La Liga Argentina Round 37 (Regular Season): GELP is upset by C.Entrerriano

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between second ranked GELP (13-5) and fourth ranked C.Entrerriano (13-6) was the most important one in the last round on Wednesday night. GELP was defeated by C.Entrerriano in a tough game in Gualeguaychu 65-71. Forward Aquiles Montani (190-1994) fired 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Nicolas Reynoso (191-1999) chipped in 14 points and 10 rebounds. C.Entrerriano's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Ezequiel Paz (190-2001, agency: Interperformances) produced 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. C.Entrerriano moved-up to second place, which they share with San Isidro. GELP at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with La Union. C.Entrerriano is looking forward to face Rocamora (#14) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. GELP will play against Racing A. (#9) and is hoping to win this game.
Leader Amancay delivered the fourteenth victory. This time they beat 15th ranked Riojana (7-13) 93-89 in La Rioja. Worth to mention a great performance of Pablo Osores (194-1986) who helped to win the game recording 27 points. Diego Peralta contributed with 16 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Guard Mateo Corso (185-2003) answered with 17 points for Riojana. Amancay (14-6) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place. Riojana lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 13 games lost. 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 Mar del Plata, where higher ranked Centenario VT (10-7) lost to fifteenth ranked U.Mar del Plata (6-14) in a road game 81-86 on Tuesday. Juan Bellozas stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. U.Mar del Plata's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side Tirrell Brown responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds. U.Mar del Plata maintains fifteenth place with 6-14 record. Loser Centenario VT dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with Estudiantes T.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Other games of round 37 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Ciclista was crushed by Pico FC in General Pico 92-69. Independiente was beaten by San Isidro at home 76-83. Hindu lost to Barrio Parque on the opponent's court 78-84. Dep Viedma managed to outperform Villa Mitre in a home game 83-65. Salta Basket rolled over Las Heras on the road 100-80. Villa S.Martin defeated Colon on its own court 82-68.
The best stats of 37th round was 16 points and 14 rebounds by Elian Centeno of Villa S.Martin.



U.Mar del Plata - Centenario VT 86-81

We should mention about the upset which took place in Mar del Plata, where higher ranked Centenario VT (10-7) lost to fifteenth ranked U.Mar del Plata (6-14) in a road game 81-86 on Tuesday. Juan Bellozas (195-1993) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and forward Matias Carneglia (200-2002) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. U.Mar del Plata's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side American Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds and guard Gaspar Ruiz (180-2001, agency: BIG) scored 10 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Four U.Mar del Plata and five Centenario VT players scored in double figures. U.Mar del Plata maintains fifteenth place with 6-14 record. Loser Centenario VT dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with Estudiantes T.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
U.Mar del Plata: J.Bellozas 17+13reb+4ast, M.Carneglia 14+8reb+1ast, M.Macrini 14+1reb+1ast, N.Guillermo 12+3reb+3ast, Y.Alvaro 8+5reb+7ast, T.Flossi 7+1reb+2ast
Centenario VT: T.Brown 19+5reb+2ast, G.Manuel 17+3ast, L.Castellani 10+6reb+3ast, J.Cardona 10+2reb+1ast, G.Ruiz 10+6reb+8ast, J.Juan 8+3reb

Pico FC - Ciclista 92-69

There was no surprise in General Pico where 11th ranked Ciclista (8-12) was crushed by sixth ranked Pico FC (12-6) 92-69 on Tuesday. Pico FC shot 61.4 percent from the field. Pico FC had a 33-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. Pico FC looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Ciclista's players. Forward Rodrigo Sanchez (200-1989) stepped up and scored 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Felipe Bonfigli (198) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds. Four Pico FC players scored in double figures. At the losing side Piero Di Prinzio responded with 15 points and 5 rebounds and Franco Lombardi (187-1998) scored 11 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pico FC moved-up to third place, which they share with Barrio Parque. Loser Ciclista keeps the eleventh position with 12 games lost. Pico FC will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ciclista will play against the league's leader Provincial (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pico FC: P.Manuel 15+2reb+2ast, S.Rodrigo 15+6reb+2ast, A.Valentin 12+3reb+3ast, P.Jose 11+4reb+4ast, F.Bonfigli 11+6reb+3ast, M.Latraius 8+8reb+2ast
Ciclista: D.Prinzio Piero 15+5reb, V.Costa 11+2reb, F.Lombardi 11+2reb+1ast, V.Samuel 7+4reb+1ast, D.Tintorelli 7+4reb+2ast, T.Pereyra 5+3reb+1ast

