Metropolitan Round 27 (Regular Season): Lagomar beat Capitol in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Lagomar (#4) and Capitol (#6). Capitol was defeated at home 72-80 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Capitol. The best player for the winners was Colombian forward Michael Jackson (192-1987) who scored 24 points and 7 rebounds. Cape Verdean Victor Andrade (202-2000) chipped in 12 points and 13 rebounds. Lagomar's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Mateo Bianchi (203-2002) who recorded 9 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Lagomar maintains fourth place with 15-10 record. Capitol at the other side keeps the sixth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Tabare.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Goes (#4) and U.Atletica (#2). Goes (15-9) won against visiting U.Atletica (17-8) 83-75. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of U.Atletica. It was a good game for American Zoran Talley (198-1994, college: Iowa St.) who led his team to a victory with 23 points and 7 rebounds. Justin Strings contributed with 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American-Nigerian Okanu Kingsley (202, college: GVSU, agency: Helping Ballers) answered with 17 points and 8 rebounds for U.Atletica. U.Atletica's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Goes have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They moved-up to third place. U.Atletica at the other side keeps the second position with eight games lost.
Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Montevideo: Olimpia (#1) and Larranaga (#5). Larranaga was crushed at home by 17 points 81-98 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It was a great evening for Stan Scott who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Mateo Bolivar with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Olimpia. They maintain first place with 20-5 record. Larranaga lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with 12 games lost.

Other games of round 27 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
bottom-ranked O.Mundial was defeated by Colon in a road game 80-68. Sayago smashed Tabare at home 92-69. Bohemios were destroyed by L.Borges on the opponent's court 105-83. Montevideo unfortunately lost to Verdirrojo in a home game 76-80.
The best stats of 27th round was 27 points and 10 rebounds by Randy Rickards of Verdirrojo.



Colon - O.Mundial 80-68

There was no surprise when 15th ranked O.Mundial (6-19) was defeated on the road by ninth ranked Colon (13-13) 80-68 on Thursday. Colon forced 19 O.Mundial turnovers. It was a great evening for forward Manuel Oyenard (194-2000) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds. Argentinian Valentin Duvanced (, agency: BIG) helped adding 13 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American power forward Justin Tucker (202-1998, college: Keiser) with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds and forward Emiliano Gonzalez (201-1988) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds. Five Colon and four O.Mundial players scored in double figures. O.Mundial's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Colon moved-up to eighth place. Loser O.Mundial stay at the bottom position with 19 games lost.
Top scorers:
O.Mundial: J.Tucker 22+13reb+1ast, G.Brun 11+2reb+2ast, N.Bessio 10+4reb+2ast, E.Gonzalez 10+12reb+3ast, A.Varela 7+3reb+4ast, T.Araujo 4+1reb
Colon: M.Oyenard 20+14reb+2ast, P.Rusch 15+1reb+5ast, V.Duvanced 13+8reb+3ast, G.Corbisiero 12+4reb+3ast, G.Curbelo 10+1reb+4ast, M.Geller 4+2reb

Capitol - Lagomar 72-80

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Lagomar (#4) and Capitol (#6). Capitol was defeated at home 72-80 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Capitol. The best player for the winners was Colombian forward Michael Jackson (192-1987) who scored 24 points and 7 rebounds. Cape Verdean Victor Andrade (202-2000) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds. Four Lagomar players scored in double figures. Lagomar's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Mateo Bianchi (203-2002) who recorded 9 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Claudio Bascou (185-1989) added 9 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Lagomar maintains fourth place with 15-10 record. Capitol at the other side keeps the sixth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Tabare.
Top scorers:
Capitol: J.Galletto 12+3reb+2ast, M.Aguilera 12+5reb+3ast, L.Planells 9+3reb+4ast, M.Bianchi 9+10reb+4ast, C.Bascou 9+6reb+5ast, M.Barriola 8+3reb+2ast
Lagomar: M.Jackson 24+7reb+1ast, S.Moglia 15+4reb+1ast, V.Andrade 12+13reb+2ast, A.Aristimuno 12+4reb+3ast, C.Modernell 7+1reb+1ast, L.Viatri 5+5reb

Sayago - Tabare 92-69

There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked Sayago (11-14) smashed at home higher ranked Tabare (13-12) 92-69 on Friday. Sayago dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Tabare's 34. Sayago looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. It was a great evening for American center Earl Watson (201-1990, college: URI) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds. Point guard Emiliano Bonet (186-2001) helped adding 22 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was American Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) with 18 points and 9 rebounds and guard Juan Zanotta (185-1995) scored 15 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sayago moved-up to tenth place, which they share with L.Borges. Loser Tabare keeps the sixth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Capitol.
Top scorers:
Tabare: T.Brown 18+9reb+1ast, J.Zanotta 15+2reb+1ast, G.Viera 14+1reb+2ast, G.Souza 6+2reb+1ast, S.Pernas 6+5reb+5ast, R.Cardozo 4+7reb+4ast
Sayago: E.Bonet 22+4reb+4ast, E.Watson 19+14reb+1ast, G.Silvarrey 15+4reb+9ast, J.Garbarino 9+2reb+3ast, A.Hilliard 8+6reb+5ast, T.de Leon 8+4reb+2ast

