The round was exceptionally exciting as ten games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked L'Hospitalet (9-0) on the court of thirteenth ranked Alcobendas on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by Alcobendas 79-70. They held L'Hospitalet to an opponent 0.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.4 percent accuracy of the winners and made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game, while L'Hospitalet only scored point from the stripe. They outrebounded L'Hospitalet 45-0 including a 19- advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Jorge Tejera (200-92) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds and Eduardo Martinez (193-96) who added 11 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Alcobendas' coach Jose Antonio Ramirez used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Jorge Tejera (200-92) with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds. Alcobendas (5-7) moved-up to eleventh place in Group B, which they share with Fuenlabrada 2 and Majadahonda. L'Hospitalet at the other side still keeps top position with 0 game lost. Alcobendas is looking forward to face league's second-placed Pozuelo on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. L'Hospitalet will play against Alfinden where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Very significant was Chantada's (#6) 24-point road victory against 7th ranked Marin in Group A-B 70-46. The winners were led by guard Andres Corral (182-92) who scored that evening 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and Cristian Iglesias supported him with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Chantada's coach Alberto Fafian felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 16 points and 5 rebounds by point guard Jacobo De Benito (180-90) did not help to save the game for Marin. Chantada maintains sixth position in Group A-B with 8-5 record. Newly promoted Marin keeps the seventh place with six games lost. Chantada will play against Univ.Valladolid (#10) on the road in the next round. Marin will play against Leon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Quite upsetting was Aldaia's 26-point home defeat in a game versus Picken Claret who crushed hosts It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Aldaia. The best player for the winners was Francisco Climent who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Carlos Hortelano who recorded 13 points and 8 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Picken Claret maintains third position in Group E-B with 7-3 record having just two points less than leader Lliria. Loser Aldaia keeps the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Benidorm. Picken Claret will meet at home league's second-placed Gandia in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Aldaia will play against Benidorm and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
There were no shocking results in the other games in round 12:
In Group B Rivas lost to Real Madrid 2 on the opponent's court 72-79.
In Group A-A bottom-ranked Leioa unfortunately lost to Burgos Nissan in a home game 76-83. Zarautz recorded a loss to Getxo on the road 62-67. Ardoi defeated Easo on its own court 80-66. Baskonia B smashed Pas Pielagos in a road game 87-56. Santander lost to Cantbasket at home 72-88. Solares was outscored by Valle de Egues on the opponent's court 71-90. Mondragon rolled over Venta de Banos in a home game 109-64. LBC Cocinas was defeated by Santurtzi on the road 89-85. Burgos Nissan beat LBC Cocinas on its own court 93-90. Santurtzi won against Venta de Banos in a road game 67-60. Solares unfortunately lost to Mondragon at home 100-104. Valle de Egues recorded a loss to Cantbasket on the opponent's court 67-74. Baskonia B crushed Santander in a home game 78-51. Pas Pielagos was beaten by Easo on the road 72-63. Zarautz lost to Ardoi on its own court 63-73. Getxo managed to outperform Leioa in a road game 60-56.
In Group A-B Leon rolled over Oviedo 2 at home 86-63. Porrino defeated Betanzos on the opponent's court 77-70. Culleredo was beaten by La Flecha in a home game 62-64. Obradoiro S. won against Univ.Valladolid on the road 80-73. La Antigua outscored Avila on its own court 92-69. Ourense managed to beat Claret in a road game 69-65. Agustinos crushed Gijon Basket at home 98-73. Gijon Basket beat Oviedo 2 on the opponent's court 57-52. Ourense won against Agustinos in a home game 78-66. Winless Claret was outscored by Avila on the road 88-61. Obradoiro S. recorded a loss to La Antigua on its own court 75-91. Univ.Valladolid defeated La Flecha in a road game 75-74. Chantada smashed Culleredo at home 81-49. Marin won against Porrino on the opponent's court 89-87. Leon unfortunately lost to Betanzos in a home game 80-94.
In Group B Tenerife Naut. managed to beat Socuellamos on the road 78-70. Alcala was defeated by Pozuelo on its own court 68-82. Real Madrid 2 was beaten by Quintanar in a road game 71-69. Rivas won against Estudiantes B at home 71-56. Guadalajara unfortunately lost to Majadahonda on the opponent's court 85-88. Zentro Basket 2 recorded a loss to Guimar in a home game 55-64. La Matanza was defeated by Fuenlabrada 2 on the road 80-67.
In Group C-1 Barbera was beaten by Castelldefels on its own court 69-81.
In Group E-A Torrent won against Puerto Sagunto in a road game 68-67. Godella unfortunately lost to Tabernes at home 74-76. Lliria managed to beat Castello 2 on the opponent's court 88-81. L'Alcora was defeated by Esportiu in a home game 87-93. Tabernes beat Godella on the road 76-74.
In Group E-B Alginet B destroyed Calpe on its own court 89-70. Sueca was outscored by Gandia in a road game 96-66. Paterna managed to beat Benidorm at home 67-51.
In Group E-C Archena crushed Molina on the opponent's court 85-53. Jairis beat Ilicitano in a home game 64-47. Murcia 2 destroyed Carolinas on the road 107-61. UAF Lucentum unfortunately lost to Begastri on its own court 69-70.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 23 points and 11 rebounds by Papa Bartolome of Real Madrid 2.
Real Madrid 2 - Rivas 79-72
Rather expected game when 4th ranked Rivas (8-5) was defeated on the road by first ranked Real Madrid 2 (10-3) 79-72 on Thursday. Real Madrid 2 made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Rivas turnovers and outrebounded them 44-30 including 19 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was forward Papa Bartolome (208-4) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds. Estonian center Henri Veesaar (206-4) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Albert Serra (193-93) who recorded 12 points and 7 rebounds and American center Julien Sargent (211-91, college: Mobile, AL) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Four Rivas players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Real Madrid 2 maintains first position in Group B with 10-3 record. Loser Rivas keeps the fourth place with five games lost. Real Madrid 2 will again meet at home Rivas (#4) in the next round. Rivas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Rivas: A.Serra 12+7reb+1ast, A.Frutos 11+1reb+1ast, J.Sargent 11+7reb+1ast, A.Gomez 11+2reb+2ast, J.Juan Jose 11+4reb+3ast, F.Victor 8+5reb+1ast
Real Madrid 2: B.Papa 23+11reb+1ast, V.Henri 21+11reb+2ast, V.Jan 10+4reb+5ast, K.Urban 9+2reb+2ast, D.Ismaila 6+5reb, G.Ab Sediq 4+2rebgschID: 954531
Group A-ALeioa - Burgos Nissan 76-83
Rather predictable result when ninth ranked Burgos Nissan (7-6) defeated on the road bottom-ranked Leioa (3-10) 83-76 on Saturday. Burgos Nissan made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Argentinian forward Gonzalo Corbalan (191-2, college: LCU) who scored 30 points and 5 rebounds (went 13 for 13 at the free throw line !!!). Point guard Angel Infante (180-98) chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Burgos Nissan players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Juan Torres (198-92) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and 19 rebounds and forward David Pena (192-97) added 8 points and 5 assists respectively. Leioa's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Burgos Nissan moved-up to eighth place in Group A-A. Newly promoted Leioa stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. They share it with Santander. Burgos Nissan will meet at home higher ranked Getxo (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Leioa will play against Ardoi (#6) in Zizur Mayor and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Leioa: J.Torres 21+19reb+2ast, P.Inigo 9+2reb, P.David 8+3reb+5ast, C.Inigo 8+1reb+3ast, A.Mario 8+1reb+4ast, J.Estalayo 7+2reb+3ast
Burgos Nissan: G.Corbalan 30+5reb+3ast, E.Bernard 15+1reb+1ast, A.Infante 14+5reb+6ast, E.Carpintero 10+5reb, M.Alvaro 7+9reb+1ast, G.Davids 5+1rebgschID: 897505
Getxo - Zarautz 67-62
Not a big story in a game when 15th ranked Zarautz (2-11) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Getxo (10-3) 67-62 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The best player for the winners was forward Joseba Iglesias (200-83) who scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. Mikel Fernandez (-98) chipped in 12 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Markel Mendibe (174-99) who recorded 13 points and Angolan swingman Erickson Silva (192-93) added 15 points respectively. Zarautz's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Getxo have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place in Group A-A, which they share with Cantbasket. Zarautz lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the sixteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Pas Pielagos. Getxo will meet Burgos Nissan (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Zarautz will play against Pas Pielagos (#15) in Renedo de Pielagos and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Zarautz: E.Silva 15+1reb, M.Mendibe 13+3reb+2ast, J.Egana 10+2reb+1ast, A.Guerrero 5+1reb, E.Andres 5+5reb+3ast, B.Eceiza 4+1reb
Getxo: J.Iglesias 22+8reb+1ast, F.Mikel 12+3reb+5ast, X.Vega 10+5reb, D.Val Nahuel 6+1reb, G.Asier 6+6reb+1ast, E.Chavarri 5+6reb+2astgschID: 897506
Ardoi - Easo 80-66
