The round was exceptionally exciting as nine games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Round 18 in EBA ended with 9 very close games. The first one was a victory of Corazon over one of their biggest challengers Badajoz 89-79 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Badajoz. They outrebounded Badajoz 46-35 including 31 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for American-Nigerian swingman Doyin Fadojutimi (193-1996, college: FPU, agency: Helping Ballers) who led his team to a victory with 30 points and 4 steals. Forward Adrian Parra (198-1999) contributed with 25 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Belgian forward Matteo Strikker (203-2001) replied with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for Badajoz. Badajoz's coach Rob Orellana rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Corazon maintains third position with 11-4 record having eight points less than leader Huelva CD, which they share with Estudiantes B. Badajoz at the other side dropped to the second place with five games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Corazon is looking forward to face Dos Hermanas (#7) at home in the next round. Badajoz will play against Moraleja (#11) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Important game to mention about took place in Sueca. First ranked Lliria (16-2) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging second-best Sueca (13-5) 74-72 in the game for the first place. Guard Carlos Cerdan (190-1997) scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Victor Perez chipped in 8 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Sergio Cecilia (198-2000) with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Lliria have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-2 record. Sueca at the other side keeps the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Esportiu and Puerto Sagunto. Lliria will play against Esportiu (#4) in Vila-real in the next round. Sueca will play on the road against Manises-Quart and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in La Linea between Oh!Tels ULB and Eurogaza. Fifth ranked Oh!Tels ULB (9-6) got a very close home victory over second-best Eurogaza (10-6). Oh!Tels ULB managed to escape with a 3-point win 76-73 on Saturday evening. Leandro Furlan notched 10 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort. Even 17 points by Valentin Burgos did not help to save the game for Eurogaza. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Oh!Tels ULB maintains fifth position with 9-6 record, which they share with CBSFDO. Eurogaza lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with Rivas and Benidorm. Oh!Tels ULB will meet Benahavis (#8) on the road in the next round. Eurogaza will play against Murgi (#11) and hope to secure a win.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 18: Ardoi was beaten by Mondragon on the road 95-80. Solares lost to Bilbao on its own court 78-81. Valladolid unfortunately lost to Filipenses in Palencia 75-78. Tabirako recorded a loss to Santurtzi at home 71-80. Cantbasket defeated Getxo on the opponent's court 68-64. Burgos Nissan beat Easo in a home game 81-74. Pas Pielagos lost to undefeated LBC Cocinas on the road 68-73. Betanzos managed to outperform Ourense on its own court 94-90. Avila was rolled over Chantada in a road game 73-42. Estrada defeated Xiria at home 70-65. Gijon beat Gijon Basket on the opponent's court 76-71. Porrino won against Covadonga in a home game 76-73. La Flecha was outscored by Obradoiro S. on the road 98-56. Marin managed to beat La Leonesa on its own court 82-67. Tenerife Naut. defeated SBA in Santa Cruz 103-89. Real Madrid 2 beat Alcala at home 79-72. Majadahonda won against Getafe on the opponent's court 70-67. Daimiel managed to outperform Socuellamos in a home game 62-51. Santa Cruz was rolled over Estudio on the road 82-61. La Solana was defeated by Rivas on its own court 69-80. Aridane was beaten by Zentro Basket in Madrid 90-84. BT Madrid won against Pozuelo at home 69-56. Chlorella managed to outperform Pinto Basket on the opponent's court 76-70. Guadalajara managed to beat Quintanar in a home game 74-66. Valsequillo lost to undefeated Alcobendas on the road 64-91. Murcia 2 lost to winless Jorge Juan on its own court 58-86. Boadilla was destroyed by Guimar in a road game 65-91. Girona B managed to outperform Quart-Germans C at home 71-69. Azulejos was rolled over Castelldefels on the opponent's court 94-66. Mataro UE defeated Martorell in a home game 71-66. Mataro Parc beat Alfinden on the road 76-62. Agora Portals won against Almozara on its own court 72-66. Sol Girones unfortunately lost to Vic in a road game 59-76. Santfeliuenc managed to beat Valls at home 79-68. Pinta Castell crushed Esparreguera on the opponent's court 70-49. Olivar beat Martinenc in a home game 69-67. Barca 2 lost to Roser on the road 62-68. SESE managed to outperform Granollers on its own court 73-70. Helios recorded a loss to Navas in a road game 55-69. Tarragona was defeated by Igualada at home 59-73. Benahavis beat Novaschool on the opponent's court 83-77. El Pinar won against Marbella in a home game 77-71. Unicaja-Andalucia unfortunately lost to Jaen on the road 82-89. La Zubia rolled over CAM E.Soler 2 on its own court 93-60. Almeria crushed Murgi in a road game 91-61. Torta del Casar lost to undefeated Huelva CD at home 74-82. Gymnastica lost to CBSFDO on the opponent's court 91-96. Dos Hermanas managed to outperform Real Betis 2 in a home game 79-63. Moraleja recorded a loss to Aljaraque on the road 83-67. Huelva Com. crushed Cimbis on its own court 118-55. Jovens was smashed by Puerto Sagunto in Gilet 91-45. Paterna lost to Tabernes at home 72-74. Picken Claret was outscored by Esportiu on the opponent's court 60-85. Castello 2 managed to beat Manises-Quart in a home game 81-71. Aldaia was defeated by Valencia 2 on the road 76-69. Caja Rural was beaten by UAF Lucentum on its own court 70-81. Molina destroyed Ontinet in a road game 84-54. Begastri unfortunately lost to Archena at home 85-87. Calpe was rolled over Infante on the opponent's court 53-79. Benidorm defeated Carolinas in a home game 77-60. Winless Jorge Juan was smashed by Murcia 2 on the road 93-63.
The most impressive performance of 18th round was 16 points and 13 rebounds by Ignacio Martinez of Murcia 2.
Group A-AMondragon - Ardoi 95-80
No shocking result in a game when third ranked Mondragon (12-5) beat at home 12th ranked Ardoi (5-12) 95-80 on Sunday. Mondragon made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Swingman Andoni Acha (195-1999) notched 26 points and 7 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) to lead the effort and guard Joseba Estalayo (188-1996) supported him with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 24 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) by power forward Adrian Garcia (203-1985) did not help to save the game for Ardoi. Forward Jon Mendivil (194-2001) added 14 points and 6 rebounds. Four Mondragon and five Ardoi players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mondragon have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Ardoi lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Mondragon will meet league's leader LBC Cocinas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ardoi will play against Bilbao (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mondragon: A.Acha 26+7reb, J.Estalayo 17+6reb+1ast, M.Balanzategui 15+5reb+1ast, A.Lorenzo 14+2reb, L.Aitzol 12+4reb+3ast, M.Buesa 9+6reb+4ast
Ardoi: A.Garcia 24+10reb+2ast, M.Jon 14+6reb, A.Ander 11, V.Ignacio 10+4reb+1ast, P.Urtasun 10+4reb+3ast, D.Migueliz Adrian 6+1rebgschID: 994292
Solares - Bilbao 78-81
Very expected game when 9th ranked Solares (7-10) was edged at home by fifth ranked Bilbao (10-7) 81-78 on Sunday. Bilbao looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Swingman Unai Barandalla (193-2002) notched 28 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Nigerian center Elvis Soluchukwu (202-2003) supported him with 14 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Bilbao players scored in double figures. Bilbao's coach used entire bench in such tough game. Even 17 points and 6 rebounds by forward Sergio Garcia (195-1995) did not help to save the game for Solares. Point guard Jon Pena (184-1997) added 15 points, 8 assists and 4 steals. Bilbao moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Solares dropped to the eighth position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Bilbao will meet at home Ardoi (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Solares will play against Valladolid (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bilbao: B.Unai 28+5reb+2ast, P.Inigo 14+3reb+2ast, S.Elvis 14+10reb, S.Eneko 10+2reb+4ast, R.Javier 6+3reb+1ast, B.Inigo 5+1reb+6ast
Solares: G.Diego 18+1reb+2ast, S.Garcia 17+6reb+3ast, J.Pena 15+2reb+8ast, S.Martin Joel 9+3reb, C.Sepulveda 8+4reb+1ast, J.Sargent 7+7rebgschID: 994293
Filipenses - Valladolid 78-75
Rather predictable result when tenth ranked Filipenses (8-9) edged 14th ranked Valladolid (2-15) in Palencia 78-75 on Sunday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Filipenses made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Argentinian-Italian guard Silvano Merlo (193-2002) notched a double-double by scoring 29 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals to lead the effort and David Paniagua (197-2000) supported him with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds by Pablo Martin (199-2001) did not help to save the game for Valladolid. Forward Juan Saez (195-2002) added 14 points. Four Valladolid players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Filipenses have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Valladolid lost third consecutive game. Valladolid at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fourteenth position with 15 games lost. Filipenses will meet Santurtzi (#9) on the road in the next round. Valladolid will play against Solares (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Filipenses: M.Silvano 29+12reb+7ast, N.Papa 17+7reb, D.Paniagua 15+7reb+4ast, T.Jaime 9+1ast, G.Ruben 6+1reb+3ast, P.Alfonso 2+1reb
Valladolid: M.Pablo 16+10reb+1ast, d.Castro Alejandro 15+1reb, S.Juan 14+1reb+2ast, G.Juan 11+5reb, d.Vicente Alvaro 5+2reb+1ast, C.Eliecer 4gschID: 994294
Tabirako - Santurtzi 71-80
Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Tabirako (6-11) lost to ninth ranked Santurtzi (8-9) in Durango 71-80 on Sunday. Santurtzi outrebounded Tabirako 37-26 including 22 on the defensive glass. Forward Imanol Artinano (203-1995, college: ABU) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Miguel Zamora (189-1993) supported him with 20 points. Four Santurtzi players scored in double figures. Santurtzi's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 18 points and 4 steals by Mohamed Ndong (196-1999) did not help to save the game for Tabirako. Guard Xabier Arroitajauregui (180-1997) added 12 points and 6 rebounds. Santurtzi moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Newly promoted Tabirako dropped to the ninth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Santurtzi will meet at home Filipenses (#8) in the next round. Tabirako will play against Cantbasket in Santander and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Santurtzi: M.Zamora 20+2ast, I.Artinano 18+10reb+1ast, M.Urko 11+9reb+1ast, P.Bingen 10+5reb+1ast, D.Las Heras Oier 8+2reb+2ast, J.Blazquez 6+1reb+2ast
