LUB Round 18: Urupan beat Hebraica by three after a very close game

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The most exciting game of round 18 in the LUB took place in Montevideo. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of second-best Hebraica (11-7) to eleventh ranked Urupan (7-10) 83-80 on Friday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the home team. Urupan dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Hebraica's 30. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a good game for point guard Mateo Sarni (185-1998) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 assists and 5 steals. American forward Eric Ferguson (203-1989, college: Georgia South) contributed with 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Franklin Hassell (203-1988, college: ODU) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for Hebraica. Hebraica's coach Leonardo Zylberstein rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Urupan have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Defensor and Urunday. Hebraica at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost. Urupan is looking forward to face higher ranked Trouville (#7) in Montevideo in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Hebraica's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Nacional.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Goes (#5) and L.Borges (#8). Goes (10-7) smashed visiting L.Borges (7-11) by 21 points 93-72. Guard Martin Osimani (194-1981, college: Duquesne, agency: Pro Sports) had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Nestor Colmenares chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was point guard Mauro Zubiaurre (189-1994) with 18 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Goes moved-up to third place. L.Borges lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with 11 games lost. Goes' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Olimpia.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Trouville (9-8) and Urunday (7-10), which took place in Montevideo. Higher ranked Trouville lost at home to eleventh ranked Urunday 82-89 on Thursday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Trouville. Tanksley Efianayi notched 24 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 24 points and 10 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) by Andres Ibarguen did not help to save the game for Trouville. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Urunday moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Defensor and Urupan. Loser Trouville keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with Nacional. Urunday's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Aguada.

In the last two games of round 18 bottom-ranked Olimpia was beaten by Defensor on the road 82-66. Aguada lost to Malvin on its own court 74-85.
The most impressive performance of 18th round was 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by Rohndell Goodwin of Malvin.

Trouville - Urunday 82-89

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Trouville (9-8) and Urunday (7-10), which took place in Montevideo. Higher ranked Trouville lost at home to eleventh ranked Urunday 82-89 on Thursday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Trouville. Urunday dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Trouville's 38. American-Nigerian swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-1994, college: UCF) notched 24 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Abel Agarbado (179-1993) supported him with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Urunday players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 24 points and 10 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) by Colombian forward Andres Ibarguen (200-1996, college: Angelo St., agency: Helping Ballers) did not help to save the game for Trouville. American power forward Tavrion Dawson (202-1996, college: CSUN, agency: One Motive Sports) added 20 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Urunday moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Defensor and Urupan. Loser Trouville keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with Nacional. Urunday's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Aguada.
Top scorers:
Trouville: A.Ibarguen 24+10reb+2ast, T.Dawson 20+6reb+2ast, D.Davis 13+7reb+6ast, F.Bavosi 8+4reb+4ast, S.Fernandez 8+4reb+3ast, C.Guillermo 6+2reb
Urunday: T.Efianayi 24+8reb+2ast, A.Agarbado 16+9reb+5ast, N.Catala 13+2reb+1ast, M.Trelles 12+4reb+3ast, H.Passos 12+12reb, D.Delgado 6+2reb

Defensor - Olimpia 82-66

The game between closely ranked teams ended with twelfth ranked Defensor's (7-10) home victory over bottom-ranked Olimpia (5-12) in Montevideo 82-66 on Friday. Defensor dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Olimpia's 36. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Olimpia's players. American forward Dion Wright (201-1993, college: St.Bonaventure, agency: Inception Sports) notched 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and American-Jamaican Quintrell Thomas (203-1990, college: UNLV) supported him with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Four Defensor players scored in double figures. Even 31 points and 7 rebounds by American point guard Marcus Thomas (191-1995, college: Rosemont) did not help to save the game for Olimpia. Naturalized Spanish guard Gustavo Barrera (194-1985) added 4 points and 5 rebounds. Olimpia's coach German Fernandez tested eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Defensor have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Urunday and Urupan. Olimpia lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. Defensor'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:
Olimpia: M.Thomas 31+7reb+3ast, E.Batista 8+3reb, N.Joaquin 8+1ast, J.Viana 5, O.Ashaolu 4+5reb+2ast, G.Barrera 4+5reb+3ast
Defensor: D.Wright 22+8reb+4ast, Q.Thomas 19+9reb+2ast, S.Ottonello 13+6reb+4ast, M.Cabot 10+2reb+7ast, S.Massa 9+2reb, F.Terra 6+4reb+5ast

