La Liga Round 27 (Regular Season): Olimpico beat Ferro by one after a very close game

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Eleventh-ranked Ferro (10-13) used its home court advantage to challenge second ranked Olimpico (18-4) in Buenos Aires on Saturday. The visitors from La Banda managed to secure only one-point victory 94-93. However their fans expected much easier game. Olimpico shot 63.6 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 62.5 percentage. It was a good game for the former international point guard Nicolas Aguirre (189-1988) who saved his team from a defeat with 18 points and 4 assists. Guard Juan Arengo (185-1996) contributed with 20 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Olimpico's coach Leonardo Gutierrez used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Forward Mariano Fierro (200-1986) answered with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for Ferro. Olimpico have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain second place with 18-4 record having just two points less than leader Quimsa. Ferro at the other side dropped to the twelfth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Obera. Olimpico are looking forward to face Penarol (#16) in Mar del Plata in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ferro will play on the road against Union (#20) in Santa Fe and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
La Liga top team - Quimsa (20-2) added another victory to their record. This time they beat fourteenth ranked Independ.O. (9-13) in Olivia 90-86. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Independ.O.. It was a great evening for American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Claudio Ramirez helped adding 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was Jorge Banegas (190-1993, agency: BIG) with 30 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defending champion maintains first place with 20-2 record. Newly promoted Independ.O. dropped to the fifteenth position with 13 games lost. Quimsa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Independ.O. will play at home against San Lorenzo (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
La Liga top team - Quimsa (20-2) added another victory to their record on Saturday. This time they beat twentieth ranked Union (3-19) in Santa Fe 97-93. It was a quality performance for Juan Brussino who led the winners and scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Dominique Morrison came up with 18 points and 4 steals for Union in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Defending champion maintains first place with 20-2 record. Union lost eighth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 19 lost games. Quimsa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Union will play against Ferro (#12) and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 27: Argentino was beaten by Gimnasia on the road 84-77. San Martin won against Riachuelo on its own court 81-67. Obera unfortunately lost to Platense in Florida 75-83. Obras managed to beat Argentino at home 85-67. Obera was crushed by Boca on the opponent's court 98-73. Regatas was beaten by Riachuelo in a home game 88-90. Argentino won against Platense on the road 92-90. Zarate outscored Obera on its own court 88-68.
The most impressive performance of 27th round was 14 points and 5 assists by Agustin Brocal of Zarate.



Gimnasia - Argentino 84-77

No shocking result in a game when eleventh ranked Gimnasia (11-10) beat 19th ranked Argentino (5-19) in Comodoro Rivadavia 84-77 on Wednesday. Gimnasia made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for the former international Pablo Gramajo (193-1996) who led the winners and scored 27 points and 4 assists. Colombian point guard Juan Cardenas (201-1997, college: Bryant) accounted for 13 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. American forward Richard Granberry (203-1993, college: Virginia St.) came up with 16 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Guillermo Aliende (178-1997) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Argentino in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gimnasia moved-up to tenth place. Argentino lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth position with 19 games lost. Gimnasia will meet at home higher ranked San Martin (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Argentino will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Gimnasia: P.Gramajo 27+1reb+4ast, G.De Vaughn 13+7reb, J.Cardenas 13+13reb+1ast, T.White 12, C.Marcos 6+2reb+2ast, F.Podesta 5+1reb+1ast
Argentino: R.Granberry 16+9reb, J.Slider 14+6reb, G.Aliende 13+5reb+2ast, R.Santino 10+2reb, M.Payton 9+6reb, J.Cangelosi 6+4reb

