Recap of latest EBA games- April 23, 2023
POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in EBA. The round was exceptionally exciting as six games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Group A-ACantbasket - Mondragon 68-60Everything could happen in Santander at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Cantbasket and 7th ranked Mondragon had identical 15-10 record. This time Cantbasket used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Mondragon 68-60 on Saturday night. Forward Jorge Otero (195-2004) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Argentinian point guard Franco Ruesga (178-1997) chipped in 8 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists during the contest. Four Cantbasket players scored in double figures. Cantbasket's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Power forward Martin Buesa (204-1988) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and swingman Andoni Acha (195-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. Cantbasket have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Mondragon dropped to the fifth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Burgos Nissan and Picken Claret. Cantbasket will meet Easo (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Mondragon will play against Filipenses and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Cantbasket: O.Jorge 18+12reb+1ast, A.Reyes 13+6reb+3ast, A.Jonsson 12+2reb+2ast, C.Sullivan 11+4reb, F.Ruesga 8+10reb+9ast, R.Adrian 4+7reb Mondragon: M.Buesa 16+11reb+3ast, A.Acha 13+12reb+1ast, A.Lorenzo 9+3reb, M.Balanzategui 9+6reb+1ast, J.Estalayo 7+5reb+4ast, L.Julen 4+1reb Santurtzi - Easo 81-73 Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Santurtzi and 8th ranked Easo had identical 13-12 record. This time Santurtzi used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from San Sebastian 81-73 on Saturday night. Santurtzi outrebounded Easo 39-27 including 28 on the defensive glass. Forward Imanol Artinano (203-1995, college: ABU) had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Bingen Perez (175-2001) chipped in 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Santurtzi's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Andres Zabaleta (200-1994) responded with 23 points and 8 rebounds and guard Ion Odriozola (185-2000) scored 18 points and 5 steals. Santurtzi (14-12) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Easo dropped to the sixth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Santurtzi will meet Pas Pielagos (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. Easo will play against Cantbasket (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Santurtzi: I.Artinano 24+10reb+1ast, P.Bingen 15+6reb+6ast, M.Urko 7+6reb+2ast, D.Las Heras Oier 7+1reb+2ast, L.Mikel 7+4reb+1ast, J.Blazquez 6+4reb Easo: A.Zabaleta 23+8reb+1ast, I.Odriozola 18+4reb+3ast, J.Urtxulutegi 11+1reb+3ast, G.Etxezarreta 7+5reb+2ast, E.Inaki 7+3reb+2ast, M.Inigo 5+2reb+2ast Valladolid - Pas Pielagos 71-80 Rather expected game when 14th ranked Valladolid (3-23) was defeated at home by eleventh ranked Pas Pielagos (10-16) 80-71 on Sunday. Pas Pielagos forced 20 Valladolid turnovers. DR Congolese forward Cedric Belemene (199-1996, college: Tampa) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Luis Gomez (195-2000) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Pas Pielagos players scored in double figures. Juan Garcia-abril responded with 8 points and 10 rebounds and forward Inigo Mayorga (194-2003) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pas Pielagos moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Valladolid lost eighth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 23 games lost. They share it with Jovens. Pas Pielagos will meet at home higher ranked Santurtzi (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Valladolid will play against the league's leader LBC Cocinas (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Pas Pielagos: C.Belemene 20+14reb, L.Gomez 18+5reb+1ast, P.Fernandez 13+1reb+1ast, M.Solorzano 12+2reb+3ast, R.Tammet 5+10reb, S.Juan 5+4reb+3ast Valladolid: M.Inigo 11+7reb, d.Castro Alejandro 11+2reb, S.Juan 9+6reb+1ast, H.Sergio 8+2ast, G.Juan 8+10reb+2ast, A.Alejandro 6+6reb Bilbao - LBC Cocinas 74-72 Top ranked LBC Cocinas (24-2) recorded its second loss on the court of third ranked Bilbao on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by Bilbao 74-72. The best player for the winners was point guard Inigo Betolaza (185-2000) who scored 17 points and 4 assists. Point guard Aiert Velasco (181-2004) chipped in 21 points. Point guard Alex Calvo (180-1991) produced 16 points and 4 assists and power forward Javier Lacunza (203-1994, college: FAU) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Bilbao have a solid four-game winning streak. Newly promoted Bilbao maintains third position with 16-10 record having seven points less than leader Huelva CD, which they share with 7 other teams. LBC Cocinas at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. Bilbao is looking forward to face Burgos Nissan (#5) on the road in the next round. LBC Cocinas will play against Valladolid (#14) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Bilbao: V.Aiert 21+2reb, B.Inigo 17+2reb+4ast, P.Inigo 13+3reb+2ast, R.Javier 7+1reb, S.Elvis 5+8reb, S.Eneko 5+2reb LBC Cocinas: A.Calvo 16+2reb+4ast, J.Lacunza 12+5reb+2ast, O.Lawrence 10+3reb, B.Arevalo 9+5reb, I.Inigo 7, C.Knowles 6+4reb+1ast Ardoi - Burgos Nissan 77-73 There was a surprise result in Zizur Mayor where tenth ranked Ardoi (9-17) beat higher ranked Burgos Nissan (15-11) 77-73 on Sunday. Ardoi dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Burgos Nissan's 26. Power forward Adrian Garcia (203-1985) had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Pope Urtasun (187-1980) chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Ardoi's coach used entire bench in such tough game. Point guard Javier Salinas (182-1999) responded with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and DR Congolese center Mike Mukendi (205-2004) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Four Burgos Nissan players scored in double figures. Ardoi maintains tenth position with 9-17 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Burgos Nissan keeps the fifth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Picken Claret and Mondragon. Ardoi will meet league's second-placed Getxo on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Burgos Nissan will play against Bilbao and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Ardoi: A.Garcia 17+13reb, P.Urtasun 13+7reb+6ast, E.Pau 9+1reb+6ast, D.Mikel 9+3reb+2ast, V.Ignacio 8+5reb, M.Ariztimuno 8+2reb+1ast Burgos Nissan: M.Mike 14+10reb+1ast, J.Salinas 14+6reb+6ast, E.Carpintero 13+8reb+1ast, A.Infante 11+7reb+3ast, C.Tomas 9+1reb, M.Sergio 6+2reb Solares - Getxo 63-74 Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Solares (8-18) was defeated at home by second ranked Getxo (19-7) 74-63 on Sunday. Getxo made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Center Asier Gonzalez (198-2000) had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Ander Fernandez (193-1994) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Getxo's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American center Julien Sargent (211-1991, college: Mobile, AL) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 20 rebounds and Diego Garcia (192-2000) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Getxo have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 19-7 record having four points less than leader Huelva CD, which they share with Esportiu. Solares lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 18 games lost. Getxo will meet at home Ardoi (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Solares will play against Tabirako in Durango and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Getxo: D.Jon 17+3reb, G.Asier 13+16reb+1ast, F.Ander 13+7reb+3ast, C.Gil 9+4reb+2ast, C.Palacio 9+2reb+1ast, E.Chavarri 3+1reb+2ast Solares: G.Diego 18+5reb+1ast, C.Sepulveda 16+1reb+2ast, J.Sargent 12+20reb+1ast, S.Garcia 7+3reb+1ast, J.Pena 4+2reb+1ast, M.Liam 4+2reb Filipenses - Tabirako 57-66 There was a small surprise in Palencia where twelfth ranked Tabirako (9-17) won against 9th ranked Filipenses (11-15) 66-57 on Saturday. Enaitz Errasti (188-2002) scored 23 points to lead the charge for the winners and guard Xabier Arroitajauregui (180-1997) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Argentinian-Italian guard Silvano Merlo (193-2002) responded with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and David Paniagua (197-2000) scored 5 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tabirako moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Filipenses lost third consecutive game. Filipenses at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the eighth position with 15 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Tabirako will meet at home Solares (#13) in the next round. Filipenses will play against Mondragon (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Tabirako: E.Enaitz 23+4reb+2ast, X.Arroitajauregui 14+9reb+1ast, A.Markel 9+6reb+1ast, C.Aitor 7+1reb, J.Aldecoa-Otalora 6+4reb+3ast, L.Uriarte 