Libobasquet Round 15: Pichincha lose to Carl A-Z

- June 16, 2023

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Diego Romero

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise took place in Oruro where host Carl A-Z (7-6) crushed league's leader Pichincha (8-4) 88-66 on Saturday evening. Carl A-Z made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Argentinian center Diego Romero (206-1982, college: FSU) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 23 rebounds and 9 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Guard Mauricio Tola (184-1992) chipped in 21 points and 10 rebounds. Carl A-Z's coach Marcelo Mendieta felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international swingman Rene Calvo (193-1993) who recorded 15 points and 8 rebounds. Carl A-Z moved-up to fourth place. Defending champion Pichincha dropped to the second position with four games lost. They share it with San Simon. They were replaced at the leadership position by Atletico Nacional.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Atletico Nacional as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Atletico Nacional smashed 10th ranked La Paz in Potosi 103-79. It was a good game for Cuban-\n guard Adriano Barreras (186-1989) who led his team to a victory with 31 points. DMonta Harris contributed with 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Atletico Nacional's coach Enrique Lancelotti felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The former international guard Irin Stark (185-1989, college: STAC) answered with 31 points for La Paz. Atletico Nacional (9-3) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. As mentioned above they took over a top position. La Paz lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with ten games lost.
Top ranked Pichincha (8-4) recorded its fourth loss at the home court on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Calero (6-6) 72-61. It was a great evening for Felipe De Paula who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 27 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was Rene Calvo with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Calero moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Univ.Sucre. Defending champion Pichincha dropped to the second position with four games lost. They share it with San Simon.

Other games of round 15 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
CAN Oruro was defeated by Calero in Potosi 68-58. CAN Oruro was smashed by Atletico Nacional at home 59-83. Carl A-Z lost to San Simon on the opponent's court 78-88. CAN Oruro unfortunately lost to Carl A-Z in a home game 64-67. San Simon rolled over Saracho on the road 103-84. Leones defeated Univ.Sucre on its own court 84-72. Leones smashed La Paz in Potosi 115-84.

Carl A-Z - Pichincha 88-66

The biggest surprise took place in Oruro where host Carl A-Z (7-6) crushed league's leader Pichincha (8-4) 88-66 on Saturday evening. Carl A-Z made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Argentinian center Diego Romero (206-1982, college: FSU) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 23 rebounds and 9 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Guard Mauricio Tola (184-1992) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Four Carl A-Z players scored in double figures. Carl A-Z's coach Marcelo Mendieta felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international swingman Rene Calvo (193-1993) who recorded 15 points and 8 rebounds and American swingman Eric Lovett (196, college: FIU) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Carl A-Z moved-up to fourth place. Defending champion Pichincha dropped to the second position with four games lost. They share it with San Simon. They were replaced at the leadership position by Atletico Nacional.
Top scorers:
Pichincha: E.Lovett 15+6reb+1ast, E.Gamboa 15+2reb+3ast, R.Calvo 15+8reb+3ast, J.Perez 8+5reb, D.Olguin 5+8reb+7ast, C.Leon 5+4reb+1ast
Carl A-Z: D.Romero 23+23reb+9ast, R.Orresta 21+3reb+5ast, M.Tola 21+10reb+1ast, V.Samuel 16+1reb+3ast, S.Umude 3+1reb, C.Ortiz 3

Calero - CAN Oruro 68-58

There was no surprise in Potosi where 8th ranked CAN Oruro (5-8) was defeated by sixth ranked Calero (6-6) 68-58 on Saturday. Calero outrebounded CAN Oruro 47-36 including a 38-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Argentinian power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Agustin Carreon (190-2000) helped adding 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was Albert Flores (191-1991) with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds and Argentinian forward Juan Martin Bello (200-1999) scored 20 points. Four CAN Oruro players scored in double figures. Calero moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Univ.Sucre. CAN Oruro lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the ninth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
CAN Oruro: B.Juan Martin 20+1reb+2ast, A.Flores 12+12reb, M.Romero 11+2reb+3ast, D.Wade 10+6reb, J.Sanjinez 4+3reb+1ast, F.Jerez 1+8reb
Calero: J.Cruz Oberto 19+13reb+3ast, A.Carreon 14+10reb+5ast, M.Ortiz 10+6reb+1ast, C.Alanes 6+4reb+4ast, E.Kovi 6, C.Romero 5+4reb+3ast

