La Liga Round 12 (Regular Season): Quimsa defeat San Lorenzo in the game between Top 4 teams

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An interesting game for Quimsa (11-1) which played road game in Almagro against 3rd ranked San Lorenzo (9-3). First ranked Quimsa managed to get a 8-point victory 75-67. Quimsa made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Quimsa outrebounded San Lorenzo 37-26 including a 13-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for Bruno Sansimoni (194-1996) who led his team to a victory with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) contributed with 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Federico Grun (191-1996) replied with 16 points and 6 rebounds for San Lorenzo. Quimsa have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 11-1 record. San Lorenzo at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Platense. Quimsa are looking forward to face Boca (#6) in Buenos Aires in the next round where they are favorite. San Lorenzo will play on the road against Union in Santa Fe and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Bottom-ranked Penarol managed to get a second victory, breaking the nine-game losing streak. This time they won against twelfth-ranked Riachuelo in Mar del Plata 87-74. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Riachuelo LR. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Al Thornton (203-1983, college: FSU, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Joaquin Valinotti who added 21 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals during the contest. The best for the losing side was Colombian forward Andres Ibarguen (200-1996, college: Angelo St., agency: Helping Ballers) with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Penarol (2-10) moved-up to nineteenth place. Riachuelo at the other side keeps the twelfth position with seven games lost. They share it with Independ.O..
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Comunicaciones (4-9) and Union (2-9), which took place in Mercedes. Higher ranked Comunicaciones lost at home to twentieth ranked Union 71-78 on Friday. The winners were led by Ignacio Alessio who scored that evening 25 points. Even 20 points and 5 assists by Keron DeShields did not help to save the game for Comunicaciones. Union moved-up to eighteenth place. Comunicaciones lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with nine games lost. Union will meet at home higher ranked San Lorenzo (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Comunicaciones will play against Obera (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 12: Instituto was smashed by Platense on the road 88-67. Gimnasia won against Zarate on its own court 88-71. Independ.O. managed to outperform Argentino in Olivia 96-83.
The most impressive performance of 12th round was 14 points and 11 rebounds by Trevor Moore of Union SF.



Platense - Instituto 88-67

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Platense (9-3) crushed 8th ranked Instituto (6-4) in Florida 88-67 on Thursday. Platense made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. The winners were led by the former international Eric Flor (190-1993) who scored that evening 15 points and 4 assists and Uruguayan point guard Manuel Mayora (180-1998) supported him with 15 points. Even 17 points and 9 rebounds by American forward Bryan Jefferson (201-1994, college: Mary) did not help to save the game for Instituto. Uruguayan-Italian swingman Nicola Pomoli (195-1999) added 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Platense moved-up to third place, which they share with San Lorenzo. Loser Instituto keeps the eighth position with four games lost. Platense will meet at home Independ.O. (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Instituto will play against Regatas (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Instituto: B.Jefferson 17+9reb, N.Hoover 16+2reb+1ast, P.Nicola 12+8reb+4ast, J.Saiz 11+4reb, R.Acuna 4+4reb, B.Lugarini 4+6reb+1ast
Platense: E.Flor 15+4reb+4ast, M.Mayora 15+2reb+1ast, M.McCarthy 10+3reb+2ast, S.Barrales 10+3reb+2ast, J.Corbalan 10+3reb+2ast, I.Pedro 10+6reb

San Lorenzo - Quimsa 67-75

An interesting game for Quimsa (11-1) which played road game in Almagro against 3rd ranked San Lorenzo (9-3). First ranked Quimsa managed to get a 8-point victory 75-67. Quimsa made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Quimsa outrebounded San Lorenzo 37-26 including a 13-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for Bruno Sansimoni (194-1996) who led his team to a victory with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) contributed with 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Federico Grun (191-1996) replied with 16 points and 6 rebounds and the former international Kevin Hernandez (205-1991) added 17 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for San Lorenzo. Quimsa have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 11-1 record. San Lorenzo at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Platense. Quimsa are looking forward to face Boca (#6) in Buenos Aires in the next round where they are favorite. San Lorenzo will play on the road against Union in Santa Fe and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
San Lorenzo: K.Hernandez 17+5reb+1ast, F.Grun 16+6reb+1ast, C.Francisco 10+3reb+1ast, L.Perez 8+1reb+10ast, G.Cordoba 7+2reb+1ast, I.Basualdo 4+6reb+1ast
Quimsa: C.Ramirez 17+4reb, B.Sansimoni 13+6reb+6ast, B.Robinson 13+8reb, S.Acevedo 8+3reb+1ast, E.Vasirani 7+2reb+2ast, E.Basabe 7+6reb

