Metropolitan Round 12: Colon defeat Lagomar in the closest game of the week

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The most exciting game of round 12 in the Metropolitan took place in Montevideo. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 8th ranked Lagomar (6-6) to fourth ranked Colon (9-3) 68-65 on Monday evening. Colon made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian center Cristian Scaramuzzino (206-1992) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and American point guard Casey Jones (195-1993, college: Chattanooga) who added 10 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Colon's coach Ernesto Dorrego used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was naturalized American Reque Newsome (203-1981, college: S.Indiana, agency: Pro Sports) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Colon moved-up to third place, which they share with Capitol. Lagomar at the other side keeps the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with O.Mundial. Colon is looking forward to face U.Atletica (#7) in Montevideo in the next round. Lagomar's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo O.Mundial.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Cordon (#1) and 25 de Agosto (#5). 25 de Agosto was defeated at home 58-71 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of 25 de Agosto. The winners were led by point guard Lucas Capalbo (175, college: Odessa JC) who scored that evening 31 points and 7 rebounds and Eduardo Vasirani supported him with 14 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks. Even 12 points and 5 rebounds by American forward Dennis McKinney (193-1998, college: Mt.Mercy, agency: GoEmpire Group) did not help to save the game for 25 de Agosto. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cordon have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-2 record, which they share with Tabare. 25 de Agosto at the other side keeps the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with U.Atletica and Larranaga. Cordon's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena San Telmo RS.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Montevideo: Capitol (#4) and U.Atletica (#6). U.Atletica was defeated at home 78-82 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. The best player for the winners was Akia Pruitt who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Sebastian Ottonello who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Capitol (9-3) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Colon. U.Atletica lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with Larranaga and 25 de Agosto. Capitol's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Stockolmo.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 12: O.Mundial won against Larranaga on the opponent's court 82-70. San Telmo RS was outscored by Tabare in a home game 61-80. Miramar managed to beat Stockolmo on the road 74-71. Bottom-ranked Verdirrojo was defeated by Sayago on its own court 66-81.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 13 points and 16 rebounds by Manuel Monteverde of Verdirrojo.

25 de Agosto - Cordon 58-71

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Cordon (#1) and 25 de Agosto (#5). 25 de Agosto was defeated at home 58-71 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of 25 de Agosto. Cordon brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. The winners were led by point guard Lucas Capalbo (175, college: Odessa JC) who scored that evening 31 points and 7 rebounds and Argentinian center Eduardo Vasirani (206-1991) supported him with 14 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks. Even 12 points and 5 rebounds by American forward Dennis McKinney (193-1998, college: Mt.Mercy, agency: GoEmpire Group) did not help to save the game for 25 de Agosto. Forward Rodrigo Brause (194) added 7 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cordon have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-2 record, which they share with Tabare. 25 de Agosto at the other side keeps the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with U.Atletica and Larranaga. Cordon's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena San Telmo RS.
Top scorers:
25 de Agosto: D.McKinney 12+5reb+3ast, N.Evans 7+5reb+1ast, D.Tortajada 7+7reb+1ast, R.Brause 7+6reb+5ast, A.Midaglia 7+3reb+1ast, S.Guillermo 5
Cordon: L.Capalbo 31+7reb, E.Vasirani 14+14reb+1ast, C.Modernell 8+5reb+1ast, I.Xavier 7+5reb+2ast, F.Ramirez 6+6reb+8ast, P.Patricio 3+3reb

Lagomar - Colon 65-68

The most exciting game of round 12 in the Metropolitan took place in Montevideo. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 8th ranked Lagomar (6-6) to fourth ranked Colon (9-3) 68-65 on Monday evening. Colon made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian center Cristian Scaramuzzino (206-1992) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and American point guard Casey Jones (195-1993, college: Chattanooga) who added 10 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Four Colon players scored in double figures. Colon's coach Ernesto Dorrego used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was naturalized American Reque Newsome (203-1981, college: S.Indiana, agency: Pro Sports) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and forward Bernardo Barrera (200-1997) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. Colon moved-up to third place, which they share with Capitol. Lagomar at the other side keeps the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with O.Mundial. Colon is looking forward to face U.Atletica (#7) in Montevideo in the next round. Lagomar's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo O.Mundial.
Top scorers:
Lagomar: R.Newsome 17+11reb+2ast, B.Barrera 17+7reb+2ast, B.Moultrie 14+11reb+1ast, L.Martin 8+2reb+3ast, R.Trelles 4+1reb+2ast, M.Nessi 3+1reb+4ast
Colon: C.Scaramuzzino 22+11reb+1ast, G.Espindola 11+6reb+2ast, G.Felipe 10+4reb+6ast, C.Jones 10+13reb+2ast, A.Amaral 4+3reb, S.Alvarez 4+2reb+4ast

Larranaga - O.Mundial 70-82

There was an upset in Montevideo where higher ranked Larranaga (7-5) was defeated by ninth ranked O.Mundial (6-6) 82-70 on Monday. O.Mundial looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Larranaga's players. The best player for the winners was forward Emilio Taboada (191, agency: Pro Sports) who scored 24 points. Brazilian center Romulo Gusmao (208) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Iraqi center Ihab Al-Zuhairi (210-1998) who recorded 18 points and 7 rebounds and Enzo Delgado (193-1998) added 6 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. O.Mundial have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Lagomar. Loser Larranaga keeps the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with U.Atletica and 25 de Agosto. O.Mundial's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Lagomar.
Top scorers:
Larranaga: I.Al-Zuhairi 18+7reb+2ast, N.Lewis 12+3reb+1ast, C.Mateo 9+1reb+1ast, A.Cabillon 9+7reb, D.Enzo 6+11reb+3ast, C.Colman 6+2reb
O.Mundial: E.Taboada 24+4reb+3ast, R.Gusmao 16+13reb+1ast, T.Gaskins 15+6reb+5ast, S.Lucas 9+1reb+1ast, R.Cardozo 8+6reb+5ast, A.Varela 7+1reb+7ast