5+5reb Filipenses: M.Silvano 12+7reb+4ast, T.Jaime 10+2reb, H.Manuel 8+1ast, D.Paniagua 5+7reb+2ast, P.Alfonso 5, H.Isaac 5+3reb Group A-BCovadonga - Betanzos 83-97There was no surprise in Gijon where 14th ranked Covadonga (1-25) was defeated by eleventh ranked Betanzos (10-16) 97-83 on Sunday. Betanzos outrebounded Covadonga 51-32 including a 34-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Covadonga's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Betanzos made 7 blocks. American power forward Joseph Smoyer (211-1998, college: Chaminade) had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 6 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Jorge Abelleira (180-1997) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. Five Betanzos players scored in double figures. Alejandro Gomez (184-2004) responded with 17 points and Juan Noguero scored 14 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Betanzos moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Covadonga lost seventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 25 games lost. They share it with Agora Portals. Betanzos will meet at home Estrada (#13) in the next round. Covadonga will play against La Flecha in Arroyo Encomienda and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Betanzos: J.Smoyer 23+15reb+2ast, M.Rozas 20+6reb+2ast, J.Abelleira 17+7reb+8ast, D.Martin 14+1reb+2ast, G.Pereiro 11+7reb+6ast, S.Pablo 6+7reb+3ast Covadonga: G.Alejandro 17+4reb+1ast, N.Juan 14+4reb, A.Adeba 12+3reb+1ast, C.Diego 7+1reb+2ast, V.Miguel 7+1reb+2ast, F.Arturo 6+8reb Gijon - La Flecha 102-38 No shocking result in a game when third ranked Gijon (20-6) smashed at home 12th ranked La Flecha (6-20) 102-38 on Saturday. Gijon well out of reach of La Flecha shooting 72.0 percent from the field. They also forced 20 La Flecha turnovers and outrebounded them 39-16 including a 36-12 advantage in defensive rebounds. Gijon shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 68.4 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by La Flecha's players. Senegalese center Mamadou Diagne (208-1998) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Bosnian Sandro Gacic (201-1996) chipped in 8 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists during the contest. Four Gijon players scored in double figures. Guard Millan Lopez (185-1994) responded with 11 points and center Hector Parras (198-1989) scored 3 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Gijon have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Barca 2 and Puerto Sagunto. La Flecha lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 20 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Gijon will meet La Leonesa (#4) on the road in the next round. La Flecha will play against Covadonga (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Gijon: A.Navas 17+3reb+1ast, M.Diagne 17+6reb+2ast, A.Morchon 16+3reb+4ast, J.Lucas 14+1reb+1ast, S.Barros 10+4reb+2ast, M.Vukcevic 9+5reb+1ast La Flecha: M.Lopez 11+2reb+1ast, P.Fernandez 8, A.Fisac 5+1reb, Q.Francisco 4+1reb, H.Parras 3+4reb+2ast, D.Garcia 3+1reb+1ast Xiria - La Leonesa 86-89 Very expected game in Carballo where 8th ranked Xiria (11-15) was edged by fourth ranked La Leonesa (18-8) 89-86 on Saturday. La Leonesa forced 21 Xiria turnovers. Argentinian swingman Federico Copes (199-2002) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and David Arija (192-2002) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. La Leonesa's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Guard Pau Isern (189-2001, agency: Promo Sport ID) responded with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Ruben Rey (198-1993) scored 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. La Leonesa have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 18-8 record, which they share with Sueca. Newly promoted Xiria keeps the eighth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. La Leonesa will meet at home higher ranked Gijon (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Xiria will play against the league's second-placed Marin (#2) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: La Leonesa: C.Federico 18+15reb+1ast, A.David 16+7reb, M.Dominguez 12+2reb+2ast, L.Rodrigo 12+4reb+2ast, A.Pedro 9+3reb, A.Guzman 7+8reb+1ast Xiria: R.Rey 23+7reb+4ast, I.Pau 23+8reb+6ast, B.Andrija 16+10reb, P.Lopez-Pizarro 10+6reb+2ast, A.Comendeiro 5+4reb+2ast, J.Rey 5+1reb+1ast Avila - Marin 53-58 Rather predictable result when second ranked Marin (21-5) beat on the road 5th ranked Avila (16-10) 58-53 on Saturday. Dutch forward Kevin van Wijk (203-1989, college: Valpo) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Jacobo De Benito (180-1990) chipped in 12 points during the contest. Forward Jose Luis Ibanez (198-2000) responded with 16 points and Argentinian forward Alejo Maggi (203-2002) scored 7 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Marin keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Santfeliuenc and Vic. Avila lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third place with ten games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Marin will meet at home Xiria (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Avila will play against Obradoiro S. (#5) in Santiago de Compostela and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Marin: K.van Wijk 16+16reb+3ast, J.De Benito 12+2ast, A.Filgueira 8+5reb+1ast, J.Castro 6+3reb, D.Hogan 6+5reb, J.Dominguez 5+6reb Avila: J.Luis Ibanez 16+4reb+1ast, E.Castano 8+4reb+3ast, A.Maggi 7+11reb+1ast, A.Izquierdo 7+2reb, A.Garcia 3+3reb+1ast, J.Callenbach 3+2reb Ourense - Obradoiro S. 66-75 Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Ourense (11-15) was defeated at home by sixth ranked Obradoiro S. (17-9) 75-66 on Sunday. DR Congolese center Eluku ANongo (204-2004) had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Santiago Paz Vazquez (198-2003) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Obradoiro S.'s coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Isaac Vazquez (193-2004) responded with 25 points and Ivorian forward Tape Teti (200-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds. Obradoiro S. moved-up to third place, which they share with Tarragona. Loser Ourense dropped to the eighth position with 15 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Obradoiro S. will meet at home Avila (#6) in the next round. Ourense will play against Porrino and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Obradoiro S.: P.Vazquez Santiago 17+5reb+3ast, A.Eluku 14+11reb, B.Juan 9+1ast, M.Paz 8+2reb+2ast, T.Carlos 7+3reb+4ast, S.Miguel 6+2reb+2ast Ourense: V.Isaac 25+4reb+1ast, T.Tape 12+14reb+1ast, P.Gabriel 7+5reb+1ast, L.Will 6+5reb, V.Manuel 6+4reb+5ast, D.Guerra 6+9reb+1ast Chantada - Porrino 86-44 Everything went according to plan when first ranked Chantada (23-3) outleveled at home 10th ranked Porrino (10-16) 86-44 on Saturday. Chantada dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Porrino's 24. Chantada forced 19 Porrino turnovers and outrebounded them 44-24 including a 33-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Porrino's players. Senegalese center Alioune Senghor (200-1996) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Cristian Iglesias (200-1994) chipped in 11 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Five Chantada players scored in double figures. Forward Inigo Gonzalez (194-2000) responded with 14 points and point guard Iker Besada (180-1995) scored 9 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Chantada have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 23-3 record, which they share with Lliria and Mataro UE. Loser Porrino dropped to the ninth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Chantada will meet Gijon Basket (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Porrino will play against Ourense and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Chantada: S.Daniel 20+1reb+3ast, A.Rodriguez 16+3reb+4ast, A.Senghor 15+10reb+1ast, C.Iglesias 11+9reb+5ast, A.Diaz 10+6reb, R.Hugo 5+4reb+2ast Porrino: G.Inigo 14+3reb+3ast, B.Iker 9+1reb+1ast, P.O 8+3reb, C.Javier 5+3reb, B.Terry 4+2reb+1ast, V.Alejandro 2+1reb Estrada - Gijon Basket 71-80 There was no surprise when 13th ranked Estrada (4-22) was defeated at home by seventh ranked Gijon Basket (14-12) 80-71 on Saturday. Gijon Basket shot 24 for 47 from the free-throw line, while Estrada only scored three points from the stripe. Swingman Carlos Suarez (186-1999) scored 20 points to lead the charge for the winners and forward Mario Mendez (190-2003) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Gijon Basket players scored in double figures. Forward Mateo Bello (192-2000) responded with 27 points and 5 assists and Juan Blanco (189-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds. Estrada's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Gijon Basket have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Estrada lost ninth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the thirteenth position with 22 games lost. Gijon Basket will meet at home league's leader Chantada in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Estrada will play against Betanzos (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Gijon Basket: C.Suarez 