LUB Round 14 (Regular Season): Aguada keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Aguada as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Aguada defeated 3rd ranked Defensor in Montevideo 92-77. Aguada dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Defensor's 30. They outrebounded Defensor 42-27 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points and 5 rebounds. Dominican center Luis Santos (203-1994, college: St.Louis) contributed with 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American guard Malik Curry (184-1999, college: WVU) replied with 32 points and 6 rebounds for Defensor. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Aguada have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Defensor at the other side dropped to the fourth place with five games lost. Defensor will play next round against Hebraica trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo - Hebraica. Aguada will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Bigua (#7) and Malvin (#5). Bigua (7-7) won against visiting Malvin (7-7) 89-75. American forward Josh Cunningham (203-1996, college: Dayton) had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Isaac Hamilton chipped in 20 points, 6 assists and 4 steals during the contest. American forward Emmitt Holt (201-1996, college: Providence) responded with 25 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bigua moved-up to fifth place, which they share with defeated Malvin. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Montevideo: Aguada (#2) and Trouville (#8). Trouville was defeated at home 82-90 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Luis Santos notched a double-double by scoring 21 points, 21 rebounds and 5 blocks to lead the effort. Even 21 points and 6 rebounds by Josimar Ayarza did not help to save the game for Trouville. Aguada have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Trouville keeps the eighth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Cordon. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 14: Trouville beat Goes on the road 93-85. Urupan was destroyed by Penarol on its own court 64-89. Goes unfortunately lost to Cordon in Montevideo 71-80. Penarol rolled over L.Borges at home 89-62.



Aguada - Defensor 92-77

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Aguada as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Aguada defeated 3rd ranked Defensor in Montevideo 92-77. Aguada dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Defensor's 30. They outrebounded Defensor 42-27 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points and 5 rebounds. Dominican center Luis Santos (203-1994, college: St.Louis) contributed with 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Aguada players scored in double figures. American guard Malik Curry (184-1999, college: WVU) replied with 32 points and 6 rebounds and Ukrainian Andriy Grytsak (201-2000) added 6 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Defensor. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Aguada have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Defensor at the other side dropped to the fourth place with five games lost. Defensor will play next round against Hebraica trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo - Hebraica. Aguada will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Defensor: M.Curry 32+6reb+3ast, F.Terra 10+2reb, S.Massa 7+2reb+2ast, A.Grytsak 6+7reb+1ast, N.Pereyra 6+2reb+1ast, B.Mateo 5+1reb
Aguada: D.Sims 24+5reb, L.Santos 20+8reb, V.Rudd 16+5reb+2ast, F.Pereiras 12+5reb+2ast, A.Zuvich 10+5reb+1ast, D.Garcia 6+2reb+4ast

Goes - Trouville 85-93

Everything could happen in Montevideo at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Trouville and 10th ranked Goes had identical 4-7 record. But Goes were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Montevideo 93-85 on Thursday night. Trouville made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. American power forward Kwame Alexander (201-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) notched a double-double by scoring 30 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Bernardo Barrera (200-1997) supported him with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds by American center Kevin Allen (211-1994, college: Emporia St.) did not help to save the game for Goes. Point guard Mateo Giano (186-2000) added 23 points and 4 assists for the hosts. Four Goes players scored in double figures. Trouville maintains eighth position with 5-7 record, which they share with Cordon. Loser Goes keep the tenth place with eight games lost. Trouville will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Goes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Cordon.
Top scorers:
Goes: G.Mateo 23+1reb+4ast, E.Minnie 20+6reb+1ast, K.Allen 20+10reb+1ast, S.Sosa 10+2reb+5ast, A.Lopez 5+1reb, J.Jackson 4+8reb+2ast
Trouville: K.Alexander 30+12reb+3ast, B.Barrera 21+5reb+1ast, N.Catala 20+2reb+1ast, S.Fernandez 8+4reb+9ast, J.Ayarza 8+2reb, R.Roque 2+5reb+4ast

Urupan - Penarol 64-89

Very expected game when 11th ranked Urupan (4-9) was smashed at home by third ranked Penarol (8-2) 89-64 on Friday. Penarol outrebounded Urupan 51-36 including a 37-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Penarol made 7 blocks. Senegalese-American center Malik Dime (206-1992, college: Washington) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks to lead the effort and naturalized Italian guard Jayson Granger (191-1989) supported him with 13 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Granger is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Penarol players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 8 rebounds by Colombian Alvaro Pena (197-1995) did not help to save the game for Urupan. Forward Gianfranco Espindola (196-1999) added 12 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Penarol have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 8-2 record having five points less than leader Aguada. Loser Urupan keeps the eleventh place with nine games lost. Penarol will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Urupan will play again against Penarol (#3) in Montevideo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Urupan: A.Pena 15+8reb+2ast, G.Espindola 12+5reb+2ast, S.Guillermo 9+3reb+2ast, T.Thompson 7+6reb, F.Martinez 6+1reb+2ast, N.Lemos 5+1reb+1ast
Penarol: M.Dime 18+11reb+1ast, M.Eduardo 16+1reb+2ast, J.Granger 13+11reb+6ast, S.Johnson 12+2reb+3ast, C.Thomas 11+7reb+1ast, J.Zanotta 8+8reb+3ast

