La Liga Argentina Round 24 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most shocking disappointment of round 24 in the La Liga Argentina was only one-point a home defeat of 7th ranked Barrio Parque (8-7) to eighth ranked Rivadavia (9-6) 82-81. Rivadavia shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Tomas Luduena (178-1996) who helped to win the game recording 21 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Agustin Vergara (196-2001) who added 11 points during the contest. Rivadavia's coach Sebastian Torre used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was swingman Lautaro Rivata (190-1987) with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Rivadavia moved-up to fourth place, which they share with GEPU and Dep Norte. Barrio Parque at the other side dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. Rivadavia is looking forward to face Independiente (#11) in Santiago del Estero in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Barrio Parque will have a break next round.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Villa S.Martin (10-5) against twelfth ranked Salta Basket (6-11) on Saturday night. Host Villa S.Martin was edged by Salta Basket in a tough game in Resistencia 79-81. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Villa S.Martin. The winners were led by guard Jara Agustin (-1998) who scored that evening 23 points and Facundo Arias Binda supported him with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Even a double-double of 28 points and 12 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) by power forward Estefano Simondi (201-1996) did not help to save the game for Villa S.Martin. Villa S.Martin's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Salta Basket have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain twelfth position with 6-11 record, which they share with Pergamino. Villa S.Martin at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. Salta Basket will play against Echague (#13) in Parana in the next round. Villa S.Martin will have a break next round.
A very close game took place in Bahia Blanca between Villa Mitre and H.Americano. Sixth ranked Villa Mitre (9-7) got a very close home victory over 11th ranked H.Americano (7-8). Villa Mitre managed to escape with a 3-point win 74-71 on Friday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. The best player for the winners was Franco Pennacchiotti who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds. Villa Mitre's coach Gaston Fernandez allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Lucas Mohnen who recorded 16 points and 5 rebounds. Villa Mitre have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 9-7 record. H.Americano lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 24: H.Americano lost to Dep Viedma on the opponent's court 72-82. Lanus managed to outperform Ciclista in a home game 78-68. Racing rolled over Racing A. on the road 103-56. Pilar was defeated by Pergamino on its own court 76-91. GELP was smashed by La Union in Colon 104-80. Pico FC destroyed Ameghino at home 77-58.



Dep Viedma - H.Americano 82-72

Very expected game in Rio Negro where 11th ranked H.Americano (7-8) was defeated by fifth ranked Dep Viedma (11-5) 82-72 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was point guard Mariano Marina (-1999) who scored 10 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Maximiliano Tabieres (198-1989) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. Five Dep Viedma players scored in double figures. Dep Viedma's coach Guillermo Bogliacino allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Matias Aristu (194-1995) who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and the former international power forward Gonzalo Torres (201-1994) added 14 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) respectively. Dep Viedma moved-up to third place, which they share with Lanus. H.Americano lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Dep Viedma: M.Ramiro 15+4reb+2ast, M.Tabieres 15+7reb+2ast, L.Tambucci 14+1reb+1ast, M.Mariano 10+9reb+6ast, B.Ossela 10+4reb+1ast, A.Knecht 6+1reb
H.Americano: M.Aristu 22+10reb+1ast, G.Torres 14+7reb+3ast, L.Machuca 12+2reb, C.Jeremias 9+2ast, G.Romero 6+3reb+2ast, E.Cantarutti 5+4reb+3ast

Barrio Parque - Rivadavia 81-82

The most shocking disappointment of round 24 in the La Liga Argentina was only one-point a home defeat of 7th ranked Barrio Parque (8-7) to eighth ranked Rivadavia (9-6) 82-81. Rivadavia shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Tomas Luduena (178-1996) who helped to win the game recording 21 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Agustin Vergara (196-2001) who added 11 points during the contest. Four Rivadavia players scored in double figures. Rivadavia's coach Sebastian Torre used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was swingman Lautaro Rivata (190-1987) with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and swingman Ramiro Ledesma (192-2000) scored 8 points and 9 rebounds. Rivadavia moved-up to fourth place, which they share with GEPU and Dep Norte. Barrio Parque at the other side dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. Rivadavia is looking forward to face Independiente (#11) in Santiago del Estero in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Barrio Parque will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: L.Tomas 21+4reb+1ast, S.Leonardo 12+1reb, V.Agustin 11+3reb+2ast, L.Gorosterrazu 11+1reb+1ast, L.Zalio 6+4reb+2ast, A.Alejo 5+2reb+3ast
Barrio Parque: L.Rivata 20+10reb+1ast, B.Herrera 19, A.Santiago 15+2reb+3ast, L.Ramiro 8+9reb+3ast, G.Benjamin 6+1reb, B.Nahuel 5+5reb+8ast

