Libobasquet Round 6: Pichincha hand first loss to San Simon

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of San Simon (5-1) on the court of third ranked Pichincha on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by Pichincha 91-72. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of San Simon. It was a good game for the former international swingman Rene Calvo (193-1993) who led his team to a victory with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Diego Santana contributed with 12 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Pichincha's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Argentinian power forward Gianfranco Sinconi (204-1994) replied with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds for San Simon. Pichincha have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 4-1 record behind leader Leones. San Simon at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. Pichincha are looking forward to face Univ.Sucre (#7) at home in the next round. San Simon will play against the league's leader Leones (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Leones (5-0) which played road game in against 4th ranked Atomico (2-3). Top-ranked Leones managed to get a 6-point victory 86-80. American guard Thomas Cooper (196-1992, college: Calgary) had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Ronald Arze chipped in 17 points and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international forward Raul Salvatierra (200-1991) with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 17 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Undefeated Leones have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Atomico at the other side dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Saracho. Leones will play against league's second-placed San Simon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Atomico will have a break next round.
Univ.Sucre's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Tenis (0-5) 85-67 on Saturday. Haylen Washington notched a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 25 points and 18 rebounds by Ronald Farmer-Blanchard did not help to save the game for Tenis. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Univ.Sucre (1-3) left bottom position moving up to seventh place. It was Tenis' fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. Univ.Sucre will meet higher ranked Pichincha (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tenis will play against La Salle (#4) and hope to get finally their first victory.

In the last game of round 6 Saracho was beaten by La Salle on the road 82-72.

Univ.Sucre - Tenis 85-67

Univ.Sucre's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Tenis (0-5) 85-67 on Saturday. They outrebounded Tenis 57-46 including 16 on the offensive glass. Univ.Sucre looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American guard Haylen Washington (196-1994, college: Co.Georgia) notched a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Argentinian center Sebastian Chaine (201-1986) supported him with 18 points and 15 rebounds. Washington is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Univ.Sucre players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 25 points and 18 rebounds by American center Ronald Farmer-Blanchard (208-1991, college: WAU) did not help to save the game for Tenis. Martin Rios added 17 points and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Univ.Sucre (1-3) left bottom position moving up to seventh place. It was Tenis' fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. Univ.Sucre will meet higher ranked Pichincha (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tenis will play against La Salle (#4) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Univ.Sucre: H.Washington 27+12reb+3ast, S.Chaine 18+15reb+3ast, T.Manuel 15+5reb+2ast, R.Jhojan 12+7reb+2ast, C.Jose 5+9reb+6ast, L.Gallardo 4+4reb+2ast
Tenis: R.Farmer-Blanchard 25+18reb+2ast, R.Martin 17+4reb+4ast, B.Merritt 7+6reb+2ast, O.Pablo 6+13reb+1ast, V.Rodrigo 6+2reb, T.Agustin 3

Atomico - Leones 80-86

An interesting game for Leones (5-0) which played road game in against 4th ranked Atomico (2-3). Top-ranked Leones managed to get a 6-point victory 86-80. Leones made 25-of-31 charity shots (80.6 percent) during the game. Atomico was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. American guard Thomas Cooper (196-1992, college: Calgary) had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international point guard Ronald Arze (175-1993) chipped in 17 points and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international forward Raul Salvatierra (200-1991) with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 17 rebounds and Argentinian guard Erbel De Pietro (185-1988) scored 18 points. Four Atomico players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Leones have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Atomico at the other side dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Saracho. Leones will play against league's second-placed San Simon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Atomico will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Leones: T.Cooper 26+11reb+2ast, S.Norberto 19+5reb+2ast, R.Arze 17+4reb+5ast, W.Hinton 9+5reb, O.Selmar 6+1reb+1ast, D.Olguin 3+2reb
Atomico: E.De Pietro 18+1reb+2ast, R.Acuna 14+1reb+2ast, J.Morales 13+3reb+2ast, R.Salvatierra 11+17reb+3ast, C.Leon 8+2reb+2ast, C.Delgado 6+3reb

La Salle - Saracho 82-72

There was a small surprise when sixth ranked La Salle (2-2) beat one of their biggest challengers Saracho (2-3) in Tarija 82-72 on Saturday. La Salle outrebounded Saracho 46-34 including 31 on the defensive glass. Argentinian Joaquin Gamazo (198-1991) notched a double-double by scoring 24 points and 18 rebounds to lead the effort and Martin Ochoa supported him with 14 points and 5 assists. Even 28 points and 8 rebounds by Argentinian power forward Nicolas Gimenez (203-1994) did not help to save the game for Saracho. Argentinian forward Facundo Sanz (197-1996, agency: BIG) added 15 points and 7 rebounds. Four Saracho players scored in double figures. La Salle moved-up to fourth place. Loser Saracho dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with Atomico. La Salle will meet bottom-ranked Tenis (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Saracho will play against UNITEP (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
La Salle: J.Gamazo 24+18reb+2ast, M.Bernardini 15+4reb+2ast, O.Martin 14+4reb+5ast, M.Ortiz 8+9reb, A.Gerardo 6+3reb+2ast, S.Guerra 6+1reb
Saracho: N.Gimenez 28+8reb, F.Sanz 15+7reb+3ast, V.Felipe 14+6reb+1ast, M.Fernandez 11+4reb+2ast, J.Roumec 9+5reb+1ast, V.Alejandro 2+2reb+1ast

Pichincha - San Simon 91-72

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of San Simon (5-1) on the court of third ranked Pichincha on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by Pichincha 91-72. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of San Simon. It was a good game for the former international swingman Rene Calvo (193-1993) who led his team to a victory with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Diego Santana contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Pichincha's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Argentinian power forward Gianfranco Sinconi (204-1994) replied with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds and American forward Kieston Standfield (201-1993, college: MGA) added 11 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for San Simon. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Pichincha have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 4-1 record behind leader Leones. San Simon at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. Pichincha are looking forward to face Univ.Sucre (#7) at home in the next round. San Simon will play against the league's leader Leones (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pichincha: R.Calvo 26+8reb+5ast, P.Gutierrez 14+2reb+1ast, S.Diego 12+10reb+1ast, S.Ralfi 11+7reb+2ast, P.Vieira 7+3reb, L.Fuertes 7+4reb
San Simon: G.Sinconi 26+12reb+3ast, K.Standfield 11+7reb+3ast, A.McClain 10+2reb+1ast, B.Olguin 10+5reb, A.Trujillo 9+2reb+1ast, C.Castellon 2+1ast



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