The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 8 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Fifth-ranked Lanus (15-9) gave a tough game to third ranked Ciclista (20-8) in Juninense on Saturday. Ciclista managed to secure only one-point victory 76-75. However their fans expected easier game. Ciclista made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Lanus helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-1997) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 5 rebounds and swingman Lisandro Fernandez (194-1998, agency: BIG) who added 19 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Jorge Banegas (190-1993, agency: BIG) with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Ciclista moved-up to second place. Lanus at the other side keeps the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with H.Americano. Ciclista will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Lanus will play at home against Del Progreso (#15) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Important game to mention about took place in Colon. Eighth ranked La Union (12-13) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 13th ranked Quilmes MP (10-13) 65-64 on Friday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. The winners were led by center German Frencia (202-1988) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and Emilio Gimenez supported him with 13 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 21 points and 12 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) by forward Tomas Nally (202-2002, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Quilmes MP. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. La Union moved-up to seventh place. Quilmes MP lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with Rocamora. La Union will play against GELP (#9) in La Plata in the next round. Quilmes MP will play at home against the league's leader Racing where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
A very close game took place in Sunchales between CAO Ceres and Libertad. Fourteenth ranked CAO Ceres (9-15) got a very close victory on the road over 11th ranked Libertad (10-15). CAO Ceres managed to escape with a 1-point win 74-73 on Saturday evening. The best player for the winners was Pablo Martinez who scored 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. CAO Ceres' coach Orlando Ferrato used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Julian Eydallin who recorded 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. CAO Ceres maintains fourteenth position with 9-15 record, which they share with Del Progreso. Libertad lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 15 games lost. CAO Ceres will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Libertad will play against the league's leader San Isidro (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
There were no shocking results in the other games in round 36: Estudiantes C. was destroyed by H.Americano on the opponent's court 87-68. Pico FC managed to outperform Del Progreso in a home game 67-60. Dep Norte was rolled over Colon SF on the road 108-88. GEPU defeated Rivadavia on its own court 88-78. Pergamino was beaten by Pilar in a road game 83-74. Villa Mitre won against Del Progreso at home 84-78. Zarate Basket managed to outperform Rocamora on the opponent's court 86-83. Ameghino managed to beat Rivadavia in a home game 101-85. GELP was crushed by H.Americano on the road 91-72. Estudiantes C. was beaten by Quilmes MP on its own court 78-82.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 31 points by Ezequiel Dupuy of Quilmes MP.
H.Americano - Estudiantes C. 87-68
Very expected game in Rio Gallegos where 16th ranked Estudiantes C. (7-17) was crushed by sixth ranked H.Americano (15-9) 87-68 on Thursday. H.Americano outrebounded Estudiantes C. 39-26 including 29 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American center Arnold Louis (201-1990, college: SSU) who scored 21 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Center Laureano Zalio (207-1995, agency: BIG) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. H.Americano's coach Sebastian Torre used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Matias Alluchon (185-2000) who recorded 15 points and 8 rebounds and center Rafael Banegas (204-1992) added 16 points respectively. Four Estudiantes C. players scored in double figures. H.Americano have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Lanus. Estudiantes C. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 17 games lost. H.Americano will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Estudiantes C. will play against Pico FC (#10) in General Pico and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes C.: R.Banegas 16+3reb+3ast, A.Matias 15+8reb+2ast, Y.Alvaro 13+5reb+1ast, C.Martin 12+1reb, R.Rattero 5+5reb, R.Luciano 3
H.Americano: A.Louis 21+3reb, L.Zalio 15+7reb, L.Reyes 11+7reb+3ast, G.Romero 8+4reb, T.Dunans 8+3reb+3ast, C.Buemo 6+3rebgschID: 1056296
Pico FC - Del Progreso 67-60
