Liga de Ascenso Round 11 (Regular Season): Stockolmo beats Verdirrojo in a derby game

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The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Stockolmo (#1) and Verdirrojo (#4). Stockolmo (6-0) crushed visiting Verdirrojo (4-2) by 19 points 82-63. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Verdirrojo. They outrebounded Verdirrojo 41-28 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Stockolmo looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Nicolas Catala (196-1991) who scored 29 points and 9 rebounds. Brazilian center Rafael Rodrigues (213-1987) chipped in 21 points and 15 rebounds. American forward Randy Rickards (201-2000, college: WILMU) produced 13 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Stockolmo have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-0 record. Verdirrojo at the other side keeps the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Tabare. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Bottom-ranked Colon (0-6) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 89-67 loss to third ranked Olimpia (5-1) in Colon. Panamanian power forward Ezequiel Bell (202-1999) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 11 rebounds (on 13-of-15 shooting from the field). Lucio Castellani contributed with 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Olimpia's coach Andres Borroni felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. point guard Gabriel Brun (175-2003) answered with 12 points and 7 rebounds for Colon. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Olimpia. They maintain third place with 5-1 record behind leader Stockolmo. Colon lost their sixth game in a row. They still close the standings with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
A very close game took place in Montevideo between Urupan and Montevideo. Twelfth ranked Urupan (2-4) got a very close victory on the road over 11th ranked Montevideo (1-5). Urupan managed to escape with a 2-point win 92-90 in the game for the eleventh place. It was a great evening for Anthony Hilliard who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points. Xavier Couste responded with 22 points and 5 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Urupan moved-up to eleventh place. Montevideo lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the twelfth position with five games lost. They share it with Marne. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 11 Tabare defeated Marne in a road game 72-67.



Colon - Olimpia 67-89:
Bottom-ranked Colon (0-6) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 89-67 loss to third ranked Olimpia (5-1) in Colon. They dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Colon's 30. Olimpia forced 19 Colon turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Panamanian power forward Ezequiel Bell (202-1999) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 11 rebounds (on 13-of-15 shooting from the field). Argentinian forward Lucio Castellani (196-1994) contributed with 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Olimpia's coach Andres Borroni felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. point guard Gabriel Brun (175-2003) answered with 12 points and 7 rebounds and Colombian power forward Santiago Serna (203-2001) added 13 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Colon. Four Colon players scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Olimpia. They maintain third place with 5-1 record behind leader Stockolmo. Colon lost their sixth game in a row. They still close the standings with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Colon: S.Serna 13+6reb, G.Brun 12+7reb+3ast, F.Garcia 11+1reb+1ast, P.Macanskas 10+5reb+2ast, L.Nahuel 9+2reb, M.Larrea 6+3reb+2ast
Olimpia: B.Ezequiel 29+11reb+1ast, C.Lucio 22+8reb, P.Martin 20+5reb+3ast, M.Mateo 6+8reb+4ast, S.Rodriguez 4, M.Agustin 3+2reb+8ast

Marne - Tabare 67-72:
There was no surprise in Montevideo where 11th ranked Marne (1-5) was defeated by sixth ranked Tabare (4-2) 72-67 on Friday. It was a great evening for American-Bahamas forward Jonathan Augustin-Fairell (201-1993, college: Murray St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds. American guard Carlton Guyton (190-1990, college: Kent St.) helped adding 22 points. American center Jimmy Nichols Jr (203-2000, college: Coastal) responded with 7 points and 14 rebounds and Juan Hernandez (-2004) scored 14 points. Four Marne players scored in double figures. Marne's coach Juan Loureiro tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the third consecutive win for Tabare. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Verdirrojo. Marne lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the twelfth position with five games lost. They share it with Montevideo. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Marne: G.Jones 16+2ast, H.Juan 14+2reb+3ast, A.Hernan 10+4reb+4ast, D.Alvarez 10+3reb+5ast, M.Rodriguez 8+2reb+1ast, J.Nichols Jr. 7+14reb+2ast
Tabare: A.Jonathan 23+13reb+2ast, G.Carlton 22+1reb, D.Agustin 10+7reb+1ast, S.Sosa 7+2reb+6ast, G.Viera 5+1reb+2ast, C.Modernell 3+5reb+5ast

Montevideo - Urupan 90-92:
A very close game took place in Montevideo between Urupan and Montevideo. Twelfth ranked Urupan (2-4) got a very close victory on the road over 11th ranked Montevideo (1-5). Urupan managed to escape with a 2-point win 92-90 in the game for the eleventh place. Urupan made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American swingman Anthony Hilliard (194-1986, college: ECSU) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points. His fellow American import forward Rick Jackson (206-1989, college: Syracuse) helped adding 14 points and 11 rebounds. Four Urupan players scored in double figures. Naturalized Italian forward Xavier Couste (186-1999) responded with 22 points and 5 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) and forward Lautaro Perez (180-2003) scored 16 points. Urupan moved-up to eleventh place. Montevideo lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the twelfth position with five games lost. They share it with Marne. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Montevideo: X.Couste 22+1reb+5ast, L.Perez 16+3reb+3ast, S.Eduardo 13+2reb+3ast, D.Delgado 9+3reb+4ast, T.de Leon 9+5reb+4ast, Z.Arle 6+3reb
Urupan: H.Anthony 23+4reb+1ast, I.Facundo 18+3reb+3ast, S.Lucas 15+8reb+1ast, J.Rick 14+11reb+1ast, S.Juan 8+2reb+4ast, M.Geller 7+4reb+1ast

Stockolmo - Verdirrojo 82-63:
The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Stockolmo (#1) and Verdirrojo (#4). Stockolmo (6-0) crushed visiting Verdirrojo (4-2) by 19 points 82-63. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Verdirrojo. They outrebounded Verdirrojo 41-28 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Stockolmo looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Nicolas Catala (196-1991) who scored 29 points and 9 rebounds. Brazilian center Rafael Rodrigues (213-1987) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds. American forward Randy Rickards (201-2000, college: WILMU) produced 13 points and 8 rebounds and forward Federico Haller (200-1988) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Stockolmo have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-0 record. Verdirrojo at the other side keeps the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Tabare. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Verdirrojo: F.Haller 17+5reb, C.Giovanni 14+3reb+5ast, R.Rickards 13+8reb+3ast, R.Joaquin 6+4reb+2ast, C.Federico 5+1reb, J.Mayora 3+1reb+3ast
Stockolmo: N.Catala 29+9reb, R.Rafael 21+15reb, S.Manuel 14+3reb+4ast, A.Andres 7+7reb+16ast, M.Bruno 6+2reb+1ast, G.Rodriguez 3+2reb+2ast