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The biggest surprise took place in Avila where host Avila (4-2) beat league’s leader Chantada (5-1) 83-65 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Chantada. The best player for the winners was Mario Linde (185-2002) who scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Forward Juan Lopez (193-2004) chipped in 21 points (perfect from downtown making all seven shots !!!). Avila’s coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Jesus Cerisuelo (-1998) who recorded 21 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Avila moved-up to third place, which they share with 18 other teams. Chantada at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They were joined at the leadership position by El Pilar who have the same record. Chantada will play next round against Maceira trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Avila will try to continue on its current victory against first ranked Gijon Circulo at home.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Redline MT (4-2) in Tolosa. Hosts were edged by Valle de Egues (5-1) 67-64. It was a key game for the top position in the league. It was a good game for naturalized Ukrainian forward Anton Savitski (196-1986) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. Nicolas Uriz contributed with 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Benat Etxeberria (-2004) replied with 11 points and 8 rebounds for Redline MT. Redline MT’s coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Valle de Egues have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 10 other teams. Redline MT at the other side dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with 18 other teams. Valle de Egues will play against Ulacia ZKE (#12) in Zarautz in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Redline MT will play at home against Burgos (#9) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game where sixth ranked Badajoz Vitaly (3-3) edged by one point 7th ranked San Fernando (2-4) 66-65 on Saturday night. Pablo Oses scored 17 points and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Juan Antonio Rodriguez-Guerra with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. San Fernando’s coach Carlos Yeray Lobato tried various players’ combinations and tested in total twelve players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Badajoz Vitaly moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 19 other teams. Loser San Fernando dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with 16 other teams. Badajoz Vitaly will meet at home Aljaraque (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. San Fernando will play against the league’s leader Coria and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 6 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Bilbao crushed Burgos in a road game 83-62. Santander was beaten by Pas Pielagos at home 96-99. Caja Rural lost to Baskonia B on the opponent’s court 71-86. Tabirako managed to outperform Cantbasket in a home game 78-73. Mondragon recorded a loss to Solares on the road 64-49. LBC Cocinas crushed Ulacia ZKE on its own court 81-44. Un.Oviedo lost to undefeated Gijon Circulo in a road game 82-92. Betanzos lost to Carbajosa at home 75-78. Marin outscored Xiria on the opponent’s court 101-82. Estudiantes was rolled over Obradoiro S. in a home game 63-88. Avenida defeated Solgaleo on the road 81-70. Culleredo was beaten by Maceira on its own court 64-65. La Matanza won against Pablo Laso in Las Palmas 76-67. Corralejo managed to outperform Dist.Olimpico at home 50-46. Valsequillo was rolled over Guadalajara on the opponent’s court 94-64. Tres Cantos was defeated by Real Canoe in a home game 74-77. Alcala was beaten by Estudiantes B on the road 80-71. Chlorella lost to Talavera on its own court 72-88. Socuellamos unfortunately lost to Aridane in Los Llanos 65-80. Rivas managed to beat Mostoles at home 70-64. Tenerife Naut. was defeated by Getafe on the opponent’s court 85-72. Real Madrid 2 beat Zentro Basket in a home game 69-61. La Roda won against Felipe Anton on the road 72-63. Fuenlabrada 2 unfortunately lost to Quintanar on its own court 71-82. El Ventero managed to beat Tobarra in Villarrobledo 73-64. Joventut 2 defeated SESE at home 68-63. Vic beat Mataro Parc on the opponent’s court 81-68. Andratx lost to undefeated L’Hospitalet in a home game 52-75. El Olivar unfortunately lost to Navas on the road 71-88. Azulejos recorded a loss to Es Castell on its own court 68-70. JAC Sants defeated Zuera in Barcelona 83-81. Esparreguera beat Valls at home 84-73. Mollet won against Salt on the opponent’s court 84-81. Alfinden managed to outperform Igualada in a home game 84-71. Helios managed to beat Ibiza on the road 93-90. Castelldefels defeated Granollers on its own court 85-83. Inca was smashed by Barca 2 in Barcelona 83-56. Winless Espanyol lost to Huerva at home 78-80. Manresa B unfortunately lost to Roser on the opponent’s court 65-77. Winless Motril recorded a loss to Fuengirola in a home game 68-73. Murgi was defeated by Andujar SKA on the road 64-55. Jaen CB lost to undefeated Jaen FS on its own court 81-93. Novaschool won against Oh!Tels ULB in Malaga 58-57. Melilla was outscored by Unicaja-Andalucia at home 68-92. Marbella recorded a loss to El Pinar on the opponent’s court 74-64. Coria defeated Penarroya in a home game 72-58. San Antonio was smashed by Aljaraque on the road 115-60. Huelva Com. destroyed Real Betis 2 on its own court 89-70. Gymnastica lost to undefeated Caceres Lith.Ib. in a road game 86-94. Badajoz Acad. recorded a loss to Moraleja at home 71-81. Winless Maristas was crushed by Paterna on the opponent’s court 74-53. Vila-Real beat Castello B in a home game 90-86. El Pilar destroyed Morvedre on the road 99-74. Winless Picken Claret unfortunately lost to Jovens on its own court 56-71. Godella managed to beat Tabernes in a road game 90-83. Adesavi was defeated by Elche at home 65-81. Molina beat Benidorm on the opponent’s court 73-69. Murcia Juver lost to Jorge Juan in a home game 72-76. Denia unfortunately lost to Carolinas on the road 60-71. Alginet rolled over Ontinet on its own court 90-65. Sueca defeated Real Murcia in a road game 90-72.
The best stats of 6th round was 19 points and 7 rebounds by David Verstraeten of Badajoz Acad..

Group A-A

Redline MT – Valle de Egues 64-67

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Redline MT (4-2) in Tolosa. Hosts were edged by Valle de Egues (5-1) 67-64. It was a key game for the top position in the league. It was a good game for naturalized Ukrainian forward Anton Savitski (196-1986) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. Point guard Nicolas Uriz (184-1996) contributed with 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Benat Etxeberria (-2004) replied with 11 points and 8 rebounds and Euken Huizi (-2002) added 12 points and 4 steals in the effort for Redline MT. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Redline MT’s coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Valle de Egues have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 10 other teams. Redline MT at the other side dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with 18 other teams. Valle de Egues will play against Ulacia ZKE (#12) in Zarautz in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Redline MT will play at home against Burgos (#9) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Redline MT: E.Huizi 12+3reb+2ast, I.Moreno 11+3reb, B.Etxeberria 11+8reb, A.Gordillo 10+3reb+3ast, I.Sarasola 7+2reb+1ast, U.Conde 7+3reb+1ast
Valle de Egues: N.Uriz 19+5reb+2ast, A.Savitski 13+12reb+1ast, P.Yarnoz 12+7reb, A.Calvo 12+4reb+6ast, M.Portalez 9+9reb+1ast, K.Konan 2+1reb

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Burgos – Bilbao 62-83

There was a minor upset when 6th ranked Burgos (3-3) was crushed at home by ninth ranked Bilbao (3-3) 83-62 on Sunday. Bilbao forced 23 Burgos turnovers. Guard Inigo Pedrosa (190-2002) scored 20 points to lead the charge for the winners and Iker Chacon (191-2004) chipped in 17 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was point guard Javier Salinas (181-1999) with 13 points and 9 assists and Dominican Farly Nunez (-2004) scored 17 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bilbao moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 19 other teams including defeated Burgos. Bilbao will meet at home Santander (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Burgos will play against Redline MT (#3) in Tolosa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Burgos: F.Nunez 17+4reb, J.Salinas 13+3reb+9ast, T.Koffo 10+8reb, M.Thiaw 8+8reb, M.Garcia 7+1reb, F.Carcedo 6+1reb
Bilbao: I.Pedrosa 20+2reb, I.Chacon 17+4reb, O.De Las Heras 11+1reb+1ast, K.De Castro 7+4reb+2ast, L.Barruetabena 6, J.Rodriguez 6+4reb+1ast

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Santander – Pas Pielagos 96-99

No shocking result in a game when ninth ranked Pas Pielagos (3-3) edged on the road 12th ranked Santander (1-5) 99-96 on Saturday. Pas Pielagos made 29-of-32 free shots (90.6 percent) during the game. Forward Luis Gomez (195-2000) scored 25 points to lead the charge for the winners and swingman David Ramirez (194-2003) chipped in 23 points (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Marc Bataller (-2004, agency: BIG) with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and American point guard Destan Williams (175-1999, college: ASU, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) scored 20 points. Five Pas Pielagos and four Santander players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Pas Pielagos moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 19 other teams. Santander lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. They share it with 13 other teams. Pas Pielagos will meet at home Baskonia B (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. Santander will play against Bilbao and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Santander: M.Bataller 23+5reb+4ast, D.Williams 20+2reb+2ast, L.Gifreu 16+4reb, A.Maiga 12+7reb+3ast, D.Busto 8+5reb, G.Tsulaia 5+2reb+1ast
Pas Pielagos: L.Gomez 25+4reb+2ast, D.Ramirez 23+4reb+1ast, G.Artman 15+6reb+1ast, J.Crespo 10+4reb, J.Sanchez 10+2reb+2ast, R.Gomez 9+3reb

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Baskonia B – Caja Rural 86-71

There was a minor upset when 9th ranked Caja Rural (2-4) was defeated on the road by eleventh ranked Baskonia B (2-4) 86-71 on Saturday. Baskonia B outrebounded Caja Rural 46-26 including a 36-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. South Sudanese power forward Abraham Bol (211-2008) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 19 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Pedro Souza (192-2008) chipped in 25 points during the contest. Five Baskonia B players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Eduardo Castano (186-2000) with 21 points and Ignacio Gallardo (196-2001) scored 15 points. Caja Rural’s coach let to play ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Baskonia B moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 16 other teams including defeated Caja Rural. Baskonia B will meet Pas Pielagos (#8) in the next round. Caja Rural will play against Tabirako and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Caja Rural: E.Castano 21+2reb+3ast, I.Gallardo 15+3reb+3ast, D.Paniagua 9+1reb+1ast, A.De La Fuente 7+4reb+1ast, D.Muzquiz 6+5reb+1ast, A.de Vicente 6+1reb
Baskonia B: P.Souza 25+3reb+1ast, A.Bol 21+19reb+2ast, K.Balkandzhiev 15+8reb+1ast, C.Diallo 11+7reb+1ast, O.Ibarrola 10+2reb+3ast, E.Bonilla 3+1reb+1ast

