Tercera FEB Round 2 of Regular Season

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in Tercera FEB. The round was exceptionally exciting as nine games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

First defeat of Huerva against Tarragona 101-83 was the most important game of the last round. Tarragona made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Huerva helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Argentinian-Italian Andres Duval (189-1996) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points. Senegalese Mouhamed Diallo (-2002) contributed with 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Guard Pablo Cabanero (-2002) replied with 13 points and 5 assists for Huerva. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Huerva will play next round against SESE trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Tarragona will try to continue on its current victory against D'Inca on the road.
Gijon Circulo defeated Caja Rural at home 83-72. Guard Ruslan Alogo-Evuna (186-2002, college: Trinity Valley) scored 20 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and David Stachovskij chipped in 12 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Angel Guijarro responded with 26 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Caja Rural will play next round against Sigaltec trying to get back on the winning streak. Gijon Circulo will try to continue on its current victory against Novobasket at Vigo.
Indautxu recorded a loss on the court of Avila on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Avila 98-87. Adrian Vasquez notched a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Aitor Lopez did not help to save the game for Indautxu. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Avila will meet Zornotza in the next round. Indautxu will play against La Flecha and hope to win that game.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 2: Tabirako was beaten by San Prudencio on the road 76-65. Valle de Egues lost to Solares on its own court 61-72. Zornotza outscored Bezana in Amorebieta-Echano 99-68. La Flecha lost to undefeated Cantbasket at home 95-99. Pas Pielagos lost to Ulacia ZKE on the opponent's court 82-83. Tolosa beat Ardoi in a home game 78-60. Chantada won against Novobasket on the road 85-82. Sigaltec outscored Rosalia on its own court 105-79. Marin managed to beat Xiria in a road game 74-72. Avenida was defeated by Culleredo at home 66-71. Salamanca beat Mieres on the opponent's court 78-62. Betanzos lost to Oviedo in a home game 82-95. Movialsa lost to Guimar on the road 74-87. Mensajero managed to beat Felipe Anton on its own court 80-68. Dist.Olimpico was defeated by Fuenlabrada 2 in Madrid 77-76. La Roda beat Villarrobledo at home 67-53. Quintanar lost to Las Rozas on the opponent's court 52-58. Aridane outscored Valdemoro in a home game 108-80. Winless Tobarra lost to undefeated Zentro Basket on the road 72-85. Real Canoe crushed Tenerife Naut. on its own court 78-59. Rivas beat Bazu in a road game 90-77. Guadalajara won against Alcala at home 88-86. Gran Canaria B managed to outperform Talavera on the opponent's court 111-106. Winless Cervantes lost to undefeated Santa Cruz in a home game 61-89. Telde defeated Palmas 7 on the road 73-66. Winless Pintobasket lost to undefeated Alcobendas on its own court 57-83. Winless Mataro UE was destroyed by D'Inca in a road game 73-95. SESE outscored Tecla Sala at home 82-53. Granollers managed to beat Universitat Vic on the opponent's court 85-80. Montgat defeated Castelldefels in a home game 88-79. Winless Mollet lost to undefeated Esparreguera on the road 71-81. Winless Quart lost to undefeated Calvia on its own court 45-75. Winless Artes lost to undefeated Zuera in a road game 88-90. Salou managed to beat Cornella at home 82-72. Winless Valls lost to undefeated Ciutadella on the opponent's court 63-71. Winless Roser lost to undefeated Igualada in a home game 60-72. Es Castell lost to undefeated L'Hospitalet on the road 82-90. Mollerussa managed to outperform Sama on its own court 79-66. Winless Almeria was rolled over Penarroya in a road game 93-63. Winless Novaschool lost to undefeated Jaen CB at home 64-103. Tijola beat La Zubia on the opponent's court 98-91. Winless El Pinar lost to Murgi in a home game 76-77. La Axarquia lost to undefeated Motril on the road 75-86. Melilla rolled over Lucena on its own court 104-54. Winless Badajoz lost to undefeated Badajoz CBA in a road game 95-114. Dos Hermanas beat Alcala Caja87 at home 69-62. Winless Fenix lost to undefeated Gymnastica on the opponent's court 46-81. Oh!Tels ULB managed to outperform Rem Onuba in a home game 74-71. Winless San Antonio lost to undefeated San Fernando on the road 74-87. Coria crushed Bosco Merida on its own court 81-46. Paterna smashed Manises-Quart in a road game 120-100. Vila-Real destroyed Aldaia at home 86-61. Winless Jovens unfortunately lost to Almassera on the opponent's court 76-79. Godella lost to undefeated Puerto Sagunto in a home game 55-72. Castello B defeated Burjassot on the road 86-73. Vall D'uixo beat Morvedre on its own court 97-79. Winless Tabernes lost to undefeated El Pilar in Valencia 62-89. Adesavi outscored Cartagena at home 88-54. Sueca managed to beat Calpe on the opponent's court 106-98. Costera Sur defeated Carolinas in a home game 80-72. Ontinet beat Infante on the road 91-89. Torrent won against Elche on its own court 77-62. Alginet lost to undefeated Benidorm in a road game 82-92. Denia managed to beat Jorge Juan at home 74-65.
The most impressive performance of 2nd round was 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Daniel Perez of Denia.

Group A-A

San Prudencio - Tabirako 76-65:
San Prudencio used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Durango 76-65 on Saturday night. San Prudencio outrebounded Tabirako 46-25 including a 24-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Alvaro Araico (-2005) notched 9 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks to lead the effort and forward Asier Perez (194-2005) supported him with 11 points and 7 assists. Even 11 points and 7 rebounds by Markel Aranzabal (198-2000) did not help to save the game for Tabirako. Guard Jon Aldecoa-Otalora (183-2000) added 9 points and 7 assists for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. San Prudencio will meet at home Valle de Egues in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tabirako will play against Ardoi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San Prudencio: D.Lopez 16+4reb+1ast, A.Perez 11+3reb+7ast, A.Luzuriaga 9+1ast, A.Araico 9+14reb+1ast, U.Soto 9, L.Javier 7+7reb+2ast
Tabirako: A.Mikel 11, A.Markel 11+7reb+2ast, B.Lander 10+4reb, C.Aitor 9, A.Jon 9+2reb+7ast, E.Iker 7+5reb

Valle de Egues - Solares 61-72:
Very expected game when Valle de Egues lost to Solares in Olaz 61-72 on Saturday. Solares forced 25 Valle de Egues turnovers. French center Tyrone Quincy (-2001) notched a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Daniel Contreras (180-2000) supported him with 15 points and 4 assists. Four Solares players scored in double figures. Even 14 points and 7 rebounds by Hector Aranaz (-2006) did not help to save the game for Valle de Egues. Angolan center Kisingo Domingos (207-1999) added 12 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. Solares will meet at home Bezana in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Valle de Egues will play against San Prudencio in Vitoria-Gasteiz and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Solares: D.Contreras 15+4reb+4ast, L.Maestro 14+5reb+1ast, F.Sanmi 13+4reb+1ast, T.Quincy 13+11reb+1ast, J.Sanchez 8, J.Gomez 5+5reb+2ast
Valle de Egues: A.Hector 14+7reb+2ast, D.Kisingo 12+9reb+1ast, A.Miguel 12+1ast, Y.Pablo 8+8reb+3ast, J.Williams 5+5reb, L.Javier 5+6reb+2ast

Bezana - Zornotza 68-99:
Rather predictable result when Zornotza rolled over on the road Bezana 99-68 on Saturday. Zornotza made 26-of-29 free shots (89.7 percent) during the game. Zornotza outrebounded Bezana 48-29 including a 38-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Borja Mendia (200-1994) notched 28 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Iker Salazar (202-1993) supported him with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Four Zornotza players scored in double figures. Even 7 points and 4 assists by forward Nicolas Diaz (192-1993) did not help to save the game for Bezana. Diego Fernandez (-2004) added 10 points for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Zornotza will meet at home Avila in the next round where they are favorite. Bezana will play against Solares and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Zornotza: M.Borja 28+6reb+3ast, E.Errasti 14+2reb+2ast, A.Oier 13+5reb+2ast, I.Salazar 11+11reb+2ast, V.Aiert 8+4reb+1ast, E.Salinero 6+3reb
Bezana: M.Hugo 11+1reb, F.Diego 10+3reb+1ast, R.Jose 8+3reb+2ast, V.Jeronimo 8+4reb+1ast, D.Haro Pedro 8+1reb, D.Nicolas 7+4reb+4ast

Avila - Indautxu 98-87:
Indautxu recorded a loss on the court of Avila on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Avila 98-87. Avila made 32-of-42 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Power forward Adrian Vasquez (200-2001) notched a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Alberto Martin (195-2004) supported him with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Even 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Aitor Lopez (-1994) did not help to save the game for Indautxu. Naturalized Cypriot power forward Alejandro Karatzas (203-2000) added 7 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Four Indautxu players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Avila will meet Zornotza in the next round. Indautxu will play against La Flecha and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Avila: F.Quiros 21+2reb, A.Martin 17+7reb+2ast, V.Adrian 13+12reb+2ast, M.Carretero 11, I.Anxo 8+9reb+3ast, J.Horcajo 8+2reb
Indautxu: A.Lopez 16+8reb+4ast, F.Asier 13+2reb, G.Hueso 13+2reb+3ast, M.Galder 13+3reb+1ast, J.Alex 11+4reb+1ast, D.Leo 9+4reb+1ast

