LUB Round 10 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

First defeat of league's leader Bigua (7-1) against third ranked Goes (7-1) 93-88 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Bigua. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Goes dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Bigua's 36. 24 personal fouls committed by Bigua helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Martin Osimani (194-81, college: Duquesne) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Venezuelan center Nestor Colmenares (200-87, college: Campbellsville) contributed with 14 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. American Donald Sims (190-87, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) replied with 27 points for Bigua. Bigua's coach Diego Cal rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Goes have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with defeated Bigua. Bigua will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Goes will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Urupan on the road.
Undefeated Aguada (6-1) recorded its first loss in Montevideo. Visitors were defeated by twelfth ranked Hebraica (3-5) 98-83. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Aguada. American forward Germain Jordan (198-86, college: Dillard) scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Esteban Batista chipped in 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Argentinian Marcos Mata (202-86) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Hebraica moved-up to tenth place. Aguada at the other side dropped to the third position with one game lost. Hebraica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena O.Mundial.
A very close game took place in Montevideo (derby !!!) between Malvin and Urunday. Fifth ranked Malvin (5-3) got a very close victory on the road over 6th ranked Urunday (3-3). Malvin managed to escape with a 2-point win 85-83 in the fight for the fifth place. Nicola Pomoli notched 21 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the effort. Malvin's coach Federico Camina used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 23 points and 6 rebounds by Justin Jackson did not help to save the game for Urunday. Malvin have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 5-3 record. Loser Urunday keeps the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with Nacional and Penarol. Malvin's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Trouville.

Other games in round 10 were not that significant. Bottom-ranked Capitol beat Trouville on the road 87-77. Olimpia lost to Urupan on its own court 72-90. O.Mundial unfortunately lost to Penarol in Montevideo 74-75.
The most impressive performance of 10th round was 23 points and 9 rebounds by Kiril Wachsmann of Malvin.

Hebraica - Aguada 98-83

Aguada (6-1) recorded its first loss in Montevideo. Visitors were defeated by twelfth ranked Hebraica (3-5) 98-83. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Aguada. Hebraica made 17-of-22 charity shots (77.3 percent) during the game. American forward Germain Jordan (198-86, college: Dillard) scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Spanish center Esteban Batista (206-83, agency: Duran International) chipped in 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Argentinian Marcos Mata (202-86) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds and the former international power forward Mathias Calfani (203-92) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Five Hebraica and four Aguada players scored in double figures. Hebraica moved-up to tenth place. Aguada at the other side dropped to the third position with one game lost. Hebraica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena O.Mundial.
Top scorers:
Aguada: T.Duren 18+1reb+4ast, M.Mata 17+7reb+3ast, L.Morales 14+3reb+5ast, M.Calfani 13+11reb+1ast, F.Pereiras 7+2ast, J.Varnado 6+5reb
Hebraica: G.Jordan 24+6reb+4ast, G.Natesan 19+5reb+6ast, G.DeVaughn 19+7reb+1ast, E.Batista 16+11reb+4ast, J.Galletto 11+7reb+3ast, A.Federico 9

Goes - Bigua 93-88

First defeat of league's leader Bigua (7-1) against third ranked Goes (7-1) 93-88 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Bigua. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Goes dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Bigua's 36. 24 personal fouls committed by Bigua helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Martin Osimani (194-81, college: Duquesne) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Venezuelan center Nestor Colmenares (200-87, college: Campbellsville) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. American Donald Sims (190-87, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) replied with 27 points and guard Santiago Vidal (180-89) added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Bigua. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bigua's coach Diego Cal rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Goes have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with defeated Bigua. Bigua will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Goes will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Urupan on the road.
Top scorers:
Bigua: D.Sims 27+2reb+1ast, S.Vidal 18+5reb+6ast, V.Rudd 14+6reb+4ast, J.Franca 13+6reb, M.Rojas 4+4reb+2ast, I.Loriente 3+1reb+1ast
Goes: J.Osimani 25+3reb+1ast, F.Giorgetti 21+7reb+1ast, M.Osimani 19+7reb+7ast, N.Colmenares 14+14reb+3ast, I.Xavier 6+4reb, J.Ocasio 4+1reb+1ast