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Tabirako – Cantbasket 78-73

There was a surprise result in Durango where fourteenth ranked Tabirako (1-5) beat second-best Cantbasket (4-2) 78-73 on Saturday. Point guard Xabier Arroitajauregui (180-1997) had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Markel Aranzabal (198-2000) chipped in 22 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Tabirako’s coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was forward Jorge Otero (195-2004) with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and Nahuel Del Val (187-2001) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Four Cantbasket players scored in double figures. Tabirako left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with 13 other teams. Loser Cantbasket dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with 18 other teams. Tabirako will meet Caja Rural (#11) in the next round. Cantbasket will play against Solares (#4) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Cantbasket: N.Del Val 16+6reb+3ast, G.Hueso 14+3reb+1ast, J.Otero 13+10reb+2ast, I.Rebergen 10+5reb+1ast, H.Bode 10+4reb+1ast, A.Reyes 9+5reb+4ast
Tabirako: X.Arroitajauregui 28+12reb+3ast, M.Aranzabal 22+10reb+1ast, J.Aldecoa-Otalora 6+3reb+3ast, J.Camarero 5+1reb+1ast, A.Calle 5+2reb+1ast, M.Ndong 4+4reb+1ast

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Solares – Mondragon 64-49

There was a minor upset when one of their biggest challengers Mondragon (4-2) was defeated on the road by sixth ranked Solares (4-2) 64-49 on Sunday. Solares held Mondragon to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 30.9 percent accuracy of the winners. American-Czech forward Adrian Byrd-Jelinek (198-1998, college: Academy of Art) had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Giovanny Contreras (180-2000) chipped in 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four Solares players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was center Imanol Orue-Mazaga (202-1996) with 4 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Aitor Carrera (180-1989) scored 9 points. Mondragon’s coach let to play ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Solares moved-up to third place, which they share with 18 other teams including defeated Mondragon. Solares will meet Cantbasket (#5) in the next round. Mondragon will play against the league’s second-placed LBC Cocinas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mondragon: A.Carrera 9+4reb+2ast, J.Estalayo 9+1reb, E.Madinabeitia 8+5reb+2ast, M.Zamora 8+2reb+1ast, M.Buesa 5+3reb+1ast, I.Orue-Mazaga 4+14reb+3ast
Solares: D.Garcia 12+7reb+2ast, G.Contreras 11+5reb+5ast, A.Byrd-Jelinek 11+10reb+1ast, L.Maestro 10+5reb, H.Saiz-Bustamante 6+3reb+1ast, O.Hernandez 5+7reb

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LBC Cocinas – Ulacia ZKE 81-44

Everything went according to plan in Logrono where second ranked LBC Cocinas (5-1) outleveled 13th ranked Ulacia ZKE (1-5) 81-44 on Saturday. LBC Cocinas had a 35-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. Serbian Dejan Ilincic (211-1999, college: Southeastern) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Jonathan Rodriguez (183-2001) chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Aitzol Eguskitza (193-1990) with 6 points and 5 rebounds and Estanislao Andres (185-1990) scored 9 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. LBC Cocinas keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 10 other teams. Loser Ulacia ZKE dropped to the eleventh place with five games lost. They share the position with 13 other teams. LBC Cocinas will meet Mondragon (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Ulacia ZKE will play against the league’s leader Valle de Egues (#1) in Olaz and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ulacia ZKE: E.Andres 9+2reb, A.Eguskitza 6+5reb+1ast, E.Martinez 6+1reb, A.Oliveira 5+3reb+2ast, E.Juarros 5+2reb, J.Egana 3+2reb
LBC Cocinas: D.Ilincic 20+10reb, J.Rodriguez 20+6reb, A.Yailo 10+6reb, A.Gutierrez 8+4reb+3ast, E.Carpintero 6+2reb, E.Reizabal 4+3reb+1ast

gschID: 1182248

Group A-B

Avila – Chantada 83-65

Round in Tercera FEB means a new league leader. The biggest surprise took place in Avila where host Avila (4-2) beat league’s leader Chantada (5-1) 83-65 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Chantada. The best player for the winners was Mario Linde (185-2002) who scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Forward Juan Lopez (193-2004) chipped in 21 points (perfect from downtown making all seven shots !!!). Four Avila players scored in double figures. Avila’s coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Jesus Cerisuelo (-1998) who recorded 21 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and center Manuel Ruano (203-2005) added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Avila moved-up to third place, which they share with 18 other teams. Chantada at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They were joined at the leadership position by El Pilar who have the same record. Chantada will play next round against Maceira trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Avila will try to continue on its current victory against first ranked Gijon Circulo at home.
Top scorers:
Chantada: J.Cerisuelo 21+4reb, M.Ruano 12+9reb+1ast, N.Barreiro 10+2reb+3ast, H.Rey 8+1reb+1ast, A.Gomez 4+1reb, C.Noguerol 4+6reb+5ast
Avila: J.Lopez 21+4reb+1ast, M.Linde 17+5reb+9ast, D.Stefanuto 16+3reb+2ast, F.Ndiaye 12+8reb, F.Valdivia 5, M.Garcia 4+8reb+2ast

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Gijon Circulo – Un.Oviedo 92-82

There was no surprise when 7th ranked Un.Oviedo (3-3) was defeated on the road by top-ranked Gijon Circulo (6-0) 92-82 on Saturday. Gijon Circulo dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Un.Oviedo‘s 36 and made 24-of-27 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Gijon Circulo had a 35-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. Jamaican point guard Lance-Amir Paul (183-1998, college: TAMUCC) scored 28 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Angolan guard Eric Bras Amandio (190-1998, college: Okla City) chipped in 19 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was point guard Diego Cuetos (178-2004) with 14 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and Mali center Djigui Diarra (207-2004, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds. Five Un.Oviedo players scored in double figures. Un.Oviedo’s coach let to play twelve players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Gijon Circulo have an impressive six-game winning streak. Newly promoted Gijon Circulo maintains first position with 6-0 record, which they share with L’Hospitalet and Coria. Loser Un.Oviedo dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with 19 other teams. Gijon Circulo will meet Avila (#4) on the road in the next round. Un.Oviedo will play against Betanzos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Un.Oviedo: M.Bartolome 15+1reb+3ast, D.Cuetos 14+5reb+6ast, A.Gomez 14+4reb+2ast, D.Diarra 12+13reb, J.Arias 11+4reb+2ast, F.Sanchez 6+1reb
Gijon Circulo: L.Paul 28+6reb+3ast, E.Bras Amandio 19+4reb+3ast, Y.Hoexum 15+3reb, M.Botas 8+2reb+3ast, M.Okafor 8+9reb+1ast, S.Martinez 8+12reb+4ast

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Betanzos – Carbajosa 75-78

There was a surprise result when fourteenth ranked Carbajosa (1-4) edged on the road higher ranked Betanzos (1-5) 78-75 on Sunday. American point guard Willie Guy (180-2000, college: Angelo St.) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Adrian Ramirez (192-2002) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was point guard Jorge Abelleira (180-1997) with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Pablo Sanjurjo (198-2003) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Carbajosa left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with 6 other teams. It was Betanzos‘ fourth loss in a row. Betanzos at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. They share it with 13 other teams. Carbajosa will meet at home Xiria (#12) in the next round. Betanzos will play against Un.Oviedo and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Betanzos: J.Abelleira 25+7reb+4ast, P.Sanjurjo 12+7reb+1ast, D.Martin 11+2reb+2ast, M.Latas 7, B.Fernandez 7+5reb+1ast, L.Portilla 5+5reb
Carbajosa: C.Teasley 17+2reb, W.Guy 16+6reb+2ast, A.Ramirez 15+5reb+1ast, J.Moran 9, M.Dieye 7+9reb+2ast, V.Pietukhov 6+2ast

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Xiria – Marin 82-101

Very expected game in Carballo where 12th ranked Xiria (1-5) was rolled over by sixth ranked Marin (4-1) 101-82 on Sunday. Marin outrebounded Xiria 35-21 including 23 on the defensive glass. Marin looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Xiria‘s players. American-Portuguese point guard Joey Reilly (183-2000, college: Sacred Heart) scored 19 points and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American power forward Wildens Leveque (211-2000, college: Texas A&M) chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) during the contest. Five Marin players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Omar Thiam (200-2004, agency: BIG) with 21 points and 6 rebounds and forward Ruben Rey (198-1993) scored 17 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Marin moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Xiria lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. They share it with 13 other teams. Marin will meet at home Estudiantes (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Xiria will play against Carbajosa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Xiria: O.Thiam 21+6reb+2ast, R.Rey 17+3reb+3ast, D.Val 10+1ast, V.Carrizo 9+2reb, S.Martinez 8+1reb+1ast, P.Gonzalez 8+1reb
Marin: W.Leveque 20+7reb+1ast, J.Reilly 19+2reb+9ast, M.Varela 18+3reb+4ast, M.Bello 12+6reb, J.De Benito 10+3reb+7ast, S.van Wijk 7+3reb

gschID: 1182427

Estudiantes L. – Obradoiro S. 63-88

Rather predictable result in Lugo where ninth ranked Obradoiro S. (3-3) outscored 11th ranked Estudiantes (1-5) 88-63 on Sunday. Obradoiro S. forced 23 Estudiantes turnovers. Argentinian forward Juan Manuel Bocca (198-2005) scored 25 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Diego Serguei Maseda (200-2006, agency: BIG) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Five Obradoiro S. players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Alex Almenta (207-2004, agency: BIG) with 4 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists and David Nogal (-2005) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Obradoiro S. have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 19 other teams. Estudiantes lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with five games lost. They share it with 13 other teams. Obradoiro S. will meet at home Solgaleo (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Estudiantes will play against Marin and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes L.: D.Nogal 17+6reb, G.Morais 15+1reb, P.Fernandez 8+2reb+1ast, A.Rodriguez 6+3reb, C.Darriba 5+3reb, A.Sytar 4+4reb
Obradoiro S.: J.Manuel Bocca 25+2reb+4ast, M.Souto 14+2reb, D.Serguei Maseda 12+5reb+1ast, A.Grela 11+1reb+2ast, H.Sanchez 10+6reb, M.Cambon 5+2reb+2ast