CAN Oruro - Atletico Nacional 59-83

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Atletico Nacional (9-3) smashed on the road 8th ranked CAN Oruro (5-8) 83-59 on Thursday. They outrebounded CAN Oruro 53-36 including a 41-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for the former international forward Cristhian Camargo (194-1992) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists. American guard DMonta Harris (196-1997, college: Midwestern St.) helped adding 23 points and 5 rebounds. Four Atletico Nacional players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American swingman Deondre Wade (194, college: Seminole St.) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 18 rebounds and Argentinian forward Juan Martin Bello (200-1999) scored 12 points, 7 assists and 5 steals. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Atletico Nacional. They keep a position of league leader. CAN Oruro lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the ninth place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
CAN Oruro: D.Wade 16+18reb, B.Juan Martin 12+4reb+7ast, A.Flores 10+2reb, M.Romero 9+3reb+2ast, F.Jerez 7+6reb+1ast, Q.Alejandro 3
Atletico Nacional: D.Harris 23+5reb+1ast, A.Barreras 18+7reb+2ast, C.Camargo 14+17reb+6ast, C.Alan 10+5reb, P.Ramos 9+4reb+1ast, R.Acuna 7+9reb+2ast

San Simon - Carl A-Z 88-78

Rather expected game in Cochabamba where 5th ranked Carl A-Z (7-6) was defeated by third ranked San Simon (8-4) 88-78 on Thursday. San Simon looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Carl A-Z's players. It was a great evening for Argentinian Rolando Vallejos (195-2000) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international Pedro Gutierrez (182-1996) helped adding 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Five San Simon players scored in double figures. San Simon's coach used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was American-Nigerian forward Sidney Umude (201-1995, college: Southern) with 25 points and 5 rebounds and Argentinian center Diego Romero (206-1982, college: FSU) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). The victory was the sixth consecutive win for San Simon. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Pichincha. Carl A-Z at the other side dropped to the fourth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Carl A-Z: S.Umude 25+5reb+1ast, V.Samuel 19+4reb+2ast, D.Romero 13+13reb+1ast, M.Tola 9+7reb, R.Orresta 8+1reb+2ast, G.Javier 2+1reb
San Simon: V.Rolando 19+10reb+5ast, P.Gutierrez 18+9reb+6ast, M.Petkovic 16+9reb+1ast, A.Trujillo 15+4reb+4ast, H.Sergio 11+2reb+3ast, M.Arias 5+2reb+3ast

Atletico Nacional - La Paz 103-79

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Atletico Nacional as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Atletico Nacional smashed 10th ranked La Paz in Potosi 103-79. Atletico Nacional made 22-of-28 charity shots (78.6 percent) during the game, while La Paz only scored six points from the stripe. Atletico Nacional players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was a good game for Cuban-\n guard Adriano Barreras (186-1989) who led his team to a victory with 31 points. American guard DMonta Harris (196-1997, college: Midwestern St.) contributed with 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Atletico Nacional's coach Enrique Lancelotti felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The former international guard Irin Stark (185-1989, college: STAC) answered with 31 points and Cuban center Dariel Maza (-1991) added 25 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for La Paz. Atletico Nacional (9-3) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. As mentioned above they took over a top position. La Paz lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
La Paz: I.Stark 31+4reb+1ast, D.Maza 25+7reb, G.Claudio 9+6reb+3ast, V.Meneses 8+9reb+2ast, V.Gherald 3+4reb+5ast, J.Beltran 3+4reb+3ast
Atletico Nacional: A.Barreras 31+3reb+3ast, D.Harris 23+7reb+2ast, P.Ramos 10+3reb+3ast, C.Alan 9+5reb+1ast, C.Camargo 6+4reb+1ast, R.Acuna 6+4reb+2ast

CAN Oruro - Carl A-Z 64-67

Rather predictable result when fifth ranked Carl A-Z (7-6) edged on the road 8th ranked CAN Oruro (5-8) 67-64 on Thursday. Carl A-Z made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for Argentinian center Diego Romero (206-1982, college: FSU) who led his team to a victory scoring 9 points, 22 rebounds and 8 assists. American-Nigerian forward Sidney Umude (201-1995, college: Southern) helped adding 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Carl A-Z players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Argentinian forward Juan Martin Bello (200-1999) with 18 points and 6 rebounds and American swingman Deondre Wade (194, college: Seminole St.) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. CAN Oruro's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Carl A-Z moved-up to fourth place. CAN Oruro lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the ninth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
CAN Oruro: B.Juan Martin 18+6reb+2ast, D.Wade 16+5reb+1ast, F.Jerez 8+5reb+2ast, M.Romero 7+6reb+2ast, J.Sanjinez 5+3reb+2ast, C.Alex 5+5reb+1ast
Carl A-Z: S.Umude 17+6reb, M.Tola 12+4reb, R.Orresta 11+1reb, V.Samuel 10+1reb+4ast, D.Romero 9+22reb+8ast, G.Javier 6+1reb

