LUB Round 7 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise of round 7 in LUB was guest Malvin's (4-2) easy road victory over 4th placed Defensor (3-3) 92-76 on Tuesday evening. American guard Remy Abell (193-1992, college: Xavier) fired 29 points for the winners. Puerto Rican swingman Jesus Cruz (196-1998, college: Fairfield) chipped in 19 points and 4 assists. Guard Facundo Terra (187-1998) produced 14 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Malvin moved-up to third place, which they share with Aguada. Defensor at the other side dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Malvin's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Bigua.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Nacional (#2) and Bigua (#7). Bigua was crushed at home by 17 points 93-110 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Dominican center James Feldeine (193-1988, college: Quinnipiac) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 4 assists. Connor Zinaich contributed with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. American center Franklin Hassell (205-1988, college: ODU) answered with 27 points and 8 rebounds (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field) for Bigua. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Nacional (5-1) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion maintains second place having just one point less than leader Penarol. Bigua at the other side dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Nacional's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Urunday.
Goes can celebrate finally their first win this season after five consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked U.Atletica (3-3) 78-62 on Monday. It was a great evening for David Nesbitt who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 8 rebounds. Goes' coach Nicolas Diaz used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Quatarrius Wilson responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. Goes (1-5) left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with Cordon. U.Atletica at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Goes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Cordon.

Other games of round 7 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Hebraica defeated Urunday in Montevideo 92-75. Winless Welcome lost to undefeated Penarol at home 80-102. Cordon was destroyed by Aguada on the opponent's court 86-107.



Bigua - Nacional 93-110

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Nacional (#2) and Bigua (#7). Bigua was crushed at home by 17 points 93-110 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Nacional shot the lights out from three nailing 20 long-distance shots on high 58.8 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Dominican center James Feldeine (193-1988, college: Quinnipiac) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 4 assists. American forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) contributed with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. American center Franklin Hassell (205-1988, college: ODU) answered with 27 points and 8 rebounds (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field) and Dominican Jhery Matos (196-1996, college: Charlotte) added 20 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Bigua. Four Bigua players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Nacional (5-1) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion maintains second place having just one point less than leader Penarol. Bigua at the other side dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Nacional's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Urunday.
Top scorers:
Nacional: J.Feldeine 30+4reb+4ast, C.Zinaich 20+6reb+3ast, P.Patricio 19+3reb+1ast, B.Bernardo 9+1reb+3ast, A.Mendez 9+2reb+1ast, L.Parodi 8+5reb+7ast
Bigua: F.Hassell 27+8reb+1ast, J.Matos 20+6reb+2ast, G.Iglesias 16+1reb+2ast, D.Hicks 13+7reb+7ast, C.Nicolas 5+1reb+1ast, S.Ottonello 4+4reb+3ast

Goes - U.Atletica 78-62

Goes can celebrate finally their first win this season after five consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked U.Atletica (3-3) 78-62 on Monday. Goes forced 19 U.Atletica turnovers. It was a great evening for Bahamas David Nesbitt (205-1991, college: St.Thomas, FL) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Manuel Oyenard (194-2000) helped adding 20 points and 6 assists. Goes' coach Nicolas Diaz used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side American power forward Quatarrius Wilson (203-1996, college: SEMO, agency: One Motive Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds and Alex Lopez (186-1993) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Four U.Atletica players scored in double figures. Goes (1-5) left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with Cordon. U.Atletica at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Goes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Cordon.
Top scorers:
Goes: D.Nesbitt 23+8reb, M.Oyenard 20+3reb+6ast, J.Josiah 12+9reb+1ast, A.Acosta 9+6reb+7ast, E.Bonet 7+4reb+1ast, S.Conceicao 6+8reb
U.Atletica: Q.Wilson 14+13reb+1ast, M.Giano 14+2ast, A.Lopez 13+5reb+2ast, I.Ross 10+2reb+5ast, P.Ty 6+3reb+1ast, J.Ducasse 5+6reb

