The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Seventh-ranked Infante (10-9) was very close to win a game against fourth ranked Murcia 2 (16-11) on Sunday. Murcia 2 managed to secure only one-point victory 76-75. However their fans expected easier game. It was a good game for Swedish forward Wilhelm Falk (203-2003, agency: Octagon Europe) who saved his team from a defeat with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Naturalized Senegalese power forward El Hadji Ngom (207-2003) contributed with 11 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Murcia 2's coach Dimitris Tsesmetzis used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Power forward Dario Sarrias (200-1995) answered with 16 points and 9 rebounds for Infante. Murcia 2 moved-up to second place. Newly promoted Infante dropped to the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Murcia 2 are looking forward to face Begastri (#10) in Cehegin in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Infante will play at home against Benidorm (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Alicante. Sixth ranked Benidorm (12-7) saved a 2-point derby victory on the road edging 5th ranked UAF Lucentum (13-7) 77-75 on Saturday evening. Adriano Gase stepped up and scored 26 points and 6 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) for the winners and Sergio Jimena chipped in 12 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was Alejandro Arcones (-2004) with 12 points and 7 rebounds. UAF Lucentum's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Benidorm moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. UAF Lucentum at the other side dropped to the third position with seven games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Benidorm will play against Infante (#7) in Murcia in the next round. UAF Lucentum will have a break next round.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Mondragon (12-8) against seventh ranked Burgos Nissan (11-9) on Sunday night. Visiting Mondragon was defeated by Burgos Nissan in Burgos 99-82. Joan Sola nailed 26 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Martxel Balanzategui came up with 19 points and 8 rebounds for Mondragon in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Burgos Nissan moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Mondragon lost third consecutive game. They keep the third position with eight games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Burgos Nissan will meet league's second-placed Getxo on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mondragon will play against Valladolid and hope to secure a win.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 21: Castello 2 beat Jovens on the road 72-66. Unicaja-Andalucia lost to Oh!Tels ULB on its own court 63-75. Getxo unfortunately lost to LBC Cocinas in Logrono 62-71. Pas Pielagos managed to beat Tabirako at home 79-73. Filipenses was defeated by Easo on the opponent's court 65-76. Cantbasket beat Solares in a home game 84-71. Ardoi was destroyed by Santurtzi on the road 78-53. Valladolid unfortunately lost to Bilbao on its own court 75-78. Betanzos recorded a loss to Obradoiro S. in Santiago de Compostela 80-86. Marin crushed Porrino at home 90-58. Gijon Basket beat La Leonesa on the opponent's court 79-70. La Flecha won against Estrada in a home game 66-64. Chantada outscored Covadonga on the road 79-47. Gijon rolled over Ourense on its own court 81-62. Avila defeated Xiria in a road game 68-63. Tenerife Naut. beat La Solana at home 92-84. Estudio lost to Zentro Basket on the opponent's court 73-89. Aridane unfortunately lost to Daimiel in a home game 45-52. Getafe recorded a loss to Rivas on the road 57-74. Santa Cruz lost to undefeated Real Madrid 2 on its own court 62-83. SBA was smashed by Socuellamos in a road game 57-89. Majadahonda was destroyed by Alcala at home 75-95. Tobarra unfortunately lost to Guimar on the opponent's court 70-84. Boadilla lost to undefeated Alcobendas in a home game 75-101. Guadalajara defeated Estudiantes B on the road 65-59. La Matanza beat Pinto Basket on its own court 71-59. BT Madrid lost to Valsequillo in a road game 74-75. Quintanar managed to outperform Chlorella at home 67-59. Girona B managed to beat Agora Portals on the opponent's court 80-63. Vic crushed Alfinden in a home game 86-57. Mataro UE beat Sol Girones on the road 87-79. Almozara lost to Castelldefels on its own court 60-71. Joventut 2 unfortunately lost to Mataro Parc in a road game 65-79. Martorell rolled over Quart-Germans C at home 85-58. Llucmajor crushed Azulejos on the opponent's court 93-71. Navas was beaten by Santfeliuenc in a home game 76-84. SESE lost to Tarragona on the road 72-79. Igualada unfortunately lost to Roser on its own court 67-73. Esparreguera managed to beat Granollers in a road game 86-70. Martinenc was defeated by Pinta Castell at home 78-84. Eurogaza was beaten by La Zubia on the opponent's court 67-54. Murgi won against Jaen in a home game 82-70. El Pinar unfortunately lost to Almeria on the road 64-71. CAM E.Soler 2 managed to beat Novaschool on its own court 77-67. Benahavis was defeated by Marbella in a road game 60-73. Aljaraque beat Torta del Casar at home 80-65. Badajoz was destroyed by Huelva Com. on the opponent's court 80-55. Cimbis unfortunately lost to Dos Hermanas in a home game 54-67. CBSFDO managed to beat Moraleja on the road 57-53. Corazon lost to undefeated Huelva CD on its own court 65-87. Gymnastica was beaten by Real Betis 2 in Sevilla 75-89. Jovens lost to Valencia 2 at home 72-76. Castello 2 managed to outperform Alginet B on the opponent's court 82-69. Torrent managed to beat Sueca in a home game 68-62. Esportiu crushed Aldaia on the road 63-41. Manises-Quart was beaten by Paterna on its own court 62-74. Puerto Sagunto lost to Lliria in a road game 70-81. Picken Claret managed to outperform Tabernes at home 69-62. Begastri rolled over Jorge Juan on the opponent's court 69-41. Carolinas was crushed by Gandia in a home game 54-80. Ontinet beat Calpe on the road 90-84. Archena won against Caja Rural on its own court 75-67.
The most impressive performance of 21th round was 16 points and 16 rebounds by Ruben Salazar of Unicaja-Andalucia.
Jovens - Castello 2 66-72
No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Castello 2 (12-10) beat 14th ranked Jovens (3-18) in Valencia 72-66 on Wednesday. Point guard Andres Roig (188-1999) nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and Croatian forward Ante Sustic (211-1997, college: Central Mo.) accounted for 11 points and 6 rebounds. Four Castello 2 players scored in double figures. Carlos Avino came up with 17 points and 7 rebounds and Borja Garcia (190-1996) added 15 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Jovens in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Castello 2 have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 12-10 record. Jovens lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 18 games lost. Castello 2 will meet at home Valencia 2 (#8) in the next round. Jovens' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Valencia to the arena Picken Claret.
Top scorers:
Castello 2: A.Roig 19+10reb+4ast, A.Sustic 11+6reb, R.Victor 11+4reb+1ast, G.David 10+5reb+1ast, T.Javier 6+1reb, M.Pau 5+3reb+2ast
Jovens: A.Carlos 17+7reb+1ast, B.Garcia 15+8reb, J.Jorge 12+3reb+1ast, G.Lucas 8+1reb, B.Mondragon 6+2reb+4ast, A.Martinez 4+2rebgschID: 1063857
Unicaja-Andalucia - Oh!Tels ULB 63-75
Very expected game when 7th ranked Unicaja-Andalucia (7-11) lost to third ranked Oh!Tels ULB (13-6) in Malaga 63-75 on Sunday. Argentinian-Italian Leandro Furlan (193-1993) nailed 14 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and forward Hugo Tavio (195-1997) accounted for 24 points. Oh!Tels ULB's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ruben Salazar came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds and center Manuel Crujeiras (206) added 7 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Unicaja-Andalucia in the defeat. Oh!Tels ULB have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Guadalajara and Daimiel. Unicaja-Andalucia lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Oh!Tels ULB will meet at home CAM E.Soler 2 (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Unicaja-Andalucia will play against Benahavis (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Oh!Tels ULB: T.Hugo 24+1reb, L.Furlan 14+5reb+7ast, M.El Yettefti 14+8reb, E.Eugenio 8+5reb+4ast, V.Chernodolia 5+4reb+1ast, W.Thomas 4+6reb
Unicaja-Andalucia: S.Ruben 16+16reb+1ast, C.Matteo 12+1reb+1ast, V.Ruben 8+2reb+2ast, V.Hugo 7+2ast, C.Manuel 7+6reb+1ast, M.Miguel 7+4rebgschID: 1064573
Group A-ABurgos Nissan - Mondragon 99-82
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Mondragon (12-8) against seventh ranked Burgos Nissan (11-9) on Sunday night. Visiting Mondragon was defeated by Burgos Nissan in Burgos 99-82. Burgos Nissan dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Mondragon's 34. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Joan Sola (201, college: Antelope Valley) nailed 26 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Angel Infante (180-1998) accounted for 24 points and 5 assists. Guard Martxel Balanzategui (191-1992) came up with 19 points and 8 rebounds and swingman Andoni Acha (195-1999) added 18 points respectively for Mondragon in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Burgos Nissan moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Mondragon lost third consecutive game. They keep the third position with eight games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Burgos Nissan will meet league's second-placed Getxo on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mondragon will play against Valladolid and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Burgos Nissan: J.Sola 26+8reb, A.Infante 24+4reb+5ast, E.Carpintero 16+2reb+4ast, M.Mike 14+10reb+2ast, C.Tomas 9+1reb, J.Salinas 5+7reb+8ast
Mondragon: M.Balanzategui 19+8reb+1ast, A.Acha 18+3reb+2ast, M.Ekaitz 13+2reb+2ast, A.Lorenzo 11+3reb+2ast, J.Estalayo 8+5reb, L.Aitzol 8+7reb+1astgschID: 994313
LBC Cocinas - Getxo 71-62
The game between closely ranked teams ended with first ranked LBC Cocinas' (19-1) home victory over second-best Getxo (14-6) in Logrono 71-62 on Saturday. Point guard Brais Gago (180-1996) nailed 23 points for the winning side and power forward Javier Lacunza (203-1994, college: FAU) accounted for 12 points and 5 rebounds. LBC Cocinas' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Center Asier Gonzalez (198-2000) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and guard Carlos Gil (185-1993) added 17 points respectively for Getxo in the defeat. LBC Cocinas maintains first place with 19-1 record. Loser Getxo keeps the second position with six games lost. LBC Cocinas will meet Tabirako (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Getxo will play against Burgos Nissan (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
LBC Cocinas: B.Gago 23+3reb+2ast, J.Lacunza 12+5reb+1ast, O.Lawrence 10+8reb, C.Knowles 7+4reb, A.Calvo 6+5reb+6ast, J.Tomas 6+3reb+1ast
Getxo: C.Gil 17+4reb+2ast, G.Asier 12+11reb+2ast, E.Chavarri 8+1ast, F.Ander 7+4reb+5ast, C.Palacio 6+6reb, F.Mikel 5+2reb+1astgschID: 994314
Pas Pielagos - Tabirako 79-73
