Tercera FEB Round 21 of Regular Season

The Regular Season in Tercera FEB is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 5 rounds. The round was exceptionally exciting as six games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Puerto Sagunto (19-2) recorded its second loss on the court of eighth ranked Godella on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Godella 81-73. It ended at the same time the 18-game winning streak of Puerto Sagunto. Godella made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Puerto Sagunto helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Pablo Ferri who scored 32 points and 8 rebounds. Center Gerard Borrega (-2002) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Argentinian power forward Marco Tortarolo (197-1994) who recorded 23 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Godella maintains eighth place with 9-11 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Puerto Sagunto at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with Mollerussa. Godella is looking forward to face higher ranked Vall D'uixo (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Puerto Sagunto will play against Vila-Real (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another exciting game where fourth ranked Real Canoe (13-8) edged by three points 5th ranked Talavera (12-9) 79-76. It was a good game for forward Daniel Manzanero (197-1994) who led his team to a victory with 26 points. Juan Lapastora contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Carlos Unanue (193-2000) answered with 30 points for Talavera. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Real Canoe moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Talavera at the other side dropped to the fourth position with nine games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Real Canoe will play against Guadalajara (#9) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Talavera will play against the league's leader Tres Cantos (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game was played in Malaga where Marbella (#6) beat host Novaschool (#7) 95-90 on Saturday evening. Hugo Vazquez stepped up and scored 31 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field) for the winners. The best for the losing side was Emilio Trujillo with 35 points (!!!). Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Marbella (12-8) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Novaschool dropped to the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with Cornella and Felipe Anton. Marbella will meet at home Motril (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Novaschool will play against Oh!Tels ULB in La Linea and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 21 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Ulacia ZKE defeated Tolosa in Zarautz 70-56. Carbajosa beat Indautxu at home 81-78. Ardoi won against Solares on the opponent's court 74-69. Cantbasket unfortunately lost to Avila in a home game 72-84. Caja Rural recorded a loss to Santander on the road 82-91. Zornotza crushed Pas Pielagos on its own court 105-63. Filipenses was smashed by Baskonia B in a road game 107-71. Navia won against Estudiantes at home 77-64. Betanzos unfortunately lost to Sigaltec on the opponent's court 80-85. Culleredo recorded a loss to Xiria in a home game 76-83. Caja Rural was crushed by Marin on the road 96-72. Oviedo beat Obradoiro S. on its own court 81-69. Salesianos was destroyed by Chantada in a road game 93-65. Avenida unfortunately lost to Rosalia at home 74-79. Santa Cruz recorded a loss to La Roda on the opponent's court 66-76. Villarrobledo defeated Alcobendas in a home game 76-66. La Matanza was smashed by Dist.Olimpico on the road 92-55. Alcala destroyed Mostoles on its own court 98-69. Corralejo unfortunately lost to Tenerife Naut. in Santa Cruz 68-86. Tobarra was rolled over Quintanar at home 57-76. Fuenlabrada 2 was crushed by Estudiantes B on the opponent's court 90-69. Azudense was beaten by Guadalajara in a home game 68-75. Aridane destroyed Boadilla on the road 109-81. Zentro Basket outscored Rivas on its own court 81-62. Daimiel recorded a loss to Felipe Anton in La Palma 91-76. Telde was defeated by Pintobasket at home 70-82. Mensajero was beaten by Tres Cantos on the opponent's court 73-72. Mataro Parc won against Alfinden in a home game 70-54. Sant Cugat unfortunately lost to Roser on the road 69-74. Tarragona managed to beat D'Inca on its own court 98-81. Calvia was defeated by Ibiza in a road game 90-88. L'Hospitalet was smashed by Mollerussa at home 71-93. Valls won against Castelldefels on the opponent's court 87-79. Barbastro managed to outperform Igualada in a home game 73-60. Zaragoza CB recorded a loss to Andratx on the road 78-72. Esparreguera was defeated by Prat on its own court 65-82. Granollers was beaten by Cornella in a road game 82-73. Navas won against Tecla Sala at home 62-48. Es Castell outscored Quart on the opponent's court 91-67. Mollet managed to beat Universitat Vic in a home game 80-69. SESE was defeated by Huerva on the road 83-75. La Zubia beat Motril on its own court 99-93. Oh!Tels ULB lost to Murgi in a road game 92-106. Tijola outscored Almeria at home 100-52. Algeciras rolled over Andujar SKA on the opponent's court 113-68. Melilla was defeated by El Pinar in a home game 70-80. Jaen FS beat Fuengirola on the road 84-71. Moraleja lost to Penarroya on its own court 64-73. Sagrado Corazon unfortunately lost to Gymnastica in El Puerto de Santa Maria 85-101. Badajoz Acad. was rolled over Bosco Merida at home 44-63. Dos Hermanas was defeated by San Fernando on the opponent's court 83-80. Alcala Caja87 was beaten by Aljaraque in a home game 47-60. Badajoz Vitaly won against San Antonio on the road 77-68. Coria managed to outperform Huelva Com. on its own court 61-58. Aldaia recorded a loss to Jovens in Valencia 88-74. Morvedre defeated Picken Claret at home 98-83. Paterna smashed Castello B on the opponent's court 92-59. Vila-Real won against El Pilar in a home game 85-69. Vall D'uixo managed to outperform Peniscola on the road 88-80. Almassera managed to beat Tabernes on its own court 82-77. Cartagena Est. defeated Torrent in a road game 72-67. Lucentum beat Montemar at home 78-74. Sueca won against Jorge Juan on the opponent's court 90-81. Maristas managed to outperform Adesavi in a home game 64-61. Carolinas was rolled over Elche on the road 85-61. Ontinet was defeated by Benidorm on its own court 54-70. Dos Hermanas smashed Aljaraque in a road game 89-57. Avenida won against Estudiantes at home 79-72. Oh!Tels ULB managed to outperform Fuengirola on the opponent's court 74-70. Motril managed to beat Andujar SKA in a home game 80-74.
The best stats of 21th round was 24 points by Juan Jose Morales of Andujar SKA.

Group A-A

Tolosa - Ulacia ZKE 56-70

There was an upset when higher ranked Tolosa (12-9) was defeated at home by ninth ranked Ulacia ZKE (10-11) 70-56 on Saturday. Ulacia ZKE held Tolosa to an opponent 24.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.3 percent accuracy of the winners and made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Ulacia ZKE had a 41-26 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Ulacia ZKE made 7 blocks. Center Imanol Arteche (200-2002) stepped up and scored 8 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 blocks for the winners and forward Eneko Martinez (190-2006) chipped in 19 points. The best for the losing side was Urko Perez (-2004) with 12 points and 5 rebounds and power forward Jon Urtxulutegi (201-1996) scored 9 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Ulacia ZKE moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Tolosa dropped to the fourth position with nine games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Ulacia ZKE will meet Indautxu (#13) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Tolosa will play against Baskonia B (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ulacia ZKE: E.Martinez 19+4reb+1ast, A.Zabaleta 8+12reb, E.Andres 8+2reb+4ast, I.Arteche 8+16reb+5ast, A.Oliveira 6+3reb+1ast, E.Juarros 6+1reb
Tolosa: P.Urko 12+5reb+1ast, A.Gordillo 10+2reb+2ast, U.Jon 9+5reb+2ast, C.Unai 7+1reb, E.Benat 7+8reb, A.Aitor 4+6reb

Carbajosa - Indautxu 81-78

No shocking result in a game when eleventh ranked Carbajosa (9-12) edged at home 13th ranked Indautxu (7-14) 81-78 on Saturday. Ekaitz Madinabeitia (183-2003) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Senegalese Ababacar Dieye chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). The best for the losing side was Galder Martinez with 26 points and power forward Asier Fernandez (203-2001) scored 19 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Carbajosa moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 9 other teams. Indautxu lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 14 games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Carbajosa will meet Ardoi (#10) in the next round. Indautxu will play against Ulacia ZKE and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Carbajosa: A.Dieye 18+8reb, E.Madinabeitia 13+10reb+5ast, A.Dinis 12+7reb+1ast, J.Moran 10+1reb+1ast, R.Adrian 9+3reb+3ast, A.Marcos 8+4reb+2ast
Indautxu: M.Galder 26+4reb+2ast, F.Asier 19+2reb+2ast, A.Arnaud 9+3reb, K.Alejandro 8+4reb+2ast, A.Lopez 5+3reb, G.Hueso 4+4reb+2ast

Solares - Ardoi 69-74

There was a minor upset when 8th ranked Solares (10-11) was defeated at home by eleventh ranked Ardoi (9-12) 74-69 on Sunday. Naturalized Ukrainian forward Anton Savitski (196-1986) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and point guard Markel Bidaurre (181-2001) chipped in 14 points and 4 assists. Ardoi's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was French center Tyrone Quincy (-2001) with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 14 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and Hector Saiz-Bustamante scored 10 points. Ardoi moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser Solares dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Ardoi will meet at home Carbajosa (#11) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Solares will play against Avila (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ardoi: A.Savitski 16+10reb, M.Bidaurre 14+3reb+4ast, J.Arriazu 8+10reb+1ast, I.Vicuna 8+2reb+3ast, J.Mendivil 7+2reb+2ast, M.Ariztimuno 7+5reb
Solares: Q.Tyrone 29+14reb, S.Hector 10+2reb+2ast, C.Daniel 8+1reb+1ast, M.Sergio 7+3reb+2ast, G.Diego 6+2reb, M.Liam 4+4reb+2ast

Cantbasket - Avila 72-84

Rather predictable result in Santander where fourth ranked Avila (15-6) beat 6th ranked Cantbasket (11-10) 84-72 on Sunday. Avila made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game. Avila outrebounded Cantbasket 44-31 including 31 on the defensive glass. Avila looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Point guard Mario Solorzano (188-2001) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 assists for the winners and Victor Julio Taveras (196-2002) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. Four Avila players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Jorge Otero (195-2004) with 17 points and 4 assists and Uruguayan point guard Federico Ambrosoni (183-1999) scored 11 points and 4 assists. Cantbasket's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Avila moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Cantbasket keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Avila will meet at home Solares (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cantbasket will play against Valladolid CBC and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Avila: V.Taveras 18+7reb+3ast, S.Mario 17+4reb+10ast, A.Vasquez 13+12reb+2ast, M.Linde 13+2reb+3ast, T.Jaime 9+5reb, A.Martin 8+9reb+3ast
Cantbasket: J.Otero 17+3reb+4ast, J.Jonathan 12+3reb+1ast, F.Ambrosoni 11+1reb+4ast, H.Oskars 8+2reb, C.Eduardo 8+8reb, R.Alvaro 6+5reb+1ast

Santander - Caja Rural 91-82

There was an upset when second-best Caja Rural (18-24) was defeated on the road by twelfth ranked Santander (8-13) 91-82 on Saturday. Santander outrebounded Caja Rural 49-38 including a 40-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Solomon Campbell (208, college: Evergreen St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 19 rebounds for the winners and Carlos Rivera chipped in 17 points and 14 rebounds. Five Santander players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Enrique Gutierrez (-2006) with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds and Raul Popa (-2005) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. Caja Rural's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Santander moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Caja Rural lost third consecutive game. They keep the second position with 24 games lost. Santander will meet higher ranked Pas Pielagos (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Caja Rural will play against Culleredo (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santander: C.Solomon 22+19reb+2ast, D.Merkviladze 19+4reb+2ast, C.Rivera 17+14reb+2ast, M.Mendez 13+4reb+1ast, G.Perez 10+1reb+5ast, L.Gonzalez 6+3reb
Caja Rural: G.Enrique 27+11reb+2ast, P.Raul 18+12reb, H.Sergio 9+3reb+3ast, L.Juan 6+4reb+3ast, H.Pablo 6+3reb+3ast, R.Hector 6+1ast

