LNB Round 10: Libertad A. hand first defeat to San Jose

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San Jose (5-1) recorded its first loss in Asuncion on Thursday night. Hosts were edged by second ranked Libertad A. (4-2) 72-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of San Jose. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Libertad A. made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. International point guard Jorge Martinez (178-1998) fired 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Swingman Junior Peralta (170) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. Argentinian forward Sebastian Picton (197-1992) produced 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Libertad A. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 4-2 record behind leader Olimpia K. Defending champion San Jose still keeps top place with one game lost.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Libertad A. (#2) and Sol de America (#4). Sol de America was smashed at home by 29 points 68-97 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Jorge Sequera (194-1988) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Edison Ortiz contributed with 10 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Libertad A.'s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rodney Ruiz replied with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds for Sol de America. Libertad A. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 4-2 record behind leader Olimpia K. Sol de America at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Campo Alto.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Asuncion: Olimpia K. (#1) and Campo Alto (#4). Olimpia K. (6-0) smashed visiting Campo Alto (0-6) by 31 points 100-69. Edgar Riveros scored 20 points to lead the charge for the winners. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Oscar Laconich responded with 28 points. Undefeated Olimpia K. have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Loser Campo Alto still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Sol de America.

In the last two games of round 10 Colonias G. was defeated by San Jose in Asuncion 81-75. Colonias G. lost to defending champion San Jose at home 71-78.

Sol de America - Libertad A. 68-97

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Libertad A. (#2) and Sol de America (#4). Sol de America was smashed at home by 29 points 68-97 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Libertad A. forced 24 Sol de America turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Jorge Sequera (194-1988) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international power forward Edison Ortiz (197-1982) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Five Libertad A. players scored in double figures. Libertad A.'s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rodney Ruiz replied with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds and Ricardo Queznel added 12 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Sol de America. Libertad A. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 4-2 record behind leader Olimpia K. Sol de America at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Campo Alto.
Top scorers:
Sol de America: R.Rodney 27+10reb, Q.Ricardo 12+5reb+2ast, R.Diaz Fabrizio 10+2reb+1ast, T.Oscar 6+1reb+2ast, H.Medina 6+1reb, A.Acosta 5+5reb+2ast
Libertad A.: D.Bareiro 23+2reb+2ast, J.Martinez 18+2reb+3ast, J.Sequera 17+10reb+5ast, V.Sosa 14+1ast, E.Ortiz 10+15reb+4ast, S.Aceval 6+2reb+2ast

Olimpia K. - Campo Alto 100-69

Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Asuncion: Olimpia K. (#1) and Campo Alto (#4). Olimpia K. (6-0) smashed visiting Campo Alto (0-6) by 31 points 100-69. Olimpia K. dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Campo Alto's 16. Olimpia K. forced 20 Campo Alto turnovers and outrebounded them 42-27 including 31 on the defensive glass. Edgar Riveros scored 20 points to lead the charge for the winners and American center Bill Brooks (213, college: LA Harbor CC) chipped in 8 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side swingman Oscar Laconich (184-1986) responded with 28 points and Argentinian Nelson Peralta (195-1992) scored 8 points and 11 rebounds. Olimpia K. have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Loser Campo Alto still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Sol de America.
Top scorers:
Campo Alto: O.Laconich 28+4reb+1ast, A.Sebastian 15+4ast, N.Peralta 8+11reb+1ast, M.Juan 8+4reb+1ast, D.Oliveira Nilton 4+3reb+2ast, S.Nahuel 4+1reb+2ast
Olimpia K.: R.Edgar 20+4reb+2ast, L.Adolfo 13+3reb+1ast, D.Perez 12+3reb+1ast, S.Galarza 11+3reb+4ast, R.Mercado 9+3reb+2ast, A.Peralta 9+6reb+2ast

San Jose - Colonias G. 81-75

There was no surprise in Asuncion where one of their biggest challengers Colonias G. (3-3) was defeated by first ranked San Jose (5-1) 81-75 on Sunday. Argentinian forward Sebastian Picton (197-1992) scored 20 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Fernando Dose (200-1994) chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. At the losing side Argentinian point guard Juan Pablo Corbalan (185-1998) responded with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and Nestor Lopez (-2000) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains first position with 5-1 record. Loser Colonias G. dropped to the second place with three games lost. They share the position with Felix Perez and Mariscal E..
Top scorers:
Colonias G.: N.Lopez 18+5reb+2ast, F.Hugo 16+4reb+1ast, J.Pablo Corbalan 16+5reb+8ast, L.Ferreira 10+1reb+1ast, A.Jeferson 6+5reb+1ast, B.Kevin 4+3reb
San Jose: S.Picton 20+9reb+3ast, F.Dose 17+6reb+5ast, F.Benitez 14+11reb+2ast, C.Luis Vallejos 10+2reb+5ast, R.Sanchez 7+2reb+1ast, M.Juan 6+3reb

San Jose - Libertad A. 71-72

San Jose (5-1) recorded its first loss in Asuncion on Thursday night. Hosts were edged by second ranked Libertad A. (4-2) 72-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of San Jose. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Libertad A. made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. International point guard Jorge Martinez (178-1998) fired 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Swingman Junior Peralta (170) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. Argentinian forward Sebastian Picton (197-1992) produced 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and Argentinian forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) added 10 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Libertad A. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 4-2 record behind leader Olimpia K. Defending champion San Jose still keeps top place with one game lost.
Top scorers:
San Jose: F.Dose 17+4reb+2ast, S.Picton 16+7reb+5ast, R.Sanchez 12+1reb+2ast, F.Benitez 10+12reb+2ast, C.Luis Vallejos 8+9reb+3ast, V.Ochipinti 8+3reb
Libertad A.: J.Martinez 17+9reb+4ast, P.Junior 15+9reb+1ast, S.Aceval 13+3reb, E.Ortiz 11+4reb+2ast, M.Aponte 7+3reb+1ast, V.Sosa 6+3reb+2ast

Colonias G. - San Jose 71-78

No shocking result in a game in Asuncion where first ranked San Jose (5-1) defeated one of their biggest challengers Colonias G. (3-3) 78-71 on Saturday. They outrebounded Colonias G. 49-22 including a 36-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Argentinian forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Fernando Dose (200-1994) chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four San Jose players scored in double figures. San Jose's coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. At the losing side Argentinian point guard Juan Pablo Corbalan (185-1998) responded with 31 points and 8 rebounds and the former international guard Leandro Ferreira (184-1994) scored 17 points. Defending champion maintains first position with 5-1 record. Loser Colonias G. dropped to the second place with three games lost. They share the position with Felix Perez and Mariscal E..
Top scorers:
Colonias G.: J.Pablo Corbalan 31+8reb+3ast, L.Ferreira 17+2reb, F.Aquino 10+3reb, N.Lopez 9+3reb, F.Hugo 2+3reb+1ast, B.Cristhian 2+2reb+3ast
San Jose: F.Benitez 19+11reb+2ast, F.Dose 19+9reb+3ast, S.Picton 14+9reb+3ast, R.Sanchez 14+8reb+1ast, V.Ochipinti 6+2reb, C.Luis Vallejos 4+5reb+6ast



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