Tabirako: N.Mohamed 18+4reb, X.Arroitajauregui 12+6reb+2ast, J.Aldecoa-Otalora 11+3reb+1ast, C.Jokin 8+3reb, E.Enaitz 8+2reb, L.Uriarte 7+4rebgschID: 994295
Getxo - Cantbasket 64-68
There was a surprise result when sixth ranked Cantbasket (9-8) defeated on the road second-best Getxo (12-5) 68-64 on Sunday. They outrebounded Getxo 47-36 including a 40-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. Naturalized Argentinian point guard Franco Ruesga (178-1997) notched 23 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and American power forward Cordell Pemsl (203-1997, college: Virginia Tech) supported him with 12 points and 16 rebounds. Even a double-double of 10 points and 19 rebounds by center Asier Gonzalez (198-2000) did not help to save the game for Getxo. Point guard Mikel Fernandez (183-1998) added 14 points and 5 assists. Four Getxo players scored in double figures. Getxo's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Cantbasket maintains sixth position with 9-8 record, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Getxo keeps the second place with five games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Cantbasket will meet at home Tabirako (#11) in the next round where they are favorite. Getxo will play against Easo (#4) in San Sebastian and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cantbasket: F.Ruesga 23+9reb+4ast, O.Jorge 14+10reb, C.Pemsl 12+16reb+3ast, R.Adrian 7+3reb, A.Jonsson 5+1ast, C.Sullivan 4+6reb+1ast
Getxo: C.Gil 15+3reb+3ast, F.Mikel 14+3reb+5ast, D.Val Nahuel 11+3reb+2ast, G.Asier 10+19reb+1ast, C.Palacio 7+1reb+2ast, F.Ander 7+3reb+2astgschID: 994296
Burgos Nissan - Easo 81-74
There was a minor upset when 4th ranked Easo (10-7) lost on the road to seventh ranked Burgos Nissan (9-8) 81-74 on Sunday. Burgos Nissan forced 27 Easo turnovers. Eduardo Carpintero (200-1999) notched 24 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Angel Infante (180-1998) supported him with 16 points, 8 assists and 7 steals. Four Burgos Nissan players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) by center Andres Zabaleta (200-1994) did not help to save the game for Easo. Point guard Inigo de la Hera (185-1999) added 20 points and 6 assists. Easo's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Burgos Nissan moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Easo dropped to the third position with seven games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Burgos Nissan will meet Pas Pielagos (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Easo will play against Getxo (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Burgos Nissan: E.Carpintero 24+6reb+3ast, J.Salinas 17+1reb+4ast, M.Mike 16+4reb, A.Infante 16+3reb+8ast, D.Segura 4+5reb, M.Sergio 2
Easo: d.la Hera Inigo 20+6ast, A.Zabaleta 16+10reb+1ast, L.Jon 11+3reb+2ast, I.Odriozola 9+1reb+4ast, E.Inaki 8+4reb, O.Pablo 4gschID: 994297
LBC Cocinas - Pas Pielagos 73-68
No shocking result in a game when top-ranked LBC Cocinas (17-0) beat 13th ranked Pas Pielagos (4-13) in Logrono 73-68 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Power forward Javier Lacunza (203-1994, college: FAU) notched 21 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and American swingman Charles Knowles (196-1993, college: William Penn) supported him with 13 points and 5 rebounds. Even 17 points and 8 assists by point guard Mario Solorzano (188-2001) did not help to save the game for Pas Pielagos. Josep Crespo (202-2001) added 19 points and 7 rebounds. Four Pas Pielagos players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. LBC Cocinas have an impressive 17-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-0 record. Pas Pielagos lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with 13 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. LBC Cocinas will meet at home league's second-placed Mondragon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Pas Pielagos will play against Burgos Nissan (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
LBC Cocinas: J.Lacunza 21+6reb+1ast, D.Garcia 13+5reb, C.Knowles 13+5reb+2ast, O.Lawrence 8+7reb, B.Gago 6+2reb+5ast, B.Arevalo 6+5reb+4ast
Pas Pielagos: C.Josep 19+7reb, M.Solorzano 17+2reb+8ast, L.Gomez 12+4reb, P.Fernandez 11+10reb+1ast, R.Gomez 5+3reb, R.Tammet 2+8rebgschID: 994298
Group A-BBetanzos - Ourense 94-90
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 10th ranked Ourense (7-10) lost on the road to eleventh ranked Betanzos (7-10) 94-90 on Sunday. Betanzos looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American power forward Joseph Smoyer (211-1998, college: Chaminade) notched a double-double by scoring 25 points and 15 rebounds to lead the effort and Daniel Martin (187-1997) supported him with 26 points and 5 assists. Five Betanzos players scored in double figures. Even 19 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists by Isaac Vazquez (193-2004) did not help to save the game for Ourense. Naturalized Argentinian Marco Villalba (201-1997) added 20 points and 6 rebounds. Betanzos moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Ourense. Betanzos will meet higher ranked Marin (#3) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Ourense will play against Avila (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Betanzos: D.Martin 26+4reb+5ast, J.Smoyer 25+15reb+1ast, M.Rozas 14+5reb+1ast, G.Pereiro 11+7reb+7ast, J.Abelleira 10+11reb+8ast, F.Brezo 6+3reb+1ast
Ourense: V.Marco 20+6reb+2ast, V.Isaac 19+8reb+9ast, P.Martin 14, V.Manuel 11+1reb+3ast, D.Guerra 9+6reb, P.Gabriel 7+7reb+1astgschID: 994474
Chantada - Avila 73-42
Rather predictable result when first ranked Chantada (15-2) rolled over at home 5th ranked Avila (10-7) 73-42 on Saturday. Chantada made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. Chantada outrebounded Avila 45-18 including a 33-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Daniel Stefanuto (197-1999, agency: Helping Ballers) notched 21 points and 4 steals to lead the effort and forward Cristian Iglesias (200-1994) supported him with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Chantada's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 5 points and 7 rebounds by center Jaime Queralt-Lortzing (204-2000) did not help to save the game for Avila. Argentinian forward Alejo Maggi (203-2002) added 10 points. Chantada have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-2 record, which they share with Vic and Mataro UE. Loser Avila dropped to the third place with seven games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Chantada will meet Xiria (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Avila will play against Ourense (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chantada: S.Daniel 21+3reb+1ast, C.Iglesias 12+10reb+3ast, C.Noguerol 9+6reb+10ast, R.Manuel 9+10reb+2ast, I.Anxo 7+2reb, A.Diaz 7+2reb+1ast
Avila: A.Maggi 10+2reb, A.Izquierdo 10+1reb, J.Luis Ibanez 7, Q.Jaime 5+7reb+1ast, J.Callenbach 3+1reb+1ast, S.Serrato 3+3reb+1astgschID: 994475
Estrada - Xiria 70-65
There was an upset when higher ranked Xiria (8-9) lost on the road to thirteenth ranked Estrada (4-13) 70-65 on Saturday. Estrada outrebounded Xiria 43-32 including 35 on the defensive glass. Guard Fernando Bello (198-2003) notched a double-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and forward Mateo Bello (192-2000) supported him with 18 points. Even 27 points and 8 rebounds by guard Pau Isern (189-2001, agency: Promo Sport ID) did not help to save the game for Xiria. Forward Ruben Rey (198-1993) added 15 points and 5 rebounds. Estrada moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Xiria at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Estrada will meet league's second-placed Gijon on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Xiria will play against the league's leader Chantada (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Estrada: B.Fernando 20+13reb+4ast, B.Mateo 18+3reb+1ast, B.Juan 12+5reb, L.Pablo 6+2reb, A.Pacheco 5+3reb+1ast, G.Luis 5+14reb+1ast
Xiria: I.Pau 27+8reb+2ast, R.Rey 15+5reb+2ast, A.Comendeiro 7+5reb+1ast, I.Alejandro 5, J.Vukasinovic 3+2reb, P.Lopez-Pizarro 3+5reb+4astgschID: 994476
Gijon Basket - Gijon 71-76
Everything went according to plan when second ranked Gijon (14-3) defeated on the road 8th ranked Gijon Basket (8-9) 76-71 on Saturday. Gijon made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Montenegrin power forward Milo Vukcevic (200-1996) notched 23 points and 7 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the effort and guard Samuel Barros (190-1998) supported him with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 14 points and 8 rebounds by center Sergio Martinez (208-1992) did not help to save the game for Gijon Basket. American-Senegalese forward Cheikh Kebe (206-1997, college: FMU) added 13 points and 10 rebounds. They have a solid four-game winning streak. Gijon maintains second position with 14-3 record having just three points less than leader Huelva CD. Gijon Basket lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Gijon will meet at home Estrada (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Gijon Basket's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Gijon to the arena Covadonga.
Top scorers:
Gijon: M.Vukcevic 23+7reb+1ast, H.Bartolome 15+3reb+1ast, S.Barros 15+11reb+4ast, S.Gacic 7+1reb+2ast, M.Diagne 6+5reb, J.Lucas 5+6reb
Gijon Basket: G.Miguel 16+4reb+2ast, S.Martinez 14+8reb+2ast, C.Kebe 13+10reb, D.Sanchez 9+6reb+2ast, C.Suarez 9+1reb+5ast, S.Fernando 6+3reb+2astgschID: 994477
Porrino - Covadonga 76-73
There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Covadonga (0-17) was edged on the road by tenth ranked Porrino (8-9) 76-73 on Saturday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Porrino outrebounded Covadonga 49-32 including 22 on the offensive glass. Point guard Iker Besada (180-1995) notched 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and point guard Lucas Vaquero (185-1989) supported him with 9 points and 12 rebounds. Even 18 points, 5 assists and 4 steals by Alejandro Gomez (184-2004) did not help to save the game for Covadonga. Forward Antonio Adeba (190) added 18 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Porrino moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Newly promoted Covadonga still closes the standings with 17 games lost. They share the position with Jorge Juan. Porrino will meet La Flecha (#13) in the next round where they are favorite. Covadonga's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Gijon Gijon Basket.
