LUB Round 6 (Regular Season): Aguada is defeated by Nacional in a derby game

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The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Nacional (#1) and Aguada (#2). Nacional (6-0) won against visiting Aguada (4-2) 77-68. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Aguada. Nacional dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Aguada's 30. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Michael Smith (193-1995, college: CBU) scored 19 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Eric Anderson (204-1993, college: New Haven) chipped in 18 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Victor Rudd (206-1991, college: S.Florida) with 20 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Nacional have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Aguada at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Malvin. Nacional's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Hebraica.
Bottom-ranked L.Borges managed to get a second victory, breaking the four-game losing streak. This time they won against seventh-ranked Hebraica in Montevideo 88-83. American power forward Justin Moss (203-1993, college: Buffalo) notched a double-double by scoring 26 points and 18 rebounds to lead the effort and Keaton Hervey supported him with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Even 26 points and 9 rebounds by American swingman Jordan Williams (196-1992, college: N.Texas) did not help to save the game for Hebraica. L.Borges (2-4) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Hebraica and Bigua. Hebraica lost third consecutive game. L.Borges will play against higher ranked Urupan (#8) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Hebraica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Nacional.
A very close game took place in Montevideo between Malvin and Goes. Fourth ranked Malvin (4-2) got a very close victory on the road over 11th ranked Goes (1-5). Malvin managed to escape with a 2-point win 78-76 on Friday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. The best player for the winners was Anthony Hilliard who scored 23 points and 9 rebounds. Malvin's coach Federico Camina used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Elijah Minnie who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. Malvin moved-up to second place, which they share with Aguada. Loser Goes dropped to the bottom position with five 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 Defensor.

In the last two games of round 6 Cordon destroyed Urupan on the opponent's court 82-63. Trouville managed to outperform Bigua in a home game 92-83.



Urupan - Cordon 63-82

There was a minor upset when 6th ranked Urupan (2-3) was crushed at home by eighth ranked Cordon (3-3) 82-63 on Friday. Cordon outrebounded Urupan 39-25 including a 33-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Panamanian power forward Eric Romero (210-1999, agency: Pro Sports) who scored 20 points and 9 rebounds. American power forward Chaz Crawford (208-1984, college: Drexel) chipped in 9 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Gianfranco Espindola (196-1999) who recorded 16 points and American forward Xavier Hill-Mais (202-1996, college: Oakland) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cordon moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Trouville. Loser Urupan dropped to the eighth position with three games lost. Cordon'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:
Cordon: R.Eric 20+9reb+1ast, M.Simms 13+2reb+3ast, F.Bavosi 13+3reb+4ast, C.Crawford 9+7reb+4ast, M.Aguilera 7+8reb+1ast, M.Trelles 7+3reb+5ast
Urupan: G.Espindola 16+4reb+1ast, T.Thompson 11+6reb, X.Hill-Mais 10+6reb+2ast, Y.Facundo 6, C.Giovanni 6+2reb+1ast, N.Lemos 6+1reb

Goes - Malvin 76-78

A very close game took place in Montevideo between Malvin and Goes. Fourth ranked Malvin (4-2) got a very close victory on the road over 11th ranked Goes (1-5). Malvin managed to escape with a 2-point win 78-76 on Friday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. The best player for the winners was American swingman Anthony Hilliard (195-1986, college: ECSU) who scored 23 points and 9 rebounds. Naturalized German Kiril Wachsmann (203-1984, college: Iona) chipped in 8 points and 12 rebounds. Malvin's coach Federico Camina used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was American Elijah Minnie (203-1994, college: EMU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and his fellow American import center Kevin Allen (211-1994, college: Emporia St.) added 14 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Five Goes players scored in double figures. Malvin moved-up to second place, which they share with Aguada. Loser Goes dropped to the bottom position with five 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 Defensor.
Top scorers:
Malvin: A.Hilliard 23+9reb+3ast, E.Holt 13+5reb+1ast, L.Capalbo 10+3reb+4ast, M.Cabot 8+3reb+1ast, K.Wachsmann 8+12reb+3ast, J.Bieniemy 7+3reb+3ast
Goes: E.Minnie 20+11reb+3ast, S.Sosa 15+3reb+3ast, K.Allen 14+10reb+2ast, C.Pereira 11+6reb, G.Mateo 10+4reb+3ast, A.Lopez 5+1reb+3ast

