La Liga Argentina Round 26 (Regular Season): Montmartre edges Rivadavia by two points

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 26 in the La Liga Argentina took place in Rivadavia. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 5th ranked Rivadavia (9-7) to eighth ranked Montmartre (9-6) 68-66 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Rivadavia. The best player for the winners was center Nicolas Franco (204-1999) who scored 13 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. point guard Franco Sampaulise (180-2000) chipped in 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. point guard Tomas Luduena (178-1996) produced 5 points and 13 assists for the hosts. Rivadavia's coach Sebastian Torre tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Montmartre moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Dep Norte. Rivadavia at the other side dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. Montmartre is looking forward to face higher ranked Villa S.Martin (#3) in Resistencia in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Rivadavia will play on the road against Amancay (#11) in La Rioja and is hoping to win this game.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Suardi. First ranked Suardi faced 3rd ranked Villa S.Martin. Host Suardi (13-2) defeated guests from Resistencia (10-6) 84-80. Pablo Martinez (197-1982) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Victor Cajal contributed with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the winners. Naturalized Spanish swingman Maximiliano Martin (190-1990) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 17 rebounds and 7 assists for Villa S.Martin. Suardi have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Newly promoted Suardi maintains first position with 13-2 record. Villa S.Martin at the other side keeps the third place with six games lost. They share the position with GEPU. Suardi will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Villa S.Martin will play at home against Montmartre and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Leader Racing delivered the fourteenth victory on Wednesday night. This time they crushed 5th ranked Pilar (11-7) 93-70 in Chivilcoy. Santiago Assum scored 15 points and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners. Dishon Lowery responded with 20 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). 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 four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-10 record. Loser Pilar keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. Racing will meet Pergamino (#15) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Pilar will play against Ciclista (#13) in Junin and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 26 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Quilmes MP was defeated by Dep Viedma in Rio Negro 86-70. Villa Mitre beat U.Mar del Plata at home 78-69. Amancay lost to Jachal on the opponent's court 74-81. GEPU outscored Independiente in a home game 75-53. Lanus managed to beat Pergamino on the road 79-69. Ciclista crushed Racing A. on its own court 85-65. GELP beat Rocamora in La Plata 82-64. Colon lost to Salta Basket at home 70-76.



Dep Viedma - Quilmes MP 86-70

There was no surprise in Rio Negro where 13th ranked Quilmes MP (6-11) was defeated by fourth ranked Dep Viedma (12-5) 86-70 on Tuesday. Maximiliano Tabieres (198-1989) scored 17 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Luciano Tambucci (194-1998) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Swingman Lisandro Fernandez (194-1998, agency: BIG) responded with 22 points and 5 rebounds and the former international point guard Luis Cequeira (179-1985) scored 16 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dep Viedma moved-up to second place, which they share with Lanus and Pico FC. Loser Quilmes MP keeps the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Ciclista. Dep Viedma will meet at home U.Mar del Plata (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Quilmes MP will play against Villa Mitre in Bahia Blanca and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quilmes MP: L.Fernandez 22+5reb+2ast, L.Cequeira 16+2reb+2ast, V.Tomas 12+4reb, E.Agustin 8+8reb+1ast, R.Acuna 6+2reb, J.Ruiz 4+4reb+5ast
Dep Viedma: M.Tabieres 17+9reb+1ast, A.Knecht 13+1reb+2ast, L.Tambucci 11+5reb+2ast, M.Ramiro 10+1ast, A.Matias 9+3reb+5ast, M.Mariano 8+4reb+2ast

Villa Mitre - U.Mar del Plata 78-69

No shocking result in a game in Bahia Blanca where sixth ranked Villa Mitre (10-7) defeated 16th ranked U.Mar del Plata (5-12) 78-69 on Tuesday. Point guard Jano Martinez (180-2003) had a triple-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Franco Pennacchiotti (205-1990) chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds during the contest (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Four Villa Mitre players scored in double figures. Juan Bellozas (195-1993) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and forward Matias Carneglia (200-2002) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Villa Mitre have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 10-7 record. Newly promoted U.Mar del Plata keeps the sixteenth place with 12 games lost. Villa Mitre will meet at home Quilmes MP (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. U.Mar del Plata will play against the league's second-placed Dep Viedma in Rio Negro and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
U.Mar del Plata: J.Bellozas 22+12reb+2ast, B.Felipe 14+3reb+2ast, C.Matias 10+7reb+3ast, Q.Tomas 7+4reb+3ast, J.Varas 5+2reb+1ast, C.Cadillac 4+1reb+1ast
Villa Mitre: F.Pennacchiotti 21+8reb+1ast, F.Harina 16+1reb+1ast, M.Jano 15+10reb+13ast, C.Alvaro 10+5reb, R.Gianmarco 10+1reb, B.Alejo 2+1reb

