LEB Silver Round 16 (Regular Season): Moron edge Alcala by two points

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 16 in the LEB Silver took place in Alcala. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 8th ranked Alcala (7-9) to second ranked Moron (11-5) 73-71 on Saturday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Moron forced 22 Alcala turnovers. Strangely Alcala outrebounded Moron 40-28 including 28 on the defensive glass. French power forward Nicolas Pavrette (211-2002, college: GMU) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Ivorian guard Lionel Kouadio (192-2001) chipped in 18 points. Trinidad and Tobago Imru Duke (203-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Moron have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 11-5 record having just three points less than leader Cartagena, which they share with Benicarlo. Newly promoted Alcala dropped to the sixth place with nine games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Moron is looking forward to face Huelva CD (#4) at home in the next round. Alcala will play against Algeciras and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Benicarlo (11-5) against thirteenth ranked Palma (5-11) on Sunday night. Host Benicarlo was edged by Palma in a tough game in Castellon 79-81. Worth to mention a great performance of guard David Font (192-2000) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 5 rebounds. Milan Suskavcevic contributed with 13 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Alejandro Rivas (203-1998) replied with 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for Benicarlo. Benicarlo's coach Adrian Alonso tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Palma moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Tarragona and Huelva Com. Benicarlo at the other side dropped to the second position with five games lost. They share it with Moron. Palma will play against higher ranked Godella (#10) in Valencia in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Benicarlo will play on the road against L'Hospitalet (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Cartagena. First ranked Cartagena faced 4th ranked Salou. Host Cartagena (15-1) defeated guests from Salou (10-6) 77-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Salou. Worth to mention a great performance of Josep Cera who helped to win the game recording 20 points. At the losing side Isaac Mayo responded with 28 points and 7 rebounds. Cartagena have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-1 record. Loser Salou dropped to the third place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Cartagena will meet Gran Canaria 2 (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Salou will play against Tarragona (#13) and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 16 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Santfeliuenc was crushed by Godella in Valencia 87-67. Prat beat L'Hospitalet at home 89-75. Alginet lost to Tarragona on the opponent's court 68-84. Mataro UE unfortunately lost to Gran Canaria 2 in a home game 75-78. Sant Antoni managed to beat Palma BM on the road 86-70. Ponferrada was defeated by Melilla on its own court 90-94. Zamora beat Huesca in a road game 71-66. Zornotza won against Iraurgi SB at home 86-76. Huelva Com. unfortunately lost to La Roda on the opponent's court 87-91. Huelva CD managed to beat Almansa in a home game 86-80. Algeciras was defeated by Albacete on the road 73-64.
The best stats of 16th round was 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists by David Orrit of Algeciras.

Group East

Godella - Santfeliuenc 87-67

There was an upset in Valencia where higher ranked Santfeliuenc (7-9) was crushed by eleventh ranked Godella (6-10) 87-67 on Saturday. Godella forced 25 Santfeliuenc turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Sergio de Larrea (197-2005) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 7 assists and forward Diego Rivas (198-2003) who added 23 points during the contest. At the losing side Nil Bria (195-1997) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds and Guim Exposito (197-1994, agency: Promo Sport ID) scored 13 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Godella moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Newly promoted Santfeliuenc keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Godella will meet Palma (#12) in the next round. Santfeliuenc will play against Palma BM (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Godella: R.Diego 23+1reb+1ast, d.Larrea Sergio 16+3reb+7ast, V.Rafael 10+4reb+1ast, J.Olaizola 8+7reb+2ast, A.Ortega 7+4reb+3ast, M.Lucas 7+5reb+2ast
Santfeliuenc: N.Bria 16+8reb+2ast, G.Exposito 13+4reb+4ast, S.Taiwo 11+9reb, J.Zanca 8+4reb, C.Adria 6+5reb+1ast, O.Pol 4+2ast

