La Liga Argentina Round 27 (Regular Season): Racing Ch. lose to Quilmes

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Racing Ch. (10-4) recorded its fourth loss in Chivilcoy on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Quilmes (7-7) 78-74. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Racing Ch.. Strangely Racing Ch. outrebounded Quilmes 43-26 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was point guard Andres Lugli (188-1995) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. American Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) chipped in 23 points. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Norberto Stucky (198-1994) who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Racing Ch.'s coach Diego D'Ambrosio rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Quilmes maintains fourth place with 7-7 record, which they share with Colon and Comunicaciones. Racing Ch. at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams.
Another exciting game was played in Mercedes between fourth ranked Jujuy and 5th ranked Comunicaciones where Jujuy (8-6) beat Comunicaciones (7-7) on the road 94-86. It was a good game for Lautaro Florito (188-2000) who led his team to a victory with 26 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Lucio Castellani contributed with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Jujuy's coach Fabian Daverio allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Matias Eidintas (186-1995) answered with 23 points and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for Comunicaciones. Jujuy have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Comunicaciones at the other side dropped to the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with Quilmes and Colon.
Very important is a road loss of first ranked Suardi (10-4) against sixth ranked Barrio Parque (6-8) on Sunday night. Visiting Suardi was defeated by Barrio Parque in Cordoba 76-64. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Suardi. It was a great evening for Benjamin Herrera who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points. The best for the losing side was Edgardo Torne with 12 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Barrio Parque moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Pergamino and Estudiantes T. Loser Suardi still keeps top position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams.

Other games of round 27 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Pilar was crushed by Lanus in Buenos Aires 90-54. Pergamino beat U.Mar del Plata at home 83-75. San Isidro lost to Rivadavia on the opponent's court 84-89. La Union managed to outperform Racing A. in a home game 83-75. Salta Basket was rolled over Villa S.Martin on the road 90-71. El Talar was defeated by GELP on its own court 92-98. Racing A. beat Rocamora in Buenos Aires 75-67. Villa S.Martin lost to Jujuy at home 66-74. Salta Basket was outscored by Comunicaciones on the opponent's court 70-105. Amancay managed to beat Montmartre in a home game 91-77.
The best stats of 27th round was 20 points and 5 rebounds by Juan Bollo of Amancay.



Lanus - Pilar 90-54

There was no surprise in Buenos Aires where 7th ranked Pilar (3-11) was crushed by first ranked Lanus (12-2) 90-54 on Sunday. It was a great evening for forward Martin Franchino (201-1993) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Guard Mariano Fernandez (185-1999) helped adding 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Lanus players scored in double figures. Lanus' coach Sebastian Saborido felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Pablo Osores (194-1986) with 15 points and 6 rebounds and forward Ignacio Varisco (202-2001) scored 5 points and 8 rebounds. Lanus have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 12-2 record. Loser Pilar keeps the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Ciclista and H.Americano.
Top scorers:
Lanus: M.Franchino 17+10reb, A.Moreno 16+5reb+1ast, M.Fernandez 13+7reb+4ast, S.Chaine 12+3reb, G.Atencio 11+5reb+2ast, A.Sacchi 6+5reb
Pilar: P.Osores 15+6reb, F.Jerez 8+5reb, F.Petruzzi 6+6reb, B.Conti 6+3reb+3ast, E.Mazzeo 5+1reb, I.Varisco 5+8reb+1ast

Pergamino - U.Mar del Plata 83-75

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Pergamino and 5th ranked U.Mar del Plata had identical 5-8 record. This time Pergamino used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Mar del Plata 83-75 on Sunday night. Pergamino dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to U.Mar del Plata's 32. It was a great evening for swingman Federico Gobetti (192-1999) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Ecuadorian power forward Matias Nunez (202-1995) helped adding 27 points and 10 rebounds. Four Pergamino players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Luciano Tambucci (194-1998) with 19 points and 5 rebounds and forward Mariano Gomez (191-1995) scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. U.Mar del Plata's coach Fernando Rivero tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Pergamino (6-8) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Barrio Parque and Estudiantes T. Loser U.Mar del Plata keeps the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: M.Nunez 27+10reb, F.Gobetti 20+15reb+4ast, G.Romero 13+7reb+4ast, U.Riano 10+2reb, L.Gonzalez 7+2reb+4ast, L.Reyes 5+1reb+5ast
U.Mar del Plata: L.Tambucci 19+5reb+2ast, M.Gomez 15+9reb+2ast, A.Duncan II 13+7reb+1ast, M.Risso 9+7reb+4ast, A.Britos 5+3reb+7ast, T.Quinteros 5+2reb+1ast

