La Liga Round 6 (Regular Season): Atenas are upset by Quimsa

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Santiado del Estero between third ranked Atenas (3-3) and tenth ranked Quimsa (3-2) on Tuesday night. Atenas was crushed by Quimsa on the road 102-66. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Atenas. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Quimsa made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was the former international Leonardo Lema (203-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds. American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Carlos Buendia (177-1995) who recorded 13 points and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Quimsa moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Obras and Boca Juniors. Atenas at the other side dropped to the eighth position with three games lost. Quimsa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Atenas will play on the road against Olimpico (#10) in La Banda and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Argentino (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 82-62 loss to seventh ranked Obras (3-2) in Junin. It was a good game for the former international point guard Juan Brussino (185-1991) who led his team to a victory with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Andrew Corum contributed with 9 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. The former international Leonardo Lema (203-1998) replied with 14 points and 7 rebounds for Argentino. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Obras moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Boca Juniors and Quimsa. Argentino at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Obras will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Argentino will play at home against Ferro (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Bottom-ranked Union (0-2) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 84-66 loss to fourteenth ranked Obera (2-1) in Obera on Monday evening. Lucas Andujar scored 12 points and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Yeferson Guerra with 11 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Obera moved-up to ninth place. Loser Union SF still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Platense. Obera will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Union will play against Racing Ch. (#15) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.

Rest of the games of round 6 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
San Martin lost to undefeated Ferro in Buenos Aires 66-69. Winless Platense was beaten by Instituto at home 77-82. La Union won against Gimnasia on the opponent's court 69-61.
The best stats of 6th round was 15 points and 6 rebounds by Jonatan Machuca of La Union.



Argentino - Obras 62-82

Bottom-ranked Argentino (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 82-62 loss to seventh ranked Obras (3-2) in Junin. Obras had a 34-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for the former international point guard Juan Brussino (185-1991) who led his team to a victory with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. American forward Andrew Corum (201-1997, college: Virginia St.) contributed with 9 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. The former international Leonardo Lema (203-1998) replied with 14 points and 7 rebounds and American forward Von Cameron Davis (196-2001, college: Kent St., agency: JCK Sports Group) added 9 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Argentino. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Obras moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Boca Juniors and Quimsa. Argentino at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Obras will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Argentino will play at home against Ferro (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Argentino: D.Joao 14+7reb, R.Frontera 12+2reb+1ast, J.Sandrini 11+4reb, V.Cameron Davis 9+7reb, M.Trelles 9+4reb+1ast, F.Podesta 3
Obras: J.Brussino 20+5reb+5ast, T.Sabin 10+2reb, F.Zezular 10+5reb, A.Corum 9+9reb+1ast, M.Mata 9+2reb, M.Delia 7+1reb+3ast

Obera - Union SF 84-66

Bottom-ranked Union (0-2) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 84-66 loss to fourteenth ranked Obera (2-1) in Obera on Monday evening. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. Obera looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Point guard Lucas Andujar (185-1996) scored 12 points and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Will Vorhees (203-1995, college: NDC) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Vorhees is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Obera players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Venezuelan guard Yeferson Guerra (192-2003) with 11 points and 7 rebounds and American forward Andrew Corum (201-1997, college: Virginia St.) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Obera moved-up to ninth place. Loser Union SF still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Platense. Obera will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Union will play against Racing Ch. (#15) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Union SF: A.Felipe 12+6reb, Y.Guerra 11+7reb, C.Vogt 10+4reb+1ast, J.Alessio 9+4reb, E.Basabe 8+2reb, F.Balbi 6+1reb+4ast
Obera: W.Vorhees 18+5reb, A.Brocal 14+1reb+5ast, N.Allen 14+4reb, L.Andujar 12+4reb+7ast, B.Sansimoni 8+3reb+6ast, S.Barrales 8+6reb+2ast