La Flecha - Cantbasket 95-99:
Not a big story in a game when La Flecha lost to Cantbasket in Arroyo Encomienda 95-99 on Sunday. Jonathan Jorge notched 27 points to lead the effort and American-French guard Clayton Ladine (187-1998, college: Rocky Mountain) supported him with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Even 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists by Pablo Rubio (-2008) did not help to save the game for La Flecha. Gonzalo Gutierrez (-2007) added 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Cantbasket will meet at home Ulacia ZKE in the next round. La Flecha will play against Indautxu in Bilbao and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cantbasket: J.Jorge 27+4reb+2ast, G.Adriano 18+8reb+3ast, L.Clayton 17+5reb+9ast, E.Ngom 11+7reb, A.Rey 9+1reb+1ast, J.Casin 7+1reb+1ast
La Flecha: R.Pablo 18+7reb+5ast, R.Pablo 18+1reb+4ast, G.Gonzalo 16+10reb, G.Aurelio 11+2reb+1ast, G.Enrique 10+8reb+2ast, L.Daniil 8+9reb+2ast

Ulacia ZKE - Pas Pielagos 83-82:
Ulacia ZKE used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Renedo de Pielagos 83-82 on Sunday night. Martin Dorronsoro (200-2001) notched 17 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Mikel Zubizarreta supported him with 16 points. Even 17 points and 8 rebounds by Ukrainian forward Artem Yailo (202-2000) did not help to save the game for Pas Pielagos. Beltran De La Llama (195-2007) added 21 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Four Pas Pielagos players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Ulacia ZKE will meet Cantbasket in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Pas Pielagos will play against Tolosa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ulacia ZKE: M.Dorronsoro 17+9reb+3ast, I.Erauncetamurgil 17+2reb+1ast, M.Zubizarreta 16+4reb+1ast, A.Bozal 12+3ast, A.Zabaleta 6+5reb+4ast, I.Arteche 6+9reb+1ast
Pas Pielagos: D.La Llama Beltran 21+5reb+1ast, A.Yailo 17+8reb+2ast, G.Luis 15+3reb+6ast, M.Solorzano 13+2reb+6ast, F.Pablo 5+2reb+2ast, D.Coffie 4+1reb+1ast

Tolosa - Ardoi 78-60:
There was no surprise when Ardoi lost on the road to Tolosa 78-60 on Saturday. Tolosa made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Tolosa outrebounded Ardoi 60-27 including a 23-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Brazilian swingman Pedro Souza (192-2008) notched 22 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Auritz Armendariz (-2006) supported him with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Even 12 points and 5 assists by naturalized Ukrainian forward Anton Savitski (196-1986) did not help to save the game for Ardoi. Forward Jon Mendivil (194-2001) added 18 points for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Tolosa will meet Pas Pielagos in the next round where they are favorite. Ardoi will play against Tabirako in Durango and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Tolosa: S.Pedro 22+7reb+1ast, A.Armendariz 14+13reb+1ast, B.Etxeberria 11+12reb+1ast, U.Conde 8+5reb+4ast, A.Alda 7+6reb+1ast, A.Irastorza 4+1reb
Ardoi: M.Jon 18+2reb, S.Anton 12+3reb+5ast, O.Hodei 8+2reb+2ast, U.Lucas 6+2reb, F.Pablo 6+3reb+2ast, A.Ander 6+7reb

Group A-B

Novobasket - Chantada 82-85:
But Novobasket was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Chantada 85-82 on Saturday night. Chantada dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to Novobasket's 20. Vanilson Mandim notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds to lead the effort and Juan Borrego supported him with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Four Chantada players scored in double figures. Even 24 points by David Benavides did not help to save the game for Novobasket. Nicolas Cruzado added 18 points for the hosts. Novobasket's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Chantada will meet at home Oviedo in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Novobasket will play against Gijon Circulo and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Chantada: V.Mandim 19+17reb+1ast, K.Olgierd 17+2ast, J.Borrego 16+6reb, B.Angel 12+3reb+1ast, C.Iglesias 7+1reb+2ast, S.Martinez 6+4reb+1ast
Novobasket: B.David 24+3reb+1ast, C.Nicolas 18+1reb+1ast, P.Adrian 9, G.Martin 9+1reb+5ast, G.Roi 8+8reb, G.Victor 6+2reb

Gijon Circulo - Caja Rural 83-72:
Gijon Circulo defeated Caja Rural at home 83-72. Gijon Circulo dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Caja Rural's 30. They outrebounded Caja Rural 57-35 including a 23-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Caja Rural was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Guard Ruslan Alogo-Evuna (186-2002, college: Trinity Valley) scored 20 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Lithuanian center David Stachovskij (208-1996) chipped in 12 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Four Gijon Circulo players scored in double figures. Angel Guijarro responded with 26 points and Fernando Salvadores scored 7 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Caja Rural will play next round against Sigaltec trying to get back on the winning streak. Gijon Circulo will try to continue on its current victory against Novobasket at Vigo.
Top scorers:
Gijon Circulo: R.Alogo-Evuna 20+8reb+1ast, S.Aamari 12+3reb, S.David 12+11reb+1ast, B.Samuel 10+6reb+4ast, P.Lance-Amir 10+7reb+2ast, R.Alejandro 8+7reb+2ast
Caja Rural: G.Angel 26+3reb+2ast, J.Sevillano Marcos 9+5reb+2ast, I.Yago 8+2reb, G.Sandro 8+6reb+2ast, S.Fernando 7+7reb+2ast, S.Millan Martin 6+2reb

Sigaltec - Rosalia 105-79:
Sigaltec used a home court advantage and smashed the opponent from Santiago de Compostela 105-79 on Saturday night. Sigaltec looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Adrian Alvarez notched 21 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Mateo Bello (192-2000) supported him with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Even 23 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals by forward Andres Blanco did not help to save the game for Rosalia. Hugo Mallou added 16 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sigaltec will meet Caja Rural in the next round. Rosalia will play against Xiria and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Sigaltec: A.Alvarez 21+6reb+3ast, J.Rodriguez 19+6reb+1ast, M.Bello 14+5reb+7ast, M.Gil 14+4reb+1ast, A.Kovacs 11, P.Santorum 9+4reb+1ast
Rosalia: B.Andres 23+7reb+5ast, M.Hugo 16+5reb+1ast, V.Jose 11+5reb+1ast, G.Juan 11+3reb+2ast, L.Santiago 8+7reb, L.David 3

Xiria - Marin 72-74:
But Xiria was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Marin 74-72 on Sunday night. Angolan forward Angelo Alexandre (202-2001) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Anton Bouzan (188-1995, agency: Promo Sport ID) supported him with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Even a double-double of 11 points and 17 rebounds by Mali forward Ouwa Camara (203-2008) did not help to save the game for Xiria. Forward Ruben Rey (198-1993) added 22 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Marin will meet at home Avenida in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Xiria will play against Rosalia in Santiago de Compostela and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Marin: A.Angelo 18+10reb+2ast, B.Anton 14+8reb+1ast, R.Hugo 13+1reb+1ast, N.Charles 9+9reb+1ast, M.Souto 8+6reb+5ast, M.Paz 3+1reb+4ast
Xiria: R.Ruben 22+5reb+1ast, O.Camara 11+17reb+2ast, F.Nicolas 9+3reb+1ast, F.Simon 9+2reb, I.Alejandro 7+7reb+1ast, R.Hector 5+5reb+2ast

Avenida - Culleredo 66-71:
But Avenida was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Culleredo 71-66 on Sunday night. Argentinian-Italian Ramiro Espinoza (190-1996) notched 21 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Pablo Sanjurjo (198-2003) supported him with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Even 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Iker Garcia did not help to save the game for Avenida. Jesus Cerisuelo (-1998) added 11 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. Avenida's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Culleredo will meet at home Mieres in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Avenida will play against Marin and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Culleredo: E.Ramiro 21+9reb+2ast, P.Sanjurjo 17+12reb+1ast, J.Prieto 16+10reb+2ast, J.Martinez 5+2ast, A.Anon 3+5reb+5ast, J.Fernandez 3+2reb
Avenida: G.Iker 15+5reb+4ast, M.Castro 13+7reb, C.Jesus 11+9reb+3ast, I.Rebergen 9+5reb+1ast, C.Ander 7+3reb, M.Miguel 6+7reb+1ast

Mieres - Salamanca 62-78:
Everything went according to plan when Salamanca defeated on the road Mieres 78-62 on Sunday. Salamanca shot 25 for 35 from the free-throw line, while Mieres only scored eight points from the stripe. Salamanca forced 25 Mieres turnovers. Center Sergio De La Fuente (198-1989) notched 17 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and American guard Derrick James (178-2004, college: STAC) supported him with 15 points and 4 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Even 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by forward Olay Iglesias (185-2003) did not help to save the game for Mieres. Forward Miguel Gonzalez (195-2000) added 11 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Salamanca will meet at home Betanzos in the next round where they are favorite. Mieres will play against Culleredo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Salamanca: L.De 17+7reb+1ast, J.Derrick 15+2reb+4ast, J.Barroso 13+2reb+3ast, J.Okeke 9+8reb+3ast, M.Ndir 6+14reb, A.Marcos 6+4reb
Mieres: I.Olay 14+6reb+5ast, G.Miguel 11+5reb+3ast, G.Diego 9+5reb+1ast, M.Samppa 8+3reb+2ast, R.Juan 8+6reb+3ast, A.Noba 7+6reb+2ast