Racing Ch. - Quilmes 74-78

Top ranked Racing Ch. (10-4) recorded its fourth loss in Chivilcoy on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Quilmes (7-7) 78-74. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Racing Ch.. Strangely Racing Ch. outrebounded Quilmes 43-26 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was point guard Andres Lugli (188-1995) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. American Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) chipped in 23 points. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Norberto Stucky (198-1994) who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and swingman Santiago Assum (194-1998) added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Racing Ch.'s coach Diego D'Ambrosio rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Quilmes maintains fourth place with 7-7 record, which they share with Colon and Comunicaciones. Racing Ch. at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Quilmes: T.Brown 23+2reb+1ast, A.Lugli 19+11reb+6ast, J.De La Fuente 18+4reb+2ast, J.Ruiz 12+2reb+3ast, M.Herrero 3+3reb+1ast, T.Verbauwede 2+2reb+1ast
Racing Ch.: S.Assum 17+6reb+5ast, M.Herasme 16+1reb, N.Stucky 15+11reb+3ast, J.Peralta 10+5reb+2ast, N.Alvite 6+7reb+1ast, L.Ortiz 5+1reb+1ast

Barrio Parque - Suardi 76-64

Very important is a road loss of first ranked Suardi (10-4) against sixth ranked Barrio Parque (6-8) on Sunday night. Visiting Suardi was defeated by Barrio Parque in Cordoba 76-64. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Suardi. Barrio Parque forced 21 Suardi turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Suardi's players. It was a great evening for guard Benjamin Herrera (190-1999) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points. Swingman Lautaro Rivata (190-1987) helped adding 6 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was power forward Edgardo Torne (198-1989, agency: BIG) with 12 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Sebastian Braida (192-2000) scored 15 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Barrio Parque moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Pergamino and Estudiantes T. Loser Suardi still keeps top position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: B.Herrera 24+3reb, M.Stanic 11+2reb+1ast, B.Lino 9+5reb+1ast, T.Ligorria 9+3reb+2ast, L.Garcia 8+2reb+1ast, L.Rivata 6+11reb+4ast
Suardi: S.Braida 15+2reb, E.Torne 12+7reb, M.Kozar 8+3reb, S.Calderon 6+2reb+1ast, N.Fino 6+8reb+1ast, F.Eberhardt 5+1reb+2ast

Rivadavia - San Isidro 89-84

There was an upset when 3rd placed San Isidro (8-6) was defeated on the road by eighth ranked Rivadavia (4-10) 89-84 on Sunday. It was a great evening for power forward Tobias Cravero (197-1999) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Point guard Joaquin Baeza (182-1986, agency: BIG) helped adding 17 points and 4 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). Rivadavia's coach Sebastian Torre used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was forward Lautaro Mare (196-1998, agency: BIG) with 15 points and 6 rebounds and the former international swingman Julian Eydallin (195-2000) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Five Rivadavia and four San Isidro players scored in double figures. Rivadavia moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Provincial. Loser San Isidro keeps the third position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: T.Cravero 18+7reb+1ast, J.Baeza 17+1reb+4ast, I.Beltramino 12+4reb+1ast, J.Fidelis 11+8reb+2ast, G.Francese 10+3reb+2ast, K.Adaro 7+2reb
San Isidro: L.Mare 15+6reb+1ast, J.Eydallin 13+5reb+3ast, F.Sanz 12+6reb, N.Buchaillot 12+3reb+4ast, S.Bruno 10+2reb+2ast, W.Alvarez 6+6reb

La Union - Racing A. 83-75

Everything could happen in Colon at the game between two tied teams. Both second ranked La Union and 4th placed Racing A. had identical 9-4 record. This time La Union used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Buenos Aires 83-75 on Monday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. It was a great evening for forward Emilio Gimenez (196-1995) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Rodrigo Acuna (198-1995) helped adding 16 points and 10 rebounds. The best for the losing side was the former international power forward Gonzalo Torres (201-1994) with 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and power forward Facundo Vallejos (200-1995) scored 17 points. Four Racing A. players scored in double figures. Racing A.'s coach Fernando Rosanova tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. La Union (10-4) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Racing A. dropped to the second place with five games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
La Union: E.Gimenez 18+6reb+5ast, R.Acuna 16+10reb+2ast, G.Cabrera 14+2reb, M.Caire 9+2reb+1ast, V.Costa 8+3reb+4ast, L.Longoni 7+8reb+1ast
Racing A.: G.Torres 19+6reb, F.Vallejos 17+4reb+1ast, F.Dalpino 13+3reb+2ast, A.Yarza 12+5reb+2ast, S.Mignani 6+3reb+2ast, Y.Sanchez 6+1reb+1ast