San Martin - Riachuelo LR 81-67

Very expected game when 13th ranked Riachuelo (11-13) lost to seventh ranked San Martin (13-9) in Corrientes 67-81 on Thursday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when San Martin made 7 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for Ecuadorian center Bryan Carabali (214-1999) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks. Rolando Vallejos (195-2000) accounted for 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Four San Martin players scored in double figures. San Martin's coach Gabriel Revidatti allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Colombian forward Andres Ibarguen (200-1996, college: Angelo St., agency: Helping Ballers) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and American-Mexican point guard Jawan Davis (184-1989, college: Claflin) added 11 points respectively for Riachuelo in the defeat. San Martin maintains seventh place with 13-9 record. Loser Riachuelo LR dropped to the eleventh position with 13 games lost. San Martin will meet higher ranked Platense (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Riachuelo will play against Comunicaciones (#17) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San Martin: C.Bryan 16+10reb, V.Rolando 13+6reb+1ast, A.Perez 10+3reb+3ast, M.Franco 10+7reb+3ast, V.Garello 9+3reb+1ast, G.Garcia 9+4reb+2ast
Riachuelo LR: A.Ibarguen 21+13reb+1ast, J.Davis 11+2reb+1ast, N.De los Santos 9+4reb, A.Castillo 7+4reb+1ast, M.Keiver 6+1reb, A.Young 6+5reb

Independ.O. - Quimsa 86-90

La Liga top team - Quimsa (20-2) added another victory to their record. This time they beat fourteenth ranked Independ.O. (9-13) in Olivia 90-86. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Independ.O.. Quimsa players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. It was a great evening for American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international forward Claudio Ramirez (200-1990) helped adding 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was Jorge Banegas (190-1993, agency: BIG) with 30 points and 5 rebounds and Salvador Giletto (195-1993) scored 13 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defending champion maintains first place with 20-2 record. Newly promoted Independ.O. dropped to the fifteenth position with 13 games lost. Quimsa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Independ.O. will play at home against San Lorenzo (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: B.Robinson 25+9reb+6ast, C.Ramirez 17+6reb+6ast, E.Basabe 14+1reb+2ast, E.Vasirani 8+6reb+1ast, F.Zezular 8+2reb, S.Acevedo 6+4reb
Independ.O.: J.Banegas 30+5reb+1ast, S.Giletto 13+4reb+1ast, P.Alderete 12+5reb, P.Ezequiel 8+1reb+2ast, J.Noblega 6+5reb+6ast, N.Tomas 5+3reb+1ast

Platense - Obera 83-75

Very predictable result when fourth ranked Platense (15-7) won against 12th ranked Obera (10-13) in Florida 83-75 on Wednesday. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Facundo Vazquez (185-1998) who led the winners and scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Santiago Barrales (189-1998) accounted for 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Five Platense players scored in double figures. Venezuelan forward Jose Ascanio (204-1996, agency: Pro Sports) came up with 20 points and 6 steals and the former international Agustin Barreiro (205-1999) added 6 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Obera in the defeat. Platense maintains fourth place with 15-7 record. Obera lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Ferro. Platense will meet at home San Martin (#7) in the next round. Obera will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Platense: F.Vazquez 20+6reb+6ast, S.Barrales 13+8reb, Q.Thomas 12+4reb, E.Flor 12+6reb+3ast, J.Corbalan 11+1reb+2ast, I.Pedro 7+4reb
Obera: J.Ascanio 20+3reb+1ast, J.Torresi 13+1reb+3ast, F.Enzo 9+5reb+1ast, J.Laterza 9+4reb+2ast, A.Alejo 8+1reb, A.Barreiro 6+11reb+1ast

Obras - Argentino 85-67

Not a big story in a game when 19th ranked Argentino (5-19) lost to ninth ranked Obras (12-9) in Buenos Aires 67-85 on Friday. It was an exceptional evening for Leandro Cerminato (201-1998) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. Franco Smaniotti (194-2000) accounted for 14 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Four Obras players scored in double figures. Obras' coach Peter Dominguez allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American point guard Manny Payton (183-1997, college: FSU) came up with 19 points and naturalized American Johnatan Slider (192-1987) added 11 points respectively for Argentino in the defeat. Obras moved-up to eighth place. Argentino lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth position with 19 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Obras: A.Spight 17+5reb, L.Cerminato 17+7reb+1ast, J.Solarin 14+6reb, S.Franco 14+6reb+3ast, P.Barral 9+3reb+11ast, I.Felipe 7+1reb
Argentino: M.Payton 19+2reb, M.Poole 11+4reb, J.Slider 11+4reb+3ast, J.Cangelosi 9+7reb, R.Granberry 6+5reb, F.Centeno 4+7reb

