Metropolitan Round 4 of Second Stage

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

First defeat of league's leader U.Atletica (1-1) against fifth ranked Cordon (1-1) 76-70 was the most important game of the last round. Cordon outrebounded U.Atletica 49-35 including 16 on the offensive glass. 25 personal fouls committed by U.Atletica helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian forward Fabian Ramirez (200-1990) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Ignacio Xavier (196, agency: Pro Sports) contributed with 22 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. point guard Federico Ambrosoni (183-1999) replied with 20 points and 9 rebounds for U.Atletica. Cordon left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated U.Atletica.
Tabare (1-1) recorded its first loss in Montevideo. Visitors were edged by sixth ranked 25 de Agosto (1-1) 76-75. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Tabare. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Dennis McKinney (193-1998, college: Mt.Mercy, agency: GoEmpire Group) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Santiago Fernandez who added 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side American forward Miles Bowman Jr (198-1993, college: High Point) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. 25 de Agosto left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated Tabare.
Colon's fans can celebrate the first win of their team.The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Montevideo, where they defeated Larranaga (0-2) 79-69 on Friday. The winners were led by Casey Jones who scored that evening 16 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Even 13 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists by Maximiliano Nobile did not help to save the game for Larranaga. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Colon (1-0) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Larranaga at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with San Telmo RS.

25 de Agosto - Tabare 76-75

Tabare (1-1) recorded its first loss in Montevideo. Visitors were edged by sixth ranked 25 de Agosto (1-1) 76-75. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Tabare. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Dennis McKinney (193-1998, college: Mt.Mercy, agency: GoEmpire Group) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Santiago Fernandez (186-2000) who added 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side American forward Miles Bowman Jr (198-1993, college: High Point) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and his fellow American import center Ricardo Glenn (203-1990, college: USC Upstate, agency: Interperformances) scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. 25 de Agosto left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated Tabare.
Top scorers:
Tabare: R.Glenn 18+8reb+1ast, O.Medina 15+3reb+4ast, M.Perdomo 14+1reb+3ast, M.Bowman Jr. 13+12reb+6ast, P.Santiago 7+1reb+1ast, C.Xavier 5+1ast
25 de Agosto: D.McKinney 22+5reb+4ast, D.Tortajada 18+8reb+1ast, S.Fernandez 14+9reb+5ast, J.Garbarino 13+2reb+2ast, R.Brause 7+5reb+5ast, G.Ignacio 2

Cordon - U.Atletica 76-70

First defeat of league's leader U.Atletica (1-1) against fifth ranked Cordon (1-1) 76-70 was the most important game of the last round. Cordon outrebounded U.Atletica 49-35 including 16 on the offensive glass. 25 personal fouls committed by U.Atletica helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian forward Fabian Ramirez (200-1990) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Ignacio Xavier (196, agency: Pro Sports) contributed with 22 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Federico Ambrosoni (183-1999) replied with 20 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Nicolas Pereyra (180-1999) added 19 points and 4 assists in the effort for U.Atletica. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cordon left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated U.Atletica.
Top scorers:
U.Atletica: A.Federico 20+9reb+3ast, N.Pereyra 19+4reb+4ast, A.Bivins 10+4reb+1ast, C.Wray 10+11reb, J.Dios 6+3reb+2ast, V.Facundo 3
Cordon: I.Xavier 22+7reb+1ast, F.Ramirez 17+17reb+4ast, L.Capalbo 17+3reb+4ast, E.Vasirani 10+9reb+1ast, P.Patricio 5+2reb+2ast, L.Planells 5+5reb+6ast

Larranaga - Colon 69-79

Colon's fans can celebrate the first win of their team.The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Montevideo, where they defeated Larranaga (0-2) 79-69 on Friday. Colon forced 21 Larranaga turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by American point guard Casey Jones (195-1993, college: Chattanooga) who scored that evening 16 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and point guard Andres Aristimuno (184-1992) supported him with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Colon players scored in double figures. Even 13 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists by point guard Maximiliano Nobile (181-1997) did not help to save the game for Larranaga. Center Agustin Cabillon (198-1995) added 9 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Colon (1-0) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Larranaga at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with San Telmo RS.
Top scorers:
Larranaga: M.Nobile 13+6reb+9ast, N.Lewis 9+3reb, N.Santos 9+3reb+1ast, A.Cabillon 9+11reb+2ast, C.Colman 8+6reb+2ast, V.Fabricio 8+2ast
Colon: C.Jones 16+7reb+8ast, C.Scaramuzzino 15+7reb, A.Aristimuno 12+6reb+6ast, G.Espindola 11+3reb+2ast, S.Alvarez 10+4reb+3ast, G.Felipe 9+1reb+1ast



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