La Liga Argentina Round 27 (Regular Season): Lanus defeat Racing

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Racing (15-11) in Chivilcoy on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by second ranked Lanus (13-6) 73-60. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Racing. They outrebounded Racing 43-28 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for point guard Andres Lugli (188-1995) who led his team to a victory with 8 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. Joaquin Rios (193-1995) contributed with 9 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Forward Norberto Stucky (198-1994) answered with 12 points and 5 rebounds for Racing. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lanus have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Despite that victory Lanus went down to third position due to points difference. Racing at the other side still keeps top place with 11 games lost. Lanus are looking forward to face Ciclista (#11) in Junin in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Racing will play at home against Pergamino (#15) and is hoping to win this game.
Another interesting game for San Isidro (9-5) which hosted in San Francisco against 4th placed Villa S.Martin (10-8). Eighth ranked San Isidro had an easy win 83-72. It was a great evening for power forward Gian Sinconi (204-1994) who led his team to a victory scoring 12 points and 9 rebounds. Christopher Hooper helped adding 15 points and 5 assists. San Isidro's coach Daniel Beltramo allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was naturalized Spanish swingman Maximiliano Martin (190-1990) with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for San Isidro. They moved-up to sixth place. Villa S.Martin lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. San Isidro will play against higher ranked GEPU (#3) in San Luis in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Villa S.Martin will play on the road against Dep Norte in Armstrong and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Pilar (11-8) and Ciclista (8-11), which took place in Junin. Higher ranked Pilar lost to thirteenth ranked Ciclista in a road game 81-85 on Friday. It was an exceptional evening for Aaron Pablo who led the winners and scored 35 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds. Dishon Lowery came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds for Pilar in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for Ciclista. They moved-up to eleventh place. Pilar lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. Ciclista will meet at home higher ranked Lanus (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pilar will play against Villa Mitre and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 27: Quilmes MP was beaten by Villa Mitre on the road 88-79. Dep Viedma won against U.Mar del Plata on its own court 89-72. Barrio Parque unfortunately lost to Atenas in Cordoba 82-90. Pergamino recorded a loss to Racing A. at home 79-90. Rivadavia was defeated by Amancay on the opponent's court 71-60. Jachal was beaten by GEPU in a home game 63-80.
The most impressive performance of 27th round was 17 points and 8 rebounds by Pablo Crausaz of Jachal.



Villa Mitre - Quilmes MP 88-79

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Villa Mitre (11-7) beat 14th ranked Quilmes MP (6-12) in Bahia Blanca 88-79 on Thursday. Villa Mitre outrebounded Quilmes MP 48-31 including 36 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for power forward Franco Pennacchiotti (205-1990) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists. Federico Harina (186-1991) accounted for 22 points and 5 assists for the winning side. Four Villa Mitre players scored in double figures. Villa Mitre's coach Gaston Fernandez used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The former international point guard Luis Cequeira (179-1985) came up with 21 points and forward Emilio Gimenez (196-1995) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively for Quilmes MP in the defeat. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Villa Mitre. They moved-up to fifth place. Quilmes MP lost their third game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 12 games lost. Villa Mitre will meet Pilar (#6) in the next round. Quilmes MP will play against Pergamino (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quilmes MP: L.Cequeira 21+4reb+2ast, E.Gimenez 15+4reb+4ast, J.Ruiz 13+6reb+1ast, E.Agustin 9+8reb, L.Fernandez 9+2reb+1ast, R.Acuna 8+1reb+2ast
Villa Mitre: F.Pennacchiotti 25+19reb+4ast, F.Harina 22+2reb+5ast, C.Alvaro 11+5reb, M.Jano 10+5reb+7ast, G.Romero 7+3reb+1ast, J.Bollo 6+8reb

Dep Viedma - U.Mar del Plata 89-72

Very expected game when 16th ranked U.Mar del Plata (5-13) lost to second ranked Dep Viedma (13-5) in Rio Negro 72-89 on Thursday. It was an exceptional evening for Maximiliano Tabieres (198-1989) who led the winners and scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Swingman Bernardo Ossela (195-1994) accounted for 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Four Dep Viedma players scored in double figures. Juan Bellozas (195-1993) came up with 13 points and 6 rebounds and Felipe Barrionuevo added 12 points respectively for U.Mar del Plata in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Dep Viedma. They maintain second place with 13-5 record having ten points less than leader Suardi. Newly promoted U.Mar del Plata keeps the sixteenth position with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
U.Mar del Plata: J.Bellozas 13+6reb+3ast, B.Felipe 12+3reb+2ast, C.Matias 10+5reb+1ast, V.Agustin 8+2reb, J.Varas 6+1reb+1ast, C.Tomas 5+1reb
Dep Viedma: A.Knecht 16+1reb, M.Tabieres 13+8reb+3ast, A.Matias 13+6reb, B.Ossela 11+5reb+4ast, L.Tambucci 9+2reb, M.Mariano 7+3reb+1ast