Benicarlo - Palma 79-81

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Benicarlo (11-5) against thirteenth ranked Palma (5-11) on Sunday night. Host Benicarlo was edged by Palma in a tough game in Castellon 79-81. Palma outrebounded Benicarlo 37-24 including 25 on the defensive glass. Palma players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard David Font (192-2000) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 5 rebounds. Montenegrin center Milan Suskavcevic (209-1997) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Alejandro Rivas (203-1998) replied with 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Pedro Garcia (200-1998) added 15 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Benicarlo. Four Benicarlo players scored in double figures. Benicarlo's coach Adrian Alonso tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Palma moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Tarragona and Huelva Com. Benicarlo at the other side dropped to the second position with five games lost. They share it with Moron. Palma will play against higher ranked Godella (#10) in Valencia in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Benicarlo will play on the road against L'Hospitalet (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Palma: D.Font 28+5reb+2ast, M.Suskavcevic 13+14reb, G.Pablo 11+1reb, J.Lafuente 8+7reb+5ast, I.Pau 6+4reb+5ast, C.Sidney 6+1reb+1ast
Benicarlo: V.Orlov 15+5reb+1ast, P.Garcia 15+5reb+2ast, A.Rivas 11+8reb+5ast, F.Ruesga 11+4reb, P.Vazquez Santiago 9, A.Libroia 9+1reb+12ast

Prat - L'Hospitalet 89-75

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Prat's (10-6) home victory over 6th ranked L'Hospitalet (7-9) 89-75 on Sunday. Prat forced 20 L'Hospitalet turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of center Edu Arques (202-1994) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and guard Marc Sese (189-1993) who added 16 points during the contest. At the losing side American forward Dwight Wilson III (203, college: Ohio) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and forward Gerard Sevillano (196-1994) scored 17 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Prat moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser L'Hospitalet keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Prat will meet Alginet (#9) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. L'Hospitalet will play against Benicarlo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Prat: E.Arques 26+10reb+1ast, M.Sese 16+2reb, T.Cartaino 11+4reb+3ast, P.Ruben 8+2reb+1ast, R.Carrasco 7+2reb+5ast, S.Djitte 7+1reb
L'Hospitalet: D.Wilson III 22+10reb+1ast, G.Sevillano 17+4reb+2ast, J.Pardina 9+6reb+3ast, A.Homs 5+1reb, D.Knowles 5+2reb+2ast, N.Baques 5+1reb+5ast

Tarragona - Alginet 84-68

There was an upset when higher ranked Alginet (6-10) was defeated on the road by thirteenth ranked Tarragona (5-11) 84-68 on Saturday. Tarragona forced 20 Alginet turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American-French forward Boe Nguidjol (203, college: Union, TN, agency: Helping Ballers) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Jacob Boonyasith (190, college: UMBC, agency: Helping Ballers) who added 16 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Tarragona players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Miguel Martinez (183-1995) responded with 12 points and 4 assists and Serbian Dejan Ilincic (211-1999, college: Southeastern) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tarragona moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Huelva Com. and Palma. Alginet lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Tarragona will meet higher ranked Salou (#4) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Alginet will play against Prat (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tarragona: B.Nguidjol 21+5reb+3ast, B.Mensah 17+4reb, F.Torres 17+4reb, J.Boonyasith 16+5reb+2ast, D.Fernandez 9+1reb+4ast, A.Duch 2+1reb+1ast
Alginet: D.Ilincic 12+5reb, M.Martinez 12+3reb+4ast, R.Sergio 10+1reb+3ast, N.Eduard 9+2reb, L.Verdeguer 6+2reb, D.Javier 6+1reb

