La Liga Argentina Round 56 (Regular Season): San Isidro keep a leadership position

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in La Liga Argentina. The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked San Isidro as it allowed them to take a leadership position. San Isidro smashed 14th ranked Riojana in San Francisco 87-64. San Isidro dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Riojana's 28. San Isidro looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Riojana's players. The best player for the winners was forward Lautaro Mare (196-1998, agency: BIG) who had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-1997) chipped in 8 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. San Isidro's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Juan Rodriguez (196-2002) produced 16 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Riojana lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 20 games lost. Riojana will play next round against Hindu trying to get back on the winning streak. San Isidro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top ranked Provincial (23-8) recorded its eighth loss on the court of seventeenth ranked Pergamino. Visitors were defeated by Pergamino 87-78. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Provincial. Forward Juan Martin Bello (200-1999) orchestrated the victory by scoring 28 points and 6 assists. Emanual Shepherd contributed with 17 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Ecuadorian Abraham Barahona (195-2003) replied with 24 points and 8 rebounds for Provincial. Pergamino maintains seventeenth position with 7-24 record. Provincial at the other side still keeps top place with eight games lost. Pergamino will play against higher ranked Dep Norte (#16) in Armstrong in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Provincial will have a break next round.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked C.Entrerriano (22-8) against eighth ranked Dep Viedma (17-13) on Saturday night. Visiting C.Entrerriano was defeated by Dep Viedma in Rio Negro 78-60. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of C.Entrerriano. Worth to mention a great performance of Nicolas Paletta who helped to win the game recording 14 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Nicolas Reynoso responded with 9 points and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dep Viedma maintains eighth position with 17-13 record. Loser C.Entrerriano keeps the second place with eight games lost. Dep Viedma will meet at home Centenario VT (#10) in the next round. C.Entrerriano will play against Pico FC (#6) in General Pico and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 56 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Centenario VT defeated Villa Mitre in a road game 88-75. El Talar smashed Rocamora at home 84-65. U.Mar del Plata lost to Quilmes on the opponent's court 85-88. Colon managed to outperform Las Heras in a home game 96-92. Salta Basket managed to beat Caroya on the road 92-90. GELP crushed Rocamora on its own court 103-74. Comunicaciones beat Villa S.Martin in Mercedes 69-66. Estudiantes T. destroyed Independiente at home 96-77.
The best stats of 56th round was 25 points and 9 rebounds by Joe Hampton of Estudiantes T..



Villa Mitre - Centenario VT 75-88

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 11th ranked Villa Mitre's (14-17) home loss to tenth ranked Centenario VT (15-13) 75-88 on Saturday. Centenario VT outrebounded Villa Mitre 40-29 including 31 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Lucio Castellani (196-1994) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Matias Aristu (194-1995) who added 14 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Manuel Iglesias responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds and center Julian Lorca (207-2003) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Five Centenario VT and four Villa Mitre players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Centenario VT maintains tenth position with 15-13 record. Loser Villa Mitre keeps the eleventh place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Independiente. Centenario VT will meet higher ranked Dep Viedma (#8) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Villa Mitre will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Centenario VT: B.Tirrell 19+6reb, C.Lucio 18+6reb+4ast, C.Jeremias 15, A.Matias 14+13reb+1ast, M.Gomez 14+2reb+6ast, Z.Laureano 4+3reb
Villa Mitre: M.Iglesias 16+6reb+2ast, J.Lorca 14+5reb, B.Alejo 13+3reb+2ast, I.Alem 11+3reb+2ast, L.Tambucci 7+2reb+3ast, A.Segundo 5+3ast

