La Liga Argentina Round 58 (Regular Season): San Isidro keeps a leadership position

The Regular Season in La Liga Argentina just ended. 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 edged 16th ranked Colon in San Francisco 82-79. San Isidro outrebounded Colon 39-26 including 24 on the defensive glass. Point guard Nahuel Buchaillot (178-2000) scored 26 points and 4 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and American Chris Hooper (198-1991, college: SFC) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. San Isidro's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Hans Feder responded with 27 points. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with C.Entrerriano. Colon at the other side keeps the sixteenth place with 21 games lost.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked La Union (21-10) against sixth ranked Pico FC (20-11) on Thursday night. Visiting La Union was defeated by Pico FC in General Pico 81-65. Point guard Juan Rodriguez (178-1991) notched 18 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and Latraius Mosley supported him with 20 points and 6 steals. Even 18 points and 9 rebounds by Bolivian forward Gonzalo Romero (196-1997) did not help to save the game for La Union. Pico FC moved-up to fourth place. La Union at the other side keeps the third position with ten games lost. They share it with Barrio Parque.
La Liga Argentina top team - Provincial (24-8) managed to deliver another win on Friday. This time they beat ninth ranked Racing A. (16-14) in Buenos Aires 77-63. Gonzalo Torres fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. Fernando Fuenmayor produced 16 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Racing A.'s coach Juan Boadaz rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Provincial maintains first position with 24-8 record. Loser Racing A. dropped to the eighth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Comunicaciones.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 58: Estudiantes T. won against Las Heras on the opponent's court 102-89. GELP managed to outperform Quilmes in a home game 84-71. Quilmes managed to beat El Talar on the road 82-70. C.Entrerriano defeated Ciclista on its own court 95-79. La Union beat Centenario VT in Colon 78-76. Comunicaciones won against Jujuy at home 84-68. Estudiantes T. unfortunately lost to Rivadavia on the opponent's court 82-88.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 10 points and 14 rebounds by Zondrick Garrett of Rivadavia.



San Isidro - Colon SF 82-79

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked San Isidro as it allowed them to take a leadership position. San Isidro edged 16th ranked Colon in San Francisco 82-79. San Isidro outrebounded Colon 39-26 including 24 on the defensive glass. Point guard Nahuel Buchaillot (178-2000) scored 26 points and 4 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and American Chris Hooper (198-1991, college: SFC) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. San Isidro's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Hans Feder responded with 27 points and guard Joaquin Fernandez (189-2003) scored 7 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with C.Entrerriano. Colon at the other side keeps the sixteenth place with 21 games lost.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: B.Nahuel 26+4reb+4ast, H.Chris 15+6reb+1ast, M.Lambrisca 8+5reb, M.Lautaro 7+9reb+1ast, D.Jeremias 7+8reb, S.Jeronimo 7+2reb
Colon SF: F.Hans 27+2reb+2ast, F.Bautista 18+2reb, A.De La Rua 10+7reb+1ast, G.Federico 8+3reb+1ast, F.Joaquin 7+8reb+6ast, C.Santiago 7+1reb+2ast

Las Heras - Estudiantes T. 89-102

Very expected game when 17th ranked Las Heras (6-26) was defeated at home by ninth ranked Estudiantes T. (16-15) 102-89 on Thursday. Strangely Las Heras outrebounded Estudiantes T. 42-26 including a 20-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Estudiantes T. shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American forward Joe Hampton (203-1998, college: LBSU) fired 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Forward Patricio Aranda (197-1989) chipped in 15 points. American-Guyanese power forward Sam DeSouza (203, college: Bridgeport) produced a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds and guard Emiliano Correa (188-1991) added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for lost side. 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. Estudiantes T. maintains ninth position with 16-15 record, which they share with Villa S.Martin. Las Heras lost fourteenth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth place with 26 games lost.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes T.: H.Joe 33+7reb+7ast, A.Patricio 15+1reb+1ast, M.Bichara 13+1reb, C.Elias 12+3reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 8+3reb+5ast, J.Bollo 8+3reb+2ast
Las Heras: S.DeSouza 28+11reb+1ast, O.Lagger 19+4reb+2ast, C.Emiliano 18+5reb+8ast, B.Marchiaro 15+9reb+2ast, M.Irrutia 6+3reb+2ast, T.Juan 3+4reb+1ast

