La Liga Round 50 (Regular Season): Quimsa edge Instituto by one point

The Regular Season in La Liga just ended. The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 50 in the La Liga took place in Cordoba. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 7th ranked Instituto (21-16) to first ranked Quimsa (24-12) 79-78 on Thursday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. The best player for the winners was American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) who scored 18 points. The other American import Tyren Johnson (202-1988, college: Louisiana) chipped in 7 points and 7 rebounds. The former international Leonel Schattmann (193-1987) produced 21 points for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Quimsa have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 24-12 record, which they share with Gimnasia. Instituto at the other side dropped to the sixth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Ferro.
Eleventh-ranked Penarol (19-17) made lots of trouble for second ranked Obera (23-13). Obera managed to secure only three-point victory 84-81. However their fans expected much easier game. American-Mexican forward Daviyon Draper (200-1994, college: FIU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Bruno Sansimoni contributed with 15 points and 6 assists for the winners. point guard Luciano Guerra (184-1997) replied with 20 points for Penarol. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Obera went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Regatas. Penarol at the other side keeps the eleventh place with 17 games lost.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Obera (23-13) against eighteenth ranked Atenas (13-23) on Sunday night. Host Obera was defeated by Atenas in a tough game in Obera 78-82. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Obera. Santiago Ferreyra scored 27 points to lead the charge for the winners. Will Vorhees responded with 23 points and 9 rebounds. Atenas moved-up to seventeenth place, which they share with Union. Loser Obera dropped to the third position with 13 games lost. They share it with Regatas.

Rest of the games of round 50 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Regatas defeated Racing Ch. in Corrientes 93-76. La Union was beaten by Atenas at home 82-84. San Martin won against Platense on the opponent's court 79-77. Independ.O. unfortunately lost to Quimsa in a home game 102-110. San Martin was rolled over Union on the road 68-89. Bottom-ranked Argentino was crushed by Regatas on its own court 69-93. Obras was beaten by Boca Juniors in Buenos Aires 87-75. Penarol won against Ferro at home 87-80. Bottom-ranked Argentino unfortunately lost to Gimnasia on the opponent's court 74-89. Obras managed to beat San Lorenzo in a home game 76-70.
The best stats of 50th round was 8 points and 12 rebounds by Kevin Hernandez of San Lorenzo.



Instituto - Quimsa 78-79

The most exciting game of round 50 in the La Liga took place in Cordoba. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 7th ranked Instituto (21-16) to first ranked Quimsa (24-12) 79-78 on Thursday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. The best player for the winners was American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) who scored 18 points. The other American import Tyren Johnson (202-1988, college: Louisiana) chipped in 7 points and 7 rebounds. The former international Leonel Schattmann (193-1987) produced 21 points and the former international Tomas Monacchi (198-1997) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Four Instituto players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Quimsa have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 24-12 record, which they share with Gimnasia. Instituto at the other side dropped to the sixth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Ferro.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: R.Brandon 18+3reb+1ast, M.Solanas 13+1ast, L.Leonardo 9+4reb, D.Collomb 8, F.Diego 7+1reb+3ast, J.Tyren 7+7reb+3ast
Instituto: L.Schattmann 21+3reb+1ast, T.Monacchi 15+7reb+2ast, J.Saiz 14+2reb+1ast, V.Garello 14+4reb+2ast, G.Whelan 8+3reb+2ast, V.Leandro 3+5reb+10ast

Obera - Penarol 84-81

Eleventh-ranked Penarol (19-17) made lots of trouble for second ranked Obera (23-13). Obera managed to secure only three-point victory 84-81. However their fans expected much easier game. Obera players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. American-Mexican forward Daviyon Draper (200-1994, college: FIU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Bruno Sansimoni (194-1996) contributed with 15 points and 6 assists for the winners. Five Obera players scored in double figures. point guard Luciano Guerra (184-1997) replied with 20 points and the former international guard Agustin Perez (192-1999) added 15 points in the effort for Penarol. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Obera went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Regatas. Penarol at the other side keeps the eleventh place with 17 games lost.
Top scorers:
Obera: D.Daviyon 16+13reb+3ast, S.Bruno 15+4reb+6ast, V.Will 15+5reb+1ast, B.Agustin 14+6reb+3ast, B.Jabari 10+1reb, A.Lucas 4+4ast
Penarol: L.Guerra 20+4reb+3ast, A.Perez 15+4reb+3ast, F.Vazquez 10+4reb+7ast, S.Armand 9+8reb+2ast, R.Acuna 7+5reb+1ast, A.Thornton 7+6reb+1ast

