LUB Round 19 (Regular Season): Penarol lose to Aguada

Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Penarol (15-2) recorded its second loss in Montevideo on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Aguada (12-5) 91-80. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Penarol. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Aguada made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) fired 33 points (!!!) (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. His fellow American import Earl Clark (208-1988, college: Louisville, agency: BIG) chipped in 21 points. Aguada's coach German Cortizas used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Naturalized Italian swingman Nicola Pomoli (195-1999) produced 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Aguada have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Nacional. Penarol at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Aguada's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Welcome.
Important game to mention about took place in Montevideo. Ninth ranked Urunday (8-10) saved a 3-point derby victory at home edging much higher ranked Nacional (12-5) 97-94 on Tuesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Nacional. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Mateo Sarni (185-1998) who helped to win the game recording 15 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals. Eric Demers contributed with 26 points for the winners. Forward Gianfranco Espindola (196-1999) answered with 15 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for Nacional. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Urunday maintains ninth place with 8-10 record. Defending champion Nacional keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with Aguada. Urunday's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Malvin.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Nacional (#2) and Bigua (#6). Nacional (12-5) crushed visiting Bigua (10-8) by 24 points 97-73. It was a great evening for James Feldeine who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points and 7 assists. At the losing side Sebastian Ottonello responded with 25 points and 7 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. Nacional have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains second place with 12-5 record having just three points less than leader Penarol, which they share with Aguada. Loser Bigua keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. Nacional's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Hebraica.

Other games of round 19 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Defensor was defeated by Aguada in Montevideo 90-76. Bigua beat Malvin at home 102-96. Cordon lost to Goes on the opponent's court 72-76. Bottom-ranked Welcome managed to outperform Hebraica in a home game 95-77.



Nacional - Bigua 97-73

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Nacional (#2) and Bigua (#6). Nacional (12-5) crushed visiting Bigua (10-8) by 24 points 97-73. Nacional looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for American-Dominican center James Feldeine (193-1988, college: Quinnipiac) who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points and 7 assists. Panamanian power forward Ezequiel Bell (202-1999) helped adding 13 points. Four Nacional players scored in double figures. At the losing side Sebastian Ottonello (200-1997) responded with 25 points and 7 rebounds and American point guard Deshone Hicks (178-1999, college: Ferrum) scored 16 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. Nacional have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains second place with 12-5 record having just three points less than leader Penarol, which they share with Aguada. Loser Bigua keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. Nacional's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Hebraica.
Top scorers:
Nacional: F.James 27+1reb+7ast, B.Ezequiel 13+4reb+1ast, B.Barrera 11+6reb+1ast, M.Agustin 11+2reb+2ast, P.Prieto 7+5reb, C.Marcos 7+2reb+4ast
Bigua: S.Ottonello 25+7reb+1ast, D.Hicks 16+2reb+3ast, W.Reed 14+5reb+1ast, J.Matos 6+2reb+3ast, S.Alan 3+2reb+1ast, G.Iglesias 3+3reb+3ast

Aguada - Defensor 90-76

There was no surprise in Montevideo where 7th ranked Defensor (8-9) was defeated by fourth ranked Aguada (12-5) 90-76 on Saturday. Aguada looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for American Earl Clark (208-1988, college: Louisville, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points and 8 rebounds. Dominican center Luis Santos (203-1994, college: St.Louis) helped adding 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Aguada's coach German Cortizas used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Venezuelan center Nestor Colmenares (200-1987, college: Campbellsville) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds and American point guard Elijah Weaver (197-1998, college: Chicago St.) scored 18 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Aguada have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Nacional. Defensor lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with U.Atletica. Aguada's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Welcome.
Top scorers:
Aguada: C.Earl 24+8reb+1ast, S.Luis 20+9reb+2ast, S.Juan 15+4reb+6ast, V.Santiago 11+3reb+2ast, S.Donald 8+1reb+6ast, Z.Agustin 5+1ast
Defensor: E.Weaver 18+2reb+5ast, F.Terra 15+5reb+3ast, N.Colmenares 15+14reb+2ast, T.Metzger 10+4reb+3ast, M.Zubiaurre 9+3reb+1ast, F.Soto 5

Bigua - Malvin 102-96

There was a small surprise in Montevideo where sixth ranked Bigua (10-8) defeated 3rd placed Malvin (12-6) 102-96 on Monday. Bigua made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. It was a great evening for Dominican Jhery Matos (196-1996, college: Charlotte) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points. Sebastian Ottonello (200-1997) helped adding 17 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side American guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 assists and naturalized Italian point guard Manuel Romero (183-1992) scored 22 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Five Bigua and four Malvin players scored in double figures. Malvin's coach Pablo Lopez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Bigua maintains sixth place with 10-8 record. Loser Malvin dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. Bigua's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena U.Atletica.
Top scorers:
Bigua: M.Jhery 28+4reb+2ast, O.Sebastian 17+9reb+1ast, H.Deshone 16+2reb+3ast, E.Matias 14+6reb+3ast, R.Willie 13+2reb+3ast, R.Thiago 4+3ast
Malvin: M.Romero 22+2reb+1ast, N.Martinez 22+3reb, S.Fernandez 17+2reb+3ast, J.Webster 17+3reb+10ast, D.Zekovic 9+4reb+1ast, D.Davis 4+2reb+1ast

