La Liga Argentina Round 37 (Regular Season): Villa Mitre defeat Racing

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Racing (19-16) in Bahia Blanca on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Villa Mitre (15-11) 43-36. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Franco Pennacchiotti (205-1990) who helped to win the game recording 9 points and 6 rebounds. point guard Jano Martinez (180-2003) contributed with 5 points and 5 assists for the winners. point guard Miguel De (176-1997, agency: BIG) answered with 12 points for Racing. Villa Mitre moved-up to fifth place. Racing at the other side still keeps top position with 16 games lost. Villa Mitre will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Racing will play at home against Rocamora and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Suardi. Fourth ranked GEPU (14-9) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging much higher ranked Suardi (14-7) 57-56 on Wednesday evening. Joaquin Costa stepped up and scored 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Ignacio Cuassolo chipped in 9 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side guard Luciano Lizarraga (183-1991) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. GEPU maintains fourth place with 14-9 record, which they share with Dep Norte. Newly promoted Suardi dropped to the third position with seven games lost. GEPU will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Suardi will play on the road against Echague in Parana and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game for Racing (19-16) which played road game in Rio Negro against 3rd placed Dep Viedma (17-9). First ranked Racing managed to get a 8-point victory 74-66. Norberto Stucky nailed 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Maximiliano Tabieres came up with 13 points and 6 rebounds for Dep Viedma in the defeat. Racing maintains first place with 19-16 record. Loser Dep Viedma keeps the third position with nine games lost. Racing will meet at home Rocamora (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Dep Viedma will have a break next round.

Other games in round 37 were not that significant. Provincial beat Pilar on the road 79-75. San Isidro won against Rivadavia on its own court 80-74. Independiente was outscored by Barrio Parque in Cordoba 95-71. Atenas rolled over Montmartre at home 101-69. Amancay was defeated by Villa S.Martin on the opponent's court 87-85. Lanus beat Provincial in a home game 76-69. Ciclista won against U.Mar del Plata on the road 82-73. San Isidro managed to outperform GEPU on its own court 60-56.



Pilar - Provincial 75-79

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Provincial (14-12) beat on the road 8th ranked Pilar (12-13) 79-75 on Wednesday. Point guard Franco Borsellino (185) nailed 9 points and 9 assists for the winning side and forward Federico Perez (193-1990) accounted for 18 points. American center Dishon Lowery (200-1998, college: OKBU) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds and point guard Bruno Conti (182-2000) added 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Pilar in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Provincial have a solid series of four victories in a row. Despite that victory Provincial went down to sixth position due to points difference. Pilar lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Quilmes MP. Provincial will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pilar will play against La Union (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Provincial: F.Perez 18+3reb, P.Fernandez 14+2reb+2ast, S.Lopez Hoyo 11+4reb+4ast, B.Ignacio 11+5reb+1ast, E.Alejandro 10+3reb+1ast, B.Franco 9+4reb+9ast
Pilar: D.Lowery 17+13reb+1ast, M.Joaquin 13+5reb+3ast, C.Bruno 12+7reb+4ast, E.Gamboa 12+1reb+4ast, I.Varisco 8+2reb, J.Treise 7+5reb+5ast

Dep Viedma - Racing 66-74

An interesting game for Racing (19-16) which played road game in Rio Negro against 3rd placed Dep Viedma (17-9). First ranked Racing managed to get a 8-point victory 74-66. Forward Norberto Stucky (198-1994) nailed 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) accounted for 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four Racing players scored in double figures. Maximiliano Tabieres (198-1989) came up with 13 points and 6 rebounds and Luciano Tambucci (194-1998) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Dep Viedma in the defeat. Racing maintains first place with 19-16 record. Loser Dep Viedma keeps the third position with nine games lost. Racing will meet at home Rocamora (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Dep Viedma will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Racing: S.Norberto 16+5reb, J.Peralta 14+5reb, D.Miguel 12+3reb+1ast, A.Barrales 11+5reb+2ast, A.Santiago 9+5reb+1ast, L.Ortiz 7+6reb
Dep Viedma: M.Tabieres 13+6reb+1ast, L.Tambucci 12+7reb, M.Ramiro 10+3reb+2ast, B.Ossela 9+4reb, A.Matias 7+5reb+1ast, L.Gonzalez 6+4reb+1ast

San Isidro - Rivadavia 80-74

Very expected game when 9th ranked Rivadavia (10-13) lost to second ranked San Isidro (15-5) in San Francisco 74-80 on Wednesday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Power forward Gian Sinconi (204-1994) nailed 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Santiago Luduena (176-1993) accounted for 12 points and 6 assists. Four San Isidro players scored in double figures. Point guard Tomas Luduena (178-1996) came up with 28 points and center Laureano Zalio (207-1995, agency: BIG) added 8 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Rivadavia in the defeat. Rivadavia's coach Sebastian Torre rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. San Isidro have an impressive series of fourteen victories in a row. They maintain second place with 15-5 record behind leader Racing. Rivadavia lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: G.Sinconi 16+6reb+1ast, C.Lavoratornuovo 15+3reb+2ast, S.Luduena 12+3reb+6ast, B.Juan 10+4reb+1ast, C.Hooper 9+7reb+1ast, D.Jeremias 8+7reb
Rivadavia: L.Tomas 28+1reb+1ast, V.Agustin 9+4reb+1ast, F.Pedano 9+3reb+3ast, L.Zalio 8+6reb+2ast, L.Gorosterrazu 8+5reb, A.Alejo 5+5reb+4ast

