La Liga Round 27 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 27 in the La Liga took place in Comodoro Rivadavia. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of higher ranked Obera (13-9) to fifteenth ranked Gimnasia (10-12) 64-62 on Saturday evening. It was a good game for American Andre Nation (196-1993, college: JMU) who led his team to a victory with 15 points and 8 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Kenneth Horton (201-1989, college: CCSU, agency: Octagon Europe) contributed with 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Gimnasia's coach Martin Villagran used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international Agustin Barreiro (205-1999) answered with 9 points and 13 rebounds for Obera. Gimnasia maintains fifteenth place with 10-12 record. Obera at the other side dropped to the eighth position with nine games lost. Gimnasia are looking forward to face La Union (#18) in Formosa in the next round. Obera will play at home against San Martin (#12) and is hoping to win this game.
Twentieth-ranked Argentino (4-21) used its home court advantage to challenge ninth ranked Olimpico (13-13) in Junin. The visitors from La Banda managed to secure only two-point victory 80-78. However their fans expected much easier game. It was a great evening for Jose Defelippo (186-1997) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 5 rebounds. Agustin Facello helped adding 18 points. The best for the losing side was Ramiro Frontera with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Olimpico went down to eleventh position due to points difference. Argentino lost seventh consecutive game. They stay dead last with 21 lost games. Olimpico will play against San Lorenzo (#14) in Almagro in the next round. Argentino will play at home against Zarate (#19) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Obera (13-9) and Platense (9-16), which took place in Florida. Higher ranked Obera lost to eighteenth ranked Platense in a road game 67-73 on Thursday. It was an exceptional evening for Zach Graham who led the winners and scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Jose Ascanio came up with 19 points and 7 rebounds for Obera in the defeat. Obera's coach Fabio Demti rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Platense moved-up to sixteenth place, which they share with Independ.O. Loser Obera dropped to the eighth position with nine games lost. Platense will meet higher ranked Regatas (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Obera will play against San Martin and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 27: Union beat Olimpico on the road 95-87. Regatas destroyed Penarol on its own court 84-64. Union unfortunately lost to Riachuelo in La Rioja 87-92. La Union recorded a loss to Penarol at home 73-91. Olimpico was crushed by Penarol on the opponent's court 90-58. San Martin was beaten by Regatas in a home game 55-62. Zarate lost to Ferro on the road 64-72.
The most impressive performance of 27th round was 20 points by Emiliano Lezcano of Ferro.



Olimpico - Union SF 87-95

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Union (14-13) beat 9th ranked Olimpico (13-13) in La Banda 95-87 on Friday. Union made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for naturalized Italian point guard Gaston Whelan (187-1994) who led the winners and scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Center Jose Alessio (203-1987) accounted for 18 points (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!) for the winning side. Union SF's coach Maximiliano Seigorman allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Dischon Thomas (206-2000, college: Montana) came up with 25 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and Jose Defelippo (186-1997) added 17 points respectively for Olimpico in the defeat. Five Union and four Olimpico players scored in double figures. Union maintains fifth place with 14-13 record, which they share with Regatas. Loser Olimpico dropped to the eleventh position with 13 games lost. Union will meet at home San Martin (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Olimpico will play against San Lorenzo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Union SF: J.Alessio 18+3reb, D.Morrison 17+3reb, G.Whelan 15+8reb+3ast, M.Cosolito 11+3reb+6ast, M.Cabot 11+2reb+2ast, P.Bombino 10+4reb+2ast
Olimpico: D.Thomas 25+3reb+1ast, J.Defelippo 17+4reb+1ast, A.Facello 12+4reb+3ast, D.Maxwell 11+5reb, S.Perez 8+1reb, G.Aliende 6+3reb+6ast

Regatas - Penarol 84-64

Rather expected game when 12th ranked Penarol (13-12) was smashed by ninth ranked Regatas (14-13) in Corrientes 84-64 on Friday. Regatas made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for the former international forward Claudio Ramirez (200-1990) who led the winners and scored 9 points and 9 rebounds. Point guard Andres Jaime (184-2000) accounted for 10 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Four Regatas players scored in double figures. The former international guard Luciano Gonzalez (194-1990) came up with 16 points and point guard Lucas Andujar (185-1996) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Penarol in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Regatas moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Union. Loser Penarol dropped to the tenth position with 12 games lost. Regatas will meet at home Platense (#17) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Penarol will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Regatas: S.Lugo 13+2reb+1ast, C.Thomas 12+5reb, A.Jaime 10+5reb+3ast, K.Alexander 10+6reb+1ast, C.Ramirez 9+9reb+1ast, F.Elias 8+2ast
Penarol: L.Gonzalez 16+3reb+3ast, L.Andujar 10+6reb+3ast, V.Fernandez 8+1reb, K.Kramer 8+8reb, R.Acuna 8+5reb, D.Pineda 5+5reb+1ast

