Regular Season Round 19: CAI Zaragoza - CB Canarias 81-67 (17-22, 22-23, 21-10, 21-12)
Date: January 27, 2013 Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked CB Canarias (7-12) was defeated on the road by seventh ranked CAI Zaragoza (11-8) 81-67 on Sunday. The hosts trailed by 6 points at the halftime before their 42-22 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. It was a great evening for American guard Michael Roll (196-87, college: UCLA) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points. Croatian forward Damjan Rudez (208-86) helped adding 15 points. Four CAI Zaragoza players scored in double figures. At the losing side Montenegrin center Blagota Sekulic (209-82, agency: FCM) responded with 12 points and 8 rebounds and American power forward Jakim Donaldson (204-83, college: Edinboro) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. CAI Zaragoza moved-up to sixth place, which they share with FCB Regal. Newly promoted CB Canarias keeps the thirteenth position with 12 games lost. CAI Zaragoza will face Asefa Estudiantes (#9) in Madrid in the next round. CB Canarias will play at home against Cajasol (#13) in Sevilla and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: CB Canarias: B.Sekulic 12+8reb+1ast, J.Donaldson 12+5reb+2ast, L.Rost 11+1ast, S.Blanco 8+2reb, N.Richotti 7+3reb+4ast, J.Carles Bivia 6+1reb CAI Zaragoza: M.Roll 18+3reb+1ast, D.Rudez 15+2reb+2ast, P.Llompart 11+1reb+2ast, H.Norel 10+7reb+1ast, C.Toppert 9+4reb, P.Aguilar 8+8reb+1ast
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