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Solgaleo – Avenida 70-81

Not a big story in a game in Ourense where 13th ranked Solgaleo (1-5) was defeated by sixth ranked Avenida (4-2) 81-70 on Sunday. Mark Hetor (197-2001) had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Acoydan McCarthy (197-1999) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Avenida’s coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was forward Alonso Reyes (198-2004) with 27 points and 6 rebounds and Belgian Jaden-Sydney Malu (181-2002) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Avenida have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 18 other teams. Loser Solgaleo dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. They share it with 13 other teams. Avenida will meet at home Culleredo (#5) in the next round. Solgaleo will play against Obradoiro S. (#9) in Santiago de Compostela and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Solgaleo: A.Reyes 27+6reb+1ast, J.Malu 18+5reb+2ast, G.Preotu 8+1reb+2ast, J.Prieto 5+6reb, A.Cortes 5+6reb, D.Lopez 3+1reb+1ast
Avenida: M.Hetor 25+12reb+1ast, A.McCarthy 15+7reb+5ast, J.Galloso 12+1ast, A.Garrido 7+1reb+3ast, A.Sanchez 7+8reb, A.Akinwole 6+4reb+3ast

gschID: 1182429

Culleredo – Maceira 64-65

There was a surprise result when eighth ranked Maceira (3-3) edged on the road higher ranked Culleredo (4-2) 65-64 on Saturday. Maceira dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Culleredo‘s 20. Maceira had a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Center Joel Martinez (203-2002) scored 12 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Venezuelan guard Terry Bardasz (188-2004) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four Maceira players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Argentinian-Italian Ramiro Espinoza (190-1996) with 21 points and Fernando Vidal (200-1997) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Maceira moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 19 other teams. Loser Culleredo keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with 18 other teams. Maceira will meet league’s second-placed Chantada on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Culleredo will play against Avenida in Salamanca and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Culleredo: R.Espinoza 21+4reb+1ast, F.Vidal 15+8reb, A.Corbacho 11+4reb, A.Anon 7+3reb+6ast, M.Cachopas Prates 5+2reb+3ast, A.Seijo 3
Maceira: I.Losada 13+2reb+1ast, J.Martinez 12+9reb+1ast, J.Roman 11+4reb+4ast, T.Bardasz 11+8reb+2ast, I.Gonzalez 8+4reb, J.Aller 6+4reb+1ast

gschID: 1182430

Group B-A

Pablo Laso – La Matanza 67-76

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Pablo Laso (0-6) was defeated at home by second ranked La Matanza (5-1) 76-67 on Saturday. Forward Romen Hernandez (200-1991) had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Venezuelan swingman Franger Pirela (187-2002) chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Mali center Yalita Boubacar (205-2006) with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and Uruguayan Joaquin Taboada (190-2007) scored 15 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. La Matanza have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 10 other teams. Newly promoted Pablo Laso still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Zentro Basket and Espanyol. La Matanza will meet at home Socuellamos (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Pablo Laso will play against Corralejo and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Pablo Laso: Y.Boubacar 19+13reb+4ast, J.Taboada 15+4reb+2ast, E.Bueno 13+2reb, L.Dalla Costa 6+3reb+1ast, J.Vilasanchez 6+5reb, A.Laso 4+8reb+6ast
La Matanza: R.Hernandez 19+10reb+1ast, F.Pirela 11+7reb+2ast, P.Perdomo 8+7reb, A.Navas 7+3reb+2ast, S.Ramos 7+3reb+1ast, R.Pestano 7+4reb+1ast

gschID: 1182606

Corralejo – Dist.Olimpico 50-46

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Corralejo (4-2) defeated at home 11th ranked Dist.Olimpico (1-5) 50-46 on Saturday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. American-Nigerian Manny Ogunfolu (201-1989, college: S.Indiana, agency: Interperformances) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Puerto Rican-American guard Kenneth Rodriguez (188-2006) chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Mateo Alonso (198-2004) with 12 points and 5 rebounds and Ivan Correa (196-2001) scored 6 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Corralejo have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 18 other teams. Loser Dist.Olimpico keeps the eleventh position with five games lost. They share it with 13 other teams. Corralejo will meet Pablo Laso (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Dist.Olimpico will play against the league’s leader Guadalajara and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Dist.Olimpico: M.Alonso 12+5reb+1ast, J.Valverde 7+5reb, I.Gonzalez 7+2reb, I.Correa 6+6reb+2ast, D.Guijarro 6+3reb, A.Aparicio 4+5reb
Corralejo: M.Ogunfolu 14+7reb, G.Guerra 12+4reb+2ast, K.Rodriguez 10+8reb+1ast, P.Diop 5+3reb, A.Canas-Balina 3, I.Di Sabatto 2+5reb

gschID: 1182607

Guadalajara – Valsequillo 94-64

Very expected game when 10th ranked Valsequillo (2-4) was rolled over on the road by first ranked Guadalajara (5-1) 94-64 on Saturday. Guadalajara outrebounded Valsequillo 47-21 including a 27-11 advantage in defensive rebounds. Swingman Jehicob Martinez (193-2002) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and French Guigui Maiga (-2002) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Guadalajara players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Paulo Rodriguez (201-2000) with 10 points and 5 assists and Fabian Diaz (-2006) scored 11 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Guadalajara have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-1 record, which they share with 10 other teams. Loser Valsequillo dropped to the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with 16 other teams. Guadalajara will meet Dist.Olimpico (#12) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Valsequillo will play against Tres Cantos (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Valsequillo: F.Diaz 11+3ast, P.Rodriguez 10+1reb+5ast, A.Alonso 10+2reb, A.Vidal 8+3reb, A.Redondo 6+4reb, E.Vidal 5+3reb+2ast
Guadalajara: J.Martinez 15+8reb+2ast, J.Bustos 14+7reb, G.Maiga 14+6reb+2ast, W.Diaz 11, C.Unanue 11+4reb+1ast, L.Valera 9+3reb+2ast

gschID: 1182608

Tres Cantos – Real Canoe 74-77

There was a surprise result when eighth ranked Real Canoe (4-2) edged on the road one of their biggest challengers Tres Cantos (4-2) 77-74 on Saturday. Jaime Perez (200-2000) scored 22 points to lead the charge for the winners and forward Luis Garcia-Larrache (196-2002) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Gonzalo Diaz (186-2004) with 16 points and 7 rebounds and Nouhou Maiga scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Real Canoe moved-up to third place, which they share with 18 other teams including defeated Tres Cantos. Real Canoe’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Madrid Estudiantes B.
Top scorers:
Tres Cantos: G.Diaz 16+7reb+3ast, N.Maiga 12+5reb+3ast, J.Dominguez 12+3reb+1ast, D.Fernandez 11+1reb, A.Sancho 7+5reb+2ast, J.Molina 6+4reb+3ast
Real Canoe: J.Perez 22+3reb, G.Martin 14+5reb+3ast, L.Garcia-Larrache 12+6reb+4ast, A.Fortes 8+4reb+1ast, D.Manzanero 8+4reb, J.Wojcik 6+4reb+2ast

gschID: 1182609

Estudiantes B – Alcala 80-71

Everything could happen in Madrid at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Estudiantes B and 8th ranked Alcala had identical 3-2 record. This time Estudiantes B used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Alcala 80-71 on Saturday night. Power forward Pablo Orenga (205-2003) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Ignacio Ruperez chipped in 11 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Four Estudiantes B players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Italian guard Valentino Del Grosso (188-2004) with 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Raul Perez (194-1992) scored 16 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Estudiantes B have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 18 other teams. Alcala lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with 19 other teams. Estudiantes B’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Madrid to the arena Real Canoe.
Top scorers:
Alcala: V.Del Grosso 18+6reb, R.Perez 16+4reb, D.Allahyarian 12+1reb+1ast, A.Torres 8+4reb+2ast, E.Echeverria 5+5reb, D.Krohnert 3+6reb
Estudiantes B: M.Sola 17+1reb+2ast, A.Montero 17+3reb+2ast, P.Orenga 16+14reb+1ast, I.Ruperez 11+11reb+2ast, M.Laguna 7+6reb, R.Zeid 3+1reb

gschID: 1182610

Chlorella – Talavera 72-88

There was a small surprise when eleventh ranked Talavera (2-4) won against on the road 9th ranked Chlorella (3-3) 88-72 on Saturday. Guard Alan Morchon (188-1999) scored 21 points and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and forward Juan Santos (196-2002) chipped in 16 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was Rodrigo Rioja (-2005) with 13 points and 8 rebounds and Jesus Santano (196-2006) scored 16 points and 4 steals. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Talavera moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 16 other teams. Loser Chlorella dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with 19 other teams. Talavera will meet at home higher ranked Aridane (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Chlorella will play against Alcala and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chlorella: J.Santano 16+2reb+1ast, R.Vicente 15+3reb, R.Rioja 13+8reb+1ast, A.Usaola 8+3ast, L.Schiebelhut 8+3reb+2ast, A.Daushvili 4+1reb
Talavera: A.Morchon 21+3reb+4ast, J.Santos 16+4reb+1ast, C.Luis 11+10reb, J.Larrea 9+3reb+1ast, J.Antonio Nve 8+7reb, P.Baddini 7

gschID: 1182611

Aridane – Socuellamos 80-65

There was no surprise in Los Llanos where 12th ranked Socuellamos (1-5) was defeated by sixth ranked Aridane (4-2) 80-65 on Saturday. Aridane dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Socuellamos‘ 30. They outrebounded Socuellamos 47-35 including 16 on the offensive glass. Aridane looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Socuellamos‘ players. Center Alvaro Castillo (204-2000) scored 17 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Argentinian guard Gianluca Pellegrino (190-1993) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Aridane’s coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was forward Manuel Mije (200-1999) with 9 points and 14 rebounds and swingman Fernando Quero (190-2003) scored 18 points. Aridane moved-up to third place, which they share with 18 other teams. Socuellamos lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. They share it with 13 other teams. Aridane will meet Talavera (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Socuellamos will play against the league’s second-placed La Matanza in Las Palmas and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Socuellamos: F.Quero 18+4reb, J.Abril 10+3reb+1ast, J.Carlos Vilches 9+3reb+3ast, M.Mije 9+14reb+1ast, S.Lapaz 7, D.Serrano 5+4reb
Aridane: A.Castillo 17+9reb+1ast, G.Pellegrino 12+6reb+5ast, O.Fuentes 11+4reb+2ast, O.Balsells 11+1reb+3ast, K.El Hadji 9+8reb+3ast, P.Martinez 9+4reb+3ast