Platense - Obera 73-67

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Obera (13-9) and Platense (9-16), which took place in Florida. Higher ranked Obera lost to eighteenth ranked Platense in a road game 67-73 on Thursday. Strangely Obera outrebounded Platense 49-36 including a 40-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for American-Filipino Zach Graham (198-1989, college: Ole Miss) who led the winners and scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Facundo Vazquez (185-1998) accounted for 15 points and 5 assists for the winning side. Four Platense players scored in double figures. Venezuelan forward Jose Ascanio (204-1996) came up with 19 points and 7 rebounds and the former international Agustin Barreiro (205-1999) added 8 points and 16 rebounds respectively for Obera in the defeat. Obera's coach Fabio Demti rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Platense moved-up to sixteenth place, which they share with Independ.O. Loser Obera dropped to the eighth position with nine games lost. Platense will meet higher ranked Regatas (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Obera will play against San Martin and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Platense: Z.Graham 17+5reb+4ast, F.Smaniotti 16+2reb, F.Vazquez 15+4reb+5ast, S.Barrales 13+6reb+2ast, E.Flor 7+2reb+2ast, P.Ianguas 2+8reb
Obera: J.Ascanio 19+7reb, W.Vorhees 17+5reb+3ast, A.Brocal 9+4reb+1ast, A.Barreiro 8+16reb+2ast, F.Conrradi 6+1reb, J.Torresi 5+4reb+1ast

Riachuelo LR - Union SF 92-87

Rather predictable result when third ranked Riachuelo (15-7) won against 5th ranked Union (14-13) in La Rioja 92-87 on Sunday. Riachuelo shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 52.8 percentage. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Diego Figueredo (185-1991, agency: BIG) who led the winners and scored 25 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Point guard Juan Corbalan (185-1998) accounted for 24 points for the winning side. Cuban center Pedro Bombino (206-2000) came up with 20 points and 4 steals and the former international Mauro Cosolito (192-1988) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Union in the defeat. Four Riachuelo and five Union players scored in double figures. Union SF's coach Maximiliano Seigorman tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Riachuelo maintains third place with 15-7 record having just two points less than leader Boca. Loser Union SF keeps the fifth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Regatas. Riachuelo will meet at home San Lorenzo (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Union will play against San Martin (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo LR: D.Figueredo 25+6reb+6ast, J.Corbalan 24+1ast, F.Aguerre 11+4reb+1ast, V.Forestier 10+8reb, R.Buckner 8+6reb+1ast, I.Montano 5+1reb+1ast
Union SF: P.Bombino 20+4reb+2ast, D.Hure 14+4reb+1ast, G.Whelan 13+1reb+1ast, M.Cabot 13+1reb+2ast, M.Cosolito 11+6reb+6ast, Y.Guerra 6+2reb

Gimnasia - Obera 64-62

The most exciting game of round 27 in the La Liga took place in Comodoro Rivadavia. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of higher ranked Obera (13-9) to fifteenth ranked Gimnasia (10-12) 64-62 on Saturday evening. It was a good game for American Andre Nation (196-1993, college: JMU) who led his team to a victory with 15 points and 8 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Kenneth Horton (201-1989, college: CCSU, agency: Octagon Europe) contributed with 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Gimnasia's coach Martin Villagran used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international Agustin Barreiro (205-1999) answered with 9 points and 13 rebounds and point guard Juan Laterza (180-1997) added 8 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Obera. Gimnasia maintains fifteenth place with 10-12 record. Obera at the other side dropped to the eighth position with nine games lost. Gimnasia are looking forward to face La Union (#18) in Formosa in the next round. Obera will play at home against San Martin (#12) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Gimnasia: A.Nation 15+8reb+1ast, K.Horton 15+5reb+2ast, T.Daniels 11+2reb, A.Cisneros 7+6reb, M.Chacon 6+3reb+1ast, R.Whitfield 5+4reb
Obera: J.Ascanio 11+5reb+1ast, F.Conrradi 10+5reb, A.Barreiro 9+13reb+1ast, J.Torresi 8+2reb+2ast, J.Laterza 8+7reb+3ast, A.Brocal 7+1reb

La Union - Penarol 73-91

Not a big story in a game when 18th ranked La Union (8-15) lost to twelfth ranked Penarol (13-12) in Formosa 73-91 on Sunday. Penarol outrebounded La Union 44-29 including 33 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Lucas Andujar (185-1996) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. American guard Marcus Thomas (191-1995, college: Rosemont) accounted for 21 points for the winning side. Four Penarol players scored in double figures. Colombian guard Romario Roque (175-1998) came up with 18 points and American power forward DeMarco Owens (203-1996, college: Montevallo) added 15 points respectively for La Union in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Penarol moved-up to tenth place. Loser La Union keeps the eighteenth position with 15 games lost. Penarol will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. La Union will play against Zarate (#19) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Penarol: M.Thomas 21+2reb+2ast, A.Thornton 17+6reb+1ast, L.Gonzalez 16+2reb+3ast, L.Andujar 12+12reb+5ast, V.Fernandez 10+3reb+1ast, R.Acuna 9+10reb
La Union: R.Roque 18+4reb+2ast, D.Owens 15+4reb, R.Ferguson 14+3reb+1ast, J.Sandrini 9+1reb+5ast, R.Sanchez 8+4reb, F.Harina 4+1reb

