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The biggest surprise of round 16 in LEB Gold took place in Madrid where guest Burgos SP (#1) beat lower ranked Estudiantes (#2) by 4 points 95-91 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the 12-game winning streak of Estudiantes. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Burgos SP looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. 27 personal fouls committed by Estudiantes helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Argentinian swingman Gonzalo Corbalan (193-2002, college: LCU) fired 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Icelandic guard Jon Axel Gudmundsson (195-1996, college: Davidson) chipped in 12 points and 9 assists. Italian-Uruguayan guard Jayson Granger (191-1989) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Burgos SP (15-1) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Estudiantes at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Fuenlabrada. Burgos SP are looking forward to face Ourense (#6) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Estudiantes will play against Gipuzkoa (#12) in San Sebastian and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Important game to mention about took place in Ourense. Third ranked Fuenlabrada (14-2) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 6th ranked Ourense (10-6) 90-89 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Ourense. Worth to mention a great performance of Italian-American guard Paul Jorgensen (188-1996, college: Butler) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 5 assists. Ivan Cruz-Uceda contributed with 11 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Portuguese guard Diogo Brito (198-1997, college: Utah St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for Ourense. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Fuenlabrada moved-up to second place, which they share with Estudiantes. Ourense at the other side keeps the sixth position with six games lost. Fuenlabrada will play against Real Betis (#4) in Sevilla in the next round. Ourense will play on the road against the league’s leader Burgos SP and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Sevilla. Local Real Betis (12-4) outscored 12th ranked Menorca (6-10) 89-65 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Menorca. Worth to mention a quality performance of Vitor Benite who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side Sean McDonnell responded with 10 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. Real Betis have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 12-4 record. Loser Menorca keeps the twelfth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Gipuzkoa. Real Betis will meet higher ranked Fuenlabrada (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Menorca will play against Obradoiro (#7) and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 16 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Gipuzkoa was defeated by Burgos T. in a road game 88-79. Castello beat Alicante at home 83-73. Oviedo lost to Obradoiro on the opponent’s court 65-76. Cartagena managed to outperform Cantabria in a home game 87-78. Zamora recorded a loss to Palencia on the road 79-75. Bottom-ranked Moron was defeated by Valladolid on its own court 71-89.
The best stats of 16th round was 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by Shemar Wilson of Valladolid.

Burgos T. – Gipuzkoa 88-79

There was no surprise when 11th ranked Gipuzkoa (6-10) was defeated on the road by eighth ranked Burgos T. (8-8) 88-79 on Friday. Burgos T. made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Lance Jones (185-2000, college: Purdue) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and Jaume Lobo (180-1997) who added 17 points during the contest. At the losing side American guard Xavier Johnson (185-2000, college: SIU) responded with 20 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) and power forward Javier Nicolau (208-1997, college: UMC) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Burgos T. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Obradoiro. Loser Gipuzkoa dropped to the twelfth position with ten games lost. They share it with Menorca. Burgos T. will meet Zamora (#9) on the road in the next round. Gipuzkoa will play against the league’s second-placed Estudiantes having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Gipuzkoa: X.Johnson 20+5reb+3ast, A.Martinez 12+3reb, J.Nicolau 12+6reb+1ast, J.Vrankic 11+4reb+3ast, A.Zubizarreta 9+2reb, M.Diaz 5
Burgos T.: L.Jones 17+4reb+3ast, J.Lobo 17+1reb+1ast, R.Seoane 13+6reb, A.Thiam 12+7reb, J.Rodriguez 7+1reb+2ast, J.Diaz 5+5reb+1ast

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Castello – Alicante 83-73

No shocking result in a game in Castellon where eleventh ranked Castello (7-9) defeated 17th ranked Alicante (3-13) 83-73 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Eric Stutz (203-1992, college: EKU) who helped to win the game recording 11 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Gerard Jofresa (183-2001) who added 17 points during the contest. At the losing side Danish center Kevin Larsen (208-1993, college: GWU) responded with 18 points and guard Adria Rodriguez (192-2003) scored 13 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Castello moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Zamora and Cartagena. Loser Alicante keeps the seventeenth position with 13 games lost. Castello will meet Valladolid (#15) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Alicante will play against Moron and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Alicante: K.Larsen 18+4reb+3ast, A.Rodriguez 13+4reb+1ast, S.Aris Ceccardi 13+2reb+1ast, J.King 8+1reb+1ast, R.Bidias 7+1reb, J.Mwema 5+7reb+2ast
Castello: G.Jofresa 17+1reb+2ast, E.Stutz 11+7reb+3ast, C.Minlend Jr. 11+1reb+1ast, J.Tate 9+3reb+3ast, A.Adala-Moto 8+6reb+2ast, T.Ngom 8+2reb+3ast

