La Liga Argentina Round 20 (Regular Season): Dep Viedma beat Racing in the most crucial game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Chivilcoy. Second ranked Dep Viedma faced 4th ranked Racing. Guests from Rio Negro (10-4) defeated host Racing (9-6) 83-72. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Racing. Dep Viedma made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Racing helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Maximiliano Tabieres (198-1989) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!). point guard Mariano Marina (-1999) chipped in 18 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Dep Viedma's coach Guillermo Bogliacino used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Alejo Barrales (174-1991) produced 7 points and 8 assists for the hosts. Dep Viedma keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Villa S.Martin and Pico FC. Racing at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with Dep Norte. Dep Viedma is looking forward to face Ciclista (#14) in Junin in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Racing will play at home against Villa Mitre (#9) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Another exciting game was between seventh ranked Rivadavia and 4th ranked Dep Norte where host Rivadavia (7-4) won against Dep Norte (9-6) 71-59. Center Laureano Zalio (207-1995, agency: BIG) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 9 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Lucas Gorosterrazu contributed with 11 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Rivadavia's coach Sebastian Torre used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Power forward Conrado Echevarria (195-1998, agency: BIG) replied with 14 points and 8 rebounds for Dep Norte. Rivadavia maintains seventh position with 7-4 record. Dep Norte at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with Racing. Rivadavia will play against San Isidro (#9) in San Francisco in the next round. Dep Norte will have a break next round.
Leader Suardi delivered the twelfth victory on Monday night. This time they crushed 5th ranked GEPU (8-5) 74-52 in San Luis. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of GEPU. Worth to mention a quality performance of Pablo Martinez who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Jordi Godoy responded with 16 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Suardi (12-2) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Newly promoted Suardi maintains first position. Loser GEPU keeps the fifth place with five games lost. Suardi will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. GEPU will play against San Isidro (#9) and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 20 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Villa Mitre crushed Pergamino in Bahia Blanca 102-76. Montmartre smashed Echague at home 82-62. Villa S.Martin won against Amancay on the opponent's court 71-69. Provincial outscored Rocamora in a home game 103-83.
The best stats of 20th round was 22 points and 5 assists by Alejandro Ettorre of Provincial.



Racing - Dep Viedma 72-83

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Chivilcoy. Second ranked Dep Viedma faced 4th ranked Racing. Guests from Rio Negro (10-4) defeated host Racing (9-6) 83-72. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Racing. Dep Viedma made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Racing helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Maximiliano Tabieres (198-1989) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!). Point guard Mariano Marina (-1999) chipped in 18 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Dep Viedma's coach Guillermo Bogliacino used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Point guard Alejo Barrales (174-1991) produced 7 points and 8 assists and power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) added 14 points respectively for the hosts. Dep Viedma keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Villa S.Martin and Pico FC. Racing at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with Dep Norte. Dep Viedma is looking forward to face Ciclista (#14) in Junin in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Racing will play at home against Villa Mitre (#9) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Dep Viedma: M.Tabieres 20+10reb, M.Mariano 18+3reb+1ast, B.Ossela 11+5reb+1ast, A.Matias 9+2reb+2ast, M.Ramiro 8+3reb, L.Tambucci 8+4reb+1ast
Racing: J.Peralta 14+3reb+1ast, L.Ortiz 14+3reb+1ast, S.Norberto 11+2reb+1ast, A.Tomas 9+5reb, L.Castellani 8+4reb, A.Barrales 7+4reb+8ast

Pergamino - Villa Mitre 76-102

There was no surprise when 15th ranked Pergamino (4-9) was crushed at home by twelfth ranked Villa Mitre (7-7) 102-76 on Monday. Villa Mitre dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Pergamino's 30. Villa Mitre shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 56.5 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of Federico Harina (186-1991) who helped to win the game recording 26 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and power forward Franco Pennacchiotti (205-1990) who added 16 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Villa Mitre players scored in double figures. Forward Benjamin Levato (188-1999) responded with 15 points and swingman Federico Gobetti (192-1999) scored 11 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. Villa Mitre have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to ninth place. Pergamino lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with nine games lost. Villa Mitre will meet higher ranked Racing (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Pergamino will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Villa Mitre: F.Harina 26+8reb+4ast, C.Alvaro 17+5reb+2ast, F.Pennacchiotti 16+9reb+1ast, M.Jano 15+2reb+7ast, A.Ignacio 13, G.Romero 7+6reb+1ast
Pergamino: B.Levato 15+3reb+2ast, G.Federico 11+4reb+3ast, J.Zesati 9+4reb+1ast, B.Juan Martin 9+2reb+3ast, M.Bautista 8+2reb, H.Franco 7+1reb

GEPU - Suardi 52-74

Leader Suardi delivered the twelfth victory on Monday night. This time they crushed 5th ranked GEPU (8-5) 74-52 in San Luis. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of GEPU. Suardi dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to GEPU's 30. Worth to mention a quality performance of Pablo Martinez (197-1982) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Luciano Lizarraga (183-1991) who added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Suardi players scored in double figures. Guard Jordi Godoy (185-1996, agency: BIG) responded with 16 points and 5 rebounds and Jorge Mas scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Suardi (12-2) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Newly promoted Suardi maintains first position. Loser GEPU keeps the fifth place with five games lost. Suardi will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. GEPU will play against San Isidro (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Suardi: P.Martinez 13+10reb+4ast, F.Nahuel 12+5reb+1ast, C.Santiago 11+5reb+2ast, L.Lizarraga 11+5reb+4ast, B.Sebastian 8+2reb, C.Joaquin 7+3reb+4ast
GEPU: J.Godoy 16+5reb, M.Jorge 13+6reb, G.Acosta 6+3reb, M.Franco 6+3reb+1ast, C.Joaquin 3+3reb+6ast, M.Borsatti 3+7reb+6ast

