Tercera FEB Round 15 of Regular Season

The round was exceptionally exciting as seven games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for fourth-ranked Avila as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Avila smashed second-best Caja Rural in Valladolid 101-80. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Caja Rural. The best player for the winners was Mario Linde (185-2002) who scored 39 points (!!!) and 4 assists. Victor Julio Taveras (196-2002) chipped in 17 points and 10 rebounds. Avila's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Enrique Gutierrez (-2006) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds. Avila have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 5 other teams. Caja Rural at the other side still keeps top place with 14 games lost. Caja Rural will play next round against Salesianos trying to get back on the winning streak. Avila will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Pas Pielagos in Renedo de Pielagos.
Important game to mention about took place in Torrent. Seventh ranked Elche (8-6) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging second-best Torrent (11-3) 73-71 on Wednesday evening. It was a good game for Manuel Varela (182-2001) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 6 rebounds. Christian Gonzalez contributed with 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. Forward Alejandro Terrades (196-2001) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds for Torrent. Elche moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Torrent at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Elche will play against Cartagena Est. (#9) on the road in the next round. Torrent will play against Adesavi (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Santa Cruz between Mensajero and Guadalajara. Sixth ranked Mensajero (8-7) got a very close home victory over 7th ranked Guadalajara (7-8). Mensajero managed to escape with a 1-point win 68-67 in the game for the fifth place. It was a great evening for Paulo Rodriguez who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Mouhamed Diallo with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Mensajero moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Guadalajara dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Mensajero will meet Aridane (#8) in the next round. Guadalajara will play against the league's leader Tres Cantos and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 15 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Cantbasket was defeated by Tolosa in a road game 89-87. Santander was beaten by Solares at home 74-86. Carbajosa was destroyed by Zornotza on the opponent's court 90-70. Baskonia B managed to outperform Ulacia ZKE in a home game 81-72. Indautxu recorded a loss to Filipenses on the road 96-90. Pas Pielagos defeated Ardoi on its own court 86-82. Marin beat Navia in a road game 83-68. Oviedo destroyed Culleredo at home 98-79. Sigaltec managed to outperform Chantada on the opponent's court 77-68. Rosalia recorded a loss to Betanzos in a home game 81-82. Xiria crushed Salesianos on the road 99-71. Obradoiro S. was beaten by Caja Rural on its own court 77-87. Alcala was destroyed by La Roda in a road game 82-58. Tenerife Naut. unfortunately lost to Dist.Olimpico at home 80-86. Villarrobledo rolled over Tobarra on the opponent's court 77-56. Estudiantes B defeated Santa Cruz in a home game 86-81. La Matanza was beaten by Quintanar on the road 80-70. Corralejo won against Mostoles on its own court 84-70. Zentro Basket unfortunately lost to Talavera in a road game 75-90. Felipe Anton managed to beat Boadilla at home 79-70. Azudense was defeated by Telde on the opponent's court 71-54. Tres Cantos beat Real Canoe in a home game 71-61. Aridane was destroyed by Pintobasket on the road 99-78. Daimiel managed to outperform Rivas on its own court 73-62. Ibiza managed to beat Mataro Parc in a road game 87-77. L'Hospitalet defeated Tarragona at home 82-78. Roser was smashed by Castelldefels on the opponent's court 91-70. Barbastro won against Alfinden in a home game 66-65. Sant Cugat was outscored by Igualada on the road 92-73. Valls managed to beat D'Inca on its own court 78-68. Calvia was crushed by Mollerussa in a road game 96-77. Andratx was beaten by Navas at home 72-88. Cornella won against Quart on the opponent's court 69-65. Mollet outscored Esparreguera in a home game 95-71. Zaragoza CB managed to beat Huerva on the road 74-68. SESE was defeated by Prat on its own court 80-95. Granollers was beaten by Universitat Vic in a road game 82-74. Es Castell destroyed Tecla Sala at home 95-59. Tijola managed to outperform La Zubia on the opponent's court 90-73. Winless Andujar SKA was rolled over Murgi in a home game 70-89. Novaschool was defeated by Melilla on the road 99-92. Fuengirola was beaten by Motril on its own court 71-72. Marbella lost to Jaen FS in a road game 85-89. El Pinar managed to outperform Oh!Tels ULB at home 79-62. Almeria was rolled over Algeciras on the opponent's court 81-55. Moraleja was crushed by San Fernando in a home game 46-71. Badajoz Acad. was beaten by Alcala Caja87 on the road 70-60. San Antonio won against Gymnastica on its own court 86-74. Penarroya outscored Coria in a road game 104-79. Huelva Com. recorded a loss to Sagrado Corazon at home 82-86. Bosco Merida was defeated by Badajoz Vitaly on the opponent's court 79-71. Jovens was beaten by Vila-Real in a home game 71-83. Castello B won against Godella on the road 65-58. Peniscola unfortunately lost to Morvedre on its own court 87-105. Aldaia was rolled over Almassera in a road game 47-90. Tabernes defeated Picken Claret at home 76-73. Paterna beat Vall D'uixo on the opponent's court 66-53. Puerto Sagunto won against El Pilar in a home game 90-74. Jorge Juan was outscored by Torrent on the road 102-59. Maristas recorded a loss to Lucentum on its own court 76-82. Alginet defeated Elche in a road game 80-70. Ontinet beat Cartagena Est. at home 89-75. Montemar lost to Carolinas on the opponent's court 55-57. Adesavi unfortunately lost to Sueca in a home game 77-79.

Group A-A

Tolosa - Cantbasket 89-87

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Cantbasket's (8-7) road loss to fifth ranked Tolosa (10-5) 87-89 on Saturday. Tolosa forced 22 Cantbasket turnovers. Strangely Cantbasket outrebounded Tolosa 42-28 including a 31-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Euken Huizi (-2002) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points. Urko Perez (-2004) helped adding 14 points and 8 assists. Tolosa's coach used entire bench in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Uruguayan point guard Federico Ambrosoni (183-1999) with 23 points and 8 rebounds and Eduardo Carpintero (200-1999) scored 22 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tolosa moved-up to second place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Cantbasket dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Tolosa will meet Valladolid CBC (#13) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Cantbasket will play against Solares (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cantbasket: F.Ambrosoni 23+8reb+3ast, C.Eduardo 22+9reb+1ast, J.Otero 16+7reb+1ast, H.Oskars 12+11reb+2ast, J.Jonathan 6+3reb+2ast, R.Angel 3+3reb
Tolosa: E.Huizi 25+4reb+2ast, U.Perez 14+4reb+8ast, J.Urtxulutegi 10+4reb+3ast, O.Fernandez 10+4reb, J.Elosegui 9+1reb, A.Armendariz 8+1reb+1ast

Santander - Solares 74-86

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when thirteenth ranked Solares (6-9) defeated on the road 12th ranked Santander (6-9) 86-74 on Saturday. Solares forced 19 Santander turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for point guard Daniel Contreras (180-2000) who led his team to a victory with a triple-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 steals. point guard Liam Maestro (-2003) helped adding 18 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Carlos Rivera with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 17 rebounds and Italian Demetre Merkviladze (-2007) scored 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Solares moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 15 other teams including defeated Santander. Santander lost fifth consecutive game. Solares will meet at home higher ranked Cantbasket (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Santander will play against Carbajosa and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Santander: R.Carlos 35+17reb+2ast, M.Demetre 11+6reb+4ast, G.Tsulaia 9+4reb+3ast, C.Rafael 8+5reb+2ast, F.Adrian 7+3reb+1ast, S.Campbell 4+4reb
Solares: L.Maestro 18+5reb+2ast, D.Contreras 17+10reb+10ast, T.Quincy 11+6reb+1ast, D.Trueba 9+3reb+1ast, D.Garcia 9+3reb+2ast, M.Carcoba 8+2reb+2ast

Zornotza - Carbajosa 90-70

Very expected game in Amorebieta-Echano where 10th ranked Carbajosa (6-9) was rolled over by second ranked Zornotza (14-1) 90-70 on Saturday. Zornotza forced 25 Carbajosa turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Carbajosa's players. It was a great evening for forward Iker Salazar (202-1993) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Enaitz Errasti (188-2002) helped adding 17 points. The best for the losing side was Senegalese Ababacar Dieye with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds and Angolan forward Antonio Dinis (200-2000) scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Zornotza keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Carbajosa dropped to the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with 15 other teams. Zornotza will meet Ulacia ZKE (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Carbajosa will play against Santander and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Carbajosa: D.Ababacar 19+17reb+2ast, D.Antonio 13+8reb, M.Ekaitz 11+2reb, M.Abraham 10+3reb+1ast, B.Daniel 6+4reb+2ast, A.Ramirez 5+1reb+1ast
Zornotza: I.Salazar 17+10reb+6ast, E.Errasti 17+3reb+1ast, M.Borja 15+2reb+1ast, E.Salinero 12, J.Perez 11+3reb+3ast, I.Chacon 7+3reb+2ast

Baskonia B - Ulacia ZKE 81-72

Rather predictable result when third ranked Baskonia B (12-3) beat at home 7th ranked Ulacia ZKE (7-8) 81-72 on Sunday. Baskonia B forced 24 Ulacia ZKE turnovers and outrebounded them 43-31 including 28 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for South Sudanese center Juom Bol (208-2008) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds. Slovenian forward Stefan Joksimovic (194-2008) helped adding 20 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was center Imanol Arteche (200-2002) with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds and forward Eneko Martinez (190-2006) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Baskonia B have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Ulacia ZKE dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Baskonia B will meet Indautxu (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ulacia ZKE will play against the league's second-placed Zornotza (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ulacia ZKE: M.Eneko 17+5reb+2ast, Z.Andres 12+7reb+1ast, A.Imanol 10+14reb+3ast, A.Estanislao 7+3ast, J.Eneko 7, B.Alvaro 6
Baskonia B: J.Bol 22+13reb, J.Stefan 20+5reb+1ast, M.Khatiashvili 10+1reb+3ast, S.Pedro 7+6reb, A.Perez 7+1reb+1ast, C.Diallo 6+5reb