Zornotza - Pas Pielagos 105-63

Everything went according to plan in Amorebieta-Echano where first ranked Zornotza (20-1) outleveled 6th ranked Pas Pielagos (11-10) 105-63 on Saturday. Zornotza dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Pas Pielagos' 24. Zornotza forced 20 Pas Pielagos turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Pas Pielagos' players. Forward Iker Salazar (202-1993) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners and forward Borja Mendia (200-1994) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds. Five Zornotza players scored in double figures. Zornotza's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Ukrainian forward Artem Yailo (202-2000) with 15 points and Juan Reiner scored 9 points and 5 assists. Zornotza have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with 20-1 record. Loser Pas Pielagos keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Zornotza will meet Filipenses (#14) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Pas Pielagos will play against Santander (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zornotza: M.Borja 20+5reb+2ast, E.Errasti 16, J.Perez 16+3reb+1ast, M.Ndiaye 14+8reb+1ast, I.Salazar 11+9reb+10ast, D.Sainz 8+1reb
Pas Pielagos: A.Yailo 15+4reb+1ast, F.Pablo 11+3reb+1ast, G.Luis 11+3reb, R.Juan 9+2reb+5ast, D.La Llama Beltran 8+6reb, R.Abel 6+1reb

Baskonia B - Filipenses 107-71

There was no surprise when 14th ranked Filipenses (3-18) was crushed on the road by third ranked Baskonia B (17-4) 107-71 on Sunday. Baskonia B dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Filipenses' 32. They outrebounded Filipenses 44-28 including 16 on the offensive glass. Baskonia B looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Filipenses' players. Naturalized British David Sainsbury (205-1994) stepped up and scored 5 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and forward Asier Perez (194-2005) chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Baskonia B players scored in double figures. Baskonia B's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Senegalese center Mamadou Diagne (208-1998) with 16 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Sergio Martinez (187-2004) scored 14 points. Baskonia B keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Filipenses dropped to the thirteenth place with 18 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Baskonia B will meet at home Tolosa (#5) in the next round. Filipenses will play against the league's leader Zornotza (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Baskonia B: S.Pedro 18+4reb+1ast, O.Ibarrola 18+5reb+1ast, J.Bol 17+3reb+2ast, M.Khatiashvili 14+2reb, A.Perez 13+5reb+6ast, J.Stefan 7+1reb+3ast
Filipenses: M.Diagne 16+9reb+1ast, M.Sergio 14+2reb, d.la Cruz Guillermo 9+3reb+3ast, A.Alejandro 9+4reb, P.Carlos 8+4reb, H.Manuel 7

Group A-B

Navia - Estudiantes L. 77-64

The game between closely ranked teams ended with tenth ranked Navia's (7-14) home victory over 11th ranked Estudiantes (7-13) 77-64 on Saturday. Navia outrebounded Estudiantes 57-34 including a 44-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Diamond Onwuka (203-1997, college: St.Cloud St., agency: Bell Basketball) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Javier Prieto (-2004) chipped in 15 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Navia's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Ukrainian forward Andrii Sytar (198-2006) with 16 points and 8 rebounds and forward Alejandro Hermida (194-2000) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Navia moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser Estudiantes L. keeps the eleventh position with 13 games lost. Navia will meet higher ranked Avenida (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Estudiantes will play against Betanzos (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Navia: J.Gonzalez 21+3reb, J.Prieto 15+9reb+6ast, I.Lucente 12+13reb+1ast, O.Diamond 11+15reb+6ast, S.Sharashidze 9+7reb+2ast, A.Pacheco 5+5reb
Estudiantes L.: S.Andrii 16+8reb+1ast, H.Alejandro 14+5reb+1ast, I.Sama 11+3reb+1ast, F.Pedro 10+2reb+2ast, V.Diego 6+1reb+2ast, J.Argenti 3+1reb+1ast

Sigaltec - Betanzos 85-80

There was a minor upset when 6th ranked Betanzos (9-12) was defeated on the road by ninth ranked Sigaltec (7-14) 85-80 on Saturday. Pablo Fernandez stepped up and scored 31 points for the winners and Oscar Castano chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was point guard Jorge Abelleira (180-1997) with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Luis Portilla (195-1996) scored 7 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Sigaltec maintains ninth place with 7-14 record, which they share with 9 other teams. Betanzos lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Sigaltec will meet league's second-placed Xiria in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Betanzos will play against Estudiantes (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sigaltec: P.Fernandez 31+2reb+3ast, A.Monteagudo 16+1reb+1ast, O.Castano 14+9reb+3ast, A.Kovacs 10+5reb+3ast, P.Sabugueiro 5, M.Gil 5+13reb+5ast
Betanzos: A.Jorge 20+7reb+6ast, M.Daniel 16+2reb+1ast, A.Randolph 14+5reb, R.Marcos 11+4reb, P.Luis 7+9reb+4ast, G.Santiago 6+2reb+1ast

Culleredo - Xiria 76-83

Rather predictable result when second ranked Xiria (16-4) beat on the road 4th placed Culleredo (13-8) 83-76 on Saturday. Strangely Culleredo outrebounded Xiria 45-30 including 19 on the offensive glass. Swingman Carlos Varela (192-2005, agency: BAGENCY CSA) stepped up and scored 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and Belgian guard Darnell Snyers (183-1998, college: N.Georgia) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds. Four Xiria players scored in double figures. Xiria's coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Argentinian-Italian Ramiro Espinoza (190-1996) with 26 points and 5 rebounds and Senegalese center Khadim Fall (205-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Xiria have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain second place with 16-4 record having just two points less than leader Mollerussa, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Culleredo dropped to the third position with eight games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Xiria will meet at home Sigaltec (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Culleredo will play against the league's second-placed Caja Rural (#2) in Valladolid and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Xiria: V.Carlos 17+5reb+3ast, S.Darnell 13+5reb+2ast, A.Iglesias 12+5reb+1ast, S.Martinez 11+3reb+6ast, P.Roque 8+4reb+2ast, M.Garcia 7+1reb+1ast
Culleredo: R.Espinoza 26+5reb+2ast, D.William 16+11reb, F.Khadim 14+12reb+2ast, V.Fernando 9+4reb, S.Pablo 6+2reb, A.Corbacho 3+5reb

Marin - Caja Rural 96-72

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second-best Caja Rural's (18-24) road loss to first ranked Marin (17-4) 72-96 on Saturday. Marin forced 20 Caja Rural turnovers and outrebounded them 42-29 including 16 on the offensive glass. Point guard Miguel Souto (180-2002) stepped up and scored 24 points for the winners and point guard Hugo Rey (187-2003) chipped in 14 points and 4 assists. Marin's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Marcos Juan Sevillano with 20 points and Fernando Salvadores scored 14 points and 4 assists. Four Caja Rural players scored in double figures. Marin maintains first place with 17-4 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Caja Rural lost third consecutive game. They keep the second position with 24 games lost. Marin will meet Obradoiro S. (#12) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Caja Rural will play against Culleredo (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Marin: M.Souto 24+4reb+1ast, R.Hugo 14+4reb+4ast, B.Anton 13+3reb+1ast, A.Filgueira 10+2reb, M.Paz 8+4reb+2ast, O.Masai 7+5reb+3ast
Caja Rural: J.Sevillano Marcos 20+4reb, S.Fernando 14+3reb+4ast, P.Rodrigo 11+6reb+4ast, G.Miguel 10+5reb, I.Yago 9+1reb+1ast, F.Jorge 5+1reb

Oviedo - Obradoiro S. 81-69

Everything went according to plan when third ranked Oviedo (16-5) won against at home 12th ranked Obradoiro S. (5-16) 81-69 on Sunday. Oviedo forced 20 Obradoiro S. turnovers. Mali center Djigui Diarra (207-2004, agency: BIG) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for the winners and Miguel Zorrozua (-2006) chipped in 8 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was forward Diego Serguei Maseda (200-2006, agency: Promo Sport ID) with 9 points and 8 rebounds and Dutch center Yannick Pinas (213-2006) scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Oviedo maintains third place with 16-5 record having just one point less than leader Mollerussa, which they share with Universitat Vic and Vila-Real. Obradoiro S. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 16 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Oviedo will meet Salesianos (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Obradoiro S. will play against the league's leader Marin and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Oviedo: D.Djigui 22+11reb, R.Fernandez 11+1reb, D.Cuetos 9+3ast, J.Arias 8+4reb, M.Zorrozua 8+5reb+4ast, S.Fernando 6+6reb+4ast
Obradoiro S.: P.Yannick 10+6reb+2ast, B.Pedro 9+5reb+3ast, D.Serguei Maseda 9+8reb+2ast, H.Qiushi 8+4reb+1ast, Q.Matteo 8+2reb+1ast, G.Guillermo 7+1reb

Chantada - Salesianos 93-65

There was no surprise when 9th ranked Salesianos (6-15) was crushed on the road by seventh ranked Chantada (9-12) 93-65 on Saturday. Chantada looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Salesianos' players. American-Nigerian Manny Ogunfolu (201-1989, college: S.Indiana, agency: Interperformances) stepped up and scored 27 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and point guard Carlos Noguerol (186-1993) chipped in 18 points and 10 assists. The best for the losing side was Turkish-Canadian guard Okay Camgoz (196-2001, college: Maine) with 20 points and Martin Alvarez (-2006) scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Chantada have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser Salesianos dropped to the eleventh position with 15 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Chantada will meet Rosalia (#8) in the next round. Salesianos will play against Oviedo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chantada: O.Manny 27+6reb+3ast, E.Czerapowicz 23+2reb+4ast, C.Noguerol 18+4reb+10ast, J.Nieto 8+2reb+1ast, A.Casais 8+3reb+2ast, M.Fernandez 5+2reb
Salesianos: O.Camgoz 20+3reb+1ast, T.Mouhamadou 11+4reb, M.Alvarez 10+5reb+3ast, G.David 7+6reb+2ast, P.Aleek 5+1reb+1ast, A.Gaye 4+7reb+1ast

Avenida - Rosalia 74-79

There was a small surprise in Salamanca where eighth ranked Rosalia (8-13) defeated 5th ranked Avenida (13-8) 79-74 on Saturday. Swingman Nilo Barreiro (192-1995) stepped up and scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and power forward Jorge Fernandez (201-1997) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds. Four Rosalia players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Acoydan McCarthy (197-1999) with 13 points, 6 assists and 4 steals and American-Guinean forward Ousmane Kourouma (201, college: Rhode Island, agency: BAGENCY CSA) scored 9 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Rosalia maintains eighth place with 8-13 record, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Avenida dropped to the third position with eight games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Rosalia will meet at home higher ranked Chantada (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Avenida will play against Navia (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rosalia: N.Barreiro 24+6reb+5ast, C.Gil 18+4reb+3ast, J.Fernandez 18+9reb, I.Fernandez 11+1reb+7ast, I.Anxo 5+4reb+2ast, L.Garcia 3+1reb+1ast
Avenida: J.Ismael 15+3reb+1ast, G.Ian 14+3reb+1ast, M.Acoydan 13+4reb+6ast, A.Garrido 9+6reb+3ast, O.Kourouma 9+10reb, R.Choithramani 7+4reb+2ast