gschID: 1182612

Group B-B

Rivas – Mostoles 70-64

There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked Rivas (3-3) defeated at home top-ranked Mostoles (6-1) 70-64 on Saturday. Rivas outrebounded Mostoles 43-29 including 31 on the defensive glass. Power forward Alvaro Biersack (198-1995) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Pedro Tomico chipped in 10 points and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Serbian guard Simeon Stefanovic (191-2006) with 16 points and forward Sergio Rodriguez (194-1984) scored 9 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Rivas moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 19 other teams. Loser Mostoles still keeps top position with one game lost. Rivas will meet at home league’s second-placed Getafe in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Mostoles will play against El Ventero and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mostoles: S.Stefanovic 16+3reb+1ast, D.Marinez 9+2reb, S.Rodriguez 9+7reb+1ast, D.Tolosa 8+3reb+2ast, G.Guerreiro 7+3reb+3ast, A.Diaz 5+1reb
Rivas: A.Biersack 18+16reb+1ast, P.Tomico 10+1reb+4ast, G.Lozano 8+2reb+1ast, D.Lorenzo 6+5reb, P.Estebanez 5+1reb, P.Lopez 5+2reb+1ast

gschID: 1182788

Getafe – Tenerife Naut. 85-72

Very expected game in Madrid where 8th ranked Tenerife Naut. (2-4) was defeated by second ranked Getafe (5-1) 85-72 on Saturday. Center Pablo Rodrigo (204-1986) had a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Iago Ibanez (197-1996) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Five Getafe players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was swingman Imobach Gonzalez (193-1993) with 29 points and 8 rebounds and forward Javier Herreros (198-1994) scored 24 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Getafe have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 10 other teams. Loser Tenerife Naut. keeps the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with 16 other teams. Getafe will meet Rivas (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Tenerife Naut. will play against Real Madrid 2 and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tenerife Naut.: I.Gonzalez 29+8reb+3ast, J.Herreros 24+6reb, A.Omeragic 7+2reb+2ast, J.Garcia 5+3reb+1ast, M.Alexander Miranda 5+4reb, M.Molina 2+2reb+3ast
Getafe: E.Ortiz 15+2reb+1ast, J.Tejera 13+2reb+2ast, I.Ibanez 12+6reb+2ast, N.Lasuncion 11+4reb+1ast, P.Rodrigo 10+10reb+4ast, J.Parra 9+4reb+2ast

gschID: 1182789

Real Madrid 2 – Zentro Basket 69-61

Very predictable result when third ranked Real Madrid 2 (5-1) beat at home bottom-ranked Zentro Basket (0-6) 69-61 on Saturday. Real Madrid 2 had a 31-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. German forward Declan Duru (202-2007) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Senegalese center El Hadji Gueye (208-2007) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Mali forward Aboubacar Keita (196-2003) with 13 points and 6 rebounds and swingman Ignacio Ballespin (194-1998) scored 12 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Real Madrid 2 have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 10 other teams. Loser Zentro Basket still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Espanyol and Pablo Laso. Real Madrid 2 will meet Tenerife Naut. (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zentro Basket will play against Guimar and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Zentro Basket: A.Keita 13+6reb+1ast, I.Ballespin 12+3reb+1ast, A.Huelves 7+4reb+1ast, R.Choithramani 6+3reb+2ast, J.Vaquero 6+1ast, A.Blanco 5+7reb+1ast
Real Madrid 2: A.Bjelic 13+3reb+1ast, D.Duru 11+7reb+3ast, E.Hadji Gueye 11+8reb+1ast, K.Michee 7+1reb+2ast, A.Andzevs 6+3reb, M.Zurita 5+2reb+1ast

gschID: 1182790

Felipe Anton – La Roda 63-72

Everything could happen in La Palma at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked La Roda and 9th ranked Felipe Anton had identical 2-3 record. But Felipe Anton was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from La Roda 72-63 on Saturday night. Senegalese forward Mor Niang (206-1999, agency: Helping Ballers) had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Canadian-Jamaican guard Kedar Salam NKosi (191-1994, college: Simon Fraser, agency: Helping Ballers) chipped in 17 points and 4 steals during the contest. Four La Roda players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Edgar Duque (185-2003) with 10 points and guard Ricardo Revelles (190-2003) scored 12 points. Felipe Anton’s coach let to play ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. La Roda (3-3) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 19 other teams. Newly promoted Felipe Anton dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with 16 other teams. La Roda will meet at home Fuenlabrada 2 (#6) in the next round. Felipe Anton will play against Canarias in Santa Cruz and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Felipe Anton: R.Revelles 12+3reb+1ast, E.Domenech 12+3reb+1ast, E.Duque 10+3reb+3ast, E.Circuns 9+2reb+1ast, D.Sheriff 7+6reb+1ast, O.Acosta 4+2reb
La Roda: K.Salam N’Kosi 17+3reb+3ast, M.Niang 17+14reb+1ast, M.Voronin 16+4reb, J.Vaquero 12+4reb+1ast, O.Bramble 4+6reb+1ast, A.Castelanos 4+1reb

gschID: 1182792

Fuenlabrada 2 – Quintanar 71-82

Everything went according to plan in Madrid where fourth ranked Quintanar (4-1) won against 6th ranked Fuenlabrada 2 (3-3) 82-71 on Saturday. Quintanar outrebounded Fuenlabrada 2 42-28 including a 28-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Adrian Mendez (195-1993) had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Uruguayan Rodrigo Deus (196-1997) chipped in 19 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was Russian power forward Daniil Stolbetskiy (208-2007) with 19 points and swingman Asier Miguel Torrero (195-2006) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. Fuenlabrada 2’s coach let to play ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Quintanar have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Fuenlabrada 2 dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with 19 other teams. Quintanar will meet at home Tobarra (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Fuenlabrada 2 will play against La Roda (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fuenlabrada 2: D.Stolbetskiy 19+3reb+1ast, P.Rodriguez 14+1ast, A.Miguel Torrero 11+6reb+1ast, H.Perez 9+4reb, D.Damian 8+7reb+2ast, M.Perez 5+4reb+2ast
Quintanar: R.Deus 19+2reb, A.Mendez 16+13reb+5ast, D.Ibarlucea 10+8reb+1ast, K.Matute 10+2reb, G.Zalazar 8+4reb+4ast, C.Murray 7+6reb+5ast

gschID: 1182793

Tobarra – El Ventero 64-73

There was no surprise when 13th ranked Tobarra (1-5) was defeated at home by tenth ranked El Ventero (3-3) 73-64 on Saturday. El Ventero outrebounded Tobarra 38-26 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Alejandro Caulin (-2004) scored 9 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Dutch center Ryan Peters (208-2004) chipped in 16 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was Venezuelan point guard Brayan Gonzalez (178-2005) with 15 points and 5 assists and Joan Sola (202-1999, college: Antelope Valley) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. El Ventero moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 19 other teams. Tobarra lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. They share it with 13 other teams. El Ventero will meet league’s leader Mostoles on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tobarra will play against Quintanar (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Tobarra: J.Sola 17+6reb, B.Gonzalez 15+3reb+5ast, J.Luis Ibanez 10+1reb+1ast, P.Ballester 8+1reb, J.Espinal 6+4reb+1ast, E.Ramon 3+3reb+1ast
El Ventero: R.Peters 16+2reb, C.Tidiane Diop 14+2reb, A.Caulin 9+7reb+3ast, J.Paul Mejia 9+4reb+2ast, S.Gonzalez 7+9reb, G.Rodriguez 6+3reb+2ast

gschID: 1182794

Group C-A

Joventut 2 – SESE 68-63

There was a small surprise in Badalona where fourteenth ranked Joventut 2 (1-5) defeated 12th ranked SESE (1-5) 68-63 on Sunday. Adrian Torres (-2006, agency: BIG) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Eric Del Castillo (196-2007) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Joventut 2 players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Marti Corbera (-2004) with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and center Fernand Vilar (202-2003, agency: BIG) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. SESE’s coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Joventut 2 left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with 13 other teams including defeated SESE. Joventut 2 will meet at home Mataro Parc (#11) in the next round. SESE will play against Valls and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
SESE: M.Corbera 15+11reb+4ast, F.Vilar 12+7reb, A.Aguado 8+1reb, A.Jaime 8+5reb, A.Abello 5+2reb, I.Isern 5
Joventut 2: A.Torres 18+6reb+2ast, E.Del Castillo 13+9reb+2ast, P.Majoral 12+1reb+2ast, I.Platteeuw 10+11reb+2ast, P.Batlle 8+4reb+1ast, S.Merebashvili 4+2reb

gschID: 1182970

Mataro Parc – Vic 68-81

Very expected game when 11th ranked Mataro Parc (1-4) was defeated at home by fourth ranked Vic (4-2) 81-68 on Sunday. Vic outrebounded Mataro Parc 43-24 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward David Vidal (194-1997) scored 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and center Adrian Sanchez (204-2001) chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Vic players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Imanol Martinez (195-2000) with 20 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Bernat Alvarez (176-1995) scored 16 points and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Vic moved-up to third place, which they share with 18 other teams. Mataro Parc lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Vic will meet at home Andratx (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Mataro Parc will play against Joventut 2 in Badalona and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mataro Parc: I.Martinez 20+7reb+2ast, B.Alvarez 16+3reb+5ast, A.Peiro 11+3reb, A.Ruiz 6+2reb, A.Garaizabal 5, A.Diez 4+7reb+2ast
Vic: A.Simon 16+5reb, D.Vidal 15+7reb+5ast, P.Rios 12+2reb+1ast, A.Sanchez 10+9reb+2ast, M.Cruz 10+1reb+1ast, C.Vidal 6+6reb