Lanus - Ciclista 78-68

Very predictable result in Buenos Aires where fifth ranked Lanus (11-5) defeated 14th ranked Ciclista (5-11) 78-68 on Thursday. Lanus dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Ciclista's 34. Lanus had a 21-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was point guard Andres Lugli (188-1995) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 15 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. Franco Alorda (203-1999) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. Four Lanus players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Aaron Pablo (200-2000) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and forward Jonatan Basualdo (198-1999) added 11 points and 4 assists respectively. Lanus have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Dep Viedma. Ciclista lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with U.Mar del Plata. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Lanus: L.Capponi 16, F.Alorda 15+8reb+1ast, S.Juan Cruz 13+6reb+2ast, A.Lugli 12+15reb+8ast, R.Joaquin 11+1reb+1ast, G.Mariano 9+3reb+2ast
Ciclista: A.Britos 17+2ast, A.Pablo 13+10reb+2ast, J.Basualdo 11+4reb+4ast, C.Ebeling 9+2reb+1ast, V.Samuel 8+10reb, A.Matias 8+5reb+1ast

Racing A. - Racing 56-103

Not a big story in a game in Buenos Aires where 11th ranked Racing A. (7-3) was rolled over by second ranked Racing (13-10) 103-56 on Thursday. Racing well out of reach of Racing A. shooting 70.7 percent from the field. They outrebounded Racing A. 36-22 including a 30-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Racing shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. The best player for the winners was power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) who scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Norberto Stucky (198-1994) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Four Racing players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Matias Fernandez (203-1988) who recorded 18 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and power forward Matias Nunez (202-1995) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively. 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 have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Newly promoted Racing A. keeps the eleventh place with three games lost. Racing will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Racing A. will play again against the league's leader Racing (#1) in Chivilcoy and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Racing: A.Tomas 23, J.Peralta 15+8reb+1ast, L.Ortiz 13+3reb+2ast, S.Norberto 12+10reb+2ast, C.Juan 9+2reb, A.Santiago 8+5reb+1ast
Racing A.: M.Fernandez 18+1reb+1ast, M.Nunez 14+5reb, B.Nestor 6+4reb+1ast, P.Mauro 5+2reb+1ast, R.Rosende 4+3reb, S.Luis 3+1ast

Pilar - Pergamino 76-91

There was a surprise result when sixteenth ranked Pergamino (6-11) beat on the road higher ranked Pilar (11-6) 91-76 on Friday. The best player for the winners was guard Luciano Gonzalez (186-1998) who scored 30 points. Forward Benjamin Levato (188-1999) chipped in 13 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Santiago Ibarra (198-1998) who recorded 17 points and point guard Bruno Conti (182-2000) added 12 points and 4 assists respectively. Four Pilar players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pergamino moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Salta Basket. Loser Pilar dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. Pergamino will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pilar will play again against Pergamino (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: G.Luciano 30+1reb+2ast, G.Federico 17+2reb+2ast, B.Levato 13+4reb+4ast, J.Merchant 9+4reb+1ast, J.Zesati 8+6reb+1ast, B.Juan Martin 6+3reb+4ast
Pilar: S.Ibarra 17+4reb+1ast, E.Gamboa 12, C.Bruno 12+4reb+4ast, F.Franco 11+8reb+1ast, I.Varisco 8+5reb, J.Treise 6+2reb