Cartagena - Salou 77-70

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Cartagena. First ranked Cartagena faced 4th ranked Salou. Host Cartagena (15-1) defeated guests from Salou (10-6) 77-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Salou. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Josep Cera (187-2003) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and Xabier Beraza (201-1999) who added 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Cartagena players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Isaac Mayo (195-2001) responded with 28 points and 7 rebounds and Dutch center Oliver Bieshaar (202-2001) scored 9 points and 6 rebounds. Cartagena have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-1 record. Loser Salou dropped to the third place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Cartagena will meet Gran Canaria 2 (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Salou will play against Tarragona (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cartagena: C.Josep 20+3reb+2ast, X.Beraza 14+6reb+2ast, A.Jorda 13+2reb+5ast, G.Blat 11+4reb+3ast, G.Asier 7+10reb, J.Kody 6+2reb+1ast
Salou: M.Isaac 28+7reb+3ast, O.Bieshaar 9+6reb+1ast, V.Aguilar 7+4reb+2ast, W.Niang 6+7reb, A.Bouzan 6+1reb, C.Barksdale 6+2reb

Mataro UE - Gran Canaria 2 75-78

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Gran Canaria 2 and 9th ranked Mataro UE had identical 6-9 record. But Mataro UE was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Las Palmas 78-75 on Sunday night. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Polish forward Jakub Urbaniak (205-2003) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and Senegalese center Massamba Diop (210-2005) who added 19 points and 10 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!) during the contest. At the losing side Senegalese center Pape Bocar Sall (211-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and forward Jordi Juanola (196-1998) scored 13 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Gran Canaria 2 (7-9) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Newly promoted Mataro UE keeps the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Gran Canaria 2 will meet at home league's leader Cartagena in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Mataro UE will play against the league's second-placed Sant Antoni (#2) in San Antonio and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gran Canaria 2: U.Jakub 25+10reb, D.Massamba 19+10reb, F.Santana 12+1reb+10ast, A.Fernandez 9+11reb+7ast, L.Luka 6, P.Gerardo 3
Mataro UE: B.Sall Pape 13+13reb, J.Juanola 13+4reb+4ast, G.Marti 9+4reb+1ast, M.Traver 9+2ast, A.Vinallonga 9+3reb+4ast, P.Canovas 6+5reb

Palma BM - Sant Antoni 70-86

Not a big story in a game in Llucmajor where 14th ranked Palma BM (4-12) was defeated by second ranked Sant Antoni (13-3) 86-70 on Sunday. Sant Antoni shot 19 for 28 from the free-throw line, while Palma BM only scored two points from the stripe. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Daniel de la Rua (181-1997) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 8 assists and guard Alex Llorca (192-1989) who added 22 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Sant Antoni players scored in double figures. At the losing side Miguel Servera Rodriguez (198-1992) responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds and center Sergio Mendiola (207-1996) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sant Antoni maintains second position with 13-3 record behind leader Cartagena. Palma BM lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Algeciras. Sant Antoni will meet at home Mataro UE (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Palma BM will play against Santfeliuenc in Sant Feliu and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sant Antoni: A.Llorca 22+5reb, J.Grimau 17+3reb+2ast, D.de la Rua 17+3reb+8ast, d.Silva Vinicius 10+6reb+1ast, F.Ucles 9+2reb+2ast, M.Magnus 4+3reb
Palma BM: M.Servera Rodriguez 16+6reb+3ast, S.Mendiola 14+9reb, A.Urbutis 10+2reb, F.Joan 6+3reb+1ast, A.Adrover 6+4reb+1ast, J.Valles 6+3reb+2ast

Group West

Ponferrada - Melilla 90-94

There was a small surprise when ninth ranked Melilla (8-8) won against on the road 6th ranked Ponferrada (8-8) 94-90 on Saturday. Melilla dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Ponferrada's 30 and made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Melilla forced 19 Ponferrada turnovers and outrebounded them 36-20 including a 24-9 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Nigerian Chinedu Okanu (202, college: GVSU, agency: Helping Ballers) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 8 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) and Guillem Vazquez (198-2003) who added 17 points and 5 steals during the contest. At the losing side Pablo Cordoba (188-1997, agency: Promo Sport ID) responded with 23 points and naturalized Argentinian power forward Juan Hierrezuelo (207-2000) scored 17 points and 4 steals. Four Ponferrada players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Melilla moved-up to sixth place, which they share with defeated Ponferrada. Melilla will meet at home higher ranked Albacete (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ponferrada will play against the league's leader Zamora and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Melilla: C.Okanu 28+8reb+1ast, V.Guillem 17+3reb+3ast, N.Serigne 14+8reb, O.Inaki 9+3reb, L.Garcia 8+7ast, E.Igbanugo 5+3reb
Ponferrada: P.Cordoba 23+1reb+1ast, J.Hierrezuelo 17+4reb+1ast, M.Silvano 11+4reb+6ast, A.Morales 10+2reb, D.Leter 9+2reb, K.Joel 6+2reb+1ast

