Tercera FEB Round 25 of Regular Season

There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in Tercera FEB. The round was exceptionally exciting as seven games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Tres Cantos (22-2) in Madrid on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by third ranked Zentro Basket (18-7) 71-69. It ended at the same time the 18-game winning streak of Tres Cantos. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Zentro Basket made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game, while Tres Cantos only scored seven points from the stripe. 25 personal fouls committed by Tres Cantos helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Marc Estape (190-2006) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 5 rebounds. DR Congolese forward Gloire Goma (196-2003, college: CSUB) contributed with 18 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Forward Daniel Gonzalez Longarela (198-2000, college: UPEI, agency: Promo Sport ID) answered with 9 points and 8 rebounds for Tres Cantos. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Zentro Basket have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Tres Cantos at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with Algeciras and Jaen FS. Zentro Basket is looking forward to face Telde (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tres Cantos will play against Boadilla (#15) and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in El Puerto de Santa Maria. Second ranked Gymnastica (19-6) saved a 3-point victory at home edging leader Badajoz Vitaly (22-3) 76-73 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the 17-game winning streak of Badajoz Vitaly. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Cuban guard Raudelis Guerra (191-1993) stepped up and scored 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Franco Ruesga chipped in 15 points, 8 assists and 5 steals. At the losing side point guard Pablo Oses (180-2003) responded with 14 points and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for Gymnastica. They maintain second place with 19-6 record having just three points less than leader Mollerussa, which they share with Baskonia B and Oviedo. Badajoz Vitaly at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. They share it with Puerto Sagunto and Mollerussa. Gymnastica will play against Huelva Com. (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Badajoz Vitaly will play against Navas (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Fourth-ranked Castelldefels (15-10) was very close to win a game against third ranked L'Hospitalet (20-5) on Saturday. L'Hospitalet managed to secure only one-point victory 77-76. However their fans expected easier game. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Castelldefels. Nil Baques nailed 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Marc Manes came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for Castelldefels in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. L'Hospitalet moved-up to second place, which they share with Universitat Vic and Vila-Real. Loser Castelldefels keeps the fourth position with ten games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. L'Hospitalet will meet Mataro Parc (#13) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Castelldefels will play against Ibiza (#7) and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 25 were not that significant. La Matanza was beaten by Santa Cruz on the road 75-61. Ardoi lost to Tolosa on its own court 72-76. Avila managed to outperform Indautxu in a road game 72-58. Ulacia ZKE managed to beat Caja Rural at home 78-60. Pas Pielagos defeated Carbajosa on the opponent's court 82-76. Filipenses beat Solares in a home game 85-82. Baskonia B lost to Cantbasket on the road 79-90. Santander unfortunately lost to Zornotza on its own court 78-94. Navia was rolled over Xiria in Carballo 76-105. Betanzos defeated Caja Rural at home 97-91. Obradoiro S. was beaten by Estudiantes on the opponent's court 82-74. Sigaltec won against Salesianos in a home game 83-74. Rosalia managed to outperform Culleredo on the road 75-74. Marin managed to beat Avenida on its own court 84-74. Chantada was defeated by Oviedo in a road game 91-83. La Matanza was beaten by La Roda at home 62-70. Mostoles lost to Alcobendas on the opponent's court 61-73. Santa Cruz managed to outperform Corralejo in a home game 82-71. Quintanar rolled over Villarrobledo on the road 81-60. Dist.Olimpico was defeated by Fuenlabrada 2 on its own court 85-88. Estudiantes B beat Alcala in Madrid 97-80. Tenerife Naut. won against Tobarra at home 95-79. Talavera was outscored by Aridane on the opponent's court 107-74. Guadalajara recorded a loss to Rivas in a home game 63-70. Daimiel was crushed by Real Canoe on the road 91-61. Azudense beat Pintobasket on its own court 62-51. Mensajero lost to Boadilla in Boadilla del Monte 70-80. Felipe Anton managed to outperform Telde at home 82-74. Mataro Parc recorded a loss to D'Inca on the opponent's court 69-57. Sant Cugat was defeated by Calvia in a home game 67-80. Mollerussa beat Alfinden on the road 81-70. Roser won against Valls on its own court 76-58. Igualada unfortunately lost to Tarragona in a road game 72-80. Ibiza managed to beat Barbastro at home 98-82. Andratx defeated Granollers on the opponent's court 83-81. Prat smashed Tecla Sala in a home game 97-64. Es Castell won against Zaragoza CB on the road 68-57. Esparreguera unfortunately lost to Universitat Vic on its own court 69-70. SESE managed to beat Cornella in Barcelona 66-63. Navas crushed Huerva at home 101-64. Mollet smashed Quart on the opponent's court 84-61. Oh!Tels ULB lost to La Zubia in a home game 68-84. Almeria was outscored by Marbella on the road 88-114. Motril was rolled over Algeciras on its own court 83-104. El Pinar defeated Novaschool in a road game 71-57. Murgi was beaten by Jaen FS at home 75-81. Fuengirola was destroyed by Tijola on the opponent's court 98-45. Winless Andujar SKA unfortunately lost to Melilla in a home game 79-94. Moraleja was rolled over Bosco Merida on the road 39-85. Sagrado Corazon crushed Dos Hermanas on its own court 97-64. Aljaraque beat Penarroya in a road game 71-69. Badajoz Acad. won against Huelva Com. at home 82-72. Coria unfortunately lost to San Fernando on the opponent's court 56-74. Alcala Caja87 recorded a loss to San Antonio in a home game 74-80. Jovens defeated Paterna on the road 64-55. Picken Claret was smashed by El Pilar on its own court 74-96. Puerto Sagunto destroyed Aldaia in Gilet 88-66. Morvedre outscored Vall D'uixo at home 98-71. Tabernes managed to beat Castello B on the opponent's court 78-60. Vila-Real defeated Almassera in a home game 69-53. Godella was beaten by Peniscola on the road 73-62. Montemar was destroyed by Torrent on its own court 44-98. Adesavi was outscored by Cartagena Est. in a road game 87-61. Alginet rolled over Carolinas at home 84-45. Benidorm crushed Lucentum on the opponent's court 91-67. Jorge Juan beat Ontinet in a home game 78-68. Elche lost to Maristas on the road 55-65. El Pilar managed to outperform Castello B on its own court 84-72. Tres Cantos managed to beat Telde in a road game 84-79. Real Canoe defeated Aridane at home 96-85.
The most impressive performance of 25th round was 21 points and 8 rebounds by Jorge del Castillo of Santa Cruz.



Santa Cruz - La Matanza 75-61

No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Santa Cruz (11-13) beat at home 12th ranked La Matanza (6-19) 75-61 on Tuesday. Strangely La Matanza outrebounded Santa Cruz 50-38 including a 22-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Javier Herreros (198-1994) nailed 21 points and 9 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) for the winning side and guard Jorge del Castillo (187-2002) accounted for 21 points and 8 rebounds. Pablo Grima (-2006) came up with 15 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Jorge Parrondo (196-2000) added 12 points and 11 rebounds respectively for La Matanza in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Santa Cruz maintains eighth place with 11-13 record. Loser La Matanza keeps the twelfth position with 19 games lost. They share it with Daimiel. Santa Cruz will meet higher ranked Quintanar (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. La Matanza will play against Mostoles (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santa Cruz: H.Javier 21+9reb+3ast, C.del 21+8reb+3ast, A.Navas 11+5reb+3ast, A.Vera 8+3reb+1ast, A.Rosales 6+1reb+2ast, M.Sosa 4+1reb
La Matanza: G.Pablo 15+7reb+1ast, P.Jorge 12+11reb, H.Romen 8+8reb, B.Antoine 7+2reb, R.Pablo 6+3reb+1ast, S.Serigne 2+2reb

Group A-A

Ardoi - Tolosa 72-76

Rather expected game when 11th ranked Ardoi (10-15) lost to eighth ranked Tolosa (13-12) in Zizur Mayor 72-76 on Sunday. Tolosa dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Ardoi's 26. They outrebounded Ardoi 44-27 including 29 on the defensive glass. Benat Etxeberria (-2004) nailed a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and Urko Perez (-2004) accounted for 13 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Jon Mendivil (194-2001) came up with 22 points and 4 steals and Ander Arbizu (188-2001) added 14 points and 4 steals respectively for Ardoi in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Tolosa moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Ardoi dropped to the ninth position with 15 games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Tolosa will meet at home Santander (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ardoi will play against Avila and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tolosa: U.Perez 13+5reb+3ast, U.Conde 11+2reb, B.Etxeberria 11+11reb, A.Alda 10+5reb+1ast, G.Ander 9+3reb+1ast, E.Huizi 8+3reb+2ast
Ardoi: M.Jon 22+3reb+3ast, A.Ander 14+3reb, O.Hodei 8+1reb+3ast, V.Ignacio 5+2reb+3ast, A.Shams Karim 5+1reb+6ast, B.Markel 5+5reb+2ast

Indautxu - Avila 58-72

Very predictable result when fourth ranked Avila (17-8) won against 12th ranked Indautxu (8-17) in Bilbao 72-58 on Saturday. Avila forced 32 Indautxu turnovers. Point guard Mario Solorzano (188-2001) nailed 17 points for the winning side and power forward Adrian Vasquez (200-2001) accounted for 13 points and 7 rebounds. Four Avila players scored in double figures. point guard Pablo Albisu (184-1995) came up with 10 points and 9 assists and Aitor Lopez (-1994) added 8 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Indautxu in the defeat. Indautxu's coach rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Avila maintains fourth place with 17-8 record, which they share with Mollet. Loser Indautxu dropped to the tenth position with 17 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Avila will meet at home Ardoi (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Indautxu will play against Valladolid CBC and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Avila: S.Mario 17+3reb+2ast, A.Vasquez 13+7reb+1ast, D.Carretero 13+7reb+1ast, M.Carretero 10+2reb+2ast, C.Hernandez 9+6reb+2ast, A.Martin 5+4reb
Indautxu: A.Pablo 10+2reb+9ast, F.Asier 9+8reb+1ast, A.Lopez 8+9reb+3ast, M.Galder 8+6reb+1ast, M.Pablo 7+2reb, D.Leo 7+1reb

Ulacia ZKE - Caja Rural 78-60

There was an upset when much higher ranked Caja Rural (20-29) lost to seventh ranked Ulacia ZKE (14-11) in Zarautz 60-78 on Sunday. Ulacia ZKE outrebounded Caja Rural 40-26 including 31 on the defensive glass. Center Imanol Arteche (200-2002) nailed a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and center Andres Zabaleta (200-1994) accounted for 15 points and 7 rebounds. Juan Lambas (188-2004) came up with 17 points and Enrique Gutierrez (-2006) added 8 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Caja Rural in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Ulacia ZKE. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Caja Rural keeps the second position with 29 games lost. Ulacia ZKE will meet higher ranked Pas Pielagos (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Caja Rural will play against Xiria and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ulacia ZKE: E.Martinez 16+3reb+2ast, A.Zabaleta 15+7reb, I.Arteche 10+12reb+3ast, A.Eguskitza 8+2reb+3ast, E.Juarros 8+1ast, A.Oliveira 7+4reb
Caja Rural: L.Juan 17+2reb+1ast, P.Raul 9+2reb+1ast, G.Enrique 8+8reb+2ast, P.Sergio 6+2reb+1ast, d.Castro Alejandro 4+2reb, H.Pablo 4+1reb

Carbajosa - Pas Pielagos 76-82

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Pas Pielagos (15-10) defeated on the road 9th ranked Carbajosa (12-13) 82-76 on Saturday. Pas Pielagos had a 30-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. Ukrainian forward Artem Yailo (202-2000) nailed 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and forward Luis Gomez (195-2000) accounted for 16 points. French guard Abraham Massaley came up with 24 points and 6 assists and Senegalese Ababacar Dieye added 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Carbajosa in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Pas Pielagos. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Carbajosa dropped to the sixth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Pas Pielagos will meet at home Ulacia ZKE (#7) in the next round. Carbajosa will play against Filipenses in Palencia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pas Pielagos: L.Gomez 16+3reb+3ast, Y.Artem 14+9reb+1ast, P.Fernandez 13+2ast, J.Reiner 10+3reb+4ast, A.Ruiz 9+5reb+3ast, C.Lyvans 7+8reb+1ast
Carbajosa: M.Abraham 24+2reb+6ast, D.Antonio 17+5reb+1ast, D.Ababacar 13+9reb+4ast, M.Ekaitz 7+6reb+3ast, M.Jorge 6+1ast, N.Mademba 5+5reb