Goes - Cordon 76-72

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 11th ranked Cordon's (3-15) road loss to tenth ranked Goes (5-13) 72-76 on Monday. It was a great evening for American forward Justin Strings (201-1996, college: Sacramento St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 15 rebounds. point guard Emiliano Bonet (186-2001) helped adding 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side American power forward Jordan ONeal (201-2001, college: Jackson St., agency: JCK Sports Group) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds and the other American import guard Addison Spruill (195-1993, college: UNCW) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Goes maintains tenth place with 5-13 record. Loser Cordon keeps the eleventh position with 15 games lost. Goes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Penarol.
Top scorers:
Goes: S.Justin 27+15reb+1ast, B.Emiliano 23+5reb+4ast, P.Akia 9+9reb+1ast, A.Alejandro 5+3reb+7ast, A.Irastorza 5+3reb, C.Troy 5+5reb+4ast
Cordon: J.O'Neal 22+12reb+1ast, M.Facundo 16+2reb+4ast, S.Addison 15+7reb+1ast, L.Tiago 6+5reb+1ast, D.Higgs 5+5reb+3ast, P.Rusch 4+8reb+4ast

Welcome - Hebraica 95-77

There was a surprise result in Montevideo where twelfth ranked Welcome (2-16) beat higher ranked Hebraica (10-7) 95-77 on Monday. It was a great evening for American power forward Rashad Hassan (203-1989, college: SSU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. point guard Felipe Garcia (173-1999) helped adding 20 points. Four Welcome players scored in double figures. At the losing side American Andre Nation (196-1993, college: JMU) responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) and Gaston Semiglia (186-1991) scored 15 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Welcome maintains twelfth place with 2-16 record. Loser Hebraica keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. Welcome'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:
Welcome: H.Rashad 24+11reb+4ast, G.Felipe 20+3ast, A.Arevalo 15+6reb+1ast, R.Previatti 12+7reb+1ast, B.Gustavo 9+5reb+7ast, M.Juan 8+1reb+2ast
Hebraica: N.Andre 19+5reb+2ast, G.Semiglia 15+3reb+1ast, I.Xavier 14+4reb, A.Louis 8+2reb, F.Morales 6, F.Haller 4+7reb+3ast

Aguada - Penarol 91-80

Top ranked Penarol (15-2) recorded its second loss in Montevideo on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Aguada (12-5) 91-80. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Penarol. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Aguada made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) fired 33 points (!!!) (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. His fellow American import Earl Clark (208-1988, college: Louisville, agency: BIG) chipped in 21 points. Aguada's coach German Cortizas used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Naturalized Italian swingman Nicola Pomoli (195-1999) produced 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and American guard Skyler Hogan (196-1997, college: SEMO) added 16 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Four Penarol players scored in double figures. Aguada have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Nacional. Penarol at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Aguada's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Welcome.
Top scorers:
Aguada: S.Donald 33+1reb+2ast, C.Earl 21+4reb+1ast, S.Luis 11+7reb, S.Juan 9+4reb+3ast, J.Rodriguez 6+6reb, V.Santiago 5+5reb+8ast
Penarol: N.Pomoli 18+6reb+5ast, S.Hogan 16+4reb+5ast, A.Ibarguen 12+4reb, S.Vescovi 12+1reb+4ast, E.Romero 9+2reb, E.Serres 7+5reb+1ast

Urunday - Nacional 97-94

Important game to mention about took place in Montevideo. Ninth ranked Urunday (8-10) saved a 3-point derby victory at home edging much higher ranked Nacional (12-5) 97-94 on Tuesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Nacional. Urunday players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Nacional was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Mateo Sarni (185-1998) who helped to win the game recording 15 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals. American guard Eric Demers (185-1997, college: Gordon) contributed with 26 points for the winners. Forward Gianfranco Espindola (196-1999) answered with 15 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and naturalized Italian point guard Luciano Parodi (182-1994) added 18 points and 6 assists in the effort for Nacional. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Urunday maintains ninth place with 8-10 record. Defending champion Nacional keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with Aguada. Urunday'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:
Urunday: D.Eric 26+2reb, M.Santiago 16+4reb+2ast, S.Mateo 15+7reb+8ast, B.Eric 12+7reb+4ast, D.Travis 11+4reb+5ast, C.Bruno 7+3reb
Nacional: A.Mendez 18+1reb+4ast, L.Parodi 18+4reb+6ast, G.Espindola 15+8reb+6ast, P.Patricio 14+5reb+2ast, E.Oglivie 12+4reb+2ast, B.Bernardo 5+1reb+1ast