.Juan 9+7reb+1ast, P.Fabricio 8+1ast

Lanus - U.Mar del Plata 65-81

There was an upset when higher ranked Lanus (5-3) lost to seventeenth ranked U.Mar del Plata (2-10) in Buenos Aires 65-81 on Monday. Point guard Tomas Quinteros (184-2001) notched 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Juan Bellozas (195-1993) supported him with 17 points and 14 rebounds. Four U.Mar del Plata players scored in double figures. Even 4 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists by point guard Andres Lugli (188-1995) did not help to save the game for Lanus. Forward Martin Franchino (201-1993) added 8 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Lanus' coach Sebastian Saborido rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Newly promoted U.Mar del Plata maintains seventeenth position with 2-10 record. Loser Lanus dropped to the eighth place with three games lost. U.Mar del Plata will meet higher ranked Pilar (#5) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Lanus will play against Quilmes MP and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
U.Mar del Plata: Q.Tomas 20+7reb+5ast, J.Bellozas 17+14reb+1ast, B.Felipe 16+2reb+4ast, C.Matias 11+8reb+1ast, M.Herrero 9+4reb+1ast, J.Varas 4+2reb+4ast
Lanus: F.Alorda 13+3reb, R.Joaquin 11+2reb, L.Capponi 11+3reb, M.Franchino 8+8reb+1ast, E.Somadina 8+4reb, D.Muccio Lucas 6+2reb+1ast

GELP - Ciclista 75-72

Very predictable result when eighth ranked GELP (6-5) edged 15th ranked Ciclista (3-6) in La Plata 75-72 on Monday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Point guard Alan Moreno (185-1997, agency: BIG) notched 18 points to lead the effort and swingman Marco Risso (190-2001) supported him with 9 points and 8 assists. Even 21 points and 9 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) by American power forward Caden Ebeling (201, college: LSSU) did not help to save the game for Ciclista. Forward Jonatan Basualdo (198-1999) added 12 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the guests. Ciclista's coach Daniel Jaule rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. GELP moved-up to sixth place. Ciclista lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with six games lost. They share it with Independiente and Colon. GELP will meet higher ranked Dep Viedma (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ciclista will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
GELP: A.Moreno 18+4reb, M.Bosch 15+2reb+2ast, S.Bruera 9+5reb, R.Marco 9+4reb+8ast, H.Marcos 7+2reb+1ast, J.Lancieri 6+6reb+3ast
Ciclista: C.Ebeling 21+9reb, J.Basualdo 12+11reb+5ast, A.Matias 9+2reb, V.Felipe 8+3reb, L.Laureano 5+3ast, V.Samuel 5

Pilar - Quilmes MP 75-69

Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Quilmes MP (5-7) lost on the road to sixth ranked Pilar (6-3) 75-69 on Tuesday. American center Dishon Lowery (200-1998, college: OKBU) notched a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Puerto Rican guard Jesus Cruz (196-1998, college: Fairfield) supported him with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Four Pilar players scored in double figures. Even 13 points and 6 assists by the former international point guard Luis Cequeira (179-1985) did not help to save the game for Quilmes MP. Forward Emilio Gimenez (196-1995) added 13 points for the guests. 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 Dep Viedma and GEPU. Loser Quilmes MP dropped to the twelfth position with seven games lost. Pilar will meet La Union (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. Quilmes MP will play against Lanus in Buenos Aires and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pilar: J.Cruz 17+5reb, D.Lowery 15+12reb, S.Ibarra 11+5reb, M.Joaquin 10+5reb+2ast, E.Gamboa 7+1reb+3ast, I.Varisco 6+3reb+1ast
Quilmes MP: L.Cequeira 13+2reb+6ast, E.Gimenez 13+3reb+2ast, L.Fernandez 13+4reb+1ast, V.Tomas 9+6reb, E.Agustin 8+7reb, R.Acuna 6+2reb

Racing A. - U.Mar del Plata 85-68

Everything went according to plan when twelfth ranked Racing A. (5-1) defeated 17th ranked U.Mar del Plata (2-10) in Buenos Aires 85-68 on Wednesday. Augustin Silva notched 21 points to lead the effort and power forward Matias Nunez (202-1995) supported him with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Racing A.'s coach Fernando Rosanova used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 13 points and 15 rebounds by Juan Bellozas (195-1993) did not help to save the game for U.Mar del Plata. Power forward Martin Herrero (193-1997) added 14 points for the guests. Racing A. have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place. U.Mar del Plata at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the seventeenth position with ten games lost. Racing A. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. U.Mar del Plata will play against Pilar (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Racing A.: S.Augustin 21+4reb+3ast, P.Perez 16+3reb+3ast, M.Nunez 15+7reb+4ast, M.Fernandez 9+6reb, N.Remolina 9+4reb+1ast, R.Rosende 8+8reb+2ast
U.Mar del Plata: M.Herrero 14+4reb+1ast, J.Bellozas 13+15reb+2ast, V.Agustin 10+2reb+2ast, Q.Tomas 9+3reb+1ast, C.Matias 8+3reb, J.Varas 6+1reb+3ast

GEPU - Villa S.Martin 72-82

There was a minor upset when one of their biggest challengers GEPU (6-3) lost to sixth ranked Villa S.Martin (7-4) in San Luis 72-82 on Tuesday. Naturalized Spanish swingman Maximiliano Martin (190-1990) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals to lead the effort and Bruno Galassi supported him with 8 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 19 points and 8 rebounds by swingman Matias Borsatti (189-1997, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for GEPU. Jorge Mas added 18 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Villa S.Martin moved-up to third place, which they share with Barrio Parque. GEPU lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Dep Viedma and Pilar. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Villa S.Martin: L.Caceres 17+2reb+2ast, M.Martin 16+10reb+4ast, E.Simondi 15+7reb, P.Ramiro 13+1reb+1ast, G.Bruno 8+10reb+5ast, S.Arancibia 7+2reb+2ast
GEPU: M.Borsatti 19+8reb+2ast, M.Jorge 18+7reb+2ast, J.Godoy 13+6reb+3ast, V.Costa 10+4reb+6ast, G.Acosta 6+4reb+1ast, J.Harris 3+1reb

San Isidro - Echague 71-69

No shocking result in a game when tenth ranked San Isidro (4-5) edged 14th ranked Echague (1-7) in San Francisco 71-69 on Tuesday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. San Isidro made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. San Isidro outrebounded Echague 39-26 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-1997) notched 18 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and American Christopher Hooper (198-1991, college: SFC) supported him with 14 points. Even 21 points by point guard German Gonzalez (186-1992) did not help to save the game for Echague. Guard Lisandro Ruiz Moreno (185-1989) added 11 points and 8 assists for the guests. Four Echague players scored in double figures. San Isidro have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Pergamino and Villa Mitre. Echague lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with seven games lost. San Isidro will meet at home Jachal (#15) in the next round where they are favorite. Echague will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: M.Lambrisca 18+7reb+2ast, C.Hooper 14+3reb+1ast, B.Santiago 9+4reb+3ast, S.Luduena 9+2reb+3ast, D.Jeremias 7+7reb, G.Sinconi 5+11reb+2ast
Echague: G.Gonzalez 21+2reb+1ast, L.Ruiz Moreno 11+4reb+8ast, I.Zulberti 10+5reb+1ast, P.Bandeo 10+5reb, I.Echevarria 9+7reb, L.Pividori 8+2reb+1ast