LNB Round 7: Olimpia K. keeps a leadership position

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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Olimpia K. as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Olimpia K. smashed 6th ranked Campo Alto in Asuncion 118-54. Olimpia K. dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Campo Alto's 24. They outrebounded Campo Alto 51-33 including a 41-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Olimpia K. looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Campo Alto's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian Fabio Gauto (190-2002) who helped to win the game recording 27 points. The former international center Guillermo Araujo (204-1982, agency: Pro Sports) contributed with 18 points and 10 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. Argentinian point guard Mauro Gauna (186-1999) answered with 12 points and 7 assists for Campo Alto. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Olimpia K. have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with San Jose. Campo Alto lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with eight games lost. There is only one round left in the Regular Season. And it will be most important game for Campo Alto this season. They will face strong San Jose trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion - San Jose. Olimpia K. will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Colonias. It will be extra interesting game as Colonias is their local rival from Asuncion.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Colonias (#3) and Campo Alto (#6). Colonias (5-3) crushed visiting Campo Alto (1-8) by 17 points 98-81. It was a great evening for Dominican Nehemias Morillo (197-1992, college: S.Florida) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Nelson Peralta helped adding 16 points and 10 rebounds. Colonias' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Argentinian point guard Mauro Gauna (186-1999) responded with 24 points and 9 assists. Colonias maintains third place with 5-3 record having just three points less than leader Olimpia K. Campo Alto lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with eight games lost. Colonias' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Felix Perez.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Asuncion: San Jose (#1) and Libertad A. (#4). Libertad A. was crushed at home by 16 points 82-98 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It was an exceptional evening for Ramon Sanchez who led the winners and scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Diego Bareiro came up with 19 points for Libertad A. in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. San Jose have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 7-2 record, which they share with Olimpia K. Libertad A. at the other side keeps the fourth position with five games lost. San Jose's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Campo Alto.

Other games in round 7 were not that significant. Bottom-ranked Campo Alto were beaten by Libertad A. on the road 66-52. Olimpia K. destroyed Felix Perez on its own court 96-66. San Jose managed to outperform Colonias in Asuncion 89-80.



Colonias - Campo Alto 98-81

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Colonias (#3) and Campo Alto (#6). Colonias (5-3) crushed visiting Campo Alto (1-8) by 17 points 98-81. Colonias made 24-of-30 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game, while Campo Alto only scored seven points from the stripe. Colonias players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. It was a great evening for Dominican Nehemias Morillo (197-1992, college: S.Florida) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Argentinian Nelson Peralta (195-1992) helped adding 16 points and 10 rebounds. Four Colonias players scored in double figures. Colonias' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Argentinian point guard Mauro Gauna (186-1999) responded with 24 points and 9 assists and swingman Oscar Laconich (184-1986) scored 20 points and 9 rebounds. Colonias maintains third place with 5-3 record having just three points less than leader Olimpia K. Campo Alto lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with eight games lost. Colonias' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Felix Perez.
Top scorers:
Campo Alto: M.Gauna 24+3reb+9ast, O.Laconich 20+9reb+3ast, R.Osvaldo 11+2reb+3ast, R.Darwinn 8+5reb+3ast, A.Fabrizio 7+4reb+1ast, R.Yuri 7+10reb+2ast
Colonias: N.Morillo 21+10reb+6ast, L.Lucas 19+5reb+5ast, N.Peralta 16+10reb+3ast, F.Hugo 12+4reb+4ast, S.Galarza 10+1reb+3ast, P.Juan 9+7reb+2ast

Olimpia K. - Campo Alto 118-54

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Olimpia K. as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Olimpia K. smashed 6th ranked Campo Alto in Asuncion 118-54. Olimpia K. dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Campo Alto's 24. They outrebounded Campo Alto 51-33 including a 41-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Olimpia K. looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Campo Alto's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian Fabio Gauto (190-2002) who helped to win the game recording 27 points. The former international center Guillermo Araujo (204-1982, agency: Pro Sports) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. Five Olimpia K. players scored in double figures. Argentinian point guard Mauro Gauna (186-1999) answered with 12 points and 7 assists and swingman Oscar Laconich (184-1986) added 16 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Campo Alto. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Olimpia K. have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with San Jose. Campo Alto lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with eight games lost. There is only one round left in the Regular Season. And it will be most important game for Campo Alto this season. They will face strong San Jose trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion - San Jose. Olimpia K. will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Colonias. It will be extra interesting game as Colonias is their local rival from Asuncion.
Top scorers:
Campo Alto: O.Laconich 16+6reb+1ast, M.Gauna 12+4reb+7ast, A.Sebastian 7+1reb+2ast, R.Osvaldo 7+6reb, R.Yuri 5+9reb+1ast, A.Fabrizio 4+3reb
Olimpia K.: G.Fabio 27+3reb+1ast, G.Araujo 18+10reb, M.Abraham 17+4reb+7ast, G.Peralta 17+10reb+1ast, R.Mercado 15+2reb+3ast, L.Ljubetich 10+3reb+6ast