Everything went according to plan in Zizur Mayor where seventh ranked Ardoi (8-5) beat 12th ranked Easo (5-8) 80-66 on Sunday. Ardoi forced 21 Easo turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Pope Urtasun (187-80) who scored 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Center Andres Zabaleta (200-94) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was center Inigo Sarasola (207-95) who recorded 22 points and 7 rebounds and Martin Dorronsoro (200-1) added 8 points and 12 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Ardoi moved-up to sixth place in Group A-A, which they share with LBC Cocinas. Loser Easo dropped to the tenth position with eight games lost. They share it with Valle de Egues. Ardoi will meet at home bottom-ranked Leioa (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Easo will play against Santander and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Easo: I.Sarasola 22+7reb+3ast, C.Javier 8+3reb, G.Urko 8+2reb+1ast, D.Martin 8+12reb+1ast, A.Ibarloza 7+1reb, I.Odriozola 4+1reb+4ast
Ardoi: P.Urtasun 23+5reb+5ast, A.Zabaleta 20+5reb+1ast, R.Matos 15+3reb+2ast, C.Almendros 8+1reb+1ast, A.Savitski 8+6reb+4ast, A.Ander 6+2reb+1astgschID: 897507
Pas Pielagos - Baskonia B 56-87
There was no surprise in Renedo de Pielagos where 15th ranked Pas Pielagos (2-11) was outplayed by second ranked Baskonia B (11-2) 87-56 on Sunday. Baskonia B shot 62.0 percent from the field. Baskonia B outrebounded Pas Pielagos 31-13 including a 24-10 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Serbian forward Petar Radojicic (206-94, college: St.Mary's, TX, agency: Promo Sport ID) who scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Uruguayan-Greek forward Maximiliano Sole (195-88) chipped in 7 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Baskonia B players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Nigerian forward Precious Uzamere (200-96) who recorded 12 points and power forward Raul Gomez (204-96) added 4 points and 6 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Baskonia B have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of Group A-A leader, which they share with Santurtzi. Pas Pielagos lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Zarautz. Baskonia B will meet Valle de Egues (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pas Pielagos will play against Zarautz (#16) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pas Pielagos: U.Precious 12+4reb+2ast, M.Solorzano 8+2ast, J.Pablo Sutina 7+1ast, P.Fernandez 6+1reb+1ast, G.Alonso 5+1ast, S.Juan 5
Baskonia B: S.Pape 15+3reb, P.Radojicic 13+7reb, D.Serigne 13+4reb+1ast, Q.Joseba 11+4ast, M.Portalez 7+5reb+1ast, M.Sole 7+8reb+4astgschID: 897508
Santander - Cantbasket 72-88
No shocking result in a game when third ranked Cantbasket (10-3) won against on the road 14th ranked Santander (3-10) 88-72 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American forward Danrad Knowles (208-92, college: Houston) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. American-Haitian forward Kessly Felizor (201-97, college: New Haven) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. Five Cantbasket players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was David Melero (190-91) who recorded 21 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Ismael Diarra (187-1) added 12 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Cantbasket have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain third position in Group A-A with 10-3 record having just four point less than leader Lliria, which they share with Getxo. Santander lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Leioa. Cantbasket will meet Mondragon (#5) on the road in the next round. Santander will play against Easo (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Santander: M.David 21+7reb+2ast, D.Ismael 12+4reb+2ast, G.Jorge 11+1reb+1ast, C.Soulemane 7+3reb+1ast, M.Jenaro 6+4reb, L.Pere Joan 5+6reb
Cantbasket: D.Knowles 18+10reb+4ast, O.Cabrera 15+6reb+3ast, K.Felizor 14+13reb+1ast, O.Jorge 11+5reb+1ast, S.Juan 10+2reb+2ast, A.Diez 6+2rebgschID: 897509
Valle de Egues - Solares 90-71
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Olaz where 9th ranked Solares (6-7) was crushed by tenth ranked Valle de Egues (5-8) 90-71 on Sunday. Valle de Egues outrebounded Solares 41-24 including a 29-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was point guard Alex Calvo (180-91) who scored 27 points and 4 assists. Power forward Javier Lacunza (203-94, college: FAU) chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds. Four Valle de Egues players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American-British center Kaj-Bjorn Sherman (213-92, college: UTSA) who recorded 8 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Jon Pena (184-97) added 15 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Valle de Egues maintains tenth position in Group A-A with 5-8 record, which they share with Easo. Loser Solares keeps the ninth place with seven games lost. Valle de Egues will meet at home league's second-placed Baskonia B in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Solares will play against the league's leader Santurtzi (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Solares: J.Pena 15+3reb, A.Saul 12+2reb+3ast, S.Martin Joel 10+3reb+2ast, G.Diego 8+2reb+2ast, K.Sherman 8+10reb+1ast, C.Sepulveda 5
Valle de Egues: A.Calvo 27+2reb+4ast, V.Federico 11+4reb+2ast, J.Lacunza 10+7reb+2ast, C.Ainatu 10+3reb+1ast, K.Konan 7+6reb+1ast, N.Uriz 7+4reb+2astgschID: 897510
Mondragon - Venta de Banos 109-64
Very predictable result when fifth ranked Mondragon (9-4) smashed at home 12th ranked Venta de Banos (4-9) 109-64 on Sunday. Mondragon made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 26 Venta de Banos turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Venta de Banos' players. The best player for the winners was swingman Andoni Acha (195-99) who scored 25 points. Guard Alex Lorenzo (188-94) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. Four Mondragon players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Gambian power forward Papa Njie (205-3) who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Pablo Rodrigo (192-2) added 16 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Mondragon maintains fifth position in Group A-A with 9-4 record. Newly promoted Venta de Banos keeps the twelfth place with nine games lost. Mondragon will meet at home higher ranked Cantbasket (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Venta de Banos will play against LBC Cocinas (#7) in Logrono and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Venta de Banos: R.Pablo 16+2reb+2ast, A.Sasha 13+6reb, N.Papa 12+12reb, D.Alejo 7+3reb+2ast, M.Alejandro 5+1reb+4ast, C.Mario 4+2reb
Mondragon: A.Acha 25+4reb, L.Aitzol 16+5reb+1ast, A.Lorenzo 15+9reb+3ast, A.Ramon 11+2reb, S.Iglesias 9+1reb+2ast, A.Txomin 8+3rebgschID: 897511
Santurtzi - LBC Cocinas 89-85
Not a big story in a game when 5th ranked LBC Cocinas (8-5) was defeated on the road by first ranked Santurtzi (11-2) 89-85 on Saturday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The best player for the winners was naturalized Argentinian Juan Martin Orellano (199-89) who scored 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Center Jon Manjon (205-97, college: Simpson, CA) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Brais Gago (180-96) who recorded 12 points and 5 assists and forward Ismael Rubio (192-91) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Santurtzi have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position in Group A-A with 11-2 record, which they share with Baskonia B. Loser LBC Cocinas dropped to the sixth place with five games lost. They share the position with Ardoi. Santurtzi will meet at home Solares (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. LBC Cocinas will play against Venta de Banos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
LBC Cocinas: R.Ismael 14+6reb+1ast, B.Arevalo 14+4reb+2ast, B.Gago 12+4reb+5ast, D.Garcia 10+4reb+3ast, S.Pape Abdoulaye 9+5reb, C.Iza 8+6reb+1ast
Santurtzi: J.Martin Orellano 23+8reb+4ast, M.Zamora 16+1reb+3ast, P.Bingen 15+2reb+2ast, J.Manjon 15+10reb+1ast, N.Mohamed 7+5reb, B.Unai 6+7reb+2astgschID: 897512
Burgos Nissan - LBC Cocinas 93-90
There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Burgos Nissan (7-6) edged at home higher ranked LBC Cocinas (8-5) 93-90 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was Argentinian forward Gonzalo Corbalan (191-2, college: LCU) who scored 38 points (!!!) and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Point guard Angel Infante (180-98) chipped in 17 points and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was center Lawrence Obajo (202-0) who recorded 20 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Brais Gago (180-96) added 15 points and 7 assists respectively. Four LBC Cocinas players scored in double figures. LBC Cocinas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Burgos Nissan moved-up to eighth place in Group A-A. Loser LBC Cocinas dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with Ardoi. Burgos Nissan will meet at home higher ranked Getxo (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. LBC Cocinas will play against Venta de Banos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
LBC Cocinas: O.Lawrence 20+9reb+3ast, B.Gago 15+2reb+7ast, M.Duch 15+1reb+2ast, S.Pape Abdoulaye 14+7reb+1ast, B.Arevalo 8+4reb+5ast, R.Ismael 6+2reb+1ast
Burgos Nissan: G.Corbalan 38+4reb+6ast, A.Infante 17+2reb+7ast, G.Davids 12+5reb+2ast, E.Bernard 9+3reb+1ast, M.Alvaro 9+12reb+2ast, E.Carpintero 8+8rebgschID: 897513
Venta de Banos - Santurtzi 60-67
There was no surprise when 12th ranked Venta de Banos (4-9) was defeated at home by first ranked Santurtzi (11-2) 67-60 on Wednesday. Santurtzi outrebounded Venta de Banos 43-29 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was naturalized Argentinian Juan Martin Orellano (199-89) who scored 9 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Imanol Artinano (203-95, college: ABU) chipped in 9 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Gambian power forward Papa Njie (205-3) who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and point guard Pablo Rodrigo (192-2) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Santurtzi have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position in Group A-A with 11-2 record, which they share with Baskonia B. Newly promoted Venta de Banos keeps the twelfth place with nine games lost. Santurtzi will meet at home Solares (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Venta de Banos will play against LBC Cocinas in Logrono and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Venta de Banos: R.Pablo 18+5reb+2ast, N.Papa 15+12reb+1ast, X.Zubeldia 9+2reb, C.Mario 8+1reb+1ast, A.Sasha 4+4reb+2ast, D.Alejo 4+1reb+2ast