Filipenses - Indautxu 96-90

There was an upset in Palencia where higher ranked Indautxu (6-9) was defeated by fourteenth ranked Filipenses (1-14) 96-90 on Saturday. Filipenses made 32-of-41 free shots (78.0 percent) during the game, while Indautxu only scored sixteen points from the stripe. It was a great evening for Senegalese center Mamadou Diagne (208-1998) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds. Alejandro Allas helped adding 19 points and 15 rebounds. The best for the losing side was power forward Asier Fernandez (203-2001) with 18 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Pablo Albisu (184-1995) scored 16 points and 4 assists. Four Filipenses and five Indautxu players scored in double figures. Indautxu's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Filipenses maintains fourteenth place with 1-14 record, which they share with Quart. Loser Indautxu dropped to the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with 15 other teams. Filipenses will meet higher ranked Ardoi (#10) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Indautxu will play against Baskonia B where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Indautxu: F.Asier 18+5reb, A.Pablo 16+3reb+4ast, J.Alex 14+3reb+2ast, G.Hueso 13+2reb+3ast, K.Alejandro 10+6reb+1ast, A.Lopez 5+2reb+1ast
Filipenses: D.Mamadou 38+11reb+2ast, I.Jimenez 20+1reb, A.Allas 19+15reb, M.Herrero 14+4reb+6ast, S.Martinez 4+1reb, D.Allas 1+3reb

Pas Pielagos - Ardoi 86-82

Everything could happen in Renedo de Pielagos at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Pas Pielagos and 8th ranked Ardoi had identical 6-8 record. This time Pas Pielagos used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Zizur Mayor 86-82 on Sunday night. Pas Pielagos outrebounded Ardoi 38-27 including 28 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for Ukrainian forward Artem Yailo (202-2000) who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Juan Reiner helped adding 17 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was naturalized Ukrainian forward Anton Savitski (196-1986) with 12 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Javier Balastegui (187-1997) scored 12 points and 5 assists. Four Pas Pielagos and five Ardoi players scored in double figures. Ardoi's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Pas Pielagos (7-8) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser Ardoi dropped to the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with 15 other teams. Pas Pielagos will meet higher ranked Avila (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ardoi will play against Filipenses and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ardoi: S.Anton 12+9reb+7ast, J.Balastegui 12+3reb+5ast, M.Jon 12+4reb, A.Jon 12+2reb+1ast, A.Miguel 11+4ast, B.Markel 8+4reb+2ast
Pas Pielagos: Y.Artem 27+9reb+5ast, J.Reiner 17+8reb+3ast, L.Gomez 13+6reb+2ast, P.Fernandez 11+4reb+2ast, L.De 7+6reb+2ast, A.Ruiz 6+1reb+2ast

Caja Rural - Avila 80-101

The game had a very big importance for fourth-ranked Avila as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Avila smashed second-best Caja Rural in Valladolid 101-80. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Caja Rural. The best player for the winners was Mario Linde (185-2002) who scored 39 points (!!!) and 4 assists. Victor Julio Taveras (196-2002) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Avila's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Enrique Gutierrez (-2006) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds and Juan Rodriguez (-2005) added 13 points respectively. Avila have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 5 other teams. Caja Rural at the other side still keeps top place with 14 games lost. Caja Rural will play next round against Salesianos trying to get back on the winning streak. Avila will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Pas Pielagos in Renedo de Pielagos.
Top scorers:
Caja Rural: G.Enrique 17+15reb+1ast, R.Juan 13+2reb+1ast, H.Sergio 10+2ast, S.Rodrigo 9+1reb+1ast, L.Juan 7+3reb+3ast, P.Sergio 7+5reb
Avila: M.Linde 39+4reb+4ast, V.Taveras 17+10reb+1ast, S.Mario 13+3reb+4ast, T.Jaime 8+4reb+3ast, A.Martin 5+4reb+3ast, C.Hernandez 5+2reb+1ast

Group A-B

Navia - Marin 68-83

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Navia (5-10) was defeated at home by first ranked Marin (13-2) 83-68 on Saturday. Marin forced 20 Navia turnovers. It was a great evening for American guard Masai Olowokere (196, college: Cent Arkansas) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 8 rebounds. point guard Miguel Souto (180-2002) helped adding 12 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. The best for the losing side was Javier Prieto (-2004) with 21 points and 9 rebounds and naturalized French forward Ivan Lucente (203-2002, college: Garden City) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Marin have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-2 record, which they share with 5 other teams. Navia lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Marin will meet Culleredo (#5) on the road in the next round. Navia will play against Obradoiro S. (#12) in Santiago de Compostela and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Navia: P.Javier 21+9reb, S.Sulkhan 14+1reb+4ast, L.Ivan 12+11reb, P.Antonio 7+3reb+1ast, G.Jorge 7+3reb+2ast, A.Barrios 4+4reb+2ast
Marin: O.Masai 18+8reb+1ast, R.Hugo 15+4reb, M.Souto 12+7reb+4ast, J.Connell 8+2ast, J.Dominguez 7+4reb+3ast, W.Van 6+10reb+2ast

Oviedo - Culleredo 98-79

The game between closely ranked teams ended with third ranked Oviedo's (11-4) home victory over 4th placed Culleredo (9-6) 98-79 on Saturday. Oviedo made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Culleredo turnovers. It was a great evening for Alejandro Gomez (184-2004) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points. Forward Jorge Arias (201-2006) helped adding 8 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Four Oviedo players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Argentinian-Italian Ramiro Espinoza (190-1996) with 25 points and 4 assists and Senegalese center Khadim Fall (205-2000) scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Oviedo moved-up to second place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Culleredo dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Oviedo will meet Sigaltec (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Culleredo will play against the league's leader Marin (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Culleredo: R.Espinoza 25+3reb+4ast, S.Pablo 14+7reb+1ast, F.Khadim 12+9reb+3ast, D.William 8+6reb, A.Alvaro 7+3reb+7ast, A.Corbacho 6+6reb+1ast
Oviedo: G.Alejandro 16+3reb+2ast, M.Bartolome 14, R.Fernandez 14+2reb+3ast, D.Djigui 10+6reb, R.Quiros 10+4reb+2ast, M.Zorrozua 9+1reb+2ast

Chantada - Sigaltec 68-77

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 7th ranked Chantada (6-9) was defeated at home by eighth ranked Sigaltec (6-9) 77-68 on Saturday. It was a great evening for Miguel Gil who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. Oscar Castano helped adding 13 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. Four Sigaltec players scored in double figures. Sigaltec's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Angolan forward Jeronimo Luis (197-1999) with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds and swingman Anxo Casais (192-2005) scored 9 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Sigaltec moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 15 other teams including defeated Chantada. Sigaltec will meet at home higher ranked Oviedo (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Chantada will play against Estudiantes (#13) in Lugo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chantada: L.Jeronimo 22+13reb+1ast, C.Eddie 15+4reb+1ast, C.Anxo 9+7reb+4ast, I.Cristian 8+5reb+1ast, P.Eder 6+3reb+1ast, M.Carlos 5+6reb+4ast
Sigaltec: M.Gil 18+12reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 13+8reb+3ast, O.Castano 13+6reb+8ast, A.Kovacs 10+3reb, A.Monteagudo 7+3reb+2ast, P.Sabugueiro 6+1reb+2ast

Rosalia - Betanzos 81-82

Rather predictable result in Santiago de Compostela where sixth ranked Betanzos (7-8) edged 9th ranked Rosalia (5-10) 82-81 on Saturday. It was a great evening for point guard Jorge Abelleira (180-1997) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 8 assists. Forward Luis Portilla (195-1996) helped adding 13 points and 12 rebounds. Four Betanzos players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Carlos Gil with 26 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and guard Anxo Iglesias (185-2003) scored 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Betanzos maintains sixth place with 7-8 record, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser Rosalia keeps the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Betanzos will meet at home higher ranked Avenida (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rosalia will play against the league's second-placed Xiria (#2) in Carballo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rosalia: G.Carlos 26+7reb+5ast, A.Iglesias 19+7reb+5ast, G.Lucas 16+1reb, F.Jorge 9+5reb, P.Diego 5+1reb, B.Nilo 4+5reb+4ast
Betanzos: J.Abelleira 22+4reb+8ast, M.Rozas 17+7reb, L.Portilla 13+12reb+3ast, A.Espineira 12+5reb, S.Gonzalez 8+1reb+1ast, M.Latas 8+9reb

Salesianos - Xiria 71-99

Not a big story in a game in Ourense where 11th ranked Salesianos (4-11) was outplayed by third ranked Xiria (11-3) 99-71 on Sunday. Xiria made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Xiria outrebounded Salesianos 44-31 including 16 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for swingman Carlos Varela (192-2005, agency: BAGENCY CSA) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Alejandro Iglesias (194-2001) helped adding 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four Xiria players scored in double figures. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was center David Guerra (205-1989) with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and Martin Alvarez (-2006) scored 22 points. Xiria have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Salesianos keeps the eleventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Xiria will meet at home Rosalia (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Salesianos will play against the league's leader Caja Rural in Valladolid and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Salesianos: M.Alvarez 22+4reb+3ast, A.Harris 20+3reb, G.David 16+14reb+4ast, V.Rodrigo 5+5reb+2ast, T.Mouhamadou 5+2reb, R.Javier 3+1reb
Xiria: V.Carlos 15+9reb+6ast, P.Roque 14+3reb, A.Iglesias 14+7reb+2ast, S.Darnell 11+1reb+1ast, G.Sabater 11+8reb, S.Yubero 9+6reb+1ast

Obradoiro S. - Caja Rural 77-87

Everything went according to plan in Santiago de Compostela where second ranked Caja Rural (15-14) won against 12th ranked Obradoiro S. (3-12) 87-77 on Sunday. It was a great evening for swingman Alvaro Gonzalez (193-2006) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds. Forward Miguel Dominguez (197-1995) helped adding 20 points and 6 rebounds. Caja Rural's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was forward Diego Serguei Maseda (200-2006, agency: Promo Sport ID) with 22 points and 6 rebounds and forward Rodrigo Diaz (192-2005, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Caja Rural keeps a position of league leader. Obradoiro S. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Caja Rural will meet at home Salesianos (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Obradoiro S. will play against Navia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Obradoiro S.: D.Serguei Maseda 22+6reb+1ast, B.Pedro 12+1reb, R.Diaz 11+10reb+7ast, G.Guillermo 8+4reb+1ast, S.Hugo 8+1reb+1ast, H.Qiushi 7+2reb+3ast
Caja Rural: M.Dominguez 20+6reb+2ast, A.Gonzalez 19+14reb+2ast, M.Gonzalez 14+1reb+3ast, F.Salvadores 10+1reb+1ast, P.Cabaneros 7+5reb+1ast, S.Juan 7+4reb+1ast

