LUB Round 10 (Regular Season): Nacional lose to Malvin

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise took place in Montevideo where host Malvin (7-2) beat league's leader Nacional (7-2) 82-75 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Nacional. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Puerto Rican swingman Jesus Cruz (196-1998, college: Fairfield) fired 20 points and 5 steals (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. Forward Nicolas Martinez (206-2003) chipped in 20 points. American forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) produced 14 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Nacional's coach Alvaro Ponce rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Malvin have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with defeated Nacional. Nacional will play next round against U.Atletica 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 - U.Atletica. Malvin will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Hebraica. It will be extra interesting game as Hebraica is their local rival from Montevideo.
Important game to mention about took place in Montevideo. Sixth ranked Hebraica (5-3) saved a 1-point derby victory at home edging 4th ranked Aguada (5-4) 79-78 on Thursday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Ignacio Xavier (195-1999) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Arnold Louis contributed with 14 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American Earl Clark (208-1988, college: Louisville, agency: BIG) replied with 28 points and 8 rebounds for Aguada. Hebraica moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Defensor. Aguada at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with Bigua. Hebraica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Malvin.
Bottom-ranked Welcome (0-9) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 83-73 loss to eleventh ranked Goes (3-6) in Montevideo on Friday evening. Sergio Conceicao had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side Alvaro Pena responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Goes moved-up to ninth place, which they share with U.Atletica. Loser Welcome still closes the standings with nine games lost. Goes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Aguada.

In the last two games of round 10 Urunday crushed U.Atletica in Montevideo 101-77. Cordon was beaten by Bigua at home 75-84.



Hebraica - Aguada 79-78

Important game to mention about took place in Montevideo. Sixth ranked Hebraica (5-3) saved a 1-point derby victory at home edging 4th ranked Aguada (5-4) 79-78 on Thursday evening. Hebraica outrebounded Aguada 47-35 including 20 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Ignacio Xavier (195-1999) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. American center Arnold Louis (201-1990, college: SSU) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Four Hebraica players scored in double figures. American Earl Clark (208-1988, college: Louisville, agency: BIG) replied with 28 points and 8 rebounds and guard Santiago Vidal (180-1989) added 21 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists in the effort for Aguada. Hebraica moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Defensor. Aguada at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with Bigua. Hebraica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Malvin.
Top scorers:
Aguada: E.Clark 28+8reb+1ast, S.Vidal 21+5reb+11ast, A.Zuvich 13+4reb+2ast, F.Pereiras 5+4reb, J.Santiso 5+6reb+3ast, R.Joaquin 4+1reb
Hebraica: X.Ignacio 20+10reb+2ast, L.Arnold 14+11reb+2ast, A.Nation 13+6reb+4ast, C.Jalen 11+7reb+1ast, S.Gaston 8+2ast, H.Federico 4+5reb+2ast

Malvin - Nacional 82-75

The biggest surprise took place in Montevideo where host Malvin (7-2) beat league's leader Nacional (7-2) 82-75 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Nacional. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Puerto Rican swingman Jesus Cruz (196-1998, college: Fairfield) fired 20 points and 5 steals (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. Forward Nicolas Martinez (206-2003) chipped in 20 points. Four Malvin players scored in double figures. American forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) produced 14 points and 8 rebounds and American-Dominican center James Feldeine (193-1988, college: Quinnipiac) added 17 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Nacional's coach Alvaro Ponce rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Malvin have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with defeated Nacional. Nacional will play next round against U.Atletica 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 - U.Atletica. Malvin will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Hebraica. It will be extra interesting game as Hebraica is their local rival from Montevideo.
Top scorers:
Nacional: J.Feldeine 17+1reb+4ast, C.Zinaich 14+8reb, L.Parodi 12+3reb+2ast, P.Patricio 8+3reb+1ast, G.Espindola 8+3reb+3ast, A.Mendez 6+1reb
Malvin: M.Nicolas 20+4reb+1ast, C.Jesus 20+4reb+2ast, A.Remy 13+4reb+2ast, Z.Dragan 10+6reb+3ast, W.Kiril 7+3reb+1ast, F.Santiago 4+4reb+3ast