Atenas - Barrio Parque 90-82

Very predictable result when second ranked Atenas (12-3) won against 9th ranked Barrio Parque (8-8) in Cordoba 90-82 on Thursday. Atenas outrebounded Barrio Parque 48-32 including 35 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for Lucas Arn (197-1989) who led the winners and scored 24 points and 9 rebounds. Point guard Nicolas Zurschmitten (183-1995) accounted for 19 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side. Swingman Lautaro Rivata (190-1987) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds and swingman Ramiro Ledesma (192-2000) added 20 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Barrio Parque in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Atenas maintains second place with 12-3 record having fourteen points less than leader Suardi. Loser Barrio Parque keeps the ninth position with eight games lost. Atenas will meet Salta Basket (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Barrio Parque will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: L.Ramiro 20+6reb, L.Rivata 12+13reb+1ast, A.Jure 11+3ast, B.Nahuel 11+5reb+9ast, A.Santiago 10, J.Lallana 6+3reb
Atenas: L.Arn 24+9reb+2ast, N.Zurschmitten 19+6reb+7ast, J.Montero 19+7reb+1ast, C.Buemo 11+6reb+3ast, C.Ware 6+7reb+2ast, J.Cruz Oberto 5+9reb+1ast

Racing - Lanus 60-73

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Racing (15-11) in Chivilcoy on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by second ranked Lanus (13-6) 73-60. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Racing. They outrebounded Racing 43-28 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for point guard Andres Lugli (188-1995) who led his team to a victory with 8 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. Joaquin Rios (193-1995) contributed with 9 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Forward Norberto Stucky (198-1994) answered with 12 points and 5 rebounds and Luciano Ortiz (199-1999) added 11 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Racing. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lanus have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Despite that victory Lanus went down to third position due to points difference. Racing at the other side still keeps top place with 11 games lost. Lanus are looking forward to face Ciclista (#11) in Junin in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Racing will play at home against Pergamino (#15) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Racing: J.Peralta 14+4reb, S.Norberto 12+5reb+2ast, L.Ortiz 11+7reb, A.Santiago 7+4reb, A.Barrales 6+2reb+5ast, A.Nehuen 5+3reb+1ast
Lanus: L.Capponi 15+2reb+1ast, S.Juan Cruz 13+4reb, F.Alorda 9+5reb+1ast, D.Patterson 9+2reb, R.Joaquin 9+11reb+2ast, A.Lugli 8+11reb+8ast

Ciclista - Pilar 85-81

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Pilar (11-8) and Ciclista (8-11), which took place in Junin. Higher ranked Pilar lost to thirteenth ranked Ciclista in a road game 81-85 on Friday. Strangely Pilar outrebounded Ciclista 34-18 including 25 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for Aaron Pablo (200-2000) who led the winners and scored 35 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds. Forward Jonatan Basualdo (198-1999) accounted for 11 points for the winning side. American center Dishon Lowery (200-1998, college: OKBU) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and Eduardo Gamboa (189-1984) added 17 points and 4 assists respectively for Pilar in the defeat. Five Pilar players scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Ciclista. They moved-up to eleventh place. Pilar lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. Ciclista will meet at home higher ranked Lanus (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pilar will play against Villa Mitre and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pilar: E.Gamboa 17+4reb+4ast, S.Ibarra 15+6reb, D.Lowery 13+13reb, I.Varisco 12+3reb, J.Treise 11+4reb+1ast, M.Joaquin 9+2reb
Ciclista: A.Pablo 35+6reb+2ast, J.Basualdo 11+2reb, A.Matias 11+1reb+1ast, C.Ebeling 9+2reb, N.Reynoso 8+3reb, A.Britos 8+1reb

