LUB Round 19: Bigua is defeated by Malvin

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Bigua (12-4) in Montevideo on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by ninth ranked Malvin (9-10) 93-85. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Bigua. Malvin looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for American Daniel Hamilton (201-1995, college: UConn) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. U.S. Virgin Islands-Puerto Rican forward Ivan Aska (201-1990, college: Murray St., agency: 011 Sports) helped adding 26 points and 5 assists. At the losing side Brazilian center Luis Santos (194-1994) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!). Bigua's coach Diego Cal rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Malvin moved-up to eighth place. Defending champion Bigua still keeps top position with four games lost. Malvin's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Defensor.
Important game to mention about took place in Montevideo. Sixth ranked Nacional (10-8) saved a 2-point derby victory at home edging much higher ranked Hebraica (11-8) 96-94 on Tuesday evening. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Alejandro Acosta (189-1989) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists. Gary McGhee accounted for 13 points and 14 rebounds. American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis) came up with 28 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) for Hebraica in the defeat. Nacional moved-up to fifth place. Hebraica lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with eight games lost. They share it with Aguada. Nacional's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Trouville.
A very close game took place in Montevideo (derby !!!) between Defensor and Penarol. Tenth ranked Defensor (8-10) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Penarol (9-8). Defensor managed to escape with a 2-point win 70-68 on Tuesday evening. Wes Alcegaire fired 18 points and 4 assists for the winners. Charles Thomas produced 22 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Defensor have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Urupan. Penarol at the other side dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. Defensor's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Malvin.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 19: Goes won against Olimpia on the opponent's court 89-85. Urunday was outscored by Aguada in a home game 55-75. Trouville recorded a loss to Urupan on the road 99-94.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 26 points and 8 rebounds by Andres Ibarguen of Trouville.

Malvin - Bigua 93-85

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Bigua (12-4) in Montevideo on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by ninth ranked Malvin (9-10) 93-85. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Bigua. Malvin looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for American Daniel Hamilton (201-1995, college: UConn) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. U.S. Virgin Islands-Puerto Rican forward Ivan Aska (201-1990, college: Murray St., agency: 011 Sports) helped adding 26 points and 5 assists. At the losing side Brazilian center Luis Santos (194-1994) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!) and American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) scored 20 points and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bigua's coach Diego Cal rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Malvin moved-up to eighth place. Defending champion Bigua still keeps top position with four games lost. Malvin'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:
Malvin: D.Hamilton 28+9reb+5ast, I.Aska 26+3reb+5ast, R.Goodwin 12+2reb+3ast, K.Wachsmann 11+6reb+3ast, G.Silvarrey 7+2ast, M.Souberbielle 5+2reb+2ast
Bigua: D.Sims 20+2reb+6ast, L.Santos 19+11reb+1ast, V.Rudd 15+5reb+2ast, S.Vidal 11+3reb+6ast, I.Loriente 9+1reb, M.Rojas 6+5reb+1ast

Nacional - Hebraica 96-94

Important game to mention about took place in Montevideo. Sixth ranked Nacional (10-8) saved a 2-point derby victory at home edging much higher ranked Hebraica (11-8) 96-94 on Tuesday evening. Nacional players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Hebraica's players. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Alejandro Acosta (189-1989) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists. American center Gary McGhee (210-1988, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Inception Sports) accounted for 13 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side. American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis) came up with 28 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and American power forward Franklin Hassell (203-1988, college: ODU) added 18 points and 15 rebounds respectively for Hebraica in the defeat. Five Nacional and four Hebraica players scored in double figures. Nacional moved-up to fifth place. Hebraica lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with eight games lost. They share it with Aguada. Nacional's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Trouville.
Top scorers:
Nacional: B.Nazione 19+7reb+2ast, M.Barriola 18+5reb, A.Acosta 18+7reb+12ast, G.McGhee 13+14reb+2ast, S.Safar 10+2reb+4ast, P.Patricio 7+3reb+1ast
Hebraica: A.Henriquez 28+6reb+1ast, F.Hassell 18+15reb+1ast, B.Garcia 15+3reb+6ast, J.Ducasse 11+13reb, L.Parodi 9+2reb+4ast, M.Romero 7+1reb+1ast

