LUB Round 20 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with U.Atletica's defeat of Bigua

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in LUB. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: U.Atletica (#7) and Bigua (#6). U.Atletica (9-9) won against visiting Bigua (10-9) 86-79. U.Atletica dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Bigua's 30 and made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. U.Atletica looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American power forward Quatarrius Wilson (203-1996, college: SEMO, agency: One Motive Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). The other American import forward Ty Prince (198-1999, college: UMHB) contributed with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American point guard Deshone Hicks (178-1999, college: Ferrum) replied with 23 points and 6 assists for Bigua. Bigua's coach Federico Camina rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. U.Atletica have a solid four-game winning streak. Newly promoted U.Atletica maintains seventh position with 9-9 record, which they share with Defensor. Bigua at the other side keeps the sixth place with nine games lost. U.Atletica's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Urunday.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Hebraica (#5) and Nacional (#3). Hebraica (11-7) smashed visiting Nacional (12-6) by 21 points 102-81. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Manuel Mayora (180-1998) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 assists and Jalen Canty who added 12 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks during the contest. Naturalized Italian point guard Luciano Parodi (182-1994) responded with 19 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. Hebraica maintains fifth position with 11-7 record. Defending champion Nacional keeps the third place with six games lost. They share the position with Aguada. Hebraica's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena .
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Aguada (12-6) against twelfth ranked Welcome (3-16) on Friday night. Visiting Aguada was defeated by Welcome in Montevideo 86-74. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Aguada. The winners were led by Rashad Hassan who had that evening a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds. Even 13 points and 9 rebounds by Luis Santos did not help to save the game for Aguada. Aguada's coach German Cortizas tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Welcome moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Cordon. Loser Aguada dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with Nacional. Welcome's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Goes.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 20: Defensor beat Cordon on the road 90-84. Malvin destroyed Urunday on its own court 86-64. Goes were outscored by Penarol in Montevideo 95-76.



Cordon - Defensor 84-90

No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Defensor (9-9) beat 11th ranked Cordon (3-16) in Montevideo 90-84 on Thursday. The winners were led by American point guard Elijah Weaver (197-1998, college: Chicago St.) who scored that evening 27 points and 4 assists and guard Facundo Terra (187-1998) supported him with 12 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. Even 18 points and 9 rebounds by American power forward Jordan ONeal (201-2001, college: Jackson St., agency: JCK Sports Group) did not help to save the game for Cordon. His fellow American import guard Addison Spruill (195-1993, college: UNCW) added 17 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Four Defensor and five Cordon players scored in double figures. Defensor moved-up to seventh place, which they share with U.Atletica. Cordon lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 16 games lost. They share it with Welcome. Defensor'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:
Defensor: W.Elijah 27+2reb+4ast, S.Federico 14+3reb+2ast, M.Theo 13+4reb, T.Facundo 12+10reb+9ast, M.Bianchi 6+1ast, C.Nestor 6+10reb+3ast
Cordon: J.O'Neal 18+9reb+2ast, S.Addison 17+8reb+2ast, D.Higgs 15+3reb+3ast, M.Facundo 13+4reb+6ast, E.Gonzalez 12+7reb+2ast, M.Arregui 5+5reb

U.Atletica - Bigua 86-79

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: U.Atletica (#7) and Bigua (#6). U.Atletica (9-9) won against visiting Bigua (10-9) 86-79. U.Atletica dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Bigua's 30 and made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. U.Atletica looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American power forward Quatarrius Wilson (203-1996, college: SEMO, agency: One Motive Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). The other American import forward Ty Prince (198-1999, college: UMHB) contributed with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American point guard Deshone Hicks (178-1999, college: Ferrum) replied with 23 points and 6 assists and Dominican Jhery Matos (196-1996, college: Charlotte) added 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Bigua. Bigua's coach Federico Camina rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. U.Atletica have a solid four-game winning streak. Newly promoted U.Atletica maintains seventh position with 9-9 record, which they share with Defensor. Bigua at the other side keeps the sixth place with nine games lost. U.Atletica's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Urunday.
Top scorers:
U.Atletica: W.Quatarrius 33+9reb+2ast, T.Prince 18+5reb+5ast, G.Mateo 14+1reb+4ast, D.Juan 7+3reb+1ast, S.Guillermo 5+1ast, L.Alex 5+4reb
Bigua: D.Hicks 23+2reb+6ast, J.Matos 18+7reb+4ast, W.Reed 12+8reb, T.Rodriguez 6+4reb+1ast, S.Ottonello 6+4reb, G.Iglesias 6+3reb+2ast