Filipenses - Solares 85-82

There was an upset when higher ranked Solares (11-14) was edged by fourteenth ranked Filipenses (5-20) in Palencia 85-82 on Saturday. Senegalese center Mamadou Diagne (208-1998) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds for the winning side and guard Manuel Herrero (184-2001) accounted for 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Filipenses' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. French center Tyrone Quincy (-2001) came up with 17 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Daniel Contreras (180-2000) added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Solares in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Filipenses moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Solares dropped to the seventh position with 14 games lost. They share it with 10 other teams. Filipenses will meet at home higher ranked Carbajosa (#9) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Solares will play against Baskonia B having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Filipenses: A.Allas 19+7reb+1ast, M.Herrero 18+6reb+4ast, D.Mamadou 16+16reb+1ast, C.Polanco 10+3reb+2ast, l.de 9+2reb+2ast, S.Martinez 7+3reb+1ast
Solares: Q.Tyrone 17+9reb+1ast, M.Liam 16+3reb+2ast, C.Daniel 13+9reb+1ast, S.Hector 11+3reb+3ast, M.Sergio 9+7reb+1ast, G.Esteban 7+5reb+2ast

Cantbasket - Baskonia B 90-79

There was a small surprise when sixth ranked Cantbasket (14-11) beat 3rd placed Baskonia B (19-6) in Santander 90-79 on Sunday. Forward Jorge Otero (195-2004) nailed a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and Jonathan Jorge accounted for 25 points and 7 rebounds. Five Cantbasket players scored in double figures. Georgian guard Mate Khatiashvili (192-2008) came up with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized British David Sainsbury (205-1994) added 7 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Baskonia B in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Cantbasket maintains sixth place with 14-11 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Baskonia B dropped to the second position with six games lost. They share it with Oviedo and Gymnastica. Cantbasket will meet league's leader Zornotza in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Baskonia B will play against Solares and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cantbasket: J.Jorge 25+7reb+2ast, O.Jorge 20+11reb+3ast, A.Reyes 15+10reb+4ast, A.Federico 13+2reb, A.Garcia 11+3reb+1ast, D.Camara 6+5reb
Baskonia B: K.Mate 26+9reb+4ast, D.Chiek 14+6reb, P.Asier 11+2reb+1ast, P.Dario 7+3reb+1ast, D.Sainsbury 7+12reb+5ast, I.Oier 5+3reb+1ast

Santander - Zornotza 78-94

Very expected game when 12th ranked Santander (8-17) lost at home to first ranked Zornotza (24-1) 94-78 on Saturday. Zornotza made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. Enaitz Errasti (188-2002) nailed 21 points for the winning side and power forward Mouhamadou Ndiaye (202-2003) accounted for 15 points and 8 rebounds. American forward Solomon Campbell (208, college: Evergreen St.) came up with 21 points and 23 rebounds and Italian Demetre Merkviladze (-2007) added 21 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Santander in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the twelfth consecutive win for Zornotza. They maintain first place with 24-1 record, which they share with Prat. Santander lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with 17 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Zornotza will meet at home Cantbasket (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Santander will play against Tolosa (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Zornotza: E.Errasti 21+1reb+1ast, M.Borja 16+4reb, M.Ndiaye 15+8reb, T.Gega 12+2reb+2ast, I.Chacon 10+4reb+1ast, I.Salazar 8+6reb+3ast
Santander: S.Campbell 21+23reb, M.Demetre 21+6reb+3ast, R.Carlos 13+5reb+3ast, M.Maximo 7+1reb, G.Luis 6+1ast, P.Gabriel 6

Group A-B

Xiria - Navia 105-76

Very predictable result when third ranked Xiria (18-6) rolled over 10th ranked Navia (8-17) in Carballo 105-76 on Saturday. Xiria forced 29 Navia turnovers. Swingman Carlos Varela (192-2005, agency: BAGENCY CSA) nailed 26 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side and Belgian guard Darnell Snyers (183-1998, college: N.Georgia) accounted for 16 points. Four Xiria players scored in double figures. Georgian Sulkhan Sharashidze (-2006) came up with 20 points and naturalized French forward Ivan Lucente (203-2002, college: Garden City) added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Navia in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Xiria maintains third place with 18-6 record having five points less than leader Mollerussa. Loser Navia keeps the tenth position with 17 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Xiria will meet league's second-placed Caja Rural in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Navia will play against the league's second-placed Oviedo (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Xiria: V.Carlos 26+6reb+8ast, S.Darnell 16+3reb+1ast, M.Tomic 13+2reb+1ast, G.Sabater 10+5reb, A.Iglesias 10+4reb, S.Martinez 9+5reb+3ast
Navia: S.Sulkhan 20+1reb+2ast, P.Javier 15+2reb+1ast, G.Jorge 10+6reb, L.Ivan 9+8reb+1ast, A.Barrios 7+3reb+1ast, N.Papa 5+10reb

Betanzos - Caja Rural 97-91

There was an upset when much higher ranked Caja Rural (20-29) lost on the road to sixth ranked Betanzos (12-13) 97-91 on Sunday. Randolph Acevedo nailed a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Jorge Abelleira (180-1997) accounted for 27 points. Swingman Alvaro Gonzalez (193-2006) came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 16 rebounds and Rodrigo Perez (-2005) added 18 points and 5 assists respectively for Caja Rural in the defeat. Four Caja Rural players scored in double figures. Betanzos maintains sixth place with 12-13 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Caja Rural keeps the second position with 29 games lost. Betanzos will meet Obradoiro S. (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Caja Rural will play against Xiria (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Betanzos: J.Abelleira 27+4reb+3ast, R.Acevedo 25+12reb+1ast, L.Portilla 12+10reb+2ast, D.Martin 11+1reb, M.Rozas 9+5reb+1ast, A.Espineira 9+1reb+1ast
Caja Rural: G.Alvaro 24+16reb+3ast, P.Rodrigo 18+4reb+5ast, I.Yago 13, S.Fernando 10+2reb+2ast, J.Sevillano Marcos 9+4reb+2ast, G.Miguel 8+1reb+1ast

Estudiantes L. - Obradoiro S. 82-74

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when thirteenth ranked Estudiantes (8-16) defeated 12th ranked Obradoiro S. (5-20) in Lugo 82-74 on Sunday. Estudiantes forced 22 Obradoiro S. turnovers. Strangely Obradoiro S. outrebounded Estudiantes 39-25 including a 29-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Iker Sama (-2004) nailed 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and Ukrainian forward Andrii Sytar (198-2006) accounted for 16 points. Chinese Qiushi Huang came up with 24 points and 9 rebounds and Brazilian point guard Pedro Baddini (178-2007) added 13 points respectively for Obradoiro S. in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Estudiantes moved-up to twelfth place which they share with defeated Obradoiro S.. Obradoiro S. lost their eighth game in a row. They keep the twelfth position with 20 games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Estudiantes will meet higher ranked Salesianos (#11) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Obradoiro S. will play against Betanzos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes L.: S.Iker 16+5reb+6ast, A.Sytar 16+4reb, S.Ramos 14+5reb+1ast, H.Palomares 7+1reb+1ast, C.Darriba 7+2reb+1ast, A.Hermida 7+4reb+3ast
Obradoiro S.: H.Qiushi 24+9reb, B.Pedro 13+1reb+1ast, S.Hugo 9+2reb+3ast, C.Mateo 6+7reb+1ast, M.Qittane 6+1reb, G.Guillermo 5+5reb+2ast

Sigaltec - Salesianos 83-74

There was no surprise when 11th ranked Salesianos (7-18) lost on the road to eighth ranked Sigaltec (11-14) 83-74 on Saturday. Strangely Salesianos outrebounded Sigaltec 46-32 including 33 on the defensive glass. Oscar Castano nailed 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and Slovakian Adrian Kovacs accounted for 21 points. Sigaltec's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center David Guerra (205-1989) came up with 23 points and 9 rebounds and Gambian center Alou Gaye (208-2002, agency: BAGENCY CSA) added 14 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Salesianos in the defeat. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Sigaltec. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 10 other teams. Salesianos lost their third game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 18 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Sigaltec will meet Rosalia (#9) in the next round. Salesianos will play against Estudiantes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sigaltec: A.Kovacs 21+4reb, P.Fernandez 14+2reb+1ast, O.Castano 13+7reb+5ast, J.Rodriguez 8+2reb, M.Bello 8+1reb+1ast, D.Rey 6+3reb+1ast
Salesianos: G.David 23+9reb+1ast, A.Gaye 14+8reb, D.Okay 10+5reb+1ast, V.Rodrigo 8+7reb+3ast, M.Alvarez 8+3reb+1ast, T.Mouhamadou 6+5reb+4ast

Culleredo - Rosalia 74-75

There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Rosalia (9-16) edged on the road 4th placed Culleredo (15-10) 75-74 on Saturday. Swingman Nilo Barreiro (192-1995) nailed 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and guard Anxo Iglesias (185-2003) accounted for 17 points and 7 rebounds. Four Rosalia players scored in double figures. Senegalese center Khadim Fall (205-2000) came up with 24 points and 25 rebounds and Argentinian-Italian Ramiro Espinoza (190-1996) added 21 points respectively for Culleredo in the defeat. Rosalia maintains ninth place with 9-16 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Culleredo keeps the fourth position with ten games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Rosalia will meet at home higher ranked Sigaltec (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Culleredo will play against Avenida in Salamanca and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rosalia: I.Anxo 17+7reb+2ast, N.Barreiro 15+7reb+5ast, C.Gil 14+8reb+3ast, J.Fernandez 11+3reb+1ast, S.Lope 7+1reb, L.Garcia 6+1reb
Culleredo: F.Khadim 24+25reb+1ast, R.Espinoza 21+3reb, D.William 11+5reb, A.Corbacho 8+6reb, M.Jorge 5, A.Alvaro 3+3reb+1ast

Marin - Avenida 84-74

Very expected game when 5th ranked Avenida (15-10) lost on the road to first ranked Marin (21-4) 84-74 on Saturday. Marin forced 24 Avenida turnovers. Point guard Miguel Souto (180-2002) nailed 18 points, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winning side and guard Anton Bouzan (188-1995, agency: Promo Sport ID) accounted for 18 points. French swingman Julian Ngufor (195-2001) came up with 21 points and 9 rebounds and guard Albert Garrido (188-2005, agency: Promo Sport ID) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Avenida in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Marin. They maintain first place with 21-4 record, which they share with Tarragona and La Roda. Loser Avenida dropped to the fourth position with ten games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Marin will meet Chantada (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Avenida will play against Culleredo (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Marin: M.Souto 18+1reb+5ast, B.Anton 18+3reb+1ast, A.Filgueira 14+4reb+1ast, O.Masai 11+2reb, J.Dominguez 9+4reb, W.Van 6+9reb+3ast
Avenida: N.Julian 21+9reb+1ast, A.Garrido 16+5reb+4ast, G.Ian 15+4reb+1ast, R.Choithramani 9+4reb, O.Kourouma 4+5reb, J.Ismael 4+5reb

Oviedo - Chantada 91-83

Rather predictable result when third ranked Oviedo (19-6) won against at home 7th ranked Chantada (11-14) 91-83 on Sunday. Oviedo forced 26 Chantada turnovers. Mali center Djigui Diarra (207-2004, agency: BIG) nailed a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Diego Cuetos (178-2004) accounted for 13 points. Oviedo's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Cristian Iglesias (200-1994) came up with 16 points and 8 rebounds and Martin Fernandez (-2003) added 22 points respectively for Chantada in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Oviedo. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Baskonia B and Gymnastica. Loser Chantada keeps the seventh position with 14 games lost. They share it with 10 other teams. Oviedo will meet Navia (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Chantada will play against the league's leader Marin and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Oviedo: D.Cuetos 13+3reb+2ast, R.Fernandez 13+2ast, N.Lopez 11+4reb+1ast, M.Bartolome 10+1reb+2ast, D.Djigui 10+13reb, A.Miranda 10+1ast
Chantada: F.Martin 22+3reb+2ast, I.Cristian 16+8reb+3ast, L.Jeronimo 13+9reb, C.Eddie 11+4reb+4ast, M.Ogunfolu 11+4reb, V.Alain 5