gschID: 1181328

Obradoiro – Oviedo 76-65

Very expected game in Santiago de Compostela where 14th ranked Oviedo (5-11) was defeated by eighth ranked Monbus Obradoiro (8-8) 76-65 on Saturday. Obradoiro made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Brad Davison (193-1999, college: Wisconsin) who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 9 assists and the other American import center Jake Stephens (213-1999, college: Chattanooga) who added 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Monbus Obradoiro players scored in double figures. At the losing side Lucas Langarita (192-2005) responded with 16 points and guard Raul Lobaco (197-2000) scored 9 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Obradoiro moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Burgos T. Loser Oviedo keeps the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Valladolid and Cantabria. Obradoiro will meet Menorca (#13) in the next round where they are favorite. Oviedo will play against Cartagena and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Oviedo: L.Langarita 16+3reb+3ast, R.Lobaco 9+7reb+1ast, I.Nweke 9+5reb+1ast, M.Sanz 8+3reb+2ast, J.Valinotti 7+1reb, R.Cosialls 6+7reb+1ast
Obradoiro: B.Davison 14+3reb+9ast, J.Stephens 14+6reb+1ast, M.Jimenez 12+6reb+2ast, A.Munoz 10+4reb+1ast, O.Balvin 8+8reb+1ast, S.Quintela 7+4reb

gschID: 1181329

Estudiantes – Burgos SP 91-95

gschID: 1181330

Cartagena – Cantabria 87-78

Rather predictable result when tenth ranked Cartagena (7-9) beat at home 14th ranked Cantabria (5-11) 87-78 on Sunday. Cartagena outrebounded Cantabria 37-19 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Dutch forward Dylan Van Eyck (203-1998, college: Iona) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 5 rebounds and center Asier Gonzalez (198-2000) who added 12 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Montenegrin guard Nikola Rakocevic (192-1991) responded with 14 points and Bosnian Mirza Bulic (207-1992) scored 14 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Cartagena moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Zamora and Castello. Cantabria lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Valladolid and Oviedo. Cartagena will meet Oviedo (#14) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Cantabria will play against Palencia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cantabria: M.Bulic 14+3reb, N.Rakocevic 14+3reb+2ast, R.Belemene 11+2reb, B.Hundt 10+3reb+4ast, J.Vega 9+2reb+4ast, G.Martinez 9+1reb+3ast
Cartagena: D.Van Eyck 16+5reb+2ast, J.Rogers 15+4reb, A.Jorda 14+2reb+3ast, A.Gonzalez 12+10reb+1ast, G.Gil 11+4reb, C.Hermanson 6+4reb+2ast

gschID: 1181331

Ourense – Fuenlabrada 89-90

Important game to mention about took place in Ourense. Third ranked Fuenlabrada (14-2) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 6th ranked Ourense (10-6) 90-89 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Ourense. Strangely Ourense outrebounded Fuenlabrada 42-28 including 18 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Italian-American guard Paul Jorgensen (188-1996, college: Butler) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 5 assists. Power forward Ivan Cruz-Uceda (208-1991, college: Miami, FL) contributed with 11 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Portuguese guard Diogo Brito (198-1997, college: Utah St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and American guard Aanen Moody (190-1998, college: Montana) added 20 points in the effort for Ourense. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Fuenlabrada moved-up to second place, which they share with Estudiantes. Ourense at the other side keeps the sixth position with six games lost. Fuenlabrada will play against Real Betis (#4) in Sevilla in the next round. Ourense will play on the road against the league’s leader Burgos SP and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Ourense: A.Moody 20+4reb+1ast, B.Krikke 16+4reb+1ast, D.Brito 14+10reb+5ast, R.Gill 12+1reb, M.Ogunsipe 6+10reb, S.Rodriguez 6+3reb+1ast
Fuenlabrada: P.Jorgensen 24+4reb+5ast, Y.Nzosa 13+3reb, L.Westermann 13+3ast, I.Cruz-Uceda 11+5reb, E.Duran 8+1ast, O.Matulionis 8+4reb+1ast