Top scorers:
Porrino: B.Iker 22+5reb+4ast, C.Javier 15+5reb, M.Joel 14+6reb, L.Vaquero 9+12reb+1ast, G.Inigo 8+8reb, B.Terry 5+5reb
Covadonga: G.Alejandro 18+4reb+5ast, A.Adeba 18+7reb, C.Diego 14+1reb+2ast, N.Juan 5+8reb+2ast, J.Garcia 5+2reb, P.Garcia 4+5rebgschID: 994478
Obradoiro S. - La Flecha 98-56
No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Obradoiro S. (10-7) crushed 13th ranked La Flecha (3-14) in Santiago de Compostela 98-56 on Sunday. Obradoiro S. forced 22 La Flecha turnovers and outrebounded them 48-35 including a 21-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Obradoiro S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Swingman Nilo Barreiro (192-1995) notched 24 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and center Serigne Niang (202-2001) supported him with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Obradoiro S. players scored in double figures. Even 14 points and 7 rebounds by guard Millan Lopez (185-1994) did not help to save the game for La Flecha. Forward Pablo Cendon (192-1995) added 6 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. Obradoiro S. moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams. La Flecha lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Caja Rural and Almozara. Obradoiro S. will meet La Leonesa (#4) on the road in the next round. La Flecha will play against Porrino (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obradoiro S.: N.Barreiro 24+7reb+3ast, T.Carlos 17+7reb, N.Serigne 15+9reb+6ast, F.Iago 11+4reb+1ast, P.Vazquez Santiago 11+3reb+1ast, B.Juan 7+4reb+2ast
La Flecha: M.Lopez 14+7reb+2ast, H.Parras 9+5reb+1ast, P.Cendon 6+8reb+1ast, P.Fernandez 6+1reb+3ast, Q.Francisco 5+2reb, B.Daniel 5+1reb+3astgschID: 994479
Marin - La Leonesa 82-67
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Marin and one of their biggest challengers La Leonesa had identical 12-4 record. This time Marin used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Leon 82-67 on Saturday night. Marin forced 19 La Leonesa turnovers. American guard Zach Monaghan (188-1992, college: MSU) notched 28 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and the other American import forward Dramel Hogan (194-1989, college: Rochester, MI) supported him with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Five Marin players scored in double figures. Even 20 points and 6 rebounds by Argentinian swingman Federico Copes (199-2002) did not help to save the game for La Leonesa. Forward Miguel Dominguez (197-1995) added 18 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Marin have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Molina. Loser La Leonesa dropped to the second position with five games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Marin will meet at home Betanzos (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. La Leonesa will play against Obradoiro S. (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Marin: Z.Monaghan 28+2reb+4ast, D.Hogan 17+6reb, J.Castro 12+4reb, J.Dominguez 12+8reb+1ast, K.van Wijk 10+6reb+6ast, A.Filgueira 3+2reb+1ast
La Leonesa: C.Federico 20+6reb+1ast, M.Dominguez 18+3reb, A.Guzman 12+2reb, L.Rodrigo 6+4reb+1ast, G.Angel 5+1reb, B.Diego 2+1rebgschID: 994480
Group B-ASBA - Tenerife Naut. 89-103
Very predictable result when ninth ranked Tenerife Naut. (8-8) won against 14th ranked SBA (1-15) in Madrid 103-89 on Saturday. Tenerife Naut. made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 SBA turnovers and outrebounded them 39-21 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Javier Herreros (198-1994) notched 32 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and swingman Imobach Gonzalez (193-1993) supported him with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Tenerife Naut.'s coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 31 points and 5 assists by Montenegrin forward Bodin Saranovic (196-2004) did not help to save the game for SBA. Guard Victor Fernandez (190-1998) added 20 points and 7 rebounds. Four SBA players scored in double figures. Tenerife Naut. moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Aridane and Quintanar. SBA lost ninth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Boadilla. Tenerife Naut. will meet at home Zentro Basket (#6) in the next round. SBA will play against Alcala (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Tenerife Naut.: J.Herreros 32+5reb, I.Gonzalez 24+5reb+4ast, S.Vladyslav 17+7reb+1ast, J.Del Pino 8+5reb+1ast, T.Samuel 6+1reb+1ast, A.Okongo 4+4reb
SBA: S.Bodin 31+2reb+5ast, F.Victor 20+7reb+1ast, B.Tal Zvi 12+4reb+3ast, B.Andrii 11+3reb+1ast, R.Cristian 6+2reb+2ast, M.Domen 5+2reb+4astgschID: 994649
Real Madrid 2 - Alcala 79-72
Not a big story in a game when 4th ranked Alcala (9-7) lost on the road to top-ranked Real Madrid 2 (15-0) 79-72 on Saturday. Real Madrid 2 outrebounded Alcala 42-30 including 20 on the offensive glass. Guard Hugo Gonzalez (198-2006) notched 19 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and Senegalese center Ismaila Diagne (212-2006) supported him with 10 points and 6 rebounds. Four Real Madrid 2 players scored in double figures. Even 26 points and 5 rebounds by forward Carlos Unanue (193-2000) did not help to save the game for Alcala. Guard Oscar Mendez (182-2000) added 15 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Real Madrid 2 have an impressive 15-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-0 record, which they share with Huelva CD. Alcala lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Real Madrid 2 will meet Majadahonda (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Alcala will play against SBA (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Real Madrid 2: G.Hugo 19+8reb+2ast, D.Egor 12+4reb+1ast, V.Jan 10+2reb+2ast, D.Ismaila 10+6reb+2ast, D.Abel 9+3reb+3ast, B.Mitar 7+3reb
Alcala: C.Unanue 26+5reb+2ast, O.Mendez 15+3reb+3ast, S.Harris 10+3reb, B.Alvaro 9+7reb+3ast, J.Gabriel Martinez 5+6reb+5ast, G.Nacho 3+1reb+1astgschID: 994650
Getafe - Majadahonda 67-70
There was a surprise result when tenth ranked Majadahonda (7-8) edged higher ranked Getafe (8-7) in Madrid 70-67 on Saturday. Luis Guil notched 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Alejandro Herreros (189-1996) supported him with 16 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Even 22 points and 9 rebounds by Argentinian swingman Joaquin Sanchez (188-1998) did not help to save the game for Getafe. Forward Sergio Rodriguez (194-1984) added 14 points. Getafe's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Majadahonda moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Newly promoted Getafe dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. Majadahonda will meet at home league's leader Real Madrid 2 in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Getafe will play against the league's second-placed Socuellamos (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Majadahonda: A.Herreros 16+2reb, G.Luis 14+9reb+4ast, H.Daniel 11+3reb+2ast, C.Jorge 8+4reb, L.Gonzalo 7+7reb, C.Ivan 5+5reb+1ast
Getafe: S.Joaquin 22+9reb+3ast, S.Rodriguez 14+4reb+1ast, R.Jaime 9+4reb, C.Martos 8+3reb+1ast, V.Adrian 5+3reb+1ast, G.Mascherpa 4+4reb+1astgschID: 994651
Daimiel - Socuellamos 62-51
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when second-best Socuellamos (12-4) lost on the road to third ranked Daimiel (11-5) 62-51 on Sunday. Naturalized Cuban forward Georvys Elias (202-1981) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and naturalized Argentinian forward Martin Ramat (192-1995) supported him with 12 points. Even 15 points by Cape Verdean forward Amarilson Semedo (194-1995) did not help to save the game for Socuellamos. Naturalized Colombian power forward Jhan Paul Mejia (206-1994, college: Charleston, agency: Helping Ballers) added 9 points and 7 rebounds. Daimiel have a solid four-game winning streak. Newly promoted Daimiel maintains third position with 11-5 record having seven points less than leader Huelva CD, which they share with Girona B. Loser Socuellamos keeps the second place with four games lost. They share the position with Guadalajara. Daimiel will meet Santa Cruz (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Socuellamos will play against Getafe (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Daimiel: G.Elias 16+12reb+3ast, B.Tiziano 12+3reb+1ast, M.Ramat 12+3reb+1ast, R.Guerra 8+4reb+3ast, D.Martin 6+1reb+1ast, P.Villarejo 4+5reb+1ast
Socuellamos: S.Amarilson 15+4reb, J.Paul Mejia 9+7reb+1ast, P.Nakidjim 6+5reb+1ast, M.Roger 5+5reb+2ast, T.Adrian 5+3reb, G.Rodriguez 5+3reb+1astgschID: 994652
Estudio - Santa Cruz 82-61
There was a small surprise when thirteenth ranked Estudio (4-11) crushed 11th ranked Santa Cruz (4-12) in Madrid 82-61 on Saturday. Simion Mancebo (200-1994) notched 20 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and center Alejandro Relano (205-1993) supported him with 16 points. Even a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds by Turkish forward Erkam Kiris (203-1998, college: Davis & Elkins) did not help to save the game for Santa Cruz. Forward Joel Juarez (196-2002, agency: BIG) added 13 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Santa Cruz's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Estudio moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Murgi. Newly promoted Santa Cruz dropped to the twelfth position with 12 games lost. They share it with La Solana. Estudio will meet higher ranked Rivas (#4) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Santa Cruz will play against Daimiel (#3) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Estudio: S.Mancebo 20+5reb+1ast, A.Relano 16+4reb+1ast, P.Monroig 13+2reb+5ast, M.Jehicob 10+7reb, T.Joan 8+1reb, S.Pablo 7+3reb
Santa Cruz: E.Kiris 13+10reb+2ast, J.Joel 13+4reb+3ast, C.Eduardo 11+5reb+2ast, P.Gabriel 10+4reb, M.Jose 5+3reb, G.Andres 4gschID: 994653
La Solana - Rivas 69-80
Very expected game when 12th ranked La Solana (4-12) lost at home to fifth ranked Rivas (10-6) 80-69 on Saturday. Rivas dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to La Solana's 22. They outrebounded La Solana 47-32 including 32 on the defensive glass. Claudiu-Ruben Bivolaru notched 28 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Eduardo Gomez (192-1993) supported him with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Even 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by point guard Alejandro Talamino (190-2000) did not help to save the game for La Solana. Miguel Munoz added 19 points. Five La Solana players scored in double figures. Rivas have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Benidorm and Eurogaza. Newly promoted La Solana keeps the twelfth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Santa Cruz. Rivas will meet at home Estudio (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. La Solana will play against Aridane in Los Llanos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rivas: B.Claudiu-Ruben 28+8reb+1ast, E.Gomez 12+6reb, A.Torres 10+2reb+3ast, I.Sharif 7+7reb, A.Gomez 6+9reb, P.Marinan 6+2reb
La Solana: M.Miguel 19+3reb, A.Talamino 14+6reb+4ast, C.Fernando 12+2reb, C.Carlos 10+5reb+1ast, D.Dario 10+10reb+1ast, G.Jesus 2+1reb+1astgschID: 994654
Zentro Basket - Aridane 90-84
Everything could happen in Madrid at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Zentro Basket and 8th ranked Aridane had identical 8-7 record. This time Zentro Basket used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Los Llanos 90-84 on Sunday night. Zentro Basket shot 24 for 37 from the free-throw line, while Aridane only scored six points from the stripe. Mexican forward Victor Valdes (196-2004) notched 17 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals to lead the effort and swingman Ignacio Ballespin (194-1998) supported him with 19 points and 6 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). Five Zentro Basket players scored in double figures. Even 26 points by point guard Alejandro Orozco (189-2004) did not help to save the game for Aridane. Oriol Balsells (187-1995) added 15 points and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Zentro Basket (9-7) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Newly promoted Aridane dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with Tenerife Naut. and Quintanar. Zentro Basket will meet Tenerife Naut. (#8) in the next round. Aridane will play against La Solana and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zentro Basket: I.Ballespin 19+6reb+2ast, V.Victor 17+7reb+6ast, B.Sall Pape 17+7reb+1ast, F.Hector 16+2reb+3ast, S.Daniil 10+7reb+2ast, D.Amadou 4+5reb