20+2reb+3ast, G.Miguel 15+3reb, M.Mario 12+7reb+2ast, C.Kebe 11+8reb+1ast, D.Sanchez 9+4reb+1ast, L.Alejandro 7+7reb+1ast Estrada: B.Mateo 27+3reb+5ast, S.Francisco 11+4reb+3ast, B.Juan 10+13reb+1ast, L.Pablo 9+2reb+1ast, A.Pacheco 7+5reb+6ast, C.Marcos 3 Group B-ASanta Cruz - Tenerife Naut. 64-78No shocking result in a game in La Palma where fifth ranked Tenerife Naut. (16-9) defeated 11th ranked Santa Cruz (6-19) 78-64 on Sunday. Tenerife Naut. dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Santa Cruz's 26. Forward Javier Herreros (198-1994) scored 24 points to lead the charge for the winners and Jorge Del Pino (194-1996) chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Turkish forward Erkam Kiris (203-1998, college: Davis & Elkins) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds and forward Joel Juarez (196-2002, agency: BIG) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tenerife Naut. have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Santa Cruz lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the twelfth position with 19 games lost. They share it with Pinto Basket and La Solana. Tenerife Naut. will meet Getafe (#8) in the next round. Santa Cruz will play against Rivas (#3) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Tenerife Naut.: J.Herreros 24+4reb+2ast, J.Del Pino 12+5reb+5ast, R.Ivan 10+4reb, I.Gonzalez 9+9reb+4ast, R.Samuel 7+2reb+1ast, T.Samuel 6+5reb Santa Cruz: E.Kiris 23+13reb+1ast, J.Joel 15+5reb+1ast, P.Gabriel 14+1reb+1ast, B.Bangoura 6+1reb+2ast, K.Edinho 4+5reb, D.Edgar 2+3reb Socuellamos - Rivas 71-58 Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both second ranked Socuellamos and one of their biggest challengers Rivas had identical 17-7 record. This time Socuellamos used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Rivas 71-58 on Saturday night. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Socuellamos made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Canadian point guard Adrian Armstrong (183, college: Concordia) scored 11 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Colombian power forward Jhan Paul Mejia (206-1994, college: Charleston, agency: Helping Ballers) chipped in 8 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Forward Eduardo Gomez (192-1993) responded with 16 points and forward Alberto Torres (201-1998, college: Iowa Wesleyan) scored 10 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Socuellamos have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 18-7 record having six points less than leader Huelva CD. Loser Rivas still keeps top place with eight games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Socuellamos will meet Aridane (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rivas will play against Santa Cruz (#12) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Socuellamos: P.Nakidjim 13, S.Amarilson 11+2reb, A.Armstrong 11+5reb+2ast, J.Paul Mejia 8+5reb+3ast, K.Kutta 7+2reb+6ast, J.Bergada 7+2reb+3ast Rivas: E.Gomez 16+3reb+2ast, A.Torres 10+3reb+3ast, D.Avila 6+3reb+5ast, A.Gomez 6+6reb+1ast, R.Martinez 5+4reb+3ast, G.Daniel 4+3reb Majadahonda - Aridane 82-88 Rather predictable result when eighth ranked Aridane (11-14) beat on the road 10th ranked Majadahonda (9-15) 88-82 on Sunday. Forward Victor Perez (202-1998) scored 22 points to lead the charge for the winners and Oriol Balsells (187-1995) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Aridane players scored in double figures. Daniel Herreros (190-1993) responded with 16 points and 4 assists and Juan David Zuniga (-2001) scored 19 points. Majadahonda's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Aridane maintains eighth position with 11-14 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Majadahonda lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Calpe. Aridane will meet at home league's second-placed Socuellamos in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Majadahonda will play against Zentro Basket (#5) in Madrid and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Aridane: V.Perez 22+1reb+2ast, O.Alejandro 17+3reb+5ast, B.Oriol 16+6reb+3ast, C.Philippe 12+7reb+4ast, C.Bihurriet 8+5reb, O.Gonzalo 7+5reb+4ast Majadahonda: Z.Juan David 19+1reb+2ast, H.Daniel 16+2reb+4ast, A.Daniel 14+3reb+1ast, J.Maria Fernandez 9+3reb+3ast, C.Jorge 5+4reb+1ast, L.Gonzalo 4+7reb+1ast Alcala - Zentro Basket 86-88 Another exciting game where sixth ranked Zentro Basket (16-9) edged by two points 7th ranked Alcala (15-10) 88-86. Zentro Basket dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Alcala's 38. Senegalese center Pape Bocar Sall (211-2001) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points and 7 rebounds. Mexican forward Victor Valdes (196-2004) contributed with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Zentro Basket's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Power forward Alvaro Biersack (198-1995) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Nacho Gonzalez (175-1991) added 15 points in the effort for Alcala. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Zentro Basket have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Alcala at the other side keeps the seventh position with ten games lost. Zentro Basket will play against Majadahonda (#10) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Alcala will play against La Solana and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Zentro Basket: B.Sall Pape 21+7reb+2ast, V.Victor 17+6reb+7ast, I.Ballespin 14+8reb+1ast, S.Daniil 12+9reb, D.Amadou 8+2reb+2ast, K.Aboubacar 5+3reb Alcala: B.Alvaro 16+10reb+1ast, G.Nacho 15+2reb+2ast, M.Ignacio 13+4reb+1ast, C.Unanue 10+2reb+4ast, S.Harris 9+3reb, M.Daniel 7+4reb+1ast SBA - La Solana 91-98 Not a big story in a game in Madrid where 14th ranked SBA (2-23) was defeated by twelfth ranked La Solana (6-19) 98-91 on Saturday. La Solana made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. La Solana outrebounded SBA 44-21 including a 34-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Mario Garcia had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Dominican guard Sdenry Gonzalez (187-2002) chipped in 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (perfect from downtown making all six shots !!!) during the contest. Five La Solana players scored in double figures. Guard Victor Fernandez (190-1998) responded with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and Montenegrin forward Bodin Saranovic (196-2004) scored 24 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted La Solana maintains twelfth position with 6-19 record, which they share with Santa Cruz and Pinto Basket. SBA lost fifth consecutive game. SBA at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fourteenth place with 23 games lost. La Solana will meet at home higher ranked Alcala (#7) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. SBA's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Madrid to the arena Estudio. Top scorers: La Solana: S.Gonzalez 26+6reb+4ast, G.Mario 17+16reb+3ast, D.Dario 16+8reb, C.Carlos 10+4reb+2ast, A.Talamino 10+3reb+10ast, M.Miguel 8+2reb SBA: S.Bodin 24+3reb+2ast, F.Victor 21+7reb+6ast, N.Noah 9+4reb+2ast, V.Itay 8+1ast, S.Kyrylo 7, R.Cesar 6+1reb+2ast Real Madrid 2 - Estudio 87-51 Everything went according to plan when top-ranked Real Madrid 2 (24-0) outleveled at home 13th ranked Estudio (6-18) 87-51 on Tuesday. Real Madrid 2 forced 21 Estudio turnovers and outrebounded them 44-28 including 29 on the defensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Real Madrid 2 made 7 blocks. Russian guard Egor Demin (200-2006) scored 23 points to lead the charge for the winners and Serbian Mitar Bosnjakovic (200-2006) chipped in 13 points during the contest. Guard Nicolas Gutierrez (183-2002) responded with 13 points and Italian guard Giulio Mascherpa (185-1992, agency: Interperformances) scored 7 points and 4 assists. 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 24-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 24-0 record. Estudio lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with 18 games lost. Real Madrid 2 will meet Daimiel (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Estudio's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Madrid SBA. Top scorers: Real Madrid 2: D.Egor 23+3reb+3ast, B.Mitar 13+3reb+3ast, V.Jan 11+2reb+1ast, N.Szymon 9+3reb, T.Amadou 7+9reb, G.Hugo 7+4reb+1ast Estudio: G.Nicolas 13+4reb, S.Pablo 8+4reb, G.Mascherpa 7+2reb+4ast, A.Ruslan 7+6reb, D.Kaci 5+2reb+1ast, L.Mateo 4+2reb Getafe - Daimiel 77-83 There was no surprise in Madrid where 8th ranked Getafe (11-13) was defeated by fourth ranked Daimiel (16-9) 83-77 on Saturday. Daimiel looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Naturalized Cuban forward Georvys Elias (202-1981) had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Cuban guard Raudelis Guerra (191-1993) chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Ben Merabli responded with 18 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Pablo Perez (182-1997) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. Four Getafe players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Daimiel maintains fourth position with 16-9 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Getafe at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the