Group B-A

La Roda - Alcala 82-58

There was no surprise when 9th ranked Alcala (7-9) was crushed on the road by third ranked La Roda (13-2) 82-58 on Saturday. La Roda outrebounded Alcala 35-21 including 25 on the defensive glass. La Roda looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for Jamaican forward Jordan Kellier (196-1998, college: W.Chester, agency: Olsta) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. DR Congolese center Gullit Mukendi (206-1996, agency: Promo Sport ID) helped adding 17 points. Four La Roda players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Alberto Torres (201-1998, college: Iowa Wesleyan, agency: BIG) with 20 points and 6 steals and power forward Javier Valverde (196-1998) scored 8 points and 6 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. La Roda keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Alcala dropped to the seventh place with nine games lost. La Roda will meet Corralejo (#12) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Alcala will play against Gymnastica (#3) in El Puerto de Santa Maria and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Alcala: A.Torres 20+2reb+2ast, V.Javier 8+6reb, J.Juan Jose 8+1reb, M.Alejandro 6+4reb, B.Javier 6+1reb+1ast, M.Daniel 6+4reb+1ast
La Roda: M.Gullit 17+4reb+2ast, K.Jordan 14+12reb+2ast, N.Cebrian 11+3reb+5ast, V.Juan 10+2reb+3ast, S.Joan 7+1ast, L.Pedro 7+1reb+2ast

Tenerife Naut. - Dist.Olimpico 80-86

There was a small surprise in Santa Cruz where sixth ranked Dist.Olimpico (9-6) defeated 3rd placed Tenerife Naut. (12-2) 86-80 on Saturday. Dist.Olimpico outrebounded Tenerife Naut. 45-29 including 16 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for forward Mateo Alonso (198-2004) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 6 rebounds. Center Marcos Estebanez (200-1992) helped adding 13 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was naturalized Bosnian forward Adnan Omeragic (202-1996) with 19 points and 5 rebounds and Samuel Sanchez (-2005) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Dist.Olimpico and five Tenerife Naut. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dist.Olimpico moved-up to third place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Tenerife Naut. keeps the third position with two games lost. Dist.Olimpico will meet at home Alcala (#7) in the next round. Tenerife Naut. will play against Villarrobledo (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tenerife Naut.: O.Adnan 19+5reb+2ast, S.Samuel 17+6reb+2ast, G.Eudaldo 13+3reb+5ast, G.Eduardo 12+2reb+1ast, G.Jorge 12+7reb+1ast, G.Javier 3+3reb+4ast
Dist.Olimpico: M.Alonso 18+6reb, D.Guijarro 14+5reb, M.Estebanez 13+9reb+2ast, D.Garcia-Casarrubios 10+6reb+1ast, G.David 9+2reb+1ast, J.Gonzalez 8+7reb+1ast

Tobarra - Villarrobledo 56-77

Very expected game when 11th ranked Tobarra (5-10) was rolled over at home by fifth ranked Villarrobledo (10-5) 77-56 on Saturday. Villarrobledo forced 21 Tobarra turnovers. It was a great evening for naturalized Colombian power forward Jhan Paul Mejia (208-1994, college: Charleston, agency: HB-Spain) who led his team to a victory scoring 12 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Cuban point guard Luis Bueno (180-1999) helped adding 20 points. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was forward Seikhou Konte (190-2001) with 17 points and Alwyn Sousa scored 9 points and 8 rebounds. Villarrobledo moved-up to second place, which they share with 8 other teams. Tobarra lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Villarrobledo will meet at home Tenerife Naut. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tobarra will play against Santa Cruz (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tobarra: K.Seikhou 17+3reb, R.Esteban 9+1reb+3ast, S.Alwyn 9+8reb+1ast, A.Pujadas 8+4reb+3ast, N.Maleva Luis 4+5reb, Y.Boubacar 4+4reb
Villarrobledo: L.Bueno 20+1reb+3ast, D.Damian 14+4reb+2ast, P.Jhan 12+8reb+5ast, B.Luka 7+4reb+3ast, M.Melero 6+1reb+3ast, M.Thiaw 5+9reb

Estudiantes B - Santa Cruz 86-81

Very predictable result in Madrid where second ranked Estudiantes B (13-1) beat 10th ranked Santa Cruz (5-9) 86-81 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Estudiantes B made 20-of-20 free shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. Estudiantes B outrebounded Santa Cruz 49-26 including a 17-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for guard Pedro Robles (189-2006) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points and 5 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). Guard Miguel Sola (189-2006) helped adding 10 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was forward Javier Herreros (198-1994) with 28 points and 5 rebounds and guard Jorge del Castillo (187-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Estudiantes B have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Tres Cantos. Loser Santa Cruz dropped to the ninth place with nine games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Estudiantes B will meet Alcobendas (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Santa Cruz will play against Tobarra and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santa Cruz: J.Herreros 28+5reb+2ast, V.Alejandro 15+2reb+3ast, d.Castillo Jorge 13+6reb+10ast, A.Eric Bras 7+3reb+3ast, N.Alex 6+4reb, E.Immanuel 6+2reb
Estudiantes B: P.Robles 24+5reb+1ast, F.Diaz 13+4reb, M.Sola 10+5reb+6ast, S.Diego 8+6reb+2ast, A.Amon 8+11reb+1ast, I.Montero 5+1reb

Quintanar - La Matanza 80-70

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked La Matanza (3-12) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Quintanar (11-4) 80-70 on Saturday. It was a great evening for guard Andres Andrade (188-2000, college: WNMU) who led his team to a victory scoring 9 points and 7 rebounds. American forward Chris Murray (198-2000, college: Embry Riddle) helped adding 8 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Alvaro Gomez (195-2000) with 16 points and 7 assists and Roberto Gonzalez produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Quintanar moved-up to second place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser La Matanza dropped to the tenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Quintanar will meet Mostoles (#14) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. La Matanza will play against Fuenlabrada 2 (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
La Matanza: G.Alvaro 16+4reb+7ast, G.Roberto 15+11reb, P.Jorge 12+5reb+1ast, B.Antoine 8+1reb+1ast, G.Pablo 8+1reb+1ast, G.Miguel 4+5reb
Quintanar: Z.Gaston 14+1reb+2ast, B.Jose 13+3reb+1ast, A.Garcia 9+5reb+1ast, C.Angel 9, A.Andrade 9+7reb+3ast, M.Chris 8+8reb+1ast

Corralejo - Mostoles 84-70

The game between closely ranked teams ended with thirteenth ranked Corralejo's (3-12) home victory over bottom-ranked Mostoles (0-14) 84-70 on Saturday. Corralejo dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Mostoles' 32. Corralejo forced 24 Mostoles turnovers. It was a great evening for Alejandro Alonso (-2006) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 6 rebounds. American-Puerto Rican guard Kenneth Rodriguez (188-2006) helped adding 20 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Jorge Molina with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and Canadian guard Gabriel Bergeron (203, college: Hobart) scored 8 points and 13 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Corralejo moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Mostoles still closes the standings with 14 games lost. Corralejo will meet at home league's second-placed La Roda in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mostoles will play against Quintanar (#4) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Mostoles: M.Jorge 19+15reb, B.Antonio 12+4reb+1ast, V.Marcos 12+3reb+1ast, F.Joseph 10+3reb+2ast, B.Gabriel 8+13reb, R.Mario 3+1reb
Corralejo: A.Alonso 21+6reb+3ast, K.Rodriguez 20+6reb+3ast, P.Miguel 13+12reb, A.Guerra 10+2reb+2ast, P.Adrian 7+7reb+5ast, G.Gonzalo 6+3reb+1ast

Group B-B

Talavera - Zentro Basket 90-75

There was a minor upset when 3rd placed Zentro Basket (10-5) was defeated on the road by sixth ranked Talavera (8-7) 90-75 on Saturday. Talavera made 25-of-33 free shots (75.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Zentro Basket turnovers. It was a great evening for point guard Daniel Lorenzo (181-1993) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points, 7 assists and 5 steals. Forward Carlos Unanue (193-2000) helped adding 20 points. The best for the losing side was DR Congolese forward Gloire Goma (196-2003, college: CSUB) with 15 points and 9 rebounds and Austrian forward Benjamin Schuch (202-2006) scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Talavera moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Zentro Basket dropped to the second position with five games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Talavera will meet Daimiel (#14) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zentro Basket will play against Boadilla (#15) in Boadilla del Monte and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zentro Basket: G.Goma 15+9reb, B.Schuch 13+7reb+3ast, V.Nestor 11+1reb+4ast, T.Giorgi 8+4reb+1ast, E.Marc 7+2reb+2ast, M.Fernando 6+5reb
Talavera: D.Lorenzo 23+4reb+7ast, C.Unanue 20+4reb+1ast, V.Alonso 17+3reb, A.Vicente 9+6reb+3ast, B.Gueye 7+5reb, J.Frances 6+4reb+1ast

Felipe Anton - Boadilla 79-70

No shocking result in a game in La Palma where ninth ranked Felipe Anton (7-7) defeated 14th ranked Boadilla (3-12) 79-70 on Saturday. Felipe Anton made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for Uruguayan point guard Juan Galletto (182-1996) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 5 assists. Mali center Mamadou Nimaga (206-2007) helped adding 12 points and 12 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Angel Olmedo (181-1999) with 21 points and 5 rebounds and Cesar Cuesta scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Felipe Anton moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Jorge Juan and Morvedre. Boadilla lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Felipe Anton will meet Azudense (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Boadilla will play against Zentro Basket and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Boadilla: O.Angel 21+5reb+1ast, B.Emilio 15+1ast, C.Cesar 11+8reb+2ast, G.Alvaro 7+1reb, P.Enrique 7+5reb, B.Ignacio 4+5reb+1ast
Felipe Anton: G.Juan 17+3reb+5ast, A.Sistac 13+2reb+1ast, M.Nimaga 12+12reb, E.Duque 9+2reb+3ast, K.Riverol 8+3reb+1ast, M.Khivrenko 7+3reb

Telde - Azudense 71-54

There was a minor upset when 10th ranked Azudense (6-9) was defeated on the road by twelfth ranked Telde (6-9) 71-54 on Saturday. It was a great evening for Arturo Fernandez (193-1995) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points. Center Alberto Redondo (209-2002) helped adding 12 points and 13 rebounds. The best for the losing side was center Eduardo Echeverria (200-2000) with 13 points and 6 rebounds and German Hierro (-1996) scored 6 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Telde moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 15 other teams including defeated Azudense. Telde will meet higher ranked Real Canoe (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Azudense will play against Felipe Anton and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Azudense: E.Eduardo 13+6reb+2ast, M.Manuel 8+2reb, B.Jorge 8+3reb+1ast, J.Munro 7+1reb+2ast, H.German 6+9reb+1ast, V.Fernandez 3+5reb+2ast
Telde: F.Arturo 26+4reb+3ast, R.Alberto 12+13reb+1ast, A.Martinez 11+4reb+2ast, J.Jimenez 7+8reb+1ast, D.Vazquez 4+1reb, S.Pablo 3+2reb+2ast

