La Liga Argentina Round 35 (Regular Season): San Isidro edge Suardi by one point

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 35 in the La Liga Argentina took place in Suardi. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of second-ranked Suardi (13-6) to fifth ranked San Isidro (13-5) 79-78 in the game for the second place. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The best player for the winners was forward Cesar Lavoratornuovo (189-1991) who scored 18 points and 9 rebounds. American Christopher Hooper (198-1991, college: SFC) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. San Isidro's coach Daniel Beltramo used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Horacio Rigada produced 23 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. San Isidro have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Suardi lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the third position with six games lost.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Dep Viedma (17-8) against fifteenth ranked Pergamino (9-14) on Saturday night. Host Dep Viedma was defeated by Pergamino in Rio Negro 98-87. Forward Juan Martin Bello (200-1999) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points. Santiago Mazza contributed with 19 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Pergamino's coach Julian Pagura allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. point guard Mariano Marina (-1999) answered with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for Dep Viedma. The victory was the third consecutive win for Pergamino. They moved-up to thirteenth place. Dep Viedma at the other side dropped to the third position with eight games lost.
An interesting game was played in Colon where host La Union (#8) won against 4th placed Pico FC 94-85 on Thursday evening. It was a great evening for Aquiles Montani who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points. Felipe Bonfigli responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds. The victory was the third consecutive win for La Union. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Provincial. Loser Pico FC keeps the fourth position with seven games lost.

Other games of round 35 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Ameghino was defeated by Provincial in Rosario 92-83. Independiente beat Salta Basket at home 75-62. Pilar lost to H.Americano on the opponent's court 69-81. La Union managed to outperform Ameghino in a home game 84-81. Pico FC managed to beat Rocamora on the road 78-71. H.Americano was crushed by Lanus on its own court 60-82. Rivadavia was beaten by Dep Norte in Armstrong 85-78. Colon won against Amancay at home 80-74. Quilmes MP managed to outperform GELP on the opponent's court 86-85. Echague rolled over Jachal in a home game 91-57. Jachal was defeated by Colon on the road 88-86.
The best stats of 35th round was 30 points and 8 rebounds by Joaquin Fernandez of Colon SF.



Provincial - Ameghino 92-83

There was no surprise in Rosario where 12th ranked Ameghino (9-11) was defeated by seventh ranked Provincial (12-11) 92-83 on Thursday. Provincial looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for Juan Pablo Evangelista who led his team to a victory scoring 10 points and 8 rebounds. Alejandro Ettorre helped adding 17 points. Point guard Favio Vieta (188-1996) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds and the former international swingman Julian Eydallin (195-2000) scored 16 points and 7 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Provincial moved-up to sixth place, which they share with La Union. Loser Ameghino dropped to the tenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Independiente.
Top scorers:
Provincial: E.Alejandro 17+2reb+2ast, F.Perez 14+2reb+1ast, B.Franco 12+3ast, B.Ignacio 11+1reb, A.Boccia 10+6reb+2ast, E.Juan Pablo 10+8reb+3ast
Ameghino: F.Vieta 21+6reb+1ast, J.Eydallin 16+4reb+7ast, A.Aristimuno 14+5reb+2ast, J.Luis Abeiro 13+6reb, O.Ignacio 7+1reb, R.Carlos 5+4reb+2ast

La Union - Pico FC 94-85

An interesting game was played in Colon where host La Union (#8) won against 4th placed Pico FC 94-85 on Thursday evening. La Union made 25-of-33 free shots (75.8 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for forward Aquiles Montani (190-1994) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points. Point guard Guido Cabrera (188-2000) helped adding 18 points. Felipe Bonfigli responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and power forward Tobias Cravero (197-1999) scored 16 points. Five La Union and four Pico FC players scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for La Union. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Provincial. Loser Pico FC keeps the fourth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
La Union: G.Cabrera 18+2reb+2ast, A.Montani 17+2reb+3ast, P.Bilat 11+1ast, L.Octavio 11+8reb+2ast, L.Lucio 11+9reb, F.Gago 10+3reb+5ast
Pico FC: Z.Franco 17+3reb+1ast, B.Felipe 17+12reb+1ast, T.Cravero 16+4reb+2ast, S.Facundo 11+3reb+2ast, R.Pelorosso 10+3reb+5ast, A.Rossi 9+3reb+6ast

