La Liga Argentina Round 36 (Regular Season): San Isidro lose to Amancay

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Round 36 most important game was a defeat of league's leader San Isidro (12-6). They were defeated by second ranked Amancay (13-6) 73-58 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of San Isidro. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Mauro Araujo (185-1994) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and point guard Gonzalo Alonso (178-2002) who added 10 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was point guard Nahuel Buchaillot (178-2000) with 8 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Amancay have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. San Isidro at the other side dropped to the second place with six games lost. They share the position with C.Entrerriano. They were replaced at the leadership position by Provincial. San Isidro will play next round against Independiente trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Amancay will try to continue on its current victory against fifteenth ranked Riojana at home.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Colon. Third ranked host La Union (13-5) defeated their close opponent GELP (13-4) 94-77. The winners were led by Bolivian forward Gonzalo Romero (196-1997) who scored that evening 20 points and 9 rebounds and Matias Caire supported him with 25 points. Even 22 points and 9 rebounds by Agustin Vergara (200-2001) did not help to save the game for GELP. GELP's coach Fabian Renda rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. La Union have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 13-5 record having just one point less than leader Provincial. GELP at the other side dropped to the second place with four games lost. La Union will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. GELP will play on the road against C.Entrerriano in Gualeguaychu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Mercedes between Colon and Comunicaciones. Seventeenth ranked Colon (5-11) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Comunicaciones (7-9). Colon managed to escape with a 3-point win 86-83 on Monday evening. The best player for the winners was Hans Feder who scored 22 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was Tomas Allende who recorded 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Colon have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain seventeenth position with 5-11 record. Loser Comunicaciones keeps the thirteenth place with nine games lost. Colon will meet higher ranked Villa S.Martin (#8) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Comunicaciones will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 36: El Talar lost to Villa Mitre on the opponent's court 60-78. Las Heras managed to outperform Caroya in a home game 90-86. Suardi managed to beat Hindu on the road 78-74. Lanus crushed Pergamino on its own court 103-69. GELP smashed Rocamora in La Plata 83-54. Quilmes was destroyed by Centenario VT at home 77-97. Salta Basket unfortunately lost to Rivadavia on the opponent's court 79-86.



Villa Mitre - El Talar 78-60

Everything could happen in Bahia Blanca at the game between two tied teams. Both thirteenth ranked Villa Mitre and 12th ranked El Talar had identical 6-10 record. This time Villa Mitre used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Buenos Aires 78-60 on Sunday night. The best player for the winners was center Julian Lorca (207-2003) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds. Federico Harina (186-1991) chipped in 22 points and 5 assists. Villa Mitre's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Matias Cuello (196-1991) who recorded 18 points and forward Facundo Sanz (197-1996, agency: BIG) added 9 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Villa Mitre (7-10) moved-up to twelfth place. Loser El Talar dropped to the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. Villa Mitre will meet higher ranked Dep Viedma (#10) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. El Talar will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
El Talar: M.Cuello 18+4reb, L.Facundo 11+4reb+4ast, A.Pablo 10+4reb+1ast, F.Sanz 9+10reb+2ast, V.Tomas 7+5reb+1ast, B.Joaquin 3+1reb+2ast
Villa Mitre: L.Julian 22+12reb+2ast, H.Federico 22+1reb+5ast, G.Emilio 12+3reb+1ast, S.Fabian 7+2reb+1ast, T.Luciano 6+7reb+2ast, A.Blanco 4+6reb+3ast

La Union - GELP 94-77

The game between Top Four teams took place in Colon. Third ranked host La Union (13-5) defeated their close opponent GELP (13-4) 94-77. La Union dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to GELP's 28. La Union players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. The winners were led by Bolivian forward Gonzalo Romero (196-1997) who scored that evening 20 points and 9 rebounds and guard Matias Caire (188-1999) supported him with 25 points. Four La Union players scored in double figures. Even 22 points and 9 rebounds by Agustin Vergara (200-2001) did not help to save the game for GELP. Cuban Joan Gutierrez (192-2003) added 18 points and 7 rebounds. GELP's coach Fabian Renda rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. La Union have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 13-5 record having just one point less than leader Provincial. GELP at the other side dropped to the second place with four games lost. La Union will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. GELP will play on the road against C.Entrerriano in Gualeguaychu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
GELP: A.Vergara 22+9reb+2ast, G.Joan 18+7reb, S.Gianfranco 12+7reb+2ast, E.Paz 5+1reb+6ast, P.Pedro 5+1reb+2ast, R.Pelorosso 5+5ast
La Union: C.Matias 25+3reb+2ast, R.Gonzalo 20+9reb+2ast, C.Guido 17+1reb+3ast, N.Henriques 16+6reb+2ast, A.Rodrigo 10+4reb+1ast, L.Longoni 6+6reb

