La Liga Round 35 (Regular Season): Quimsa lose to Penarol

The Regular Season in La Liga is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 5 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Quimsa (23-5) recorded its fifth loss in Santiado del Estero on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by fifteenth ranked Penarol (12-17) 80-75. The best player for the winners was point guard Joaquin Valinotti (185-1998) who scored 21 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Swingman Julian Morales (195-1995) chipped in 8 points and 13 rebounds. American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) produced 18 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Penarol moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Independ.O. Defending champion Quimsa still keeps top position with five games lost. Penarol is looking forward to face higher ranked San Martin (#6) in Corrientes in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Quimsa will have a break next round.
Bottom-ranked Union managed to get the second consecutive victory. This time they edged fifth-ranked Platense in Santa Fe 98-96. American Dominique Morrison (198-1989, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points. Matthew Butler contributed with 19 points for the winners. Union SF's coach Maximiliano Seigorman allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. point guard Facundo Vazquez (185-1998) answered with 25 points and 6 assists (perfect behind the arc making all five shots) for Platense. Union (8-22) moved-up to nineteenth place, which they share with Argentino. Platense lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth position with ten games lost. Union will play against higher ranked Obras (#7) in Buenos Aires in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Platense will have a break next round.
Ninth-ranked Boca (16-13) made lots of trouble for third ranked Instituto (22-9) in Cordoba on Tuesday. Instituto managed to secure only two-point victory 87-85. However their fans expected much easier game. It was a great evening for Javier Saiz who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all ten shots !!!). Jose Vildoza responded with 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Boca's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Instituto moved-up to second place. Boca at the other side keeps the ninth position with 13 games lost. Instituto will meet at home Ferro (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Boca will have a break next round.

Other games of round 35 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Boca was defeated by Riachuelo in La Rioja 82-77. La Union beat Argentino at home 85-73. Zarate lost to San Martin on the opponent's court 77-79. Gimnasia managed to outperform Independ.O. in a home game 89-79. Zarate managed to beat La Union on the road 64-61. Penarol defeated Obera on its own court 74-57. Platense beat Comunicaciones in Florida 67-63.
The best stats of 35th round was 14 points and 9 rebounds by Ricardo Glenn of Comunicaciones.



Riachuelo LR - Boca 82-77

There was a minor upset in La Rioja where 9th ranked Boca (16-13) was defeated by eleventh ranked Riachuelo (14-16) 82-77 on Sunday. It was a great evening for Colombian forward Andres Ibarguen (200-1996, college: Angelo St., agency: Helping Ballers) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Dominican-American forward Anyeuri Castillo (201-1997, college: USC Aiken) helped adding 16 points and 7 rebounds. Jose Defelippo (186-1997) responded with 10 points and 7 rebounds and the former international Leonardo Mainoldi (205-1985) scored 13 points. Five Riachuelo and four Boca players scored in double figures. Boca's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Riachuelo have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain eleventh place with 14-16 record. Boca at the other side keeps the ninth position with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Boca: L.Mainoldi 13+4reb+1ast, R.Barber 13+1reb, J.Defelippo 10+7reb+2ast, L.Schattmann 10+2reb+4ast, W.Langston 10, J.Vildoza 9+4ast
Riachuelo LR: A.Young 18+2reb, A.Ibarguen 17+9reb, A.Castillo 16+7reb+1ast, N.De los Santos 15+1reb+2ast, J.Maldonado 13+4reb+7ast, J.Davis 3

Quimsa - Penarol 75-80

Top ranked Quimsa (23-5) recorded its fifth loss in Santiado del Estero on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by fifteenth ranked Penarol (12-17) 80-75. The best player for the winners was point guard Joaquin Valinotti (185-1998) who scored 21 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Swingman Julian Morales (195-1995) chipped in 8 points and 13 rebounds. American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) produced 18 points and 8 rebounds and the former international point guard Juan Brussino (185-1991) added 15 points respectively for the hosts. Penarol moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Independ.O. Defending champion Quimsa still keeps top position with five games lost. Penarol is looking forward to face higher ranked San Martin (#6) in Corrientes in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Quimsa will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: B.Robinson 18+8reb+3ast, J.Brussino 15+4reb+2ast, C.Ramirez 14+4reb+2ast, E.Basabe 8+5reb, E.Vasirani 7+7reb, B.Sansimoni 5+2reb+2ast
Penarol: J.Valinotti 21+5reb+9ast, A.Thornton 18+4reb+1ast, V.Fernandez 18+4reb+1ast, J.Morales 8+13reb+3ast, D.Simpson 6+11reb+1ast, T.Facundo 5+4reb