Group B-A

La Matanza - La Roda 62-70

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked La Matanza (6-19) lost to first ranked La Roda (21-4) in Las Palmas 62-70 on Saturday. Juan Vaquero (188-2004, agency: Promo Sport ID) nailed 12 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and Nikolas Cebrian accounted for 9 points and 5 assists. Pablo Grima (-2006) came up with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Serigne Sow (-2007) added 12 points respectively for La Matanza in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for La Roda. They maintain first place with 21-4 record, which they share with Tarragona and Marin. Loser La Matanza keeps the twelfth position with 19 games lost. They share it with Daimiel. La Roda will meet at home Tenerife Naut. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. La Matanza will play against Mostoles (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
La Roda: V.Juan 12+5reb+2ast, L.Pedro 11+3reb, M.Gullit 10+4ast, N.Cebrian 9+2reb+5ast, K.Jordan 9+3reb+3ast, S.Joan 8+4reb
La Matanza: S.Serigne 12+4reb, R.Pablo 12+2reb, G.Pablo 12+6reb+4ast, P.Jorge 8+5reb+2ast, D.Miguel 5+1reb+2ast, H.Romen 5+5reb

Alcobendas - Mostoles 73-61

Everything went according to plan when ninth ranked Alcobendas (11-14) defeated at home 14th ranked Mostoles (2-22) 73-61 on Saturday. Alcobendas outrebounded Mostoles 48-34 including 34 on the defensive glass. Forward Iago Zamalloa (197-1996) nailed a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and power forward Alejandro Fortes (204-1990) accounted for 11 points and 7 rebounds. Ivan Soto came up with 13 points and 8 rebounds and Jorge Molina added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Mostoles in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Alcobendas moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 10 other teams. Loser Mostoles dropped to the thirteenth position with 22 games lost. They share it with Moraleja. Alcobendas will meet Corralejo (#13) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Mostoles will play against La Matanza and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Alcobendas: I.Zamalloa 12+11reb+2ast, A.Fortes 11+7reb+1ast, S.Gutierrez 10+3reb+2ast, A.Marin 8+2reb+2ast, A.Relano 7+7reb, G.Antonio 6+3reb+1ast
Mostoles: M.Jorge 14+5reb+2ast, S.Ivan 13+8reb+2ast, P.Adrian 9+5reb+1ast, V.Marcos 8+1reb+3ast, F.Joseph 5+2reb, S.David 4+1reb

Santa Cruz - Corralejo 82-71

There was no surprise when 13th ranked Corralejo (4-21) lost on the road to eighth ranked Santa Cruz (11-13) 82-71 on Saturday. Santa Cruz had a 35-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. Angolan guard Eric Bras Amandio (190-1998, college: Okla City) nailed a double-double by scoring 30 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and Immanuel Edomwonyi accounted for 12 points and 11 rebounds. Four Santa Cruz players scored in double figures. Alejandro Guerra (-2007) came up with 12 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and guard Adrian Perez (185-2002, agency: BAGENCY CSA) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Corralejo in the defeat. Santa Cruz maintains eighth place with 11-13 record. Corralejo lost their third game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 21 games lost. They share it with Peniscola. Santa Cruz will meet higher ranked Quintanar (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Corralejo will play against Alcobendas (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Santa Cruz: E.Amandio 30+11reb+6ast, C.del 15+3reb+5ast, A.Vera 14+7reb, I.Edomwonyi 12+11reb, A.Rosales 6+1reb+1ast, I.Esteban 3+6reb+1ast
Corralejo: A.Perez 14+6reb+3ast, M.Perez 14+4reb+4ast, G.Alejandro 12+8reb+4ast, A.Alejandro 9+1ast, P.Diop 7+1reb+1ast, A.Joao 6+9reb+2ast

Villarrobledo - Quintanar 60-81

There was a small surprise when fifth ranked Quintanar (18-7) crushed on the road 3rd placed Villarrobledo (18-7) 81-60 on Saturday. Quintanar made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. American forward Chris Murray (198-2000, college: Embry Riddle) nailed 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and naturalized Argentinian Marco Villalba (201-1997) accounted for 18 points. Quintanar's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward David Damian (193-2005) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds and Senegalese center Modou Thiaw (204-2002) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Villarrobledo in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for Quintanar. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Villarrobledo. Quintanar will meet at home Santa Cruz (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Villarrobledo will play against Fuenlabrada 2 (#7) in Madrid and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quintanar: V.Marco 18+3reb, M.Chris 17+8reb+6ast, C.Angel 10+1reb, C.Ignacio 9+5reb+2ast, A.Vera 7+3ast, Z.Gaston 7+5reb+1ast
Villarrobledo: T.Modou 12+7reb, D.David 10+10reb+1ast, Q.Eduardo 8+1reb+1ast, L.Bulashvili 8+1reb+2ast, J.Paul Mejia 6+4reb, B.Luis 6+2reb+3ast

Dist.Olimpico - Fuenlabrada 2 85-88

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 6th ranked Dist.Olimpico (14-11) was edged by seventh ranked Fuenlabrada 2 (12-12) in Madrid 88-85 on Saturday. Fuenlabrada 2 looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Pablo Rodriguez (-2006) nailed 16 points and 8 assists for the winning side and forward Abel Delicado (196-2005) accounted for 10 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Fuenlabrada 2 players scored in double figures. Center Marcos Estebanez (200-1992) came up with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 13 rebounds and guard Diego Guijarro (188-2002) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Dist.Olimpico in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Fuenlabrada 2 moved-up to sixth place, which they share with SESE and Vall D'uixo. Loser Dist.Olimpico keeps the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Fuenlabrada 2 will meet at home higher ranked Villarrobledo (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Dist.Olimpico's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Madrid to the arena Estudiantes B.
Top scorers:
Fuenlabrada 2: B.Garrido 17+2reb, P.Rodriguez 16+3reb+8ast, L.Garcia 13+4reb+2ast, A.Delicado 10+7reb+5ast, C.Del 10+5reb+1ast, R.Sanchez 9+4reb+3ast
Dist.Olimpico: E.Marcos 31+13reb+2ast, G.Diego 15+5reb+3ast, C.Ivan 6+8reb+2ast, M.Nacho 6+5reb+5ast, H.Samuel 6+4ast, P.Pablo 6+4reb+5ast

Alcala - Estudiantes B 80-97

Very predictable result when second ranked Estudiantes B (20-4) won against on the road 10th ranked Alcala (10-16) 97-80 on Saturday. Estudiantes B outrebounded Alcala 49-36 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Estudiantes B looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Andres Amon nailed 19 points and 26 rebounds for the winning side and forward Felipe Diaz (202-2006) accounted for 31 points and 4 assists. Uruguayan-Greek forward Maximiliano Sole (195-1988) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds and Juan Jose Jimenez (184-2001) added 25 points respectively for Alcala in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Estudiantes B. They maintain second place with 20-4 record having just three points less than leader Mollerussa, which they share with El Pilar. Alcala lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the tenth position with 16 games lost. Estudiantes B's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Madrid Dist.Olimpico.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes B: F.Diaz 31+1reb+4ast, P.Robles 23+4reb+5ast, A.Amon 19+26reb+1ast, S.Diego 8+5reb+1ast, M.Sola 8+9reb+9ast, G.Perez 6+2reb+3ast
Alcala: J.Juan Jose 25+2reb+1ast, M.Sole 18+14reb+2ast, A.Torres 10+1reb+7ast, M.Daniel 8+4reb, M.Alejandro 8+9reb+1ast, D.Grosso Valentino 4+1reb

Tenerife Naut. - Tobarra 95-79

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Tobarra (7-18) lost to fourth ranked Tenerife Naut. (18-5) in Santa Cruz 79-95 on Saturday. Tenerife Naut. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Marcos Molina (-2001) nailed 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Samuel Sanchez (-2005) accounted for 11 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Tenerife Naut.'s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Equatorial Guinean Luis Nve Maleva (-2006) came up with 13 points and 9 rebounds and forward Seikhou Konte (190-2001) added 18 points respectively for Tobarra in the defeat. Five Tenerife Naut. and four Tobarra players scored in double figures. Tenerife Naut. moved-up to third place. Tobarra lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 18 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Tenerife Naut. will meet league's leader La Roda on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tobarra will play against Alcala (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tenerife Naut.: M.Molina 19+7reb+1ast, J.Garcia 13+4reb+1ast, E.Gonzalez 12+8reb+3ast, R.Samuel 11+6reb, E.Gandara 11+3reb+2ast, S.Sanchez 11+7reb+5ast
Tobarra: K.Seikhou 18+2reb+3ast, N.Maleva Luis 13+9reb+1ast, S.Alwyn 12+6reb, A.Pujadas 11+1reb, K.Seck 10+10reb+2ast, Y.Boubacar 7+4reb

Group B-B

Aridane - Talavera 107-74

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Aridane (15-10) outplayed 7th ranked Talavera (13-12) in Los Llanos 107-74 on Saturday. Aridane looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Naturalized Argentinian forward Adriano Gase (198-2004) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and Gerard Meja accounted for 26 points (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). Four Aridane players scored in double figures. Center Bassirou Gueye (200-1997) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds and Bosnian Sandro Gacic (201-1996) added 5 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Talavera in the defeat. 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 maintains fourth place with 15-10 record, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Talavera dropped to the fifth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Aridane will meet higher ranked Rivas (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Talavera will play against Felipe Anton and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Aridane: G.Meja 26+3reb+1ast, S.Kyrylo 18+3reb+1ast, G.Adriano 16+13reb+6ast, A.Jose 15+4reb+2ast, S.Gueye 11+4reb, P.Gouffran 9+2reb
Talavera: U.Carlos 15+3reb, V.Aitor 13+6reb, G.Bassirou 10+10reb, F.Javier 8+3reb, L.Daniel 6+2reb+8ast, A.Victor 5+2reb+1ast

Guadalajara - Rivas 63-70

There was no surprise when 9th ranked Guadalajara (10-15) lost at home to third ranked Rivas (18-7) 70-63 on Saturday. Rivas made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Guadalajara turnovers. Guard Oscar Mendez (182-2000) nailed 16 points for the winning side and forward Diego Martinez (195-2003) accounted for 13 points. Venezuelan power forward Luis Valera (201-1988, college: UTRGV) came up with 14 points and 5 rebounds and Destiny Olu-Elijah (195-2002, agency: BAGENCY CSA) added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Guadalajara in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Rivas. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Guadalajara lost their third game in a row. They keep the ninth position with 15 games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Rivas will meet at home Aridane (#4) in the next round. Guadalajara will play against Daimiel (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rivas: O.Mendez 16+4reb, D.Martinez 13+2reb, P.Rossi 8+4reb+1ast, A.Perez 7+4reb, M.Gustavo 7+1reb+2ast, P.Estebanez 6
Guadalajara: L.Valera 14+5reb+2ast, A.Armstrong 11+1reb+1ast, D.Olu-Elijah 9+7reb+1ast, A.Alvaro 9+1ast, E.Calvo 8+4reb+2ast, D.Francisco 6+5reb+1ast