gschID: 1182971

Andratx – L’Hospitalet 52-75

Very predictable result when top-ranked L’Hospitalet (6-0) outscored on the road 10th ranked Andratx (2-4) 75-52 on Saturday. Forward Gerard Sevillano (196-1994, agency: BIG) scored 23 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Chadian center Edmond Koyanouba (209-1995) chipped in 10 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Four L’Hospitalet players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Alexis Pou (-2005) with 16 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and Antonio Bennasar (-1999) scored 8 points and 7 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. L’Hospitalet have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Coria and Gijon Circulo. Loser Andratx dropped to the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with 16 other teams. L’Hospitalet will meet at home league’s leader Navas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Andratx will play against Vic (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Andratx: A.Pou 16+5reb+4ast, G.Torres 10+2reb+1ast, A.Velasco 9+3reb+1ast, A.Bennasar 8+7reb, L.Okafor 7+2reb+2ast, P.Fluxa 2+2reb+1ast
L’Hospitalet: G.Sevillano 23+1reb+3ast, A.Tarrida 14+2reb, P.Nakidjim 11+2reb, E.Koyanouba 10+10reb, S.Esteves-Garcia 5+2reb+2ast, X.Guia 4+4reb+4ast

gschID: 1182972

Navas – El Olivar 88-71

Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked El Olivar (2-4) was defeated on the road by first ranked Navas (8-2) 88-71 on Saturday. Guard David Yuste (186-1994) scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Rui Santos (197-1994) chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Alejandro Moreno (192-2004) with 22 points and 4 assists and Daniel Munoz (-2003, agency: BIG) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Navas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-2 record. Loser El Olivar keeps the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with 16 other teams. Navas will meet at home Moraleja (#4) in the next round. El Olivar’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Zaragoza Azulejos.
Top scorers:
El Olivar: A.Moreno 22+1reb+4ast, D.Munoz 18+5reb, F.Minzer 10+11reb+2ast, A.Sistac 5+3reb, J.Garcia 4+2reb+2ast, A.Rodriguez 4+4reb
Navas: D.Yuste 20+5reb+7ast, I.Juncadella 12+3reb+2ast, R.Santos 12+10reb+1ast, E.Sims 11+3ast, G.Alba 9+2reb, A.Montagut 8+5reb+2ast

gschID: 1182973

Azulejos – Es Castell 68-70

There was a small surprise in Zaragoza where sixth ranked Es Castell (3-2) edged one of their biggest challengers Azulejos (3-2) 70-68 on Saturday. Point guard Javier Hernandez (182-1992) scored 35 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and forward Josep Gascon (200-2001) chipped in 7 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Zion Williams (193-1998, college: Gardner-Webb) with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds and guard Daniel Arjol (194-2003, agency: BIG) scored 8 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Es Castell moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Azulejos. Es Castell will meet at home Zuera (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Azulejos’ supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Zaragoza to the arena El Olivar.
Top scorers:
Azulejos: Z.Williams 27+11reb, F.Verlasevic 10+2reb, E.Ibanez 10+3reb, D.Arjol 8+7reb+1ast, M.Ndiaye 6+5reb+1ast, G.Colom 5+3reb
Es Castell: J.Hernandez 35+6reb+4ast, M.Duch 10+1reb, J.Gascon 7+8reb, R.Gomez 6+5reb, S.Ndoye 4+6reb, P.Bagur 3

gschID: 1182974

Zuera – JAC Sants 81-83

There was no surprise when 12th ranked Zuera (1-5) was edged at home by ninth ranked JAC Sants (3-3) 83-81 on Saturday. JAC Sants forced 20 Zuera turnovers. Marc Mestres (-2004) scored 20 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Sergi Marco (194-1991) chipped in 12 points and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Cuban guard Raudelis Guerra (191-1993) with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Turkish forward Erkam Kiris (203-1998, college: Davis & Elkins) scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Four Zuera players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. JAC Sants moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 19 other teams. Zuera lost third consecutive game. Zuera at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. They share it with 13 other teams. JAC Sants will meet at home higher ranked Esparreguera (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Zuera will play against Es Castell (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Zuera: R.Guerra 16+7reb+4ast, E.Kiris 13+8reb+3ast, L.Martinez 12+2reb+2ast, J.Navallas 11+5reb+3ast, P.Gracia 9+2reb+1ast, C.Jimeno 8+4reb+1ast
JAC Sants: M.Mestres 20+6reb+1ast, M.Pages 18+2reb, S.Marco 12+4reb+4ast, O.Buetas 8+3reb+2ast, M.Palau 7+6reb+2ast, X.Assalit 6

gschID: 1182975

Esparreguera – Valls 84-73

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Esparreguera (5-1) defeated at home 7th ranked Valls (2-3) 84-73 on Saturday. Guard Jeremy Martin (185-1998) scored 34 points (!!!) to lead the charge for the winners and forward Josep Sole (195-1997) chipped in 11 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Martin is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was guard Gonzalo Balta (190-1995) with 22 points and 6 rebounds and forward David Loras (204-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. Four Valls players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Esparreguera have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 10 other teams. Loser Valls dropped to the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Esparreguera will meet JAC Sants (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Valls will play against SESE in Barcelona and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Valls: G.Balta 22+6reb+3ast, D.Loras 12+12reb+2ast, A.Alaminos 12+6reb+1ast, O.Besora 10+2reb, R.Neila 4+1ast, M.Buscail 4+6reb
Esparreguera: J.Martin 34+1reb+1ast, P.Campana 14+4reb, J.Sole 11+9reb+1ast, Q.Roig 7+9reb+1ast, X.Rosas 7+1reb, O.Toure 5+11reb+1ast

gschID: 1182976

Group C-B

Salt – Mollet 81-84

Very expected game when 10th ranked Salt (2-4) was edged at home by second ranked Mollet (5-1) 84-81 on Sunday. Mollet dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Salt‘s 22. Forward Ignasi Belver (197-1994) scored 8 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and center Angel Soto (205-1990) chipped in 8 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was power forward Joan Llinas (200-2004) with 21 points and 5 rebounds and Adria Vilagran (-2004) scored 21 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Mollet keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 10 other teams. Loser Salt dropped to the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with 16 other teams. Mollet will meet at home Manresa B (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Salt will play against Alfinden and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Salt: A.Vilagran 21+2reb+1ast, J.Llinas 21+5reb+1ast, P.Campeny 12+5reb, M.Vancea 7+4reb, F.Diaz 6+1ast, U.Sanchez 6+1reb
Mollet: B.McDonald 16+2reb, N.Marin 12+3reb+1ast, C.Marzo 11+5ast, G.Vinallonga 10+6reb+2ast, A.Soto 8+8reb+3ast, I.Belver 8+7reb+5ast

gschID: 1183152

Alfinden – Igualada 84-71

There was a surprise result in Zaragoza where ninth ranked Alfinden (3-3) beat higher ranked Igualada (4-2) 84-71 on Saturday. Alfinden looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American center Travion Leonard (203-1993, college: Barry, agency: Interperformances) scored 26 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Martin Smith (196-1993, college: Lipscomb) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Miquel Aliaga (189-1999) with 11 points and 6 rebounds and Carles Fons (189-1991) scored 10 points and 8 rebounds. Four Alfinden and five Igualada players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Alfinden moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 19 other teams. Loser Igualada keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with 18 other teams. Alfinden will meet Salt (#10) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Igualada will play against Ibiza (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Igualada: M.Bernadi 13+6reb, A.Cumelles 12+2reb, M.Aliaga 11+6reb+3ast, E.Tejero 11+4reb+4ast, C.Fons 10+8reb+1ast, S.Quintana 7+1ast
Alfinden: T.Leonard 26+9reb, A.Fernandez 16+2reb+1ast, M.Smith 13+6reb+3ast, G.Rodriguez 11+1reb+5ast, A.Alexandre 8+7reb+1ast, D.Cortes 6+7reb+5ast

gschID: 1183153

Ibiza – Helios 90-93

There was a minor upset when 10th ranked Ibiza (2-4) was edged at home by thirteenth ranked Helios (2-4) 93-90 on Sunday. Helios shot 63.6 percent from the field. It was a great shooting night for Helios especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 60.0 percentage. Victor Vela (-2002) scored 18 points and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Diego Garcia (-2002) chipped in 14 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international power forward Nacho Martin (205-1983) with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Javier Medori (202-1993) scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. Four Helios and five Ibiza players scored in double figures. Ibiza’s coach let to play ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Helios moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 16 other teams including defeated Ibiza. Ibiza lost third consecutive game. Helios will meet at home higher ranked Castelldefels (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Ibiza will play against Igualada (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ibiza: N.Martin 24+7reb+4ast, J.Medori 16+9reb+2ast, A.Castillo 13+5reb+2ast, V.Cebria 11+4reb+1ast, V.Burgos 11+1reb+3ast, J.Kalina 6+1reb
Helios: V.Vela 18+2reb+6ast, D.Garcia 14+2reb+3ast, D.Gros 13+1reb+3ast, J.Gallego 11+1reb+1ast, A.Campo 10+3reb+2ast, H.Cano 9+4reb

gschID: 1183154

Castelldefels – Granollers 85-83

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Castelldefels and 6th ranked Granollers had identical 3-2 record. This time Castelldefels used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Granollers 85-83 on Sunday night. Marc Manes (196-1986) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and center Alberto Vicente (198-2003) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward David Corominas (200-2004, agency: BIG) with 12 points and 8 rebounds and center Antoni Rodriguez (200-1999) scored 14 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Castelldefels (4-2) moved-up to third place, which they share with 18 other teams. Loser Granollers dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with 19 other teams. Castelldefels will meet Helios (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Granollers will play against the league’s second-placed Barca 2 (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Granollers: A.Rodriguez 14+3reb+1ast, D.Corominas 12+8reb, J.Juarez 12+2reb+1ast, O.Heras 10+2reb+2ast, A.Castro 9+4reb, S.Serrataco 8+5reb
Castelldefels: M.Manes 19+5reb+2ast, A.Vicente 14+9reb+1ast, A.Cruz 14+3ast, E.Manes 11+5reb+7ast, G.Rodriguez 9+1reb, D.Tugores 9+6reb+1ast