Olimpia - Goes 85-89

Very expected game in Montevideo where 13th ranked Olimpia (5-13) was defeated by fourth ranked Goes (11-7) 89-85 on Tuesday. Goes looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Venezuelan center Nestor Colmenares (200-1987, college: Campbellsville, agency: Pro Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Guard Martin Osimani (194-1981, college: Duquesne, agency: Pro Sports) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 assists. Five Goes players scored in double figures. Goes' coach Guillermo Narvarte used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American point guard Marcus Thomas (191-1995, college: Rosemont) produced 30 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized Spanish center Esteban Batista (206-1983) added 8 points and 13 rebounds respectively for lost side. Goes moved-up to second place. Olimpia lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 13 games lost. Goes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Penarol.
Top scorers:
Goes: J.Osimani 21+1reb+3ast, N.Colmenares 13+13reb+1ast, M.Osimani 13+3reb+11ast, W.Graterol 13+13reb+1ast, D.Cubillan 13+3ast, I.Xavier 10+7reb+2ast
Olimpia: M.Thomas 30+6reb+5ast, J.Josiah 14+5reb+1ast, M.Pablo 13+4reb+3ast, G.Barrera 9+3reb+1ast, E.Batista 8+13reb+2ast, J.Viana 5+1reb

Penarol - Defensor 68-70

A very close game took place in Montevideo (derby !!!) between Defensor and Penarol. Tenth ranked Defensor (8-10) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Penarol (9-8). Defensor managed to escape with a 2-point win 70-68 on Tuesday evening. American-Haitian forward Wes Alcegaire (198-1994, college: BGSU) fired 18 points and 4 assists for the winners. American forward Dion Wright (201-1993, college: St.Bonaventure, agency: Inception Sports) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. American power forward Charles Thomas (202-1986, college: Arkansas) produced 22 points and 5 rebounds and Alex Lopez (186-1993) added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Defensor have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Urupan. Penarol at the other side dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. Defensor's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Malvin.
Top scorers:
Defensor: W.Alcegaire 18+1reb+4ast, S.Ottonello 13+6reb+1ast, D.Wright 13+7reb+2ast, N.Pereyra 12+5reb+2ast, Q.Thomas 7+6reb+1ast, F.Terra 5+1ast
Penarol: C.Thomas 22+5reb+2ast, A.Lopez 17+7reb+1ast, L.Roberts 11+7reb, D.Garcia 10+3reb+2ast, R.Green 3+2reb, N.Borsellino 3+1reb

Urunday - Aguada 55-75

Very predictable result in Montevideo where fourth ranked Aguada (11-8) smashed 11th ranked Urunday (7-11) 75-55 on Tuesday. Dominican center Eloy Vargas (211-1988, college: Kentucky, agency: BIG) fired a double-double by scoring 12 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. American guard Orlando Johnson (193-1989, college: UCSB) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Cameron Naylor (202-1994, college: Texas St.) produced 16 points and 6 rebounds and American-Nigerian swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-1994, college: UCF) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Urunday's coach Hector Da Pra tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Aguada moved-up to third place, which they share with Hebraica. Loser Urunday keeps the eleventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with L.Borges. Aguada will meet at home Urupan (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Urunday's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Bigua.
Top scorers:
Aguada: O.Johnson 21+6reb+2ast, A.Zuvich 20+5reb, E.Vargas 12+17reb+2ast, L.Planells 8+4reb+3ast, J.Santiso 6+1reb+11ast, A.Young 6+4reb+1ast
Urunday: C.Naylor 16+6reb, T.Efianayi 15+5reb+2ast, M.Trelles 11+1reb, H.Passos 6+9reb, A.Agarbado 3+1reb+6ast, R.Brause 2+2reb

Urupan - Trouville 99-94

There was a minor upset when 7th ranked Trouville (9-9) was defeated on the road by ninth ranked Urupan (8-10) 99-94 on Tuesday. Urupan looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American guard Donald Robinson (192-1989, college: WVU Tech) fired 29 points for the winners. His fellow American import forward Eric Ferguson (203-1989, college: Georgia South) chipped in 22 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws). Colombian forward Andres Ibarguen (200-1996, college: Angelo St., agency: Helping Ballers) produced 26 points and 8 rebounds (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field) and American forward Dwayne Davis (196-1989, college: Southern Miss) added 18 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Trouville's coach Marcelo Signorelli tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Urupan have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain ninth place with 8-10 record, which they share with Defensor. Loser Trouville keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. Urupan will meet higher ranked Aguada (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Trouville'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:
Urupan: D.Robinson 29+2reb+1ast, E.Ferguson 22+6reb+3ast, F.Soto 20+7reb+3ast, Z.Riauka 12+6reb+2ast, M.Sarni 8+7reb+12ast, F.Martinez 5+2reb+2ast
Trouville: A.Ibarguen 26+8reb, D.Davis 18+4reb+5ast, S.Fernandez 15+1reb+2ast, T.Dawson 14+7reb+3ast, G.Pablo 6+4reb, N.Amichetti 6+2reb+2ast



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