Aridane: O.Alejandro 26+1reb+3ast, B.Oriol 15+4reb+5ast, C.Philippe 10+4reb, G.Pau 9+1reb+2ast, D.Ibarlucea 8+1reb+1ast, O.Gonzalo 6+3reb+2astgschID: 994655
Group B-BBT Madrid - Pozuelo 69-56
There was an upset when higher ranked Pozuelo (9-7) lost on the road to thirteenth ranked BT Madrid (6-10) 69-56 on Saturday. BT Madrid made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Diego Sanchez notched a double-double by scoring 15 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and forward Asier De la Iglesia (201-1983) supported him with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Four BT Madrid players scored in double figures. Even 10 points and 6 rebounds by guard Borja Lopez (187-1993) did not help to save the game for Pozuelo. Power forward Dani Busto (203-1992, college: Ohlone CC) added 7 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. BT Madrid moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Benahavis and Chlorella. Loser Pozuelo keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. BT Madrid will meet Chlorella (#10) on the road in the next round. Pozuelo will play against Guimar (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
BT Madrid: A.De la Iglesia 19+10reb+2ast, S.Diego 15+13reb+4ast, T.Tiago 13+7reb+3ast, D.Yraolagoitia Javier 10+2reb, G.Nikita 7+3reb+1ast, M.Diego 3+1reb+1ast
Pozuelo: B.Lopez 10+6reb+1ast, C.Eshete 9+3reb+2ast, G.De La Torre 9+1reb+1ast, G.Jose 7+5reb, D.Busto 7+7reb+1ast, A.Cue 5+6reb+1astgschID: 994831
Pinto Basket - Chlorella 70-76
Everything could happen in Madrid at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked Chlorella and 13th ranked Pinto Basket had identical 5-10 record. But Pinto Basket was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Chlorella 76-70 on Sunday night. Chlorella outrebounded Pinto Basket 40-26 including a 29-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. DR Congolese guard Gloire Goma (196) notched 16 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Taiga Okada (172-2004) supported him with 12 points and 4 assists. Even 8 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists by Jose Abril did not help to save the game for Pinto Basket. David Nieto added 15 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chlorella (6-10) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with BT Madrid and Benahavis. Pinto Basket at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the tenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Quart-Germans C. Chlorella will meet at home BT Madrid (#11) in the next round. Pinto Basket will play against Quintanar and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chlorella: G.Gloire 16+9reb+1ast, O.Taiga 12+1reb+4ast, H.Alvaro 11+2reb+4ast, M.Prieto 9+2reb+1ast, R.David 8+6reb+1ast, B.Ken 7+6reb+2ast
Pinto Basket: D.Nieto 15+4reb, J.Blazquez 13+5reb+1ast, T.Marcos 10+2reb+5ast, A.Jose 8+5reb+7ast, M.Jorge 6+2reb+1ast, C.Ricardo 6gschID: 994832
Guadalajara - Quintanar 74-66
There was no surprise when 6th ranked Quintanar (8-8) lost on the road to third ranked Guadalajara (12-4) 74-66 on Saturday. Guadalajara outrebounded Quintanar 40-28 including 31 on the defensive glass. Venezuelan power forward Luis Valera (202-1988, college: UTRGV) notched a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Raul Lazaro (195-1987) supported him with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Guadalajara's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 15 points, 5 assists and 4 steals by Canadian-Haitian guard Richardson Maitre (190-1998, college: Samford, agency: Helping Ballers) did not help to save the game for Quintanar. Polish swingman Lukasz Kupczynski (190-1999) added 18 points. Guadalajara moved-up to second place, which they share with Socuellamos. Loser Quintanar keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with Tenerife Naut. and Aridane. Guadalajara will meet Valsequillo (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Quintanar will play against Pinto Basket and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guadalajara: L.Valera 25+10reb, R.Lazaro 14+10reb, A.Victor 11+7ast, G.David 9+7reb+1ast, H.Yoeri 7+3reb+3ast, F.Javier Diaz 4+1ast
Quintanar: L.Kupczynski 18+2ast, R.Maitre 15+2reb+5ast, Y.Artem 10+6reb+2ast, A.Guerrero 9+3reb+2ast, S.Ousman 6+7reb, S.Julian 3+2reb+1astgschID: 994833
Alcobendas - Valsequillo 91-64
No shocking result in a game when top-ranked Alcobendas (16-0) crushed at home 8th ranked Valsequillo (7-9) 91-64 on Saturday. Alcobendas made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Valsequillo turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Forward Alberto de la Torre (201-1994) notched 26 points to lead the effort and Juan Jose Jimenez (184-2001) supported him with 17 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Even 9 points and 11 rebounds by forward Carlos Apolinario (196-1996) did not help to save the game for Valsequillo. Italian swingman Maximiliano Pellegrino (193-1987) added 16 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. Alcobendas have an impressive 16-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-0 record. Valsequillo lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eighth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Guimar. Alcobendas will meet La Matanza (#5) in the next round. Valsequillo will play against the league's second-placed Guadalajara and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Alcobendas: A.de la Torre 26+3reb+1ast, J.Juan Jose 17+2reb+1ast, C.Guillermo 10+2ast, J.Tejera 9+5reb+2ast, I.Ibanez 7+4reb+1ast, O.Herrero 6+4reb+5ast
Valsequillo: M.Pellegrino 16+3reb+1ast, B.Mateos 11+1reb+1ast, C.Apolinario 9+11reb+3ast, C.David 7+12reb, A.Ayose 5+1reb+2ast, G.Bolanos 5+6reb+4astgschID: 994834
Murcia 2 - Jorge Juan 58-86
There was an upset when higher ranked Murcia 2 (14-8) was smashed at home by thirteenth ranked Jorge Juan (0-17) 86-58 on Saturday. Strangely Murcia 2 outrebounded Jorge Juan 49-30 including a 37-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Mateo Fernandez (-1995) notched 17 points to lead the effort and Antonio Mira supported him with 12 points and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 16 points and 13 rebounds by center Ignacio Martinez (203-2000) did not help to save the game for Murcia 2. Swedish Villiam Garcia (202-2004) added 18 points and 5 rebounds. Five Murcia 2 players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Jorge Juan maintains thirteenth position with 0-17 record, which they share with Covadonga. Loser Murcia 2 dropped to the second place with eight games lost. Jorge Juan will meet at home higher ranked Benidorm (#6) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Murcia 2 will play against UAF Lucentum (#5) in Alicante and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jorge Juan: F.Mateo 17+2reb+2ast, M.Antonio 12+3reb+5ast, G.Jose 12+2reb+1ast, P.Jose 6+2reb, V.Vicente 5+4reb+1ast, B.Guillermo 5+1reb
Murcia 2: G.Villiam 18+5reb+1ast, M.Ignacio 16+13reb, F.Wilhelm 14+1reb+5ast, A.Daniel 12+5reb+2ast, H.Carlos 10+1reb+3ast, G.Francisco 9+5rebgschID: 994835
Guimar - Boadilla 91-65
Very predictable result when ninth ranked Guimar (7-9) rolled over at home 14th ranked Boadilla (1-15) 91-65 on Saturday. They outrebounded Boadilla 51-33 including a 36-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Center Ivan Lucente (201) notched a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds to lead the effort and Jonathan Jorge (183-2001) supported him with 25 points. Four Guimar players scored in double figures. Even 20 points and 6 rebounds by Ricardo Kamara did not help to save the game for Boadilla. Raul Perez (194-1992) added 12 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. Guimar moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Valsequillo. Boadilla lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with SBA. Guimar will meet higher ranked Pozuelo (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Boadilla will play against Fuenlabrada 2 (#7) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Guimar: J.Jonathan 25+3reb+3ast, L.Ivan 15+16reb+1ast, P.Eduardo 11+8reb+3ast, P.Jorge 10+5reb+1ast, M.Mauro 9+1reb+3ast, J.Portugues 8+5reb+3ast
Boadilla: K.Ricardo 20+6reb+1ast, R.Perez 12+4reb+2ast, B.Emilio 10+2reb, F.Vidal 7+4reb+2ast, S.Haustin 6+6reb, H.Adrian 5+3reb+4astgschID: 994837
Group C-1Girona B - Quart-Germans C 71-69
Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Quart-Germans C (5-11) was edged on the road by fourth ranked Girona B (11-5) 71-69 on Saturday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Forward Eduard Garcia (198-1998) notched 16 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and swingman Kevin Torres (-2003) supported him with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 25 points and 11 rebounds by Josep Gascon (-2001) did not help to save the game for Quart-Germans C. Eric Paradeda added 7 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Girona B moved-up to third place, which they share with Daimiel. Loser Quart-Germans C keeps the tenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Pinto Basket. Girona B will meet league's leader Vic on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Quart-Germans C will play against Llucmajor (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Girona B: T.Kevin 17+6reb, G.Eduard 16+9reb+1ast, M.Adria 10+3reb, D.Ferran 7+3reb+4ast, S.Jofre 6+7reb, S.Pau 5+2reb
Quart-Germans C: G.Josep 25+11reb+2ast, F.Tapha 11+3reb, C.Marc 9+2reb, S.Marc 8+3reb+2ast, P.Eric 7+7reb+1ast, R.Eduard 6+1rebgschID: 995020
Castelldefels - Azulejos 94-66
Everything went according to plan when eighth ranked Castelldefels (9-8) outplayed at home 10th ranked Azulejos (5-12) 94-66 on Sunday. Castelldefels dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Azulejos' 26 and made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. Castelldefels had a 36-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. Marc Manes (196-1986) notched 16 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Eric Manes (194-1987) supported him with 8 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 14 points and 9 rebounds by center Francisco Cobos (195-1995) did not help to save the game for Azulejos. Naturalized Andorra forward Guillem Colom (195-1991, agency: BIG) added 12 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. Castelldefels moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Azulejos lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Castelldefels will meet Martorell (#11) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Azulejos will play against Joventut 2 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Castelldefels: M.Manes 16+8reb+2ast, S.Serrataco 15+5reb, C.Oliva 12+2reb+3ast, S.Miquel 9+5reb+1ast, M.Abad 8+3reb+2ast, M.Obiols 8+2reb+1ast
Azulejos: C.Francisco 14+9reb+1ast, G.Colom 12+4reb+3ast, J.Luis Rubio 11+4reb+1ast, P.Gracia 8+5reb+1ast, C.Hugo 6+5reb+2ast, M.David 5+2reb+1astgschID: 995022
Mataro UE - Martorell 71-66
There was no surprise when 11th ranked Martorell (5-12) lost on the road to second ranked Mataro UE (15-2) 71-66 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Forward Jordi Juanola (196-1998) notched 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and forward Pol Canovas (203-1999) supported him with 16 points. Mataro UE's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds by center Alberto Vicente (199-2003) did not help to save the game for Martorell. Center Jordi Catalan (200-1990) added 11 points and 10 rebounds. Four Martorell players scored in double figures. Mataro UE have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Vic and Chantada. Loser Martorell keeps the eleventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Mataro UE's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Mataro to the arena Mataro Parc.
