La Liga Round 25 (Regular Season): Easy game for Riachuelo as they beat Zarate by 15 points

The round 25 was rather boring as all games ended with very predictable results. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Thirteenth ranked Riachuelo (10-12) beat at home 15th ranked Zarate (9-14) by 15 points 89-74, which is the biggest margin this round on Wednesday night. Riachuelo made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Colombian forward Andres Ibarguen (200-1996, college: Angelo St., agency: Helping Ballers) stepped up and scored 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Dominican-American forward Anyeuri Castillo (201-1997, college: USC Aiken) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. Riachuelo LR's coach Sebastian Gonzalez used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Agustin Brocal (191-1997) responded with 16 points and 5 assists. Riachuelo moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Ferro. Newly promoted Zarate keeps the fifteenth position with 14 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Corrientes: San Martin (#8) and Regatas (#9). San Martin (12-9) won against visiting Regatas (11-11) 66-61. The former international guard Agustin Perez (192-1999) nailed 13 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and Lucas Gargallo accounted for 8 points and 7 rebounds. American power forward Charles Thomas (203-1986, college: Arkansas) came up with 18 points and 7 rebounds for Regatas in the defeat. San Martin moved-up to seventh place. Regatas at the other side keeps the ninth position with 11 games lost. San Martin's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Corrientes .

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 25: Penarol won against Union on the opponent's court 83-74. Independ.O. managed to outperform Zarate in a home game 68-62. La Union recorded a loss to Platense on the road 85-78. Instituto defeated Penarol on its own court 74-67.



Union SF - Penarol 74-83

Very expected game in Santa Fe where 20th ranked Union (3-17) was defeated by sixteenth ranked Penarol (8-14) 83-74. Point guard Victor Fernandez (180-1999) nailed 22 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and American forward Diamon Simpson (204-1987, college: SMC) accounted for 15 points and 14 rebounds. Center Ignacio Alessio (203-1987) came up with 15 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Trevor Moore (196-1999, college: MSU) added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Union in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Union SF's coach Maximiliano Seigorman rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Penarol maintains sixteenth place with 8-14 record. Union lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 17 games lost. Penarol will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Union will play on the road against Regatas (#9) in Corrientes and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Penarol: V.Fernandez 22+9reb+3ast, T.Monacchi 18+3reb+2ast, A.Thornton 16+10reb+1ast, D.Simpson 15+14reb, J.Valinotti 7+2reb+3ast, F.Filippa 3+1reb
Union SF: I.Alessio 15+7reb+2ast, M.Butler 14+1reb+2ast, D.Morrison 13+6reb+1ast, T.Moore 12+6reb+5ast, J.Sandrini 8+4reb+3ast, B.Pedro 7+9reb+1ast

Independ.O. - Zarate 68-62

There was a small surprise in Olivia where fifteenth ranked Independ.O. (9-12) defeated their close opponent Zarate (9-14) 68-62. Zarate was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Swingman Joaquin Noblega (194-1997) nailed 10 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and center Franco Barroso (207-1994) accounted for 10 points and 8 rebounds. Five Independ.O. players scored in double figures. Point guard Lucas Andujar (185-1996) came up with 7 points and 11 rebounds and guard Facundo Pascolatt (185-1991) added 13 points respectively for Zarate in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Independ.O. moved-up to fourteenth place. Zarate at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fifteenth position with 14 games lost. Independ.O. will play against higher ranked Regatas (#9) in Corrientes in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Zarate will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Independ.O.: A.Alonso 12+5reb, M.Nicolas 11+3reb, F.Barroso 10+8reb+1ast, P.Ezequiel 10+1reb+1ast, J.Noblega 10+8reb+3ast, A.Pautasso 5+3reb+1ast
Zarate: P.Facundo 13+2reb+1ast, D.Pineda 12+3reb+1ast, A.Brocal 8+2reb+3ast, G.Camilo 8+7reb, S.Chaine 7+7reb, L.Andujar 7+11reb+3ast

