LUB Round 13: #1 Goes are defeated by Hebraica

The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked Goes (8-4) in Montevideo on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Hebraica (7-5) 102-84. Hebraica looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Naturalized Italian point guard Luciano Parodi (182-1994) stepped up and scored 25 points and 9 assists for the winners and American power forward Franklin Hassell (203-1988, college: ODU) chipped in 21 points and 12 rebounds. At the losing side Venezuelan center Windi Graterol (204-1986, agency: Pro Sports) responded with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hebraica moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Goes at the other side dropped to the second position with four games lost. Hebraica'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. First ranked Bigua (9-3) saved a 1-point derby victory at home edging 3rd placed Aguada (7-5) 94-93 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Aguada. Brazilian center Luis Santos (194-1994) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and Donald Sims accounted for 25 points and 4 assists. point guard Juan Santiso (185-1994) came up with 31 points for Aguada in the defeat. Defending champion maintains first place with 9-3 record. Aguada at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Bigua's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena .
A very close game took place in Montevideo (derby !!!) between Aguada and Hebraica. Third ranked Aguada (7-5) got a very close victory on the road over 5th ranked Hebraica (7-5). Aguada managed to escape with a 2-point win 90-88 in the game for the third place. Eloy Vargas fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Luciano Parodi produced 30 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for lost side. Hebraica's coach Leonardo Zylberstein rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Aguada have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain third place with 7-5 record having just two points less than leader Bigua, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Hebraica. Aguada's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Defensor.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 13: Nacional was destroyed by Aguada on the opponent's court 91-71. Defensor unfortunately lost to Trouville in a home game 77-89. Nacional recorded a loss to L.Borges on the road 92-94. Olimpia defeated Urupan on its own court 80-75. Bottom-ranked Urunday was beaten by Penarol in Montevideo 88-83.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 25 points and 8 rebounds by Cameron Clark of Urunday.

Aguada - Nacional 91-71

Everything could happen in Montevideo at the game between two tied teams. Both third ranked Aguada and 6th ranked Nacional had identical 6-5 record. This time Aguada used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Montevideo 91-71 on Monday night. Aguada made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Dominican center Eloy Vargas (211-1988, college: Kentucky, agency: BIG) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. American guard Orlando Johnson (193-1989, college: UCSB) chipped in 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Aguada players scored in double figures. Aguada's coach Leandro Ramella used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American center Gary McGhee (210-1988, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Inception Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and the other American import Will Daniels (202-1986, college: URI) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Aguada have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain third place with 7-5 record having just two points less than leader Bigua, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Nacional dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. They share it with L.Borges and Malvin. Aguada'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:
Aguada: J.Santiso 24+2reb+5ast, E.Vargas 20+14reb+1ast, O.Johnson 20+8reb+5ast, A.Young 19+4reb, T.Metzger 3+3reb, B.Gabriel 3
Nacional: G.McGhee 19+11reb, J.Galletto 13+3reb+3ast, W.Daniels 13+6reb+1ast, A.Acosta 8+3reb+6ast, M.Barriola 7+3reb+1ast, A.Danridge 6

Defensor - Trouville 77-89

Rather predictable result in Montevideo where seventh ranked Trouville (7-5) defeated 11th ranked Defensor (4-8) 89-77 on Friday. Colombian forward Andres Ibarguen (200-1996, college: Angelo St., agency: Helping Ballers) fired 29 points and 6 rebounds (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winners. American power forward Tavrion Dawson (202-1996, college: CSUN, agency: One Motive Sports) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Trouville's coach Marcelo Signorelli used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Canadian forward Mamadou Gueye (201-1993, college: Alberta) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and Sebastian Ottonello (200-1997) added 16 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Trouville moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Defensor lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with eight games lost. They share it with Olimpia and Urupan. Trouville'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:
Trouville: A.Ibarguen 29+6reb+1ast, T.Dawson 17+10reb+5ast, F.Bavosi 16+5reb+6ast, S.Fernandez 15+3reb+3ast, T.Santiago 5+3reb+1ast, B.Nicolas 3+1reb
Defensor: S.Ottonello 16+8reb+3ast, M.Cabot 16+5ast, M.Gueye 15+11reb+1ast, Q.Thomas 14+4reb, S.Gibson 8+2reb+1ast, B.Mateo 3+7reb

Hebraica - Aguada 88-90

A very close game took place in Montevideo (derby !!!) between Aguada and Hebraica. Third ranked Aguada (7-5) got a very close victory on the road over 5th ranked Hebraica (7-5). Aguada managed to escape with a 2-point win 90-88 in the game for the third place. Aguada looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Dominican center Eloy Vargas (211-1988, college: Kentucky, agency: BIG) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Juan Santiso (185-1994) chipped in 19 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Naturalized Italian point guard Luciano Parodi (182-1994) produced 30 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis) added 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Hebraica's coach Leonardo Zylberstein rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Aguada have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain third place with 7-5 record having just two points less than leader Bigua, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Hebraica. Aguada'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:
Aguada: E.Vargas 20+16reb+3ast, J.Santiso 19+5reb+9ast, O.Johnson 18+4reb+5ast, A.Young 14+1reb+3ast, A.Zuvich 7+5reb+2ast, F.Medina 6+2reb+3ast
Hebraica: L.Parodi 30+5reb+7ast, A.Henriquez 14+7reb+4ast, J.Lawson 10+3reb, B.Garcia 10+2reb+2ast, J.Ducasse 8+4reb, F.Hassell 7+8reb+1ast

