La Liga Argentina Round 39 (Regular Season): #1 Provincial is defeated by Villa Mitre

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Provincial (17-5) in Rosario on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by eleventh ranked Villa Mitre (9-11) 78-63. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Provincial. They outrebounded Provincial 41-26 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Federico Harina (186-1991) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Center Julian Lorca (207-2003) helped adding 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was swingman Federico Gobetti (192-1999) with 21 points. Villa Mitre maintains eleventh place with 9-11 record. Provincial at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game in Buenos Aires was also worth to mention about. Third ranked C.Entrerriano (15-6) played at the court of 7th ranked Lanus (12-9). C.Entrerriano defeated Lanus 76-63. It was an exceptional evening for forward Marcos Panozzo (195-2004) who led the winners and scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. Cristian Perez accounted for 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. American swingman Michael Henry (198-1995, college: Buffalo St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds for Lanus in the defeat. C.Entrerriano have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Lanus at the other side keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Sixteenth-ranked Las Heras (6-14) gave a tough game to tenth ranked Rivadavia (10-12) on Sunday. Rivadavia managed to secure only one-point victory 84-83. However their fans expected much easier game. The best player for the winners was Francisco Llanos who scored 22 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Lucas Reyes who recorded 21 points and 5 rebounds. Las Heras' coach Agustin Pujol rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Rivadavia maintains tenth place with 10-12 record. Loser Las Heras dropped to the fifteenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with U.Mar del Plata. Rivadavia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Las Heras will play against Santa Paula (#4) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 39: Villa Mitre won against Dep Norte on the opponent's court 81-73. Ciclista unfortunately lost to Dep Viedma in a home game 75-88. Riojana was rolled over Barrio Parque on the road 68-89. Jujuy defeated Independiente on its own court 97-89. Estudiantes T. smashed Colon in San Miguel de Tucuman 85-66. La Union destroyed Pico FC at home 97-75. Riojana unfortunately lost to Hindu on the opponent's court 79-95.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 24 points and 11 rebounds by Augusto Bruera of Hindu.



Dep Norte - Villa Mitre 73-81

Very expected game in Armstrong where 17th ranked Dep Norte (4-18) was defeated by eleventh ranked Villa Mitre (9-11) 81-73 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Federico Harina (186-1991) who scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Alejo Blanco chipped in 14 points. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Manuel Alonso (195-1999, agency: BIG) who recorded 23 points and 4 assists and naturalized Italian guard Sebastian Mignani (185-1990) added 15 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Villa Mitre maintains eleventh place with 9-11 record. Dep Norte lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with 18 games lost. Villa Mitre will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dep Norte will play against Quilmes (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Villa Mitre: H.Federico 18+5reb+2ast, A.Blanco 14+3reb+3ast, F.Pennacchiotti 14+6reb, T.Luciano 10+6reb+1ast, S.Fabian 8+2reb+2ast, A.Ignacio 6+2reb+1ast
Dep Norte: M.Alonso 23+4reb+4ast, S.Mignani 15+5reb+9ast, L.Marco 12+8reb+3ast, C.Federico 12+2reb+1ast, S.Juan Cruz 9+7reb, C.Cupulutti 2+3reb

Ciclista - Dep Viedma 75-88

The game between closely ranked teams ended with tenth ranked Dep Viedma's (10-9) road victory over 11th ranked Ciclista (8-14) 88-75 on Sunday. It was a great shooting night for Dep Viedma especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 57.9 percentage. The best player for the winners was guard Luciano Caceres (180-2001) who scored 24 points. Swingman Lisandro Fernandez (194-1998, agency: BIG) chipped in 9 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Dep Viedma's coach Guillermo Bogliacino used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Juan Larraza who recorded 17 points and 7 rebounds and Valentin Costa (182-1999, agency: BIG) added 8 points and 6 assists respectively. Four Ciclista players scored in double figures. Dep Viedma have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to ninth place. Ciclista lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with 14 games lost. Dep Viedma will meet Pergamino (#16) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ciclista will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dep Viedma: C.Luciano 24+2reb+1ast, N.Paletta 10+4reb+2ast, J.Petre 10+2reb+5ast, F.Lisandro 9+5reb+4ast, L.Gonzalez 9+6reb, O.Bernardo 7+4reb+2ast
Ciclista: L.Juan 17+7reb+1ast, D.Prinzio Piero 15+3reb, D.Tintorelli 12+4reb+2ast, E.Mecias 12+1reb+2ast, V.Costa 8+4reb+6ast, F.Lombardi 5+6reb+2ast