Group B-A

La Roda - Santa Cruz 76-66

Very expected game when 8th ranked Santa Cruz (9-11) was defeated on the road by third ranked La Roda (17-4) 76-66 on Saturday. Antonio Castelanos (-2003) stepped up and scored 11 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and American guard Jacob Boonyasith (190, college: UMBC) chipped in 13 points. La Roda's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was center Alejandro Vera (202-1997) with 16 points and 9 rebounds and guard Jorge del Castillo (187-2002) scored 15 points and 6 assists. Four Santa Cruz players scored in double figures. La Roda keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Santa Cruz keeps the eighth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. La Roda will meet league's leader Estudiantes B in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Santa Cruz will play against Alcobendas (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
La Roda: J.Boonyasith 13+2reb+3ast, A.Castelanos 11+8reb+2ast, V.Juan 10+4reb+2ast, M.Gullit 9+2reb+2ast, N.Cebrian 9+1reb+3ast, O.Miquel 8+3reb
Santa Cruz: V.Alejandro 16+9reb+1ast, d.Castillo Jorge 15+3reb+6ast, A.Eric Bras 15+6reb+2ast, N.Alex 12+3reb, E.Immanuel 5+10reb, S.Marvin 2+1reb

Villarrobledo - Alcobendas 76-66

Rather predictable result when fifth ranked Villarrobledo (15-6) beat at home 9th ranked Alcobendas (9-12) 76-66 on Saturday. Villarrobledo forced 21 Alcobendas turnovers. Georgian point guard Luka Bulashvili (192-1998, agency: BIG) stepped up and scored 22 points for the winners and Senegalese center Modou Thiaw (204-2002) chipped in 10 points and 11 rebounds. The best for the losing side was power forward Alejandro Fortes (204-1990) with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and forward Iago Zamalloa (197-1996) scored 11 points and 4 assists. Alcobendas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Villarrobledo moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Alcobendas dropped to the sixth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Villarrobledo will meet La Matanza (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Alcobendas will play against Santa Cruz (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Villarrobledo: B.Luka 22+1reb+3ast, D.Damian 10+3reb+3ast, M.Thiaw 10+11reb+1ast, P.Jhan 9+6reb+2ast, L.Bueno 9+4reb+6ast, M.Melero 8
Alcobendas: F.Alejandro 18+12reb+2ast, Z.Iago 11+4reb+4ast, M.Iker 9+4reb+2ast, T.Ruben 9+6reb+1ast, G.Sergio 6+4reb+1ast, C.Guillermo 5+1reb+2ast

Dist.Olimpico - La Matanza 92-55

Not a big story in a game in Madrid where 12th ranked La Matanza (5-16) was outplayed by sixth ranked Dist.Olimpico (12-9) 92-55 on Saturday. Dist.Olimpico dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to La Matanza's 26. They outrebounded La Matanza 45-31 including a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Mateo Alonso (198-2004) stepped up and scored 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Javier Gonzalez chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. Five Dist.Olimpico players scored in double figures. Dist.Olimpico's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was power forward Carlos Luis (203-2005) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and power forward Jorge Parrondo (196-2000) scored 13 points. Dist.Olimpico moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 7 other teams. La Matanza lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 16 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Dist.Olimpico will meet Mostoles (#14) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. La Matanza will play against Villarrobledo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Dist.Olimpico: M.Alonso 16+6reb+1ast, J.Gonzalez 16+5reb+1ast, D.Guijarro 13+3reb+1ast, S.Hertel 12+3reb+5ast, D.Garcia-Casarrubios 11+9reb+1ast, M.Estebanez 8+5reb+1ast
La Matanza: C.Luis 19+10reb+1ast, P.Jorge 13+3reb+1ast, H.Romen 11+4reb, B.Antoine 3, M.Javier 3+1reb+4ast, G.Alvaro 3+6reb+1ast

Alcala - Mostoles 98-69

Everything went according to plan when tenth ranked Alcala (9-13) outleveled at home 14th ranked Mostoles (1-19) 98-69 on Saturday. Alcala dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Mostoles' 26. They outrebounded Mostoles 45-22 including a 18-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Alcala looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Uruguayan-Greek forward Maximiliano Sole (195-1988) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and forward Alberto Torres (201-1998, college: Iowa Wesleyan, agency: BIG) chipped in 19 points. The best for the losing side was Marcos Villanueva with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Antonio Biurrun scored 13 points. Four Mostoles 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. Alcala maintains tenth place with 9-13 record. Loser Mostoles keeps the fourteenth position with 19 games lost. Alcala will meet league's leader Badajoz Vitaly on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mostoles will play against Dist.Olimpico (#6) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Alcala: S.Maximiliano 20+12reb+2ast, T.Alberto 19+2reb+2ast, J.Jimenez 13+2reb+1ast, J.Becerra 9+3reb+1ast, A.Martinez 9+5reb, G.Del 8+2reb+2ast
Mostoles: V.Marcos 16+5reb+5ast, B.Antonio 13+3reb+2ast, S.Ivan 11+5reb+1ast, P.Adrian 10+1reb+2ast, S.David 4+2reb+1ast, M.Jorge 4+2reb+3ast

Tenerife Naut. - Corralejo 86-68

There was no surprise in Santa Cruz where 13th ranked Corralejo (3-18) was defeated by third ranked Tenerife Naut. (16-4) 86-68 on Saturday. Tenerife Naut. forced 19 Corralejo turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Eduardo Gandara (-2005) stepped up and scored 18 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners and Eudaldo Gonzalez chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Alejandro Guerra (-2007) with 20 points and power forward Miguel Perez (205-2004, agency: BAGENCY CSA) scored 13 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Tenerife Naut. have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Corralejo lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 18 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Tenerife Naut. will meet Quintanar (#4) on the road in the next round. Corralejo will play against Alcala (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tenerife Naut.: E.Gonzalez 18+6reb+3ast, E.Gandara 18+5reb+6ast, R.Samuel 11+4reb+1ast, S.Sanchez 8+5reb+2ast, G.Campos 8, J.Rivera 6
Corralejo: G.Alejandro 20+4reb+2ast, M.Perez 13+3reb, A.Alejandro 11+2reb+2ast, A.Joao 7+5reb+1ast, R.Kenneth 6+4reb+3ast, A.Perez 4+3reb+1ast

Tobarra - Quintanar 57-76

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Quintanar (15-6) smashed on the road 11th ranked Tobarra (7-14) 76-57 on Saturday. Argentinian point guard Gaston Zalazar (190-1996) stepped up and scored 17 points and 4 steals for the winners and forward Manuel Mije (200-1999) chipped in 10 points and 11 rebounds. Four Quintanar players scored in double figures. Quintanar's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Equatorial Guinean Luis Nve Maleva (-2006) with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds and forward Seikhou Konte (190-2001) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Quintanar moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Tobarra dropped to the ninth position with 14 games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Quintanar will meet at home Tenerife Naut. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tobarra will play against Fuenlabrada 2 (#7) in Madrid and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quintanar: Z.Gaston 17+4reb+3ast, M.Chris 11+6reb+1ast, A.Vera 10+2reb+4ast, M.Mije 10+11reb+2ast, A.Andrade 6+3reb+2ast, B.Jose 6+3reb+1ast
Tobarra: K.Seikhou 16+5reb+1ast, N.Maleva Luis 12+14reb, S.Alwyn 9+2reb+2ast, A.Pujadas 9+1ast, Y.Boubacar 6+9reb, J.Adjei 4+2reb

Estudiantes B - Fuenlabrada 2 90-69

Very expected game in Madrid where 7th ranked Fuenlabrada 2 (10-11) was rolled over by first ranked Estudiantes B (17-3) 90-69 on Friday. Estudiantes B outrebounded Fuenlabrada 2 46-22 including a 18-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Felipe Diaz (202-2006) stepped up and scored 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and guard Miguel Sola (189-2006) chipped in 10 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Five Estudiantes B players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Abel Delicado (196-2005) with 18 points and 7 assists and Pablo Rodriguez (-2006) scored 10 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Estudiantes B maintains first place with 17-3 record. Loser Fuenlabrada 2 keeps the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Estudiantes B will meet at home league's second-placed La Roda in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Fuenlabrada 2 will play against Tobarra (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes B: F.Diaz 21+8reb+2ast, H.Aparicio 16+1reb+1ast, A.Traore 12+6reb+2ast, A.Amon 10+13reb, M.Sola 10+7reb+7ast, J.Schilb 8+2reb+1ast
Fuenlabrada 2: D.Abel 18+2reb+7ast, R.Pablo 10+1reb+2ast, G.Pol 9+2reb+2ast, D.Cerro Daniel 8+3reb, G.Lucas 8+1reb, G.Bruno 7+2reb

Group B-B

Talavera - Real Canoe 76-79

Another exciting game where fourth ranked Real Canoe (13-8) edged by three points 5th ranked Talavera (12-9) 79-76. Real Canoe shot 28 for 41 from the free-throw line, while Talavera only scored eleven points from the stripe. Real Canoe players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Talavera was plagued by 32 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for forward Daniel Manzanero (197-1994) who led his team to a victory with 26 points. Juan Lapastora contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Carlos Unanue (193-2000) answered with 30 points and center Bassirou Gueye (200-1997) added 8 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Talavera. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Real Canoe moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Talavera at the other side dropped to the fourth position with nine games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Real Canoe will play against Guadalajara (#9) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Talavera will play against the league's leader Tres Cantos (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Real Canoe: D.Manzanero 26+3reb+3ast, J.Lapastora 17+6reb, L.Garcia-Larrache 10+5reb+3ast, J.Garcia-larrache 7+2ast, E.Pascual 6+1reb+4ast, E.Martinez 6+2reb+3ast
Talavera: U.Carlos 30+4reb, A.Seydou 12+5reb, G.Sandro 11+4reb+6ast, L.Daniel 9+5reb+5ast, G.Bassirou 8+12reb+2ast, V.Aitor 5+3reb

Azudense - Guadalajara 68-75

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Guadalajara and 10th ranked Azudense had identical 8-12 record. But Azudense was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Guadalajara 75-68 on Saturday night. Venezuelan Braian Ojeda stepped up and scored 22 points for the winners and Destiny Olu-Elijah (195-2002, agency: BAGENCY CSA) chipped in 11 points. The best for the losing side was Australian forward Jamie Munro (198-2002) with 22 points and 6 rebounds and Argentinian Manuel Oillataguerre scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Guadalajara (9-12) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser Azudense dropped to the eighth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Guadalajara will meet at home higher ranked Real Canoe (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Azudense will play against Aridane (#6) in Los Llanos and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guadalajara: B.Ojeda 22+3reb+1ast, O.Destiny 11+3reb+1ast, F.Diaz 11+2reb+1ast, V.Luis 9+5reb, A.Adrian 9+1reb, C.Eshete 7+5reb+1ast
Azudense: J.Munro 22+6reb, L.Moyer 18+2reb+1ast, O.Manuel 15+9reb+2ast, E.Eduardo 7+3reb+1ast, B.Jorge 4+3reb, H.German 2+5reb+1ast

Boadilla - Aridane 81-109

Not a big story in a game in Boadilla del Monte where 15th ranked Boadilla (3-18) was outplayed by sixth ranked Aridane (12-9) 109-81 on Saturday. Aridane dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Boadilla's 34. They outrebounded Boadilla 39-22 including 26 on the defensive glass. Aridane looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Boadilla's players. Naturalized Argentinian forward Adriano Gase (198-2004) stepped up and scored 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and French forward Pierre-Gabriel Gouffran (203-2001, college: State College FL) chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Angel Olmedo (181-1999) with 20 points and Cesar Cuesta scored 11 points. Four Boadilla 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. Aridane have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Boadilla lost tenth consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with 18 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Aridane will meet at home Azudense (#10) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Boadilla will play against Rivas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Aridane: G.Adriano 23+5reb+2ast, P.Gouffran 21+7reb+2ast, S.Kyrylo 14+2reb, A.Jose 12+3ast, G.Meja 10+4reb+1ast, S.Gueye 9+7reb+4ast
Boadilla: O.Angel 20+3reb+2ast, C.Cesar 11+2reb+1ast, G.Alvaro 11+1ast, B.Emilio 10+1reb+2ast, P.Enrique 6+3reb+2ast, H.Santiago 6