Real Canoe - Daimiel 91-61

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Real Canoe (15-10) crushed 14th ranked Daimiel (6-19) in Madrid 91-61 on Saturday. Real Canoe dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Daimiel's 26. Real Canoe forced 23 Daimiel turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Daimiel's players. Miguel Kreisler nailed a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 assists and 5 steals for the winning side and forward Luis Garcia-Larrache (196-2002) accounted for 14 points and 6 assists. Five Real Canoe players scored in double figures. Francisco Espinosa came up with 15 points and 9 rebounds and French center Mamadou Diawara (201-2001) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Daimiel in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Real Canoe. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Daimiel lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the twelfth position with 19 games lost. They share it with La Matanza. Real Canoe's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Madrid to the arena Pintobasket.
Top scorers:
Real Canoe: J.Lapastora 15+3reb, M.Hermoso 15+4reb, L.Garcia-Larrache 14+2reb+6ast, E.Pascual 12+5reb+3ast, M.Kreisler 10+4reb+11ast, J.Martinez 9+6reb
Daimiel: E.Francisco 15+9reb, K.Stanley 12+3reb, M.Diawara 12+8reb, R.Luis 7+2reb+2ast, P.David 7+2reb+1ast, B.Pelayo 5+4ast

Azudense - Pintobasket 62-51

Rather expected game when 12th ranked Pintobasket (8-17) lost to tenth ranked Azudense (10-15) in Guadalajara 51-62 on Saturday. Azudense outrebounded Pintobasket 53-34 including a 38-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Argentinian Manuel Oillataguerre nailed a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds for the winning side and forward Jorge Barra (196-1990) accounted for 12 points and 8 rebounds. Four Azudense players scored in double figures. Center Miguel Alarcon (200-2003) came up with 13 points and 8 rebounds and Jose Saez added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Pintobasket in the defeat. Azudense moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Pintobasket dropped to the tenth position with 17 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Azudense will meet higher ranked Mensajero (#8) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pintobasket's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Madrid Real Canoe.
Top scorers:
Azudense: E.Echeverria 13+8reb+1ast, J.Barra 12+8reb+3ast, M.Jamie 10+3reb+1ast, M.Oillataguerre 10+15reb+1ast, G.Hierro 8+3reb+1ast, F.Victor 7+9reb+2ast
Pintobasket: A.Miguel 13+8reb+1ast, S.Jose 10+6reb, B.Lucas 7+3reb+1ast, B.Mateo 6+5reb, R.Sergio 5+4reb+1ast, R.Diego 3+3reb+3ast

Boadilla - Mensajero 80-70

There was a surprise result when fifteenth ranked Boadilla (5-20) won against higher ranked Mensajero (11-14) in Boadilla del Monte 80-70 on Saturday. Boadilla forced 22 Mensajero turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Angel Olmedo (181-1999) nailed 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and Jesus Vilasanchez (-2005) accounted for 16 points. Boadilla's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Daniel Rodriguez (-2005) came up with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists and Senegalese forward Mor Niang (206-1999) added 19 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for Mensajero in the defeat. Boadilla moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Mensajero lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with 14 games lost. They share it with 10 other teams. Boadilla will meet league's leader Tres Cantos in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mensajero will play against Azudense (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Boadilla: A.Olmedo 22+6reb+4ast, J.Vilasanchez 16+4reb+3ast, C.Cuesta 15+6reb+1ast, A.Gomez 8+1reb+2ast, P.Dominguez 5+3reb+4ast, I.Blanco-Argibay 4+3reb+4ast
Mensajero: R.Daniel 28+8reb+8ast, M.Niang 19+9reb, O.Daniel 7+5reb+1ast, A.Aparicio 7+8reb+1ast, R.Louis 6+1reb, P.Oscar 3+2reb

Zentro Basket - Tres Cantos 71-69

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Tres Cantos (22-2) in Madrid on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by third ranked Zentro Basket (18-7) 71-69. It ended at the same time the 18-game winning streak of Tres Cantos. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Zentro Basket made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game, while Tres Cantos only scored seven points from the stripe. 25 personal fouls committed by Tres Cantos helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Marc Estape (190-2006) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 5 rebounds. DR Congolese forward Gloire Goma (196-2003, college: CSUB) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Forward Daniel Gonzalez Longarela (198-2000, college: UPEI, agency: Promo Sport ID) answered with 9 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Jaime Atienza (184-1999) added 9 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Tres Cantos. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Zentro Basket have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Tres Cantos at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with Algeciras and Jaen FS. Zentro Basket is looking forward to face Telde (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tres Cantos will play against Boadilla (#15) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Zentro Basket: M.Estape 24+5reb+3ast, G.Gloire 18+11reb+2ast, D.Shields 10+2reb, L.Schiebelhut 8+4reb+2ast, S.Benjamin 4+10reb+2ast, G.Val 3+6reb+1ast
Tres Cantos: M.Nouhou 12+6reb, D.Gonzalez Longarela 9+8reb+3ast, A.Jaime 9+8reb+3ast, L.Gonzalo 9+9reb+1ast, D.Jorge 9+5reb, D.Gonzalo 8+4reb+6ast

Felipe Anton - Telde 82-74

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Telde (9-16) lost to sixth ranked Felipe Anton (14-10) in La Palma 74-82 on Saturday. Forward Santiago Manero (201-1999, college: Villa Maria) nailed 17 points and 9 rebounds (perfect behind the arc making all five shots) for the winning side and Uruguayan point guard Juan Galletto (182-1996) accounted for 17 points and 5 assists. Arturo Fernandez (193-1995) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and Alberto Vidal (-2001) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Telde in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Felipe Anton maintains sixth place with 14-10 record. Loser Telde dropped to the ninth position with 16 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Felipe Anton will meet Talavera (#7) on the road in the next round. Telde will play against the league's second-placed Zentro Basket and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Felipe Anton: S.Manero 17+9reb+1ast, G.Juan 17+2reb+5ast, E.Duque 12+2reb+2ast, K.Riverol 9+4reb+1ast, B.Fernandez 8+4reb+1ast, P.Arguelles 6+1reb
Telde: A.Fernandez 19+12reb+3ast, V.Alberto 12+10reb+1ast, A.Guillermo 8+2reb+1ast, V.Daniel 8+5reb, M.Ignacio 6+1reb+2ast, M.Alejandro 6+1reb+1ast

Group C-A

D'Inca - Mataro Parc 69-57

Everything went according to plan when ninth ranked D'Inca (11-14) defeated at home 13th ranked Mataro Parc (5-20) 69-57 on Saturday. D'Inca forced 26 Mataro Parc turnovers and had a 22-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Marc Aguilo (196-1999) nailed 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and Pep Lluis Llabres (-2003) accounted for 6 points and 13 rebounds. Izan Villar came up with 18 points and power forward Biel Bonet (200-2005) added 4 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Mataro Parc in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for D'Inca. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 10 other teams. Mataro Parc lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the twelfth position with 20 games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. D'Inca will meet Calvia (#11) on the road in the next round. Mataro Parc will play against L'Hospitalet and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
D'Inca: M.Aguilo 15+9reb, P.Carlos 10+9reb, T.Llobera 8+2reb+2ast, L.Sanchez 8+5reb, P.Llabres 6+13reb+1ast, P.Cami 6+2reb+6ast
Mataro Parc: V.Izan 18+1reb+2ast, B.Alan 10+5reb+3ast, S.Jordi 8+7reb+2ast, O.Hernan 6+4reb, D.Alejandro 5+8reb+2ast, B.Biel 4+12reb+3ast

Sant Cugat - Calvia 67-80

There was a minor upset when 10th ranked Sant Cugat (10-15) lost at home to twelfth ranked Calvia (10-15) 80-67 on Sunday. Calvia dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Sant Cugat's 22. Calvia forced 22 Sant Cugat turnovers. Ruben Vicente (199-2005) nailed 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Uruguayan center Rogelio De Leon (205-1989) accounted for 9 points and 14 rebounds. Four Calvia players scored in double figures. British forward Adria Amabilino-Perez (201-1999, college: Bentley) came up with 17 points and 8 rebounds and Miquel Gonzalez (196-2007) added 17 points respectively for Sant Cugat in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Calvia. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 6 other teams including defeated Sant Cugat. Calvia will meet at home D'Inca (#9) in the next round. Sant Cugat will play against the league's leader Mollerussa having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Calvia: V.Ruben 17+6reb+2ast, A.Alex 17+7reb, P.Alexis 10+3reb+5ast, G.Marc 10+4reb+1ast, D.Rogelio 9+14reb+2ast, J.Gonzalez 9+1reb
Sant Cugat: A.Adria 17+8reb+3ast, G.Miquel 17+4reb, C.Sergi 7+3reb+3ast, P.Alfons 6+1reb+2ast, S.Raimon 6+1reb+1ast, H.Jan 6+4reb+1ast

Alfinden - Mollerussa 70-81

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Mollerussa (22-3) beat 14th ranked Alfinden (2-23) in Zaragoza 81-70 on Saturday. Mollerussa outrebounded Alfinden 47-29 including a 20-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Connor Dickerson (195, college: Rowan) nailed a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and guard Pau Sarrate (194-2002) accounted for 15 points. Alejandro Vicente (182-2002) came up with 16 points and Alejandro Nunez (-2005) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Alfinden in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Mollerussa maintains first place with 22-3 record, which they share with Badajoz Vitaly and Puerto Sagunto. Alfinden lost their fourteenth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 23 games lost. Mollerussa will meet at home Sant Cugat (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Alfinden will play against Valls (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mollerussa: C.Dickerson 24+10reb+3ast, S.Pau 15+4reb+1ast, R.Riu 11+6reb, V.Marc 9+8reb+2ast, S.Ndour 8+3reb, I.Eduardo 6+4reb+1ast
Alfinden: A.Vicente 16+2reb, A.Nunez 11+5reb+1ast, A.Correia 10+4reb, M.Smith 8+3reb+2ast, M.Jorge 8+1reb+1ast, T.Willian 6+8reb+1ast

Roser - Valls 76-58

There was an upset when higher ranked Valls (13-12) lost on the road to twelfth ranked Roser (10-15) 76-58 on Saturday. Roser forced 20 Valls turnovers and had a 18-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Pablo Santiago (-2005) nailed 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Adria Cortegano (185-2000) accounted for 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Roser's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Oriol Besora (182-1997) came up with 10 points and 4 assists and forward Guillem Fabregas (197-2001, agency: BIG) added 7 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Valls in the defeat. Roser moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Valls keeps the fifth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Roser will meet higher ranked Igualada (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Valls will play against Alfinden and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Roser: S.Pablo 21+6reb+2ast, B.Borrero 14+5reb+1ast, A.Cortegano 12+6reb+6ast, M.Albert 9+10reb+4ast, P.Miquel 5+1ast, X.Assalit 4+3reb+2ast
Valls: O.Besora 10+2reb+4ast, A.Rosa 8+4reb+1ast, N.Oscar 8+4reb+1ast, A.Iglesias 7+6reb, G.Fabregas 7+7reb, A.Trouve 5+3reb+1ast

Tarragona - Igualada 80-72

Rather predictable result when second ranked Tarragona (21-4) won against at home 5th ranked Igualada (13-12) 80-72 on Saturday. Tarragona outrebounded Igualada 45-29 including 30 on the defensive glass. Forward David Loras (204-2002) nailed a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and swingman Daniel Stefanuto (196-1999) accounted for 16 points and 5 rebounds. Four Tarragona players scored in double figures. Center Eduard Tejero (196-1992) came up with 13 points and 9 rebounds and guard Sergio Quintana (192-2001, agency: BIG) added 10 points respectively for Igualada in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Tarragona keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Marin and La Roda. Loser Igualada keeps the fifth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Tarragona will meet Barbastro (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Igualada will play against Roser and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tarragona: S.Daniel 16+5reb+1ast, M.Issouf 13+7reb, L.David 12+11reb+2ast, D.Adria 11+2ast, M.Buscail 7+8reb, S.Alioune 6+3reb
Igualada: S.Lluc 14+1ast, T.Eduard 13+9reb+1ast, S.Quintana 10+2reb+3ast, E.Bernat 8+3reb+1ast, B.Miquel 7+2reb+1ast, F.Carles 7+2reb+2ast