gschID: 1183155

Barca 2 – Inca 83-56

There was no surprise in Barcelona where 5th ranked Inca (3-3) was crushed by second ranked Barca 2 (5-1) 83-56 on Sunday. Barca 2 made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Inca turnovers and outrebounded them 41-29 including 26 on the defensive glass. German-French guard Mathieu Grujicic (196-2007) scored 21 points and 8 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and Mali center Sayon Keita (214-2008) chipped in 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks during the contest. The best for the losing side was power forward Carlos Poyatos (207-1994) with 22 points and Jhonatan Miranda (-2000) scored 18 points and 5 steals. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Barca 2 have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 10 other teams. Loser Inca keeps the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with 19 other teams. Barca 2 will meet Granollers (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Inca will play against Espanyol (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Inca: C.Poyatos 22+4reb, J.Miranda 18+3reb+3ast, M.Aguilo 5+10reb+2ast, A.Ramirez 3, P.Lluis Llabres 3+6reb, L.Sanchez 3
Barca 2: M.Grujicic 21+8reb+2ast, S.Keita 19+10reb, A.Butajevas 16+7reb, L.Pluvinet 7+1reb, M.Gonzalez 6+2reb, J.Siftar 4+1reb

gschID: 1183156

Espanyol – Huerva 78-80

The game between closely ranked teams ended with thirteenth ranked Huerva‘s (2-4) road victory over bottom-ranked Espanyol (0-6) 80-78 on Saturday. Pablo Gimeno (-2003) scored 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Paraguayan center William Burgos (-2002) chipped in 13 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Four Huerva players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Arnau Ramos (201-2004) with 13 points and 7 rebounds and guard Daniel Iruela (186-2005) scored 9 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Huerva moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 16 other teams. Loser Espanyol still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Zentro Basket and Pablo Laso. Huerva will meet at home higher ranked Roser (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Espanyol will play against Inca (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Espanyol: A.Martin 16+1reb+3ast, A.Ramos 13+7reb+1ast, M.Suarez 11+3reb+1ast, G.Sola 11+6reb, J.Jarque 9+4reb+2ast, D.Iruela 9+10reb+1ast
Huerva: P.Gimeno 21+6reb+5ast, W.Burgos 13+13reb, J.Fernandez 12+10reb+1ast, F.Gaspar 11+4reb+1ast, L.Todorovski 9+4reb, J.Lacruz 9+1reb+3ast

gschID: 1183157

Roser – Manresa B 77-65

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Roser and one of their biggest challengers Manresa B had identical 3-2 record. This time Roser used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Manresa 77-65 on Saturday night. Roser outrebounded Manresa B 45-28 including 30 on the defensive glass. Forward Sergi Tubert (195-1991) had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Albert Montalvo (201-1999) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Roser players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Ferran Torreblanca (-2005) with 22 points and Czech center Ondrej Hustak (211-2003, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 7 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Roser have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 18 other teams. Newly promoted Manresa B dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with 19 other teams. Roser will meet Huerva (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Manresa B will play against the league’s leader Mollet (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Manresa B: F.Torreblanca 22+4reb+1ast, J.Pumarola 15+4reb+1ast, M.Gaspa 10+8ast, L.Sanchez 7+2reb, O.Hustak 7+12reb+2ast, C.Guitart 4+2reb+1ast
Roser: S.Tubert 19+14reb+1ast, A.Montalvo 12+5reb+1ast, M.Puig 12+5reb+1ast, P.Santiago 11+6reb+1ast, J.Gavalda 11+2ast, G.Gomila 6+8reb+2ast

gschID: 1183158

Group D-A

Motril – Fuengirola 68-73

Very predictable result when sixth ranked Fuengirola (3-2) beat on the road bottom-ranked Motril (0-1) 73-68 on Saturday. Guard Jon Vigara (182-2001) scored 21 points to lead the charge for the winners and guard Adrian Mayor (193-1996) chipped in 9 points and 6 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Argentinian guard Agustin Bualo (182-1995) with 23 points and 6 rebounds and forward Alberto Perez (193-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Fuengirola moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Motril at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with one game lost. Fuengirola will meet at home higher ranked Marbella (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Motril will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Motril: A.Bualo 23+6reb+3ast, A.Perez 12+13reb, M.Vigo 11+3reb, P.Villanueva 8+6reb+6ast, D.Carrascosa 7, J.Carlos Martin 3+3reb
Fuengirola: J.Vigara 21+4reb+2ast, R.Vidales 13+4reb, D.Terron 11+4reb+1ast, A.Mayor 9+3reb+6ast, D.Guaita 7+5reb+1ast, T.Wolkowyski 5+7reb+2ast

gschID: 1240281

Andujar SKA – Murgi 64-55

There was a minor upset when 10th ranked Murgi (1-3) was defeated on the road by thirteenth ranked Andujar SKA (1-5) 64-55 on Saturday. Arturo Seara scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Swedish guard Patrick Mendes (196-1995, college: BHSU) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Bernardo Gimenez (196-2002) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and guard Jose Revueltas (182-2000) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Andujar SKA left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with 13 other teams. Loser Murgi keeps the tenth position with three games lost. They share it with Castello B. Andujar SKA will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Murgi will play against Jaen CB (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Murgi: B.Gimenez 14+11reb+3ast, J.Revueltas 13+5reb+2ast, F.Ambrosoni 11+2reb, F.Perez 5+6reb, D.Martinez 5+8reb+3ast, J.Yelamos 3+2reb
Andujar SKA: A.Seara 17+6reb+7ast, P.Mendes 15+7reb+4ast, T.Valenzuela 10+3reb+2ast, K.Seck 6+1reb, J.Garcia 6+5reb, M.Koncar 4+2reb

gschID: 1240282

Jaen CB – Jaen FS 81-93

Everything went according to plan in Jean where top-ranked Jaen FS (4-0) won against 7th ranked Jaen CB (2-4) 93-81 on Saturday. Jaen FS had a 29-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. Point guard Alejandro Orozco (189-2004) scored 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Argentinian Lucas Sigismonti (201-2003) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Francisco Jose Lopez (182-2003) with 17 points and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and center Juan Manuel Moreno (204-1998) scored 10 points and 8 rebounds. Five Jaen FS and four Jaen CB players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Jaen FS have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Vila-Real and El Pilar. Loser Jaen CB dropped to the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with 16 other teams. Jaen FS will meet at home Oh!Tels ULB (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jaen CB will play against Murgi and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jaen CB: F.Jose Lopez 17+2reb+4ast, L.Rodriguez 12+1reb+2ast, J.Martinez 11+4reb+2ast, J.Manuel Moreno 10+8reb+1ast, D.Ruiz 8, J.Valero 7+4reb
Jaen FS: L.Sigismonti 18+9reb+2ast, K.Delgado 18+2reb+1ast, A.Orozco 16+8reb+6ast, D.Melero 12+4reb+6ast, S.Melero 10+5reb+1ast, M.Bamadu 8+4reb

gschID: 1240283

Oh!Tels ULB – Novaschool 57-58

There was a minor upset in La Linea where 8th ranked Oh!Tels ULB (2-4) was edged by eleventh ranked Novaschool (2-2) 58-57 on Saturday. American Alex Jackson (200-1984, college: UMSL) scored 17 points to lead the charge for the winners and Oscar Diaz (190-2002) chipped in 14 points during the contest. Jackson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. The best for the losing side was Argentinian-Italian Leandro Furlan (193-1993) with 12 points and 4 assists and guard Ruben Perea (186-1998) scored 13 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Novaschool moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Tabernes and Godella. Oh!Tels ULB lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with 16 other teams. Novaschool will meet at home Melilla (#7) in the next round. Oh!Tels ULB will play against the league’s second-placed Jaen FS where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Oh!Tels ULB: R.Perea 13+4reb+2ast, L.Furlan 12+4reb+4ast, A.Diaz 9+8reb, T.Abdoulaye 9+7reb, I.Kane 7, A.Valor 4+10reb+3ast
Novaschool: A.Jackson 17+4reb+1ast, O.Diaz 14+2reb+3ast, A.Vazquez 8+7reb+1ast, L.Vivar 4, A.Artero 4+2reb+2ast, E.Trujillo 4+4reb+1ast

gschID: 1240284

Melilla – Unicaja-Andalucia 68-92

There was a small surprise when eighth ranked Unicaja-Andalucia (3-3) smashed on the road 6th ranked Melilla (3-3) 92-68 on Sunday. Unicaja-Andalucia forced 20 Melilla turnovers and outrebounded them 51-31 including a 39-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Unicaja-Andalucia especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Marcus Moeller (-2006) had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Manuel Trujillo (192-2007) chipped in 15 points and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Dutch Jonathan Verkerk (198-2003) with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals and guard Sergio Curbelo (184-2003) scored 17 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Unicaja-Andalucia have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 19 other teams including defeated Melilla. Unicaja-Andalucia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Melilla will play against Novaschool (#8) in Malaga and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Segunda FEB just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Melilla: S.Curbelo 17+4reb+2ast, V.Fernandez 16+4reb+3ast, J.Verkerk 15+11reb+4ast, M.Eriksson 7+7reb, J.Vicente 6+3reb, F.Chekri 4+1ast
Unicaja-Andalucia: M.Moeller 26+11reb+1ast, M.Trujillo 15+3reb+5ast, M.Martinez 11+1reb+3ast, J.Ortega 11+3reb+3ast, A.Rodriguez 7+7reb+1ast, R.Ikponmwosa 7+3reb

gschID: 1240285

El Pinar – Marbella 74-64

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both first ranked El Pinar and second-best Marbella had identical 4-1 record. This time El Pinar used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Marbella 74-64 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Carlos Cobos scored 18 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Angel Martin de Soto (188-1988) chipped in 9 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Pedro Lopez (187-2000) with 14 points and 8 rebounds and swingman Luis Rodriguez (190-2004) scored 14 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. El Pinar maintains first position with 5-1 record, which they share with 10 other teams. Loser Marbella dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with 18 other teams. El Pinar will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Marbella will play against Fuengirola and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Marbella: P.Lopez 14+8reb, L.Rodriguez 14+4reb+1ast, J.Cebrian 10+5reb, A.Buzzo 7+2reb+4ast, J.Aguera 5, J.Leganovic 5+3reb+2ast
El Pinar: C.Cobos 18+9reb+1ast, J.Javier Munoz 10+3reb, A.Moreno 9+3ast, A.Martin de Soto 9+4reb+3ast, C.Palomares 7+6reb, I.Ruiz 6+7reb+1ast

