Liga de Ascenso Round 6 (Regular Season): Stockolmo keep a leadership position

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The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Stockolmo as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Stockolmo smashed second-best Albatros in Montevideo 96-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Albatros. It was a key game for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Albatros 43-30 including 31 on the defensive glass. Stockolmo looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Brazilian center Rafael Rodrigues (213-1987) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Nicolas Catala (196-1991) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Octavio Medina (195-1996) with 15 points and 9 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. Stockolmo have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Trouville. Albatros at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. They share the position with 4 other teams.
Important game to mention about took place in Montevideo. Eighth ranked Olimpia (2-1) saved a 3-point derby victory at home edging 6th ranked Lagomar (1-2) 70-67 on Thursday evening. Point guard Martin Perdomo (178-1995) notched 22 points and 5 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) to lead the effort and Lucio Castellani supported him with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Even 14 points and 9 rebounds by Cape Verdean Victor Andrade (202-2000) did not help to save the game for Lagomar. Lagomar's coach Fernando Martinez tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Olimpia moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Lagomar at the other side dropped to the eighth position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams.
Marne has finally registered their first victory this season after two consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Colon (0-3) 77-75 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was Jimmy Nichols Jr who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks. At the other side the best for losing team was Felipe Garcia who recorded 27 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Marne (1-2) left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with 4 other teams. It was Colon's third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Sayago.

In the last game of round 6 L.Borges won against Tabare on the opponent's court 87-85.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 19 points and 10 rebounds by Jonathan Augustin-Fairell of Tabare.



Marne - Colon 77-75:
Marne has finally registered their first victory this season after two consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Colon (0-3) 77-75 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was American center Jimmy Nichols Jr (203-2000, college: Coastal) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks. Forward Martin Rodriguez chipped in 16 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Felipe Garcia (173-1999) who recorded 27 points and point guard Gabriel Brun (175-2003) added 14 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals respectively. Four Colon players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Marne (1-2) left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with 4 other teams. It was Colon's third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Sayago.
Top scorers:
Colon: F.Garcia 27+4reb+2ast, G.Brun 14+8reb+5ast, A.Sosa 11+5reb, P.Macanskas 10+4reb+3ast, L.Nahuel 8+11reb+1ast, S.Serna 5+6reb
Marne: N.Jimmy 23+15reb+1ast, R.Martin 16+4reb+5ast, J.Guillermo 13+6reb, H.Alvarez 6+4reb+3ast, M.Federico 6+6reb+1ast, A.Demian 4+1reb+1ast

Olimpia - Lagomar 70-67:
Important game to mention about took place in Montevideo. Eighth ranked Olimpia (2-1) saved a 3-point derby victory at home edging 6th ranked Lagomar (1-2) 70-67 on Thursday evening. Olimpia shot 21 for 28 from the free-throw line, while Lagomar only scored four points from the stripe. Olimpia forced 19 Lagomar turnovers and had a 18-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Lagomar was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Point guard Martin Perdomo (178-1995) notched 22 points and 5 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) to lead the effort and Argentinian forward Lucio Castellani (196-1994) supported him with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Even 14 points and 9 rebounds by Cape Verdean Victor Andrade (202-2000) did not help to save the game for Lagomar. Guard Mateo Cancela (180-2001) added 7 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Lagomar's coach Fernando Martinez tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Olimpia moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Lagomar at the other side dropped to the eighth position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Lagomar: V.Andrade 14+9reb+1ast, I.Loriente 11+2reb+2ast, V.Lautaro 10+2reb, M.Facundo 7+1reb+5ast, C.Mateo 7+6reb+4ast, B.Matias 6+2reb+1ast
Olimpia: P.Martin 22+2reb+5ast, A.Abel 11+1reb+3ast, C.Lucio 11+10reb+1ast, C.Rodrigo 9+6reb+1ast, B.Ezequiel 8+10reb+1ast, M.Agustin 5+6reb+5ast

Stockolmo - Albatros 96-70:
The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Stockolmo as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Stockolmo smashed second-best Albatros in Montevideo 96-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Albatros. It was a key game for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Albatros 43-30 including 31 on the defensive glass. Stockolmo looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Brazilian center Rafael Rodrigues (213-1987) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Nicolas Catala (196-1991) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Five Stockolmo players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Octavio Medina (195-1996) with 15 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Santiago Machado (190-2000) scored 13 points and 9 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. Stockolmo have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Trouville. Albatros at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. They share the position with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Albatros: O.Medina 15+9reb+2ast, G.Nicolas 14+2reb+3ast, S.Machado 13+9reb+3ast, G.Martinez 8+1ast, C.Thiago 7+4reb+1ast, A.Gedeon 6+1reb
Stockolmo: N.Catala 21+6reb+1ast, V.Juan 18+4reb+5ast, R.Rafael 16+14reb+2ast, S.Manuel 14+1reb+2ast, M.Bruno 11+4reb+1ast, A.Andres 10+9reb+8ast

Tabare - L.Borges 85-87:
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked L.Borges and 9th ranked Tabare had identical 1-1 record. But Tabare was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Montevideo 87-85 on Thursday night. The best player for the winners was forward Christian Pereira (194-1993) who scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. point guard Juan Galletto (182-1996) chipped in 18 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Bahamas forward Jonathan Augustin-Fairell (201-1993, college: Murray St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and American guard Carlton Guyton (190-1990, college: Kent St.) added 22 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tabare's coach Nico Scarabino let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. L.Borges (2-1) moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Tabare dropped to the eighth position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Tabare: C.Guyton 22+6reb+2ast, J.Augustin-Fairell 19+10reb+1ast, A.Da Costa 15+4reb+7ast, M.Tessadri 12+7reb+1ast, M.Cristian 6+4reb, S.Sebastian 5+2reb+5ast
L.Borges: P.Christian 22+8reb+2ast, G.Juan 18+3reb+5ast, O.Manuel 12+2reb+1ast, P.Nicolas 11+4reb+5ast, A.Agustin 11+3reb, T.Bentancour 5+1reb