Huesca - Zamora 66-71

There was no surprise when 11th ranked Huesca (6-10) was defeated at home by first ranked Zamora (14-2) 71-66 on Saturday. Zamora made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Lithuanian center Jonas Paukste (224-2000) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and American forward Kevin Buckingham (198-1997, college: SE Oklahoma) who added 19 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side guard Alex Scariolo (190-2001, college: OBU) responded with 14 points and 5 assists and Swedish Peter Stumer (198-1999, college: Maine) scored 14 points. Zamora maintains first position with 14-2 record. Loser Huesca dropped to the ninth place with ten games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Zamora will meet at home Ponferrada (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Huesca will play against Iraurgi SB in Azpeitia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Zamora: J.Paukste 21+11reb, K.Buckingham 19+9reb+1ast, J.Round 10+2reb+2ast, E.Kalinicenko 6+1reb, P.Josep 5+2ast, S.Daniil 4+4reb+1ast
Huesca: A.Scariolo 14+3reb+5ast, P.Stumer 14+3reb+1ast, R.De Celis Alex 9+6reb+3ast, B.Guillermo 9+2reb, T.Chapero 8+6reb, M.Jose Antonio 5+1reb+1ast

Zornotza - Iraurgi SB 86-76

No shocking result in a game in Amorebieta-Echano where fifth ranked Zornotza (9-7) defeated 10th ranked Iraurgi SB (7-9) 86-76 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Alejandro Mazaira (202-1997) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 4 assists and naturalized Dutch forward Morgan Stilma (202-2000) who added 13 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side point guard Gaizka Maiza (191-1996) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 assists and American forward Cade McKnight (206, college: Indiana St., agency: Helping Ballers) scored 17 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Zornotza have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 9-7 record. Iraurgi SB lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with nine games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Zornotza will meet Huelva Com. (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Iraurgi SB will play against Huesca (#12) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the LEB Gold just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Zornotza: A.Mazaira 18+4reb+4ast, L.Bracey 14+1reb+1ast, M.Stilma 13+7reb+2ast, L.Ferrando 9+1reb+5ast, B.Mendia 9+6reb+1ast, N.Mohamed 9+2reb+1ast
Iraurgi SB: C.McKnight 17+4reb+2ast, E.Enaitz 13+1reb+1ast, A.Ierai 12+1reb, G.Maiza 10+3reb+11ast, L.Debaut 9+9reb+3ast, M.Rasmus 8+8reb

La Roda - Huelva Com. 91-87

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked La Roda and 13th ranked Huelva Com. had identical 5-10 record. This time La Roda used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Huelva 91-87 on Saturday night. La Roda made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Strangely Huelva Com. outrebounded La Roda 43-30 including a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Danish guard Jonathan Klussmann (190-2002) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and Croatian swingman Matija Bilalovic (199-1997, agency: Promo Sport ID) who added 12 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American-Cameroonian guard Charles Minlend Jr (193-1997, college: Louisville) responded with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Cameron Gaines (203, college: Lynn) scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. La Roda (6-10) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Newly promoted Huelva Com. dropped to the twelfth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Tarragona and Palma. La Roda will meet Almansa (#9) on the road in the next round. Huelva Com. will play against Zornotza and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
La Roda: K.Jonathan 25+1reb+3ast, S.Matija 12+3reb+3ast, M.Bilalovic 12+2reb+4ast, C.Unanue 11+2reb, J.Lucas 9+4reb+2ast, G.Mukendi 9+3reb+1ast
Huelva Com.: C.Minlend Jr. 25+6reb+4ast, M.Fall 13+8reb+1ast, C.Gaines 13+9reb+1ast, G.Boahen 11+3reb+5ast, C.Niko 6+2reb+1ast, A.Fadika 6+3reb

