Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Caceres (9-3) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by fourteenth ranked Algeciras (3-9) 67-58. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Caceres. They outrebounded Caceres 41-28 including 30 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for DR Congolese forward David Efambe (201-2001) who led his team to a victory with 9 points and 15 rebounds. Alejandro Rodriguez (202-1998) contributed with 16 points for the winners. American guard JaMonta Black (193-2001, college: Austin Peay) replied with 19 points for Caceres. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Algeciras moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Gandia and Clavijo. Caceres at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. They share it with Iraurgi SB. Algeciras is looking forward to face higher ranked Caja 87 (#11) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Caceres will play against Huesca (#9) and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Salou. Seventh ranked Salou (7-5) saved a 2-point victory at home edging one of their biggest challengers Gran Canaria 2 (7-5) 85-83 in the game for the third place. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Adria Aragones (193-2001) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals and Victor Aguilar who added 19 points and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Gerardo Perez (199-2002, agency: BIG) with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Salou have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated Gran Canaria 2. Salou will play against Sant Antoni (#3) in San Antonio in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Gran Canaria 2 will play at home against Santfeliuenc and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Huelva CD (7-5) against tenth ranked Albacete (5-7) on Saturday night. Visiting Huelva CD was defeated by Albacete in a tough game in Albacete 64-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Huelva CD. The winners were led by Alejandro Marin who scored that evening 20 points and 8 rebounds. Even 7 points and 10 rebounds by Manuel Vazquez did not help to save the game for Huelva CD. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Albacete maintains tenth position with 5-7 record, which they share with Caja 87. Loser Huelva CD keeps the third place with five games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Albacete will meet Clavijo (#14) in the next round. Huelva CD will play against Cordoba CB (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 12: Prat beat Santfeliuenc on the road 83-69. Godella won against Sol Girones on its own court 82-75. Lliria managed to outperform Benicarlo in a road game 76-66. Winless Tarragona recorded a loss to Palma Fibwi at home 73-88. Gandia was crushed by Palma BM on the opponent’s court 76-45. Mataro UE was beaten by Sant Antoni in a home game 80-81. Huesca lost to Iraurgi SB on the road 76-90. Caja 87 managed to outperform Ponferrada on its own court 76-67. Archena was rolled over La Leonesa in a road game 102-79. Melilla crushed Clavijo at home 89-57. Zornotza was beaten by Cordoba CB on the opponent’s court 80-78. Godella lost to Salou in a home game 69-79.
Group A
Santfeliuenc – Prat 69-83
No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Prat (7-5) beat 13th ranked Santfeliuenc (2-9) in Sant Feliu 83-69 on Saturday. Prat outrebounded Santfeliuenc 49-35 including 22 on the offensive glass. Prat looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by center Victory Onuetu (210-2004) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds and Inaki Ordonez (207-2003) supported him with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Even 16 points and 5 rebounds by guard David Font (192-2000) did not help to save the game for Santfeliuenc. Albert Planell (-2002) added 9 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Santfeliuenc’s coach rotated ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Prat moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams. Santfeliuenc lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with nine games lost. Prat will meet at home Godella (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Santfeliuenc will play against Gran Canaria 2 (#5) in Las Palmas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Santfeliuenc: D.Font 16+5reb+1ast, V.Castellon 11+2ast, A.Planell 9+8reb+4ast, C.Oduocha 8+3reb, A.Dominguez 6+4reb+3ast, G.Martinez 6+1reb+1ast
Prat: V.Onuetu 25+12reb+2ast, I.Ordonez 21+11reb, J.Nogues 16+10reb+5ast, P.Carreno 8+4reb+4ast, M.Penarroya 5+5reb+6ast, S.Costa 4+4reb+7ast
gschID: 1187722
Godella – Sol Girones 82-75