Rivadavia - Montmartre 66-68

The most exciting game of round 26 in the La Liga Argentina took place in Rivadavia. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 5th ranked Rivadavia (9-7) to eighth ranked Montmartre (9-6) 68-66 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Rivadavia. The best player for the winners was center Nicolas Franco (204-1999) who scored 13 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Point guard Franco Sampaulise (180-2000) chipped in 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Montmartre players scored in double figures. Point guard Tomas Luduena (178-1996) produced 5 points and 13 assists and swingman Lucas Gorosterrazu (197-1998) added 13 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Rivadavia's coach Sebastian Torre tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Montmartre moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Dep Norte. Rivadavia at the other side dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. Montmartre is looking forward to face higher ranked Villa S.Martin (#3) in Resistencia in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Rivadavia will play on the road against Amancay (#11) in La Rioja and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: L.Gorosterrazu 13+8reb, F.Pedano 12+3reb, K.Adaro 10+2reb, A.Ajiboye 9+4reb+1ast, L.Zalio 6+8reb+1ast, L.Tomas 5+3reb+13ast
Montmartre: S.Franco 16+5reb+5ast, N.Franco 13+8reb+5ast, J.Tulian 10+6reb+2ast, B.Juan 10+4reb, P.Alejandro 8+3reb+1ast, R.Juan 7+1reb+1ast

Jachal - Amancay 81-74

There was an upset when higher ranked Amancay (6-9) was defeated on the road by fifteenth ranked Jachal (2-13) 81-74 on Tuesday. Swingman Pablo Crausaz (194-1997) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Bruno Caribaux (181-2003) chipped in 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Jachal players scored in double figures. Guard Juan Cognigni (192-1990) responded with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Emiliano Correa (188-1991) scored 9 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Jachal maintains fifteenth position with 2-13 record. Amancay lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the eleventh place with nine games lost. Jachal will meet at home higher ranked GEPU (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Amancay will play against Rivadavia (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Amancay: A.Wilfredo 17+3reb, C.Juan 16+5reb+6ast, V.Alejandro 9+7reb+2ast, E.Correa 9+8reb+9ast, O.Bautista 8+2reb+3ast, R.Nicolas 7+5reb+1ast
Jachal: C.Bruno 19+5reb+4ast, C.Pablo 16+13reb+1ast, C.Julio 15+2reb+3ast, J.Roumec 11+7reb+5ast, S.Espindola 9+2reb+1ast, A.Caraffa 8+6reb

GEPU - Independiente 75-53

Very predictable result in San Luis where fourth ranked GEPU (10-6) outscored 11th ranked Independiente (6-10) 75-53 on Tuesday. Valentin Costa (182-1999, agency: BIG) scored 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Ignacio Cuassolo (200-1999) chipped in 11 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four GEPU players scored in double figures. Guard Maximo Velez (181-1997) responded with 11 points and 5 steals and center Facundo Jerez (202-1995) scored 7 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. GEPU moved-up to third place, which they share with Villa S.Martin. Independiente lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with ten games lost. GEPU will meet Jachal (#15) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Independiente will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Independiente: M.Vittar 11+3reb+1ast, V.Maximo 11+4reb+1ast, F.Jerez 7+6reb+2ast, F.Facundo 6+2reb+1ast, R.Gabriel 5+2reb, C.Johu 4+5reb+1ast
GEPU: V.Costa 14+5reb+4ast, I.Cuassolo 11+9reb+2ast, M.Borsatti 11+5reb+2ast, M.Franco 10+7reb+2ast, G.Acosta 9+2reb+2ast, E.Marillan 8+3reb+2ast

Pergamino - Lanus 69-79

Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Pergamino (6-12) was defeated at home by fourth ranked Lanus (12-5) 79-69 on Wednesday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Lanus made 7 blocks. Joaquin Rios (193-1995) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Juan Cruz Scacchi (195-2001) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Lanus' coach Sebastian Saborido used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Swingman Federico Gobetti (192-1999) responded with 23 points and 7 rebounds and guard Luciano Gonzalez (186-1998) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Lanus have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Dep Viedma and Pico FC. Loser Pergamino dropped to the fifteenth position with 12 games lost. Lanus will meet league's leader Racing in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Pergamino will play against the league's leader Racing (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: G.Federico 23+7reb+2ast, G.Luciano 11+7reb+1ast, B.Juan Martin 10, H.Franco 7+5reb, M.Santiago 6+5reb+2ast, B.Levato 5+5reb+4ast
Lanus: R.Joaquin 18+6reb+2ast, L.Capponi 14+1reb+1ast, S.Juan Cruz 14+9reb+1ast, D.Patterson 8+1reb+1ast, F.Alorda 8+8reb+1ast, M.Franchino 8+6reb+2ast