Boca - Obera 98-73

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Boca (14-8) outplayed 12th ranked Obera (10-13) in Buenos Aires 98-73 on Friday. Boca looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Boca made 7 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for the former international Leonel Schattmann (193-1987) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). The former international point guard Jose Vildoza (191-1996, agency: Octagon Europe) accounted for 14 points and 7 assists for the winning side. Boca's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Venezuelan forward Jose Ascanio (204-1996, agency: Pro Sports) came up with 13 points and 8 rebounds and the former international Agustin Barreiro (205-1999) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Obera in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Boca have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 14-8 record. Obera lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Ferro. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Boca: L.Schattmann 21+2reb+4ast, J.Vildoza 14+1reb+7ast, M.Mata 14+4reb+3ast, G.Juan 11+2ast, R.Barber 10+3reb, J.Defelippo 7+4reb+1ast
Obera: F.Enzo 14+1reb, J.Ascanio 13+8reb+1ast, A.Barreiro 12+8reb+1ast, J.Torresi 12+1reb+2ast, J.Stormo 9+3reb+2ast, Q.Nicolas 7+1reb+2ast

Ferro - Olimpico 93-94

Eleventh-ranked Ferro (10-13) used its home court advantage to challenge second ranked Olimpico (18-4) in Buenos Aires on Saturday. The visitors from La Banda managed to secure only one-point victory 94-93. However their fans expected much easier game. Olimpico shot 63.6 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 62.5 percentage. It was a good game for the former international point guard Nicolas Aguirre (189-1988) who saved his team from a defeat with 18 points and 4 assists. Guard Juan Arengo (185-1996) contributed with 20 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Olimpico's coach Leonardo Gutierrez used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Forward Mariano Fierro (200-1986) answered with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Rodrigo Gallegos (186-1991) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists in the effort for Ferro. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Olimpico have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain second place with 18-4 record having just two points less than leader Quimsa. Ferro at the other side dropped to the twelfth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Obera. Olimpico are looking forward to face Penarol (#16) in Mar del Plata in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ferro will play on the road against Union (#20) in Santa Fe and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Olimpico: J.Arengo 20+3ast, N.Aguirre 18+2reb+4ast, P.Tabarez 15+4reb+2ast, N.Romano 14+6reb+1ast, T.Zanzottera 8+3reb, J.Machuca 7+3reb+3ast
Ferro: M.Fierro 20+8reb+5ast, L.Emiliano 19+3reb+2ast, V.Bettiga 17+6reb+4ast, R.Gallegos 16+5reb+7ast, M.Luchi 8+6reb, D.Tintorelli 8+5reb+3ast

Union SF - Quimsa 93-97

La Liga top team - Quimsa (20-2) added another victory to their record on Saturday. This time they beat twentieth ranked Union (3-19) in Santa Fe 97-93. Quimsa made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Quimsa outrebounded Union 38-27 including 29 on the defensive glass. It was a quality performance for the former international point guard Juan Brussino (185-1991) who led the winners and scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) accounted for 20 points for the winning side. American Dominique Morrison (198-1989, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) came up with 18 points and 4 steals (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and point guard Jeremias Sandrini (185-1993) added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Union in the defeat. Four Quimsa and five Union players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Defending champion maintains first place with 20-2 record. Union lost eighth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 19 lost games. Quimsa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Union will play against Ferro (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: B.Robinson 20+2reb+3ast, J.Brussino 17+7reb+7ast, S.Acevedo 14+6reb, E.Vasirani 11+4reb+1ast, E.Basabe 10+2reb+1ast, C.Ramirez 9+7reb+1ast
Union SF: D.Morrison 18+4reb+1ast, B.Pedro 16+5reb+1ast, I.Alessio 15+1reb+2ast, M.Gomez 13+1reb+3ast, J.Sandrini 12+6reb+4ast, D.Hure 7+3reb+1ast