Top scorers:
Mataro UE: P.Canovas 16+4reb+1ast, J.Juanola 14+9reb+5ast, A.Vinallonga 13, G.Marti 8+3reb, M.Traver 7+2reb+3ast, P.Pau 5+2reb+1ast
Martorell: V.Alberto 13+11reb+1ast, D.Eloy 13+2reb, J.Catalan 11+10reb+3ast, P.Pol 11+1reb+3ast, S.Pol 7+2reb, A.Armand 5+6rebgschID: 995023
Alfinden - Mataro Parc 62-76
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when seventh ranked Mataro Parc (9-8) beat 6th ranked Alfinden (9-8) in Zaragoza 76-62 on Saturday. Power forward Javier Rodriguez (202-1992) notched a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and Antonio Ruiz (-1997) supported him with 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Four Mataro Parc players scored in double figures. Even 18 points and 9 rebounds by Jose Antonio Malo did not help to save the game for Alfinden. American forward Martin Smith (196-1993, college: Lipscomb) added 16 points and 8 rebounds. Alfinden's coach tested ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mataro Parc moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated Alfinden. Mataro Parc's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Mataro Mataro UE.
Top scorers:
Mataro Parc: R.Antonio 18+6reb+1ast, F.Oriol 14+7reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 14+13reb+1ast, M.Fons 14+4reb+6ast, A.Grau 7+4reb+1ast, P.Fontanet 4+5reb+2ast
Alfinden: M.Jose Antonio 18+9reb+2ast, M.Smith 16+8reb+2ast, C.Soulemane 8+10reb+2ast, V.Alejandro 5+1reb+2ast, C.Nasarre 5+1reb, J.Carlos 4+1astgschID: 995024
Agora Portals - Almozara 72-66
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 13th ranked Almozara (3-14) lost to fourteenth ranked Agora Portals (1-16) in Calvia 66-72 on Saturday. Agora Portals outrebounded Almozara 50-31 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Center Michael Ogunsuyi (200-2006) notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and point guard Alberto Jarillo (180-2000) supported him with 8 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Agora Portals' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 15 points and 7 rebounds by Venezuelan center Wilmer Peraza (194-1990) did not help to save the game for Almozara. Center Victor Alijarde (200-1997) added 9 points and 9 rebounds. Newly promoted Agora Portals maintains fourteenth position with 1-16 record, which they share with Helios. It was Almozara's seventh loss in a row. They dropped to the twelfth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Caja Rural and La Flecha. Agora Portals will meet higher ranked Sol Girones (#5) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Almozara will play against Alfinden (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Agora Portals: O.Michael 19+13reb+1ast, S.Oscar 13+3reb+3ast, B.Juan Miguel 11+2reb+2ast, J.Alberto 8+8reb+4ast, B.Alex 6+5reb+1ast, S.Gelazonia 5+10reb
Almozara: P.Wilmer 15+7reb+1ast, J.Bermudez 14+3reb, A.Victor 9+9reb+3ast, H.Victor 8+2ast, B.Jorge 5+4reb+4ast, M.Juan 5+2rebgschID: 995025
Vic - Sol Girones 76-59
Rather predictable result when first ranked Vic (15-2) won against at home 5th ranked Sol Girones (10-7) 76-59 on Saturday. Vic dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Sol Girones' 14. They outrebounded Sol Girones 44-26 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Jofre Canal (195-2000) notched 8 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Jordi Boix supported him with 14 points and 5 assists. Even 17 points and 4 assists by point guard Xavier Torrent (176-1990) did not help to save the game for Sol Girones. Gambian center Lamin Dibba (208-1997) added 8 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Vic have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-2 record, which they share with Mataro UE and Chantada. Loser Sol Girones dropped to the third place with seven games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Vic will meet at home Girona B (#4) in the next round. Sol Girones will play against Agora Portals and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vic: B.Jordi 14+2reb+5ast, A.Rodriguez 10+7reb, A.Baiget 9+2reb+2ast, S.Oriol 9+3reb+2ast, V.Cristian 9+7reb+2ast, C.Jofre 8+12reb+1ast
Sol Girones: X.Torrent 17+1reb+4ast, G.Planas 11+1reb, D.Lamin 8+7reb, J.Sole 7+4reb, E.Jimenez 7+4reb, I.Valera 4+6reb+3astgschID: 995026
Group C-2Santfeliuenc - Valls 79-68
Not a big story in a game when 3rd ranked Valls (10-7) lost to first ranked Santfeliuenc (16-1) in Sant Feliu 68-79 on Sunday. Santfeliuenc forced 20 Valls turnovers. Nil Bria (195-1997) notched 12 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and Senegalese center Mouhamadou Diop (210-1987) supported him with 11 points and 7 rebounds. Even 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) by naturalized Brazilian forward Marcus Vinicius (201-1986) did not help to save the game for Valls. Point guard Jordi Llagostera (180-1995) added 16 points and 4 assists. Four Valls players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Santfeliuenc have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-1 record. Loser Valls keeps the third place with seven games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Santfeliuenc will meet Tarragona (#5) on the road in the next round. Valls will play against Pinta Castell in Es Castell and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Santfeliuenc: C.Adria 15+2reb, N.Bria 12+7reb+4ast, M.Diop 11+7reb, J.Zanca 8+4reb+1ast, M.Gerardo 8, L.Ferran 7+1reb
Valls: J.Llagostera 16+1reb+4ast, M.Vinicius 15+8reb+4ast, O.Besora 14+3ast, D.Sergi 10+1reb+1ast, L.David 4+7reb+2ast, T.Adria 4+1reb+1astgschID: 995202
Esparreguera - Pinta Castell 49-70
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Pinta Castell and 12th ranked Esparreguera had identical 5-11 record. But Esparreguera was not able to use a home court advantage and was outplayed by the opponent from Es Castell 70-49 on Saturday night. Pinta Castell made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. French guard Laurent Bagou (191-1988) notched 22 points to lead the effort and point guard Eloi Barrasa (178-1996) supported him with 11 points and 5 assists. Four Pinta Castell players scored in double figures. Pinta Castell's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 7 points and 8 rebounds by American guard Zion Williams (193-1998, college: Gardner-Webb, agency: Helping Ballers) did not help to save the game for Esparreguera. Argentinian-Italian guard Juan Davini (185-1998) added 10 points. Pinta Castell (6-11) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Esparreguera lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Pinta Castell will meet at home higher ranked Valls (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Esparreguera will play against Martinenc (#6) in Barcelona and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pinta Castell: L.Bagou 22+4reb, C.Sintes 12, G.Rafa 12+6reb, B.Eloi 11+3reb+5ast, J.Bulfoni 6+5reb+1ast, F.Gaston 3+4reb
Esparreguera: D.Juan 10+3reb, R.Quico 8+2reb+2ast, Z.Williams 7+8reb, C.Pau 6+3reb+1ast, D.Fontanals 5+3reb, R.Perez 5+5rebgschID: 995203
Olivar - Martinenc 69-67
There was an upset when higher ranked Martinenc (9-8) was edged by tenth ranked Olivar (8-9) in Zaragoza 69-67 on Sunday. Guard Lucas Langarita (192-2005) notched 13 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and Swiss guard Bruno Vidarte (190-2005) supported him with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Olivar players scored in double figures. Even 26 points and 4 steals by guard Albert Barquets (189-1998) did not help to save the game for Martinenc. Forward Josep Sole (195-1997) added 17 points and 14 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Olivar have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Martinenc lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Olivar will meet league's second-placed Barca 2 in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Martinenc will play against Esparreguera (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Olivar: U.Javier 13+6reb, V.Bruno 13+7reb+4ast, L.Lucas 13+5reb+7ast, F.Miguel 10+4reb+4ast, R.Gonzalo 6+3reb+1ast, V.Ruben 6+1reb+1ast
Martinenc: A.Barquets 26+2reb+3ast, J.Sole 17+14reb, I.Fernandez 5+1reb, S.Silva 5+5reb+4ast, B.Pol 5+7reb+1ast, A.Perez 3gschID: 995204
Roser - Barca 2 68-62
There was a surprise result when sixth ranked Roser (10-7) beat at home second-best Barca 2 (12-5) 68-62 on Saturday. Pol Parisi (-1996) notched 15 points to lead the effort and forward Sergi Tubert (195-1991) supported him with 10 points and 6 assists. Even 14 points and 8 rebounds by forward Martin Iglesias (202-2004, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Barca 2. Guard Daniel Iruela (186-2005) added 13 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Roser have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Barca 2 keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Roser will meet Granollers (#7) on the road in the next round. Barca 2 will play against Olivar (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Roser: P.Pol 15+3reb+3ast, J.Gavalda 13+1reb+1ast, R.Verano 12+2reb, S.Tubert 10+4reb+6ast, A.Sulleva 8+2reb+1ast, C.Adria 7+2reb+4ast
Barca 2: I.Martin 14+8reb+1ast, I.Daniel 13+5reb+3ast, M.Adrian 10+2reb, S.Dame 10+4reb, B.Daniel 6+2reb+1ast, S.Enric 4+2rebgschID: 995205
SESE - Granollers 73-70
There was an upset when higher ranked Granollers (9-8) was edged by tenth ranked SESE (8-9) in Barcelona 73-70 on Saturday. SESE forced 19 Granollers turnovers. Power forward Alberto Reyes (195-1990) notched 7 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and point guard Marc Cruz (190-2003) supported him with 14 points and 4 steals. Even 18 points and 7 rebounds by forward Carles Homs (196-1996) did not help to save the game for Granollers. Jordi Auro added 13 points. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. SESE moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Newly promoted Granollers dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. SESE will meet Helios (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Granollers will play against Roser (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
SESE: C.Marc 14+3reb+1ast, J.Catalano 10+1reb+2ast, A.Adria 9+2reb+1ast, V.Fernand 9+8reb, S.Victor 8+3reb+1ast, M.Oscar 8+2reb+1ast
Granollers: H.Carles 18+7reb+1ast, A.Jordi 13+2reb+2ast, J.Seidi 10+1reb+3ast, S.Jordi 8+2reb, T.Marcel 8+2reb, S.Marc 5+4reb+2astgschID: 995206
Navas - Helios 69-55
Very predictable result when eighth ranked Navas (9-8) won against at home 14th ranked Helios (1-16) 69-55 on Saturday. Navas forced 26 Helios turnovers. Albert Planell (-2002) notched 8 points and 22 rebounds to lead the effort and Eddy Sims (-1998) supported him with 24 points and 9 steals. Even a double-double of 25 points and 10 rebounds by Sergio Martinez (-2003) did not help to save the game for Helios. Jorge Casado (-2003) added 8 points and 10 rebounds. Navas moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Helios lost tenth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Agora Portals. Navas will meet Igualada (#11) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Helios will play against SESE and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Navas: S.Eddy 24+2reb+1ast, I.Eduardo 14+2reb, P.Albert 8+22reb, M.Adria 7+5reb+5ast, J.Ignasi 7, Y.David 5+4reb+1ast