Independiente - Salta Basket 75-62

There was a small surprise in Santiago del Estero where twelfth ranked Independiente (9-11) defeated 10th ranked Salta Basket (9-13) 75-62 on Thursday. It was a great evening for point guard Milton Vittar (185-1991) who led his team to a victory scoring 13 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Ecuadorian forward Johu Castillo (199-1999) helped adding 13 points and 7 rebounds. Five Independiente players scored in double figures. Diego Peralta (195-1994) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds and guard Jara Agustin (-1998) scored 15 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Independiente. They moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Ameghino. Loser Salta Basket dropped to the eleventh position with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Independiente: C.Johu 13+7reb+1ast, M.Vittar 13+7reb+8ast, F.Jerez 12+6reb, V.Maximo 11+3reb+4ast, P.Martin 10+6reb+1ast, R.Gabriel 7+3reb+1ast
Salta Basket: P.Diego 16+7reb, J.Agustin 15+2reb+1ast, L.Castellani 7+7reb+1ast, D.Jeronimo 6+2reb, F.Tomas 4+1reb+1ast, A.Binda Facundo 4+5reb+5ast

H.Americano - Pilar 81-69

There was a minor upset in Rio Gallegos where 6th ranked Pilar (12-12) was defeated by ninth ranked H.Americano (10-12) 81-69 on Thursday. It was a great evening for guard Esteban Cantarutti (185-1988) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points and 7 assists. Forward Gonzalo Romero (196-1997) helped adding 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four H.Americano players scored in double figures. H.Americano's coach Eduardo Japez used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American center Dishon Lowery (200-1998, college: OKBU) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Bruno Conti (182-2000) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Despite that victory H.Americano went down to tenth position due to points difference. Pilar lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the eighth place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
H.Americano: M.Aristu 17+3reb+2ast, G.Romero 17+6reb+2ast, E.Cantarutti 14+4reb+7ast, L.Machuca 12+2ast, G.Torres 12+10reb, C.Jeremias 9+6reb
Pilar: D.Lowery 15+7reb+1ast, J.Treise 15+1reb+3ast, C.Bruno 14+5reb+3ast, M.Joaquin 9+6reb, N.Bravo 5+2reb, F.Franco 4+5reb+1ast

Dep Viedma - Pergamino 87-98

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Dep Viedma (17-8) against fifteenth ranked Pergamino (9-14) on Saturday night. Host Dep Viedma was defeated by Pergamino in Rio Negro 98-87. Pergamino made 19-of-24 charity shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Forward Juan Martin Bello (200-1999) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points. Guard Santiago Mazza (182-2001) contributed with 19 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Pergamino's coach Julian Pagura allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Point guard Mariano Marina (-1999) answered with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Lucas Gonzalez (199-1994) added 14 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Dep Viedma. Four Dep Viedma players scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Pergamino. They moved-up to thirteenth place. Dep Viedma at the other side dropped to the third position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: B.Juan Martin 22+2reb, M.Santiago 19+4reb+1ast, J.Merchant 18+5reb, G.Federico 9+5reb+2ast, B.Levato 8, J.Zesati 8+6reb+1ast
Dep Viedma: M.Mariano 25+5reb+4ast, A.Matias 16+5reb+1ast, M.Tabieres 15+6reb+1ast, L.Gonzalez 14+8reb+2ast, B.Ossela 7+7reb, M.Ramiro 5+1reb+1ast

La Union - Ameghino 84-81

Rather predictable result in Colon where eighth ranked La Union (12-11) edged 12th ranked Ameghino (9-11) 84-81 on Saturday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. La Union looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for center German Frencia (202-1988) who led his team to a victory scoring 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Guido Cabrera (188-2000) helped adding 15 points. Five La Union players scored in double figures. The former international swingman Julian Eydallin (195-2000) responded with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Abel Aristimuno (195-1991, agency: BIG) scored 17 points. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the third consecutive win for La Union. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Provincial. Loser Ameghino dropped to the tenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Independiente.
Top scorers:
La Union: G.Cabrera 15+4reb+3ast, P.Bilat 15+1reb+4ast, F.German 13+8reb+4ast, F.Gago 13+2reb+6ast, A.Montani 12+5reb+1ast, B.Osuna 4+3reb+2ast
Ameghino: J.Eydallin 23+5reb+4ast, A.Aristimuno 17+3reb+3ast, J.Luis Abeiro 8+4reb+1ast, F.Vieta 8+4reb+6ast, B.Abraham 8+2reb, P.Osores 6+1reb+4ast