Hebraica - Nacional 102-81

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Hebraica (#5) and Nacional (#3). Hebraica (11-7) smashed visiting Nacional (12-6) by 21 points 102-81. Hebraica made 24-of-28 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Hebraica outrebounded Nacional 39-22 including a 32-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Hebraica players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Nacional's players. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. Nacional was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Manuel Mayora (180-1998) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 assists and American forward Jalen Canty (203-1995, college: UCSB, agency: Haylett Sports) who added 12 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks during the contest. Four Hebraica players scored in double figures. Naturalized Italian point guard Luciano Parodi (182-1994) responded with 19 points and point guard Patricio Prieto (185-2002) scored 12 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. Hebraica maintains fifth position with 11-7 record. Defending champion Nacional keeps the third place with six games lost. They share the position with Aguada. Hebraica's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena .
Top scorers:
Hebraica: L.Arnold 20+4reb, H.Federico 19+4reb+2ast, M.Manuel 16+3reb+11ast, C.Jalen 12+13reb+2ast, X.Ignacio 11+4reb+3ast, Z.Juan 9+3reb+8ast
Nacional: L.Parodi 19+2reb+2ast, P.Patricio 12+3reb+2ast, J.Feldeine 11+1reb, C.Zinaich 8+3reb+3ast, B.Bernardo 8+2reb+1ast, A.Mendez 6+1ast

Malvin - Urunday 86-64

Very expected game when 9th ranked Urunday (8-11) was smashed by fourth ranked Malvin (13-6) in Montevideo 86-64 on Friday. Malvin looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by Serbian Dragan Zekovic (209-1987, agency: 011 Sports) who scored that evening 12 points and 4 assists and American guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) supported him with 10 points and 6 assists. Five Malvin players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 8 rebounds by American center Eric Buckner (208-1990, college: Georgia St.) did not help to save the game for Urunday. Bruno Curadossi (191-2004) added 13 points and 4 assists for the guests. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Malvin moved-up to second place. Loser Urunday keeps the ninth position with 11 games lost. Malvin's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Nacional.
Top scorers:
Malvin: F.Santiago 14+1reb+3ast, M.Octavio 13+5reb+1ast, Z.Dragan 12+4reb+4ast, D.Darrell 10+3reb+4ast, W.Joshua 10+3reb+6ast, M.Nicolas 10+1reb
Urunday: E.Buckner 15+8reb+2ast, E.Demers 13+3reb+1ast, B.Curadossi 13+3reb+4ast, S.Massa 7+1reb, T.Daniels 6+5reb+2ast, A.Moller 6+2reb+1ast

Penarol - Goes 95-76

Very predictable result when first ranked Penarol (16-2) rolled over 10th ranked Goes (5-14) in Montevideo 95-76 on Friday. Penarol dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Goes' 36. They outrebounded Goes 44-26 including a 29-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Penarol looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The winners were led by American guard Skyler Hogan (196-1997, college: SEMO) who scored that evening 21 points and 5 rebounds and Colombian forward Andres Ibarguen (200-1996, college: Angelo St., agency: Helping Ballers) supported him with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Four Penarol players scored in double figures. Even 25 points and 4 assists by American guard Troy Cracknell (193-1999, college: Augusta) did not help to save the game for Goes. His fellow American import forward Justin Strings (201-1996, college: Sacramento St.) added 9 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Penarol maintains first position with 16-2 record. Newly promoted Goes keep the tenth place with 14 games lost. Penarol's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Defensor.
Top scorers:
Penarol: H.Skyler 21+5reb+3ast, I.Andres 19+7reb+1ast, V.Santiago 14+4reb+7ast, P.Nicola 11+6reb+6ast, S.Emiliano 7+3reb+1ast, N.Lema 6+2reb+3ast
Goes: T.Cracknell 25+2reb+4ast, E.Bonet 10+2reb+3ast, J.Strings 9+10reb, F.Verrone 9+3reb+1ast, A.Pruitt 8+2reb+1ast, A.Acosta 6+2reb+5ast

Welcome - Aguada 86-74

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Aguada (12-6) against twelfth ranked Welcome (3-16) on Friday night. Visiting Aguada was defeated by Welcome in Montevideo 86-74. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Aguada. Welcome dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Aguada's 38. Welcome looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The winners were led by American power forward Rashad Hassan (203-1989, college: SSU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds and the other American import forward Rick Jackson (206-1989, college: Syracuse) supported him with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Even 13 points and 9 rebounds by Dominican center Luis Santos (203-1994, college: St.Louis) did not help to save the game for Aguada. point guard Juan Santiso (185-1994) added 4 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists for the guests. Aguada's coach German Cortizas tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Welcome moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Cordon. Loser Aguada dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with Nacional. Welcome's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Goes.
Top scorers:
Welcome: H.Rashad 33+11reb, J.Rick 20+12reb+2ast, M.Juan 9+3reb+5ast, G.Felipe 7+2reb+4ast, A.Arevalo 7+8reb+4ast, R.Previatti 5+3reb+2ast
Aguada: R.Joaquin 14+3reb+1ast, L.Santos 13+9reb+1ast, F.Pereiras 13+1ast, E.Clark 12+5reb+1ast, A.Zuvich 5+9reb+3ast, O.Joaquin 5+1reb