LUB Round 10 (Second Stage): Penarol defeat Nacional in the closest game of the week

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Third-ranked Nacional (19-10) gave a tough game to first ranked Penarol (24-6) in Montevideo on Wednesday. The visitors managed to secure only two-point victory 84-82. However their fans expected easier game. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Nacional. 24 personal fouls committed by Nacional helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Naturalized Italian swingman Nicola Pomoli (195-1999) scored 12 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Santiago Vescovi (191-2001, college: Tennessee) chipped in 14 points during the contest. Penarol's coach Leandro Morales used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side American-Dominican center James Feldeine (193-1988, college: Quinnipiac) responded with 37 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds. Penarol maintains first position with 24-6 record. Defending champion Nacional keeps the third place with ten games lost.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Penarol (#1) and Aguada (#2). Penarol (24-6) won against visiting Aguada (20-9) 103-95. Guard Santiago Vescovi (191-2001, college: Tennessee) notched 21 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort and Norris Cole supported him with 14 points and 7 assists. Even a double-double of 29 points and 10 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) by Dominican center Luis Santos (203-1994, college: St.Louis) did not help to save the game for Aguada. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Penarol maintains first position with 24-6 record. Aguada at the other side keeps the second place with nine games lost.




Nacional - Penarol 82-84

Third-ranked Nacional (19-10) gave a tough game to first ranked Penarol (24-6) in Montevideo on Wednesday. The visitors managed to secure only two-point victory 84-82. However their fans expected easier game. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Nacional. 24 personal fouls committed by Nacional helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Naturalized Italian swingman Nicola Pomoli (195-1999) scored 12 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Santiago Vescovi (191-2001, college: Tennessee) chipped in 14 points during the contest. Five Penarol players scored in double figures. Penarol's coach Leandro Morales used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side American-Dominican center James Feldeine (193-1988, college: Quinnipiac) responded with 37 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds and American forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Penarol maintains first position with 24-6 record. Defending champion Nacional keeps the third place with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Penarol: I.Andres 14+6reb+1ast, V.Santiago 14+4reb+3ast, P.Nicola 12+9reb+3ast, C.Santiago 11+1reb, C.Norris 10+3reb+5ast, N.Lema 9+1ast
Nacional: J.Feldeine 37+7reb+2ast, L.Parodi 12+2reb+5ast, B.Bernardo 10, C.Zinaich 10+10reb+1ast, P.Patricio 7+5reb, E.Oglivie 6+8reb+4ast

Penarol - Aguada 103-95

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Penarol (#1) and Aguada (#2). Penarol (24-6) won against visiting Aguada (20-9) 103-95. Penarol made 25-of-28 charity shots (89.3 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Aguada was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Guard Santiago Vescovi (191-2001, college: Tennessee) notched 21 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort and American point guard Norris Cole (188-1988, college: CSU) supported him with 14 points and 7 assists. Five Penarol players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 29 points and 10 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) 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 9 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Penarol maintains first position with 24-6 record. Aguada at the other side keeps the second place with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Penarol: V.Santiago 21+8reb+9ast, I.Andres 19+4reb, P.Nicola 15+7reb+2ast, C.Norris 14+4reb+7ast, W.Jy'Lan 11+9reb, S.Emiliano 9+2reb+3ast
Aguada: L.Santos 29+10reb+1ast, E.Clark 12+3reb+1ast, D.Sims 11+3ast, R.Joaquin 9+1reb, J.Santiso 9+7reb+4ast, O.Joaquin 8+1reb+1ast