Libertad A. - San Jose 82-98

Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Asuncion: San Jose (#1) and Libertad A. (#4). Libertad A. was crushed at home by 16 points 82-98 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. San Jose made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for San Jose especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was an exceptional evening for the former international forward Ramon Sanchez (194-1991) who led the winners and scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international point guard Edgar Riveros (184-1991) accounted for 16 points and 4 assists for the winning side. The former international forward Diego Bareiro (195-1991) came up with 19 points and international point guard Jorge Martinez (178-1998) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for Libertad A. in the defeat. Five San Jose and four Libertad A. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. San Jose have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 7-2 record, which they share with Olimpia K. Libertad A. at the other side keeps the fourth position with five games lost. San Jose's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Campo Alto.
Top scorers:
Libertad A.: D.Bareiro 19+4reb+2ast, A.Lopez 15+8reb+1ast, J.Martinez 12+5reb+7ast, F.Mellonex 11+5reb+1ast, A.Edegar 9+1reb, S.Aceval 6+2ast
San Jose: E.Riveros 16+3reb+4ast, R.Sanchez 15+5reb+5ast, A.Peralta 13+2reb+2ast, F.Dose 12+2ast, J.Wood 10+8reb, N.Paletta 10+4reb+5ast

Libertad A. - Campo Alto 66-52

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Libertad A. (4-5) beat bottom-ranked Campo Alto (1-8) in Asuncion 66-52 on Friday. It was an exceptional evening for the former international forward Diego Bareiro (195-1991) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. The former international swingman Federico Mellonex (193-1985) accounted for 10 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Four Libertad A. players scored in double figures. Libertad A.'s coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Argentinian point guard Mauro Gauna (186-1999) came up with 20 points and 5 assists and Yuri Rodriguez added 5 points and 16 rebounds respectively for Campo Alto in the defeat. Libertad A. maintains fourth place with 4-5 record. Campo Alto lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with eight games lost. Libertad A.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Felix Perez.
Top scorers:
Campo Alto: M.Gauna 20+3reb+5ast, O.Laconich 10+6reb+3ast, A.Sebastian 9+1reb+1ast, R.Yuri 5+16reb, R.Osvaldo 4+4reb+2ast, P.Santiago 3
Libertad A.: D.Bareiro 17+6reb+2ast, S.Ochipinti 14+4reb, F.Mellonex 10+9reb+2ast, J.Martinez 10+3reb+7ast, A.Lopez 6+10reb+2ast, E.Martinez 5+1reb

Olimpia K. - Felix Perez 96-66

Rather expected game when 5th ranked Felix Perez (2-6) was smashed by second ranked Olimpia K. (7-2) in Asuncion 96-66 on Friday. Olimpia K. had a 35-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Felix Perez's players. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Charles Hinkle (198-1988, college: American, agency: AG Sports Solutions) who led the winners and scored 23 points. The former international forward Gabriel Peralta (203-1995) accounted for 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. American guard Stan Scott (193-1998, college: MSSU) came up with 17 points and forward Guillermo Osorio (192-1985) added 7 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Felix Perez in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Olimpia K. have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with San Jose. Felix Perez lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with six games lost. Olimpia K.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Colonias.
Top scorers:
Felix Perez: S.Scott 17+3reb, G.Girett 11+5reb, G.Hospital 9+3reb+2ast, G.Osorio 7+9reb+3ast, L.Ferreira 6+1reb+4ast, J.Rolon 5+2reb
Olimpia K.: C.Hinkle 23+2ast, G.Fabio 13+3reb, G.Peralta 13+8reb+3ast, G.Araujo 11+9reb+3ast, P.Espinoza 9+6reb+1ast, R.Mercado 9+5reb+2ast

Colonias - San Jose 80-89

Rather predictable result when first ranked San Jose (7-2) won against 3rd placed Colonias (5-3) in Asuncion 89-80 on Thursday. San Jose dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Colonias' 28. It was an exceptional evening for the former international point guard Edgar Riveros (184-1991) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 assists. Argentinian forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) accounted for 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Five San Jose players scored in double figures. San Jose's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Dominican Nehemias Morillo (197-1992, college: S.Florida) came up with 26 points and 7 assists and the former international Sebastian Galarza (185-2001) added 18 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for Colonias in the defeat. San Jose have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 7-2 record, which they share with Olimpia K. Loser Colonias keep the third position with three games lost. San Jose's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Campo Alto.
Top scorers:
Colonias: N.Morillo 26+2reb+7ast, S.Galarza 18+2reb, N.Peralta 11+3reb+2ast, T.Nicolas 7+4reb, P.Juan 7+10reb+3ast, F.Hugo 6+1reb
San Jose: E.Riveros 16+3reb+10ast, R.Sanchez 15+1reb+2ast, F.Dose 15+6reb+1ast, J.Wood 15+5reb, F.Benitez 12+9reb+1ast, N.Paletta 9+1ast