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The round was exceptionally exciting as seven games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Let’s start with guest Aridane (#1) crushed lower ranked Estudiantes B (#2) by 26 points 89-63 on Saturday evening. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Aridane shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 55.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Estudiantes B‘s players. Forward Octavi Fuentes (195-2004) fired 10 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Senegalese Serigne Gueye (-2005) chipped in 14 points and 10 rebounds. Power forward Pablo Orenga (205-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Aridane (12-4) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position, which they share with 3 other teams. Estudiantes B at the other side keeps the second place with five games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Aridane is looking forward to face Chlorella (#4) at home in the next round. Estudiantes B will play against Socuellamos and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Seventh-ranked Obradoiro S. (7-9) made lots of trouble for first ranked Gijon Circulo (14-2). Gijon Circulo managed to secure only three-point victory 90-87. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of Angolan guard Eric Bras Amandio (190-1998, college: Okla City) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 6 rebounds. Samuel Barros contributed with 13 points and 6 assists for the winners. Forward Diego Serguei Maseda (200-2006, agency: BIG) replied with 22 points and 9 rebounds for Obradoiro S.Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Gijon Circulo have an impressive five-game winning streak. Newly promoted Gijon Circulo maintains first position with 14-2 record, which they share with Valle de Egues. Obradoiro S. at the other side keeps the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with 12 other teams. Gijon Circulo will play against Marin (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Obradoiro S. will play against Betanzos (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Sixth-ranked Quintanar (9-6) made lots of trouble for first ranked Real Madrid 2 (13-3) on Saturday. Real Madrid 2 managed to secure only two-point victory 66-64. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of Ilia Frolov who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side Adrian Mendez responded with 8 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Real Madrid 2 maintains first position with 13-3 record, which they share with Chantada and Marin. Loser Quintanar dropped to the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Real Madrid 2 will meet La Roda (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Quintanar will play against Guimar and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 16 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Xiria crushed Culleredo in Carballo 90-61. Solares was beaten by Valle de Egues at home 66-81. LBC Cocinas lost to Tabirako on the opponent’s court 69-71. Baskonia B unfortunately lost to Ulacia ZKE in a home game 73-77. Mondragon recorded a loss to Santander on the road 81-83. Burgos defeated Cantbasket on its own court 76-61. Caja Rural was beaten by Redline MT in Tolosa 82-77. Bilbao destroyed Pas Pielagos at home 85-61. Chantada managed to outperform Solgaleo on the opponent’s court 73-64. Estudiantes recorded a loss to Culleredo in a home game 70-86. Maceira was crushed by Xiria on the road 81-53. Betanzos was smashed by Avenida on its own court 86-114. Marin lost to Avila in a road game 85-98. Un.Oviedo managed to outperform Carbajosa at home 71-66. La Matanza was rolled over Chlorella on the opponent’s court 94-70. Tres Cantos crushed Socuellamos in a home game 73-48. Talavera beat Guadalajara on the road 67-63. Corralejo lost to Alcala on its own court 60-74. Real Canoe outscored Pablo Laso in Madrid 90-43. Dist.Olimpico managed to beat Valsequillo at home 77-67. Mostoles defeated Fuenlabrada 2 on the opponent’s court 87-79. Felipe Anton beat Tobarra in a home game 86-79. El Ventero won against Guimar on the road 76-60. Getafe unfortunately lost to La Roda on its own court 68-83. Canarias recorded a loss to Rivas in a road game 89-91. Tenerife Naut. was crushed by Zentro Basket at home 66-86. SESE beat Zuera on the opponent’s court 82-78. Azulejos won against Esparreguera in a home game 81-75. Valls was outscored by Navas on the road 94-75. Andratx recorded a loss to JAC Sants on its own court 64-77. Mataro Parc was crushed by Es Castell in a road game 79-60. Joventut 2 beat El Olivar at home 68-59. L’Hospitalet was destroyed by Vic on the opponent’s court 82-63. Espanyol was outscored by Mollet in a home game 73-100. Roser managed to beat Barca 2 on the road 77-70. Castelldefels defeated Manresa B on its own court 91-74. Huerva was beaten by Ibiza in a road game 91-87. Alfinden won against Inca at home 84-78. Granollers managed to outperform Salt on the opponent’s court 77-68. Igualada managed to beat Helios in a home game 65-54. Fuengirola defeated Melilla on the road 69-68. Oh!Tels ULB was beaten by El Pinar on its own court 65-71. Marbella won against Jaen CB in a road game 75-74. Andujar SKA unfortunately lost to Unicaja-Andalucia at home 73-79. Novaschool managed to beat La Zubia on the opponent’s court 75-73. Motril was defeated by Jaen FS in a home game 75-90. Penarroya beat Caceres Lith.Ib. on the road 83-81. Huelva Com. destroyed Moraleja on its own court 101-39. Gymnastica outscored Aljaraque in El Puerto de Santa Maria 89-65. San Fernando recorded a loss to Dos Hermanas at home 79-93. Real Betis 2 was defeated by Coria on the opponent’s court 69-65. Badajoz Vitaly smashed San Antonio in a home game 86-67. Torrent destroyed Puerto Sagunto on the road 73-53. Winless Picken Claret unfortunately lost to Tabernes on its own court 68-82. Godella managed to beat Morvedre in a road game 85-79. Vila-Real crushed Almassera at home 95-68. Jovens was beaten by Paterna on the opponent’s court 63-52. Valencia 2 won against El Pilar in a home game 101-94. Castello B managed to outperform Maristas on the road 71-63. Alginet rolled over Real Murcia on its own court 98-73. Sueca was defeated by Carolinas in La Carolina 73-68. Murcia Juver beat Lucentum at home 98-85. Ontinet won against Benidorm on the opponent’s court 77-74. Adesavi unfortunately lost to Denia in a home game 64-71. Jorge Juan recorded a loss to Molina on the road 66-78.
The best stats of 16th round was 27 points and 17 rebounds by Omar Thiam of Xiria.

Culleredo – Xiria 61-90

There was no surprise when 11th ranked Culleredo (5-11) was crushed at home by ninth ranked Xiria (7-9) 90-61 on Tuesday. Xiria outrebounded Culleredo 46-30 including 16 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Omar Thiam (200-2004, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 17 rebounds and guard Niko Cebrian (186-2004, agency: BIG) who added 7 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Argentinian-Italian Ramiro Espinoza (190-1996) responded with 16 points and point guard Alvaro Anon (183-2000) scored 16 points (made all of his eight free throws). Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Xiria have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 12 other teams. Culleredo lost eleventh consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Xiria will meet higher ranked Avenida (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Culleredo will play against Solgaleo (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Xiria: O.Thiam 27+17reb+1ast, R.Rey 12+1ast, D.Val 12+4reb+2ast, S.Martinez 10+1reb+5ast, V.Carrizo 9+6reb+2ast, N.Cebrian 7+7reb+4ast
Culleredo: R.Espinoza 16+4reb+1ast, A.Anon 16+2reb, A.Diaz 12+3reb, F.Vidal 6+6reb+1ast, L.Bulashvili 4+2reb+1ast, M.Cachopas Prates 4+2reb+1ast

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Group A-A

Solares – Valle de Egues 66-81

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Valle de Egues (14-2) defeated on the road 4th ranked Solares (10-6) 81-66 on Sunday. Valle de Egues forced 19 Solares turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Marcos Portalez (202-1995, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Alexander Calvo (180-1991) who added 16 points and 7 assists during the contest. At the losing side naturalized Dominican center Oskars Hernandez (211-2001) responded with 12 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Liam Maestro (-2003) scored 11 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Valle de Egues and four Solares players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Valle de Egues have an impressive six-game winning streak. Newly promoted Valle de Egues maintains first position with 14-2 record, which they share with Gijon Circulo. Solares at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with 8 other teams. Valle de Egues will meet at home Bilbao (#5) in the next round. Solares will play against the league’s second-placed LBC Cocinas in Logrono and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Valle de Egues: A.Calvo 16+3reb+7ast, J.Balastegui 15+2reb+1ast, M.Portalez 14+11reb+2ast, P.Yarnoz 12+6reb+1ast, A.Savitski 10+3reb+4ast, P.Fernandez 7+3reb+3ast
Solares: A.Byrd-Jelinek 17+4reb, O.Hernandez 12+9reb+2ast, L.Maestro 11+6reb+6ast, D.Garcia 10+1reb, M.Carcoba 6+3reb+1ast, G.Contreras 6+1reb

gschID: 1182312

Tabirako – LBC Cocinas 71-69

There was an upset in Durango where much higher ranked LBC Cocinas (11-5) was edged by fourteenth ranked Tabirako (2-14) 71-69 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Xabier Arroitajauregui (180-1997) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 7 rebounds and Markel Aranzabal (198-2000) who added 16 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Four Tabirako players scored in double figures. At the losing side Serbian Dejan Ilincic (211-1999, college: Southeastern) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Angel Gutierrez (179-1998) scored 9 points and 9 rebounds. Newly promoted Tabirako maintains fourteenth position with 2-14 record, which they share with Tobarra and Pablo Laso. Loser LBC Cocinas keeps the second place with five games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Tabirako will meet higher ranked Ulacia ZKE (#6) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. LBC Cocinas will play against Solares (#4) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Tabirako: X.Arroitajauregui 23+7reb+2ast, M.Aranzabal 16+10reb, A.Calle 12+1ast, J.Aldecoa-Otalora 11+6reb+1ast, T.Gorritxategi 5+1reb+1ast, I.Errasti 4+3reb+1ast
LBC Cocinas: D.Ilincic 16+11reb, I.Ibanez 14+4reb+1ast, A.Gutierrez 9+9reb+2ast, E.Carpintero 8+3reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 7+2reb, A.Rodriguez 6+5reb+5ast

gschID: 1182313

Baskonia B – Ulacia ZKE 73-77

Rather predictable result when seventh ranked Ulacia ZKE (8-8) beat on the road 11th ranked Baskonia B (6-10) 77-73 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Eneko Martinez (190-2006) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 9 rebounds and Enaitz Errasti (188-2002) who added 23 points during the contest. At the losing side South Sudanese power forward Abraham Bol (211-2008) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and Slovenian forward Stefan Joksimovic (194-2008) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Ulacia ZKE have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Baskonia B dropped to the tenth position with ten games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Ulacia ZKE will meet at home Tabirako (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Baskonia B will play against Mondragon (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ulacia ZKE: E.Errasti 23+1reb, A.Zabaleta 17+2reb+2ast, E.Martinez 13+9reb+3ast, I.Arteche 10+9reb+1ast, E.Juarros 5+3reb, B.Eceiza 5+3reb
Baskonia B: M.Khatiashvili 18+2reb+2ast, S.Joksimovic 15+6reb+2ast, A.Bol 13+13reb, O.Ibarrola 10+3reb+1ast, P.Souza 9+6reb+4ast, K.Balkandzhiev 6+6reb