seventh place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Infante. Daimiel will meet at home league's leader Real Madrid 2 in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Getafe will play against Tenerife Naut. (#4) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Daimiel: R.Guerra 18+5reb+5ast, B.Tiziano 17+5reb+4ast, G.Elias 13+10reb+6ast, P.Villarejo 10+2reb+2ast, D.Martin 9+6reb, M.Ramat 8+6reb+1ast Getafe: B.Merabli 18+7reb+2ast, P.Pablo 11+6reb+3ast, R.Jaime 10+3reb+5ast, A.Alejandro 10+4reb+4ast, S.Joaquin 8+2reb+3ast, V.Adrian 7+4reb Group B-BLa Matanza - Pozuelo 92-72No shocking result in a game in Las Palmas where fourth ranked La Matanza (16-10) smashed 7th ranked Pozuelo (12-13) 92-72 on Saturday. Forward Romen Hernandez (200-1991) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Alberto Hernandez (183-1999) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four La Matanza players scored in double figures. La Matanza's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Power forward Dani Busto (203-1992, college: Ohlone CC) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and center Marcos Estebanez (200-1992) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. La Matanza moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams. Pozuelo lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Chlorella. La Matanza will meet league's second-placed Estudiantes B in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Pozuelo will play against Chlorella (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: La Matanza: R.Hernandez 18+7reb+2ast, G.Zalazar 16+4reb, H.Alberto 15+5reb+4ast, G.Alvaro 12+3reb+1ast, D.Castillo Jorge 10+2reb+3ast, B.Axel 9+13reb Pozuelo: D.Busto 16+12reb, M.Estebanez 13+12reb, B.Lopez 13+2reb+2ast, A.Arias 9+4reb+3ast, M.Gustavo 7+1reb+2ast, G.De La Torre 5+5reb+2ast Valsequillo - Estudiantes B 58-75 Very expected game when 10th ranked Valsequillo (11-14) was defeated at home by third ranked Estudiantes B (17-8) 75-58 on Saturday. Estudiantes B forced 23 Valsequillo turnovers. Center Manuel Villamandos (201-2000) scored 11 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Michael Drame (195-1999) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Estudiantes B's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Paulo Rodriguez (201-2000) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and David Cabrera scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. Estudiantes B keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Valsequillo lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the eighth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Estudiantes B will meet at home La Matanza (#5) in the next round. Valsequillo will play against Boadilla in Boadilla del Monte and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Estudiantes B: O.Pablo 13+5reb, D.Michael 11+6reb+2ast, V.Manuel 11+8reb+3ast, M.Alejandro 9+3reb+4ast, P.Jaime 9+5reb, A.Luis 7+1reb Valsequillo: P.Rodriguez 16+12reb+6ast, C.David 12+9reb+1ast, C.Apolinario 11+7reb+4ast, C.Parras 9+1reb, B.Mateos 4+1reb, S.Agoney 3+3reb+1ast Quintanar - Boadilla 81-61 Very predictable result when fifth ranked Quintanar (16-9) outscored at home 14th ranked Boadilla (3-22) 81-61 on Saturday. Guard Antonio Guerrero (179-2001) scored 14 points to lead the charge for the winners and Ousman Sima (-2001) chipped in 15 points during the contest. Raul Perez (194-1992) responded with 19 points and 6 rebounds and Haustin Santana scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Quintanar have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Boadilla lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 22 games lost. Quintanar will meet Guimar (#9) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Boadilla will play against Valsequillo (#10) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Quintanar: S.Ousman 15+2reb+1ast, A.Guerrero 14+1reb+3ast, C.Iza 11+4reb, C.Ignacio 9+4reb+3ast, L.Kupczynski 9+4reb+3ast, Y.Artem 8+3reb+2ast Boadilla: R.Perez 19+6reb+2ast, S.Haustin 12+9reb+1ast, L.Daniel 6, K.Ricardo 6+2reb+1ast, B.Eduardo 4+1reb, G.Jaime 4+5reb+1ast Chlorella - Guimar 96-90 Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Chlorella and 8th ranked Guimar had identical 11-13 record. This time Chlorella used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Guimar 96-90 on Sunday night. Chlorella dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Guimar's 48. DR Congolese center Ken Baoko (202-2003) had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Mario Perez (198-2001) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Chlorella's coach Jorge Lorenzo used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jonathan Jorge (183-2001) responded with 36 points (!!!) and power forward Jorge Parrondo (194-2000) scored 19 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Chlorella (12-13) have an impressive five-game winning streak. Newly promoted Chlorella maintains sixth position, which they share with Pozuelo. Guimar lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Chlorella will meet at home Pozuelo (#7) in the next round. Guimar will play against Quintanar and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Chlorella: R.David 18+7reb, P.Mario 15+9reb+2ast, H.Alvaro 15+1reb, B.Ken 14+12reb+2ast, S.Patrick 12+4reb, G.Gloire 12+4reb+2ast Guimar: J.Jonathan 36+2ast, P.Jorge 19+9reb+2ast, J.Portugues 15+1reb+4ast, L.Ivan 10+16reb+2ast, Q.Jose Angel 10+7reb+2ast, T.Youssouf 0+2ast BT Madrid - Fuenlabrada 2 73-64 There was a small surprise when eleventh ranked BT Madrid (10-15) won against at home 9th ranked Fuenlabrada 2 (11-14) 73-64 on Saturday. BT Madrid dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Fuenlabrada 2's 16. They outrebounded Fuenlabrada 2 59-32 including a 24-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Asier De la Iglesia (201-1983) scored 9 points and 18 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Hugo Perez (-2004) chipped in 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. BT Madrid's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Point guard Luis Melian (177-2000, college: Labette CC) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists and Guillem Lozano scored 23 points. Newly promoted BT Madrid maintains eleventh position with 10-15 record. Loser Fuenlabrada 2 dropped to the eighth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. BT Madrid will meet Tobarra (#12) on the road in the next round. Fuenlabrada 2 will play against Chlorella (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: BT Madrid: P.Hugo 15+11reb+4ast, D.Yraolagoitia Javier 14+10reb+1ast, G.Nikita 14+3reb+1ast, A.De la Iglesia 9+18reb+3ast, M.Diego 9+4reb+1ast, P.Gines 4+4reb+1ast Fuenlabrada 2: L.Guillem 23+1reb, L.Melian 21+16reb+6ast, R.Diego 11+1reb, A.Jose Luis 3+1reb+3ast, M.Adrian 3+7reb+1ast, S.Matija 3+3reb Pinto Basket - Tobarra 71-64 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Madrid where 12th ranked Tobarra (6-7) was defeated by thirteenth ranked Pinto Basket (6-19) 71-64 on Sunday. Pinto Basket forced 20 Tobarra turnovers. Pablo Lopez (195-1997) had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Marcos Taeno chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Senegalese center Daouda NDiaye (213-1996, college: SUU, agency: Helping Ballers) responded with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 7 blocks and forward Juan Carlos Vilches (196-1993) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Pinto Basket moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Santa Cruz and La Solana. Loser Tobarra keeps the twelfth position with seven games lost. Pinto Basket will meet league's leader Alcobendas on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Tobarra will play against BT Madrid (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Pinto Basket: L.Pablo 19+11reb+1ast, C.Ricardo 16+2reb+3ast, T.Marcos 14+6reb+6ast, A.Canal 9+11reb+5ast, d.Santiago Santiago 8+2reb, P.Adrian 5+1ast Tobarra: D.N'Diaye 19+7reb+3ast, J.Carlos Vilches 15+10reb+2ast, M.Elian 10+5reb+1ast, J.Greene 8+10reb+9ast, S.Boissevain 6+5reb+3ast, L.Oscar 5+1reb Guadalajara - Alcobendas 87-94 No shocking result in a game when top-ranked Alcobendas (25-0) defeated on the road one of their biggest challengers Guadalajara (17-8) 94-87 on Saturday. Alcobendas made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. Forward Alberto de la Torre (201-1994) had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and center Pablo Rodrigo (204-1986) chipped in 11 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Four Alcobendas players scored in double figures. Guard Guillermo Gonzalez (188-1998) responded with 27 points and 5 rebounds and forward Raul Lazaro (195-1987) scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. Alcobendas have an impressive 25-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 25-0 record which they share with defeated Guadalajara. Loser Guadalajara still keeps top place with eight games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Alcobendas will meet at home Pinto Basket (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Guadalajara will play against Pozuelo (#7) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Alcobendas: A.de la Torre 24+12reb, O.Herrero 13+3reb+3ast, I.Ibanez 12+2reb+1ast, E.Martinez 12+5reb+2ast, P.Rodrigo 11+12reb+2ast, J.Tejera 9+6reb+2ast Guadalajara: G.Gonzalez 27+5reb+2ast, R.Lazaro 12+9reb+3ast, J.Scully 10+7reb+1ast, G.David 9+1reb+2ast, A.Victor 9+1reb, F.Javier Diaz 7+4reb+2ast Group C-1Mataro Parc - Girona B 71-61The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Girona B's (14-11) road loss to fifth ranked Mataro Parc (16-10) 61-71 on Saturday. Mataro Parc outrebounded Girona B 54-34 including a 36-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Antonio Ruiz (-1997) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Oriol Franch (195-1995) chipped in 10 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Point guard Adria Moncanut (183-2002) responded with 16 points and 6 assists and forward Eduard Garcia (198-1998) scored 9 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mataro Parc have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams. Girona B lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 11 games lost. Mataro Parc will meet Almozara (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Girona B will play against Castelldefels (#9) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Mataro Parc: R.Antonio 19+5reb+2ast, A.Serra 10+6reb+4ast, F.Oriol 10+10reb+3ast, J.Rodriguez 9+10reb+3ast, B.Alvarez 8+7reb+2ast, P.Fontanet 6+11reb+1ast Girona B: M.Adria 16+3reb+6ast, D.Ferran 11+2reb+1ast, G.Eduard 9+6reb+1ast, F.Octavi 8+4reb, T.Espinosa 5+4reb+1ast, d.Quintana Lluis 3+1reb Martorell - Almozara 81-83 There was a small surprise when thirteenth ranked Almozara (6-20) edged on the road 10th ranked Martorell (9-17) 83-81 on Saturday. Almozara shot 25 for 34 from the free-throw line, while Martorell only scored nine points from the stripe. Center Victor Alijarde (200-1997) had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Victor Hernandez (177-1997) chipped in 23 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Center Alberto Vicente (199-2003) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and Pol Pages produced a double-double by scoring 12 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Martorell's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Almozara moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Martorell lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 17 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Almozara will meet at home higher ranked Mataro Parc (#5) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Martorell will play against Sol Girones (#4) and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Almozara: H.Victor 23+5reb+3ast, A.Victor 22+14reb, B.Jorge 15+4reb+5ast, P.Alberto 15+5reb+2ast, M.Diego 6+1reb+2ast, M.Juan 2+3reb+2ast Martorell: V.Alberto 20+12reb+2ast, S.Pol 20+3reb, A.Armand 17+1reb+2ast, P.Pol 12+7reb+10ast, J.Catalan 7+5reb+2ast, H.Pau 3+2reb Azulejos - Sol Girones 78-81 Not a big story in a game in Zaragoza where 12th ranked Azulejos (6-20) was edged by fourth ranked Sol Girones (16-10) 81-78 on Saturday. Gambian center Lamin Dibba (208-1997) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Eric Jimenez (190-1990) chipped in 20 points and 5 assists during the contest. Four Sol Girones players scored in double figures. Naturalized Andorra forward Guillem Colom (195-1991, agency: BIG) responded with 21 points and 5 rebounds and Mouhamed Diallo produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Sol Girones moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams. Azulejos lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 20 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Sol Girones will meet at home Martorell (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Azulejos will play against Vic and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Sol Girones: E.Jimenez 20+4reb+5ast, D.Lamin 18+13reb+1ast, X.Torrent 14+3reb+2ast, I.Valera 10+5reb+3ast, X.Montalat 8+4reb, M.Pablo 7+1reb+2ast Azulejos: G.Colom 21+5reb+2ast, D.Mouhamed 15+13reb, P.Gracia 13+5reb+3ast, C.Jorge 9+9reb+1ast, M.Jorge 6+2reb+3ast, P.Daniel 5+1reb+3ast Llucmajor - Vic 76-67 The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Llucmajor's (22-3) home victory over one of their biggest challengers Vic (21-5) 76-67 on Saturday. Llucmajor forced 22 Vic turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American forward Ryan Nicholas (201-1991, college: Portland) had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Jaume Valles (203-1995) chipped in 17 points during the contest. Guard Alberto Coderch (192-1994, college: Webber) responded with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and forward David Vidal (194-1997) scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Llucmajor have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 22-3 record behind leader Huelva CD. Loser Vic still keeps top place with five games lost. They share the position with Santfeliuenc and Marin. Llucmajor will meet Agora Portals (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Vic will play against Azulejos (#12) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Llucmajor: L.Sanchez 17+1reb, R.Nicholas 17+12reb+2ast, J.Valles 17+3reb, K.Sherman 12+3reb+3ast, A.Vicens 10+2reb+1ast, P.Olivier 2+1reb+4ast Vic: A.Coderch 15+6reb+4ast, P.Jordi 14+6reb, B.Jordi 12+2reb+5ast, D.Vidal 11+8reb+2ast, A.Rodriguez 7+2reb, S.Oriol 3+9reb+1ast Quart-Germans C - Agora Portals 83-75 There was no surprise when 14th ranked Agora Portals (1-25) was defeated on the road by eleventh ranked Quart-Germans C (7-18) 83-75 on Saturday. Quart-Germans C dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Agora Portals' 38. Quart-Germans C forced 28 Agora Portals turnovers. Marc Capell (-1997) scored 17 points to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Eduard Ramos (186-2000) chipped in 15 points and 4 steals during the contest. Quart-Germans C's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Alex Blanco responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds and Alexandre Huguet scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Five Quart-Germans C and four Agora Portals players scored in double figures. Quart-Germans C maintains eleventh position with 7-18 record, which they share with Begastri. Agora Portals lost ninth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth place with 25 games lost. They share the position with Covadonga. Quart-Germans C will meet higher ranked Alfinden (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Agora Portals will play against the league's second-placed Llucmajor (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Quart-Germans C: C.Marc 17+3reb+2ast, F.Tapha 15+2reb+2ast, R.Eduard 15+3reb+3ast, G.Josep 15+5reb, P.Eric 10+7reb, M.David 5 Agora Portals: B.Alex 17+8reb+2ast, H.Alexandre 14+6reb+1ast, O.Michael 12+7reb+1ast, B.Juan Miguel 11+4reb+1ast, B.Antonio 9+8reb, S.Gelazonia 8+4reb+1ast Joventut 2 - Alfinden 89-77 The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Joventut 2's (13-12) home victory over 8th ranked Alfinden (14-12) 89-77 on Sunday. They outrebounded Alfinden 37-21 including 23 on the defensive glass. Guard Isaac Nogues (193-2004) had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Adri Dominguez chipped in 18 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four Joventut 2 players scored in double figures. Beninese forward Soulemane Chabi-Yo (198-1996) responded with 32 points and 7 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) and Alejandro Vicente (182-2002) scored 17 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Joventut 2 went down to eighth position due to points difference. Loser Alfinden dropped to the fifth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Joventut 2 will meet league's leader Mataro UE on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Alfinden will play against Quart-Germans C (#11) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Joventut 2: D.Adri 18+3reb+4ast, L.Karim 15+2reb+1ast, D.Castillo Eric 14+6reb+2ast, N.Isaac 12+10reb+6ast, M.Pau 8+4reb+1ast, P.Ian 8+4reb+2ast Alfinden: C.Soulemane 32+7reb+1ast, V.Alejandro 17+1reb+2ast, M.Luis 10+1reb, M.Smith 7+6reb+3ast, C.Nasarre 6, J.Carlos 4 Castelldefels - Mataro UE 75-78 Very expected game when 9th ranked Castelldefels (12-14) was edged at home by first ranked Mataro UE (23-3) 78-75 on Sunday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mataro UE made 7 blocks. Forward Jordi Juanola (196-1998) scored 27 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Gambian forward Omaru Toure (199-1994) chipped in 9 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Forward Eric Manes (194-1987) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and Marc Manes (196-1986) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Mataro UE have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 23-3 record, which they share with Lliria and Chantada. Castelldefels lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Mataro UE will meet at home Joventut 2 (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Castelldefels will play against Girona B and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Mataro UE: J.Juanola 27+5reb+1ast, O.Toure 9+7reb+1ast, I.Arino 