La Liga Round 41 (Regular Season): Boca lose to San Martin

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 3 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Boca (26-9) recorded its ninth loss in Corrientes on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by tenth ranked San Martin (19-19) 69-64. The best player for the winners was point guard Gaston Garcia (187-1998) who scored 21 points. Swingman Federico Grun (191-1996) chipped in 13 points. Colombian forward Andres Ibarguen (200-1996, college: Angelo St., agency: Helping Ballers) produced 10 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Boca's coach Gonzalo Perez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. San Martin maintains tenth place with 19-19 record. Defending champion Boca still keeps top position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Important game to mention about took place in La Rioja. Second ranked Quimsa (26-12) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 3rd placed Riachuelo (22-13) 99-97 on Sunday evening. The former international guard Nicolas Romano (200-1987) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points and 7 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). Brandon Robinson contributed with 24 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) for the winners. point guard Juan Corbalan (185-1998) answered with 31 points and 4 assists for Riachuelo. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Quimsa maintains second place with 26-12 record having just three point less than leader Boca. Riachuelo at the other side dropped to the fifth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Obras. Quimsa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Riachuelo will play on the road against Ferro (#12) in Buenos Aires and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Leader Boca delivered the twenty sixth victory on Saturday night. This time they beat 9th ranked Regatas (20-18) 68-61 in Corrientes. Jose Vildoza stepped up and scored 8 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Boca's coach Gonzalo Perez used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Charles Thomas responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Defending champion maintains first place with 26-9 record. Loser Regatas dropped to the eighth position with 18 games lost. Boca's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Buenos Aires to the arena .

Other games of round 41 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Zarate was crushed by Penarol in Mar del Plata 110-81. Riachuelo beat Gimnasia at home 77-73. San Lorenzo won against Argentino on the opponent's court 77-60. Instituto managed to outperform Gimnasia in a home game 90-78. Zarate recorded a loss to Platense on the road 88-82.
The best stats of 41th round was 15 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals by Franco Smaniotti of Platense.



San Martin - Boca 69-64

Top ranked Boca (26-9) recorded its ninth loss in Corrientes on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by tenth ranked San Martin (19-19) 69-64. The best player for the winners was point guard Gaston Garcia (187-1998) who scored 21 points. Swingman Federico Grun (191-1996) chipped in 13 points. Colombian forward Andres Ibarguen (200-1996, college: Angelo St., agency: Helping Ballers) produced 10 points and 9 rebounds and the former international point guard Jose Vildoza (191-1996, agency: Octagon Europe) added 14 points respectively for the guests. Boca's coach Gonzalo Perez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. San Martin maintains tenth place with 19-19 record. Defending champion Boca still keeps top position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
San Martin: G.Garcia 21+3reb+3ast, F.Grun 13+4reb+3ast, S.Acevedo 10+4reb, S.Givens 9+8reb+1ast, V.Garello 6+1reb+1ast, F.Mendez 6+1reb
Boca: J.Vildoza 14+3reb+1ast, F.Pinero 11+7reb, A.Ibarguen 10+9reb+1ast, S.Vega 8+3reb+3ast, T.Cooper 7+4reb, J.Guerrero 4+2reb+1ast

Penarol - Zarate 110-81

There was no surprise in Mar del Plata where 19th ranked Zarate (10-26) was crushed by fourteenth ranked Penarol (17-20) 110-81 on Friday. Penarol shot 63.5 percent from the field and made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Penarol had a 30-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American guard Marcus Thomas (191-1995, college: Rosemont) stepped up and scored 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and the former international guard Luciano Gonzalez (194-1990) chipped in 16 points. Swingman Lisandro Fernandez (194-1998, agency: BIG) responded with 13 points and 6 rebounds and swingman Febo Capponi (191-1994) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four Penarol and five Zarate players scored in double figures. 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 maintains fourteenth place with 17-20 record. Zarate lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth position with 26 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Penarol: M.Thomas 18+6reb+1ast, F.Tolosa 17+2reb, L.Gonzalez 16+3reb+2ast, R.Acuna 12+2reb+2ast, V.Fernandez 11+4reb+3ast, L.Andujar 9+3reb+5ast
Zarate: F.Capponi 15+5reb+1ast, A.Diggs 14+3reb+3ast, L.Fernandez 13+6reb+3ast, M.Trelles 13+3ast, P.Pinero 11+6reb, F.Pascolatt 8+4reb+3ast

Riachuelo LR - Gimnasia 77-73

No shocking result in a game in La Rioja where third ranked Riachuelo (22-13) defeated 7th ranked Gimnasia (20-17) 77-73 on Friday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Riachuelo had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. American power forward Reginald Buckner (206-1991, college: Ole Miss) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and point guard Juan Corbalan (185-1998) chipped in 17 points and 5 assists. Four Riachuelo LR players scored in double figures. Guard Emiliano Toretta (185-2001) responded with 25 points and American Andre Nation (196-1993, college: JMU) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Riachuelo went down to fifth position due to points difference, which they share with Obras. Gimnasia lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 17 games lost. Riachuelo will meet Ferro (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Gimnasia will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo LR: R.Buckner 19+12reb, J.Corbalan 17+3reb+5ast, V.Forestier 14+3reb, X.Carreras 12+10reb+1ast, I.Montano 6+3reb+2ast, F.Aguerre 4+2reb
Gimnasia: E.Toretta 25+3reb+1ast, A.Nation 12+6reb, K.Horton 9+7reb, M.Chacon 9+1reb+1ast, M.Dato 9+5reb+4ast, A.Cisneros 5+4reb

