Liga de Ascenso Round 9 (Regular Season): Atenas lose to Larre Borges

There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in Liga de Ascenso. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

There was a change at the Liga de Ascenso leadership position after last games. Round 9 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Atenas (6-2). They were defeated by third ranked L.Borges (6-2) 63-58 on Monday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. L.Borges outrebounded Atenas 44-32 including a 36-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sergio Conceicao stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners and guard Joaquin Nunez (189-2002) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. L.Borges' coach Daniel Giacoya used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Ukrainian Andriy Grytsak (201-2000) with 17 points and 6 rebounds. L.Borges have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Atenas and Verdirrojo. Atenas will play next round against strong Lagomar trying to make it back to the top of the standings. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo - Lagomar. L.Borges will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Stockolmo. It will be extra interesting game as Stockolmo is their local rival from Montevideo.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Marne (#8) and Stockolmo (#6). Stockolmo was defeated at home 99-103 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. American guard Jacob Ledoux (190-1997, college: UTPB, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) nailed a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 10 assists for the winning side and Andres Aristimuno accounted for 12 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Marne's coach Fabian Narbais allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. point guard Emiliano Bonet (186-2001) came up with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for Stockolmo in the defeat. Marne (4-4) moved-up to seventh place. Stockolmo at the other side keeps the sixth position with three games lost. Marne's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Olimpia.
Bottom-ranked Capitol managed to get a second victory, breaking the series of five consecutive losses on Tuesday night. This time they outleveled eleventh-ranked Yale in Montevideo 85-61. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 24-point difference proves that Capitol was well-prepared to that game. The best player for the winners was Mateo Giano who scored 30 points and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Facundo Yaquinta who recorded 18 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. Capitol maintains thirteenth place with 2-7 record. Yale lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with six games lost. Capitol's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Montevideo.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 9: Olimpia won against Larranaga on the opponent's court 85-79. Colon unfortunately lost to Verdirrojo in a home game 71-77. Montevideo managed to beat Tabare on the road 79-62.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 18 points by Octavio Medina of Montevideo.



Larranaga - Olimpia 79-85

There was an upset in Montevideo where 4th placed Larranaga (5-3) was defeated by tenth ranked Olimpia (3-5) 85-79 on Monday. The best player for the winners was American forward Dwayne Russell (203-1998, college: St.Thomas, FL) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 17 rebounds. Guard Agustin Mendez (180-2003) chipped in 21 points. Olimpia's coach Federico Camina 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 naturalized Italian Nahuel Rodriguez (192-2004) who recorded 15 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and forward Nicolas Martinez (206-2003) added 18 points respectively. Olimpia moved-up to ninth place. Loser Larranaga dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Olimpia's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Marne.
Top scorers:
Larranaga: N.Martinez 18+2reb, N.Rodriguez 15+4reb+3ast, M.Bolivar 9+5reb+1ast, M.Cancela 8+4reb+2ast, N.Borsellino 7+5reb+2ast, G.Brun 7+6ast
Olimpia: D.Russell 27+17reb, A.Mendez 21+3reb+3ast, J.Viana 10+1reb+3ast, A.Amaral 7+2reb+2ast, A.Agarbado 5+3reb+4ast, C.Pereira 5+2reb

L.Borges - Atenas 63-58

There was a change at the Liga de Ascenso leadership position after last games. Round 9 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Atenas (6-2). They were defeated by third ranked L.Borges (6-2) 63-58 on Monday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. L.Borges outrebounded Atenas 44-32 including a 36-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sergio Conceicao stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners and guard Joaquin Nunez (189-2002) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. L.Borges' coach Daniel Giacoya used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Ukrainian Andriy Grytsak (201-2000) with 17 points and 6 rebounds and American DeAngelo Stewart (197-1995, college: PFW) scored 6 points and 10 rebounds. L.Borges have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Atenas and Verdirrojo. Atenas will play next round against strong Lagomar trying to make it back to the top of the standings. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo - Lagomar. L.Borges will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Stockolmo. It will be extra interesting game as Stockolmo is their local rival from Montevideo.
Top scorers:
Atenas: A.Grytsak 17+6reb+3ast, E.Gonzalez 13+2reb+2ast, L.Planells 11+1reb+1ast, D.Stewart 6+10reb+3ast, F.Silveira 5+3reb+2ast, R.De Leon 4+3reb
L.Borges: S.Conceicao 18+11reb+1ast, J.Nunez 15+4reb+4ast, M.Oyenard 8+6reb+1ast, N.Pereyra 6+7reb+5ast, F.Verrone 5+9reb+1ast, T.Bentancour 3+4reb+2ast

