Tercera FEB Round 16 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.

Tercera FEB round 16 caused change at the leadership position. Second defeat of league's leader Estudiantes B (13-2) against ninth ranked Alcobendas (7-8) 83-69 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Estudiantes B. Alcobendas dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Estudiantes B's 28. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Alejandro Fortes (204-1990) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 7 rebounds. Swingman Pablo Ballespin (191-2003) contributed with 14 points for the winners. Forward Diego Sanchez (200-2005) replied with 17 points and 8 rebounds for Estudiantes B. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Alcobendas have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Morvedre. Estudiantes B at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Mollerussa. Estudiantes B will play next round against La Matanza trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Alcobendas will try to continue on its current victory against eleventh ranked Tobarra on the road.
Leading Caja Rural (16-15) recorded its fifteenth loss in Valladolid. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Tolosa (11-5) 77-68. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Caja Rural. Worth to mention a great performance of Benat Etxeberria (-2004) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 9 rebounds and Ander Gordillo who added 21 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. At the losing side Raul Popa (-2005) responded with 13 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tolosa moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Caja Rural at the other side still keeps top position with 15 games lost. Tolosa will play against Solares (#9) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Caja Rural will play against Rosalia (#9) in Santiago de Compostela and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game was also tough home defeat of 6th ranked Calvia in a game versus Valls (#7) 88-85. The winners were led by Adria Trouve who scored that evening 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 17 points and 4 assists by Ruben Vicente did not help to save the game for Calvia. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Valls have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Calvia dropped to the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Valls will meet at home league's leader Mollerussa in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Calvia will play against Igualada (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games in round 16 were not that significant. Pas Pielagos was beaten by Avila on the road 80-75. Ardoi won against Filipenses on its own court 93-76. Baskonia B managed to outperform Indautxu in a road game 74-71. Ulacia ZKE was rolled over Zornotza at home 63-88. Santander was defeated by Carbajosa on the opponent's court 81-71. Solares beat Cantbasket in a home game 77-59. Navia lost to Obradoiro S. on the road 68-84. Caja Rural managed to outperform Salesianos on its own court 82-76. Rosalia recorded a loss to Xiria in Carballo 80-62. Betanzos defeated Avenida at home 84-73. Chantada was smashed by Estudiantes on the opponent's court 101-77. Sigaltec was destroyed by Oviedo in a home game 65-87. Marin managed to outperform Culleredo on the road 76-67. Corralejo recorded a loss to La Roda on its own court 83-93. Quintanar crushed Mostoles in a road game 79-57. La Matanza beat Fuenlabrada 2 at home 93-81. Tobarra was destroyed by Santa Cruz on the opponent's court 86-65. Villarrobledo outscored Tenerife Naut. in a home game 84-65. Alcala managed to beat Dist.Olimpico on the road 89-75. Daimiel was defeated by Talavera on its own court 86-94. Pintobasket was smashed by Rivas in a road game 100-68. Aridane destroyed Mensajero at home 93-73. Tres Cantos managed to outperform Guadalajara on the opponent's court 96-91. Real Canoe managed to beat Telde in a home game 78-76. Felipe Anton defeated Azudense on the road 79-71. Boadilla was beaten by Zentro Basket on its own court 71-79. Mataro Parc lost to Mollerussa in a road game 67-80. D'Inca managed to outperform Igualada at home 70-61. Barbastro recorded a loss to Sant Cugat on the opponent's court 91-81. Alfinden was defeated by Castelldefels in a home game 66-71. L'Hospitalet beat Roser on the road 77-70. Tarragona won against Ibiza on its own court 84-67. Andratx managed to outperform Es Castell in a road game 88-85. Tecla Sala was rolled over Universitat Vic at home 69-91. SESE was defeated by Granollers on the opponent's court 64-60. Prat smashed Huerva in a home game 83-58. Mollet lost to Zaragoza CB on the road 65-77. Esparreguera managed to outperform Quart on its own court 100-92. Navas managed to beat Cornella in a road game 76-75. Algeciras crushed La Zubia at home 91-67. El Pinar beat Almeria on the opponent's court 78-62. Oh!Tels ULB lost to Jaen FS in a home game 71-86. Fuengirola unfortunately lost to Marbella on the road 68-79. Motril was rolled over Melilla on its own court 71-99. Winless Andujar SKA was crushed by Novaschool in Malaga 92-73. Murgi beat Tijola at home 94-91. Moraleja lost to Aljaraque on the opponent's court 60-74. Dos Hermanas was outscored by Badajoz Vitaly in a home game 62-82. Huelva Com. recorded a loss to Bosco Merida on the road 86-75. Sagrado Corazon defeated Coria on its own court 85-83. San Antonio beat Penarroya in Caceres 88-81. Gymnastica won against Alcala Caja87 at home 71-69. San Fernando managed to outperform Badajoz Acad. on the opponent's court 62-57. Puerto Sagunto managed to beat Jovens in a home game 76-60. Vall D'uixo was defeated by El Pilar on the road 74-69. Paterna beat Tabernes on its own court 82-78. Almassera destroyed Picken Claret in a road game 94-74. Aldaia managed to outperform Peniscola at home 82-65. Godella rolled over Morvedre on the opponent's court 91-69. Castello B was crushed by Vila-Real in a home game 56-76. Torrent beat Adesavi on the road 72-56. Sueca destroyed Carolinas on its own court 79-48. Benidorm managed to outperform Montemar in a road game 77-72. Cartagena Est. recorded a loss to Elche at home 61-67. Maristas lost to undefeated Alginet on the opponent's court 70-99. Lucentum was beaten by Jorge Juan in a home game 72-77. Tabernes lost to Aldaia on the road 70-72.
The most impressive performance of 16th round was 22 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists by Carlos Hortelano of Aldaia.

Group A-A

Caja Rural - Tolosa 68-77

Leading Caja Rural (16-15) recorded its fifteenth loss in Valladolid. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Tolosa (11-5) 77-68. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Caja Rural. Worth to mention a great performance of Benat Etxeberria (-2004) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 9 rebounds and Ander Gordillo (-2005) who added 21 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. At the losing side Raul Popa (-2005) responded with 13 points and 8 rebounds and Enrique Gutierrez (-2006) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tolosa moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Caja Rural at the other side still keeps top position with 15 games lost. Tolosa will play against Solares (#9) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Caja Rural will play against Rosalia (#9) in Santiago de Compostela and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Tolosa: G.Ander 21+3reb+1ast, B.Etxeberria 16+9reb+1ast, A.Armendariz 14+2reb, J.Urtxulutegi 10+8reb+4ast, U.Perez 9+6reb+1ast, J.Elosegui 3
Caja Rural: R.Juan 16+2reb+2ast, P.Raul 13+8reb, J.Sevillano Marcos 12+6reb, G.Enrique 10+10reb+1ast, H.Inigo 9+1reb+2ast, S.Rodrigo 3+1reb+2ast

Avila - Pas Pielagos 80-75

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Avila (12-4) beat at home 8th ranked Pas Pielagos (7-9) 80-75 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Avila forced 24 Pas Pielagos turnovers. The winners were led by Victor Julio Taveras (196-2002) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and Mario Linde (185-2002) supported him with 16 points and 4 assists. Avila's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Even a double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds by Ukrainian forward Artem Yailo (202-2000) did not help to save the game for Pas Pielagos. Juan Reiner added 10 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Avila have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Pas Pielagos dropped to the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Avila will meet Filipenses (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Pas Pielagos will play against Valladolid CBC (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Avila: V.Taveras 19+11reb+1ast, M.Linde 16+1reb+4ast, A.Vasquez 13+6reb+2ast, T.Jaime 10+1reb, S.Mario 8+4reb+8ast, A.Toure 7+4reb
Pas Pielagos: F.Pablo 18, A.Yailo 12+11reb+2ast, R.Juan 10+5reb+3ast, D.La Llama Beltran 9+3reb+1ast, R.Abel 8+6reb+2ast, A.Daniel 8+3reb+1ast

Ardoi - Filipenses 93-76

Very expected game when 14th ranked Filipenses (1-15) lost to tenth ranked Ardoi (7-9) in Zizur Mayor 76-93 on Saturday. Ardoi looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by guard Javier Balastegui (187-1997) who scored that evening 31 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized Ukrainian forward Anton Savitski (196-1986) supported him with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Ardoi's coach used entire bench saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds by Senegalese center Mamadou Diagne (208-1998) did not help to save the game for Filipenses. point guard Sergio Martinez (187-2004) added 25 points for lost side. Ardoi moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser Filipenses keeps the fourteenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Quart. Ardoi will meet higher ranked Baskonia B (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Filipenses will play against Avila (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ardoi: B.Javier 31+7reb+4ast, J.Mendivil 13+4reb+1ast, A.Arbizu 9+4reb+1ast, A.Savitski 9+5reb+5ast, M.Ariztimuno 9+4reb+3ast, J.Arriazu 8+1reb+1ast
Filipenses: M.Sergio 25+3reb+2ast, M.Diagne 20+10reb+1ast, H.Manuel 16+6reb+6ast, A.Drazen 6+2reb, A.Alejandro 6+9reb, F.Pablo 2+1reb+1ast

Indautxu - Baskonia B 71-74

Very predictable result when third ranked Baskonia B (13-3) edged 13th ranked Indautxu (6-10) in Bilbao 74-71 on Saturday. The winners were led by South Sudanese center Juom Bol (208-2008) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds and naturalized British David Sainsbury (205-1994) supported him with 12 points and 9 rebounds. Four Baskonia B players scored in double figures. Even 12 points and 5 rebounds by power forward Asier Fernandez (203-2001) did not help to save the game for Indautxu. Alex Justo added 13 points for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Baskonia B have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 13-3 record behind leader Mollerussa, which they share with Tarragona. Indautxu lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with ten games lost. They share the position with 11 other teams. Baskonia B will meet at home Ardoi (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Indautxu will play against the league's second-placed Zornotza (#2) in Amorebieta-Echano and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Baskonia B: J.Bol 21+15reb+2ast, A.Perez 12+2reb+1ast, S.David 12+9reb, J.Stefan 11+3reb+1ast, C.Diallo 8+5reb, S.Pedro 6+2reb+3ast
Indautxu: J.Alex 13+4reb+1ast, F.Asier 12+5reb+3ast, R.Guillermo 10+3reb, G.Hueso 10+3reb, M.Pablo 8+7reb+1ast, A.Pablo 7+2reb+6ast

Ulacia ZKE - Zornotza 63-88

Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Ulacia ZKE (7-9) was outscored by second ranked Zornotza (15-1) in Zarautz 88-63 on Sunday. Zornotza forced 23 Ulacia ZKE turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by forward Iker Salazar (202-1993) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds and forward Borja Mendia (200-1994) supported him with 16 points. Even a double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds by center Imanol Arteche (200-2002) did not help to save the game for Ulacia ZKE. Forward Eneko Martinez (190-2006) added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Five Zornotza and four Ulacia ZKE 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. Zornotza have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Ulacia ZKE keeps the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with 9 other teams. Zornotza will meet at home Indautxu (#13) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Ulacia ZKE will play against Santander (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zornotza: E.Errasti 18, M.Borja 16+2reb+2ast, J.Perez 15+4reb+1ast, D.Sainz 12+4reb, I.Salazar 10+11reb+3ast, M.Ndiaye 6+4reb
Ulacia ZKE: M.Eneko 14+5reb+4ast, A.Imanol 12+12reb+1ast, O.Ander 11+7reb+1ast, Z.Andres 10+7reb+1ast, E.Aitzol 4+2reb, A.Estanislao 4+1reb+1ast