Santurtzi: J.Mazo 13+1reb+1ast, J.Manjon 11+6reb+1ast, M.Zamora 10+5reb+1ast, J.Martin Orellano 9+11reb+4ast, I.Artinano 9+9reb+2ast, P.Bingen 7+1rebgschID: 897514
Solares - Mondragon 100-104
No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Mondragon (9-4) won against on the road 9th ranked Solares (6-7) 104-100 on Wednesday. Mondragon made 29-of-36 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was swingman Andoni Acha (195-99) who had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 10 rebounds. Point guard Daniel Lorenzo (181-93) chipped in 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Jon Pena (184-97) who recorded 21 points and 9 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and Joel San Martin (201-99) added 16 points and 12 rebounds respectively. Four Mondragon and five Solares players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Mondragon maintains fifth position in Group A-A with 9-4 record. Loser Solares keeps the ninth place with seven games lost. Mondragon will meet at home higher ranked Cantbasket (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Solares will play against the league's leader Santurtzi (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Solares: J.Pena 21+4reb+9ast, C.Sepulveda 19+2reb+1ast, S.Martin Joel 16+12reb+2ast, A.Saul 14+9reb, B.Jose 10+14reb+3ast, S.Alexandru 8+4reb+1ast
Mondragon: A.Acha 30+10reb, S.Iglesias 24+3reb+2ast, D.Lorenzo 22+7reb+4ast, L.Aitzol 14+8reb, A.Lorenzo 4+4reb, M.Balanzategui 4+9rebgschID: 897515
Cantbasket - Valle de Egues 74-67
Very expected game in Santander where 10th ranked Valle de Egues (5-8) was defeated by third ranked Cantbasket (10-3) 74-67 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was forward Jorge Otero (195-4) who scored 21 points and 6 assists. American-Haitian forward Kessly Felizor (201-97, college: New Haven) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Javier Lacunza (203-94, college: FAU) who recorded 17 points and Ivorian power forward Kouassi Konan (203-91) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Valle de Egues' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Cantbasket have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain third position in Group A-A with 10-3 record having just four point less than leader Lliria, which they share with Getxo. Loser Valle de Egues keeps the tenth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Easo. Cantbasket will meet Mondragon (#5) on the road in the next round. Valle de Egues will play against the league's second-placed Baskonia B (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Valle de Egues: J.Lacunza 17+4reb, K.Konan 12+5reb+1ast, J.Velasco 11+1reb, A.Calvo 8+2reb+2ast, V.Federico 6+1reb+2ast, G.Inigo 5
Cantbasket: O.Jorge 21+3reb+6ast, K.Felizor 18+8reb, O.Cabrera 14+4reb+2ast, D.Knowles 6+3reb, A.Diez 6+1reb+1ast, P.Martinez 5+4reb+9astgschID: 897516
Baskonia B - Santander 78-51
Very predictable result when second ranked Baskonia B (11-2) smashed at home 14th ranked Santander (3-10) 78-51 on Wednesday. They outrebounded Santander 43-29 including a 20-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Baskonia B looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was naturalized Argentinian Lucas Sigismonti (201-3) who scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Power forward Marcos Portalez (202-95, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Pere Joan Lopez (-96) who recorded 6 points and 12 rebounds and swingman Ismael Diarra (187-1) added 8 points and 4 steals respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Baskonia B have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of Group A-A leader, which they share with Santurtzi. Santander lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Leioa. Baskonia B will meet Valle de Egues (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Santander will play against Easo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Santander: G.Jorge 10+2ast, M.David 9+2reb+2ast, D.Ismael 8+4reb+3ast, D.Ibarlucea 7+3reb+4ast, L.Pere Joan 6+12reb, M.Jenaro 6+2reb
Baskonia B: S.Lucas 17+6reb+1ast, S.Pape 15+2reb+2ast, M.Portalez 11+6reb+4ast, P.Radojicic 8+8reb+2ast, P.Franger 7+3reb+3ast, Q.Joseba 6+5reb+7astgschID: 897517
Easo - Pas Pielagos 72-63
Not a big story in a game in San Sebastian where 15th ranked Pas Pielagos (2-11) was defeated by twelfth ranked Easo (5-8) 72-63 on Wednesday. Easo dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Pas Pielagos' 22. They outrebounded Pas Pielagos 36-25 including 23 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was center Inigo Sarasola (207-95) who scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Martin Dorronsoro (200-1) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds. Four Easo players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was naturalized Argentinian guard Juan Pablo Sutina (192-90, agency: Interperformances) who recorded 20 points and 4 assists and forward Pablo Fernandez (201-0) added 13 points respectively. Easo moved-up to tenth place in Group A-A, which they share with Valle de Egues. Pas Pielagos lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Zarautz. Easo will meet Santander (#14) on the road in the next round. Pas Pielagos will play against Zarautz and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pas Pielagos: J.Pablo Sutina 20+4reb+4ast, P.Fernandez 13+1reb+2ast, R.Gomez 8+6reb, J.Garcia 8+3reb+1ast, M.Solorzano 8+3reb+3ast, U.Precious 6+6reb
Easo: I.Sarasola 15+7reb+2ast, L.Jon 14+2reb, D.Martin 12+5reb+1ast, G.Urko 10+1reb+1ast, I.Odriozola 6+2reb+2ast, I.Arrieta 5+7reb+2astgschID: 897518
Zarautz - Ardoi 63-73
Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Ardoi (8-5) beat on the road 15th ranked Zarautz (2-11) 73-63 on Wednesday. Ardoi dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Zarautz's 22. The best player for the winners was center Andres Zabaleta (200-94) who scored 23 points and 6 rebounds. Naturalized Ukrainian forward Anton Savitski (196-86) chipped in 7 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was center Imanol Arteche (200-2) who recorded 6 points and 9 rebounds and Angolan swingman Erickson Silva (192-93) added 14 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Ardoi moved-up to sixth place in Group A-A, which they share with LBC Cocinas. Zarautz lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the sixteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Pas Pielagos. Ardoi will meet at home bottom-ranked Leioa (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zarautz will play against Pas Pielagos in Renedo de Pielagos and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Zarautz: E.Silva 14+2reb, M.Mendibe 13+1reb, A.Eguskitza 8+6reb+1ast, J.Eneko 8+1reb, A.Imanol 6+9reb+2ast, J.Egana 5+3reb
Ardoi: A.Zabaleta 23+6reb+1ast, F.Aitor 11+4reb+1ast, R.Matos 11+5reb, C.Almendros 9+4reb+3ast, A.Savitski 7+6reb+4ast, A.Ander 7+4reb+1astgschID: 897519
Leioa - Getxo 56-60
There was no surprise when 13th ranked Leioa (3-10) was defeated at home by fourth ranked Getxo (10-3) 60-56 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was center Asier Gonzalez (198-0) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Joseba Iglesias (200-83) chipped in 12 points. At the other side the best for losing team was center Jon Diez (198-98) who recorded 13 points and 6 rebounds and guard Joseba Estalayo (188-96) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Getxo have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place in Group A-A, which they share with Cantbasket. Leioa at the other side, also newcomer in the league, stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. They share it with Santander. Getxo will meet Burgos Nissan (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Leioa will play against Ardoi (#6) in Zizur Mayor and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Leioa: D.Jon 13+6reb, J.Estalayo 11+7reb, C.Inigo 9+1reb, J.Torres 8+6reb+2ast, V.Koningsloo Inigo 7+3reb, A.Mario 4+5reb+2ast
Getxo: G.Asier 12+10reb, J.Iglesias 12+4reb+3ast, X.Vega 10+4reb+1ast, D.Val Nahuel 8+5reb+1ast, F.Ander 6+5reb+4ast, E.Chavarri 4+2reb+2astgschID: 897520
Group A-BLeon - Oviedo 2 86-63
No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Leon (9-4) outleveled at home 15th ranked Oviedo 2 (1-12) 86-63 on Sunday. Leon dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Oviedo 2's 32. Leon forced 21 Oviedo 2 turnovers and outrebounded them 49-34 including 17 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was Argentinian swingman Federico Copes (199-2) who scored 19 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Alan Morchon (188-99) chipped in 8 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Leon's coach Luis Castillo felt very confident that he used entire bench saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Alejandro Rodriguez (188-98) who recorded 14 points and 7 rebounds and Mario Mendez (-3) added 9 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Leon maintains fifth position in Group A-B with 9-4 record. Oviedo 2 lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifteenth place with 12 games lost. Leon will meet Marin (#7) on the road in the next round. Oviedo 2 will play against Betanzos (#8) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Oviedo 2: A.Rodriguez 14+7reb+3ast, M.Mario 9+5reb+4ast, N.Jaime 8, S.Fran 8+3reb, S.Fernando 8+4reb+5ast, R.Cubero 7+5reb
Leon: C.Federico 19+9reb, L.Rodrigo 12+4reb, G.Oscar 12+5reb, E.Xavier 10+4reb, B.Diego 9+1reb+2ast, A.Morchon 8+11reb+5astgschID: 897745
Betanzos - Porrino 70-77