Betanzos - Oviedo 82-95:
But Betanzos was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Oviedo 95-82 on Sunday night. Oviedo forced 26 Betanzos turnovers. Miguel Zorrozua (-2006) notched 20 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Diego Cuetos (178-2004) supported him with 16 points. Oviedo's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Even 20 points and 8 rebounds by Randolph Acevedo did not help to save the game for Betanzos. point guard Jorge Abelleira (180-1997) added 15 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Five Betanzos players scored in double figures. Oviedo will meet Chantada on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Betanzos will play against Salamanca and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Oviedo: Z.Miguel 20+5reb+1ast, D.Cuetos 16+2reb+2ast, M.Bartolome 15+4reb, R.Quiros 11+1reb+1ast, M.Fernandez 8+7reb, A.Perez 7+5reb
Betanzos: A.Randolph 20+8reb+2ast, A.Jorge 15+7reb+1ast, R.Pablo 12+7reb, R.Marcos 10+11reb+1ast, G.Santiago 10+4reb, L.Nicolas 8+5reb

Group B-A

Guimar - Movialsa 87-74:
No shocking result in a game when Guimar beat at home Movialsa 87-74 on Saturday. Guimar shot 30 for 45 from the free-throw line, while Movialsa only scored six points from the stripe. Guimar forced 29 Movialsa turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Argentinian-German center Christian Bihurriet (207-2000) notched 20 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Jose Moure supported him with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four Guimar players scored in double figures. Even 21 points and 4 assists by Mali guard Ibrahim Doumbia (185-2006) did not help to save the game for Movialsa. Juan Manuel Vela added 9 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Guimar will meet at home Mensajero in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Movialsa will play against Tobarra and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Guimar: B.Christian 20+7reb, P.Grima 17+2reb+3ast, J.Moure 14+7reb+2ast, J.Miranda 13+2reb+7ast, I.Esteban 9+4reb, H.Fernandez 8+3reb+4ast
Movialsa: D.Ibrahim 21+2reb+4ast, M.Garcia 11+3reb+1ast, V.Juan Manuel 9+6reb+2ast, A.Miguel 7+1reb+1ast, G.Antonio 6+5ast, T.Mamadou 6+6reb+3ast

Mensajero - Felipe Anton 80-68:
Mensajero used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from La Palma 80-68 on Saturday night. Strangely Felipe Anton outrebounded Mensajero 42-30 including a 17-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Costa Rican point guard Daniel Rodriguez (170-1998) notched a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 assists to lead the effort and forward Paulo Rodriguez (201-2000) supported him with 12 points and 5 rebounds. Even 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by American swingman Trevaughn Goodman (193, college: Principia, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) did not help to save the game for Felipe Anton. Senegalese center Alioune Senghor (200-1996) added 16 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Mensajero will meet Guimar on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Felipe Anton will play against Fuenlabrada 2 in Madrid and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mensajero: R.Daniel 26+4reb+10ast, L.Rodriguez 13+4reb+1ast, R.Paulo 12+5reb+2ast, I.Mencara 8+2reb, J.Parrondo 8+4reb+1ast, Y.Rodriguez 4+4reb+1ast
Felipe Anton: T.Goodman 18+9reb+4ast, A.Senghor 16+11reb, X.Newson 11+4reb, D.Edgar 8+2reb, A.Pedro 5+4reb+2ast, N.Eric 4+4reb

Fuenlabrada 2 - Dist.Olimpico 77-76:
There was a surprise result when Fuenlabrada 2 edged Dist.Olimpico in Madrid 77-76 on Saturday. Christ Okito notched a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds to lead the effort and swingman Marc Grau (194-2008) supported him with 12 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds by center Daniel Garcia-Casarrubios (208-2004) did not help to save the game for Dist.Olimpico. Guard Diego Guijarro (188-2002) added 12 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Four Dist.Olimpico players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Fuenlabrada 2 will meet at home Felipe Anton in the next round where they are favorite. Dist.Olimpico will play against La Roda and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fuenlabrada 2: C.Okito 16+16reb, M.Grau 12+5reb+3ast, S.Fole 11+7reb, A.Alejandro 9+2reb+1ast, A.Ruperez 9+2reb+1ast, D.Eloy 7+1reb+2ast
Dist.Olimpico: G.Diego 12+6reb+1ast, J.Gonzalez 12+3reb+2ast, G.Daniel 11+11reb+1ast, P.Pablo 10+4reb+5ast, C.Ivan 7+3reb, M.Alvarez 7+7reb

La Roda - Villarrobledo 67-53:
La Roda used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Villarrobledo 67-53 on Saturday night. La Roda made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Brezo Fernandez (198-1999) notched 12 points to lead the effort and forward Manuel Mije (200-1999) supported him with 11 points. Even 16 points by forward Ousman Sima (-2001) did not help to save the game for Villarrobledo. Puerto Rican Rychell Janga (191-1997, college: Sacred Heart PR) added 10 points for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. La Roda will meet Dist.Olimpico in the next round where they are favorite. Villarrobledo will play against Las Rozas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
La Roda: R.Blak 12+3reb, B.Fernandez 12+4reb+1ast, M.Mije 11+3reb+2ast, V.Marc 9+2reb, A.Seara 8+1reb+1ast, S.Joan 7+4reb
Villarrobledo: O.Sima 16+4reb+1ast, J.Rychell 10+3reb+2ast, L.Bulashvili 7+2reb+2ast, A.Hugo 6+7reb+2ast, A.Joao 6+6reb+1ast, C.Alejandro 3

Las Rozas - Quintanar 58-52:
Everything went according to plan when Las Rozas defeated at home Quintanar 58-52 on Saturday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Forward Samuel Nwugha-Galan (203, college: Coastal Bend) notched 10 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Acoydan McCarthy (197-1999) supported him with 13 points. Even 15 points by point guard Aksel Laso (180) did not help to save the game for Quintanar. Samuel Sanchez (-2005) added 10 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Las Rozas will meet Villarrobledo on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Quintanar will play against Aridane and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Las Rozas: M.Acoydan 13+2reb+1ast, S.Nwugha-Galan 10+8reb+1ast, G.Hernandez 9+6reb+1ast, A.Delicado 8+5reb+2ast, L.De 6+3reb+5ast, L.Marena 4+5reb+1ast
Quintanar: L.Aksel 15+2reb+1ast, S.Samuel 10+6reb+1ast, A.Andres 7+6reb, A.Canas-Balina 5+1ast, I.Condes 4+7reb, M.Perez 4+8reb

Aridane - Valdemoro 108-80:
There was no surprise when Valdemoro was outleveled by Aridane in Los Llanos 108-80 on Saturday. Aridane forced 22 Valdemoro turnovers. Oriol Balsells (190-1995) notched 14 points and 9 assists to lead the effort and Gerard Meja supported him with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Five Aridane players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds by point guard Wellingthon Diaz (188-2002) did not help to save the game for Valdemoro. Wesley Ciprian added 20 points for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Aridane will meet Quintanar on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Valdemoro will play against Zentro Basket and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Aridane: G.Javier 21+4reb+1ast, G.Meja 19+7reb+1ast, T.Boundi 15+10reb+1ast, O.Balsells 14+4reb+9ast, K.Mendes 13+5reb, A.Jimenez 9+2reb
Valdemoro: C.Wesley 20+3reb+1ast, W.Diaz 16+10reb, R.Daniel 14+5reb+1ast, E.Ruben 9+1reb+1ast, G.David 8+3reb, A.Kevin 7+5ast

Zentro Basket - Tobarra 85-72:
No shocking result in a game when Zentro Basket beat Tobarra in Madrid 85-72 on Saturday. Zentro Basket had a 35-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Tomas Punzano notched 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and American forward Russell Williams (198-2006, college: Bethel, TN) supported him with 14 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 12 points and 15 rebounds by Senegalese power forward Fallou Ndiaye (-2004) did not help to save the game for Tobarra. Hector Saiz-Bustamante added 12 points for the guests. Four Tobarra players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Zentro Basket will meet Valdemoro on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Tobarra will play against Movialsa in CB Criptana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Zentro Basket: T.Punzano 18+6reb+4ast, R.Williams 14+5reb+2ast, L.Mario 13+1reb, L.Czopik 10+3reb+2ast, O.Sanogo 8+5reb+1ast, K.Keita 6+7reb+1ast
Tobarra: M.Demetre 12+1reb+1ast, F.Ndiaye 12+15reb+1ast, S.Hector 12+4reb+2ast, A.Pujadas 11+3reb+2ast, C.Teasley 8+1reb+2ast, S.Ivan 6+5reb

Group B-B

Real Canoe - Tenerife Naut. 78-59:
There was a minor upset when Tenerife Naut. was smashed by Real Canoe in Madrid 78-59 on Saturday. Real Canoe forced 20 Tenerife Naut. turnovers. Power forward Guillermo Bastante (201-1998, agency: BIG) notched 15 points to lead the effort and Miguel Kreisler supported him with 5 points and 11 rebounds. Even 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists by naturalized Bosnian forward Adnan Omeragic (202-1996) did not help to save the game for Tenerife Naut.. Senegalese forward Mor Niang (206-1999) added 12 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Real Canoe will meet at home Bazu in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tenerife Naut. will play against Alcobendas and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Real Canoe: B.Guillermo 15+4reb+2ast, Y.Homs 10+1reb+1ast, J.Lapastora 10+2reb, E.Pascual 9+2reb+4ast, G.Tavier 6+7reb+2ast, G.Jaime 5+3reb+3ast
Tenerife Naut.: O.Adnan 14+7reb+5ast, M.Niang 12+10reb, H.Gabriel 10+2reb+2ast, P.Pablo 8+2reb+1ast, M.Alexander Miranda 7+10reb+1ast, d.la Rosa Eloy 4+2reb+3ast