Carbajosa - Santander 81-71

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Carbajosa and 12th ranked Santander had identical 6-9 record. This time Carbajosa used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Santander 81-71 on Saturday night. The winners were led by Senegalese Ababacar Dieye who had that evening a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds and French guard Abraham Massaley supported him with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Four Carbajosa players scored in double figures. Carbajosa's coach used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Even 23 points and 8 rebounds by Carlos Rivera did not help to save the game for Santander. Forward Rafael Carton (201-2000, college: Ky Christian) added 15 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Carbajosa (7-9) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 9 other teams. Santander lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with 11 other teams. Carbajosa will meet higher ranked Cantbasket (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Santander will play against Ulacia ZKE and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Carbajosa: A.Dieye 33+13reb+2ast, A.Dinis 12+4reb+1ast, A.Massaley 12+5reb+9ast, E.Madinabeitia 10+4reb+1ast, R.Adrian 6+1reb, J.Moran 3+3reb+1ast
Santander: R.Carlos 23+8reb, C.Rafael 15+5reb+2ast, P.Gabriel 9+8reb+2ast, S.Campbell 9+3reb, F.Adrian 6+8reb+3ast, M.Demetre 6+1reb

Solares - Cantbasket 77-59

There was an upset when higher ranked Cantbasket (8-8) lost on the road to eleventh ranked Solares (7-9) 77-59 on Sunday. Solares dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Cantbasket's 18. Solares forced 24 Cantbasket turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Cantbasket's players. The winners were led by French center Tyrone Quincy (-2001) who scored that evening 24 points and 9 rebounds and Jorge Gomez (-2005) supported him with 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 21 points by Jonathan Jorge did not help to save the game for Cantbasket. Naturalized Dominican center Oskars Hernandez (211-2001) added 5 points and 14 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Solares moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser Cantbasket keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Solares will meet higher ranked Tolosa (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Cantbasket will play against Carbajosa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Solares: T.Quincy 24+9reb+2ast, D.Garcia 11+2reb+4ast, J.Gomez 10+5reb+4ast, L.Maestro 8+3reb+2ast, D.Contreras 7+4reb+5ast, D.Trueba 5+5reb+2ast
Cantbasket: J.Jonathan 21+4reb+1ast, J.Otero 13+5reb+2ast, F.Ambrosoni 11+6reb+3ast, N.Ndoye 8+5reb, H.Oskars 5+14reb+1ast, G.Alfonso 1+2reb+1ast

Group A-B

Obradoiro S. - Navia 84-68

There was a small surprise when twelfth ranked Obradoiro S. (4-12) beat 9th ranked Navia (5-11) in Santiago de Compostela 84-68 on Sunday. Obradoiro S. made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. The winners were led by Alvaro Soneira who scored that evening 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Diego Serguei Maseda (200-2006, agency: Promo Sport ID) supported him with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Even 17 points and 4 assists by Javier Prieto (-2004) did not help to save the game for Navia. point guard Angel Barrios (190-2003, agency: BAGENCY CSA) added 13 points and 4 assists for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Obradoiro S. moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Navia lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Obradoiro S. will meet Salesianos (#12) in the next round. Navia will play against Culleredo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obradoiro S.: S.Diego 20+7reb, P.Baddini 20+3reb+2ast, S.Alvaro 17+6reb+5ast, Q.Huang 13+7reb, M.Cambon 7+8reb+2ast, H.Sanchez 5+1reb+3ast
Navia: P.Javier 17+3reb+4ast, S.Sulkhan 14+2reb+1ast, A.Barrios 13+4reb+4ast, L.Ivan 11+10reb, G.Jorge 9+3reb+2ast, N.Papa 4+9reb+1ast

Caja Rural - Salesianos 82-76

Very expected game when 11th ranked Salesianos (4-12) lost to first ranked Caja Rural (16-15) in Valladolid 76-82 on Sunday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The winners were led by forward Miguel Dominguez (197-1995) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds and swingman Alvaro Gonzalez (193-2006) supported him with 16 points and 16 rebounds. Caja Rural's coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 17 points and 15 rebounds by center David Guerra (205-1989) did not help to save the game for Salesianos. Canadian-Irish point guard Alston Harris (183, college: Lakehead, agency: BAGENCY CSA) added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Five Salesianos players scored in double figures. Caja Rural have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-15 record. Loser Salesianos keeps the eleventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Caja Rural will meet Rosalia (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Salesianos will play against Obradoiro S. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Caja Rural: M.Dominguez 25+11reb+3ast, A.Gonzalez 16+16reb, S.Juan 16+4reb, F.Salvadores 9+4reb+1ast, M.Gonzalez 5+1reb+3ast, P.Cabaneros 5+4reb+3ast
Salesianos: G.David 17+15reb, A.Harris 16+6reb+5ast, T.Mouhamadou 14+4reb+2ast, M.Alvarez 12+4reb+5ast, V.Rodrigo 12+7reb, P.Martin 5+3reb+3ast

Xiria - Rosalia 80-62

Very predictable result when second ranked Xiria (12-3) won against 9th ranked Rosalia (5-11) in Carballo 80-62 on Saturday. The winners were led by swingman Carlos Varela (192-2005, agency: BAGENCY CSA) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists and German Sabater supported him with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four Xiria players scored in double figures. Xiria's coach used entire bench saving starting five for next games. Even 16 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists by swingman Nilo Barreiro (192-1995) did not help to save the game for Rosalia. Power forward Jorge Fernandez (201-1997) added 12 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Xiria have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-3 record having just three points less than leader Mollerussa, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Rosalia keeps the ninth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with 8 other teams. Xiria will meet Avenida (#4) in the next round. Rosalia will play against the league's leader Caja Rural (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Xiria: V.Carlos 17+14reb+7ast, R.Rey 14+4reb+1ast, G.Sabater 14+7reb, S.Darnell 11+4reb, P.Roque 7+4reb+3ast, S.Martinez 7+4reb+2ast
Rosalia: B.Nilo 16+9reb+6ast, F.Jorge 12+8reb+1ast, A.Iglesias 12+5reb+2ast, B.Andres 8+8reb+3ast, G.Lucas 5+1reb+1ast, B.Alvaro 4+4reb+1ast

Betanzos - Avenida 84-73

There was a minor upset when 4th ranked Avenida (9-6) lost on the road to sixth ranked Betanzos (8-8) 84-73 on Sunday. The winners were led by forward Luis Portilla (195-1996) who scored that evening 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and center Marcos Rozas (202-1983) supported him with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds by American-Guinean forward Ousmane Kourouma (201, college: Rhode Island, agency: BAGENCY CSA) did not help to save the game for Avenida. Guard Acoydan McCarthy (197-1999) added 16 points for lost side. Four Betanzos and five Avenida players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Betanzos maintains sixth position with 8-8 record, which they share with 7 other teams. Avenida lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with Paterna and Elche. Betanzos will meet Chantada (#8) on the road in the next round. Avenida will play against the league's second-placed Xiria (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Betanzos: L.Portilla 20+6reb+4ast, M.Rozas 17+7reb+3ast, J.Abelleira 13+6reb+5ast, M.Latas 12+6reb, S.Gonzalez 8, R.Acevedo 6+2reb
Avenida: O.Kourouma 19+10reb, M.Acoydan 16+3reb+2ast, A.Garrido 12+2reb+4ast, R.Choithramani 11+4reb+1ast, J.Ismael 10+4reb+2ast, S.Rodrigo 3+7reb

Estudiantes L. - Chantada 101-77

There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked Estudiantes (5-9) outplayed higher ranked Chantada (6-10) in Lugo 101-77 on Sunday. Estudiantes shot 60.7 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 55.6 percentage. The winners were led by guard Iker Sama (-2004) who scored that evening 35 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds and Italian-Swiss guard Jonas Argenti (178-2006) supported him with 20 points. Estudiantes L.'s coach felt very confident that he used 10 players saving starting five for next games. Even 19 points and 8 rebounds by Angolan forward Jeronimo Luis (197-1999) did not help to save the game for Chantada. Eder Pina added 14 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Estudiantes moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Chantada keeps the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with 11 other teams. Estudiantes will meet higher ranked Oviedo (#3) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Chantada will play against Betanzos (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes L.: S.Iker 35+6reb+2ast, A.Jonas 20+3reb+3ast, A.Sytar 19+4reb+2ast, A.Hermida 6+3reb+2ast, M.Ruano 6+8reb+1ast, C.Darriba 5+2reb
Chantada: L.Jeronimo 19+8reb+2ast, P.Eder 14+5reb+2ast, C.Eddie 9+2reb, C.Anxo 9+5reb, M.Carlos 7+3reb+1ast, I.Cristian 6+9reb+3ast

Sigaltec - Oviedo 65-87

There was no surprise when 7th ranked Sigaltec (6-10) was outleveled at home by third ranked Oviedo (12-4) 87-65 on Saturday. The winners were led by Marcos Bartolome who scored that evening 22 points and Mali center Djigui Diarra (207-2004, agency: BIG) supported him with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Four Oviedo players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 19 points and 11 rebounds by Jorge Rodriguez did not help to save the game for Sigaltec. Oscar Castano added 10 points and 4 assists for lost side. Sigaltec's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Oviedo moved-up to second place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Sigaltec keeps the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with 11 other teams. Oviedo will meet at home Estudiantes (#13) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Sigaltec will play against the league's leader Marin (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Oviedo: M.Bartolome 22+1reb+2ast, M.Zorrozua 15+5reb+1ast, R.Fernandez 12+5reb, D.Djigui 10+11reb+1ast, G.Alejandro 10+2reb+2ast, S.Fernando 7+5reb+3ast
Sigaltec: R.Jorge 19+11reb+3ast, C.Oscar 10+4reb+4ast, K.Adrian 9+3reb, G.Miguel 9+4reb, S.Raul 5+1reb+1ast, M.Aaron 4+1ast

Culleredo - Marin 67-76

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Marin (14-2) beat on the road 5th ranked Culleredo (9-7) 76-67 on Saturday. Marin forced 24 Culleredo turnovers. The winners were led by American guard Masai Olowokere (196, college: Cent Arkansas) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and Kevin Van Wijk supported him with 15 points and 8 rebounds. Marin's coach used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 11 points and 16 rebounds by Senegalese center Khadim Fall (205-2000) did not help to save the game for Culleredo. American Daniel William (203-1996, college: MACU) added 23 points for lost side. Marin have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-2 record, which they share with 5 other teams. Culleredo lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with seven games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Marin will meet at home Sigaltec (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Culleredo will play against Navia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Marin: M.Souto 16+2reb+3ast, W.Van 15+8reb+2ast, O.Masai 13+13reb, J.Connell 10, M.Paz 8+7reb+5ast, A.Filgueira 7+3reb+1ast
Culleredo: D.William 23+4reb, R.Espinoza 15+2reb+1ast, F.Khadim 11+16reb+1ast, Q.Xian 5, S.Pablo 5+4reb, A.Corbacho 3+4reb+1ast

