LUB Round 4 (Regular Season): Aguada lose to Nacional

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Aguada (2-1) recorded its first loss in Montevideo on Monday night. Visitors were edged by eighth ranked Nacional (2-1) 82-79. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Aguada. American-Dominican center James Feldeine (193-1988, college: Quinnipiac) fired 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Panamanian power forward Ezequiel Bell (202-1999) chipped in 14 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Santiago Vidal (180-1989) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points, 9 rebounds and 12 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Aguada.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Defensor (#3) and Urunday (#7). Defensor (3-1) won against visiting Urunday (2-2) 97-92. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of center Theo Metzger (200-1999) who helped to win the game recording 26 points. Mateo Bianchi contributed with 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. point guard Mateo Sarni (185-1998) replied with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 7 rebounds and 17 assists for Urunday. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Defensor moved-up to second place. Urunday at the other side dropped to the eighth position with two games lost.
Bottom-ranked Welcome (0-3) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 95-94 loss to seventh ranked Malvin (2-1) in Montevideo on Monday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Dragan Zekovic who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side Gustavo Barrera responded with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Malvin moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Welcome still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Cordon and Goes.

In the last game of round 4 Penarol crushed U.Atletica in Montevideo 90-59.



Malvin - Welcome 95-94

Bottom-ranked Welcome (0-3) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 95-94 loss to seventh ranked Malvin (2-1) in Montevideo on Monday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Serbian Dragan Zekovic (209-1987, agency: 011 Sports) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Remy Abell (193-1992, college: Xavier) who added 19 points and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side naturalized Spanish guard Gustavo Barrera (194-1985) responded with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and Colombian Alvaro Pena (197-1995, agency: Starting 5) scored 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Four Malvin and five Welcome players scored in double figures. Malvin moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Welcome still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Cordon and Goes.
Top scorers:
Welcome: A.Pena 20+7reb, G.Barrera 18+5reb+7ast, M.Moore 15+2reb+3ast, G.Diego 15+3reb+2ast, F.Garcia 14+5reb+5ast, S.Moglia 6+3reb+2ast
Malvin: D.Zekovic 21+8reb+1ast, J.Cruz 21+3reb+2ast, R.Abell 19+4reb+6ast, M.Romero 10+6reb+5ast, N.Martinez 8+5reb, K.Wachsmann 7+4reb+1ast

U.Atletica - Penarol 59-90

There was no surprise in Montevideo where 9th ranked U.Atletica (1-2) was crushed by top-ranked Penarol (3-0) 90-59 on Monday. Penarol outrebounded U.Atletica 46-27 including a 36-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Penarol looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by U.Atletica's players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Santiago Vescovi (191-2001, college: Tennessee) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists and American Greg Whittington (205-1993, college: Georgetown) who added 13 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Four Penarol players scored in double figures. At the losing side American swingman Isaiah Ross (193-1996, college: Iona) responded with 21 points and his fellow American import power forward Quatarrius Wilson (203-1996, college: SEMO, agency: One Motive Sports) scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Penarol have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Newly promoted U.Atletica keeps the ninth place with two games lost.
Top scorers:
U.Atletica: I.Ross 21+2reb+1ast, Q.Wilson 10+5reb+1ast, P.Ty 9+2reb+1ast, M.Giano 8+1reb+2ast, A.Lopez 7+3reb+1ast, A.Martin 2+2reb
Penarol: N.Pomoli 17+6reb+2ast, S.Vescovi 16+8reb+8ast, A.Ibarguen 14+2reb, G.Whittington 13+11reb+2ast, E.Serres 9+6reb+1ast, S.Calimares 8+1reb+3ast

Nacional - Aguada 82-79

Aguada (2-1) recorded its first loss in Montevideo on Monday night. Visitors were edged by eighth ranked Nacional (2-1) 82-79. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Aguada. American-Dominican center James Feldeine (193-1988, college: Quinnipiac) fired 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Panamanian power forward Ezequiel Bell (202-1999) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Santiago Vidal (180-1989) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points, 9 rebounds and 12 assists and Lithuanian center Egidijus Mockevicius (208-1992, college: Evansville) added 13 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Aguada players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Aguada.
Top scorers:
Aguada: E.Clark 16+4reb+1ast, O.Joaquin 14+4reb+1ast, E.Mockevicius 13+10reb, S.Vidal 10+9reb+12ast, F.Pereiras 7+3reb+2ast, A.Zuvich 7+8reb+1ast
Nacional: J.Feldeine 22+5reb+5ast, E.Bell 14+14reb, L.Parodi 12+5reb+8ast, P.Patricio 9+3reb+2ast, B.Bernardo 8+6reb, M.Cabot 7

Defensor - Urunday 97-92

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Defensor (#3) and Urunday (#7). Defensor (3-1) won against visiting Urunday (2-2) 97-92. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Defensor players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Urunday was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of center Theo Metzger (200-1999) who helped to win the game recording 26 points. contributed with 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. point guard Mateo Sarni (185-1998) replied with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 7 rebounds and 17 assists and forward Santiago Massa (190-1997) added 17 points in the effort for Urunday. Four Defensor and five Urunday players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Defensor moved-up to second place. Urunday at the other side dropped to the eighth position with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Urunday: S.Massa 17+2reb+2ast, B.Matias 16+4reb, T.Daniels 14+6reb+1ast, A.Moller 11+2reb, E.Holt 11+6reb, M.Sarni 10+7reb+17ast
Defensor: T.Metzger 26+2reb+1ast, B.Mateo 15+7reb+1ast, N.Colmenares 14+8reb, M.Zubiaurre 12+4reb+6ast, D.Wilson 12+1reb+4ast, F.Terra 6+5reb+6ast