Barrio Parque - Riojana 89-68

Not a big story in a game in Cordoba where 15th ranked Riojana (7-15) was rolled over by third ranked Barrio Parque (13-6) 89-68 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was swingman Lautaro Rivata (190-1987) who scored 9 points and 9 rebounds. Chilean guard Esteban Cantarutti (185-1988) chipped in 19 points. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds and forward Juan Rodriguez (196-2002) added 18 points and 6 rebounds 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. Barrio Parque have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain third place with 13-6 record behind leader Provincial. Riojana lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 15 games lost. Barrio Parque will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Riojana will play against Caroya (#9) in Colonia Caroya and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: C.Esteban 19+2ast, B.Juan 11+2reb, B.Lino 10+7reb+3ast, G.Jorge 9+6reb, L.Rivata 9+9reb+3ast, B.Gaston 9+3reb+5ast
Riojana: R.Juan 18+6reb+3ast, J.Luis Abeiro 15+13reb+2ast, F.Diaz 9+6reb, G.Kalalo 8+1ast, C.Mateo 6+2ast, V.Lautaro 2+2reb

Rivadavia - Las Heras 84-83

Sixteenth-ranked Las Heras (6-14) gave a tough game to tenth ranked Rivadavia (10-12) on Sunday. Rivadavia managed to secure only one-point victory 84-83. However their fans expected much easier game. The best player for the winners was guard Francisco Llanos (182-2001) who scored 22 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. American power forward Zondrick Garrett (203-2002, college: UWF, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international point guard Lucas Reyes (181-2000) who recorded 21 points and 5 rebounds and American-Guyanese power forward Sam DeSouza (203, college: Bridgeport) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Four Rivadavia and five Las Heras players scored in double figures. Las Heras' coach Agustin Pujol rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Rivadavia maintains tenth place with 10-12 record. Loser Las Heras dropped to the fifteenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with U.Mar del Plata. Rivadavia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Las Heras will play against Santa Paula (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: F.Llanos 22+7reb+7ast, F.Capponi 13+4reb+1ast, G.Zondrick 13+8reb, B.Evert 12+1reb, P.Mateo 10+3reb+1ast, S.Hunt-Ramirez 6+3reb+1ast
Las Heras: L.Reyes 21+5reb+2ast, O.Lagger 15+3reb+1ast, S.DeSouza 12+10reb, C.Emiliano 11+5reb+3ast, J.Vargas 11+2reb+1ast, B.Marchiaro 10+1reb+1ast

Jujuy - Independiente 97-89

Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Jujuy (12-10) beat at home 11th ranked Independiente (9-13) 97-89 on Sunday. Jujuy looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was swingman Juan Marini (191-2000) who scored 24 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Ukrainian Andriy Grytsak (201-2000) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists. Jujuy's coach Guillermo Tasso used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Matias Morera (191-1999) who recorded 26 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-1985) added 12 points and 13 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Jujuy have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 12-10 record. Independiente lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 13 games lost. Jujuy will meet at home league's leader Amancay in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Independiente will play against Salta Basket (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jujuy: M.Juan 24+9reb+8ast, I.Santiago 17+2reb+1ast, F.Tarnowyk 15+2reb+1ast, G.Andriy 10+16reb+5ast, R.Stehli 9+4reb+3ast, R.Thiago 8+3reb+1ast
Independiente: M.Morera 26+7reb+6ast, K.Julien 15+4reb+4ast, J.Ledesma 14+5reb, C.Amicucci 12+13reb+1ast, M.Martinez 8+3reb+2ast, A.Lange 5+3reb

Colon SF - Estudiantes T. 66-85

There was no surprise in Santa Fe where 17th ranked Colon (5-13) was outplayed by seventh ranked Estudiantes T. (11-8) 85-66 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was point guard Santiago Capelli (180-2005) who scored 12 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. American forward Elias Cave (201, college: Minot St.) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. Five Estudiantes T. players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Hans Feder who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds and Santiago Costa added 12 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Estudiantes T. maintains seventh place with 11-8 record. Loser Colon SF keeps the seventeenth position with 13 games lost. Estudiantes T. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Colon will play against Suardi (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes T.: J.Bollo 16+7reb+1ast, C.Elias 16+8reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 13+3reb+7ast, S.Capelli 12+9reb+6ast, H.Joe 11+4reb+1ast, M.Bichara 7+1reb
Colon SF: F.Hans 19+13reb+3ast, C.Santiago 12+2reb+2ast, A.Juan 7, A.Jaimes 5+4reb+1ast, F.Joaquin 5+4reb+4ast, L.Juan 5+2reb

