Liga de Ascenso Round 7 (Second Stage): Larranaga defeat L.Borges in the closest game of the week

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The most exciting game of round 7 in the Liga de Ascenso took place in Montevideo. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 4th placed L.Borges (12-7) to first ranked Larranaga (14-5) 91-90 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of L.Borges. Larranaga forced 22 L.Borges turnovers and outrebounded them 47-34 including a 21-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Larranaga looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for naturalized Argentinian power forward Agustin Zuvich (201-1995) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. point guard Gabriel Brun (175-2003) helped adding 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side point guard Nicolas Pereyra (180-1999) responded with 22 points, 8 assists and 4 steals. Larranaga have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 14-5 record, which they share with Verdirrojo. L.Borges at the other side keep the fourth position with seven games lost.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Lagomar (#6) and Marne (#7). Lagomar (11-8) crushed visiting Marne (7-13) by 25 points 85-60. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Santiago Wohlwend (172-1997) who led the winners and scored 10 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Hector Castro accounted for 15 points. Brazilian center Joao Fidelis (205-2001) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds for Marne in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lagomar have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Olimpia. Marne lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 13 games lost.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Montevideo: Verdirrojo (#2) and Olimpia (#5). Olimpia was defeated at home 79-89 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Federico Haller fired a double-double by scoring 18 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Dwayne Russell produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 17 rebounds for lost side. Olimpia's coach Federico Camina rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Verdirrojo (14-5) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Larranaga. Loser Olimpia keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Lagomar.

In the last two games of round 7 Montevideo lost to Tabare on the opponent's court 76-94. Atenas managed to outperform Colon in a home game 72-61.



Tabare - Montevideo 94-76

There was a minor upset when 9th ranked Montevideo (9-10) was defeated on the road by eleventh ranked Tabare (8-11) 94-76 on Monday. Tabare forced 20 Montevideo turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American power forward Kwame Alexander (200-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) fired a double-double by scoring 31 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Point guard Federico Ambrosoni (183-1999) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. Five Tabare players scored in double figures. Guard Lucas Bennett (185-2004) produced 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Agustin Da Costa (191-1998) added 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tabare maintains eleventh place with 8-11 record. Montevideo lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with Stockolmo.
Top scorers:
Montevideo: A.Da Costa 16+7reb, L.Bennett 16+8reb+4ast, L.Perez 8+3reb+5ast, T.Cabrera 7+2reb+2ast, R.Arrillaga 7+5reb+2ast, M.Antunez 7+2ast
Tabare: K.Alexander 31+11reb+4ast, F.Ambrosoni 18+5reb+2ast, T.Araujo 17+5reb+1ast, M.De Gouveia 10+4reb+7ast, J.Zanotta 10+4reb+10ast, F.Morales 6+2reb

Atenas - Colon 72-61

Very predictable result in Montevideo where third ranked Atenas (13-6) defeated 8th ranked Colon (6-13) 72-61 on Wednesday. Atenas looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Center Rogelio De Leon (205-1989) fired a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Facundo Medina (190-1994) chipped in 17 points. Argentinian power forward Santiago Bruera (206-1998, college: FAU, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Felipe Garcia (173-1999) added 21 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Atenas maintains third place with 13-6 record having just four point less than leader Larranaga. Colon lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Colon: F.Garcia 21+3reb+1ast, S.Bruera 10+14reb+2ast, S.Tucuna 8+6reb+2ast, A.Alen 8+1reb+1ast, J.Martin Ortiz 5+3reb+3ast, I.Loriente 3+6reb+4ast
Atenas: F.Medina 17+4reb+3ast, R.De Leon 13+11reb+1ast, F.Silveira 9+2reb+1ast, M.Pose 7+7reb+2ast, J.Stoll 7+1reb+2ast, A.Grytsak 6+3reb+2ast

Lagomar - Marne 85-60

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Lagomar (#6) and Marne (#7). Lagomar (11-8) crushed visiting Marne (7-13) by 25 points 85-60. Lagomar players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Santiago Wohlwend (172-1997) who led the winners and scored 10 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Point guard Hector Castro (180-2003) accounted for 15 points for the winning side. Four Lagomar players scored in double figures. Brazilian center Joao Fidelis (205-2001) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds and forward Lucas Silva (197-2002) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Marne in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lagomar have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Olimpia. Marne lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Marne: L.Silva 12+10reb+1ast, J.Brisset 10+7reb+2ast, J.Fidelis 10+13reb, E.Superi 9+4reb+2ast, L.Fernandez 9+3reb, S.Sosa 7+6reb+4ast
Lagomar: J.Hartwell II 17+1reb, H.Castro 15+1reb+3ast, I.Gadnich 12+2reb+1ast, R.Previatti 11+5reb+2ast, S.Wohlwend 10+5reb+7ast, J.Pena 7+2reb+3ast

Larranaga - L.Borges 91-90

The most exciting game of round 7 in the Liga de Ascenso took place in Montevideo. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 4th placed L.Borges (12-7) to first ranked Larranaga (14-5) 91-90 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of L.Borges. Larranaga forced 22 L.Borges turnovers and outrebounded them 47-34 including a 21-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Larranaga looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for naturalized Argentinian power forward Agustin Zuvich (201-1995) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Gabriel Brun (175-2003) helped adding 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side point guard Nicolas Pereyra (180-1999) responded with 22 points, 8 assists and 4 steals and guard Joaquin Nunez (189-2002) scored 17 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Larranaga have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 14-5 record, which they share with Verdirrojo. L.Borges at the other side keep the fourth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
L.Borges: N.Pereyra 22+1reb+8ast, J.Nunez 17+3reb+4ast, M.Oyenard 11+6reb, F.Verrone 11+9reb+4ast, T.Bentancour 9+2reb+1ast, M.Bentancour 9
Larranaga: A.Zuvich 21+10reb+4ast, G.Brun 20+5reb+4ast, A.Gentile 14+3reb, C.Buemo 14+4reb+1ast, N.Borsellino 12+13reb, M.Cancela 8+2reb+4ast

Olimpia - Verdirrojo 79-89

Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Montevideo: Verdirrojo (#2) and Olimpia (#5). Olimpia was defeated at home 79-89 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Verdirrojo looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Forward Federico Haller (200-1988) fired a double-double by scoring 18 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Naturalized Italian forward Xavier Couste (186-1999) chipped in 28 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Dwayne Russell (203-1998, college: St.Thomas, FL) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 17 rebounds and the other American import swingman Anthony Hilliard (195-1986, college: ECSU) added 23 points respectively for lost side. Olimpia's coach Federico Camina rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Verdirrojo (14-5) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Larranaga. Loser Olimpia keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Lagomar.
Top scorers:
Olimpia: D.Russell 26+17reb, A.Hilliard 23+2reb, I.Decena 11+2reb+1ast, A.Mendez 9+7reb+9ast, C.Pereira 5+6reb+5ast, A.Amaral 3+3reb+1ast
Verdirrojo: X.Couste 28+6reb+2ast, F.Haller 18+14reb+4ast, M.Aguilera 13+10reb+4ast, A.Irastorza 8+2reb, A.Cabillon 8+8reb+4ast, J.Mayora 8+3reb+3ast