Las Heras - Caroya 90-86

There was a surprise result when sixteenth ranked Las Heras (6-12) defeated at home higher ranked Caroya (9-9) 90-86 on Sunday. Las Heras shot 20 for 28 from the free-throw line, while Caroya only scored four points from the stripe. The best player for the winners was Chilean Martin Irrutia (-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Octavio Lagger chipped in 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Maurice Walton (206-1998, college: BENUM) who recorded 22 points and 7 rebounds and Ignacio Segura (195-2000) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Five Las Heras and four Caroya players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Las Heras moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Rocamora. Loser Caroya keeps the ninth position with nine games lost. Las Heras will meet at home higher ranked Salta Basket (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Caroya will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Caroya: M.Walton 22+7reb+2ast, T.Ligorria 18+2reb+1ast, J.Agustin 12+2reb+3ast, S.Ignacio 11+6reb+4ast, J.Frontera 7+3reb+2ast, R.Tomas 7+3reb+4ast
Las Heras: L.Octavio 19+3reb+1ast, R.Lucas 18+2reb+2ast, I.Martin 17+10reb+3ast, D.Sam 12+9reb, M.Benjamin 10+6reb+1ast, E.Correa 7+3reb+2ast

Amancay - San Isidro 73-58

Round 36 most important game was a defeat of league's leader San Isidro (12-6). They were defeated by second ranked Amancay (13-6) 73-58 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of San Isidro. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Mauro Araujo (185-1994) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and point guard Gonzalo Alonso (178-2002) who added 10 points during the contest. Four Amancay players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was point guard Nahuel Buchaillot (178-2000) with 8 points and 9 rebounds and American Chris Hooper (198-1991, college: SFC) scored 13 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Amancay have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. San Isidro at the other side dropped to the second place with six games lost. They share the position with C.Entrerriano. They were replaced at the leadership position by Provincial. San Isidro will play next round against Independiente trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Amancay will try to continue on its current victory against fifteenth ranked Riojana at home.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: C.Hooper 13+2reb, N.Buchaillot 8+9reb+2ast, O.Luciano 8+2reb+2ast, M.Saglietti 7+1reb, L.Manuel 7+5reb+2ast, J.Sune 6+2reb+2ast
Amancay: A.Mauro 18+4reb+3ast, P.Fabricio 10+3reb+1ast, A.Gonzalo 10+4reb+2ast, J.Underwood 10+6reb, E.Conrado 7+4reb+2ast, M.Bernan 6+2reb+2ast

Hindu - Suardi 74-78

Everything could happen in Cordoba at the game between two tied teams. Both fourteenth ranked Suardi and 13th ranked Hindu had identical 7-10 record. But Hindu was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Suardi 78-74 on Sunday night. Suardi dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Hindu's 20. The best player for the winners was point guard Gaston Fino (179-2002) who scored 17 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Swingman Sebastian Braida (192-2000) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Santiago Bruera (206-1998, college: FAU, agency: BIG) who recorded 4 points and 18 rebounds and Carlos Buemo (194-1996) added 18 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Suardi (8-10) moved-up to twelfth place. Loser Hindu dropped to the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. Suardi will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hindu's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Cordoba to the arena Barrio Parque.
Top scorers:
Hindu: B.Santiago 18+2reb+3ast, C.Buemo 18+4reb+2ast, A.Bruera 16+5reb+2ast, T.Luduena 10+1reb+3ast, J.Folmer 4, R.Rattero 4+2reb+1ast
Suardi: G.Fino 17+4reb+1ast, S.Braida 15+5reb+1ast, P.Martinez 10+6reb+1ast, N.Fino 10+4reb, C.Santiago 7+4reb+5ast, L.Luciano 6+1reb

Lanus - Pergamino 103-69

Everything went according to plan in Buenos Aires where sixth ranked Lanus (11-8) outscored 16th ranked Pergamino (5-16) 103-69 on Monday. Lanus dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Pergamino's 32. Lanus forced 23 Pergamino turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Robert Whitfield (190-1997, college: UMKC) who scored 20 points and 5 steals. Guard Lucio Reinaudi (185-1995) chipped in 7 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Lucas Mohnen (200-2001) who recorded 20 points and 9 rebounds and Canadian power forward Emanual Shepherd (203-1995, college: Southern) added 11 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Four Pergamino players scored in double figures. Lanus have an impressive six-game winning streak. Despite that victory Lanus went down to seventh position due to points difference. Pergamino lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth place with 16 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: L.Mohnen 20+9reb+2ast, J.Martin Bello 12+1reb+5ast, M.Gandoy 11+1reb+2ast, E.Shepherd 11+11reb+2ast, R.Nicolas 8+10reb+2ast, Q.Tomas 5
Lanus: W.Robert 20+2reb+2ast, P.Tiziano 18+2reb, J.Roquez 15+2reb, N.Joaquin 11+7reb+4ast, E.Merchant 10+2reb, H.Michael 8+6reb+1ast