Ferro - San Martin 69-66

There was no surprise in Buenos Aires where 11th ranked San Martin (2-3) was edged by top-ranked Ferro (3-0) 69-66 on Tuesday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Ferro dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to San Martin's 22. Point guard Emiliano Lezcano (187-2001) scored 18 points to lead the charge for the winners and chipped in 10 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was swingman Lucas Gargallo (196-1995) with 16 points and the former international Leonel Schattmann (193-1987) scored 15 points. Ferro have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Loser San Martin keeps the eleventh position with three games lost. They share it with Penarol. Ferro will meet bottom-ranked Argentino (#19) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. San Martin will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
San Martin: L.Gargallo 16+3reb+1ast, L.Schattmann 15+2reb+2ast, F.Victor 14+2reb+2ast, B.Reginal 8+10reb, F.Mendez 4+5reb+1ast, L.Berra 4+4reb
Ferro: E.Lezcano 18+4reb+3ast, B.Leonel 10+4reb+2ast, V.Eduardo 9+4reb, F.Pinero 8+3reb+1ast, D.Alejandro 8+3reb+2ast, J.Torresi 6+1reb+1ast

Platense - Instituto 77-82

No shocking result in a game in Florida where fourth ranked Instituto (4-2) defeated bottom-ranked Platense (0-2) 82-77 on Tuesday. scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and guard Nicolas Copello (193-1992) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Johnny Hughes III (201-1997, college: UIW) with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Derrick Woods (203-1996, college: St.Peter's, agency: SLN) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Platense's coach Martin Yanguela rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Instituto moved-up to second place. Loser Platense still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Union. Instituto will meet at home San Lorenzo (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Platense will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Platense: D.Woods 12+7reb, F.Smaniotti 11+1reb+3ast, F.Tobias 10+1reb+3ast, J.Hughes III 10+11reb, G.Juan 9+2ast, E.Flor 9+1reb+4ast
Instituto: K.Boone 17+4reb+2ast, V.Leandro 16+7reb+6ast, N.Copello 15+5reb+5ast, J.Saiz 12+5reb, T.Monacchi 8+7reb+2ast, M.Fausto 8+1reb

Quimsa - Atenas 102-66

The most important game in the last round took place in Santiado del Estero between third ranked Atenas (3-3) and tenth ranked Quimsa (3-2) on Tuesday night. Atenas was crushed by Quimsa on the road 102-66. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Atenas. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Quimsa made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was the former international Leonardo Lema (203-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds. American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. Four Quimsa players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Carlos Buendia (177-1995) who recorded 13 points and 4 assists and added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Quimsa moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Obras and Boca Juniors. Atenas at the other side dropped to the eighth position with three games lost. Quimsa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Atenas will play on the road against Olimpico (#10) in La Banda and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Atenas: C.Buendia 13+2reb+4ast, A.Lucas 11+3reb+1ast, M.Loving 10+3reb+1ast, J.Cruz Oberto 9+3reb, L.Ramiro 9+7reb, N.Sanders 6+4reb
Quimsa: L.Lema 23+11reb, B.Robinson 18+8reb+2ast, J.Meyinsse 16+2reb+1ast, C.Negron 12+5reb+1ast, T.Cavallero 10+3reb+1ast, D.Figueredo 8+1reb+3ast

Gimnasia - La Union 61-69

Very expected game in Comodoro Rivadavia where 14th ranked Gimnasia (1-2) was defeated by fourth ranked La Union (4-1) 69-61 on Wednesday. Power forward Sebastian Acevedo (200-1990) scored 17 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Brandon Beavers (188-2001, college: Lawrence Tech) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four La Union players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Venezuelan forward Anyelo Cisneros (200-1997) with 14 points and 8 rebounds and Colombian point guard Juan Cardenas (201-1997, college: Bryant) scored 8 points and 9 rebounds. Gimnasia's coach Pablo Favarel rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. La Union have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Gimnasia keeps the fourteenth place with two games lost. La Union will meet Boca Juniors (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Gimnasia will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Gimnasia: A.Cisneros 14+8reb, D.Martiniano 9+2reb, J.Cardenas 8+9reb+1ast, M.Cosolito 7+5reb+6ast, C.Rivero 7+9reb, T.Emiliano 6+5reb+1ast
La Union: S.Acevedo 17+9reb, B.Beavers 16+5reb+2ast, J.Machuca 15+6reb+2ast, W.Graterol 10+9reb, T.Nuno 6+9reb, M.Mariano 3+1reb+1ast