Zentro Basket - Rivas 81-62

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Madrid where third ranked Zentro Basket (14-7) outleveled second-best Rivas (14-7) 81-62 on Saturday. Zentro Basket forced 22 Rivas turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Austrian forward Benjamin Schuch (202-2006) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and guard Marc Estape (190-2006) chipped in 20 points. Five Zentro Basket players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Diego Martinez (195-2003) with 13 points and 6 rebounds and Argentinian forward Pedro Rossi (203-2002, college: UMC) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Zentro Basket moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Rivas. Zentro Basket will meet Daimiel (#14) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Rivas will play against Boadilla (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zentro Basket: M.Estape 20+3reb+2ast, S.Coulibaly 14+8reb, S.Benjamin 14+12reb+3ast, G.Gloire 12+4reb+5ast, L.Schiebelhut 12+5reb+3ast, N.Vino 4+2reb+4ast
Rivas: M.Diego 13+6reb, R.Pedro 11+7reb, A.Garcia-Quilez 11+5reb, G.Martin 8+1reb+5ast, M.Oscar 7+2reb+4ast, R.Alonso 4+2reb

Felipe Anton - Daimiel 91-76

There was no surprise in La Palma where 14th ranked Daimiel (6-15) was defeated by eighth ranked Felipe Anton (11-9) 91-76 on Saturday. Felipe Anton forced 21 Daimiel turnovers. Uruguayan point guard Juan Galletto (182-1996) stepped up and scored 9 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and guard Edgar Duque (185-2003) chipped in 15 points. The best for the losing side was swingman Luis Rodriguez (190-2004) with 21 points and 6 rebounds and French center Mamadou Diawara (201-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Four Daimiel players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Felipe Anton moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Cornella and Novaschool. Loser Daimiel dropped to the eleventh position with 15 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Felipe Anton will meet Pintobasket (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Daimiel will play against the league's second-placed Zentro Basket and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Felipe Anton: K.Riverol 16+1reb, E.Duque 15+4reb, Q.Fernando 10+2reb+1ast, B.Fernandez 10+6reb, G.Juan 9+5reb+5ast, M.Nimaga 8+8reb
Daimiel: R.Luis 21+6reb+2ast, E.Francisco 15+9reb, M.Diawara 14+10reb, G.Ignacio 10+8reb, P.David 6+3reb+3ast, F.Antonio 4+2reb+1ast

Telde - Pintobasket 70-82

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when thirteenth ranked Pintobasket (7-14) defeated on the road 12th ranked Telde (7-14) 82-70 on Saturday. Forward Sergio Rodriguez (194-1984) stepped up and scored 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and forward Diego Rueda (192-2004) chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Arturo Fernandez (193-1995) with 27 points and 5 rebounds and center Alberto Redondo (209-2002) scored 9 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Pintobasket moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 9 other teams including defeated Telde. Telde lost fourth consecutive game. Pintobasket will meet at home higher ranked Felipe Anton (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Telde will play against Mensajero in Santa Cruz and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pintobasket: S.Rodriguez 19+7reb+3ast, D.Rueda 17+6reb+4ast, V.del 12+3reb+2ast, M.Batlle 9+3reb+1ast, L.Bermejo 7+14reb+2ast, J.Saez 6+2reb+1ast
Telde: A.Fernandez 27+5reb+1ast, M.Ignacio 10+2reb+2ast, A.Redondo 9+8reb+1ast, A.Guillermo 7+3reb+2ast, V.Daniel 6+4reb, S.Alejandro 5+1reb+4ast

Tres Cantos - Mensajero 73-72

Very expected game when 7th ranked Mensajero (11-10) was edged on the road by first ranked Tres Cantos (19-1) 73-72 on Saturday. However just one-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Tres Cantos forced 22 Mensajero turnovers. Guard Gonzalo Diaz (186-2004) stepped up and scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Nouhou Maiga chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. Tres Cantos' coach used entire bench in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Daniel Rodriguez (-2005) with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and Senegalese forward Mor Niang (206-1999) scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. Tres Cantos have an impressive series of fifteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 19-1 record, which they share with Prat. Loser Mensajero dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Tres Cantos will meet at home Talavera (#5) in the next round. Mensajero will play against Telde and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tres Cantos: N.Maiga 18+7reb, G.Diaz 16+6reb+4ast, J.Atienza 12+6reb+2ast, G.Daniel 5+2reb+2ast, J.Dominguez 5+4reb, D.Fernandez 4+3reb
Mensajero: R.Daniel 18+5reb+6ast, M.Niang 18+8reb+1ast, P.Rodriguez 11+7reb, P.Oscar 9+2reb+1ast, A.Aparicio 6+10reb, I.Rebergen 5+1reb+4ast

Group C-A

Mataro Parc - Alfinden 70-54

The game between closely ranked teams ended with thirteenth ranked Mataro Parc's (5-16) home victory over 14th ranked Alfinden (2-19) 70-54 on Saturday. Mataro Parc dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to Alfinden's 16. Mataro Parc forced 19 Alfinden turnovers. Eduard Nogues (193-2003) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and Juan Esono chipped in 6 points and 10 rebounds. Mataro Parc's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Cape Verdean Anderson Correia (195-1997) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and Alejandro Vicente (182-2002) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Mataro Parc moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Alfinden lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 19 games lost. Mataro Parc will meet higher ranked Barbastro (#8) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Alfinden will play against Sant Cugat (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mataro Parc: N.Eduard 17+13reb+2ast, I.Villar 12+2reb+2ast, A.Beltran 12+2reb+1ast, J.Serra 8, J.Esono 6+10reb, L.Martin 5+3reb+3ast
Alfinden: A.Vicente 16+6reb+1ast, A.Correia 14+11reb+3ast, T.Willian 8+11reb+1ast, P.Bruno 8+6reb+2ast, M.Jorge 6+5reb+1ast, R.Sergio 2+1reb

Roser - Sant Cugat 74-69

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Roser and 9th ranked Sant Cugat had identical 8-12 record. This time Roser used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Sant Cugat 74-69 on Saturday night. Roser dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Sant Cugat's 28. Strangely Sant Cugat outrebounded Roser 45-31 including 30 on the defensive glass. Point guard Adria Cortegano (185-2000) stepped up and scored 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and forward Pol Parisi (195-1996) chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds. Four Roser players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was British forward Adria Amabilino-Perez (201-1999, college: Bentley) with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and DR Congolese center Christ Bonazebi (206-2002) scored 13 points and 8 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Roser have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 9 other teams. Sant Cugat lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Roser will meet D'Inca (#12) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Sant Cugat will play against Alfinden (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Roser: A.Cortegano 17+6reb+3ast, R.Verano 11+1reb, P.Parisi 10+9reb+3ast, S.Pablo 10+2reb+1ast, M.Ninot 7+2reb, P.Miquel 4+2reb
Sant Cugat: A.Adria 21+10reb+2ast, C.Bonazebi 13+8reb, C.Sergi 13+6reb+2ast, G.Daniel 9+1reb+2ast, I.Daniel 5+1reb, H.Jan 5+10reb+1ast

Tarragona - D'Inca 98-81

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Tarragona (18-3) won against at home 12th ranked D'Inca (7-14) 98-81 on Saturday. Swingman Daniel Stefanuto (196-1999) stepped up and scored 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Marc Buscail (204-2003) chipped in 10 points and 13 rebounds. Four Tarragona players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was power forward Carlos Poyatos (207-1994) with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Marc Aguilo (196-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Tarragona have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain second place with 18-3 record having just one point less than leader Mollerussa. Loser D'Inca dropped to the ninth position with 14 games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Tarragona will meet Calvia (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. D'Inca will play against Roser and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tarragona: S.Daniel 19+6reb+3ast, F.David 16+1ast, D.Adria 14+2reb+3ast, F.Iker 11+5reb+3ast, M.Buscail 10+13reb+3ast, J.Campeny 10+2reb+2ast
D'Inca: C.Poyatos 18+9reb+5ast, E.Agua 15+3reb+1ast, A.Marc 13+10reb+1ast, L.Tomeu 10+1reb+1ast, A.Xavier 7+2ast, F.Pau 7+4reb+3ast

Ibiza - Calvia 90-88

There was no surprise when 11th ranked Calvia (7-14) was edged on the road by seventh ranked Ibiza (10-11) 90-88 on Sunday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Jose Martin stepped up with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 12 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) for the winners and French Lucas Malary (-2003) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was forward Alex Almenta (207-2004, agency: BIG) with 16 points and 8 rebounds and Ruben Vicente (199-2005) scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Calvia's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Ibiza have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain seventh place with 10-11 record, which they share with 5 other teams. Calvia lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 14 games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Ibiza will meet league's leader Mollerussa in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Calvia will play against the league's second-placed Tarragona (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Ibiza: J.Martin 32+12reb+3ast, L.Malary 16+6reb+5ast, D.Coffie 15+2reb+3ast, A.Castillo 11+1reb+1ast, V.Cebria 6+5reb, H.Ramon 4+5reb+3ast
Calvia: R.Vicente 17+8reb+1ast, A.Pou 16+5reb+4ast, A.Almenta 16+8reb+2ast, G.Javier 13+2reb+3ast, R.De Leon 7+5reb+1ast, M.Garcia 6+2reb

L'Hospitalet - Mollerussa 71-93

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Mollerussa (19-2) smashed on the road 3rd placed L'Hospitalet (17-4) 93-71 on Saturday. Mollerussa dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to L'Hospitalet's 24. They outrebounded L'Hospitalet 37-25 including 16 on the offensive glass. Guard Marc Vieytes (187-2002) stepped up and scored 26 points and 4 assists for the winners and South African center Thomas Wright (222-2000, agency: BIG) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Nil Baques (195-1998) with 14 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and forward Gerard Sevillano (196-1994, agency: BIG) scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. Five Mollerussa and four L'Hospitalet 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. Mollerussa have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 19-2 record, which they share with Puerto Sagunto. Loser L'Hospitalet still keeps top position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Mollerussa will meet at home Ibiza (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. L'Hospitalet will play against Valls (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mollerussa: V.Marc 26+4reb+4ast, S.Pau 17+5reb+1ast, W.Thomas 16+8reb, C.Dickerson 14+6reb+3ast, R.Pol 11+4reb+4ast, E.Xavier 4+6reb+3ast
L'Hospitalet: B.Nil 14+4reb+2ast, D.Font 11+1reb, G.Sevillano 10+5reb+1ast, A.Vicens 10+3reb+2ast, A.Alexandre 8+5reb, A.Tarrida 7+1ast

Castelldefels - Valls 79-87

There was a minor upset when 4th placed Castelldefels (12-9) was defeated at home by sixth ranked Valls (12-9) 87-79 on Sunday. Forward Adria Trouve (195-2000) stepped up and scored 19 points and 4 assists for the winners and power forward Arnau Rosa (198-2005) chipped in 21 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Five Valls players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Pol Saiz (191-2002) with 24 points and guard Pol Mulio (192-2002) scored 15 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Castelldefels' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Valls have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated Castelldefels. Valls will meet at home higher ranked L'Hospitalet (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Castelldefels will play against Igualada and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Valls: R.Arnau 21+4reb, T.Adria 19+4reb+4ast, B.Oriol 13+5reb+3ast, O.Ngomo 13+10reb+1ast, I.Arnau 11+9reb, G.Gerard 6+1reb+6ast
Castelldefels: S.Pol 24+2reb+1ast, P.Mulio 15+5reb+4ast, C.Alex 15+1reb+4ast, M.Marc 9+9reb+3ast, A.Jaume 7+3reb, M.Eric 5+7reb+4ast