L.Borges - Nacional 94-92

There was a minor upset in Montevideo where 6th ranked Nacional (6-6) was edged by ninth ranked L.Borges (6-6) 94-92 on Friday. American Akia Pruitt (203-1997, college: UNCP) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. Gaston Semiglia (186-1991) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 assists and 6 steals. American center Gary McGhee (210-1988, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Inception Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import Will Daniels (202-1986, college: URI) added 21 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Nacional players scored in double figures. L.Borges moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Malvin and Nacional. L.Borges' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Hebraica.
Top scorers:
L.Borges: A.Pruitt 22+10reb+3ast, G.Semiglia 16+11ast, R.Glenn 12+10reb+1ast, F.Verrone 11+2reb, M.Zubiaurre 10+3reb, M.Stephens 9+4reb+2ast
Nacional: W.Daniels 21+7reb+1ast, G.McGhee 16+17reb+4ast, A.Danridge 14+1reb+1ast, A.Acosta 14+5reb+7ast, M.Barriola 10+6reb+1ast, S.Izaguirre 7

Olimpia - Urupan 80-75

There was a small surprise in Montevideo where twelfth ranked Olimpia (4-8) beat 10th ranked Urupan (4-8) 80-75 on Friday. American point guard Marcus Thomas (191-1995, college: Rosemont) fired 24 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import forward Delwan Graham (200-1988, college: Jacksonville) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Olimpia's coach German Fernandez used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Lithuanian center Zygimantas Riauka (206-1993, college: UW-Parkside) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Mateo Sarni (185-1998) added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Olimpia moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Defensor and Urupan. Olimpia's 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:
Olimpia: M.Thomas 24+5reb+2ast, M.Creek 15+4reb+2ast, E.Batista 14+4reb+2ast, D.Graham 12+12reb+6ast, J.Viana 9, G.Barrera 3+1reb+1ast
Urupan: E.Ferguson 19+9reb, M.Sarni 16+6reb+9ast, F.Martinez 16+3reb+2ast, Z.Riauka 14+13reb+5ast, F.Soto 6+3reb+2ast, B.Starr 4+2reb+2ast

Bigua - Aguada 94-93

Important game to mention about took place in Montevideo. First ranked Bigua (9-3) saved a 1-point derby victory at home edging 3rd placed Aguada (7-5) 94-93 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Aguada. Bigua shot the lights out from three nailing 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Brazilian center Luis Santos (194-1994) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) accounted for 25 points and 4 assists. Point guard Juan Santiso (185-1994) came up with 31 points and Dominican center Eloy Vargas (211-1988, college: Kentucky, agency: BIG) added 21 points and 13 rebounds respectively for Aguada in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Defending champion maintains first place with 9-3 record. Aguada at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Bigua's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena .
Top scorers:
Bigua: D.Sims 25+3reb+4ast, L.Santos 18+13reb+1ast, S.Vidal 16+6reb+7ast, V.Rudd 13+5reb+4ast, A.Gonzalo 9+2reb+2ast, S.Moglia 9+2reb+1ast
Aguada: J.Santiso 31+3reb+3ast, E.Vargas 21+13reb+3ast, O.Johnson 13+3reb+7ast, A.Young 12+7reb+2ast, L.Planells 8+2reb+3ast, A.Zuvich 5+2reb+2ast

Goes - Hebraica 84-102

The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked Goes (8-4) in Montevideo on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Hebraica (7-5) 102-84. Hebraica looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Naturalized Italian point guard Luciano Parodi (182-1994) stepped up and scored 25 points and 9 assists for the winners and American power forward Franklin Hassell (203-1988, college: ODU) chipped in 21 points and 12 rebounds. At the losing side Venezuelan center Windi Graterol (204-1986, agency: Pro Sports) responded with 17 points and 9 rebounds and forward Bernardo Barrera (200-1997) scored 21 points. Five Hebraica and four Goes players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hebraica moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Goes at the other side dropped to the second position with four games lost. Hebraica'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:
Hebraica: L.Parodi 25+4reb+9ast, F.Hassell 21+12reb+1ast, J.Ducasse 14+8reb, B.Garcia 12+2reb+5ast, J.Lawson 12+4reb+1ast, A.Henriquez 8+4reb+2ast
Goes: B.Barrera 21+3reb+2ast, J.Osimani 19+2reb+3ast, W.Graterol 17+9reb+1ast, I.Xavier 13+5reb+2ast, N.Colmenares 8+8reb+3ast, M.Osimani 3+2reb+13ast

Penarol - Urunday 88-83

There was no surprise in Montevideo where 13th ranked Urunday (3-9) was defeated by sixth ranked Penarol (7-5) 88-83 on Monday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Penarol made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Guard Juan Zanotta (185-1995) fired 29 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. German forward Robin Benzing (208-1989, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds. American forward Cameron Clark (201-1991, college: Oklahoma, agency: Slash Sports) produced 25 points and 8 rebounds and American-Nigerian swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-1994, college: UCF) added 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Penarol moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Urunday stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Penarol will meet at home Urupan (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Urunday's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Malvin.
Top scorers:
Penarol: J.Zanotta 29+6reb+3ast, R.Benzing 21+5reb, L.Roberts 12+10reb+1ast, A.Lopez 10+4reb, D.Huertas 6+5ast, N.Borsellino 6+2reb+2ast
Urunday: C.Clark 25+8reb+2ast, T.Efianayi 19+6reb+4ast, D.Delgado 14+8reb+2ast, H.Passos 11+11reb+1ast, C.Giovanni 6+3reb+2ast, A.Agarbado 6+6ast



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