La Liga Argentina Round 7 of Regular Season

There were just 7 rounds played in Regular Season of La Liga Argentina and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

First defeat of league's leader Comunicaciones (4-1) against eleventh ranked Santa Paula (2-1) 101-84 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Comunicaciones. Santa Paula looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 9 assists. contributed with 16 points and 7 assists for the winners. Santa Paula's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Spanish-Venezuelan swingman Franger Pirela (187-2002) answered with 17 points and 5 rebounds for Comunicaciones. Santa Paula moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Salta Basket and Suardi. Comunicaciones at the other side dropped to the second position with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by San Isidro. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Undefeated Villa S.Martin (3-1) recorded its first loss in San Miguel de Tucuman. Visitors were defeated by eighth ranked Estudiantes T. (3-2) 64-57. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Villa S.Martin. It was a great evening for American forward Joe Hampton (203-1998, college: LBSU) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points and 7 rebounds. Juan Bollo helped adding 13 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side Venezuelan Elian Centeno (200-2000) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Estudiantes T. moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Villa S.Martin at the other side keeps the fourth position with one game lost. Estudiantes T. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Villa S.Martin will play on the road against Salta Basket (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Centenario between Centenario VT and Provincial. Thirteenth ranked Centenario VT (2-2) got a very close home victory over much higher ranked Provincial (3-2). Centenario VT managed to escape with a 2-point win 89-87 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Provincial. It was an exceptional evening for Lucio Castellani who led the winners and scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Centenario VT's coach Fernando Aguilar allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Gonzalo Torres came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for Provincial in the defeat. Centenario VT moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Provincial keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Other games in round 7 were not that significant. Winless Colon was beaten by Riojana on the road 89-87. Quilmes destroyed Racing A. on its own court 80-60. Pergamino unfortunately lost to Dep Viedma in Rio Negro 66-78. Winless Independiente recorded a loss to Jujuy at home 99-103. El Talar defeated Lanus on the opponent's court 79-76. Las Heras smashed Amancay in a home game 93-70.



Estudiantes T. - Villa S.Martin 64-57

Villa S.Martin (3-1) recorded its first loss in San Miguel de Tucuman. Visitors were defeated by eighth ranked Estudiantes T. (3-2) 64-57. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Villa S.Martin. It was a great evening for American forward Joe Hampton (203-1998, college: LBSU) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points and 7 rebounds. Juan Bollo helped adding 13 points and 8 rebounds. Five Estudiantes T. players scored in double figures. At the losing side Venezuelan Elian Centeno (200-2000) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and Facundo Fernandez scored 14 points. Estudiantes T. moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Villa S.Martin at the other side keeps the fourth position with one game lost. Estudiantes T. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Villa S.Martin will play on the road against Salta Basket (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes T.: H.Joe 15+7reb+3ast, J.Bollo 13+8reb+1ast, M.Bichara 10+1reb, P.Federico 10+10reb, F.Alfonso 10+4reb+2ast, D.Alicea 4+6reb
Villa S.Martin: F.Facundo 14+1reb+3ast, E.Centeno 12+11reb, E.Simondi 9+1reb+2ast, L.Florito 7+4reb+2ast, G.Romulo 6+2reb, F.Vieta 5+10reb+2ast

Riojana - Colon SF 89-87

No shocking result in a game when fifteenth ranked Riojana (1-2) edged at home bottom-ranked Colon (0-6) 89-87 on Saturday. Riojana made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Riojana outrebounded Colon 45-29 including a 17-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds. Mateo Beigier (187-2001) accounted for 17 points for the winning side. Riojana's coach used entire bench in such tough game. American forward Joe Hampton (203-1998, college: LBSU) came up with 33 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and added 14 points and 7 assists respectively for Colon in the defeat. Four Colon players scored in double figures. Riojana left bottom position moving up to fourteenth place, which they share with Rocamora. It was Colon's sixth loss in a row. They still close the standings with six games lost. Riojana will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Colon will play against Suardi (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Riojana: L.Juan 23+11reb+3ast, B.Mateo 17+2reb+1ast, J.Rama 12+4reb+2ast, L.Velazquez 8+4reb, F.Bustos 7+6reb, J.Rodriguez 7+1reb+1ast
Colon SF: F.Hans 33+8reb+3ast, F.Joaquin 14+3reb+7ast, F.Bautista 14+3reb, G.Federico 13+2reb+3ast, C.Santiago 6+2reb+1ast, C.Estanislao 5+1reb+2ast