Racing Ch. - Regatas 76-93

There was no surprise in Chivilcoy where 14th ranked Racing Ch. (14-22) was defeated by fourth ranked Regatas (23-13) 93-76 on Friday. Regatas made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Regatas outrebounded Racing Ch. 47-33 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Regatas looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Spanish-Colombian power forward Juan Tello-Palacios (206-1985) scored 5 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Andres Jaime (184-2000) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The former international guard Nicolas Romano (200-1987) responded with 13 points and 7 rebounds and Manuel Rodriguez (203-2002) scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Regatas have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Obera. Newly promoted Racing Ch. keeps the fourteenth position with 22 games lost.
Top scorers:
Regatas: C.Mateo 19, A.Jaime 13+6reb+3ast, G.Tayavek 12+7reb, R.Claudio 12+6reb, G.Aguirre 10+2reb+2ast, C.Juan 7+3reb+2ast
Racing Ch.: S.Norberto 14+1reb+2ast, N.Romano 13+7reb+2ast, S.Assum 12+4reb+1ast, M.Rodriguez 10+6reb+1ast, D.McClenton 8+5reb, J.Valinotti 8+3reb+2ast

La Union - Atenas 82-84

There was a surprise result in Formosa where eighteenth ranked Atenas (13-23) edged higher ranked La Union (20-17) 84-82 on Friday. American forward Danjel Purifoy (201-1995, college: Auburn, agency: Helping Ballers) had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Luciano Gonzalez (194-1990) chipped in 20 points and 5 assists during the contest. Four Atenas players scored in double figures. Venezuelan center Windi Graterol (204-1986) responded with 21 points and the former international forward Alexis Elsener (195-1988, agency: Interperformances) scored 18 points and 4 steals. Atenas moved-up to seventeenth place, which they share with Union. Loser La Union dropped to the tenth position with 17 games lost.
Top scorers:
Atenas: G.Luciano 20+1reb+5ast, P.Danjel 18+10reb+4ast, C.Juan 17+9reb, B.Carlos 12+2reb+4ast, R.Ledesma 9+3reb, F.Santiago 6+3reb+1ast
La Union: W.Graterol 21+4reb+1ast, A.Elsener 18+4reb, J.Machuca 13+5ast, A.Franco 9+7reb+1ast, M.Mariano 7+4reb+2ast, T.Nuno 6+3reb+1ast

Platense - San Martin 77-79

Rather expected game in Florida where 15th ranked Platense (13-22) was edged by twelfth ranked San Martin (17-19) 79-77 on Friday. The former international power forward Lautaro Berra (208-1998) scored 22 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Brazilian power forward Daniel Moreira (206-2003) chipped in 7 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. San Martin's coach Gabriel Revidatti used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international Eric Flor (190-1993) responded with 31 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Derrick Woods (203-1996, college: St.Peter's, agency: SLN) scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. San Martin maintains twelfth position with 17-19 record. Loser Platense keeps the fifteenth place with 22 games lost. They share the position with San Lorenzo.
Top scorers:
San Martin: B.Lautaro 22+5reb, M.Rearte 12+1ast, M.Franco 9+5reb+3ast, V.Fernandez 8+1reb+3ast, G.Lucas 8+3reb+4ast, M.Daniel 7+10reb+1ast
Platense: E.Flor 31+8reb+3ast, D.Woods 13+9reb+2ast, B.Nicolas 7+3reb, J.Morales 6+4reb+1ast, G.Juan 6+4reb+1ast, F.Tobias 6

Independ.O. - Quimsa 102-110

Very predictable result in Olivia where first ranked Quimsa (24-12) beat 8th ranked Independ.O. (20-16) 110-102 on Saturday. American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) scored 17 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international Leonardo Lema (203-1998) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Guard Felipe Barrionuevo (184-2005) responded with 15 points and 7 assists and forward Enzo Filippetti (201-2001) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Five Quimsa and four Independ.O. players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Quimsa have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 24-12 record, which they share with Gimnasia. Loser Independ.O. dropped to the ninth place with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: R.Brandon 17+4reb+4ast, J.Tyren 17+3reb+1ast, M.Jerome 16+3reb+2ast, F.Diego 14+1reb+4ast, L.Leonardo 14+8reb+2ast, F.Ruesga 13+6reb+1ast
Independ.O.: F.Barrionuevo 15+4reb+7ast, M.Fernandez 15+2reb+1ast, F.Enzo 15+5reb+1ast, V.Duvanced 13+6reb, T.Patricio 10+4reb+2ast, V.Rolando 9+7reb+1ast