Pico FC - La Union 81-65

Very important is a road loss of third ranked La Union (21-10) against sixth ranked Pico FC (20-11) on Thursday night. Visiting La Union was defeated by Pico FC in General Pico 81-65. Pico FC made 22-of-26 charity shots (84.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 La Union turnovers. Point guard Juan Rodriguez (178-1991) notched 18 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and American guard Latraius Mosley (198-1990, college: Life) supported him with 20 points and 6 steals. Four Pico FC players scored in double figures. Even 18 points and 9 rebounds by Bolivian forward Gonzalo Romero (196-1997) did not help to save the game for La Union. point guard Guido Cabrera (188-2000) added 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Pico FC moved-up to fourth place. La Union at the other side keeps the third position with ten games lost. They share it with Barrio Parque.
Top scorers:
Pico FC: M.Latraius 20+4reb+1ast, R.Juan 18+8reb+2ast, S.Rodrigo 12+5reb+4ast, M.Leonardo 10+7reb+1ast, P.Jose 8+3reb, A.Valentin 6+5reb+2ast
La Union: G.Romero 18+9reb, M.Caire 14+2reb+3ast, G.Cabrera 11+8reb+4ast, R.Acuna 8+5reb, S.Valentino 6+6reb+2ast, E.Ignacio 3+2reb

GELP - Quilmes 84-71

There was a small surprise in La Plata where seventh ranked GELP (19-12) defeated their close opponent Quilmes (20-12) 84-71 on Thursday. GELP looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Point guard Ezequiel Paz (190-2001, agency: Interperformances) fired 18 points and 6 assists for the winners. Cuban Joan Gutierrez (192-2003) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. GELP's coach Fabian Renda allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Pablo Alderete (203-1993) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and Joaquin Rios (193-1995) added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. GELP have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain seventh position with 19-12 record. Loser Quilmes dropped to the fourth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Suardi.
Top scorers:
GELP: P.Ezequiel 18+4reb+6ast, J.Gutierrez 16+8reb+1ast, B.Juan 11+2reb+3ast, P.Perez 10+4ast, V.Agustin 9+3reb, G.Sinconi 7+7reb+1ast
Quilmes: P.Alderete 18+10reb+3ast, D.Moore 12+3reb, J.Rios 12+9reb, V.Costa 11+4reb+4ast, F.De Miguel 9+4reb+2ast, J.De La Fuente 5+2reb+2ast

El Talar - Quilmes 70-82

Not a big story in a game in Buenos Aires where 13th ranked El Talar (10-19) was defeated by seventh ranked Quilmes (20-12) 82-70 on Saturday. Quilmes dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to El Talar's 28. The former international center Juan De La Fuente (195-2000) fired 22 points (made all of his eight free throws) for the winners. Joaquin Rios (193-1995) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Facundo Sanz (197-1996, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and guard Matias Cueva (185-1997) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Quilmes moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Suardi. Loser El Talar keeps the thirteenth position with 19 games lost.
Top scorers:
Quilmes: D.Juan 22+2reb+3ast, D.Federico 15+2reb+1ast, R.Joaquin 12+8reb+2ast, M.Darry 10+1reb+1ast, A.Pablo 8+5reb+1ast, L.Leonel 7+4reb+4ast
El Talar: M.Cueva 17+5reb+1ast, F.Sanz 17+11reb+3ast, E.Ruiz 11+2reb+1ast, V.Tomas 8+4reb, B.Joaquin 6+1reb+1ast, M.Cuello 5+1reb

C.Entrerriano - Ciclista 95-79

Everything went according to plan in Gualeguaychu where second ranked C.Entrerriano (23-9) beat 14th ranked Ciclista (10-22) 95-79 on Friday. Ecuadorian forward Johu Castillo (200-1999) fired 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Forward Aquiles Montani (190-1994) chipped in 18 points. Four C.Entrerriano players scored in double figures. Naturalized Italian center Damian Tintorelli (205-1981) produced 19 points and 7 rebounds and Colombian center Samuel Villa (190-2004) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. C.Entrerriano keeps a position of league leader, which they share with San Isidro. Ciclista lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 22 games lost.
Top scorers:
C.Entrerriano: M.Aquiles 18+3reb, C.Johu 15+5reb+1ast, N.Reynoso 13+3reb+3ast, J.Siboldi 12+5reb+2ast, C.Perez 8+2reb+3ast, P.Lautaro 8+4reb+4ast
Ciclista: D.Tintorelli 19+7reb+1ast, V.Samuel 14+5reb, B.Salvador 10+1reb, T.Pereyra 9+4reb+1ast, D.Prinzio Piero 8+2reb+5ast, L.Juan 8+5reb+1ast