Bazu - Rivas 77-90:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with Rivas' road victory over Bazu in Guadalajara 90-77 on Saturday. Rivas dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Bazu's 22. Diego Marinez notched 18 points to lead the effort and forward Will Ladson (195-2004) supported him with 10 points. Even 34 points (!!!) (was perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line !!!) by Venezuelan Braian Ojeda did not help to save the game for Bazu. Yohandryt Mendoza added 11 points and 10 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Rivas will meet at home Guadalajara in the next round where they are favorite. Bazu will play against Real Canoe in Madrid and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Rivas: D.Marinez 18+3reb+1ast, D.Manzanero 12+3reb, A.Roldan 10+2reb, W.Ladson 10+4reb+2ast, S.Paradela 8+3reb+2ast, O.Mendez 8+4reb+2ast
Bazu: O.Braian 34+2reb+2ast, O.Angel 11+4reb+1ast, M.Yohandryt 11+10reb+1ast, V.Gutierrez Diego 5+4reb+1ast, A.Martinez 5+4reb, H.Marcos 4+10reb

Guadalajara - Alcala 88-86:
There was a minor upset when Alcala was edged on the road by Guadalajara 88-86 on Saturday. Guadalajara outrebounded Alcala 45-34 including 17 on the offensive glass. Venezuelan power forward Luis Valera (201-1988, college: UTRGV) notched 23 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and German Sabater supported him with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Even 23 points by guard Hugo Perez (190-2004) did not help to save the game for Alcala. Carlos Luengo added 11 points and 12 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Guadalajara will meet Rivas on the road in the next round. Alcala will play against Talavera and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Guadalajara: V.Luis 23+9reb+1ast, G.Sabater 13+11reb+2ast, J.Ismael 13+2reb+3ast, V.Alonso 12+1reb+3ast, J.Hoya 10+4reb, F.Diaz 9+7reb+3ast
Alcala: P.Hugo 23+2reb+1ast, J.Juan Jose 14+3reb+1ast, H.Marcos 13+6reb+3ast, L.Carlos 11+12reb, N.Mateo 10+1ast, H.Samuel 5+1reb+4ast

Talavera - Gran Canaria B 106-111:
Everything went according to plan when Gran Canaria B defeated on the road Talavera 111-106 on Sunday. Gran Canaria B made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 66.7 percentage. Swingman Gavin Baez (186-2007) notched 30 points (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and forward Jorge Arteaga (197-2007) supported him with 21 points. Even 27 points and 9 rebounds by Uruguayan-Greek forward Maximiliano Sole (195-1988) did not help to save the game for Talavera. Naturalized Equatorial Guinean swingman Kingsley Obiekwe (196-1994, college: NE Oklah.A&M) added 18 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Gran Canaria B will meet at home Pintobasket in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Talavera will play against Alcala and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gran Canaria B: G.Baez 30+3reb+3ast, J.Arteaga 21+4reb, J.Yanez 16+3reb+3ast, F.Diaz 13+3reb+5ast, P.Pasqua 9+1reb+1ast, M.Oliver 7+5reb
Talavera: M.Sole 27+9reb+1ast, L.Daniel 20+3reb, K.Obiekwe 18+6reb, J.Vaquero 16+4reb+4ast, E.Llacer 9+4reb+2ast, M.Rodrigo 6+1reb+1ast

Cervantes - Santa Cruz 61-89:
There was no surprise when Cervantes was outleveled by Santa Cruz in Ciudad Real 89-61 on Sunday. Santa Cruz dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Cervantes' 22. Santa Cruz forced 24 Cervantes turnovers. Eudaldo Gonzalez notched 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Marcos Molina (-2001) supported him with 12 points. Five Santa Cruz players scored in double figures. Even 9 points and 7 assists by guard Ramiro Cuadros (-2000) did not help to save the game for Cervantes. Traore Traore (-2004) added 6 points and 10 rebounds for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Santa Cruz will meet at home Palmas 7 in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Cervantes will play against Gran Canaria B in Las Palmas and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Santa Cruz: E.Gonzalez 19+8reb+5ast, R.Samuel 13+3reb+2ast, I.Edomwonyi 13+2reb+2ast, M.Molina 12+4reb+3ast, G.Maiga 11+7reb, E.Perdomo 10+6reb+2ast
Cervantes: V.Pietukhov 14+1reb, C.Ramiro 9+1reb+7ast, C.Javier 8+2reb+1ast, L.Jorge 8+5reb+1ast, T.Traore 6+10reb, R.Anyer 5+3reb+1ast

Palmas 7 - Telde 66-73:
No shocking result in a game when Telde beat Palmas 7 in Las Palmas 73-66 on Sunday. Telde forced 21 Palmas 7 turnovers. Aitor Vicente notched 17 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and Alejandro Santana (-2006) supported him with 5 points, 8 assists and 6 steals. Even 13 points and 9 rebounds by Pablo Pulido did not help to save the game for Palmas 7. Hugo Santana added 9 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Telde will meet at home Pintobasket in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Palmas 7 will play against Santa Cruz and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Telde: A.Vicente 17+8reb, D.Hernandez 11+1reb+2ast, G.Artiles 11+1reb+1ast, I.Hernandez 9+5reb, M.Alejandro 7+4reb+1ast, A.Santana 5+2reb+8ast
Palmas 7: P.Pablo 13+9reb+2ast, F.Mor 10+3reb+2ast, S.Hugo 9+5reb+6ast, D.Tomas 7+3reb+1ast, G.Airam 7+1reb+1ast, F.Alvaro 6+3reb+1ast

Pintobasket - Alcobendas 57-83:
Very expected game when Pintobasket was smashed by Alcobendas in Madrid 83-57 on Saturday. Alcobendas held Pintobasket to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 47.6 percent accuracy of the winners. Alcobendas forced 20 Pintobasket turnovers. Strangely Pintobasket outrebounded Alcobendas 50-29 including a 18-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Iago Zamalloa (197-1996) notched 8 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and forward Alberto Torres (201-1998, college: Iowa Wesleyan, agency: BIG) supported him with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Alcobendas players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 10 points and 20 rebounds by swingman Marco Echeverria (190-2002) did not help to save the game for Pintobasket. Nigerian forward Precious Uzamere (200-1996) added 13 points and 12 rebounds for the hosts. 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 will meet Tenerife Naut. in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pintobasket will play against Gran Canaria B in Las Palmas and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Alcobendas: G.Carlos 17+1reb, G.Garrido 15+3reb+1ast, T.Alberto 14+5reb+4ast, M.Perez 13+6reb, I.Zamalloa 8+9reb+6ast, P.Ballespin 7+3ast
Pintobasket: U.Precious 13+12reb+1ast, A.Jose Luis 12+3reb, E.Marco 10+20reb+2ast, R.Alvaro 8+2reb, d.Valle Marcos 5+1reb+2ast, M.Matthews 4+1reb+1ast

Group C-A

D'Inca - Mataro UE 95-73:
There was a surprise result when D'Inca rolled over at home Mataro UE 95-73 on Saturday. D'Inca dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Mataro UE's 22. D'Inca forced 23 Mataro UE turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Mataro UE's players. Center Victor Serrano (210-1989) notched a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and power forward Carlos Poyatos (207-1994) supported him with 19 points (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Even 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by forward Jordi Juanola (196-1998) did not help to save the game for Mataro UE. Center Ferran Llorens (199-2002) added 15 points for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. D'Inca will meet at home Tarragona in the next round. Mataro UE will play against Calvia and hope to win that game and get promotion back to the Segunda FEB just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
D'Inca: S.Victor 28+12reb+3ast, P.Carlos 19+2reb, M.Aguilo 11+5reb, L.Sanchez 11+4reb+4ast, P.Fluxa 7+4reb, P.Cami 6+2reb+9ast
Mataro UE: J.Jordi 25+9reb+4ast, F.Llorens 15+2reb, F.Iturria 10+3reb+1ast, G.Christian 10+1reb, F.Nicolas 5+3reb+2ast, J.Pau 3+1reb

Tarragona - Huerva 101-83:
First defeat of league's leader Huerva against Tarragona 101-83 was the most important game of the last round. Tarragona made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Huerva helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Argentinian-Italian Andres Duval (189-1996) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points. Senegalese Mouhamed Diallo (-2002) contributed with 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Guard Pablo Cabanero (-2002) replied with 13 points and 5 assists and forward Javier Fernandez (200-2004) added 12 points in the effort for Huerva. Four Huerva players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Huerva will play next round against SESE trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Tarragona will try to continue on its current victory against D'Inca on the road.
Top scorers:
Tarragona: A.Duval 16+2reb+3ast, F.Iker 14+1reb+2ast, L.Malary 13+4reb+3ast, D.Adria 13+3ast, M.Diallo 12+8reb+1ast, L.David 9+7reb+2ast
Huerva: C.Pablo 13+3reb+5ast, F.Javier 12+3reb+3ast, G.Pablo 10+1reb+2ast, M.Pomar 10+1reb+1ast, M.Samuel 10+5reb+1ast, J.Aiman 8+8reb

