Liga de Ascenso Round 17 (Regular Season): Olimpia beats Verdirrojo in a derby game

The Regular Season in Liga de Ascenso is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 3 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Olimpia (#3) and Verdirrojo (#5). Olimpia (8-2) won against visiting Verdirrojo (6-4) 69-59. The best player for the winners was Panamanian power forward Ezequiel Bell (202-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds. Argentinian forward Lucio Castellani (196-1994) chipped in 7 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Olimpia's coach Andres Borroni used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Randy Rickards (201-2000, college: WILMU) produced 16 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Olimpia moved-up to second place, which they share with Tabare. Verdirrojo at the other side keeps the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Sayago. Olimpia's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena O.Mundial.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Trouville (#1) and Stockolmo (#4). Stockolmo was defeated at home 50-54 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Guard Martin Trelles (187-1996) orchestrated the victory by scoring 14 points, 5 assists and 5 steals. Andriy Grytsak contributed with 7 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Brazilian center Rafael Rodrigues (213-1987) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds for Stockolmo. Trouville maintains first place with 9-1 record. Stockolmo at the other side keeps the fourth position with three games lost. Trouville will play against league's second-placed Tabare at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Stockolmo will play against Sayago and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Tabare. Local Tabare (8-2) beat 12th ranked O.Mundial (3-7) 74-58 on Friday night. Jonathan Augustin-Fairell stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Diego Alvarez responded with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tabare have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain second place with 8-2 record behind leader Trouville, which they share with Olimpia. O.Mundial lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with seven games lost. They share it with Marne. Tabare will meet league's leader Trouville in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. O.Mundial's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Olimpia.

Other games of round 17 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Montevideo defeated Albatros in a road game 85-70. Bottom-ranked Colon was beaten by Urupan at home 76-91. Lagomar lost to L.Borges on the opponent's court 63-77. Marne unfortunately lost to Sayago in a home game 73-77.



Albatros - Montevideo 70-85:
There was no surprise when 13th ranked Albatros (2-8) were defeated at home by tenth ranked Montevideo (4-6) 85-70 on Thursday. Montevideo dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Albatros' 28. Montevideo forced 22 Albatros turnovers and outrebounded them 38-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. American guard Isiah Gaiter (190-2000, college: USA) stepped up and scored 26 points for the winners and DNicolas Delgado (198-1987) chipped in 11 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Montevideo players scored in double figures. point guard Nicolas Garcia (182-1988) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists and forward Thiago Copelotti (-2002) scored 20 points and 9 rebounds. Montevideo have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with L.Borges. Albatros lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with eight games lost. Montevideo will meet at home bottom-ranked Colon (#14) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Albatros' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Lagomar.
Top scorers:
Montevideo: G.Isiah 26+4reb+1ast, C.Xavier 14+3reb+1ast, d.Tomas 14+10reb+2ast, D.D'Nicolas 11+12reb+4ast, J.Galeano 7+3reb, P.Mateo 7+2reb+1ast
Albatros: C.Thiago 20+9reb+1ast, G.Nicolas 16+8reb+10ast, B.Juan Manuel 9+1reb, A.Gedeon 7+2reb, B.Tomas 4+3ast, L.Quinones 4+1reb

Colon - Urupan 76-91:
No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Urupan (5-4) defeated on the road bottom-ranked Colon (1-9) 91-76 on Thursday. Urupan made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Urupan had a 32-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. American forward Rick Jackson (206-1989, college: Syracuse) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and guard Juan Stoll (187-2004) chipped in 19 points and 5 steals. Center Nahuel Lemos (205-1999) responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Kendall Latney (188-2001, college: Emmanuel, GA) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Five Colon players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Urupan have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain seventh place with 5-4 record. Colon lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Urupan will meet at home Marne (#11) in the next round. Colon will play against Montevideo and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Urupan: S.Juan 19+1reb+1ast, M.Geller 15+4reb, J.Rick 11+13reb+4ast, H.Anthony 9+7reb+4ast, S.Lucas 9+3reb, I.Facundo 8+1reb+4ast
Colon: L.Nahuel 17+8reb+1ast, G.Brun 14+4reb+3ast, B.Mateo 14+1reb, K.Latney 12+7reb+3ast, L.Joaquin 10+2reb+1ast, P.Macanskas 5+1reb+1ast

L.Borges - Lagomar 77-63:
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Montevideo where 8th ranked Lagomar (3-6) was defeated by ninth ranked L.Borges (4-6) 77-63 on Thursday. L.Borges looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Point guard Juan Galletto (182-1996) stepped up and scored 19 points and 6 assists for the winners and American forward JaVon Benson (201, college: Ole Miss) chipped in 15 points and 10 rebounds. Four L.Borges players scored in double figures. Cape Verdean Victor Andrade (202-2000) responded with 13 points and 8 rebounds and Facundo Medina (190-1994) scored 13 points. Lagomar's coach Fernando Martinez rotated eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest. L.Borges moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Montevideo. Lagomar lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with six games lost. L.Borges' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Verdirrojo.
Top scorers:
L.Borges: G.Juan 19+1reb+6ast, P.Christian 16+5reb+2ast, J.Benson 15+10reb, O.Manuel 11+6reb+1ast, A.Agustin 10+3reb+2ast, S.Tucuna 6+10reb+2ast
Lagomar: V.Andrade 13+8reb+1ast, M.Facundo 13+3reb+3ast, B.Matias 7+6reb+1ast, B.Gomez 6+6reb+1ast, S.Casanova 6+3reb+1ast, P.Juan 5+2reb+2ast

