La Liga Round 4 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

First defeat of Boca Juniors (3-1) against fourth ranked Instituto (3-1) 91-82 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Boca Juniors. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Instituto looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Keylan Boone (203-2000, college: UNLV) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 5 rebounds. Naturalized Italian point guard Gaston Whelan (187-1994) contributed with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Instituto's coach Diego Vadell used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international Agustin Barreiro (205-1999) replied with 25 points and 9 rebounds for Boca Juniors. Instituto keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Boca Juniors and Regatas. Boca Juniors will play next round against Atenas trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Instituto will try to continue on its current victory against fifteenth ranked Penarol in Mar del Plata.
Obras (2-1) recorded its first loss in Buenos Aires. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Quimsa (2-2) 68-64. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Diego Figueredo (185-1991, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 4 assists and Nicolas Romano who added 8 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Federico Zezular (198-2001) responded with 18 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Quimsa went down to seventh position due to points difference, which they share with Atenas. Obras at the other side dropped to the fifth place with one game lost. They share the position with La Union. Quimsa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Obras will play on the road against Racing Ch. (#19) in Chivilcoy and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Penarol's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they edged much higher ranked Quimsa (2-2) 88-85 on Wednesday. The winners were led by Luciano Guerra who scored that evening 28 points and 4 assists. Penarol's coach Leonardo Costa allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by Brandon Robinson did not help to save the game for Quimsa. Penarol (1-3) left bottom position moving up to fifteenth place. Loser Quimsa dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with Atenas. Penarol will meet at home league's leader Instituto in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Quimsa will have a break next round.

Other games in round 4 were not that significant. Atenas beat Racing Ch. on the road 83-80. Winless Argentino lost to Atenas on its own court 66-84. La Union managed to outperform Obera in Formosa 87-80. Obras rolled over Olimpico at home 86-67.



Obras - Quimsa 64-68

Obras (2-1) recorded its first loss in Buenos Aires. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Quimsa (2-2) 68-64. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Diego Figueredo (185-1991, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 4 assists and the former international guard Nicolas Romano (200-1987) who added 8 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Federico Zezular (198-2001) responded with 18 points and the former international center Marcos Delia (209-1992) scored 4 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Quimsa went down to seventh position due to points difference, which they share with Atenas. Obras at the other side dropped to the fifth place with one game lost. They share the position with La Union. Quimsa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Obras will play on the road against Racing Ch. (#19) in Chivilcoy and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: D.Figueredo 14+2reb+4ast, B.Robinson 9+6reb+1ast, J.Meyinsse 9+5reb, L.Lema 8+5reb, N.Romano 8+9reb, C.Negron 6+2reb+1ast
Obras: F.Zezular 18+2reb, P.Barral 12+1reb+4ast, T.Sabin 10+3reb+1ast, F.Inyaco 7+3reb+2ast, M.Mata 6+2reb+1ast, M.Delia 4+10reb+5ast

Racing Ch. - Atenas 80-83

No shocking result in a game when fourteenth ranked Atenas (2-2) edged bottom-ranked Racing Ch. (0-3) in Chivilcoy 83-80 on Monday. The winners were led by who scored that evening 18 points and 4 assists (made all of his eight free throws) and American forward Nakye Sanders (202-1997, college: Towson) supported him with 14 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Even 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds by American guard Thomas Cooper (196-1992, college: Calgary) did not help to save the game for Racing Ch.. Power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) added 11 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Racing Ch.'s coach Carlos Beguerie tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Atenas moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Quimsa. Newly promoted Racing Ch. still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Argentino. Atenas will meet at home higher ranked Boca Juniors (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Racing Ch. will play against Obras (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Atenas: Z.Nicolas 18+4reb+4ast, C.Buendia 16+4reb, N.Sanders 14+7reb+2ast, A.Lucas 11+5reb+3ast, S.Ferreyra 10+1reb, J.Montero 8+4reb+1ast
Racing Ch.: T.Cooper 34+5reb+3ast, S.Norberto 12+5reb, M.Rodriguez 11+4reb, J.Peralta 11+6reb+1ast, D.McClenton 6+4reb+1ast, M.Herasme 4+4reb+1ast

Instituto - Boca Juniors 91-82

First defeat of Boca Juniors (3-1) against fourth ranked Instituto (3-1) 91-82 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Boca Juniors. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Instituto looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Keylan Boone (203-2000, college: UNLV) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 5 rebounds. Naturalized Italian point guard Gaston Whelan (187-1994) contributed with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Instituto's coach Diego Vadell used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international Agustin Barreiro (205-1999) replied with 25 points and 9 rebounds and added 12 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Boca Juniors. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Instituto keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Boca Juniors and Regatas. Boca Juniors will play next round against Atenas trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Instituto will try to continue on its current victory against fifteenth ranked Penarol in Mar del Plata.
Top scorers:
Instituto: K.Boone 18+5reb+1ast, V.Garello 17+3reb+2ast, T.Monacchi 14+8reb+1ast, G.Whelan 11+6reb+6ast, N.Copello 9+1reb+1ast, J.Saiz 8+5reb+4ast
Boca Juniors: A.Barreiro 25+9reb, L.Faggiano 16+3reb+1ast, C.Francisco 12+12reb, S.Scala 10+1reb+7ast, M.Cuello 7+3reb+4ast, N.Stenta 4+2reb+1ast