Tres Cantos - Real Canoe 71-61

Rather predictable result when first ranked Tres Cantos (13-1) beat at home 4th placed Real Canoe (9-6) 71-61 on Saturday. Tres Cantos outrebounded Real Canoe 48-33 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Nouhou Maiga who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 17 rebounds. Guard Gonzalo Diaz (186-2004) helped adding 20 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was forward Daniel Manzanero (197-1994) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and forward Luis Garcia-Larrache (196-2002) scored 12 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tres Cantos have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-1 record, which they share with Estudiantes B. Loser Real Canoe dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Tres Cantos will meet Guadalajara (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Real Canoe will play against Telde (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Real Canoe: M.Daniel 14+11reb, L.Juan 13+3reb+2ast, G.Luis 12+3reb+4ast, F.Pablo 6, H.Marcos 6+3reb, M.Eduardo 3+7reb+1ast
Tres Cantos: G.Diaz 20+3reb+5ast, A.Sancho 13+3reb+1ast, N.Maiga 13+17reb+2ast, D.Fernandez 9+3reb+1ast, J.Atienza 7+3reb+1ast, G.Lardies 4+7reb+1ast

Mensajero - Guadalajara 68-67

A very close game took place in Santa Cruz between Mensajero and Guadalajara. Sixth ranked Mensajero (8-7) got a very close home victory over 7th ranked Guadalajara (7-8). Mensajero managed to escape with a 1-point win 68-67 in the game for the fifth place. Mensajero forced 24 Guadalajara turnovers. It was a great evening for forward Paulo Rodriguez (201-2000) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 5 rebounds. Daniel Rodriguez (-2005) helped adding 16 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. The best for the losing side was Senegalese Mouhamed Diallo (-2002) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and Canadian-Irish point guard Adrian Armstrong (183-1996, college: Concordia, agency: BAGENCY CSA) scored 8 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Mensajero moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Guadalajara dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Mensajero will meet Aridane (#8) in the next round. Guadalajara will play against the league's leader Tres Cantos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guadalajara: D.Mouhamed 19+10reb, A.Armstrong 8+3reb+4ast, A.Alvaro 8, L.Valera 8+2reb, B.Jose 8+4reb, D.Olu-Elijah 7+6reb+1ast
Mensajero: R.Paulo 23+5reb+1ast, D.Rodriguez 16+1reb+5ast, A.Angel 9+8reb, Y.Rodriguez 9+7reb+1ast, O.Pena 5+3reb+1ast, N.Mor 5+8reb

Pintobasket - Aridane 99-78

There was an upset in Madrid where higher ranked Aridane (7-8) was outplayed by eleventh ranked Pintobasket (6-9) 99-78 on Saturday. Pintobasket shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 51.6 percentage. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Pintobasket made 7 blocks. It was a great evening for point guard Jose Luis Ayala (184-2003) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 5 assists. Guard Carlos Barros (183-2000) helped adding 9 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Pintobasket players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Oriol Balsells (190-1995) with 27 points and naturalized Argentinian forward Adriano Gase (198-2004) scored 15 points and 4 steals. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pintobasket moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 15 other teams. Loser Aridane dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Pintobasket will meet league's second-placed Rivas on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Aridane will play against Mensajero (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Aridane: B.Oriol 27+3reb+2ast, A.Gase 15+4reb+3ast, J.Abril 12+1ast, E.Llacer 6+2reb+2ast, D.Viera 6+3reb, G.Pierre-Gabriel 6+3reb
Pintobasket: M.Batlle 17+4reb+1ast, J.Ayala 16+2reb+5ast, S.Rodriguez 12+3reb+1ast, D.Tolosa 12+4reb, M.Alarcon 11+4reb, L.Bermejo 9+1ast

Daimiel - Rivas 73-62

There was a surprise result when fifteenth ranked Daimiel (3-12) won against at home second-best Rivas (11-4) 73-62 on Sunday. It was a great evening for Francisco Espinosa who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 9 rebounds. Swingman Luis Rodriguez (190-2004) helped adding 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was point guard Carlos Crespo (183, college: Greenville) with 18 points and 4 steals and Argentinian forward Pedro Rossi (203-2002, college: UMC) scored 15 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Daimiel moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Rivas keeps the second position with four games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Daimiel will meet at home higher ranked Talavera (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rivas will play against Pintobasket (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rivas: C.Carlos 18+4reb+2ast, R.Pedro 15+4reb+1ast, V.Manuel 8+5reb+2ast, P.Adrian 5+2reb, P.Sergio 4+1reb, M.Diego 4+1reb
Daimiel: F.Espinosa 18+9reb, L.Rodriguez 14+5reb+5ast, D.Mamadou 10+13reb+1ast, I.Gallardo 9+4reb, D.Petit 9+5reb+2ast, P.Villanueva 5+2ast

Group C-A

Mataro Parc - Ibiza 77-87

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked Ibiza and 13th ranked Mataro Parc had identical 4-10 record. But Mataro Parc was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from 87-77 on Saturday night. Ibiza outrebounded Mataro Parc 42-22 including a 29-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Ibiza especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.0 percentage. It was a great evening for Jose Martin who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds. French Lucas Malary (-2003) helped adding 16 points. The best for the losing side was Eduard Nogues (193-2003) with 15 points and Alan Beltran scored 18 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ibiza (5-10) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Mataro Parc lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Ibiza will meet higher ranked Tarragona (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mataro Parc will play against the league's leader Mollerussa (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Mataro Parc: M.Lluis 18+2ast, B.Alan 18+2reb+1ast, E.Nogues 15+4reb+3ast, G.Marc 9+1reb+1ast, C.Alex 6+4reb, S.Jordi 4+1ast
Ibiza: J.Martin 33+11reb, L.Malary 16+3reb+3ast, L.Martinez 10+4reb+7ast, A.Castillo 9+3reb+2ast, D.Coffie 6+4reb+5ast, L.Ndiaye 4+7reb

L'Hospitalet - Tarragona 82-78

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both third ranked L'Hospitalet and second-best Tarragona had identical 12-2 record. This time L'Hospitalet used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Tarragona 82-78 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. L'Hospitalet made 27-of-32 free shots (84.4 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for forward Nil Baques (195-1998) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points (went 13 for 13 at the free throw line !!!). Forward Gerard Sevillano (196-1994, agency: BIG) helped adding 17 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was point guard Daniel Fernandez (181-1994) with 15 points and 6 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and forward David Loras (204-2002) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. L'Hospitalet (13-2) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Tarragona keeps the second place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. L'Hospitalet will meet Roser (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tarragona will play against Ibiza (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tarragona: D.Loras 16+7reb+1ast, F.Daniel 15+6reb+3ast, A.Duch 14, H.Sadaidriene 11+2reb, I.Fernandez 5+5reb+4ast, D.Fernandez 4+2reb+2ast
L'Hospitalet: N.Baques 23+4reb+3ast, S.Gerard 17+4reb+4ast, F.David 17+2reb, C.Victor 7+1reb+1ast, T.Arnau 5, P.Barbecho 4+2reb

Castelldefels - Roser 91-70

Rather expected game when 8th ranked Roser (6-9) was rolled over on the road by fifth ranked Castelldefels (10-5) 91-70 on Sunday. Castelldefels outrebounded Roser 38-23 including 26 on the defensive glass. Castelldefels looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for forward Eric Manes (194-1987) who led his team to a victory scoring 12 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Center Alberto Vicente (198-2003) helped adding 17 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was point guard Adria Cortegano (185-2000) with 17 points and 7 assists and guard Pau Marron (186-2006) scored 12 points. Four Roser players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Castelldefels moved-up to second place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Roser dropped to the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with 15 other teams. Castelldefels will meet Alfinden (#14) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Roser will play against the league's second-placed L'Hospitalet (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Roser: C.Adria 17+1reb+7ast, M.Pau 12+3reb, N.Marcel 11+1reb, A.Montalvo 11+3reb, P.Santiago 6+6reb+1ast, V.Raul 4+1ast
Castelldefels: V.Alberto 17+6reb+1ast, E.Manes 12+9reb+5ast, A.Cruz 11+2reb+2ast, M.Manes 9+5reb+2ast, J.Arnal-Diaz 9+2ast, B.Gassama 8+6reb+2ast

Barbastro - Alfinden 66-65

Rather predictable result when tenth ranked Barbastro (6-9) edged at home 14th ranked Alfinden (2-13) 66-65 on Saturday. However just one-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Barbastro forced 22 Alfinden turnovers. Strangely Alfinden outrebounded Barbastro 37-24 including a 29-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Xavier Rosas (-2003) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points and 6 assists. Center Jose Antonio Malo (202-1996) helped adding 16 points. Four Barbastro players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Willian Tavares with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and Cape Verdean Anderson Correia (195-1997) scored 19 points and 4 assists. Alfinden's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Barbastro moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 15 other teams. Alfinden lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Barbastro will meet Sant Cugat (#8) on the road in the next round. Alfinden will play against Castelldefels (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Alfinden: T.Willian 21+15reb, A.Correia 19+4reb+4ast, M.Smith 10+4reb, P.Bruno 7+2reb+1ast, A.Nunez 4+1reb+4ast, M.Jorge 2+3reb
Barbastro: J.Malo 16+3reb, X.Rosas 14+3reb+6ast, U.Latorre 13+3reb+1ast, T.Sartor 11+2reb+4ast, A.Fernandez 6+4reb+2ast, J.Miranda 2+6reb+2ast

Igualada - Sant Cugat 92-73

Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Sant Cugat (6-9) was outplayed on the road by fourth ranked Igualada (10-5) 92-73 on Saturday. Igualada forced 19 Sant Cugat turnovers. It was a great evening for Arnau Cumelles (198-2000) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds. Center Eduard Tejero (196-1992) helped adding 24 points. Four Igualada players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was British forward Adria Amabilino-Perez (201-1999, college: Bentley) with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and DR Congolese center Christ Bonazebi (206-2002) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Igualada moved-up to second place, which they share with 8 other teams. Sant Cugat lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with 15 other teams. Igualada will meet D'Inca (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sant Cugat will play against Barbastro (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sant Cugat: A.Adria 18+10reb+4ast, C.Bonazebi 10+7reb, G.Miquel 9+2reb+1ast, C.Sergi 8+2reb+2ast, P.Alfons 7+5reb+4ast, I.Daniel 7+2reb
Igualada: E.Tejero 24+2reb+1ast, A.Cumelles 21+11reb+2ast, Q.Sergio 13+1reb+7ast, L.Sala 11+4reb+2ast, C.Fons 8, A.Balta 6+8reb