Group B-A

Corralejo - La Roda 83-93

Very expected game when 12th ranked Corralejo (3-13) lost at home to second ranked La Roda (14-2) 93-83 on Saturday. The winners were led by American guard Jacob Boonyasith (190, college: UMBC) who scored that evening 24 points and 6 rebounds and forward Pedro Lopez (193-1999) supported him with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. La Roda's coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Even 19 points and 7 rebounds by guard Adrian Perez (185-2002, agency: BAGENCY CSA) did not help to save the game for Corralejo. American-Puerto Rican guard Kenneth Rodriguez (188-2006) added 15 points and 5 assists for lost side. Four Corralejo players scored in double figures. La Roda have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Corralejo dropped to the eleventh place with 13 games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. La Roda will meet at home Dist.Olimpico (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Corralejo will play against Quintanar (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
La Roda: J.Boonyasith 24+6reb+2ast, L.Pedro 17+6reb+4ast, K.Jordan 14+8reb+4ast, V.Juan 9+2reb, K.Jakub 8+3reb, M.Gullit 6+6reb+1ast
Corralejo: A.Perez 19+7reb+1ast, R.Kenneth 15+1reb+5ast, P.Diop 13+2reb, M.Perez 12+5reb, G.Guerra 8+6reb, M.Abitbol 6+3reb+1ast

Mostoles - Quintanar 57-79

Very predictable result when fourth ranked Quintanar (12-4) rolled over on the road bottom-ranked Mostoles (0-15) 79-57 on Saturday. Quintanar dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Mostoles' 26. The winners were led by Argentinian point guard Gaston Zalazar (190-1996) who scored that evening 12 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals and forward Alan Garcia (198-2007) supported him with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Five Quintanar players scored in double figures. Even 22 points and 6 rebounds by Jorge Molina did not help to save the game for Mostoles. Canadian guard Gabriel Bergeron (203, college: Hobart) added 15 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Mostoles' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Quintanar moved-up to second place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Mostoles still closes the standings with 15 games lost. Quintanar will meet at home Corralejo (#13) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Mostoles will play against Fuenlabrada 2 in Madrid and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Quintanar: A.Garcia 18+9reb, Z.Gaston 12+6reb+9ast, V.Marco 12+10reb+1ast, A.Andrade 11+3reb+4ast, B.Jose 10+5reb+2ast, C.Angel 8
Mostoles: M.Jorge 22+6reb+3ast, B.Gabriel 15+7reb+3ast, S.Ivan 12+6reb, P.Adrian 4+3reb, V.Marcos 2+5reb+4ast, P.Manuel 2+1reb

La Matanza - Fuenlabrada 2 93-81

There was an upset when higher ranked Fuenlabrada 2 (6-9) lost to thirteenth ranked La Matanza (4-12) in Las Palmas 81-93 on Saturday. La Matanza outrebounded Fuenlabrada 2 53-39 including 38 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by power forward Carlos Luis (203-2005) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds and Pablo Grima (-2006) supported him with 22 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Four La Matanza players scored in double figures. La Matanza's coach used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Even 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by Pablo Rodriguez (-2006) did not help to save the game for Fuenlabrada 2. Daniel Del Cerro added 20 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. La Matanza moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Fuenlabrada 2 lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with nine games lost. They share it with Santa Cruz and Godella. La Matanza will meet league's second-placed Estudiantes B in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Fuenlabrada 2 will play against Mostoles (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
La Matanza: L.Carlos 22+16reb+1ast, P.Grima 22+9reb+2ast, J.Parrondo 13+7reb+1ast, A.Gomez 11+4reb+5ast, A.Brasseur 11+3reb, R.Gonzalez 9+7reb
Fuenlabrada 2: D.Cerro Daniel 20+7reb, R.Pablo 19+9reb+4ast, G.Pol 15+4reb, G.Bruno 8+2reb, D.Abel 7+9reb+4ast, S.Rodrigo 6+3reb+1ast

Alcobendas - Estudiantes B 83-69

Tercera FEB round 16 caused change at the leadership position. Second defeat of league's leader Estudiantes B (13-2) against ninth ranked Alcobendas (7-8) 83-69 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Estudiantes B. Alcobendas dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Estudiantes B's 28. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Alejandro Fortes (204-1990) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 7 rebounds. Swingman Pablo Ballespin (191-2003) contributed with 14 points for the winners. Forward Diego Sanchez (200-2005) replied with 17 points and 8 rebounds and guard Miguel Sola (189-2006) added 6 points and 6 assists in the effort for Estudiantes B. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Alcobendas have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Morvedre. Estudiantes B at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Mollerussa. Estudiantes B will play next round against La Matanza trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Alcobendas will try to continue on its current victory against eleventh ranked Tobarra on the road.
Top scorers:
Alcobendas: A.Fortes 28+7reb, P.Ballespin 14+4reb+3ast, G.Antonio 10+4ast, I.Zamalloa 8+8reb+3ast, A.Relano 6+3reb, J.Santolaria 4+2reb
Estudiantes B: D.Sanchez 17+8reb, D.Felipe 12+1reb, R.Pedro 12+2ast, S.Miguel 6+4reb+6ast, L.Mateo 5+2reb, T.Adama 4+8reb

Santa Cruz - Tobarra 86-65

The game between closely ranked teams ended with tenth ranked Santa Cruz's (6-9) home victory over 11th ranked Tobarra (5-11) 86-65 on Saturday. Santa Cruz outrebounded Tobarra 38-27 including 25 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by center Alejandro Vera (202-1997) who scored that evening 17 points and 7 rebounds and Immanuel Edomwonyi supported him with 12 points and 13 rebounds. Even 10 points and 6 rebounds by point guard Aleix Pujadas (192-1996) did not help to save the game for Tobarra. Equatorial Guinean Luis Nve Maleva (-2006) added 13 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Santa Cruz moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Fuenlabrada 2 and Godella. Tobarra lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Santa Cruz's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santa Cruz to the arena Tenerife Naut..
Top scorers:
Santa Cruz: A.Vera 17+7reb+3ast, C.del 14+4reb+6ast, A.Navas 14+3reb+3ast, E.Amandio 13+3reb+2ast, I.Edomwonyi 12+13reb+2ast, M.Sosa 8+1reb+2ast
Tobarra: N.Maleva Luis 13+5reb, Y.Boubacar 11+1reb, A.Pujadas 10+6reb+3ast, K.Seikhou 10+5reb+3ast, S.Alwyn 10+3reb, K.Seck 8+2reb+1ast

Villarrobledo - Tenerife Naut. 84-65

There was a minor upset when one of their biggest challengers Tenerife Naut. (12-3) was outleveled on the road by fifth ranked Villarrobledo (11-5) 84-65 on Saturday. Villarrobledo outrebounded Tenerife Naut. 41-24 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Villarrobledo looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by Senegalese center Modou Thiaw (204-2002) who scored that evening 21 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!) and Georgian point guard Luka Bulashvili (192-1998, agency: BIG) supported him with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Villarrobledo players scored in double figures. Even 18 points by naturalized Bosnian forward Adnan Omeragic (202-1996) did not help to save the game for Tenerife Naut.. Eudaldo Gonzalez added 9 points and 7 assists for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Villarrobledo moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Tenerife Naut. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the second position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Villarrobledo will meet Alcala (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Tenerife Naut.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santa Cruz Santa Cruz.
Top scorers:
Villarrobledo: M.Thiaw 21+9reb+1ast, L.Bueno 16+2reb+4ast, B.Luka 15+5reb+7ast, D.Damian 14+8reb+3ast, P.Jhan 13+8reb+4ast, M.Melero 3+2reb+1ast
Tenerife Naut.: O.Adnan 18+4reb, G.Eduardo 12+3reb+3ast, S.Samuel 11+5reb, G.Eudaldo 9+3reb+7ast, C.Gabriel 5+1reb+1ast, G.Jorge 3+2reb+2ast

Dist.Olimpico - Alcala 75-89

There was a small surprise when eighth ranked Alcala (7-10) beat 6th ranked Dist.Olimpico (9-7) in Madrid 89-75 on Saturday. Alcala outrebounded Dist.Olimpico 37-24 including 27 on the defensive glass. Alcala looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by Juan Jose Jimenez (184-2001) who scored that evening 30 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and power forward Javier Valverde (196-1998) supported him with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Four Alcala players scored in double figures. Even 9 points and 9 assists by point guard Pablo Perez (182-1997) did not help to save the game for Dist.Olimpico. Guard Diego Guijarro (188-2002) added 15 points for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Alcala maintains eighth position with 7-10 record. Loser Dist.Olimpico dropped to the fifth place with seven games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Alcala will meet at home league's second-placed Navas in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Dist.Olimpico will play against the league's leader La Roda having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Alcala: J.Jimenez 30+2reb+1ast, J.Valverde 16+7reb+2ast, A.David 12+4reb+5ast, T.Alberto 10+2reb+5ast, J.Becerra 9+4reb+1ast, D.Martin 6+2reb
Dist.Olimpico: G.Diego 15+3reb+1ast, G.Daniel 14+2reb+1ast, M.Nacho 11+6reb+1ast, P.Pablo 9+4reb+9ast, C.Ivan 8+1reb+1ast, E.Marcos 8+4reb+1ast

Group B-B

Daimiel - Talavera 86-94

Very expected game when 14th ranked Daimiel (3-13) lost at home to sixth ranked Talavera (9-7) 94-86 on Sunday. The winners were led by forward Carlos Unanue (193-2000) who scored that evening 22 points and point guard Daniel Lorenzo (181-1993) supported him with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Talavera's coach used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Even 26 points and 4 assists by swingman Luis Rodriguez (190-2004) did not help to save the game for Daimiel. Guard Pablo Villanueva (188-2001) added 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Talavera have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Daimiel dropped to the eleventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Talavera will meet at home Boadilla (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Daimiel will play against Pintobasket (#10) in Madrid and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Talavera: C.Unanue 22+4reb, D.Lorenzo 17+6reb+2ast, S.Gacic 11+6reb+2ast, C.Klotz 9+3reb+1ast, V.Alonso 7+3reb+4ast, B.Gueye 6+7reb
Daimiel: R.Luis 26+4reb+4ast, V.Pablo 22+6reb+4ast, M.Diawara 17+9reb, E.Francisco 9+6reb+1ast, G.Ignacio 7+2reb, P.David 4+2reb+1ast

Rivas - Pintobasket 100-68

Very predictable result when second ranked Rivas (12-4) rolled over at home 10th ranked Pintobasket (6-10) 100-68 on Saturday. Rivas dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Pintobasket's 30. Rivas forced 26 Pintobasket turnovers. Strangely Pintobasket outrebounded Rivas 32-20 including a 13-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Rivas especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The winners were led by Adrian Perez (198-2003) who scored that evening 17 points and power forward Alvaro Biersack (198-1995) supported him with 21 points. Five Rivas players scored in double figures. Even 14 points and 5 rebounds by center Miguel Alarcon (200-2003) did not help to save the game for Pintobasket. Lucas Bermejo added 8 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Rivas maintains second position with 12-4 record having just two points less than leader Mollerussa, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Pintobasket dropped to the seventh place with ten games lost. They share the position with 11 other teams. Rivas will meet Mensajero (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Pintobasket will play against Daimiel and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rivas: A.Biersack 21+1reb+1ast, A.Perez 17+4reb+2ast, C.Crespo 15+3ast, M.Gustavo 14, G.Alvaro 12+4reb+4ast, D.Martinez 9+1reb+2ast
Pintobasket: A.Miguel 14+5reb, d.Valle Marcos 10+1reb+2ast, S.Jose 10+2reb, T.Joan 9+1ast, B.Lucas 8+7reb, R.Sergio 6+6reb