Racing A. - Provincial 63-77

La Liga Argentina top team - Provincial (24-8) managed to deliver another win on Friday. This time they beat ninth ranked Racing A. (16-14) in Buenos Aires 77-63. Provincial dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Racing A.'s 26. Provincial had a 33-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international power forward Gonzalo Torres (201-1994) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. point guard Gaston Gerbaudo chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Four Provincial players scored in double figures. Venezuelan power forward Fernando Fuenmayor (201-2000) produced 16 points and 7 rebounds and forward Juan Corbera (192-2005) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Racing A.'s coach Juan Boadaz rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Provincial maintains first position with 24-8 record. Loser Racing A. dropped to the eighth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Comunicaciones.
Top scorers:
Provincial: G.Gaston 19+5reb+2ast, G.Torres 16+10reb+2ast, A.Matias 13+1reb+1ast, B.Adrian 12+6reb+1ast, A.Chervo 5+5reb, B.Abraham 4+5reb
Racing A.: F.Fuenmayor 16+7reb+1ast, J.Corbera 12+7reb, F.Mariano 12+1reb+5ast, M.Nunez 8+3reb, S.Tomas 8+3reb+1ast, T.Galo 4+2reb+4ast

Centenario VT - La Union 76-78

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Centenario VT (15-15) was edged at home by third ranked La Union (21-10) 78-76 on Friday. La Union dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Centenario VT's 28. Bolivian forward Gonzalo Romero (196-1997) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Guard Matias Caire (188-1999) chipped in 20 points. Swingman Manuel Gomez (-1996) produced 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) added 19 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. La Union maintains third position with 21-10 record having just three points less than leader Provincial, which they share with Barrio Parque. Loser Centenario VT keeps the tenth place with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
La Union: C.Matias 20, R.Gonzalo 15+15reb+3ast, A.Rodrigo 14+5reb+1ast, N.Henriques 11+2reb+1ast, L.Longoni 9+6reb+1ast, V.Salamone 6+2reb
Centenario VT: T.Brown 19+3reb, G.Manuel 13+5reb+4ast, F.Celador 12+7reb, G.Ruiz 10+4reb+6ast, J.Cardona 9+1reb+2ast, L.Castellani 7+7reb+4ast

Comunicaciones - Jujuy 84-68

There was a small surprise in Mercedes where tenth ranked Comunicaciones (16-14) won against 7th ranked Jujuy (17-15) 84-68 on Friday. Comunicaciones outrebounded Jujuy 41-30 including a 36-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Point guard Tomas Allende (190-2002) fired 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Center Raymon Bastardo (202-2002) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Francisco Tarnowyk (192-2001) produced 13 points and 6 rebounds and guard Ramiro Stehli (190-2002) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Comunicaciones have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Racing A. Loser Jujuy keeps the seventh position with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Comunicaciones: A.Tomas 17+7reb+1ast, B.Raymon 13+8reb+1ast, P.Damian 12+2reb+4ast, B.Agustin 9+1reb+3ast, M.Lucas 7+3reb+2ast, L.Phillip 7+5reb+1ast
Jujuy: T.Francisco 13+6reb, T.Roca 13+1reb, S.Ramiro 11+5reb, S.Ibarra 8+2reb, A.Roveres 7+1reb, A.Grytsak 6+5reb+1ast

Rivadavia - Estudiantes T. 88-82

There was an upset when higher ranked Estudiantes T. (16-15) was defeated on the road by thirteenth ranked Rivadavia (13-19) 88-82 on Friday. Rivadavia made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. American power forward Zondrick Garrett (203-2002, college: UWF, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) fired a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Venezuelan Evert Bernal (195-1996) chipped in 15 points. American forward Joe Hampton (203-1998, college: LBSU) produced 17 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Juan Rodriguez (173-2001) added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Rivadavia maintains thirteenth position with 13-19 record. Loser Estudiantes T. keeps the ninth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Villa S.Martin.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: P.Mateo 16+2reb+3ast, B.Evert 15+4reb+3ast, F.Llanos 13+5reb+1ast, F.Capponi 10+3reb+3ast, J.Tondini 10+4reb+3ast, G.Zondrick 10+14reb+1ast
Estudiantes T.: J.Hampton 17+6reb+2ast, F.Pedano 14+3reb+1ast, R.Juan 14+5reb+4ast, B.Juan 11+10reb+2ast, E.Cave 11+8reb+3ast, C.Santiago 6+3reb+2ast