Goes - U.Atletica 83-75

Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Goes (#4) and U.Atletica (#2). Goes (15-9) won against visiting U.Atletica (17-8) 83-75. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of U.Atletica. It was a good game for American Zoran Talley (198-1994, college: Iowa St.) who led his team to a victory with 23 points and 7 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Justin Strings (201-1996, college: Sacramento St.) contributed with 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Talley is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American-Nigerian Okanu Kingsley (202, college: GVSU, agency: Helping Ballers) answered with 17 points and 8 rebounds and Pablo Macanskas (196-1990) added 14 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for U.Atletica. Five U.Atletica players scored in double figures. U.Atletica's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Goes have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They moved-up to third place. U.Atletica at the other side keeps the second position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
U.Atletica: O.Kingsley 17+8reb, S.Alvarez 14+4reb+2ast, P.Macanskas 14+9reb+2ast, S.Wohlwend 13+4reb+6ast, I.Loriente 12+3reb+5ast, A.Cabillon 4+2reb
Goes: Z.Talley 23+7reb+2ast, J.Strings 20+7reb+2ast, M.Mayora 14+5reb+8ast, S.Sosa 9+6reb+3ast, C.Pereira 8+4reb+1ast, J.Nunez 5+1reb+1ast

L.Borges - Bohemios 105-83

Rather expected game in Montevideo where 13th ranked Bohemios (9-17) were rolled over by eleventh ranked L.Borges (11-14) 105-83 on Saturday. L.Borges looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for Fernando Verrone (201-1988) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds. Forward Yari Acevedo (190-1997) helped adding 21 points. Five L.Borges players scored in double figures. L.Borges' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was forward Octavio Medina (195-1996) with 26 points and 6 assists and point guard Brian Garcia (182-1990) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. L.Borges moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Sayago. Loser Bohemios dropped to the fourteenth position with 17 games lost.
Top scorers:
Bohemios: O.Medina 26+1reb+6ast, A.Da Costa 17+3reb+2ast, B.Garcia 17+5reb+3ast, T.Verbauwede 8+7reb+3ast, J.Stoll 6+4reb+3ast, D.Tortajada 4+5reb+1ast
L.Borges: Y.Acevedo 21+3reb+3ast, F.Verrone 19+14reb+3ast, M.Bentancour 15+1reb, F.Queiros 12+7reb+3ast, F.Ambrosoni 11+1reb+3ast, F.Izarrualde 9+3reb+3ast

Larranaga - Olimpia 81-98

Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Montevideo: Olimpia (#1) and Larranaga (#5). Larranaga was crushed at home by 17 points 81-98 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Olimpia made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American guard Stan Scott (193-1998, college: MSSU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Rodrigo Brause (194-1995) helped adding 17 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was Argentinian Mateo Bolivar (187-1992) with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized Italian Nicolas Borsellino (202-1986) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Olimpia. They maintain first place with 20-5 record. Larranaga lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Larranaga: N.Amichetti 16+6reb, M.Bolivar 14+7reb+4ast, N.Borsellino 14+10reb, F.Suarez 11+1reb+2ast, J.Jones 11+4reb+4ast, M.Cancela 7+8reb+4ast
Olimpia: S.Scott 24+14reb+4ast, J.Viana 18+3reb+2ast, R.Brause 17+2reb+5ast, D.Nunes 15+4reb, F.Garcia 7+4reb+2ast, T.Leites 6+2reb

Montevideo - Verdirrojo 76-80

There was a small surprise when fourteenth ranked Verdirrojo (9-15) beat on the road 12th ranked Montevideo (10-16) 80-76 on Saturday. Verdirrojo forced 20 Montevideo turnovers. It was a great evening for American forward Randy Rickards (201-2000, college: WILMU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds. Point guard Nicolas Koster (181-1997) helped adding 11 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Verdirrojo players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was South Sudanese-American power forward Mogga Lado (202-1995, college: Campbell) with 26 points and 9 rebounds and guard Hernan Alvarez (182-1999) scored 8 points and 11 assists. Verdirrojo moved-up to thirteenth place. Montevideo lost their third game in a row. They keep the twelfth position with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
Montevideo: M.Lado 26+9reb, E.Delgado 16+3reb, X.Couste 16+5reb, H.Alvarez 8+3reb+11ast, J.Diego Cabillon 6+5reb+3ast, L.Perez 3+5reb+2ast
Verdirrojo: R.Rickards 27+10reb+2ast, O.Senande 13+5reb+1ast, J.Mayora 13+3reb+2ast, N.Koster 11+7reb+7ast, T.Holloman 11+3reb+1ast, F.Hornos 3+3reb+1ast