San Telmo RS - Tabare 61-80

Very predictable result in Montevideo where second ranked Tabare (10-2) smashed 10th ranked San Telmo RS (3-9) 80-61 on Monday. The best player for the winners was American forward Miles Bowman Jr (198-1993, college: High Point) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds. The other American import center Ricardo Glenn (203-1990, college: USC Upstate, agency: Interperformances) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Tabare players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Valentin Duvanced (, agency: BIG) who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Gonzalo Meira (199-1988, agency: Pro Sports) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tabare have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Cordon. Loser San Telmo RS keeps the tenth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Miramar and Sayago. Tabare will meet at home 25 de Agosto (#5) in the next round. San Telmo RS's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Cordon.
Top scorers:
San Telmo RS: D.Valentin 16+10reb+5ast, G.Meira 14+7reb+2ast, F.Harina 13+2reb+4ast, G.Leandro 8+2reb+1ast, B.Gabriel 5+4reb+6ast, M.Nicoletti 3+4reb+1ast
Tabare: M.Bowman Jr. 21+14reb+1ast, O.Medina 15+3reb+1ast, C.Xavier 12+2reb+1ast, R.Glenn 11+11reb+4ast, P.Santiago 8+2reb, P.Rusch 7+4reb+2ast

Stockolmo - Miramar 71-74

Everything could happen in Montevideo at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked Miramar and 13th ranked Stockolmo had identical 2-9 record. But Stockolmo was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Montevideo 74-71 on Monday night. The best player for the winners was forward Agustin Da Costa (191-1998) who scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. American center Chris Ware (203-1989, college: Indiana Tech) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Four Miramar players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Lenny Daniel (203-1987, college: CSUN) who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds and guard Facundo Terra (185-1998) added 22 points respectively. Stockolmo's coach Guido Fernandez tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Miramar (3-9) moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Sayago and San Telmo RS. Stockolmo lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with ten games lost. They share it with Verdirrojo. Miramar's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Verdirrojo.
Top scorers:
Stockolmo: F.Terra 22+2reb+2ast, L.Daniel 22+13reb+3ast, G.Cavalli 11+3reb+4ast, M.De Gouveia 8+5reb+5ast, V.Nicolas 3+1ast, Y.Acevedo 3+2reb+2ast
Miramar: A.Da Costa 25+7reb+4ast, C.Ware 15+11reb, J.Rodriguez 13+8reb+2ast, P.Ezequiel 11+3reb+4ast, J.Mayora 4+4reb+7ast, P.Lautaro 2+2reb

U.Atletica - Capitol 78-82

Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Montevideo: Capitol (#4) and U.Atletica (#6). U.Atletica was defeated at home 78-82 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Capitol made 8 blocks. The best player for the winners was American Akia Pruitt (203-1997, college: UNCP) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds. The other American import Anthony Danridge (196-1986, college: N.Mexico) chipped in 26 points. Four Capitol players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Sebastian Ottonello (200-1997) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and point guard Federico Ambrosoni (183-1999) added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Capitol (9-3) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Colon. U.Atletica lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with Larranaga and 25 de Agosto. Capitol's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Stockolmo.
Top scorers:
U.Atletica: S.Ottonello 21+13reb+3ast, A.Federico 18+5reb+4ast, F.Trusich 13+2reb+2ast, N.Pereyra 7+3reb+7ast, B.Mateo 6, J.Dios 6+3reb+3ast
Capitol: A.Danridge 26+4reb+3ast, A.Pruitt 20+14reb+3ast, J.Wenzel 13+14reb+5ast, L.Taboada 12+1reb+3ast, G.Mateo 8+3reb+4ast, G.Charlie 3+1ast

Verdirrojo - Sayago 66-81

Everything could happen in Montevideo at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked Sayago and 14th ranked Verdirrojo had identical 2-9 record. But Verdirrojo was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Sayago 81-66 on Monday night. The best player for the winners was forward Joaquin Jones (199-1997) who scored 25 points. Point guard German Silvarrey (176-1987) chipped in 17 points and 6 assists. Four Sayago players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Manuel Monteverde (194-1995) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 16 rebounds and guard Damian Andres Blazina (186-1988) added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Sayago (3-9) moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Miramar and San Telmo RS. Verdirrojo lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. They share it with Stockolmo. Sayago will meet at home higher ranked Larranaga (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Verdirrojo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Miramar.
Top scorers:
Verdirrojo: D.Andres Blazina 16+6reb+4ast, C.Pereira 15+5reb+2ast, M.Monteverde 13+16reb+1ast, H.Silva 9+6reb+3ast, C.Giovanni 8+3reb+1ast, B.Garcia 4+2reb+1ast
Sayago: J.Jones 25+1reb+3ast, G.Silvarrey 17+3reb+6ast, M.Dogliotti 13+3reb+4ast, A.Caffaro 12+9reb+2ast, N.Lemos 7+6reb, B.Emiliano 7+6reb+4ast



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