Ibiza - Barbastro 98-82

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Ibiza and 7th ranked Barbastro had identical 11-13 record. This time Ibiza used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Barbastro 98-82 on Sunday night. Jose Martin nailed a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds for the winning side and forward Axel Castillo (194-1988) accounted for 26 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Unai Latorre came up with 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and center Jose Antonio Malo (202-1996) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Barbastro in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Ibiza (12-13) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Barbastro keeps the seventh position with 14 games lost. They share it with 10 other teams. Ibiza will meet higher ranked Castelldefels (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Barbastro will play against the league's second-placed Tarragona and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ibiza: J.Martin 40+16reb+2ast, A.Castillo 26+13reb+5ast, H.Ramon 12+4ast, J.Rosa 9+1reb+4ast, L.Martinez 6+3reb+4ast, J.Mesado 3
Barbastro: L.Unai 17+7reb+2ast, S.Thiago 15+4reb+2ast, M.Jose Antonio 15+7reb+3ast, R.Xavier 8+5reb+3ast, T.Iker 8+4reb+6ast, Z.Benicio 6+6reb+1ast

L'Hospitalet - Castelldefels 77-76

Fourth-ranked Castelldefels (15-10) was very close to win a game against third ranked L'Hospitalet (20-5) on Saturday. L'Hospitalet managed to secure only one-point victory 77-76. However their fans expected easier game. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Castelldefels. Forward Nil Baques (195-1998) nailed 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and forward Gerard Sevillano (196-1994, agency: BIG) accounted for 13 points and 12 rebounds. Marc Manes (196-1986) came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Eric Manes (194-1987) added 17 points respectively for Castelldefels in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. L'Hospitalet moved-up to second place, which they share with Universitat Vic and Vila-Real. Loser Castelldefels keeps the fourth position with ten games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. L'Hospitalet will meet Mataro Parc (#13) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Castelldefels will play against Ibiza (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
L'Hospitalet: N.Baques 19+7reb+4ast, A.Angelo 15+5reb, S.Gerard 13+12reb+2ast, P.Barbecho 10+2reb, F.David 8+4reb+1ast, C.Victor 4+1reb+2ast
Castelldefels: M.Eric 17+4reb+3ast, S.Pol 13+1reb+3ast, C.Alex 11+3reb+2ast, M.Marc 11+10reb+4ast, D.Tugores 8+5reb+4ast, S.Santiago 6+7reb+1ast

Group C-B

Granollers - Andratx 81-83

There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked Andratx (5-20) edged on the road higher ranked Granollers (11-14) 83-81 on Saturday. Strangely Granollers outrebounded Andratx 47-31 including a 22-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Andratx shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Center Ignacio Martinez (203-2000, agency: BAGENCY CSA) nailed 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and Argentinian-Croatian point guard Eugenio Zustovich (179-1997, agency: BAGENCY CSA) accounted for 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Power forward Arnau Murciano (200-2001) came up with 13 points and 9 rebounds and forward Joel Juarez (195-2002, agency: BIG) added 17 points respectively for Granollers in the defeat. Four Granollers players scored in double figures. Granollers' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Andratx moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Granollers lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with 14 games lost. They share it with 10 other teams. Andratx will meet at home Quart (#14) in the next round. Granollers will play against Tecla Sala (#11) in Barcelona and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Andratx: M.Ignacio 20+8reb+2ast, Z.Eugenio 19+6reb+4ast, G.Catany 12+2reb+7ast, A.Bauza 11+1reb+2ast, M.Diallo 8+5reb+1ast, P.Jover 5+5reb+4ast
Granollers: J.Juarez 17+3reb+2ast, M.Arnau 13+9reb+2ast, S.Marc 11+5reb+3ast, H.Carles 10+10reb+1ast, T.Marc 6+1reb, V.Albert 5+3reb+1ast

Prat - Tecla Sala 97-64

There was no surprise when 11th ranked Tecla Sala (7-18) was outleveled on the road by first ranked Prat (24-1) 97-64 on Saturday. Prat forced 21 Tecla Sala turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Guard Raimon Carrasco (188-1999) nailed 15 points and 5 assists for the winning side and guard Marc Sese (189-1993) accounted for 18 points. Four Prat players scored in double figures. Marc Garcia came up with 16 points and 5 rebounds and Ruben Fernandez added 7 points respectively for Tecla Sala in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the twenty second consecutive win for Prat. They maintain first place with 24-1 record, which they share with Zornotza. Loser Tecla Sala keeps the eleventh position with 18 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Prat will meet Es Castell (#5) on the road in the next round. Tecla Sala will play against Granollers (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Prat: M.Sese 18+3reb+2ast, R.Carrasco 15+4reb+5ast, I.Martinez 13+7reb+1ast, N.Jose 13+3reb+3ast, S.Costa 9+3reb+6ast, S.Quim 7+1reb+2ast
Tecla Sala: G.Marc 16+5reb+3ast, A.F 9+3reb, F.Ruben 7+3reb+3ast, M.Eduard 6+5reb+1ast, B.J 6+3reb+1ast, F.Marc 6+2reb

Zaragoza CB - Es Castell 57-68

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Es Castell (16-8) beat on the road 12th ranked Zaragoza CB (7-18) 68-57 on Saturday. Es Castell outrebounded Zaragoza CB 45-31 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Guillem Garcia (196-2004, college: SD Mines, agency: BIG) nailed a double-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and point guard Javier Hernandez (182-1992) accounted for 9 points and 10 rebounds. Muhammed Kiris came up with 18 points and 8 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and guard Pablo Cabanero (-2002) added 5 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals respectively for Zaragoza CB in the defeat. Zaragoza CB's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Es Castell maintains fifth place with 16-8 record, which they share with Melilla. Loser Zaragoza CB dropped to the eleventh position with 18 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Es Castell will meet at home league's leader Prat in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Zaragoza CB will play against the league's second-placed Universitat Vic (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Es Castell: N.Sauleymane 17+4reb+1ast, G.Guillem 10+12reb+4ast, S.Llufriu 9+2reb, H.Javier 9+10reb+3ast, G.Rafa 7+6reb+5ast, G.Josep 7+5reb+1ast
Zaragoza CB: K.Muhammed 18+8reb+2ast, C.Miguel 11+2reb+2ast, M.Popadic 8+2reb, C.Pablo 5+7reb+7ast, F.Vidal 4+1reb, G.Georgios 4+1reb

Esparreguera - Universitat Vic 69-70

Very expected game when 10th ranked Esparreguera (10-15) was edged at home by third ranked Universitat Vic (20-5) 70-69 on Sunday. Forward Ferran Pallares (196) nailed 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and center Cristian Vidal (201-2003) accounted for 6 points and 14 rebounds. Forward Miquel Segarra (200-2000) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 19 rebounds and guard Albert Barquets (189-1998) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Esparreguera in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Universitat Vic. They moved-up to second place, which they share with L'Hospitalet and Vila-Real. Loser Esparreguera dropped to the ninth position with 15 games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Universitat Vic will meet at home Zaragoza CB (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Esparreguera will play against SESE in Barcelona and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Universitat Vic: F.Pallares 17+5reb+2ast, A.Riera 11+4reb+2ast, E.Sims 10+3reb+2ast, C.Vidal 6+14reb+1ast, D.Vidal 6+8reb+7ast, M.Cruz 5+1reb+2ast
Esparreguera: S.Miquel 16+19reb+2ast, B.Albert 10+6reb+2ast, E.Silvestre 10+4reb+2ast, R.Carnicer Daniel 9+1reb+3ast, S.Marti 8+2reb+2ast, C.Pau 8+4reb

Cornella - SESE 63-66

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when seventh ranked SESE (12-12) edged on the road 6th ranked Cornella (13-12) 66-63 on Saturday. Power forward Gabriel Hereter (201-2004) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Arnau Abello (-2004) accounted for 13 points and 6 rebounds. Raul Perez came up with 19 points and 9 rebounds and guard Bernat Morales (182-2006) added 8 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Cornella in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. SESE moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Fuenlabrada 2 and Vall D'uixo. Loser Cornella dropped to the fifth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. SESE will meet at home Esparreguera (#10) in the next round. Cornella will play against Huerva (#9) in Zaragoza and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
SESE: G.Hereter 16+10reb+1ast, A.Abello 13+6reb+3ast, P.Carrion 10+7reb+1ast, I.Isern 6+1reb, A.Jaime 6+4reb+2ast, L.Pocull 5+3reb
Cornella: P.Raul 19+9reb+3ast, S.Aboubakar 11+4reb+3ast, M.Lluis 10+7reb, M.Bernat 8+8reb+3ast, G.Di Bonaventura 6+2reb, B.Pau 4+2reb+1ast

Navas - Huerva 101-64

Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Huerva (11-14) was outscored on the road by third ranked Navas (20-6) 101-64 on Saturday. Navas dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Huerva's 36. Navas looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Mali forward Aboubacar Keita (196-2003) nailed 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Ukrainian swingman Dmytro Zhuravlov (202-2002) accounted for 16 points. Navas' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Rodrigo Diaz (192-2005, agency: BIG) came up with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists and Samuel Menendez (-2002) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Huerva in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Navas maintains third place with 20-6 record having just one point less than leader Mollerussa. Loser Huerva dropped to the seventh position with 14 games lost. They share it with 10 other teams. Navas will meet league's leader Badajoz Vitaly on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Huerva will play against Cornella (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Navas: A.Keita 16+6reb+2ast, Z.Dmytro 16+3reb+2ast, A.Montagut 14+1reb+5ast, M.Pol 12+3reb+3ast, I.Juncadella 8+3reb+4ast, B.Marc 7+1reb+2ast
Huerva: H.Nathan 15+3reb, M.Samuel 12+7reb, Y.Alejandro 10+4reb+1ast, R.Diaz 10+9reb+8ast, F.Javier 7+2reb+2ast, M.Portalez 6+4reb+5ast

Quart - Mollet 61-84

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Mollet (17-8) outplayed on the road 14th ranked Quart (1-24) 84-61 on Sunday. Mollet outrebounded Quart 42-28 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Swingman Albert Real (189-1997) nailed 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and forward Gerard Vinallonga (201-2002) accounted for 15 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four Mollet players scored in double figures. Romanian Marc Vancea (-2004) came up with 18 points and guard Jordi Bataller (193-1986) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Quart in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Mollet. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Avila. Quart lost their twenty first game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 24 games lost. Mollet will meet at home higher ranked Navas (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Quart will play against Andratx (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mollet: J.Auro 16+3reb+2ast, G.Vinallonga 15+6reb+1ast, R.Albert 14+5reb+4ast, J.Rodriguez 11+6reb+2ast, A.Valle 9+5reb+1ast, M.Carles 7+1reb+1ast
Quart: V.Marc 18+1reb+1ast, C.Adria 11+4reb, B.Jordi 10+6reb, R.Adria 6+3reb+5ast, S.Marc 5+1reb, F.Diaz 4+1reb+1ast

Group D-A

Oh!Tels ULB - La Zubia 68-84

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 11th ranked Oh!Tels ULB's (7-18) home loss to tenth ranked La Zubia (9-15) in La Linea 68-84 on Saturday. La Zubia outrebounded Oh!Tels ULB 52-33 including a 25-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Power forward Devin Wright (200-1986) nailed a double-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and center Jorge Rodriguez (202-1994) accounted for 11 points and 16 rebounds. Pablo Perales came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds and Argentinian-Italian Leandro Furlan (193-1993) added 14 points respectively for Oh!Tels ULB in the defeat. Four Oh!Tels ULB players scored in double figures. La Zubia moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Godella. Oh!Tels ULB lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 18 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. La Zubia will meet at home Jaen CB 2 (#14) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Oh!Tels ULB will play against Almeria and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
La Zubia: R.Pereira 16+4reb, W.Devin 12+13reb+4ast, M.Vigo 12+1reb+1ast, R.Jorge 11+16reb, Z.Pope 10+1reb+1ast, G.Garcia 9+5reb+2ast
Oh!Tels ULB: F.Leandro 14+3reb, C.Victor 11+5reb+1ast, L.Juanmi 11+2reb+3ast, P.Pablo 11+10reb, D.Stachovskij 8+5reb+1ast, R.Michael 7+2reb