Regatas - Riachuelo LR 88-90

There was an upset when higher ranked Regatas (12-12) was edged by thirteenth ranked Riachuelo (11-13) in Corrientes 90-88 on Saturday. Riachuelo dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Regatas' 32. It was an exceptional evening for the former international point guard Nicolas De los Santos (180-1988) who led the winners and scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Colombian forward Andres Ibarguen (200-1996, college: Angelo St., agency: Helping Ballers) accounted for 20 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Four Riachuelo LR players scored in double figures. Naturalized Italian Federico Elias (190-1999) came up with 27 points and 7 rebounds and American power forward Charles Thomas (203-1986, college: Arkansas) added 28 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) respectively for Regatas in the defeat. Riachuelo moved-up to eleventh place. Loser Regatas keeps the ninth position with 12 games lost. Riachuelo will meet at home Comunicaciones (#17) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Regatas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo LR: N.De los Santos 23+6reb+5ast, A.Ibarguen 20+10reb+1ast, F.Valentin 14+3reb+1ast, A.Young 13+8reb, B.Mateo 6+7reb+1ast, A.Castillo 6+3reb+1ast
Regatas: C.Thomas 28+7reb+1ast, F.Elias 27+7reb+2ast, F.Vieta 14+7reb+1ast, F.Pinero 8+3reb+4ast, A.Jaime 6+9reb+4ast, A.Diez 5+4reb+1ast

Platense - Argentino 90-92

There was a surprise result when nineteenth ranked Argentino (5-19) edged 4th placed Platense (15-7) in Florida 92-90 on Sunday. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Manny Payton (183-1997, college: FSU) who led the winners and scored 25 points. His fellow American import forward Mike Poole (196-1992, college: Iona) accounted for 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Payton is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The former international Eric Flor (190-1993) came up with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Facundo Vazquez (185-1998) added 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) respectively for Platense in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Argentino maintains nineteenth place with 5-19 record. Loser Platense keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. Argentino will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Platense will play against San Martin (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Argentino: M.Payton 25+3reb+1ast, M.Poole 19+8reb, J.Slider 16+6reb, F.Centeno 10+6reb, J.Cangelosi 7+2reb+2ast, G.Aliende 6+3reb+6ast
Platense: E.Flor 25+6reb+4ast, F.Vazquez 20+9reb+3ast, I.Pedro 11+3reb, S.Barrales 10+3reb, J.Corbalan 10+4reb+2ast, Q.Thomas 9+7reb

Zarate - Obera 88-68

There was a minor upset when 12th ranked Obera (10-13) was smashed on the road by fifteenth ranked Zarate (10-14) 88-68 on Sunday. Zarate looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Lucas Andujar (185-1996) who led the winners and scored 7 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists. Swingman Damian Pineda (194-1988) accounted for 18 points and 5 assists for the winning side. Zarate's coach Juan Anglese allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Point guard Juan Laterza (180-1997) came up with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Enzo Filippetti (201-2001) added 14 points respectively for Obera in the defeat. Zarate moved-up to fourteenth place. Obera lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Ferro. Zarate will meet Penarol (#16) in the next round. Obera will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Zarate: D.Pineda 18+3reb+5ast, M.Edgar 17+3reb+2ast, A.Brocal 14+4reb+5ast, J.Aprea 11+2reb+1ast, S.Chaine 9+6reb, L.Andujar 7+10reb+14ast
Obera: F.Enzo 14+3reb+1ast, J.Laterza 14+6reb+7ast, J.Torresi 10+4reb+3ast, J.Ascanio 8+6reb+2ast, J.Stormo 7+3reb+1ast, A.Barreiro 6+9reb+2ast