There was a minor upset when 10th ranked Tabirako (7-13) lost to thirteenth ranked Pas Pielagos (6-14) in Renedo de Pielagos 73-79 on Sunday. Pas Pielagos outrebounded Tabirako 43-28 including 16 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Josep Crespo (202-2001) nailed a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Mario Solorzano (188-2001) accounted for 20 points. Pas Pielagos' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Xabier Arroitajauregui (180-1997) came up with 18 points and 5 rebounds and Markel Aranzabal (198-2000) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Tabirako in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Pas Pielagos moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Newly promoted Tabirako dropped to the ninth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Pas Pielagos will meet higher ranked Filipenses (#8) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tabirako will play against the league's leader LBC Cocinas where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Pas Pielagos: M.Solorzano 20+3reb+3ast, C.Josep 15+11reb+2ast, P.Fernandez 14+1reb+1ast, S.Juan 10+3reb+3ast, L.Gomez 10+3reb+5ast, H.Miguel 4+10reb+5ast
Tabirako: X.Arroitajauregui 18+5reb+1ast, J.Aldecoa-Otalora 11+5reb+3ast, N.Mohamed 11+5reb, A.Markel 11+6reb+3ast, E.Enaitz 9+3reb+2ast, C.Aitor 7+1rebgschID: 994315
Easo - Filipenses 76-65
Everything could happen in San Sebastian at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Easo and 6th ranked Filipenses had identical 10-9 record. This time Easo used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Palencia 76-65 on Saturday night. Center Andres Zabaleta (200-1994) nailed 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Inigo de la Hera (185-1999) accounted for 15 points and 7 rebounds. Four Easo players scored in double figures. Gambian power forward Papa Njie (205-2003) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds and Argentinian-Italian guard Silvano Merlo (193-2002) added 7 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Filipenses in the defeat. Filipenses' coach tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Easo (11-9) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Newly promoted Filipenses keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Easo will meet Solares (#11) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Filipenses will play against Pas Pielagos (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Easo: A.Zabaleta 20+9reb, d.la Hera Inigo 15+7reb+2ast, G.Etxezarreta 12+9reb+1ast, M.Inigo 10+2reb+1ast, C.Javier 7+5reb+2ast, E.Inaki 5+2reb
Filipenses: D.Paniagua 20+3reb, N.Papa 13+12reb+1ast, H.Manuel 12+2reb+1ast, M.Silvano 7+12reb+4ast, G.Ruben 3+2reb+2ast, D.Enrique 2+1rebgschID: 994316
Cantbasket - Solares 84-71
There was no surprise when 11th ranked Solares (7-13) lost to fifth ranked Cantbasket (11-9) in Santander 71-84 on Saturday. American power forward Cordell Pemsl (203-1997, college: Virginia Tech) nailed a double-double by scoring 24 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) for the winning side and forward Alvaro Reyes (201-1997, college: MSU Denver) accounted for 13 points and 9 rebounds. Diego Garcia (192-2000) came up with 22 points and 5 rebounds and forward Sergio Garcia (195-1995) added 10 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Solares in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cantbasket maintains fifth place with 11-9 record, which they share with 5 other teams. Solares lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Cantbasket will meet Ardoi (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Solares will play against Easo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cantbasket: C.Pemsl 24+19reb+5ast, A.Jonsson 15+3reb+3ast, F.Ruesga 14+4reb+5ast, A.Reyes 13+9reb+3ast, R.Adrian 8+2reb, O.Jorge 6+3reb+1ast
Solares: G.Diego 22+5reb, C.Sepulveda 15+2reb+1ast, J.Pena 10+2reb+6ast, S.Garcia 10+12reb+3ast, J.Sargent 7+11reb, B.Jose 4+10reb+1astgschID: 994317
Santurtzi - Ardoi 78-53
No shocking result in a game when ninth ranked Santurtzi (10-10) crushed at home 12th ranked Ardoi (7-13) 78-53 on Saturday. Santurtzi had a 28-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Imanol Artinano (203-1995, college: ABU) nailed 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and forward Mikel Losada (187-1996) accounted for 14 points. Four Santurtzi players scored in double figures. Power forward Adrian Garcia (203-1985) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and center Ignacio Vicuna (200-1996) added 13 points respectively for Ardoi in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Santurtzi moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Ardoi dropped to the ninth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Santurtzi will meet higher ranked Bilbao (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ardoi will play against Cantbasket (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Santurtzi: I.Artinano 15+7reb+2ast, L.Mikel 14+4reb+1ast, P.Bingen 12+5reb+1ast, M.Zamora 11+5reb+1ast, C.Markel 6, P.Albisu 5+3reb+5ast
Ardoi: A.Garcia 17+11reb+3ast, V.Ignacio 13+4reb, M.Jon 8+1reb+1ast, A.Ander 7+1reb, M.Ariztimuno 5+1reb, P.Urtasun 2+4reb+2astgschID: 994318
Valladolid - Bilbao 75-78
Very expected game when 14th ranked Valladolid (3-17) was edged at home by fourth ranked Bilbao (12-8) 78-75 on Sunday. Point guard Inigo Betolaza (185-2000) nailed 19 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and swingman Unai Barandalla (193-2002) accounted for 18 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Juan Saez (195-2002) came up with 24 points and 6 rebounds and Juan Garcia-abril added 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Valladolid in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Bilbao moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Valladolid at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the thirteenth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Almozara. Bilbao will meet at home Santurtzi (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Valladolid will play against Mondragon (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bilbao: B.Inigo 19+6reb+5ast, B.Unai 18+8reb, S.Eneko 14+2reb+1ast, S.Elvis 9+2reb+2ast, C.Iker 8+5reb+4ast, P.Inigo 5+3reb
Valladolid: S.Juan 24+6reb+1ast, G.Juan 11+8reb+4ast, R.Juan 9+1reb+2ast, d.Castro Alejandro 8+3reb+1ast, D.Pablo 8+7reb, D.La Fuente Adrian 5+2rebgschID: 994319
Group A-BObradoiro S. - Betanzos 86-80
Rather predictable result when sixth ranked Obradoiro S. (12-8) won against 10th ranked Betanzos (7-13) in Santiago de Compostela 86-80 on Sunday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Obradoiro S. shot 25 for 35 from the free-throw line, while Betanzos only scored nine points from the stripe. Center Serigne Niang (202-2001) nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and forward Guillermo Gonzalez (196-2002) accounted for 20 points. Obradoiro S.'s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Center Marcos Rozas (202-1983) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Jorge Abelleira (180-1997) added 13 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 steals respectively for Betanzos in the defeat. Obradoiro S. moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Betanzos lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Obradoiro S. will meet Porrino (#9) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Betanzos will play against Xiria and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Obradoiro S.: N.Serigne 22+12reb+1ast, G.Guillermo 20+4reb+3ast, M.Paz 11+4reb+2ast, G.Alonso 9+5reb+3ast, F.Iago 7+2ast, N.Barreiro 5+3reb+1ast
Betanzos: M.Rozas 21+11reb+3ast, D.Martin 14+2ast, J.Abelleira 13+11reb+7ast, J.Smoyer 9+10reb+1ast, G.Pereiro 9+2reb+2ast, G.Javier 6+2reb+1astgschID: 994495
Marin - Porrino 90-58
Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Porrino (8-12) was outscored on the road by second ranked Marin (16-4) 90-58 on Saturday. American forward Dramel Hogan (194-1989, college: Rochester, MI) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Dutch forward Kevin van Wijk (203-1989, college: Valpo) accounted for 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Marin players scored in double figures. Venezuelan guard Terry Bardasz (188-2004) came up with 11 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Iker Besada (180-1995) added 7 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Porrino in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Marin have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain second place with 16-4 record having just three points less than leader Huelva CD, which they share with Gijon. Porrino lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Pinta Castell. Marin will meet Gijon Basket (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Porrino will play against Obradoiro S. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Marin: D.Hogan 21+13reb+1ast, K.van Wijk 20+10reb+4ast, Z.Monaghan 12+6ast, J.De Benito 11+2reb+3ast, A.Filgueira 9+9reb, C.Pablo 6+1reb+1ast
Porrino: C.Javier 11+3reb, B.Terry 11+8reb, V.Alejandro 8+2reb, B.Iker 7+5reb+3ast, M.Joel 6+4reb, P.O 4+3rebgschID: 994496
La Leonesa - Gijon Basket 70-79
There was a small surprise when seventh ranked Gijon Basket (11-9) defeated on the road 4th placed La Leonesa (13-7) 79-70 on Sunday. Strangely La Leonesa outrebounded Gijon Basket 47-28 including 33 on the defensive glass. American-Senegalese forward Cheikh Kebe (206-1997, college: FMU) nailed 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and forward Miguel Gonzalez (195-2000) accounted for 16 points. Power forward Fernando Revilla (203-2001) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds and Argentinian swingman Federico Copes (199-2002) added 19 points respectively for La Leonesa in the defeat. La Leonesa's coach tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Gijon Basket have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser La Leonesa dropped to the third position with seven games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Gijon Basket will meet at home league's second-placed Marin in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. La Leonesa will play against Estrada and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gijon Basket: C.Kebe 22+8reb, G.Miguel 16+4reb, M.Mario 15+3reb, D.Sanchez 10+4reb+2ast, S.Fernando 9+5reb+4ast, L.Alejandro 7+3reb+6ast
La Leonesa: C.Federico 19+2reb, F.Revilla 16+15reb, A.Guzman 11+6reb+1ast, A.David 6+3reb+1ast, B.Diego 5+3reb+1ast, G.Angel 4+4rebgschID: 994497
La Flecha - Estrada 66-64
Everything could happen in Arroyo Encomienda at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked La Flecha and 13th ranked Estrada had identical 4-15 record. This time La Flecha used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Estrada 66-64 on Saturday night. Guard Alejandro Fisac (183-1996) nailed 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and guard Millan Lopez (185-1994) accounted for 18 points. La Flecha's coach used entire bench in such tough game. Point guard Francisco Sande (189-1987) came up with 21 points and guard Fernando Bello (198-2003) added 4 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Estrada in the defeat. La Flecha maintains twelfth place with 5-15 record, which they share with Alginet B. Estrada lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. La Flecha will meet league's leader Chantada on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Estrada will play against La Leonesa (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
La Flecha: M.Lopez 18+3reb+1ast, B.Daniel 13+4reb+2ast, A.Fisac 13+7reb+3ast, Y.Francisco 6+5reb+1ast, M.Juan 4, H.Parras 4+7reb+3ast
Estrada: S.Francisco 21+3reb+1ast, C.Marcos 12+2reb, L.Pablo 10+8reb+1ast, B.Mateo 8+4reb+3ast, B.Juan 7+2reb, B.Fernando 4+11reb+5astgschID: 994498
Covadonga - Chantada 47-79