Saracho - San Simon 84-103

Not a big story in a game in Oruro where 7th ranked Saracho (5-7) was outplayed by third ranked San Simon (8-4) 103-84 on Wednesday. San Simon looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Saracho's players. It was a great evening for Argentinian Rolando Vallejos (195-2000) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Serbian power forward Milos Petkovic (204-1991) helped adding 23 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was Argentinian point guard Alejo Traverso (179-1998) with 23 points and 5 assists and Argentinian power forward Nicolas Gimenez (203-1994, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for San Simon. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Pichincha. Saracho lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the seventh position with seven games lost. They share it with Leones.
Top scorers:
Saracho: A.Traverso 23+4reb+5ast, D.Simon 14+2reb+2ast, N.Gimenez 13+10reb, V.Alejandro 11+2reb+1ast, R.Martin 9+1reb, M.Fernandez 9+1reb
San Simon: M.Petkovic 23+6reb+3ast, V.Rolando 23+7reb+8ast, P.Gutierrez 20+3reb+5ast, A.Trujillo 13+4reb+4ast, M.Arias 8+2reb+3ast, H.Sergio 8+3reb+1ast

Leones - Univ.Sucre 84-72

There was a surprise result in Potosi where ninth ranked Leones (5-7) won against 4th placed Univ.Sucre (6-6) 84-72 on Tuesday. It was a great evening for Julian Morales who led his team to a victory scoring 7 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international point guard Martin Ochoa (185-1994) helped adding 8 points and 9 assists. Leones' coach Mariano Aguilar used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was American guard Haylen Washington (196-1994, college: Co.Georgia) with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import forward Jesse Johnson (201-1995, college: EWC) scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Four Univ.Sucre players scored in double figures. Leones moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Saracho. Univ.Sucre at the other side dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. They share it with Calero.
Top scorers:
Univ.Sucre: H.Washington 20+13reb+4ast, J.Johnson 13+9reb+2ast, L.Amado 13+7reb+2ast, J.Calvo 11+7reb+2ast, T.James 8, C.Jose 5+11reb+3ast
Leones: S.Collins 13+7reb, V.Michael 12+6reb, L.Chappottin 10+2reb+1ast, R.Gonzales 9+2reb, S.Luis 9+5reb+1ast, R.Arze 8+2reb+2ast

La Paz - Leones 84-115

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 10th ranked La Paz's (2-10) home loss to ninth ranked Leones (5-7) 84-115 on Tuesday. Leones dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to La Paz's 36. They outrebounded La Paz 45-32 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Leones looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by La Paz's players. It was a great evening for American forward James Edmond (205-1991, college: Lincoln, MO) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!). The former international point guard Ronald Arze (175-1993) helped adding 24 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Coach Mariano Aguilar's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was the former international guard Irin Stark (185-1989, college: STAC) with a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds and Cuban center Dariel Maza (-1991) scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Leones moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Saracho. La Paz lost their eighth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
La Paz: I.Stark 36+13reb+3ast, D.Maza 17+5reb+5ast, G.Claudio 11+3reb+2ast, O.Pablo 10+1reb, J.Beltran 7+6reb+1ast, V.Gherald 3+3reb
Leones: R.Arze 24+9reb+5ast, S.Collins 24+6reb+2ast, J.Edmond 22+14reb+3ast, D.Burgos 10+4reb+4ast, S.Luis 9+2reb, V.Michael 8

Pichincha - Calero 61-72

Top ranked Pichincha (8-4) recorded its fourth loss at the home court on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Calero (6-6) 72-61. It was a great evening for Brazilian Felipe De Paula (202-1991) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 27 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Agustin Carreon (190-2000) helped adding 22 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was the former international swingman Rene Calvo (193-1993) with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international swingman Jose Perez (191-2000) scored 8 points and 13 rebounds. Calero moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Univ.Sucre. Defending champion Pichincha dropped to the second position with four games lost. They share it with San Simon.
Top scorers:
Pichincha: R.Calvo 21+10reb+5ast, E.Lovett 16+2reb, E.Gamboa 10+7reb+3ast, J.Perez 8+13reb+2ast, C.Leon 3+2reb, L.Fuertes 2+12reb
Calero: F.De Paula 24+27reb+5ast, A.Carreon 22+8reb+3ast, T.Jones 18+6reb, C.Romero 3+4reb+2ast, C.Alanes 3+2reb, M.Ortiz 2+4reb+1ast

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