Rather predictable result in General Pico where eleventh ranked Pico FC (11-15) defeated 14th ranked Del Progreso (9-15) 67-60 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was American-Rwandan forward Axel Mpoyo (203-1997, college: GSU) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. Cuban forward Yasmany Fundora (201-1992) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 17 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Facundo Sanz (197-1996, agency: BIG) who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points and 18 rebounds and guard Julian Ruiz (185-1998) added 16 points and 6 assists respectively. Del Progreso's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pico FC moved-up to ninth place, which they share with GELP. Loser Del Progreso keeps the fourteenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with CAO Ceres. Pico FC will meet at home Estudiantes C. (#16) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Del Progreso will play against Lanus in Buenos Aires and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Del Progreso: F.Sanz 19+18reb, J.Ruiz 16+3reb+6ast, L.Hernan 7+4reb+1ast, R.Marco 6+5reb, E.Marillan 5+1reb+2ast, S.Leonardo 5+3reb+2ast
Pico FC: A.Mpoyo 23+10reb, Y.Fundora 13+17reb+1ast, E.Facundo 10+1reb+2ast, Z.Franco 8+5reb+2ast, A.Bualo 7+6reb+7ast, D.Ponte Elias 5+3rebgschID: 1056298
Colon SF - Dep Norte 108-88
There was an upset in Santa Fe where higher ranked Dep Norte (14-10) was rolled over by ninth ranked Colon SF (11-11) 108-88 on Friday. Colon SF looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Dep Norte's players. The best player for the winners was American forward Dwayne Russell (203, college: St.Thomas, FL) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds. Tomas Botta chipped in 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Colon SF's coach Juan Siemienzuck used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Franco Montemagio (185-2002) who recorded 33 points (!!!) and Lucas Nunez (200-1997) added 10 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Colon SF moved-up to seventh place. Loser Dep Norte keeps the fifth position with ten games lost. They share it with Independiente. Colon SF will meet Echague (#9) in the next round. Dep Norte will play against Barrio Parque (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dep Norte: M.Franco 33+2reb+1ast, C.Jeremias 15+2reb+1ast, R.Francisco 11+3reb+2ast, N.Lucas 10+11reb+2ast, A.Montani 6+4reb, E.Vives 5+6reb
Colon SF: D.Russell 24+11reb+1ast, B.Tomas 22+6reb+5ast, J.Baeza 18+3reb+11ast, L.Quinteros 16+5reb+3ast, C.Luca 14+2reb, d.Simone Luciano 5+1rebgschID: 1056299
GEPU - Rivadavia 88-78
Everything went according to plan in San Luis where fourth ranked GEPU (17-7) beat 11th ranked Rivadavia (10-16) 88-78 on Friday. GEPU dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Rivadavia's 36. The best player for the winners was American guard Randy Haynes (193-1995, college: ODU, agency: SLN) who scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. The other American import Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) chipped in 18 points. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Guido Francese (192-1998) who recorded 15 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and point guard Franco Sampaulise (180-2000) added 15 points respectively. Four GEPU and five Rivadavia players scored in double figures. Rivadavia's coach Sergio Andreoli rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted GEPU maintains fourth position with 17-7 record. Loser Rivadavia dropped to the twelfth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Pilar. GEPU will meet at home Colon SF (#7) in the next round. Rivadavia will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: S.Franco 15+2ast, G.Francese 15+6reb+3ast, T.Cravero 12+1reb+1ast, L.Silva 12+2reb+1ast, S.Arancibia 10+3reb+3ast, A.Trejo 6+5reb+1ast
GEPU: T.Brown 18+2reb, R.Haynes 16+8reb+3ast, G.Acosta 14+3reb+1ast, P.Osores 11+3reb+6ast, H.Ponce 8+1reb+1ast, J.Merchant 8+6reb+1astgschID: 1056300
Pilar - Pergamino 83-74
There was an upset when higher ranked Pergamino (11-13) was defeated on the road by fourteenth ranked Pilar (10-16) 83-74 on Friday. The best player for the winners was American center Dishon Lowery (200-1998, college: OKBU) who scored 24 points. Point guard Pablo Bruna (185-1987) chipped in 13 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Pilar players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Manuel Gomez (183-1996) who recorded 25 points and 6 assists and power forward Edgardo Torne (198-1989, agency: BIG) added 19 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Pilar moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Rivadavia. Loser Pergamino dropped to the eighth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Villa S.Martin. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: G.Manuel 25+3reb+6ast, E.Torne 19+7reb, S.Ibarra 16+2reb+1ast, B.Carlos 6+6reb, B.Levato 4+3reb+2ast, G.Luciano 2+1reb
Pilar: D.Lowery 24+4reb+1ast, S.Franco 15+6reb+1ast, P.Bruna 13+8reb+8ast, T.Demogerontas 10+5reb+4ast, E.Gamboa 8+4ast, M.Joaquin 8+3rebgschID: 1056301
La Union - Quilmes MP 65-64