El Talar - Rocamora 84-65

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourteenth ranked El Talar's (10-18) home victory over 15th ranked Rocamora (8-22) 84-65 on Saturday. El Talar looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Tomas Verbauwede (198-1999) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 9 rebounds and forward Facundo Sanz (197-1996, agency: BIG) who added 13 points and 13 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four El Talar players scored in double figures. Venezuelan Gendry Correa (190-1996) responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds and Valentino Occhi scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. El Talar moved-up to thirteenth place. Rocamora lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 22 games lost. El Talar will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rocamora will play against Ciclista (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
El Talar: T.Verbauwede 17+9reb+3ast, C.Matias 15+4reb+6ast, S.Facundo 13+13reb+1ast, F.Lopez 13+3ast, R.Enzo 8+4reb+1ast, C.Matias 6+1reb+1ast
Rocamora: G.Correa 19+5reb+3ast, O.Valentino 15+6reb+1ast, S.Pascual 7+3reb+2ast, M.Franco 6+10reb+1ast, J.Fernandez 6+2reb, C.Agustin 6+4reb+2ast

Quilmes - U.Mar del Plata 88-85

Very expected game when 12th ranked U.Mar del Plata (11-21) was edged on the road by fifth ranked Quilmes (19-11) 88-85 on Saturday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Quilmes made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. Strangely U.Mar del Plata outrebounded Quilmes 45-32 including a 18-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Quilmes looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Joaquin Rios (193-1995) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 17 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals (perfect from the field making all six shots) and American forward Darry Moore (201-2001, college: ETBU) who added 15 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Juan Bellozas (195-1993) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 18 rebounds and Alvaro Yarza scored 13 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. U.Mar del Plata's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Quilmes moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Lanus. Loser U.Mar del Plata keeps the twelfth position with 21 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Quilmes: R.Joaquin 19+17reb+6ast, A.Pablo 16+3reb+3ast, M.Darry 15+5reb+2ast, D.Juan 10+1reb+1ast, D.Federico 9+1reb+2ast, L.Leonel 7+1reb+3ast
U.Mar del Plata: B.Juan 25+18reb+2ast, F.Thiago 17+3reb, A.Yarza 13+5reb+9ast, M.Mateo 12+10reb+1ast, G.Navarro 7+1reb+3ast, J.Barrionuevo 4

Pergamino - Provincial 87-78

Top ranked Provincial (23-8) recorded its eighth loss on the court of seventeenth ranked Pergamino. Visitors were defeated by Pergamino 87-78. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Provincial. Provincial was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Forward Juan Martin Bello (200-1999) orchestrated the victory by scoring 28 points and 6 assists. Canadian power forward Emanual Shepherd (203-1995, college: Southern) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Ecuadorian Abraham Barahona (195-2003) replied with 24 points and 8 rebounds and the former international swingman Adrian Boccia (195-1982) added 20 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Provincial. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Pergamino maintains seventeenth position with 7-24 record. Provincial at the other side still keeps top place with eight games lost. Pergamino will play against higher ranked Dep Norte (#16) in Armstrong in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Provincial will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: M.Juan 28+1reb+6ast, S.Emanual 17+11reb, B.Marconato 13+5reb, N.Rodriguez 10+7reb+2ast, M.Lucas 8+2reb+1ast, F.Villegas 7+3reb
Provincial: A.Barahona 24+8reb, A.Boccia 20+6reb, T.Gonzalo 11+5reb+2ast, M.Acosta 11+3reb+1ast, C.Alvaro 8, F.Gobetti 3+2reb+1ast

Dep Viedma - C.Entrerriano 78-60

Very important is a road loss of second ranked C.Entrerriano (22-8) against eighth ranked Dep Viedma (17-13) on Saturday night. Visiting C.Entrerriano was defeated by Dep Viedma in Rio Negro 78-60. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of C.Entrerriano. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Nicolas Paletta (179-1987) who helped to win the game recording 14 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and swingman Bernardo Ossela (195-1994) who added 13 points during the contest. Nicolas Reynoso (191-1999) responded with 9 points and 5 assists and Ecuadorian forward Johu Castillo (200-1999) scored 8 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dep Viedma maintains eighth position with 17-13 record. Loser C.Entrerriano keeps the second place with eight games lost. Dep Viedma will meet at home Centenario VT (#10) in the next round. C.Entrerriano will play against Pico FC (#6) in General Pico and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Dep Viedma: F.Lisandro 14+1ast, N.Paletta 14+7reb+7ast, O.Bernardo 13+4reb, J.Petre 9+1reb+3ast, J.Merchant 8+4reb+1ast, N.Lengyel 8
C.Entrerriano: C.Zenclussen 12+2reb, R.Nicolas 9+3reb+5ast, J.Castillo 8+7reb, A.Montani 7+4reb, L.Pividori 5+1reb, M.Ghersetti 5+4reb+1ast