No shocking result in a game when first ranked Chantada (18-2) crushed 14th ranked Covadonga (1-19) in Gijon 79-47 on Sunday. Chantada dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Covadonga's 26. They outrebounded Covadonga 49-21 including a 38-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Alejandro Rodriguez (188-1998) nailed 16 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and forward Cristian Iglesias (200-1994) accounted for 17 points and 9 rebounds. Four Chantada players scored in double figures. Center Pablo Santiago (200-1999) came up with 11 points and Alejandro Gomez (184-2004) added 8 points respectively for Covadonga in the defeat. Covadonga's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Chantada have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. They maintain first place with 18-2 record, which they share with Santfeliuenc and Vic. Newly promoted Covadonga dropped to the thirteenth position with 19 games lost. They share it with Agora Portals and Jorge Juan. Chantada will meet at home La Flecha (#12) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Covadonga will play against Ourense and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Chantada: C.Iglesias 17+9reb+3ast, A.Rodriguez 16+9reb+6ast, S.Daniel 14+11reb+3ast, A.Diaz 13+7reb+1ast, C.Noguerol 7+2ast, I.Anxo 4+10reb+2ast
Covadonga: S.Pablo 11+2reb+2ast, G.Alejandro 8+4reb+1ast, A.Adeba 6+4reb, V.Miguel 5+4reb, P.Guillermo 5+1reb+1ast, N.Jesus 5+1rebgschID: 994499
Gijon - Ourense 81-62
Very expected game when 10th ranked Ourense (7-13) was smashed on the road by third ranked Gijon (16-4) 81-62 on Saturday. Montenegrin power forward Milo Vukcevic (200-1996) nailed 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Javier Lucas (207-1986) accounted for 14 points and 5 rebounds. Manuel Varela (182-2001) came up with 18 points and Isaac Vazquez (193-2004) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Ourense in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Gijon moved-up to second place, which they share with Marin. Ourense lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Gijon will meet Avila (#4) on the road in the next round. Ourense will play against Covadonga (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gijon: M.Vukcevic 16+6reb+2ast, J.Lucas 14+5reb+2ast, S.Gacic 10+2reb+2ast, A.Navas 9+1reb+1ast, H.Bartolome 9+2reb+1ast, S.Barros 8+5reb+4ast
Ourense: V.Manuel 18+1reb+3ast, B.Khris 11+2reb, V.Isaac 11+6reb+2ast, T.Tape 8+5reb+2ast, V.Marco 7+11reb+1ast, D.Guerra 5+1rebgschID: 994500
Xiria - Avila 63-68
Rather predictable result when fifth ranked Avila (13-7) won against 8th ranked Xiria (9-11) in Carballo 68-63 on Saturday. Naturalized Andorra point guard Sergio Serrato (185-2002) nailed 12 points and 8 assists for the winning side and guard Eduardo Castano (186-2000) accounted for 13 points and 5 assists. Four Avila players scored in double figures. Guard Pau Isern (189-2001, agency: Promo Sport ID) came up with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and forward Ruben Rey (198-1993) added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Xiria in the defeat. Xiria's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Avila have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Xiria keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Granollers and SESE. Avila will meet at home Gijon (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Xiria will play against Betanzos (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Avila: E.Castano 13+3reb+5ast, S.Serrato 12+2reb+8ast, Q.Jaime 11+8reb+2ast, A.Garcia 10+7reb, A.Izquierdo 8+2reb+1ast, J.Luis Ibanez 8+2reb+1ast
Xiria: I.Pau 19+7reb+8ast, J.Vukasinovic 11+3reb+1ast, A.Comendeiro 10+4reb+1ast, R.Rey 9+7reb, B.Andrija 7+3reb+1ast, P.Lopez-Pizarro 3+3rebgschID: 994501
Group B-ATenerife Naut. - La Solana 92-84
Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked La Solana (5-14) lost to seventh ranked Tenerife Naut. (10-9) in Santa Cruz 84-92 on Saturday. Tenerife Naut. outrebounded La Solana 44-31 including 30 on the defensive glass. Forward Javier Herreros (198-1994) nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds for the winning side and swingman Imobach Gonzalez (193-1993) accounted for 20 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Tenerife Naut.'s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Naturalized Dominican guard Sdenry Gonzalez (187-2002) came up with 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Dario Dondarza added 17 points and 10 rebounds respectively for La Solana in the defeat. Tenerife Naut. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Newly promoted La Solana dropped to the eleventh position with 14 games lost. They share it with Santa Cruz and Pinto Basket. Tenerife Naut. will meet Majadahonda (#9) on the road in the next round. La Solana will play against Estudio in Madrid and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tenerife Naut.: J.Herreros 22+16reb+1ast, I.Gonzalez 20+11reb+6ast, T.Samuel 14+3reb, C.Gabriel 8+1reb+1ast, A.Okongo 7+2reb, R.Adrian 6+2reb+4ast
La Solana: S.Gonzalez 33+7reb+4ast, A.Talamino 18+3reb+3ast, D.Dario 17+10reb, M.Miguel 9+4reb, C.Carlos 3+2reb, G.Mario 2+2rebgschID: 994670
Zentro Basket - Estudio 89-73
Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Zentro Basket (11-8) defeated 13th ranked Estudio (4-13) in Madrid 89-73 on Saturday. Zentro Basket looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Estudio's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Zentro Basket made 9 blocks. Mexican forward Victor Valdes (196-2004) nailed 20 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for the winning side and Senegalese center Pape Bocar Sall (211-2001) accounted for 14 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Simion Mancebo (200-1994) came up with 16 points and 6 rebounds and guard Pablo Plasencia (184-2004) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively for Estudio in the defeat. Five Zentro Basket and four Estudio players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Zentro Basket moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Eurogaza. Loser Estudio keeps the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. Zentro Basket will meet higher ranked Daimiel (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Estudio will play against La Solana (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Zentro Basket: V.Victor 20+5reb+9ast, F.Hector 15+1reb+5ast, B.Sall Pape 14+9reb+2ast, S.Lucas 11+1reb+1ast, K.Aboubacar 11+8reb, M.Elias 7+3reb+1ast
Estudio: S.Mancebo 16+6reb+3ast, P.Pablo 15+2reb+4ast, S.Pablo 13+5reb, G.Mascherpa 10+4reb+2ast, M.Jehicob 8+6reb, G.Nicolas 3+1reb+1astgschID: 994671
Aridane - Daimiel 45-52
There was no surprise when 8th ranked Aridane (9-10) lost to third ranked Daimiel (13-6) in Los Llanos 45-52 on Friday. Forward Pablo Villarejo (195-1992) nailed 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and Cuban guard Raudelis Guerra (191-1993) accounted for 13 points and 5 rebounds. Diego Ibarlucea (192-2000) came up with 6 points and 9 rebounds and Oriol Balsells (187-1995) added 9 points respectively for Aridane in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Daimiel moved-up to second place, which they share with Guadalajara and Oh!Tels ULB. Aridane at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the eighth position with ten games lost. They share it with Olivar. Daimiel will meet at home Zentro Basket (#6) in the next round. Aridane will play against Getafe in Madrid and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Daimiel: R.Guerra 13+5reb+1ast, P.Villarejo 13+8reb+1ast, G.Elias 10+5reb, B.Tiziano 6+2reb, R.Nicolas 4, D.Martin 2+3reb
Aridane: B.Oriol 9+4reb, O.Alejandro 7+3reb, V.Perez 7+4reb, D.Ibarlucea 6+9reb, J.Torrado 6+3reb, C.Bihurriet 4+5reb+1astgschID: 994672
Rivas - Getafe 74-57
No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Rivas (12-6) beat at home 10th ranked Getafe (8-10) 74-57 on Saturday. They outrebounded Getafe 43-26 including a 31-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Point guard David Avila (182-1995) nailed 9 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and forward Alberto Torres (201-1998, college: Iowa Wesleyan) accounted for 16 points and 6 rebounds. Argentinian swingman Joaquin Sanchez (188-1998) came up with 20 points and forward Sergio Rodriguez (194-1984) added 13 points respectively for Getafe in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Rivas have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Getafe lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with Majadahonda and Joventut 2. Rivas will meet league's leader Real Madrid 2 on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Getafe will play against Aridane (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rivas: A.Torres 16+6reb, A.Gomez 15+5reb+1ast, D.Avila 9+9reb+7ast, E.Gomez 9+4reb, D.Colado 8+7reb+1ast, B.Claudiu-Ruben 7+5reb+1ast
Getafe: S.Joaquin 20+3reb+1ast, S.Rodriguez 13+4reb+1ast, P.Pablo 8+2reb+1ast, V.Adrian 6+6reb+3ast, G.Nicolas 3+4reb, A.Alejandro 3+1astgschID: 994673
Santa Cruz - Real Madrid 2 62-83
Very expected game when 11th ranked Santa Cruz (5-14) was smashed by leader Real Madrid 2 (18-0) in La Palma 83-62 on Sunday. Real Madrid 2 forced 23 Santa Cruz turnovers. Slovenian swingman Jan Vide (195-2005) nailed 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Senegalese center Massamba Diop (210-2005) accounted for 18 points and 7 rebounds. Turkish forward Erkam Kiris (203-1998, college: Davis & Elkins) came up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and forward Rafael Carton (201-2000, college: Ky Christian) added 13 points respectively for Santa Cruz in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Real Madrid 2 have an impressive series of eighteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 18-0 record, which they share with Huelva CD. Newly promoted Santa Cruz keeps the eleventh position with 14 games lost. They share it with Pinto Basket and La Solana. Real Madrid 2 will meet at home Rivas (#4) in the next round. Santa Cruz will play against SBA (#14) in Madrid and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Real Madrid 2: M.Asier 20+2reb+2ast, D.Massamba 18+7reb, V.Jan 18+6reb+2ast, N.Szymon 7+3reb+2ast, G.Hugo 7+4reb+2ast, T.Amadou 5+3reb
Santa Cruz: E.Kiris 22+10reb, R.Carton 13+4reb+2ast, J.Joel 9+2reb+3ast, M.Jhonatan 6+5reb, P.Gabriel 5+1reb+3ast, K.Edinho 4+2rebgschID: 994674
Socuellamos - SBA 89-57
Very predictable result when second ranked Socuellamos (14-5) rolled over at home 14th ranked SBA (1-18) 89-57 on Saturday. Socuellamos dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to SBA's 18. Socuellamos forced 27 SBA turnovers and outrebounded them 41-28 including 29 on the defensive glass. Chadian center Placide Nakidjim (205-1994) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and naturalized Colombian power forward Jhan Paul Mejia (206-1994, college: Charleston, agency: Helping Ballers) accounted for 16 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Socuellamos' coach Manuel Jimenez felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Montenegrin forward Bodin Saranovic (196-2004) came up with 23 points and 8 rebounds and Noah Norgaard added 18 points respectively for SBA in the defeat. Socuellamos maintains second place with 14-5 record having six points less than leader Huelva CD, which they share with Barca 2. SBA lost twelfth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Helios and Boadilla. Socuellamos will meet Alcala (#5) on the road in the next round. SBA will play against Santa Cruz (#11) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Socuellamos: P.Nakidjim 16+10reb+1ast, J.Paul Mejia 16+5reb+1ast, J.Bergada 12+2reb+1ast, D.Serrano 10+7reb, K.Sankey 9+6reb+2ast, K.Kutta 7+3reb+5ast
SBA: S.Bodin 23+8reb+1ast, N.Noah 18+2reb, R.Cristian 8+1reb, R.Cesar 3+10reb+1ast, A.Majarin 2, B.Bohdan 2+5rebgschID: 994675
Majadahonda - Alcala 75-95
Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Majadahonda (8-10) was outscored at home by fifth ranked Alcala (12-7) 95-75 on Saturday. Alcala outrebounded Majadahonda 37-26 including 26 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Power forward Alvaro Biersack (198-1995) nailed 26 points and 9 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winning side and forward Daniel Manzanero (197-1994) accounted for 16 points and 10 rebounds. Four Alcala players scored in double figures. Daniel Herreros (190-1993) came up with 15 points and Alejandro Herreros (189-1996) added 16 points respectively for Majadahonda in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Alcala have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Majadahonda keeps the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with Getafe and Joventut 2. Alcala will meet at home league's second-placed Socuellamos in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Majadahonda will play against Tenerife Naut. (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Alcala: B.Alvaro 26+9reb, M.Daniel 16+10reb+2ast, G.Nacho 15+1reb+4ast, O.Mendez 11+5reb+6ast, M.Ignacio 9+1reb+3ast, J.Gabriel Martinez 6+3reb+4ast
Majadahonda: A.Herreros 16+2reb+1ast, H.Daniel 15+2reb+2ast, Z.Juan David 14+2reb+2ast, C.Ivan 8+4reb+1ast, S.Francisco 8+3reb+2ast, B.Joaquin 5+4reb+2astgschID: 994676
Group B-BGuimar - Tobarra 84-70
Everything went according to plan when eighth ranked Guimar (10-9) defeated at home 12th ranked Tobarra (6-7) 84-70 on Saturday. They outrebounded Tobarra 40-28 including a 35-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Power forward Jorge Parrondo (194-2000) nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winning side and center Ivan Lucente (201) accounted for 18 points and 11 rebounds. Four Guimar players scored in double figures. Guimar's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard Isaiah Willis (191-1994, college: NAU) came up with 27 points and 6 rebounds and forward Juan Carlos Vilches (196-1993) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Tobarra in the defeat. Guimar have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Tobarra dropped to the eleventh position with seven games lost. Guimar will meet league's leader Alcobendas on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tobarra will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Guimar: L.Ivan 18+11reb+2ast, P.Jorge 17+14reb+1ast, J.Jonathan 13+2reb+2ast, J.Portugues 12+4reb+10ast, P.Eduardo 9+3reb, M.Mauro 9+4reb+2ast
Tobarra: I.Willis 27+6reb+2ast, J.Carlos Vilches 13+6reb, J.Greene 8+1reb+7ast, M.Elian 8+2reb+3ast, J.Ruiz 6+8reb+1ast, K.Alvaras 5+2rebgschID: 994853
Boadilla - Alcobendas 75-101
There was no surprise when 14th ranked Boadilla (1-18) was outleveled by leader Alcobendas (19-0) in Boadilla del Monte 101-75 on Saturday. Alcobendas looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Boadilla's players. Center Pablo Rodrigo (204-1986) nailed a double-double by scoring 10 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists for the winning side and forward Iago Ibanez (197-1996) accounted for 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Alcobendas players scored in double figures. Raul Perez (194-1992) came up with 18 points and 9 rebounds and swingman Juan Carlos Lobato (198-1991) added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Boadilla in the defeat. 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 series of nineteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 19-0 record. Boadilla lost ninth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Helios and SBA. Alcobendas will meet at home Guimar (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Boadilla will play against the league's second-placed Guadalajara (#2) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Alcobendas: C.Guillermo 18+1reb+2ast, J.Tejera 16+6reb+1ast, I.Ibanez 15+5reb+6ast, J.Juan Jose 12+1reb+1ast, P.Rodrigo 10+8reb+10ast, O.Herrero 8+2reb+3ast
Boadilla: R.Perez 18+9reb+2ast, S.Haustin 9+1ast, J.Carlos Lobato 9+7reb+1ast, J.Penacho 9+4reb+2ast, B.Jon 8+5reb, K.Ricardo 6+6rebgschID: 994854
Estudiantes B - Guadalajara 59-65
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when third ranked Guadalajara (13-6) beat second-best Estudiantes B (12-6) in Madrid 65-59 on Saturday. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Guadalajara outrebounded Estudiantes B 46-33 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Venezuelan power forward Luis Valera (202-1988, college: UTRGV) nailed 16 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and Dutch guard Yoeri Hoexum (188-1999) accounted for 18 points. Luis Garcia-larrache (-2002) came up with 10 points and 6 rebounds and forward Michael Drame (195-1999) added 6 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Estudiantes B in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guadalajara moved-up to second place, which they share with Oh!Tels ULB and Daimiel. Loser Estudiantes B dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Guadalajara will meet at home Boadilla (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Estudiantes B's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Madrid to the arena Pinto Basket.
Top scorers:
Guadalajara: H.Yoeri 18+4reb+3ast, L.Valera 16+9reb+1ast, R.Lazaro 12+8reb+4ast, G.David 6+3reb+1ast, F.Javier Diaz 5+10reb+3ast, J.Scully 3+3reb+1ast
Estudiantes B: G.Luis 10+6reb+2ast, A.Young 9+3reb+1ast, P.Adrian 7+4reb, A.Luis 7+1reb, D.Michael 6+7reb+4ast, P.Marcos 5gschID: 994855
La Matanza - Pinto Basket 71-59
Very expected game when 13th ranked Pinto Basket (5-14) lost to fourth ranked La Matanza (12-8) in Las Palmas 59-71 on Saturday. Center Axel Bello (196-2001) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side and Argentinian point guard Gaston Zalazar (190-1996) accounted for 18 points. Marcos Taeno came up with 16 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals and Pablo Lopez (195-1997) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Pinto Basket in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. La Matanza have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Pinto Basket lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the eleventh position with 14 games lost. They share it with Santa Cruz and La Solana. La Matanza will meet BT Madrid (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pinto Basket's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Madrid Estudiantes B.
Top scorers:
La Matanza: G.Zalazar 18+2reb+3ast, B.Axel 18+14reb+1ast, R.Hernandez 13+7reb+1ast, G.Alvaro 7+2reb+3ast, P.Adrian 5+6reb+2ast, H.Alberto 2+4reb+3ast
Pinto Basket: T.Marcos 16+6reb+5ast, L.Pablo 10+9reb+1ast, M.Jorge 8, L.Alberto 8+1reb+2ast, A.Jose 7+5reb+2ast, C.Ricardo 5+1reb+1astgschID: 994856
Valsequillo - BT Madrid 75-74
Rather predictable result when seventh ranked Valsequillo (10-9) edged at home 10th ranked BT Madrid (7-11) 75-74 on Saturday. Forward Carlos Apolinario (196-1996) nailed a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and forward Paulo Rodriguez (201-2000) accounted for 18 points and 11 rebounds. Valsequillo's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Hugo Perez (-2004) came up with 17 points and 6 rebounds and Tiago Teixeira (-2004) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for BT Madrid in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Valsequillo have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 5 other teams. BT Madrid at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Valsequillo will meet Chlorella (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. BT Madrid will play against La Matanza (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Valsequillo: C.Apolinario 20+11reb+4ast, P.Rodriguez 18+11reb+2ast, M.Pellegrino 11+6reb+3ast, G.Bolanos 11+2reb, C.David 6+6reb, B.Mateos 6+2reb
BT Madrid: P.Hugo 17+6reb+2ast, G.Nikita 14+3reb, A.De la Iglesia 13+7reb+1ast, T.Tiago 11+6reb+7ast, S.Diego 7+5reb, P.Gines 6+5rebgschID: 994857
Quintanar - Chlorella 67-59
Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Chlorella (6-11) lost on the road to sixth ranked Quintanar (10-9) 67-59 on Saturday. Forward Manuel Mije (200-1999) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points and 17 rebounds for the winning side and Canadian-Haitian guard Richardson Maitre (190-1998, college: Samford, agency: Helping Ballers) accounted for 7 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. DR Congolese center Ken Baoko (202-2003) came up with 10 points and 9 rebounds and Alvaro Herguedas (190) added 9 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Chlorella in the defeat. Chlorella's coach tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Quintanar moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Newly promoted Chlorella dropped to the ninth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Murgi. Quintanar will meet at home Pozuelo (#8) in the next round. Chlorella will play against Valsequillo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quintanar: M.Mije 16+17reb, C.Ignacio 10+4reb+1ast, A.Nosa-Casitillo 9+7reb+1ast, S.Julian 8+2reb, L.Kupczynski 8, A.Guerrero 7+3reb+1ast
Chlorella: O.Taiga 13+4reb+3ast, R.Alonso 11+6reb+1ast, B.Ken 10+9reb+2ast, H.Alvaro 9+7reb+5ast, S.Patrick 7+3reb, G.Gloire 4+3rebgschID: 994858
Group C-1Agora Portals - Girona B 63-80
Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Girona B (12-7) defeated 14th ranked Agora Portals (1-19) in Calvia 80-63 on Saturday. Girona B forced 23 Agora Portals turnovers. Point guard Adria Moncanut (183-2002) nailed 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals for the winning side and Ferran Diaz (187-2003, agency: BIG) accounted for 20 points and 6 rebounds. Girona B's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Alexandre Huguet came up with 21 points and 5 rebounds and Georgian center Shota Gelazonia (205-1994) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Agora Portals in the defeat. Girona B moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Agora Portals lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the thirteenth position with 19 games lost. They share it with Covadonga and Jorge Juan. Girona B will meet at home Azulejos (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Agora Portals will play against Alfinden in Zaragoza and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Girona B: D.Ferran 20+6reb+1ast, M.Adria 18+7reb+4ast, T.Espinosa 14+1reb+2ast, S.Jofre 8+1reb, S.Pau 8+1reb, G.Eduard 4+7reb+1ast
Agora Portals: H.Alexandre 21+5reb+3ast, S.Gelazonia 14+6reb+3ast, B.Antonio 8+5reb+1ast, J.Alberto 6+1reb+5ast, D.Moustapha 6+3reb, O.Michael 4+8reb+1astgschID: 995041
Vic - Alfinden 86-57
There was no surprise when 7th ranked Alfinden (10-10) was outleveled on the road by first ranked Vic (18-2) 86-57 on Saturday. Vic forced 22 Alfinden turnovers. Jordi Boix nailed a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 assists for the winning side and center Cristian Vidal (201-2003) accounted for 12 points and 11 rebounds. Four Vic players scored in double figures. Beninese forward Soulemane Chabi-Yo (198-1996) came up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 18 rebounds and Alejandro Vicente (182-2002) added 9 points respectively for Alfinden in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Vic have an impressive series of thirteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 18-2 record, which they share with Santfeliuenc and Chantada. Loser Alfinden dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Vic will meet league's second-placed Mataro UE on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Alfinden will play against Agora Portals (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vic: B.Jordi 14+3reb+10ast, V.Cristian 12+11reb+1ast, D.Vidal 11+5reb, A.Rodriguez 10+4reb+1ast, S.Oriol 10+2reb, C.Jofre 9+6reb+1ast