SESE - Tecla Sala 82-53:
SESE used a home court advantage and outscored the opponent from Barcelona 82-53 on Saturday night. SESE forced 29 Tecla Sala turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Tecla Sala's players. Sergi Iborra notched 18 points to lead the effort and Pau Carrion supported him with 9 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. Even 13 points by Joan Bertomeu did not help to save the game for Tecla Sala. Isarn Vives (-2006) added 6 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. SESE will meet Huerva in the next round where they are favorite. Tecla Sala will play against Universitat Vic and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
SESE: S.Iborra 18+1reb+1ast, A.Jaime 12+2ast, J.Galve 12+1ast, G.Hereter 10+5reb+2ast, P.Carrion 9+3reb+7ast, A.Puertas 6+4reb+1ast
Tecla Sala: B.Joan 13+2reb, L.Marc 7+1reb+2ast, M.Eduard 6+1reb+2ast, V.Isarn 6+7reb+1ast, F.Marc 6+4reb+2ast, A.Hernandez 5+5reb

Universitat Vic - Granollers 80-85:
But Universitat Vic was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Granollers 85-80 on Saturday night. Granollers forced 21 Universitat Vic turnovers. Point guard Esteban Felez (191-2001) notched a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and forward Joel Juarez (195-2002, agency: BIG) supported him with 20 points. Four Granollers players scored in double figures. Even 20 points and 6 rebounds by guard Eddy Sims (182-1998) did not help to save the game for Universitat Vic. French Arthur Simon (202-2001) added 13 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Granollers will meet at home Montgat in the next round. Universitat Vic will play against Tecla Sala in Barcelona and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Granollers: J.Joel 20+4reb+2ast, C.Homs 19+5reb, F.Esteban 13+12reb+5ast, O.Heras 13+2reb+2ast, A.Murciano 7+12reb+4ast, E.Cano 6+3reb
Universitat Vic: S.Eddy 20+6reb+2ast, S.Arthur 13+9reb+3ast, R.Alex 11+4reb, A.Lajay 9+7reb+3ast, J.Canal 8+5reb+1ast, A.Young 6+3reb+2ast

Montgat - Castelldefels 88-79:
Montgat used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Castelldefels 88-79 on Saturday night. Montgat forced 21 Castelldefels turnovers. Strangely Castelldefels outrebounded Montgat 41-25 including 29 on the defensive glass. American forward Billy McDonald (198-1994, college: Caldwell) notched 21 points to lead the effort and guard Eric Balague (189-1990) supported him with 13 points and 4 assists. Four Montgat players scored in double figures. Even 15 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) by power forward Arnau Rosa (198-2005) did not help to save the game for Castelldefels. Alex Cruz (-2006) added 13 points for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Montgat will meet Granollers on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Castelldefels will play against Esparreguera and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Montgat: M.Billy 21+3reb, E.Balague 13+2reb+4ast, M.Lopez 12+7reb, S.Jordi 10+3reb+4ast, P.Bassas 8+4reb+6ast, M.Garcia 7+2reb+1ast
Castelldefels: A.Rosa 15+4reb, C.Alex 13+3reb+3ast, A.Jaume 9+4reb+3ast, M.Younes 8+8reb+1ast, D.Alejandro 7+6reb+2ast, A.Vicente 6+8reb+1ast

Esparreguera - Mollet 81-71:
Esparreguera used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Mollet 81-71 on Saturday night. Esparreguera looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Forward Josep Sole (195-1997) notched a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Jeremy Martin (185-1998) supported him with 15 points and 4 assists. Martin is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Esparreguera players scored in double figures. Even 9 points and 10 rebounds by Javier Rodriguez did not help to save the game for Mollet. Guard Marc Sese (189-1993) added 12 points for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Esparreguera will meet Castelldefels on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mollet will play against Quart and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Esparreguera: J.Martin 15+1reb+4ast, S.Romeo 12+2reb, J.Sole 12+11reb+1ast, Q.Sergio 10+3reb+7ast, T.Omaru 9+4reb, I.Arnau 8+3reb
Mollet: S.Marc 12+4reb+1ast, A.Jordi 10+3reb+1ast, R.Antonio 9+6reb, R.Javier 9+10reb+1ast, V.Gerard 8+3reb, A.Real 7+2reb+2ast

Quart - Calvia 45-75:
But Quart was not able to use a home court advantage and was smashed by the opponent from Calvia 75-45 on Saturday night. Calvia forced 24 Quart turnovers. Alejandro Aguilera notched 17 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Goncalo Neves supported him with 17 points. Four Calvia players scored in double figures. Even 10 points and 9 rebounds by center Bassirou Gueye (200-1997) did not help to save the game for Quart. Naturalized Gambian Tapha Fatty (190-1996) added 8 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Calvia will meet Mataro UE on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Quart will play against Mollet and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Calvia: G.Neves 17+1reb+1ast, A.Aguilera 17+5reb+2ast, G.Marc 10+1reb+5ast, M.Diallo 10+3reb+1ast, V.Ruben 8+7reb, J.Lopez 3+1ast
Quart: G.Bassirou 10+9reb, C.Adria 9+1reb+2ast, F.Tapha 8+7reb+1ast, J.Pau 6+6reb+1ast, M.Peral 4+7reb+2ast, M.Marc 3+6reb

Group C-B

Zuera - Artes 90-88:
Zuera used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Artes 90-88 on Saturday night. Zuera looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Center Jose Antonio Malo (202-1996) notched 20 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and Senegalese forward Pape Diop (201-2003) supported him with 18 points. Even 16 points and 7 assists by point guard Marc Penarroya (190-2002) did not help to save the game for Artes. Carles Guitart (-2006) added 18 points and 4 steals for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Zuera will meet at home Salou in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Artes will play against Barbastro and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Zuera: J.Malo 20+9reb+1ast, D.Pape 18+2reb+1ast, I.Terreros 12+5reb+3ast, A.Ezquerra 11+4reb+2ast, A.Pedros 7+3ast, V.Alejandro 6+2reb+4ast
Artes: G.Carles 18+3reb+3ast, M.Penarroya 16+4reb+7ast, M.Biel 14+3reb+4ast, D.Mouctar 10+3reb, M.Eduard 9+6reb+1ast, F.Borja 8+3reb

Salou - Cornella 82-72:
Not a big story in a game when Cornella lost on the road to Salou 82-72 on Sunday. Salou made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Cornella turnovers. Salou looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Point guard Emilio Martinez (182-1998) notched 17 points and 5 assists to lead the effort and Andorra-Filipino guard Aaron Ganal (185-2004) supported him with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 11 points and 7 rebounds by the former international swingman Xavier Rabaseda (196-1989) did not help to save the game for Cornella. Gerardo Martinez (194-2002) added 15 points for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Salou will meet Zuera on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Cornella will play against Ciutadella and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Salou: M.Emilio 17+3reb+5ast, D.Mamadou 14+2reb+1ast, A.Ganal 13+5reb+5ast, K.Danrad 9+6reb+3ast, S.Petras 7+3reb, M.Oillataguerre 6+2reb+1ast
Cornella: G.Martinez 15+3reb+2ast, L.Alejandro 12+2ast, X.Rabaseda 11+7reb+2ast, P.Orizu 8+5reb, K.Felizor 8+5reb, M.Bernat 8+1reb+2ast

Ciutadella - Valls 71-63:
Everything went according to plan when Ciutadella defeated at home Valls 71-63 on Sunday. Ciutadella forced 23 Valls turnovers. Didac Alzamora (-2004) notched 21 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Damian Soriano (195-1974) supported him with 10 points and 4 assists. Even 16 points by guard Oriol Besora (182-1997) did not help to save the game for Valls. Center Jan Campeny (-2005) added 9 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Ciutadella will meet Cornella on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Valls will play against Roser and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ciutadella: D.Alzamora 21+7reb, D.Soriano 10+3reb+4ast, L.Martinez 9+1reb+2ast, V.Ian 8+3reb, C.Lyvans 7+5reb+1ast, G.Tarres 6+5reb
Valls: O.Besora 16+4reb, G.Fabregas 12+5reb, C.Jan 9+7reb+3ast, N.Oscar 9+3reb+1ast, P.Santiago 5+2reb, P.Nakidjim 4+2reb

Roser - Igualada 60-72:
There was no surprise when Roser lost at home to Igualada 72-60 on Saturday. Guard Miquel Aliaga (189-1999) notched 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Carles Fons (189-1991) supported him with 11 points and 5 rebounds. Igualada's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Even a double-double of 10 points and 16 rebounds by Albert Montalvo (201-1999) did not help to save the game for Roser. Guard Raul Verano (187-1999) added 15 points for the hosts. Igualada will meet at home L'Hospitalet in the next round. Roser will play against Valls and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Igualada: M.Aliaga 17+8reb+4ast, C.Fons 11+5reb+2ast, M.Benito 7+2reb, E.Tejero 7+4reb, L.Sala 7+5reb+1ast, A.Cumelles 7+4reb
Roser: V.Raul 15+2reb+1ast, A.Montalvo 10+16reb+2ast, M.Puig 9+1reb, C.Alex 7+9reb, R.Hugo 7+1reb, M.Lluis 6+2reb

L'Hospitalet - Es Castell 90-82:
There was a surprise result when L'Hospitalet beat at home Es Castell 90-82 on Saturday. L'Hospitalet shot 31 for 45 from the free-throw line, while Es Castell only scored eleven points from the stripe. Marc Buscail (204-2003) notched a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and forward Nil Baques (195-1998) supported him with 14 points and 5 assists. Even 14 points and 8 assists by point guard Javier Hernandez (182-1992) did not help to save the game for Es Castell. Guard Marti Duch (188-1998) added 18 points for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. L'Hospitalet will meet Igualada on the road in the next round. Es Castell will play against Mollerussa and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
L'Hospitalet: B.Marc 21+10reb+2ast, F.David 16+3reb+1ast, N.Baques 14+4reb+5ast, M.Marc 12+8reb, M.Corbera 6+1reb+2ast, M.Kiris 6+4reb
Es Castell: D.Marti 18, J.Hernandez 14+3reb+8ast, X.Elvira 12+5reb+1ast, P.Sarrate 10+4reb+3ast, R.Alejandro 6+9reb+2ast, R.Timoner 6+2reb+3ast