Colon SF - Las Heras 96-92

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixteenth ranked Colon's (10-20) home victory over 17th ranked Las Heras (6-24) 96-92 on Saturday. Colon made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Hans Feder who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 5 rebounds and guard Federico Gonzalez (183-1988) who added 18 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Colon SF's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American-Guyanese power forward Sam DeSouza (203, college: Bridgeport) responded with 24 points and 9 rebounds and naturalized Italian guard Benjamin Marchiaro (194-2004) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Five Colon and four Las Heras players scored in double figures. Colon maintains sixteenth position with 10-20 record. Las Heras lost twelfth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth place with 24 games lost. Colon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Las Heras will play against Santa Paula (#5) in Galvez and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Colon SF: H.Feder 27+5reb+3ast, F.Gonzalez 18+8reb+3ast, E.Crespi 14+4reb, J.Andres 12+12reb+3ast, J.Fernandez 11+1reb+2ast, F.Mierke 5+1reb+1ast
Las Heras: S.DeSouza 24+9reb+3ast, M.Irrutia 19+4reb+1ast, B.Marchiaro 17+10reb+2ast, L.Reyes 10+2reb+7ast, O.Lagger 8+2reb, S.Tomas 6+2reb+1ast

Caroya - Salta Basket 90-92

Not a big story in a game in Colonia Caroya where 11th ranked Caroya (14-16) was edged by sixth ranked Salta Basket (18-14) 92-90 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of American Chance Hunter (198-1998, college: Cal Poly) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds and Wilfredo Alvarez (197) who added 26 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Ibar Hateluk (-2005) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and point guard Juan Frontera (178-2002) scored 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Caroya players scored in double figures. Caroya's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Salta Basket maintains sixth position with 18-14 record. Loser Caroya keeps the eleventh place with 16 games lost. Salta Basket will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Caroya will play against Barrio Parque (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Salta Basket: W.Alvarez 26+6reb+1ast, H.Chance 23+12reb, B.Tomas 14+7reb+3ast, A.Bruno 9+3reb+2ast, A.Sahir 8+1reb, G.Martin 6+7reb+1ast
Caroya: H.Ibar 17+7reb+2ast, M.Walton 14+5reb+2ast, J.Frontera 13+8reb+4ast, S.Ignacio 12+6reb, J.Agustin 10+3reb+1ast, R.Tomas 9+2ast

GELP - Rocamora 103-74

Everything went according to plan in La Plata where seventh ranked GELP (18-12) outleveled 15th ranked Rocamora (8-22) 103-74 on Sunday. GELP shot 61.7 percent from the field and made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. GELP outrebounded Rocamora 35-19 including a 29-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. GELP looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Rocamora's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Cuban Joan Gutierrez (192-2003) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 8 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) and point guard Ezequiel Paz (190-2001, agency: Interperformances) who added 17 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) during the contest. Coach Fabian Renda's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players saving starting five for next games. Forward Franco Maeso (197-2000) responded with 16 points and forward Juan Fernandez (195-1999, agency: BIG) scored 14 points. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. GELP maintains seventh position with 18-12 record. Rocamora lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with 22 games lost. GELP will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rocamora will play against Ciclista (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
GELP: P.Ezequiel 17+2reb+4ast, J.Gutierrez 16+8reb+2ast, V.Agustin 14+4ast, J.Ibarra 13+2reb+2ast, G.Sinconi 12+4reb+2ast, P.Perez 12+2reb+4ast
Rocamora: M.Franco 16+4reb+1ast, J.Fernandez 14+4reb+3ast, G.Correa 11+1reb+2ast, O.Valentino 10+2reb+1ast, C.Agustin 10+4reb+1ast, L.Tomas 8+1reb+2ast

