LUB Round 20: Goes beat Penarol in a derby game

- January 29, 2023
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Goes (#2) and Penarol (#6). Goes (12-7) smashed visiting Penarol (9-9) by 23 points 99-76. Goes looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was Joaquin Osimani (193-1987) who scored 28 points and 9 assists. Guard Martin Osimani (194-1981, college: Duquesne, agency: Pro Sports) chipped in 18 points, 8 assists and 5 steals. American power forward Charles Thomas (202-1986, college: Arkansas) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Penarol's coach Pablo Lopez gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Goes have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-7 record behind leader Bigua. Penarol at the other side dropped to the eighth place with nine games lost. Goes' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Malvin.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Trouville (#7) and Nacional (#5). Trouville (10-9) won against visiting Nacional (10-9) 95-82. American power forward Tavrion Dawson (202-1996, college: CSUN, agency: One Motive Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points and 8 rebounds. Gianfranco Espindola contributed with 8 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American center Gary McGhee (210-1988, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Inception Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 17 rebounds for Nacional. Nacional's coach Gonzalo Fernandez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Trouville moved-up to fifth place, which they share with defeated Nacional. Trouville's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Penarol.
Leader Bigua delivered the thirteenth victory on Friday night. This time they beat 12th ranked Urunday (7-12) 103-91 in Montevideo. Worth to mention a quality performance of Luis Santos who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. Tanksley Efianayi responded with 23 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains first position with 13-4 record. Loser Urunday keeps the twelfth place with 12 games lost. Bigua's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Olimpia.

Rest of the games of round 20 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Urupan was defeated by Aguada in Montevideo 92-84. Defensor was beaten by Malvin at home 75-79. Bottom-ranked Olimpia lost to L.Borges on the opponent's court 66-81.
The best stats of 20th round was 23 points and 4 assists by Federico Pereiras of Nacional.



Aguada - Urupan 92-84

There was no surprise in Montevideo where 9th ranked Urupan (8-11) was defeated by third ranked Aguada (12-8) 92-84 on Friday. Aguada looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Dominican center Eloy Vargas (211-1988, college: Kentucky, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Orlando Johnson (193-1989, college: UCSB) who added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. American forward Eric Ferguson (203-1989, college: Georgia South) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Donald Robinson (192-1989, college: WVU Tech) scored 23 points. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Urupan's coach Esteban Yaquinta tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Aguada maintains third position with 12-8 record behind leader Bigua. Loser Urupan keeps the ninth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Defensor and L.Borges. Aguada's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Nacional.
Top scorers:
Aguada: E.Vargas 21+7reb+2ast, O.Johnson 19+5reb+5ast, A.Young 15+7reb+1ast, A.Zuvich 13+6reb, J.Santiso 10+6reb+11ast, L.Cerminato 9+5reb+2ast
Urupan: E.Ferguson 24+11reb+2ast, D.Robinson 23+4reb, Z.Riauka 12+11reb, M.Sarni 11+4reb+11ast, F.Martinez 11+1reb, H.Caceres 2
gschID: 1056649


Bigua - Urunday 103-91

Leader Bigua delivered the thirteenth victory on Friday night. This time they beat 12th ranked Urunday (7-12) 103-91 in Montevideo. Bigua looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a quality performance of Brazilian center Luis Santos (194-1994) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds and American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) who added 23 points, 9 assists and 4 steals during the contest. American-Nigerian swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-1994, college: UCF) responded with 23 points and 5 rebounds and DNicolas Delgado (198-1987) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. 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. Defending champion maintains first position with 13-4 record. Loser Urunday keeps the twelfth place with 12 games lost. Bigua's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Olimpia.
Top scorers:
Bigua: D.Sims 23+9ast, L.Santos 18+14reb+2ast, V.Rudd 16+9reb+7ast, I.Loriente 11+2reb+3ast, S.Manuel 9+3reb, M.Rojas 9+2reb+1ast
Urunday: T.Efianayi 23+5reb+1ast, M.Trelles 19+3reb+2ast, D.Delgado 18+5reb+1ast, C.Naylor 11+4reb+3ast, A.Agarbado 9+1reb+6ast, N.Catala 8+2reb+3ast
gschID: 1056650