Valls - D'Inca 78-68

Everything went according to plan when eighth ranked Valls (7-8) won against at home 11th ranked D'Inca (4-11) 78-68 on Saturday. Strangely D'Inca outrebounded Valls 51-38 including a 22-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for forward Guillem Fabregas (197-2001, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory scoring 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Naturalized Equatorial Guinean power forward Oscar Ngomo (201-1990) helped adding 12 points and 10 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Pep Lluis Llabres (-2003) with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and power forward Carlos Poyatos (207-1994) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Four D'Inca players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Valls have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser D'Inca keeps the eleventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Valls will meet Calvia (#6) on the road in the next round. D'Inca will play against Igualada (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
D'Inca: L.Pep Lluis 12+11reb+1ast, C.Pau 10+4reb+3ast, S.Luis 10+3reb+2ast, C.Poyatos 10+10reb+1ast, A.Marc 9+9reb, O.Miquel 6+2reb
Valls: B.Oriol 17+3reb+3ast, F.Guillem 13+8reb+6ast, O.Ngomo 12+10reb+1ast, T.Adria 9+5reb+3ast, I.Arnau 9+3reb+1ast, G.Gerard 6+1reb+2ast

Mollerussa - Calvia 96-77

There was no surprise when 6th ranked Calvia (7-8) was crushed on the road by second ranked Mollerussa (13-2) 96-77 on Saturday. Mollerussa outrebounded Calvia 48-29 including a 19-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Mollerussa looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mollerussa made 7 blocks. It was a great evening for South African center Thomas Wright (222-2000, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 13 rebounds and 6 blocks. American guard Connor Dickerson (195, college: Rowan) helped adding 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four Mollerussa players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Javier Gonzalez with 18 points and 6 assists and Alejandro Aguilera scored 11 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mollerussa keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Calvia keeps the sixth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 9 other teams. Mollerussa will meet at home Mataro Parc (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Calvia will play against Valls (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Calvia: G.Javier 18+2reb+6ast, A.Alejandro 11+2reb+1ast, R.Vicente 10+1reb, R.De Leon 8+2reb+1ast, A.Almenta 7+6reb, B.Antonio 6+1reb
Mollerussa: C.Dickerson 14+7reb+3ast, I.Eduardo 12+9reb+1ast, V.Victor 12+2reb+1ast, W.Thomas 11+13reb+3ast, M.Duch 11+1reb, V.Marc 11+3reb+2ast

Group C-B

Andratx - Navas 72-88

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Navas (13-3) defeated on the road 13th ranked Andratx (2-13) 88-72 on Sunday. Navas dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Andratx's 32. Navas forced 20 Andratx turnovers. It was a great evening for Adria Montagut (-2000) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 6 assists. Mali forward Aboubacar Keita (196-2003) helped adding 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four Navas players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Jaume Valles (203-1995) with 21 points and 9 rebounds and Argentinian-Croatian point guard Eugenio Zustovich (179-1997, agency: BAGENCY CSA) scored 9 points and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Navas have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain second place with 13-3 record having just one point less than leader Mollerussa. Loser Andratx dropped to the twelfth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Navas will meet at home league's second-placed San Antonio in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Andratx will play against Es Castell (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Andratx: V.Jaume 21+9reb+2ast, I.Martinez 12+4reb, B.Antoni 10+3reb, E.Zustovich 9+3reb+5ast, J.Pau 7+3reb+1ast, D.Moustapha 5+5reb
Navas: A.Montagut 16+3reb+6ast, A.Keita 14+7reb, F.Alioune 12+7reb, M.Pol 12+2reb+1ast, B.Marc 12+1reb+2ast, Z.Dmytro 8+5reb+1ast

Quart - Cornella 65-69

Very expected game when 14th ranked Quart (1-14) was defeated at home by eighth ranked Cornella (7-8) 69-65 on Saturday. Cornella dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Quart's 24. It was a great evening for guard Bernat Morales (182-2006) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 4 steals. Raul Perez helped adding 16 points and 8 rebounds. Four Cornella players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Ferran Diaz (189-2003, agency: BIG) with 17 points and center Jofre Salavedra (203-2002) scored 6 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Cornella have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 9 other teams. Quart lost eleventh consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Filipenses. Cornella will meet at home league's second-placed Navas in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Quart will play against Esparreguera (#9) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Quart: F.Diaz 17+2reb+1ast, N.Ricard 10+3reb, G.Roger 9+4reb+3ast, C.Adria 7+5reb, S.Jofre 6+8reb+3ast, V.Marc 6+4reb+1ast
Cornella: B.Morales 22+4reb, R.Perez 16+8reb, M.Isaac 15+6reb+1ast, U.Fernandez 10+6reb, O.Marti 2, B.Ros 2+1ast

Mollet - Esparreguera 95-71

Rather predictable result when fifth ranked Mollet (10-5) outscored at home 9th ranked Esparreguera (6-9) 95-71 on Saturday. It was a great evening for point guard Carles Marzo (190-1992) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 8 assists. Power forward Javi Rodriguez (202-1992) helped adding 18 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Miquel Segarra (200-2000) with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and forward Josep Sole (195-1997) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Mollet moved-up to second place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Esparreguera dropped to the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with 15 other teams. Mollet will meet Zaragoza CB (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Esparreguera will play against Quart (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Esparreguera: S.Miquel 20+11reb, B.Albert 14+2reb+2ast, S.Josep 12+7reb, M.Jeremy 11+2ast, C.Pau 5+5reb+3ast, R.Marti 4+3reb
Mollet: J.Rodriguez 18+9reb, M.Carles 17+2reb+8ast, R.Albert 10+3reb+1ast, G.Vinallonga 10+7reb, A.Reyes 9+1ast, I.Belver 8+6reb

Huerva - Zaragoza CB 68-74

There was a minor upset when 10th ranked Huerva (6-9) was defeated at home by twelfth ranked Zaragoza CB (4-11) 74-68 on Saturday. It was a great evening for Muhammed Kiris who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Juanan Castello (198-1999) helped adding 19 points. The best for the losing side was Pablo Gimeno (-2003) with 22 points and 5 rebounds and forward Javier Fernandez (200-2004) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four Huerva players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Zaragoza CB moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Huerva lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with 15 other teams. Zaragoza CB will meet at home higher ranked Mollet (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Huerva will play against the league's leader Prat where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Huerva: G.Pablo 22+5reb+2ast, F.Javier 14+5reb+2ast, M.Samuel 11+2reb, G.Fernando 10+3reb+3ast, P.Marco 5, H.Nathan 4+4reb
Zaragoza CB: M.Kiris 22+6reb+4ast, J.Castello 19+3reb+1ast, V.Federico 8+5reb+1ast, P.Cabanero 8+2reb+7ast, M.Casado 5+4reb+1ast, G.Georgiou 4+4reb

SESE - Prat 80-95

Everything went according to plan in Barcelona where first ranked Prat (14-1) won against 6th ranked SESE (8-6) 95-80 on Saturday. Prat made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. Prat outrebounded SESE 35-22 including 25 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for Jose Nogues (204-1995) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Adria Codinachs (202-2001) helped adding 14 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Arnau Jaime (201-2001) with 22 points and Arnau Abello (-2004) scored 14 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Prat have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. They maintain first place with 14-1 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser SESE dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Prat will meet at home Huerva (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. SESE will play against Granollers (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
SESE: J.Arnau 22+1reb, A.Arnau 14+3reb+3ast, P.Alvaro 9+4reb, C.Pau 7+2reb+3ast, I.Ignasi 7+1reb+4ast, F.Vilar 6+1reb+2ast
Prat: N.Jose 15+9reb+4ast, C.Adria 14+7reb+2ast, M.Sese 12+5reb+3ast, S.Quim 9+2reb+1ast, S.Costa 9+2reb+6ast, I.Martinez 8+1reb+1ast

Universitat Vic - Granollers 82-74

There was no surprise when 7th ranked Granollers (7-8) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Universitat Vic (11-4) 82-74 on Saturday. Universitat Vic outrebounded Granollers 51-25 including a 22-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for French Arthur Simon (202-2001) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds. Equatorial Guinean center Ali Lajay (-2004) helped adding 11 points and 11 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Joel Juarez (195-2002, agency: BIG) with 27 points and Carles Homs (196-1996) scored 17 points. Granollers' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Universitat Vic moved-up to second place, which they share with 5 other teams. Granollers lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Universitat Vic will meet Tecla Sala (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Granollers will play against SESE (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Granollers: J.Juarez 27+1reb+2ast, H.Carles 17+3reb, A.Peiro 6+2reb, P.Gerard 5+4reb+1ast, M.Arnau 5+4reb, O.Toure 4+7reb+2ast
Universitat Vic: A.Simon 27+10reb+3ast, E.Sims 16+6reb+2ast, L.Ali 11+11reb+3ast, M.Cruz 7+1reb, D.Nahuel 5+3reb+1ast, C.Vidal 5+10reb

Es Castell - Tecla Sala 95-59

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Es Castell (11-3) smashed at home 11th ranked Tecla Sala (5-10) 95-59 on Sunday. Es Castell made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Tecla Sala's players. It was a great evening for point guard Javier Hernandez (182-1992) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Ukrainian center Volodymyr Markovetskyy (218-2000, college: USF) helped adding 22 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Five Es Castell players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Ruben Fernandez with 13 points and 5 rebounds and Vanilson Mandim scored 7 points and 7 rebounds. Tecla Sala's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Es Castell moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Tecla Sala dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Es Castell will meet at home Andratx (#13) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Tecla Sala will play against Universitat Vic (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tecla Sala: F.Ruben 13+5reb+1ast, M.Eduard 8+5reb+1ast, G.Marc 7+1reb+1ast, M.Vanilson 7+7reb+1ast, P.Raul 7+2reb+1ast, L.Joaquim 4+3reb+1ast
Es Castell: H.Javier 23+6reb+6ast, M.Volodymyr 22+8reb+2ast, S.Llufriu 16+7reb+4ast, M.Corbera 13+6ast, G.Guillem 10+10reb+3ast, L.Andujar 6+2reb+1ast