U.Atletica - Urunday 77-101

Everything could happen in Montevideo at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Urunday and 8th ranked U.Atletica had identical 3-5 record. But U.Atletica was not able to use a home court advantage and was crushed by the opponent from Montevideo 101-77 on Saturday night. Urunday outrebounded U.Atletica 39-27 including 25 on the defensive glass. Point guard Mateo Sarni (185-1998) had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 8 rebounds, 15 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Emmitt Holt (201-1996, college: Providence) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Five Urunday players scored in double figures. Urunday's coach Mauricio Gonzalez felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side forward Ignacio Xavier (195-1999) responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds and American swingman Isaiah Ross (193-1996, college: Iona) scored 25 points. Urunday (4-5) moved-up to eighth place. U.Atletica lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the ninth position with six games lost. They share it with Goes. Urunday'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:
U.Atletica: I.Ross 25+3reb+1ast, P.Ty 20+8reb+2ast, Q.Wilson 10+5reb+3ast, A.Lopez 8+3reb+1ast, J.Ducasse 7+5reb, M.Giano 7+1reb+3ast
Urunday: H.Emmitt 17+6reb+1ast, D.Eric 15+3reb+2ast, C.Bruno 13, S.Mateo 13+8reb+15ast, S.Jonathan 11+8reb, M.Agustin 10+5reb

Cordon - Bigua 75-84

No shocking result in a game in Montevideo where seventh ranked Bigua (5-4) defeated 11th ranked Cordon (2-7) 84-75 on Saturday. Bigua looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Dominican Jhery Matos (196-1996, college: Charlotte) scored 12 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and American center Franklin Hassell (205-1988, college: ODU) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Five Bigua players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard Admon Gilder (193-1995, college: Gonzaga) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds and Cape Verdean Victor Andrade (202-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. Bigua moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Aguada. Loser Cordon keeps the eleventh position with seven games lost. Bigua's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Penarol.
Top scorers:
Cordon: A.Gilder 25+13reb+1ast, L.Tiago 18+4reb+3ast, V.Andrade 15+14reb+5ast, M.Facundo 9+3reb+3ast, P.Rusch 5+4reb+2ast, E.Gonzalez 3+4reb+2ast
Bigua: H.Franklin 15+7reb+1ast, O.Sebastian 13+7reb, I.Gonzalo 12+4reb+2ast, H.Deshone 12+4reb+5ast, M.Jhery 12+9reb+8ast, E.Matias 9+3reb+5ast

Welcome - Goes 73-83

Bottom-ranked Welcome (0-9) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 83-73 loss to eleventh ranked Goes (3-6) in Montevideo on Friday evening. They made 28-of-33 free shots (84.8 percent) during the game, while Welcome only scored six points from the stripe. They outrebounded Welcome 52-31 including a 36-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Brazilian center Sergio Conceicao (209-2000) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American-Puerto Rican guard Jahvari Josiah (193-1993, college: Coppin St.) chipped in 15 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Colombian Alvaro Pena (197-1995, agency: Starting 5) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and American center Franklin Hassell (205-1988, college: ODU) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Four Welcome players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Goes moved-up to ninth place, which they share with U.Atletica. Loser Welcome still closes the standings with nine games lost. Goes' 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:
Welcome: A.Pena 19+10reb, M.Cameron 15+1reb+1ast, G.Diego 12+5reb+2ast, S.Moglia 10+1reb+1ast, F.Garcia 6+1reb+3ast, J.Stoll 6+4reb+2ast
Goes: C.Sergio 18+10reb+1ast, J.Jahvari 15+11reb, N.David 12+6reb, O.Manuel 8+5reb+4ast, A.Alejandro 8+3reb+5ast, B.Emiliano 6+5reb+1ast