Barbastro - Igualada 73-60

There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Barbastro (9-12) beat at home 4th placed Igualada (12-9) 73-60 on Saturday. Barbastro forced 19 Igualada turnovers. Center Jose Antonio Malo (202-1996) stepped up and scored 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Xavier Rosas (-2003) chipped in 11 points and 4 assists. Four Barbastro players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Arnau Cumelles (198-2000) with 14 points and 5 rebounds and guard Sergio Quintana (192-2001, agency: BIG) scored 10 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Barbastro moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser Igualada keeps the fourth position with nine games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Barbastro will meet at home Mataro Parc (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Igualada will play against Castelldefels (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Barbastro: J.Malo 16+7reb+2ast, I.Terreros 13+4reb+1ast, U.Latorre 11+2reb+3ast, X.Rosas 11+3reb+4ast, C.Diop 8+2reb, B.Zicovich 6+3reb+1ast
Igualada: C.Arnau 14+5reb, S.Quintana 10+3reb+2ast, F.Carles 9+2reb+1ast, S.Lluc 9+4reb+2ast, A.Miquel 8+3reb, B.Marc 7+8reb

Group C-B

Andratx - Zaragoza CB 78-72

There was a minor upset when 11th ranked Zaragoza CB (6-15) was defeated on the road by thirteenth ranked Andratx (4-17) 78-72 on Sunday. Andratx forced 19 Zaragoza CB turnovers. Strangely Zaragoza CB outrebounded Andratx 44-25 including 16 on the offensive glass. Center Ignacio Martinez (203-2000, agency: BAGENCY CSA) stepped up and scored 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Argentinian-Croatian point guard Eugenio Zustovich (179-1997, agency: BAGENCY CSA) chipped in 11 points and 7 assists. Four Andratx players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Greek center Georgios Georgiou (205-2003) with 27 points and 5 rebounds and Muhammed Kiris produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Andratx maintains thirteenth place with 4-17 record. Zaragoza CB lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 15 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Andratx will meet higher ranked Huerva (#10) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Zaragoza CB will play against the league's leader Prat where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Andratx: M.Ignacio 20+7reb+1ast, J.Reda 14+3reb+2ast, M.Diallo 12+3reb+1ast, Z.Eugenio 11+3reb+7ast, G.Catany 9+2reb+5ast, J.Valles 8+1ast
Zaragoza CB: G.Georgios 27+5reb+1ast, C.Miguel 14+6reb+2ast, K.Muhammed 13+13reb, C.Juanan 5+6reb+2ast, F.Daniel 3+3reb+1ast, M.Popadic 3+3reb+2ast

Esparreguera - Prat 65-82

Everything went according to plan when first ranked Prat (19-1) won against on the road 9th ranked Esparreguera (9-12) 82-65 on Sunday. Forward Imanol Martinez (195-2000) stepped up and scored 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and guard Sergi Costa (189-1996) chipped in 7 points and 8 assists. The best for the losing side was forward Josep Sole (195-1997) with 11 points and 5 rebounds and guard Albert Barquets (189-1998) scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. Four Esparreguera players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Prat have an impressive series of seventeen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 19-1 record, which they share with Tres Cantos. Loser Esparreguera dropped to the sixth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Prat will meet at home Cornella (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Esparreguera will play against Granollers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Prat: M.Sese 17+1reb, I.Martinez 14+7reb+1ast, R.Carrasco 7+1reb+4ast, S.Thomas 7+6reb, N.Jose 7+7reb+3ast, S.Costa 7+4reb+8ast
Esparreguera: S.Josep 11+5reb+3ast, R.Carnicer Daniel 10+7reb, B.Albert 10+5reb+3ast, E.Silvestre 10+2reb, M.Jeremy 9+2reb+2ast, R.Sergi 8+1reb

Cornella - Granollers 82-73

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 8th ranked Granollers' (10-11) road loss to seventh ranked Cornella (11-9) 73-82 on Saturday. Raul Perez stepped up and scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and guard Aboubakar Samake (188-1998) chipped in 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Cornella players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was power forward Arnau Murciano (200-2001) with 16 points and 9 rebounds and Carles Homs (196-1996) scored 4 points and 13 rebounds. Granollers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Cornella have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Novaschool and Felipe Anton. Loser Granollers dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Cornella will meet league's leader Prat on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Granollers will play against Esparreguera (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cornella: B.Morales 23+3reb, R.Perez 17+6reb+4ast, A.Samake 16+5reb+5ast, U.Fernandez 11+10reb, B.Ros 5+2reb+1ast, P.Bermejo 4+2reb
Granollers: M.Arnau 16+9reb+1ast, H.Oscar 13+1reb+1ast, S.Marc 7+4reb+1ast, M.Ignasi 7+4reb+5ast, J.Juarez 7+3reb+1ast, T.Marcel 6+1reb+2ast

Navas - Tecla Sala 62-48

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Navas (17-4) defeated at home 11th ranked Tecla Sala (6-15) 62-48 on Saturday. Navas forced 19 Tecla Sala turnovers and outrebounded them 52-35 including 21 on the offensive glass. Senegalese center Alioune Fall (205-1999, agency: BAGENCY CSA) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 20 rebounds for the winners and Ukrainian swingman Dmytro Zhuravlov (202-2002) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Vanilson Mandim with 14 points and 8 rebounds and Ruben Fernandez scored 6 points and 5 rebounds. Tecla Sala's coach rotated ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Navas have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Tecla Sala keeps the eleventh place with 15 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Navas will meet Sagrado Corazon (#5) in the next round. Tecla Sala will play against Cornella (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Navas: F.Alioune 17+20reb+1ast, Z.Dmytro 15+9reb, A.Montagut 11+5ast, M.Pol 6+3reb+5ast, A.Keita 4+10reb+1ast, I.Juncadella 4+4ast
Tecla Sala: M.Vanilson 14+8reb+1ast, M.Eduard 10+2reb, F.Ruben 6+5reb+2ast, L.Joaquim 6+5reb+2ast, B.J 5+1reb, D.Roger 3+4reb

Quart - Es Castell 67-91

Very expected game when 14th ranked Quart (1-20) was rolled over at home by fourth ranked Es Castell (14-6) 91-67 on Sunday. Es Castell outrebounded Quart 45-26 including a 32-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Guillem Garcia (196-2004, college: SD Mines, agency: BIG) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winners and point guard Javier Hernandez (182-1992) chipped in 23 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Romanian Marc Vancea (-2004) with 18 points and guard Jordi Bataller (193-1986) scored 13 points. Es Castell maintains fourth place with 14-6 record, which they share with Torrent. Quart lost seventeenth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 20 games lost. Es Castell will meet at home league's second-placed Navas in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Quart will play against Universitat Vic (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Es Castell: H.Javier 23+3reb+4ast, G.Guillem 21+16reb, M.Volodymyr 18+10reb+1ast, M.Corbera 9+1reb+2ast, S.Llufriu 8+6reb+1ast, N.Sauleymane 5+3reb
Quart: V.Marc 18+2reb+1ast, F.Diaz 16+2reb, B.Jordi 13+3reb+3ast, C.Joel 8+6reb, M.Marti 6+4reb, C.Adria 4+4reb

Mollet - Universitat Vic 80-69

There was a small surprise when fifth ranked Mollet (13-8) beat at home 3rd placed Universitat Vic (16-5) 80-69 on Saturday. Mollet forced 20 Universitat Vic turnovers. Swingman Albert Real (189-1997) stepped up and scored 23 points for the winners and power forward Javi Rodriguez (202-1992) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Eddy Sims (182-1998) with 13 points and 8 rebounds and center Cristian Vidal (201-2003) scored 9 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Mollet moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Universitat Vic keeps the third position with five games lost. They share it with Vila-Real and Oviedo. Mollet will meet SESE (#7) in the next round. Universitat Vic will play against Quart (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mollet: R.Albert 23+4reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 13+8reb+1ast, G.Vinallonga 10+4reb+1ast, A.Valle 8+2reb+5ast, J.Auro 8+7reb+1ast, M.Pages 6+1reb
Universitat Vic: S.Eddy 13+8reb+3ast, N.Del Val 12+3reb+1ast, A.Lajay 11+4reb+1ast, V.Cristian 9+10reb, V.David 7+4reb+1ast, G.Sabates 7+4reb+1ast

Huerva - SESE 83-75

There was an upset in Zaragoza where higher ranked SESE (10-10) was defeated by tenth ranked Huerva (9-12) 83-75 on Saturday. Huerva dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to SESE's 30. Huerva had a 31-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Power forward Marcos Portalez (202-1995, agency: Interperformances) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and forward Rodrigo Diaz (192-2005, agency: BIG) chipped in 6 points, 5 rebounds and 15 assists. The best for the losing side was power forward Gabriel Hereter (201-2004) with 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and Arnau Abello (-2004) scored 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. SESE's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Huerva moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser SESE keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Vall D'uixo. Huerva will meet at home Andratx (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. SESE will play against Mollet (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Huerva: P.Gimeno 16+2reb+3ast, J.Fernandez 13+1reb+1ast, P.Marcos 13+10reb+6ast, N.Houngues 11+1reb, S.Menendez 11+3reb, A.Young 10+11reb+1ast
SESE: H.Gabriel 14+5reb+4ast, J.Arnau 13+2ast, I.Ignasi 11+4reb, A.Arnau 10+6reb+4ast, I.Sergi 9+3reb+1ast, G.Joaquim 8+2reb+6ast

Group D-A

La Zubia - Motril 99-93

There was a small surprise when eleventh ranked La Zubia (6-14) won against at home 9th ranked Motril (7-14) 99-93 on Saturday. Point guard David Garcia Gazquez (180-1993) stepped up and scored 21 points, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners and Zachary Pope chipped in 27 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was Eduardo Gea with 20 points and 5 rebounds and Hugo Fernandez scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Four La Zubia and five Motril players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. La Zubia maintains eleventh place with 6-14 record. Loser Motril keeps the ninth position with 14 games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. La Zubia will meet Fuengirola (#12) on the road in the next round. Motril will play against Marbella and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
La Zubia: Z.Pope 27+2reb+1ast, G.Garcia 21+3reb+6ast, R.Jorge 10+14reb, R.Pereira 10+2reb+2ast, M.Vigo 9+2reb+2ast, F.Serrano 9+4reb
Motril: G.Eduardo 20+5reb+2ast, F.Hugo 16+7reb+1ast, V.Angel 15+4reb+3ast, G.David 13+4reb+2ast, H.Bryce 11+3reb, F.Pablo 10+6reb+4ast

Novaschool - Marbella 90-95

An interesting game was played in Malaga where Marbella (#6) beat host Novaschool (#7) 95-90 on Saturday evening. Point guard Hugo Vazquez (186-2006) stepped up and scored 31 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field) for the winners and center Javier Vega (205-1988) chipped in 22 points and 13 rebounds. Four Marbella players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Emilio Trujillo with 35 points (!!!) and Juan Martin scored 4 points and 14 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Marbella (12-8) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Novaschool dropped to the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with Cornella and Felipe Anton. Marbella will meet at home Motril (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Novaschool will play against Oh!Tels ULB in La Linea and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Marbella: V.Hugo 31+8reb+6ast, V.Javier 22+13reb, C.Juan 16+2reb, M.Christopher 11+9reb, P.Lopez 5+5reb+1ast, I.Dimitrov 3+5reb
Novaschool: E.Trujillo 35+1reb+3ast, E.Tiago 14+1reb+1ast, V.Lucas 12+2reb+2ast, D.Oscar 11, C.Jorge 5+11reb, P.Javier 5+5reb+1ast