Argentino - San Lorenzo 60-77

Very expected game in Junin where 20th ranked Argentino (6-29) was defeated by fourteenth ranked San Lorenzo (17-19) 77-60 on Saturday. The former international center Ivan Basualdo (203-1990) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and forward Facundo Rutenberg (195-2001) chipped in 20 points. Five San Lorenzo players scored in double figures. Ignacio Bednarek (206-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and American forward Raynere Thornton (201-1997, college: Memphis, agency: 011 Sports) scored 7 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Argentino's coach Julian Pagura tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. San Lorenzo moved-up to thirteenth place. Loser Argentino stay dead last with 29 lost games. San Lorenzo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Argentino will play against Obras (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San Lorenzo: F.Rutenberg 20+2reb+3ast, I.Basualdo 14+15reb+1ast, D.Collomb 11+7reb+4ast, F.Alorda 11+4reb, L.Machuca 10+1reb+4ast, C.Cardo 6+5reb
Argentino: M.Hernandez 13+3reb, I.Bednarek 13+13reb, M.Gomez 10+2reb+2ast, T.Allende 7+5reb+2ast, R.Thornton 7+9reb+6ast, R.Frontera 7+4reb

Regatas - Boca 61-68

Leader Boca delivered the twenty sixth victory on Saturday night. This time they beat 9th ranked Regatas (20-18) 68-61 in Corrientes. The former international point guard Jose Vildoza (191-1996, agency: Octagon Europe) stepped up and scored 8 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and the former international swingman Martin Cuello (193-1993) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Boca's coach Gonzalo Perez used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American power forward Charles Thomas (203-1986, college: Arkansas) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and naturalized Italian Federico Elias (190-1999) scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. Defending champion maintains first place with 26-9 record. Loser Regatas dropped to the eighth position with 18 games lost. Boca's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Buenos Aires to the arena .
Top scorers:
Boca: S.Vega 14+4reb+1ast, M.Cuello 12+6reb+4ast, M.Delia 9+5reb, A.Ibarguen 8+3reb+1ast, J.Vildoza 8+9reb+5ast, T.Cooper 6+5reb+1ast
Regatas: C.Thomas 18+11reb+2ast, F.Elias 11+5reb, P.Gramajo 8+1reb+3ast, S.Giletto 5+1reb, F.Ferraro 5+3reb, A.Jaime 5+3reb+2ast

Instituto - Gimnasia 90-78

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Instituto's (22-11) home victory over 7th ranked Gimnasia (20-17) 90-78 on Sunday. Instituto outrebounded Gimnasia 35-21 including a 27-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Instituto shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. Uruguayan-Italian swingman Nicola Pomoli (195-1999) stepped up and scored 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and the former international forward Bautista Lugarini (203-2001) chipped in 8 points and 9 rebounds. Venezuelan forward Anyelo Cisneros (200-1997) responded with 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Emiliano Toretta (185-2001) scored 19 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Instituto moved-up to third place. Gimnasia lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 17 games lost. Instituto will meet at home Obera (#4) in the next round. Gimnasia will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Instituto: N.Pomoli 19+5reb, E.Holt 15+5reb, L.Aaliya 11+1reb, A.Negrete 10+2reb+4ast, N.Copello 8+3reb+3ast, B.Lugarini 8+9reb+3ast
Gimnasia: E.Toretta 19+1reb+2ast, A.Cisneros 11+8reb+4ast, M.Chacon 11+1reb+4ast, R.Whitfield 9+1reb, A.Nation 9+3reb+3ast, T.Daniels 5+4reb+1ast

Riachuelo LR - Quimsa 97-99

Important game to mention about took place in La Rioja. Second ranked Quimsa (26-12) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 3rd placed Riachuelo (22-13) 99-97 on Sunday evening. Quimsa made 29-of-33 charity shots (87.9 percent) during the game. Riachuelo was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. The former international guard Nicolas Romano (200-1987) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points and 7 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) contributed with 24 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) for the winners. Point guard Juan Corbalan (185-1998) answered with 31 points and 4 assists and American power forward Reginald Buckner (206-1991, college: Ole Miss) added 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Riachuelo. Four Quimsa and five Riachuelo players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Quimsa maintains second place with 26-12 record having just three point less than leader Boca. Riachuelo at the other side dropped to the fifth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Obras. Quimsa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Riachuelo will play on the road against Ferro (#12) in Buenos Aires and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: B.Robinson 24+3reb, N.Romano 21+7reb, T.Miller 16+5reb+1ast, A.Louis 14+7reb+2ast, J.Brussino 8+2reb+10ast, F.Zezular 7+3reb
Riachuelo LR: J.Corbalan 31+2reb+4ast, F.Aguerre 17+7reb, O.Krayem 13+3reb+2ast, R.Buckner 12+8reb+4ast, X.Carreras 12+6reb, F.Vieta 6+4reb

Platense - Zarate 88-82

Not a big story in a game in Florida where 19th ranked Zarate (10-26) was defeated by sixteenth ranked Platense (15-22) 88-82 on Sunday. Franco Smaniotti (194-2000) stepped up and scored 15 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners and the former international Eric Flor (190-1993) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds. Platense's coach Ariel Levy allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Swingman Lisandro Fernandez (194-1998, agency: BIG) responded with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Facundo Pascolatt (185-1991) scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Platense have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain sixteenth place with 15-22 record. Zarate lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth position with 26 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Platense: E.Flor 21+5reb+2ast, F.Vazquez 19+2reb+4ast, F.Smaniotti 15+9reb+4ast, Z.Graham 12+2reb+1ast, J.Morales 9+4reb+2ast, S.Barrales 9+3reb+1ast
Zarate: F.Pascolatt 18+6reb+4ast, L.Fernandez 18+6reb+5ast, F.Capponi 17+5reb+1ast, A.Diggs 12+1ast, P.Pinero 9+5reb, T.Delia 4+4reb