Metropolitan Round 6: Capitol beat U.Atletica in a derby game

Jacob Ledoux

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Capitol (#7) and U.Atletica (#5). Capitol (4-2) won against visiting U.Atletica (4-2) 84-78. The best player for the winners was American guard Jacob Ledoux (190-1997, college: UTPB) who scored 23 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. The other American import forward Karachi Edo (196-1994, college: Fresno St.) chipped in 22 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Lithuanian center Zygimantas Riauka (206-1993, college: UW-Parkside) who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds. U.Atletica's coach Esteban Yaquinta rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Capitol have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated U.Atletica. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Bottom-ranked Verdirrojo (0-6) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 79-67 loss to second ranked Urunday (5-1) in Montevideo. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. It was a good game for American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-1993, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Slash Sports) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 9 rebounds. DNicolas Delgado contributed with 6 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Urunday's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard Robert Whitfield (190-1997, college: UMKC) replied with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Verdirrojo. Urunday have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 5-1 record having just one point less than leader Larranaga. Verdirrojo at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
A very close game took place in Colon (derby !!!) between Colon and Welcome. Sixth ranked Colon (4-2) got a very close home victory over 15th ranked Welcome (2-4). Colon managed to escape with a 1-point win 63-62 on Tuesday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Imanol Asaravicius scored 6 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Mateo Bianchi with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Welcome's coach Diego Rivas tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Colon moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Welcome lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Colon will meet 25 de Agosto (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Welcome will have a break next round.

In the last game of round 6 25 de Agosto was defeated by Miramar in Montevideo 62-59.