gschID: 1240286

Group D-B

Coria – Penarroya 72-58

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when top-ranked Coria (6-0) beat at home winless Penarroya (0-0) 72-58 on Sunday. Power forward Jose Maria Morales (204-1989) scored 22 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Joaquin Cebolla (190-2002) chipped in 13 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was swingman Jose Pepe Varo (193-1993) with 18 points and 6 rebounds and Equatorial Guinean center Ali Lajay (-2004) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Coria have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record, which they share with L’Hospitalet and Gijon Circulo. Loser Penarroya still closes the standings with 0 game lost. Coria will meet at home San Fernando (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Penarroya will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Penarroya: J.Pepe Varo 18+6reb, A.Lajay 14+9reb, A.Artiles 14+2reb, F.Espinosa 5+8reb+2ast, R.Merino 5+2reb+1ast, O.Cupan 1+1reb+1ast
Coria: J.Maria Morales 22+8reb, J.Cebolla 13+12reb+4ast, A.Tejada 12+4reb+4ast, J.Manuel Cebolla 7+1reb+2ast, P.Quesada 5+4reb+2ast, P.Lopez 4+2reb+3ast

gschID: 1240407

San Fernando – Badajoz Vitaly 65-66

An interesting game where sixth ranked Badajoz Vitaly (3-3) edged by one point 7th ranked San Fernando (2-4) 66-65 on Saturday night. Point guard Pablo Oses (180-2003) scored 17 points and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Alejandro Young chipped in 11 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was center Juan Antonio Rodriguez-Guerra (200-1989) with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and guard Miguel Cabeza (189-1998) scored 10 points and 5 assists. San Fernando’s coach Carlos Yeray Lobato tried various players’ combinations and tested in total twelve players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Badajoz Vitaly moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 19 other teams. Loser San Fernando dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with 16 other teams. Badajoz Vitaly will meet at home Aljaraque (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. San Fernando will play against the league’s leader Coria and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San Fernando: J.Miguel Pina 15+2reb, J.Antonio Rodriguez-Guerra 13+11reb, M.Cabeza 10+4reb+5ast, C.Galan 8+2reb+1ast, J.Remesal 8+4reb+3ast, M.Ezomo 4+5reb+1ast
Badajoz Vitaly: P.Oses 17+1reb+5ast, A.Young 11+10reb, J.Paredes 10+7reb+1ast, I.Vazquez 9+2reb, K.Gaye 8+5reb, J.Nielsen-Hidalgo 7+2reb

gschID: 1240408

Aljaraque – San Antonio 115-60

There was an upset when higher ranked San Antonio (2-3) was outplayed on the road by twelfth ranked Aljaraque (2-4) 115-60 on Saturday. Aljaraque dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to San Antonio‘s 28. Aljaraque forced 20 San Antonio turnovers. Dominican Esmerlin Terrero (-1993) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Senegalese center Alioune Fall (205-1999) chipped in 11 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Five Aljaraque players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Nicolas Marina (183-2008) with 19 points and 5 rebounds and Pol Mones (191) scored 18 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Aljaraque moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 16 other teams. Newly promoted San Antonio keeps the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Aljaraque will meet higher ranked Badajoz Vitaly (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. San Antonio will play against Huelva Com. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San Antonio: N.Marina 19+5reb, P.Mones 18+3reb+1ast, A.Martinez 11+8reb+2ast, A.Trapote 4+5reb, A.Gase 4+5reb+1ast, J.Candela 2
Aljaraque: J.Rodriguez 18+2reb, E.Terrero 17+7reb, J.Ramos 15+4reb+2ast, M.Mora 15+2reb+1ast, A.Marquez 12+4reb, A.Fall 11+11reb+1ast

gschID: 1240409

Huelva Com. – Real Betis 2 89-70

Everything went according to plan when third ranked Huelva Com. (4-2) outleveled at home 7th ranked Real Betis 2 (2-4) 89-70 on Sunday. Huelva Com. made 26-of-33 free shots (78.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Real Betis 2 turnovers. Forward Joaquin Reyes (196-1996) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Belgian point guard James Potier (185-1998) chipped in 13 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was Brazilian swingman Mathias Vazquez (201-2008) with 17 points and 8 rebounds and Jose Miguel Alba (-2007) scored 18 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Huelva Com. maintains third position with 4-2 record behind leader El Pilar, which they share with 18 other teams. Real Betis 2 lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with 16 other teams. Huelva Com. will meet San Antonio (#7) in the next round. Real Betis 2 will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Real Betis 2: J.Miguel Alba 18+3reb+2ast, M.Vazquez 17+8reb+2ast, N.Kulishenko 10+5reb, J.Pina 8+3reb+1ast, I.Garcia 8, A.Fernandez 6+1reb
Huelva Com.: J.Reyes 16+5reb+2ast, J.Potier 13+1reb+2ast, S.Trujillo 10+2reb, H.Vazquez 10+3reb+2ast, A.Senghor 8+3reb+1ast, C.Belemene 8+5reb

gschID: 1240410

Caceres Lith.Ib. – Gymnastica 94-86

There was no surprise when 6th ranked Gymnastica (2-3) was defeated on the road by top-ranked Caceres Lith.Ib. (5-0) 94-86 on Sunday. Angolan center Jonatao Ndjungu (203-1998) scored 21 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Jose Balderas (193-2004) chipped in 16 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was naturalized Argentinian point guard Franco Ruesga (178-1997) with 15 points and 8 rebounds and forward Alejandro Valderrama (194-1993) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Gymnastica’s coach Cristobal Garcia let to play eleven players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Caceres Lith.Ib. have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 5-0 record having just one point less than leader El Pilar. Loser Gymnastica keeps the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Caceres Lith.Ib. will meet Dos Hermanas (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Gymnastica will play against Badajoz Acad. (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gymnastica: A.Valderrama 18+7reb, F.Ruesga 15+8reb+3ast, I.Llano 12+8reb, C.Varela 12+2reb, J.Carbu 10+3reb+1ast, L.Lopez 6+7reb
Caceres Lith.Ib.: J.Ndjungu 21+9reb+3ast, J.Balderas 16+4reb+1ast, J.Marquez 15+2reb+2ast, X.Newson 13+6reb, M.Casero 12+5reb+2ast, S.Villegas 9+3reb+1ast

gschID: 1240411

Badajoz Acad. – Moraleja 71-81

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Moraleja (3-2) defeated on the road 10th ranked Badajoz Acad. (1-4) 81-71 on Saturday. Belgian forward Benjamin Janssens (197-1998) scored 24 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Mario Gamez (177-2002) chipped in 11 points and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Belgian forward David Verstraeten (201-2004, college: AAMU) with 19 points and 7 rebounds and Rodrigo Carretero scored 21 points. Badajoz Acad.’s coach Carlos Cardenas let to play twelve players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Moraleja moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Badajoz Acad. lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Moraleja will meet league’s leader Navas on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Badajoz Acad. will play against Gymnastica (#6) in El Puerto de Santa Maria and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Badajoz Acad.: R.Carretero 21+4reb, D.Verstraeten 19+7reb+1ast, A.Sylla 10+2reb, J.Valencia 7+5reb, L.Kupai 6+4reb+1ast, B.Baillo 2
Moraleja: B.Janssens 24+7reb+1ast, J.Tejerina 11+3reb+1ast, M.Gamez 11+2reb+5ast, C.Brandon 8+4reb, F.Tshilumba 8+10reb, A.Nosa 6+4reb+1ast

gschID: 1240412

Group E-A

Paterna – Maristas 74-53

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Maristas (0-4) was rolled over on the road by fifth ranked Paterna (3-1) 74-53 on Saturday. Paterna held Maristas to an opponent 23.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 42.6 percent accuracy of the winners. Paterna forced 23 Maristas turnovers. Strangely Maristas outrebounded Paterna 50-35 including a 21-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Center Daniel Masip (200-2003) had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Adrian Salvador (195-2005) chipped in 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was Alvaro Pou Campillo (-1999) with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 16 rebounds and Alejandro Gadea (-2004) scored 10 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. Paterna maintains fifth position with 3-1 record, which they share with Sueca. Newly promoted Maristas still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Picken Claret and Morvedre. Paterna will meet Valencia 2 (#9) on the road in the next round. Maristas will play against the league’s second-placed Vila-Real and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Maristas: A.Pou Campillo 10+16reb+1ast, A.Gadea 10+8reb+1ast, P.Mejia 8+2ast, C.Sanchez 8+9reb, V.Avino 4+1reb+1ast, A.Dominguez 4+1reb
Paterna: A.Salvador 19+3reb, D.Masip 12+10reb+3ast, H.Fabregat 8+1reb+2ast, D.Oliver-Kowalczyk 7+2reb+4ast, D.Munoz 6+1reb, D.Borisov 5+5reb+2ast

gschID: 1237674

Vila-Real – Castello B 90-86

Very predictable result when top-ranked Vila-Real (4-0) beat at home 8th ranked Castello B (1-3) 90-86 on Friday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Vila-Real outrebounded Castello B 60-37 including a 22-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Center Alfonso Ribera (202-2001) had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and center Miguel Moragas (203-1994) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was swingman Jorge Balfagon (192-2005) with 11 points and 8 rebounds and Raul Soro (-2006) scored 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Vila-Real have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Jaen FS and El Pilar. Loser Castello B dropped to the tenth place with three games lost. They share the position with Murgi. Vila-Real will meet Maristas (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Castello B will play against Morvedre and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Castello B: J.Maria Torres 14+2reb, J.Balfagon 11+8reb+1ast, D.Saez 10+3reb, R.Soro 10+5reb+4ast, V.Rodriguez 7+8reb+1ast, P.Morte 7
Vila-Real: A.Ribera 25+16reb, M.Moragas 20+9reb+3ast, D.Garcia 13+9reb, J.Villar 13+1reb+1ast, P.Murcia 6+7reb+3ast, J.Le Berre 5+4reb