gschID: 1182314

Santander – Mondragon 83-81

There was a minor upset when 8th ranked Mondragon (7-9) was edged on the road by tenth ranked Santander (7-9) 83-81 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Destan Williams (175-1999, college: ASU) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and center Davy David (199-2001) who added 12 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Santander’s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Aitzol Lagunilla (198-2003) responded with 19 points and 8 rebounds and power forward Martin Buesa (204-1988) scored 14 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Santander moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 12 other teams including defeated Mondragon. Santander’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santander to the arena Cantbasket.
Top scorers:
Santander: D.Williams 26+4reb+3ast, G.Tsulaia 13+1reb+1ast, D.David 12+12reb+2ast, A.Velasco 10+4reb+2ast, K.Skutyelnik 9+2reb+4ast, L.Gifreu 7+2reb+1ast
Mondragon: A.Lagunilla 19+8reb+3ast, M.Buesa 14+8reb+1ast, A.Carrera 13+4reb+4ast, M.Zamora 11+2reb+4ast, J.Estalayo 8+2reb+1ast, A.Perez 8+4reb+1ast

gschID: 1182315

Burgos – Cantbasket 76-61

There was a surprise result when twelfth ranked Burgos (6-10) won against at home higher ranked Cantbasket (8-8) 76-61 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of French Timothe Koffo (-2001) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and Dominican Farly Nunez (-2004) who added 15 points during the contest. Four Burgos players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Alvaro Reyes (201-1997, college: MSU Denver) responded with 9 points and 8 rebounds and Nahuel Del Val (187-2001) scored 14 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Burgos moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Cantbasket lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Burgos will meet Caja Rural (#13) in the next round. Cantbasket’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santander Santander.
Top scorers:
Burgos: T.Koffo 21+11reb+3ast, F.Nunez 15+3reb+2ast, J.Salinas 13+1reb+1ast, J.Taboada 13+5reb+1ast, M.Bella 6+3reb+2ast, A.Ariza 2+3reb
Cantbasket: N.Del Val 14+3reb+1ast, H.Bode 10+6reb, A.Reyes 9+8reb+1ast, J.Otero 8+5reb+5ast, J.Pena 7+2reb, N.Pena 6+6reb

gschID: 1182316

Redline MT – Caja Rural 82-77

There was no surprise in Tolosa where 13th ranked Caja Rural (5-11) was defeated by fourth ranked Redline MT (11-5) 82-77 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Redline MT dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Caja Rural‘s 24. Worth to mention a great performance of Ander Gordillo (-2005) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 5 rebounds and power forward Jon Urtxulutegi (201-1996) who added 12 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four Redline MT players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Eduardo Castano (186-2000) responded with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and David Paniagua (197-2000) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Redline MT have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Caja Rural lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the tenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Redline MT will meet Pas Pielagos (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Caja Rural will play against Burgos and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Redline MT: A.Gordillo 17+5reb+2ast, U.Perez 13+2reb+1ast, J.Urtxulutegi 12+4reb+4ast, B.Etxeberria 12+3reb, A.Alda Iraola 8+4reb+2ast, E.Huizi 7+2reb+1ast
Caja Rural: E.Castano 16+6reb+6ast, D.Paniagua 14+5reb+1ast, A.De La Fuente 9+1reb, I.Gallardo 8+5reb+1ast, D.Fernandez 6+5reb+1ast, I.Hansen 5+2ast

gschID: 1182317

Bilbao – Pas Pielagos 85-61

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Bilbao (10-6) smashed at home 9th ranked Pas Pielagos (7-9) 85-61 on Saturday. Bilbao outrebounded Pas Pielagos 44-23 including a 28-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Iker Chacon (191-2004) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Kepa De Castro (184-2004) who added 11 points during the contest. At the losing side forward Pablo Fernandez (201-2000) responded with 17 points and forward Luis Gomez (195-2000) scored 13 points and 4 steals. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bilbao have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Pas Pielagos dropped to the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with 12 other teams. Bilbao will meet league’s leader Valle de Egues in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Pas Pielagos will play against Redline MT (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bilbao: I.Chacon 20+8reb+2ast, K.De Castro 11+2reb+3ast, E.Ude 9+7reb, E.Salinero 9+2reb, A.Fernandez 7+1reb+2ast, I.Betolaza 6+3reb+3ast
Pas Pielagos: P.Fernandez 17+1reb, L.Gomez 13+2reb+1ast, R.Gomez 8+4reb+1ast, S.Iglesias 5+4reb, A.Gomez 4+2ast, M.Hernando 4+2reb+1ast

gschID: 1182318

Group A-B

Solgaleo – Chantada 64-73

Very expected game in Ourense where 13th ranked Solgaleo (4-12) was defeated by third ranked Chantada (13-3) 73-64 on Sunday. Chantada forced 25 Solgaleo turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Carlos Noguerol (186-1993) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals and forward Cristian Iglesias (200-1994) who added 19 points during the contest. Chantada’s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side forward Daniel Rodriguez (201-2005) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds and forward Seikhou Konte (190-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Chantada keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Real Madrid 2 and Marin. Loser Solgaleo dropped to the twelfth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Chantada will meet at home Un.Oviedo (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Solgaleo will play against Culleredo (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Chantada: C.Noguerol 21+5reb+5ast, C.Iglesias 19+4reb+1ast, H.Rey 11+4reb+1ast, M.Ruano 8+7reb+3ast, A.Gomez 5+2reb+1ast, N.Barreiro 3+7reb+2ast
Solgaleo: D.Rodriguez 17+7reb+3ast, S.Konte 11+10reb+2ast, A.Reyes 11+7reb, A.Barrios 7+1reb+3ast, M.Pereira 6+1reb+1ast, M.Perez 4+6reb

gschID: 1182494

Estudiantes L. – Culleredo 70-86

Everything could happen in Lugo at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Culleredo and 12th ranked Estudiantes had identical 4-11 record. But Estudiantes was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Culleredo 86-70 on Sunday night. Worth to mention a great performance of center Alberto Diaz (209-1998) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and the former international forward Alberto Corbacho (200-1984) who added 15 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side forward Alejandro Rodriguez (196-2002) responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds and forward Alejandro Hermida (194-2000) scored 9 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Culleredo (5-11) moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Estudiantes lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Culleredo will meet at home Solgaleo (#13) in the next round. Estudiantes will play against Maceira and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Culleredo: A.Diaz 22+9reb+2ast, A.Corbacho 15+12reb, R.Espinoza 9+2reb+1ast, A.Anon 9+2reb+5ast, F.Vidal 9+4reb, L.Bulashvili 8+2reb+3ast
Estudiantes L.: A.Rodriguez 16+6reb+1ast, D.Nogal 11+2reb+1ast, M.Fernandez 10+3reb+2ast, A.Hermida 9+7reb+5ast, D.Villadoniga 8+3reb, G.Morais 6+8reb

gschID: 1182495

Xiria – Maceira 81-53

Not a big story in a game in Carballo where 13th ranked Maceira (4-12) was outplayed by ninth ranked Xiria (7-9) 81-53 on Saturday. Xiria outrebounded Maceira 46-24 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Xiria looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Maceira‘s players. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Omar Thiam (200-2004, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds and forward Ruben Rey (198-1993) who added 15 points and 5 assists during the contest. Four Xiria players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Jorge Aller (195-1997) responded with 11 points and 5 rebounds and forward Inigo Gonzalez (194-2000) scored 9 points and 6 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Xiria have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 12 other teams. Maceira lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the twelfth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Xiria will meet higher ranked Avenida (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Maceira will play against Estudiantes (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Xiria: O.Thiam 16+13reb, R.Rey 15+4reb+5ast, A.Iglesias 13+7reb+1ast, D.Val 10+6reb+1ast, V.Carrizo 10+3reb+5ast, N.Cebrian 8+6reb+8ast
Maceira: J.Aller 11+5reb+1ast, I.Besada 11+1reb, I.Gonzalez 9+6reb+1ast, J.Martinez 7+4reb, I.Losada 6+2reb+1ast, J.Roman 5+1reb+1ast

gschID: 1182496

Betanzos – Avenida 86-114

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Avenida (10-6) outleveled on the road 7th ranked Betanzos (7-9) 114-86 on Sunday. Avenida dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Betanzos‘ 50. They outrebounded Betanzos 37-26 including 26 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Nigerian point guard Ayo Akinwole (183-1998, college: Drake) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 4 assists and naturalized Angolan guard German Kasanzi (194-1999, college: Navarro JC) who added 18 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side forward Pablo Sanjurjo (198-2003) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds and Daniel Martin (187-1997) scored 15 points. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Avenida moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Betanzos at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with 12 other teams. Avenida will meet at home Xiria (#8) in the next round. Betanzos will play against Obradoiro S. in Santiago de Compostela and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Avenida: M.Hetor 22+5reb, A.Akinwole 21+4reb+4ast, A.McCarthy 19+4reb+1ast, G.Kasanzi 18+9reb+2ast, A.Garrido 17+6reb+2ast, G.Mukendi 6+6reb
Betanzos: B.Fernandez 16+3reb, P.Sanjurjo 16+7reb, D.Martin 15+3reb+2ast, J.Abelleira 12+4ast, J.Maria Moreno 11+3reb, M.Latas 5+1ast

gschID: 1182497

Gijon Circulo – Obradoiro S. 90-87

Seventh-ranked Obradoiro S. (7-9) made lots of trouble for first ranked Gijon Circulo (14-2). Gijon Circulo managed to secure only three-point victory 90-87. However their fans expected much easier game. Obradoiro S. was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of Angolan guard Eric Bras Amandio (190-1998, college: Okla City) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Samuel Barros (190-1998) contributed with 13 points and 6 assists for the winners. Forward Diego Serguei Maseda (200-2006, agency: BIG) replied with 22 points and 9 rebounds and forward Guillermo Gonzalez (196-2002) added 14 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Obradoiro S.Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Gijon Circulo have an impressive five-game winning streak. Newly promoted Gijon Circulo maintains first position with 14-2 record, which they share with Valle de Egues. Obradoiro S. at the other side keeps the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with 12 other teams. Gijon Circulo will play against Marin (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Obradoiro S. will play against Betanzos (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gijon Circulo: E.Bras Amandio 20+6reb+2ast, Y.Hoexum 14+3reb+1ast, S.Barros 13+2reb+6ast, S.Martinez 13+2reb+3ast, M.Botas 7+4reb, S.Idris 7+9reb
Obradoiro S.: D.Serguei Maseda 22+9reb, M.Souto 15+5reb+3ast, G.Gonzalez 14+9reb, J.Manuel Bocca 13+3reb+5ast, M.Rodriguez 6+2reb, A.Grela 6+4reb+2ast