Mollerussa - Sama 79-66:
Very expected game when Sama lost on the road to Mollerussa 79-66 on Saturday. Emilio Trujillo notched a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) to lead the effort and Xavier Arredondo (-2004) supported him with 8 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 12 points and 13 rebounds by Jaume Zanca (195-1997) did not help to save the game for Sama. Gerard Gutierrez (-2003, agency: BIG) added 16 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Mollerussa will meet Es Castell on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sama will play against Navas and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Mollerussa: T.Emilio 25+10reb+4ast, A.Beltran 10+1reb, L.Carlos 10+7reb, I.Capell 8+5reb+1ast, X.Arredondo 8+10reb+1ast, G.Andrea 6+7reb
Sama: G.Gutierrez 16+5reb, J.Zanca 12+13reb+1ast, C.Arnau 9+9reb+3ast, B.Pau 8+3reb+2ast, L.Sergi 7+3reb+1ast, R.Victor 4

Penarroya - Almeria 93-63:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with Penarroya's home victory over Almeria 93-63 on Saturday. Penarroya outrebounded Almeria 48-34 including 17 on the offensive glass. British-Belgian point guard Daniel Ogoro (196-2000, college: St.Thomas, FL) notched 26 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and swingman Jose Abril (192-2001) supported him with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Even 15 points and 9 rebounds by Mario Camacho did not help to save the game for Almeria. Angel Contreras added 10 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Penarroya will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Almeria will play against Novaschool and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Penarroya: O.Daniel 26+2reb, A.Jose 14+6reb+7ast, F.Lopez 11+2reb+2ast, S.Manuel 9, J.Santos 8+4reb+2ast, R.Sanchez 7+3reb+1ast
Almeria: C.Mario 15+9reb, C.Angel 10+6reb, M.Marti 9+4reb+1ast, G.Alberto 8+4reb, M.Moustapha 7+3reb+1ast, G.Pablo 4+1ast

Group D-A

Novaschool - Jaen CB 64-103:
Not a big story in a game when Novaschool was outscored by Jaen CB in Malaga 103-64 on Saturday. Jaen CB dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Novaschool's 32. Jaen CB forced 20 Novaschool turnovers and outrebounded them 53-28 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Jaen CB looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American guard Ty Perry (193-1998, college: New Haven, agency: WP Sports Agency) notched 25 points to lead the effort and American-Nigerian Eric Okenchi (201-1997, college: UVA Wise) supported him with 19 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Even 17 points by Rafael Vidales (191-2003) did not help to save the game for Novaschool. Center Anastasio Vazquez (204-1992) added 8 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Jaen CB will meet at home La Zubia in the next round where they are favorite. Novaschool will play against Almeria and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Jaen CB: P.Ty 25+2reb+1ast, O.Eric 19+7reb, A.Adrian 12+3reb+2ast, M.Javier 8+9reb+4ast, A.Lopes 8+6reb, D.Lara 7+2reb+3ast
Novaschool: V.Rafael 17+2reb+1ast, F.Adrian 15+3reb+1ast, V.Lucas 9+1reb+1ast, V.Anastasio 8+8reb+4ast, E.Saviour 4+6reb+5ast, A.Manuel 3

La Zubia - Tijola 91-98:
But La Zubia was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Tijola 98-91 on Saturday night. Tijola shot 36 for 49 from the free-throw line, while La Zubia only scored fourteen points from the stripe. Point guard Luis Rueda (186-1996) notched 27 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and forward Joaquin Reyes (196-1996) supported him with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Even a double-double of 18 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists by Jorge Pina (-2007) did not help to save the game for La Zubia. Center Jorge Rodriguez (202-1994) added 16 points and 11 rebounds for the hosts. Five Tijola and four La Zubia players scored in double figures. La Zubia's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Tijola will meet at home El Pinar in the next round and are hoping to win another game. La Zubia will play against Jaen CB in Jean and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Tijola: L.Rueda 27+3reb+4ast, J.Reyes 19+8reb+2ast, M.Hugo 17+10reb, L.Dallacosta 12+6reb, K.Montano 12+12reb+3ast, S.Khadim 5+6reb
La Zubia: P.Jorge 18+14reb+4ast, B.Alonso 17+5reb+4ast, D.Rafael 17+5reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 16+11reb, G.Jesus 6+2reb, Z.Pope 6+4reb+1ast

El Pinar - Murgi 76-77:
But El Pinar was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Murgi 77-76 on Saturday night. Murgi made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 El Pinar turnovers. Swingman Cristobal Vargas (193, college: Olney Central) notched 19 points to lead the effort and swingman Fernando Quero (190-2003) supported him with 14 points. Even a double-double of 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists by Joaquin Garcia did not help to save the game for El Pinar. Forward Pablo Ibanez (198-1993) added 13 points for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Murgi will meet at home Motril in the next round and it may be the game of the week. El Pinar will play against Tijola and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Murgi: C.Vargas 19+1reb+2ast, Q.Fernando 14+2reb+2ast, C.David 11+7reb, M.Diez 8+6reb+1ast, J.Yelamos 7+7reb+1ast, B.Gimenez 6+2reb+4ast
El Pinar: J.Garcia 16+10reb+4ast, I.Pablo 13+4reb+1ast, D.Oscar 8+2ast, M.Juan Javier 8+3reb, M.Luis Miguel 8+2reb+1ast, M.Nicolas 7+3reb+1ast

Motril - La Axarquia 86-75:
Motril used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Velez-Malaga 86-75 on Sunday night. Motril forced 22 La Axarquia turnovers. Guard Jaime Llabres (178-2007) notched 19 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and Argentinian forward Pedro Rossi (203-2002, college: UMC) supported him with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Even 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists by American-Puerto Rican guard Kenneth Rodriguez (188-2006) did not help to save the game for La Axarquia. Jose Toro (-2004) added 15 points and 12 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Motril will meet Murgi on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. La Axarquia will play against Melilla and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Motril: J.Llabres 19+8reb+6ast, P.Rossi 19+9reb+2ast, R.Revelles 13+5reb+3ast, M.Vigo 12+1reb, D.Mamadou 8+7reb, D.Lesme 7+3reb
La Axarquia: R.Kenneth 19+7reb+5ast, T.Jose 15+12reb, A.Ramirez 13+4reb+1ast, M.Fernando 10+1ast, G.Daniel 6+11reb+3ast, C.Jorge 5+2reb

Melilla - Lucena 104-54:
Rather expected game when Lucena was smashed on the road by Melilla 104-54 on Saturday. Melilla forced 27 Lucena turnovers. Angolan Ednilson Andrade (200-2000) notched a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and swingman Javier Vicente (195-1986) supported him with 16 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Five Melilla players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds by Alejandro Guerra (-2007) did not help to save the game for Lucena. Forward Luis Rodriguez (192-2001) added 11 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Melilla will meet La Axarquia in the next round where they are favorite. Lucena will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Melilla: B.Miracle 16+4reb, V.Javier 16+7reb+1ast, E.Wasim 13+1reb+5ast, E.Andrade 13+11reb+1ast, T.Liberatore 11, F.Chekri 10+6reb+3ast
Lucena: G.Alejandro 12+12reb+1ast, O.Javier 11+2reb+1ast, R.Luis 11+6reb+1ast, D.Kamaha 5+3reb+1ast, R.Alberto 3+5reb+1ast, A.Antonio 3+4reb

Group D-B

Badajoz CBA - Badajoz 114-95:
There was a small surprise when Badajoz CBA rolled over at home Badajoz 114-95 on Saturday. Badajoz CBA made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. Marco Baldan notched 18 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and Portuguese Henrique Ferreira (192-2011) supported him with 19 points. Five Badajoz CBA players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds by Jose Cores did not help to save the game for Badajoz. Jose Marcos added 23 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Badajoz CBA will meet Sagrado Corazon in the next round where they are favorite. Badajoz will play against Dos Hermanas and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Badajoz CBA: F.Henrique 19+4reb, M.Baldan 18+6reb, E.Lali 13+4reb, J.Barrientos 12+4reb+2ast, M.Sklenarik 11+6reb+1ast, A.Chaparro 11+4reb+3ast
Badajoz: C.Jose 24+11reb+2ast, M.Jose 23+10reb+2ast, K.Sandro 15+5reb+4ast, A.Joao 8+2reb, S.Edgar 6+1reb+1ast, G.David 6+1reb+1ast

Dos Hermanas - Alcala Caja87 69-62:
Not a big story in a game when Alcala Caja87 lost on the road to Dos Hermanas 69-62 on Sunday. Point guard Antonio Diaz (190-2003) notched a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and guard Adrian Doblado (191-2002) supported him with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Even 8 points and 6 rebounds by Massimo Bouchard did not help to save the game for Alcala Caja87. Gonzalo Gil added 8 points for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Dos Hermanas will meet Badajoz on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Alcala Caja87 will play against Fenix and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Dos Hermanas: A.Doblado 16+6reb+1ast, A.Diaz 15+12reb+7ast, P.Seco 12+1reb, F.Cotan 9+8reb+1ast, A.Rodriguez 8+5reb, A.Fernandez 4+2reb
Alcala Caja87: R.Freire 9+2reb+1ast, B.Massimo 8+6reb+1ast, G.Gonzalo 8+3reb+2ast, G.Fito 8+2reb+1ast, R.Marc 6+5reb, P.Gomez 6+2reb