Helios: M.Sergio 25+10reb+2ast, A.Alejandro 10+4reb+3ast, C.Jorge 8+10reb+1ast, S.Jorge 6+2reb+1ast, G.Diego 6+1reb, L.Mario 0+1rebgschID: 995207
Tarragona - Igualada 59-73
There was an upset when higher ranked Tarragona (10-7) lost at home to thirteenth ranked Igualada (6-11) 73-59 on Saturday. Carles Fons (189-1991) notched 25 points to lead the effort and center Eduard Tejero (196-1992) supported him with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Even 9 points and 11 rebounds by power forward Josep Juan Miguel (204-1981) did not help to save the game for Tarragona. Point guard David Fernandez (179-1991) added 13 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Igualada moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Tarragona keeps the third position with seven games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Igualada will meet at home higher ranked Navas (#8) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tarragona will play against the league's leader Santfeliuenc (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Igualada: C.Fons 25+3reb+2ast, E.Tejero 17+8reb+1ast, M.Pol 13+4reb+4ast, M.Bernadi 8+9reb+2ast, M.Benito 3+4reb+2ast, D.Adri 3
Tarragona: D.Fernandez 13+2reb+3ast, A.Doche 11+5reb, B.Marc 9+6reb+1ast, J.Juan Miguel 9+11reb, M.Kristian 7+7reb, G.Ander 5+3rebgschID: 995208
Group D-AOh!Tels ULB - Eurogaza 76-73
A very close game took place in La Linea between Oh!Tels ULB and Eurogaza. Fifth ranked Oh!Tels ULB (9-6) got a very close home victory over second-best Eurogaza (10-6). Oh!Tels ULB managed to escape with a 3-point win 76-73 on Saturday evening. Argentinian-Italian Leandro Furlan (193-1993) notched 10 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and guard Ruben Perea (186-1998) supported him with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Even 17 points by Argentinian-Croatian point guard Valentin Burgos (184-1992) did not help to save the game for Eurogaza. French Hugo Cluysen (203-1998, college: NAIT) added 12 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Oh!Tels ULB maintains fifth position with 9-6 record, which they share with CBSFDO. Eurogaza lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with Rivas and Benidorm. Oh!Tels ULB will meet Benahavis (#8) on the road in the next round. Eurogaza will play against Murgi (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Oh!Tels ULB: R.Perea 14+7reb+3ast, T.Hugo 13+2reb, L.Furlan 10+9reb+6ast, E.Eugenio 9+3reb+4ast, W.Thomas 8+6reb, T.Yome 7+3reb+2ast
Eurogaza: V.Burgos 17+3reb+3ast, H.Cluysen 12+8reb, B.Antonio 9+3reb, J.Gutierrez 8+6reb+2ast, G.Juan 8+4reb, R.Merino 7+3reb+3astgschID: 995356
Novaschool - Benahavis 77-83
There was a small surprise when tenth ranked Benahavis (6-10) defeated 8th ranked Novaschool (5-10) in Malaga 83-77 on Saturday. Benahavis outrebounded Novaschool 44-33 including 36 on the defensive glass. Daniel Fernandez notched a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and guard Adrian Mayor (193-1996) supported him with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Even 29 points and 6 rebounds by Oscar Diaz (190-2002) did not help to save the game for Novaschool. Emilio Trujillo added 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Novaschool players scored in double figures. Novaschool's coach Francis Trujillo let to play eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Benahavis moved-up to eighth place, which they share with BT Madrid and Chlorella. Novaschool lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with Marbella. Benahavis will meet at home higher ranked Oh!Tels ULB (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Novaschool will play against Marbella (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Benahavis: F.Daniel 21+11reb+4ast, A.Mayor 21+5reb+3ast, L.Pedro 15+6reb+2ast, M.Mapaga 6+9reb+1ast, R.Iker 5+1reb, I.Torres 5+1reb+1ast
Novaschool: D.Oscar 29+6reb+3ast, T.Emilio 15+6reb+1ast, S.Ruben 15+4reb, C.Juan 10+3reb+2ast, A.Aguado 5+1reb+2ast, J.Pinazo 3+3reb+1astgschID: 995357
El Pinar - Marbella 77-71
There was no surprise when 9th ranked Marbella (5-10) lost on the road to third ranked El Pinar (10-5) 77-71 on Saturday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. El Pinar outrebounded Marbella 39-28 including 31 on the defensive glass. Naturalized Brazilian guard Carlinhos Cobos (193-1988) notched 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and forward Pablo Ibanez (198-1993) supported him with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Even 18 points and 5 rebounds by Danish Tyson Tucker did not help to save the game for Marbella. American forward Deante Barnes (198, college: York, NE) added 14 points. Four Marbella players scored in double figures. El Pinar moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Marbella keeps the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with Novaschool. El Pinar will meet Unicaja-Andalucia (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Marbella will play against Novaschool and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
El Pinar: P.Ibanez 17+6reb+1ast, C.Cobos 16+6reb+4ast, M.Juan Javier 13+9reb, L.Guillermo 9+7reb+1ast, R.Luis 8+2reb+3ast, J.Guerrero 6+1reb
Marbella: T.Tyson 18+5reb, D.Barnes 14+3reb, L.Munoz 12+2reb+1ast, D.Guaita 10+4reb+2ast, R.Pablo 6+1reb+1ast, A.Fuentes 5+2reb+2astgschID: 995358
Jaen - Unicaja-Andalucia 89-82
The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Jaen's (9-7) home victory over 7th ranked Unicaja-Andalucia (7-8) 89-82 on Saturday. Jaen dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Unicaja-Andalucia's 24. Forward Javier Santabarbara (197-1995) notched a double-double by scoring 20 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and South Sudanese center Deng Mabior (218-1997, agency: Helping Ballers) supported him with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Even 26 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) by forward Ruben Vicente (199-2005) did not help to save the game for Unicaja-Andalucia. Swingman Mario Saint-Supery (193-2006) added 19 points and 9 rebounds. Five Jaen and four Unicaja-Andalucia players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Jaen moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Unicaja-Andalucia keeps the seventh position with eight games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Jaen will meet CAM E.Soler 2 (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Unicaja-Andalucia will play against the league's second-placed El Pinar (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jaen: J.Santabarbara 20+17reb+4ast, M.Javier 13+3reb+1ast, D.Munoz 12+4reb+2ast, D.Mabior 12+11reb, P.Alvaro 12+3reb+3ast, C.Ivan 10+4reb+6ast
Unicaja-Andalucia: V.Ruben 26+4reb, S.Mario 19+9reb+2ast, V.Hugo 11+6reb+3ast, C.Matteo 10+7reb, G.Juan Antonio 6+1reb+1ast, M.Miguel 3+3reb+1astgschID: 995359
La Zubia - CAM E.Soler 2 93-60
Very expected game when 12th ranked CAM E.Soler 2 (3-12) was smashed on the road by fourth ranked La Zubia (10-5) 93-60 on Saturday. La Zubia dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to CAM E.Soler 2's 36. La Zubia forced 24 CAM E.Soler 2 turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by CAM E.Soler 2's players. Rui Pereira (191-1998) notched 23 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard David Garcia Gazquez (180-1993) supported him with 10 points and 8 assists. Four La Zubia players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 9 rebounds by French forward Baptiste Chazelas (198-1997, college: Bethany, KS, agency: Helping Ballers) did not help to save the game for CAM E.Soler 2. Point guard Mario Gamez (177-2002) added 16 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. La Zubia moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser CAM E.Soler 2 dropped to the ninth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Real Betis 2. La Zubia will meet league's leader Almeria on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. CAM E.Soler 2 will play against Jaen (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
La Zubia: P.Rui 23+6reb+2ast, M.Antonio 18+3reb, M.Antonio 10+3reb, J.Hernandez 10+8reb+4ast, D.Garcia Gazquez 10+4reb+8ast, D.Wright 8+7reb+2ast
CAM E.Soler 2: G.Mario 16+3reb+4ast, B.Chazelas 15+9reb+1ast, C.Sergio 10+2reb+1ast, F.Victor 8+3reb+1ast, A.Limon 3+2reb+1ast, M.Daniel 3gschID: 995360
Murgi - Almeria 61-91
Very predictable result when first ranked Almeria (15-3) rolled over on the road 11th ranked Murgi (4-11) 91-61 on Sunday. Almeria made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game, while Murgi only scored five points from the stripe. Almeria forced 19 Murgi turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Almeria made 7 blocks. Swedish guard Patrick Mendes (196-1995, college: BHSU) notched 20 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and Senegalese center Khadim Fall (205-2000) supported him with 8 points and 11 rebounds. Even 10 points and 5 rebounds by naturalized Lithuanian guard Povilas Bileisis (192-1990) did not help to save the game for Murgi. Miguel Lopez (-1981) added 13 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. Almeria have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-3 record. Murgi lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eleventh place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Estudio. Almeria will meet at home La Zubia (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Murgi will play against Eurogaza (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Almeria: P.Mendes 20+4reb+4ast, L.Rueda 13+3reb+4ast, E.Cole 12+5reb+1ast, G.Casini 9+1ast, M.Duch 9+2reb, F.Khadim 8+11reb+2ast
Murgi: M.Lopez 13+2reb, P.Bileisis 10+5reb+2ast, C.Ramon 10+3reb+1ast, F.Gutierrez 8+3reb, G.Alejandro 6+4reb+2ast, G.Bernardo 5+3reb+1astgschID: 995361
Group D-BTorta del Casar - Huelva CD 74-82
Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Torta del Casar (6-9) lost to top-ranked Huelva CD (15-0) in Caceres 74-82 on Sunday. Huelva CD dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Torta del Casar's 24. Forward Federico Ristori (194-1996) notched 20 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Fran Cardenas (177-1990) supported him with 14 points and 4 assists. Four Huelva CD players scored in double figures. Huelva CD's coach Pedro Vadillo used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 33 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Puerto Rican point guard Douglas Mills (188-1990) did not help to save the game for Torta del Casar. Naturalized British David Sainsbury (202-1994) added 11 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists. Huelva CD have an impressive 15-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-0 record, which they share with Real Madrid 2. Loser Torta del Casar keeps the eighth place with nine games lost. Huelva CD will meet Gymnastica (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Torta del Casar will play against the league's second-placed Huelva Com. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Huelva CD: F.Ristori 20+8reb+2ast, V.Perez 15+1reb, F.Cardenas 14+4reb+4ast, J.Maria Morales 11+4reb+1ast, C.Segui 10+1reb, C.Juan Manuel 8+4reb
Torta del Casar: D.Mills 33+5reb+4ast, D.Sainsbury 11+15reb+6ast, J.Lafeuillee 10+5reb, P.Javier 7+3reb+3ast, E.Recio 6+1reb, C.Eduardo 4+3rebgschID: 995488