Very expected game when 11th ranked Betanzos (6-7) was defeated at home by third ranked Porrino (10-3) 77-70 on Sunday. Porrino had a 29-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Manuel Varela (182-1) who scored 27 points and 5 rebounds. Power forward Javier Dominguez (199-94) chipped in 17 points. Porrino's coach Jenaro Alonso allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Jorge Abelleira (180-97) who recorded 15 points and 5 rebounds and Daniel Martin (187-97) added 16 points and 4 assists respectively. Porrino have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position in Group A-B with 10-3 record having just four point less than leader Lliria, which they share with Obradoiro S. Loser Betanzos dropped to the eighth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Univ.Valladolid and La Flecha. Porrino will meet Culleredo (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Betanzos will play against Oviedo 2 and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Betanzos: D.Martin 16+2reb+4ast, J.Abelleira 15+5reb+2ast, O.Ledezma 9+1reb, M.Rozas 8+4reb, F.Brezo 7+6reb, G.Pereiro 5+6reb+2ast
Porrino: V.Manuel 27+5reb, J.Dominguez 17+3reb+2ast, C.Javier 11+2reb+1ast, G.Daniel 8+9reb+2ast, L.Vaquero 5+7reb+3ast, B.Iker 5+1reb+2astgschID: 897746
Marin - Chantada 46-70
Very significant was Chantada's (#6) 24-point road victory against 7th ranked Marin in Group A-B 70-46. Chantada made 19-of-24 charity shots (79.2 percent) during the game. The winners were led by guard Andres Corral (182-92) who scored that evening 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and forward Cristian Iglesias (200-94) supported him with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Four Chantada players scored in double figures. Chantada's coach Alberto Fafian felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 16 points and 5 rebounds by point guard Jacobo De Benito (180-90) did not help to save the game for Marin. Daniel Fernandez added 14 points and 5 rebounds. Chantada maintains sixth position in Group A-B with 8-5 record. Newly promoted Marin keeps the seventh place with six games lost. Chantada will play against Univ.Valladolid (#10) on the road in the next round. Marin will play against Leon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Marin: J.De Benito 16+5reb, F.Daniel 14+5reb, A.Filgueira 7+11reb, D.Hogan 6+2reb, J.Aramburu 2+4reb+2ast, P.Gonzalez 1+1reb+3ast
Chantada: A.Corral 18+7reb+4ast, R.Rey 16+2reb+1ast, C.Iglesias 12+6reb+3ast, R.Marques 11+4reb, R.Hugo 7+8reb, J.Aller 5+4rebgschID: 897747
Culleredo - La Flecha 62-64
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked La Flecha and 9th ranked Culleredo had identical 5-7 record. But Culleredo was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Arroyo Encomienda 64-62 on Saturday night. The best player for the winners was Pablo Martin (199-1) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Forward David Fernandez (195-1) chipped in 17 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Pau Gonzalez (192-2) who recorded 13 points and 6 rebounds and center Mario Cabanas (207-85) added 7 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. La Flecha maintains eighth position in Group A-B with 6-7 record, which they share with Univ.Valladolid and Betanzos. Culleredo lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with Avila and Ourense. La Flecha will meet league's leader La Antigua in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Culleredo will play against Porrino (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Culleredo: G.Pau 13+6reb, Y.Araia 11+4reb, A.Lucas 10+1reb+2ast, A.Diaz 9+3reb+1ast, A.Anon 8+2reb+6ast, M.Cabanas 7+7reb+4ast
La Flecha: F.David 17+2reb, M.Pablo 12+11reb+1ast, B.Daniel 12+2reb, M.Lopez 6+2reb, A.Estany 5+2reb, D.Paniagua 4+4reb+3astgschID: 897748
Univ.Valladolid - Obradoiro S. 73-80
Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Univ.Valladolid (6-7) was defeated at home by third ranked Obradoiro S. (10-3) 80-73 on Sunday. Obradoiro S. forced 21 Univ.Valladolid turnovers and outrebounded them 51-37 including a 22-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was center Miguel Lopez (203-98) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds. Javier Cal (191-96) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Alvaro Encinas (202-94) who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds and guard Alejandro Heras (189-95) added 14 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Obradoiro S. maintains third position in Group A-B with 10-3 record having just four point less than leader Lliria, which they share with Porrino. Univ.Valladolid lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Betanzos and La Flecha. Obradoiro S. will meet Claret (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Univ.Valladolid will play against Chantada (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Univ.Valladolid: A.Heras 14+3reb+2ast, A.Encinas 14+13reb+1ast, C.Rodrigo 12+2reb, D.Segura 11+1reb, A.Garcia 8+5reb+2ast, J.Burgoa 7+1reb+1ast
Obradoiro S.: M.Lopez 17+13reb, J.Cal 15+8reb+3ast, N.Barreiro 12+7reb+1ast, N.Eluku 10+6reb+2ast, P.Vazquez Santiago 8+3reb, H.Christian 8+4reb+1astgschID: 897749
La Antigua - Avila 92-69
Everything went according to plan in Salamanca where first ranked La Antigua (12-1) outscored bottom-ranked Avila (5-8) 92-69 on Saturday. La Antigua dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Avila's 32. They outrebounded Avila 46-28 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for La Antigua especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. The best player for the winners was Cameroonian Nelson Yengue (195-92, college: Laurentian) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Center Antonio Morales (208-95, college: ENMU) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. Four La Antigua players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Senegalese center Daouda NDiaye (213-96, college: SUU) who recorded 13 points and 9 rebounds and naturalized Argentinian Ezequiel Herrera (185-96) added 18 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. La Antigua have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position in Group A-B with 12-1 record. Loser Avila stay at the bottom place with eight games lost. They share the position with Culleredo and Ourense. La Antigua will meet at home La Flecha (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Avila will play against the league's second-placed Agustinos (#2) in Leon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Avila: E.Herrera 18+1reb+1ast, D.N'Diaye 13+9reb+1ast, A.Talamino 10+3reb+1ast, V.Marco 10+1reb, M.Vukcevic 9+5reb+1ast, A.Izquierdo 5+4reb+4ast
La Antigua: N.Yengue 16+10reb+2ast, R.Ukawuba 13+3reb+3ast, A.McCarthy 12+3reb+2ast, A.Morales 11+8reb, M.Jorge 10+2ast, K.Harrison 8+6reb+2astgschID: 897750
Claret - Ourense 65-69
There was no surprise in Segovia where bottom-ranked Claret (0-13) was defeated by twelfth ranked Ourense (5-8) 69-65 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Ivorian guard Lionel Kouadio (191-1) who scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. Center David Guerra (205-89) chipped in 9 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Miguel Perez (182-1) who recorded 13 points and 9 rebounds and forward Joel Yague (190-0) added 17 points respectively. Ourense moved-up to eleventh place in Group A-B, which they share with Avila and Culleredo. Claret at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with 13 games lost. Ourense will meet Gijon Basket (#14) on the road in the next round. Claret will play against Obradoiro S. where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Claret: Y.Joel 17+1reb, P.Miguel 13+9reb+2ast, O.Drame 10+7reb+1ast, M.Gerard 9+7reb, M.Eduardo 6+9reb+1ast, M.Nicolas 4
Ourense: K.Lionel 22+8reb+1ast, B.Juan 13+4reb+1ast, V.Isaac 12+5reb, D.Guerra 9+10reb+4ast, P.Gabriel 7+2reb+3ast, P.Rodriguez 4+5rebgschID: 897751
Agustinos - Gijon Basket 98-73
No shocking result in a game in Leon where second ranked Agustinos (11-5) outleveled 14th ranked Gijon Basket (4-9) 98-73 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was center Sergio Martinez (208-92) who scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Croatian forward Demian Balasko (197-97) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. Four Agustinos players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Fernando Fernandez (201-89, college: HLGU) who recorded 16 points and 8 rebounds and forward Diego Sanchez (198-78) added 9 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Agustinos have a solid three-game winning streak. Newly promoted Agustinos maintains second position in Group A-B with 11-5 record having just eight point less than leader Lliria. Loser Gijon Basket keeps the fourteenth place with nine games lost. Agustinos will meet league's second-placed Torrent on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Gijon Basket will play against Ourense (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gijon Basket: F.Fernandez 16+8reb+2ast, G.Miguel 10+1reb, M.Sanchez 10+1reb+2ast, D.Sanchez 9+4reb+2ast, P.Antonio 6, C.Suarez 6+4reb+5ast
Agustinos: M.Dominguez 20+4reb+2ast, B.Demian 19+7reb+2ast, L.Jaime 17+7reb, S.Martinez 17+7reb+6ast, R.Fernandez 9+3ast, F.Pablo 7+1reb+1astgschID: 897752
Oviedo 2 - Gijon Basket 52-57
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 15th ranked Oviedo 2's (1-12) home loss to fourteenth ranked Gijon Basket (4-9) 52-57 on Wednesday. Gijon Basket outrebounded Oviedo 2 46-31 including 17 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was Greek center Giorgos Tsimidis (206-98) who scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. American forward Mateo Sanchez (198, college: Hood) chipped in 17 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Fran Sanchez (-2) who recorded 12 points and 7 rebounds and guard Alejandro Rodriguez (188-98) added 8 points respectively. Oviedo 2's coach Agustin Munarriz tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Gijon Basket maintains fourteenth position in Group A-B with 4-9 record. Oviedo 2 lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifteenth place with 12 games lost. Gijon Basket will meet at home higher ranked Ourense (#12) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Oviedo 2 will play against Betanzos and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Oviedo 2: S.Fran 12+7reb, M.Mario 9+2reb+1ast, A.Rodriguez 8+4reb+2ast, G.Adrian 6+2reb, R.Quiros 6+1reb+2ast, R.Cubero 4+5reb
Gijon Basket: M.Sanchez 17+4reb+1ast, G.Tsimidis 15+9reb+1ast, F.Fernandez 8+7reb+2ast, B.Janssens 5+10reb+1ast, C.Suarez 5+1reb+1ast, D.Sanchez 2+8rebgschID: 897753
Ourense - Agustinos 78-66