Gymnastica - Fenix 81-46:
Everything went according to plan when Gymnastica outplayed Fenix in El Puerto de Santa Maria 81-46 on Saturday. Gymnastica held Fenix to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 38.2 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Fenix 60-33 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Jorge Molina notched 19 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and Ernesto Mendes supported him with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 27 points and 11 rebounds by French Kemy Lagab (193-2003) did not help to save the game for Fenix. Nathan Celigny added 5 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Gymnastica will meet at home Oh!Tels ULB in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Fenix will play against Alcala Caja87 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gymnastica: J.Molina 19+9reb+2ast, E.Mendes 17+7reb+2ast, K.Edmond 13+10reb, A.Castillo 9+8reb, R.Rafael 8+1reb+2ast, J.Lopez 6+4reb
Fenix: K.Lagab 27+11reb+3ast, V.Pablo 10+1reb, C.Nathan 5+6reb+1ast, M.Abubaker 2+4reb, D.Konstantinos 2, B.Daniel 0

Oh!Tels ULB - Rem Onuba 74-71:
Oh!Tels ULB used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Huelva 74-71 on Sunday night. Point guard Juan Jose Morales (188-2000) notched 16 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and Argentinian-Italian Leandro Furlan (193-1993) supported him with 6 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 12 points and 8 assists by guard Raul Postigo (186-2001) did not help to save the game for Rem Onuba. Alex Lopez (-2008) added 15 points for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Oh!Tels ULB will meet Gymnastica in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rem Onuba will play against San Fernando and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Oh!Tels ULB: J.Juan 16+6reb+3ast, V.Chernodolia 12+5reb, A.Caballero 9+5reb+1ast, J.Lopez 7+5reb+2ast, C.Luque 6+7reb, L.Furlan 6+9reb+4ast
Rem Onuba: L.Alex 15+3reb+2ast, R.Postigo 12+2reb+8ast, U.Rashid 10+7reb+2ast, J.Reinalda 7+6reb+2ast, C.Unai 7+2reb, B.Arthuro 6+13reb

San Fernando - San Antonio 87-74:
No shocking result in a game when San Fernando beat San Antonio in Sevilla 87-74 on Sunday. San Fernando forced 19 San Antonio turnovers and outrebounded them 50-22 including a 23-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Center Juan Antonio Rodriguez-Guerra (200-1989) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Cuban guard Raudelis Guerra (191-1993) supported him with 19 points. Four San Fernando players scored in double figures. San Fernando's coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Even 26 points and 6 steals by Shulkan-Saba Sharashidze did not help to save the game for San Antonio. Kylian Patrick (-2003) added 13 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. San Fernando will meet Rem Onuba in the next round and are hoping to win another game. San Antonio will play against Coria and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
San Fernando: G.Raudelis 19+3reb+3ast, J.Rodriguez-Guerra 16+12reb, C.Miguel 12+5ast, O.Diamond 10+5reb+2ast, J.Flores 5, M.Ezomo 5+6reb
San Antonio: S.Shulkan-Saba 26+2reb+3ast, P.Kylian 13+8reb+2ast, A.Froufe 12+1reb, B.Jose 8+1reb+4ast, B.Bruno 6+2reb, M.Alejandro 5+4reb

Coria - Bosco Merida 81-46:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with Bosco Merida's road loss to Coria 46-81 on Saturday. Coria held Bosco Merida to an opponent 23.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 49.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Coria forced 23 Bosco Merida turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Coria made 7 blocks. Power forward Jose Maria Morales (204-1989) notched 23 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and swingman Andres Tejada (195-1998) supported him with 11 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Even 13 points by Jorge Vaquero did not help to save the game for Bosco Merida. Forward Jose Balderas (193-2004) added 7 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Coria will meet San Antonio in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Bosco Merida will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Coria: J.Morales 23+7reb+1ast, A.Tejada 11+6reb+4ast, J.Robles 9+4reb+3ast, M.Ortega 9+5reb+4ast, J.Torres 8+6reb+1ast, P.Quesada 6+1ast
Bosco Merida: V.Jorge 13+3reb+3ast, J.Balderas 7+6reb+3ast, J.Maria Ruiz 6+1reb, G.Alejandro 5+5reb, G.Edwardo 4+1reb+1ast, L.Matiss 3+7reb

Group E-A

Manises-Quart - Paterna 100-120:
But Manises-Quart was not able to use a home court advantage and was rolled over by the opponent from Paterna 120-100 on Sunday night. Paterna made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Paterna had a 27-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 53.1 percentage. Paterna looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Paterna made 8 blocks. Lluis Alberola (-2005) notched 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and swingman Adrian Salvador (195-2005) supported him with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 22 points by Felix Ferruz (-2006) did not help to save the game for Manises-Quart. Saul Torres (-2006) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the hosts. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Paterna will meet at home Tabernes in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Manises-Quart will play against Vila-Real and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Paterna: A.Lluis 25+7reb+5ast, S.Adrian 20+8reb+4ast, A.Adrian 18+4reb+1ast, H.Martinez 15+1reb+6ast, M.Hector 13+5reb+1ast, J.Roig 13+7reb+2ast
Manises-Quart: F.Felix 22+4reb+2ast, T.Saul 13+5reb+5ast, M.Rafael 13+4reb+1ast, J.Royo 11+1reb+3ast, J.Cencillo 10+4reb+1ast, M.David 9+3reb

Vila-Real - Aldaia 86-61:
Vila-Real used a home court advantage and outscored the opponent from Aldaia 86-61 on Sunday night. They outrebounded Aldaia 49-36 including 18 on the offensive glass. Vila-Real looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Aldaia's players. Power forward David Garcia (-2002) notched a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and center Miguel Moragas (203-1994) supported him with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 13 points and 7 rebounds by Carlos Hortelano (200-1996) did not help to save the game for Aldaia. Guard Angel Sanchez (186-1995) added 7 points for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Vila-Real will meet Manises-Quart on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Aldaia will play against Almassera and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Vila-Real: D.Garcia 20+11reb+5ast, M.Moragas 15+5reb+4ast, P.Morte 12+3reb+6ast, M.Maria 9+8reb+2ast, R.Alfonso 8+8reb, J.Campos 7+9reb+4ast
Aldaia: C.Hortelano 13+7reb+2ast, B.Francisco 9+1reb, M.Peris 8+2reb+3ast, S.Angel 7+3reb+3ast, S.Antonio 5+5reb+1ast, L.Alex Barcos 5+3reb

Almassera - Jovens 79-76:
Almassera used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Valencia 79-76 on Saturday night. Almassera made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Strangely Jovens outrebounded Almassera 49-37 including 36 on the defensive glass. Julio Casado (-2002) notched 25 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Argentinian forward Lucas Silva (197-1996) supported him with 9 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 12 points and 17 rebounds by center Lucas Blasco (197-1998) did not help to save the game for Jovens. Pau Rocati (-2004) added 12 points for the guests. Four Jovens players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Almassera will meet Aldaia on the road in the next round. Jovens will play against Godella and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Almassera: J.Casado 25+7reb, S.Arnaiz 10+2reb+3ast, S.Lucas 9+7reb+1ast, P.Alvaro 9+3reb+2ast, H.Rueda 8+5reb+2ast, J.Climent 6+4reb
Jovens: B.Garcia 13+4reb, R.Pau 12+3reb+2ast, L.Blasco 12+17reb+1ast, L.Lepiani 11+2reb+4ast, M.Calanche 7+3reb+2ast, T.Yago 7+3reb+2ast

Godella - Puerto Sagunto 55-72:
But Godella was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Gilet 72-55 on Saturday night. Puerto Sagunto shot 23 for 35 from the free-throw line, while Godella only scored six points from the stripe. Guard Hugo Gomez (190-2003) notched 18 points to lead the effort and Argentinian power forward Marco Tortarolo (197-1994) supported him with 16 points. Four Puerto Sagunto players scored in double figures. Even 14 points by Isai Alonso (-2004) did not help to save the game for Godella. Ukrainian forward Vitaliy Lemishko (204-2001) added 6 points and 11 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Puerto Sagunto will meet at home Burjassot in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Godella will play against Jovens in Valencia and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Puerto Sagunto: H.Gomez 18+3reb+3ast, M.Tortarolo 16+4reb+3ast, P.Martin 12+6reb, G.Guillermo 11+3reb+4ast, M.Jose 6+7reb+1ast, d.Alvaro 4+3reb+1ast
Godella: A.Isai 14+3reb+1ast, P.Pau 11+4reb+1ast, L.Victor 7+7reb, L.Vitaliy 6+11reb, H.Enguix 5+1reb, T.Rafa 4+2ast

Burjassot - Castello B 73-86:
But Burjassot was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Castello 86-73 on Sunday night. Castello B forced 21 Burjassot turnovers. Manel Lara (-2006) notched a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and Dario Lozano (-2008) supported him with 17 points. Four Castello B players scored in double figures. Even 13 points and 7 rebounds by forward Diego Canas (195-1999) did not help to save the game for Burjassot. Pau Navarro (-2007) added 7 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Castello B will meet at home Vall D'uixo in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Burjassot will play against Puerto Sagunto in Gilet and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Castello B: L.Dario 17+2reb+3ast, M.Lara 15+10reb, J.Torres 13+6reb+2ast, F.Torcoletti 12+7reb+1ast, J.Tallon 9+3reb+3ast, D.Saez 9+7reb+3ast
Burjassot: M.Shalabi 16+1reb+1ast, D.Canas 13+7reb, R.Josep 11+3reb+4ast, V.Alex 7+3reb+1ast, P.Navarro 7+5reb+6ast, A.Almonacid 6+2reb

