La Liga Argentina Round 28 (Regular Season): Dep Norte defeat Villa S.Martin in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 28 in the La Liga Argentina took place in Armstrong. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Villa S.Martin (10-8) to seventh ranked Dep Norte (10-6) 81-78 in the game for the fourth place. 26 personal fouls committed by Villa S.Martin helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Celestino Cupulutti (186-1993, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and forward Lautaro Mare (196-1998) who added 17 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Dep Norte's coach Alejandro Cupulutti used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side American forward Josh Morris (203-1993, college: UTPB) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 19 rebounds. Dep Norte moved-up to fourth place. Villa S.Martin lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Lanus (13-6) against thirteenth ranked Ciclista (8-11) on Sunday night. Visiting Lanus was defeated by Ciclista in Junin 82-69. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Lanus. The winners were led by forward Jonatan Basualdo (198-1999) who scored that evening 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and Matias Acosta supported him with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 24 points (made all of his ten free throws !!!) by Joaquin Rios (193-1995) did not help to save the game for Lanus. Lanus' coach Sebastian Saborido rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Ciclista have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eleventh place. Lanus at the other side dropped to the third position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked GEPU (11-7) against tenth ranked Amancay (8-9) on Monday night. Visiting GEPU was edged by Amancay in a tough game in La Rioja 59-62. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of GEPU. Matias Lucero fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Jorge Mas produced 19 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Newly promoted Amancay maintains tenth position with 8-9 record, which they share with Ameghino. Loser GEPU keeps the third place with seven 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 28: Rocamora lost to La Union on the opponent's court 65-77. Quilmes MP managed to outperform Pergamino in a home game 82-78. Rivadavia recorded a loss to Jachal on the road 64-59. Pilar defeated Villa Mitre on its own court 94-82. Atenas beat Salta Basket in Cordoba 92-78.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by Lucas Arn of Atenas.



Ciclista - Lanus 82-69

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Lanus (13-6) against thirteenth ranked Ciclista (8-11) on Sunday night. Visiting Lanus was defeated by Ciclista in Junin 82-69. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Lanus. Ciclista dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Lanus' 24. They outrebounded Lanus 33-21 including a 28-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by forward Jonatan Basualdo (198-1999) who scored that evening 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and Uruguayan center Matias Acosta (200-1999) supported him with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Ciclista players scored in double figures. Even 24 points (made all of his ten free throws !!!) by Joaquin Rios (193-1995) did not help to save the game for Lanus. American forward Devonte Patterson (201-1996, college: PVAMU) added 24 points for lost side. Lanus' coach Sebastian Saborido rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Ciclista have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eleventh place. Lanus at the other side dropped to the third position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Lanus: R.Joaquin 24+1reb, D.Patterson 24+1reb, M.Franchino 7+6reb+1ast, A.Lugli 5+4reb+5ast, G.Mariano 4+2ast, F.Alorda 2
Ciclista: C.Ebeling 19+5reb, J.Basualdo 17+8reb+3ast, A.Matias 16+5reb+4ast, A.Britos 11+5reb+3ast, V.Samuel 8+1reb+1ast, A.Pablo 5+5reb+5ast

La Union - Rocamora 77-65

Very expected game in Colon where 17th ranked Rocamora (4-14) was defeated by tenth ranked La Union (9-9) 77-65 on Sunday. La Union outrebounded Rocamora 41-30 including 28 on the defensive glass. Point guard Facundo Gago (178-1996) fired 17 points and 5 assists for the winners. Point guard Pablo Bilat (181-1995) chipped in 12 points and 4 assists. Guard Matias Caire (188-1999) produced 21 points and 5 rebounds and Federico Repetti added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Rocamora players scored in double figures. Rocamora's coach Agustin Pujol tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. La Union moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Rivadavia. Loser Rocamora keeps the seventeenth position with 14 games lost. La Union will meet higher ranked Provincial (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Rocamora will play against Provincial (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: M.Caire 21+5reb+2ast, C.Agustin 15+5reb+1ast, F.Juan 15+2reb, R.Federico 12+8reb+1ast, O.Valentino 2+2reb, L.Enmanuel 0+1reb
La Union: F.Gago 17+3reb+5ast, A.Montani 13+6reb, P.Bilat 12+4reb+4ast, B.Osuna 9+5reb, L.Octavio 9+5reb, F.German 6+5reb+3ast

Dep Norte - Villa S.Martin 81-78

The most exciting game of round 28 in the La Liga Argentina took place in Armstrong. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Villa S.Martin (10-8) to seventh ranked Dep Norte (10-6) 81-78 in the game for the fourth place. 26 personal fouls committed by Villa S.Martin helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Celestino Cupulutti (186-1993, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and forward Lautaro Mare (196-1998) who added 17 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Dep Norte's coach Alejandro Cupulutti used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side American forward Josh Morris (203-1993, college: UTPB) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 19 rebounds and point guard Stefano Arancibia (176-1997) scored 13 points. Dep Norte moved-up to fourth place. Villa S.Martin lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position 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 19+19reb, S.Arancibia 13+4reb+2ast, M.Martin 13+2reb+1ast, G.Bruno 10+3reb, P.Ramiro 7+5reb+1ast, L.Caceres 7+4reb+4ast
Dep Norte: L.Mare 17+11reb+1ast, C.Cupulutti 15+11reb+3ast, M.Franco 12+7reb+1ast, J.Baeza 9+2reb+5ast, R.Francisco 8, C.Echevarria 7+5reb+1ast