Quilmes - Racing A. 80-60

There was an upset when 3rd placed Racing A. (3-2) was smashed by leader Quilmes (2-0) in Mar del Plata 80-60 on Sunday. Quilmes outrebounded Racing A. 45-34 including 33 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Federico De Miguel (176-1997, agency: BIG) who led the winners and scored 16 points. The former international center Juan De La Fuente (195-2000) accounted for 11 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Ecuadorian power forward Matias Nunez (202-1995) came up with 14 points and swingman Luciano Silva (190-1996) added 13 points respectively for Racing A. in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Quilmes moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Villa Mitre and Pico FC. Loser Racing A. dropped to the second position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Quilmes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Racing A. will play against U.Mar del Plata and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quilmes: D.Federico 16+3reb+2ast, M.Darry 12+3reb+1ast, D.Juan 11+6reb+3ast, L.Santiago 9+4reb+1ast, R.Joaquin 9+6reb+2ast, M.Domine 7+5reb+2ast
Racing A.: M.Nunez 14+4reb+1ast, L.Silva 13+3reb, F.Fuenmayor 6+4reb, T.Jose 6+1reb, S.Tomas 5+1ast, R.Rosende 4+6reb+1ast

Dep Viedma - Pergamino 78-66

There was a surprise result when fifteenth ranked Dep Viedma (2-3) won against higher ranked Pergamino (1-3) in Rio Negro 78-66 on Sunday. Dep Viedma dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Pergamino's 28. It was an exceptional evening for Nicolas Paletta who led the winners and scored 12 points and 4 assists. Lucas Gonzalez accounted for 8 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Four Dep Viedma players scored in double figures. Forward Juan Martin Bello (200-1999) came up with 14 points and Canadian power forward Emanual Shepherd (203-1995, college: Southern) added 8 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Pergamino in the defeat. Dep Viedma moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Pergamino lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth position with three games lost. They share it with Ciclista. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Dep Viedma: C.AJ 15+2reb+1ast, O.Bernardo 13+5reb, N.Paletta 12+3reb+4ast, M.Keiver 10+6reb+1ast, J.Petre 10+1reb+1ast, L.Gonzalez 8+7reb+3ast
Pergamino: J.Martin Bello 14+2reb+2ast, M.Gandoy 12+5reb, M.Bautista 9+1reb, J.Slider 8+2reb, E.Shepherd 8+8reb+1ast, R.Nicolas 5+5reb+1ast

Independiente - Jujuy 99-103

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Independiente (0-4) lost to fourteenth ranked Jujuy (1-1) in Santiago del Estero 99-103 on Sunday. Jujuy outrebounded Independiente 42-24 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for Ukrainian Andriy Grytsak (201-2000) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 18 rebounds. Thiago Roca (191-2004) accounted for 27 points for the winning side. Power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-1985) came up with 25 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and point guard Joaquin Baeza (182-1986, agency: BIG) added 14 points and 4 assists respectively for Independiente in the defeat. Five Jujuy and four Independiente players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jujuy left bottom position moving up to thirteenth place, which they share with El Talar. Loser Independiente still closes the standings with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Jujuy: R.Thiago 27+3reb+2ast, I.Santiago 15+4reb+1ast, G.Andriy 15+18reb+2ast, B.Conti 14+3reb+6ast, M.Juan 13+4reb+2ast, R.Stehli 12+4reb+2ast
Independiente: C.Amicucci 25+7reb+2ast, J.Baeza 14+4ast, M.Morera 13, G.Kalalo 11+1reb+2ast, E.Zarco 10+1reb, F.Campos 10+2reb+1ast