Aridane - Mensajero 93-73

There was a minor upset when 5th ranked Mensajero (8-8) was outscored by eighth ranked Aridane (8-8) in Los Llanos 93-73 on Saturday. Aridane dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Mensajero's 26. The winners were led by Gerard Meja who scored that evening 18 points and 7 rebounds and naturalized Argentinian forward Adriano Gase (198-2004) supported him with 16 points. Even 10 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals by Daniel Rodriguez (-2005) did not help to save the game for Mensajero. Forward Paulo Rodriguez (201-2000) added 16 points for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Aridane moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated Mensajero. Aridane will meet league's leader Tres Cantos in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Mensajero will play against the league's second-placed Rivas (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Aridane: G.Meja 18+7reb+1ast, G.Adriano 16+2reb+2ast, A.Jose 11+2reb+1ast, S.Gueye 10+6reb+1ast, P.Gouffran 10+6reb, S.Kyrylo 10+1reb+1ast
Mensajero: P.Rodriguez 16+4reb+2ast, P.Oscar 13+6reb+1ast, A.Aparicio 11+5reb, R.Daniel 10+6reb+7ast, M.Niang 10+5reb+1ast, R.Louis 7+1reb+1ast

Guadalajara - Tres Cantos 91-96

Everything went according to plan when first ranked Tres Cantos (14-1) defeated on the road 9th ranked Guadalajara (7-9) 96-91 on Saturday. Tres Cantos forced 22 Guadalajara turnovers. Strangely Guadalajara outrebounded Tres Cantos 42-22 including a 27-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by Nouhou Maiga who scored that evening 26 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and point guard Jaime Atienza (184-1999) supported him with 17 points. Even 23 points and 6 rebounds by Venezuelan power forward Luis Valera (201-1988, college: UTRGV) did not help to save the game for Guadalajara. Senegalese Mouhamed Diallo (-2002) added 13 points and 13 rebounds for lost side. Five Tres Cantos and four Guadalajara players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Tres Cantos have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-1 record. Guadalajara lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with 9 other teams. Tres Cantos will meet at home Aridane (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Guadalajara will play against Telde and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tres Cantos: N.Maiga 26+8reb+1ast, J.Atienza 17+4reb+2ast, A.Sancho 13+1ast, G.Diaz 12+2reb+3ast, G.Daniel 11+4reb+2ast, J.Dominguez 9+1reb+3ast
Guadalajara: L.Valera 23+6reb+1ast, A.Armstrong 18+2reb+6ast, O.Braian 17+4reb+6ast, D.Mouhamed 13+13reb+2ast, B.Jose 9+5reb, D.Olu-Elijah 5+6reb

Real Canoe - Telde 78-76

There was no surprise when 11th ranked Telde (6-10) was edged by fourth ranked Real Canoe (10-6) in Madrid 78-76 on Saturday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Real Canoe outrebounded Telde 44-31 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Real Canoe looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by Juan Lapastora who scored that evening 23 points and 6 rebounds and center Marcos Hermoso (201-1999) supported him with 10 points and 12 rebounds. Four Real Canoe players scored in double figures. Even 25 points and 4 assists by Arturo Fernandez (193-1995) did not help to save the game for Telde. Center Alberto Redondo (209-2002) added 8 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Real Canoe moved-up to third place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Telde dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with 11 other teams. Real Canoe will meet Felipe Anton (#6) in the next round. Telde will play against Guadalajara and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Real Canoe: J.Lapastora 23+6reb, D.Manzanero 12+7reb+2ast, N.Lasuncion 12+1reb+1ast, M.Hermoso 10+12reb+1ast, L.Garcia-Larrache 8+3reb+3ast, E.Pascual 6+2reb+8ast
Telde: A.Fernandez 25+4reb+4ast, M.Ignacio 12+3reb+2ast, P.Sanchez 9+1reb+3ast, M.Alejandro 9+1reb, A.Redondo 8+12reb+3ast, A.Guillermo 4

Azudense - Felipe Anton 71-79

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Felipe Anton (8-7) beat 12th ranked Azudense (6-10) in Guadalajara 79-71 on Saturday. Strangely Azudense outrebounded Felipe Anton 47-34 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by forward Santiago Manero (201-1999, college: Villa Maria) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and guard Edgar Duque (185-2003) supported him with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Even 19 points and 9 rebounds by Venezuelan Johandryt Mendoza (201-1998) did not help to save the game for Azudense. Forward Jorge Barra (196-1990) added 12 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Five Felipe Anton and four Azudense players scored in double figures. Azudense's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Felipe Anton moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Azudense lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with 11 other teams. Felipe Anton will meet at home higher ranked Real Canoe (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Azudense will play against Zentro Basket in Madrid and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Felipe Anton: K.Riverol 17+2reb+2ast, S.Manero 15+11reb, E.Duque 15+5reb+2ast, P.Arguelles 11+4reb+1ast, G.Juan 10+1reb+1ast, B.Fernandez 6+4reb
Azudense: J.Mendoza 19+9reb+3ast, P.Jaime 13+4reb+2ast, B.Jorge 12+9reb+5ast, O.Manuel 11+3reb, J.Munro 4+5reb+1ast, V.Fernandez 4+5reb+2ast

Boadilla - Zentro Basket 71-79

Very expected game when 15th ranked Boadilla (3-13) lost to third ranked Zentro Basket (11-5) in Boadilla del Monte 71-79 on Saturday. Zentro Basket forced 24 Boadilla turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Zentro Basket made 8 blocks. The winners were led by DR Congolese forward Gloire Goma (196-2003, college: CSUB) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks and Lucas Schiebelhut (195-2002) supported him with 22 points. Zentro Basket's coach used entire bench saving starting five for next games. Even 8 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists by Ignacio Blanco-Argibay did not help to save the game for Boadilla. Angel Olmedo (181-1999) added 16 points for lost side. Zentro Basket moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Boadilla lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Zentro Basket will meet at home Azudense (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Boadilla will play against Talavera and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zentro Basket: L.Schiebelhut 22+3reb+2ast, G.Gloire 14+13reb+1ast, N.Vino 13+5reb+3ast, T.Verdera 9+3reb+1ast, S.Benjamin 9+1reb+6ast, J.Vaquero 4+1reb+2ast
Boadilla: O.Angel 16+4reb, G.Alvaro 14+2reb, P.Enrique 13+5reb, B.Emilio 9+2reb+1ast, B.Ignacio 8+11reb+4ast, C.Cesar 8+5reb

Group C-A

Mollerussa - Mataro Parc 80-67

Very predictable result when first ranked Mollerussa (14-2) won against at home 13th ranked Mataro Parc (4-12) 80-67 on Saturday. Mollerussa outrebounded Mataro Parc 60-29 including a 25-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by American guard Connor Dickerson (195, college: Rowan) who scored that evening 20 points and 4 steals and Eduardo Ibanez (191-2003) supported him with 11 points and 13 rebounds. Even 12 points and 8 rebounds by guard Alex Cruz (186) did not help to save the game for Mataro Parc. Izan Villar added 17 points for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Mollerussa maintains first position with 14-2 record, which they share with 5 other teams. Mataro Parc lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Mollerussa will meet Valls (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Mataro Parc will play against Tarragona (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mollerussa: C.Dickerson 20+4reb+3ast, S.Pau 15+4reb, I.Eduardo 11+13reb+2ast, E.Xavier 9+5reb+1ast, W.Thomas 8+8reb+2ast, R.Pol 6+5reb+6ast
Mataro Parc: V.Izan 17+1reb+2ast, C.Alex 12+8reb+1ast, D.Alejandro 12+4reb+2ast, G.Marc 8+1reb+5ast, E.Nogues 7+4reb, B.Alan 7+1reb+1ast

Calvia - Valls 85-88

An interesting game was also tough home defeat of 6th ranked Calvia in a game versus Valls (#7) 88-85. The winners were led by forward Adria Trouve (195-2000) who scored that evening 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Guillem Fabregas (197-2001, agency: BIG) supported him with 19 points and 4 assists. Even 17 points and 4 assists by Ruben Vicente (199-2005) did not help to save the game for Calvia. Forward Alex Almenta (207-2004, agency: BIG) added 11 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Four Calvia players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Valls have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Calvia dropped to the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Valls will meet at home league's leader Mollerussa in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Calvia will play against Igualada (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Valls: T.Adria 22+8reb+5ast, F.Guillem 19+2reb+4ast, A.Rosa 13+6reb, O.Ngomo 9+9reb, B.Oriol 8+1reb+4ast, I.Arnau 6+3reb+1ast
Calvia: R.Vicente 17+4reb+4ast, A.Almenta 11+12reb+1ast, R.De Leon 10+8reb+1ast, A.Pou 10+5reb+2ast, G.Javier 9+4reb+8ast, P.Daniel 8

D'Inca - Igualada 70-61

There was an upset when higher ranked Igualada (10-6) lost on the road to twelfth ranked D'Inca (5-11) 70-61 on Saturday. D'Inca forced 22 Igualada turnovers. The winners were led by power forward Carlos Poyatos (207-1994) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and forward Xavier Andreu (197-2001, college: Spalding) supported him with 14 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds by forward Lluc Sala (197-2004) did not help to save the game for Igualada. Arnau Cumelles (198-2000) added 16 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. D'Inca moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Igualada dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. D'Inca will meet Barbastro (#9) on the road in the next round. Igualada will play against Calvia (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
D'Inca: X.Andreu 14+5reb+1ast, P.Carlos 13+13reb+2ast, P.Cami 13+2reb+2ast, T.Llobera 8+1reb+1ast, P.Fluxa 7+2reb, L.Sanchez 4+4reb
Igualada: C.Arnau 16+11reb, S.Lluc 16+11reb+2ast, S.Quintana 10+3reb+7ast, T.Eduard 6+6reb+1ast, B.Arnau 6+5reb, F.Carles 6+4reb+1ast

Sant Cugat - Barbastro 91-81

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Sant Cugat and 9th ranked Barbastro had identical 6-9 record. This time Sant Cugat used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Barbastro 91-81 on Sunday night. Sant Cugat forced 25 Barbastro turnovers. The winners were led by British forward Adria Amabilino-Perez (201-1999, college: Bentley) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds and Miquel Gonzalez (196-2007) supported him with 14 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Four Sant Cugat players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) by center Jose Antonio Malo (202-1996) did not help to save the game for Barbastro. Unai Latorre added 16 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Sant Cugat (7-9) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser Barbastro dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with 11 other teams. Sant Cugat will meet higher ranked Castelldefels (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Barbastro will play against D'Inca and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sant Cugat: A.Amabilino-Perez 25+12reb+3ast, D.Guillen 15+1reb+1ast, M.Gonzalez 14+6reb+4ast, A.Pilan 10+1reb+3ast, B.Christ 8+4reb, D.Iruela 7+4reb
Barbastro: M.Jose Antonio 24+11reb+4ast, L.Unai 16+8reb+1ast, F.Alex 10+7reb+3ast, G.Killian 9+4reb+4ast, R.Xavier 7+2reb+1ast, M.Jonathan 6+3reb+1ast