Group D-A

La Zubia - Tijola 73-90

Very expected game when 12th ranked La Zubia (3-11) was defeated at home by third ranked Tijola (12-3) 90-73 on Saturday. It was a great evening for Chadian center Edmond Koyanouba (209-1995) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. point guard Luis Rueda (186-1996) helped adding 13 points and 8 assists. Five Tijola players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was center Jorge Rodriguez (202-1994) with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 17 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and point guard David Garcia Gazquez (180-1993) scored 14 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tijola have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser La Zubia keeps the twelfth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Picken Claret. Tijola will meet Murgi (#6) on the road in the next round. La Zubia will play against the league's second-placed Algeciras (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
La Zubia: J.Rodriguez 18+17reb, G.Gazquez David 14+8reb+7ast, T.Hugo 9+1reb+1ast, P.Alberto 7+2reb, D.Wright 6+3reb+1ast, P.Rui 5+4reb+2ast
Tijola: K.Edmond 15+13reb, B.Cedric 15+6reb+1ast, D.Eloy 14+3reb+3ast, G.Aaron 14+4reb+1ast, L.Rueda 13+2reb+8ast, C.Zuluaga 12+3reb+2ast

Andujar SKA - Murgi 70-89

Very predictable result when eighth ranked Murgi (8-7) outscored on the road bottom-ranked Andujar SKA (0-3) 89-70 on Saturday. Murgi forced 23 Andujar SKA turnovers. It was a great evening for Argentinian point guard Alan Moreno (185-1997, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory scoring 33 points (!!!). Ivorian swingman Kehasson Manu Oulai (203-1995, college: Chaffey CC) helped adding 19 points and 11 rebounds. The best for the losing side was point guard Juan Jose Morales (188-2000, agency: BAGENCY CSA) with 23 points and 6 rebounds and British forward Ian Vivero (190-2001, agency: BAGENCY CSA) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Andujar SKA's coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Murgi moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Andujar SKA still closes the standings with three games lost. Murgi will meet at home higher ranked Tijola (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Andujar SKA will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Andujar SKA: J.Jose Morales 23+6reb+1ast, I.Vivero 16+5reb, P.Jaime 7+3reb+2ast, S.Kitambo Exauce 7+6reb+1ast, D.Kisingo 6+6reb+1ast, D.Facundo 6+3reb+7ast
Murgi: M.Alan 33+4reb+2ast, M.Kehasson 19+11reb+1ast, J.Yelamos 11+3reb+2ast, C.Ramon 7+4reb+4ast, R.David 7+6reb+6ast, D.Mamaye 6+2reb

Melilla - Novaschool 99-92

Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Novaschool (8-7) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Melilla (10-5) 99-92 on Saturday. It was a great evening for forward Cristian Palomares (198-2005, college: Lawrence Tech) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Jesus Cerisuelo (-1998) helped adding 11 points and 15 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Emilio Trujillo with 24 points and 6 rebounds and Juan Martin scored 15 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Five Melilla and four Novaschool players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Melilla moved-up to second place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Novaschool dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Melilla will meet Motril (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Novaschool will play against Jaen CB 2 (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Novaschool: T.Emilio 24+6reb+1ast, M.Juan 15+8reb+2ast, D.Oscar 13+3reb+2ast, V.Lucas 11+1reb+1ast, P.Victor 9+5reb+3ast, E.Tiago 7+3reb+1ast
Melilla: P.Cristian 17+10reb+3ast, J.Vicente 15+4reb+1ast, S.Curbelo 12+3reb+1ast, E.Wasim 12+4reb+2ast, G.Mario 11+5ast, J.Cerisuelo 11+15reb+2ast

Fuengirola - Motril 71-72

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Motril and 10th ranked Fuengirola had identical 5-9 record. But Fuengirola was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Motril 72-71 on Saturday night. Motril forced 22 Fuengirola turnovers. Strangely Fuengirola outrebounded Motril 52-39 including 39 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for Eduardo Gea who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Angel Vazquez (190-1995) helped adding 11 points and 8 rebounds. Four Motril players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Rafael Vidales (191-2003) with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and Adrian Martin scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Motril (6-9) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 15 other teams. Loser Fuengirola dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Motril will meet at home higher ranked Melilla (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Fuengirola will play against Marbella (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fuengirola: V.Rafael 20+11reb+2ast, M.Adrian 17+5reb+1ast, M.Francisco 9+2reb+1ast, D.Guaita 7+4reb+2ast, W.Thomas 5+10reb+1ast, K.Arturs 4+6reb
Motril: E.Gea 22+8reb+1ast, B.Hunt 15+6reb, A.Vazquez 11+8reb+3ast, D.Garzon 10+3reb, P.Fernandez 4+3reb+1ast, M.Perez 4+3reb+2ast

Jaen FS - Marbella 89-85

There was no surprise when 6th ranked Marbella (8-7) was defeated on the road by first ranked Jaen FS (14-1) 89-85 on Sunday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Jaen FS had a 21-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for naturalized Argentinian Lucas Sigismonti (201-2003) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Serbian power forward Dusan Juzbasic (207-1999) helped adding 19 points and 11 rebounds. The best for the losing side was center Javier Vega (205-1988) with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Juan Cebrian (-2002) scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Four Jaen FS and five Marbella players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Jaen FS have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 14-1 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Marbella dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Jaen FS will meet Oh!Tels ULB (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Marbella will play against Fuengirola (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Marbella: J.Vega 18+5reb+4ast, H.Vazquez 15+1reb+3ast, J.Cebrian 13+7reb+3ast, A.Buzzo 13+4reb+2ast, A.Juan 11+1reb+2ast, C.Mortellaro 6+6reb+1ast
Jaen FS: L.Sigismonti 20+6reb+4ast, J.Dusan 19+11reb, M.Juan 12+2reb+1ast, R.Salas 10+7reb+2ast, J.Valeiras 9+7reb, D.Melero 6+8reb

El Pinar - Oh!Tels ULB 79-62

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked El Pinar (9-6) defeated at home 10th ranked Oh!Tels ULB (5-10) 79-62 on Saturday. El Pinar outrebounded Oh!Tels ULB 41-26 including 19 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for Dutch Jonathan Verkerk (198-2003) who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points and 8 rebounds. Juan Munoz helped adding 13 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Argentinian-Italian Leandro Furlan (193-1993) with 19 points and 7 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and Alejandro Valor (203-1999) scored 13 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. El Pinar moved-up to third place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Oh!Tels ULB dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. El Pinar will meet Almeria (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Oh!Tels ULB will play against the league's leader Jaen FS (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Oh!Tels ULB: F.Leandro 19+7reb+2ast, V.Alejandro 13+3reb, S.Arturo 8+2reb+4ast, P.Pablo 8+4reb, L.Juanmi 5+1reb+1ast, D.Stachovskij 4+5reb
El Pinar: J.Verkerk 27+8reb, J.Munoz 13+8reb+1ast, L.Moreno 10+1reb+3ast, J.Garcia 8+2reb+2ast, P.Ibanez 7+9reb+1ast, C.Carlinhos 6+7reb+3ast

Algeciras - Almeria 81-55

Very expected game when 13th ranked Almeria (2-12) was rolled over on the road by second ranked Algeciras (13-2) 81-55 on Saturday. Algeciras forced 21 Almeria turnovers and outrebounded them 48-26 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Algeciras looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for point guard Bernardo Garcia (183-1992) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Mark Hetor (197-2001) helped adding 14 points and 10 rebounds. Four Algeciras players scored in double figures. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was forward Alejandro Garcia (196-2001) with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Jose Revueltas (182-2000) scored 10 points. Algeciras have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Almeria lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Aljaraque and Lucentum. Algeciras will meet at home La Zubia (#12) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Almeria will play against El Pinar and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Almeria: G.Alejandro 15+5reb+4ast, R.Jose 10+4reb+3ast, B.Povilas 8+2reb+3ast, C.Angel 6+3reb+1ast, R.David 6+1reb+4ast, G.Alberto 6+6reb+1ast
Algeciras: G.Bernardo 19+4reb+6ast, M.Hetor 14+10reb, A.Artiles 13+4reb+3ast, B.Edokpayi 10+7reb+4ast, M.Roesley 7+11reb, A.Montenegro 6+1ast

Group D-B

Moraleja - San Fernando 46-71

Very predictable result when seventh ranked San Fernando (9-6) outscored on the road 12th ranked Moraleja (2-13) 71-46 on Saturday. San Fernando shot 23 for 32 from the free-throw line, while Moraleja only scored five points from the stripe. It was a great evening for center Juan Antonio Rodriguez-Guerra (200-1989) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Manuel Ezomo (191-1995) helped adding 12 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was swingman Adrian Froufe (194-2003) with 8 points and 8 rebounds and guard Gabriel Perez (185-2002) scored 10 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. San Fernando have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 8 other teams. Moraleja lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. San Fernando will meet Badajoz Acad. (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Moraleja will play against Aljaraque and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Moraleja: P.Gabriel 10+5reb, Q.Jose 8+3reb, A.Froufe 8+8reb+2ast, V.Sergio 6+3reb, M.Mohamed 6+7reb+1ast, J.Fernandez 4+1reb
San Fernando: J.Rodriguez-Guerra 16+6reb+1ast, M.Ezomo 12+8reb, J.Remesal 10+3reb+1ast, J.Ruiz 8+5reb+4ast, C.Saenz-Diez 6+3reb, D.Escamilla 6+1reb+2ast

Alcala Caja87 - Badajoz Acad. 70-60

There was an upset when higher ranked Badajoz Acad. (3-12) was defeated on the road by fourteenth ranked Alcala Caja87 (5-5) 70-60 on Saturday. Alcala Caja87 shot 28 for 42 from the free-throw line, while Badajoz Acad. only scored twelve points from the stripe. Alcala Caja87 forced 21 Badajoz Acad. turnovers. It was a great evening for Polish Andres Alvarez who led his team to a victory scoring 13 points and 8 rebounds. French Bastien Vidal helped adding 10 points and 13 rebounds. Four Alcala Caja87 players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Rodrigo Rubio (-2006, college: Neosho Co.) with 18 points and 7 rebounds and Javier Barrientos scored 15 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Alcala Caja87 moved-up to eighth place. Loser Badajoz Acad. keeps the tenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Alcala Caja87 will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Badajoz Acad. will play against San Fernando (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Badajoz Acad.: R.Rodrigo 18+7reb+2ast, B.Javier 15+4reb+1ast, C.Alvaro 12+2reb+6ast, R.Jaime 5+4reb, M.Mihajlo 4+2reb, N.Babacar 3+4reb
Alcala Caja87: A.Vicente 17+1reb+1ast, A.Alvarez 13+8reb+2ast, R.Freire 10+4reb+3ast, B.Vidal 10+13reb, A.Rodriguez 6+3reb+3ast, R.Romero 4+5reb

