Metropolitan Round 13 (Regular Season): L.Borges edge U.Atletica by two points

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 13 in the Metropolitan took place in Montevideo. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of much higher ranked U.Atletica (10-3) to fourteenth ranked L.Borges (5-8) 68-66 on Tuesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the home team. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of U.Atletica. Brazilian center Sergio Conceicao (209-2000) fired 21 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks for the winners. Fernando Verrone (201-1988) chipped in 14 points and 13 rebounds. Argentinian point guard Sebastian Alvarez (185-1989) produced 17 points and 4 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. L.Borges moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Bohemios and Sayago. U.Atletica at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Olimpia (#1) and Goes (#6). Olimpia (11-2) won against visiting Goes (7-6) 87-82. Worth to mention a great performance of Sebastian Ottonello (200-1997) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. Juan Viana contributed with 15 points and 6 assists for the winners. American center Tyler Harris (208-1993, college: Auburn) answered with 29 points and 8 rebounds for Goes. Olimpia have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-2 record. Goes at the other side keep the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Colon.
A very close game took place in Colon (derby !!!) between Colon and Sayago. Sixth ranked Colon (7-6) got a very close home victory over 11th ranked Sayago (5-8). Colon managed to escape with a 2-point win 68-66 on Monday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Pierino Rusch stepped up and scored 18 points and 7 assists for the winners. At the losing side Anthony Hilliard responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Colon maintains sixth place with 7-6 record, which they share with Goes. Loser Sayago keeps the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with L.Borges and Bohemios.

In the last two games of round 13 Larranaga defeated O.Mundial in Montevideo 85-77. Tabare was beaten by Montevideo at home 78-89.



Colon - Sayago 68-66

A very close game took place in Colon (derby !!!) between Colon and Sayago. Sixth ranked Colon (7-6) got a very close home victory over 11th ranked Sayago (5-8). Colon managed to escape with a 2-point win 68-66 on Monday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Point guard Pierino Rusch (183-1999) stepped up and scored 18 points and 7 assists for the winners and forward Gianfranco Espindola (196-1999) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side American swingman Anthony Hilliard (195-1986, college: ECSU) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Emiliano Bonet (186-2001) scored 16 points and 5 steals. Four Sayago players scored in double figures. Colon maintains sixth place with 7-6 record, which they share with Goes. Loser Sayago keeps the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with L.Borges and Bohemios.
Top scorers:
Sayago: A.Hilliard 17+7reb+3ast, E.Bonet 16+1reb+3ast, G.Silvarrey 12+3reb+2ast, T.de Leon 11+8reb, J.Demetrio 6+10reb, N.Lema 2+1reb
Colon: P.Rusch 18+3reb+7ast, G.Espindola 17+7reb+3ast, V.Duvanced 14+10reb+1ast, M.Oyenard 8+12reb+3ast, N.Rodriguez 4, G.Curbelo 3+2reb+2ast

O.Mundial - Larranaga 77-85

There was no surprise in Montevideo where 15th ranked O.Mundial (2-11) was defeated by ninth ranked Larranaga (6-8) 85-77 on Monday. Forward Nicolas Martinez (206-2003) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and naturalized Argentinian power forward Agustin Zuvich (201-1995) chipped in 15 points and 11 rebounds. At the losing side forward Agustin Gentile (193-2003) responded with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Facundo Medina (190-1994) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Five Larranaga and four O.Mundial players scored in double figures. O.Mundial's coach Marcio Matoso rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Larranaga have a solid series of three victories in a row. Despite that victory Larranaga went down to tenth position due to points difference. O.Mundial lost ninth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
O.Mundial: A.Gentile 18+7reb+4ast, F.Medina 15+5reb+2ast, T.Araujo 12+3reb+1ast, S.Massa 12+4reb+3ast, A.Varela 8+7reb+6ast, G.Brun 4+5reb+3ast
Larranaga: N.Martinez 22+10reb, A.Zuvich 15+11reb+2ast, M.Nobile 13+1reb+4ast, M.Cancela 12+2reb+2ast, M.Bolivar 10+8reb+6ast, J.Jones 10+5reb+4ast

Tabare - Montevideo 78-89

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Montevideo (8-6) defeated on the road 12th ranked Tabare (6-7) 89-78 on Monday. Montevideo made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Center Mauricio Arregui (200-1998) stepped up and scored 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and point guard Fernando Martinez (173-1979, agency: Pro Sports) chipped in 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. At the losing side American Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds and point guard Geronimo Viera (172-2004) scored 13 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Four Montevideo and five Tabare players scored in double figures. Tabare's coach Nico Scarabino rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Montevideo went down to fourth position due to points difference. Loser Tabare dropped to the ninth place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Tabare: T.Brown 18+15reb, G.Viera 13+5reb+7ast, J.Zanotta 12+3reb+4ast, R.Cardozo 10+4reb+1ast, G.Souza 10+9reb+3ast, S.Pernas 8+1reb+2ast
Montevideo: M.Arregui 23+6reb, A.Amaral 16+6reb+2ast, F.Martinez 14+7reb+5ast, L.Perez 10+5reb+3ast, X.Couste 9+3reb+2ast, E.Delgado 6+4reb+1ast

Olimpia - Goes 87-82

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Olimpia (#1) and Goes (#6). Olimpia (11-2) won against visiting Goes (7-6) 87-82. Worth to mention a great performance of Sebastian Ottonello (200-1997) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Juan Viana (180-1996) contributed with 15 points and 6 assists for the winners. Four Olimpia players scored in double figures. American center Tyler Harris (208-1993, college: Auburn) answered with 29 points and 8 rebounds and Spanish forward Manu Vazquez (202-1998) added 17 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Goes. Olimpia have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-2 record. Goes at the other side keep the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Colon.
Top scorers:
Goes: T.Harris 29+8reb+1ast, M.Vazquez 17+10reb+2ast, S.Sosa 15+2reb+7ast, D.Alvarez 8+6reb+7ast, C.Pereira 6+2reb+2ast, L.Previatti 4+4reb+2ast
Olimpia: S.Ottonello 27+16reb+4ast, S.Scott 15+5reb, J.Viana 15+2reb+6ast, R.Brause 15+4reb+3ast, D.Delgado 9+6reb+5ast, T.Leites 6+3reb+2ast

U.Atletica - L.Borges 66-68

The most exciting game of round 13 in the Metropolitan took place in Montevideo. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of much higher ranked U.Atletica (10-3) to fourteenth ranked L.Borges (5-8) 68-66 on Tuesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the home team. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of U.Atletica. Brazilian center Sergio Conceicao (209-2000) fired 21 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks for the winners. Fernando Verrone (201-1988) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. Four L.Borges players scored in double figures. Argentinian point guard Sebastian Alvarez (185-1989) produced 17 points and 4 assists and center Agustin Cabillon (198-1995) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. L.Borges moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Bohemios and Sayago. U.Atletica at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
U.Atletica: S.Alvarez 17+4reb+4ast, P.Macanskas 14+6reb, A.Cabillon 12+7reb+3ast, M.Brisset 8+2reb, S.Wohlwend 7+4reb+6ast, G.Pagani 4+1reb
L.Borges: S.Conceicao 21+8reb+6ast, F.Verrone 14+13reb+2ast, F.Izarrualde 11+3reb+1ast, F.Ambrosoni 10+5reb+5ast, T.Bentancour 6+1reb+2ast, Y.Acevedo 3+5reb+1ast