La Liga Round 28 (Regular Season): Argentino tries to escape the last position defeating Zarate

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Bottom-ranked Argentino managed to get a fifth victory, breaking the seven-game losing streak on Friday night. This time they won against nineteenth-ranked Zarate in Junin 81-73. Worth to mention a great performance of Mexican swingman Manuel Hernandez (193-1991) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!) and naturalized American Johnatan Slider (192-1987) who added 13 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Edgar Merchant (200-2002) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds. Zarate's coach Juan Anglese rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Argentino maintains twentieth position with 5-21 record. Zarate lost third consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth place with 16 games lost. Argentino will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Zarate will play at home against Gimnasia (#11) and is hoping to win this game.
An interesting game took place in Cordoba where higher ranked Instituto (14-9) was upset on its own court by sixteenth ranked Independ.O. (10-17) 101-96. The winners were led by forward Patricio Tabarez (195-1991) who scored that evening 23 points and 6 rebounds and Rolando Vallejos supported him with 21 points. Even 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) by the former international forward Bautista Lugarini (203-2001) did not help to save the game for Instituto. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Independ.O. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixteenth position with 10-17 record. Instituto at the other side dropped to the seventh place with nine games lost. Independ.O. will play against higher ranked Gimnasia (#11) in Comodoro Rivadavia in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Instituto's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Cordoba Atenas.
Eleventh ranked Olimpico (14-13) crushed at home 15th ranked San Lorenzo (11-14) by 23 points 95-72, which is the biggest margin this round on Sunday night. Dischon Thomas fired 14 points for the winners. Olimpico's coach Adrian Capelli felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Franco Alorda produced 10 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Olimpico moved-up to ninth place. San Lorenzo lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 14 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 28: La Union lost to Obras on the opponent's court 77-85. Obera managed to outperform San Martin in a home game 74-70. San Lorenzo recorded a loss to Riachuelo on the road 90-77. Gimnasia defeated La Union on its own court 86-79. San Martin was beaten by Union in Santa Fe 79-74. Zarate lost to La Union at home 70-78. San Lorenzo unfortunately lost to Quimsa on the opponent's court 79-96. Regatas managed to beat Platense in a home game 94-81.



Obras - La Union 85-77

Very expected game in Buenos Aires where 18th ranked La Union (9-17) was defeated by second ranked Obras (18-8) 85-77 on Thursday. American forward Chris Clarke (196-1996, college: Texas Tech, agency: Interperformances) fired 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. The former international point guard Pedro Barral (187-1994) chipped in 11 points and 9 assists. Forward Rodrigo Sanchez (200-1989) produced 16 points and 8 rebounds and American power forward DeMarco Owens (203-1996, college: Montevallo) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four La Union players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Obras maintains second position with 18-8 record having just two point less than leader Boca. La Union lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventeenth place with 17 games lost. Obras' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Buenos Aires Boca.
Top scorers:
Obras: C.Clarke 21+8reb+2ast, F.Inyaco 14+1reb, P.Barral 11+1reb+9ast, L.Schattmann 8+1reb+3ast, T.Chapero 7+4reb+2ast, M.Mata 7+4reb+2ast
La Union: R.Sanchez 16+8reb+1ast, J.Bowie 16+1reb+1ast, R.Ferguson 13+5reb+1ast, D.Owens 10+9reb, M.Rodriguez 8+3reb+1ast, R.Roque 5+2reb+1ast