San Antonio - Gymnastica 86-74

Everything could happen in Caceres at the game between two tied teams. Both second ranked San Antonio and 3rd placed Gymnastica had identical 9-5 record. This time San Antonio used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from El Puerto de Santa Maria 86-74 on Sunday night. San Antonio forced 19 Gymnastica turnovers. It was a great evening for guard Daniel Lara (185-2005) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Angolan center Jonatao Ndjungu (203-1998) helped adding 20 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward David Jimenez (197-2004) with 21 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and naturalized Argentinian point guard Franco Ruesga (178-1997) scored 7 points and 8 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. San Antonio maintains second place with 10-5 record having just three points less than leader Mollerussa, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Gymnastica keeps the third position with six games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. San Antonio will meet league's second-placed Navas on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Gymnastica will play against Alcala and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gymnastica: J.David 21+9reb+1ast, N.El Hadji 11+3reb, C.Alvaro 10+7reb, C.Alejandro 8+3ast, L.Jaime 8+3reb+1ast, F.Ruesga 7+3reb+8ast
San Antonio: D.Lara 26+4reb+6ast, L.Dallacosta 22+1reb+1ast, N.Jonatao 20+8reb+3ast, A.Martinez 9+3reb+2ast, G.Maiga 4+4reb, J.Lopez 3+2reb

Coria - Penarroya 79-104

There was an upset when higher ranked Coria (9-6) was crushed at home by ninth ranked Penarroya (1-4) 104-79 on Saturday. Penarroya had a 31-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 56.7 percentage. It was a great evening for Andorra Carlos Aranda (172-2004) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds. Swingman Jose Pepe Varo (193-1993) helped adding 15 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. The best for the losing side was swingman Andres Tejada (195-1998) with 16 points and 7 rebounds and Moroccan center Said Laghridat (201-1986) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Five Penarroya and four Coria players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Penarroya went down to thirteenth position due to points difference. Loser Coria dropped to the third place with six games lost. They share the position with 8 other teams. Penarroya will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Coria will play against Sagrado Corazon where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Coria: T.Andres 16+7reb+3ast, L.Said 15+10reb+1ast, C.Jose 12+4reb+3ast, M.Jose Maria 11+7reb, S.Jaime 9+1reb+1ast, R.Jose Maria 5+1reb+1ast
Penarroya: S.Roger 18+4ast, P.Villarejo 16+3reb+1ast, J.Varo 15+6reb+7ast, C.Aranda 14+15reb+1ast, A.Alejandro 12+4reb+1ast, A.Elias 12+6reb+3ast

Huelva Com. - Sagrado Corazon 82-86

There was a small surprise when seventh ranked Sagrado Corazon (9-6) defeated on the road 4th placed Huelva Com. (9-6) 86-82 on Sunday. It was a great evening for American guard Ty Perry (193-1998, college: New Haven, agency: WP Sports Agency) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points and 6 rebounds. American-Ivorian forward Sekou Cisse (196-1998, college: STAC) helped adding 20 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Sagrado Corazon's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Irish center Oluwasanmi Fajana (198-2001) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and swingman Samuel Trujillo (192-2003, agency: BAGENCY CSA) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Four Huelva Com. players scored in double figures. Sagrado Corazon moved-up to third place, which they share with 8 other teams including defeated Huelva Com.. Huelva Com. lost third consecutive game. Sagrado Corazon will meet at home Coria (#7) in the next round. Huelva Com. will play against Bosco Merida (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Huelva Com.: S.Trujillo 19+5reb+2ast, F.Oluwasanmi 17+11reb, A.Delgado 17+6reb+3ast, R.Joaquin 10+3reb+3ast, D.Mouhamed 9+12reb+2ast, V.Pietukhov 6+2reb
Sagrado Corazon: P.Ty 30+6reb, S.Cisse 20+9reb+4ast, C.Matteo 13+3reb+3ast, A.Parra 8+3reb, B.Leon 7+1reb+4ast, J.Sanchez 3+1reb+3ast

Badajoz Vitaly - Bosco Merida 79-71

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second-best Bosco Merida's (11-4) road loss to first ranked Badajoz Vitaly (13-2) 71-79 on Saturday. Badajoz Vitaly dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Bosco Merida's 24. It was a great evening for power forward Sharif Idris (204-1999) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Adrian Mendez (195-1993) helped adding 9 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Badajoz Vitaly players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Swiss power forward Jeyvi Miavivululu (201-1990, college: Felician) with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and Joao Ribeiro scored 17 points and 7 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Badajoz Vitaly have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-2 record, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Bosco Merida keeps the second position with four games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Badajoz Vitaly will meet Dos Hermanas (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bosco Merida will play against Huelva Com. (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bosco Merida: R.Juscelino 19+5reb, J.Miavivululu 18+10reb+1ast, R.Joao 17+1reb+7ast, J.Pinilla 7+5reb+1ast, G.Miguel 6+11reb, A.Ednilson 4+1reb
Badajoz Vitaly: P.Oses 16+3reb+1ast, I.Sharif 14+7reb+1ast, W.Jake 11+3reb+3ast, D.Alberto 10+6reb, A.Mendez 9+6reb+6ast, A.Rodriguez 9+4reb

Group E-A

Jovens - Vila-Real 71-83

There was a small surprise in Valencia where fourth ranked Vila-Real (10-5) beat second-best Jovens (12-3) 83-71 on Saturday. Vila-Real looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for Pau Morte (-2002) who led his team to a victory scoring 29 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Center Miguel Moragas (203-1994) helped adding 7 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Kelvyn Montano (-2000) with 25 points, 5 assists and 5 steals and center Jose Mate (200-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Vila-Real have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Jovens keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Vila-Real will meet Castello B (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jovens will play against the league's leader Puerto Sagunto (#1) in Gilet and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Jovens: M.Kelvyn 25+4reb+5ast, M.Jose 10+10reb+4ast, T.Denis 9+3reb+2ast, P.Mario 7, B.Jose 5+1ast, M.Bernat 4+4reb+10ast
Vila-Real: P.Morte 29+3reb+2ast, D.Garcia 13+6reb+2ast, M.Moragas 7+11reb+4ast, A.Cejudo 7+1reb+6ast, A.Igbins 7+1reb, S.Joel 7+5reb+9ast

Godella - Castello B 58-65

There was a minor upset when 10th ranked Godella (5-9) was defeated at home by thirteenth ranked Castello B (4-10) 65-58 on Saturday. It was a great evening for David Saez (-2005) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds. Manel Lara (-2006) helped adding 11 points and 15 rebounds. The best for the losing side was center Toni Roig (202-2003) with 9 points and 9 rebounds and Pablo Ferri scored 8 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Castello B have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Montemar. Godella lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with nine games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Castello B will meet at home higher ranked Vila-Real (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Godella will play against Morvedre (#7) in Valencia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Godella: B.Gerard 10+2reb, R.Toni 9+9reb+3ast, F.Pablo 8+7reb+1ast, P.Gonzalo 6+3reb+1ast, C.Julio 4+4reb+1ast, G.Guillermo 4+3ast
Castello B: D.Saez 26+10reb+3ast, M.Lara 11+15reb+1ast, L.Garcia 9+6reb+2ast, J.Balfagon 7+1reb+4ast, J.Maria 6+1reb, J.Tallon 3+4reb+2ast

Peniscola - Morvedre 87-105

Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Morvedre (7-7) won against on the road 14th ranked Peniscola (2-13) 105-87 on Saturday. Morvedre forced 19 Peniscola turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for Pedro Bustamante (184-2001) who led his team to a victory scoring 29 points and 4 assists. Jaime Arnaiz (-2004) helped adding 20 points and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was American forward David King (201, college: Lindenwood) with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and Ricard Roman scored 12 points and 6 assists. Five Morvedre and four Peniscola players scored in double figures. Peniscola's coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Morvedre have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain seventh place with 7-7 record, which they share with Jorge Juan and Felipe Anton. Peniscola lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Morvedre will meet at home Godella (#10) in the next round. Peniscola will play against Aldaia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Peniscola: D.King 22+11reb+2ast, S.Raul 13+3reb, N.Eric 12+2reb+1ast, R.Ricard 12+2reb+6ast, C.Enrique 7+2reb+1ast, A.Adrian 6+6reb+1ast
Morvedre: P.Bustamante 29+4reb+4ast, J.Arnaiz 20+2reb+6ast, S.Arnaiz 13+3reb+3ast, M.Jose 11+11reb+1ast, B.Fos 10+6reb+2ast, A.Gonzalez 9+1reb+2ast

Almassera - Aldaia 90-47

There was no surprise when 12th ranked Aldaia (3-9) was crushed on the road by eighth ranked Almassera (7-8) 90-47 on Saturday. Almassera dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Aldaia's 22 and made 30-of-36 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game, while Aldaia only scored four points from the stripe. Almassera forced 22 Aldaia turnovers. It was a great evening for Martin Poveda (-2006) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 9 rebounds. Jaume Jimenez helped adding 15 points and 10 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Four Almassera players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Sergio Carrion (190-1996) with 5 points and 9 rebounds and Sergio Cabrera scored 8 points and 6 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. Almassera moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 9 other teams. Aldaia lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with nine games lost. Almassera will meet Picken Claret (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Aldaia will play against Tabernes and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Aldaia: C.Mario 9+2reb, C.Sergio 8+6reb+1ast, C.Hortelano 7+2reb, C.Sergio 5+9reb+2ast, G.Marcos 5+2reb+2ast, M.Rafel 4+7reb+2ast
Almassera: P.Martin 16+9reb+3ast, J.Jimenez 15+10reb+1ast, F.Ferrer 11+1reb+7ast, P.Rosello 11+8reb, G.Casasus 9+6reb+4ast, S.Herrando 8+4reb+1ast

Tabernes - Picken Claret 76-73

No shocking result in a game in Tabernes Blanques where ninth ranked Tabernes (6-8) edged 13th ranked Picken Claret (3-11) 76-73 on Saturday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. It was a great evening for Manuel Aroca (191-1991) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. Guard Sergio Vidal (194-1988) helped adding 13 points and 12 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Llus Alberola with 11 points and 9 rebounds and Italian forward Nikola Carpitelli (198-2002) scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Tabernes moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Alcobendas and Fuenlabrada 2. Picken Claret lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with 11 games lost. They share it with La Zubia. Tabernes will meet Aldaia (#12) on the road in the next round. Picken Claret will play against Almassera and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Picken Claret: C.Nikola 13+7reb+1ast, A.Llus 11+9reb+3ast, S.Maruan 9+1ast, A.Pablo 9+4reb, G.Guillem 8+3reb+3ast, V.Adria 7+6reb+1ast
Tabernes: M.Aroca 25+7reb+10ast, V.Sergio 13+12reb+3ast, C.Garcia 10+3reb+1ast, N.Ramon 8+2reb, J.Chaler 8, N.Burjel 6+9reb+2ast