Montmartre - Echague 82-62

No shocking result in a game in Catamarca where eighth ranked Montmartre (7-5) smashed 13th ranked Echague (3-9) 82-62 on Monday. Montmartre looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Juan Boffelli (197-1998) who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 4 assists and power forward Alejandro Piccart (198-2002) who added 9 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Point guard German Gonzalez (186-1992) responded with 13 points and Ignacio Echevarria (195-1998, agency: BIG) scored 14 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Montmartre have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain eighth position with 7-5 record, which they share with Lanus. Loser Echague keeps the thirteenth place with nine games lost. Montmartre will meet at home Colon (#12) in the next round. Echague will play against Salta Basket and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Montmartre: R.Juan 15+3reb+2ast, B.Juan 14+2reb+4ast, N.Franco 12+5reb+1ast, M.Martinez 9+4reb+1ast, P.Alejandro 9+5reb+6ast, S.Franco 8+2reb+1ast
Echague: I.Echevarria 14+4reb, G.Gonzalez 13+4reb+1ast, M.Francisco 10+1ast, B.Francisco 8+7reb+2ast, L.Pividori 6+3reb+5ast, P.Bandeo 6+4reb+1ast

Rivadavia - Dep Norte 71-59

Another exciting game was between seventh ranked Rivadavia and 4th ranked Dep Norte where host Rivadavia (7-4) won against Dep Norte (9-6) 71-59. Center Laureano Zalio (207-1995, agency: BIG) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 9 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Swingman Lucas Gorosterrazu (197-1998) contributed with 11 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Rivadavia's coach Sebastian Torre used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Power forward Conrado Echevarria (195-1998, agency: BIG) replied with 14 points and 8 rebounds and Celestino Cupulutti (186-1993, agency: BIG) added 14 points in the effort for Dep Norte. Rivadavia maintains seventh position with 7-4 record. Dep Norte at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with Racing. Rivadavia will play against San Isidro (#9) in San Francisco in the next round. Dep Norte will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: L.Zalio 23+9reb+1ast, L.Gorosterrazu 11+5reb, F.Pedano 9+1reb+1ast, S.Leonardo 9+1reb+1ast, L.Tomas 6+3reb+6ast, A.Alejo 5+7reb+1ast
Dep Norte: C.Echevarria 14+8reb+1ast, C.Cupulutti 14+3reb+3ast, N.Lucas 11+6reb+3ast, E.Vives 9+7reb+1ast, F.Franco 4+2reb, M.Franco 3+2reb+2ast

Amancay - Villa S.Martin 69-71

Very expected game in La Rioja where 10th ranked Amancay (6-8) was edged by third ranked Villa S.Martin (10-4) 71-69 on Monday. Villa S.Martin outrebounded Amancay 43-27 including a 35-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Josh Morris (203-1993, college: UTPB) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and power forward Estefano Simondi (201-1996) who added 6 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Villa S.Martin's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Wilfredo Alvarez responded with 16 points and Nicolas Rodriguez scored 10 points and 8 rebounds. Four Amancay players scored in double figures. Villa S.Martin have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Dep Viedma and Pico FC. Amancay lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the tenth place with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Villa S.Martin: J.Morris 21+11reb+1ast, L.Caceres 15+1reb+1ast, S.Arancibia 9+3reb+2ast, P.Ramiro 8+6reb, F.Ramiro 7, E.Simondi 6+10reb+4ast
Amancay: A.Wilfredo 16+3reb+1ast, L.Matias 12+1ast, C.Juan 11+6reb+2ast, R.Nicolas 10+8reb+1ast, E.Correa 7+4reb+6ast, O.Bautista 6+4reb+1ast

Provincial - Rocamora 103-83

Very predictable result in Rosario where ninth ranked Provincial (8-8) outscored 17th ranked Rocamora (3-12) 103-83 on Tuesday. Provincial dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Rocamora's 24. Provincial looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Alejandro Ettorre who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 5 assists and forward Federico Perez (193-1990) who added 21 points during the contest. Four Provincial players scored in double figures. Point guard Agustin Cavallin (188-2001) responded with 22 points and 5 rebounds and Justo Catalin (182-1999) scored 19 points and 7 assists. Rocamora's coach Agustin Pujol rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Provincial moved-up to sixth place. Rocamora lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Provincial: E.Alejandro 22+3reb+5ast, F.Perez 21+3reb, A.Boccia 13+8reb+1ast, G.Gaston 10+2reb+6ast, T.Gregorio 10+3reb+2ast, S.Lopez Hoyo 9+3ast
Rocamora: C.Agustin 22+5reb+2ast, J.Catalin 19+1reb+7ast, R.Federico 14+5reb+2ast, L.Enmanuel 10+3reb, O.Valentino 8+6reb+1ast, B.Diaz 5+8reb+2ast