Obera - Atenas 78-82

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Obera (23-13) against eighteenth ranked Atenas (13-23) on Sunday night. Host Obera was defeated by Atenas in a tough game in Obera 78-82. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Obera. Point guard Santiago Ferreyra (188-1997) scored 27 points to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Luciano Gonzalez (194-1990) chipped in 18 points during the contest. American forward Will Vorhees (203-1995, college: NDC) responded with 23 points and 9 rebounds and American-Mexican forward Daviyon Draper (200-1994, college: FIU) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. Four Obera players scored in double figures. Atenas moved-up to seventeenth place, which they share with Union. Loser Obera dropped to the third position with 13 games lost. They share it with Regatas.
Top scorers:
Atenas: F.Santiago 27+2reb+2ast, G.Luciano 18+3reb+3ast, C.Juan 12+7reb+3ast, N.Zurschmitten 9+3reb+2ast, P.Danjel 6+5reb+1ast, S.Nakye 5+6reb+1ast
Obera: W.Vorhees 23+9reb+2ast, D.Draper 20+12reb, B.Sansimoni 17+4reb+5ast, A.Brocal 11+2reb+3ast, A.Azpilicueta 5+1reb+1ast, L.Andujar 2+4reb+2ast

Union SF - San Martin 89-68

There was an upset in Santa Fe where higher ranked San Martin (17-19) was outplayed by seventeenth ranked Union (13-23) 89-68 on Sunday. Swingman Emiliano Basabe (195-1992) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international point guard Franco Balbi (189-1989) chipped in 19 points during the contest. The former international power forward Lautaro Berra (208-1998) responded with 10 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Victor Fernandez (180-1999) 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. Union maintains seventeenth position with 13-23 record, which they share with Atenas. Loser San Martin keeps the twelfth place with 19 games lost.
Top scorers:
Union SF: B.Franco 19+2reb+3ast, B.Emiliano 18+7reb, C.Martin 13+2reb+5ast, C.Facundo 8+4reb, F.Araujo 7+8reb+1ast, A.Theo 7+9reb+1ast
San Martin: F.Victor 11+1reb+3ast, L.Berra 10+9reb, R.Mateo 9+4reb+1ast, G.Garcia 9+1reb+1ast, S.Giletto 7+5reb+1ast, D.Moreira 5+4reb

Argentino - Regatas 69-93

Everything went according to plan in Junin where fourth ranked Regatas (23-13) outleveled bottom-ranked Argentino (7-29) 93-69 on Sunday. Regatas outrebounded Argentino 37-26 including 31 on the defensive glass. Spanish-Colombian power forward Juan Tello-Palacios (206-1985) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Juan Corbalan (185-1998) chipped in 17 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Regatas players scored in double figures. Bahamas forward Lathaniel Bastian (203-1998, college: UTPB) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and American Dylan Smith (196-1997, college: Arizona) scored 15 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. Regatas have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Obera. Loser Argentino stay dead last with 29 lost games.
Top scorers:
Regatas: C.Juan 17+2reb, T.Juan 16+5reb, C.Mateo 14+2reb+1ast, A.Jaime 12+4reb+2ast, G.Pablo 8+3reb, L.Sebastian 7+3reb+1ast
Argentino: D.Smith 15+3reb+2ast, L.Bastian 13+10reb, F.Podesta 9+1reb, D.Prinzio Piero 8+3reb+1ast, M.Trelles 8+3reb+1ast, D.Shriver 6+1reb

