LUB Round 12: Nacional defeat Goes

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Goes (8-3) in Montevideo on Friday night. Visitors were rolled over by eighth ranked Nacional (6-4) 100-75. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Goes. Nacional looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a good game for Federico Pereiras (190-1994) who led his team to a victory with 19 points. American Anthony Danridge (196-1986, college: N.Mexico) contributed with 17 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Forward Bernardo Barrera (200-1997) replied with 16 points for Goes. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Nacional moved-up to third place, which they share with Hebraica. Goes at the other side still keep top position with three games lost. They share it with Bigua. Nacional's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena L.Borges.
Important game to mention about took place in Montevideo. Seventh ranked Trouville (6-5) saved a 1-point derby victory at home edging second-best Bigua (8-3) 93-92 on Thursday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Dwayne Davis (196-1989, college: Southern Miss) who helped to win the game recording 32 points and 7 rebounds and Tavrion Dawson who added 24 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Trouville moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Penarol. Defending champion Bigua still keeps top position with three games lost. They share it with Goes. Trouville's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Defensor.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Penarol (6-5) against ninth ranked Malvin (6-6) on Thursday night. Visiting Penarol was defeated by Malvin in Montevideo 84-72. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Penarol. The winners were led by Anthony Hilliard who scored that evening 21 points and 8 rebounds. Even 17 points by David Huertas did not help to save the game for Penarol. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Malvin moved-up to seventh place. Loser Penarol dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with Trouville. Malvin's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena .

There were no big surprises in other games of round 12: Defensor were beaten by Hebraica on the road 89-72. Bottom-ranked Urunday won against Olimpia on its own court 78-60. L.Borges unfortunately lost to Urupan in a road game 67-79.
The most impressive performance of 12th round was 12 points and 14 assists by Mateo Sarni of Urupan.

Hebraica - Defensor 89-72

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Hebraica (6-4) beat 10th ranked Defensor (4-7) in Montevideo 89-72 on Thursday. Hebraica dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Defensor's 28. They outrebounded Defensor 37-25 including 27 on the defensive glass. Hebraica looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by American power forward Franklin Hassell (203-1988, college: ODU) who scored that evening 20 points and 8 rebounds and American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis) supported him with 14 points and 5 rebounds. Hebraica's coach Leonardo Zylberstein used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 20 points and 6 rebounds by American-Jamaican Quintrell Thomas (203-1990, college: UNLV) did not help to save the game for Defensor. Canadian forward Mamadou Gueye (201-1993, college: Alberta) added 18 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Hebraica have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Nacional. Defensor lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Urupan. Hebraica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Goes.
Top scorers:
Hebraica: F.Hassell 20+8reb+2ast, B.Garcia 15+1reb+3ast, F.Haller 14+3reb, A.Henriquez 14+5reb+2ast, J.Ducasse 9+5reb, J.Lawson 9+8reb
Defensor: Q.Thomas 20+6reb+2ast, M.Gueye 18+7reb+1ast, S.Gibson 12+2reb+3ast, M.Cabot 11+6ast, S.Ottonello 9+6reb, B.Mateo 2+1reb

Malvin - Penarol 84-72

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Penarol (6-5) against ninth ranked Malvin (6-6) on Thursday night. Visiting Penarol was defeated by Malvin in Montevideo 84-72. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Penarol. The winners were led by American swingman Anthony Hilliard (195-1986, college: ECSU) who scored that evening 21 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import guard Rohndell Goodwin (195-1991, college: Chaminade, agency: Players Group) supported him with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 17 points by Puerto Rican swingman David Huertas (196-1987, college: Ole Miss) did not help to save the game for Penarol. Guard Juan Zanotta (185-1995) added 10 points and 7 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Malvin moved-up to seventh place. Loser Penarol dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with Trouville. Malvin's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena .
Top scorers:
Malvin: A.Hilliard 21+8reb+2ast, R.Goodwin 18+8reb+4ast, I.Aska 17+3reb+5ast, L.Capalbo 12+2reb+2ast, M.Souberbielle 10+4reb, K.Wachsmann 6+9reb+3ast
Penarol: D.Huertas 17+3reb+3ast, C.Thomas 13+5reb, R.Benzing 10+1reb+1ast, J.Zanotta 10+1reb+7ast, D.Garcia 6+6reb, N.Borsellino 5+8reb+2ast