Alfinden: C.Soulemane 26+18reb, R.Ethan 9+1ast, V.Alejandro 9+4reb, R.Daniel 6+2reb+1ast, F.Vidal 4+2reb+1ast, C.Nasarre 2+2rebgschID: 995042
Sol Girones - Mataro UE 79-87
No shocking result in a game when second ranked Mataro UE (17-3) beat 4th placed Sol Girones (12-8) in La Bisbal 87-79 on Saturday. Naturalized Gambian forward Omaru Toure (199-1994) nailed a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and forward Jordi Juanola (196-1998) accounted for 20 points and 5 rebounds. Point guard Xavier Torrent (176-1990) came up with 23 points and 5 rebounds and guard Eric Jimenez (190-1990) added 22 points and 4 steals respectively for Sol Girones in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mataro UE maintains second place with 17-3 record behind leader Huelva CD. Loser Sol Girones dropped to the third position with eight games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Mataro UE will meet at home league's leader Vic in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sol Girones will play against Castelldefels and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mataro UE: J.Juanola 20+5reb+2ast, O.Toure 15+13reb, I.Arino 14+2reb+2ast, A.Vinallonga 12+3reb+1ast, M.Traver 8+3reb+3ast, P.Canovas 6+7reb+5ast
Sol Girones: X.Torrent 23+5reb+3ast, E.Jimenez 22+2reb+1ast, D.Lamin 12+9reb, J.Sole 10+3reb, X.Montalat 4+5reb, I.Valera 3+5reb+5astgschID: 995043
Almozara - Castelldefels 60-71
Very expected game when 13th ranked Almozara (3-17) lost at home to eighth ranked Castelldefels (11-9) 71-60 on Saturday. Marc Manes (196-1986) nailed 14 points and 4 assists for the winning side and forward Miquel Segarra (200-2000) accounted for 10 points and 9 rebounds. Center Victor Alijarde (200-1997) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and Jorge Bermudez (187-1997) added 6 points and 5 assists respectively for Almozara in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Castelldefels moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Almozara lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Valladolid. Castelldefels will meet at home Sol Girones (#5) in the next round. Almozara will play against Joventut 2 (#9) in Badalona and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Castelldefels: M.Manes 14+4reb+4ast, E.Manes 14+5reb, S.Miquel 10+9reb+1ast, S.Serrataco 9+3reb+1ast, M.Obiols 8+2ast, C.Sergi 7+6reb+1ast
Almozara: A.Victor 17+10reb, P.Wilmer 9+4reb, B.Jorge 9+1reb+2ast, J.Bermudez 6+3reb+5ast, M.Juan 5+1reb, P.Alberto 5+4reb+3astgschID: 995044
Mataro Parc - Joventut 2 79-65
Rather predictable result when sixth ranked Mataro Parc (11-9) won against at home 9th ranked Joventut 2 (8-10) 79-65 on Saturday. Mataro Parc looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Antonio Ruiz (-1997) nailed 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and swingman Albert Serra (193-1993) accounted for 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Conrad Martinez (182-2005) came up with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Portuguese forward Ruben de Oliveira (202-2005) added 14 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Joventut 2 in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mataro Parc moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Joventut 2 keeps the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with Getafe and Majadahonda. Mataro Parc will meet Quart-Germans C (#11) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Joventut 2 will play against Almozara and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mataro Parc: R.Antonio 20+7reb+1ast, A.Serra 17+5reb+5ast, J.Rodriguez 13+4reb+1ast, B.Alvarez 8+2reb+5ast, F.Oriol 6+8reb+4ast, A.Grau 6+3reb+1ast
Joventut 2: M.Conrad 21+5reb+4ast, d.Oliveira Ruben 14+8reb+1ast, A.Tita 13+6reb+2ast, G.Iker 5+7reb, N.Isaac 5+5reb, M.Pau 4+3reb+3astgschID: 995045
Martorell - Quart-Germans C 85-58
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 10th ranked Quart-Germans C (6-13) was outscored on the road by eleventh ranked Martorell (7-13) 85-58 on Saturday. Martorell forced 23 Quart-Germans C turnovers. Pol Saiz (-2002) nailed 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and center Alberto Vicente (199-2003) accounted for 13 points and 9 rebounds. Five Martorell players scored in double figures. Marti Sosa came up with 16 points and Eric Paradeda added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Quart-Germans C in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Martorell moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Quart-Germans C dropped to the eleventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with Benahavis. Martorell will meet higher ranked Llucmajor (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Quart-Germans C will play against Mataro Parc (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Martorell: S.Pol 18+5reb+2ast, M.Lluis 14+1reb, V.Alberto 13+9reb+2ast, P.Pol 12+3reb+2ast, A.Miquel 10+7reb+3ast, D.Eloy 9+1reb
Quart-Germans C: S.Marti 16+4reb, P.Eric 12+6reb, R.Eduard 10+2reb+1ast, P.Arnau 7+4reb, C.Marc 6+2ast, S.Marc 3+5reb+1astgschID: 995046
Azulejos - Llucmajor 71-93
Everything went according to plan when third ranked Llucmajor (15-3) outplayed 12th ranked Azulejos (6-14) in Zaragoza 93-71 on Saturday. Llucmajor forced 21 Azulejos turnovers. Center Antoni Vicens (204-1990) nailed 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Andreu Adrover (184-1995) accounted for 12 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Point guard Jose Luis Rubio (178-1984) came up with 16 points and Pablo Gracia (197-1996) added 11 points respectively for Azulejos in the defeat. Azulejos' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Llucmajor have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain third place with 15-3 record having 3 victories less than leader Huelva CD. Loser Azulejos dropped to the tenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Llucmajor will meet at home Martorell (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Azulejos will play against Girona B and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Llucmajor: M.Servera Rodriguez 20+3reb+3ast, A.Vicens 20+9reb, A.Adrover 12+8reb+6ast, J.Valles 9+4reb+3ast, P.Olivier 9+2reb+2ast, K.Sherman 8+7reb+1ast
Azulejos: J.Luis Rubio 16+3reb+1ast, B.Carlos 11+4reb, P.Gracia 11+2reb+3ast, G.Colom 9+1ast, P.Daniel 9+2reb, D.Mouhamed 6+5rebgschID: 995047
Group C-2Navas - Santfeliuenc 76-84
There was no surprise when 6th ranked Navas (10-10) lost at home to first ranked Santfeliuenc (18-2) 84-76 on Saturday. Santfeliuenc shot 24 for 44 from the free-throw line, while Navas only scored eight points from the stripe. Forward Jaume Zanca (195-1997) nailed 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Senegalese center Mouhamadou Diop (210-1987) accounted for 14 points and 16 rebounds. Five Santfeliuenc players scored in double figures. Albert Planell (-2002) came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals and Eddy Sims (-1998) added 22 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Navas in the defeat. Navas' coach tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Santfeliuenc maintains first place with 18-2 record, which they share with Vic and Chantada. Loser Navas keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Santfeliuenc will meet at home Martinenc (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Navas will play against SESE in Barcelona and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Santfeliuenc: J.Zanca 23+7reb+1ast, N.Bria 16+5reb+3ast, M.Diop 14+16reb, G.Exposito 13+5reb+6ast, C.Victor 11+1reb+3ast, M.Gerardo 5+5reb
Navas: S.Eddy 22+6reb+2ast, Y.David 16+3reb+3ast, P.Albert 11+13reb+8ast, I.Eduardo 9+4reb, M.Adria 8+1reb+1ast, A.Guillem 8+4reb+2astgschID: 995223
Tarragona - SESE 79-72
No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Tarragona (12-8) beat at home 10th ranked SESE (9-11) 79-72 on Saturday. Senegalese forward Ousmane Ndour (205-2005) nailed 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Gerard Estebanell (-2003) accounted for 14 points and 4 assists. Forward Oscar Martinez (191-1996) came up with 16 points and power forward Alberto Reyes (195-1990) added 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for SESE in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tarragona moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser SESE dropped to the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Granollers and Xiria. Tarragona will meet Roser (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. SESE will play against Navas (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tarragona: N.Ousmane 18+7reb+2ast, E.Gerard 14+2reb+4ast, M.Francisco 13+5reb, B.Marc 11+5reb, A.Duch 11+1reb+1ast, J.Guixens 6+3reb+2ast
SESE: M.Oscar 16+4reb+2ast, S.Victor 13+5reb+3ast, C.Marc 12+1ast, J.Catalano 12+4reb+3ast, A.Reyes 10+7reb+4ast, J.Galve 4+2rebgschID: 995224
Igualada - Roser 67-73
Very expected game when 12th ranked Igualada (7-13) lost at home to fourth ranked Roser (13-7) 73-67 on Saturday. Roser dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Igualada's 34. Forward Sergi Tubert (195-1991) nailed a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and Pol Parisi (-1996) accounted for 16 points. Four Roser players scored in double figures. Center Eduard Tejero (196-1992) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and Eduard Burges (188-1990) added 13 points and 4 assists respectively for Igualada in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Roser have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Igualada dropped to the ninth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Roser will meet at home Tarragona (#5) in the next round. Igualada will play against Olivar (#8) in Zaragoza and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Roser: S.Tubert 20+11reb, P.Pol 16+4reb+3ast, C.Adria 12+5reb+1ast, J.Gavalda 11+1reb+3ast, A.Sulleva 4+3reb+2ast, J.Palou 3+4reb+1ast
Igualada: E.Tejero 23+10reb, E.Burges 13+3reb+4ast, C.Fons 11+5reb, S.Lluc 5+2reb+2ast, M.Bernadi 4+4reb, G.Albert 3+3reb+1astgschID: 995225
Granollers - Esparreguera 70-86
There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked Esparreguera (6-14) won against on the road higher ranked Granollers (9-11) 86-70 on Saturday. They outrebounded Granollers 45-34 including 34 on the defensive glass. Eduard Nogues (193-2003, agency: Interperformances) nailed 32 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and American guard Zion Williams (193-1998, college: Gardner-Webb, agency: Helping Ballers) accounted for 15 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Jordi Auro came up with 17 points and 5 rebounds and forward Carles Homs (196-1996) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Granollers in the defeat. Four Granollers players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Esparreguera moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Granollers lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Xiria and SESE. Esparreguera will meet at home Helios (#14) in the next round. Granollers will play against Valls (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Esparreguera: N.Eduard 32+7reb+3ast, Z.Williams 15+2reb+1ast, C.Pau 9+2reb+4ast, R.Quico 8+10reb, R.Perez 7+7reb, D.Fontanals 6+3reb
Granollers: A.Jordi 17+5reb+2ast, C.Alejandro 12+1reb+2ast, H.Carles 12+6reb+1ast, S.Jordi 10+2reb, M.Arnau 6+8reb+2ast, M.Ignasi 6+4reb+2astgschID: 995227
Martinenc - Pinta Castell 78-84