Argentino - Zarate 81-73

Bottom-ranked Argentino managed to get a fifth victory, breaking the seven-game losing streak on Friday night. This time they won against nineteenth-ranked Zarate in Junin 81-73. Worth to mention a great performance of Mexican swingman Manuel Hernandez (193-1991) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!) and naturalized American Johnatan Slider (192-1987) who added 13 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Edgar Merchant (200-2002) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds and Camilo Gomez scored 8 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Zarate's coach Juan Anglese rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Argentino maintains twentieth position with 5-21 record. Zarate lost third consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth place with 16 games lost. Argentino will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Zarate will play at home against Gimnasia (#11) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Argentino: M.Hernandez 33+1reb+1ast, J.Slider 13+5reb+1ast, R.Frontera 10+5reb+1ast, M.Gomez 9+2reb+2ast, T.Allende 7+5reb, F.Podesta 7+6reb+1ast
Zarate: P.Pinero 15+3reb+1ast, E.Merchant 14+14reb+1ast, M.Trelles 11+1reb, L.Fraga 8+4reb+2ast, C.Gomez 8+8reb+4ast, L.Fernandez 7+1ast

Obera - San Martin 74-70

Very predictable result when seventh ranked Obera (14-10) defeated at home 14th ranked San Martin (13-14) 74-70 on Friday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Point guard Juan Laterza (180-1997) fired 18 points and 5 assists for the winners. The former international guard Francisco Conrradi (191-2003) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. Five Obera players scored in double figures. Obera's coach Fabio Demti used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American forward Samuel Givens (198-1989, college: Drexel) produced 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import power forward Dario Hunt (204-1989, college: Nevada) added 10 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Despite that victory Obera went down to eighth position due to points difference. San Martin lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth place with 14 games lost. Obera will meet higher ranked Quimsa (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. San Martin will play against Platense (#18) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obera: J.Laterza 18+5ast, A.Brocal 15+2reb+1ast, F.Conrradi 13+6reb+3ast, W.Vorhees 11+6reb, A.Barreiro 11+8reb, K.Ramirez 6+5reb+2ast
San Martin: S.Givens 16+8reb+4ast, D.Hunt 10+12reb+1ast, F.Mendez 9+3reb+1ast, T.Botta 8+1reb, V.Garello 8+5reb, F.Grun 7+6reb+6ast

Riachuelo LR - San Lorenzo 90-77

Not a big story in a game in La Rioja where 15th ranked San Lorenzo (11-14) was defeated by third ranked Riachuelo (17-7) 90-77 on Friday. Riachuelo made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. Point guard Diego Figueredo (185-1991, agency: BIG) fired 16 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. The former international forward Federico Aguerre (203-1988) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Riachuelo LR's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Franco Alorda (203-1999) produced 13 points and 9 rebounds and swingman Cristian Cardo (198-1999) added 12 points respectively for lost side. Four Riachuelo and five San Lorenzo players scored in double figures. Riachuelo have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 17-7 record behind leader Boca. San Lorenzo lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with 14 games lost. Riachuelo will meet at home Obera (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. San Lorenzo will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo LR: D.Figueredo 16+8reb+4ast, J.Corbalan 14+1reb+5ast, F.Aguerre 11+10reb, V.Forestier 11+1reb+2ast, I.Montano 9+1reb+1ast, X.Carreras 8+2reb+1ast
San Lorenzo: F.Alorda 13+9reb+1ast, D.Collomb 12+3reb+2ast, C.Cardo 12+4reb+2ast, F.Rutenberg 11+1reb+2ast, S.Safar 11+1ast, G.Cordoba 8+2reb

Gimnasia - La Union 86-79

Everything went according to plan in Comodoro Rivadavia where thirteenth ranked Gimnasia (13-12) beat 18th ranked La Union (9-17) 86-79 on Saturday. Gimnasia looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by La Union's players. American Andre Nation (196-1993, college: JMU) fired a double-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. The other American import forward Travis Daniels (203-1992, college: MSU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. American power forward DeMarco Owens (203-1996, college: Montevallo) produced 16 points and 9 rebounds and Manuel Rodriguez (203-2002) added 13 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. 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 have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to eleventh place. La Union lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventeenth position with 17 games lost. Gimnasia will meet Zarate (#19) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. La Union will play against Platense and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gimnasia: M.Dato 18+3reb+3ast, T.Daniels 16+10reb+2ast, K.Horton 14+7reb+2ast, A.Nation 12+13reb+7ast, E.Toretta 6+1reb+1ast, A.Cisneros 6+4reb+2ast
La Union: D.Owens 16+9reb, M.Perez 14+2reb, M.Rodriguez 13+10reb, R.Roque 10+1ast, R.Ferguson 7+2reb+1ast, R.Sanchez 7+5reb+1ast

