Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most exciting game of round 16 in the Metropolitan took place in Montevideo. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked U.Atletica (6-7) to third ranked Larranaga (9-4) 91-90 on Tuesday evening. Larranaga looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by U.Atletica helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Italian Nicolas Borsellino (202-1986, agency: Pro Sports) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 8 rebounds. American forward DJ Foreman (203-1994, college: St.Louis) contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Larranaga's coach Nicolas Diaz used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. point guard Andres Dotti (180-1993) replied with 17 points and 7 assists for U.Atletica. Larranaga moved-up to second place, which they share with Olimpia. U.Atletica at the other side dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Stockolmo and Colon. Larranaga's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Olimpia.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Olimpia (9-4) against tenth ranked Atenas (7-6) on Tuesday night. Visiting Olimpia was defeated by Atenas in Montevideo 82-69. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Argentinian power forward Agustin Zuvich (201-1995) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 4 assists and Luciano Planells who added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. At the losing side guard Santiago Fernandez (186-2000) responded with 17 points and 6 assists. Atenas moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Welcome. Olimpia at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. They share it with Larranaga. Atenas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Verdirrojo.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Stockolmo (6-7) and 25 de Agosto (5-8), which took place in Montevideo. Higher ranked Stockolmo was outleveled in a road game by fourteenth ranked 25 de Agosto 79-58 on Tuesday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Stockolmo. The winners were led by Dennis McKinney who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 17 points and 14 rebounds by Jose Peralta did not help to save the game for Stockolmo. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. 25 de Agosto moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with O.Mundial. Loser Stockolmo keeps the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Colon and U.Atletica. 25 de Agosto's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena U.Atletica.
Other games in round 16 were not that significant. Lagomar was beaten by Capitol on the road 85-68. Colon destroyed Verdirrojo on its own court 93-73. Sayago outscored Miramar in a road game 96-66. O.Mundial recorded a loss to Welcome at home 58-65.
The most impressive performance of 16th round was 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists by Santiago Wohlwend of Welcome.
25 de Agosto - Stockolmo 79-58
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Stockolmo (6-7) and 25 de Agosto (5-8), which took place in Montevideo. Higher ranked Stockolmo was outleveled in a road game by fourteenth ranked 25 de Agosto 79-58 on Tuesday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Stockolmo. The winners were led by American forward Dennis McKinney (194-1998, college: Mt.Mercy, agency: GoEmpire Group) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) supported him with 19 points. Four 25 de Agosto players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 17 points and 14 rebounds by Argentinian power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) did not help to save the game for Stockolmo. Forward Ramiro Arrillaga (196-2000, college: CIU) added 15 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. 25 de Agosto moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with O.Mundial. Loser Stockolmo keeps the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Colon and U.Atletica. 25 de Agosto's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena U.Atletica.
Top scorers:
Stockolmo: J.Peralta 17+14reb+3ast, R.Arrillaga 15+4reb, B.Gabriel 8+2reb+3ast, F.Terra 7+3reb+6ast, T.Martin 5+6reb+1ast, S.Machado 4+1reb
25 de Agosto: T.Brown 19+1reb+1ast, D.McKinney 16+10reb+3ast, M.Nessi 14+4reb+1ast, J.Garbarino 13+2reb+2ast, R.Cardozo 6+5reb+1ast, P.Luciano 4+3reb+2astgschID: 1084412
Atenas - Olimpia 82-69
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Olimpia (9-4) against tenth ranked Atenas (7-6) on Tuesday night. Visiting Olimpia was defeated by Atenas in Montevideo 82-69. Atenas outrebounded Olimpia 38-27 including 30 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Argentinian power forward Agustin Zuvich (201-1995) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 4 assists and point guard Luciano Planells (184-2001) who added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Four Atenas players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Santiago Fernandez (186-2000) responded with 17 points and 6 assists and American forward Al Thornton (203-1983, college: FSU, agency: BIG) scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Atenas moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Welcome. Olimpia at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. They share it with Larranaga. Atenas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Verdirrojo.
Top scorers:
Olimpia: S.Fernandez 17+4reb+6ast, A.Thornton 16+8reb, M.Agustin 12+1reb+1ast, R.Glenn 8+6reb+3ast, L.Tiago 7+1reb, C.Juan Diego 5+4reb+4ast
Atenas: A.Zuvich 21+4reb+4ast, G.Ignacio 18+5reb, T.Gallizzi 13+10reb, C.Modernell 12+1reb+1ast, L.Planells 10+6reb+7ast, R.Joaquin 5+6reb+8astgschID: 1084413
Capitol - Lagomar 85-68
No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Capitol (7-5) beat 15th ranked Lagomar (3-10) in Montevideo 85-68 on Tuesday. Capitol looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by American guard Jacob Ledoux (190-1997, college: UTPB) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists and point guard Mateo Giano (186-2000) supported him with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Five Capitol players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 22 points and 19 rebounds by Venezuelan Carlos Milano (198-1985) did not help to save the game for Lagomar. Forward Federico Haller (200-1988) added 17 points and 14 rebounds for lost side. Capitol maintains sixth position with 7-5 record. Loser Lagomar keeps the fifteenth place with ten games lost. Capitol will meet higher ranked Sayago (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Lagomar will play against Tabare (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lagomar: C.Milano 22+19reb+2ast, F.Haller 17+14reb+2ast, D.Tortajada 10+4reb+2ast, P.Rusch 8+1reb+3ast, L.Martin 5+3reb+2ast, A.Ignacio 4+2reb+2ast
Capitol: G.Mateo 17+7reb+9ast, A.Da Costa 17+6reb+4ast, J.Ledoux 16+7reb+10ast, G.Pablo 14+6reb, J.Wenzel 11+3reb, K.Edo 8+4reb+1astgschID: 1084414
Colon - Verdirrojo 93-73
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 13th ranked Verdirrojo's (4-8) road loss to twelfth ranked Colon (6-7) 73-93 on Tuesday. Colon dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Verdirrojo's 32 and made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game, while Verdirrojo only scored two points from the stripe. The winners were led by point guard Andres Aristimuno (184-1992) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and American guard Jamal Bieniemy (196-1999, college: UTEP) supported him with 21 points and 7 assists. Four Colon players scored in double figures. Even 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists by American guard Robert Whitfield (190-1997, college: UMKC) did not help to save the game for Verdirrojo. Power forward Alfonso Arrillaga (195-1996) added 9 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Verdirrojo's coach Ignacio Ortega rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Colon moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Stockolmo and U.Atletica. Loser Verdirrojo dropped to the fourteenth position with eight games lost. Colon will meet league's leader Urunday in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Verdirrojo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Atenas.