Argentino - Atenas 66-84

Rather expected game when bottom-ranked Argentino (0-3) lost to fourteenth ranked Atenas (2-2) in Junin 66-84 on Wednesday. Atenas had a 34-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by who scored that evening 12 points and 9 rebounds and American forward Marc Loving (203-1994, college: Ohio St., agency: JCK Sports Group) supported him with 18 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Five Atenas players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds by American forward Von Cameron Davis (196-2001, college: Kent St., agency: JCK Sports Group) did not help to save the game for Argentino. Center Fernando Podesta (205-1992) added 15 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Atenas moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Quimsa. Loser Argentino still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Racing Ch.. Atenas will meet at home higher ranked Boca Juniors (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Argentino will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Atenas: M.Loving 18+4reb+1ast, J.Montero 16+3reb+3ast, L.Ramiro 13+5reb+1ast, Z.Nicolas 12+9reb+3ast, J.Cruz Oberto 10+7reb, C.Buendia 6+3reb
Argentino: V.Cameron Davis 18+10reb+2ast, F.Podesta 15+6reb+1ast, R.Frontera 10+2ast, M.Trelles 9+3reb+5ast, D.Joao 5+2reb, A.Reyes 4+6reb

Obera - La Union 80-87

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when ninth ranked La Union (2-1) won against on the road 8th ranked Obera (1-1) 87-80 on Wednesday. La Union dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Obera's 30. The winners were led by American guard Brandon Beavers (188-2001, college: Lawrence Tech) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 assists and 4 steals and the former international forward Alexis Elsener (195-1988, agency: Interperformances) supported him with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Elsener is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Agustin Brocal (191-1997) did not help to save the game for Obera. American forward Will Vorhees (203-1995, college: NDC) added 18 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Four La Union and five Obera players scored in double figures. Obera's coach Fabio Demti rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. La Union moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Obras. Loser Obera dropped to the eleventh position with one game lost. La Union will meet at home Union (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Obera will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
La Union: B.Beavers 20+4reb+10ast, A.Elsener 18+7reb+3ast, S.Acevedo 16+3reb+1ast, M.Mariano 10+6reb, A.Franco 8+1reb, T.Nuno 6+4reb+2ast
Obera: W.Vorhees 18+5reb+1ast, A.Brocal 17+5reb+4ast, S.Barrales 14+7reb+2ast, N.Allen 12+3reb+1ast, B.Sansimoni 10+2reb+9ast, J.Calloway 6+1ast

Obras - Olimpico 86-67

Everything could happen in Buenos Aires at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Obras and 11th ranked Olimpico had identical 1-1 record. This time Obras used a home court advantage and outscored the opponent from La Banda 86-67 on Wednesday night. Obras outrebounded Olimpico 43-29 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Obras made 7 blocks. The winners were led by the former international point guard Pedro Barral (187-1994) who scored that evening 12 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and Spanish power forward Jorge Bilbao (205-1995, college: UT Arlington) supported him with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Obras' coach Guido Fabbris used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 9 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by American guard Brandon Beavers (188-2001, college: Lawrence Tech) did not help to save the game for Olimpico. International center Gonzalo Bressan (205-2001) added 13 points for lost side. Obras (2-1) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with La Union. Loser Olimpico dropped to the twelfth position with two games lost. They share it with San Martin and San Lorenzo. Obras will meet bottom-ranked Racing Ch. (#19) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Olimpico will play against Gimnasia (#9) in Comodoro Rivadavia and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Obras: T.Sabin 16+3reb, J.Bilbao 14+7reb+1ast, P.Barral 12+8reb+7ast, M.Delia 9+7reb+1ast, F.Zezular 8+3reb, F.Inyaco 7+5reb+2ast
Olimpico: G.Bressan 13+3reb, R.Granberry 11+2reb, F.Agustin 9+5reb+5ast, S.Perez 8+4reb+3ast, E.Mijares 8+3reb+3ast, F.Vieta 7+4reb

Penarol - Quimsa 88-85

Penarol's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they edged much higher ranked Quimsa (2-2) 88-85 on Wednesday. The winners were led by point guard Luciano Guerra (184-1997) who scored that evening 28 points and 4 assists and point guard Facundo Vazquez (185-1998) supported him with 12 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. Four Penarol players scored in double figures. Penarol's coach Leonardo Costa allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) did not help to save the game for Quimsa. His fellow American import center Jerome Meyinsse (208-1988, college: Virginia) added 21 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Penarol (1-3) left bottom position moving up to fifteenth place. Loser Quimsa dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with Atenas. Penarol will meet at home league's leader Instituto in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Quimsa will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Penarol: L.Guerra 28+2reb+4ast, A.Perez 13+3reb+3ast, F.Vazquez 12+5reb+6ast, C.Xavier 10+6reb+2ast, A.Thornton 8+5reb+2ast, B.Ivan 8+9reb+2ast
Quimsa: J.Meyinsse 21+5reb+2ast, B.Robinson 21+7reb+4ast, L.Lema 12+12reb+1ast, S.Orresta 7+5reb+1ast, C.Diego 7+1reb+1ast, S.Matias 6+1reb+4ast