LUB Round 7 (Second Stage): Malvin is defeated by Aguada in a derby game

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The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Aguada (#2) and Malvin (#3). Aguada (19-7) crushed visiting Malvin (17-10) by 24 points 88-64. Aguada made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Aguada outrebounded Malvin 45-31 including 31 on the defensive glass. Aguada looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American Earl Clark (208-1988, college: Louisville) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Joaquin Rodriguez (199-2003) helped adding 17 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side American guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) responded with 18 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. Aguada have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain second place with 19-7 record having just one point less than leader Penarol. Malvin at the other side keeps the third position with ten games lost. Aguada's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Nacional.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Nacional (#4) and Defensor (#6). Defensor was defeated at home 68-80 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It was an exceptional evening for American-Dominican center James Feldeine (193-1988, college: Quinnipiac) who led the winners and scored 19 points. Pablo Gomez accounted for 15 points and 7 rebounds. Nacional's coach Alvaro Ponce allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American Elijah Weaver (197-1998, college: Chicago St.) came up with 25 points for Defensor in the defeat. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 16-9 record. Defensor lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 15 games lost. Nacional's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Aguada.
Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Montevideo: Penarol (#1) and Hebraica (#5). Hebraica was defeated at home 87-97 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. JyLan Washington fired 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Arnold Louis produced 16 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Penarol have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 22-4 record. Hebraica lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 12 games lost. Penarol's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Aguada.




Aguada - Malvin 88-64

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Aguada (#2) and Malvin (#3). Aguada (19-7) crushed visiting Malvin (17-10) by 24 points 88-64. Aguada made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Aguada outrebounded Malvin 45-31 including 31 on the defensive glass. Aguada looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American Earl Clark (208-1988, college: Louisville) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Joaquin Rodriguez (199-2003) helped adding 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Aguada players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) responded with 18 points and Serbian Dragan Zekovic (209-1987, agency: 011 Sports) scored 10 points and 8 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. Aguada have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain second place with 19-7 record having just one point less than leader Penarol. Malvin at the other side keeps the third position with ten games lost. Aguada's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Nacional.
Top scorers:
Malvin: J.Webster 18+3reb+3ast, N.Martinez 12+5reb+1ast, D.Zekovic 10+8reb, C.Guyton 7+1reb+1ast, M.Romero 6+1reb, S.Fernandez 4+2reb+3ast
Aguada: C.Earl 20+11reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 17+6reb, S.Donald 13+2reb+5ast, Z.Agustin 10+6reb+1ast, V.Santiago 9+1reb+4ast, J.Osimani 8+4reb+2ast

Defensor - Nacional 68-80

Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Nacional (#4) and Defensor (#6). Defensor was defeated at home 68-80 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Nacional dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Defensor's 18. They outrebounded Defensor 46-33 including 34 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for American-Dominican center James Feldeine (193-1988, college: Quinnipiac) who led the winners and scored 19 points. Pablo Gomez (200-2003) accounted for 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Nacional's coach Alvaro Ponce allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American Elijah Weaver (197-1998, college: Chicago St.) came up with 25 points and guard Facundo Terra (187-1998) added 25 points respectively for Defensor in the defeat. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 16-9 record. Defensor lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 15 games lost. Nacional's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Aguada.
Top scorers:
Defensor: E.Weaver 25+4reb+3ast, F.Terra 25+4reb+3ast, V.Rudd 9+3reb+3ast, F.Soto 5+1reb, B.Mateo 4+6reb, G.Brahian 0
Nacional: F.James 19+3reb+2ast, G.Pablo 15+7reb, O.Ernesto 12+6reb+1ast, E.Gianfranco 8+5reb+1ast, M.Agustin 7+1reb, P.Prieto 7+4reb+1ast

Hebraica - Penarol 87-97

Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Montevideo: Penarol (#1) and Hebraica (#5). Hebraica was defeated at home 87-97 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Penarol had a 30-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American forward JyLan Washington (206-1997, college: Tennessee St., agency: SLN) fired 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Guard Santiago Vescovi (191-2001, college: Tennessee) chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. American Arnold Louis (201-1990, college: SSU) produced 16 points and 6 rebounds and forward Federico Haller (200-1988) added 15 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Penarol have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 22-4 record. Hebraica lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 12 games lost. Penarol's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Aguada.
Top scorers:
Hebraica: M.Henry 16+4reb, A.Louis 16+6reb+1ast, F.Haller 15+4reb+2ast, J.Zanotta 12+3reb+5ast, G.Semiglia 11+1reb+1ast, I.Xavier 10+5reb+3ast
Penarol: S.Emiliano 19+5reb+3ast, W.Jy'Lan 18+9reb+6ast, I.Andres 15+5reb+4ast, V.Santiago 13+7reb+9ast, N.Lema 11+2ast, C.Santiago 10+5reb+2ast