gschID: 1182498

Avila – Marin 98-85

There was a minor upset when much higher ranked Marin (13-3) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Avila (10-6) 98-85 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Mario Linde (185-2002) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 7 assists and swingman Daniel Stefanuto (196-1999, agency: Helping Ballers) who added 16 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American power forward Wildens Leveque (211-2000, college: Texas A&M) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds and Manuel Varela (182-2001) scored 20 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Avila maintains fourth position with 10-6 record, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Marin still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with Chantada and Real Madrid 2. Avila will meet Carbajosa (#10) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Marin will play against the league’s leader Gijon Circulo (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Avila: M.Linde 29+3reb+7ast, Z.Vertes 21+4reb+1ast, D.Stefanuto 16+9reb+3ast, S.Cabrera 11+5reb+1ast, I.Vivero 9+4reb, M.Garcia 5+6reb+1ast
Marin: W.Leveque 20+15reb+2ast, M.Varela 20+3reb+1ast, J.Reilly 19+2reb+1ast, S.van Wijk 14+1reb, J.De Benito 6+2ast, A.Filgueira 4+3reb+1ast

gschID: 1182499

Un.Oviedo – Carbajosa 71-66

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Un.Oviedo (9-7) defeated at home 10th ranked Carbajosa (5-11) 71-66 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Un.Oviedo forced 21 Carbajosa turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Mali center Djigui Diarra (207-2004, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Fernando Suarez (183-2003) who added 14 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Willie Guy (180-2000, college: Angelo St.) responded with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Senegalese Thierry Sagna produced a double-double by scoring 11 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks. Four Carbajosa players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Un.Oviedo moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Newly promoted Carbajosa keeps the tenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Un.Oviedo will meet league’s second-placed Chantada on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Carbajosa will play against Avila (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Un.Oviedo: D.Diarra 21+9reb+1ast, F.Suarez 14+3reb+4ast, P.Fuentes 9+5reb, M.Zorrozua 5+3reb+2ast, R.Quiros 5+3reb, D.Cuetos 4+1reb+3ast
Carbajosa: A.Ramirez 19, W.Guy 13+8reb+5ast, C.Teasley 13+4reb+2ast, T.Sagna 11+13reb, A.Dinis 9+7reb, M.Dieye 1+1reb+2ast

gschID: 1182500

Group B-A

Chlorella – La Matanza 94-70

Rather expected game when 6th ranked La Matanza (9-7) was rolled over on the road by third ranked Chlorella (11-5) 94-70 on Saturday. Chlorella outrebounded La Matanza 52-34 including a 39-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Georgian forward Alexander Daushvili (205-2006) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 8 rebounds and Kalei Carter (204-1996) who added 8 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side forward Romen Hernandez (200-1991) responded with 12 points and 8 rebounds and guard Jorge del Castillo (187-2002) scored 14 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chlorella have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser La Matanza dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Chlorella will meet league’s leader Aridane in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. La Matanza will play against Dist.Olimpico (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chlorella: A.Daushvili 17+8reb, J.Santano 16+6reb, R.Rioja 13+5reb+4ast, R.Vicente 11+1reb+1ast, M.Estape 8+2reb, K.Carter 8+15reb+1ast
La Matanza: J.del Castillo 14+3reb+2ast, R.Pestano 12+5reb+1ast, R.Hernandez 12+8reb+1ast, A.Hernandez 8+3reb+7ast, A.Navas 8+1reb, A.Perez 6+6reb+2ast

gschID: 1182676

Estudiantes B – Aridane 63-89

gschID: 1182677

Tres Cantos – Socuellamos 73-48

Very predictable result when seventh ranked Tres Cantos (10-6) outscored at home 12th ranked Socuellamos (4-12) 73-48 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Jorge Dominguez (-2001) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and power forward Gonzalo Lardies (197-1999) who added 7 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Tres Cantos’ coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side swingman Jose Abril (192-2001) responded with 14 points and 5 rebounds and Alejandro Arcones (-2004) scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. Tres Cantos moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Socuellamos lost fifth consecutive game. Socuellamos at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the twelfth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Tres Cantos will meet Talavera (#8) on the road in the next round. Socuellamos will play against the league’s second-placed Estudiantes B (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tres Cantos: J.Dominguez 25+4reb+2ast, N.Maiga 9+5reb+1ast, J.Molina 9+2reb+1ast, J.de Domingo 8+3reb+1ast, A.Simon 7+6reb, G.Lardies 7+6reb+2ast
Socuellamos: J.Abril 14+5reb+1ast, A.Arcones 10+5reb, M.Mije 9+5reb, S.Lapaz 7+2reb, F.Quero 4+4reb+1ast, D.Serrano 4+6reb+1ast

gschID: 1182678

Guadalajara – Talavera 63-67

There was an upset when higher ranked Guadalajara (10-6) was defeated at home by ninth ranked Talavera (8-8) 67-63 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Bosnian Sandro Gacic (201-1996) who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 6 rebounds and German forward Michael Ejumeta (206-2003, college: Phoenix CC) who added 6 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side guard Victor Alonso (184-2001) responded with 19 points and swingman Jehicob Martinez (193-2002) scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. Guadalajara’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Talavera moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Guadalajara dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Talavera will meet at home higher ranked Tres Cantos (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Guadalajara will play against Alcala and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Talavera: S.Gacic 14+6reb+3ast, J.Santos 11+4reb+2ast, A.Morchon 10+2reb, J.Larrea 8+2reb+1ast, A.Vasquez 7+4reb+1ast, P.Baddini 6+1ast
Guadalajara: V.Alonso 19+3reb+3ast, J.Martinez 11+9reb, U.Hrovat 9+2reb+3ast, G.Maiga 8+4reb+1ast, W.Diaz 6+3reb+1ast, J.Bustos 4+3reb

gschID: 1182679

Corralejo – Alcala 60-74

There was a small surprise when tenth ranked Alcala (7-9) won against on the road 8th ranked Corralejo (7-9) 74-60 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Alberto Torres (201-1998, college: Iowa Wesleyan, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds and Italian guard Valentino Del Grosso (188-2004) who added 16 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Alcala players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Gonzalo Guerra (196-2003) responded with 20 points and 6 rebounds and Senegalese forward Pape Diop (201-2003) scored 7 points and 11 rebounds. Alcala moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 12 other teams including defeated Corralejo. Alcala will meet at home higher ranked Guadalajara (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Corralejo will play against Real Canoe in Madrid and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Alcala: L.Bueno 17+4reb+1ast, V.Del Grosso 16+6reb+3ast, A.Torres 14+14reb+2ast, D.Martin 11+5reb+3ast, E.Echeverria 5+4reb+3ast, R.Perez 5+2reb
Corralejo: G.Guerra 20+6reb+2ast, A.Canas-Balina 11+2reb+1ast, M.Ogunfolu 8+7reb+1ast, P.Diop 7+11reb+1ast, M.Hermoso 7+3reb+2ast, A.Chacon 3+2ast

gschID: 1182680

Pablo Laso – Real Canoe 43-90

There was no surprise when 14th ranked Pablo Laso (2-14) was crushed at home by fourth ranked Real Canoe (11-5) 90-43 on Saturday. Real Canoe held Pablo Laso to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 52.2 percent accuracy of the winners. Real Canoe forced 30 Pablo Laso turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Jaime Perez (200-2000) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and forward Daniel Manzanero (197-1994) who added 10 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Real Canoe players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Santiago Fernandez (195-2000) responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Aksel Laso (180-2006) scored 11 points and 4 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Real Canoe moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Pablo Laso lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Tabirako and Tobarra. Real Canoe will meet at home Corralejo (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pablo Laso will play against Valsequillo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Real Canoe: J.Perez 18+3reb, J.Oliva 11+4reb+1ast, J.Wojcik 11+1reb, A.Fortes 11+8reb, D.Manzanero 10+9reb, A.Delicado 10+3reb+1ast
Pablo Laso: S.Fernandez 14+6reb+2ast, A.Laso 11+3reb+4ast, M.Cronogorac 4+4reb+1ast, O.Hadi 4+7reb+1ast, E.Bueno 4+3reb, Y.Boubacar 2+5reb+3ast

gschID: 1182681

Dist.Olimpico – Valsequillo 77-67

No shocking result in a game in Madrid where eleventh ranked Dist.Olimpico (7-9) defeated 13th ranked Valsequillo (3-13) 77-67 on Saturday. Dist.Olimpico outrebounded Valsequillo 47-36 including a 21-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Luis Alonso (192-2003) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 8 rebounds and guard Diego Guijarro (188-2002) who added 20 points during the contest. Dist.Olimpico’s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side forward Paulo Rodriguez (201-2000) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and Fabian Diaz (-2006) scored 18 points and 5 assists. Dist.Olimpico have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 12 other teams. Valsequillo lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Andratx. Dist.Olimpico will meet La Matanza (#7) in the next round. Valsequillo will play against Pablo Laso (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dist.Olimpico: D.Guijarro 20+4reb+2ast, L.Alonso 16+8reb+2ast, P.Ballespin 15+4reb+3ast, N.Martinez 7+8reb+3ast, A.Aparicio 6+2reb, M.Perez 4+3reb
Valsequillo: P.Rodriguez 19+10reb+2ast, F.Diaz 18+3reb+5ast, A.Redondo 9+8reb+1ast, J.Jimenez 7+7reb+2ast, A.Alonso 5, A.Vidal 4+5reb

gschID: 1182682

Group B-B

Fuenlabrada 2 – Mostoles 79-87

Very expected game in Madrid where 12th ranked Fuenlabrada 2 (4-12) was defeated by seventh ranked Mostoles (9-7) 87-79 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Sergio Rodriguez (194-1984) who helped to win the game recording 9 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists and point guard Jose Luis Ayala (184-2003) who added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four Mostoles players scored in double figures. At the losing side Swiss guard Bruno Vidarte (190-2005, agency: BIG) responded with 15 points and 9 rebounds and forward Diego Sanchez (200-2005) scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mostoles moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Fuenlabrada 2 lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Mostoles will meet at home higher ranked Tenerife Naut. (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Fuenlabrada 2 will play against Tobarra (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mostoles: S.Stefanovic 15+3reb+1ast, D.Marinez 13+1reb+1ast, D.Rueda 11+2reb+1ast, J.Luis Ayala 11+6reb+5ast, D.Tolosa 9+4reb, S.Rodriguez 9+14reb+7ast
Fuenlabrada 2: P.Rodriguez 17+2reb+3ast, B.Vidarte 15+9reb+2ast, D.Sanchez 13+8reb+3ast, D.Stolbetskiy 9+7reb, H.Perez 9+4reb+1ast, A.de Juanas 7+4reb