Independiente - San Isidro 76-83

No shocking result in a game in Santiago del Estero where second ranked San Isidro (13-6) defeated 10th ranked Independiente (9-12) 83-76 on Tuesday. San Isidro outrebounded Independiente 39-27 including 28 on the defensive glass. The former international swingman Julian Eydallin (195-2000) stepped up and scored 22 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-1997) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side American forward Kobe Julien (198-1999, college: Arkansas St.) responded with 19 points and 6 rebounds and guard Marcelo Martinez (187-1996) scored 15 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. San Isidro maintains second place with 13-6 record behind leader Provincial, which they share with C.Entrerriano. Independiente lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the tenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Rivadavia. San Isidro will meet at home Suardi (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Independiente will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: E.Julian 22+9reb, L.Ortiz 15+4reb+1ast, M.Lambrisca 14+6reb+2ast, S.Jeronimo 12+3reb+2ast, M.Lautaro 9+7reb+2ast, S.Marcos 4
Independiente: K.Julien 19+6reb+1ast, M.Martinez 15+2reb, M.Morera 12+3reb, E.Zarco 10+3reb+2ast, C.Amicucci 8+5reb+3ast, J.Ledesma 5+4reb+1ast

Barrio Parque - Hindu 84-78

Very expected game in Cordoba where 14th ranked Hindu (7-12) was defeated by third ranked Barrio Parque (12-6) 84-78 on Wednesday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Guard Benjamin Herrera (190-1999) stepped up and scored 26 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners and swingman Lautaro Rivata (190-1987) chipped in 7 points and 8 rebounds. Barrio Parque's coach Cristian Colli used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side power forward Santiago Bruera (206-1998, college: FAU, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Santiago Bruno (180) scored 14 points. Five Hindu players scored in double figures. Barrio Parque maintains third place with 12-6 record having 2 victories less than leader Provincial, which they share with Pico FC. Loser Hindu keeps the fourteenth position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: B.Herrera 26+9reb+1ast, C.Esteban 11+1reb+1ast, B.Juan 9+2reb, T.Vispo 8+3reb+1ast, L.Rivata 7+8reb+1ast, F.Bonja 6+3reb
Hindu: C.Buemo 16+3reb, B.Santiago 14+3reb+2ast, R.Rattero 11+2reb+1ast, S.Bruera 11+14reb, T.Luduena 10+2reb+1ast, A.Bruera 8+3reb

C.Entrerriano - GELP 71-65

The game between second ranked GELP (13-5) and fourth ranked C.Entrerriano (13-6) was the most important one in the last round on Wednesday night. GELP was defeated by C.Entrerriano in a tough game in Gualeguaychu 65-71. Forward Aquiles Montani (190-1994) fired 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Nicolas Reynoso (191-1999) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. C.Entrerriano's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Ezequiel Paz (190-2001, agency: Interperformances) produced 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Gianfranco Sinconi added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four GELP players scored in double figures. C.Entrerriano moved-up to second place, which they share with San Isidro. GELP at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with La Union. C.Entrerriano is looking forward to face Rocamora (#14) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. GELP will play against Racing A. (#9) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
C.Entrerriano: M.Aquiles 17+9reb+1ast, N.Reynoso 14+10reb, C.Perez 11+6reb+3ast, J.Siboldi 8+1reb+1ast, P.Marcos 7+4reb, G.Mario 6+4reb+1ast
GELP: E.Paz 17+7reb+4ast, S.Gianfranco 16+7reb, G.Joan 13+10reb, A.Vergara 10+3reb+1ast, P.Pedro 6+2ast, F.Barroso 3+4reb+2ast