Marbella - Almeria 114-88

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Marbella (15-9) crushed at home 12th ranked Almeria (5-18) 114-88 on Saturday. Marbella shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 72.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Guard Pedro Lopez (187-2000) nailed 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and Lithuanian Justinas Leganovic (192-1999) accounted for 14 points and 6 rebounds. Marbella's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Power forward Nahuel Pena (206-2002, agency: BAGENCY CSA) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 19 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and forward Alberto Gonzalez (197-1999) added 20 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Almeria in the defeat. Five Marbella and four Almeria players scored in double figures. Marbella moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Paterna. Almeria lost their third game in a row. They keep the twelfth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Carolinas. Marbella will meet league's leader Algeciras on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Almeria will play against Oh!Tels ULB (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Marbella: J.Aguera 17+2reb+1ast, P.Lopez 15+8reb+4ast, M.Christopher 14+7reb+1ast, J.Leganovic 14+6reb+2ast, B.Anibal 13+1reb+2ast, V.Javier 12+1reb+3ast
Almeria: G.Pablo 22+2reb+1ast, N.Pena 21+19reb+4ast, G.Alberto 20+5reb+2ast, R.Jose 10+2reb+2ast, G.Alejandro 6+2reb, G.Oscar 5+4reb+3ast

Motril - Algeciras 83-104

Very expected game when 9th ranked Motril (9-16) was smashed at home by first ranked Algeciras (22-2) 104-83 on Saturday. Algeciras made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. Serbian Dejan Ilincic (211-1999, college: Southeastern) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and Mark Hetor (197-2001) accounted for 23 points and 5 rebounds. Argentinian guard Agustin Bualo (182-1995) came up with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Bryce Hunt (201-2000, college: Evangel) added 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Motril in the defeat. Five Algeciras and four Motril 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. The victory was the thirteenth consecutive win for Algeciras. They maintain first place with 22-2 record, which they share with Jaen FS and Tres Cantos. Loser Motril keeps the ninth position with 16 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Algeciras will meet at home Marbella (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Motril will play against El Pinar and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Algeciras: R.Romar 23+1reb+1ast, M.Hetor 23+5reb+1ast, I.Dejan 21+13reb+1ast, B.Edokpayi 13+4reb+8ast, A.Artiles 13+3reb, D.Andres 5+2reb+1ast
Motril: A.Bualo 18+6reb+5ast, H.Bryce 16+8reb+4ast, F.Pablo 13+5reb+1ast, G.David 12+3reb, G.Eduardo 9+1ast, M.Jose Carlos 6+5reb

Novaschool - El Pinar 57-71

Rather predictable result when third ranked El Pinar (17-7) won against 7th ranked Novaschool (13-11) in Malaga 71-57 on Saturday. Juan Munoz nailed a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Joaquin Garcia accounted for 14 points and 11 rebounds. Center Anastasio Vazquez (204-1992) came up with 9 points and 9 rebounds and Juan Martin added 6 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Novaschool in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for El Pinar. They maintain third place with 17-7 record having six points less than leader Mollerussa, which they share with Tijola. Loser Novaschool keeps the seventh position with 11 games lost. El Pinar will meet at home Motril (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Novaschool will play against the league's second-placed Jaen FS and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
El Pinar: C.Carlinhos 15+5reb+3ast, J.Garcia 14+11reb+1ast, J.Munoz 14+11reb+1ast, L.Moreno 9+3reb, P.Ibanez 9+3reb, J.Verkerk 4+5reb
Novaschool: V.Lucas 12+2reb+1ast, V.Anastasio 9+9reb+2ast, D.Oscar 8+6reb+2ast, A.Alejandro 7+1reb, M.Juan 6+11reb, E.Tiago 5+6reb+3ast

Murgi - Jaen FS 75-81

Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Murgi (11-14) lost at home to second ranked Jaen FS (22-2) 81-75 on Sunday. Jaen FS forced 20 Murgi turnovers. Pablo Avalos nailed 13 points and 5 assists for the winning side and Miguel Botas accounted for 14 points and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Jaen FS's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Cristian Ramon (197-1992) came up with 16 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and Argentinian point guard Alan Moreno (185-1997, agency: BIG) added 22 points respectively for Murgi in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Jaen FS. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Algeciras and Tres Cantos. Murgi lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the seventh place with 14 games lost. They share the position with 10 other teams. Jaen FS will meet at home Novaschool (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Murgi will play against Fuengirola and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jaen FS: M.Botas 14+2reb+4ast, P.Avalos 13+2reb+5ast, L.Sigismonti 13+5reb+1ast, S.Melero 10+7reb, J.Valeiras 9+7reb+1ast, M.Juan 8+1reb+1ast
Murgi: A.Moreno 22+2reb+2ast, R.Cristian 16+6reb+5ast, D.Rocha 11+10reb+3ast, Y.Juan 11+3reb, P.Tomas 7+3reb+1ast, M.Diarra 5+3reb

Tijola - Fuengirola 98-45

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Tijola (17-7) outplayed at home 13th ranked Fuengirola (5-20) 98-45 on Saturday. Tijola dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Fuengirola's 30. Tijola forced 23 Fuengirola turnovers and outrebounded them 56-34 including a 25-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. Tijola looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Point guard Luis Rueda (186-1996) nailed 13 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!) for the winning side and Chadian center Edmond Koyanouba (209-1995) accounted for 14 points and 10 rebounds. Five Tijola players scored in double figures. Latvian forward Arturs Krasts (200-2000) came up with 12 points and 8 rebounds and guard Adrian Mayor (193-1996) added 8 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Fuengirola in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tijola moved-up to third place, which they share with El Pinar. Fuengirola lost their twelfth game in a row. They dropped to the twelfth position with 20 games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Tijola will meet Melilla (#5) on the road in the next round. Fuengirola will play against Murgi (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tijola: D.Eloy 15+5reb+3ast, G.Aaron 15+5reb+1ast, K.Edmond 14+10reb+2ast, L.Rueda 13+9reb+5ast, B.Pedro 10+2reb+3ast, S.Torrecillas 8+3reb+2ast
Fuengirola: K.Arturs 12+8reb, E.Nicolas 9+6reb+1ast, M.Adrian 8+5reb+5ast, W.Thomas 7+8reb+1ast, T.Daniel 4+2reb, N.Diego 2+2reb+1ast

Andujar SKA - Melilla 79-94

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Andujar SKA (0-3) lost at home to fifth ranked Melilla (16-8) 94-79 on Saturday. Melilla forced 28 Andujar SKA turnovers. Strangely Andujar SKA outrebounded Melilla 49-34 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Melilla looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guard Wasim El Otmani (187-1998, agency: BAGENCY CSA) nailed 21 points for the winning side and forward Cristian Palomares (198-2005, college: Lawrence Tech) accounted for 11 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Melilla players scored in double figures. Angolan center Kisingo Domingos (207-1999) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Juan Jose Morales (188-2000, agency: BAGENCY CSA) added 22 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Andujar SKA in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Melilla. They maintain fifth place with 16-8 record, which they share with Es Castell. Andujar SKA lost their third game in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. Melilla will meet at home higher ranked Tijola (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Andujar SKA will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Melilla: E.Wasim 21+4reb+2ast, S.Curbelo 16+2reb+2ast, P.Cristian 11+9reb+4ast, F.Chekri 11+6reb, F.Chekri 9+2reb+2ast, J.Cerisuelo 8+6reb+1ast
Andujar SKA: J.Jose Morales 22+5reb+1ast, D.Kisingo 18+12reb+1ast, E.Jose 14+11reb+1ast, I.Vivero 8+3reb+1ast, D.Facundo 8+3reb+7ast, R.Juan 4

Group D-B

Bosco Merida - Moraleja 85-39

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Bosco Merida (18-7) crushed at home 13th ranked Moraleja (2-22) 85-39 on Saturday. Bosco Merida held Moraleja to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 38.4 percent accuracy of the winners. Bosco Merida forced 26 Moraleja turnovers and outrebounded them 53-31 including a 20-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Rodrigo Carretero nailed 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Miguel Gedeao accounted for 9 points and 14 rebounds. Bosco Merida's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Angolan swingman Mohamed Malick (201-1993) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and Senegalese power forward Fallou Ndiaye (-2004) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Moraleja in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for Bosco Merida. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Moraleja lost their sixteenth game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 22 games lost. They share it with Mostoles. Bosco Merida will meet Dos Hermanas (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Moraleja will play against Alcala (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bosco Merida: R.Carretero 17+7reb, R.Juscelino 13+4reb+2ast, A.Gallego 10+7reb, M.Gedeao 9+14reb+1ast, P.Javier 9+3reb, J.Ribeiro 8+4reb+3ast
Moraleja: M.Mohamed 16+10reb+1ast, N.Fallou 11+5reb, Q.Jose 4+3reb+2ast, F.Valdivia 3+5reb+5ast, V.Sergio 3+2reb, R.David 2

Sagrado Corazon - Dos Hermanas 97-64

Very expected game when 9th ranked Dos Hermanas (9-16) was smashed by third ranked Sagrado Corazon (16-9) in Caceres 97-64 on Sunday. Sagrado Corazon forced 24 Dos Hermanas turnovers. American-Ivorian forward Sekou Cisse (196-1998, college: STAC) nailed 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and American guard Ty Perry (193-1998, college: New Haven, agency: WP Sports Agency) accounted for 23 points. Four Sagrado Corazon players scored in double figures. Forward Manuel Ramos (192-1989) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Antonio Diaz (190-2003) added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Dos Hermanas in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sagrado Corazon maintains third place with 16-9 record having six points less than leader Mollerussa. Dos Hermanas lost their third game in a row. They keep the ninth position with 16 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Sagrado Corazon will meet Aljaraque (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Dos Hermanas will play against Bosco Merida and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sagrado Corazon: P.Ty 23+2reb+1ast, C.Matteo 19+5reb+1ast, S.Cisse 17+9reb+2ast, B.Leon 11+3reb+4ast, S.Kvernadze 8+3reb+4ast, A.Parra 5+8reb+1ast
Dos Hermanas: D.Antonio 12+9reb+3ast, R.Manuel 12+11reb+2ast, S.Pablo 11+1reb+1ast, C.Fernando 9+8reb, N.Salvador 9+4reb, D.Adrian 7+4reb+1ast

Penarroya - Aljaraque 69-71

Rather predictable result when twelfth ranked Aljaraque (5-20) edged on the road 14th ranked Penarroya (10-14) 71-69 on Saturday. Aljaraque forced 21 Penarroya turnovers. Alvaro Llamas (-2002) nailed 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and French forward Oumar Kante (194-2003) accounted for 12 points and 8 rebounds. Naturalized American Xavier Newson (194-1995, college: Goshen) came up with 17 points and point guard Roger Sanahuja (180-2000) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Penarroya in the defeat. Four Penarroya players scored in double figures. Penarroya's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Aljaraque maintains twelfth place with 5-20 record, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Penarroya dropped to the eighth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Adesavi and Morvedre. Aljaraque will meet at home higher ranked Sagrado Corazon (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Penarroya will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Aljaraque: A.Llamas 22+6reb+1ast, K.Oumar 12+8reb+1ast, R.Henrique 10+7reb+1ast, J.Vazquez 6+5reb, E.Pina 6+7reb+1ast, F.Benitez 5+2reb
Penarroya: X.Newson 17+3reb+2ast, A.Arcones 12+4reb, R.Sanahuja 12+7reb+2ast, S.Jack 11+5reb, V.Pablo 8+4reb+1ast, A.Carlos 4+6reb