Urunday - Hebraica 75-92

There was a minor upset in Montevideo where 6th ranked Urunday (3-3) was defeated by ninth ranked Hebraica (3-2) 92-75 on Monday. Hebraica dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Urunday's 30. Hebraica looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American center Arnold Louis (201-1990, college: SSU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds. Forward Ignacio Xavier (195-1999) helped adding 9 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Hebraica players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Travis Daniels (203-1992, college: MSU, agency: Olsta) responded with 16 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) and forward Agustin Moller (198-2006) scored 16 points. Urunday's coach Mauricio Gonzalez rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Hebraica moved-up to fifth place. Loser Urunday keeps the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Hebraica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Welcome.
Top scorers:
Hebraica: A.Louis 21+16reb+1ast, N.Andre 14+4reb, G.Semiglia 14+1reb+4ast, J.Canty 12+4reb+1ast, I.Xavier 9+8reb+4ast, M.Mayora 8+3reb+2ast
Urunday: T.Daniels 16+5reb+1ast, A.Moller 16+4reb, E.Demers 9+1reb+1ast, M.Sarni 8+2reb+7ast, J.Sacco 8+7reb, E.Holt 7+5reb+2ast

Welcome - Penarol 80-102

No shocking result in a game in Montevideo where leader Penarol (5-0) smashed bottom-ranked Welcome (0-6) 102-80 on Monday. Penarol made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Penarol outrebounded Welcome 38-17 including a 28-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Penarol looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Skyler Hogan (196-1997, college: SEMO) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points. Guard Santiago Vescovi (191-2001, college: Tennessee) helped adding 6 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. At the losing side forward Santiago Moglia (196-1989) responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Felipe Garcia (173-1999) scored 14 points and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Penarol. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Welcome lost their sixth game in a row. They still close the standings with six games lost. Penarol's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Aguada.
Top scorers:
Penarol: S.Hogan 23+2reb+2ast, A.Ibarguen 16+4reb+1ast, N.Pomoli 15+3reb+4ast, M.Rojas 12+6reb+1ast, G.Whittington 10+6reb+3ast, F.Bavosi 7+3ast
Welcome: S.Moglia 19+5reb+1ast, D.Esparza 15, A.Pena 14+1reb, F.Garcia 14+2reb+6ast, P.Rafael 9+2reb+1ast, M.Moore 5+1ast

Aguada - Cordon 107-86

Very expected game in Montevideo where 10th ranked Cordon (1-5) was rolled over by fourth ranked Aguada (4-2) 107-86 on Tuesday. Aguada dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Cordon's 28. Aguada forced 19 Cordon turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was a great evening for point guard Juan Santiso (185-1994) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. Naturalized Argentinian power forward Agustin Zuvich (201-1995) helped adding 17 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Five Aguada players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Bryce Beamer (197-1998, college: FMU) responded with 26 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import guard Admon Gilder (193-1995, college: Gonzaga) scored 14 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Aguada moved-up to third place, which they share with Malvin. Loser Cordon keeps the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Goes. Aguada'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:
Aguada: J.Santiso 18+7reb+10ast, A.Zuvich 17+4reb+3ast, F.Pereiras 16+2reb+3ast, E.Clark 15+9reb, R.Joaquin 15+1reb+1ast, S.Vidal 7+2reb+8ast
Cordon: B.Beamer 26+8reb+1ast, E.Gonzalez 17+4reb+3ast, A.Gilder 14+6reb+6ast, M.Facundo 7+2reb+3ast, C.Baffuto Victor 7+6reb+1ast, P.Rusch 6+2reb+3ast

Defensor - Malvin 76-92

The biggest surprise of round 7 in LUB was guest Malvin's (4-2) easy road victory over 4th placed Defensor (3-3) 92-76 on Tuesday evening. American guard Remy Abell (193-1992, college: Xavier) fired 29 points for the winners. Puerto Rican swingman Jesus Cruz (196-1998, college: Fairfield) chipped in 19 points and 4 assists. Guard Facundo Terra (187-1998) produced 14 points and 7 rebounds and Venezuelan center Nestor Colmenares (200-1987, college: Campbellsville) added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Malvin moved-up to third place, which they share with Aguada. Defensor at the other side dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Malvin's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Bigua.
Top scorers:
Malvin: R.Abell 29+4reb+3ast, J.Cruz 19+1reb+4ast, S.Fernandez 15+1reb+4ast, N.Martinez 12+4reb, D.Zekovic 8+10reb+5ast, O.Medina 6+7reb
Defensor: D.Wright 15+2reb+3ast, F.Terra 14+7reb+3ast, F.Soto 13+5reb+1ast, N.Colmenares 11+10reb, D.Wilson 6+3ast, M.Zubiaurre 6+6reb+1ast