Defensor - Malvin 75-79

No shocking result in a game in Montevideo where eighth ranked Malvin (10-10) defeated 10th ranked Defensor (8-11) 79-75 on Friday. Worth to mention a great performance of American Daniel Hamilton (201-1995, college: UConn) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import guard Rohndell Goodwin (195-1991, college: Chaminade, agency: Players Group) who added 20 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. American-Jamaican Quintrell Thomas (203-1990, college: UNLV) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds and American forward Dion Wright (201-1993, college: St.Bonaventure, agency: Inception Sports) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Four Defensor players scored in double figures. Malvin have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place. Loser Defensor dropped to the ninth position with 11 games lost. They share it with L.Borges and Urupan. Malvin's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Goes.
Top scorers:
Malvin: D.Hamilton 24+12reb+6ast, R.Goodwin 20+6reb, L.Capalbo 8+1reb+2ast, K.Wachsmann 8+9reb+3ast, G.Silvarrey 8+3ast, I.Aska 7+7reb+1ast
Defensor: Q.Thomas 20+14reb, D.Wright 15+7reb+3ast, W.Alcegaire 14+1reb+5ast, S.Ottonello 10+5reb, N.Pereyra 6+4reb+4ast, S.Massa 6+2reb
gschID: 1056651


Goes - Penarol 99-76

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Goes (#2) and Penarol (#6). Goes (12-7) smashed visiting Penarol (9-9) by 23 points 99-76. Goes looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was Joaquin Osimani (193-1987) who scored 28 points and 9 assists. Guard Martin Osimani (194-1981, college: Duquesne, agency: Pro Sports) chipped in 18 points, 8 assists and 5 steals. Four Goes players scored in double figures. American power forward Charles Thomas (202-1986, college: Arkansas) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and naturalized Italian Nicolas Borsellino (202-1986, agency: Pro Sports) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Penarol's coach Pablo Lopez gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Goes have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-7 record behind leader Bigua. Penarol at the other side dropped to the eighth place with nine games lost. Goes' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Malvin.
Top scorers:
Goes: J.Osimani 28+1reb+9ast, M.Osimani 18+2reb+8ast, I.Xavier 17+8reb+1ast, W.Graterol 13+9reb+3ast, D.Cubillan 12+3reb+3ast, N.Colmenares 8+11reb+1ast
Penarol: R.Green 17+1ast, C.Thomas 15+10reb+1ast, N.Borsellino 11+7reb+2ast, L.Roberts 9+3reb, J.Zanotta 8+2reb+7ast, A.Lopez 5+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1056652


L.Borges - Olimpia 81-66

Rather expected game in Montevideo where 13th ranked Olimpia (5-14) was defeated by eleventh ranked L.Borges (8-11) 81-66 on Friday. Worth to mention a great performance of American Akia Pruitt (203-1997, college: UNCP) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import center Ricardo Glenn (203-1990, college: USC Upstate, agency: Interperformances) who added 11 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Four L.Borges players scored in double figures. American point guard Marcus Thomas (191-1995, college: Rosemont) responded with 22 points and 8 rebounds and American-Puerto Rican swingman Jahvari Josiah (193-1993, college: Coppin St.) scored 24 points and 4 steals. Olimpia's coach German Fernandez tested ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. L.Borges moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Defensor and Urupan. Olimpia lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. L.Borges' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo .
Top scorers:
L.Borges: A.Pruitt 22+11reb+2ast, A.Federico 16+4reb+3ast, M.Zubiaurre 16+1reb+5ast, R.Glenn 11+13reb+6ast, F.Verrone 9+5reb, L.Morales 5+2reb+2ast
Olimpia: J.Josiah 24+4reb+2ast, M.Thomas 22+8reb+1ast, E.Batista 7+11reb+3ast, G.Barrera 7+2reb+2ast, O.Ashaolu 3+4reb, L.Tiago 3+2reb+3ast
gschID: 1056653


Trouville - Nacional 95-82

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Trouville (#7) and Nacional (#5). Trouville (10-9) won against visiting Nacional (10-9) 95-82. Trouville players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. American power forward Tavrion Dawson (202-1996, college: CSUN, agency: One Motive Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Gianfranco Espindola (196-1999) contributed with 8 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American center Gary McGhee (210-1988, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Inception Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 17 rebounds and Federico Pereiras (190-1994) added 23 points and 4 assists in the effort for Nacional. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Nacional's coach Gonzalo Fernandez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Trouville moved-up to fifth place, which they share with defeated Nacional. Trouville's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Penarol.
Top scorers:
Trouville: T.Dawson 17+8reb+2ast, S.Fernandez 16+1reb+5ast, A.Ibarguen 16+5reb, F.Bavosi 15+3ast, C.Guillermo 9+1reb+2ast, D.Davis 8+2reb+7ast
Nacional: F.Pereiras 23+1reb+4ast, B.Nazione 17+4reb+2ast, G.McGhee 12+17reb, J.Galletto 11+1reb+3ast, S.Safar 6+1reb+1ast, M.Barriola 6+1reb
gschID: 1056654




Tags : JOAQUIN OSIMANI, GOES MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAYAN BASKETBALL

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