Gymnastica - Badajoz Vitaly 76-73

Important game to mention about took place in El Puerto de Santa Maria. Second ranked Gymnastica (19-6) saved a 3-point victory at home edging leader Badajoz Vitaly (22-3) 76-73 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the 17-game winning streak of Badajoz Vitaly. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Gymnastica forced 23 Badajoz Vitaly turnovers and outrebounded them 38-27 including 28 on the defensive glass. Gymnastica players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Cuban guard Raudelis Guerra (191-1993) stepped up and scored 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and naturalized Argentinian point guard Franco Ruesga (178-1997) chipped in 15 points, 8 assists and 5 steals. Four Gymnastica players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Pablo Oses (180-2003) responded with 14 points and 4 assists and Angel Mejia scored 11 points and 7 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for Gymnastica. They maintain second place with 19-6 record having just three points less than leader Mollerussa, which they share with Baskonia B and Oviedo. Badajoz Vitaly at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. They share it with Puerto Sagunto and Mollerussa. Gymnastica will play against Huelva Com. (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Badajoz Vitaly will play against Navas (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gymnastica: R.Guerra 17+6reb+3ast, R.Franco 15+2reb+8ast, A.Castillo 13+7reb+2ast, E.Ngom 10+4reb+2ast, D.Jimenez 6+10reb+1ast, A.Valderrama 5+4reb+1ast
Badajoz Vitaly: J.Wojcik 17+1reb, O.Pablo 14+4reb+4ast, M.Angel 11+4reb+7ast, M.Adrian 8+4reb+3ast, A.Ruslan 7+1reb, P.Jaime 5+2reb

Badajoz Acad. - Huelva Com. 82-72

There was an upset when higher ranked Huelva Com. (14-11) lost on the road to eleventh ranked Badajoz Acad. (5-19) 82-72 on Saturday. Badajoz Acad. made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Rodrigo Rubio (-2006, college: Neosho Co.) nailed 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!) for the winning side and Mali Ibrahim Traore (-2006) accounted for 16 points, 16 rebounds and 5 blocks. Forward Joaquin Reyes (196-1996) came up with 11 points and 9 rebounds and Irish center Oluwasanmi Fajana (198-2001) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Huelva Com. in the defeat. Huelva Com.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Badajoz Acad. maintains eleventh place with 5-19 record, which they share with Castello B. Loser Huelva Com. keeps the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Badajoz Acad. will meet higher ranked Coria (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Huelva Com. will play against the league's second-placed Gymnastica having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Badajoz Acad.: A.Chaparro 24+5reb+3ast, R.Rubio 24+6reb+4ast, I.Traore 16+16reb, J.Rosa 9+11reb+1ast, S.Valiente 6+2reb+1ast, A.Vieira 3+3reb+1ast
Huelva Com.: F.Oluwasanmi 17+5reb+1ast, A.Delgado 14+5reb, R.Joaquin 11+9reb+3ast, H.Paul 8+7reb+1ast, K.Maxim 7+2reb+1ast, M.Diallo 6+5reb+1ast

San Fernando - Coria 74-56

There was a small surprise when sixth ranked San Fernando (15-10) defeated 4th placed Coria (15-10) in Sevilla 74-56 on Sunday. Jose Ruiz (200-1997) nailed a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and forward Jesus Remesal (194-1995) accounted for 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Swingman Andres Tejada (195-1998) came up with 2 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and Jose Torres added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Coria in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. San Fernando moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 8 other teams including defeated Coria. San Fernando will meet San Antonio (#4) in the next round. Coria will play against Badajoz Acad. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San Fernando: J.Ruiz 15+10reb+1ast, J.Remesal 13+7reb+5ast, M.Ezomo 13+2reb, D.Castro 11+2reb+1ast, D.Escamilla 8+4reb, C.Miguel 7+2ast
Coria: M.Jose Maria 12+4reb, T.Jose 11+5reb+2ast, L.Tomas 11+3ast, L.Said 10+5reb+1ast, C.Jose 5+3reb+1ast, Q.Pablo 5+1reb+1ast

Alcala Caja87 - San Antonio 74-80

There was no surprise when 14th ranked Alcala Caja87 (5-5) lost at home to sixth ranked San Antonio (15-10) 80-74 on Saturday. San Antonio forced 20 Alcala Caja87 turnovers. Leonardo Lopez nailed 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and Luis Dallacosta accounted for 24 points and 5 rebounds. Hugo Andrade came up with 28 points and 4 steals and Ecuadorian forward Ricardo Freire (-2000) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Alcala Caja87 in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. San Antonio moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Alcala Caja87 lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with five games lost. San Antonio will meet at home San Fernando (#5) in the next round. Alcala Caja87 will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
San Antonio: L.Dallacosta 24+5reb+1ast, L.Lopez 20+8reb+2ast, D.Lara 13+6reb+6ast, G.Maiga 7+7reb+1ast, J.Lopez 5+8reb+1ast, J.Valverde 5+3reb+1ast
Alcala Caja87: A.Hugo 28+2reb+2ast, F.Ricardo 14+5reb+1ast, V.Bastien 10+6reb, R.Adrian 6+3reb, A.Andres 6+9reb+3ast, R.Rafael 4+5reb+1ast

Group E-A

Paterna - Jovens 55-64

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Jovens' (19-5) road victory over 5th ranked Paterna (15-9) 64-55 on Sunday. Jovens forced 19 Paterna turnovers. Adrian Aznar (-2003) nailed 9 points and 15 rebounds for the winning side and Kelvyn Montano (-2000) accounted for 17 points and 6 rebounds. Bulgarian forward Deivid Borisov (194-2004) came up with 17 points and 7 rebounds and guard Esteban Denia (188-2004) added 6 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Paterna in the defeat. Paterna's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Jovens. They maintain fourth place with 19-5 record. Loser Paterna keeps the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with Marbella. Jovens will meet at home Godella (#10) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Paterna will play against the league's second-placed El Pilar (#2) in Valencia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jovens: K.Montano 17+6reb, M.Panos 12+1reb+3ast, A.Aznar 9+15reb+1ast, P.Rocati 7+1reb+1ast, A.Martin 5+5reb, D.Tokaev 5+5reb
Paterna: B.Deivid 17+7reb, H.Marco 7+5reb+1ast, R.Luis 7+5reb+2ast, D.Esteban 6+6reb+5ast, R.Javier 5+1reb+1ast, F.Hector 4+4reb+1ast

Picken Claret - El Pilar 74-96

Very expected game when 13th ranked Picken Claret (4-20) was smashed by third ranked El Pilar (20-4) in Valencia 96-74 on Sunday. El Pilar outrebounded Picken Claret 49-37 including 34 on the defensive glass. El Pilar looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Picken Claret's players. Marcos Berenguer (-2002) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Alejandro Ortega (183-2001) accounted for 12 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Five El Pilar players scored in double figures. Pablo Alvarez (-2007) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and Guillem Garcia added 17 points respectively for Picken Claret in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for El Pilar. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Estudiantes B. Picken Claret lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 20 games lost. El Pilar will meet at home Paterna (#5) in the next round. Picken Claret will play against the league's leader Puerto Sagunto (#1) in Gilet and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
El Pilar: M.Berenguer 21+10reb+2ast, J.Bermejo 16+8reb+2ast, J.Carreras 13+1reb+2ast, A.Ruiz 12+3reb+2ast, A.Ortega 12+10reb+4ast, J.Mateo 10+2reb+5ast
Picken Claret: G.Guillem 17+4reb, A.Pablo 14+12reb+4ast, S.Maruan 12+4reb+2ast, E.Ignacio 8+1reb+1ast, V.Adria 7+1reb+1ast, A.Matias 6+2reb+1ast

Aldaia - Puerto Sagunto 66-88

Very predictable result when first ranked Puerto Sagunto (22-3) rolled over on the road 11th ranked Aldaia (7-16) 88-66 on Sunday. Puerto Sagunto dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Aldaia's 32. Puerto Sagunto forced 23 Aldaia turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Argentinian power forward Marco Tortarolo (197-1994) nailed 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and center Daniel Masip (200-2003) accounted for 23 points and 5 rebounds. Carlos Hortelano (200-1996) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and guard Angel Sanchez (186-1995) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Aldaia in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Puerto Sagunto. They maintain first place with 22-3 record, which they share with Badajoz Vitaly and Mollerussa. Aldaia lost their third game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 16 games lost. They share it with Maristas. Puerto Sagunto will meet at home Picken Claret (#13) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Aldaia will play against Vall D'uixo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Puerto Sagunto: D.Masip 23+5reb+2ast, M.Tortarolo 19+9reb+3ast, J.Rodenas 11+1reb+4ast, H.Gomez 10+3reb+1ast, S.Yurchenko 8+7reb+1ast, A.Monrabal 5+3reb+7ast
Aldaia: C.Hortelano 14+12reb+1ast, S.Angel 13+5reb+3ast, G.Marcos 9+2reb+2ast, C.Jose 8+2reb+2ast, S.Antonio 6+3reb+2ast, B.Francisco 6+3reb+2ast

Morvedre - Vall D'uixo 98-71

There was an upset when higher ranked Vall D'uixo (12-12) was outscored by tenth ranked Morvedre (10-14) in Valencia 98-71 on Saturday. Morvedre dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Vall D'uixo's 32. They outrebounded Vall D'uixo 58-34 including a 25-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Borja Fos (-1999) nailed 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and forward Aaron Company (191-2000) accounted for 8 points and 13 rebounds. Paco Arista (-2006) came up with 22 points and Argentinian point guard Manuel Peral (178, college: Monroe Coll.) added 20 points respectively for Vall D'uixo in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Morvedre moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Penarroya and Adesavi. Loser Vall D'uixo keeps the sixth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Fuenlabrada 2 and SESE. Morvedre will meet Tabernes (#8) in the next round. Vall D'uixo will play against Aldaia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Morvedre: B.Fos 14+8reb+1ast, L.Barcos 11+6reb, S.Arnaiz 11+5reb+2ast, A.Gonzalez 9+5reb+2ast, J.Arnaiz 9+2reb+2ast, A.Company 8+13reb+1ast
Vall D'uixo: A.Paco 22+4reb+1ast, P.Manuel 20+1reb+3ast, D.Arija 10+7reb+3ast, O.Lucas 5+2reb, M.Unai 5+3reb, A.Alejandro 4+6reb

Castello B - Tabernes 60-78

Everything went according to plan when ninth ranked Tabernes (11-14) defeated on the road 12th ranked Castello B (5-19) 78-60 on Sunday. Tabernes had a 29-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Victor Mas nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winning side and guard Sergio Vidal (194-1988) accounted for 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Tabernes players scored in double figures. Jose Maria Torres (187-2002) came up with 18 points and Manel Lara (-2006) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Castello B in the defeat. Tabernes moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 10 other teams. Castello B lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the eleventh position with 19 games lost. They share it with Badajoz Acad.. Tabernes will meet at home Morvedre (#9) in the next round. Castello B will play against Almassera and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tabernes: V.Sergio 21+7reb+4ast, V.Mas 18+13reb+2ast, M.Aroca 15+2reb+7ast, C.Garcia 11+2reb+3ast, J.Chaler 9+2reb+3ast, J.Villarroya 4
Castello B: T.Jose Maria 18+2reb+1ast, L.Manel 14+6reb+1ast, S.David 8+6reb+2ast, A.Marcos 6+4reb+2ast, G.Luca 6+6reb+1ast, B.Marc 4+1reb+2ast

Vila-Real - Almassera 69-53

There was no surprise when 7th ranked Almassera (12-13) lost on the road to third ranked Vila-Real (20-5) 69-53 on Saturday. Vila-Real outrebounded Almassera 55-32 including a 38-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Vila-Real looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Almassera's players. Center Miguel Moragas (203-1994) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and Pau Morte (-2002) accounted for 13 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Martin Poveda (-2006) came up with 18 points and 6 rebounds and Jaume Jimenez added 10 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Almassera in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the thirteenth consecutive win for Vila-Real. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Universitat Vic and L'Hospitalet. Loser Almassera dropped to the sixth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Vila-Real will meet Peniscola (#14) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Almassera will play against Castello B (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vila-Real: M.Moragas 16+12reb+4ast, P.Morte 13+7reb+6ast, A.Igbins 12+8reb, D.Garcia 8+9reb+1ast, J.Campos 5+12reb+2ast, A.Perez 5+1reb
Almassera: M.Poveda 18+6reb+1ast, J.Jaume 10+10reb+1ast, H.Sergio 7, R.Hugo 6+5reb+1ast, C.Gorka 6+5reb+2ast, F.Ferran 2+1reb+1ast