Suardi - GEPU 56-57

Important game to mention about took place in Suardi. Fourth ranked GEPU (14-9) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging much higher ranked Suardi (14-7) 57-56 on Wednesday evening. Joaquin Costa stepped up and scored 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Ignacio Cuassolo (200-1999) chipped in 9 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side guard Luciano Lizarraga (183-1991) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and swingman Sebastian Braida (192-2000) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. GEPU maintains fourth place with 14-9 record, which they share with Dep Norte. Newly promoted Suardi dropped to the third position with seven games lost. GEPU will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Suardi will play on the road against Echague in Parana and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
GEPU: C.Joaquin 10+7reb+6ast, I.Cuassolo 9+5reb, M.Jorge 8+2reb+2ast, J.Godoy 8, M.Borsatti 6+4reb+1ast, E.Marillan 6+2reb
Suardi: B.Sebastian 19+5reb, L.Lizarraga 12+10reb+2ast, F.Gaston 12+3reb+3ast, R.Horacio 8+8reb+1ast, C.Santiago 5+1reb, F.Jeremias 0+3reb

Barrio Parque - Independiente 95-71

Rather predictable result when seventh ranked Barrio Parque (12-11) rolled over 11th ranked Independiente (9-13) in Cordoba 95-71 on Thursday. Barrio Parque dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Independiente's 32. They outrebounded Independiente 36-23 including 25 on the defensive glass. Center Joaquin Lallana (217-1996) nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winning side and point guard Agustin Jure (182-1991) accounted for 19 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Barrio Parque's coach Esteban Pierdominici felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Facundo Jerez (202-1995) came up with 10 points and 9 rebounds and forward Martin Perez (190-1999) added 15 points respectively for Independiente in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Barrio Parque have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain seventh place with 12-11 record, which they share with La Union. Loser Independiente keeps the eleventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with Ciclista and Salta Basket. Barrio Parque will meet at home Montmartre (#8) in the next round. Independiente will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: A.Jure 19+1reb+2ast, J.Lallana 19+12reb+1ast, B.Nahuel 12+3reb+3ast, B.Herrera 12+4reb+1ast, T.Ligorria 12+5reb+2ast, L.Rivata 8+7reb+4ast
Independiente: P.Martin 15, R.Gabriel 11+1reb+1ast, V.Maximo 11+2reb+1ast, F.Jerez 10+9reb, M.Vittar 9+3reb, L.Gomez 5+3reb

Atenas - Montmartre 101-69

Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Montmartre (10-11) was outscored by first ranked Atenas (16-5) in Cordoba 101-69 on Thursday. Atenas made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) nailed 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Lucas Arn (197-1989) accounted for 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Atenas players scored in double figures. Center Nicolas Franco (204-1999) came up with 22 points and 8 rebounds and guard Marcelo Martinez (187-1996) added 13 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for Montmartre in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Atenas have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 16-5 record. Montmartre lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 11 games lost. Atenas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Montmartre will play against Barrio Parque (#7) in Cordoba and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Atenas: C.Buemo 22+4reb, J.Cruz Oberto 19+7reb+2ast, L.Arn 14+7reb+5ast, N.Zurschmitten 11+4reb+6ast, J.Montero 10+5reb+6ast, K.Mirko 8+2reb
Montmartre: N.Franco 22+8reb, M.Martinez 13+8reb+7ast, S.Franco 7+3reb+3ast, J.Tulian 6+6reb+2ast, L.Silva 6+3reb, P.Alejandro 5+1reb+1ast

Villa S.Martin - Amancay 87-85

Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Villa S.Martin (13-9) edged 10th ranked Amancay (9-11) in Resistencia 87-85 on Thursday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Naturalized Spanish swingman Maximiliano Martin (190-1990) nailed 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and power forward Estefano Simondi (201-1996) accounted for 22 points. Villa S.Martin's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Guard Juan Cognigni (192-1990) came up with 20 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Wilfredo Alvarez added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Amancay in the defeat. Five Amancay players scored in double figures. Villa S.Martin maintains sixth place with 13-9 record. Newly promoted Amancay keeps the tenth position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Villa S.Martin: E.Simondi 22+4reb, M.Martin 16+5reb+5ast, F.Ramiro 10+9reb+5ast, L.Caceres 9+2reb, S.Arancibia 8+3reb+5ast, G.Bruno 8+4reb
Amancay: C.Juan 20+6reb, A.Wilfredo 16+6reb+4ast, P.Fabricio 14+4reb+4ast, V.Alejandro 11, E.Correa 10+3reb+6ast, M.Bernan 10+3reb+3ast