Argentino - Olimpico 78-80

Twentieth-ranked Argentino (4-21) used its home court advantage to challenge ninth ranked Olimpico (13-13) in Junin. The visitors from La Banda managed to secure only two-point victory 80-78. However their fans expected much easier game. Olimpico outrebounded Argentino 41-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for Jose Defelippo (186-1997) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 5 rebounds. Point guard Agustin Facello (183-1999) helped adding 18 points. The best for the losing side was Ramiro Frontera with 18 points and 8 rebounds and Mexican swingman Manuel Hernandez (193-1991) scored 16 points. Five Argentino players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Olimpico went down to eleventh position due to points difference. Argentino lost seventh consecutive game. They stay dead last with 21 lost games. Olimpico will play against San Lorenzo (#14) in Almagro in the next round. Argentino will play at home against Zarate (#19) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Olimpico: J.Defelippo 20+5reb+1ast, A.Facello 18+4reb, D.Thomas 11+4reb, D.Maxwell 9+3reb, J.Morales 9+3reb+1ast, G.Aliende 4+3reb+2ast
Argentino: R.Frontera 18+8reb+2ast, F.Podesta 17+1reb+3ast, M.Hernandez 16+4reb+2ast, M.Gomez 11+3reb+3ast, T.Allende 11+3reb+3ast, D.Daniels 3+3reb

Penarol - Olimpico 90-58

There was a small surprise when twelfth ranked Penarol (13-12) outplayed 9th ranked Olimpico (13-13) in Mar del Plata 90-58 on Wednesday. Penarol shot 61.0 percent from the field. Penarol had a 30-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Marcus Thomas (191-1995, college: Rosemont) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 4 assists. Point guard Victor Fernandez (180-1999) accounted for 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Four Penarol players scored in double figures. American forward Dischon Thomas (206-2000, college: Montana) came up with 15 points and point guard Guillermo Aliende (178-1997) added 8 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Olimpico 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. Penarol moved-up to tenth place. Loser Olimpico dropped to the eleventh position with 13 games lost. Penarol will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Olimpico will play against San Lorenzo (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Penarol: M.Thomas 17+4reb+4ast, V.Fernandez 13+5reb+5ast, A.Thornton 11+6reb+2ast, L.Gonzalez 10+1reb+2ast, R.Acuna 10+6reb, L.Andujar 8+2reb+4ast
Olimpico: D.Thomas 15+4reb, D.Maxwell 10+2reb+3ast, G.Aliende 8+6reb+3ast, D.Shriver 8+4reb+2ast, J.Defelippo 4+5reb+1ast, P.Lockett 4+2reb+1ast

San Martin - Regatas 55-62

There was no surprise when 11th ranked San Martin (12-12) lost to ninth ranked Regatas (14-13) in Corrientes 55-62 on Tuesday. It was an exceptional evening for American power forward Charles Thomas (203-1986, college: Arkansas) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). The former international Pablo Gramajo (193-1996) accounted for 6 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Swingman Lucas Gargallo (196-1995) came up with 11 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Federico Grun (191-1996) added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for San Martin in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Regatas moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Union. Loser San Martin dropped to the twelfth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Atenas. Regatas will meet at home Platense (#17) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. San Martin will play against Union (#6) in Santa Fe and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Regatas: C.Thomas 21+8reb, T.Franchela 7+1reb, G.Aguirre 7+3reb+2ast, P.Gramajo 6+8reb+5ast, F.Elias 6, A.Jaime 5+3reb+2ast
San Martin: L.Gargallo 11+7reb+2ast, F.Grun 10+5reb+4ast, V.Garello 8+6reb+1ast, S.Givens 7+2reb, F.Mendez 7+3reb+2ast, D.Hunt 5+11reb+1ast

Ferro - Zarate 72-64

No shocking result in a game when tenth ranked Ferro (13-11) beat 19th ranked Zarate (7-14) in Buenos Aires 72-64 on Wednesday. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Emiliano Lezcano (187-2001) who led the winners and scored 20 points. Paraguayan center Leonel Bettiga (208) accounted for 10 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side. Four Ferro players scored in double figures. Camilo Gomez came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds and Edgar Merchant (200-2002) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Zarate in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ferro moved-up to ninth place. Loser Zarate keeps the nineteenth position with 14 games lost. Ferro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Zarate will play against La Union (#18) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ferro: E.Lezcano 20+4reb+2ast, V.Malachias 11+9reb+1ast, L.Bettiga 10+12reb+2ast, T.Spano 10+4ast, F.Rodriguez 9+9reb+2ast, R.Gallegos 6+1reb+3ast
Zarate: C.Gomez 14+13reb+3ast, E.Merchant 12+5reb+1ast, L.Fraga 9+1reb+2ast, J.Aprea 9+2reb+1ast, L.Fernandez 7+8reb+1ast, P.Pinero 5+1ast