LUB Round 2 (Regular Season): Cordon hands first defeat to Urupan

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in LUB. Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Urupan in Montevideo on Monday night. Visitors were rolled over by Cordon 87-65. Cordon looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Fernando Verrone (201-1988) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. Naturalized Italian point guard Mateo Giano (186-2000) chipped in 16 points and 8 assists. Canadian Anthony Peacock (206-1999, college: MWSU) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds 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. Cordon's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Penarol.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Hebraica and Trouville. Hebraica won against visiting Trouville 85-77. American guard Skyler Hogan (196-1997, college: SEMO) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 31 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Daviyon Draper contributed with 22 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian Mateo Bolivar (187-1992) replied with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for Trouville. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hebraica's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Defensor.
We should mention about the upset which took place in Montevideo, where Aguada lost to Penarol in a road game 77-86 on Monday. Emiliano Serres had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners. Donald Sims responded with 23 points (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Penarol's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Cordon.

In the last game of round 2 winless Welcome was crushed by Bigua in Montevideo 99-69.



Bigua - Welcome 99-69

Bigua used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Montevideo 99-69 on Monday night. Bigua made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. American forward Josh Cunningham (203-1996, college: Dayton) scored 16 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Argentinian Leandro Cerminato (201-1998) chipped in 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Five Bigua players scored in double figures. Argentinian point guard Sebastian Alvarez (185-1989) responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds and forward Santiago Moglia (196-1989) scored 21 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bigua will meet at home Urupan in the next round. Welcome's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Nacional.
Top scorers:
Bigua: J.Cunningham 16+9reb+2ast, A.Lopez 13+1reb+3ast, I.Hamilton 13+3reb+6ast, V.Malachias 13+6reb+1ast, L.Cerminato 11+7reb+5ast, T.Rodriguez 7+3reb+3ast
Welcome: S.Moglia 21+4reb+2ast, S.Alvarez 18+6reb+3ast, J.Sylver 14+9reb+1ast, L.Silva 6+6reb+3ast, A.Arevalo 6+3reb, M.Geller 2+3reb+1ast

Cordon - Urupan 87-65

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Urupan in Montevideo on Monday night. Visitors were rolled over by Cordon 87-65. Cordon looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Fernando Verrone (201-1988) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. Naturalized Italian point guard Mateo Giano (186-2000) chipped in 16 points and 8 assists. Five Cordon players scored in double figures. Canadian Anthony Peacock (206-1999, college: MWSU) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds and Facundo Medina (190-1994) added 11 points respectively 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. Cordon'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:
Cordon: M.Giano 16+3reb+8ast, F.Verrone 14+13reb+3ast, D.Hicks 13+4reb+6ast, X.Couste 12+4reb, V.Andrade 10+9reb+2ast, N.Lema 8+4reb+2ast
Urupan: A.Peacock 18+15reb, F.Medina 11+4reb+2ast, T.Leites 9+6reb, J.Sacco 8+7reb+1ast, R.Previatti 7+2reb, N.Amichetti 4+5reb+1ast

Penarol - Aguada 86-77

We should mention about the upset which took place in Montevideo, where Aguada lost to Penarol in a road game 77-86 on Monday. Forward Emiliano Serres (204-1997) had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Dominican center Luis Santos (203-1994, college: St.Louis) chipped in 16 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Four Penarol players scored in double figures. American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) responded with 23 points (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) and point guard Juan Santiso (185-1994) scored 17 points and 7 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Penarol's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Cordon.
Top scorers:
Penarol: E.Serres 19+11reb+4ast, L.Parodi 17+2reb+7ast, L.Santos 16+10reb, B.Robinson 16+7reb+2ast, J.Erazo 9+7reb, S.Calimares 5
Aguada: D.Sims 23+4reb+2ast, J.Santiso 17+4reb+7ast, F.Hassell 16+12reb, E.Holt 9+9reb+1ast, A.Zuvich 6+5reb, F.Pereiras 4+2reb

Hebraica - Trouville 85-77

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Hebraica and Trouville. Hebraica won against visiting Trouville 85-77. American guard Skyler Hogan (196-1997, college: SEMO) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 31 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. American-Mexican forward Daviyon Draper (200-1994, college: FIU) contributed with 22 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Hebraica players scored in double figures. Argentinian Mateo Bolivar (187-1992) replied with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Santiago Fernandez (186-2000) added 12 points, 7 assists and 5 steals in the effort for Trouville. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hebraica's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Defensor.
Top scorers:
Hebraica: S.Hogan 31+10reb+5ast, D.Draper 22+9reb+1ast, O.Kingsley 11+5reb+4ast, B.Garcia 11+1reb, M.Mayora 5+5reb+1ast, F.Haller 4+2reb+2ast
Trouville: M.Bolivar 28+11reb+5ast, S.Fernandez 12+4reb+7ast, M.Diaz 11+4reb+1ast, N.Bessio 8+1reb+2ast, M.Tessadri 6+7reb+1ast, S.Tucuna 4+1reb+1ast