There was an upset when higher ranked Sol Girones (6-6) lost to tenth ranked Godella (6-5) in Valencia 75-82 on Saturday. Godella had a 21-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by Bahamas point guard Garvin Clarke (183-2001, college: IUP) who scored that evening 13 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists and power forward Jorge Carot (203-2006) supported him with 15 points. Even 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Dominican Joelvin Cabrera (193-1999) did not help to save the game for Sol Girones. Point guard Xavier Torrent (178-1990) added 16 points. Five Godella and four Sol Girones players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Godella moved-up to eighth place. Newly promoted Sol Girones dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Godella will meet higher ranked Prat (#6) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sol Girones will play against Benicarlo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sol Girones: X.Torrent 16+2ast, E.Jimenez 11+2reb+2ast, J.Cabrera 10+5reb+4ast, N.Gosnell 10+3reb, L.Dibba 8+8reb, F.Viejo 8+2reb+1ast
Godella: J.Carot 15+4reb+1ast, G.Clarke 13+5reb+9ast, F.Copes 11+3reb+2ast, N.Dzepina 10+7reb+3ast, L.Mari 10+4reb+3ast, R.Vila 7+5reb
gschID: 1187723
Benicarlo – Lliria 66-76
Very predictable result when second ranked Lliria (9-2) won against 9th ranked Benicarlo (5-6) in Castellon 76-66 on Saturday. Lliria forced 20 Benicarlo turnovers and had a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by point guard Josep Perez (184-1994) who scored that evening 19 points and 5 assists and power forward Alejandro Rivas (203-1998) supported him with 18 points and 5 rebounds. Lliria’s coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 11 points and 8 rebounds by forward Jorge Lafuente (197-1991) did not help to save the game for Benicarlo. American-Italian point guard Anthony Libroia (180-1994, college: Adelphi) added 12 points. Four Benicarlo players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Lliria maintains second position with 9-2 record having just one point less than leader Palma BM. Loser Benicarlo dropped to the tenth place with six games lost. Lliria will meet at home Tarragona (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Benicarlo will play against Sol Girones (#9) in La Bisbal and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Benicarlo: F.Ruesga 15+1reb, L.Obajo 12+3reb, A.Libroia 12+4reb+1ast, J.Lafuente 11+8reb+3ast, A.Haro 8+6ast, X.Lopez 3+2reb+1ast
Lliria: J.Perez 19+1reb+5ast, A.Rivas 18+5reb+1ast, D.Kandulu 9+9reb+1ast, G.Osarenren 8+9reb+3ast, V.Perez 7+2reb+9ast, M.Alejo Montilla 7+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1187724
Tarragona – Palma Fibwi 73-88
Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Tarragona (0-11) lost at home to fifth ranked Palma Fibwi (7-5) 88-73 on Saturday. Palma Fibwi looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by guard Jorge Martinez (187-1996) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 assists and 6 steals and Xabier Beraza (201-1999) supported him with 18 points. Five Palma Fibwi players scored in double figures. Even 22 points and 5 rebounds by American guard AJ Plitzuweit (188-1999, college: S.Dakota) did not help to save the game for Tarragona. Forward Joan Pardina (202-1993) added 6 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Palma Fibwi moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Tarragona still closes the standings with 11 games lost. Palma Fibwi will meet at home league’s leader Palma BM in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tarragona will play against the league’s second-placed Lliria (#2) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Tarragona: A.Plitzuweit 22+5reb+2ast, D.Kristensen 12+4reb+1ast, D.Fernandez 11+2reb+4ast, J.Cera 7+1reb, J.Pardina 6+9reb+6ast, A.Duch 5+2reb+1ast
Palma Fibwi: B.Vazquez 21+1ast, X.Beraza 18+4reb+3ast, J.Martinez 13+4reb+11ast, P.Tendero 10+5reb, C.Cunningham 10+5reb+4ast, P.Spencer 7+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1187725
Palma BM – Gandia 76-45
Everything went according to plan when first ranked Palma BM (10-1) outplayed 12th ranked Gandia (3-9) in Llucmajor 76-45 on Sunday. Palma BM forced 22 Gandia turnovers and outrebounded them 41-27 including 19 on the offensive glass. The winners were led by center Ander Urdiain (203-2000, agency: BIG) who scored that evening 18 points and 5 rebounds and Mali center Youssouf Traore (207-2006) supported him with 12 points and 9 rebounds. Four Palma BM players scored in double figures. Even 14 points by American forward Joe Pleasant (201-2000, college: ACU, agency: Helping Ballers) did not help to save the game for Gandia. Trinidad and Tobago Imru Duke (203-1999) added 7 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. Palma BM maintains first position with 10-1 record. Newly promoted Gandia keeps the twelfth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Algeciras and Clavijo. Palma BM will meet Palma Fibwi (#4) in the next round. Gandia will play against Mataro UE (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gandia: J.Pleasant 14+3reb+1ast, A.Requena 8+2reb+1ast, J.Molina 7+3reb+1ast, I.Duke 7+7reb, J.Kody 5+3reb, J.Soler 4+1reb+1ast