Alfinden - Castelldefels 66-71

There was no surprise when 14th ranked Alfinden (2-14) lost to fifth ranked Castelldefels (11-5) in Zaragoza 66-71 on Saturday. The winners were led by guard Daniel Tugores (185-1995) who scored that evening 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and guard Santiago Serrataco (187-1990) supported him with 12 points and 9 rebounds. Even 16 points by Cape Verdean Anderson Correia (195-1997) did not help to save the game for Alfinden. Willian Tavares added 16 points for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Castelldefels moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Alfinden lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Moraleja and Peniscola. Castelldefels will meet at home Sant Cugat (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Alfinden will play against the league's second-placed L'Hospitalet (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Castelldefels: T.Daniel 21+6reb+5ast, S.Serrataco 12+9reb+1ast, E.Manes 8+3reb+2ast, M.Manes 7+5reb+2ast, A.Cruz 7+1reb+1ast, M.Pol 6+1reb+1ast
Alfinden: T.Willian 16+4reb+1ast, A.Correia 16+4reb+3ast, P.Bruno 9+5reb+2ast, M.Smith 8+10reb+2ast, A.Nunez 6+4reb, R.Sergio 4+2reb

Roser - L'Hospitalet 70-77

No shocking result in a game when second ranked L'Hospitalet (14-2) beat on the road 10th ranked Roser (6-10) 77-70 on Saturday. The winners were led by forward Gerard Sevillano (196-1994, agency: BIG) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and forward Nil Baques (195-1998) supported him with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 18 points and 6 assists by point guard Adria Cortegano (185-2000) did not help to save the game for Roser. Pablo Santiago (-2005) added 12 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. L'Hospitalet have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Roser lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with ten games lost. They share the position with 11 other teams. L'Hospitalet will meet at home Alfinden (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Roser will play against Ibiza (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
L'Hospitalet: S.Gerard 17+11reb+1ast, N.Baques 15+5reb+5ast, F.David 14+4reb+2ast, C.Victor 9+3reb+5ast, E.Maxim 9+2ast, P.Barbecho 6
Roser: C.Adria 18+4reb+6ast, P.Santiago 12+7reb+2ast, P.Pol 10+5reb+1ast, M.Puig 7+3ast, D.Raul 5+1reb+1ast, Q.Antonio 5+3reb

Tarragona - Ibiza 84-67

Very expected game when 11th ranked Ibiza (5-11) lost on the road to third ranked Tarragona (13-3) 84-67 on Sunday. Tarragona outrebounded Ibiza 43-32 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Tarragona looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The winners were led by forward David Loras (204-2002) who scored that evening 8 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists and Marc Buscail (204-2003) supported him with 19 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Four Tarragona players scored in double figures. Even 29 points and 8 rebounds by French Lucas Malary (-2003) did not help to save the game for Ibiza. Luis Martinez (-1998) added 8 points and 6 assists for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Tarragona maintains third position with 13-3 record behind leader Mollerussa, which they share with Baskonia B. Loser Ibiza dropped to the ninth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with 8 other teams. Tarragona will meet Mataro Parc (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ibiza will play against Roser (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tarragona: M.Buscail 19+4reb+1ast, S.Hall 12+4reb, D.Adria 11+2reb+3ast, A.Senghor 11+4reb+2ast, D.Fernandez 9+4reb+1ast, L.David 8+13reb+7ast
Ibiza: M.Lucas 29+8reb+1ast, R.Jorge 10+3reb+1ast, N.Leity 10+4reb, M.Luis 8+4reb+6ast, R.Hugo 5+3reb+4ast, M.Diego 3+4reb+1ast

Group C-B

Es Castell - Andratx 85-88

There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked Andratx (3-13) edged on the road higher ranked Es Castell (11-4) 88-85 on Sunday. Andratx forced 19 Es Castell turnovers. Strangely Es Castell outrebounded Andratx 41-27 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by Jaume Valles (203-1995) who scored that evening 23 points (made all of his eight free throws) and Pau Jover supported him with 17 points and 7 assists. Four Andratx players scored in double figures. Even 23 points and 5 rebounds by point guard Javier Hernandez (182-1992) did not help to save the game for Es Castell. Ukrainian center Volodymyr Markovetskyy (218-2000, college: USF) added 18 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Andratx moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Es Castell dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. Andratx will meet at home higher ranked Cornella (#9) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Es Castell will play against Universitat Vic (#3) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Andratx: J.Valles 23+3reb+2ast, P.Jover 17+2reb+7ast, S.Pons 12+1reb, G.Catany 12+7reb+5ast, A.Bennassar 7+2reb, M.Ignacio 7+5reb
Es Castell: J.Hernandez 23+5reb+3ast, V.Markovetskyy 18+6reb, C.Marti 10+3reb+4ast, G.Garcia 9+10reb+1ast, R.Gomez 8+3reb+1ast, L.Sergi 6+7reb+1ast

Tecla Sala - Universitat Vic 69-91

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Tecla Sala (5-11) was outscored by fourth ranked Universitat Vic (12-4) in Barcelona 91-69 on Sunday. Universitat Vic forced 20 Tecla Sala turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by French Arthur Simon (202-2001) who scored that evening 15 points and 5 rebounds and guard Eddy Sims (182-1998) supported him with 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four Universitat Vic players scored in double figures. Even 8 points and 10 rebounds by Marc Garcia did not help to save the game for Tecla Sala. Forward Marc Fontanals (198-1993) added 13 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Tecla Sala's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Universitat Vic moved-up to second place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Tecla Sala dropped to the ninth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Universitat Vic will meet at home Es Castell (#4) in the next round. Tecla Sala's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Barcelona to the arena SESE.
Top scorers:
Universitat Vic: A.Simon 15+5reb+3ast, D.Nahuel 15+1reb+1ast, E.Sims 14+5reb+1ast, C.Vidal 12+3reb+3ast, F.Pallares 10+1reb, L.Ali 9+4reb+7ast
Tecla Sala: F.Marc 13+6reb+1ast, M.Pablo 11+2reb+1ast, P.Raul 10+3reb+1ast, L.Joaquim 8+5reb, G.Marc 8+10reb+3ast, F.Ruben 6+2ast

Granollers - SESE 64-60

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when seventh ranked Granollers (8-8) defeated at home 6th ranked SESE (8-7) 64-60 on Saturday. The winners were led by forward Joel Juarez (195-2002, agency: BIG) who scored that evening 15 points and power forward Arnau Murciano (200-2001) supported him with 9 points and 6 rebounds. Even 14 points (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) by power forward Gabriel Hereter (201-2004) did not help to save the game for SESE. Arnau Abello (-2004) added 14 points for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Granollers moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 7 other teams. SESE lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Granollers will meet Huerva (#10) in the next round. SESE's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Barcelona Tecla Sala.
Top scorers:
Granollers: J.Joel 15+1reb, O.Heras 10+3ast, A.Murciano 9+6reb, T.Omaru 7+7reb+1ast, C.Homs 7+7reb, A.Vinallonga 6+5reb+1ast
SESE: H.Gabriel 14+4reb+1ast, A.Arnau 14+1reb+2ast, I.Sergi 8+1reb+2ast, F.Vilar 7+9reb+1ast, G.Joaquim 6+1reb, P.Alvaro 4+4reb+1ast

Prat - Huerva 83-58

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Huerva (6-10) was outleveled on the road by first ranked Prat (15-1) 83-58 on Saturday. Prat outrebounded Huerva 36-22 including 27 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by guard Marc Sese (189-1993) who scored that evening 16 points and forward Adria Codinachs (202-2001) supported him with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Four Prat players scored in double figures. Prat's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players saving starting five for next games. Even 12 points and 9 rebounds by Samuel Menendez (-2002) did not help to save the game for Huerva. Power forward Marcos Portalez (202-1995, agency: Interperformances) added 12 points for lost side. Prat have an impressive 13-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-1 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Huerva lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with ten games lost. They share the position with 11 other teams. Prat will meet Mollet (#5) on the road in the next round. Huerva will play against Granollers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Prat: M.Sese 16+4reb+2ast, N.Jose 11+3reb+1ast, C.Adria 10+10reb, S.Costa 10+2reb+3ast, J.Sole 9+2ast, S.Quim 8+1reb+3ast
Huerva: M.Portalez 12+3reb+2ast, M.Samuel 12+9reb+1ast, F.Javier 11+2reb, C.Diego 7+3reb+2ast, G.Pablo 7+3reb+4ast, P.Marco 5

Zaragoza CB - Mollet 77-65

There was a surprise result when twelfth ranked Zaragoza CB (5-11) beat at home higher ranked Mollet (10-6) 77-65 on Saturday. The winners were led by Muhammed Kiris who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points and 17 rebounds and guard Pablo Cabanero (-2002) supported him with 4 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Zaragoza CB players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 11 points and 12 rebounds by center Angel Soto (205-1990) did not help to save the game for Mollet. Forward Ignasi Belver (197-1994) added 8 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Zaragoza CB have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Mollet dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Zaragoza CB will meet Quart (#14) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Mollet will play against the league's leader Prat (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Zaragoza CB: M.Kiris 16+17reb+2ast, J.Castello 15+1reb+2ast, M.Casado 14+1reb+2ast, P.Ramos 12+1ast, V.Federico 8, L.Peralta 6+2reb+3ast
Mollet: R.Alejandro 15+1ast, A.Real 14+3reb+3ast, S.Angel 11+12reb+2ast, B.Ignasi 8+10reb+3ast, V.Albert 7+3reb, R.Javi 4+1reb

Esparreguera - Quart 100-92

Very expected game when 14th ranked Quart (1-15) lost on the road to ninth ranked Esparreguera (7-9) 100-92 on Saturday. The winners were led by guard Jeremy Martin (185-1998) who scored that evening 28 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and forward Miquel Segarra (200-2000) supported him with 25 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Martin is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Even 17 points and 6 rebounds by power forward Adria Cano (200-2005) did not help to save the game for Quart. Romanian Marc Vancea (-2004) added 13 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Esparreguera moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 9 other teams. Quart lost twelfth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Filipenses. Esparreguera will meet league's second-placed Navas on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Quart will play against Zaragoza CB (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Esparreguera: J.Martin 28+3reb, M.Segarra 25+6reb, P.Campana 10+1reb+5ast, J.Sole 10+7reb+1ast, S.Romeo 9+2reb+1ast, C.Roy 7+1reb+2ast
Quart: C.Joel 18+1reb, C.Adria 17+6reb+3ast, C.Marc 14+1reb, V.Marc 13+8reb, N.Ricard 8+2reb+1ast, S.Jofre 6+4reb+1ast

Cornella - Navas 75-76

Very predictable result when second ranked Navas (13-4) edged on the road 8th ranked Cornella (7-9) 76-75 on Saturday. The winners were led by guard Marc Bataller (-2004, agency: BIG) who scored that evening 22 points and 6 assists and Mali forward Aboubacar Keita (196-2003) supported him with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Even 24 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) by guard Bernat Morales (182-2006) did not help to save the game for Cornella. Forward Lluis Martos (200-2002) added 12 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for lost side. Five Navas and four Cornella players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Navas maintains second position with 13-4 record behind leader Mollerussa. Loser Cornella dropped to the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with 9 other teams. Navas will meet Alcala (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Cornella will play against Andratx and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Navas: B.Marc 22+4reb+6ast, G.Alba 13+4reb, A.Keita 12+11reb, M.Pol 12+5reb+1ast, Z.Dmytro 11+3reb, F.Alioune 4+7reb+1ast
Cornella: M.Bernat 24+6reb+2ast, M.Lluis 12+8reb+3ast, P.Raul 11+8reb+2ast, F.Unai 10+6reb, P.Guillem 7+4reb+3ast, R.Gerard 5+10reb