gschID: 1237675

Morvedre – El Pilar 74-99

Not a big story in a game in Valencia where bottom-ranked Morvedre (0-4) was outplayed by top-ranked El Pilar (4-0) 99-74 on Sunday. Marcos Berenguer (-2002) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and center Juan Bermejo (197-1998) chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was French forward Pierre-Gabriel Gouffran (203-2001, college: State College FL) with 14 points and 7 rebounds and Lithuanian swingman Nedas Krisciunas (193-2000) scored 14 points. Five El Pilar and four Morvedre 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. El Pilar have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Vila-Real and Jaen FS. Newly promoted Morvedre still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Picken Claret and Maristas. El Pilar’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Valencia Picken Claret.
Top scorers:
Morvedre: J.Carlos Aranda 15+3reb+1ast, P.Gouffran 14+7reb, N.Krisciunas 14+3reb+2ast, D.Camara 13+5reb+1ast, L.Plavenieks 5+2reb+1ast, J.Arnaiz 5+2reb+3ast
El Pilar: M.Berenguer 18+5reb+3ast, S.Padilla 16+1reb+2ast, J.Mateo 12+3reb+1ast, A.Ruiz 11+5reb+3ast, J.Bermejo 10+7reb+2ast, J.Soriano 8+4reb

gschID: 1237676

Picken Claret – Jovens 56-71

Everything went according to plan in Valencia where fourth ranked Jovens (4-1) won against bottom-ranked Picken Claret (0-4) 71-56 on Sunday. Jovens made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Jovens outrebounded Picken Claret 51-37 including 38 on the defensive glass. Adrian Aznar (-2003) scored 8 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Kelvyn Montano (-2000) chipped in 9 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Nacho Franch (-2002) with 9 points and 6 rebounds and Angel Such scored 10 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Jovens moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Picken Claret still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Maristas and Morvedre. Jovens’ supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Valencia .
Top scorers:
Picken Claret: A.Such 10+3reb+2ast, N.Franch 9+6reb, S.Resoagli 8+3reb, K.Birznieks 7+6reb+1ast, L.Assardo 6+6reb+1ast, S.Torres 5+3reb
Jovens: M.Panos 12+2ast, K.Montano 9+9reb+2ast, A.Aznar 8+13reb+1ast, A.Moral 8+4reb+2ast, P.Rocati 7+2reb+1ast, E.Rene Capoue 6+6reb+1ast

gschID: 1237677

Tabernes – Godella 83-90

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Tabernes Blanques where 7th ranked Tabernes (2-2) was defeated by eighth ranked Godella (2-2) 90-83 on Saturday. Godella had a 33-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. Pau Pareja (-2004) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Julio Casado (-2002) chipped in 11 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Marcos Lopez (-2005) with 15 points and 5 steals and Vidal Victor Mas scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Godella moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Novaschool and Tabernes. Godella will meet higher ranked Torrent (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tabernes will play against Almassera and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tabernes: N.Burjel 15+4ast, M.Lopez 15+2reb+3ast, V.Victor Mas 11+8reb+1ast, H.Lopez-Roca 10+8reb, C.Garcia 9+5reb+1ast, F.Tornimbeni 7+4reb
Godella: P.Pareja 18+7reb+2ast, Q.Gjenerali 14+3reb+3ast, J.Roig 12+3reb+1ast, J.Casado 11+11reb+1ast, X.Navarro 10+2reb, A.Almonacid 8+3reb+1ast

gschID: 1237679

Group E-B

Adesavi – Elche 65-81

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Elche (4-1) defeated on the road 10th ranked Adesavi (1-4) 81-65 on Sunday. Elche outrebounded Adesavi 47-33 including 16 on the offensive glass. Mozambican-Portuguese forward Malik Camal (-2001) scored 21 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Argentinian-Italian power forward Maximiliano Andreatta (211-1998, college: Gannon) chipped in 13 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Four Elche players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Norberto Albaladejo (191-2000) with 21 points and center Valentin Strukov (203-2000) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Elche moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Adesavi lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Elche will meet at home Sueca (#5) in the next round. Adesavi will play against the league’s second-placed Benidorm (#2) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Adesavi: N.Albaladejo 21+3reb, P.Manuel Sanchez 12+2reb+1ast, V.Strukov 10+7reb+2ast, O.Bartual 7+2reb, C.Comino 5+4reb, P.Lopez-Valverde 4+6reb+4ast
Elche: M.Camal 21+8reb+1ast, I.Granja 19+4reb+2ast, M.Andreatta 13+12reb+2ast, U.Zamora 12+10reb+3ast, P.Gomez 6+4reb+1ast, S.Gomez 5+3reb+5ast

gschID: 1183511

Benidorm – Molina 69-73

There was a minor upset when top-ranked Benidorm (4-1) was defeated at home by third ranked Molina (5-2) 73-69 on Sunday. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Forward Gregory Cadme (194-1999) scored 22 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and center Pablo Jose Sanchez (208-1993) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Molina’s coach let to play all 12 players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American-British center Kaj-Bjorn Sherman (213-1992, college: UTSA, agency: Helping Ballers) with 23 points and 8 rebounds and Carlos Velazquez (186-2002) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Molina keeps a position of league leader. Loser Benidorm dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Molina will meet at home La Zubia (#5) in the next round. Benidorm will play against Adesavi and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Benidorm: K.Sherman 23+8reb+1ast, C.Velazquez 13+5reb+3ast, A.Kleinjan 8+5reb+4ast, J.Ivars 6+3reb, S.Jimena 5+4reb+1ast, D.Zaragozi 5+3reb
Molina: G.Cadme 22+5reb+1ast, P.Jose Sanchez 11+5reb, J.Ignacio Tavelli 10+5reb, J.Gonzalez 9+3reb+2ast, J.Cruz 8+2reb+3ast, J.Manuel Lorca 6+2reb+1ast

gschID: 1183512

Murcia Juver – Jorge Juan 72-76

There was a surprise result when tenth ranked Jorge Juan (2-3) beat on the road higher ranked Murcia Juver (4-2) 76-72 on Saturday. Jorge Juan forced 23 Murcia Juver turnovers. Christian Segui (192-2000) scored 25 points to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Lithuanian Airidas Vaiciunas (-2004) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Juan Carlos Marin (186-2003) with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Alex Lopez scored 13 points and 4 assists. Four Murcia Juver players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jorge Juan moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Murcia Juver keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with 18 other teams. Jorge Juan will meet at home Carolinas (#7) in the next round. Murcia Juver will play against the league’s leader Molina (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Murcia Juver: J.Carlos Marin 16+6reb+5ast, A.Lopez 13+2reb+4ast, J.Martinez 12+3reb+1ast, D.Sarrias 10+3reb, S.Nohel 6+7reb+1ast, J.Neves 5+6reb
Jorge Juan: C.Segui 25+3reb+2ast, A.Vaiciunas 15+8reb, M.Fernandez 8+5reb, J.Bermudez 8+4reb+4ast, M.Ortin 8+3reb+1ast, J.Antonio Pujalte 6+3reb+2ast

gschID: 1183513

Carolinas – Denia 71-60

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Denia‘s (1-4) road loss to eighth ranked Carolinas (2-1) 60-71 on Saturday. Carolinas outrebounded Denia 45-34 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Beninese forward Nathan Cledjo (198-2000) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Nicolas Martinez (192-2001) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Daniel Perez (187-2001) with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Russian guard Ivan Alexandrov (192-2003) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Carolinas moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Alginet and Puerto Sagunto. Newly promoted Denia dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Carolinas will meet Jorge Juan (#8) in the next round. Denia will play against Alginet and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Denia: D.Perez 16+7reb+4ast, A.Perez 13+3reb, I.Alexandrov 11+6reb+2ast, I.Ots 6+1reb, S.Sadoki 5+5reb+1ast, R.Garcia 4+2reb+2ast
Carolinas: N.Cledjo 20+10reb+1ast, N.Martinez 18+7reb+2ast, W.Ladson 13+7reb+1ast, F.Lopez 7+3reb+2ast, J.Martinez 7+2reb+1ast, G.Palazon 2+5reb+1ast

gschID: 1183514

Alginet – Ontinet 90-65

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when eighth ranked Alginet (2-1) outleveled at home 7th ranked Ontinet (2-3) 90-65 on Saturday. Alginet dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Ontinet‘s 22. Alginet forced 26 Ontinet turnovers. Emilio Llacer (-2006) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and center Luis Verdeguer (205-1987) chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Four Alginet players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Senegalese center Mamadou Diagne (208-1998) with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized Argentinian Marco Villalba (201-1997) scored 11 points and 7 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. Alginet moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Puerto Sagunto and Carolinas. Ontinet lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Alginet will meet Denia (#10) on the road in the next round. Ontinet will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ontinet: M.Diagne 22+8reb+4ast, B.Saranovic 11+2ast, M.Villalba 11+7reb, N.Ramos 6+4reb+1ast, J.Molina 5+3reb+2ast, I.Barbero 4+1reb
Alginet: E.Llacer 18+5reb+3ast, M.Martinez 15+1reb+4ast, L.Verdeguer 12+10reb+2ast, A.Zurbriggen 11+4reb+1ast, P.Antich 7+2reb+1ast, I.Santafe 7+1reb+1ast

gschID: 1183515

Real Murcia – Sueca 72-90

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Real Murcia (0-5) was defeated at home by fifth ranked Sueca (3-1) 90-72 on Sunday. Swingman Pablo Luengo (193-2004) scored 26 points to lead the charge for the winners and forward Francisco Marco (193-2002) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four Sueca players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was center Marcos Molina (202-1990) with 22 points and 8 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) and Pablo Marin (-2003) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sueca have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 3-1 record, which they share with Paterna. Newly promoted Real Murcia still closes the standings with five games lost. Sueca will meet higher ranked Elche (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Real Murcia will play against Lucentum (#12) in Alicante and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Real Murcia: M.Molina 22+8reb, P.Marin 14+5reb+1ast, J.Fernandez 9+4reb+1ast, N.Martinez 9+6reb+2ast, J.Lledo 5+11reb+2ast, Z.Lu 5+2reb
Sueca: P.Luengo 26+3reb, F.Marco 17+8reb+3ast, V.Vercher 14+3reb, L.McGuirk 10+7reb, D.Gonzalez 6+5reb+1ast, C.Grau 6+2ast

gschID: 1183516