8+2reb+3ast, A.Vinallonga 6+2ast, G.Marti 6+6reb+2ast, P.Canovas 6+6reb+2ast Castelldefels: E.Manes 21+11reb+6ast, M.Manes 15+8reb+2ast, C.Oliva 12+6reb+1ast, A.Sese 8+2reb+1ast, M.Obiols 7+2reb, C.Sergi 6+2reb+1ast Group C-2Granollers - Santfeliuenc 60-89Very predictable result when second ranked Santfeliuenc (21-5) outscored on the road 9th ranked Granollers (12-14) 89-60 on Saturday. Santfeliuenc dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Granollers' 28 and made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Santfeliuenc forced 27 Granollers turnovers and had a 29-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guim Exposito (197-1994, agency: Promo Sport ID) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Jaume Zanca (195-1997) chipped in 12 points during the contest. Four Santfeliuenc players scored in double figures. Jordi Serra (-1995) responded with 13 points and 4 assists and Marcel Torne scored 8 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Santfeliuenc have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Vic and Marin. Newly promoted Granollers dropped to the eighth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Santfeliuenc will meet at home Olivar (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Granollers will play against Helios in Zaragoza and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Santfeliuenc: G.Exposito 17+6reb+3ast, J.Zanca 12+3reb+3ast, C.Adria 12+5reb, L.Ferran 10+2reb, M.Diop 10+6reb, N.Bria 7+6reb+2ast Granollers: S.Jordi 13+2reb+4ast, C.Ivan 10+1reb+1ast, T.Marcel 8+3reb+1ast, H.Carles 7+2reb, C.Pol 5+3reb, M.Arnau 5+5reb+1ast Barca 2 - Helios 65-54 Not a big story in a game in Barcelona where 14th ranked Helios (2-24) was defeated by first ranked Barca 2 (20-6) 65-54 on Sunday. Barca 2 outrebounded Helios 49-30 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Martin Iglesias (202-2004, agency: BIG) scored 9 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Edgar Moure chipped in 11 points during the contest. Andres Campo responded with 11 points and 8 rebounds and Victor Vela (-2002) scored 7 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Barca 2 have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Despite that victory Barca 2 went down to second position due to points difference, which they share with Puerto Sagunto and Gijon. Helios lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth place with 24 games lost. Barca 2 will meet Igualada (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Helios will play against Granollers (#9) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Barca 2: M.Edgar 11+4reb+2ast, I.Martin 9+12reb, N.Mamadou 8+9reb, C.Adria 8+2reb+1ast, B.Daniel 8+4reb+1ast, M.Adrian 8+6reb+1ast Helios: C.Andres 11+8reb+1ast, G.Diego 9+4reb+1ast, C.Jorge 7+6reb+1ast, V.Victor 7+6reb+6ast, Q.Alejandro 7+1reb+2ast, G.Daniel 5+2reb+1ast Martinenc - Igualada 60-73 We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Barcelona where eleventh ranked Igualada (11-15) won against 10th ranked Martinenc (11-15) 73-60 on Saturday. Igualada made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. Carles Fons (189-1991) scored 26 points to lead the charge for the winners and center Eduard Tejero (196-1992) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) during the contest. Power forward Aitor Perez (203-1988) responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds and Argentinian point guard Ignacio Fernandez (181-1989, agency: BIG) scored 4 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Igualada have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Martinenc. Martinenc lost fifth consecutive game. Igualada will meet at home league's second-placed Barca 2 in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Martinenc will play against Tarragona (#3) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Igualada: C.Fons 26+3reb+2ast, E.Tejero 15+6reb+2ast, B.Arnau 9+6reb, M.Bernadi 7+5reb+2ast, S.Lluc 6+5reb, F.Salvador 4+4reb Martinenc: A.Perez 18+6reb+3ast, G.Marc 9+1reb, A.Barquets 6+2reb+3ast, B.Pol 6+4reb, I.Ignasi 6+3reb, S.Aboubakar 5 Pinta Castell - Tarragona 56-67 There was no surprise in Es Castell where 12th ranked Pinta Castell (10-16) was defeated by fourth ranked Tarragona (17-9) 67-56 on Sunday. Senegalese forward Ousmane Ndour (205-2005) had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Marc Buscail (-2003) chipped in 7 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Forward Gabriel Torres (198-1989) responded with 9 points and 8 rebounds and French guard Laurent Bagou (191-1988) scored 11 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tarragona moved-up to third place, which they share with Obradoiro S. Pinta Castell lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 16 games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Tarragona will meet at home Martinenc (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pinta Castell will play against Navas and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Tarragona: N.Ousmane 14+12reb, A.Duch 13+2reb, K.Tomas 12+2reb, B.Marc 7+7reb+2ast, D.Fernandez 5+6reb+2ast, M.Kristian 5+3reb+1ast Pinta Castell: L.Bagou 11+2reb+1ast, H.Christian 10+3reb+1ast, G.Torres 9+8reb, B.Eloi 6+2reb+4ast, J.Bulfoni 5+2reb, F.Gaston 5+1reb Valls - Navas 83-73 No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Valls (16-10) defeated at home 8th ranked Navas (13-13) 83-73 on Saturday. Forward David Loras (204-2002) scored 6 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Finnish center Aleksi Liukko (211-1999) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Eddy Sims (-1998) responded with 22 points and 6 rebounds and Guillem Alba scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Valls have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Navas dropped to the sixth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Valls will meet SESE (#6) in the next round. Navas will play against Pinta Castell and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Valls: M.Vinicius 14+2reb+1ast, O.Besora 13+1reb+1ast, F.Guillem 12+1reb+1ast, A.Liukko 12+6reb, L.David 6+12reb+2ast, R.Timoner 6+5reb+4ast Navas: S.Eddy 22+6reb+1ast, A.Guillem 13+7reb+1ast, M.Adria 12+2reb+1ast, I.Eduardo 9+2reb+1ast, P.Albert 4+7reb+2ast, J.Ignasi 3+2ast Esparreguera - SESE 87-84 There was an upset when higher ranked SESE (13-13) was edged on the road by thirteenth ranked Esparreguera (10-16) 87-84 on Saturday. Esparreguera dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to SESE's 34. American guard Zion Williams (193-1998, college: Gardner-Webb, agency: Helping Ballers) had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Eduard Nogues (193-2003, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Power forward Alberto Reyes (195-1990) responded with 13 points and 9 rebounds and Adria Arroyo scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Four SESE players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Esparreguera moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser SESE dropped to the sixth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Esparreguera will meet higher ranked Roser (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. SESE will play against Valls and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Esparreguera: Z.Williams 22+13reb+2ast, N.Eduard 13+7reb+3ast, R.Quico 9+5reb+1ast, C.Pau 8+3reb+4ast, R.Perez 7+8reb+2ast, D.Fontanals 7+1reb+2ast SESE: A.Adria 14+6reb, C.Marc 13+1reb, A.Reyes 13+9reb+1ast, J.Galve 12+2reb, M.Oscar 11+6reb, V.Fernand 7+9reb+1ast Olivar - Roser 71-56 We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Zaragoza where sixth ranked Olivar (12-14) beat 5th ranked Roser (14-12) 71-56 on Sunday. They outrebounded Roser 41-30 including 29 on the defensive glass. Forward Pablo Aso Jimenez (200-2003) had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Gonzalo Rodriguez (192-2004) chipped in 19 points during the contest. Pol Parisi (-1996) responded with 24 points and forward Jonel Palou (195-1988) scored 7 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Olivar went down to eighth position due to points difference, which they share with 3 other teams. Roser lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Olivar will meet league's leader Santfeliuenc in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Roser will play against Esparreguera (#13) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Olivar: R.Gonzalo 19+3reb+2ast, A.Jimenez Pablo 12+10reb+4ast, S.Pavle 11+3reb+1ast, M.Francisco 8+5reb, F.Miguel 7+5reb+1ast, U.Javier 6+6reb+4ast Roser: P.Pol 24+4reb, J.Palou 7+7reb+1ast, C.Adria 7+1reb+1ast, S.Tell 6+1reb+1ast, R.Verano 3+1reb+1ast, S.Tubert 3+6reb+1ast Group E-AJovens - Manises-Quart 78-82Not a big story in a game in Valencia where 14th ranked Jovens (3-23) was defeated by twelfth ranked Manises-Quart (9-18) 82-78 on Saturday. Manises-Quart forced 20 Jovens turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Manises-Quart made 8 blocks. Guard Luis Torrijo (184-1993) scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and center Javier Cencillo (200-1988) chipped in 13 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks during the contest. Four Manises-Quart players scored in double figures. Carlos Avino responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and center Adrian Martinez (194-1993) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Manises-Quart maintains twelfth position with 9-18 record. Jovens lost tenth consecutive game. Jovens at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fourteenth place with 23 games lost. They share the position with Valladolid. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Manises-Quart: L.Torrijo 19+8reb+6ast, J.Cencillo 13+11reb+4ast, M.Antonio 13+5reb+3ast, G.Carlos 12+6reb+1ast, G.Guzman 9, B.Ruben 8+5reb Jovens: A.Carlos 18+10reb+2ast, A.Martinez 18+6reb, G.Lucas 11+4reb+2ast, M.Martos 6+2reb+3ast, F.David 5+7reb, P.Victor 5+4reb+4ast Lliria - Aldaia 69-63 Everything went according to plan when first ranked Lliria (23-3) won against at home 11th ranked Aldaia (9-17) 69-63 on Saturday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Lliria shot 21 for 32 from the free-throw line, while Aldaia only scored five points from the stripe. They outrebounded Aldaia 50-29 including a 36-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Point guard Victor Perez (180-1990) scored 13 points to lead the charge for the winners and Jose Maria Torres (183-1994) chipped in 9 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Lliria's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Ricardo Carrion (197-1991) responded with 17 points and 6 rebounds and Carlos Hortelano (200-1996) scored 10 points and 9 rebounds. Lliria have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 23-3 record, which they share with Mataro UE and Chantada. Aldaia lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Lliria: V.Perez 13+4reb+3ast, R.Ramos 10+2reb, T.Jose Maria 9+6reb+3ast, X.Rodenas 9+4reb+1ast, M.Kelvyn 8+6reb, M.Marco 8+7reb+1ast Aldaia: R.Carrion 17+6reb+3ast, P.Sergio 11+3reb+2ast, C.Hortelano 10+9reb+3ast, A.Carrion 8+2reb, A.Casadevall 6+1ast, G.Miguel 6+3reb+4ast Picken Claret - Torrent 68-65 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Valencia where 5th ranked Torrent (16-10) was edged by sixth ranked Picken Claret (15-11) 68-65 on Wednesday. Forward Carlos Diaz (192-1996) scored 20 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Javier Lazaro (-1997) chipped in 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Swingman Andreu Saez (192-2004) responded with 16 points and 9 rebounds and forward David Calero (193-1999) scored 15 points. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Picken Claret moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Burgos Nissan and Mondragon. Loser Torrent dropped to the third position with ten games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Picken Claret: D.Carlos 20+5reb, B.Pedro 11+1reb+1ast, L.Javier 10+10reb+4ast, F.Carlos 8+1reb+1ast, G.Francesc 7+2reb+1ast, C.Avona 5+4reb+2ast Torrent: S.Andreu 16+9reb+1ast, C.David 15+1reb, P.Mario 8+1ast, B.Lucas 8+5reb+3ast, C.David 7+2reb+2ast, B.Jose 7+4reb Tabernes - Alginet B 79-63 No shocking result in a game in Tabernes Blanques where eleventh ranked Tabernes (10-17) defeated 13th ranked Alginet B (6-20) 79-63 on Saturday. Tabernes made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Alginet B turnovers. Guard Daniel Perez (187-2001) scored 19 points to lead the charge for the winners and Federico Argente (194-1993) chipped in 11 points during the contest. Pepe Briz (-2000) responded with 21 points and Aaron Martinez scored 10 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tabernes moved-up to tenth place. Loser Alginet B dropped to the twelfth position with 20 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Tabernes: D.Perez 19+1reb+1ast, R.Sergio 12+3reb+1ast, F.Argente 11+4reb+3ast, A.Jimenez 11+1reb, G.Vicente 9+3reb+2ast, P.Ignacio 7+6reb Alginet B: B.Pepe 21+3reb, M.Aaron 10+2reb+2ast, H.Sami 6+6reb, D.David 6+6reb+1ast, G.Marin 5+2reb+1ast, S.Ivan 4+3reb+2ast Puerto Sagunto - Valencia 2 87-58 Very expected game in Gilet where 7th ranked Valencia 2 (12-14) was rolled over by second ranked Puerto Sagunto (20-6) 87-58 on Saturday. Puerto Sagunto forced 26 Valencia 2 turnovers. Jesus Cerisuelo (-1998) scored 18 points to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Carlos Sales (194-1998) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Puerto Sagunto players scored in double figures. Guard Pablo Silla (188-2005) responded with 15 points and 8 rebounds and forward Joan Bosch (198-2004) scored 7 points and 8 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Puerto Sagunto have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 20-6 record having just three points less than leader Huelva CD, which they share with Barca 2 and Gijon. Valencia 2 lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Puerto Sagunto: C.Jesus 18+3reb+2ast, B.Pedro 16+2reb+2ast, C.Sales 14+5reb+3ast, G.Hugo 13+3reb, M.Tortarolo 12+1reb+1ast, P.Bono 7+7reb+3ast Valencia 2: S.Pablo 15+8reb+1ast, L.Pablo 9+2reb+1ast, C.Carlos 8+3reb+3ast, B.Joan 7+8reb+1ast, B.David 6+4reb, C.Jorge 4+1reb Paterna - Castello 2 55-68 The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked Castello 2's (13-13) road victory over 9th ranked Paterna (10-16) 68-55 on Saturday. Power forward David Garcia (-2002) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Victor Rodriguez (201-2000) chipped in 9 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Castello 2 players scored in double figures. Guard Sergi Bordes (187-1999) responded with 13 points and 8 rebounds and Didac Cameros (-2003) scored 9 points and 9 rebounds. Paterna's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Castello 2 moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Paterna keeps the ninth position with 16 games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Castello 2: G.David 14+7reb+3ast, M.Pau 13+2reb+2ast, A.Alejandro 11+1reb+3ast, R.Raul 10+1reb+1ast, R.Victor 9+9reb, A.Adrian 5+4reb+1ast Paterna: S.Bordes 13+8reb, C.Didac 9+9reb+1ast, M.Hector 8+5reb, B.Deivid 6+1reb+3ast, M.Alberto 6+1reb+2ast, D.Esteban 6+2reb Esportiu - Sueca 52-41 Everything could happen in Vila-real at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Esportiu and one of their biggest challengers Sueca had identical 18-7 record. This time Esportiu used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Sueca 52-41 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Esportiu forced 21 Sueca turnovers and outrebounded them 52-39 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Power forward Jaime Campos (197-1998) scored 6 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Javier Le Berre chipped in 13 points during the contest. Esportiu's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Sergio Cecilia (198-2000) responded with 6 points and 11 rebounds and forward Vicent Santamatilde (197-1994) scored 8 points and 7 rebounds. Esportiu have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Getxo. Loser Sueca dropped to the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with La Leonesa. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Esportiu: L.Berre Javier 13+4reb, V.Santiago 12+3reb, G.Georgii 6+3reb, C.Jaime 6+12reb+4ast, M.Adrian 6+3reb+2ast, C.Adrian 4+4reb+4ast Sueca: B.Jose 11+1reb, V.Vicent 9+3reb+1ast, V.Santamatilde 8+7reb+1ast, S.Cecilia 6+11reb+3ast, M.Guillermo 3+2reb+1ast, M.Dani 2+4reb+1ast Group E-BUAF Lucentum - Calpe 81-88There was a small surprise in Alicante where ninth ranked Calpe (9-15) won against 6th ranked UAF Lucentum (15-9) 88-81 on Friday. Alvaro Ortega had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Sergio Vidal (194-1988) chipped in 19 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Norberto Albaladejo (191-2000) responded with 22 points and Alejandro Arcones (-2004) scored 17 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Calpe maintains ninth position with 9-15 record, which they share with Majadahonda. Loser UAF Lucentum keeps the sixth place with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Calpe: D.Austin 25+4reb+2ast, O.Alvaro 20+12reb+2ast, S.Vidal 19+10reb+2ast, J.Crespo 11+5reb+1ast, S.Ralfs 8+4reb+1ast, C.Joel 3+4reb+1ast UAF Lucentum: A.Norberto 22+1reb+3ast, A.Alejandro 17+2reb+5ast, A.Albaladejo 13+4reb, G.Victor 10+12reb+2ast, V.Carlos 9+5reb+1ast, G.Samuel 6+6reb+5ast Archena - Carolinas 73-59 There was no surprise in Murcia where 10th ranked Carolinas (7-17) was defeated by fourth ranked Archena (17-7) 73-59 on Saturday. Archena outrebounded Carolinas 51-35 including 39 on the defensive glass. Forward Antonio Ferragut (196-1994) scored 25 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard David Alvarez (184-1996) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists during the contest. Forward Carlos Perez (197-1992) responded with 15 points and point guard Andres Ortin (181-1994) scored 8 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Archena maintains fourth position with 17-7 record. Loser Carolinas keeps the tenth place with 17 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Archena: A.Ferragut 25+5reb+2ast, D.Alvarez 15+3reb+4ast, H.Oskars 7+8reb, M.Pablo 6+5reb+1ast, J.Toledo 5+9reb, R.David 5+2reb Carolinas: C.Perez 15+3reb+1ast, A.Ortin 8+3reb+3ast, M.Mario 8+2reb+1ast, B.Oscar 7+5reb, C.Nathan 6+4reb+2ast, M.Nicolas 5+1reb Molina - Murcia 2 96-67 There