There was a surprise result when twelfth ranked Ourense (5-8) defeated at home second-best Agustinos (11-5) 78-66 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was center David Guerra (205-89) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists. Argentinian power forward Tomas Chapero (211-1) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Ourense's coach Raquel Salgado allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Croatian forward Demian Balasko (197-97) who recorded a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds and center Sergio Martinez (208-92) added 14 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Ourense moved-up to eleventh place in Group A-B, which they share with Avila and Culleredo. Agustinos at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the second position with five games lost. Ourense will meet Gijon Basket (#14) on the road in the next round. Agustinos will play against the league's second-placed Torrent (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Agustinos: B.Demian 28+11reb+1ast, S.Martinez 14+10reb, R.Fernandez 8+7reb+1ast, A.David 7+6reb+3ast, L.Jaime 5+8reb+3ast, C.Luis Carlos 2+3reb+2ast
Ourense: C.Josep 21+4reb+3ast, T.Chapero 16+13reb+2ast, D.Guerra 12+16reb+6ast, S.Ousman 9+5reb+1ast, V.Isaac 6+1reb, K.Lionel 5+3reb+3astgschID: 897754
Avila - Claret 88-61
Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Claret (0-13) was rolled over on the road by thirteenth ranked Avila (5-8) 88-61 on Wednesday. Avila dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Claret's 32. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Claret's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Avila made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was Montenegrin power forward Milo Vukcevic (200-96) who scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Naturalized Argentinian Ezequiel Herrera (185-96) chipped in 19 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Four Avila players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Gerard Mejias (200) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and forward Alex Young (202-97) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Avila moved-up to eleventh place in Group A-B, which they share with Culleredo and Ourense. Newly promoted Claret still closes the standings with 13 games lost. Avila will meet league's second-placed Agustinos in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Claret will play against Obradoiro S. (#3) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Claret: M.Jorge 16+2reb+1ast, A.Young 14+7reb, M.Gerard 13+13reb+3ast, O.Drame 9+6reb+1ast, Y.Joel 4+6reb, S.Adrian 3
Avila: E.Herrera 19+3reb+3ast, M.Vukcevic 17+9reb+2ast, D.N'Diaye 16+5reb+2ast, A.Izquierdo 11+2reb+3ast, A.Talamino 8+5reb+6ast, G.Rodriguez 7+3reb+2astgschID: 897755
Obradoiro S. - La Antigua 75-91
Everything went according to plan in Santiago de Comp where first ranked La Antigua (12-1) beat 3rd ranked Obradoiro S. (10-3) 91-75 on Wednesday. La Antigua dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Obradoiro S.'s 32. The best player for the winners was Nigerian-American guard Rob Ukawuba (191-94, college: NJIT) who scored 27 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Kupaa Harrison (196-97, college: Hawaii-Hilo) chipped in 26 points and 5 rebounds. Four La Antigua players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Nilo Barreiro (192-95) who recorded 19 points and center Miguel Lopez (203-98) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. La Antigua have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position in Group A-B with 12-1 record. Loser Obradoiro S. keeps the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Porrino. La Antigua will meet at home La Flecha (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Obradoiro S. will play against Claret (#16) in Segovia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obradoiro S.: N.Barreiro 19+3reb+2ast, H.Sergi 12+3reb, M.Lopez 11+7reb+1ast, H.Christian 7+1reb+1ast, J.Cal 7+1reb+3ast, N.Eluku 6+4reb
La Antigua: R.Ukawuba 27+6reb+2ast, K.Harrison 26+5reb, A.Morales 13+5reb+5ast, A.McCarthy 10+4reb+2ast, N.Yengue 8+4reb+4ast, E.Kiris 3+2reb+1astgschID: 897756
La Flecha - Univ.Valladolid 74-75
There was a minor upset in Arroyo Encomienda where 8th ranked La Flecha (6-7) was edged by tenth ranked Univ.Valladolid (6-7) 75-74 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was power forward Alvaro Encinas (202-94) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds. Forward Alberto Garcia (196-99) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Pablo Martin (199-1) who recorded 16 points and 5 rebounds and guard Eduardo Castano (186-0) added 11 points and 5 assists respectively. La Flecha's coach Juan Velez tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Univ.Valladolid moved-up to eighth place in Group A-B, which they share with Betanzos and La Flecha. Univ.Valladolid will meet at home higher ranked Chantada (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. La Flecha will play against the league's leader La Antigua where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
La Flecha: M.Pablo 16+5reb, E.Castano 11+4reb+5ast, A.Estany 9+8reb+1ast, D.Paniagua 8+3reb, F.David 7+2reb, B.Daniel 6+1ast
Univ.Valladolid: A.Encinas 22+14reb+2ast, A.Garcia 21+6reb+1ast, M.Garcia 9+6reb+1ast, J.Burgoa 7+2reb, A.Heras 6+3reb+3ast, I.Sierra 5+7reb+3astgschID: 897757
Chantada - Culleredo 81-49
No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Chantada (8-5) outleveled at home 9th ranked Culleredo (5-8) 81-49 on Wednesday. Chantada dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Culleredo's 22. They outrebounded Culleredo 43-24 including a 35-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was forward Cristian Iglesias (200-94) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Forward Ruben Rey (198-93) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. Four Chantada players scored in double figures. Coach Alberto Fafian's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Pau Gonzalez (192-2) who recorded 18 points and 8 rebounds and forward Christian Anon (199-89) added 8 points respectively. Chantada maintains sixth position in Group A-B with 8-5 record. Culleredo lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with Avila and Ourense. Chantada will meet Univ.Valladolid (#10) on the road in the next round. Culleredo will play against Porrino and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Culleredo: G.Pau 18+8reb+1ast, C.Anon 8+4reb, A.Anon 7+1reb+1ast, A.Lucas 5+3reb+1ast, M.Cabanas 4+2reb+3ast, C.Victor 3
Chantada: R.Rey 18+7reb+1ast, C.Iglesias 17+13reb+4ast, A.Guzman 16+8reb, R.Marques 15+6reb, R.Hugo 7+4reb+3ast, J.Aller 3+2reb+1astgschID: 897758
Porrino - Marin 87-89
There was an upset when higher ranked Porrino (10-3) was edged at home by seventh ranked Marin (7-6) 89-87 on Wednesday. Marin dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Porrino's 22. The best player for the winners was American forward Dramel Hogan (194, college: Rochester, MI) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 20 rebounds. Daniel Fernandez chipped in a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Marin players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Lucas Vaquero (185-89) who recorded 18 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Javier Cardito (176-93) added 24 points respectively. Newly promoted Marin maintains seventh position in Group A-B with 7-6 record. Loser Porrino keeps the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Obradoiro S.. Marin will meet at home higher ranked Leon (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Porrino will play against Culleredo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Porrino: C.Javier 24+1ast, L.Vaquero 18+8reb+3ast, V.Manuel 11+4reb, B.Iker 9+5reb+4ast, B.Terry 7+3reb+1ast, J.Dominguez 6+4reb+1ast
Marin: F.Daniel 26+10reb+4ast, D.Hogan 20+20reb+3ast, C.Pablo 15+2reb, J.De Benito 13+3ast, J.Aramburu 8+5reb+5ast, A.Filgueira 4+7reb+1astgschID: 897759
Leon - Betanzos 80-94
There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked Betanzos (6-7) defeated on the road higher ranked Leon (9-4) 94-80 on Wednesday. They outrebounded Leon 50-39 including 20 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was center Marcos Rozas (202-83) who scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. Jose Maria Moreno (200-99) chipped in 8 points and 15 rebounds. Four Betanzos players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Alan Morchon (188-99) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and forward Victor Perez (202-98) added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Betanzos moved-up to eighth place in Group A-B, which they share with Univ.Valladolid and La Flecha. Loser Leon keeps the fifth position with four games lost. Betanzos will meet Oviedo 2 (#15) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Leon will play against Marin (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Leon: A.Morchon 18+11reb+2ast, L.Rodrigo 13+4reb+1ast, C.Federico 11+3reb+3ast, V.Perez 9+8reb+2ast, D.Marinovic 9+2reb, G.Oscar 9+4reb+2ast
Betanzos: M.Rozas 21+7reb+1ast, O.Ledezma 15+6reb+1ast, G.Pereiro 14+4reb+1ast, Y.Minaya 11+4reb+3ast, J.Abelleira 9+1reb+4ast, D.Martin 8+5reb+5astgschID: 897760
Group BSocuellamos - Tenerife Naut. 70-78
There was a minor upset when 7th ranked Socuellamos (6-6) was defeated at home by ninth ranked Tenerife Naut. (6-6) 78-70 on Saturday. Tenerife Naut. made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Montenegrin forward Danilo Brnovic (200-0) who scored 21 points and 9 rebounds (went 12 for 12 at the free throw line !!!). Power forward Javier Martinez (200-3) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. Tenerife Naut.'s coach Jorge Montane allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Canadian point guard Adrian Armstrong (183, college: Concordia) who recorded 13 points and forward Diego Serrano (198-95) added 8 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tenerife Naut. moved-up to sixth place in Group B, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Socuellamos. Tenerife Naut. will meet at home higher ranked Alcala (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Socuellamos will play against La Matanza and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Socuellamos: A.Armstrong 13+4reb+3ast, G.Antonio 13+2reb+3ast, A.Nosa-Casitillo 12+4reb+1ast, M.Melero 10+4reb+2ast, C.Augustine 8+3reb+2ast, D.Serrano 8+9reb+2ast