Group D-A

Algeciras - La Zubia 91-67

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked La Zubia (3-12) was outscored on the road by second ranked Algeciras (14-2) 91-67 on Saturday. Algeciras forced 19 La Zubia turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by power forward Roesley Mendes (206-2002, agency: BAGENCY CSA) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 13 points and 17 rebounds and Mark Hetor (197-2001) supported him with 19 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Five Algeciras players scored in double figures. Even 22 points and 8 rebounds by center Jorge Rodriguez (202-1994) did not help to save the game for La Zubia. Forward Antonio Mir (193-1998) added 10 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Algeciras have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser La Zubia dropped to the tenth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Aljaraque and Picken Claret. Algeciras will meet El Pinar (#5) on the road in the next round. La Zubia will play against Murgi (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Algeciras: B.Edokpayi 19+5reb+2ast, M.Hetor 19+8reb+3ast, G.Bernardo 14+3reb+2ast, M.Roesley 13+17reb+3ast, E.Egea 10+1reb+3ast, D.Andres 8+1reb
La Zubia: J.Rodriguez 22+8reb+1ast, D.Wright 11+2reb+1ast, M.Antonio 10+6reb+1ast, P.Rui 9+6reb+1ast, S.Francisco 5+7reb+2ast, P.Zachary 5+1ast

Almeria - El Pinar 62-78

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked El Pinar (10-6) defeated on the road 13th ranked Almeria (2-13) 78-62 on Saturday. The winners were led by Dutch Jonathan Verkerk (198-2003) who scored that evening 18 points and 7 rebounds and forward Pablo Ibanez (198-1993) supported him with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Even 12 points and 5 rebounds by point guard David Rubio (185-1994) did not help to save the game for Almeria. Forward Alejandro Garcia (196-2001) added 12 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. El Pinar moved-up to third place, which they share with 6 other teams. Almeria lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Lucentum. El Pinar will meet at home league's second-placed Algeciras in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Almeria will play against the league's leader Jaen FS (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
El Pinar: P.Ibanez 19+7reb, J.Verkerk 18+7reb+2ast, J.Garcia 14+10reb+1ast, C.Carlinhos 9+9reb+3ast, J.Munoz 8+6reb, J.Munoz 7+5reb
Almeria: G.Alejandro 12+5reb+1ast, R.David 12+5reb+3ast, L.Edinho 12+3reb+1ast, N.Pena 7+8reb+1ast, B.Povilas 6+1reb+1ast, G.Alberto 5+7reb

Oh!Tels ULB - Jaen FS 71-86

There was no surprise when 11th ranked Oh!Tels ULB (5-11) lost to first ranked Jaen FS (15-1) in La Linea 71-86 on Saturday. Jaen FS outrebounded Oh!Tels ULB 43-28 including 30 on the defensive glass. Jaen FS looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by naturalized Argentinian Lucas Sigismonti (201-2003) who scored that evening 27 points and 4 assists and power forward Ruben Salas (207-2003) supported him with 22 points and 9 rebounds. Even 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by Arturo Seara did not help to save the game for Oh!Tels ULB. Lithuanian center David Stachovskij (208-1996) added 9 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Jaen FS have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-1 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Oh!Tels ULB lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with 8 other teams. Jaen FS will meet at home Almeria (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Oh!Tels ULB will play against Fuengirola (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Jaen FS: L.Sigismonti 27+1reb+4ast, R.Salas 22+9reb, J.Dusan 8+9reb+2ast, M.Juan 8+4reb+2ast, D.Melero 6+4reb+1ast, R.Revelles 5+2ast
Oh!Tels ULB: S.Arturo 23+5reb+5ast, C.Victor 9+3reb+1ast, D.Stachovskij 9+5reb+5ast, C.Santo 9+3reb, V.Alejandro 7+6reb+2ast, F.Leandro 6+2reb

Marbella - Fuengirola 79-68

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Marbella (9-7) beat at home 10th ranked Fuengirola (5-11) 79-68 on Saturday. The winners were led by guard Pedro Lopez (187-2000) who scored that evening 16 points and 4 assists and Argentinian forward Anibal Buzzo (196-1991) supported him with 9 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Marbella's coach used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds by forward Daniel Terron (191-1998) did not help to save the game for Fuengirola. Argentinian-Polish forward Thomas Wolkowyski (198-2000, college: CIU) added 11 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Marbella moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Fuengirola lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Marbella will meet higher ranked Melilla (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Fuengirola will play against Oh!Tels ULB (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Marbella: P.Lopez 16+4reb+4ast, V.Hugo 13+3reb, M.Christopher 11+6reb, C.Juan 10+2reb+4ast, B.Anibal 9+8reb+6ast, V.Javier 6
Fuengirola: T.Daniel 20+10reb, E.Nicolas 14, W.Thomas 11+11reb+1ast, V.Rafael 10+7reb+2ast, R.Jorge 6+2reb+2ast, K.Arturs 4+3reb

Motril - Melilla 71-99

Very expected game when 9th ranked Motril (6-10) was smashed at home by fourth ranked Melilla (11-5) 99-71 on Saturday. Melilla forced 22 Motril turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Motril's players. The winners were led by forward Cristian Palomares (198-2005, college: Lawrence Tech) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds and guard Wasim El Otmani (187-1998, agency: BAGENCY CSA) supported him with 15 points. Five Melilla players scored in double figures. Even 24 points and 6 rebounds by Pablo Fernandez did not help to save the game for Motril. American forward Bryce Hunt (201-2000, college: Evangel) added 14 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Melilla have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Motril dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with 11 other teams. Melilla will meet at home Marbella (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Motril will play against Jaen CB 2 in Cazorla and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Melilla: P.Cristian 24+10reb+3ast, E.Wasim 15+4reb+3ast, J.Cerisuelo 13+6reb+3ast, S.Curbelo 12+4reb+1ast, F.Chekri 11+3reb+7ast, S.Demba 10+5reb+1ast
Motril: F.Pablo 24+6reb+1ast, H.Bryce 14+4reb+2ast, M.Samuel 7+1ast, G.Eduardo 6+8reb+1ast, C.Ricardo 5+2reb+1ast, P.Mario 5+2reb+1ast

Novaschool - Andujar SKA 92-73

Very predictable result when eighth ranked Novaschool (9-7) rolled over bottom-ranked Andujar SKA (0-3) in Malaga 92-73 on Saturday. Novaschool forced 27 Andujar SKA turnovers. The winners were led by Emilio Trujillo who scored that evening 19 points and Victor Palomo (-2004) supported him with 18 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!). Four Novaschool players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 10 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists by Argentinian guard Facundo Dayer (185-1995) did not help to save the game for Andujar SKA. point guard Juan Jose Morales (188-2000, agency: BAGENCY CSA) added 20 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Novaschool moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Andujar SKA still closes the standings with three games lost. Novaschool will meet higher ranked Tijola (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Andujar SKA will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Novaschool: T.Emilio 19+4reb+2ast, V.Palomo 18+5reb+1ast, L.Vivar 11+5reb+2ast, O.Diaz 11+1reb+2ast, J.Martin 8+9reb, T.Esteves 7+3reb+1ast
Andujar SKA: J.Jose Morales 20+8reb+1ast, I.Vivero 13+3reb+5ast, D.Facundo 10+11reb+8ast, E.Jose 8+6reb+1ast, T.Alvaro 7+2reb, D.Kisingo 6+10reb

Murgi - Tijola 94-91

There was an upset when higher ranked Tijola (12-4) was edged on the road by eighth ranked Murgi (9-7) 94-91 on Sunday. Strangely Tijola outrebounded Murgi 57-41 including a 21-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by Ivorian swingman Kehasson Manu Oulai (203-1995, college: Chaffey CC) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points and 18 rebounds and swingman Gonzalo Carral (195-2000) supported him with 21 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 22 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists by point guard Luis Rueda (186-1996) did not help to save the game for Tijola. DR Congolese forward Cedric Belemene (199-1996, college: Tampa, agency: BIG) added 20 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tijola's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Murgi moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Tijola dropped to the second position with four games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Murgi will meet La Zubia (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tijola will play against Novaschool (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Murgi: M.Kehasson 23+18reb+2ast, G.Carral 21+6reb+3ast, M.Alan 17+2reb+5ast, J.Yelamos 12+6reb+3ast, R.David 8+2reb+2ast, B.Gimenez 7+3reb+2ast
Tijola: R.Luis 22+13reb+5ast, C.Belemene 20+12reb+1ast, E.Koyanouba 17+7reb, W.Hassan 10+13reb+1ast, Z.Ciro 6+4reb+3ast, N.Korol 5+5reb+1ast

Group D-B

Aljaraque - Moraleja 74-60

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eleventh ranked Aljaraque's (3-12) home victory over 12th ranked Moraleja (2-14) 74-60 on Saturday. The winners were led by Alvaro Llamas (-2002) who scored that evening 22 points and 5 rebounds and French forward Oumar Kante (194-2003) supported him with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Aljaraque's coach used entire bench saving starting five for next games. Even 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by swingman Adrian Froufe (194-2003) did not help to save the game for Moraleja. Angolan swingman Mohamed Malick (201-1993) added 18 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Aljaraque moved-up to tenth place, which they share with La Zubia and Picken Claret. Moraleja lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Alfinden and Peniscola. Aljaraque will meet league's leader Badajoz Vitaly on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Moraleja will play against Badajoz Acad. (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Aljaraque: A.Llamas 22+5reb+3ast, K.Oumar 17+9reb+2ast, J.Vazquez 8+3reb+1ast, A.Marquez 8+2reb+2ast, B.Juanjo 7+3reb+1ast, M.Bravo 4+9reb+3ast
Moraleja: A.Froufe 18+8reb+4ast, M.Mohamed 18+7reb, Q.Jose 10+7reb+3ast, N.Fallou 9+11reb, P.Diego 3, G.Tyren 2+3reb

Dos Hermanas - Badajoz Vitaly 62-82

There was no surprise when 9th ranked Dos Hermanas (5-10) was outleveled at home by first ranked Badajoz Vitaly (14-2) 82-62 on Sunday. Badajoz Vitaly outrebounded Dos Hermanas 43-30 including a 38-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by forward Adrian Mendez (195-1993) who scored that evening 17 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Pablo Oses (180-2003) supported him with 15 points and 5 assists. Four Badajoz Vitaly players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 16 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists by point guard Antonio Diaz (190-2003) did not help to save the game for Dos Hermanas. Forward Fernando Cotan (197-1991) added 16 points for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Badajoz Vitaly have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-2 record, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Dos Hermanas keeps the ninth place with ten games lost. Badajoz Vitaly will meet at home Aljaraque (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Dos Hermanas will play against Huelva Com. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Badajoz Vitaly: A.Mendez 17+6reb+3ast, P.Oses 15+4reb+5ast, R.Alogo-Evuna 11+9reb+1ast, A.Mejia 11+3reb+1ast, J.Paredes 8+1reb, A.Rodriguez 6
Dos Hermanas: D.Antonio 16+10reb+7ast, C.Fernando 16+2reb+1ast, L.Andres 8+7reb+1ast, N.Salvador 7+1reb, D.Adrian 5+1reb+1ast, R.Manuel 4+3reb+3ast