Boca Juniors - Obras 87-75

There was an upset in Buenos Aires where higher ranked Obras (23-15) was defeated by tenth ranked Boca Juniors (20-15) 87-75 on Tuesday. Boca Juniors looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international center Francisco Caffaro (216-2000, college: Santa Clara) scored 18 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Santiago Scala (186-1991) chipped in 10 points and 6 assists during the contest. Four Boca Juniors players scored in double figures. American guard Ty Sabin (190-1994, college: Ripon) responded with 17 points and his fellow American import forward Andrew Corum (201-1997, college: Virginia St.) scored 8 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion moved-up to eighth place. Loser Obras keeps the fifth position with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Boca Juniors: F.Caffaro 18+9reb+2ast, S.Michael 14+2reb+1ast, S.Santiago 10+2reb+6ast, C.Martin 10+4reb+4ast, S.Nicolas 9+3reb, L.Wayne 8+2ast
Obras: T.Sabin 17+2reb+3ast, F.Zezular 14+2reb, P.Barral 9+1reb+7ast, A.Corum 8+10reb, F.Inyaco 8+3ast, J.Respaud 7+2reb+1ast

Penarol - Ferro 87-80

There was a surprise result in Mar del Plata where eleventh ranked Penarol (19-17) defeated higher ranked Ferro (21-16) 87-80 on Sunday. Penarol shot 24 for 43 from the free-throw line, while Ferro only scored seven points from the stripe. They outrebounded Ferro 41-27 including 30 on the defensive glass. The former international center Ivan Basualdo (203-1990) had a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Facundo Vazquez (185-1998) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Penarol's coach Leonardo Costa used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Emiliano Lezcano (187-2001) responded with 20 points and 4 assists and Paraguayan center Leonel Bettiga (208) scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Five Penarol and four Ferro players scored in double figures. Penarol maintains eleventh position with 19-17 record. Loser Ferro keeps the sixth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Instituto.
Top scorers:
Penarol: T.Al 18+4reb, P.Agustin 15+3reb+1ast, V.Facundo 13+6reb+7ast, A.Sean 10+1reb+5ast, I.Basualdo 10+14reb+3ast, X.Carreras 9+4reb+1ast
Ferro: E.Lezcano 20+2reb+4ast, B.Leonel 13+7reb+3ast, J.Defelippo 12+4reb+1ast, A.Peacock 11+5reb, D.Alejandro 8+1reb+1ast, J.Torresi 7+1ast

Gimnasia - Argentino 89-74

Very expected game in Comodoro Rivadavia where 19th ranked Argentino (7-29) was defeated by second ranked Gimnasia (24-12) 89-74 on Friday. Gimnasia looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Argentino's players. Chilean point guard Sebastian Carrasco (180-2000) scored 12 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Carlos Rivero (207-2003) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Gimnasia players scored in double figures. Bahamas forward Lathaniel Bastian (203-1998, college: UTPB) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and Uruguayan guard Martin Trelles (187-1996) scored 15 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Gimnasia keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Quimsa. Loser Argentino stay dead last with 29 lost games.
Top scorers:
Gimnasia: M.Dato 12+1reb+3ast, C.Sebastian 12+3reb+4ast, C.Anyelo 12+2reb+2ast, R.Carlos 11+6reb+2ast, C.Marcos 9+4reb+2ast, E.Toretta 9+3reb+2ast
Argentino: M.Trelles 15+3reb, L.Bastian 14+10reb+1ast, B.Santiago 10+1ast, D.Smith 10+1reb+2ast, D.Shriver 8+4reb, D.Prinzio Piero 7+4reb+1ast

Obras - San Lorenzo 76-70

Very predictable result in Buenos Aires where fifth ranked Obras (23-15) beat 15th ranked San Lorenzo (13-22) 76-70 on Saturday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. American guard Ty Sabin (190-1994, college: Ripon) scored 16 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international center Marcos Delia (209-1992) chipped in 8 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Four Obras players scored in double figures. The former international Kevin Hernandez (205-1991) responded with 8 points and 12 rebounds and Ignacio Bednarek (206-2001) scored 15 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). San Lorenzo's coach Sebastian Burtin rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Obras maintains fifth position with 23-15 record. San Lorenzo lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with 22 games lost. They share the position with Platense.
Top scorers:
Obras: S.Ty 16+1reb+4ast, B.Juan 12+1reb+3ast, M.Marcos 12+5reb+2ast, Z.Federico 11+5reb+1ast, D.Marcos 8+11reb+1ast, I.Felipe 5+1reb+1ast
San Lorenzo: F.Rutenberg 16+2ast, I.Bednarek 15+4reb, C.Cristian 8+3reb, K.Hernandez 8+12reb+2ast, L.Perez 8+3reb+4ast, L.Cerminato 4+4reb+5ast