gschID: 1182858

Felipe Anton – Tobarra 86-79

Very predictable result in La Palma where ninth ranked Felipe Anton (7-9) beat 14th ranked Tobarra (2-14) 86-79 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Victor Julio Taveras (196-2002) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds and forward Gerard Sola (201-2000) who added 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Guinean Jose Antonio Nve (-2005) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds and power forward Carlos Luis (203-2005) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Five Tobarra players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Felipe Anton have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 12 other teams. Loser Tobarra keeps the fourteenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Tabirako and Pablo Laso. Felipe Anton will meet El Ventero (#10) in the next round. Tobarra will play against Fuenlabrada 2 (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Felipe Anton: V.Julio Taveras 20+13reb+2ast, G.Sola 17+5reb+2ast, G.Mejia 12+3reb+3ast, E.Domenech 9+2reb+1ast, R.Revelles 7+3reb+3ast, E.Duque 6+2reb+5ast
Tobarra: J.Luis Ibanez 17+2reb+2ast, J.Antonio Nve 16+13reb+1ast, C.Luis 14+9reb+3ast, J.Sola 11+3reb+1ast, F.Ferraria-Amici 10+9reb+6ast, P.Ballester 9+3reb

gschID: 1182859

Guimar – El Ventero 60-76

Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Guimar (3-11) was defeated at home by tenth ranked El Ventero (7-9) 76-60 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Alejandro Caulin (-2004) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and naturalized Dominican guard Sdenry Gonzalez (187-2002) who added 9 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Eduardo Perdomo (192-1992) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Argentinian-German center Christian Bihurriet (207-2000) scored 8 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. El Ventero moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 12 other teams. Loser Guimar dropped to the eleventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Denia and Maristas. El Ventero will meet at home Felipe Anton (#9) in the next round. Guimar will play against Quintanar and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
El Ventero: A.Caulin 17+5reb, A.Garcia 12+1reb+1ast, L.Hokanson 9+2ast, S.Gonzalez 9+7reb+3ast, G.Rodriguez 9+3reb+1ast, R.Peters 8+8reb+1ast
Guimar: E.Perdomo 13+10reb+4ast, G.Campos 10+1reb+1ast, J.Portugues 9+6ast, M.Vincitorio 8+5reb, C.Bihurriet 8+9reb, A.Tato 5+2reb

gschID: 1182860

Real Madrid 2 – Quintanar 66-64

Sixth-ranked Quintanar (9-6) made lots of trouble for first ranked Real Madrid 2 (13-3) on Saturday. Real Madrid 2 managed to secure only two-point victory 66-64. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of Russian center Ilia Frolov (210-2008) who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 5 rebounds and forward Ignacio Campoy (200-2007) who added 7 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side forward Adrian Mendez (195-1993) responded with 8 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Chris Murray (198-2000, college: Embry Riddle) scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Real Madrid 2 maintains first position with 13-3 record, which they share with Chantada and Marin. Loser Quintanar dropped to the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Real Madrid 2 will meet La Roda (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Quintanar will play against Guimar and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Real Madrid 2: I.Frolov 15+5reb, K.Michee 9+1ast, M.Garcia-Plata 8+1reb+2ast, I.Campoy 7+5reb+2ast, G.Gimenez 7+1ast, A.Bjelic 6+4reb+1ast
Quintanar: D.Ibarlucea 12+4reb+1ast, C.Murray 10+6reb+1ast, M.Sole 9+2reb+1ast, A.Mendez 8+5reb+5ast, A.Andrade 6+4reb+1ast, B.Saranovic 5+1reb+1ast

gschID: 1182861

Getafe – La Roda 68-83

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Madrid where third ranked La Roda (11-5) won against their biggest opponent Getafe (12-4) 83-68 on Saturday. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. La Roda dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Getafe‘s 32. La Roda had a 31-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Juan Vaquero (188-2004, agency: Promo Sport ID) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and Senegalese forward Mor Niang (206-1999, agency: Helping Ballers) who added 8 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Jorge Tejera (200-1992) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds and forward Mario Alvarez (200-1991) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. La Roda moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Newly promoted Getafe still keeps top position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. La Roda will meet at home league’s leader Real Madrid 2 in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Getafe will play against Canarias in Santa Cruz and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
La Roda: J.Vaquero 18+1reb+3ast, K.Salam N’Kosi 17+1reb+2ast, M.Voronin 9+3reb+1ast, M.Niang 8+12reb, S.Vlahovic 7+2ast, B.Pietras 7+2reb+1ast
Getafe: J.Tejera 14+7reb+1ast, J.Parra 13+3reb+1ast, M.Alvarez 11+6reb+2ast, J.Gonzalez 8+1reb+1ast, P.Rodrigo 7+7reb+1ast, M.Alarcon 5

gschID: 1182862

Rivas – Canarias 91-89

There was a minor upset when 5th ranked Canarias (9-6) was edged on the road by eighth ranked Rivas (8-8) 91-89 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Alvaro Biersack (198-1995) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 32 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Daniel Lorenzo (181-1993) who added 16 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Rafael Rodriguez (-2006) responded with 32 points and 4 assists and forward David Acosta (203-2004) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 18 rebounds. Four Canarias players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Rivas moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Canarias lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Rivas will meet Zentro Basket (#11) in the next round where they are favorite. Canarias will play against the league’s second-placed Getafe (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rivas: A.Biersack 32+14reb+2ast, D.Lorenzo 16+1reb+4ast, D.Garcia Casarrubios 12+6reb, P.Lopez 8+2reb+1ast, G.Lozano 7+1reb+2ast, A.Gomez 5+3reb+1ast
Canarias: R.Rodriguez 32+2reb+4ast, L.Riga 22+6reb, D.Fernandez 19+5reb+2ast, D.Acosta 10+18reb+3ast, M.Sangare 3+5reb, J.Garcia 2

gschID: 1182863

Tenerife Naut. – Zentro Basket 66-86

There was a surprise result in Santa Cruz where eleventh ranked Zentro Basket (6-10) smashed higher ranked Tenerife Naut. (10-6) 86-66 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Mali forward Aboubacar Keita (196-2003) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks and Andy Huelves (190-2007) who added 15 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Five Zentro Basket players scored in double figures. At the losing side swingman Imobach Gonzalez (193-1993) responded with 25 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and naturalized Bosnian forward Adnan Omeragic (202-1996) scored 8 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Zentro Basket moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Tenerife Naut. keeps the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Zentro Basket will meet at home higher ranked Rivas (#8) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tenerife Naut. will play against Mostoles (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zentro Basket: A.Keita 16+10reb, A.Blanco 15+7reb+1ast, A.Huelves 15+7reb+3ast, R.Choithramani 13+6reb, I.Ballespin 10+4reb+2ast, J.Dalgaard-Duus 6+1reb
Tenerife Naut.: I.Gonzalez 25+8reb+6ast, J.Seco 9+2reb, A.Omeragic 8+7reb+3ast, M.Molina 8+9reb+1ast, J.Lorenzo 6+5reb, E.Gandara 5+6reb+1ast

gschID: 1182864

Group C-A

Zuera – SESE 78-82

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked SESE and 9th ranked Zuera had identical 6-9 record. But Zuera was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Barcelona 82-78 on Saturday night. SESE made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Marti Corbera (-2004) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and center Fernand Vilar (202-2003, agency: BIG) who added 15 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. SESE’s coach used entire bench in such tough game. At the losing side Senegalese Mouhamed Diallo (-2002) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and Turkish forward Erkam Kiris (203-1998, college: Davis & Elkins) scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Four SESE and five Zuera players scored in double figures. SESE (7-9) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 12 other teams. Zuera lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the tenth position with ten games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. SESE will meet at home Vic (#7) in the next round. Zuera will play against Esparreguera and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
SESE: M.Corbera 16+6reb+4ast, F.Vilar 15+7reb+2ast, A.Jaime 14+3reb, I.Isern 13+1reb+2ast, J.Galve 7+2reb+5ast, A.Aguado 6+2reb
Zuera: E.Kiris 17+9reb, R.Guerra 17+1reb+4ast, M.Diallo 16+12reb, J.Navallas 13+5reb+1ast, A.Pedros 10+4reb+1ast, L.Martinez 3+2reb+2ast

gschID: 1183040

Azulejos – Esparreguera 81-75

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Zaragoza where fourth ranked Azulejos (10-5) beat one of their biggest challengers Esparreguera (10-6) 81-75 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Daniel Arjol (194-2003, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and American guard Zion Williams (193-1998, college: Gardner-Webb) who added 27 points during the contest. Williams is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side Xavier Rosas (-2003) responded with 13 points and 6 rebounds and guard Jeremy Martin (185-1998) scored 15 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Azulejos have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Jovens. Newly promoted Esparreguera dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Azulejos will meet Valls (#9) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Esparreguera will play against Zuera (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Azulejos: Z.Williams 27+4reb, D.Arjol 23+6reb+4ast, G.Colom 9+1reb+2ast, E.Ibanez 8+3reb+1ast, F.Verlasevic 5+5reb, D.Sanz 3
Esparreguera: J.Martin 15+1reb+3ast, R.Melgarejo 14+1reb+1ast, X.Rosas 13+6reb+2ast, Q.Roig 10+1reb, J.Sole 6+7reb+1ast, D.Roy Carnicer 5+3reb

gschID: 1183041

Navas – Valls 94-75

Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Valls (6-9) was outplayed on the road by first ranked Navas (19-2) 94-75 on Saturday. Navas outrebounded Valls 40-27 including 28 on the defensive glass. Navas shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 55.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard David Yuste (186-1994) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 4 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and guard Eddy Sims (182-1998) who added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Four Navas players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Oriol Besora (182-1997) responded with 20 points and forward David Loras (204-2002) scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Navas have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-2 record. Loser Valls dropped to the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Fuengirola and Moraleja. Navas will meet at home league’s second-placed Badajoz Vitaly in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Valls will play against Azulejos (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Navas: D.Yuste 25+2reb+4ast, E.Sims 17+6reb+6ast, A.Montagut 14+4reb+4ast, D.Mabior 11+10reb+1ast, R.Santos 9+6reb+2ast, J.Zanca 8+5reb+1ast
Valls: O.Besora 20+3reb+1ast, D.Loras 11+8reb+3ast, A.Garcia 9+2reb+1ast, J.Llagostera 8+2reb+4ast, R.Neila 8+2reb+3ast, M.Toledo 7+4reb+1ast