Bosco Merida - Huelva Com. 86-75

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Bosco Merida's (12-4) home victory over 5th ranked Huelva Com. (9-7) 86-75 on Saturday. The winners were led by Swiss power forward Jeyvi Miavivululu (201-1990, college: Felician) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and Joao Ribeiro supported him with 21 points and 6 assists. Worth to mention Miavivululu played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Even 18 points by forward Joaquin Reyes (196-1996) did not help to save the game for Huelva Com.. Irish center Oluwasanmi Fajana (198-2001) added 14 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Four Bosco Merida and five Huelva Com. players scored in double figures. Huelva Com.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Bosco Merida moved-up to second place, which they share with 7 other teams. Huelva Com. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Bosco Merida will meet Coria (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Huelva Com. will play against Dos Hermanas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bosco Merida: M.Jeyvi 22+10reb+3ast, J.Ribeiro 21+2reb+6ast, J.Ricardo 13+4reb+6ast, M.Gedeao 12+15reb, R.Carretero 7+5reb+3ast, F.Garrido 7+4reb
Huelva Com.: R.Joaquin 18+3reb+2ast, F.Oluwasanmi 14+6reb+1ast, A.Delgado 13+4reb+2ast, S.Trujillo 11+5reb+1ast, H.Paul 10+9reb, D.Mouhamed 4+5reb+1ast

Sagrado Corazon - Coria 85-83

Everything could happen in Caceres at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Sagrado Corazon and 5th ranked Coria had identical 9-6 record. This time Sagrado Corazon used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Coria 85-83 on Sunday night. The winners were led by American-Ivorian forward Sekou Cisse (196-1998, college: STAC) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds and American guard Ty Perry (193-1998, college: New Haven, agency: WP Sports Agency) supported him with 22 points. Even a double-double of 22 points and 12 rebounds by power forward Jose Maria Morales (204-1989) did not help to save the game for Coria. Swingman Andres Tejada (195-1998) added 13 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for lost side. Five Coria players scored in double figures. Coria's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sagrado Corazon (10-6) moved-up to third place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Coria keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Sagrado Corazon's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caceres to the arena San Antonio.
Top scorers:
Sagrado Corazon: S.Cisse 33+10reb+2ast, P.Ty 22+2reb, C.Matteo 8+3reb, J.Sanchez 7+1reb+7ast, A.Parra 6+6reb, L.Ramos 6+11reb+2ast
Coria: M.Jose Maria 22+12reb+1ast, T.Andres 13+10reb+7ast, C.Jose 12+6reb+1ast, O.Manuel 11+2reb+2ast, L.Tomas 11+3reb+1ast, Q.Pablo 7+5reb+2ast

Penarroya - San Antonio 81-88

Very predictable result when second ranked San Antonio (11-5) won against on the road 9th ranked Penarroya (1-4) 88-81 on Saturday. The winners were led by Leonardo Lopez who scored that evening 29 points and 5 rebounds and Angolan center Jonatao Ndjungu (203-1998) supported him with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Even 18 points and 5 rebounds by naturalized American Xavier Newson (194-1995, college: Goshen) did not help to save the game for Penarroya. Swingman Jose Pepe Varo (193-1993) added 17 points for lost side. Five San Antonio and four Penarroya players scored in double figures. San Antonio maintains second position with 11-5 record having just three points less than leader Mollerussa, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Penarroya dropped to the thirteenth place with four games lost. San Antonio's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caceres Sagrado Corazon.
Top scorers:
San Antonio: L.Lopez 29+5reb, N.Jonatao 17+9reb+2ast, J.Lopez 17+2reb+1ast, G.Maiga 12+10reb+1ast, D.Lara 11+4reb+8ast, S.Caballero 1+2reb
Penarroya: X.Newson 18+5reb+1ast, V.Jose Pepe 17+3reb+2ast, V.Pablo 11+8reb+2ast, A.Arcones 10+3reb+3ast, A.Carlos 9+4reb+1ast, R.Merino 7+4reb

Gymnastica - Alcala Caja87 71-69

Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Alcala Caja87 (5-5) was edged by fifth ranked Gymnastica (10-6) in El Puerto de Santa Maria 71-69 on Saturday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Gymnastica forced 28 Alcala Caja87 turnovers. The winners were led by naturalized Argentinian point guard Franco Ruesga (178-1997) who scored that evening 18 points and 6 rebounds and center Alvaro Castillo (204-2000) supported him with 15 points. Even 22 points and 7 assists by Hugo Andrade did not help to save the game for Alcala Caja87. Alfonso Vicente added 14 points and 5 assists for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Gymnastica moved-up to third place, which they share with 6 other teams. Alcala Caja87 lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. Gymnastica will meet San Fernando (#5) in the next round. Alcala Caja87 will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Gymnastica: R.Franco 18+6reb+3ast, A.Castillo 15+4reb+1ast, D.Jimenez 14+4reb, R.Guerra 7+1ast, E.Ngom 7+2reb, J.Lopez 6+1reb+5ast
Alcala Caja87: A.Hugo 22+3reb+7ast, V.Alfonso 14+3reb+5ast, L.Joaquin 8+7reb+2ast, R.Rafael 8+1reb, F.Ricardo 6+1reb+1ast, R.Adrian 6+7reb

Badajoz Acad. - San Fernando 57-62

Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked San Fernando (10-6) defeated on the road 10th ranked Badajoz Acad. (3-13) 62-57 on Saturday. The winners were led by Jose Ruiz (200-1997) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and forward Jesus Remesal (194-1995) supported him with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Even 22 points and 4 steals by Alvaro Chaparro did not help to save the game for Badajoz Acad.. Rodrigo Rubio (-2006, college: Neosho Co.) added 13 points for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. San Fernando have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Badajoz Acad. dropped to the eleventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. San Fernando will meet at home Gymnastica (#4) in the next round. Badajoz Acad. will play against Moraleja (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San Fernando: J.Ruiz 16+10reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez-Guerra 13+9reb, J.Remesal 10+11reb+3ast, M.Trillo 8, C.Miguel 6+6ast, D.Escamilla 5+3reb+1ast
Badajoz Acad.: C.Alvaro 22+4reb+3ast, R.Rodrigo 13+4reb, F.Ismael 12+3reb+1ast, B.Javier 4+4reb+1ast, V.Sancho 2+3reb+1ast, N.Babacar 2+2reb

Group E-A

Puerto Sagunto - Jovens 76-60

The game between closely ranked teams ended with their biggest opponent Jovens' (12-4) road loss to first ranked Puerto Sagunto (15-1) in Gilet 60-76 on Saturday. Puerto Sagunto forced 20 Jovens turnovers and had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by swingman Joan Gomez (195-1998) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and Alejandro Gadea (-2004) supported him with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Puerto Sagunto's coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Even 13 points and 6 assists by point guard Bernat Mondragon (178-1996) did not help to save the game for Jovens. Kelvyn Montano (-2000) added 12 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Four Jovens players scored in double figures. Puerto Sagunto have an impressive 14-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-1 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Jovens keeps the second place with four games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Puerto Sagunto will meet Vall D'uixo (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Jovens will play against Castello B (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Puerto Sagunto: A.Gadea 19+9reb+1ast, G.Joan 18+11reb+1ast, l.de 14+11reb+2ast, M.Tortarolo 8+1reb+4ast, J.Rodenas 8+2reb+8ast, D.Masip 4+6reb+1ast
Jovens: C.Etienne Rene 13+5reb, M.Bernat 13+3reb+6ast, M.Kelvyn 12+7reb+2ast, M.Jose 11+9reb+1ast, A.Jorge 6+4reb+1ast, P.Mario 3+2reb+2ast

El Pilar - Vall D'uixo 74-69

No shocking result in a game when third ranked El Pilar (12-3) beat 6th ranked Vall D'uixo (8-8) in Valencia 74-69 on Sunday. The winners were led by point guard Alejandro Ortega (183-2001) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Marcos Berenguer (-2002) supported him with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Four El Pilar players scored in double figures. Even 16 points and 8 rebounds by David Arija (192-2002, agency: BAGENCY CSA) did not help to save the game for Vall D'uixo. Paco Arista (-2006) added 15 points and 4 assists for lost side. Vall D'uixo's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. El Pilar moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Vall D'uixo keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. El Pilar will meet Tabernes (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Vall D'uixo will play against the league's leader Puerto Sagunto (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
El Pilar: A.Ortega 17+10reb+5ast, M.Berenguer 14+11reb+3ast, G.Lopez 10+6reb+1ast, J.Mateo 10+8reb+1ast, P.Baena 8+1ast, J.Bermejo 6+4reb+2ast
Vall D'uixo: D.Arija 16+8reb+2ast, A.Paco 15+4reb+4ast, O.Lucas 12+6reb, A.Pablo 9+7reb+1ast, A.Alejandro 4+7reb, F.Carles 4+1reb+3ast

Paterna - Tabernes 82-78

Very expected game when 9th ranked Tabernes (6-10) lost on the road to fifth ranked Paterna (9-6) 82-78 on Sunday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The winners were led by forward Luis Rodriguez (198-1997) who scored that evening 14 points and 8 rebounds and forward Hector Marco (197-2003) supported him with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Even 10 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists by Manuel Aroca (191-1991) did not help to save the game for Tabernes. Guard Sergio Vidal (194-1988) added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Paterna moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Elche and Avenida. Loser Tabernes dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with 11 other teams. Paterna will meet Almassera (#6) on the road in the next round. Tabernes will play against the league's second-placed El Pilar and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Paterna: E.Denia 15+3reb+5ast, L.Rodriguez 14+8reb+1ast, M.Hector 14+9reb, D.Borisov 10+8reb+3ast, D.Hoyas 9+2reb, E.Chofre 9+4reb+1ast
Tabernes: G.Carlos 13+7reb, B.Nicolas 12+4reb+2ast, C.Javier 12+1ast, A.Manuel 10+5reb+9ast, S.Vidal 10+6reb+5ast, V.Antoni 8

Picken Claret - Almassera 74-94

Very predictable result when seventh ranked Almassera (8-8) rolled over 13th ranked Picken Claret (3-12) in Valencia 94-74 on Sunday. Almassera made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Picken Claret turnovers. Almassera looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Picken Claret's players. The winners were led by Martin Poveda (-2006) who scored that evening 19 points and 6 rebounds and Carlos Fajardo (-1999) supported him with 13 points and 7 rebounds. Even 17 points by Maruan Shalabi did not help to save the game for Picken Claret. Adria Vives (-2005) added 9 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Almassera moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Picken Claret lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Aljaraque and La Zubia. Almassera will meet at home higher ranked Paterna (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Picken Claret will play against Peniscola (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Almassera: P.Martin 19+6reb+1ast, C.Fajardo 13+7reb+1ast, R.Ruben 12+3reb+1ast, G.Casasus 10+2reb+3ast, O.Roig 8+1reb+1ast, S.Herrando 8+2reb+5ast
Picken Claret: S.Maruan 17+1reb+2ast, G.Guillem 11+2reb+1ast, V.Adria 9+8reb, A.Pablo 8+3reb, C.Nikola 6+5reb+2ast, G.Alvaro 6+8reb