Ciclista - Racing A. 85-65

There was a surprise result in Junin where fifteenth ranked Ciclista (6-11) outleveled higher ranked Racing A. (7-4) 85-65 on Wednesday. Ciclista made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Guard Alejo Britos (187-1994) scored 22 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American power forward Caden Ebeling (201, college: LSSU) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Ciclista players scored in double figures. Power forward Matias Nunez (202-1995) responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds and Augustin Silva scored 13 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ciclista moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Quilmes MP. Newly promoted Racing A. keeps the eleventh position with four games lost. Ciclista will meet at home higher ranked Pilar (#5) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Racing A. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Racing A.: M.Nunez 17+8reb, S.Augustin 13+1reb, S.Luis 8+2reb, B.Nestor 5+1reb, N.Remolina 5+4reb+1ast, A.Lucas 5+1reb
Ciclista: A.Britos 22+4reb+4ast, A.Matias 13+1reb+1ast, C.Ebeling 11+6reb, J.Basualdo 10+5reb, A.Pablo 8+2reb+1ast, N.Reynoso 7+4reb

Rocamora - GELP 64-82

There was no surprise when 17th ranked Rocamora (4-13) was defeated at home by tenth ranked GELP (9-10) 82-64 on Wednesday. GELP made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Point guard Alan Moreno (185-1997, agency: BIG) scored 24 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Santiago Bruera (206-1998, college: FAU, agency: BIG) chipped in 9 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Point guard Agustin Cavallin (188-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and guard Matias Caire (188-1999) scored 12 points. Rocamora's coach Agustin Pujol let to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. GELP moved-up to eighth place. Loser Rocamora keeps the seventeenth position with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: F.Juan 12+1reb+3ast, M.Caire 12+3reb+2ast, C.Agustin 12+10reb+1ast, J.Catalin 9+5reb+1ast, R.Federico 7+5reb+1ast, L.Enmanuel 4+6reb
GELP: A.Moreno 24+5reb, A.Isidro 11+5reb+3ast, H.Marcos 10+6reb+2ast, S.Bruera 9+10reb, R.Marco 8+7reb+3ast, B.Augusto 6+3reb+1ast

Racing - Pilar 93-70

Leader Racing delivered the fourteenth victory on Wednesday night. This time they crushed 5th ranked Pilar (11-7) 93-70 in Chivilcoy. Racing dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Pilar's 24. Racing looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Swingman Santiago Assum (194-1998) scored 15 points and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Luciano Ortiz (199-1999) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Five Racing players scored in double figures. American center Dishon Lowery (200-1998, college: OKBU) responded with 20 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and forward Santiago Ibarra (198-1998) scored 14 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. Racing have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-10 record. Loser Pilar keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. Racing will meet Pergamino (#15) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Pilar will play against Ciclista (#13) in Junin and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pilar: D.Lowery 20+6reb+1ast, S.Ibarra 14+4reb, E.Gamboa 9+5reb+1ast, F.Franco 9, N.Bravo 6+1ast, J.Treise 5+5reb+5ast
Racing: S.Norberto 15+2reb+2ast, L.Ortiz 15+5reb+2ast, A.Santiago 15+4reb+5ast, J.Peralta 14+4reb, A.Barrales 12+2reb+6ast, C.Juan 10+4reb+3ast

Colon SF - Salta Basket 70-76

No shocking result in a game in Santa Fe where twelfth ranked Salta Basket (7-11) defeated 14th ranked Colon (3-12) 76-70 on Wednesday. Salta Basket dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Colon SF's 24. Diego Peralta (195-1994) had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Facundo Arias Binda (192-1993) chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Salta Basket players scored in double figures. Salta Basket's coach Ricardo De Cecco used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tomas Botta responded with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists and forward Luca Chiapella (198-2002, agency: BIG) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Salta Basket moved-up to tenth place. Colon lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Colon SF: B.Tomas 16+6reb+9ast, C.Luca 16+5reb+1ast, F.Francisco 12+1reb, A.Leon 9+6reb+2ast, M.Facundo 7+10reb+1ast, F.Joaquin 5+1ast
Salta Basket: P.Diego 24+11reb+1ast, J.Agustin 12+3reb+1ast, A.Binda Facundo 10+7reb+3ast, T.Angel 10+1reb, L.Gallardo 7+5reb+4ast, L.Castellani 6+1reb

Suardi - Villa S.Martin 84-80

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Suardi. First ranked Suardi faced 3rd ranked Villa S.Martin. Host Suardi (13-2) defeated guests from Resistencia (10-6) 84-80. Villa S.Martin was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Pablo Martinez (197-1982) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Victor Cajal (179-1980) contributed with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the winners. Naturalized Spanish swingman Maximiliano Martin (190-1990) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 17 rebounds and 7 assists and Bruno Galassi added 18 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Villa S.Martin. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Suardi have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Newly promoted Suardi maintains first position with 13-2 record. Villa S.Martin at the other side keeps the third place with six games lost. They share the position with GEPU. Suardi will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Villa S.Martin will play at home against Montmartre and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Villa S.Martin: G.Bruno 18+8reb, E.Simondi 16+5reb+3ast, M.Martin 12+17reb+7ast, L.Caceres 11+4reb+3ast, P.Ramiro 9+4reb, F.Ramiro 6+4reb+2ast
Suardi: L.Lizarraga 19+4reb+1ast, R.Horacio 15+9reb+1ast, P.Martinez 13+14reb+4ast, V.Cajal 10+9reb+8ast, C.Santiago 9+5reb+2ast, F.Gaston 9+7reb