Quilmes MP - Pergamino 82-78

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourteenth ranked Quilmes MP's (7-12) home victory over 15th ranked Pergamino (6-14) 82-78 on Monday. Swingman Lisandro Fernandez (194-1998, agency: BIG) fired 22 points for the winners. The former international point guard Luis Cequeira (179-1985) chipped in 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Quilmes MP's coach Luis Fernandez allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Jeffrey Merchant (197-1997) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and swingman Federico Gobetti (192-1999) added 19 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Quilmes MP moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Salta Basket. Pergamino lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 14 games lost. Quilmes MP will meet at home league's leader Racing in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Pergamino will play against U.Mar del Plata (#16) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: G.Federico 19+5reb+1ast, J.Merchant 14+10reb+2ast, B.Levato 12+2reb+2ast, G.Luciano 10+3reb+2ast, B.Juan Martin 10+5reb+5ast, J.Zesati 9+2reb+1ast
Quilmes MP: L.Fernandez 22+3reb+2ast, V.Tomas 17+5reb+4ast, L.Cequeira 16+5reb+6ast, E.Agustin 11+9reb+1ast, J.Ruiz 10+5reb+2ast, E.Gimenez 6+3reb+1ast

Jachal - Rivadavia 64-59

There was an upset when higher ranked Rivadavia (9-9) was defeated on the road by fifteenth ranked Jachal (3-14) 64-59 on Monday. Jachal outrebounded Rivadavia 49-36 including a 42-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Swingman Pablo Crausaz (194-1997) fired a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Julio Carrizo (191-1993) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. Four Jachal players scored in double figures. Agustin Vergara (196-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Leonardo Solis (172-2000, agency: BIG) added 13 points respectively for lost side. Rivadavia's coach Sebastian Torre tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Jachal maintains fifteenth position with 3-14 record. Rivadavia lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with nine games lost. They share the position with La Union. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: S.Leonardo 13+3reb+2ast, V.Agustin 12+11reb+2ast, L.Tomas 7+2reb+6ast, L.Zalio 6+5reb+1ast, S.Juan 6, A.Alejo 4+6reb+3ast
Jachal: C.Julio 18+8reb, J.Roumec 13+6reb+3ast, C.Pablo 11+13reb+3ast, A.Caraffa 10+10reb+2ast, F.Varela 8+5reb+3ast, C.Bruno 2+4reb+3ast

Pilar - Villa Mitre 94-82

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when sixth ranked Pilar (12-8) beat at home 5th ranked Villa Mitre (11-8) 94-82 on Monday. Center Joaquin Marcon (203-2001) fired a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Eduardo Gamboa (189-1984) chipped in 15 points. Four Pilar players scored in double figures. Power forward Franco Pennacchiotti (205-1990) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds and Federico Harina (186-1991) added 22 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pilar moved-up to fifth place. Loser Villa Mitre dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. Pilar will meet at home league's second-placed Dep Viedma in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Villa Mitre will play against the league's leader Racing (#1) in Chivilcoy and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Villa Mitre: F.Harina 22+2reb+4ast, F.Pennacchiotti 20+14reb+2ast, M.Jano 10+5reb+7ast, C.Alvaro 8+4reb+2ast, J.Bollo 8+2reb+2ast, G.Romero 6+4reb+1ast
Pilar: E.Gamboa 15+3reb+2ast, J.Treise 15+1reb+4ast, C.Bruno 15+1reb+3ast, M.Joaquin 12+10reb, I.Varisco 9+7reb, S.Ibarra 9+4reb

Amancay - GEPU 62-59

Very important is a road loss of third ranked GEPU (11-7) against tenth ranked Amancay (8-9) on Monday night. Visiting GEPU was edged by Amancay in a tough game in La Rioja 59-62. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of GEPU. Guard Matias Lucero (188-1999) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Guard Juan Cognigni (192-1990) chipped in 15 points. Jorge Mas produced 19 points and 5 rebounds and Ignacio Cuassolo (200-1999) added 10 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Newly promoted Amancay maintains tenth position with 8-9 record, which they share with Ameghino. Loser GEPU keeps the third place with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
GEPU: M.Jorge 19+5reb+1ast, V.Costa 10+3reb+5ast, I.Cuassolo 10+11reb, E.Marillan 6+4reb+2ast, G.Acosta 6+4reb, J.Godoy 6+3reb+2ast
Amancay: L.Matias 25+10reb, C.Juan 15+1reb+3ast, E.Correa 5+3reb+1ast, V.Alejandro 4+1reb+3ast, O.Bautista 4+7reb+1ast, A.Wilfredo 4+8reb+1ast

Salta Basket - Atenas 78-92

There was no surprise when 11th ranked Salta Basket (7-12) was defeated at home by second ranked Atenas (13-3) 92-78 on Monday. Atenas outrebounded Salta Basket 32-19 including a 25-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. Atenas looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Lucas Arn (197-1989) fired 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Swingman Jose Montero (193-1995) chipped in 17 points and 5 assists. Four Atenas players scored in double figures. Diego Peralta (195-1994) produced 27 points and 5 rebounds and guard Jara Agustin (-1998) added 19 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Atenas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 13-3 record having twelve points less than leader Suardi. Loser Salta Basket keeps the eleventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Quilmes MP. Atenas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Salta Basket will play against Barrio Parque (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Salta Basket: P.Diego 27+5reb, J.Agustin 19+5ast, L.Gallardo 11+2reb+3ast, D.Jeronimo 8+1reb+2ast, T.Angel 6+2ast, A.Binda Facundo 4+4reb+3ast
Atenas: L.Arn 23+6reb+5ast, J.Cruz Oberto 20+4reb+1ast, J.Montero 17+4reb+5ast, C.Ware 16+5reb+1ast, C.Buemo 11+5reb, L.Reyes 4+2reb+4ast