Vall D'uixo - Morvedre 97-79:
Vall D'uixo used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Valencia 97-79 on Friday night. Vall D'uixo outrebounded Morvedre 52-29 including a 37-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Vall D'uixo looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. David Arija (192-2002) notched 13 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Raul Soro (-2006) supported him with 7 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 17 points by center Salvador Hernandez (198-2002) did not help to save the game for Morvedre. Dutch forward Jordan Kaspers (197-1991) added 11 points for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Vall D'uixo will meet Castello B on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Morvedre's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Valencia El Pilar.
Top scorers:
Vall D'uixo: O.Lucas 15+4reb+1ast, A.David 13+7reb+2ast, E.Diagne 13+4reb+1ast, F.Ferrer 11+3reb+4ast, B.Page 10+1reb, S.Raul 7+8reb+6ast
Morvedre: S.Hernandez 17+3reb+3ast, M.David 11+2reb+3ast, D.Bela Tassi 11+2reb, J.Kaspers 11+4reb+1ast, C.Aaron 9+5reb+1ast, P.Murcia 6+3reb+3ast

El Pilar - Tabernes 89-62:
Very predictable result when El Pilar rolled over Tabernes in Valencia 89-62 on Sunday. El Pilar shot 23 for 35 from the free-throw line, while Tabernes only scored six points from the stripe. El Pilar forced 26 Tabernes turnovers. Marcos Berenguer (-2002) notched 15 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and guard Sergio Padilla (195-1999) supported him with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 16 points and 14 rebounds by guard Sergio Vidal (194-1988) did not help to save the game for Tabernes. Antoni Villalba (-2001) added 10 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. El Pilar's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Valencia to the arena Morvedre.
Top scorers:
El Pilar: M.Berenguer 15+3reb+4ast, I.Ruiperez 12+3reb, P.Sergio 10+6reb+5ast, G.Joan 9+4reb+1ast, V.Suesta 8+5reb, P.Baena 8+2reb+1ast
Tabernes: S.Vidal 16+14reb+2ast, V.Antoni 10+6reb+2ast, R.Ramos 8+1reb+1ast, G.Carlos 8+3reb+4ast, R.Noel 4+4reb+3ast, M.Victor 4+3reb+1ast

Group E-B

Adesavi - Cartagena 88-54:
There was a minor upset when Cartagena was outscored on the road by Adesavi 88-54 on Sunday. Adesavi dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Cartagena's 24. Adesavi forced 23 Cartagena turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Samuel Galvez (-2004) notched 18 points, 8 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and center Joel Madinyh (-2003) supported him with 17 points and 12 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Four Adesavi players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds by power forward Dario Sarrias (200-1995) did not help to save the game for Cartagena. Bahamas guard Edriel Martinborough (180-1998, college: Evangel) added 13 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Adesavi will meet at home Calpe in the next round. Cartagena will play against Jorge Juan and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Adesavi: S.Galvez 18+4reb+8ast, M.Joel 17+12reb, A.Serneguet 14+2reb+4ast, T.Pablo 11+2reb+1ast, B.Roger 11+5reb+4ast, A.Valencia 8+3reb+1ast
Cartagena: A.Saavedra 14+4reb, S.Dario 14+10reb+2ast, E.Martinborough 13+3reb+3ast, S.Alejandro 4+4reb, F.Van den Wouwer 4+1reb, E.Villaescusa 2+4reb+2ast

Calpe - Sueca 98-106:
But Calpe was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Sueca 106-98 on Saturday night. Sueca looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Guard Pablo Silla (188-2005) notched 15 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort and French guard Ethan Morata (185-2004) supported him with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) by Argentinian forward Geronimo Fernandez (195-1995) did not help to save the game for Calpe. Forward Ian Granja (201-2003, college: Coastal) added 21 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Five Sueca and four Calpe players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Sueca will meet at home Costera Sur in the next round where they are favorite. Calpe will play against Adesavi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sueca: T.Alejandro 18+7reb+1ast, E.Morata 18+6reb+4ast, F.Arnau 16+4reb, S.Pablo 15+8reb+9ast, P.Luengo 12+2reb, R.Marc 10+4reb+5ast
Calpe: I.Granja 21+8reb+3ast, G.Fernandez 19+7reb+6ast, L.Risquez 15+6reb+1ast, P.Granja 13+3reb+2ast, A.Gaye 9+6reb, J.Crespo 6+1ast

Costera Sur - Carolinas 80-72:
Costera Sur used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from La Carolina 80-72 on Sunday night. Juan Carlos Marin (186-2003) notched 16 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and German Garcia (-2006) supported him with 20 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 16 points and 15 rebounds by Nelson Feliz (-2005) did not help to save the game for Carolinas. Portuguese Pedro Mendes (-2005) added 14 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Costera Sur will meet Sueca on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Carolinas will play against Infante and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Costera Sur: G.German 20+5reb+1ast, C.Juan 16+9reb+6ast, L.Alejandro 13+5reb+1ast, P.Francisco 9+7reb+1ast, P.Pablo 8+3reb+1ast, J.Martinez 7+4reb+1ast
Carolinas: F.Nelson 16+15reb+2ast, P.Mendes 14+9reb, N.Javier 11+5reb+3ast, L.Francisco 8+3reb+4ast, F.Albert 7+1reb+2ast, A.Aguilera 5+3reb+2ast

Infante - Ontinet 89-91:
But Infante was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Ontinyent 91-89 on Saturday night. Ontinet dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Infante's 30. Ontinet forced 19 Infante turnovers. Dutch power forward Reinder Brandsma (202-1999) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Dominican point guard Jhon Matos (189-2007) supported him with 25 points. Even 29 points and 4 assists by forward Alfonso Navarro (193-2001) did not help to save the game for Infante. Forward Alvaro Bernal (190-1995) added 12 points and 12 rebounds for the hosts. Four Infante players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Ontinet will meet at home Torrent in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Infante will play against Carolinas in La Carolina and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ontinet: J.Matos 25+3reb+3ast, B.Reinder 22+12reb+1ast, V.Adria 10+4reb+1ast, I.Barbero 9+2reb+1ast, B.Joan 9+10reb+3ast, M.Joaquin 7+3reb+1ast
Infante: A.Navarro 29+4ast, C.Manzano 13+4ast, J.Cruz 12+2reb+3ast, A.Bernal 12+12reb+3ast, J.Manuel Lorca 9+1reb+2ast, A.Lopez 7+3reb+1ast

Torrent - Elche 77-62:
Torrent used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Elche 77-62 on Saturday night. Torrent forced 20 Elche turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Torrent made 7 blocks. Oscar Gonzalez (-2006) notched 14 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and Jose Bedia (-2004) supported him with 8 points and 9 rebounds. Even 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by point guard Daniel Salvador (186-2006, college: Desert CC) did not help to save the game for Elche. Guard Alejandro Gomez-Arrones (190-1987) added 2 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Torrent will meet Ontinet in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Elche will play against Benidorm and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Torrent: O.Gonzalez 14+6reb+2ast, H.Isaiah 14+2reb+3ast, H.Llorenc 11+2reb+3ast, V.Juan 10+5reb, T.Roig 8+3reb+1ast, J.Bedia 8+9reb+3ast
Elche: S.Daniel 23+6reb+4ast, J.Perez 10+1reb, B.Storm 10+1reb+1ast, O.Star 7+4reb, O.Castrillon 6+4reb, F.Mateo 2+3reb+1ast

Benidorm - Alginet 92-82:
Benidorm used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Alginet 92-82 on Saturday night. Forward Marco Montilla (194-2000) notched 23 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Alejandro Requena (189-2001) supported him with 20 points. Even 16 points and 5 rebounds by guard Javier Dalmau (185-1996) did not help to save the game for Alginet. Pablo Ferri (-2008) added 17 points for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Benidorm will meet Elche on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Alginet will play against Denia and hope to win that game and get promotion back to the Segunda FEB just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Benidorm: M.Marco 23+6reb+3ast, R.Alejandro 20+4reb+2ast, S.Jimena 11+4reb+4ast, M.Mateo 10+4reb+5ast, S.Siddique 8+6reb+1ast, D.Zaragozi 7+1ast
Alginet: P.Ferri 17+4reb+1ast, D.Javier 16+5reb+2ast, A.Zurbriggen 13+6reb+1ast, M.Martinez 11+3ast, P.Alvarez 8+1reb, P.Victor 6+5reb+3ast

Denia - Jorge Juan 74-65:
Denia used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Novelda 74-65 on Sunday night. Guard Daniel Perez (187-2001) notched 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Massimo Cipitelli (-2008) supported him with 16 points. Four Denia players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds by Jose Antonio Pujalte (196-2003) did not help to save the game for Jorge Juan. Christian Segui (192-2000) added 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Denia will meet Alginet on the road in the next round. Jorge Juan will play against Cartagena and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Denia: P.Daniel 19+8reb+4ast, C.Massimo 16+4reb+1ast, O.Ignacio 12+7reb+1ast, S.Soufyane 11+1reb+4ast, O.Derek 6+6reb, G.Richard 5+11reb+2ast
Jorge Juan: D.Yraolagoitia Javier 13+1reb, P.Jose Antonio 12+12reb+2ast, C.Segui 10+7reb+4ast, G.Juan 8+5reb, G.Mario 5+1ast, T.Vicente 5+3ast