Murgi - Oh!Tels ULB 106-92

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Oh!Tels ULB's (7-14) road loss to eighth ranked Murgi (11-10) 92-106 on Sunday. Ivorian swingman Kehasson Manu Oulai (203-1995, college: Chaffey CC) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners and Argentinian point guard Alan Moreno (185-1997, agency: BIG) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Arturo Seara with 24 points and Victor Chernodolia (188-1998) scored 15 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Murgi moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Oh!Tels ULB keeps the ninth position with 14 games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Murgi will meet Almeria (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Oh!Tels ULB will play against Novaschool (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Murgi: M.Kehasson 21+11reb+5ast, M.Alan 21+5reb+3ast, R.David 18+7reb+1ast, G.Carral 15+6reb+1ast, D.Mamaye 8+2reb+1ast, T.Pererira 6+2reb+1ast
Oh!Tels ULB: S.Arturo 24+2reb+2ast, C.Victor 15+3reb+2ast, D.Stachovskij 13+5reb+1ast, C.Santo 11+3reb, Y.Thomas 10+1reb+1ast, P.Pablo 7+7reb+1ast

Tijola - Almeria 100-52

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Tijola (16-4) smashed at home 13th ranked Almeria (4-15) 100-52 on Saturday. Tijola dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Almeria's 26. They outrebounded Almeria 58-35 including a 22-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Argentinian Ciro Zuluaga stepped up and scored 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and center Eloy Domenech (193-2003) chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds. Four Tijola players scored in double figures. Tijola's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was power forward Nahuel Pena (206-2002, agency: BAGENCY CSA) with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds and point guard David Rubio (185-1994) scored 8 points. Tijola have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Almeria dropped to the tenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Aljaraque. Tijola will meet league's leader Algeciras on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Almeria will play against Murgi (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tijola: D.Eloy 20+6reb+1ast, C.Zuluaga 19+8reb+2ast, G.Aaron 12+10reb, B.Cedric 10+6reb, B.Pedro 9+6reb+2ast, S.Torrecillas 8+3reb+1ast
Almeria: N.Pena 10+10reb+2ast, B.Povilas 10+3reb, R.David 8+4reb+1ast, R.Jose 7+1reb, G.Alejandro 6+6reb+1ast, G.Alberto 4+4reb+1ast

Andujar SKA - Algeciras 68-113

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Andujar SKA (0-3) was rolled over at home by first ranked Algeciras (18-2) 113-68 on Saturday. Algeciras made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 Andujar SKA turnovers and outrebounded them 40-25 including 29 on the defensive glass. Algeciras looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Andujar SKA's players. American-Jamaican guard Romar Reid (188-2000, college: St.Michael's) stepped up and scored 27 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and guard Eugenio Egea (185-2003) chipped in 17 points. The best for the losing side was Jose Espinal with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Juan Jose Morales (188-2000, agency: BAGENCY CSA) scored 18 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Algeciras have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 18-2 record, which they share with Badajoz Vitaly and Jaen FS. Loser Andujar SKA still closes the standings with three games lost. Algeciras will meet at home Tijola (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Andujar SKA will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Algeciras: R.Romar 27+5reb+2ast, E.Egea 17+4reb+3ast, G.Bernardo 14+3reb+2ast, I.Dejan 12+3reb, B.Edokpayi 11+4reb+4ast, M.Hetor 9+5reb
Andujar SKA: J.Jose Morales 18+3reb+2ast, E.Jose 16+11reb+1ast, I.Vivero 13, R.Juan 10+5reb+1ast, D.Kisingo 4+3reb+1ast, G.Alejandro 3

Melilla - El Pinar 70-80

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fifth ranked El Pinar (13-7) beat on the road 4th placed Melilla (13-7) 80-70 on Saturday. Power forward Jose Munoz (202-1999) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and Joaquin Garcia chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. Four El Pinar players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Cristian Palomares (198-2005, college: Lawrence Tech) with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds and Farid Chekri scored 6 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. El Pinar moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Melilla. El Pinar will meet at home Jaen CB 2 (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Melilla will play against the league's second-placed Jaen FS (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
El Pinar: J.Munoz 19+15reb, P.Rodriguez 14+1reb, J.Garcia 13+6reb+3ast, J.Verkerk 11+5reb+2ast, C.Carlinhos 7+2reb+1ast, L.Moreno 6+1reb
Melilla: W.El Otmani 11+5reb+1ast, C.Palomares 10+12reb+1ast, C.Jesus 10+3reb, C.Sergio 9+2reb+2ast, V.Javier 9+3reb+1ast, D.Sheriff 7+1reb

Fuengirola - Jaen FS 71-84

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Fuengirola (5-16) was defeated at home by second ranked Jaen FS (18-2) 84-71 on Saturday. Jaen FS forced 20 Fuengirola turnovers and outrebounded them 46-33 including a 18-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Power forward Ruben Salas (207-2003) stepped up and scored 26 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Serbian power forward Dusan Juzbasic (207-1999) chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Argentinian-Polish forward Thomas Wolkowyski (198-2000, college: CIU) with 20 points and 6 rebounds and Italian-Argentinian Diego Guaita (204-1983) scored 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Jaen FS and four Fuengirola players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Jaen FS keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Badajoz Vitaly and Algeciras. Fuengirola lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Jaen FS will meet at home Melilla (#5) in the next round. Fuengirola will play against La Zubia (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Jaen FS: R.Salas 26+6reb+1ast, M.Botas 13+3reb+1ast, D.Melero 12+6reb+1ast, J.Dusan 10+9reb, P.Avalos 10+1reb+2ast, R.Revelles 4+1reb
Fuengirola: W.Thomas 20+6reb+2ast, E.Nicolas 14+5reb+3ast, D.Guaita 12+9reb+4ast, V.Rafael 11+9reb+2ast, M.Adrian 6+7ast, C.Guillermo 4

Group D-B

Moraleja - Penarroya 64-73

Everything went according to plan when ninth ranked Penarroya (1-4) won against on the road 12th ranked Moraleja (2-18) 73-64 on Saturday. Naturalized American Xavier Newson (194-1995, college: Goshen) stepped up and scored 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and Andorra Carlos Aranda (172-2004) chipped in 9 points and 10 rebounds. Penarroya's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Senegalese power forward Fallou Ndiaye (-2004) with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 23 rebounds and swingman Adrian Froufe (194-2003) scored 24 points. Despite that victory Penarroya went down to thirteenth position due to points difference. It was Moraleja's twelfth loss in a row. They keep the twelfth place with 18 games lost. Penarroya will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Moraleja will play against Coria (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Penarroya: N.Xavier 21+5reb+1ast, P.Villarejo 15+1reb+2ast, R.Urbano 11+5reb+1ast, C.Aranda 9+10reb+2ast, A.Alejandro 7+4reb+4ast, S.Roger 6+4reb+2ast
Moraleja: A.Froufe 24+4reb+2ast, M.Mohamed 13+4reb+1ast, N.Fallou 12+23reb, Q.Jose 8+4reb, F.Valdivia 4+1reb, V.Sergio 3+1reb+2ast

Gymnastica - Sagrado Corazon 101-85

There was no surprise in El Puerto de Santa Maria where 4th placed Sagrado Corazon (12-8) was defeated by second ranked Gymnastica (15-6) 101-85 on Saturday. Gymnastica dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Sagrado Corazon's 34. Gymnastica looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Cuban guard Raudelis Guerra (191-1993) stepped up and scored 34 points (!!!) for the winners and center Alvaro Castillo (204-2000) chipped in 24 points and 9 rebounds. Four Gymnastica players scored in double figures. Gymnastica's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was American-Ivorian forward Sekou Cisse (196-1998, college: STAC) with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and American guard Ty Perry (193-1998, college: New Haven, agency: WP Sports Agency) scored 30 points. Gymnastica have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain second place with 15-6 record having just two points less than leader Mollerussa, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Sagrado Corazon keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Gymnastica will meet Bosco Merida (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Sagrado Corazon will play against the league's second-placed Navas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gymnastica: R.Guerra 34+4reb+2ast, A.Castillo 24+9reb+1ast, A.Valderrama 13+6reb+1ast, R.Franco 11+4reb+8ast, J.Lopez 8+1reb+3ast, D.Jimenez 7+8reb+2ast
Sagrado Corazon: T.Perry 30+1reb+3ast, C.Sekou 27+6reb+4ast, M.Casero 16+1reb+1ast, R.Luis 4+3reb+1ast, S.Juan 4+1reb+8ast, P.Adrian 2+6reb

Badajoz Acad. - Bosco Merida 44-63

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Bosco Merida (15-6) smashed on the road 11th ranked Badajoz Acad. (3-17) 63-44 on Saturday. Angolan guard Juscelino Ricardo (187-1999) stepped up and scored 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Joao Ribeiro chipped in 7 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. The best for the losing side was Mali Ibrahim Traore (-2006) with 6 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks and Rodrigo Rubio (-2006, college: Neosho Co.) scored 10 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Bosco Merida moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Badajoz Acad. lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 17 games lost. Bosco Merida will meet at home league's second-placed Gymnastica in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Badajoz Acad. will play against Dos Hermanas (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bosco Merida: R.Juscelino 18+7reb+1ast, R.Carretero 14+1reb, M.Jeyvi 13+4reb, J.Ribeiro 7+7reb+8ast, P.Javier 5+2reb, M.Gedeao 4+12reb
Badajoz Acad.: R.Rodrigo 10+1reb+2ast, T.Ibrahim 6+8reb, F.Ismael 6+2reb, M.Iker 5+3reb+1ast, R.Jose Antonio 5+3reb, B.Javier 4+7reb

San Fernando - Dos Hermanas 83-80

Rather expected game in Sevilla where 8th ranked Dos Hermanas (8-13) was edged by sixth ranked San Fernando (13-8) 83-80 on Saturday. San Fernando forced 19 Dos Hermanas turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guard Miguel Cabeza (189-1998, agency: BAGENCY CSA) stepped up and scored 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Jose Ruiz (200-1997) chipped in 10 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Five San Fernando players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Fernando Cotan (197-1991) with 25 points and point guard Antonio Diaz (190-2003) scored 7 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. San Fernando have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Dos Hermanas keeps the eighth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. San Fernando will meet Aljaraque (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Dos Hermanas will play against Badajoz Acad. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San Fernando: C.Miguel 22+6reb+4ast, D.Escamilla 13+7reb+2ast, M.Ezomo 13+3reb+3ast, J.Ruiz 10+10reb+5ast, J.Rodriguez-Guerra 10+9reb+1ast, J.Ponce 8+1reb+3ast
Dos Hermanas: C.Fernando 25+2reb+2ast, D.Adrian 16+3reb+5ast, S.Pablo 10+4reb+4ast, N.Salvador 9+4reb, R.Manuel 8+3reb+2ast, D.Antonio 7+10reb+8ast