Goes - L.Borges 93-72

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Goes (#5) and L.Borges (#8). Goes (10-7) smashed visiting L.Borges (7-11) by 21 points 93-72. Goes made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Goes outrebounded L.Borges 38-25 including 29 on the defensive glass. Guard Martin Osimani (194-1981, college: Duquesne, agency: Pro Sports) had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Venezuelan center Nestor Colmenares (200-1987, college: Campbellsville, agency: Pro Sports) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was point guard Mauro Zubiaurre (189-1994) with 18 points and American Akia Pruitt (203-1997, college: UNCP) scored 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four L.Borges players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Goes moved-up to third place. L.Borges lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with 11 games lost. Goes' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Olimpia.
Top scorers:
L.Borges: M.Zubiaurre 18+3reb+1ast, A.Federico 15+2reb+2ast, L.Morales 13+4ast, A.Pruitt 11+7reb+4ast, R.Glenn 9+5reb, G.Semiglia 3+1ast
Goes: N.Colmenares 19+5reb+3ast, B.Emiliano 15+4reb+1ast, M.Osimani 14+7reb+10ast, S.Sosa 12+2reb+1ast, I.Xavier 9+5reb+2ast, W.Graterol 8+8reb+1ast

Hebraica - Urupan 80-83

The most exciting game of round 18 in the LUB took place in Montevideo. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of second-best Hebraica (11-7) to eleventh ranked Urupan (7-10) 83-80 on Friday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the home team. Urupan dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Hebraica's 30. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a good game for point guard Mateo Sarni (185-1998) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 assists and 5 steals. American forward Eric Ferguson (203-1989, college: Georgia South) contributed with 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Franklin Hassell (203-1988, college: ODU) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis) added 21 points in the effort for Hebraica. Five Urupan and four Hebraica players scored in double figures. Hebraica's coach Leonardo Zylberstein rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Urupan have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Defensor and Urunday. Hebraica at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost. Urupan is looking forward to face higher ranked Trouville (#7) in Montevideo in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Hebraica's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Nacional.
Top scorers:
Hebraica: A.Henriquez 21+4reb+3ast, F.Hassell 17+12reb+4ast, B.Garcia 15+5reb+1ast, J.Ducasse 14+4reb+1ast, F.Haller 7+7reb+2ast, L.Parodi 6+2reb+5ast
Urupan: E.Ferguson 19+9reb+3ast, M.Sarni 17+4reb+11ast, H.Caceres 12+4reb, F.Martinez 12+2reb+4ast, Z.Riauka 10+8reb+1ast, D.Robinson 9+1reb+1ast

Aguada - Malvin 74-85

There was an upset when higher ranked Aguada (10-8) lost to tenth ranked Malvin (8-10) in Montevideo 74-85 on Saturday. Malvin dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Aguada's 38. American guard Rohndell Goodwin (195-1991, college: Chaminade, agency: Players Group) notched 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and the other American import Daniel Hamilton (201-1995, college: UConn) supported him with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Malvin players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 13 points and 13 rebounds by Dominican center Eloy Vargas (211-1988, college: Kentucky, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Aguada. American forward Anthony Young (200-1989, college: KWC) added 22 points. Malvin moved-up to eighth place. Loser Aguada keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. Malvin's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Bigua.
Top scorers:
Aguada: A.Young 22+2reb+1ast, E.Vargas 13+13reb+3ast, L.Cerminato 12+7reb+4ast, L.Planells 8+3reb, J.Santiso 8+3reb+3ast, A.Zuvich 6+2reb
Malvin: R.Goodwin 25+6reb+5ast, I.Aska 18+4reb+3ast, D.Hamilton 14+11reb+4ast, K.Wachsmann 12+3reb+2ast, G.Silvarrey 10+1reb+4ast, M.Souberbielle 4+2reb



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