There was an upset when higher ranked Martinenc (10-10) lost to twelfth ranked Pinta Castell (8-12) in Barcelona 78-84 on Saturday. Pinta Castell shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. Forward Gabriel Torres (198-1989) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and French guard Laurent Bagou (191-1988) accounted for 20 points. Power forward Aitor Perez (203-1988) came up with 15 points and forward Josep Sole (195-1997) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Martinenc in the defeat. Four Martinenc players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Pinta Castell moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Porrino. Loser Martinenc keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Pinta Castell will meet at home league's second-placed Barca 2 in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Martinenc will play against the league's leader Santfeliuenc (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Pinta Castell: L.Bagou 20+4reb+2ast, J.Bulfoni 18+1reb+2ast, G.Torres 16+14reb+4ast, B.Eloi 9+3reb+3ast, G.Rafa 7+7reb+1ast, F.Gaston 5+1reb+1ast
Martinenc: A.Perez 15+4reb+1ast, J.Sole 15+5reb, D.Victor 12+1reb+3ast, A.Barquets 10+2ast, I.Ignasi 8+3reb+1ast, S.Aboubakar 7+4reb+3astgschID: 995229
Group D-ALa Zubia - Eurogaza 67-54
Everything went according to plan when third ranked La Zubia (12-5) defeated at home 5th ranked Eurogaza (11-8) 67-54 on Saturday. Power forward Devin Wright (200-1986) nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and forward Eloy Almazan (199-1984) accounted for 14 points and 7 rebounds. Argentinian-Croatian point guard Valentin Burgos (184-1992) came up with 10 points and 5 rebounds and Antonio Bioque (194-2001) added 12 points respectively for Eurogaza in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. La Zubia have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain third place with 12-5 record having ten points less than leader Huelva CD. Newly promoted Eurogaza keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with Zentro Basket. La Zubia will meet at home Murgi (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Eurogaza will play against Marbella (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
La Zubia: D.Wright 23+13reb, E.Almazan 14+7reb+2ast, J.Hernandez 8+5reb+1ast, D.Garcia Gazquez 7+6reb+4ast, P.Rui 7+2reb+2ast, S.Javier 4+2reb+1ast
Eurogaza: B.Antonio 12+4reb, V.Burgos 10+5reb+2ast, J.Antonio Moreno 9+4reb+1ast, G.Juan 7+6reb, R.Merino 5+5reb, H.Cluysen 3+2reb+1astgschID: 995374
Murgi - Jaen 82-70
There was an upset when higher ranked Jaen (10-9) lost on the road to eleventh ranked Murgi (6-11) 82-70 on Sunday. Murgi made 21-of-23 free shots (91.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Jaen's players. Naturalized Lithuanian guard Povilas Bileisis (192-1990) nailed 22 points and 4 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for the winning side and power forward Francisco Gutierrez (-1992) accounted for 20 points and 5 rebounds. Four Murgi players scored in double figures. Forward Javier Santabarbara (197-1995) came up with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Ivan Casas (185-2003) added 16 points respectively for Jaen in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Murgi moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Chlorella. Loser Jaen dropped to the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Murgi will meet higher ranked La Zubia (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Jaen will play against La Zubia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Murgi: P.Bileisis 22+4reb+4ast, F.Gutierrez 20+5reb+3ast, R.Angel 13+8reb+3ast, P.Tomas 10+2reb+2ast, G.Bernardo 7+6reb+3ast, A.Puentes 6+3reb+3ast
Jaen: J.Santabarbara 26+16reb+4ast, C.Ivan 16+1reb+2ast, M.Javier 10+5reb, P.Alvaro 7+2reb, D.Mabior 7+4reb, P.Carvajal 4+3reb+1astgschID: 995375
Almeria - El Pinar 71-64
No shocking result in a game when first ranked Almeria (16-5) beat at home 3rd placed El Pinar (11-6) 71-64 on Sunday. Point guard Luis Rueda (186-1996) nailed 17 points for the winning side and Senegalese center Khadim Fall (205-2000) accounted for 14 points and 8 rebounds. Four Almeria players scored in double figures. Almeria's coach David Bernardez allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Naturalized Brazilian guard Carlinhos Cobos (193-1988) came up with 18 points and guard Guillermo Lopez (187-1996) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for El Pinar in the defeat. Almeria maintains first place with 16-5 record. Loser El Pinar dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. Almeria will meet Novaschool (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. El Pinar will play against Murgi and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Almeria: L.Rueda 17+4reb+2ast, F.Khadim 14+8reb, M.Duch 11+1reb, P.Lima 10+7reb+2ast, E.Cole 9+7reb+1ast, M.Juan Miguel 6+6reb
El Pinar: C.Cobos 18+4reb+3ast, L.Guillermo 12+7reb, R.Luis 11+5reb+3ast, P.Ibanez 7+6reb+3ast, J.Guerrero 6, F.Alvaro 6+4rebgschID: 995376
CAM E.Soler 2 - Novaschool 77-67
There was an upset when higher ranked Novaschool (7-11) lost to twelfth ranked CAM E.Soler 2 (5-13) in Melilla 67-77 on Saturday. CAM E.Soler 2 forced 20 Novaschool turnovers. French forward Baptiste Chazelas (198-1997, college: Bethany, KS, agency: Helping Ballers) nailed a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side and center Javier Gonzalez (207-1992) accounted for 13 points and 7 rebounds. Oscar Diaz (190-2002) came up with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and center Chema del Rio (203-1991) added 10 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Novaschool in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. CAM E.Soler 2 maintains twelfth place with 5-13 record. Loser Novaschool dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. CAM E.Soler 2 will meet league's second-placed Oh!Tels ULB in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Novaschool will play against the league's leader Almeria (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
CAM E.Soler 2: B.Chazelas 15+14reb+2ast, J.Gonzalez 13+7reb+3ast, D.Terron 12+1ast, F.Victor 9+1reb+1ast, R.Matas 8+2reb, d.la Cruz Manuel 7+4reb+1ast
Novaschool: D.Oscar 20+7reb+5ast, S.Ruben 11+6reb, C.del Rio 10+13reb+5ast, V.Lucas 8+1reb+3ast, J.Pinazo 5+1ast, A.Vazquez 4+4rebgschID: 995377
Marbella - Benahavis 73-60
There was a small surprise when eleventh ranked Marbella (6-12) won against at home 9th ranked Benahavis (6-13) 73-60 on Saturday. Point guard Lucas Munoz (184-2001) nailed 18 points for the winning side and American forward Deante Barnes (198, college: York, NE) accounted for 12 points and 9 rebounds. Four Marbella players scored in double figures. Gabonese forward Marvin Mapaga (201-1993, college: ENMU) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds and guard Pedro Lopez (187-2000) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Benahavis in the defeat. Benahavis' coach Rai Sanchez tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Marbella moved-up to tenth place. Benahavis lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with Quart-Germans C. Marbella will meet higher ranked Eurogaza (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Benahavis will play against Unicaja-Andalucia (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Marbella: L.Munoz 18+2reb+3ast, R.Pablo 14+2reb+2ast, D.Barnes 12+9reb+1ast, D.Guaita 10+10reb+1ast, A.Juan 8+4reb+1ast, L.Adrian 4+8reb+2ast
Benahavis: M.Mapaga 14+13reb+1ast, L.Pedro 11+5reb+2ast, F.Daniel 9+1reb, I.Torres 8+5reb, M.Jose 6+5reb, M.Silvio 5+2rebgschID: 995379
Group D-BAljaraque - Torta del Casar 80-65
Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Torta del Casar (7-11) lost on the road to fifth ranked Aljaraque (12-6) 80-65 on Saturday. Aljaraque forced 19 Torta del Casar turnovers. Strangely Torta del Casar outrebounded Aljaraque 52-36 including a 21-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Torta del Casar's players. Senegalese center Alioune Fall (205-1999) nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winning side and guard Javier Rodriguez (188-1985) accounted for 21 points. Puerto Rican point guard Douglas Mills (188-1990) came up with 29 points and 6 rebounds and Grenadian-Barbados forward Jehu Lafeuillee (203, college: IU East) added 12 points and 20 rebounds respectively for Torta del Casar in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Aljaraque moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Torta del Casar dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Aljaraque will meet Badajoz (#4) on the road in the next round. Torta del Casar will play against Real Betis 2 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Aljaraque: F.Alioune 22+13reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 21+4reb+1ast, M.Mora 11+3reb+3ast, A.Rodriguez 8+3ast, R.Diego 6+6reb+8ast, V.Yago 4+1ast
Torta del Casar: D.Mills 29+6reb+1ast, J.Lafeuillee 12+20reb+1ast, S.Juan 8+6reb+2ast, C.Eduardo 6+2reb, E.Recio 3+1reb, O.Pablo 3+3reb+1astgschID: 995506
Huelva Com. - Badajoz 80-55
Everything went according to plan when second ranked Huelva Com. (17-1) outplayed at home 4th placed Badajoz (12-6) 80-55 on Sunday. American forward Cameron Gaines (203, college: Lynn) nailed a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and Portuguese forward Antonio Moreira (195-1995) accounted for 11 points and 4 assists. Four Huelva Com. players scored in double figures. Georgian power forward Giorgi Sulaberidze (201-2004) came up with 17 points and Belgian forward Matteo Strikker (203-2001) added 6 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Badajoz in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Huelva Com. have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain second place with 17-1 record behind leader Huelva CD. Loser Badajoz dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Huelva Com. will meet Dos Hermanas (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Badajoz will play against Aljaraque (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Huelva Com.: G.Boahen 14+5reb, A.Canas-Balina 14+5reb, A.Moreira 11+4reb+4ast, C.Gaines 11+11reb+1ast, E.Koyanouba 7+7reb, A.Fadika 7+3reb+1ast
Badajoz: S.Giorgi 17+2reb, L.Daniel 10+2reb, S.Matteo 6+7reb+4ast, V.Alberto 6, B.Janssens 5+5reb, C.Manuel 4+5rebgschID: 995507
Cimbis - Dos Hermanas 54-67
There was no surprise when 12th ranked Cimbis (1-17) lost at home to seventh ranked Dos Hermanas (9-9) 67-54 on Sunday. Dos Hermanas made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 29 Cimbis turnovers. Guard Luis Juan Ortega (189-1997) nailed 10 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Ignacio Llano (195-1995) accounted for 8 points and 7 rebounds. Lithuanian center Deividas Mockaitis (213-1996, college: Antelope Valley) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds and power forward Carlos Galan (201-2002) added 6 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Cimbis in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dos Hermanas maintains seventh place with 9-9 record. Cimbis lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 17 games lost. Dos Hermanas will meet at home league's second-placed Huelva Com. in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cimbis will play against CBSFDO (#6) in San Fernando and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Dos Hermanas: O.Luis Juan 10+6reb+3ast, L.Ignacio 8+7reb+2ast, N.Salvador 8+2reb, A.Camino 7+3reb+1ast, F.Cotan 7, D.Antonio 7+4reb
Cimbis: Q.Fernando 14+1reb+2ast, D.Mockaitis 10+14reb+2ast, G.Carlos 6+12reb, C.Miguel 6+3reb+2ast, S.Malla 6+2reb, C.Daniel 6+2astgschID: 995508
Moraleja - CBSFDO 53-57