Rocamora - Pico FC 71-78

Not a big story in a game when 17th ranked Rocamora (5-17) was defeated at home by fourth ranked Pico FC (15-7) 78-71 on Saturday. Pico FC outrebounded Rocamora 44-32 including a 39-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for point guard Raul Pelorosso (178-1994) who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points and 9 rebounds. Facundo Saez helped adding 21 points and 10 rebounds. Point guard Agustin Cavallin (188-2001) responded with 18 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) and guard Matias Caire (188-1999) scored 15 points. Rocamora's coach Agustin Pujol rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pico FC maintains fourth place with 15-7 record. Rocamora lost their third game in a row. They keep the seventeenth position with 17 games lost.
Top scorers:
Pico FC: R.Pelorosso 27+9reb+1ast, S.Facundo 21+10reb+2ast, P.Manuel 8+1reb+1ast, E.Facundo 7+1reb+4ast, S.Emiliano 5+2reb, A.Rossi 4+12reb
Rocamora: C.Agustin 18+4reb+2ast, M.Caire 15+1reb+2ast, O.Valentino 10, F.Juan 10+7reb+1ast, L.Enmanuel 8+3reb, C.Santiago 4+1reb

H.Americano - Lanus 60-82

Everything went according to plan in Rio Gallegos where third ranked Lanus (17-7) outleveled 9th ranked H.Americano (10-12) 82-60 on Saturday. Lanus shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for forward Martin Franchino (201-1993) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Guard Juan Cruz Scacchi (195-2001) helped adding 10 points and 6 rebounds. Four Lanus players scored in double figures. Forward Gonzalo Romero (196-1997) responded with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international power forward Gonzalo Torres (201-1994) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 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. The victory was the third consecutive win for Lanus. They moved-up to second place. Loser H.Americano dropped to the tenth position with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Lanus: M.Franchino 21+5reb+5ast, D.Muccio Lucas 12+3reb, L.Capponi 11+2reb+2ast, S.Juan Cruz 10+6reb+1ast, D.Patterson 7+3reb+1ast, R.Joaquin 6+3reb
H.Americano: G.Torres 15+5reb+2ast, C.Jeremias 14+1reb+1ast, G.Romero 12+7reb+4ast, E.Cantarutti 7+1reb+4ast, D.Silva Yuthiel 5+1reb, G.Franco 3+1reb+2ast

Dep Norte - Rivadavia 85-78

There was no surprise in Armstrong where 8th ranked Rivadavia (10-11) was defeated by sixth ranked Dep Norte (13-8) 85-78 on Saturday. Dep Norte shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 58.3 percentage. It was a great evening for Celestino Cupulutti (186-1993, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Power forward Conrado Echevarria (195-1998, agency: BIG) helped adding 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Dep Norte players scored in double figures. Swingman Lucas Gorosterrazu (197-1998) responded with 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and center Laureano Zalio (207-1995, agency: BIG) scored 7 points and 10 rebounds. Rivadavia's coach Sebastian Torre rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Dep Norte moved-up to fifth place. Loser Rivadavia keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Barrio Parque.
Top scorers:
Dep Norte: J.Baeza 17+2reb+5ast, C.Cupulutti 16+5reb+7ast, C.Echevarria 15+6reb+3ast, L.Mare 13+5reb+1ast, R.Francisco 9+4reb+2ast, F.Franco 8+5reb
Rivadavia: L.Gorosterrazu 18+5reb, L.Tomas 13+2ast, V.Agustin 12+4reb+1ast, A.Alejo 9+3reb+4ast, L.Zalio 7+10reb+1ast, K.Adaro 7+2reb

Colon SF - Amancay 80-74

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Santa Fe where thirteenth ranked Colon (6-14) defeated 12th ranked Amancay (8-10) 80-74 on Sunday. It was a great evening for Tomas Botta who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 8 assists. Guard Joaquin Fernandez (189-2003) helped adding 16 points and 7 rebounds. Wilfredo Alvarez responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds and guard Emiliano Correa (188-1991) scored 9 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. The victory was the third consecutive win for Colon. They maintain thirteenth place with 6-14 record. Newly promoted Amancay keeps the twelfth position with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Colon SF: B.Tomas 23+4reb+8ast, F.Joaquin 16+7reb+2ast, M.Facundo 12+7reb+1ast, F.Bautista 8+3reb+2ast, C.Luca 8+3reb, C.Linares 6+1reb+2ast
Amancay: A.Wilfredo 19+9reb+1ast, P.Fabricio 13+3reb+2ast, L.Matias 11+2reb, E.Correa 9+5reb+6ast, O.Bautista 9+4reb+1ast, R.Nicolas 7+4reb+2ast