Platense - La Union 85-78

Not a big story in a game in Florida where 18th ranked La Union (5-15) was defeated by fourth ranked Platense (14-6) 85-78. Platense made 27-of-31 charity shots (87.1 percent) during the game. Platense outrebounded La Union 42-24 including a 30-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. La Union was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Point guard Juan Corbalan (185-1998) nailed 28 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his thirteen free throws !!!) for the winning side and the former international Eric Flor (190-1993) accounted for 16 points and 5 assists. Point guard Luciano Guerra (184-1997) came up with 15 points and 4 assists and Marcos Saglietti (188-1986) added 10 points respectively for La Union in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Platense maintains fourth place with 14-6 record. La Union at the other side keeps the eighteenth position with 15 games lost. Platense will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. La Union will play on the road against Gimnasia (#11) in Comodoro Rivadavia and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Platense: J.Corbalan 28+7reb+2ast, E.Flor 16+4reb+5ast, Q.Thomas 11+5reb+1ast, I.Pedro 10+10reb+1ast, S.Morales 8+8reb+1ast, S.Barrales 5+3reb
La Union: L.Guerra 15+4reb+4ast, C.Cardo 14+3reb, M.Fernandez 11+4reb+1ast, M.Saglietti 10+4reb+3ast, E.David 9+4reb, P.Mateo 8+2reb+4ast

San Martin - Regatas 66-61

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Corrientes: San Martin (#8) and Regatas (#9). San Martin (12-9) won against visiting Regatas (11-11) 66-61. San Martin brought some defensive toughness making 9 blocks. The former international guard Agustin Perez (192-1999) nailed 13 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and swingman Lucas Gargallo (196-1995) accounted for 8 points and 7 rebounds. American power forward Charles Thomas (203-1986, college: Arkansas) came up with 18 points and 7 rebounds and the former international forward Facundo Pinero (202-1988) added 7 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Regatas in the defeat. San Martin moved-up to seventh place. Regatas at the other side keeps the ninth position with 11 games lost. San Martin's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Corrientes .
Top scorers:
San Martin: V.Rolando 14+2reb, A.Perez 13+9reb+5ast, V.Garello 10+5reb+1ast, L.Gargallo 8+7reb+1ast, G.Garcia 7+7reb, M.Franco 6+3reb+6ast
Regatas: C.Thomas 18+7reb, X.Carreras 11+6reb, F.Elias 10+2reb+3ast, F.Pinero 7+8reb+3ast, F.Vieta 6+6reb+2ast, T.Franchela 4+4reb+1ast

Instituto - Penarol 74-67

Everything went according to plan in Cordoba where third ranked Instituto (16-6) beat 16th ranked Penarol (8-14) 74-67. Instituto shot the lights out from three nailing 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. American forward Bryan Jefferson (201-1994, college: Mary) nailed 18 points for the winning side and the former international Mauro Cosolito (192-1988) accounted for 6 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Instituto's coach Lucas Victoriano used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Swingman Julian Morales (195-1995) came up with 19 points and 4 assists and point guard Joaquin Valinotti (185-1998) added 15 points and 5 assists respectively for Penarol in the defeat. Four Penarol players scored in double figures. Instituto maintains third place with 16-6 record having just one point less than leader Quimsa. Penarol at the other side keeps the sixteenth position with 14 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Instituto: B.Jefferson 18+2reb+1ast, N.Hoover 15+1reb+2ast, P.Nicola 11+2ast, B.Lugarini 9+4reb+2ast, N.Copello 6+2reb+1ast, M.Cosolito 6+5reb+7ast
Penarol: J.Morales 19+1reb+4ast, J.Valinotti 15+2reb+5ast, V.Fernandez 13+8reb, T.Monacchi 11+7reb+3ast, D.Simpson 6+7reb, F.Filippa 3+1reb+2ast

Riachuelo LR - Zarate 89-74

Thirteenth ranked Riachuelo (10-12) beat at home 15th ranked Zarate (9-14) by 15 points 89-74, which is the biggest margin this round on Wednesday night. Riachuelo made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Colombian forward Andres Ibarguen (200-1996, college: Angelo St., agency: Helping Ballers) stepped up and scored 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Dominican-American forward Anyeuri Castillo (201-1997, college: USC Aiken) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. Five Riachuelo LR players scored in double figures. Riachuelo LR's coach Sebastian Gonzalez used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Agustin Brocal (191-1997) responded with 16 points and 5 assists and point guard Lucas Andujar (185-1996) scored 8 points, 9 assists and 4 steals. Riachuelo moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Ferro. Newly promoted Zarate keeps the fifteenth position with 14 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo LR: A.Ibarguen 16+7reb+3ast, J.Davis 15+3reb+2ast, A.Castillo 15+9reb, F.Valentin 14+2ast, N.De los Santos 12+6reb+4ast, A.Young 10+9reb
Zarate: A.Brocal 16+3reb+5ast, M.Edgar 14+4reb+1ast, E.Rupcic 12+5reb+1ast, L.Andujar 8+4reb+9ast, S.Chaine 6+5reb, D.Pineda 6+3reb