Bigua - Malvin 89-75

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Bigua (#7) and Malvin (#5). Bigua (7-7) won against visiting Malvin (7-7) 89-75. American forward Josh Cunningham (203-1996, college: Dayton) had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) chipped in 20 points, 6 assists and 4 steals during the contest. American forward Emmitt Holt (201-1996, college: Providence) responded with 25 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and naturalized German Kiril Wachsmann (203-1984, college: Iona) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bigua moved-up to fifth place, which they share with defeated Malvin. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Malvin: E.Holt 25+6reb+1ast, L.Capalbo 12+1reb+3ast, K.Wachsmann 11+7reb+3ast, A.Hilliard 9+5reb+2ast, S.Felipe 6+1ast, J.Bieniemy 6+7reb+3ast
Bigua: G.Leandro 22+4reb+2ast, J.Cunningham 21+11reb+4ast, I.Hamilton 20+3reb+6ast, A.Angel 8+5reb, M.Rojas 8+10reb+6ast, J.Guillermo 5

Cordon - Goes 80-71

Everything could happen in Montevideo at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Cordon and 10th ranked Goes had identical 4-7 record. This time Cordon used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Montevideo 80-71 on Tuesday night. Cordon dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Goes' 28. Panamanian power forward Eric Romero (210-1999, agency: Pro Sports) notched 32 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and naturalized Italian guard Federico Bavosi (190-1981, agency: Pro Sports) supported him with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 26 points and 6 rebounds by American Elijah Minnie (203-1994, college: EMU) did not help to save the game for Goes. His fellow American import center Kevin Allen (211-1994, college: Emporia St.) added 15 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Goes' coach Luis Silveira rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Cordon (5-7) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Trouville. Loser Goes keep the tenth position with eight games lost. Cordon'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:
Goes: E.Minnie 26+6reb+1ast, K.Allen 15+8reb+1ast, A.Lopez 8+2reb+1ast, C.Pereira 6+6reb+4ast, G.Mateo 5+1reb+5ast, N.Joaquin 4+1reb+2ast
Cordon: R.Eric 32+9reb, F.Bavosi 16+7reb+4ast, M.Trelles 9+3reb+3ast, M.Simms 8+4reb+2ast, C.Crawford 6+12reb+3ast, B.Emiliano 5+1reb+2ast

Penarol - L.Borges 89-62

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked L.Borges (2-11) were outscored by third ranked Penarol (8-2) in Montevideo 89-62 on Monday. Penarol outrebounded L.Borges 55-32 including a 22-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Emiliano Serres (204-1997, agency: Pro Sports) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and American power forward Charles Thomas (203-1986, college: Arkansas) supported him with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Even 12 points and 9 rebounds by Fernando Verrone (201-1988) did not help to save the game for L.Borges. American guard Donald Robinson (192-1989, college: WVU Tech) added 15 points for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Penarol have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 8-2 record having five points less than leader Aguada. L.Borges lost seventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 11 games lost. Penarol will meet at home Urupan (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. L.Borges will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
L.Borges: D.Robinson 15+3reb+3ast, F.Verrone 12+9reb+2ast, J.Moss 12+5reb, K.Hervey 8+4reb+1ast, I.Facundo 5+4reb, A.Federico 4+1ast
Penarol: E.Serres 18+10reb+1ast, C.Thomas 17+8reb+1ast, S.Johnson 11+5reb+4ast, J.Granger 9+2reb+3ast, M.Dime 8+13reb+1ast, I.Xavier 5+4reb+2ast

Trouville - Aguada 82-90

Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Montevideo: Aguada (#2) and Trouville (#8). Trouville was defeated at home 82-90 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Aguada made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Dominican center Luis Santos (203-1994, college: St.Louis) notched a double-double by scoring 21 points, 21 rebounds and 5 blocks to lead the effort and American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) supported him with 21 points and 10 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Five Aguada players scored in double figures. Even 21 points and 6 rebounds by Panamanian Josimar Ayarza (205-1987, college: Southern Miss) did not help to save the game for Trouville. American power forward Kwame Alexander (201-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) added 17 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Aguada have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Trouville keeps the eighth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Cordon. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Trouville: J.Ayarza 21+6reb+1ast, K.Alexander 17+8reb+1ast, B.Barrera 16+5reb+3ast, G.Pablo 11+6reb, N.Catala 9+7reb+2ast, S.Fernandez 6+7reb+7ast
Aguada: L.Santos 21+21reb+3ast, D.Sims 21+1reb+10ast, S.Vidal 20+3reb+3ast, F.Pereiras 11+4reb, V.Rudd 10+5reb+2ast, A.Zuvich 5+5reb