Tenerife Naut.: D.Brnovic 21+9reb+2ast, M.Javier 16+7reb+3ast, M.Ivankovic 14+4reb+2ast, J.Joel 13+4reb+1ast, P.Pablo 4, R.Ivan 4+1reb+1astgschID: 897985
Alcala - Pozuelo 68-82
The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Pozuelo's (10-8) road victory over one of their biggest challengers Alcala (8-4) 82-68 on Saturday. They outrebounded Alcala 46-32 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was center Chema Gil (207-91) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Center Pablo Rodrigo (204-86) chipped in 7 points and 14 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Alvaro Biersack (198-95) who recorded 19 points and 7 rebounds and forward Sergio Rodriguez (194-84) added 4 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Pozuelo maintains second position in Group B with 10-8 record having just nine point less than leader Lliria. Loser Alcala keeps the third place with four games lost. Pozuelo will meet at home CBSFDO (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Alcala will play against Tenerife Naut. in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Alcala: B.Alvaro 19+7reb, L.Pablo 9+2reb, C.Garcia 9+2reb+2ast, T.Modou 8+3reb, G.Nacho 6+5reb+1ast, O.Mendez 6+4reb+2ast
Pozuelo: A.Arias 19+1reb, C.Gil 19+10reb+1ast, B.Lopez 13+3reb+1ast, F.De La Torre 9+2reb, M.Gustavo 7+3reb+1ast, P.Rodrigo 7+14reb+2astgschID: 897986
Alcobendas - L'Hospitalet 79-70
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked L'Hospitalet (9-0) on the court of thirteenth ranked Alcobendas on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by Alcobendas 79-70. They held L'Hospitalet to an opponent 0.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.4 percent accuracy of the winners and made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game, while L'Hospitalet only scored point from the stripe. They outrebounded L'Hospitalet 45-0 including a 19- advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Jorge Tejera (200-92) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds and Eduardo Martinez (193-96) who added 11 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Alcobendas' coach Jose Antonio Ramirez used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Jorge Tejera (200-92) with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds and Eduardo Martinez (193-96) scored 11 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Alcobendas (5-7) moved-up to eleventh place in Group B, which they share with Fuenlabrada 2 and Majadahonda. L'Hospitalet at the other side still keeps top position with 0 game lost. Alcobendas is looking forward to face league's second-placed Pozuelo on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. L'Hospitalet will play against Alfinden where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Estudio: H.Marcos 17+7reb+1ast, A.Ortiz 15+9reb, J.Llorente Paz 14+4reb+5ast, S.Larragueta 6+1reb+4ast, C.Kalei 6, S.Pablo 4+5reb+1astgschID: 897987
Quintanar - Real Madrid 2 71-69
There was an upset when top-ranked Real Madrid 2 (10-3) was edged on the road by eleventh ranked Quintanar (5-6) 71-69 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Senegalese center Alioune Senghor (200-96) who scored 24 points. Naturalized Colombian power forward Jhan Paul Mejia (208-94, college: Charleston) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was center Eli John Ndiaye (203-4) who recorded 8 points and 11 rebounds and forward Ab Sediq Garuba (190-4) added 14 points respectively. Real Madrid 2's coach Mariano De Pablos rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Quintanar moved-up to tenth place in Group B. Loser Real Madrid 2 still keeps top position with three games lost. Quintanar will meet Estudio (#16) in the next round where they are favorite. Real Madrid 2 will play against Rivas (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Real Madrid 2: G.Ab Sediq 14+2reb+1ast, K.Urban 11+1reb+4ast, D.Amadou 11+5reb, V.Henri 9+6reb+2ast, N.Eli John 8+11reb+1ast, D.Ismaila 6+1ast
Quintanar: A.Senghor 24+4reb, J.Paul Mejia 17+10reb+1ast, J.Gallina 9+4reb+5ast, H.Cluysen 7+2reb+1ast, S.Barros 5+2reb+1ast, D.Melifonwu 4+1rebgschID: 897988
Rivas - Estudiantes B 71-56
No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Rivas (8-5) won against at home 15th ranked Estudiantes B (3-7) 71-56 on Sunday. They outrebounded Estudiantes B 40-28 including 27 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was power forward Angel Gomez (197-87) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. Juan Jose Jimenez (184-1) chipped in 17 points. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Michael Drame (195-99) who recorded 13 points and power forward Pablo Orenga (205-3) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Rivas maintains fourth position in Group B with 8-5 record. Loser Estudiantes B keeps the fifteenth place with seven games lost. Rivas will meet league's leader Real Madrid 2 on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Estudiantes B will play against Majadahonda (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes B: D.Michael 13+3reb+1ast, O.Pablo 12+5reb, A.Luis 11+4reb, M.Alejandro 10+4reb+1ast, T.Santiago 4+5reb+2ast, E.Marco 3+2reb+3ast
Rivas: J.Juan Jose 17+2reb, A.Gomez 12+12reb+1ast, A.Zamora 11+1ast, A.Serra 10+4reb+3ast, J.Sargent 8+4reb+3ast, P.Jaime 7+1reb+1astgschID: 897989
Majadahonda - Guadalajara 88-85
There was an upset when higher ranked Guadalajara (6-6) was edged on the road by fourteenth ranked Majadahonda (5-7) 88-85 on Saturday. Majadahonda made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Jose Maria Fernandez (191-99) who scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. Alejandro Herreros (189-96) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds. Four Majadahonda players scored in double figures. Majadahonda's coach Jaime Garcia allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Raul Lazaro (195-87) who recorded 21 points and 9 rebounds and Venezuelan power forward Luis Valera (202-88, college: UTRGV) added 20 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Majadahonda have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eleventh place in Group B, which they share with Alcobendas and Fuenlabrada 2. Loser Guadalajara dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Majadahonda will meet Estudiantes B (#15) in the next round. Guadalajara will play against Zentro Basket 2 (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guadalajara: R.Lazaro 21+9reb+2ast, L.Valera 20+5reb+1ast, G.Gonzalez 16+4reb+1ast, J.Thornblom 7+10reb+2ast, J.Willis 7+2reb+5ast, A.Victor 4+3reb+4ast
Majadahonda: J.Maria Fernandez 22+8reb+2ast, G.Diego 14+2reb+3ast, A.Herreros 12+5reb+3ast, P.Pablo 10+5reb+5ast, Z.Juan David 9+1reb+2ast, A.Alejandro 7+4reb+2astgschID: 897990
Zentro Basket 2 - Guimar 55-64
Very predictable result in Madrid where ninth ranked Guimar (6-5) defeated 14th ranked Zentro Basket 2 (4-8) 64-55 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was American forward Sean Harris (201-89, college: Utah St.) who had a double-double by scoring 11 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists. Senegalese forward Modou Mbaye (202-94) chipped in 11 points. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Jaime Atienza (184-99) who recorded 6 points and 8 rebounds and Danish swingman Elias Mollbach (196-3) added 12 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Guimar moved-up to fifth place in Group B. Zentro Basket 2 lost fourth consecutive game. Zentro Basket 2 at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fourteenth position with eight games lost. Guimar will meet at home Fuenlabrada 2 (#11) in the next round where they are favorite. Zentro Basket 2 will play against Guadalajara and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zentro Basket 2: M.Elias 12+2reb, H.Alvaro 10, B.Ken 9+3reb, A.Jaime 6+8reb+3ast, R.David 6+2reb, V.Juan 3
Guimar: J.Jonathan 13+1reb, S.Harris 11+14reb+8ast, M.Mbaye 11+3reb, M.Mauro 8+3reb, G.Zalazar 8+5reb, J.Quintero 6+1astgschID: 897991
Fuenlabrada 2 - La Matanza 80-67
There was an upset in Madrid where higher ranked La Matanza (6-6) was defeated by twelfth ranked Fuenlabrada 2 (5-7) 80-67 on Saturday. Fuenlabrada 2 outrebounded La Matanza 40-25 including a 31-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Mali center Bassala Bagayoko (208-6) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds. Jorge Viejo (194-1) chipped in 18 points. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Lazaro Gonzalez (190-93) who recorded 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Romen Hernandez (200-91) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Fuenlabrada 2 moved-up to eleventh place in Group B, which they share with Alcobendas and Majadahonda. Loser La Matanza keeps the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Fuenlabrada 2 will meet higher ranked Guimar (#5) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. La Matanza will play against Socuellamos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
La Matanza: L.Gonzalez 19+5reb+4ast, R.Hernandez 12+5reb, P.Xerach 10+1reb, I.Gonzalez 8+1reb, T.Adrian 6+2reb+2ast, G.Zebensui 6+3reb
Fuenlabrada 2: J.Viejo 18+4reb+1ast, B.Bassala 17+15reb+1ast, R.Macoha 9+5reb, J.Alvaro 8+4reb+2ast, B.Dejan 7+4reb+1ast, F.Juan 6+1rebgschID: 897992
Group C-1Barbera - Castelldefels 69-81
Everything went according to plan in Barcelona where fourth ranked Castelldefels (7-2) beat 11th ranked Barbera (1-8) 81-69 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was forward Eric Manes (194-87) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Santiago Serrataco (187-90) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Four Castelldefels players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was center Hernan Olaguibe (203-86) who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and Marc Aires (-2, agency: Global Sports Basketball) added 10 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Castelldefels moved-up to second place in Group C-1, which they share with Valls and Olivar. Loser Barbera keeps the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with UE Horta. Castelldefels will meet Pinta Castell (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Barbera's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Barcelona to the arena Martinenc.