GELP - Quilmes MP 85-86

Rather expected game in La Plata where 13th ranked GELP (9-15) was edged by tenth ranked Quilmes MP (11-12) 86-85 on Sunday. It was a great evening for Rodrigo Acuna (198-1995) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Julian Ruiz (185-1998) helped adding 20 points and 6 assists. Four Quilmes MP players scored in double figures. Forward Augusto Bruera (196-1998, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Alan Moreno (185-1997, agency: BIG) scored 23 points and 4 assists. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Quilmes MP. They moved-up to ninth place. GELP lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the fourteenth position with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Quilmes MP: R.Acuna 25+11reb+3ast, J.Ruiz 20+4reb+6ast, E.Gimenez 14+8reb+2ast, L.Cequeira 12+6reb+3ast, V.Tomas 9+4reb, E.Agustin 4+3reb+2ast
GELP: A.Moreno 23+2reb+4ast, B.Augusto 19+12reb+1ast, J.Lancieri 11+3reb+12ast, A.Francisco 9+4reb+2ast, R.Marco 9+7reb+3ast, H.Marcos 8+4reb+1ast

Echague - Jachal 91-57

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourteenth ranked Echague's (5-13) home victory over 15th ranked Jachal (3-16) 91-57 on Sunday. Echague looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Jachal's players. It was a great evening for Ignacio Echevarria (195-1998, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points and 6 rebounds. Point guard German Gonzalez (186-1992) helped adding 13 points and 5 assists. Four Echague players scored in double figures. Jeronimo Barrionuevo responded with 12 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Bruno Caribaux (181-2003) scored 12 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. Echague maintains fourteenth place with 5-13 record. Loser Jachal keeps the fifteenth position with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
Echague: I.Echevarria 15+6reb+1ast, G.Gonzalez 13+3reb+5ast, P.Bandeo 11+6reb+1ast, R.Trebucq 10+5reb+3ast, L.Ruiz Moreno 10+3reb+3ast, M.Francisco 9+3reb+3ast
Jachal: C.Bruno 12+2reb+1ast, B.Jeronimo 12+8reb+1ast, A.Caraffa 7+8reb, C.Julio 6+3reb, S.Espindola 6+2reb+1ast, C.Pablo 5+3reb+2ast

Suardi - San Isidro 78-79

The most exciting game of round 35 in the La Liga Argentina took place in Suardi. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of second-ranked Suardi (13-6) to fifth ranked San Isidro (13-5) 79-78 in the game for the second place. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The best player for the winners was forward Cesar Lavoratornuovo (189-1991) who scored 18 points and 9 rebounds. American Christopher Hooper (198-1991, college: SFC) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. San Isidro's coach Daniel Beltramo used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Horacio Rigada produced 23 points and 8 rebounds and Santiago Calderon added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. San Isidro have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Suardi lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the third position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: C.Lavoratornuovo 18+9reb+1ast, C.Hooper 16+6reb+5ast, M.Lambrisca 14+3reb, S.Luduena 10+3reb+3ast, B.Juan 9+4reb+1ast, B.Santiago 5+1ast
Suardi: R.Horacio 23+8reb+3ast, C.Santiago 15+5reb+3ast, F.Gaston 12+6reb+1ast, L.Lizarraga 10+6reb+1ast, B.Sebastian 8+1reb, V.Tomas 5+1reb

Colon SF - Jachal 88-86

Not a big story in a game in Santa Fe where 15th ranked Jachal (3-16) was edged by thirteenth ranked Colon (6-14) 88-86 on Friday. It was a great evening for Tomas Botta who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Guard Joaquin Fernandez (189-2003) helped adding 30 points and 8 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Swingman Julio Carrizo (191-1993) responded with 25 points and 5 rebounds and Alvaro Caraffa (199-2000, agency: BIG) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Five Jachal players scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Colon. They maintain thirteenth place with 6-14 record. Loser Jachal keeps the fifteenth position with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
Colon SF: F.Joaquin 30+8reb, B.Tomas 21+11reb+7ast, A.Leon 16+4reb+2ast, C.Linares 8+4reb+1ast, C.Luca 7+4reb, B.Juan 4+4reb
Jachal: C.Julio 25+5reb, A.Caraffa 18+7reb+1ast, J.Roumec 15+9reb+2ast, C.Bruno 12+4reb+4ast, C.Pablo 10+6reb, B.Jeronimo 6+6reb