Vall D'uixo - Paterna 53-66

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 5th ranked Vall D'uixo (8-7) was defeated at home by sixth ranked Paterna (8-6) 66-53 on Saturday. Paterna forced 22 Vall D'uixo turnovers. Strangely Vall D'uixo outrebounded Paterna 52-40 including 40 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for forward Hector Marco (197-2003) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Esteban Denia (188-2004) helped adding 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Paterna's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was David Arija (192-2002, agency: BAGENCY CSA) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and Alejandro Alba (-1997) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Paterna moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Vall D'uixo keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Paterna will meet at home Tabernes (#9) in the next round. Vall D'uixo will play against El Pilar (#3) in Valencia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Vall D'uixo: D.Arija 17+10reb+3ast, A.Alejandro 10+10reb+1ast, D.Elhadji 6+9reb, A.Pablo 6+5reb+1ast, A.Paco 6+8reb+2ast, F.Carles 4+4reb
Paterna: M.Hector 15+8reb, E.Denia 11+7reb+4ast, D.Borisov 11+7reb+2ast, A.Melgar 8+6reb+1ast, L.Rodriguez 7+5reb+1ast, J.Roig 5

Puerto Sagunto - El Pilar 90-74

Rather predictable result in Gilet where first ranked Puerto Sagunto (14-1) beat 3rd placed El Pilar (11-3) 90-74 on Sunday. Puerto Sagunto dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to El Pilar's 22. Puerto Sagunto forced 19 El Pilar turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for Joaquin Rodenas who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 8 assists. Ukrainian forward Sergiy Yurchenko (202-1987) helped adding 17 points and 8 rebounds. Puerto Sagunto's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was point guard Alejandro Ortega (183-2001) with 9 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Pedro Baena (177-2001) scored 19 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Puerto Sagunto have an impressive series of thirteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 14-1 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser El Pilar dropped to the second position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Puerto Sagunto will meet at home league's second-placed Jovens in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. El Pilar will play against Vall D'uixo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
El Pilar: B.Pedro 19+4reb+1ast, B.Marcos 16+3reb+1ast, C.Javier 11+3reb+1ast, M.Javier 10+9reb+1ast, O.Alejandro 9+11reb+6ast, S.Javier 3+2reb+3ast
Puerto Sagunto: S.Yurchenko 17+8reb+1ast, J.Rodenas 17+3reb+8ast, l.de 14+8reb+1ast, A.Gadea 11+6reb+2ast, M.Tortarolo 9+1reb+2ast, D.Masip 6+4reb+2ast

Group E-B

Torrent - Jorge Juan 102-59

Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Jorge Juan (7-7) was outplayed on the road by second ranked Torrent (11-3) 102-59 on Saturday. Torrent forced 23 Jorge Juan turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for forward David Calero (193-1999) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Pablo Lopez (193-2003) helped adding 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Torrent players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Javier De Yraolagoitia (200-2000) with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and Juan Gonzalez (-2000) scored 10 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. Torrent maintains second place with 11-3 record having just three points less than leader Mollerussa, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Jorge Juan dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. They share it with Morvedre and Felipe Anton. Torrent will meet Adesavi (#6) in the next round. Jorge Juan will play against Lucentum in Alicante and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jorge Juan: D.Yraolagoitia Javier 12+10reb, G.Juan 10+4reb+3ast, B.Daniil 9+8reb, V.Vicente 7+3reb+4ast, C.Jesus 7+3reb, V.Airidas 6+1reb+1ast
Torrent: D.Calero 23+9reb+1ast, P.Lopez 16+6reb+4ast, T.Alejandro 15+4reb+5ast, J.Bedia 14+6reb+3ast, J.Merencio 14+3reb+4ast, F.Gomez 7+7reb+3ast

Maristas - Lucentum 76-82

Everything could happen in Valencia at the game between two tied teams. Both thirteenth ranked Lucentum and 14th ranked Maristas had identical 1-12 record. But Maristas was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Alicante 82-76 on Saturday night. Lucentum made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Strangely Maristas outrebounded Lucentum 49-33 including 19 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for swingman Joseph Connelly (191-2006) who led his team to a victory scoring 29 points and 4 steals (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). Jesus Munoz (-2005) helped adding 17 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. Four Lucentum players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Hugo Enguix with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and guard Alberto Dominguez (186-2001) scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Maristas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Lucentum (2-12) moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Almeria and Aljaraque. Maristas lost twelfth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 13 games lost. Lucentum will meet at home higher ranked Jorge Juan (#8) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Maristas will play against the league's leader Alginet (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Maristas: E.Hugo 16+10reb+4ast, D.Alberto 16+6reb+4ast, C.Alvaro Pou 13+11reb+2ast, S.Carlos 6+6reb+3ast, C.Vicente 6+7reb+2ast, A.Victor 5+1reb+2ast
Lucentum: J.Connelly 29+3reb+2ast, J.Munoz 17+3reb+7ast, C.Bleda 10+13reb+1ast, F.Albert 10+1reb+5ast, V.Sergio 9+3reb+2ast, K.Fedorov 5+3reb

Elche - Alginet 70-80

There was no surprise when 7th ranked Elche (8-6) was defeated at home by leader Alginet (14-0) 80-70 on Sunday. It was a great evening for Juan Martin who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. point guard Miguel Martinez (183-1995) helped adding 9 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Christian Gonzalez (-2002) with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Manuel Varela (182-2001) scored 17 points. Four Elche players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Alginet have an impressive series of fourteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 14-0 record. Loser Elche dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Alginet will meet at home Maristas (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Elche will play against Cartagena Est. (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Elche: M.Varela 17+3reb+3ast, G.Pablo 13+2reb+4ast, M.Mario 13+5reb+1ast, G.Christian 10+11reb+4ast, B.Tahirou Dicko 6+5reb+1ast, C.Ouwa 4+4reb
Alginet: M.Rodilla 15+3ast, J.Martin 13+11reb+1ast, M.Miguel 9+9reb+1ast, J.Dalmau 9+7reb+3ast, V.Pelufo 9+3reb+1ast, Z.Alejandro 6+6reb

Ontinet - Cartagena Est. 89-75

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Ontinyent where tenth ranked Ontinet (5-9) defeated 9th ranked Cartagena Est. (5-8) 89-75 on Sunday. It was a great evening for forward Jose Luis Ibanez (198-2000) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Iker Barbero (192-1992) helped adding 17 points. The best for the losing side was Irish Josh Carr (-2002) with 20 points and 6 rebounds and Hector Rodriguez scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Four Ontinet and five Cartagena Est. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ontinet moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Cartagena Est. keeps the ninth position with eight games lost. Ontinet will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cartagena Est. will play against Elche (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cartagena Est.: C.Josh 20+6reb+3ast, F.Antonio 12+3reb+2ast, C.Leo 11+2reb+5ast, S.Dario 11+4reb+2ast, R.Hector 10+6reb+2ast, D.Rodrigo 6+4reb+2ast
Ontinet: J.Ibanez 21+5reb+4ast, I.Barbero 17+4reb+2ast, N.Placide 14+4reb+1ast, M.Joaquin 10+3reb+5ast, V.Adria 8+1reb+1ast, J.Santonja 7+7reb

Carolinas - Montemar 57-55

There was a minor upset in La Carolina where 10th ranked Montemar (4-10) was edged by twelfth ranked Carolinas (4-9) 57-55 on Sunday. It was a great evening for guard Ovidi Talens (-2004) who led his team to a victory scoring 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Diego Holgado (191-2006) helped adding 14 points. The best for the losing side was power forward Jorge Garcia (203-1977) with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and Benat Terreros scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Carolinas moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Estudiantes. Montemar lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Castello B. Carolinas will meet league's second-placed Sueca on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Montemar will play against Benidorm (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Montemar: G.Jorge 22+11reb+1ast, T.Benat 13+6reb+3ast, N.Juan Jose 8+3reb+5ast, G.Gustavo 5+3reb, F.Mateo 5+8reb+2ast, G.Carlos 2+1reb
Carolinas: D.Holgado 14+4reb+2ast, O.Talens 13+8reb+4ast, P.Tormo 11, J.Dominguez 7+3reb, J.Mas 5+6reb+1ast, F.Lopez 4+4reb+4ast

Adesavi - Sueca 77-79

Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Sueca (11-2) edged on the road 6th ranked Adesavi (8-6) 79-77 on Sunday. Sueca made 26-of-31 free shots (83.9 percent) during the game. Sueca outrebounded Adesavi 49-25 including a 18-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for forward Francisco Marco (193-2002) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Pol Antich (-2006) helped adding 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Sueca's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Samuel Galvez (-2004) with 24 points and 4 assists and forward Aldo Jose Serneguet (193-1996) scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Sueca have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Loser Adesavi dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Sueca will meet at home Carolinas (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Adesavi will play against Torrent (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Adesavi: G.Samuel 24+4reb+4ast, S.Aldo Jose 20+5reb+7ast, A.Norberto 17+1reb, G.Victor 9+5reb+4ast, L.Pablo 7+4reb+2ast, S.Carlos 0+3reb
Sueca: F.Marco 16+11reb+3ast, P.Luengo 13+4reb+3ast, A.Pol 12+5reb+4ast, O.Castrillon 10+3reb+1ast, F.Boucar 8+7reb, E.Morata 8+7reb+3ast

Round 11

Torrent - Elche 71-73

Important game to mention about took place in Torrent. Seventh ranked Elche (8-6) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging second-best Torrent (11-3) 73-71 on Wednesday evening. It was a good game for Manuel Varela (182-2001) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 6 rebounds. Christian Gonzalez (-2002) contributed with 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. Forward Alejandro Terrades (196-2001) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and Jose Merencio (195-2000) added 7 points and 5 assists in the effort for Torrent. Elche moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Torrent at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Elche will play against Cartagena Est. (#9) on the road in the next round. Torrent will play against Adesavi (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Torrent: A.Terrades 18+13reb+2ast, J.Valero 11+4reb, A.Miguel 10, L.Pablo 8+2reb+4ast, B.Jose 8+6reb, M.Jose 7+4reb+5ast
Elche: V.Manuel 22+6reb+1ast, C.Gonzalez 17+8reb, T.Boundi 11+9reb+1ast, M.Mariscal 9+1reb+1ast, A.Gomez-Arrones 4+5reb+1ast, B.Malone 4+4reb+3ast