Dep Viedma - Villa Mitre 83-65

Rather predictable result in Rio Negro where tenth ranked Dep Viedma (9-9) beat 12th ranked Villa Mitre (7-11) 83-65 on Wednesday. Dep Viedma dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Villa Mitre's 34. Jeffrey Merchant (197-1997) stepped up and scored 16 points (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) for the winners and point guard Nicolas Paletta (179-1987) chipped in 14 points. Four Dep Viedma players scored in double figures. At the losing side power forward Franco Pennacchiotti (205-1990) responded with 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and center Julian Lorca (207-2003) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dep Viedma moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Caroya. Loser Villa Mitre keeps the twelfth position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Dep Viedma: J.Merchant 16+2reb+3ast, N.Paletta 14+3reb+1ast, F.Lisandro 10+2reb+1ast, L.Gonzalez 10+3reb+1ast, C.Luciano 8+1reb+2ast, M.Keiver 8+6reb
Villa Mitre: P.Franco 15+8reb+4ast, J.Lorca 12+5reb, I.Alem 11+3reb, B.Alejo 8+3reb+2ast, F.Harina 7+6reb+2ast, F.Sahdi 6+4reb+2ast

Las Heras - Salta Basket 80-100

Not a big story in a game when 16th ranked Las Heras (6-13) was outplayed at home by fourth ranked Salta Basket (12-7) 100-80 on Wednesday. Salta Basket made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. American Chance Hunter (198-1998, college: Cal Poly) stepped up and scored 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners and swingman Martin Gomez (197-1996) chipped in 17 points. At the losing side American-Guyanese power forward Sam DeSouza (203, college: Bridgeport) responded with 15 points and 9 rebounds and Venezuelan center Javinger Vargas (202-1990) scored 10 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Salta Basket maintains fourth place with 12-7 record. Loser Las Heras keeps the sixteenth position with 13 games lost. Salta Basket will meet at home Caroya (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Las Heras will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Salta Basket: H.Chance 21+6reb+3ast, A.Sahir 17+2reb+1ast, G.Martin 17+4reb, B.Tomas 10+3reb+1ast, A.Bruno 8+1reb+2ast, F.Arias 8+4reb+2ast
Las Heras: S.DeSouza 15+9reb, M.Irrutia 12+3reb+3ast, J.Vargas 10+8reb, M.Ramiro 8+3reb+1ast, O.Lagger 7+4reb+2ast, L.Reyes 7+2reb+4ast

Amancay - Riojana 93-89

Leader Amancay delivered the fourteenth victory. This time they beat 15th ranked Riojana (7-13) 93-89 in La Rioja. Riojana was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of Pablo Osores (194-1986) who helped to win the game recording 27 points. Diego Peralta (195-1994) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Four Amancay players scored in double figures. Guard Mateo Corso (185-2003) answered with 17 points and forward Juan Rodriguez (196-2002) added 19 points in the effort for Riojana. Amancay (14-6) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place. Riojana lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Amancay: O.Pablo 27+3reb+2ast, D.Peralta 16+14reb+1ast, P.Fabricio 15+3reb+2ast, E.Conrado 11+3reb+3ast, A.Gonzalo 9+10reb+8ast, J.Underwood 6+4reb
Riojana: R.Juan 19+2reb+2ast, C.Mateo 17+3reb+3ast, V.Matias 10+4reb+1ast, V.Lautaro 10+5reb+1ast, J.Luis Abeiro 9+10reb+1ast, G.Kalalo 7+1reb+3ast

Villa S.Martin - Colon SF 82-68

Everything went according to plan in Resistencia where eighth ranked Villa S.Martin (10-8) won against 17th ranked Colon (5-12) 82-68 on Wednesday. Villa S.Martin outrebounded Colon 43-30 including 28 on the defensive glass. Villa S.Martin looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Venezuelan Elian Centeno (200-2000) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and point guard Favio Vieta (188-1996) chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. At the losing side Hans Feder responded with 27 points and 5 rebounds and guard Federico Gonzalez (183-1988) scored 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Villa S.Martin moved-up to seventh place. Loser Colon SF keeps the seventeenth position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Villa S.Martin: S.Estefano 19+5reb+3ast, C.Elian 16+14reb+2ast, V.Favio 15+8reb+7ast, R.Gusmao 9+4reb+1ast, F.Fernandez 9+4reb+5ast, M.Martin 6+2reb+2ast
Colon SF: F.Hans 27+5reb+2ast, F.Joaquin 12+2reb+2ast, G.Federico 9+6reb+4ast, F.Bautista 8+4reb, A.Jaimes 5+3reb, L.Juan 4+3reb