Marne - Sayago 73-77:
Very predictable result in Montevideo where sixth ranked Sayago (6-4) beat 11th ranked Marne (3-7) 77-73 on Friday. Sayago looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American Josh Ferguson (203-1996, college: Winthrop) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and point guard Santiago Wohlwend (172-1997) chipped in 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Sayago players scored in double figures. American center Jimmy Nichols Jr (203-2000, college: Coastal) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks and forward Demian Alvarez (193-1984) scored 15 points and 4 assists. Marne's coach Juan Loureiro rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sayago have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Verdirrojo. Loser Marne keeps the eleventh position with seven games lost. They share it with O.Mundial. Sayago will meet at home higher ranked Stockolmo (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Marne will play against Urupan (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sayago: F.Josh 19+14reb+3ast, S.Wohlwend 18+6reb+6ast, G.Marcellus 15+5reb+3ast, C.Guillermo 15+2reb, B.Lucas 7+2reb+1ast, C.Santiago 3+4reb+4ast
Marne: J.Nichols Jr. 20+13reb+2ast, D.Alvarez 15+2reb+4ast, G.Jones 10+2reb+2ast, M.Rodriguez 7+3reb+2ast, A.Hernan 6+5reb+9ast, M.Arregui 6+4reb

Olimpia - Verdirrojo 69-59:
The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Olimpia (#3) and Verdirrojo (#5). Olimpia (8-2) won against visiting Verdirrojo (6-4) 69-59. The best player for the winners was Panamanian power forward Ezequiel Bell (202-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds. Argentinian forward Lucio Castellani (196-1994) chipped in 7 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Olimpia players scored in double figures. Olimpia's coach Andres Borroni used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Randy Rickards (201-2000, college: WILMU) produced 16 points and 9 rebounds and point guard JMartin Mayora (181-1995) added 8 points and 6 assists respectively for the guests. Olimpia moved-up to second place, which they share with Tabare. Verdirrojo at the other side keeps the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Sayago. Olimpia's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena O.Mundial.
Top scorers:
Olimpia: M.Mateo 15+6reb, M.Agustin 14+3reb+3ast, B.Ezequiel 12+15reb+1ast, A.Abel 11+4reb+5ast, C.Lucio 7+9reb+6ast, P.Martin 4+3reb
Verdirrojo: R.Rickards 16+9reb+2ast, M.Aguilera 9+4reb+1ast, A.Cabillon 9+5reb, C.Giovanni 8+3reb+4ast, J.Mayora 8+3reb+6ast, F.Haller 5+6reb+1ast

Tabare - O.Mundial 74-58:
The game with biggest result difference took place in Tabare. Local Tabare (8-2) beat 12th ranked O.Mundial (3-7) 74-58 on Friday night. American-Bahamas forward Jonathan Augustin-Fairell (201-1993, college: Murray St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and American guard Carlton Guyton (190-1990, college: Kent St.) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. point guard Diego Alvarez (180-1990) responded with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and Rafael Previatti (199-2003) scored 8 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tabare have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain second place with 8-2 record behind leader Trouville, which they share with Olimpia. O.Mundial lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with seven games lost. They share it with Marne. Tabare will meet league's leader Trouville in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. O.Mundial's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Olimpia.
Top scorers:
Tabare: G.Carlton 17+5reb+3ast, A.Jonathan 16+10reb+2ast, M.Rios 9+4reb, D.Agustin 8+5reb+1ast, T.Martin 7+6reb+2ast, C.Modernell 5+4reb+2ast
O.Mundial: D.Alvarez 21+9reb+4ast, T.Araujo 13+2reb+1ast, P.Rafael 8+8reb+4ast, C.Agustin 7+2reb+1ast, J.Diaz 4+5reb+1ast, A.Duncan II 3+7reb

Stockolmo - Trouville 50-54:
Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Trouville (#1) and Stockolmo (#4). Stockolmo was defeated at home 50-54 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Guard Martin Trelles (187-1996) orchestrated the victory by scoring 14 points, 5 assists and 5 steals. Ukrainian Andriy Grytsak (201-2000) contributed with 7 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Brazilian center Rafael Rodrigues (213-1987) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Andres Aristimuno (184-1992) added 2 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists in the effort for Stockolmo. Trouville maintains first place with 9-1 record. Stockolmo at the other side keeps the fourth position with three games lost. Trouville will play against league's second-placed Tabare at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Stockolmo will play against Sayago and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Trouville: T.Martin 14+2reb+5ast, M.Dennis 10+5reb+1ast, C.Bascou 9+6reb+1ast, G.Pablo 9+6reb, G.Andriy 7+13reb, R.Nahuel 3+7reb+5ast
Stockolmo: R.Rodrigues 18+11reb+1ast, C.Nicolas 12+5reb+1ast, M.Saavedra 9+3reb, B.Massoni 3+2reb, S.Felipe 3+4reb+3ast, J.Viana 3+1reb+3ast