Trouville - Capitol 77-87

There was a small surprise when fourteenth ranked Capitol (1-7) beat 11th ranked Trouville (2-6) in Montevideo 87-77 on Friday. Capitol made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. The former international forward Demian Alvarez (193-84) notched 35 points (!!!) and 5 assists to lead the effort and American forward Marvin Phillips (201-83, college: Claflin) supported him with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Four Capitol players scored in double figures. Even 20 points and 6 rebounds by American power forward Xavier Gibson (210-88, college: FSU) did not help to save the game for Trouville. International point guard Manuel Mayora (180-98) added 13 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Trouville's coach Marcelo Signorelli tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Capitol maintains fourteenth position with 1-7 record. Loser Trouville keeps the eleventh place with six games lost. They share the position with O.Mundial. Capitol's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena .
Top scorers:
Trouville: X.Gibson 20+6reb, M.Mayora 13+6reb+3ast, F.Soto 10+6reb+2ast, B.Hamilton 9+8reb+4ast, C.Guillermo 8+3reb, T.Martin 6+3reb
Capitol: D.Alvarez 35+1reb+5ast, M.Phillips 17+11reb+2ast, N.Amichetti 14+5reb, D.Thomas 12+9reb+7ast, C.Bascou 5+6reb+3ast, P.Harrison 4+1reb

Olimpia - Urupan 72-90

Very expected game when 8th ranked Olimpia (3-4) lost to fourth ranked Urupan (5-2) in Montevideo 72-90 on Friday. Urupan looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Lithuanian center Zygimantas Riauka (206-93, college: UW-Parkside) notched a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds to lead the effort and Sebastian Ottonello (195-97) supported him with 23 points and 6 rebounds. Urupan's coach Esteban Yaquinta used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds by Argentinian center Ivan Basualdo (203-90) did not help to save the game for Olimpia. The former international point guard Brian Garcia (182-90) added 20 points for lost side. Four Olimpia players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Urupan maintains fourth position with 5-2 record. Loser Olimpia dropped to the ninth place with four games lost. Urupan will meet at home league's leader Goes in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Olimpia's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Urunday.
Top scorers:
Olimpia: B.Garcia 20+3reb+1ast, C.Marquardt 14+3reb+2ast, R.Ejim 14+8reb, I.Basualdo 11+10reb+3ast, N.Catala 5+4reb+1ast, M.Dogliotti 4+2reb+3ast
Urupan: S.Ottonello 23+6reb+2ast, Z.Riauka 21+16reb+2ast, A.Bivins 13+1reb+1ast, M.Trelles 11+2ast, D.Robinson 8+3reb+5ast, H.Caceres 7+2reb

Penarol - O.Mundial 75-74

Rather predictable result when ninth ranked Penarol (3-3) edged 11th ranked O.Mundial (2-6) in Montevideo 75-74 on Friday. American players dominated the game. Center Lee Roberts (203-87, college: Findlay, OH) notched 20 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and John Flowers (200-89, college: WVU) supported him with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Five Penarol players scored in double figures. Penarol's coach Pablo Lopez used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 23 points and 5 assists by point guard Justin Pierce (193-90, college: Averett) did not help to save the game for O.Mundial. Forward Anthony Danridge (196-86, college: N.Mexico) added 24 points for lost side. Penarol have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Nacional and Urunday. O.Mundial lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eleventh position with six games lost. They share it with Trouville. Penarol's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Defensor.
Top scorers:
O.Mundial: A.Danridge 24+3reb+2ast, J.Pierce 23+4reb+5ast, D.Alvarez 14+9reb+2ast, A.Varela 5+4reb+1ast, I.Pedro 4+8reb, C.Pereira 2+3reb+2ast
Penarol: L.Roberts 20+6reb, J.Flowers 16+6reb, T.Brown 16+2reb+3ast, S.Zanotta 11+4reb+4ast, M.Aguilera 10+3reb, D.Garcia 2+1reb+2ast

Urunday - Malvin 83-85

A very close game took place in Montevideo (derby !!!) between Malvin and Urunday. Fifth ranked Malvin (5-3) got a very close victory on the road over 6th ranked Urunday (3-3). Malvin managed to escape with a 2-point win 85-83 in the fight for the fifth place. Malvin made 21-of-23 free shots (91.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. International swingman Nicola Pomoli (195-99) notched 21 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the effort and naturalized German center Kiril Wachsmann (203-84, college: Iona) supported him with 23 points and 9 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Malvin's coach Federico Camina used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 23 points and 6 rebounds by American Justin Jackson (203-90, college: Cincinnati, agency: Octagon Europe) did not help to save the game for Urunday. His fellow American import center Corbin Jackson (201-92, college: Florida Tech) added 8 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Malvin have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 5-3 record. Loser Urunday keeps the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with Nacional and Penarol. Malvin's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Trouville.
Top scorers:
Urunday: J.Jackson 23+6reb+1ast, A.Dotti 19+3reb, G.Silvarrey 10+1reb+5ast, C.Jackson 8+17reb+4ast, A.Ellis 8+3reb+2ast, D.Delgado 7+4reb
Malvin: K.Wachsmann 23+9reb+1ast, P.Nicola 21+8reb+8ast, E.Holt 20+6reb+1ast, L.Capalbo 8+2reb+4ast, J.Santiso 5+2reb+3ast, F.Haller 5+3reb



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