Comunicaciones - Jujuy 86-94

Another exciting game was played in Mercedes between fourth ranked Jujuy and 5th ranked Comunicaciones where Jujuy (8-6) beat Comunicaciones (7-7) on the road 94-86. Jujuy shot 64.3 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three nailing 13 long-distance shots on high 56.5 percentage. It was a good game for Lautaro Florito (188-2000) who led his team to a victory with 26 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Forward Lucio Castellani (196-1994) contributed with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Jujuy's coach Fabian Daverio allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Matias Eidintas (186-1995) answered with 23 points and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and naturalized Italian center Damian Tintorelli (205-1981) added 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) in the effort for Comunicaciones. Five Jujuy and four Comunicaciones players scored in double figures. Jujuy have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Comunicaciones at the other side dropped to the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with Quilmes and Colon.
Top scorers:
Jujuy: L.Florito 26+4reb+2ast, M.Vittar 17+2reb+4ast, L.Castellani 14+6reb+5ast, J.McLaughlin 12+6reb+2ast, J.Sanchez 12+2reb+1ast, E.Zarco 6+2ast
Comunicaciones: M.Eidintas 23+2reb+4ast, S.Arese 19+3reb+1ast, D.Tintorelli 17+7reb+4ast, F.Martinez 10+3reb+1ast, C.Zenclussen 8+2reb+2ast, F.Llanos 5+2reb+3ast

Villa S.Martin - Salta Basket 90-71

Not a big story in a game in Resistencia where 7th ranked Salta Basket (5-9) was outplayed by second ranked Villa S.Martin (9-5) 90-71 on Monday. Villa S.Martin outrebounded Salta Basket 44-29 including a 30-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Villa S.Martin looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for point guard Favio Vieta (188-1996) who led his team to a victory scoring 10 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Power forward Estefano Simondi (201-1996) helped adding 20 points. The best for the losing side was Diego Peralta (195-1994) with 12 points and 7 rebounds and guard Christian Schoppler (185-1986) scored 13 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Villa S.Martin maintains second place with 9-5 record having just three points less than leader Suardi, which they share with 3 other teams. Salta Basket lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Villa S.Martin: E.Simondi 20+3reb, J.Marcon 14+7reb+1ast, C.Scaramuzzino 12+2reb, M.Gomez 11+3reb+2ast, F.Vieta 10+9reb+7ast, B.Galassi 7+7reb+1ast
Salta Basket: C.Schoppler 13+1reb+5ast, M.Martinez 13+1reb+1ast, D.Peralta 12+7reb, A.Torino 10+2reb+1ast, L.Quiroga 6+10reb, F.Fernandez 5+2reb+3ast

El Talar - GELP 92-98

Everything went according to plan in Buenos Aires where third ranked GELP (9-5) won against 6th ranked El Talar (5-9) 98-92 on Tuesday. GELP made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for forward Juan Boffelli (197-1998) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points and 4 assists. Point guard Raul Pelorosso (178-1994) helped adding 20 points and 7 assists. The best for the losing side was guard Matias Cueva (185-1997) with 24 points and 5 rebounds and guard Ramiro Stehli (190-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Four GELP and five El Talar players scored in double figures. GELP moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. El Talar lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
GELP: J.Boffelli 28+4reb+4ast, R.Pelorosso 20+4reb+7ast, G.Sinconi 17+8reb+2ast, T.Prince 16+4reb+3ast, J.Gutierrez 7+4reb+1ast, I.Villarroel 6+1reb
El Talar: M.Cueva 24+5reb+1ast, J.Bellozas 16+6reb+1ast, G.Terrera 11+1reb+2ast, M.Cuello 11+1reb+4ast, R.Stehli 11+10reb+2ast, Y.Fundora 6+4reb+1ast