Important game to mention about took place in Colon. Eighth ranked La Union (12-13) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 13th ranked Quilmes MP (10-13) 65-64 on Friday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. La Union had a 20-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by center German Frencia (202-1988) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and forward Emilio Gimenez (196-1995) supported him with 13 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 21 points and 12 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) by forward Tomas Nally (202-2002, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Quilmes MP. The former international point guard Luis Cequeira (179-1985) added 11 points and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. La Union moved-up to seventh place. Quilmes MP lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with Rocamora. La Union will play against GELP (#9) in La Plata in the next round. Quilmes MP will play at home against the league's leader Racing where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Quilmes MP: N.Tomas 21+12reb, L.Cequeira 11+3reb+5ast, G.Eseverri 10+5reb, E.Agustin 9+4reb+2ast, E.Dupuy 6+2reb+4ast, C.Genaro 5
La Union: E.Gimenez 13+6reb+1ast, F.German 13+13reb+1ast, P.Bilat 11+1reb, C.Lavoratornuovo 8+3reb+1ast, G.Cabrera 5+4reb, J.Acuna 4+3reb+2astgschID: 1056302
Libertad - CAO Ceres 73-74
A very close game took place in Sunchales between CAO Ceres and Libertad. Fourteenth ranked CAO Ceres (9-15) got a very close victory on the road over 11th ranked Libertad (10-15). CAO Ceres managed to escape with a 1-point win 74-73 on Saturday evening. The best player for the winners was Pablo Martinez (197-1982) who scored 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Point guard Manuel Alonso (195-1999, agency: BIG) chipped in 16 points. CAO Ceres' coach Orlando Ferrato used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international swingman Julian Eydallin (195-2000) who recorded 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Augusto Alonso (187-1998, agency: BIG) added 12 points and 7 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. CAO Ceres maintains fourteenth position with 9-15 record, which they share with Del Progreso. Libertad lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 15 games lost. CAO Ceres will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Libertad will play against the league's leader San Isidro (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Libertad: J.Eydallin 20+6reb+5ast, E.Rupcic 13+4reb+2ast, E.Simondi 12+6reb+3ast, A.Alonso 12+3reb+7ast, F.Marin 8+5reb, J.Wall 7+3reb
CAO Ceres: M.Alonso 16+4reb+3ast, J.Godoy 12+3reb, P.Martinez 11+8reb+5ast, F.Gago 11+6reb+2ast, F.Facundo 9, A.Mato 5+3astgschID: 1056303
Villa Mitre - Del Progreso 84-78
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Bahia Blanca where fifteenth ranked Villa Mitre (9-14) won against 14th ranked Del Progreso (9-15) 84-78 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was center Juan Bollo (203-1992) who scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. Swingman Alvaro Chervo (193-1999) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Julian Ruiz (185-1998) who recorded 15 points and 8 assists and forward Hernan Losito (198-2000) added 13 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Villa Mitre moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Jachal. Loser Del Progreso keeps the fourteenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with CAO Ceres. Villa Mitre will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Del Progreso will play against Lanus (#6) in Buenos Aires and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Del Progreso: J.Ruiz 15+4reb+8ast, L.Hernan 13+4reb, S.Leonardo 11+4reb, R.Marco 10+5reb, F.Sanz 9+5reb+2ast, M.Navarro 8+2reb
Villa Mitre: J.Bollo 18+8reb, C.Alvaro 16+7reb, F.Harina 13+3reb+4ast, G.Andres 12+3reb+1ast, D.Valentin 10+7reb+1ast, M.Jano 9+6reb+7astgschID: 1056304
Rocamora - Zarate Basket 83-86
Very expected game when 11th ranked Rocamora (10-13) was edged at home by third ranked Zarate Basket (19-7) 86-83 on Saturday. Zarate Basket made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Agustin Brocal (191-1997) who scored 28 points. Point guard Lucas Andujar (185-1996) chipped in 12 points, 8 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Tomas Verbauwede (198-1999) who recorded 23 points and 7 rebounds and guard Thiago Dasso (185-2000) added 11 points and 5 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Zarate Basket have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 19-7 record having five points less than leader Racing. Rocamora lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Quilmes MP. Zarate Basket will meet Parque Sur (#17) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Rocamora will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: V.Tomas 23+7reb, D.Thiago 11+4reb+5ast, C.Agustin 10+2reb, G.Impini 10+5reb+1ast, A.Quigley 9+5reb+1ast, M.Caire 7+3reb+1ast
Zarate Basket: A.Brocal 28+2reb+2ast, S.Chaine 12+10reb+1ast, L.Andujar 12+4reb+8ast, I.Cuassolo 11+5reb, D.Pineda 8+1reb+2ast, L.Capponi 7+4rebgschID: 1056305
Ameghino - Rivadavia 101-85