Aldaia - Peniscola 82-65

Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Peniscola (2-14) lost on the road to eleventh ranked Aldaia (5-9) 82-65 on Sunday. Aldaia forced 33 Peniscola turnovers. The winners were led by Carlos Hortelano (200-1996) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Ricardo Carrion (197-1991) supported him with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Even 20 points and 5 rebounds by guard Eric Navarro (-2004) did not help to save the game for Peniscola. Bosnian Haris Pamuk (-2005) added 10 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Aldaia moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Peniscola lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Alfinden and Moraleja. Aldaia will meet Godella (#9) in the next round. Peniscola will play against Picken Claret and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Aldaia: H.Carlos 27+11reb+4ast, R.Carrion 18+7reb+3ast, M.Gonzalez 12, A.Sanchez 9+6reb, F.Blasco 7+3reb+1ast, M.Cisneros 3+1ast
Peniscola: N.Eric 20+5reb, C.Enrique 11+2reb+2ast, P.Haris 10+12reb, R.Ricard 7+3reb+1ast, S.Raul 6+4reb+2ast, A.Adrian 4+3reb

Morvedre - Godella 69-91

There was a small surprise when tenth ranked Godella (6-9) outplayed 7th ranked Morvedre (7-8) in Valencia 91-69 on Saturday. Godella dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Morvedre's 24. Godella looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Morvedre's players. The winners were led by center Toni Roig (202-2003) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Pablo Ferri supported him with 16 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Five Godella players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds by Borja Fos (-1999) did not help to save the game for Morvedre. Jaime Arnaiz (-2004) added 18 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Godella moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Fuenlabrada 2 and Santa Cruz. Loser Morvedre keeps the seventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Alcobendas. Godella will meet at home Aldaia (#11) in the next round. Morvedre will play against Vila-Real (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Godella: P.Ferri 16+3reb+5ast, G.Gonzalez 16+1reb+3ast, T.Roig 15+11reb, J.Casado 15+4reb+2ast, G.Pardo 11+2reb, G.Borrega 9+1reb+2ast
Morvedre: A.Jaime 18+2ast, F.Borja 15+12reb+2ast, B.Luis Alex 13+3reb+1ast, B.Pedro 9+4reb+2ast, A.Sergio 7+4reb+2ast, C.Aaron 5+3reb+1ast

Castello B - Vila-Real 56-76

There was no surprise when 12th ranked Castello B (4-11) was outleveled at home by fourth ranked Vila-Real (11-5) 76-56 on Sunday. Vila-Real outrebounded Castello B 56-32 including a 37-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by Anthony Igbins (-2005) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds and power forward David Garcia (-2002) supported him with 13 points and 5 rebounds. Even 11 points and 6 rebounds by Manel Lara (-2006) did not help to save the game for Castello B. David Saez (-2005) added 6 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Vila-Real have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Castello B keeps the twelfth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Montemar. Vila-Real will meet at home Morvedre (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Castello B will play against Jovens (#3) in Valencia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vila-Real: A.Igbins 18+16reb, D.Garcia 13+5reb+1ast, J.Campos 8+9reb+1ast, A.Cejudo 7+4reb+4ast, P.Morte 6+3reb, M.Moragas 5+6reb+1ast
Castello B: L.Manel 11+6reb, M.Jordi 10, S.David 6+5reb, C.Jordi 5+3reb+1ast, T.Jordi 5+3reb+1ast, T.Franco 5+3reb

Group E-B

Adesavi - Torrent 56-72

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Torrent (12-3) beat on the road 6th ranked Adesavi (8-7) 72-56 on Sunday. The winners were led by center Lucas Blasco (197-1998) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds and Jose Merencio (195-2000) supported him with 21 points and 4 assists. Torrent's coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Even 5 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists by forward Aldo Jose Serneguet (193-1996) did not help to save the game for Adesavi. Victor Galvez (-2004) added 13 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Torrent moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Adesavi keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Torrent will meet at home Lucentum (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Adesavi will play against Carolinas (#11) in La Carolina and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Torrent: J.Merencio 21+2reb+4ast, L.Blasco 16+15reb+3ast, P.Lopez 15+5reb+4ast, T.Alejandro 5+6reb+2ast, D.Calero 4+5reb+1ast, F.Gomez 4+1reb
Adesavi: G.Victor 13+5reb+1ast, A.Norberto 8+3reb+1ast, O.Andres 8+3reb, G.Samuel 7+5reb+3ast, L.Pablo 7+7reb, S.Carlos 6+2reb

Sueca - Carolinas 79-48

Very expected game when 11th ranked Carolinas (4-10) was smashed on the road by second ranked Sueca (12-2) 79-48 on Saturday. Sueca dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Carolinas' 26. They outrebounded Carolinas 52-30 including a 38-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sueca looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Carolinas' players. The winners were led by French guard Ethan Morata (185-2004) who scored that evening 20 points and 4 assists and Senegalese center Pape Boucar Faye (207-1999) supported him with 8 points and 15 rebounds. Even 10 points and 6 rebounds by guard Diego Holgado (191-2006) did not help to save the game for Carolinas. Center Jose Maria Dominguez (203-2005) added 6 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sueca have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-2 record having 2 victories less than leader Mollerussa. Loser Carolinas keeps the eleventh place with ten games lost. Sueca will meet Benidorm (#5) on the road in the next round. Carolinas will play against Adesavi (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sueca: E.Morata 20+2reb+4ast, P.Luengo 14+1reb+4ast, A.Font 8+3reb+1ast, F.Boucar 8+15reb+1ast, D.Martinez 8+5reb+3ast, F.Marco 7+6reb+1ast
Carolinas: H.Diego 10+6reb+3ast, L.Francisco 8+3reb, T.Ovidi 7+2reb+2ast, D.Jose Maria 6+10reb, A.Favour 5, T.Pablo 5+1reb+1ast

Montemar - Benidorm 72-77

Very predictable result when fifth ranked Benidorm (10-4) won against 12th ranked Montemar (4-11) in Alicante 77-72 on Sunday. Benidorm looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by French point guard Thibault Desplace (188-2004) who scored that evening 23 points and 6 rebounds and Argentinian swingman Mateo Marziali (194-1996) supported him with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Even a double-double of 24 points and 10 rebounds by Canadian forward Yannick Anzuluni (205-1987, college: Houghton) did not help to save the game for Montemar. Power forward Jorge Garcia (203-1977) added 14 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Benidorm maintains fifth position with 10-4 record. Montemar lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Castello B. Benidorm will meet at home league's second-placed Sueca in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Montemar will play against Ontinet (#9) in Ontinyent and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Benidorm: T.Desplace 23+6reb+3ast, S.Jimena 14+4reb+1ast, M.Mateo 10+9reb+8ast, D.Zaragozi 8+2reb+2ast, S.Siddique 7+3reb+2ast, A.Reggie 5+3reb+1ast
Montemar: Y.Anzuluni 24+10reb+3ast, G.Jorge 14+9reb+2ast, F.Mateo 9+7reb+1ast, N.Juan Jose 8+4reb+5ast, T.Benat 6+4reb+1ast, G.Gustavo 4+2reb+5ast

Cartagena Est. - Elche 61-67

Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Cartagena Est. (5-9) lost at home to sixth ranked Elche (9-6) 67-61 on Sunday. The winners were led by Manuel Varela (182-2001) who scored that evening 23 points and Christian Gonzalez (-2002) supported him with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Even 15 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals by American swingman Trevaughn Goodman (193, college: Principia, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) did not help to save the game for Cartagena Est.. Forward Antonio Ferragut (196-1994) added 13 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Elche moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Paterna and Avenida. Cartagena Est. lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with nine games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Elche will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cartagena Est. will play against Maristas (#14) in Valencia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Elche: V.Manuel 23+3reb+2ast, C.Gonzalez 12+6reb+2ast, M.Mariscal 10+2reb+2ast, W.Ladson 6+2reb+1ast, O.Camara 6+2reb+1ast, T.Boundi 4+13reb+1ast
Cartagena Est.: T.Goodman 15+7reb+6ast, F.Antonio 13+5reb+1ast, S.Dario 8+3reb+1ast, S.Tomas 7+2reb+1ast, C.Josh 7+3reb, S.Louis 5+1reb+1ast

Alginet - Maristas 99-70

Everything went according to plan when top-ranked Alginet (15-0) outplayed at home 14th ranked Maristas (1-14) 99-70 on Sunday. Alginet made 29-of-36 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game. Alginet outrebounded Maristas 50-38 including a 39-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Alginet looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by point guard Miguel Martinez (183-1995) who scored that evening 15 points and 6 rebounds and forward Joan Bosch (198-2004, agency: BAGENCY CSA) supported him with 8 points and 11 rebounds. Even 11 points and 7 assists by Alvaro Pinto did not help to save the game for Maristas. Guard Alberto Dominguez (186-2001) added 10 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Alginet have an impressive 15-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-0 record. Maristas lost thirteenth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 14 games lost. Alginet will meet Jorge Juan (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Maristas will play against Cartagena Est. (#10) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Alginet: M.Miguel 15+6reb+3ast, J.Martin 15+4reb, Z.Alejandro 14+4reb, P.Silla 13+2reb+2ast, B.Joan 8+11reb+1ast, J.Dalmau 8+6reb
Maristas: E.Hugo 11+5reb+1ast, P.Alvaro 11+2reb+7ast, D.Alberto 10+7reb+2ast, C.Didac 8+6reb+1ast, C.Vicente 8+3reb+2ast, A.Jaime 7+1ast

Lucentum - Jorge Juan 72-77

There was no surprise when 13th ranked Lucentum (2-13) lost to eighth ranked Jorge Juan (8-7) in Alicante 72-77 on Sunday. The winners were led by Juan Gonzalez (-2000) who scored that evening 15 points and 9 rebounds and forward Javier De Yraolagoitia (200-2000) supported him with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Four Jorge Juan players scored in double figures. Jorge Juan's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Carlos Bleda did not help to save the game for Lucentum. Sergio Val Gutierrez (-2005) added 18 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Jorge Juan moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Lucentum keeps the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Almeria. Jorge Juan will meet at home league's leader Alginet in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Lucentum will play against Torrent (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jorge Juan: Y.De 19+7reb, J.Gonzalez 15+9reb+2ast, D.Buhorskyi 11+5reb+2ast, J.Calero 11+6reb+7ast, J.Pujalte 7+7reb+2ast, A.Vaiciunas 6+1reb+1ast
Lucentum: S.Val Gutierrez 18+5reb+2ast, B.Carlos 15+8reb+4ast, C.Joseph 14+6reb+2ast, A.Fernando 8+1reb, M.Jesus 6+6reb+1ast, F.Kirill 4+1reb

Round 14

Aldaia - Tabernes 72-70

There was a small surprise when eleventh ranked Aldaia (5-9) edged at home 9th ranked Tabernes (6-10) 72-70 on Friday. Aldaia forced 23 Tabernes turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The winners were led by Carlos Hortelano (200-1996) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Ricardo Carrion (197-1991) supported him with 13 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 18 points and 7 rebounds by Manuel Aroca (191-1991) did not help to save the game for Tabernes. Guard Sergio Vidal (194-1988) added 10 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Aldaia moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Tabernes dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with 11 other teams. Aldaia will meet Godella (#9) in the next round. Tabernes will play against the league's second-placed El Pilar having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Aldaia: H.Carlos 22+16reb+4ast, S.Carrion 17+3reb+3ast, R.Carrion 13+9reb+6ast, F.Blasco 9+2reb+7ast, S.Cabrera 4+2reb+1ast, E.Pina 3
Tabernes: A.Manuel 18+7reb+3ast, S.Vidal 10+8reb+6ast, C.Javier 10+1reb+1ast, H.Leo 9+1reb+1ast, B.Nicolas 7+6reb+3ast, M.Victor 7+8reb