Villa S.Martin - Comunicaciones 66-69

There was a minor upset in Resistencia where 7th ranked Villa S.Martin (16-14) was edged by ninth ranked Comunicaciones (15-14) 69-66 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of Spanish-Venezuelan swingman Franger Pirela (187-2002) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and guard Agustin Bruner (188-2004) who added 11 points during the contest. Four Comunicaciones players scored in double figures. Comunicaciones' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Facundo Fernandez responded with 16 points and 5 rebounds and power forward Estefano Simondi (201-1996) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Comunicaciones have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain ninth position with 15-14 record, which they share with Estudiantes T. Loser Villa S.Martin keeps the seventh place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Jujuy and Racing A.. Comunicaciones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Villa S.Martin will play against Jujuy (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Comunicaciones: P.Franger 16+10reb+1ast, F.Wolinsky 11+4reb, B.Agustin 11+4reb+3ast, M.Lucas 10+1reb+2ast, F.Franco 7+4reb, A.Tomas 7+4reb+1ast
Villa S.Martin: F.Facundo 16+5reb+2ast, E.Simondi 15+5reb+2ast, G.Romulo 12+6reb+1ast, L.Florito 8+3reb+2ast, P.Victor 6+3reb+2ast, F.Vieta 3+2reb+5ast

San Isidro - Riojana 87-64

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked San Isidro as it allowed them to take a leadership position. San Isidro smashed 14th ranked Riojana in San Francisco 87-64. San Isidro dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Riojana's 28. San Isidro looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Riojana's players. The best player for the winners was forward Lautaro Mare (196-1998, agency: BIG) who had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-1997) chipped in 8 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four San Isidro players scored in double figures. San Isidro's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Juan Rodriguez (196-2002) produced 16 points and 6 rebounds and forward Joel Escalante (186-1999) added 17 points respectively for the guests. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Riojana lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 20 games lost. Riojana will play next round against Hindu trying to get back on the winning streak. San Isidro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: S.Jeronimo 13+5reb+1ast, M.Lautaro 11+10reb+2ast, B.Nahuel 11+3reb+1ast, D.Jeremias 10+5reb, S.Marcos 10+4reb+3ast, H.Chris 10+4reb+4ast
Riojana: E.Joel 17+4reb, R.Juan 16+6reb+2ast, V.Matias 11+4reb, J.Luis Abeiro 8+10reb+2ast, F.Giona 6+4reb+4ast, B.Federico 4+4reb

Estudiantes T. - Independiente 96-77

No shocking result in a game in San Miguel de Tucuman where tenth ranked Estudiantes T. (15-14) smashed 12th ranked Independiente (14-17) 96-77 on Sunday. Estudiantes T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Joe Hampton (203-1998, college: LBSU) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Juan Rodriguez (173-2001) who added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Estudiantes T.'s coach Fabrizio Esposito used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-1985) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds and Matias Morera (191-1999) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Four Independiente players scored in double figures. Estudiantes T. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Comunicaciones. Loser Independiente dropped to the eleventh position with 17 games lost. They share it with Villa Mitre. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes T.: H.Joe 25+9reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 19+5reb+6ast, C.Elias 15+3reb+2ast, M.Bichara 9+3reb, J.Bollo 8+11reb+2ast, P.Federico 8+4ast
Independiente: M.Morera 18+5reb+3ast, C.Amicucci 15+14reb, A.Guillermo 12+1reb+2ast, A.Lugli 10+5reb+5ast, F.Rivero 8+6reb, K.Julien 8+1reb+1ast