Palma BM: A.Urdiain 18+5reb+1ast, C.Easley 15+2reb+1ast, Y.Traore 12+9reb+1ast, A.Chapela 11+4reb+4ast, A.Comendador 6+6reb+1ast, S.Niang 4+5reb
gschID: 1187726
Mataro UE – Sant Antoni 80-81
There was no surprise when 11th ranked Mataro UE (4-7) was edged at home by fourth ranked Sant Antoni (7-4) 81-80 on Saturday. Strangely Mataro UE outrebounded Sant Antoni 41-26 including a 28-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by point guard Daniel de la Rua (181-1997) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 assists and center Edu Arques (202-1994, agency: BIG) supported him with 16 points. Four Sant Antoni players scored in double figures. Even 24 points and 9 rebounds by British-Nigerian power forward Boban Jacdonmi (205-1996, college: Southern Miss) did not help to save the game for Mataro UE. Forward Jordi Juanola (196-1998) added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Sant Antoni have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Loser Mataro UE keeps the eleventh position with seven games lost. Sant Antoni will meet at home Salou (#7) in the next round. Mataro UE will play against Gandia (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mataro UE: B.Jacdonmi 24+9reb, J.Juanola 16+6reb+5ast, N.Baques 15+3reb, J.Boix 7+5reb+4ast, P.Canovas 6+5reb, A.Homs 6+4reb+2ast
Sant Antoni: E.Arques 16+1reb, D.de la Rua 15+4reb+10ast, J.Llamas 13+2reb, G.Gantt 11+5ast, J.Zidek 6+3reb, J.Peris 6+4ast
gschID: 1187727
Salou – Gran Canaria 2 85-83
Important game to mention about took place in Salou. Seventh ranked Salou (7-5) saved a 2-point victory at home edging one of their biggest challengers Gran Canaria 2 (7-5) 85-83 in the game for the third place. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Adria Aragones (193-2001) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals and guard Victor Aguilar (185-1998) who added 19 points and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Gerardo Perez (199-2002, agency: BIG) with 17 points and 5 rebounds and Adrian Del Cerro (198-2002) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Four Gran Canaria 2 players scored in double figures. Salou have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated Gran Canaria 2. Salou will play against Sant Antoni (#3) in San Antonio in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Gran Canaria 2 will play at home against Santfeliuenc and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Gran Canaria 2: G.Perez 17+5reb+1ast, A.Del Cerro 16+5reb+1ast, D.Bordon 15+2reb+3ast, L.Maniema 11+1reb+2ast, F.Schott 10+5reb+4ast, E.Heinonen 9+3reb+5ast
Salou: V.Aguilar 19+3reb+4ast, A.Aragones 16+6reb+5ast, K.Mendes 13+4reb+1ast, O.Bieshaar 9+2reb+1ast, P.Aso Jimenez 8+1reb, C.Barksdale 7
gschID: 1187728
Group B
Iraurgi SB – Huesca 90-76
No shocking result in a game when second ranked Iraurgi SB (9-3) beat 7th ranked Huesca (6-6) in Azpeitia 90-76 on Sunday. Iraurgi SB made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. The winners were led by American guard Kevon Godwin (188-2000, college: Angelo St.) who scored that evening 18 points and power forward Inigo Royo (204-2000) supported him with 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 18 points by American guard Lysander Bracey (193-1996, college: Hampton) did not help to save the game for Huesca. Nigerian forward Mohammed Abdulsalam (206-1997, college: UNCG) added 9 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Iraurgi SB have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Caceres. Loser Huesca keeps the seventh place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Iraurgi SB will meet Zornotza (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Huesca will play against the league’s leader Caceres (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Huesca: L.Bracey 18+3reb+3ast, D.Shelist 10+3reb, C.Knowles 9+1reb+1ast, M.Abdulsalam 9+5reb, H.Figueroa 9+3reb+1ast, G.Vazquez 8+2reb
Iraurgi SB: K.Godwin 18+2reb+2ast, M.Herasme 12, D.Knowles 10+4reb, J.Stulic 9+4reb+1ast, I.Royo 9+6reb+4ast, I.Aizpitarte 9+2reb+5ast
gschID: 1187896
Caceres – Algeciras 58-67
