LUB Round 12 (Second Stage): Trouville edge Bigua by two points

There will be only one (last) round of the Second Stage in LUB. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 12 in the LUB took place in Montevideo. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 6th ranked Bigua (15-18) to eighth ranked Trouville (14-20) 81-79 on Saturday evening. Trouville made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American power forward Lee Roberts (203-1987, college: Findlay, OH, agency: BIG) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Santiago Fernandez (186-2000) chipped in 14 points and 5 assists. Trouville's coach Pablo Morales used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Leandro Garcia (188-1999) who recorded 22 points and 4 assists. Trouville maintains eighth position with 14-20 record. Bigua at the other side keeps the sixth place with 18 games lost.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Nacional (#3) and Hebraica (#5). Hebraica was smashed at home by 41 points 52-93 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It was a good game for Argentinian forward Franco Giorgetti (203-1992) who led his team to a victory with 24 points and 6 rebounds. Gaston Semiglia contributed with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American swingman Jordan Williams (196-1992, college: N.Texas) replied with 15 points for Hebraica. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Nacional maintains third position with 20-9 record having just one point less than leader Penarol. Hebraica lost third consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the fifth place with 14 games lost. Nacional's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Penarol.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Montevideo: Penarol (#2) and Hebraica (#5). Hebraica was smashed at home by 17 points 82-99 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Worth to mention a great performance of Jayson Granger who helped to win the game recording 10 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. The best for the losing side was Jordan Williams with 28 points and 5 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Penarol have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Aguada. Hebraica lost third consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the fifth place with 14 games lost. Penarol's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Nacional.

Rest of the games of round 12 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Aguada crushed Cordon in Montevideo 97-74. Malvin beat Urupan at home 77-68. Bigua won against Trouville on the opponent's court 81-70. Urupan outscored Malvin in a home game 99-74.
The best stats of 12th round was 15 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals by Mateo Sarni of Urupan.



Cordon - Aguada 74-97

There was no surprise in Montevideo where 9th ranked Cordon (12-19) was crushed by second ranked Aguada (24-7) 97-74 on Thursday. Aguada looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Federico Pereiras (190-1994) who helped to win the game recording 23 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and naturalized Argentinian power forward Agustin Zuvich (201-1995) who added 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Five Aguada players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was point guard Juan Galletto (182-1996) with 21 points and 4 assists and Panamanian power forward Eric Romero (210-1999, agency: Pro Sports) scored 19 points and 7 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Aguada keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Penarol. Cordon lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with 19 games lost. Aguada'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:
Aguada: F.Pereiras 23+3reb+3ast, D.Sims 18+2reb+2ast, A.Zuvich 16+10reb+2ast, V.Rudd 12+5reb+4ast, J.Santiso 11+1reb+5ast, S.Vidal 9+1reb+4ast
Cordon: J.Galletto 21+1reb+4ast, R.Eric 19+7reb, M.Trelles 10+1reb+3ast, B.Emiliano 8, M.Aguilera 7+3reb+1ast, D.McKinney 4+6reb+1ast

Hebraica - Nacional 52-93

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Nacional (#3) and Hebraica (#5). Hebraica was smashed at home by 41 points 52-93 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Nacional had a 33-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Hebraica's players. It was a good game for Argentinian forward Franco Giorgetti (203-1992) who led his team to a victory with 24 points and 6 rebounds. Gaston Semiglia (186-1991) contributed with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four Nacional players scored in double figures. American swingman Jordan Williams (196-1992, college: N.Texas) replied with 15 points and Argentinian center Lautaro Viatri (205-2005) added 12 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Hebraica. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Nacional maintains third position with 20-9 record having just one point less than leader Penarol. Hebraica lost third consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the fifth place with 14 games lost. Nacional's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Penarol.
Top scorers:
Nacional: F.Giorgetti 24+6reb+1ast, P.Patricio 12+2reb+4ast, J.Mathews 11+1reb+3ast, S.Ottonello 10+5reb+1ast, G.Semiglia 9+5reb+5ast, A.Acosta 5+2reb+2ast
Hebraica: J.Williams 15+3reb+1ast, V.Lautaro 12+6reb, F.Hassell 10+3reb, F.Haller 6+8reb, M.Enzo 5+1reb, V.Geronimo 2+1reb+6ast

Hebraica - Penarol 82-99

Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Montevideo: Penarol (#2) and Hebraica (#5). Hebraica was smashed at home by 17 points 82-99 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Penarol made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Strangely Hebraica outrebounded Penarol 42-29 including a 17-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Penarol looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Hebraica's players. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Italian guard Jayson Granger (191-1989) who helped to win the game recording 10 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists and American forward JyLan Washington (206-1997, college: Tennessee St.) who added 18 points during the contest. Granger is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Penarol players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American swingman Jordan Williams (196-1992, college: N.Texas) with 28 points and 5 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and naturalized Italian point guard Luciano Parodi (182-1994) scored 17 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Penarol have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Aguada. Hebraica lost third consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the fifth place with 14 games lost. Penarol's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Nacional.
Top scorers:
Penarol: J.Washington 18+4reb+2ast, E.Serres 15+5reb+3ast, S.Johnson 14+4reb+4ast, J.Zanotta 12+1reb+4ast, J.Granger 10+5reb+9ast, J.Osimani 10+2ast
Hebraica: J.Williams 28+5reb+2ast, L.Parodi 17+2reb+4ast, F.Hassell 11+9reb, F.Haller 9+8reb+3ast, V.Lautaro 8+8reb+1ast, V.Geronimo 3+2reb