Olimpico - San Lorenzo 95-72

Eleventh ranked Olimpico (14-13) crushed at home 15th ranked San Lorenzo (11-14) by 23 points 95-72, which is the biggest margin this round on Sunday night. Olimpico outrebounded San Lorenzo 37-25 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Olimpico made 7 blocks. American forward Dischon Thomas (206-2000, college: Montana) fired 14 points for the winners. Jose Defelippo (186-1997) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds. Olimpico's coach Adrian Capelli felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Franco Alorda (203-1999) produced 10 points and 9 rebounds and forward Facundo Rutenberg (195-2001) added 18 points respectively for lost side. Five Olimpico and four San Lorenzo players scored in double figures. Olimpico moved-up to ninth place. San Lorenzo lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 14 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Olimpico: D.Shriver 15+4reb, D.Maxwell 14+4reb+1ast, D.Thomas 14+4reb+2ast, J.Defelippo 12+5reb+3ast, A.Facello 11+3reb+3ast, J.Morales 10+5reb+2ast
San Lorenzo: F.Rutenberg 18+2ast, D.Collomb 12+1reb+2ast, N.Stenta 10+1reb, F.Alorda 10+9reb+2ast, S.Safar 10+2reb+2ast, L.Latorre 5+4reb+5ast

Union SF - San Martin 79-74

There was no surprise in Santa Fe where 14th ranked San Martin (13-14) was defeated by sixth ranked Union (15-14) 79-74 on Sunday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Center Jose Alessio (203-1987) fired 25 points for the winners. The former international Mauro Cosolito (192-1988) chipped in 9 points and 5 assists. Union SF's coach Maximiliano Seigorman used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Swingman Lucas Gargallo (196-1995) produced 19 points and American forward Samuel Givens (198-1989, college: Drexel) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four San Martin players scored in double figures. Union maintains sixth position with 15-14 record. San Martin lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth place with 14 games lost. Union will meet Atenas (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. San Martin will play against Platense and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Union SF: J.Alessio 25+2reb, D.Morrison 12+3reb+3ast, M.Cosolito 9+4reb+5ast, D.Hure 7+7reb+3ast, G.Whelan 7+2reb, M.Cabot 6+3reb+4ast
San Martin: L.Gargallo 19+4reb+2ast, S.Givens 14+6reb+1ast, V.Garello 12+2reb+1ast, F.Grun 11+5reb+1ast, G.Garcia 6+5reb, F.Mendez 5+5reb+4ast

Zarate - La Union 70-78

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighteenth ranked La Union's (9-17) road victory over 19th ranked Zarate (7-16) 78-70 on Monday. Naturalized American guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) fired 27 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Point guard Jeremias Sandrini (185-1993) chipped in 15 points. Edgar Merchant (200-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and American center Avery Diggs (208-1998, college: Chattanooga, agency: Players Group) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. La Union moved-up to seventeenth place. Zarate lost third consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth position with 16 games lost. La Union will meet at home Platense (#18) in the next round. Zarate will play against Gimnasia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
La Union: R.Ferguson 27+8reb+3ast, J.Sandrini 15+4reb+3ast, D.Owens 10+10reb, R.Sanchez 9+7reb+3ast, F.Harina 5+1reb, M.Rodriguez 4+5reb
Zarate: A.Diggs 16+4reb+1ast, E.Merchant 16+10reb+2ast, M.Trelles 15+2reb+3ast, P.Pinero 7+1reb, C.Gomez 6+9reb+6ast, F.Pascolatt 6+1reb+1ast

