Metropolitan Round 12 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The biggest surprise of round 12 was guest Sayago's (4-3) road victory over 7th ranked Verdirrojo (3-4) 83-78 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Verdirrojo. Strangely Verdirrojo outrebounded Sayago 38-0 including a 12- advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Lithuanian center Zygimantas Riauka (206-93, college: UW-Parkside) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 18 rebounds. Center Joaquin Jones (199-97) chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Martin Aguilera (195-87) who recorded a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Verdirrojo's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sayago moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Stockolmo. Verdirrojo at the other side keeps the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with U.Atletica and Danubio.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: L.Borges (#3) and U.Atletica (#6). L.Borges (5-2) won against visiting U.Atletica (3-4) 81-72. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of U.Atletica. It was a good game for American center Ricardo Glenn (203-90, college: USC Upstate) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 20 rebounds. Demian Alvarez contributed with 30 points for the winners. American forward Antonio Bivins (198-92, college: UMass Lowell) replied with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 14 rebounds for U.Atletica. L.Borges have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. U.Atletica at the other side dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with Verdirrojo and Danubio. L.Borges' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Lagomar.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Montevideo. Local Miramar (1-6) lost to fifth ranked Stockolmo (4-3) 82-70 on Saturday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of Anthony Danridge who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 7 assists. Stockolmo's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Malik Wineglass with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. Stockolmo maintains fifth position with 4-3 record, which they share with Sayago. Miramar lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with six games lost. Stockolmo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo 25 de Agosto.

In the last game of round 12 Danubio defeated 25 de Agosto in Montevideo 82-76.
The best stats of 12th round was 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Nicolas Pereyra of Stockolmo.

25 de Agosto - Danubio 76-82

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Montevideo where 9th ranked 25 de Agosto (2-4) was defeated by tenth ranked Danubio (3-4) 82-76 on Friday. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian forward Martin Chervo (200-92) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and guard Angel Varela (188-87) who added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five Danubio players scored in double figures. Danubio's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was point guard Lucas Capalbo (175-0, college: Odessa JC) with 27 points and 4 assists and point guard Brian Garcia (182-90) scored 19 points. Danubio moved-up to seventh place, which they share with U.Atletica and Verdirrojo. 25 de Agosto lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. Danubio's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena U.Atletica.
Top scorers:
25 de Agosto: L.Capalbo 27+3reb+4ast, B.Garcia 19+3reb+2ast, F.Pennacchiotti 10+4reb+4ast, A.Aristimuno 8+6reb+7ast, S.Vazquez 6+7reb+3ast, H.Silva 4+5reb+2ast
Danubio: C.Martin 18+12reb+3ast, A.Varela 13+6reb+4ast, S.Fernandez 12+1ast, M.Nicoletti 11+2reb, S.Alvarez 11+3reb+4ast, L.Planells 7+5ast

Verdirrojo - Sayago 78-83

The biggest surprise of round 12 was guest Sayago's (4-3) road victory over 7th ranked Verdirrojo (3-4) 83-78 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Verdirrojo. Strangely Verdirrojo outrebounded Sayago 38-0 including a 12- advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Lithuanian center Zygimantas Riauka (206-93, college: UW-Parkside) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 18 rebounds. Center Joaquin Jones (199-97) chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Martin Aguilera (195-87) who recorded a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and point guard Giovanni Corbisiero (-2) added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Verdirrojo's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sayago moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Stockolmo. Verdirrojo at the other side keeps the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with U.Atletica and Danubio.
Top scorers:
VERDIRROJOVER: M.Aguilera 25+10reb+5ast, C.Giovanni 13+6reb+7ast, A.Dotti 13+3reb+2ast, R.Marcelo 10+2reb, N.Amichetti 9+5reb+1ast, M.Monteverde 5+2reb+1ast
SAYAGOSAY: Z.Riauka 26+18reb+3ast, M.Dogliotti 20+2reb+3ast, J.Jones 13+7reb+8ast, G.Silvarrey 11+1reb+4ast, B.Emiliano 4+2reb+2ast, N.Lemos 4+8reb+1ast

L.Borges - U.Atletica 81-72

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: L.Borges (#3) and U.Atletica (#6). L.Borges (5-2) won against visiting U.Atletica (3-4) 81-72. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of U.Atletica. L.Borges players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was a good game for American center Ricardo Glenn (203-90, college: USC Upstate) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 20 rebounds. Forward Demian Alvarez (193-84) contributed with 30 points for the winners. American forward Antonio Bivins (198-92, college: UMass Lowell) replied with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 14 rebounds and Emilio Taboada (191-82) added 25 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) in the effort for U.Atletica. L.Borges have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. U.Atletica at the other side dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with Verdirrojo and Danubio. L.Borges' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Lagomar.
Top scorers:
U.Atletica: A.Bivins 32+14reb, E.Taboada 25+4reb+2ast, F.Trusich 5+1reb, J.Dios 5+2reb+5ast, A.Federico 5+3reb+3ast, M.Santiago 0
L.Borges: D.Alvarez 30+3reb+3ast, R.Glenn 26+20reb+3ast, M.Barriola 13+1reb+3ast, M.Zubiaurre 5+6reb+5ast, C.Pereira 5+3reb+3ast, G.Felipe 2+3reb+4ast

Miramar - Stockolmo 70-82

The game with biggest result difference took place in Montevideo. Local Miramar (1-6) lost to fifth ranked Stockolmo (4-3) 82-70 on Saturday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of American forward Anthony Danridge (196-86, college: N.Mexico) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 7 assists and guard Nicolas Pereyra (180-99) who added 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Stockolmo's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American center Malik Wineglass (203-93, college: Harris-Stowe St.) with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and Sebastian Ottonello (195-97) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Stockolmo maintains fifth position with 4-3 record, which they share with Sayago. Miramar lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with six games lost. Stockolmo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo 25 de Agosto.
Top scorers:
Miramar: N.Joaquin 17+3reb+3ast, I.Morena 15+3reb+2ast, M.Wineglass 13+11reb+1ast, S.Ottonello 11+10reb+2ast, C.Xavier 7, L.Morandi 6+2reb
Stockolmo: J.Galletto 19+6reb+2ast, A.Danridge 19+4reb+7ast, N.Pereyra 18+8reb+4ast, C.Guillermo 14+5reb+2ast, G.Mateo 4+1reb, A.Mauricio 4+3reb



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