Bigua - Trouville 79-81

The most exciting game of round 12 in the LUB took place in Montevideo. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 6th ranked Bigua (15-18) to eighth ranked Trouville (14-20) 81-79 on Saturday evening. Trouville made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American power forward Lee Roberts (203-1987, college: Findlay, OH, agency: BIG) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Santiago Fernandez (186-2000) chipped in 14 points and 5 assists. Trouville's coach Pablo Morales used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Leandro Garcia (188-1999) who recorded 22 points and 4 assists and American forward Josh Cunningham (203-1996, college: Dayton) added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Five Trouville and four Bigua players scored in double figures. Trouville maintains eighth position with 14-20 record. Bigua at the other side keeps the sixth place with 18 games lost.
Top scorers:
Trouville: L.Roberts 21+11reb+1ast, T.Martin 14+3reb, S.Fernandez 14+4reb+5ast, T.Lee 12+8reb+1ast, B.Barrera 10+3reb+2ast, N.Catala 5+4reb+2ast
Bigua: G.Leandro 22+4reb+4ast, J.Cunningham 13+9reb+2ast, M.Rojas 13+3reb+3ast, I.Hamilton 11+6reb+7ast, M.Carter 7+2reb, I.Loriente 6+1reb+3ast

Malvin - Urupan 77-68

No shocking result in a game in Montevideo where seventh ranked Malvin (18-14) defeated 10th ranked Urupan (13-21) 77-68 on Saturday. Malvin forced 22 Urupan turnovers. 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 10 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized German Kiril Wachsmann (203-1984, college: Iona) who added 18 points and 4 steals (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Five Malvin players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Dominican forward Miguel Simon (203-1994, college: ASA CC, agency: BMS Sport Agency) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and forward Gianfranco Espindola (196-1999) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Malvin have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain seventh position with 18-14 record. Loser Urupan dropped to the ninth place with 21 games lost.
Top scorers:
Malvin: K.Wachsmann 18+3reb+2ast, M.Souberbielle 15+3reb+1ast, L.Capalbo 12+3reb+6ast, E.Holt 11+4reb, D.Hamilton 10+10reb+5ast, M.Cabot 6+2reb+2ast
Urupan: G.Espindola 18+5reb+1ast, M.Simon 17+15reb+1ast, M.Sarni 13+3reb+7ast, J.Sacco 8+4reb+1ast, F.Medina 4+1ast, F.Martinez 4+2reb+1ast

Trouville - Bigua 70-81

Rather expected game in Montevideo where 8th ranked Trouville (14-20) was defeated by sixth ranked Bigua (15-18) 81-70 on Wednesday. Bigua looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Josh Cunningham (203-1996, college: Dayton) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds and the other American import guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) who added 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American Tyrone Lee (203-1990, college: GVSU) with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 blocks and forward Nicolas Catala (196-1991) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Trouville players scored in double figures. Bigua maintains sixth position with 15-18 record. Loser Trouville keeps the eighth place with 20 games lost.
Top scorers:
Bigua: G.Leandro 20+4reb+3ast, I.Hamilton 20+6reb+6ast, J.Cunningham 14+15reb+3ast, M.Carter 7+1reb, M.Rojas 6+4reb+3ast, I.Loriente 6+1reb+1ast
Trouville: T.Lee 18+5reb+2ast, N.Catala 15+6reb+1ast, S.Fernandez 11+1reb+1ast, C.Guillermo 11+3reb+2ast, B.Nicolas 5+1reb+2ast, L.Roberts 5+4reb+3ast

Urupan - Malvin 99-74

There was a small surprise when tenth ranked Urupan (13-21) outscored at home 7th ranked Malvin (18-14) 99-74 on Thursday. Urupan looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Gianfranco Espindola (196-1999) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and Facundo Medina (190-1994) who added 21 points and 8 assists during the contest. Four Urupan players scored in double figures. Urupan's coach Diego Palacios felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was American forward Emmitt Holt (201-1996, college: Providence) with 23 points and 5 rebounds and his fellow American import Daniel Hamilton (201-1995, college: UConn) scored 9 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Urupan moved-up to ninth place. Loser Malvin keeps the seventh position with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
Urupan: G.Espindola 28+4reb+2ast, F.Medina 21+1reb+8ast, M.Sarni 15+6reb+8ast, M.Simon 14+13reb+1ast, S.Guillermo 6+3reb, F.Martinez 6+1reb+1ast
Malvin: E.Holt 23+5reb+1ast, S.Ponds 14+1reb+5ast, M.Souberbielle 11+4reb+1ast, D.Hamilton 9+8reb+4ast, K.Wachsmann 7+8reb+3ast, M.Cabot 5+1reb