Villa Mitre - H.Americano 74-71

A very close game took place in Bahia Blanca between Villa Mitre and H.Americano. Sixth ranked Villa Mitre (9-7) got a very close home victory over 11th ranked H.Americano (7-8). Villa Mitre managed to escape with a 3-point win 74-71 on Friday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. The best player for the winners was power forward Franco Pennacchiotti (205-1990) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds. Federico Harina (186-1991) chipped in 20 points and 5 assists. Villa Mitre's coach Gaston Fernandez allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Lucas Mohnen who recorded 16 points and 5 rebounds and forward Gonzalo Romero (196-1997) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Four H.Americano players scored in double figures. Villa Mitre have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 9-7 record. H.Americano lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Villa Mitre: F.Pennacchiotti 22+15reb+3ast, F.Harina 20+2reb+5ast, C.Alvaro 10+4reb+2ast, J.Bollo 8+4reb, G.Romero 7+3reb, M.Jano 5+5reb+5ast
H.Americano: M.Lucas 16+5reb+1ast, G.Romero 12+7reb+2ast, C.Jeremias 11+3reb+1ast, M.Aristu 10+9reb+2ast, G.Torres 10+7reb+1ast, E.Cantarutti 6+5reb+7ast

La Union - GELP 104-80

There was a minor upset in Colon where 10th ranked GELP (8-10) was outplayed by twelfth ranked La Union (8-9) 104-80 on Saturday. La Union dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to GELP's 40. La Union looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Facundo Gago (178-1996) who scored 21 points and 6 assists. Forward Aquiles Montani (190-1994) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Augusto Bruera (196-1998, agency: BIG) who recorded 23 points and 6 rebounds and Isidro Amendolara (189-2002) added 22 points (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) respectively. 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. La Union moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Ameghino. GELP lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with ten games lost. La Union will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. GELP will play against Provincial (#7) in Rosario and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
La Union: F.Gago 21+2reb+6ast, A.Montani 18+6reb+2ast, P.Bilat 16+4ast, F.Lautaro 16+3reb+1ast, L.Lucio 8+8reb, B.Osuna 7+3reb+1ast
GELP: B.Augusto 23+6reb+2ast, A.Isidro 22+2reb+2ast, A.Moreno 14+2ast, R.Marco 10+4reb+2ast, M.Bosch 6+4reb+1ast, A.Francisco 3+2reb

Pico FC - Ameghino 77-58

No shocking result in a game in General Pico where fifth ranked Pico FC (12-5) outleveled 9th ranked Ameghino (8-9) 77-58 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Facundo Saez who scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. Point guard Raul Pelorosso (178-1994) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 assists. Four Pico FC players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and forward Abel Aristimuno (195-1991, agency: BIG) added 7 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro let to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Pico FC moved-up to second place. Loser Ameghino dropped to the eighth position with nine games lost. They share it with La Union. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pico FC: S.Facundo 17+7reb+3ast, Z.Franco 13+2reb+1ast, T.Cravero 11+6reb+1ast, R.Pelorosso 11+4reb+10ast, E.Facundo 9+1reb+1ast, B.Felipe 6+7reb+1ast
Ameghino: J.Luis Abeiro 22+10reb+1ast, F.Vieta 9+2reb+1ast, A.Aristimuno 7+5reb+1ast, R.Carlos 6+3reb+1ast, J.Eydallin 6+2reb+4ast, A.Juan 4+1reb

Villa S.Martin - Salta Basket 79-81

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Villa S.Martin (10-5) against twelfth ranked Salta Basket (6-11) on Saturday night. Host Villa S.Martin was edged by Salta Basket in a tough game in Resistencia 79-81. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Villa S.Martin. Salta Basket made 19-of-21 charity shots (90.5 percent) during the game. The winners were led by guard Jara Agustin (-1998) who scored that evening 23 points and Facundo Arias Binda (192-1993) supported him with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Four Salta Basket players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 28 points and 12 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) by power forward Estefano Simondi (201-1996) did not help to save the game for Villa S.Martin. Ramiro Frontera added 12 points. Villa S.Martin's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Salta Basket have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain twelfth position with 6-11 record, which they share with Pergamino. Villa S.Martin at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. Salta Basket will play against Echague (#13) in Parana in the next round. Villa S.Martin will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Salta Basket: J.Agustin 23+4reb+3ast, A.Binda Facundo 15+12reb, P.Diego 15+6reb+2ast, T.Angel 10+1reb, D.Jeronimo 8+1reb+2ast, L.Gallardo 6+4reb+2ast
Villa S.Martin: E.Simondi 28+12reb, F.Ramiro 12+2reb+3ast, L.Caceres 11+2reb+3ast, M.Martin 8+4reb+3ast, P.Ramiro 7+2reb+1ast, A.Toledo 6+1reb+1ast