Stockolmo - Marne 99-103

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Marne (#8) and Stockolmo (#6). Stockolmo was defeated at home 99-103 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Marne shot 28 for 39 from the free-throw line, while Stockolmo only scored twelve points from the stripe. Marne players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Stockolmo was plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. American guard Jacob Ledoux (190-1997, college: UTPB, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) nailed a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 10 assists for the winning side and point guard Andres Aristimuno (184-1992) accounted for 12 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Marne's coach Fabian Narbais allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Point guard Emiliano Bonet (186-2001) came up with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Tomas de Leon (195-1999) added 20 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Stockolmo in the defeat. Five Marne and four Stockolmo players scored in double figures. Marne (4-4) moved-up to seventh place. Stockolmo at the other side keeps the sixth position with three games lost. Marne's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Olimpia.
Top scorers:
Stockolmo: E.Bonet 22+8reb+6ast, T.de Leon 20+11reb+2ast, T.Copelotti 15+6reb+1ast, F.Izarrualde 13+4reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 11+1reb+5ast, N.Bessio 11+3reb+2ast
Marne: J.Ledoux 33+7reb+10ast, M.Barriola 22+5reb, L.Silva 14+8reb, A.Aristimuno 12+10reb+6ast, S.Sosa 12+3reb+3ast, J.Sacco 6+8reb+2ast

Capitol - Yale 85-61

Bottom-ranked Capitol managed to get a second victory, breaking the series of five consecutive losses on Tuesday night. This time they outleveled eleventh-ranked Yale in Montevideo 85-61. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 24-point difference proves that Capitol was well-prepared to that game. The best player for the winners was naturalized Italian point guard Mateo Giano (186-2000) who scored 30 points and 7 assists. Agustin Moller (-1985) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Four Capitol players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Facundo Yaquinta (185-2002) who recorded 18 points and guard Martin Astramskas (190-2002) added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Capitol maintains thirteenth place with 2-7 record. Yale lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with six games lost. Capitol's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Montevideo.
Top scorers:
Yale: F.Yaquinta 18+2reb+3ast, A.Garcia 10+6reb+1ast, M.Astramskas 9+8reb+1ast, E.Schellemberg 8, M.Fernandez 8+8reb, F.Miller 4+6reb
Capitol: M.Giano 30+3reb+7ast, A.Moller 16+6reb+2ast, M.MacMullen 15+6reb+2ast, P.Macanskas 13+6reb+1ast, E.Bell 6+11reb+3ast, C.Bascou 3+8reb+2ast

Colon - Verdirrojo 71-77

Rather predictable result when third ranked Verdirrojo (6-2) defeated on the road 7th ranked Colon (4-5) 77-71 on Tuesday. Verdirrojo looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Federico Haller (200-1988) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks. Naturalized Italian forward Xavier Couste (186-1999) chipped in 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Pablo Gomez (200-2003) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and point guard Andres Dotti (180-1993) added 20 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Four Colon players scored in double figures. Verdirrojo keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Atenas and L.Borges. Loser Colon dropped to the eighth place with five games lost. Verdirrojo will meet at home Tabare (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Colon will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Colon: A.Dotti 20+8reb+1ast, P.Gomez 18+13reb, S.Tucuna 12+8reb+3ast, F.Garcia 10+4reb+6ast, R.Brause 5+3reb+6ast, F.Trusich 5+2reb+2ast
Verdirrojo: X.Couste 19+5reb+4ast, F.Haller 17+11reb+3ast, A.Irastorza 10+11reb, G.Corbisiero 9+2reb+3ast, O.Senande 8+3reb+2ast, J.Mayora 8+5reb+3ast

Tabare - Montevideo 62-79

There was a minor upset when 9th ranked Tabare (3-6) was defeated at home by twelfth ranked Montevideo (2-5) 79-62 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was forward Octavio Medina (195-1996) who scored 18 points. Forward Agustin Da Costa (191-1998) chipped in 19 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Taylor Adway (205-1996, college: Ferris St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Santiago Pernas (180-1999) added 11 points respectively. Tabare's coach Nico Scarabino rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Montevideo moved-up to eleventh place. Loser Tabare dropped to the tenth position with six games lost. Montevideo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Capitol.
Top scorers:
Tabare: S.Pernas 11+3reb+1ast, T.Adway 10+14reb+4ast, I.Wener 9+4reb+1ast, F.Ambrosoni 8+3reb+3ast, T.Araujo 6+2reb, G.Viera 5+3reb
Montevideo: A.Da Costa 19+4reb+1ast, O.Medina 18+4reb+3ast, F.Martinez 14+5reb+5ast, L.Perez 8+6reb+2ast, M.Antunez 7+3reb+3ast, L.Bennett 7+5reb+1ast