Rocamora - GELP 54-83

There was no surprise when 14th ranked Rocamora (6-12) was outplayed at home by third ranked GELP (13-4) 83-54 on Monday. GELP made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. GELP had a 38-27 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Cuban Joan Gutierrez (192-2003) who scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Gianfranco Sinconi chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. Four GELP players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Valentino Occhi who recorded 10 points and 5 rebounds and forward Franco Maeso (197-2000) added 13 points 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. GELP moved-up to second place. Loser Rocamora keeps the fourteenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Las Heras. GELP will meet C.Entrerriano (#4) in the next round. Rocamora will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: M.Franco 13+4reb, O.Valentino 10+5reb+3ast, A.Maximiliano 7+9reb, G.Correa 6+3reb+1ast, F.Franco 4+1reb+1ast, L.Tomas 4+2reb+4ast
GELP: G.Sinconi 16+5reb+1ast, V.Agustin 15+4reb+1ast, J.Gutierrez 13+9reb+2ast, B.Juan 10+6reb+2ast, B.Franco 8+4reb, T.Oliva 5

Quilmes - Centenario VT 77-97

There was a surprise result in Mar del Plata where ninth ranked Centenario VT (10-6) outleveled higher ranked Quilmes (12-8) 97-77 on Monday. Centenario VT looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Jeremias Cardona (188-2002) who scored 32 points. American Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) chipped in 22 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Darry Moore (201-2001, college: ETBU) who recorded 21 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and point guard Federico De Miguel (176-1997, agency: BIG) added 19 points respectively. Quilmes' coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Centenario VT moved-up to eighth place. Loser Quilmes keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. Centenario VT will meet U.Mar del Plata (#15) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Quilmes will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Quilmes: D.Moore 21+1reb+2ast, F.De Miguel 19+2reb, J.Nally 9+5reb, J.De La Fuente 8+7reb+1ast, J.Rios 5+5reb+2ast, L.Luna 5+1reb+5ast
Centenario VT: C.Jeremias 32+4reb+1ast, B.Tirrell 22+9reb+1ast, M.Gomez 9+2reb+8ast, C.Lucio 8+8reb+5ast, R.Gaspar 7+4reb+6ast, C.Farid 7+1reb+2ast

Rivadavia - Salta Basket 86-79

There was an upset when higher ranked Salta Basket (11-7) was defeated on the road by twelfth ranked Rivadavia (9-12) 86-79 on Monday. It was a great shooting night for Rivadavia especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 60.0 percentage. The best player for the winners was swingman Febo Capponi (191-1994) who scored 21 points. Venezuelan Evert Bernal (195-1996) chipped in 21 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Wilfredo Alvarez who recorded 27 points and 7 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and American Chance Hunter (198-1998, college: Cal Poly) added 13 points and 12 rebounds respectively. Salta Basket's coach Ricardo De Cecco tested ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Rivadavia moved-up to eleventh place. Loser Salta Basket keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with Santa Paula. Rivadavia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Salta Basket will play against Las Heras (#16) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Salta Basket: A.Wilfredo 27+7reb+1ast, C.Hunter 13+12reb+2ast, T.Botta 9+2reb+5ast, S.Abdala 8+1reb+2ast, B.Abratte 8+1ast, M.Gomez 7+2reb+1ast
Rivadavia: B.Evert 21+3reb, F.Capponi 21+3reb+2ast, G.Zondrick 12+7reb+2ast, J.Tondini 9, P.Mateo 9+1reb+7ast, C.Tobias 8+7reb+3ast

Comunicaciones - Colon SF 83-86

A very close game took place in Mercedes between Colon and Comunicaciones. Seventeenth ranked Colon (5-11) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Comunicaciones (7-9). Colon managed to escape with a 3-point win 86-83 on Monday evening. The best player for the winners was Hans Feder who scored 22 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Forward Bautista Fernandez (195-2001) chipped in 26 points. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Tomas Allende (190-2002) who recorded 12 points and 5 rebounds and guard Agustin Bruner (188-2004) added 12 points and 5 assists respectively. Four Comunicaciones players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Colon have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain seventeenth position with 5-11 record. Loser Comunicaciones keeps the thirteenth place with nine games lost. Colon will meet higher ranked Villa S.Martin (#8) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Comunicaciones will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Comunicaciones: D.Pineda 16+2reb, T.Allende 12+5reb+2ast, A.Bruner 12+1reb+5ast, L.Machuca 11+2reb+4ast, P.Lockett 9+8reb, F.Pirela 8+2reb+1ast
Colon SF: B.Fernandez 26+3reb, H.Feder 22+7reb+2ast, F.Gonzalez 10+1reb+1ast, J.Fernandez 9+5reb+2ast, J.Lozano 9+3reb+1ast, S.Costa 5+2reb+1ast