Peniscola - Godella 73-62

There was a surprise result when fourteenth ranked Peniscola (4-21) beat at home higher ranked Godella (9-15) 73-62 on Saturday. Peniscola outrebounded Godella 53-39 including a 41-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Luis Salvador (185-1994) nailed a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and Raul Soro (-2006, agency: BAGENCY CSA) accounted for 13 points and 6 rebounds. Center Toni Roig (202-2003) came up with 12 points and 8 rebounds and forward Guillermo Gonzalez (196-2002) added 15 points respectively for Godella in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Peniscola moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Corralejo. Godella lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the ninth position with 15 games lost. They share it with La Zubia. Peniscola will meet at home higher ranked Vila-Real (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Godella will play against Jovens (#4) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Peniscola: S.Raul 13+6reb+1ast, L.Salvador 13+10reb+4ast, K.David 9+6reb+2ast, H.Pamuk 9+8reb, E.Circuns 8, A.Alvarez 6+7reb+1ast
Godella: G.Guillermo 15+2reb+1ast, R.Toni 12+8reb+1ast, C.Julio 10+4reb+1ast, P.Pau 7+5reb+3ast, S.Juan 5+4reb, A.Alejandro 4+1reb

Group E-B

Montemar - Torrent 44-98

Very expected game when 13th ranked Montemar (4-19) was smashed by fourth ranked Torrent (17-6) in Alicante 98-44 on Sunday. Torrent dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Montemar's 16. Torrent forced 29 Montemar turnovers and outrebounded them 56-26 including a 27-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Torrent looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Forward Alejandro Terrades (196-2001) nailed a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side and Juan Jose Valero (-1988) accounted for 10 points and 9 rebounds. Five Torrent players scored in double figures. Power forward Jorge Garcia (203-1977) came up with 15 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) and Carlos Gilabert added 4 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Montemar in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Torrent. They maintain fourth place with 17-6 record. Montemar lost their nineteenth game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 19 games lost. They share it with Lucentum. Torrent will meet at home Maristas (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Montemar will play against the league's second-placed Sueca and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Torrent: A.Saez 13+3reb, L.Emilio 13+3reb+4ast, M.Alonso 13+3reb+1ast, T.Alejandro 12+14reb+3ast, F.Gomez 10+5reb+3ast, J.Valero 10+9reb+3ast
Montemar: G.Jorge 15+7reb, B.Zheng 7+2reb+1ast, N.Juan Jose 7+1reb+1ast, A.Iker 6, G.Carlos 4+7reb+4ast, L.Kirian 3

Cartagena Est. - Adesavi 87-61

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when ninth ranked Cartagena Est. (10-12) rolled over at home 8th ranked Adesavi (10-14) 87-61 on Sunday. Cartagena Est. dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Adesavi's 28. Irish Josh Carr (-2002) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and American swingman Trevaughn Goodman (193, college: Principia, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) accounted for 14 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Five Cartagena Est. players scored in double figures. Cartagena Est.'s coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Aldo Jose Serneguet (193-1996) came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds and Victor Galvez (-2004) added 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Adesavi in the defeat. Cartagena Est. moved-up to eighth place which they share with defeated Adesavi. Loser Adesavi keeps the eighth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Penarroya and Morvedre. Cartagena Est. will meet Carolinas (#12) in the next round. Adesavi will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Cartagena Est.: A.Ferragut 19+4reb+2ast, J.Carr 18+12reb+2ast, G.Trevaughn 14+8reb+5ast, H.Rodriguez 12+7reb, T.Sastre 12+2reb, D.Sarrias 10+9reb+3ast
Adesavi: S.Aldo Jose 24+15reb+3ast, G.Victor 17+8reb+4ast, G.Samuel 14+2reb+3ast, S.Carlos 2+1reb, D.Ivan 2+6reb+1ast, O.Andres 2+5reb+1ast

Alginet - Carolinas 84-45

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Carolinas (5-18) was outscored on the road by leader Alginet (23-0) 84-45 on Sunday. Alginet outrebounded Carolinas 54-23 including a 18-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Alginet looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Carolinas' players. Center Luis Verdeguer (205-1987) nailed a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and Victor Pelufo (-2003) accounted for 11 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Alginet players scored in double figures. British Favour Ajayi (201) came up with 9 points and Nelson Feliz added 5 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Carolinas in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the twenty third consecutive win for Alginet. They maintain first place with 23-0 record. Carolinas lost their eighth game in a row. They keep the twelfth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Almeria. Alginet will meet Benidorm (#5) on the road in the next round. Carolinas will play against Cartagena Est. (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Alginet: P.Silla 17+2reb, V.Pelufo 11+6reb+6ast, L.Verdeguer 10+11reb+3ast, B.Joan 10+5reb+1ast, J.Dalmau 9+5reb+2ast, M.Rabah 8+2ast
Carolinas: T.Pablo 9+2reb, A.Favour 9+3reb+1ast, T.Ovidi 6+1reb+3ast, D.Jose Maria 6+4reb, F.Nelson 5+6reb, L.Francisco 5+1reb+1ast

Lucentum - Benidorm 67-91

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Benidorm (16-7) outplayed 13th ranked Lucentum (4-19) in Alicante 91-67 on Sunday. Benidorm dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Lucentum's 22. They outrebounded Lucentum 41-27 including 16 on the offensive glass. Benidorm looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Forward Alan Kleinjan (195-1997) nailed 30 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Dario Zaragozi (182-1996) accounted for 20 points. Sergio Val Gutierrez (-2005) came up with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and Fernando Albert (-2006) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Lucentum in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Benidorm maintains fifth place with 16-7 record. Loser Lucentum keeps the thirteenth position with 19 games lost. They share it with Montemar. Benidorm will meet at home league's leader Alginet in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Lucentum will play against Ontinet (#10) in Ontinyent and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Benidorm: A.Kleinjan 30+5reb+2ast, D.Zaragozi 20+2reb+3ast, R.Bertomeu 10+1reb+1ast, D.Thibault 9+7reb+5ast, M.Mateo 8+10reb+6ast, S.Jimena 5+6reb+5ast
Lucentum: S.Val Gutierrez 20+7reb+7ast, M.Jesus 16+3reb, A.Fernando 12+6reb+3ast, B.Carlos 6+6reb+3ast, F.Alberto 5+3ast, T.Gustavo 4+5reb+2ast

Jorge Juan - Ontinet 78-68

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Ontinet (8-15) lost to seventh ranked Jorge Juan (13-10) in Novelda 68-78 on Sunday. Jorge Juan forced 22 Ontinet turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Jesus Calero nailed 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Christian Segui (192-2000) accounted for 17 points and 4 assists. Four Jorge Juan players scored in double figures. Chadian center Placide Nakidjim (205-1994) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds and forward Jose Luis Ibanez (198-2000) added 12 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Ontinet in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Jorge Juan maintains seventh place with 13-10 record. Ontinet lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the tenth position with 15 games lost. Jorge Juan will meet higher ranked Elche (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ontinet will play against Lucentum (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jorge Juan: S.Christian 17+2reb+4ast, J.Calero 17+7reb+1ast, J.Pujalte 12+5reb+1ast, Y.De 10+6reb+1ast, V.Berenguer 6+3reb+3ast, J.Garcia 6+5reb+3ast
Ontinet: P.Nakidjim 17+13reb+1ast, B.Iker 15+8reb+1ast, I.Jose Luis 12+8reb+5ast, J.Molina 6+1reb+2ast, A.Vilagran 5+4reb, M.Ramon 4+2reb+2ast

Maristas - Elche 65-55

There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked Maristas (7-16) beat higher ranked Elche (14-9) in Valencia 65-55 on Saturday. Ukrainian guard Victor Lemishko (205-2001) nailed 8 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and Hugo Enguix accounted for 13 points and 6 rebounds. Dominican point guard Jhon Estrella (189-2007) came up with 10 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and Christian Gonzalez (-2002) added 4 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Elche in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Maristas. They maintain eleventh place with 7-16 record, which they share with Aldaia. Loser Elche keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. Maristas will meet higher ranked Torrent (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Elche will play against Jorge Juan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Maristas: H.Enguix 13+6reb+1ast, A.Pinto 11+1reb+3ast, J.Artigues 9+2ast, V.Lemishko 8+7reb+1ast, V.Lemishko 8+11reb+1ast, A.Dominguez 6+2reb+4ast
Elche: E.Jhon 10+5reb+4ast, C.Ouwa 10+5reb, S.Daniel 8+4reb+2ast, M.Mario 7+1reb, E.Zoroa 6, L.Will 5+6reb

Round 22

El Pilar - Castello B 84-72

Very expected game when 12th ranked Castello B (5-19) lost to third ranked El Pilar (20-4) in Valencia 72-84 on Friday. El Pilar forced 25 Castello B turnovers and had a 17-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Marcos Berenguer (-2002) nailed 19 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals for the winning side and point guard Alejandro Ortega (183-2001) accounted for 9 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. El Pilar's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Manel Lara (-2006) came up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds and David Saez (-2005) added 14 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Castello B in the defeat. Four Castello B players scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for El Pilar. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Estudiantes B. Castello B lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the eleventh position with 19 games lost. They share it with Badajoz Acad.. El Pilar will meet at home Paterna (#5) in the next round. Castello B will play against Almassera (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
El Pilar: M.Berenguer 19+8reb+5ast, P.Baena 16+2reb+1ast, J.Mateo 13+7reb+3ast, I.Ruiperez 9+5reb, A.Ortega 9+12reb+5ast, P.Sergio 7+3reb+1ast
Castello B: L.Manel 26+11reb+2ast, S.David 14+12reb+3ast, T.Jose Maria 11+2reb, G.Luca 10+3reb+3ast, B.Jorge 7+7reb+5ast, B.Marc 2+1reb+5ast

Round 23

Telde - Tres Cantos 79-84

Very predictable result when first ranked Tres Cantos (22-2) won against on the road 10th ranked Telde (9-16) 84-79 on Tuesday. Guard Gonzalo Diaz (186-2004) nailed 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and Alvaro Simon (-2002) accounted for 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Arturo Fernandez (193-1995) came up with 15 points and 8 rebounds and Jordan Jimenez (-1999) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Telde in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Telde's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the eighteenth consecutive win for Tres Cantos. They maintain first place with 22-2 record, which they share with Algeciras and Jaen FS. Loser Telde dropped to the ninth position with 16 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Tres Cantos will meet at home Boadilla (#15) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Telde will play against the league's second-placed Zentro Basket (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tres Cantos: A.Simon 20+9reb, G.Diaz 17+8reb+6ast, N.Maiga 14+9reb+1ast, J.Atienza 14+2reb+2ast, G.Lardies 7+2reb+1ast, D.Fernandez 6+4reb+3ast
Telde: A.Fernandez 15+8reb+2ast, S.Alejandro 12+2reb+3ast, J.Jordan 12+6reb+1ast, V.Alberto 10+2reb, A.Guillermo 9+7reb+3ast, V.Enrique 6+1ast

Real Canoe - Aridane 96-85

There was a minor upset when 4th placed Aridane (15-10) lost to sixth ranked Real Canoe (15-10) in Madrid 85-96 on Wednesday. Juan Lapastora nailed 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and swingman Jehicob Martinez (193-2002) accounted for 14 points. Five Real Canoe players scored in double figures. Gerard Mejia (200-2002) came up with 17 points and 9 rebounds and naturalized Argentinian forward Adriano Gase (198-2004) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively for Aridane in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Real Canoe. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 8 other teams including defeated Aridane. Aridane lost their fourth game in a row. Real Canoe's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Madrid to the arena Pintobasket.
Top scorers:
Real Canoe: J.Lapastora 16+7reb+1ast, J.Martinez 14+4reb+3ast, M.Hermoso 12+3reb+1ast, D.Manzanero 12+4reb+2ast, L.Garcia-Larrache 11+5reb+4ast, N.Lasuncion 11+2reb+1ast
Aridane: G.Mejia 17+9reb, J.Abril 17, A.Gase 15+2reb+4ast, G.Serigne 8+10reb+3ast, B.Oriol 7+5reb+4ast, G.Pierre-Gabriel 7+1reb+1ast