Alcala Caja87 - Aljaraque 47-60

Rather predictable result when tenth ranked Aljaraque (4-15) beat on the road 14th ranked Alcala Caja87 (5-5) 60-47 on Saturday. French forward Oumar Kante (194-2003) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and point guard Juanjo Bravo (185-2006) chipped in 15 points. The best for the losing side was Hugo Andrade with 11 points and Ecuadorian forward Ricardo Freire (-2000) scored 9 points. Alcala Caja87's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Aljaraque maintains tenth place with 4-15 record, which they share with Almeria. Alcala Caja87 lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with five games lost. Aljaraque will meet at home higher ranked San Fernando (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Alcala Caja87 will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Aljaraque: B.Juanjo 15+3reb+2ast, K.Oumar 12+11reb+1ast, A.Llamas 11+3reb+3ast, R.Henrique 6+11reb+1ast, E.Pina 6+6reb, F.Benitez 3
Alcala Caja87: A.Hugo 11+3reb+2ast, F.Ricardo 9+3reb+1ast, G.Gonzalo 6+4reb, G.Pablo 4+2reb+1ast, R.Adrian 4+7reb+1ast, G.Alvaro 4+1ast

San Antonio - Badajoz Vitaly 68-77

Not a big story in a game in Caceres where 4th placed San Antonio (12-8) was defeated by first ranked Badajoz Vitaly (18-2) 77-68 on Sunday. Badajoz Vitaly outrebounded San Antonio 43-32 including 30 on the defensive glass. Center Alberto Diaz (209-1998) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and forward Adrian Mendez (195-1993) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Leonardo Lopez with 17 points and 6 rebounds and French Guigui Maiga (-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four San Antonio players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Badajoz Vitaly have an impressive series of thirteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 18-2 record, which they share with Algeciras and Jaen FS. Loser San Antonio keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Badajoz Vitaly will meet at home Alcala (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. San Antonio will play against Huelva Com. (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Badajoz Vitaly: D.Alberto 14+10reb, A.Mendez 13+5reb+3ast, J.Paredes 12+4reb+1ast, P.Oses 9+2reb+3ast, R.Alogo-Evuna 8+5reb+2ast, W.Jake 8+3reb+4ast
San Antonio: L.Juan 18+2reb, L.Leonardo 17+6reb+3ast, M.Guigui 14+10reb, D.Luis 10+4reb+1ast, L.Daniel 5+4reb+8ast, U.Adahi 3

Coria - Huelva Com. 61-58

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when seventh ranked Coria (12-8) edged at home 6th ranked Huelva Com. (12-9) 61-58 on Saturday. Power forward Jose Maria Morales (204-1989) stepped up and scored 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and swingman Andres Tejada (195-1998) chipped in 2 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. Coria's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was forward Joaquin Reyes (196-1996) with 17 points and Cape Verdean Anim Delgado (190-1999, agency: BAGENCY CSA) scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Coria moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Huelva Com. dropped to the fourth position with nine games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Coria will meet at home Moraleja (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Huelva Com. will play against San Antonio (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Coria: J.Morales 17+7reb, P.Quesada 11+1reb, T.Lucero 8+2ast, M.Ortega 6+1reb+3ast, J.Campos 6+2reb+1ast, S.Laghridat 6+10reb
Huelva Com.: R.Joaquin 17+3reb+2ast, A.Delgado 13+7reb, H.Paul 8+3reb+1ast, S.Trujillo 7+5reb, F.Oluwasanmi 5+1reb+1ast, K.Maxim 5+5reb+2ast

Group E-A

Jovens - Aldaia 88-74

There was no surprise in Valencia where 11th ranked Aldaia (6-13) was defeated by fourth ranked Jovens (15-5) 88-74 on Saturday. Jovens outrebounded Aldaia 45-26 including 16 on the offensive glass. Jovens looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Center Jose Mate (200-2000) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and Adrian Aznar (-2003) chipped in 16 points and 14 rebounds. Four Jovens players scored in double figures. Jovens' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Carlos Hortelano (200-1996) with 21 points and Marcos Gonzalez scored 12 points and 4 assists. Jovens maintains fourth place with 15-5 record. Loser Aldaia keeps the eleventh position with 13 games lost. Jovens will meet Almassera (#7) on the road in the next round. Aldaia will play against Picken Claret (#13) in Valencia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Jovens: J.Mate 22+13reb+3ast, M.Panos 19+3reb+3ast, A.Aznar 16+14reb+2ast, K.Montano 14+5reb+5ast, J.Ballesteros 7+2ast, B.Mondragon 7+5reb+4ast
Aldaia: C.Hortelano 21+2reb+2ast, G.Marcos 12+2reb+4ast, S.Antonio 11+2reb+2ast, C.Sergio 8+3reb+3ast, P.Eydan 6+1reb, M.Rafel 6+3reb

Morvedre - Picken Claret 98-83

No shocking result in a game in Valencia where ninth ranked Morvedre (9-11) defeated 13th ranked Picken Claret (4-16) 98-83 on Saturday. Morvedre looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. Forward Aaron Company (191-2000) stepped up and scored 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners and Pedro Bustamante (184-2001) chipped in 20 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was Italian forward Nikola Carpitelli (198-2002) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and Llus Alberola scored 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Picken Claret players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Morvedre moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Picken Claret dropped to the twelfth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Montemar. Morvedre will meet higher ranked Paterna (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Picken Claret will play against Aldaia (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Morvedre: A.Company 22+6reb+4ast, P.Bustamante 20+4reb+5ast, J.Arnaiz 18+4reb+2ast, J.Merencio 11+1reb, A.Gonzalez 9+3reb+7ast, S.Arnaiz 8+3reb+2ast
Picken Claret: C.Nikola 16+12reb+1ast, A.Llus 13+7reb+4ast, G.Guillem 13+5reb+5ast, A.Pablo 12+5reb+1ast, V.Adria 10+3ast, E.Javier 5+6reb+1ast

Castello B - Paterna 59-92

Very expected game when 12th ranked Castello B (5-15) was rolled over at home by fifth ranked Paterna (12-8) 92-59 on Saturday. Paterna dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Castello B's 26. They outrebounded Castello B 58-24 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Paterna especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Guard Esteban Denia (188-2004) stepped up and scored 12 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners and Enric Chofre chipped in 22 points and 5 rebounds. Four Paterna players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Manel Lara (-2006) with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks and swingman Jorge Balfagon (192-2005) scored 9 points and 4 assists. Castello B's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Paterna moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Castello B keeps the twelfth position with 15 games lost. Paterna will meet at home Morvedre (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Castello B will play against the league's second-placed El Pilar in Valencia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Paterna: E.Chofre 22+5reb, M.Hector 14+6reb+2ast, L.Rodriguez 13+8reb+2ast, E.Denia 12+9reb+8ast, D.Borisov 8+10reb+1ast, A.Melgar 8+5reb
Castello B: B.Pere 15+1reb, L.Manel 10+6reb+2ast, B.Jorge 9+3reb+4ast, T.Jordi 7+4reb, C.Miguel 6+2reb+1ast, T.Jose Maria 5+2reb+2ast

Vila-Real - El Pilar 85-69

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when third ranked Vila-Real (16-5) beat at home second-best El Pilar (16-4) 85-69 on Saturday. Vila-Real dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to El Pilar's 20. Vila-Real looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Center Miguel Moragas (203-1994) stepped up and scored 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Pau Morte (-2002) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Vila-Real players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Marcos Berenguer (-2002) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Alejandro Ortega (183-2001) scored 7 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Vila-Real have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain third place with 16-5 record having just one point less than leader Mollerussa, which they share with Universitat Vic and Oviedo. Loser El Pilar keeps the second position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Vila-Real will meet league's leader Puerto Sagunto in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. El Pilar will play against Castello B and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vila-Real: M.Moragas 19+8reb+3ast, P.Morte 17+7reb+4ast, D.Garcia 14+4reb+3ast, J.Campos 12+13reb, A.Cejudo 8+1reb+5ast, V.Rodriguez 7+7reb+2ast
El Pilar: B.Marcos 16+11reb, M.Javier 10+5reb+2ast, S.Rafa 9+3reb+1ast, O.Alejandro 7+12reb+2ast, L.Gabriel 7+8reb, S.Javier 6

Godella - Puerto Sagunto 81-73

Top ranked Puerto Sagunto (19-2) recorded its second loss on the court of eighth ranked Godella on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Godella 81-73. It ended at the same time the 18-game winning streak of Puerto Sagunto. Godella made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Puerto Sagunto helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Pablo Ferri who scored 32 points and 8 rebounds. Center Gerard Borrega (-2002) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Argentinian power forward Marco Tortarolo (197-1994) who recorded 23 points and 8 rebounds and Ukrainian forward Sergiy Yurchenko (202-1987) added 15 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Godella maintains eighth place with 9-11 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Puerto Sagunto at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with Mollerussa. Godella is looking forward to face higher ranked Vall D'uixo (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Puerto Sagunto will play against Vila-Real (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Godella: P.Ferri 32+8reb+1ast, G.Borrega 13+6reb+2ast, G.Gonzalez 11+1ast, I.Alonso 8+1reb, A.Almonacid 5+2reb, P.Pareja 4+6reb+5ast
Puerto Sagunto: T.Marco 23+8reb+1ast, R.Joaquin 16+1ast, Y.Sergiy 15+4reb+1ast, G.Hugo 5+6reb, G.Alejandro 5+3reb+2ast, M.Daniel 4+6reb+1ast

Peniscola - Vall D'uixo 80-88

Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Peniscola (3-18) was defeated at home by sixth ranked Vall D'uixo (10-10) 88-80 on Saturday. Pablo Arnau (188, college: Dean) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and Lucas Orsino chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Eric Navarro (-2004) with 22 points and Ricard Roman produced a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 assists and 5 steals. Four Vall D'uixo and five Peniscola players scored in double figures. Peniscola's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Vall D'uixo maintains sixth place with 10-10 record, which they share with SESE. Peniscola lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with 18 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Vall D'uixo will meet at home Godella (#8) in the next round. Peniscola will play against Tabernes (#10) in Tabernes Blanques and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vall D'uixo: M.Peral 19+1ast, L.Orsino 15+9reb+3ast, E.Diagne 14+8reb, P.Arnau 14+12reb+1ast, P.Arista 13+1reb+3ast, A.David 9+9reb+6ast
Peniscola: N.Eric 22+4reb+3ast, D.King 12+9reb+1ast, R.Ricard 11+3reb+10ast, J.Lucas 10+3reb, C.Enrique 10+3reb+2ast, S.Raul 10+6reb

Almassera - Tabernes 82-77

Everything went according to plan when eighth ranked Almassera (10-11) won against at home 10th ranked Tabernes (8-13) 82-77 on Saturday. Almassera forced 20 Tabernes turnovers and outrebounded them 51-39 including 18 on the offensive glass. Martin Poveda (-2006) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and David Fernandez (-2001) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). The best for the losing side was guard Sergio Vidal (194-1988) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and Manuel Aroca (191-1991) scored 11 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Five Almassera and four Tabernes players scored in double figures. Almassera moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Tabernes dropped to the eighth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Almassera will meet at home higher ranked Jovens (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tabernes will play against Peniscola (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Almassera: D.Fernandez 14+9reb+1ast, J.Jimenez 13+5reb+2ast, P.Martin 12+15reb+2ast, G.Casasus 11+7reb+2ast, S.Herrando 10+3reb+3ast, H.Rueda 10+5reb+5ast
Tabernes: S.Vidal 19+12reb+2ast, R.Noel 13+6reb+2ast, G.Carlos 12+3reb, A.Manuel 11+4reb+6ast, M.Victor 9+11reb+1ast, T.Jose Maria 8+2reb+3ast