gschID: 1183042

Andratx – JAC Sants 64-77

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked JAC Sants (9-7) won against on the road 14th ranked Andratx (3-13) 77-64 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Xavier Assalit (190-1995) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Marc Mestres (-2004) who added 13 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side point guard Pau Comas (190-1991, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds and Nicolas Serra (196-2006) scored 12 points. Four JAC Sants and five Andratx players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted JAC Sants maintains fifth position with 9-7 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Andratx lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Valsequillo. JAC Sants will meet at home league’s leader Navas in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Andratx will play against Es Castell (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
JAC Sants: X.Assalit 19+6reb+5ast, M.Mestres 13+8reb, M.Ninot 11+5reb+1ast, M.Perapoch 11+1reb+1ast, M.Pages 8+1reb, S.Marco 4+6reb+1ast
Andratx: P.Comas 16+6reb, N.Serra 12+4reb+3ast, D.Alzamora 10+1reb, A.Bennasar 10+4reb, J.Antonio Serra 10+6reb+2ast, G.Torres 4+5reb+1ast

gschID: 1183043

Es Castell – Mataro Parc 79-60

There was no surprise when 12th ranked Mataro Parc (5-10) was crushed on the road by sixth ranked Es Castell (8-7) 79-60 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Josep Gascon (200-2001) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Carlos Gil (185-1993) who added 16 points and 5 assists during the contest. Es Castell’s coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side point guard Bernat Alvarez (176-1995) responded with 11 points and 8 assists and forward Imanol Martinez (195-2000) scored 6 points and 13 rebounds. Es Castell have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Dos Hermanas and La Zubia. Loser Mataro Parc dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Es Castell will meet at home Andratx (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mataro Parc will play against El Olivar (#11) in Zaragoza and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Es Castell: J.Gascon 18+7reb+4ast, C.Gil 16+4reb+5ast, J.Hernandez 14+4reb+2ast, M.Duch 9+2reb, R.Cubero 7+3reb+2ast, S.Llufriu 5+8reb+1ast
Mataro Parc: B.Alvarez 11+1reb+8ast, S.Diallo 11+3reb+1ast, P.Bassas 8+3reb+2ast, A.Ruiz 8+5reb, I.Martinez 6+13reb, J.Castillo 6+3reb

gschID: 1183044

Joventut 2 – El Olivar 68-59

There was a small surprise in Badalona where thirteenth ranked Joventut 2 (5-11) defeated 10th ranked El Olivar (6-10) 68-59 on Sunday. Joventut 2 looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by El Olivar‘s players. Worth to mention a great performance of center Ian Platteeuw (210-2007) who helped to win the game recording 9 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and Eric Del Castillo (196-2007) who added 14 points and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side guard Alejandro Sistac (189-2006) responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds and Daniel Munoz (-2003, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. El Olivar’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Joventut 2 moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser El Olivar keeps the tenth position with ten games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Joventut 2 will meet league’s second-placed L’Hospitalet on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. El Olivar will play against Mataro Parc (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Joventut 2: D.Niebla 15+2reb+1ast, E.Del Castillo 14+4reb+6ast, I.Platteeuw 9+12reb+4ast, H.Petrovics 8+1reb+3ast, A.Torres 7+2reb+1ast, A.Rosa 7+4reb+1ast
El Olivar: A.Sistac 16+6reb+1ast, A.Rodriguez 14+4reb, D.Munoz 10+10reb+1ast, F.Minzer 6+9reb+3ast, J.Garcia 5+5reb+1ast, A.Cativiela 2

gschID: 1183045

Vic – L’Hospitalet 82-63

There was an upset when much higher ranked L’Hospitalet (12-4) was rolled over on the road by seventh ranked Vic (8-8) 82-63 on Saturday. Vic outrebounded L’Hospitalet 40-28 including 16 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of center Adrian Sanchez (204-2001) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and French Arthur Simon (202-2001) who added 15 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side forward Silvestre Esteves-Garcia (195-1997) responded with 17 points and Pau Gonzalez (-2006) scored 13 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Vic moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser L’Hospitalet still keeps top position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Vic will meet SESE (#8) in the next round. L’Hospitalet will play against Joventut 2 (#13) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Segunda FEB just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Vic: A.Sanchez 23+10reb+3ast, A.Simon 15+12reb+1ast, V.Tejada 12+4reb+4ast, M.Cruz 9+3reb+1ast, A.Coderch 8+1ast, D.Vidal 7+1reb+1ast
L’Hospitalet: S.Esteves-Garcia 17+3reb+1ast, J.Bergada 14+3reb, P.Gonzalez 13+3reb+2ast, E.Koyanouba 7+6reb, P.Nakidjim 4+1reb, A.Tarrida 2+4reb+1ast

gschID: 1183046

Group C-B

Espanyol – Mollet 73-100

Very predictable result in Barcelona where first ranked Mollet (12-3) outscored 13th ranked Espanyol (4-12) 100-73 on Saturday. Mollet dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Espanyol‘s 16. They outrebounded Espanyol 42-24 including a 32-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Mollet especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 64.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Nacho Marin (200-1993) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Billy McDonald (198-1994, college: Caldwell) who added 25 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Mollet players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Daniel Iruela (186-2005) responded with 16 points and guard Alex Martin (184-2004) scored 15 points and 4 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mollet have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-3 record, which they share with Badajoz Vitaly and Huelva Com. Espanyol lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Mollet will meet at home Igualada (#5) in the next round. Espanyol will play against Roser (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mollet: B.McDonald 25+5reb, N.Marin 16+12reb+5ast, A.Real 14+1reb+4ast, A.Soto 12+4reb+3ast, J.Auro 10+5reb+2ast, I.Belver 8+7reb+2ast
Espanyol: V.De Haro 17+1ast, D.Iruela 16+4reb+2ast, A.Martin 15+2reb+4ast, P.Granja 8+2reb, A.Ramos 7+4reb, B.Bonet 4+2reb

gschID: 1183222

Barca 2 – Roser 70-77

There was an upset in Barcelona where much higher ranked Barca 2 (11-4) was defeated by seventh ranked Roser (9-7) 77-70 on Saturday. Roser forced 25 Barca 2 turnovers. Strangely Barca 2 outrebounded Roser 39-26 including a 30-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Sergi Tubert (195-1991) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 6 rebounds and Albert Montalvo (201-1999) who added 13 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Mali center Mohamed Keita (207-2001, college: Laval) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds and power forward Joaquim Boumtje (210-2009) scored 10 points and 8 rebounds. Five Roser and four Barca 2 players scored in double figures. Barca 2’s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Roser moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Barca 2 dropped to the third position with four games lost. They share it with Marbella. Roser will meet at home Espanyol (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Barca 2 will play against Manresa B (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Roser: M.Puig 16+2reb+2ast, S.Tubert 13+6reb+3ast, A.Montalvo 13+8reb, P.Parisi 11+1reb+3ast, P.Marron 10+1reb, P.Santiago 8+1reb+1ast
Barca 2: A.Garcia 12+3reb, M.Keita 11+10reb+1ast, D.Ferreras 11+3reb+3ast, J.Boumtje Boumtje 10+8reb, O.Filba 8+5reb+5ast, J.Cerdan 7+1reb+1ast

gschID: 1183223

Castelldefels – Manresa B 91-74

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Castelldefels and one of their biggest challengers Manresa B had identical 11-4 record. This time Castelldefels used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Manresa 91-74 on Sunday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Castelldefels dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Manresa B‘s 30. Worth to mention a great performance of Marc Manes (196-1986) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 7 rebounds and forward Eric Manes (194-1987) who added 13 points and 8 assists during the contest. Four Castelldefels players scored in double figures. At the losing side Jan Pumarola (204-2006) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds and guard Max Gaspa (190-2006) scored 15 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Castelldefels have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Manresa B dropped to the second place with five games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Castelldefels will meet Huerva (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Manresa B will play against Barca 2 (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Castelldefels: M.Manes 23+7reb+1ast, E.Manes 13+4reb+8ast, G.Rodriguez 10+4reb+2ast, D.Tugores 10+5reb+2ast, A.Vicente 8+1reb, A.Cruz 7+1reb+1ast
Manresa B: J.Pumarola 16+7reb+2ast, M.Gaspa 15+1reb+3ast, G.Fernandez 10+2reb, F.Torreblanca 8+4reb+3ast, L.Bergseng 8+3reb, M.Rosell 7+5reb+2ast

gschID: 1183224

Ibiza – Huerva 91-87

There was an upset when higher ranked Huerva (8-8) was defeated on the road by eleventh ranked Ibiza (6-10) 91-87 on Saturday. Ibiza made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international power forward Nacho Martin (205-1983) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Javier Medori (202-1993) who added 19 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Pablo Gimeno (-2003) responded with 21 points and 7 rebounds and Paraguayan center William Burgos (-2002) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Five Huerva players scored in double figures. Huerva’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Ibiza moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Huerva keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Ibiza will meet Inca (#11) on the road in the next round. Huerva will play against the league’s second-placed Castelldefels (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Ibiza: N.Martin 27+15reb+4ast, J.Medori 19+5reb+2ast, A.Castillo 16+2reb+2ast, V.Cebria 8+2reb+1ast, J.Rosa 8+2reb+3ast, V.Burgos 7+3reb+2ast
Huerva: P.Gimeno 21+7reb+3ast, M.Stefanov 16+2reb, J.Fernandez 13+3reb+2ast, W.Burgos 12+8reb+1ast, F.Gaspar 10+3reb, J.Lacruz 9+1reb+2ast

gschID: 1183225

Alfinden – Inca 84-78

No shocking result in a game in Zaragoza where eighth ranked Alfinden (8-8) defeated 10th ranked Inca (5-11) 84-78 on Saturday. Alfinden forced 24 Inca turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Travion Leonard (203-1993, college: Barry, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds and the other American import forward Martin Smith (196-1993, college: Lipscomb) who added 17 points during the contest. Alfinden’s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side power forward Carlos Poyatos (207-1994) responded with 18 points and 8 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and point guard Pau Cami (170-1996) scored 16 points and 4 assists. Alfinden moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Inca keeps the tenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Alfinden will meet Granollers (#9) on the road in the next round. Inca will play against Ibiza and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Alfinden: A.Vicente 20+1reb, M.Smith 17+3reb+1ast, T.Leonard 15+14reb+2ast, D.Cortes 8+2reb+6ast, S.Menendez 7+2reb, G.Rodriguez 6+2reb+2ast
Inca: C.Poyatos 18+8reb+3ast, P.Cami 16+2reb+4ast, X.Andreu 14+3reb+2ast, P.Lluis Llabres 8+4reb, A.Ramirez 7+2reb, J.Miranda 7+3reb+3ast

