Liga de Ascenso Round 8 (Regular Season): First victory of Sayago

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Sayago's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Urupan, where they defeated Urupan (1-3) 82-75 on Wednesday. Sayago looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American Josh Ferguson (203-1996, college: Winthrop) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. point guard Santiago Wohlwend (172-1997) contributed with 16 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. American swingman Anthony Hilliard (194-1986, college: ECSU) replied with 27 points and 5 rebounds for Urupan. Urupan's coach Agustin Esteve rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sayago left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Urupan.
Top-ranked Stockolmo blasted bottom-ranked Colon (0-4) in Colon 73-49 keeping the perfect record after 8 rounds. Colon is still unable to win any game. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Nicolas Catala (196-1991) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and Rafael Rodrigues who added 6 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. point guard Gabriel Brun (175-2003) responded with 8 points and 9 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Stockolmo have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Trouville. Colon at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Verdirrojo (#4) and Marne (#10). Marne was defeated at home 70-77 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The winners were led by Federico Haller who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds by Jimmy Nichols Jr did not help to save the game for Marne. Marne's coach Juan Loureiro tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Verdirrojo have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Olimpia. Loser Marne keeps the tenth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.




Colon - Stockolmo 49-73:
Top-ranked Stockolmo blasted bottom-ranked Colon (0-4) in Colon 73-49 keeping the perfect record after 8 rounds. Colon is still unable to win any game. Stockolmo dominated down low during the game scoring 38 of its points in the paint compared to Colon's 16. They outrebounded Colon 57-30 including a 45-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Stockolmo players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Nicolas Catala (196-1991) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and Brazilian center Rafael Rodrigues (213-1987) who added 6 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Stockolmo players scored in double figures. point guard Gabriel Brun (175-2003) responded with 8 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Martin Larrea (188-2000) 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. Stockolmo have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Trouville. Colon at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Colon: M.Larrea 11+3reb+1ast, L.Joaquin 9+2reb+3ast, D.Ivan 9, G.Brun 8+9reb+2ast, A.Sosa 5+1reb+1ast, F.Garcia 2+3reb+2ast
Stockolmo: N.Catala 17+12reb+2ast, A.Andres 13+6reb+6ast, E.Schellemberg 11+2reb, S.Manuel 10+8reb+4ast, M.Bruno 6+4reb+2ast, R.Rafael 6+17reb+4ast

Marne - Verdirrojo 70-77:
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Verdirrojo (#4) and Marne (#10). Marne was defeated at home 70-77 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Verdirrojo outrebounded Marne 48-36 including 16 on the offensive glass. The winners were led by forward Federico Haller (200-1988) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Randy Rickards (201-2000, college: WILMU) supported him with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Four Verdirrojo players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds by American center Jimmy Nichols Jr (203-2000, college: Coastal) did not help to save the game for Marne. Guard Guillermo Jones (189-2004) added 14 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. Marne's coach Juan Loureiro tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Verdirrojo have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Olimpia. Loser Marne keeps the tenth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Marne: J.Nichols Jr. 24+11reb, G.Jones 14+5reb, A.Hernan 8+4reb+5ast, N.Joaquin 7+2reb+4ast, M.Arregui 4+8reb, F.Miller 4+2reb+2ast
Verdirrojo: R.Randy 19+12reb, A.Martin 16+6reb+3ast, H.Federico 15+13reb+4ast, G.Corbisiero 14+5reb+1ast, M.J.Martin 8+3reb+5ast, C.Agustin 4+6reb+1ast

Urupan - Sayago 75-82:
Sayago's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Urupan, where they defeated Urupan (1-3) 82-75 on Wednesday. Sayago looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American Josh Ferguson (203-1996, college: Winthrop) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. point guard Santiago Wohlwend (172-1997) contributed with 16 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. American swingman Anthony Hilliard (194-1986, college: ECSU) replied with 27 points and 5 rebounds and forward Lucas Silva (197-2002) added 15 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Urupan. Urupan's coach Agustin Esteve rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sayago left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Urupan.
Top scorers:
Urupan: A.Hilliard 27+5reb+2ast, L.Silva 15+6reb+3ast, J.Stoll 12+7reb+4ast, R.Jackson 9+10reb+3ast, F.Izarrualde 5+2reb+1ast, J.Jones 3+6reb+3ast
Sayago: M.Garrick 17+2reb+5ast, S.Wohlwend 16+5reb+5ast, F.Josh 16+12reb+3ast, B.Lucas 12+1reb, C.Guillermo 9+3reb+6ast, C.Santiago 6+5reb+2ast