LUB Round 12 (Second Stage): Derby game ends with Aguada's defeat of Malvin

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Aguada (#3) and Malvin (#4). Malvin was defeated at home 84-94 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It was a good game for naturalized Argentinian power forward Agustin Zuvich (201-1995) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 17 rebounds. point guard Juan Santiso (185-1994) contributed with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Forward Nicolas Martinez (206-2003) replied with 16 points and 8 rebounds for Malvin. Malvin's coach Pablo Lopez rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Aguada maintains third position with 21-11 record having just nine point less than leader Penarol. Malvin at the other side keeps the fourth place with 14 games lost.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Nacional (#2) and Defensor (#6). Nacional (22-10) smashed visiting Defensor (15-17) by 24 points 97-73. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds and James Feldeine who added 15 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American Victor Rudd (206-1991, college: S.Florida) with 15 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 three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 22-10 record having just ten point less than leader Penarol. Defensor at the other side keeps the sixth place with 17 games lost.
Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Montevideo: Penarol (#1) and Hebraica (#5). Penarol (26-6) won against visiting Hebraica (16-16) 74-62. The winners were led by Santiago Vescovi who scored that evening 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 15 points and 13 rebounds by Jalen Canty did not help to save the game for Hebraica. Hebraica's coach Leonardo Zylberstein tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Penarol have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 26-6 record. Hebraica lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 16 games lost.




Malvin - Aguada 84-94

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Aguada (#3) and Malvin (#4). Malvin was defeated at home 84-94 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It was a good game for naturalized Argentinian power forward Agustin Zuvich (201-1995) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 17 rebounds. point guard Juan Santiso (185-1994) contributed with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Forward Nicolas Martinez (206-2003) replied with 16 points and 8 rebounds and Serbian Dragan Zekovic (209-1987, agency: 011 Sports) added 18 points in the effort for Malvin. Five Aguada and four Malvin players scored in double figures. Malvin's coach Pablo Lopez rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Aguada maintains third position with 21-11 record having just nine point less than leader Penarol. Malvin at the other side keeps the fourth place with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
Aguada: Z.Agustin 24+17reb, J.Osimani 18+4reb, S.Juan 12+6reb+9ast, J.Rodriguez 11+3reb+3ast, S.Donald 11+4reb+4ast, P.Federico 6+2reb+1ast
Malvin: D.Zekovic 18+4reb, N.Martinez 16+8reb+1ast, J.Webster 12+2reb+6ast, S.Fernandez 10+5reb+4ast, N.Rodriguez 9+6reb+1ast, C.Guyton 8+1reb+1ast

Nacional - Defensor 97-73

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Nacional (#2) and Defensor (#6). Nacional (22-10) smashed visiting Defensor (15-17) by 24 points 97-73. Nacional outrebounded Defensor 45-33 including 31 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds and American-Dominican center James Feldeine (193-1988, college: Quinnipiac) who added 15 points during the contest. Four Nacional players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American Victor Rudd (206-1991, college: S.Florida) with 15 points and 7 rebounds and guard Maximiliano Antunez (193-2005) scored 15 points and 4 assists. 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 three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 22-10 record having just ten point less than leader Penarol. Defensor at the other side keeps the sixth place with 17 games lost.
Top scorers:
Nacional: F.James 15+4reb+2ast, B.Barrera 15+1reb+1ast, Z.Connor 14+14reb+2ast, P.Prieto 13+1reb+1ast, G.Pablo 11+5reb, C.Marcos 7+4reb+2ast
Defensor: F.Terra 18, M.Antunez 15+2reb+4ast, V.Rudd 15+7reb+3ast, N.Colmenares 7+6reb, M.Zubiaurre 7+4reb+2ast, E.Weaver 3+5reb+2ast

Penarol - Hebraica 74-62

Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Montevideo: Penarol (#1) and Hebraica (#5). Penarol (26-6) won against visiting Hebraica (16-16) 74-62. Penarol forced 22 Hebraica turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by guard Santiago Vescovi (191-2001, college: Tennessee) who scored that evening 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and American point guard Norris Cole (188-1988, college: CSU) supported him with 18 points and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 15 points and 13 rebounds by American forward Jalen Canty (203-1995, college: UCSB, agency: Haylett Sports) did not help to save the game for Hebraica. His fellow American import guard Brandon Weatherspoon (193-2000, college: FAU) added 17 points. Hebraica's coach Leonardo Zylberstein tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Penarol have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 26-6 record. Hebraica lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
Penarol: V.Santiago 21+8reb+5ast, C.Norris 18+1reb+5ast, R.Martin 8+4reb+2ast, S.Emiliano 7+6reb+1ast, C.Santiago 7+2reb+2ast, H.Skyler 6+5reb+4ast
Hebraica: B.Weatherspoon 17+3reb+1ast, J.Canty 15+13reb+1ast, C.Mitchell 10+6reb+2ast, F.Haller 8+3reb+1ast, G.Semiglia 5+2ast, I.Xavier 4+2reb