gschID: 1183226

Salt – Granollers 68-77

Rather expected game when 12th ranked Salt (4-12) was defeated at home by ninth ranked Granollers (7-9) 77-68 on Sunday. Granollers dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Salt‘s 28. Granollers forced 21 Salt turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Carles Homs (196-1996) who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 8 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and point guard Oscar Heras (181-1999) who added 15 points during the contest. Four Granollers players scored in double figures. At the losing side Marti Coll (-2006) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and center Jan Campeny (-2005) scored 9 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Granollers moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 12 other teams. Salt lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Granollers will meet at home Alfinden (#7) in the next round. Salt will play against Helios (#14) in Zaragoza and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Granollers: O.Heras 15+3reb+2ast, C.Homs 15+8reb+3ast, S.Serrataco 11+7reb+1ast, A.Castro 10+3ast, A.Murciano 9+1reb+3ast, J.Juarez 6+5reb+3ast
Salt: M.Coll 13+10reb+1ast, U.Sanchez 12+2reb+2ast, J.Campeny 9+7reb+4ast, P.Campeny 8+4reb+2ast, K.Brunot 7+4reb+1ast, J.Llinas 6+6reb+4ast

gschID: 1183227

Igualada – Helios 65-54

Very predictable result when fifth ranked Igualada (10-6) beat at home 12th ranked Helios (4-12) 65-54 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of center Marc Bernadi (205-1993) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Miquel Benito (180-1996) who added 7 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side British center Haydn Ling (212-2002) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and Jorge Gallego (-2003) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Igualada have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Newly promoted Helios keeps the twelfth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Igualada will meet league’s leader Mollet on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Helios will play against Salt (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Igualada: M.Bernadi 16+9reb+1ast, E.Tejero 11+5reb, C.Fons 10+1reb+2ast, A.Cumelles 8+2reb, M.Benito 7+6reb+4ast, L.Sala 4+1reb+1ast
Helios: J.Gallego 13+5reb+1ast, H.Ling 12+11reb+1ast, D.Gros 11+2reb+2ast, V.Vela 7+4reb+3ast, F.Cobos 4+7reb, R.Perez 4+2reb+1ast

gschID: 1183228

Group D-A

Melilla – Fuengirola 68-69

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Fuengirola and 9th ranked Melilla had identical 5-9 record. But Melilla was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Fuengirola 69-68 on Saturday night. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Jon Vigara (182-2001) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 5 rebounds and Rafael Vidales (191-2003) who added 8 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Dutch Jonathan Verkerk (198-2003) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds and Swedish Malte Eriksson (, agency: Helping Ballers) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Fuengirola (6-9) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Valls and Moraleja. Loser Melilla keeps the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Fuengirola will meet Novaschool (#8) in the next round. Melilla will play against the league’s second-placed El Pinar having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Fuengirola: J.Vigara 17+5reb+2ast, A.Mayor 12+2reb+3ast, D.Terron 10+4reb, R.Vidales 8+10reb+2ast, D.Guaita 8+9reb+1ast, T.Wolkowyski 6+3reb+2ast
Melilla: A.Armstrong 12+2reb+2ast, J.Verkerk 11+10reb+2ast, M.Eriksson 10+7reb, S.Curbelo 9+6reb+2ast, J.Bosch 7+7reb+1ast, V.Fernandez 7+2reb+3ast

gschID: 1240341

Oh!Tels ULB – El Pinar 65-71

Everything went according to plan in La Linea where second ranked El Pinar (12-2) won against 11th ranked Oh!Tels ULB (4-11) 71-65 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Lithuanian center David Stachovskij (208-1996) who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 9 rebounds and Iker Ruiz (-2003) who added 11 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four El Pinar players scored in double figures. At the losing side Senegalese forward Insa Kane (196-2004) responded with 13 points and 6 rebounds and Mali center Toure Abdoulaye (208-2003) scored 8 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. El Pinar have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-2 record having 7 victories less than leader Gijon Circulo. Loser Oh!Tels ULB dropped to the tenth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Real Murcia. El Pinar will meet at home Melilla (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Oh!Tels ULB will play against Marbella and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
El Pinar: D.Stachovskij 14+9reb, I.Ruiz 11+9reb+1ast, J.Javier Munoz 11+1reb, A.Martin de Soto 10+5reb+3ast, L.Miguel Moreno 9+1reb+2ast, C.Cobos 7+6reb+1ast
Oh!Tels ULB: I.Kane 13+6reb+2ast, V.Chernodolia 10+4reb+2ast, A.Diaz 8+4reb+1ast, T.Abdoulaye 8+8reb+1ast, A.Caballero 7+2reb+2ast, M.Traore 7+1ast

gschID: 1240342

Jaen CB – Marbella 74-75

The game between closely ranked teams ended with one of their biggest challengers Jaen CB‘s (9-6) home loss to third ranked Marbella (11-4) 74-75 on Saturday. Strangely Jaen CB outrebounded Marbella 45-33 including 20 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Italian power forward Christopher Mortellaro (208-1982, college: Drury, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and Juan Cebrian (-2002) who added 17 points during the contest. At the losing side forward Javier Santa Barbara (199-1995) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and forward Luis Rodriguez (192-2001) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Jaen CB’s coach Daniel Munoz tried various players’ combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn’t help. Marbella maintains third position with 11-4 record having fourteen points less than leader Gijon Circulo, which they share with Barca 2. Loser Jaen CB keeps the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Marbella will meet at home Oh!Tels ULB (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jaen CB will play against Unicaja-Andalucia (#6) in Malaga and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Marbella: C.Mortellaro 21+14reb+1ast, J.Cebrian 17+4reb+1ast, J.Aguera 9+3reb+2ast, A.Buzzo 8+3reb+3ast, I.Dimitrov 8+1reb, P.Lopez 4+2reb+2ast
Jaen CB: J.Santa Barbara 16+12reb+1ast, L.Rodriguez 13+6reb, J.Martinez 12+2reb+1ast, F.Jose Lopez 9+2reb+2ast, J.Valero 8+3reb+1ast, A.Pulido 7+3reb+2ast

gschID: 1240343

Andujar SKA – Unicaja-Andalucia 73-79

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Unicaja-Andalucia (7-8) defeated on the road 8th ranked Andujar SKA (5-10) 79-73 on Saturday. Unicaja-Andalucia outrebounded Andujar SKA 54-31 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Mali center Mamadou Nimaga (206-2007) who helped to win the game recording 8 points and 15 rebounds and Danish forward Marcus Engelhardt (216-2006) who added 18 points during the contest. At the losing side Arturo Seara responded with 24 points and 4 assists (made all of his eight free throws) and naturalized Swedish guard Patrick Mendes (196-1995, college: BHSU) scored 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Unicaja-Andalucia maintains sixth position with 7-8 record, which they share with Gymnastica. Loser Andujar SKA dropped to the ninth place with ten games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Unicaja-Andalucia will meet at home higher ranked Jaen CB (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Andujar SKA will play against Novaschool (#8) in Malaga and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Unicaja-Andalucia: M.Engelhardt 18+4reb+1ast, D.Carrasco 11+2reb+3ast, A.Nuno 11+5reb, M.Trujillo 8+9reb+5ast, M.Nimaga 8+15reb, R.Ikponmwosa 7+4reb
Andujar SKA: A.Seara 24+4reb+4ast, P.Mendes 13+7reb+4ast, D.Busto 11+4reb+1ast, J.Garcia 6+2reb, F.Jimenez 5+2reb, T.Valenzuela 4+4reb+1ast

gschID: 1240344

La Zubia – Novaschool 73-75

There was an upset when higher ranked La Zubia (8-7) was edged at home by tenth ranked Novaschool (5-8) 75-73 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Emilio Trujillo who helped to win the game recording 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his eight free throws) and center Anastasio Vazquez (204-1992) who added 9 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Novaschool’s coach Manolo Trujillo used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side forward Eloy Almazan (199-1984) responded with 18 points and 5 rebounds and naturalized Argentinian forward Alejandro Bortolussi (202-1989) scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. Four La Zubia players scored in double figures. Novaschool moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Tabernes and Godella. Loser La Zubia keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with Dos Hermanas and Es Castell. Novaschool will meet at home higher ranked Fuengirola (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. La Zubia will play against the league’s leader Jaen FS having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Novaschool: E.Trujillo 12+6reb+4ast, A.Artero 11+1reb, A.Vazquez 9+7reb+1ast, J.Pinazo 9+1reb, A.Jackson 8+9reb, J.Garrido 7+1reb
La Zubia: E.Almazan 18+5reb+2ast, D.Garcia Gazquez 13+6reb+4ast, R.Pereira 13+5reb, A.Bortolussi 12+9reb+2ast, L.Medal 7, A.Moreno 4+3reb+3ast

gschID: 1240345

Motril – Jaen FS 75-90

Very predictable result when first ranked Jaen FS (13-1) beat on the road 12th ranked Motril (2-4) 90-75 on Saturday. Jaen FS outrebounded Motril 52-37 including 20 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Cape Verdean power forward Roesley Sanches (206-2002) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and point guard Alejandro Orozco (189-2004) who added 23 points and 6 assists during the contest. Four Jaen FS players scored in double figures. At the losing side Argentinian guard Agustin Bualo (182-1995) responded with 18 points, 6 assists and 5 steals and guard Pablo Villanueva (188-2001) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Jaen FS have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-1 record. Newly promoted Motril keeps the twelfth place with four games lost. Jaen FS will meet at home La Zubia (#5) in the next round. Motril will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Jaen FS: A.Orozco 23+1reb+6ast, L.Sigismonti 20+8reb, R.Sanches 17+12reb+3ast, K.Delgado 11+2reb, A.Aleman 7+4reb+3ast, P.Sala 5+3reb+1ast
Motril: A.Bualo 18+3reb+6ast, P.Villanueva 16+5reb+2ast, A.Perez 14+5reb+1ast, A.Lopes 6+5reb+1ast, M.Vigo 5+6reb+2ast, M.Mansouri 5+8reb

gschID: 1240346

Group D-B

Caceres Lith.Ib. – Penarroya 81-83

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Caceres Lith.Ib. (8-6) was edged at home by fourth ranked Penarroya (6-2) 83-81 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of Equatorial Guinean center Ali Lajay (-2004) who helped to win the game recording 31 points and forward Alberto Artiles (192-1997) who added 18 points and 4 assists during the contest. Penarroya’s coach Pedro Cabello used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side forward Jose Balderas (193-2004) responded with 23 points and 6 rebounds and Bahamas power forward Paul Hepburn (205-1997, college: Carver Bible) scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Five Caceres Lith.Ib. players scored in double figures. Penarroya have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory Penarroya went down to seventh position due to points difference. Loser Caceres Lith.Ib. keeps the fourth place with six games lost. Penarroya will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Caceres Lith.Ib. will play against Badajoz Acad. (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Penarroya: A.Lajay 31+2reb+1ast, A.Artiles 18+4reb+4ast, F.Espinosa 11+5reb+2ast, R.Sanchez 5+3reb, R.Merino 5+4reb, J.Gutierrez 4+1reb
Caceres Lith.Ib.: J.Balderas 23+6reb+2ast, X.Newson 15+4reb+2ast, J.Marquez 14+2reb+2ast, P.Hepburn 11+8reb+3ast, D.Lara 10+5reb+4ast, S.Galiano 4+7reb+1ast