Group E-B

Torrent - Cartagena Est. 67-72

There was an upset when 3rd placed Torrent (14-6) was defeated at home by tenth ranked Cartagena Est. (8-11) 72-67 on Saturday. American swingman Trevaughn Goodman (193, college: Principia, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) stepped up and scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Irish Josh Carr (-2002) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was naturalized Polish Emilio Llacer (-2006) with 19 points and 5 rebounds and forward Alejandro Terrades (196-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Cartagena Est. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Ontinet. Torrent lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with Es Castell. Cartagena Est. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Torrent will play against Ontinet (#9) in Ontinyent and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cartagena Est.: G.Trevaughn 17+5reb+6ast, J.Carr 13+5reb, H.Rodriguez 12+5reb, A.Ferragut 9+6reb+2ast, D.Sarrias 8+6reb+2ast, T.Sastre 7+1reb
Torrent: E.Llacer 19+5reb+3ast, A.Terrades 14+10reb, V.Juan Jose 10+9reb+4ast, L.Pablo 6+5reb, C.David 5+1reb, B.Lucas 5+8reb

Lucentum - Montemar 78-74

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Alicante where thirteenth ranked Lucentum (3-16) defeated 12th ranked Montemar (4-16) 78-74 on Sunday. Jesus Munoz (-2005) stepped up and scored 30 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Kirill Fedorov chipped in 19 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Canadian forward Yannick Anzuluni (205-1987, college: Houghton) with 21 points and 8 rebounds and Benat Terreros scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Montemar players scored in double figures. Montemar's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Lucentum maintains thirteenth place with 3-16 record, which they share with Maristas. Montemar lost sixteenth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Picken Claret. Lucentum will meet league's second-placed Sueca on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Montemar will play against the league's leader Alginet (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Lucentum: J.Munoz 30+6reb+4ast, K.Fedorov 19+4reb+4ast, V.Sergio 13+6reb+6ast, G.Tudela 6+4reb, F.Albert 6+3reb+1ast, S.Massamba 3+3reb
Montemar: Y.Anzuluni 21+8reb, T.Benat 13+6reb+7ast, G.Jorge 12+9reb+4ast, N.Juan Jose 10+3reb+4ast, Q.Alvaro 6+3reb, B.Zheng 6+1ast

Jorge Juan - Sueca 81-90

Very expected game in Novelda where 7th ranked Jorge Juan (10-9) was defeated by second ranked Sueca (16-3) 90-81 on Saturday. Sueca outrebounded Jorge Juan 51-35 including 17 on the offensive glass. Sueca looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Forward Francisco Marco (193-2002) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds for the winners and swingman Pablo Luengo (193-2004) chipped in 23 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Christian Segui (192-2000) with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and Vicente Vicent scored 16 points. Jorge Juan's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sueca have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain second place with 16-3 record having just three points less than leader Mollerussa. Loser Jorge Juan keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. Sueca will meet at home Lucentum (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Jorge Juan will play against Adesavi (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sueca: P.Luengo 23+5reb+3ast, F.Marco 17+16reb+3ast, A.Pol 16+4reb+3ast, E.Morata 8+5reb+3ast, L.Cervantes 7+4reb+3ast, L.Alejandro 7+5reb+9ast
Jorge Juan: C.Segui 18+5reb+6ast, V.Vicente 16+1reb+2ast, P.Jose Antonio 10+1reb+1ast, V.Airidas 10+4reb+3ast, C.Jesus 9+5reb+3ast, B.Daniil 8+6reb

Maristas - Adesavi 64-61

There was a surprise result in Valencia where fourteenth ranked Maristas (3-16) edged higher ranked Adesavi (9-11) 64-61 on Sunday. Maristas outrebounded Adesavi 46-32 including 16 on the offensive glass. Ukrainian guard Victor Lemishko (205-2001) stepped up and scored 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and Alvaro Pou Campillo (-1999) chipped in 11 points and 11 rebounds. Four Maristas players scored in double figures. Maristas' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Samuel Galvez (-2004) with 19 points and 6 rebounds and forward Aldo Jose Serneguet (193-1996) scored 11 points and 5 steals. Maristas moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Lucentum. Adesavi lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Maristas will meet higher ranked Carolinas (#11) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Adesavi will play against Jorge Juan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Maristas: V.Lemishko 19+9reb+1ast, A.Campillo 11+11reb+2ast, V.Carles 11+6reb+2ast, V.Lemishko 10+6reb+2ast, A.Dominguez 6+1reb+4ast, C.Sanchez 4+1reb+1ast
Adesavi: G.Samuel 19+6reb+1ast, S.Aldo Jose 11+4reb+2ast, L.Pablo 10+2reb+1ast, J.Madinyh 6+4reb+1ast, D.Ivan 4+1reb+1ast, G.Victor 4+9reb+3ast

Elche - Carolinas 85-61

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Carolinas (5-14) was outplayed on the road by sixth ranked Elche (12-7) 85-61 on Sunday. Elche outrebounded Carolinas 43-24 including a 33-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Christian Gonzalez (-2002) stepped up and scored 12 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and center Pablo Gomez (-2001) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Francisco Lopez (185-2002) with 16 points and 5 rebounds and British Favour Ajayi (201) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Elche maintains sixth place with 12-7 record. Carolinas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 14 games lost. Elche will meet higher ranked Benidorm (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Carolinas will play against Maristas (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Elche: C.Gonzalez 12+7reb+1ast, M.Mariscal 12+2reb+2ast, P.Gomez 11+5reb+3ast, W.Ladson 10+6reb+1ast, Z.Emilio 10+1reb+1ast, J.Estrella 8+2reb+1ast
Carolinas: L.Francisco 16+5reb+2ast, T.Pablo 13+1reb+1ast, A.Favour 11+7reb+1ast, H.Diego 10+1reb+3ast, P.Martin 4+1reb, M.Jose 3+1reb

Ontinet - Benidorm 54-70

Everything went according to plan in Ontinyent where fifth ranked Benidorm (14-5) won against 9th ranked Ontinet (8-11) 70-54 on Sunday. Benidorm forced 21 Ontinet turnovers. Strangely Ontinet outrebounded Benidorm 45-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. Argentinian swingman Mateo Marziali (194-1996) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and guard Sergio Gomez (184-2000) chipped in 18 points. The best for the losing side was Chadian center Placide Nakidjim (205-1994) with 7 points and 14 rebounds and guard Joaquin Molina (188-2002) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Benidorm have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place. Loser Ontinet keeps the ninth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Cartagena Est.. Benidorm will meet at home Elche (#6) in the next round. Ontinet will play against Torrent and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Benidorm: S.Gomez 18+1reb+2ast, S.Jimena 11+3reb+2ast, M.Mateo 10+11reb+2ast, D.Thibault 8+3reb+2ast, D.Zaragozi 8+2reb+3ast, J.Ortola 6+2reb+2ast
Ontinet: S.Jose 11+4reb+1ast, B.Iker 11+5reb+1ast, J.Molina 10+7reb+2ast, P.Nakidjim 7+14reb+2ast, I.Jose Luis 5+3reb+4ast, D.Cabrera 5+5reb

Round 15

Aljaraque - Dos Hermanas 57-89

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Aljaraque (4-15) was crushed at home by eighth ranked Dos Hermanas (8-13) 89-57 on Wednesday. Dos Hermanas dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Aljaraque's 20 and made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game, while Aljaraque only scored four points from the stripe. They outrebounded Aljaraque 49-34 including a 40-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Dos Hermanas made 8 blocks. Point guard Antonio Diaz (190-2003) stepped up and scored 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and center Salvador Navarro (201-1997) chipped in 18 points. Four Dos Hermanas players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was center Javier Vazquez (199-2001) with 7 points and 9 rebounds and Isidoro Perez scored 16 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dos Hermanas maintains eighth place with 8-13 record, which they share with 5 other teams. Aljaraque lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Almeria. Dos Hermanas will meet at home Badajoz Acad. (#11) in the next round. Aljaraque will play against San Fernando and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Dos Hermanas: S.Navarro 18+4reb, A.Diaz 16+8reb+6ast, F.Cotan 11+6reb+1ast, A.Llano 10+6reb+2ast, P.Seco 9+5reb, A.Doblado 9+4reb
Aljaraque: P.Isidoro 16+1reb, L.Alvaro 10+1reb+2ast, B.Manuel 8+6reb, V.Javier 7+9reb+1ast, J.Bravo 6+2reb+1ast, O.Kante 4+7reb+4ast

Avenida - Estudiantes L. 79-72

No shocking result in a game in Salamanca where fifth ranked Avenida (13-8) defeated 11th ranked Estudiantes (7-13) 79-72 on Wednesday. Guard Acoydan McCarthy (197-1999) stepped up and scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and guard Albert Garrido (188-2005, agency: Promo Sport ID) chipped in 19 points and 4 assists. Four Avenida players scored in double figures. Avenida's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Ukrainian forward Andrii Sytar (198-2006) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and forward Alejandro Hermida (194-2000) scored 6 points and 8 rebounds. Avenida moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Estudiantes L. keeps the eleventh position with 13 games lost. Avenida will meet at home Navia (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Estudiantes will play against Betanzos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Avenida: G.Albert 19+3reb+4ast, A.McCarthy 17+7reb+5ast, A.Casado 14+2reb+1ast, C.Rodrigo 12+8reb+3ast, K.Ousmane 6+9reb+1ast, R.Sanchez 6+7reb+3ast
Estudiantes L.: S.Andrii 14+10reb, I.Sama 11+4reb+1ast, F.Pedro 10+3reb, R.Saul 9+5reb, P.Hugo 9+4reb+1ast, V.Diego 7+4reb+3ast

Round 17

Fuengirola - Oh!Tels ULB 70-74

Rather expected game when 12th ranked Fuengirola (5-16) was defeated at home by ninth ranked Oh!Tels ULB (7-14) 74-70 on Thursday. Oh!Tels ULB forced 21 Fuengirola turnovers. Arturo Seara stepped up and scored 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and Lithuanian center David Stachovskij (208-1996) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. Four Oh!Tels ULB players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Argentinian-Polish forward Thomas Wolkowyski (198-2000, college: CIU) with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds and Rafael Vidales (191-2003) scored 9 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Oh!Tels ULB maintains ninth place with 7-14 record, which they share with 9 other teams. Fuengirola lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 16 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Oh!Tels ULB will meet at home higher ranked Novaschool (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Fuengirola will play against La Zubia (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Oh!Tels ULB: A.Seara 23+5reb+2ast, S.David 16+8reb+1ast, V.Chernodolia 13+5reb+3ast, P.Perales 11+6reb+2ast, J.Lopez 5+4reb+1ast, A.Valor 3+4reb
Fuengirola: M.Adrian 13+2reb+1ast, W.Thomas 10+10reb+2ast, D.Guaita 9+4reb+3ast, V.Rafael 9+7reb+2ast, E.Nicolas 7+6reb+1ast, T.Daniel 7+3reb

Motril - Andujar SKA 80-74

Very predictable result when ninth ranked Motril (7-14) beat at home bottom-ranked Andujar SKA (0-3) 80-74 on Wednesday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Motril made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Andujar SKA turnovers. American forward Bryce Hunt (201-2000, college: Evangel) stepped up and scored 14 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Eduardo Gea chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. Motril's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was point guard Juan Jose Morales (188-2000, agency: BAGENCY CSA) with 24 points and Jose Espinal scored 5 points and 15 rebounds. Motril maintains ninth place with 7-14 record, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser Andujar SKA still closes the standings with three games lost. Motril will meet higher ranked Marbella (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Andujar SKA will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Motril: E.Gea 14+6reb, B.Hunt 14+6reb+1ast, D.Garzon 11+4reb+1ast, S.Martinez 9+2reb, H.Fernandez 8+6reb, P.Fernandez 7+2reb+2ast
Andujar SKA: J.Jose Morales 24+4reb+2ast, D.Facundo 13+3reb+3ast, I.Vivero 8+1reb, P.Jaime 8+3reb+1ast, R.Juan 6+1reb, E.Jose 5+15reb