Santa Paula - Comunicaciones 101-84

First defeat of league's leader Comunicaciones (4-1) against eleventh ranked Santa Paula (2-1) 101-84 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Comunicaciones. Santa Paula looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Jeronimo Diaz who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 9 assists. Camilo Gomez contributed with 16 points and 7 assists for the winners. Santa Paula's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Spanish-Venezuelan swingman Franger Pirela (187-2002) answered with 17 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Tomas Allende (190-2002) added 16 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Comunicaciones. Five Santa Paula and four Comunicaciones players scored in double figures. Santa Paula moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Salta Basket and Suardi. Comunicaciones at the other side dropped to the second position with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by San Isidro. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Santa Paula: G.Balbo 17+2reb+1ast, C.Gomez 16+3reb+7ast, J.Diaz 14+3reb+9ast, C.Joseph 12+5reb+3ast, M.Caicedo 12+7reb+1ast, M.Juan 11+1reb+1ast
Comunicaciones: F.Pirela 17+5reb+3ast, T.Allende 16+5reb+3ast, W.Facundo 13+3reb+4ast, R.Bastardo 12+9reb, A.Bruner 9+1reb+1ast, P.Lockett 8+6reb+1ast

Lanus - El Talar 76-79

There was a surprise result when sixteenth ranked El Talar (1-1) edged higher ranked Lanus (2-2) in Buenos Aires 79-76 on Sunday. It was an exceptional evening for Tomas Verbauwede who led the winners and scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Derick Machado accounted for 11 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Four El Talar players scored in double figures. Ukrainian Andriy Grytsak (201-2000) came up with 12 points and 7 rebounds and American swingman Michael Henry (198-1995, college: Buffalo St.) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Lanus in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. El Talar left bottom position moving up to thirteenth place, which they share with Jujuy. Loser Lanus dropped to the eighth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
El Talar: T.Verbauwede 13+9reb+1ast, C.Solana 12+3reb+2ast, D.Machado 11+8reb, C.Matias 11+3reb+2ast, R.Enzo 10+2reb+1ast, C.Matias 9+3reb+1ast
Lanus: M.Henry 13+5reb+1ast, C.Cesar 12+7reb+2ast, L.Reinaudi 9+3reb+1ast, S.Alejo 8+1reb+2ast, M.Edgar 7+5reb+2ast, J.Noblega 7+3reb+6ast

Las Heras - Amancay 93-70

There was a minor upset when higher ranked Amancay (2-3) was outleveled on the road by thirteenth ranked Las Heras (2-3) 93-70 on Sunday. It was an exceptional evening for Emiliano Correa who led the winners and scored 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Venezuelan center Javinger Vargas (202-1990) accounted for 16 points for the winning side. Five Las Heras players scored in double figures. Las Heras' coach Agustin Pujol felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Pablo Osores (194-1986) came up with 13 points and 4 assists and point guard Gonzalo Alonso (178-2002) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Amancay in the defeat. Las Heras moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Amancay. Las Heras will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Amancay will play against Rivadavia (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Las Heras: E.Correa 16+8reb+6ast, V.Javinger 16+4reb+2ast, D.Sam 15+6reb, L.Octavio 13+4reb+1ast, M.Benjamin 12+4reb+3ast, R.Mendez 7+3reb+3ast
Amancay: G.Alonso 15+5reb, P.Osores 13+3reb+4ast, P.Diego 10+2reb+2ast, B.Matias 9+6reb, C.Echevarria 7+5reb+1ast, M.Araujo 6+1reb+1ast

Centenario VT - Provincial 89-87

A very close game took place in Centenario between Centenario VT and Provincial. Thirteenth ranked Centenario VT (2-2) got a very close home victory over much higher ranked Provincial (3-2). Centenario VT managed to escape with a 2-point win 89-87 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Provincial. Centenario VT looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for forward Lucio Castellani (196-1994) who led the winners and scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Jeremias Cardona (188-2002) accounted for 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Centenario VT's coach Fernando Aguilar allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Uruguayan center Matias Acosta (200-1999) added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Provincial in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Centenario VT moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Provincial keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Centenario VT: A.Matias 20+4reb+1ast, C.Jeremias 17+5reb+3ast, C.Lucio 16+6reb+5ast, A.Taurus 14+3reb, M.Gomez 10+4reb+5ast, R.Gaspar 9+3ast
Provincial: A.Barahona 18+5reb+1ast, M.Acosta 17+6reb+5ast, T.Gonzalo 16+11reb+4ast, F.Gobetti 16+5reb+2ast, G.Gerbaudo 12+4reb+4ast, A.Boccia 8+5reb+2ast