Penarol - Riachuelo LR 87-74

Bottom-ranked Penarol managed to get a second victory, breaking the nine-game losing streak. This time they won against twelfth-ranked Riachuelo in Mar del Plata 87-74. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Riachuelo LR. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Al Thornton (203-1983, college: FSU, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Joaquin Valinotti (185-1998) who added 21 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals during the contest. The best for the losing side was Colombian forward Andres Ibarguen (200-1996, college: Angelo St., agency: Helping Ballers) with 14 points and 9 rebounds and American Anthony Young (200-1989, college: KWC) scored 15 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Penarol (2-10) moved-up to nineteenth place. Riachuelo at the other side keeps the twelfth position with seven games lost. They share it with Independ.O..
Top scorers:
Riachuelo LR: A.Young 15+2reb, A.Ibarguen 14+9reb+2ast, V.Fernandez 10+3reb+2ast, S.Arese 9+1reb, S.Maxwell 7+4reb, J.Maldonado 6+4reb+1ast
Penarol: A.Thornton 22+8reb+4ast, R.Whitfield 22+5reb+3ast, J.Valinotti 21+5reb+7ast, J.Everett 8+2reb, J.Morales 4+4reb, T.Monacchi 3+2reb

Gimnasia - Zarate 88-71

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 10th ranked Zarate (6-6) lost to eleventh ranked Gimnasia (6-6) in Comodoro Rivadavia 71-88 on Thursday. The winners were led by American guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) who scored that evening 23 points and American-Italian Brandon Nazione (202-1994, college: EMU) supported him with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Gimnasia players scored in double figures. Gimnasia's coach Martin Villagran used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 15 points and 9 rebounds by point guard Lucas Andujar (185-1996) did not help to save the game for Zarate. Swingman Damian Pineda (194-1988) added 8 points and 7 rebounds. Gimnasia moved-up to tenth place, which they share with defeated Zarate. Gimnasia will meet at home higher ranked Obras (#5) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Zarate will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Zarate: L.Andujar 15+9reb+3ast, A.Brocal 11+3reb+2ast, S.Chaine 8, D.Pineda 8+7reb+3ast, J.Aprea 7+3reb, E.Rupcic 7+2reb
Gimnasia: J.Webster 23+4reb+3ast, P.Gramajo 19+3reb+2ast, B.Nazione 12+7reb+5ast, G.De Vaughn 12+7reb+1ast, D.Martiniano 8+2reb+1ast, S.Ramiro 6+1reb+1ast

Argentino - Independ.O. 83-96

Rather predictable result when fifteenth ranked Independ.O. (5-7) won against bottom-ranked Argentino (1-10) in Junin 96-83 on Friday. Independ.O. made 24-of-28 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Independ.O. had a 33-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by Salvador Giletto (195-1993) who scored that evening 22 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and forward Tomas Nally (202-2002, agency: BIG) supported him with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Independ.O.'s coach Martin Gonzalez used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds by naturalized American Johnatan Slider (192-1987) did not help to save the game for Argentino. American forward Richard Granberry (203-1993, college: Virginia St.) added 17 points and 6 rebounds. Five Independ.O. and four Argentino players scored in double figures. Independ.O. have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Riachuelo. Argentino lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with ten games lost. Independ.O. will meet at home Ferro (#14) in the next round. Argentino will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Argentino: M.Payton 18+2reb+1ast, R.Granberry 17+6reb, G.Aliende 16+1reb+2ast, J.Slider 11+11reb+1ast, J.Cangelosi 10+2reb+1ast, A.Facello 7+5reb+1ast
Independ.O.: S.Giletto 22+5reb, P.Ezequiel 18+1reb, J.Noblega 17+3reb+3ast, N.Tomas 12+12reb+1ast, J.Banegas 11+4reb+1ast, M.Nicolas 6+2reb+2ast

Comunicaciones - Union SF 71-78

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Comunicaciones (4-9) and Union (2-9), which took place in Mercedes. Higher ranked Comunicaciones lost at home to twentieth ranked Union 71-78 on Friday. Union made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Union outrebounded Comunicaciones 47-35 including 37 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by center Ignacio Alessio (203-1987) who scored that evening 25 points and American guard Trevor Moore (196-1999, college: MSU) supported him with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Even 20 points and 5 assists by American point guard Keron DeShields (190-1992, college: Tennessee St., agency: Diamond Sports) did not help to save the game for Comunicaciones. Guard Alejo Montes (191-1991) added 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four Comunicaciones players scored in double figures. Union moved-up to eighteenth place. Comunicaciones lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with nine games lost. Union will meet at home higher ranked San Lorenzo (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Comunicaciones will play against Obera (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Comunicaciones: K.DeShields 20+3reb+5ast, A.Montes 15+5reb, T.Pereyra 11+4reb+1ast, M.Thomas 11+3reb+5ast, J.Strings 7+11reb+1ast, E.Maxwell 4+6reb+1ast
Union SF: I.Alessio 25+3reb, T.Moore 14+11reb+2ast, J.Sandrini 12+7reb+5ast, M.Gomez 7+5reb+1ast, D.Hure 6+3reb+2ast, E.Cave 6+10reb