La Liga Argentina Round 8 (Regular Season): Caroya lose their first game against San Isidro

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Caroya (3-1) in San Francisco on Monday night. Visitors were rolled over by San Isidro (5-0) 90-61. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Caroya. San Isidro dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Caroya's 28. They outrebounded Caroya 45-32 including a 36-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. San Isidro looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Caroya's players. Worth to mention a great performance of American Chris Hooper (198-1991, college: SFC) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and center Jeremias Diotto (204-2002, agency: BIG) who added 15 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. American forward Maurice Walton (206-1998, college: BENUM) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated San Isidro have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Caroya at the other side keeps the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Salta Basket. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
U.Mar del Plata has finally registered their first victory this season after five consecutive losses. The win is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Racing A. (3-3) 80-73. The winners were led by Alvaro Yarza who scored that evening 15 points and 9 rebounds and Matias Bernardini supported him with 18 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 23 points and 11 rebounds by Venezuelan power forward Fernando Fuenmayor (201-2000) did not help to save the game for Racing A.. Racing A.'s coach Juan Boadaz rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. U.Mar del Plata maintains seventeenth position with 1-5 record. Racing A. at the other side keeps the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Amancay. U.Mar del Plata's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Mar del Plata Quilmes.
Colon has finally registered their first victory this season after six consecutive losses. The win is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Suardi (2-2) 87-83 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was Hans Feder who had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds. Gaston Fino produced 13 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Suardi's coach Andres Poi tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Colon maintains fifteenth position with 1-6 record. Loser Suardi keeps the ninth place with two games lost. They share the position with Lanus and Centenario VT. 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 8: Ciclista lost to GELP on the opponent's court 65-74. Salta Basket managed to outperform Villa S.Martin in a home game 87-80. Amancay rolled over Rivadavia on the road 87-58.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 12 points and 4 assists by Conrado Echevarria of Amancay.



GELP - Ciclista 74-65

Very expected game in La Plata where 16th ranked Ciclista (1-4) was defeated by second ranked GELP (3-2) 74-65 on Monday. The best player for the winners was Gianfranco Sinconi who scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Agustin Vergara (200-2001) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Valentin Costa (182-1999, agency: BIG) produced 26 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and naturalized Spanish forward Tomas Pereyra (198-2000, agency: BIG) added 6 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. Ciclista's coach Julian Pagura tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. GELP maintains second position with 3-2 record having just two point less than leader San Isidro, which they share with 4 other teams. Ciclista lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth place with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ciclista: V.Costa 26+7reb+5ast, F.Lombardi 11+1ast, D.Tintorelli 9+5reb, T.Pereyra 6+10reb+1ast, V.Samuel 4+3reb, D.Prinzio Piero 3+2reb+2ast
GELP: V.Agustin 16+6reb+1ast, G.Sinconi 16+8reb+1ast, P.Ezequiel 13+1reb+2ast, P.Raul 12+4ast, J.Gutierrez 7+9reb+1ast, B.Juan 7+7reb+2ast

Salta Basket - Villa S.Martin 87-80

Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Salta Basket (3-1) defeated at home 6th ranked Villa S.Martin (3-2) 87-80 on Monday. The best player for the winners was Tomas Botta who scored 17 points and 7 assists. American Chance Hunter (198-1998, college: Cal Poly) chipped in 16 points. Venezuelan Elian Centeno (200-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and Agustin Vergara (200-2001) added 15 points respectively for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Salta Basket moved-up to third place, which they share with Caroya. Loser Villa S.Martin dropped to the second position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Salta Basket will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Villa S.Martin will play against Jujuy and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Villa S.Martin: E.Centeno 18+10reb, F.Facundo 15+3reb+1ast, M.Maximiliano 12+3reb+3ast, F.Vieta 12+2reb+2ast, G.Romulo 12+3reb, L.Florito 4+2reb+1ast
Salta Basket: B.Tomas 17+4reb+7ast, H.Chance 16+4reb+1ast, G.Martin 14+4reb+2ast, A.Sahir 12+3reb+1ast, A.Bruno 12+3reb, W.Alvarez 10+3reb+1ast