was a small surprise when third ranked Molina (20-4) smashed at home their close opponent Murcia 2 (20-18) 96-67 on Saturday. Molina dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Murcia 2's 38. They outrebounded Murcia 2 38-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. Forward Gregory Cadme (194-1999) scored 20 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Javier Velasco (-2001) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Molina's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Point guard Carlos Hurtado (182-2003) responded with 22 points and 4 steals (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and Francisco Garrido (197-2000) scored 15 points. Molina have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Murcia 2 lost third consecutive game. They keep the third position with 18 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Molina: C.Gregory 20+5reb+2ast, V.Javier 17+5reb, P.Jose Sanchez 12+1reb+3ast, L.Jose 9+6reb, T.Juan 8+1reb, H.Francisco 7+2reb+3ast Murcia 2: H.Carlos 22+3reb+3ast, G.Francisco 15+1reb, M.Ignacio 10+3reb+2ast, M.Juan Carlos 7+6reb+1ast, G.Villiam 5+3reb+2ast, N.George 4+5reb+1ast Caja Rural - Benidorm 55-83 Very expected game in Zamora where 12th ranked Caja Rural (5-19) was rolled over by sixth ranked Benidorm (16-8) 83-55 on Sunday. Benidorm dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Caja Rural's 26. Benidorm forced 24 Caja Rural turnovers. Adriano Gase scored 22 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Didier Closset (200-1998) chipped in 13 points during the contest. Juan Gonzalez (-2000) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds and Mozambican forward Malik Camal (-2001) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Benidorm moved-up to fifth place. Loser Caja Rural keeps the twelfth position with 19 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Benidorm: G.Adriano 22+7reb+5ast, D.Closset 13+4reb+1ast, Z.Dario 10+3reb, J.Sergio 8+1reb+1ast, C.Camilo 7+2reb+2ast, J.Tomas 7+2reb+1ast Caja Rural: G.Juan 16+8reb+1ast, M.Camal 13+5reb+1ast, G.Pablo 10+3reb+4ast, C.Jesus 5+2reb+2ast, N.Daniel 3+3reb, S.Abu 3+3reb+1ast Ontinet - Infante 77-84 An interesting game was played in Ontinyent where Infante (#7) beat host Ontinet (#8) 84-77 on Saturday evening. Infante had a 29-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Alvaro Bernal (190) scored 22 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Dario Sarrias (200-1995) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Dutch forward Lawrence Slim (201-1998, college: Flagler) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and Sergio Gomez (-2000) scored 16 points and 7 assists. Four Infante and five Ontinet players scored in double figures. Ontinet's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Infante maintains seventh position with 11-13 record, which they share with Getafe. Ontinet lost third consecutive game. Ontinet at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the eighth place with 14 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Infante: A.Bernal 22+6reb+2ast, D.Sarrias 14+9reb+1ast, G.Agassi 14+6reb+2ast, V.Ezequiel 11+5reb, M.Perez 9+3reb+2ast, C.Gines 8+5reb+2ast Ontinet: E.Czerapowicz 18+2reb+1ast, G.Sergio 16+1reb+7ast, L.Slim 12+10reb+3ast, L.Leonardo 11+5reb+2ast, C.Isaac 10+2reb, R.Nelo 8+2reb Gandia - Begastri 76-68 Very predictable result when first ranked Gandia (22-2) beat at home 10th ranked Begastri (7-18) 76-68 on Saturday. Naturalized British forward Liam McGuirk (194-1996) scored 21 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and guard Alejandro Requena (189-2001) chipped in 23 points during the contest. Alberto Calabuig responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and power forward Jose Fernandez (200-1978) scored 14 points and 8 rebounds. Gandia have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 22-2 record. Loser Begastri dropped to the eleventh place with 18 games lost. They share the position with Quart-Germans C. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Gandia: R.Alejandro 23+2reb+1ast, L.McGuirk 21+6reb+2ast, Z.Unai 8+7reb+3ast, J.Merencio 8+4reb, J.Soler 6+5reb+3ast, J.Hernandez 6 Begastri: C.Alberto 18+10reb, J.Fernandez 14+8reb+3ast, G.Jesus 12+5reb+2ast, E.Navarro 9+6reb, R.Santiago 8+4reb+2ast, R.Rodriguez 4+4reb+1ast Round 17Rivas - Estudio 74-59Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Estudio (6-18) was defeated on the road by third ranked Rivas (17-8) 74-59 on Wednesday. Rivas looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Forward Alberto Torres (201-1998, college: Iowa Wesleyan) scored 24 points to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Angel Gomez (197-1987) chipped in 8 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. Swingman Jehicob Martinez (193) responded with 13 points and 8 rebounds and guard Pablo Plasencia (184-2004) scored 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rivas keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Estudio lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with 18 games lost. Rivas will meet at home Santa Cruz (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Estudio's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Madrid SBA. Top scorers: Rivas: A.Torres 24+3reb+2ast, B.Claudiu-Ruben 12+4reb, P.Marinan 11+3reb+2ast, E.Gomez 9+1reb+1ast, A.Gomez 8+14reb, D.Avila 6+8reb+5ast Estudio: M.Jehicob 13+8reb+2ast, P.Pablo 10+5reb+4ast, L.Mateo 8+8reb+2ast, M.Joaquin 7+4reb+2ast, A.Relano 5+2reb, P.Monroig 4+1reb+1ast Round 19Chlorella - BT Madrid 80-60Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Chlorella (12-13) outleveled at home 11th ranked BT Madrid (10-15) 80-60 on Tuesday. Chlorella forced 19 BT Madrid turnovers. Swingman David Ramirez (194-2003) scored 20 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and Japanese point guard Taiga Okada (172-2004) chipped in 13 points and 10 assists during the contest. Chlorella's coach Jorge Lorenzo used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hugo Perez (-2004) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds and Portuguese Tiago Teixeira (-2004) scored 9 points and 9 assists. Chlorella have an impressive five-game winning streak. Newly promoted Chlorella maintains sixth position with 12-13 record, which they share with Pozuelo. BT Madrid at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the eleventh place with 15 games lost. Chlorella will meet at home Pozuelo (#7) in the next round. BT Madrid will play against Tobarra (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Chlorella: D.Ramirez 20+8reb, H.Alvaro 13+2ast, O.Taiga 13+1reb+10ast, B.Ken 10+10reb, P.Mario 8+9reb, R.Alonso 7+7reb+2ast BT Madrid: A.De la Iglesia 14+4reb+2ast, D.Yraolagoitia Javier 13+5reb, P.Hugo 11+12reb+1ast, T.Tiago 9+3reb+9ast, M.Diego 5+3reb+1ast, P.Gines 4+3reb Helios - Olivar 64-90 There was no surprise in Zaragoza where 14th ranked Helios (2-24) was crushed by sixth ranked Olivar (12-14) 90-64 on Wednesday. Olivar dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Helios' 28. Olivar forced 23 Helios turnovers. Serbian forward Pavle Stosic (204-2004) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Lucas Langarita (192-2005) chipped in 15 points and 5 assists during the contest. Sergio Martinez (-2003) responded with 13 points and 6 rebounds and Andres Campo scored 8 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Olivar went down to eighth position due to points difference, which they share with 3 other teams. Helios lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth place with 24 games lost. Olivar will meet league's leader Santfeliuenc in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Helios will play against Granollers (#9) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Olivar: S.Pavle 15+11reb+1ast, L.Lucas 15+3reb+5ast, R.Gonzalo 14+3ast, F.Miguel 9+5reb+1ast, V.Bruno 8+9reb+1ast, R.Marcos 6+1reb Helios: C.Jorge 13+3reb, M.Sergio 13+6reb, S.Jorge 9+4reb+2ast, Q.Alejandro 9+1reb+2ast, C.Andres 8+7reb+2ast, S.Alejandro 4 Round 23Lliria - Picken Claret 81-67No shocking result in a game when first ranked Lliria (23-3) defeated at home 6th ranked Picken Claret (15-11) 81-67 on Thursday. Lliria forced 21 Picken Claret turnovers. Senegalese Sauleymane Ndoye (-2002) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Ximo Rodenas (186-1990) chipped in 14 points and 4 steals during the contest. Four Lliria players scored in double figures. Javier Lazaro (-1997) responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds and Marcos Berenguer (-2002) scored 7 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lliria have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 23-3 record, which they share with Mataro UE and Chantada. Loser Picken Claret dropped to the fifth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Burgos Nissan and Mondragon. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Lliria: X.Rodenas 14+2reb+3ast, T.Jose Maria 13+1reb, N.Sauleymane 12+8reb+1ast, V.Perez 12+2reb+3ast, M.Kelvyn 6+4reb, M.Marco 6+6reb+2ast Picken Claret: L.Javier 20+8reb+2ast, G.Francesc 12+5reb+1ast, C.Avona 9+7reb+2ast, D.Carlos 7+4reb+2ast, B.Marcos 7+8reb+4ast, F.Carlos 6 |
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