Very predictable result in Villa Maria where third ranked Ameghino (21-4) defeated 11th ranked Rivadavia (10-16) 101-85 on Sunday. Ameghino dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Rivadavia's 46. The best player for the winners was power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) who scored 32 points and 5 rebounds (on 13-of-15 shooting from the field). Point guard Emiliano Lezcano (187-2001) chipped in 22 points and 5 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Four Ameghino players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Stefano Arancibia (176-1997) who recorded 21 points and 4 assists and American center Jonah Underwood (206-1996, college: HIU) added 16 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Ameghino keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Racing. Loser Rivadavia dropped to the twelfth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Pilar. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: S.Arancibia 21+3reb+4ast, J.Underwood 16+5reb, G.Francese 9+2reb, A.Alejo 9+5reb+1ast, T.Cravero 7+2reb+2ast, S.Franco 6+1reb+3ast
Ameghino: J.Luis Abeiro 32+5reb, L.Emiliano 22+3reb+5ast, A.Aristimuno 15+5reb+2ast, M.Martinez 13+6reb+3ast, C.Zenclussen 5+1reb+1ast, B.Mateo 5+4reb+3astgschID: 1056307
Ciclista - Lanus 76-75
Fifth-ranked Lanus (15-9) gave a tough game to third ranked Ciclista (20-8) in Juninense on Saturday. Ciclista managed to secure only one-point victory 76-75. However their fans expected easier game. Ciclista made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Lanus helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-1997) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 5 rebounds and swingman Lisandro Fernandez (194-1998, agency: BIG) who added 19 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Jorge Banegas (190-1993, agency: BIG) with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Mariano Gago (188-2001) scored 8 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Ciclista moved-up to second place. Lanus at the other side keeps the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with H.Americano. Ciclista will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Lanus will play at home against Del Progreso (#15) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Lanus: J.Banegas 15+9reb+5ast, S.Bruera 14+2reb, P.Bledsoe 11+3reb, M.Franchino 8+4reb, G.Mariano 8+7reb+3ast, L.Gorosterrazu 6+4reb+3ast
Ciclista: M.Lambrisca 20+5reb+2ast, L.Fernandez 19+8reb, I.Thornton 13+5reb+1ast, L.Ignacio 8+3reb+1ast, A.Matias 8+1reb+1ast, B.Juan Martin 4+1reb+1astgschID: 1056308
H.Americano - GELP 91-72
Not a big story in a game in Rio Gallegos where 9th ranked GELP (11-15) was rolled over by sixth ranked H.Americano (15-9) 91-72 on Sunday. H.Americano made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. H.Americano outrebounded GELP 41-28 including 30 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American center Arnold Louis (201-1990, college: SSU) who scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Center Laureano Zalio (207-1995, agency: BIG) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Four H.Americano players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Facundo Vallejos (200-1995) who recorded 19 points and guard Santiago Mazza (182-2001) added 10 points and 4 assists respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. H.Americano have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Lanus. Loser GELP keeps the ninth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Pico FC. H.Americano will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. GELP will play against La Union (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
GELP: F.Vallejos 19+4reb+1ast, A.Moreno 14+3reb, M.Santiago 10+4reb+4ast, G.Carlos 9+4reb+1ast, S.Yago 9+5reb+1ast, H.Marcos 6+3reb
H.Americano: A.Louis 18+6reb, C.Buemo 14+1reb+1ast, L.Zalio 11+10reb, L.Reyes 11+5reb+4ast, P.Ezequiel 10+6reb, G.Romero 8+4reb+5astgschID: 1056309
Estudiantes C. - Quilmes MP 78-82
Everything went according to plan in Concordia where thirteenth ranked Quilmes MP (10-13) beat 16th ranked Estudiantes C. (7-17) 82-78 on Sunday. Quilmes MP made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Ezequiel Dupuy (185-1997, agency: BIG) who scored 31 points. Swingman Gregorio Eseverri (194-1986) chipped in 9 points and 8 rebounds. Quilmes MP's coach Luis Fernandez allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Matias Alluchon (185-2000) who recorded 19 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Mauro Gauna (186-1999) added 17 points and 4 assists respectively. Four Estudiantes C. players scored in double figures. Quilmes MP moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Rocamora. Estudiantes C. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 17 games lost. Quilmes MP will meet at home league's leader Racing in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Estudiantes C. will play against Pico FC (#10) in General Pico and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes C.: A.Matias 19+9reb+1ast, M.Gauna 17+3reb+4ast, S.Yaskulka 12+7reb+1ast, Y.Alvaro 10+4reb+4ast, R.Rattero 8+5reb+1ast, R.Banegas 6+6reb+1ast
Quilmes MP: E.Dupuy 31+4reb+3ast, E.Agustin 13+2reb+1ast, G.Eseverri 9+8reb+1ast, M.Aristu 8+3reb+1ast, L.Cequeira 7+5reb+5ast, N.Tomas 6+8rebgschID: 1056311
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Matt Simpson (6'1''-G) of Florida Coll.