La Union - Argentino 85-73

Everything could happen in Formosa at the game between two tied teams. Both eighteenth ranked La Union and 19th ranked Argentino had identical 8-21 record. This time La Union used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Junin 85-73 on Sunday night. La Union outrebounded Argentino 44-25 including a 37-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. La Union looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Argentino's players. It was a great evening for the former international swingman Martin Fernandez (195-1997) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. American-Haitian forward Wes Alcegaire (198-1994, college: BGSU) helped adding 16 points and 5 rebounds. Four La Union players scored in double figures. La Union's coach Sebastian Ginobili used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Richard Granberry (203-1993, college: Virginia St.) responded with 23 points and 9 rebounds (was perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line !!!) and the other American import point guard Manny Payton (183-1997, college: FSU) scored 23 points. La Union (9-21) moved-up to seventeenth place, which they share with Comunicaciones. Argentino at the other side keeps the nineteenth position with 22 games lost. They share it with Union. La Union will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Argentino will play against Obera (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Argentino: M.Payton 23+1reb, R.Granberry 23+9reb, J.Slider 11+4reb, J.Cangelosi 6+2reb, A.Facello 6+5reb+2ast, G.Aliende 4+3reb+3ast
La Union: M.Fernandez 16+6reb+4ast, W.Alcegaire 16+5reb+2ast, L.Guerra 10+3reb+1ast, K.Alexander 10+10reb+2ast, A.Lillard 9+2reb+6ast, C.Cardo 8+5reb+1ast

San Martin - Zarate 79-77

Very expected game in Corrientes where 14th ranked Zarate (13-19) was edged by seventh ranked San Martin (18-12) 79-77 on Monday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. It was a great evening for the former international guard Agustin Perez (192-1999) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points and 6 rebounds. Swingman Lucas Gargallo (196-1995) helped adding 8 points and 7 rebounds. San Martin's coach Gabriel Revidatti used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Swingman Damian Pineda (194-1988) responded with 18 points and Edgar Merchant (200-2002) scored 9 points and 9 rebounds. San Martin have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to sixth place. Newly promoted Zarate dropped to the thirteenth position with 19 games lost. San Martin will meet Penarol (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zarate will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Zarate: D.Pineda 18+2reb, G.Camilo 14+4reb+1ast, L.Andujar 13+3reb+3ast, M.Edgar 9+9reb+2ast, P.Facundo 6+2ast, A.Brocal 6+4reb+2ast
San Martin: A.Perez 15+6reb+2ast, C.Buendia 13+1reb+1ast, M.Franco 12+4reb, L.Gargallo 8+7reb+2ast, G.Garcia 8+5reb+1ast, V.Rolando 8+2reb

Gimnasia - Independ.O. 89-79

Very predictable result in Comodoro Rivadavia where eighth ranked Gimnasia (17-12) beat 13th ranked Independ.O. (12-17) 89-79 on Monday. Gimnasia outrebounded Independ.O. 37-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for Colombian point guard Juan Cardenas (201-1997, college: Bryant) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 7 rebounds. The former international Pablo Gramajo (193-1996) helped adding 13 points and 6 assists. Four Gimnasia players scored in double figures. Swingman Joaquin Noblega (194-1997) responded with 13 points and 6 assists and point guard Ezequiel Paz (190-2001, agency: Interperformances) scored 12 points and 4 steals. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gimnasia have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain eighth place with 17-12 record. Newly promoted Independ.O. dropped to the fourteenth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Penarol. Gimnasia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Independ.O. will play against Regatas (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Independ.O.: J.Noblega 13+2reb+6ast, S.Giletto 12+2reb+1ast, P.Ezequiel 12+3reb+1ast, M.Nicolas 10+1reb, J.Banegas 9+3reb+1ast, F.Barroso 7+5reb+1ast
Gimnasia: J.Cardenas 22+7reb+1ast, T.Emiliano 16+2reb+2ast, P.Gramajo 13+4reb+6ast, G.De Vaughn 10+8reb+3ast, T.White 7+6reb+4ast, F.Podesta 6+2reb+1ast

Union SF - Platense 98-96

Bottom-ranked Union managed to get the second consecutive victory. This time they edged fifth-ranked Platense in Santa Fe 98-96. Union made 21-of-26 charity shots (80.8 percent) during the game. American Dominique Morrison (198-1989, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points. His fellow American import guard Matthew Butler (188-1995, college: UT Martin) contributed with 19 points for the winners. Union SF's coach Maximiliano Seigorman allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Point guard Facundo Vazquez (185-1998) answered with 25 points and 6 assists (perfect behind the arc making all five shots) and the former international Eric Flor (190-1993) added 20 points in the effort for Platense. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Union (8-22) moved-up to nineteenth place, which they share with Argentino. Platense lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth position with ten games lost. Union will play against higher ranked Obras (#7) in Buenos Aires in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Platense will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Platense: F.Vazquez 25+6ast, E.Flor 20+3reb+2ast, Q.Thomas 16+7reb, S.Morales 10+4reb+8ast, M.Mayora 9+6reb+3ast, I.Pedro 8+6reb
Union SF: D.Morrison 20+2reb+1ast, M.Butler 19+1reb+2ast, I.Alessio 17+3reb+1ast, J.Sandrini 15+2reb+4ast, M.Gomez 9+2reb+8ast, D.Hure 8+4reb+1ast