Lanus - C.Entrerriano 63-76

The game in Buenos Aires was also worth to mention about. Third ranked C.Entrerriano (15-6) played at the court of 7th ranked Lanus (12-9). C.Entrerriano defeated Lanus 76-63. C.Entrerriano dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Lanus' 24. It was an exceptional evening for forward Marcos Panozzo (195-2004) who led the winners and scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. point guard Cristian Perez (185-2001) accounted for 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Four C.Entrerriano players scored in double figures. American swingman Michael Henry (198-1995, college: Buffalo St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and Edgar Merchant (200-2002) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Lanus in the defeat. C.Entrerriano have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Lanus at the other side keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
C.Entrerriano: P.Marcos 20+7reb, C.Perez 14+7reb+4ast, M.Aquiles 14+6reb, C.Johu 10+4reb+1ast, N.Reynoso 9+11reb+1ast, Z.Cristian 7+2reb+4ast
Lanus: M.Henry 13+13reb+2ast, M.Edgar 12+5reb+1ast, R.Johnson 8+4reb+1ast, J.Noblega 8+3reb+3ast, R.Whitfield 8+2reb+4ast, L.Reinaudi 6+4reb+1ast

La Union - Pico FC 97-75

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked La Union's (14-6) home victory over 5th ranked Pico FC (12-7) 97-75 on Monday. La Union made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Pico FC turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Matias Caire (188-1999) who scored 25 points and 4 steals. Bolivian forward Gonzalo Romero (196-1997) chipped in 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Four La Union players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Latraius Mosley (198-1990, college: Life) who recorded 14 points and 5 rebounds and Felipe Bonfigli (198) added 9 points and 10 rebounds respectively. La Union keeps a position of league leader, which they share with San Isidro and Amancay. Loser Pico FC dropped to the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Santa Paula. La Union will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pico FC will play against Rocamora (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
La Union: C.Matias 25+1reb+1ast, C.Guido 18+1reb+1ast, A.Rodrigo 14+5reb, R.Gonzalo 12+7reb+5ast, L.Longoni 10+4reb, N.Henriques 9+4reb+3ast
Pico FC: L.Mainoldi 16+2reb, L.Mosley 14+5reb+2ast, R.Sanchez 10+4reb+6ast, B.Felipe 9+10reb+1ast, M.Peyronnet 8+3reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 8+1reb+2ast

Provincial - Villa Mitre 63-78

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Provincial (17-5) in Rosario on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by eleventh ranked Villa Mitre (9-11) 78-63. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Provincial. They outrebounded Provincial 41-26 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Federico Harina (186-1991) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Center Julian Lorca (207-2003) helped adding 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was swingman Federico Gobetti (192-1999) with 21 points and the former international swingman Adrian Boccia (195-1982) scored 17 points. Villa Mitre maintains eleventh place with 9-11 record. Provincial at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Villa Mitre: L.Julian 21+5reb, H.Federico 18+5reb+7ast, A.Blanco 11+2reb+3ast, F.Pennacchiotti 7+15reb+2ast, A.Ignacio 7+1reb, S.Fabian 5+1reb+1ast
Provincial: F.Gobetti 21+4reb+2ast, A.Boccia 17+1reb+1ast, L.Hoyo Santiago 9+1reb+3ast, T.Gonzalo 7+7reb, A.Barahona 4+8reb+2ast, C.Alvaro 3+1reb+4ast

Hindu - Riojana 95-79

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 15th ranked Riojana's (7-15) road loss to fourteenth ranked Hindu (8-12) 79-95 on Monday. Hindu made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Carlos Buemo (194-1996) who scored 22 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Forward Augusto Bruera (196-1998, agency: BIG) chipped in a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds and forward Juan Rodriguez (196-2002) added 16 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Hindu moved-up to thirteenth place. Riojana lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 15 games lost. Hindu will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Riojana will play against Caroya (#9) in Colonia Caroya and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hindu: B.Augusto 24+11reb+1ast, B.Carlos 22+8reb+7ast, S.Bruno 18+7reb+9ast, P.Matias 13+6reb, R.Ramiro 8+4reb, F.Joaquin 7+4reb
Riojana: J.Luis Abeiro 18+15reb+1ast, R.Juan 16+3reb+3ast, V.Lautaro 10+4reb, G.Kalalo 10+5reb+2ast, C.Mateo 8+1reb+3ast, E.Joel 7+2reb+2ast