L.Borges - Hebraica 88-83

Bottom-ranked L.Borges managed to get a second victory, breaking the four-game losing streak. This time they won against seventh-ranked Hebraica in Montevideo 88-83. Hebraica was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. American power forward Justin Moss (203-1993, college: Buffalo) notched a double-double by scoring 26 points and 18 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import forward Keaton Hervey (201-1998, college: Oakland) supported him with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Even 26 points and 9 rebounds by American swingman Jordan Williams (196-1992, college: N.Texas) did not help to save the game for Hebraica. Panamanian Ernesto Oglivie (199) added 25 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. L.Borges (2-4) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Hebraica and Bigua. Hebraica lost third consecutive game. L.Borges will play against higher ranked Urupan (#8) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Hebraica'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:
L.Borges: J.Moss 26+18reb+2ast, I.Facundo 14+1reb+2ast, K.Hervey 14+8reb+2ast, A.Federico 13+2reb+6ast, N.Amichetti 8+2ast, M.Zubiaurre 7+5reb+2ast
Hebraica: J.Williams 26+9reb+2ast, E.Oglivie 25+10reb, B.Garcia 12+4reb+4ast, J.Ducasse 12+4reb, C.Santiago 3, M.Romero 3+3reb+9ast

Trouville - Bigua 92-83

Everything could happen in Montevideo at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Trouville and 10th ranked Bigua had identical 2-3 record. This time Trouville used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Montevideo 92-83 on Friday night. Strangely Bigua outrebounded Trouville 42-29 including 29 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Colombian guard Romario Roque (175-1998) who scored 16 points and 4 assists. American power forward Kwame Alexander (201-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Trouville's coach Pablo Morales allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Martin Rojas (194-1998) who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds and American guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) added 15 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists respectively. Five Trouville and four Bigua players scored in double figures. Trouville (3-3) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Cordon. Loser Bigua dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with Hebraica and L.Borges. Trouville'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:
Trouville: K.Alexander 17+6reb, R.Roque 16+4reb+4ast, T.Baxter Jr. 14+4reb+1ast, N.Catala 12+6reb, T.Martin 12+3reb, S.Fernandez 11+2reb+4ast
Bigua: M.Rojas 22+13reb+1ast, J.Cunningham 20+6reb+2ast, I.Hamilton 15+9reb+7ast, G.Leandro 12+3reb+3ast, E.Matias 6+4reb+4ast, I.Loriente 5+3reb+3ast

Nacional - Aguada 77-68

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Nacional (#1) and Aguada (#2). Nacional (6-0) won against visiting Aguada (4-2) 77-68. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Aguada. Nacional dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Aguada's 30. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Michael Smith (193-1995, college: CBU) scored 19 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Eric Anderson (204-1993, college: New Haven) chipped in 18 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Four Nacional players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Victor Rudd (206-1991, college: S.Florida) with 20 points and 6 rebounds and Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) scored 20 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Nacional have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Aguada at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Malvin. Nacional's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Hebraica.
Top scorers:
Nacional: M.Smith 19+7reb+8ast, E.Anderson 18+13reb+1ast, F.Giorgetti 16+11reb+2ast, G.Semiglia 11+2reb+3ast, S.Ottonello 6+1reb, L.Tiago 4+1reb
Aguada: V.Rudd 20+6reb+2ast, D.Sims 20+2reb+4ast, L.Santos 12+7reb, F.Pereiras 6+2reb, D.Garcia 5+5reb+3ast, S.Vidal 3+4reb+2ast