Top scorers:
Barbera: H.Olaguibe 22+11reb+3ast, R.Balta 13+1reb+7ast, A.Marc 10+11reb+2ast, A.Sanmartin 8+7reb+1ast, S.Miquel 6+1reb, M.Obiols 5+1ast
Castelldefels: E.Manes 25+12reb+2ast, S.Serrataco 13+10reb+2ast, C.Arnau 13, R.Puerta 13+6reb+1ast, M.Bernadi 7+2reb+2ast, M.Manes 5+2reb+2astgschID: 942390
Group E-APuerto Sagunto - Torrent 67-68
The game between closely ranked teams ended with one of their biggest challengers Puerto Sagunto's (6-4) home loss to second ranked Torrent (8-2) 67-68 on Saturday. Torrent forced 19 Puerto Sagunto turnovers. The best player for the winners was Mark Hetor (197-1) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Forward David Calero (193-99) chipped in 19 points. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Aaron Company (191-0) who recorded 22 points and 8 rebounds and Roberto Corona (186-91) added 13 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Torrent maintains second position in Group E-A with 8-2 record behind leader Lliria. Loser Puerto Sagunto keeps the third place with four games lost. They share the position with Esportiu. Torrent will meet at home league's second-placed Agustinos in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Puerto Sagunto will play against Tabernes in Tabernes Blanques and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Puerto Sagunto: C.Aaron 22+8reb+1ast, R.Corona 13+2reb+1ast, R.Caruso 9+2reb+2ast, C.Sales 9+3reb+2ast, V.Soriano 4+1reb, M.Tortarolo 4+1reb
Torrent: C.David 19+3reb, H.Mark 15+11reb+2ast, A.Marc 12+5reb, F.Hector 9+5reb+2ast, C.Joan 6+1reb+1ast, G.Carlos 4+2rebgschID: 900527
Godella - Tabernes 74-76
No shocking result in a game in Valencia where fifth ranked Tabernes (5-5) edged 7th ranked Godella (2-9) 76-74 on Friday. They outrebounded Godella 35-23 including a 27-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was center Lucas Blasco (197-98) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Federico Argente (194-93) chipped in 17 points (perfect from the field making all six shots). Tabernes' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Ivan Alexandrov (-3) who recorded 20 points and guard Daniel Perez (187-1) added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Four Godella players scored in double figures. Tabernes have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position in Group E-A with 5-5 record. Godella lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with nine games lost. Tabernes will meet at home higher ranked Puerto Sagunto (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Godella will play against the league's leader Lliria (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Godella: A.Ivan 20+1reb, L.Rodriguez 15+3reb, L.Jason 11+1reb+1ast, D.Perez 10+6reb+4ast, A.Garcia 8+3reb+1ast, O.Nacor 5+2reb
Tabernes: F.Argente 17+4reb+2ast, B.Lucas 12+13reb+4ast, B.Juan 10+6reb, R.Sergio 10, B.Rodrigo 8+5reb+4ast, P.Vicent 7+4reb+3astgschID: 900528
Castello 2 - Lliria 81-88
Very expected game when 6th ranked Castello 2 (2-8) was defeated at home by first ranked Lliria (9-1) 88-81 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was center Godwin Osarenren (195-94) who had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 14 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). Point guard Ximo Rodenas (186-90) chipped in 19 points. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Jaime Campos (197-98) who recorded 14 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Andres Roig (188-99) added 11 points and 7 assists respectively. Four Castello 2 players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Lliria have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position in Group E-A with 9-1 record. Castello 2 lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with eight games lost. Lliria will meet at home Godella (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Castello 2 will play against Esportiu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Castello 2: P.Chaparra 16+2reb+3ast, C.Jaime 14+5reb+3ast, A.Roig 11+4reb+7ast, P.Lopez 10+1ast, G.Carlos 7+2reb+1ast, T.Jose Maria 6+1reb+1ast
Lliria: O.Godwin 28+14reb+3ast, X.Rodenas 19+1reb+2ast, V.Perez 15+3ast, R.Ramos 9+2reb+2ast, M.Kelvyn 4+4reb, P.Garcia 4+4reb+1astgschID: 900529
L'Alcora - Esportiu 87-93
Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Esportiu (6-4) defeated on the road 8th ranked L'Alcora (1-6) 93-87 on Saturday. Esportiu forced 31 L'Alcora turnovers. The best player for the winners was center Miguel Moragas (203-94) who scored 30 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Xavi Le Berre (186-93) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. Esportiu's coach Ivan Iniguez used entire bench saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Juan Robles (194-96) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds and American guard Isaiah Willis (191-94, college: NAU) added 22 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Four Esportiu and five L'Alcora players scored in double figures. Esportiu moved-up to third place in Group E-A, which they share with Puerto Sagunto. L'Alcora lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with six games lost. Esportiu will meet at home Castello 2 (#6) in the next round. L'Alcora will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
L'Alcora: I.Willis 22+6reb+3ast, J.Robles 20+13reb+2ast, B.Bangoura 14+4reb+2ast, A.Ribera 13+15reb+3ast, V.Santiago 11+6reb+1ast, E.Carlos 4+1ast
Esportiu: M.Miguel 30+9reb+1ast, V.Jaume 16+3reb+3ast, L.Berre Xavi 12+12reb+3ast, J.Garcia 10+5reb+4ast, H.Roberto 9+1ast, C.Adrian 5+7reb+1astgschID: 900530
Godella - Tabernes 74-76
Not a big story in a game in Valencia where 7th ranked Godella (2-9) was edged by fifth ranked Tabernes (5-5) 76-74 on Friday. Tabernes outrebounded Godella 35-23 including a 27-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was center Lucas Blasco (197-98) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Federico Argente (194-93) chipped in 17 points (perfect from the field making all six shots). Tabernes' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Ivan Alexandrov (-3) who recorded 20 points and guard Daniel Perez (187-1) added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Four Godella players scored in double figures. Tabernes have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position in Group E-A with 5-5 record. Godella lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with nine games lost. Tabernes will meet at home higher ranked Puerto Sagunto (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Godella will play against the league's leader Lliria (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Godella: A.Ivan 20+1reb, L.Rodriguez 15+3reb, L.Jason 11+1reb+1ast, D.Perez 10+6reb+4ast, A.Garcia 8+3reb+1ast, O.Nacor 5+2reb
Tabernes: F.Argente 17+4reb+2ast, B.Lucas 12+13reb+4ast, R.Sergio 10, B.Juan 10+6reb, B.Rodrigo 8+5reb+4ast, P.Vicent 7+4reb+3astgschID: 927887
Group E-BAlginet B - Calpe 89-70
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Alginet B and 7th ranked Calpe had identical 1-8 record. This time Alginet B used a home court advantage and outscored the opponent from Calpe 89-70 on Saturday night. They outrebounded Calpe 47-24 including a 16-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Alginet B looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Calpe's players. The best player for the winners was Victor Pelufo (-3) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Robert Greus (-98) chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Jaime Crespo (180-97) who recorded 13 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals and Argentinian-Italian guard Juan Davini (185-98) added 17 points and 7 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) respectively. Four Calpe players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Alginet B maintains sixth position in Group E-B with 2-8 record. Calpe lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Sueca. Alginet B will meet Sueca (#7) on the road in the next round. Calpe will play against the league's leader Paterna and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Calpe: J.Crespo 20+1reb, D.Juan 17+7reb, C.Jaime 13+5reb+7ast, G.Colas Jr. 10+3reb+2ast, K.Seikhou 8+6reb, G.Isaac 2+1reb
Alginet B: G.Robert 20+6reb+1ast, P.Victor 19+11reb+5ast, L.Ivan 17+6reb+2ast, B.Pepe 8+5reb+3ast, R.Miguel 8+4reb, C.Sergio 6+3reb+2astgschID: 900583
Gandia - Sueca 96-66
