La Liga Argentina Round 28 (Regular Season): Barrio Parque edge Villa S.Martin by two points

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 28 in the La Liga Argentina took place in Cordoba. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked Villa S.Martin (8-8) to fourth ranked Barrio Parque (9-4) 58-56 on Wednesday evening. Dominican forward Jorge Garcia (200-2003) fired 14 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. point guard Gaston Bertona (176-2001) chipped in 4 points and 5 assists. Barrio Parque's coach Cristian Colli used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Brazilian center Romulo Gusmao (208-1995) produced 10 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Barrio Parque have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 9-4 record. Villa S.Martin at the other side keeps the seventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with Independiente. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
We should mention about the upset which took place in Mercedes, where 10th ranked Rivadavia (6-8) lost to thirteenth ranked Comunicaciones (6-6) in a road game 57-75. Worth to mention a great performance of Spanish-Venezuelan swingman Franger Pirela (187-2002) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 7 rebounds. Facundo Wolinsky contributed with 16 points for the winners. Guard Mateo Perez (189-2002, agency: BIG) replied with 14 points and 7 rebounds for Rivadavia. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Comunicaciones moved-up to eleventh place. Rivadavia at the other side dropped to the twelfth position with eight games lost. They share it with Suardi and Caroya. Comunicaciones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rivadavia will play on the road against the league's leader Santa Paula (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.

Rest of the games of round 28 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Dep Norte was defeated by Lanus in Buenos Aires 78-61. Jujuy was beaten by Estudiantes T. at home 77-94. Pico FC lost to GELP on the opponent's court 80-87. Pergamino unfortunately lost to Ciclista in a home game 70-75. Caroya managed to beat Riojana on the road 79-75.



Lanus - Dep Norte 78-61

There was no surprise in Buenos Aires where 17th ranked Dep Norte (4-12) was defeated by eighth ranked Lanus (8-7) 78-61. Lanus dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Dep Norte's 22. They outrebounded Dep Norte 44-30 including a 13-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Michael Henry (198-1995, college: Buffalo St.) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 9 rebounds. Swingman Joaquin Noblega (194-1997) contributed with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Naturalized Italian guard Sebastian Mignani (185-1990) replied with 16 points and guard Juan Cruz Scacchi (195-2001) added 10 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Dep Norte. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lanus have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Estudiantes T. Dep Norte at the other side keeps the seventeenth position with 12 games lost. Lanus will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dep Norte will play on the road against Racing A. (#9) in Buenos Aires and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Lanus: H.Michael 13+9reb+3ast, P.Tiziano 13+1reb, N.Joaquin 10+7reb+5ast, W.Robert 9+2reb+1ast, R.Lucio 9+3reb+2ast, J.Diaz 8+2reb+3ast
Dep Norte: S.Mignani 16+4reb+1ast, S.Juan Cruz 10+8reb+2ast, I.Catani 10+2reb, G.Reale 9+9reb+1ast, C.Federico 8, V.Emiliano 3+3reb

Jujuy - Estudiantes T. 77-94

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Estudiantes T. and 13th ranked Jujuy had identical 7-7 record. But Jujuy was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from San Miguel de Tucuman 94-77. Estudiantes T. forced 19 Jujuy turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Jujuy was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Elias Cave (201, college: Minot St.) who helped to win the game recording 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Center Juan Bollo (203-1992) contributed with 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Five Estudiantes T. players scored in double figures. Guard Ramiro Stehli (190-2002) replied with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Santiago Ibarra (198-1998) added 21 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Jujuy. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Estudiantes T. (8-7) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Lanus. Jujuy lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with eight games lost. They share it with Riojana. Estudiantes T. will play against higher ranked Salta Basket (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Jujuy will play against Hindu (#15) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes T.: S.Capelli 15+3reb+2ast, C.Elias 15+6reb+4ast, H.Joe 15+4reb+3ast, J.Bollo 14+7reb+3ast, A.Patricio 11+4reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 11+2reb+4ast
Jujuy: S.Ibarra 21+6reb, S.Ramiro 20+5reb+4ast, A.Grytsak 13+7reb+3ast, J.Marini 7+1reb+3ast, A.Roveres 5+2reb+1ast, T.Francisco 5+5reb

GELP - Pico FC 87-80

Rather expected game in La Plata where 6th ranked Pico FC (8-5) was defeated by fourth ranked GELP (10-3) 87-80. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Ezequiel Paz (190-2001, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Juan Boffelli (197-1998) contributed with 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Rodrigo Sanchez (200-1989) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Juan Rodriguez (178-1991) added 14 points and 6 assists in the effort for Pico FC. Five Pico FC players scored in double figures. GELP have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Pico FC at the other side dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
GELP: P.Ezequiel 21+5reb+1ast, B.Juan 19+6reb+2ast, G.Sinconi 16+5reb+1ast, P.Perez 15+1reb, P.Raul 8+5reb+8ast, J.Gutierrez 6+11reb+2ast
Pico FC: R.Sanchez 17+11reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 14+3reb+6ast, L.Mainoldi 13+6reb, B.Felipe 11+8reb, L.Mosley 10+7reb+2ast, M.Peyronnet 7+3reb