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Caceres (9-3) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by fourteenth ranked Algeciras (3-9) 67-58. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Caceres. They outrebounded Caceres 41-28 including 30 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for DR Congolese forward David Efambe (201-2001) who led his team to a victory with 9 points and 15 rebounds. Alejandro Rodriguez (202-1998) contributed with 16 points for the winners. American guard JaMonta Black (193-2001, college: Austin Peay) replied with 19 points and naturalized Lithuanian forward Erikas Kalinicenko (198-1997) added 13 points in the effort for Caceres. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Algeciras moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Gandia and Clavijo. Caceres at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. They share it with Iraurgi SB. Algeciras is looking forward to face higher ranked Caja 87 (#11) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Caceres will play against Huesca (#9) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Caceres: J.Black 19+3reb, E.Kalinicenko 13+4reb+1ast, D.Rodriguez 10+3reb+1ast, P.Garcia 4+6reb, J.Adekoya 4+2reb, O.Alvarado 3+3reb+5ast
Algeciras: A.Rodriguez 16+2reb+2ast, I.Corraliza 13+4reb+1ast, D.Efambe 9+15reb, J.Vucica 8+2reb+1ast, P.Lopez 6+4reb, B.Garcia 6+3reb+2ast
gschID: 1187897
Caja 87 – Ponferrada 76-67
There was an upset when higher ranked Ponferrada (6-6) lost on the road to eleventh ranked Caja 87 (5-7) 76-67 on Sunday. Caja 87 made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. The winners were led by naturalized Bosnian Nedim Djedovic (205-1997) who scored that evening 16 points and 4 assists and forward Miguel Serrano (206-2001) supported him with 12 points and 7 rebounds. Even 22 points and 4 assists by Slovenian swingman Matija Samar (194-2004) did not help to save the game for Ponferrada. Argentinian-Italian guard Silvano Merlo (193-2002) added 14 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Caja 87 moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Albacete. Loser Ponferrada keeps the seventh position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Caja 87 will meet Algeciras (#13) on the road in the next round. Ponferrada will play against La Leonesa (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ponferrada: M.Samar 22+4reb+4ast, S.Merlo 14+7reb+2ast, A.Harguindey 13+6reb, J.Hierrezuelo 10+7reb+1ast, A.Morales 6+2reb, K.Navarro 2+1ast
Caja 87: N.Djedovic 16+4reb+4ast, M.Bilalovic 12+4reb+1ast, M.Serrano 12+7reb+2ast, N.Bertain 11+6reb, A.Latorre 6+7reb+2ast, A.Herrera 5+4reb+2ast
gschID: 1187898
La Leonesa – Archena 102-79
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked La Leonesa and 7th ranked Archena had identical 6-5 record. This time La Leonesa used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from Murcia 102-79 on Saturday night. La Leonesa shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 56.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Archena‘s players. The winners were led by Tunisian power forward Mohamed Ochi (210-1999) who scored that evening 16 points and 7 rebounds and American forward Obi Okafor (198-1999, college: Drury) supported him with 15 points. Even 15 points and 4 assists by guard Albert Lafuente (185-1999, agency: Promo Sport ID) did not help to save the game for Archena. Dominican forward Yeikson Montero (196-1996, college: EMU) added 20 points. Five La Leonesa and four Archena 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. La Leonesa (7-5) moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams. Archena at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the seventh position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. La Leonesa will meet Ponferrada (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Archena will play against Melilla and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Archena: Y.Montero 20+2reb, A.Lafuente 15+3reb+4ast, S.Mendiola 12+7reb, C.Toledo 12+8reb, M.Strikker 7+4reb+1ast, A.Tendero 4+8reb+1ast
La Leonesa: M.Ochi 16+7reb+1ast, O.Okafor 15+4reb+3ast, R.Fabrega 14+2reb+5ast, J.Kellier 13+3reb, F.Staine 12+4reb, D.Bulto 11+1reb+2ast
gschID: 1187899
Melilla – Clavijo 89-57
Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Clavijo (3-9) was outscored on the road by sixth ranked Melilla (7-5) 89-57 on Saturday. The winners were led by swingman Jeffrey Godspower (196-2002) who scored that evening 14 points and 5 rebounds and naturalized Senegalese power forward Serigne Ndiaye (204-1998, agency: Helping Ballers) supported him with 12 points and 7 rebounds. Four Melilla players scored in double figures. Even 13 points and 7 rebounds by Senegalese Seydina Faye (209-2005) did not help to save the game for Clavijo. Naturalized Ukrainian center Volodymyr Orlov (208-1995) added 13 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Melilla moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams. Clavijo lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with nine games lost. They share it with Gandia and Algeciras. Melilla will meet Archena (#7) in the next round. Clavijo will play against Albacete (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Clavijo: V.Orlov 13+5reb+2ast, S.Faye 13+7reb, H.Arbosa 9+5reb+1ast, A.Moreno 8+8reb+3ast, V.Hrabar 5+2reb, J.Querejeta 5+2reb
Melilla: J.Godspower 14+5reb+1ast, P.Cordoba 14+4reb, S.Pavlov 13+2reb+2ast, S.Ndiaye 12+7reb, P.Krutous 10+1reb, C.Jacobs 7+5reb
gschID: 1187900
Albacete – Huelva CD 70-64
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Huelva CD (7-5) against tenth ranked Albacete (5-7) on Saturday night. Visiting Huelva CD was defeated by Albacete in a tough game in Albacete 64-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Huelva CD. The winners were led by guard Alejandro Marin (193-1988) who scored that evening 20 points and 8 rebounds and Senegalese center Bamba Fall (215-1986, college: SMU, agency: Players Group) supported him with 10 points and 13 rebounds. Even 7 points and 10 rebounds by Manuel Vazquez did not help to save the game for Huelva CD. Forward Pau Trevino (202-2002) added 9 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Albacete maintains tenth position with 5-7 record, which they share with Caja 87. Loser Huelva CD keeps the third place with five games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Albacete will meet Clavijo (#14) in the next round. Huelva CD will play against Cordoba CB (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Huelva CD: M.Mays 14+1reb+1ast, P.Trevino 9+8reb, S.Chabi-Yo 8+3reb, P.Mor Diene 8+6reb+1ast, M.Vazquez 7+10reb+1ast, G.Maiza 6+3reb+1ast
Albacete: A.Marin 20+8reb+3ast, P.Sanchez 11+2reb+3ast, B.Fall 10+13reb+1ast, A.Tamayo 9+2reb+2ast, R.Harris II 6+2reb, A.Burgos 6+8reb+1ast
gschID: 1187901
Cordoba CB – Zornotza 80-78
Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Cordoba CB (7-5) edged at home 12th ranked Zornotza (4-8) 80-78 on Sunday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Cordoba CB outrebounded Zornotza 33-22 including 26 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by Pablo Martin (199-2001) who scored that evening 16 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and point guard Guillermo Del Pino (193-2007) supported him with 15 points. Even 16 points by point guard Alonso Meana (180-2000, college: UIS) did not help to save the game for Zornotza. American guard Kyle Cardaci (188-2000, college: St.Peter’s) added 18 points. Four Zornotza players scored in double figures. Cordoba CB moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Zornotza keeps the twelfth position with eight games lost. Cordoba CB will meet Huelva CD (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Zornotza will play against the league’s second-placed Iraurgi SB (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zornotza: K.Cardaci 18+2reb+1ast, A.Meana 16+3reb+2ast, A.Mazaira 16+3reb+1ast, O.Ardanza 13+1reb, I.Thiam 8+4reb+1ast, I.Salazar 5+3reb+1ast
Cordoba CB: P.Martin 16+5reb, G.Del Pino 15+2reb+2ast, A.Fadal 10+4reb+2ast, F.Bello 8+10reb, L.Munoz 7+1reb+1ast, G.Orozco 7+1reb
gschID: 1187902
Round 6
Godella – Salou 69-79
There was no surprise when 10th ranked Godella (6-5) lost to seventh ranked Salou (7-5) in Valencia 69-79 on Wednesday. Salou forced 19 Godella turnovers. The winners were led by forward Adria Aragones (193-2001) who scored that evening 23 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals and guard Victor Aguilar (185-1998) supported him with 18 points and 4 assists. Even 19 points and 6 rebounds by Argentinian swingman Federico Copes (199-2002) did not help to save the game for Godella. Center Julen Olaizola (202-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) added 10 points and 5 rebounds. Godella’s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Salou have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Godella dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. Salou will meet Sant Antoni (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Godella will play against Prat (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Godella: F.Copes 19+6reb+3ast, J.Olaizola 10+5reb+1ast, G.Iglesias 8+3reb, J.Carot 8+1reb+1ast, R.Vila 6+4reb+1ast, L.Mari 5+2reb+6ast
Salou: A.Aragones 23+7reb+4ast, V.Aguilar 18+3reb+4ast, E.Moure 13+3reb+2ast, C.Barksdale 7+4reb+1ast, K.Mendes 6+3reb+1ast, J.Santana 6+9reb+3ast
gschID: 1244845