Liga de Ascenso Round 2 (Regular Season): Albatros defeat Colon

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Colon at the home court on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by Albatros 93-80. Albatros made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Point guard Nicolas Garcia (182-1988) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Panamanian forward Aaron Gedeon (203-1999, college: Southwest) contributed with 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. point guard Gabriel Brun (175-2003) replied with 25 points and 9 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) for Colon. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Albatros' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Marne.
Another interesting game for L.Borges which played in Montevideo against Marne. L.Borges crushed hosts 91-71. Forward Manuel Oyenard (194-2000) had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Juan Galletto chipped in 11 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. American center Jimmy Nichols Jr. (203-2000, college: Coastal) responded with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 6 blocks. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. L.Borges' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo .
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Montevideo and Tabare , which took place in Tabare. Montevideo lost to Tabare in a road game 79-89 on Friday. Agustin Da Costa notched 31 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) by Mateo Pose did not help to save the game for Montevideo. Montevideo's coach Sergio Delgado rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 2 winless Sayago lost to undefeated O.Mundial on the road 66-79.



Colon - Albatros 80-93

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Colon at the home court on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by Albatros 93-80. Albatros made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Point guard Nicolas Garcia (182-1988) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Panamanian forward Aaron Gedeon (203-1999, college: Southwest) contributed with 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Albatros players scored in double figures. point guard Gabriel Brun (175-2003) replied with 25 points and 9 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) and Colombian power forward Santiago Serna (203-2001) added 15 points and 15 rebounds in the effort for Colon. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Albatros' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Marne.
Top scorers:
Albatros: G.Aaron 18+7reb, J.Brisset 18+3reb, N.Garcia 16+9reb+5ast, M.Cuervo 15+2ast, I.Cabrera 8+4reb, T.Copelotti 6+7reb+6ast
Colon: G.Brun 25+9reb+1ast, F.Garcia 18+5reb+5ast, S.Serna 15+15reb+1ast, L.Nahuel 9+4reb, P.Macanskas 7+5reb+2ast, B.Mateo 6+3reb

O.Mundial - Sayago 79-66

O.Mundial used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Sayago 79-66 on Friday night. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when O.Mundial made 8 blocks. Rafael Previatti (199-2003) notched 9 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and point guard Diego Alvarez (180-1990) supported him with 13 points and 7 assists. Four O.Mundial players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds by American Josh Ferguson (203-1996, college: Winthrop) did not help to save the game for Sayago. His fellow American import guard Marcellus Garrick (193-1995, college: Cal Poly) added 20 points for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. O.Mundial will meet Urupan on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Sayago will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
O.Mundial: A.Caldas 13+4reb+1ast, A.Thomas 13+4reb, A.Diego 13+4reb+7ast, V.Angel 11+8reb+2ast, D.Anthony 10+3reb, R.Previatti 9+11reb+7ast
Sayago: G.Marcellus 20+3reb+3ast, J.Ferguson 16+11reb+2ast, G.Curbelo 15+7reb+1ast, L.Bennett 6+5reb, P.Lucas 6+8reb, W.Santiago 3+5reb+8ast

Tabare - Montevideo 89-79

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Montevideo and Tabare , which took place in Tabare. Montevideo lost to Tabare in a road game 79-89 on Friday. Forward Agustin Da Costa (191-1998) notched 31 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and American-Bahamas forward Jonathan Augustin-Fairell (201-1993, college: Murray St.) supported him with 21 points and 8 rebounds. Four Tabare players scored in double figures. Even 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) by forward Mateo Pose (190-1994) did not help to save the game for Montevideo. Forward Tomas de Leon (195-1999) added 13 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Montevideo's coach Sergio Delgado rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Tabare: D.Agustin 31+6reb+1ast, A.Jonathan 21+8reb+3ast, G.Carlton 14+3reb+5ast, T.Martin 14+5reb, S.Sosa 5+3reb+6ast, G.Viera 2+1reb+1ast
Montevideo: M.Pose 23+5reb+6ast, T.de Leon 13+5reb+3ast, X.Couste 13+2reb, C.Tiago 11+1reb+1ast, D.Delgado 7+10reb, L.Perez 6+5reb+3ast

Marne - L.Borges 71-91

Another interesting game for L.Borges which played in Montevideo against Marne. L.Borges crushed hosts 91-71. L.Borges players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Forward Manuel Oyenard (194-2000) had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Juan Galletto (182-1996) chipped in 11 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Four L.Borges players scored in double figures. American center Jimmy Nichols Jr. (203-2000, college: Coastal) responded with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 6 blocks and Juan Hernandez (-2004) scored 16 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. L.Borges' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo .
Top scorers:
L.Borges: O.Manuel 19+10reb+1ast, P.Christian 15+6reb+1ast, A.Agustin 11+1reb+1ast, G.Juan 11+5reb+6ast, R.Clarence 10+7reb+1ast, T.Bentancour 9+2reb+1ast
Marne: J.Nichols Jr. 26+8reb, H.Juan 16+4reb+1ast, A.Hernan 9+4reb+2ast, M.Rodriguez 6+3reb, G.Jones 6+2reb+2ast, D.Alvarez 4+2reb