gschID: 1240467

Huelva Com. – Moraleja 101-39

Everything went according to plan when third ranked Huelva Com. (12-3) outleveled at home 9th ranked Moraleja (6-9) 101-39 on Sunday. Huelva Com. held Moraleja to an opponent 22.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 41.0 percent accuracy of the winners. Huelva Com. forced 21 Moraleja turnovers and outrebounded them 51-34 including a 25-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Andre Alfama who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds and swingman Samuel Trujillo (192-2003) who added 23 points during the contest. Four Huelva Com. players scored in double figures. At the losing side DR Congolese center Fabrice Tshilumba (205-2000) responded with 8 points and 9 rebounds and American-Italian center Brandon Cataldo (213-1991, college: Portland St.) scored 6 points and 7 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Huelva Com. have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Badajoz Vitaly and Mollet. Loser Moraleja dropped to the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Valls and Fuengirola. Huelva Com. will meet Gymnastica (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Moraleja will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Huelva Com.: S.Trujillo 23+2reb, A.Alfama 20+15reb, J.Reyes 15+7reb+1ast, A.Senghor 10+7reb+1ast, P.Salo 9+5reb+1ast, H.Vazquez 5+4reb+2ast
Moraleja: F.Tshilumba 8+9reb, B.Janssens 7+3reb, J.Cores 6+2reb, B.Cataldo 6+7reb, I.Ramos 5+2reb, J.Quinta 4+3reb+1ast

gschID: 1240468

Aljaraque – Gymnastica 65-89

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 10th ranked Aljaraque‘s (5-10) home loss to ninth ranked Gymnastica (7-8) 65-89 on Saturday. Gymnastica outrebounded Aljaraque 52-35 including a 39-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of forward David Jimenez (197-2004) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds and forward Alejandro Valderrama (194-1993) who added 17 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side guard Javier Rodriguez (188-1985) responded with 16 points and Senegalese center Alioune Fall (205-1999) scored 9 points and 10 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gymnastica moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Unicaja-Andalucia. Loser Aljaraque dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Gymnastica will meet at home higher ranked Huelva Com. (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Aljaraque will play against Dos Hermanas (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gymnastica: A.Valderrama 17+8reb, D.Jimenez 15+13reb+2ast, J.Jose Morales 15+1reb+1ast, F.Ruesga 9+8reb+5ast, C.Varela 8+2reb+2ast, I.Llano 8+5reb+3ast
Aljaraque: J.Rodriguez 16+2reb+2ast, A.Llamas 11+5reb+3ast, A.Fall 9+10reb, E.Terrero 8+5reb+1ast, M.Mora 8+4reb+3ast, J.Ramos 7+2reb+1ast

gschID: 1240469

San Fernando – Dos Hermanas 79-93

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Dos Hermanas (8-7) defeated on the road 11th ranked San Fernando (3-12) 93-79 on Saturday. Dos Hermanas looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Fernando Cotan (197-1991) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and guard Adrian Doblado (191-2002) who added 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side center Juan Antonio Rodriguez-Guerra (200-1989) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds and forward Manuel Ezomo (191-1995) scored 16 points (perfect from the field making all six shots). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Dos Hermanas maintains fifth position with 8-7 record, which they share with La Zubia and Es Castell. San Fernando lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Real Betis 2. Dos Hermanas will meet at home Aljaraque (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. San Fernando will play against Real Betis 2 in Sevilla and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dos Hermanas: F.Cotan 22+4reb+2ast, A.Doblado 17+5reb+1ast, I.Vioque 12+5reb, A.Camino 10+1reb, M.Ramos 10+2reb+5ast, A.Diaz 8+8reb+6ast
San Fernando: M.Ezomo 16+3reb+2ast, J.Remesal 12+4reb+3ast, J.Antonio Rodriguez-Guerra 11+11reb+1ast, C.Galan 10+2reb, M.Cabeza 7+2reb+5ast, N.Urbaniak 5+2reb

gschID: 1240470

Coria – Real Betis 2 69-65

Very expected game when 12th ranked Real Betis 2 (3-12) was defeated on the road by first ranked Coria (14-1) 69-65 on Saturday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Joaquin Cebolla (190-2002) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds and forward Juan Manuel Cebolla (195-2001) who added 16 points and 5 assists during the contest. Four Coria players scored in double figures. At the losing side Brazilian swingman Mathias Vazquez (201-2008) responded with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and Ukrainian center Nazari Kulishenko (212-2005) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Coria have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-1 record, which they share with Vila-Real. Real Betis 2 lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with San Fernando. Coria will meet San Antonio (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Real Betis 2 will play against San Fernando and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Coria: J.Cebolla 23+12reb+3ast, J.Manuel Cebolla 16+4reb+5ast, J.Maria Morales 13+3reb+1ast, F.Ristori 11+7reb+1ast, P.Quesada 3+3reb+2ast, P.Lopez 2+2reb+1ast
Real Betis 2: M.Vazquez 17+9reb+5ast, N.Kulishenko 15+14reb, I.Garcia 14+1ast, J.Miguel Alba 8+2reb+2ast, A.Lindner 4+2reb+1ast, A.Fernandez 3+1reb+1ast

gschID: 1240471

Badajoz Vitaly – San Antonio 86-67

Very predictable result when second ranked Badajoz Vitaly (12-3) outscored at home 7th ranked San Antonio (6-8) 86-67 on Saturday. Badajoz Vitaly outrebounded San Antonio 40-29 including 29 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Javier Nielsen-Hidalgo (190) who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 7 rebounds and Alejandro Young who added 18 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Badajoz Vitaly players scored in double figures. At the losing side naturalized Argentinian forward Adriano Gase (198-2004) responded with 29 points and 7 rebounds and Pol Mones (191) scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Badajoz Vitaly have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Huelva Com. and Mollet. Newly promoted San Antonio dropped to the eighth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Castello B. Badajoz Vitaly will meet league’s leader Navas on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. San Antonio will play against the league’s leader Coria (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Badajoz Vitaly: A.Young 18+3reb+2ast, I.Vazquez 15+3reb+1ast, J.Nielsen-Hidalgo 14+7reb+2ast, J.Paredes 12+7reb, D.Sainsbury 6+6reb+3ast, A.Perez 6+4reb+5ast
San Antonio: A.Gase 29+7reb+1ast, P.Mones 13+7reb+2ast, A.Martinez 8+1reb, N.Marina 7+4reb+3ast, J.Rebollo 3, J.Candela 3+2reb

gschID: 1240472

Group E-A

Puerto Sagunto – Torrent 53-73

Not a big story in a game in Gilet where 7th ranked Puerto Sagunto (7-6) was outplayed by third ranked Torrent (11-1) 73-53 on Saturday. Torrent shot 26 for 38 from the free-throw line, while Puerto Sagunto only scored nine points from the stripe. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Alejandro Terrades (196-2001) who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 7 rebounds and forward Pablo Lopez (193-2003) who added 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Torrent players scored in double figures. At the losing side Argentinian power forward Marco Tortarolo (197-1994) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and Ukrainian forward Sergiy Yurchenko (202-1987) scored 9 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Torrent have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Loser Puerto Sagunto keeps the seventh position with six games lost. Torrent will meet at home Maristas (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Puerto Sagunto will play against Tabernes (#10) in Tabernes Blanques and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Torrent: A.Terrades 15+7reb+2ast, P.Lopez 14+7reb+2ast, M.Alberola 12+9reb, A.Saez 10+7reb+2ast, D.Calero 5+2reb, L.Alberola 4+1reb+1ast
Puerto Sagunto: M.Tortarolo 15+10reb+3ast, S.Yurchenko 9+3reb+1ast, M.Sesarego Espina 8+4reb, H.Gomez 6+4reb+2ast, P.Bustamante 6+3reb, P.Villagrasa 4+1reb

gschID: 1237743

Picken Claret – Tabernes 68-82

Everything went according to plan in Valencia where tenth ranked Tabernes (5-8) won against bottom-ranked Picken Claret (0-14) 82-68 on Sunday. Tabernes dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Picken Claret‘s 34. Tabernes forced 21 Picken Claret turnovers and outrebounded them 50-36 including 36 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Manuel Aroca (191-1991) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 9 rebounds and forward Carlos Garcia (190-2000) who added 11 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Tabernes players scored in double figures. At the losing side Martin Poveda (-2006) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and forward Javier Estarlich (190-1999) scored 14 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Tabernes moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Novaschool and Godella. Loser Picken Claret still closes the standings with 14 games lost. Tabernes will meet at home higher ranked Valencia 2 (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Picken Claret will play against Godella (#9) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Tabernes: M.Aroca 21+9reb+3ast, C.Garcia 11+9reb+3ast, V.Victor Mas 10+5reb, N.Burjel 10+4reb+1ast, S.Vidal 9+11reb+1ast, J.Jodar 9+1reb
Picken Claret: M.Poveda 19+11reb+3ast, J.Estarlich 14+8reb+3ast, N.Franch 10+12reb+1ast, S.Torres 7+2reb, I.Egido 6, K.Birznieks 4+1reb+1ast

gschID: 1237744

Morvedre – Godella 79-85

There was no surprise in Valencia where 13th ranked Morvedre (1-13) was defeated by ninth ranked Godella (5-8) 85-79 on Sunday. Godella dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Morvedre‘s 34. Godella forced 21 Morvedre turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Pau Pareja (-2004) who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 7 rebounds and center Gerard Borrega (-2002) who added 15 points and 5 assists during the contest. Four Godella players scored in double figures. At the losing side Lithuanian swingman Nedas Krisciunas (193-2000) responded with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Marcos Reos (189-2002) scored 15 points and 5 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Godella moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Novaschool and Tabernes. Morvedre lost third consecutive game. Morvedre at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Badajoz Acad.. Godella will meet at home Picken Claret (#14) in the next round where they are favorite. Morvedre will play against Almassera and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Godella: G.Borrega 15+2reb+5ast, P.Pareja 14+7reb+3ast, J.Martinez 12+3reb+3ast, M.Rodriguez 11+7reb+1ast, D.Lozano 10+3ast, J.Roig 8+1reb
Morvedre: M.Reos 15+2reb+5ast, N.Krisciunas 14+7reb+4ast, A.Gueye 10+9reb, A.Gonzalez 10+1reb, J.Carlos Aranda 7+3reb+2ast, S.Dominguez 6+5reb