No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked CBSFDO (11-7) beat on the road 11th ranked Moraleja (2-16) 57-53 on Saturday. Forward Manuel Ezomo (191-1995) nailed 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and Josu Remesal (-1995) accounted for 10 points and 8 rebounds. Khouma El Hadji came up with 15 points and 9 rebounds and Martin Gil (-2003) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Moraleja in the defeat. Moraleja's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. CBSFDO maintains sixth place with 11-7 record. Moraleja lost eighth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the tenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Gymnastica. CBSFDO will meet at home Cimbis (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Moraleja will play against the league's leader Huelva CD and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
CBSFDO: J.Ruiz 16+3reb+1ast, M.Ezomo 15+9reb+1ast, J.Remesal 10+8reb+2ast, P.Iago 7+3reb, J.Ponce 5+6reb, D.Gallardo 2+10reb+1ast
Moraleja: E.Hadji Khouma 15+9reb+3ast, G.Martin 12+8reb+1ast, O.Oman 9+9reb+2ast, T.Alex 7+3reb, P.Mayor 6+5reb+1ast, Q.Jose 4+2rebgschID: 995509
Corazon - Huelva CD 65-87
Rather expected game when 3rd placed Corazon (13-5) was smashed by leader Huelva CD (18-0) in Caceres 87-65 on Sunday. Huelva CD shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 56.5 percentage. Power forward Jose Maria Morales (204-1989) nailed a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side and forward Federico Ristori (194-1996) accounted for 14 points and 6 rebounds. Five Huelva CD players scored in double figures. Huelva CD's coach Pedro Vadillo felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. American-Nigerian forward Dorian Aluyi (196, college: Ferris St.) came up with 18 points and 8 rebounds and American-Nigerian swingman Doyin Fadojutimi (193-1996, college: FPU, agency: Helping Ballers) added 13 points and 5 assists respectively for Corazon in the defeat. Huelva CD have an impressive series of eighteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 18-0 record, which they share with Real Madrid 2. Loser Corazon keeps the third position with five games lost. Huelva CD will meet at home Moraleja (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Corazon will play against Gymnastica (#10) in El Puerto de Santa Maria and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Huelva CD: C.Juan Manuel 14+3reb, F.Ristori 14+6reb, J.Maria Morales 14+14reb+1ast, V.Perez 12+3ast, V.Nickerson 10+3reb+3ast, C.Segui 8+3ast
Corazon: D.Aluyi 18+8reb, D.Fadojutimi 13+3reb+5ast, A.Parra 12+4reb+1ast, G.Francisco 9+3reb, B.Mateo 8+2reb+2ast, M.Juan 4+2reb+3astgschID: 995510
Real Betis 2 - Gymnastica 89-75
The game between closely ranked teams ended with ninth ranked Real Betis 2's (4-14) home victory over 10th ranked Gymnastica (2-16) in Sevilla 89-75 on Sunday. Carlos Varela nailed 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and guard Gonzalo Fernandez (194-2006) accounted for 19 points. Forward David Jimenez (197-2004) came up with 23 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and Mario Linde (185-2002) added 20 points respectively for Gymnastica in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Real Betis 2 maintains ninth place with 4-14 record. Gymnastica lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Moraleja. Real Betis 2 will meet higher ranked Torta del Casar (#8) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gymnastica will play against Corazon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Real Betis 2: V.Carlos 19+5reb+2ast, F.Gonzalo 19+2reb, R.Rafael 14+2reb+2ast, G.Brayan 10+1reb+1ast, L.Jaime 9+5reb+2ast, B.Yalita 8+10reb+1ast
Gymnastica: J.David 23+5reb, L.Mario 20+3reb+1ast, C.Jose 10+6reb+3ast, C.Javier 7+1reb+4ast, P.Truno 7+3reb, P.Carlos 4+1rebgschID: 995511
Group E-AJovens - Valencia 2 72-76
Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Jovens (3-18) lost at home to eighth ranked Valencia 2 (11-10) 76-72 on Saturday. Valencia 2 made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Guard Pablo Silla (188-2005) nailed 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and guard Carlos Campillos (185-2004) accounted for 11 points and 6 assists. Carlos Avino came up with 20 points and center Adrian Martinez (194-1993) added 9 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Jovens in the defeat. Jovens' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Valencia 2 have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Picken Claret. Jovens lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 18 games lost. Valencia 2 will meet higher ranked Castello 2 (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Jovens' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Valencia to the arena Picken Claret.
Top scorers:
Valencia 2: S.Pablo 17+6reb+2ast, C.Carlos 11+3reb+6ast, V.Gerard 11+1ast, D.Salvador 8+3reb+1ast, G.Salvador 8+3reb+1ast, B.David 7+8reb+2ast
Jovens: A.Carlos 20+4reb+3ast, B.Garcia 13+2reb+3ast, A.Martinez 9+9reb+1ast, J.Jorge 9+1reb+2ast, G.Lucas 6+4reb, C.Joan 5+4reb+1astgschID: 995676
Alginet B - Castello 2 69-82
Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Castello 2 (12-10) defeated on the road 13th ranked Alginet B (5-15) 82-69 on Saturday. Croatian forward Ante Sustic (211-1997, college: Central Mo.) nailed 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Andres Roig (188-1999) accounted for 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Victor Pelufo (-2003) came up with 17 points and 5 rebounds and Pepe Briz (-2000) added 18 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Alginet B in the defeat. Four Alginet B players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Castello 2 have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 12-10 record. Loser Alginet B dropped to the twelfth position with 15 games lost. They share it with La Flecha. Castello 2 will meet at home Valencia 2 (#8) in the next round. Alginet B will play against Sueca (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Castello 2: A.Alejandro 17+2reb+1ast, A.Sustic 17+9reb+1ast, A.Roig 16+5reb+4ast, R.Victor 9+7reb, C.Sergio 6+2reb+3ast, P.Lopez 6+2reb+2ast
Alginet B: B.Pepe 18+6reb+1ast, P.Victor 17+5reb+3ast, S.Ivan 12+8reb+3ast, F.Hector 10+8reb+1ast, L.Hassan 4+2reb+1ast, D.David 3+1astgschID: 995677
Torrent - Sueca 68-62
There was a minor upset when 3rd placed Sueca (14-7) lost on the road to fifth ranked Torrent (13-8) 68-62 on Saturday. Torrent forced 26 Sueca turnovers. Center Lucas Blasco (197-1998) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and Russian guard Ivan Alexandrov (192-2003) accounted for 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Torrent players scored in double figures. Forward Sergio Cecilia (198-2000) came up with 14 points and 5 rebounds and Carles Grau added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Sueca in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Torrent maintains fifth place with 13-8 record. Loser Sueca dropped to the fourth position with seven games lost. Torrent will meet higher ranked Esportiu (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sueca will play against Alginet B and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Torrent: A.Ivan 21+5reb+5ast, B.Lucas 16+13reb+2ast, S.Andreu 12+3reb, C.David 10+7reb, A.Marc 7+4reb+5ast, B.Hugo 2+4reb
Sueca: S.Cecilia 14+5reb+2ast, G.Carles 14+5reb+1ast, B.Jose 12+1reb+2ast, R.Malpede 4+9reb, M.Guillermo 4, F.Pape 4+3rebgschID: 995678
Aldaia - Esportiu 41-63
No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Esportiu (15-6) crushed on the road 9th ranked Aldaia (9-12) 63-41 on Saturday. Esportiu held Aldaia to an opponent 22.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 35.6 percent accuracy of the winners. Center Miguel Moragas (203-1994) nailed a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side and Russian forward Georgii Grinko (191-1994) accounted for 20 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Forward Ricardo Carrion (197-1991) came up with 9 points and 6 rebounds and guard Javier Puerta (185-1998) added 7 points respectively for Aldaia in the defeat. 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 moved-up to second place, which they share with Puerto Sagunto. Loser Aldaia keeps the ninth position with 12 games lost. Esportiu will meet at home Torrent (#5) in the next round. Aldaia will play against Paterna (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Esportiu: G.Georgii 20+2reb+1ast, M.Miguel 14+14reb+3ast, A.Ribera 10+4reb+1ast, L.Berre Javier 5+6reb+3ast, C.Adrian 4+1reb+3ast, C.Jaime 3+10reb+4ast
Aldaia: R.Carrion 9+6reb+2ast, J.Puerta 7+3reb+2ast, A.Casadevall 6+1reb+2ast, C.Hortelano 5+3reb, C.Sergio 4+2reb, S.Carrion 3+2rebgschID: 995679
Manises-Quart - Paterna 62-74
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Paterna and 12th ranked Manises-Quart had identical 6-14 record. But Manises-Quart was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Paterna 74-62 on Sunday night. Swingman Joan Gomez (195-1998) nailed 10 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and Esteban Denia accounted for 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Paterna players scored in double figures. Antonio Moral (-2002) came up with 16 points and power forward Yexian Rubio (197-1986) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Manises-Quart in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Paterna maintains eleventh place with 7-14 record. Newly promoted Manises-Quart keeps the twelfth position with 15 games lost. Paterna will meet at home higher ranked Aldaia (#9) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Manises-Quart will play against the league's second-placed Puerto Sagunto where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Paterna: L.Rodriguez 14+3reb+3ast, M.Hector 14+6reb, C.Diego 11+2reb, J.Gomez 10+9reb+3ast, D.Esteban 10+6reb+5ast, O.Daniel 9+6reb
Manises-Quart: M.Antonio 16+2reb+2ast, Y.Rubio 10+7reb+1ast, V.Pablo 10+2reb, G.Carlos 8+1reb+2ast, L.Torrijo 8+2reb+3ast, D.Belarte 6+4reb+2astgschID: 995680
Lliria - Puerto Sagunto 81-70
The game between closely ranked teams ended with first ranked Lliria's (18-3) home victory over second-best Puerto Sagunto (15-6) 81-70 on Saturday. Guard Carlos Cerdan (190-1997) nailed 9 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and Senegalese Sauleymane Ndoye (-2002) accounted for 11 points and 7 rebounds. Four Lliria players scored in double figures. Pablo Bono (185-1998) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds and swingman Carlos Sales (194-1998) added 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Puerto Sagunto in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Lliria maintains first place with 18-3 record. Loser Puerto Sagunto keeps the second position with six games lost. They share it with Esportiu. Lliria will meet Tabernes (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Puerto Sagunto will play against Manises-Quart (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lliria: P.Garcia 14+3reb, V.Perez 12+3reb+2ast, N.Sauleymane 11+7reb, X.Rodenas 10+1reb+5ast, C.Cerdan 9+8reb+1ast, A.Marco 6+1reb
Puerto Sagunto: C.Sales 20+7reb+4ast, P.Bono 17+15reb+2ast, M.Tortarolo 13+5reb+2ast, M.Andreu 5+4reb+5ast, S.Alejandro 5+1reb, C.Jesus 4+2reb+1astgschID: 995681
Picken Claret - Tabernes 69-62
Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Tabernes (8-13) lost to eighth ranked Picken Claret (11-10) in Valencia 62-69 on Sunday. Picken Claret made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Francisco Climent (-2002) nailed a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and Javier Lazaro (-1997) accounted for 15 points and 8 rebounds. Four Picken Claret players scored in double figures. Manuel Aroca (191-1991) came up with 22 points and 6 rebounds and guard Marcos Reos (189-2002) added 5 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Tabernes in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Picken Claret moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Valencia 2. Loser Tabernes keeps the tenth position with 13 games lost. Picken Claret's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Valencia Jovens.