There was no surprise when 8th ranked Sueca (1-9) was outplayed on the road by second ranked Gandia (8-2) 96-66 on Saturday. Gandia forced 22 Sueca turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. The best player for the winners was Jose Merencio (195-0) who scored 18 points. Guard Alejandro Requena (189-1) chipped in 17 points. Five Gandia players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Carlos Gil (185-93) who recorded 23 points and 5 assists and swingman Jose Boix (-98) added 16 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Gandia have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position in Group E-B with 8-2 record behind leader Lliria. Sueca lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Calpe. Gandia will meet Picken Claret (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Sueca will play against Alginet B (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sueca: C.Gil 23+5ast, B.Jose 16+2reb+1ast, V.Santamatilde 10+7reb+1ast, L.Hassan 5+2reb, F.Climent 4+3reb+2ast, S.Mihai 4+2reb
Gandia: J.Merencio 18+2reb+2ast, R.Alejandro 17+3reb+2ast, A.Kleinjan 16+2reb+2ast, T.Alejandro 12+3reb, A.Vera 10+2reb, J.Soler 8+1reb+1astgschID: 900584
Aldaia - Picken Claret 57-83
Quite upsetting was Aldaia's 26-point home defeat in a game versus Picken Claret who crushed hosts It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Aldaia. They made 29-of-36 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game, while Aldaia only scored ten points from the stripe. They outrebounded Aldaia 50-35 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Francisco Climent (-2) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds. Javier Lazaro (-97) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!). Four Picken Claret players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Carlos Hortelano (200-96) who recorded 13 points and 8 rebounds and forward Ricardo Carrion (197-91) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Picken Claret maintains third position in Group E-B with 7-3 record having just two points less than leader Lliria. Loser Aldaia keeps the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Benidorm. Picken Claret will meet at home league's second-placed Gandia in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Aldaia will play against Benidorm and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Aldaia: C.Hortelano 13+8reb+1ast, R.Carrion 12+5reb+1ast, S.Carrion 10+4reb, J.Puerta 8+7reb+3ast, P.Daniel 7+4reb+2ast, D.Belarte 5+2ast
PICKEN CLARET: C.Francisco 24+11reb+2ast, L.Javier 19+8reb+2ast, B.Pedro 13+1reb+1ast, J.Gomez 11+14reb+2ast, S.Francisco 6+1reb, I.De La Iglesia 5+8reb+3astgschID: 900585
Paterna - Benidorm 67-51
No shocking result in a game when first ranked Paterna (9-1) won against at home 5th ranked Benidorm (6-4) 67-51 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was guard Carlos Cerdan (190-97) who scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Pablo Bono (185-98) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Paterna's coach Guillem Gonzalez allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Argentinian-Italian Pedro Rubbera (191-81) who recorded 12 points and forward Mario Romero (190-93) added 9 points respectively. Paterna have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position in Group E-B with 9-1 record. Loser Benidorm dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Aldaia. Paterna will meet Calpe (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Benidorm will play against Aldaia (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Benidorm: P.Rubbera 12+3reb, M.Romero 9+3reb+2ast, F.Astilleros 7+2reb, D.Closset 5+4reb+1ast, D.Fernandez-Munkholm 5+1reb, R.Ballester 5+2reb+1ast
Paterna: C.Cerdan 16+7reb+7ast, P.Bono 14+10reb, N.Boscafiori 8+1reb, M.Andreu 8+6reb+5ast, M.Hector 7+1reb, P.Sergio 5+1reb+2astgschID: 900586
Group E-CMolina - Archena 53-85
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when one of their biggest challengers Molina (5-5) was crushed at home by fourth ranked Archena (5-5) 85-53 on Saturday. Archena forced 20 Molina turnovers and outrebounded them 36-25 including 25 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Arturo Fernandez (193-95) who scored 20 points. Forward David Garcia (200-99) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was center Pablo Jose Sanchez (208-93) who recorded 11 points and forward Rene Cadme (194-99) added 10 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Archena moved-up to third place in Group E-C, which they share with defeated Molina. Archena will meet at home UAF Lucentum (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Molina will play against Ilicitano (#7) in Elche and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Molina: P.Jose Sanchez 11+4reb+1ast, C.Rene 10+2reb, V.Javier 8+2reb, T.Juan 6+5reb, F.Murcia 5+1reb, N.Alfonso 3+2reb
Archena: A.Fernandez 20+4reb+3ast, G.David 11+8reb+1ast, C.Gines 10+1ast, R.David 9+4reb+1ast, G.Daniel 9+3reb, H.Bartolome 8+4rebgschID: 900639
Jairis - Ilicitano 64-47
Very predictable result when top-ranked Jairis (10-0) defeated at home 7th ranked Ilicitano (2-8) 64-47 on Friday. The best player for the winners was DR Congolese center Gullit Mukendi (203-96, agency: Promo Sport ID) who scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Jordi Bergada (188-99) chipped in 10 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Mario Lopez (195-97) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and Russian Andrei Trashkov (-97) added 15 points and 13 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Jairis have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position in Group E-C with 10-0 record. Newly promoted Ilicitano keeps the seventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with UAF Lucentum. Jairis will meet league's second-placed Murcia 2 on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ilicitano will play against Molina (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ilicitano: L.Mario 20+10reb+2ast, A.Trashkov 15+13reb+3ast, F.Alvaro 4+4reb, J.Luis Ibanez 3+1reb, G.Pablo 3+1reb, M.Kike 2+2reb+1ast
Jairis: G.Mukendi 14+9reb+1ast, A.Mendez 10+4reb, J.Bergada 10+5reb+3ast, P.Francisco 7+1reb+1ast, M.Ignacio 5+5reb, J.Ballesta 5+2reb+3astgschID: 900640
Carolinas - Murcia 2 61-107
Not a big story in a game in La Carolina where 6th ranked Carolinas (3-7) was rolled over by second ranked Murcia 2 (9-1) 107-61 on Sunday. Murcia 2 dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Carolinas' 42 and had 22 for 31 from the free-throw line, while Carolinas only scored four points from the stripe. Murcia 2 forced 22 Carolinas turnovers and outrebounded them 43-24 including a 34-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Senegalese forward Omar Lo (206-97, college: CBU) who scored 20 points and 9 rebounds. Naturalized Argentinian Juan Jasen (198-85) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. Four Murcia 2 players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Santiago Gaya (-0) who recorded 13 points and Nicolas Martinez (-1) added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Murcia 2 have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position in Group E-C with 9-1 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Lliria. Carolinas lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth place with seven games lost. Murcia 2 will meet at home league's leader Jairis in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Carolinas will play against Begastri (#5) in Cehegin and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Carolinas: G.Santiago 13+2reb+3ast, M.Mario 13+2reb+2ast, A.Serneguet 10+3reb+1ast, B.Alejandro 9+3reb, M.Nicolas 8+7reb+2ast, L.Pablo 5+2reb+1ast
Murcia 2: O.Lo 20+9reb+2ast, H.Carlos 17+5reb, M.Juan Carlos 16+1reb, J.Jasen 14+6reb+3ast, T.Pau 9+3ast, M.Hamza 8+7reb+2astgschID: 900641
UAF Lucentum - Begastri 69-70
The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Begastri's (4-6) road victory over 7th ranked UAF Lucentum (2-8) 70-69 on Saturday. They outrebounded UAF Lucentum 41-27 including a 28-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was power forward Jose Fernandez (200-78) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 15 rebounds. Forward Juan Antonio Padilla (193-84) chipped in 19 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Carlos Velazquez (186-2) who recorded 14 points and 7 assists and forward Paco Barros (195-95) added 18 points and 4 steals respectively. UAF Lucentum's coach Raul Lozano tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Begastri moved-up to fifth place in Group E-C. UAF Lucentum lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Ilicitano. Begastri will meet at home Carolinas (#6) in the next round. UAF Lucentum will play against Archena in Murcia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
UAF Lucentum: B.Paco 18+4reb+2ast, V.Carlos 14+3reb+7ast, G.Victor 10+2reb, G.Samuel 7+4ast, M.Joel 6+3reb, A.Norberto 4+3reb+1ast
Begastri: J.Fernandez 25+15reb+1ast, J.Antonio Padilla 19+3reb+3ast, C.Albaladejo 13+2reb+2ast, M.Molina 7+10reb, G.Jesus 4+1reb, M.Manuel Jorda 2+2reb+3astgschID: 900642
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