San Isidro - Caroya 90-61

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Caroya (3-1) in San Francisco on Monday night. Visitors were rolled over by San Isidro (5-0) 90-61. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Caroya. San Isidro dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Caroya's 28. They outrebounded Caroya 45-32 including a 36-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. San Isidro looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Caroya's players. Worth to mention a great performance of American Chris Hooper (198-1991, college: SFC) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and center Jeremias Diotto (204-2002, agency: BIG) who added 15 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four San Isidro players scored in double figures. American forward Maurice Walton (206-1998, college: BENUM) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds and scored 8 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. San Isidro have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Caroya at the other side keeps the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Salta Basket. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Caroya: M.Walton 16+7reb, T.Ligorria 8+4reb, H.Ibar 8+5reb, M.Joaquin 7+1reb+3ast, E.Pedro 5+2reb+1ast, A.Manuel 4+2reb
San Isidro: H.Chris 22+2reb+2ast, D.Jeremias 15+9reb, M.Lautaro 15+5reb+1ast, E.Julian 10+6reb+8ast, S.Jeronimo 9+3reb+4ast, B.Nahuel 8+4reb+2ast

U.Mar del Plata - Racing A. 80-73

U.Mar del Plata has finally registered their first victory this season after five consecutive losses. The win is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Racing A. (3-3) 80-73. U.Mar del Plata made 25-of-33 charity shots (75.8 percent) during the game, while Racing A. only scored nine points from the stripe. Racing A. was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. The winners were led by Alvaro Yarza who scored that evening 15 points and 9 rebounds and Matias Bernardini (190-1994) supported him with 18 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 23 points and 11 rebounds by Venezuelan power forward Fernando Fuenmayor (201-2000) did not help to save the game for Racing A.. Ecuadorian power forward Matias Nunez (202-1995) added 15 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the guests. Racing A.'s coach Juan Boadaz rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. U.Mar del Plata maintains seventeenth position with 1-5 record. Racing A. at the other side keeps the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Amancay. U.Mar del Plata's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Mar del Plata Quilmes.
Top scorers:
Racing A.: F.Fuenmayor 23+11reb, M.Nunez 15+9reb+5ast, T.Jose 8+4reb, L.Silva 8+2ast, R.Rosende 7+2reb, T.Galo 4+5reb+6ast
U.Mar del Plata: B.Matias 18+5reb+3ast, Y.Alvaro 15+9reb+3ast, N.Guillermo 15+4reb+2ast, J.Bellozas 9+12reb+2ast, M.Carneglia 7+10reb+6ast, M.Montoya 7+1reb

Colon SF - Suardi 87-83

Colon has finally registered their first victory this season after six consecutive losses. The win is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Suardi (2-2) 87-83 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was Hans Feder who had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds. Joaquin Fernandez chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Colon SF players scored in double figures. Tomas Botta produced 13 points and 8 rebounds and American Chance Hunter (198-1998, college: Cal Poly) added 14 points and 6 assists respectively for the guests. Suardi's coach Andres Poi tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Colon maintains fifteenth position with 1-6 record. Loser Suardi keeps the ninth place with two games lost. They share the position with Lanus and Centenario VT. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Suardi: M.Pablo 16+3reb+1ast, B.Sebastian 14+4reb+6ast, F.Gaston 13+8reb+3ast, S.Calderon 10+1reb+2ast, G.Nicolas 9+2reb+3ast, F.Nahuel 8+2reb+1ast
Colon SF: H.Feder 27+10reb+2ast, B.Fernandez 19+4reb+1ast, J.Fernandez 13+5reb+6ast, F.Gonzalez 12+4reb+1ast, S.Costa 10+6reb+3ast, J.Andres 6+2reb

Rivadavia - Amancay 58-87

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Rivadavia (2-3) was rolled over at home by seventh ranked Amancay (3-3) 87-58 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was power forward Conrado Echevarria (195-1998, agency: BIG) who scored 12 points and 4 assists. Matias Bernan chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. Four Amancay players scored in double figures. Guard Mateo Perez (189-2002, agency: BIG) produced 12 points and American power forward Zondrick Garrett (203-2002, college: UWF, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Amancay moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Racing A. Loser Rivadavia keeps the tenth position with three games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: M.Perez 12+4reb+3ast, C.Febo 10+2reb, Z.Garrett 10+5reb+3ast, Z.Renzo 6, L.Francisco 5+1ast, H.Simon 5+4reb
Amancay: M.Bernan 12+6reb+1ast, A.Mauro 12+3reb+1ast, E.Conrado 12+4reb+4ast, A.Gonzalo 12+1reb+2ast, J.Aragon 10+4reb+2ast, O.Pablo 10+2reb