CBSFDO - Gymnastica 96-91
Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked CBSFDO (9-6) defeated 10th ranked Gymnastica (2-13) in San Fernando 96-91 on Sunday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. CBSFDO made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. CBSFDO outrebounded Gymnastica 40-27 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Jose Ruiz (200-1997) notched 23 points and 8 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) to lead the effort and Josu Remesal (-1995) supported him with 13 points and 6 rebounds. Even 25 points and 5 rebounds by Mario Linde (185-2002) did not help to save the game for Gymnastica. Forward David Jimenez (197-2004) added 16 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. CBSFDO moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Oh!Tels ULB. Gymnastica lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Moraleja. CBSFDO will meet Real Betis 2 (#9) in the next round. Gymnastica will play against the league's leader Huelva CD and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
CBSFDO: J.Ruiz 23+8reb+2ast, J.Remesal 13+6reb+3ast, J.Ponce 12+2reb+3ast, A.Benitez 10+5reb+3ast, M.Ezomo 9+3reb, G.Carlos 9+3reb+1ast
Gymnastica: L.Mario 25+5reb+1ast, J.David 16+7reb+1ast, E.Rafael 11+3reb+3ast, P.Carlos 10+1reb+1ast, R.Alvaro 7+1ast, M.Alvaro 6+2reb+2astgschID: 995489
Dos Hermanas - Real Betis 2 79-63
There was no surprise when 9th ranked Real Betis 2 (3-12) lost on the road to seventh ranked Dos Hermanas (7-8) 79-63 on Sunday. Dos Hermanas forced 20 Real Betis 2 turnovers. Center Salvador Navarro (201) notched 14 points (perfect from the field making all six shots) to lead the effort and point guard Antonio Diaz (190-2003) supported him with 14 points. Even 16 points and 7 rebounds by Jaime Lopez did not help to save the game for Real Betis 2. Center Yalita Boubacar (205-2006) added 11 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Dos Hermanas maintains seventh position with 7-8 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Real Betis 2 lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with CAM E.Soler 2. Dos Hermanas will meet higher ranked Corazon (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Real Betis 2 will play against CBSFDO (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Dos Hermanas: D.Antonio 14+3reb, N.Salvador 14+4reb+1ast, A.Camino 9+3reb+3ast, L.Ignacio 9+1reb, D.Adrian 8+6reb+2ast, O.Luis Juan 8+1reb
Real Betis 2: L.Jaime 16+7reb, V.Carlos 14+6reb+2ast, B.Yalita 11+11reb, G.Brayan 7+6reb+3ast, B.Andreas 4+1reb+1ast, F.Gonzalo 4+1reb+1astgschID: 995490
Badajoz - Corazon 79-89
Round 18 in EBA ended with 9 very close games. The first one was a victory of Corazon over one of their biggest challengers Badajoz 89-79 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Badajoz. They outrebounded Badajoz 46-35 including 31 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for American-Nigerian swingman Doyin Fadojutimi (193-1996, college: FPU, agency: Helping Ballers) who led his team to a victory with 30 points and 4 steals. Forward Adrian Parra (198-1999) contributed with 25 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Belgian forward Matteo Strikker (203-2001) replied with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Ismael Vazquez (186-1998) added 15 points in the effort for Badajoz. Four Corazon and five Badajoz players scored in double figures. Badajoz's coach Rob Orellana rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Corazon maintains third position with 11-4 record having eight points less than leader Huelva CD, which they share with Estudiantes B. Badajoz at the other side dropped to the second place with five games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Corazon is looking forward to face Dos Hermanas (#7) at home in the next round. Badajoz will play against Moraleja (#11) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Corazon: D.Fadojutimi 30+4reb+2ast, A.Parra 25+8reb+1ast, D.Aluyi 13+10reb+2ast, C.Belemene 11+15reb, G.Francisco 5+2reb+1ast, V.Sebastian 3+3reb
Badajoz: I.Vazquez 15+4reb+3ast, S.Matteo 14+6reb+4ast, S.Giorgi 14+3reb, B.Jose 12+5reb, C.Manuel 10+4reb+1ast, G.Vato 8+4rebgschID: 995491
Aljaraque - Moraleja 83-67
No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Aljaraque (10-5) beat at home 11th ranked Moraleja (2-13) 83-67 on Saturday. Guard Antonio Rodriguez (185-1978) notched 30 points to lead the effort and guard Javier Rodriguez (188-1985) supported him with 22 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds by American forward Omod Oman (198-1999, college: N.Dakota St.) did not help to save the game for Moraleja. Khouma El Hadji added 14 points and 12 rebounds. Four Moraleja players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Aljaraque moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Moraleja lost fifth consecutive game. Moraleja at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the tenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Gymnastica. Aljaraque will meet Cimbis (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Moraleja will play against Badajoz and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Aljaraque: A.Rodriguez 30+4reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 22+6reb+3ast, M.Mora 8+1reb+3ast, F.Alioune 8+17reb, P.Martinez 5+4reb+5ast, R.Diego 4+1ast
Moraleja: O.Oman 15+12reb+2ast, T.Alex 15+2reb+2ast, E.Hadji Khouma 14+12reb+1ast, G.Oscar 11+4reb, G.Martin 5+3reb+4ast, L.Saturnino 4gschID: 995492
Huelva Com. - Cimbis 118-55
Very expected game when 12th ranked Cimbis (1-14) was smashed on the road by second ranked Huelva Com. (14-1) 118-55 on Sunday. Huelva Com. dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Cimbis' 30. Huelva Com. forced 23 Cimbis turnovers and outrebounded them 60-25 including a 23-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Mark Hetor (197-2001) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and center Ebraim Sima (204-1998) supported him with 13 points and 7 rebounds. Four Huelva Com. players scored in double figures. Huelva Com.'s coach Gabriel Carrasco felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 16 points by swingman Fernando Quero (190-2003) did not help to save the game for Cimbis. Power forward Carlos Galan (201-2002) added 10 points and 6 rebounds. Huelva Com. have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 14-1 record having five points less than leader Huelva CD. Loser Cimbis keeps the twelfth place with 14 games lost. Huelva Com. will meet at home Torta del Casar (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Cimbis will play against Aljaraque (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Huelva Com.: H.Mark 22+10reb+4ast, G.Boahen 13+1reb, S.Ebraim 13+7reb+2ast, A.Canas-Balina 10+1reb, A.Fadika 10+4reb+1ast, L.Alejandro 10+6reb+4ast
Cimbis: Q.Fernando 16+2reb, G.Carlos 10+6reb+1ast, D.Mockaitis 9+6reb+2ast, B.Pedro 7+1ast, P.Pablo 4+4ast, C.Alejandro 3gschID: 995493
Group E-APuerto Sagunto - Jovens 91-45
Very predictable result when third ranked Puerto Sagunto (13-5) rolled over 14th ranked Jovens (3-15) in Gilet 91-45 on Saturday. Puerto Sagunto dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Jovens' 26. Puerto Sagunto forced 21 Jovens turnovers and outrebounded them 46-22 including a 33-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Puerto Sagunto looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 4 passes made by Jovens' players. Pablo Bono (185-1998) notched a double-double by scoring 29 points and 15 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and swingman Carlos Sales (194-1998) supported him with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Puerto Sagunto players scored in double figures. Even 7 points and 5 rebounds by Roberto Benavent did not help to save the game for Jovens. Martin Martos (-1988) added 7 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. Puerto Sagunto moved-up to second place, which they share with Esportiu and Sueca. Newly promoted Jovens keeps the fourteenth position with 15 games lost. Puerto Sagunto will meet Tabernes (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jovens will play against Alginet B (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Puerto Sagunto: P.Bono 29+15reb+2ast, C.Sales 22+7reb+4ast, C.Jesus 12+5reb+1ast, G.Hugo 11+3reb+1ast, B.Pedro 11+2reb+3ast, M.Andreu 2+3reb+1ast
Jovens: A.Carlos 9+1reb, A.Martinez 7+3reb, B.Roberto 7+5reb, M.Martos 7+1reb+3ast, B.Mondragon 6+3reb, G.Lucas 4+3reb+1astgschID: 995655
Paterna - Tabernes 72-74
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 11th ranked Paterna's (5-13) home loss to tenth ranked Tabernes (7-11) 72-74 on Saturday. Manuel Aroca (191-1991) notched 17 points and 9 assists to lead the effort and center Sergio Ramos (197-1999) supported him with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 19 points and 12 rebounds by swingman Joan Gomez (195-1998) did not help to save the game for Paterna. Forward Hector Marco (197-2003) added 26 points. Paterna's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Tabernes maintains tenth position with 7-11 record. Paterna lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Manises-Quart. Tabernes will meet at home league's second-placed Puerto Sagunto in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Paterna will play against Picken Claret (#7) in Valencia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tabernes: R.Sergio 21+5reb, M.Aroca 17+4reb+9ast, G.Vicente 12+10reb+3ast, A.Jimenez 9+4reb, R.Marcos 5+4reb+3ast, D.Perez 4+3reb+3ast
Paterna: M.Hector 26+3reb+1ast, J.Gomez 19+12reb+1ast, O.Daniel 6+2reb+2ast, D.Esteban 6+3reb+5ast, C.Diego 5+3reb+1ast, V.Pablo 4+2rebgschID: 995656
Esportiu - Picken Claret 85-60
Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Esportiu (13-5) outplayed 6th ranked Picken Claret (9-9) in Vila-real 85-60 on Saturday. Esportiu outrebounded Picken Claret 44-27 including 33 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Picken Claret's players. Center Miguel Moragas (203-1994) notched a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and power forward Jaime Campos (197-1998) supported him with 6 points and 15 rebounds. Even a double-double of 13 points and 12 rebounds by Javier Lazaro (-1997) did not help to save the game for Picken Claret. Marcos Berenguer (-2002) added 16 points and 5 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. Esportiu have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Puerto Sagunto and Sueca. Loser Picken Claret keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with Castello 2. Esportiu will meet league's leader Lliria on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Picken Claret will play against Paterna (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Esportiu: M.Miguel 25+10reb+1ast, R.Xavier 16+4reb+4ast, C.Adrian 9+2reb+8ast, L.Berre Javier 8+3reb+6ast, A.Ribera 8+3reb, G.Georgii 7+1reb
Picken Claret: B.Marcos 16+5reb+3ast, B.Pedro 13+2reb+2ast, L.Javier 13+12reb, D.Carlos 9+2reb, R.Javier 4+5reb+3ast, G.Francesc 3+1astgschID: 995657
Sueca - Lliria 72-74