Lanus - Provincial 76-69

There was no surprise when 5th ranked Provincial (14-12) lost to second ranked Lanus (18-7) in Buenos Aires 69-76 on Friday. Lanus forced 25 Provincial turnovers. Franco Alorda (203-1999) nailed 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and guard Juan Cruz Scacchi (195-2001) accounted for 16 points. Gaston Gerbaudo came up with 16 points and 4 assists and Alejandro Ettorre added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Provincial in the defeat. Provincial's coach Gutavo Lalima rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Lanus have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain second place with 18-7 record having just six point less than leader Racing. Newly promoted Provincial dropped to the sixth position with 12 games lost. Lanus will meet at home Rocamora (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Provincial will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Lanus: S.Juan Cruz 16+4reb+2ast, F.Alorda 15+7reb, G.Mariano 9+2reb+3ast, R.Joaquin 9+4reb+3ast, A.Lugli 7+4reb+6ast, L.Capponi 7+2reb+1ast
Provincial: G.Gaston 16+3reb+4ast, E.Alejandro 11+5reb+1ast, A.Boccia 9+5reb+2ast, B.Ignacio 8+5reb+1ast, P.Fernandez 6+6reb+4ast, B.Franco 5+1reb+2ast

U.Mar del Plata - Ciclista 73-82

No shocking result in a game when fourteenth ranked Ciclista (9-13) beat on the road 16th ranked U.Mar del Plata (6-17) 82-73 on Friday. Aaron Pablo (200-2000) nailed 19 points for the winning side and Nicolas Reynoso (191-1999) accounted for 13 points and 6 rebounds. Four Ciclista players scored in double figures. Ciclista's coach Daniel Jaule used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Matias Carneglia (200-2002) came up with 19 points and 7 rebounds and Felipe Barrionuevo added 19 points and 4 assists respectively for U.Mar del Plata in the defeat. Ciclista moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Independiente and Salta Basket. Newly promoted U.Mar del Plata keeps the sixteenth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Rocamora. Ciclista will meet higher ranked Quilmes MP (#8) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. U.Mar del Plata will play against H.Americano (#10) in Rio Gallegos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ciclista: A.Pablo 19+1reb+3ast, N.Reynoso 13+6reb+2ast, A.Matias 12+4ast, J.Basualdo 10+8reb+3ast, C.Ebeling 9+3reb, A.Britos 9+2reb
U.Mar del Plata: B.Felipe 19+1reb+4ast, C.Matias 19+7reb, C.Cadillac 10+4reb+6ast, M.Herrero 9+3reb+1ast, N.Lucas 8+5reb, V.Agustin 5+2ast

San Isidro - GEPU 60-56

Rather expected game when 4th placed GEPU (14-9) lost to second ranked San Isidro (15-5) in San Francisco 56-60 on Friday. San Isidro forced 20 GEPU turnovers. Point guard Santiago Luduena (176-1993) nailed 13 points for the winning side and swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-1997) accounted for 13 points. Joaquin Costa came up with 15 points and 4 assists and forward Franco Maeso (197-2000) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for GEPU in the defeat. GEPU's coach Gustavo Morla rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. San Isidro have an impressive series of fourteen victories in a row. They maintain second place with 15-5 record behind leader Racing. Loser GEPU keeps the fourth position with nine games lost. They share it with Dep Norte. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: M.Lambrisca 13+4reb+2ast, S.Luduena 13+3reb+3ast, B.Santiago 10+2reb+1ast, D.Jeremias 9+8reb, C.Hooper 5+6reb, B.Juan 4+3reb+1ast
GEPU: C.Joaquin 15+3reb+4ast, M.Franco 10+7reb+1ast, M.Jorge 7+7reb, J.Godoy 6+2reb, M.Borsatti 6+5reb, E.Marillan 5+6reb

Villa Mitre - Racing 43-36

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Racing (19-16) in Bahia Blanca on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Villa Mitre (15-11) 43-36. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Franco Pennacchiotti (205-1990) who helped to win the game recording 9 points and 6 rebounds. Point guard Jano Martinez (180-2003) contributed with 5 points and 5 assists for the winners. Point guard Miguel De (176-1997, agency: BIG) answered with 12 points and power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) added 4 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Racing. Villa Mitre moved-up to fifth place. Racing at the other side still keeps top position with 16 games lost. Villa Mitre will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Racing will play at home against Rocamora and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Villa Mitre: F.Harina 11+1ast, F.Pennacchiotti 9+6reb+3ast, J.Bollo 7+4reb, M.Jano 5+2reb+5ast, I.Manuel 4+1reb, A.Lozano 3+1reb
Racing: D.Miguel 12+3reb+1ast, L.Ortiz 7+1reb, A.Barrales 5+1reb+4ast, J.Peralta 4+5reb+2ast, A.Santiago 3+4reb, A.Nehuen 3+1reb