Rocamora - Racing A. 67-75

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Rocamora's (5-9) home loss to fourth ranked Racing A. (9-5) 67-75 on Wednesday. It was a great evening for the former international power forward Gonzalo Torres (201-1994) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Power forward Facundo Vallejos (200-1995) helped adding 17 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Rayner Torres (189-2002) with 16 points and 8 rebounds and guard Francisco Tarnowyk (192-2001) scored 16 points. Four Rocamora players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Racing A. moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Rocamora keeps the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Racing A.: F.Vallejos 17+8reb, G.Torres 16+13reb+4ast, S.Mignani 13+3reb+9ast, J.Torrens 9+5reb, Y.Sanchez 6, A.Yarza 5+6reb+2ast
Rocamora: R.Torres 16+8reb, F.Tarnowyk 16+4reb, J.Catalin 13+4reb+3ast, A.Cavallin 11+2reb+1ast, P.Lorusso 6+7reb+4ast, P.Santini 4+3reb+1ast

Villa S.Martin - Jujuy 66-74

There was a small surprise in Resistencia where fourth ranked Jujuy (8-6) defeated second-best Villa S.Martin (9-5) 74-66 on Wednesday. It was a great evening for swingman Joaquin Sanchez (188-1998) who led his team to a victory scoring 12 points and 6 assists. Forward Lucio Castellani (196-1994) helped adding 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Jujuy's coach Fabian Daverio used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was center Joaquin Marcon (203-2001) with 14 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) and Bruno Galassi scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four Villa S.Martin players scored in double figures. Jujuy have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Villa S.Martin keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Jujuy: J.Sanchez 12+3reb+6ast, L.Florito 10+4reb+2ast, L.Castellani 10+5reb+4ast, J.Caicedo 9+2reb, J.McLaughlin 9+8reb, R.Bastardo 7+4reb
Villa S.Martin: B.Galassi 14+5reb+1ast, J.Marcon 14+6reb+1ast, A.Bruner 11+3reb+2ast, M.Gomez 11+3reb+3ast, G.Carrasco 6+2reb+3ast, C.Scaramuzzino 4+5reb+1ast

Comunicaciones - Salta Basket 105-70

Rather expected game in Mercedes where 7th ranked Salta Basket (5-9) was rolled over by fifth ranked Comunicaciones (7-7) 105-70 on Wednesday. Comunicaciones shot 66.1 percent from the field. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Salta Basket's players. It was a great evening for center Nicolas Burgos (207-2003) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!). Guard Juan Bejar (186-2001) helped adding 17 points and 5 assists (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Comunicaciones' coach Eduardo Japez felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was guard Christian Schoppler (185-1986) with 20 points and guard Marcelo Martinez (187-1996) scored 15 points. Comunicaciones moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Quilmes and Colon. Salta Basket lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Comunicaciones: N.Burgos 21+4reb+2ast, J.Bejar 17+3reb+5ast, F.Martinez 11+2reb, M.Eidintas 10+3reb+6ast, S.Arese 10+1reb+2ast, F.Maeso 9+1reb+3ast
Salta Basket: C.Schoppler 20+4reb+2ast, M.Martinez 15+3reb+3ast, T.Pereyra 9+6reb, J.Raffaelli 6+1reb+6ast, L.Quiroga 6+5reb, F.Arias 5+2reb+3ast

Amancay - Montmartre 91-77

Very predictable result in La Rioja where first ranked Amancay (11-3) beat 8th ranked Montmartre (2-12) 91-77 on Sunday. Amancay dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Montmartre's 22. They outrebounded Montmartre 33-22 including 27 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for center Juan Bollo (203-1992) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Point guard Santiago Luduena (178-1993) helped adding 12 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was forward Facundo Folmer (200-2003) with 22 points and Nicolas Garcia scored 15 points and 5 assists. Five Amancay and four Montmartre players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Amancay maintains first place with 11-3 record. Montmartre lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Amancay: J.Bollo 20+5reb+2ast, M.Bernan 15+4reb+1ast, M.Araujo 12+2reb+4ast, S.Luduena 12+4reb+5ast, C.Echevarria 12+5reb, A.Vergara 12+1reb
Montmartre: F.Folmer 22+4reb+1ast, N.Garcia 15+4reb+5ast, G.Zamboni 13+1reb, J.Herrera 10+1reb+3ast, N.Reyero 6+2reb+8ast, L.Silva 6+4reb