gschID: 1181332

Palencia – Zamora 79-75

Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Zamora (7-9) was defeated on the road by fifth ranked Zunder Palencia (11-5) 79-75 on Friday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Palencia made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Cameron Krutwig (206-1998, college: Loyola, IL) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 6 rebounds and Polish-Argentinian Juan Pablo Vaulet (199-1996) who added 8 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four Zunder Palencia players scored in double figures. At the losing side Lithuanian center Jonas Paukste (224-2000) responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds and American point guard Jordan Walker (186-1997, college: Morehead St.) scored 13 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Palencia maintains fifth position with 11-5 record. Newly promoted Zamora keeps the ninth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Castello and Cartagena. Palencia will meet Cantabria (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Zamora will play against Burgos T. (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Zamora: J.Paukste 17+8reb+2ast, J.Walker 13+4reb+1ast, O.Lo 9+4reb, O.Hanzlik 8+2reb+1ast, J.Saintel 8, Z.Hearst 7+1reb+1ast
Palencia: C.Krutwig 16+6reb+1ast, A.Kunkel 14+1reb, M.Kamba 13+6reb, T.Borg 12+2reb+3ast, J.Pablo Vaulet 8+6reb+5ast, A.Wintering 7+4reb+3ast

gschID: 1181333

Real Betis – Menorca 89-65

The game with biggest result difference took place in Sevilla. Local Real Betis (12-4) outscored 12th ranked Menorca (6-10) 89-65 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Menorca. Real Betis shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 55.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Menorca‘s players. Worth to mention a quality performance of Brazilian Vitor Benite (194-1990) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Mark Hughes (195-1997, college: Wright St.) who added 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Real Betis players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Sean McDonnell (203-1995, college: Westmont, agency: Helping Ballers) responded with 10 points and 6 rebounds and swingman David Gomez (205-2004) scored 7 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. Real Betis have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 12-4 record. Loser Menorca keeps the twelfth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Gipuzkoa. Real Betis will meet higher ranked Fuenlabrada (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Menorca will play against Obradoiro (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Menorca: P.Figueras 11+3ast, S.McDonnell 10+6reb, D.Gomez 7+5reb+3ast, M.Lukovic 7+5reb+1ast, J.Cone 6+2reb+1ast, P.Ivanov 5+2reb
Real Betis: V.Benite 20+5reb+1ast, M.Hughes 19+4reb+3ast, J.Kasibabu 13+8reb+4ast, D.Radoncic 11+3reb, D.Jelinek 11+1reb, A.Domenech 5+2reb+1ast

gschID: 1181334

Moron – Valladolid 71-89

Everything went according to plan in Moron de la Frontera where sixteenth ranked Valladolid (5-11) won against bottom-ranked Moron (1-15) 89-71 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Shemar Wilson (206-2001, college: UT Arlington) who helped to win the game recording 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized Dominican guard Michael Cuevas (188-1994) who added 21 points during the contest. Four Valladolid players scored in double figures. At the losing side American swingman Andre Norris (203-1994, college: Dubuque) responded with 16 points and Ivorian guard Lionel Kouadio (192-2001) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Valladolid moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Oviedo and Cantabria. Newly promoted Moron stay at the bottom position with 15 games lost. Valladolid will meet at home higher ranked Castello (#11) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Moron will play against Alicante (#17) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Moron: A.Norris 16+3reb+3ast, V.da Silva 13+3reb, L.Kouadio 12+7reb, P.Badji 8+5reb+1ast, I.Tamba 6+7reb, J.Alberto Jimenez 6+3reb
Valladolid: M.Cuevas 21+4reb+1ast, S.Wilson 15+9reb+4ast, E.Demers 12+1ast, V.Vucetic 11+6reb, M.Kovacevic 10+1reb, A.Sans 8+1reb+4ast