Pergamino - Racing A. 79-90

Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Pergamino (6-13) lost at home to eleventh ranked Racing A. (7-4) 90-79 on Friday. Racing A. made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Racing A. outrebounded Pergamino 35-23 including 28 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for swingman Luciano Silva (190-1996) who led the winners and scored 23 points. Forward Rafael Rosende (198-1997) accounted for 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Racing A.'s coach Fernando Rosanova used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Benjamin Levato (188-1999) came up with 17 points and 7 assists and swingman Federico Gobetti (192-1999) added 18 points respectively for Pergamino in the defeat. Four Racing A. and five Pergamino players scored in double figures. Despite that victory Racing A. went down to twelfth position due to points difference. Loser Pergamino dropped to the fifteenth place with 13 games lost. Racing A.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Buenos Aires .
Top scorers:
Pergamino: G.Federico 18+3reb+2ast, B.Levato 17+3reb+7ast, H.Franco 13+4reb+2ast, G.Luciano 12+2reb+1ast, B.Juan Martin 10+4reb+2ast, J.Zesati 6+3reb+1ast
Racing A.: L.Silva 23+4reb+3ast, R.Rosende 13+9reb+1ast, P.Perez 12+3reb, N.Remolina 12+5reb+1ast, B.Nestor 8+5reb+1ast, R.Fernandez 8+6reb+1ast

San Isidro - Villa S.Martin 83-72

Another interesting game for San Isidro (9-5) which hosted in San Francisco against 4th placed Villa S.Martin (10-8). Eighth ranked San Isidro had an easy win 83-72. It was a great evening for power forward Gian Sinconi (204-1994) who led his team to a victory scoring 12 points and 9 rebounds. American Christopher Hooper (198-1991, college: SFC) helped adding 15 points and 5 assists. Four San Isidro players scored in double figures. San Isidro's coach Daniel Beltramo allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was naturalized Spanish swingman Maximiliano Martin (190-1990) with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Stefano Arancibia (176-1997) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for San Isidro. They moved-up to sixth place. Villa S.Martin lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. San Isidro will play against higher ranked GEPU (#3) in San Luis in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Villa S.Martin will play on the road against Dep Norte in Armstrong and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Villa S.Martin: S.Arancibia 16+6reb+1ast, E.Simondi 13+3reb+1ast, M.Martin 11+11reb+6ast, J.Morris 9+2reb, L.Caceres 7+1reb+2ast, G.Bruno 7+4reb
San Isidro: C.Hooper 15+3reb+5ast, G.Sinconi 12+9reb+2ast, B.Santiago 12+3reb+3ast, B.Juan 11+5reb+2ast, M.Lambrisca 9+3reb, C.Lavoratornuovo 9+4reb

Amancay - Rivadavia 71-60

There was a small surprise when eleventh ranked Amancay (7-9) defeated 8th ranked Rivadavia (9-8) in La Rioja 71-60 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for guard Emiliano Correa (188-1991) who led the winners and scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Juan Cognigni (192-1990) accounted for 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Four Amancay players scored in double figures. Center Laureano Zalio (207-1995, agency: BIG) came up with 6 points and 11 rebounds and Federico Pedano (194-2000) added 12 points respectively for Rivadavia in the defeat. Rivadavia's coach Sebastian Torre rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Amancay moved-up to tenth place. Loser Rivadavia dropped to the seventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Provincial. Amancay will meet at home higher ranked GEPU (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rivadavia will play against Jachal (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: F.Pedano 12+3reb+2ast, S.Leonardo 10+3ast, L.Tomas 8+3reb+5ast, K.Adaro 8+2reb+1ast, V.Agustin 7+9reb, L.Zalio 6+11reb+1ast
Amancay: E.Correa 16+7reb+1ast, A.Wilfredo 14+6reb, V.Alejandro 12+3reb+2ast, C.Juan 11+6reb+5ast, O.Bautista 6+3reb, P.Fabricio 4+4reb

Jachal - GEPU 63-80

There was no surprise when 15th ranked Jachal (2-14) lost at home to third ranked GEPU (11-6) 80-63 on Saturday. GEPU dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Jachal's 22. GEPU looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for swingman Matias Borsatti (189-1997, agency: BIG) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Jorge Mas accounted for 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Four GEPU players scored in double figures. Point guard Julian Roumec (188-1997) came up with 9 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and swingman Pablo Crausaz (194-1997) added 17 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Jachal in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for GEPU. They maintain third place with 11-6 record having thirteen points less than leader Suardi. Loser Jachal keeps the fifteenth position with 14 games lost. GEPU will meet San Isidro (#6) in the next round. Jachal will play against Rivadavia (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jachal: C.Pablo 17+8reb+1ast, C.Julio 10+2reb+2ast, B.Jeronimo 9+5reb, J.Roumec 9+11reb+6ast, C.Bruno 8+3reb+6ast, A.Caraffa 8+4reb
GEPU: M.Jorge 19+7reb+2ast, M.Franco 15+1reb+1ast, M.Borsatti 15+11reb+2ast, I.Cuassolo 12+8reb+3ast, G.Acosta 9+3reb, V.Costa 4+4reb+5ast