Top scorers:
Verdirrojo: R.Whitfield 23+7reb+5ast, M.Suarez 10+1ast, A.Arrillaga 9+7reb+2ast, Y.Acevedo 9+4reb+2ast, C.Pereira 6+6reb+3ast, P.Cristian 4+2reb
Colon: Q.McConico 22+6reb, J.Bieniemy 21+2reb+7ast, A.Aristimuno 19+10reb+6ast, D.Alvarez 12+7reb+2ast, M.Mateo 8+3reb+1ast, M.Pose 4gschID: 1084415
Larranaga - U.Atletica 91-90
The most exciting game of round 16 in the Metropolitan took place in Montevideo. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked U.Atletica (6-7) to third ranked Larranaga (9-4) 91-90 on Tuesday evening. Larranaga looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by U.Atletica helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Italian Nicolas Borsellino (202-1986, agency: Pro Sports) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 8 rebounds. American forward DJ Foreman (203-1994, college: St.Louis) contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Larranaga's coach Nicolas Diaz used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Point guard Andres Dotti (180-1993) replied with 17 points and 7 assists and center Agustin Cabillon (198-1995) added 13 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for U.Atletica. Four Larranaga and five U.Atletica players scored in double figures. Larranaga moved-up to second place, which they share with Olimpia. U.Atletica at the other side dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Stockolmo and Colon. Larranaga's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Olimpia.
Top scorers:
U.Atletica: A.Dotti 17+4reb+7ast, C.Guillermo 16+3reb+5ast, M.Bowman Jr. 15+7reb, A.Cabillon 13+11reb+2ast, O.Manuel 11+4reb+2ast, Z.Riauka 8+6reb+1ast
Larranaga: C.Colman 19+4reb+2ast, N.Borsellino 19+8reb+1ast, D.Foreman 17+6reb+3ast, S.Guillermo 13+3reb+1ast, M.Nicolas 11+1reb+1ast, S.Felipe 6+2reb+4astgschID: 1084416
Miramar - Sayago 66-96
Very predictable result when fifth ranked Sayago (8-5) rolled over bottom-ranked Miramar (2-11) in Montevideo 96-66 on Tuesday. Sayago made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Sayago outrebounded Miramar 44-31 including a 39-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The winners were led by American Rakim Brown (198-1991, college: Humboldt St.) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and point guard Santiago Calimares (180-2003) supported him with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Sayago players scored in double figures. Sayago's coach German Fernandez felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds by Argentinian power forward Gonzalo Torres (201-1994) did not help to save the game for Miramar. Facundo Villalba (190-2002) added 16 points for lost side. Sayago maintains fifth position with 8-5 record. Miramar lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 11 games lost. Sayago will meet at home Capitol (#6) in the next round. Miramar's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Welcome.
Top scorers:
Miramar: G.Torres 16+11reb+1ast, V.Facundo 16+2reb+2ast, B.Nicolas 12+3reb+1ast, P.Ezequiel 6+4reb+1ast, I.Loriente 5+4reb+7ast, M.De Gouveia 5+3reb+5ast
Sayago: R.Brown 20+11reb+3ast, C.Santiago 15+5reb+6ast, D.Tintorelli 14+10reb+1ast, T.de Leon 10+5reb+2ast, M.Aguilera 9+1reb+4ast, S.Brian 7+1reb+4astgschID: 1084417
O.Mundial - Welcome 58-65
Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked O.Mundial (5-8) lost to eighth ranked Welcome (7-6) in Montevideo 58-65 on Tuesday. Welcome held O.Mundial to an opponent 24.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 28.8 percent accuracy of the winners. The winners were led by point guard Santiago Wohlwend (172-1997) who scored that evening 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and Fernando Verrone (201-1988) supported him with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 19 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) by forward Emilio Taboada (191-1982, agency: Pro Sports) did not help to save the game for O.Mundial. Panamanian-American point guard Trevor Gaskins (188-1989, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: Pro Sports) added 16 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. O.Mundial's coach Hector Da Pra rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Welcome moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Atenas. Loser O.Mundial dropped to the twelfth position with eight games lost. They share it with 25 de Agosto. Welcome's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Miramar.
Top scorers:
O.Mundial: E.Taboada 19+6reb+1ast, T.Gaskins 16+7reb, L.Taboada 7+5reb, S.Lucas 5+7reb+2ast, I.Pedro 4+7reb, L.Lautaro 4
Welcome: S.Wohlwend 19+8reb+6ast, S.Ramirez 16+6reb, F.Verrone 14+7reb+4ast, B.Mateo 6+7reb, M.Nicoletti 4+2reb+1ast, S.Rocha 3+1rebgschID: 1084418
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