Quimsa - San Lorenzo 96-79

Very expected game in Santiado del Estero where 15th ranked San Lorenzo (11-14) was defeated by sixth ranked Quimsa (15-9) 96-79 on Tuesday. Quimsa dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to San Lorenzo's 40. American center Arnold Louis (201-1990, college: SSU) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Agustin Perez (192-1999) chipped in 16 points. Five Quimsa players scored in double figures. The former international center Ivan Basualdo (203-1990) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds and forward Facundo Rutenberg (195-2001) added 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Quimsa moved-up to fourth place. San Lorenzo lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 14 games lost. Quimsa will meet at home Obera (#8) in the next round. San Lorenzo will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: A.Louis 25+13reb+2ast, A.Perez 16+4reb+1ast, J.Brussino 11+4reb+3ast, T.Miller 11+6reb+1ast, B.Sansimoni 11+4reb+5ast, E.Basabe 7+1reb+1ast
San Lorenzo: F.Rutenberg 19+6reb+6ast, I.Basualdo 16+14reb+2ast, F.Alorda 9+3reb, S.Safar 9+4reb+3ast, G.Cordoba 7+3reb+1ast, L.Latorre 7+1reb+1ast

Regatas - Platense 94-81

Very predictable result in Corrientes where eighth ranked Regatas (15-13) defeated 18th ranked Platense (9-18) 94-81 on Tuesday. Regatas made 26-of-31 free shots (83.9 percent) during the game. Regatas had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international forward Claudio Ramirez (200-1990) fired 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international Pablo Gramajo (193-1996) chipped in 16 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four Regatas players scored in double figures. The former international Eric Flor (190-1993) produced 15 points and Venezuelan center Windi Graterol (204-1986) added 8 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Regatas have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Loser Platense keeps the eighteenth position with 18 games lost. Regatas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Platense will play against La Union (#17) in Formosa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Regatas: C.Ramirez 18+5reb+2ast, P.Gramajo 16+3reb+3ast, T.Franchela 14+1reb+2ast, F.Elias 12+3reb, C.Thomas 11+2reb, K.Alexander 9+5reb+1ast
Platense: E.Flor 15+2reb+2ast, W.Graterol 8+5reb+1ast, Z.Graham 7+1reb+2ast, F.Smaniotti 6+4reb+2ast, F.Vazquez 5+3reb+4ast, S.Mazzucchelli 5+3reb

Instituto - Independ.O. 96-101

An interesting game took place in Cordoba where higher ranked Instituto (14-9) was upset on its own court by sixteenth ranked Independ.O. (10-17) 101-96. Independ.O. made 22-of-26 charity shots (84.6 percent) during the game. Independ.O. outrebounded Instituto 34-19 including 21 on the defensive glass. Independ.O. players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Instituto was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. The winners were led by forward Patricio Tabarez (195-1991) who scored that evening 23 points and 6 rebounds and Rolando Vallejos (195-2000) supported him with 21 points. Even 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) by the former international forward Bautista Lugarini (203-2001) did not help to save the game for Instituto. American forward Emmitt Holt (201-1996, college: Providence) added 18 points for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Independ.O. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixteenth position with 10-17 record. Instituto at the other side dropped to the seventh place with nine games lost. Independ.O. will play against higher ranked Gimnasia (#11) in Comodoro Rivadavia in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Instituto's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Cordoba Atenas.
Top scorers:
Independ.O.: P.Tabarez 23+6reb+3ast, R.Vallejos 21+2reb+1ast, N.Marcucci 15+2reb+1ast, E.Filippetti 12+5reb+1ast, M.Cabrera 8+2reb+8ast, A.Jara 6
Instituto: B.Lugarini 19+6reb+5ast, A.Negrete 18+5ast, E.Holt 18+4reb+1ast, N.Pomoli 14+5reb+3ast, F.Moussa 8+1ast, N.Copello 8