Nacional - Goes 100-75

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Goes (8-3) in Montevideo on Friday night. Visitors were rolled over by eighth ranked Nacional (6-4) 100-75. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Goes. Nacional looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a good game for Federico Pereiras (190-1994) who led his team to a victory with 19 points. American Anthony Danridge (196-1986, college: N.Mexico) contributed with 17 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Nacional players scored in double figures. Forward Bernardo Barrera (200-1997) replied with 16 points and Joaquin Osimani (193-1987) added 14 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Goes. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Nacional moved-up to third place, which they share with Hebraica. Goes at the other side still keep top position with three games lost. They share it with Bigua. Nacional's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena L.Borges.
Top scorers:
Nacional: F.Pereiras 19+2ast, A.Danridge 17+3reb, S.Izaguirre 13+5reb+1ast, G.McGhee 10+8reb+1ast, M.Barriola 10+2reb+2ast, W.Daniels 9+7reb+1ast
Goes: B.Barrera 16+2reb+3ast, J.Osimani 14+5reb+1ast, I.Xavier 10+1reb+1ast, B.Emiliano 9+2reb, W.Graterol 6+2reb+1ast, M.Osimani 6+1reb+3ast

Trouville - Bigua 93-92

Important game to mention about took place in Montevideo. Seventh ranked Trouville (6-5) saved a 1-point derby victory at home edging second-best Bigua (8-3) 93-92 on Thursday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Dwayne Davis (196-1989, college: Southern Miss) who helped to win the game recording 32 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import power forward Tavrion Dawson (202-1996, college: CSUN, agency: One Motive Sports) who added 24 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and Brazilian center Luis Santos (194-1994) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds and 7 blocks. Four Bigua players scored in double figures. Trouville moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Penarol. Defending champion Bigua still keeps top position with three games lost. They share it with Goes. Trouville'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:
Trouville: D.Davis 32+7reb+2ast, T.Dawson 24+7reb+1ast, S.Fernandez 13+9reb+1ast, G.Pablo 9+8reb+1ast, F.Bavosi 8+7reb+3ast, C.Guillermo 3
Bigua: D.Sims 27+5reb+7ast, L.Santos 21+13reb+2ast, M.Rojas 11+6reb+1ast, V.Rudd 11+6reb+2ast, A.Gonzalo 11+3reb+2ast, S.Manuel 6+3reb

Urunday - Olimpia 78-60

There was a minor upset when 11th ranked Olimpia (3-8) lost to thirteenth ranked Urunday (3-8) in Montevideo 60-78 on Friday. Urunday dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Olimpia's 38. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Olimpia's players. The winners were led by American forward Cameron Clark (201-1991, college: Oklahoma, agency: Slash Sports) who scored that evening 23 points and forward Nicolas Catala (196-1991) supported him with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Even 23 points by American point guard Marcus Thomas (191-1995, college: Rosemont) did not help to save the game for Olimpia. His fellow American import forward Delwan Graham (200-1988, college: Jacksonville) added 13 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Urunday moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with defeated Olimpia. Urunday's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Penarol.
Top scorers:
Urunday: C.Clark 23+4reb+2ast, N.Catala 15+6reb+2ast, T.Efianayi 10+5reb+5ast, M.Trelles 8+2reb+2ast, C.Giovanni 6+1reb+1ast, D.Delgado 6+7reb+3ast
Olimpia: M.Thomas 23+2reb+2ast, D.Graham 13+9reb+1ast, L.Tiago 8+6reb+1ast, M.Pablo 6+2reb+1ast, E.Batista 3+5reb+1ast, M.Creek 3+1reb

Urupan - L.Borges 79-67

There was a small surprise when twelfth ranked Urupan (4-7) won against at home 9th ranked L.Borges (5-6) 79-67 on Friday. Urupan dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to L.Borges' 26. The winners were led by Lithuanian center Zygimantas Riauka (206-1993, college: UW-Parkside) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Mateo Sarni (185-1998) supported him with 12 points and 14 assists. Four Urupan players scored in double figures. Urupan's coach Esteban Yaquinta used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 18 points and 5 rebounds by American Akia Pruitt (203-1997, college: UNCP) did not help to save the game for L.Borges. Point guard Mauro Zubiaurre (189-1994) added 8 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Urupan moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Defensor. Loser L.Borges keep the ninth position with six games lost. Urupan will meet Olimpia (#12) in the next round. L.Borges' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Nacional.
Top scorers:
Urupan: B.Starr 17+8reb+2ast, Z.Riauka 16+12reb+1ast, E.Ferguson 16+9reb+1ast, M.Sarni 12+3reb+14ast, F.Martinez 6+1reb, S.Guillermo 6+1reb+1ast
L.Borges: A.Pruitt 18+5reb, C.Pereira 12+2reb+2ast, M.Zubiaurre 8+7reb+6ast, M.Stephens 7+5reb+2ast, G.Semiglia 6+4reb+3ast, R.Glenn 6+7reb+4ast



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