Huelva CD - Almansa 86-80

Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Huelva CD (10-6) beat at home 8th ranked Almansa (7-9) 86-80 on Saturday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Huelva CD looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Almansa's players. Worth to mention a great performance of center Ander Urdiain (203-2000) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 5 rebounds and Beninese forward Soulemane Chabi-Yo (198-1996) who added 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Huelva CD's coach Gabriel Carrasco used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Portuguese center Ricardo Monteiro (208-1997) responded with 17 points and power forward Luis Garcia (204-2004) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Five Huelva CD and four Almansa players scored in double figures. Huelva CD moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Almansa dropped to the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Huelva CD will meet league's second-placed Moron in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Almansa will play against La Roda (#11) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the LEB Gold just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Huelva CD: A.Urdiain 16+5reb+3ast, A.Ortiz 16+1reb, C.Soulemane 14+7reb+2ast, G.David 12+3reb+5ast, C.Juan Manuel 11+1reb+1ast, A.Gordon 6+1reb+3ast
Almansa: R.Monteiro 17+4reb+1ast, M.Ivankovic 13+4reb+2ast, K.Navarro 13+3reb+2ast, G.Luis 10+10reb, C.Toledo 9+3reb, G.Adriano 9+4reb+2ast

Alcala - Moron 71-73

The most exciting game of round 16 in the LEB Silver took place in Alcala. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 8th ranked Alcala (7-9) to second ranked Moron (11-5) 73-71 on Saturday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Moron forced 22 Alcala turnovers. Strangely Alcala outrebounded Moron 40-28 including 28 on the defensive glass. French power forward Nicolas Pavrette (211-2002, college: GMU) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Ivorian guard Lionel Kouadio (192-2001) chipped in 18 points. Four Moron players scored in double figures. Trinidad and Tobago Imru Duke (203-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds and Dominican Jhery Matos (196-1996, college: Charlotte) added 12 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists respectively for lost side. Moron have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 11-5 record having just three points less than leader Cartagena, which they share with Benicarlo. Newly promoted Alcala dropped to the sixth place with nine games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Moron is looking forward to face Huelva CD (#4) at home in the next round. Alcala will play against Algeciras and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Moron: K.Lionel 18+3reb+2ast, N.Pavrette 17+12reb+1ast, J.Marin 13+2reb+6ast, M.Pablo 10, G.Zalazar 6+5reb+2ast, L.Parejo 4+2reb+1ast
Alcala: D.Imru 28+10reb+1ast, A.Lafuente 18+2reb+2ast, J.Matos 12+8reb+9ast, M.Abdulsalam 7+6reb, E.Marco 4+7reb+1ast, M.Alejandro 2+2ast

Albacete - Algeciras 73-64

Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Algeciras (4-12) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Albacete (10-6) 73-64 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Martin Fernandez (194-2001, agency: Promo Sport ID) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 7 rebounds and guard Jorge Martinez (187-1996) who added 14 points and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side Senegalese Issa Thiam (208-1996, college: Rutgers) responded with 17 points and 5 rebounds and point guard David Orrit (185-2000) scored 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Algeciras players scored in double figures. Algeciras' coach Javier Malla let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Albacete moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Algeciras keeps the fourteenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Palma BM. Albacete will meet Melilla (#7) on the road in the next round. Algeciras will play against Alcala (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Albacete: F.Martin 16+7reb+2ast, J.Martinez 14+2reb+6ast, V.Stevanic 10+1ast, S.Ousman 9+2reb+1ast, D.De Blas 9+8reb, B.Fall 6+6reb
Algeciras: I.Thiam 17+5reb+1ast, S.Eleraky 11+5reb+1ast, D.Orrit 10+7reb+6ast, A.Rodriguez 10+5reb, J.Vucica 8+2reb, J.Balastegui 3+3reb+4ast