Instituto - Boca 87-85

Ninth-ranked Boca (16-13) made lots of trouble for third ranked Instituto (22-9) in Cordoba on Tuesday. Instituto managed to secure only two-point victory 87-85. However their fans expected much easier game. Instituto looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for the former international Javier Saiz (206-1994) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all ten shots !!!). Uruguayan-Italian swingman Nicola Pomoli (195-1999) helped adding 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Instituto players scored in double figures. The former international point guard Jose Vildoza (191-1996, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and the former international Leonardo Mainoldi (205-1985) scored 14 points. Boca's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Instituto moved-up to second place. Boca at the other side keeps the ninth position with 13 games lost. Instituto will meet at home Ferro (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Boca will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Boca: J.Vildoza 33+2reb+4ast, L.Mainoldi 14+3reb+2ast, J.Defelippo 11+3reb+1ast, L.Schattmann 8+4reb+1ast, W.Langston 6+9reb+1ast, M.Mata 6+6reb+1ast
Instituto: J.Saiz 26+6reb+2ast, P.Nicola 20+6reb+4ast, B.Lugarini 16+8reb+3ast, R.Acuna 10+1reb, N.Copello 9+1reb+1ast, M.Cosolito 3+4reb+7ast

La Union - Zarate 61-64

Not a big story in a game in Formosa where 18th ranked La Union (9-21) was edged by fourteenth ranked Zarate (13-19) 64-61 on Wednesday. It was a great evening for point guard Lucas Andujar (185-1996) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Swingman Damian Pineda (194-1988) helped adding 11 points and 7 rebounds. American power forward Kwame Alexander (201-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 16 rebounds and point guard Luciano Guerra (184-1997) scored 14 points. Zarate moved-up to thirteenth place. Loser La Union dropped to the seventeenth position with 21 games lost. They share it with Comunicaciones. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
La Union: L.Guerra 14+2reb+2ast, W.Alcegaire 11+5reb+2ast, K.Alexander 10+16reb, A.Lillard 8+3reb+2ast, M.Fernandez 7+5reb+1ast, A.Gonzalo 5+3reb+3ast
Zarate: L.Andujar 20+4reb+6ast, D.Pineda 11+7reb+1ast, M.Edgar 8+3reb, A.Brocal 7+5reb+2ast, P.Facundo 6+4reb, J.Aprea 5+4reb

Penarol - Obera 74-57

There was a surprise result in Mar del Plata where fifteenth ranked Penarol (12-17) won against higher ranked Obera (15-15) 74-57 on Thursday. It was a great evening for American forward Diamon Simpson (204-1987, college: SMC) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 17 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Al Thornton (203-1983, college: FSU, agency: BIG) helped adding 19 points and 7 rebounds. Four Penarol players scored in double figures. Swingman Jonatan Torresi (190-1994) responded with 16 points and point guard Juan Laterza (180-1997) scored 8 points and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Penarol moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Independ.O. Loser Obera keeps the tenth position with 15 games lost. Penarol will meet at home higher ranked San Martin (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Obera will play against Argentino (#19) in Junin and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obera: J.Torresi 16+2reb+1ast, J.Stormo 12+5reb, J.Ascanio 8+4reb+1ast, J.Laterza 8+4reb+5ast, A.Barreiro 5+8reb+1ast, F.Enzo 4+6reb
Penarol: A.Thornton 19+7reb+1ast, J.Valinotti 15+5reb+4ast, T.Monacchi 11+5reb+3ast, D.Simpson 11+17reb+3ast, V.Fernandez 7+5reb+4ast, S.Octavio 6+1reb

Comunicaciones - Platense 63-67

There was no surprise in Mercedes where 17th ranked Comunicaciones (9-21) was defeated by fifth ranked Platense (19-10) 67-63 on Thursday. It was a great evening for Brazilian center Pedro Ianguas (210-1998) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Sebastian Morales (202-1988) helped adding 11 points and 7 rebounds. Four Platense players scored in double figures. American center Ricardo Glenn (203-1990, college: USC Upstate) responded with 14 points and 9 rebounds and Felipe Pais (183-1990) scored 20 points. Comunicaciones' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Platense moved-up to fourth place. Comunicaciones lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with 21 games lost. They share it with La Union. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Comunicaciones: F.Pais 20+3reb+1ast, R.Glenn 14+9reb+1ast, K.DeShields 13+2reb+3ast, D.Garcia 6, R.Sanchez 5+10reb+1ast, J.Strings 4+3reb
Platense: E.Flor 12+4reb+3ast, I.Pedro 12+10reb, S.Morales 11+7reb+2ast, F.Vazquez 10+6reb+2ast, Q.Thomas 8+8reb, S.Barrales 7+2reb+2ast