Liga de Ascenso Round 10 (Regular Season): Stockolmo keeps a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Stockolmo as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Stockolmo smashed 11th ranked Marne in Montevideo 90-68. Stockolmo outrebounded Marne 39-22 including a 29-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Stockolmo looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Brazilian center Rafael Rodrigues (213-1987) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Andres Aristimuno (184-1992) chipped in 9 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists during the contest. At the losing side American center Jimmy Nichols Jr (203-2000, college: Coastal) responded with 25 points and 6 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. Undefeated Stockolmo (5-0) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Trouville. Marne at the other side keeps the eleventh place with four games lost. They share the position with Montevideo and Urupan. Marne will play next round against Tabare trying to get back on the winning streak. Stockolmo will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Verdirrojo. It will be extra interesting game as Verdirrojo is their local rival from Montevideo.
Very significant was L.Borges' (#6) 24-point road victory against 7th ranked O.Mundial 85-61. Forward Manuel Oyenard (194-2000) notched 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Christian Pereira supported him with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Even a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds by American forward Anthony Duncan II (201-2000, college: Southeastern) did not help to save the game for O.Mundial. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. L.Borges (3-2) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Tabare. O.Mundial at the other side keeps the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Fourth ranked Verdirrojo (4-1) crushed at home 11th ranked Urupan (1-4) by 26 points 90-64, which is the biggest margin this round on Tuesday night. JMartin Mayora fired 20 points and 7 assists for the winners. Anthony Hilliard produced 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Verdirrojo have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Olimpia. Urupan lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with four games lost. They share it with Montevideo and Marne. Verdirrojo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Stockolmo.

In the last game of round 10 Montevideo lost to Sayago on the opponent's court 83-90.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 18 points and 5 rebounds by Giovanni Corbisiero of Verdirrojo.



O.Mundial - L.Borges 61-85:
Very significant was L.Borges' (#6) 24-point road victory against 7th ranked O.Mundial 85-61. They outrebounded O.Mundial 46-35 including 36 on the defensive glass. L.Borges players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. Forward Manuel Oyenard (194-2000) notched 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and forward Christian Pereira (194-1993) supported him with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Even a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds by American forward Anthony Duncan II (201-2000, college: Southeastern) did not help to save the game for O.Mundial. His fellow American import guard Henry Tanksley (192-1999, college: Peru St.) added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. L.Borges (3-2) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Tabare. O.Mundial at the other side keeps the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
L.Borges: O.Manuel 19+8reb+4ast, P.Christian 15+12reb+2ast, P.Nicolas 12+2reb+3ast, J.Benson 11+11reb+2ast, T.Bentancour 8+3reb, A.Agustin 8+4reb+2ast
O.Mundial: A.Duncan II 15+12reb, T.Araujo 12+5reb, H.Tanksley 11+5reb+4ast, C.Agustin 10, P.Renzo 4+1reb, D.Santos Ignacio 4+1ast

Sayago - Montevideo 90-83:
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Sayago and 11th ranked Montevideo had identical 1-3 record. This time Sayago used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Montevideo 90-83 on Tuesday night. Sayago looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Point guard Santiago Wohlwend (172-1997) fired 23 points and 4 assists for the winners. American guard Marcellus Garrick (193-1995, college: Cal Poly) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists. Cuban center Arle Zaporta (205-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds and forward Lautaro Perez (180-2003) added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Five Sayago and four Montevideo players scored in double figures. Sayago (2-3) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Montevideo lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with four games lost. They share it with Urupan and Marne. Sayago will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Montevideo will play against Urupan (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sayago: S.Wohlwend 23+2reb+4ast, M.Garrick 18+4reb+4ast, C.Guillermo 14+4reb+4ast, C.Santiago 14+5reb+6ast, F.Josh 12+7reb+3ast, G.Agustin 6+2reb+1ast
Montevideo: Z.Arle 20+13reb+1ast, T.de Leon 16+4reb, X.Couste 14+2reb+7ast, L.Perez 14+6reb+4ast, D.Delgado 7+3reb+4ast, M.Pose 4+2reb+3ast

Stockolmo - Marne 90-68:
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Stockolmo as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Stockolmo smashed 11th ranked Marne in Montevideo 90-68. Stockolmo outrebounded Marne 39-22 including a 29-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Stockolmo looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Brazilian center Rafael Rodrigues (213-1987) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Andres Aristimuno (184-1992) chipped in 9 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists during the contest. At the losing side American center Jimmy Nichols Jr (203-2000, college: Coastal) responded with 25 points and 6 rebounds and guard Guillermo Jones (189-2004) 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 (5-0) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Trouville. Marne at the other side keeps the eleventh place with four games lost. They share the position with Montevideo and Urupan. Marne will play next round against Tabare trying to get back on the winning streak. Stockolmo will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Verdirrojo. It will be extra interesting game as Verdirrojo is their local rival from Montevideo.
Top scorers:
Stockolmo: N.Catala 21+3reb+2ast, R.Rafael 20+14reb, M.Bruno 18+4reb+1ast, A.Andres 9+6reb+13ast, E.Schellemberg 9+3reb+1ast, S.Manuel 8+7reb+4ast
Marne: J.Nichols Jr. 25+6reb, D.Alvarez 12+3ast, G.Jones 11+4reb+2ast, M.Rodriguez 7+2reb, A.Hernan 7+3reb+6ast, M.Arregui 4+1reb

Verdirrojo - Urupan 90-64:
Fourth ranked Verdirrojo (4-1) crushed at home 11th ranked Urupan (1-4) by 26 points 90-64, which is the biggest margin this round on Tuesday night. Verdirrojo forced 22 Urupan turnovers and outrebounded them 37-24 including a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Point guard JMartin Mayora (181-1995) fired 20 points and 7 assists for the winners. point guard Giovanni Corbisiero (180-2002) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. Four Verdirrojo players scored in double figures. American swingman Anthony Hilliard (194-1986, college: ECSU) produced 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Joaquin Jones (199-1997) added 8 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Verdirrojo have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Olimpia. Urupan lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with four games lost. They share it with Montevideo and Marne. Verdirrojo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Stockolmo.
Top scorers:
Verdirrojo: M.J.Martin 20+3reb+7ast, G.Corbisiero 18+5reb+1ast, R.Randy 13+9reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 11+3reb, H.Federico 9+6reb+2ast, C.Agustin 6+5reb+3ast
Urupan: A.Hilliard 16+6reb+4ast, L.Silva 11+1reb+2ast, J.Jones 8+6reb+3ast, R.Jackson 7+3reb, L.Agustin 7+1ast, F.Izarrualde 5+1reb+2ast