Top scorers:
Picken Claret: L.Javier 15+8reb, D.Carlos 11+2reb, C.Francisco 11+13reb+1ast, G.Francesc 11+1reb+2ast, B.Pedro 7+4reb+1ast, S.Francisco 5+5reb+2ast
Tabernes: M.Aroca 22+6reb+3ast, R.Sergio 11+2reb, F.Argente 6+7reb, G.Vicente 6+3reb, R.Marcos 5+7reb+1ast, P.Ignacio 4+1rebgschID: 995682
Group E-BUAF Lucentum - Benidorm 75-77
Important game to mention about took place in Alicante. Sixth ranked Benidorm (12-7) saved a 2-point derby victory on the road edging 5th ranked UAF Lucentum (13-7) 77-75 on Saturday evening. Benidorm made 20-of-24 charity shots (83.3 percent) during the game. UAF Lucentum was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Adriano Gase stepped up and scored 26 points and 6 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) for the winners and Sergio Jimena chipped in 12 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was Alejandro Arcones (-2004) with 12 points and 7 rebounds and Carlos Velazquez (186-2002) scored 17 points. UAF Lucentum's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Benidorm moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. UAF Lucentum at the other side dropped to the third position with seven games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Benidorm will play against Infante (#7) in Murcia in the next round. UAF Lucentum will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Benidorm: G.Adriano 26+6reb+1ast, J.Sergio 12+3reb+5ast, D.Closset 11+6reb+3ast, F.Astilleros 7+6reb+3ast, C.Camilo 7+2reb, R.Ballester 6+4reb+3ast
UAF Lucentum: V.Carlos 17+3reb, G.Samuel 12+4reb+3ast, A.Alejandro 12+7reb+3ast, A.Norberto 8+3reb+2ast, M.Jesus 8+3reb+1ast, G.Victor 7+1reb+3astgschID: 995838
Murcia 2 - Infante 76-75
Seventh-ranked Infante (10-9) was very close to win a game against fourth ranked Murcia 2 (16-11) on Sunday. Murcia 2 managed to secure only one-point victory 76-75. However their fans expected easier game. It was a good game for Swedish forward Wilhelm Falk (203-2003, agency: Octagon Europe) who saved his team from a defeat with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Naturalized Senegalese power forward El Hadji Ngom (207-2003) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Murcia 2's coach Dimitris Tsesmetzis used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Power forward Dario Sarrias (200-1995) answered with 16 points and 9 rebounds and forward Alvaro Bernal (190) added 11 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Infante. Murcia 2 moved-up to second place. Newly promoted Infante dropped to the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Murcia 2 are looking forward to face Begastri (#10) in Cehegin in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Infante will play at home against Benidorm (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Murcia 2: F.Wilhelm 23+6reb+4ast, A.Daniel 11+5reb+5ast, N.El Hadji 11+10reb+1ast, G.Francisco 7+1reb+1ast, H.Carlos 7+5reb, M.Ignacio 5+4reb
Infante: G.Agassi 16, D.Sarrias 16+9reb, A.Bernal 11+8reb+1ast, V.Ezequiel 8+5reb+2ast, C.Gines 7+1ast, J.Antonio Padilla 7+1reb+3astgschID: 995839
Jorge Juan - Begastri 41-69
Everything went according to plan when eleventh ranked Begastri (6-14) outplayed 13th ranked Jorge Juan (1-19) in Novelda 69-41 on Sunday. Begastri held Jorge Juan to an opponent 18.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.7 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Jorge Juan 49-33 including a 38-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Power forward Jose Fernandez (200-1978) nailed a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and Alberto Calabuig accounted for 18 points and 15 rebounds. Mateo Fernandez (-1995) came up with 3 points and 9 rebounds and Antonio Garcia (-1994) added 3 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Jorge Juan in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Begastri moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Newly promoted Jorge Juan keeps the thirteenth position with 19 games lost. They share it with Covadonga and Agora Portals. Begastri will meet at home league's second-placed Murcia 2 in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Jorge Juan will play against the league's leader Gandia (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Begastri: J.Fernandez 25+11reb+3ast, C.Alberto 18+15reb+1ast, C.Albaladejo 11+1reb+1ast, G.Jesus 7+13reb+4ast, B.Jose 3+1reb+1ast, E.Navarro 2+3reb+4ast
Jorge Juan: G.Jose 13+1ast, M.Antonio 9+2reb+2ast, P.Jose 6+6reb+1ast, B.Guillermo 4+2reb, G.Antonio 3+9reb+2ast, F.Mateo 3+9reb+3astgschID: 995840
Carolinas - Gandia 54-80
There was no surprise when 10th ranked Carolinas (6-14) was outleveled by first ranked Gandia (17-2) in La Carolina 80-54 on Sunday. Gandia outrebounded Carolinas 47-30 including a 38-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Alejandro Terrades (196-2001) nailed a double-double by scoring 14 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and guard Alejandro Requena (189-2001) accounted for 19 points. Four Gandia players scored in double figures. Guard Santiago Gaya (188-2000) came up with 10 points and forward Nicolas Martinez (192-2001) added 10 points respectively for Carolinas in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Gandia maintains first place with 17-2 record. Carolinas lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Gandia will meet at home Jorge Juan (#13) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Carolinas will play against Ontinet in Ontinyent and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gandia: R.Alejandro 19+4reb+1ast, T.Alejandro 14+15reb+4ast, B.Soriano 14+8reb+1ast, J.Soler 10+4reb+1ast, Z.Unai 7+5reb+1ast, L.McGuirk 6+7reb+4ast
Carolinas: G.Santiago 10+4reb+2ast, M.Nicolas 10+1reb+2ast, C.Ernesto 10+1reb+1ast, B.Oscar 7+5reb+1ast, C.Nathan 6+7reb, S.Oliver 5+4reb+1astgschID: 995841
Calpe - Ontinet 84-90
The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked Ontinet's (8-11) road victory over 9th ranked Calpe (7-13) 90-84 on Sunday. Sergio Gomez (-2000) nailed 20 points for the winning side and Andorra Leonardo Lopez (181-2004) accounted for 14 points. Ontinet's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Canadian guard DAndre Austin (190, college: Fanshawe) came up with 26 points and point guard Juan Crespo (180-1994) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Calpe in the defeat. Four Calpe players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Ontinet maintains eighth place with 8-11 record. Loser Calpe keeps the ninth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Ontinet will meet at home Carolinas (#11) in the next round. Calpe will play against Caja Rural in Zamora and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ontinet: G.Sergio 20+4reb+3ast, L.Leonardo 14+4reb+1ast, D.Alejo 13+4reb+2ast, E.Czerapowicz 11+2reb+2ast, L.Slim 9+7reb+2ast, G.Vicent 9+2reb
Calpe: D.Austin 26+3reb+3ast, J.Crespo 17+4reb+1ast, J.Crespo 14+6reb+3ast, S.Vidal 11+8reb+2ast, O.Alvaro 9+10reb, S.Ralfs 6+2reb+1astgschID: 995842
Archena - Caja Rural 75-67
Very expected game when 12th ranked Caja Rural (3-16) lost to fourth ranked Archena (15-5) in Murcia 67-75 on Saturday. Forward Antonio Ferragut (196-1994) nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and Juan Toledo (190-1996) accounted for 14 points and 6 rebounds. Four Archena players scored in double figures. Archena's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Jesus Calero came up with 24 points and Daniel Nunez (-2004) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Caja Rural in the defeat. Archena have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 15-5 record. Caja Rural lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 16 games lost. Archena will meet higher ranked Molina (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Caja Rural will play against Calpe (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Archena: A.Ferragut 23+12reb+2ast, J.Toledo 14+6reb+2ast, J.Ballesta 14+5reb+3ast, P.Mbaye 10+8reb+1ast, D.Alvarez 8+3reb+6ast, H.Oskars 5+4reb
Caja Rural: C.Jesus 24+4reb+2ast, N.Daniel 16+5reb, M.Camal 12+7reb+1ast, N.Talla 7+9reb, O.Destiny 5+1reb, G.Pablo 2+2reb+5astgschID: 995843
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Ethan Porterfield (6'8''-F) of IUP
Tomiwa Sulaiman (6'6''-F-2001) of IUP
Miykah McIntosh (5'11''-PG) of Mercyhurst