Important game to mention about took place in Sueca. First ranked Lliria (16-2) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging second-best Sueca (13-5) 74-72 in the game for the first place. Lliria forced 20 Sueca turnovers. Strangely Sueca outrebounded Lliria 46-27 including 18 on the offensive glass. Guard Carlos Cerdan (190-1997) scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Victor Perez (180-1990) chipped in 8 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Sergio Cecilia (198-2000) with 18 points and 7 rebounds and Senegalese Pape Faye (-1999) scored 7 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Lliria have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-2 record. Sueca at the other side keeps the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Esportiu and Puerto Sagunto. Lliria will play against Esportiu (#4) in Vila-real in the next round. Sueca will play on the road against Manises-Quart and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Lliria: C.Cerdan 16+5reb+5ast, X.Rodenas 11+3reb+1ast, N.Sauleymane 10+4reb, R.Ramos 9, J.Mate 8+5reb, V.Perez 8+6reb+3ast
Sueca: S.Cecilia 18+7reb+2ast, B.Jose 10+2reb, F.Climent 10+1reb, G.Carles 8+5reb+4ast, P.Joan 7, R.Malpede 7+7rebgschID: 995658
Castello 2 - Manises-Quart 81-71
There was no surprise when 11th ranked Manises-Quart (5-13) lost on the road to seventh ranked Castello 2 (9-9) 81-71 on Sunday. Castello 2 outrebounded Manises-Quart 44-30 including 31 on the defensive glass. Croatian forward Ante Sustic (211-1997, college: Central Mo.) notched a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Andres Roig (188-1999) supported him with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Castello 2 players scored in double figures. Even 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by guard Luis Torrijo (184-1993) did not help to save the game for Manises-Quart. Antonio Moral (-2002) added 17 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Castello 2 moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Picken Claret. Newly promoted Manises-Quart keeps the eleventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with Paterna. Castello 2 will meet Aldaia (#8) on the road in the next round. Manises-Quart will play against Sueca and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Castello 2: A.Sustic 20+12reb+1ast, A.Roig 15+5reb+6ast, T.Javier 12+6reb+2ast, P.Lopez 10+3reb+1ast, A.Alejandro 9, R.Victor 8+4reb
Manises-Quart: L.Torrijo 19+6reb+4ast, M.Antonio 17+6reb+3ast, J.Cencillo 11+3reb, B.Ruben 8+2reb, R.Jordi 7+1reb+1ast, V.Pablo 6+1rebgschID: 995659
Valencia 2 - Aldaia 76-69
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when ninth ranked Valencia 2 (8-10) beat at home 8th ranked Aldaia (8-10) 76-69 on Saturday. Valencia 2 forced 20 Aldaia turnovers. Swingman Pablo Luengo (192-2004) notched 19 points and 6 assists to lead the effort and swingman Adrian Salvador (195-2005) supported him with 9 points and 6 rebounds. Valencia 2's coach Xavi Albert used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds by Carlos Hortelano (200-1996) did not help to save the game for Aldaia. Forward David Fernandez (195-2001) added 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four Aldaia players scored in double figures. Valencia 2 moved-up to eighth place, which they share with defeated Aldaia. Valencia 2 will meet higher ranked Torrent (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Aldaia will play against Castello 2 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Valencia 2: L.Pablo 19+1reb+6ast, A.Hugo 14+2ast, S.Adrian 9+6reb+2ast, B.David 8+2reb, S.Pablo 8+1ast, C.Carlos 8+3reb+3ast
Aldaia: F.David 15+5reb+3ast, G.Miguel 14+2reb+3ast, S.Carrion 11+6reb+3ast, C.Hortelano 11+11reb+3ast, R.Carrion 8+6reb+1ast, P.Daniel 8+5reb+1astgschID: 995660
Group E-BCaja Rural - UAF Lucentum 70-81
Very expected game when 12th ranked Caja Rural (3-14) lost to fifth ranked UAF Lucentum (12-5) in Zamora 70-81 on Sunday. UAF Lucentum shot 25 for 45 from the free-throw line, while Caja Rural only scored nine points from the stripe. They outrebounded Caja Rural 46-30 including 33 on the defensive glass. Youssouf Traore (-2006) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort and Xabier Lopez (-2004) supported him with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Four UAF Lucentum players scored in double figures. Even 26 points and 7 rebounds by Mozambican forward Malik Camal (-2001) did not help to save the game for Caja Rural. Daniel Nunez (-2004) added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. UAF Lucentum have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Caja Rural lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 14 games lost. They share it with La Flecha and Almozara. UAF Lucentum will meet at home league's second-placed Murcia 2 in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Caja Rural will play against Molina (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
UAF Lucentum: L.Xabier 19+8reb, T.Youssouf 17+14reb, A.Alejandro 10+4reb+1ast, V.Carlos 10+4reb, V.Makar 8+1reb+4ast, G.Samuel 6+4reb+1ast
Caja Rural: M.Camal 26+7reb+3ast, N.Daniel 14+5reb+4ast, G.Pablo 10+4reb+2ast, N.Talla 8+4reb, G.Juan 7+2reb+3ast, O.Destiny 3+4reb+1astgschID: 995820
Ontinet - Molina 54-84
Very predictable result when third ranked Molina (13-4) rolled over 8th ranked Ontinet (7-10) in Ontinyent 84-54 on Sunday. Molina outrebounded Ontinet 39-26 including a 30-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Daniel Sanchez notched 10 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Jose Lorca (-2001) supported him with 10 points. Four Molina players scored in double figures. Even 12 points by Dutch forward Lawrence Slim (201-1998, college: Flagler) did not help to save the game for Ontinet. American guard Eddie Czerapowicz (185-2000) added 8 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. Newly promoted Molina maintains third position with 13-4 record having four points less than leader Huelva CD, which they share with Marin. Ontinet at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the eighth place with ten games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Molina will meet at home Caja Rural (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ontinet will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Molina: M.Mario 13, L.Jose 10+3reb+3ast, S.Daniel 10+7reb, T.Juan 10+2reb, A.Lugo 8+2reb+1ast, H.Francisco 8+5reb+1ast
Ontinet: L.Slim 12+3reb, E.Czerapowicz 8+3reb+1ast, P.Iborra 6+3reb, G.Vicent 6+1reb, G.Sergio 5+4reb+3ast, A.Gonzalo 5+3rebgschID: 995821
Begastri - Archena 85-87
Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Begastri (4-13) was edged by fourth ranked Archena (12-5) in Cehegin 87-85 on Saturday. Senegalese center Papa Mbaye (209-1990) notched a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard David Alvarez (184-1996) supported him with 20 points. Four Archena players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 22 points and 17 rebounds by power forward Jose Fernandez (200-1978) did not help to save the game for Begastri. Forward Jose Alberto Exposito (193-1986) added 25 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Archena moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Begastri lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Archena will meet at home league's leader Gandia in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Begastri will play against Calpe (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Archena: J.Toledo 21+1reb+1ast, D.Alvarez 20+1reb+3ast, A.Ferragut 14+9reb, P.Mbaye 12+11reb+2ast, H.Oskars 6+2reb+1ast, R.David 6+3reb
Begastri: E.Jose Alberto 25+4reb+1ast, J.Fernandez 22+17reb+3ast, L.Estanislao 13+6reb+1ast, C.Albaladejo 9+5reb, R.Santiago 5+2reb+1ast, G.Jesus 4+6reb+1astgschID: 995822
Infante - Calpe 79-53
Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Infante (9-7) outplayed 9th ranked Calpe (6-11) in Murcia 79-53 on Sunday. Infante dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Calpe's 22. Infante forced 19 Calpe turnovers. Forward Ramiro Martinez-Quintanilla (198, college: Regina) notched 20 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Alvaro Bernal (190) supported him with 15 points and 8 rebounds. Infante's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 17 points and 7 rebounds by Latvian Ralfs Skesters (202-2001) did not help to save the game for Calpe. Point guard Juan Crespo (180-1994) added 14 points. Infante moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Calpe lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Infante will meet Carolinas (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. Calpe will play against Begastri and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Infante: R.Martinez-Quintanilla 20+8reb, A.Bernal 15+8reb, G.Agassi 14+1reb+1ast, J.Antonio Padilla 8+5reb+3ast, C.Gines 6+3reb, V.Ezequiel 6+3reb
Calpe: S.Ralfs 17+7reb, J.Crespo 14+4reb+2ast, S.Vidal 10+4reb+3ast, D.Austin 5+4reb, J.Crespo 3+3reb+1ast, O.Alvaro 3+5reb+1astgschID: 995823
Benidorm - Carolinas 77-60
There was no surprise when 9th ranked Carolinas (6-11) lost on the road to sixth ranked Benidorm (10-6) 77-60 on Sunday. Benidorm outrebounded Carolinas 39-18 including a 27-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sergio Jimena notched 16 points to lead the effort and point guard Ruben Ballester (184-1979) supported him with 10 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Benidorm players scored in double figures. Even 16 points by forward Carlos Perez (197-1992) did not help to save the game for Carolinas. Forward Ernesto Caro (197-1996) added 7 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Benidorm moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Rivas and Eurogaza. Loser Carolinas keeps the ninth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Benidorm will meet Jorge Juan (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Carolinas will play against Infante (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Benidorm: J.Sergio 16+4reb+3ast, D.Closset 13+4reb+1ast, F.Astilleros 11+3reb+2ast, R.Ballester 10+5reb+7ast, A.Guillo 9+5reb+1ast, J.Ortola 8+10reb
Carolinas: C.Perez 16+1reb, C.Nathan 7+2reb+1ast, C.Ernesto 7+3reb+1ast, R.Ortuno 6+1reb+1ast, M.Nicolas 5+3reb+1ast, M.Mario 5gschID: 995824
Murcia 2 - Jorge Juan 93-63
No shocking result in a game when third ranked Murcia 2 (14-8) crushed at home bottom-ranked Jorge Juan (0-17) 93-63 on Saturday. They outrebounded Jorge Juan 49-30 including a 37-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Center Ignacio Martinez (203-2000) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and Swedish Villiam Garcia (202-2004) supported him with 18 points and 5 rebounds. Five Murcia 2 players scored in double figures. Even 17 points by Mateo Fernandez (-1995) did not help to save the game for Jorge Juan. Antonio Mira added 12 points and 5 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. Murcia 2 moved-up to second place. Newly promoted Jorge Juan still closes the standings with 17 games lost. They share the position with Covadonga. Murcia 2 will meet UAF Lucentum (#5) in the next round. Jorge Juan will play against Benidorm (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Murcia 2: G.Villiam 18+5reb+1ast, M.Ignacio 16+13reb, F.Wilhelm 14+1reb+5ast, A.Daniel 12+5reb+2ast, H.Carlos 10+1reb+3ast, G.Francisco 9+5reb
Jorge Juan: F.Mateo 17+2reb+2ast, G.Jose 12+2reb+1ast, M.Antonio 12+3reb+5ast, P.Jose 6+2reb, B.Guillermo 5+1reb, V.Vicente 5+4reb+1astgschID: 995825
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