Barrio Parque - Villa S.Martin 58-56

The most exciting game of round 28 in the La Liga Argentina took place in Cordoba. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked Villa S.Martin (8-8) to fourth ranked Barrio Parque (9-4) 58-56 on Wednesday evening. Dominican forward Jorge Garcia (200-2003) fired 14 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. point guard Gaston Bertona (176-2001) chipped in 4 points and 5 assists. Barrio Parque's coach Cristian Colli used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Brazilian center Romulo Gusmao (208-1995) produced 10 points and 9 rebounds and power forward Estefano Simondi (201-1996) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Villa S.Martin players scored in double figures. Barrio Parque have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 9-4 record. Villa S.Martin at the other side keeps the seventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with Independiente. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: G.Jorge 14+4reb, C.Esteban 10+2reb+1ast, T.Vispo 7+6reb, B.Juan 6, B.Lino 6+1reb+1ast, B.Gaston 4+4reb+5ast
Villa S.Martin: E.Simondi 11+7reb, P.Victor 10+2reb, F.Facundo 10+2reb+1ast, G.Romulo 10+9reb+1ast, E.Centeno 6+6reb, F.Vieta 5+4reb+3ast

Pergamino - Ciclista 70-75

Rather predictable result when eleventh ranked Ciclista (7-10) beat on the road 13th ranked Pergamino (5-12) 75-70. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Italian center Damian Tintorelli (205-1981) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Ecuadorian Erick Mecias (194-2003) contributed with 17 points for the winners. Canadian power forward Emanual Shepherd (203-1995, college: Southern) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and guard Nicolas Rodriguez (188-2002) added 16 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Pergamino. Pergamino's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Ciclista have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to tenth place. Pergamino lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ciclista: M.Erick 17+4reb, T.Damian 16+13reb+2ast, P.Tomas 13+7reb, L.Franco 9+1ast, C.Valentin 7+2reb+2ast, J.Larraza 5+2reb
Pergamino: R.Nicolas 16+5reb+1ast, E.Shepherd 15+12reb, J.Martin Bello 13+1ast, Q.Tomas 9+3reb, L.Mohnen 7+4reb, M.Gandoy 5+1reb+1ast

Riojana - Caroya 75-79

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Riojana (7-8) was defeated at home by twelfth ranked Caroya (6-8) 79-75. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Maurice Walton (206-1998, college: BENUM) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 7 rebounds. point guard Juan Frontera (178-2002) contributed with 17 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) replied with 13 points and 8 rebounds and guard Mateo Corso (185-2003) added 14 points in the effort for Riojana. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Caroya maintains twelfth position with 6-8 record, which they share with Rivadavia and Suardi. Riojana at the other side dropped to the ninth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Jujuy. Caroya will play against league's second-placed Amancay in La Rioja in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Riojana will play at home against Suardi (#13) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Caroya: W.Maurice 23+7reb+3ast, F.Juan 17+8reb+5ast, C.Esteban 12+4reb, A.Jure 11+2reb+3ast, L.Tomas 9+4reb, J.Garate 4+6reb
Riojana: C.Mateo 14+1reb+1ast, J.Luis Abeiro 13+8reb+1ast, G.Kalalo 10+2reb+4ast, E.Joel 10+1reb+2ast, R.Juan 9+6reb+1ast, F.Diaz 8+5reb

Comunicaciones - Rivadavia 75-57

We should mention about the upset which took place in Mercedes, where 10th ranked Rivadavia (6-8) lost to thirteenth ranked Comunicaciones (6-6) in a road game 57-75. Worth to mention a great performance of Spanish-Venezuelan swingman Franger Pirela (187-2002) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 7 rebounds. Facundo Wolinsky (190) contributed with 16 points for the winners. Guard Mateo Perez (189-2002, agency: BIG) replied with 14 points and 7 rebounds and Venezuelan Evert Bernal (195-1996) added 8 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Rivadavia. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Comunicaciones moved-up to eleventh place. Rivadavia at the other side dropped to the twelfth position with eight games lost. They share it with Suardi and Caroya. Comunicaciones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rivadavia will play on the road against the league's leader Santa Paula (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Comunicaciones: F.Wolinsky 16+2reb+2ast, B.Raymon 13+5reb, P.Franger 12+7reb+2ast, L.Phillip 8+2reb+1ast, P.Damian 8+4reb+1ast, P.Lucas 7+2reb+2ast
Rivadavia: M.Perez 14+7reb+2ast, C.Febo 11+4reb, Z.Garrett 11+3reb, E.Bernal 8+7reb+3ast, T.Cravero 6+5reb, H.Simon 3+3reb