gschID: 1237745

Vila-Real – Almassera 95-68

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Vila-Real (14-1) smashed at home 9th ranked Almassera (4-9) 95-68 on Saturday. Vila-Real dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Almassera‘s 32. They outrebounded Almassera 43-26 including a 28-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Vila-Real looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of center Alfonso Ribera (202-2001) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Javier Le Berre (189-1993) who added 24 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Vila-Real’s coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Pablo Rosello (-1998) responded with 13 points and 7 rebounds and Sergio Herrando (-1999) scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. Vila-Real have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-1 record, which they share with Coria. Almassera lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the eleventh place with nine games lost. Vila-Real will meet Jovens (#4) in the next round. Almassera will play against Morvedre (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Vila-Real: J.Le Berre 24+5reb+4ast, A.Ribera 20+11reb+5ast, D.Garcia 11+2reb, R.Martinez 8+2reb, J.Villar 8+3reb+2ast, G.Volpato 6
Almassera: P.Rosello 13+7reb, G.Femenia 12+2reb+1ast, S.Herrando 11+5reb+2ast, J.Chaler 9+1ast, G.Casasus 7+1reb+2ast, V.Prada 6+4reb+2ast

gschID: 1237746

Paterna – Jovens 63-52

There was a minor upset when 4th ranked Jovens (10-5) was defeated on the road by sixth ranked Paterna (9-5) 63-52 on Saturday. Paterna held Jovens to an opponent 23.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 35.5 percent accuracy of the winners. Paterna forced 20 Jovens turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Hugo Albert (190-2002) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 6 rebounds and center Daniel Masip (200-2003) who added 9 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side forward Carlos Diaz (192-1996) responded with 20 points and 5 rebounds and center Jose Mate (200-2000) scored 7 points and 15 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Paterna have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 9-5 record, which they share with Ontinet. Loser Jovens dropped to the third place with five games lost. They share the position with Azulejos. Paterna will meet higher ranked El Pilar (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Jovens will play against the league’s leader Vila-Real and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Paterna: H.Albert 18+6reb+2ast, H.Baeza 10+5reb+1ast, D.Masip 9+7reb+1ast, P.Garcia 7+2reb+2ast, H.Fabregat 7+4reb+6ast, J.Luis Roberto 6+1reb
Jovens: C.Diaz 20+5reb+1ast, K.Montano 10+5reb+1ast, J.Mate 7+15reb, A.Moral 7+5reb+2ast, C.Avino 3+3reb+1ast, E.Rene Capoue 2+3reb+3ast

gschID: 1237747

Valencia 2 – El Pilar 101-94

There was a small surprise when fifth ranked Valencia 2 (9-3) beat at home much higher ranked El Pilar (11-3) 101-94 on Saturday. Valencia 2 dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to El Pilar‘s 36. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Didac Cebolla (188-2007) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Pau Torrens (188-2007) who added 22 points during the contest. Valencia 2’s coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Marcos Berenguer (-2002) responded with 20 points and 9 rebounds and guard Sergio Padilla (195-1999) scored 23 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Valencia 2 have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 9-3 record. Loser El Pilar keeps the second place with three games lost. They share the position with Elche. Valencia 2 will meet Tabernes (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. El Pilar will play against Paterna (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Valencia 2: P.Torrens 22+4reb+2ast, A.Blanco 21+4reb+2ast, D.Cebolla 21+5reb+5ast, T.Talcis 11+11reb+1ast, N.Gomez 8+6reb, J.Viguer 8+2reb+1ast
El Pilar: S.Padilla 23+5reb+3ast, M.Berenguer 20+9reb+2ast, A.Ruiz 15+2reb+6ast, J.Mateo 14+7reb+2ast, G.Lopez 9+9reb, P.Morin 6+5reb+1ast

gschID: 1237748

Maristas – Castello B 63-71

Not a big story in a game in Valencia where 12th ranked Maristas (3-11) was defeated by eighth ranked Castello B (6-8) 71-63 on Saturday. Castello B shot 28 for 39 from the free-throw line, while Maristas only scored eleven points from the stripe. Worth to mention a great performance of Alvaro Balada (-2006) who helped to win the game recording 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Victor Rodriguez (201-2000) who added 7 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Alejandro Gadea (-2004) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and Alvaro Pou Campillo (-1999) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Castello B maintains eighth position with 6-8 record, which they share with San Antonio. Maristas lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the eleventh place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Denia and Guimar. Castello B will meet at home higher ranked Valencia 2 (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Maristas will play against the league’s second-placed Torrent (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Castello B: A.Balada 14+8reb+4ast, J.Trechera 9+2ast, D.Holgado 8+4reb+2ast, V.Rodriguez 7+9reb+1ast, P.Arista 6+5reb+2ast, D.Saez 6+6reb
Maristas: A.Gadea 13+13reb+1ast, A.Dominguez 13+2reb, A.Pou Campillo 11+6reb, P.Mejia 7+3reb+4ast, M.Alonso 7+1reb+1ast, D.Cameros 2+3reb+1ast

gschID: 1237749

Group E-B

Alginet – Real Murcia 98-73

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Alginet (10-2) outleveled at home 10th ranked Real Murcia (4-11) 98-73 on Sunday. Alginet dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Real Murcia‘s 30. Alginet forced 20 Real Murcia turnovers and outrebounded them 48-31 including a 21-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Miguel Martinez (183-1995) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 4 assists and Argentinian-Italian Alejandro Zurbriggen (194-1995) who added 23 points during the contest. At the losing side Pablo Marin (-2003) responded with 20 points and forward Jorge Lledo (203-1980) scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Alginet have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Newly promoted Real Murcia keeps the tenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Oh!Tels ULB. Alginet will meet Sueca (#5) on the road in the next round. Real Murcia will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Alginet: M.Martinez 23+3reb+4ast, A.Zurbriggen 23+4reb+1ast, E.Llacer 10+10reb+2ast, R.Mallik 9+4reb+4ast, L.Verdeguer 8+9reb+1ast, V.Pelufo 6+5reb+1ast
Real Murcia: P.Marin 20+3reb+2ast, M.Molina 11+5reb, J.Lledo 10+5reb+2ast, A.Bernal 10, J.Fernandez 8+5reb+2ast, A.Navarro 7+3reb+1ast

gschID: 1183571

Carolinas – Sueca 73-68

There was an upset in La Carolina where higher ranked Sueca (10-4) was defeated by tenth ranked Carolinas (4-8) 73-68 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Beninese forward Nathan Cledjo (198-2000) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 7 rebounds and guard Anxo Iglesias (185-2003) who added 19 points during the contest. At the losing side forward Francisco Marco (193-2002) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Pablo Luengo (193-2004) scored 14 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Carolinas moved-up to ninth place. Loser Sueca keeps the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Benidorm. Carolinas will meet Lucentum (#13) in the next round. Sueca will play against Alginet (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Carolinas: A.Iglesias 19+3reb+2ast, N.Cledjo 18+7reb+2ast, A.Blazquez 10+3reb, J.Mas 7+4reb+2ast, N.Martinez 5+2reb+4ast, F.Lopez 4+2ast
Sueca: F.Marco 23+16reb+4ast, P.Luengo 14+2reb+2ast, I.Mayorga 8+3reb+1ast, A.Font 5+1reb, P.Baena 5+2reb+5ast, V.Santamatilde 5+2reb

gschID: 1183572

Murcia Juver – Lucentum 98-85

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Murcia Juver (9-6) defeated at home 13th ranked Lucentum (1-12) 98-85 on Sunday. Murcia Juver made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game, while Lucentum only scored five points from the stripe. Worth to mention a great performance of Joao Neves who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 8 rebounds and power forward Dario Sarrias (200-1995) who added 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Marcos Garcia (-2005) responded with 34 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds and Oscar Castrillon (-2006) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Four Lucentum players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Murcia Juver moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Lucentum keeps the thirteenth position with 12 games lost. Murcia Juver will meet Ontinet (#6) in the next round. Lucentum will play against Carolinas (#9) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Murcia Juver: J.Neves 23+8reb+3ast, F.Ramirez 13+3reb+3ast, P.Sevilla 12+3reb+1ast, M.Rybar 10+4reb, D.Sarrias 10+8reb+4ast, P.Hartman 9+10reb
Lucentum: M.Garcia 34+7reb+1ast, J.Munoz 14+1reb+3ast, C.Klotz 12+4reb+8ast, O.Castrillon 12+10reb+2ast, G.Sabater 7+4reb, V.Tortosa 2

gschID: 1183573

Benidorm – Ontinet 74-77

There was an upset when higher ranked Benidorm (10-4) was edged at home by seventh ranked Ontinet (9-5) 77-74 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Marcos Taeno (190-2002) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Senegalese center Mamadou Diagne (208-1998) who added 20 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Ontinet players scored in double figures. Ontinet’s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side forward Alan Kleinjan (195-1997) responded with 22 points and Sergio Jimena (-2004) scored 8 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Ontinet moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Paterna. Loser Benidorm dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Sueca. Ontinet will meet at home Murcia Juver (#7) in the next round. Benidorm will play against Denia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ontinet: M.Taeno 23+5reb+5ast, M.Diagne 20+5reb+2ast, I.Condes 15+3reb+1ast, E.Ramos 10+6reb+1ast, M.Villalba 3+2reb+1ast, N.Ramos 3+2reb+2ast
Benidorm: A.Kleinjan 22+4reb, K.Sherman 14+7reb, C.Velazquez 12+1reb+1ast, S.Jimena 8+6reb+8ast, J.Ortola 7+1reb+1ast, M.Cvrkota 6+3reb+1ast

gschID: 1183574

Adesavi – Denia 64-71

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Denia and 12th ranked Adesavi had identical 2-11 record. But Adesavi was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Denia 71-64 on Sunday night. Denia dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Adesavi‘s 24. Denia looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Daniel Perez (187-2001) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and Soufyane Sadoki (-1997) who added 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side center Pablo Lopez-Valverde (198-2000) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and Alvaro Gomez-arrones scored 17 points. Adesavi’s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Newly promoted Denia maintains eleventh position with 3-11 record, which they share with Guimar and Maristas. Adesavi lost fourth consecutive game. Adesavi at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the twelfth place with 12 games lost. Denia will meet at home higher ranked Benidorm (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Adesavi will play against Jorge Juan (#8) in Novelda and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Denia: S.Sadoki 21+5reb+6ast, D.Perez 18+12reb+5ast, I.Ots 13+7reb+2ast, I.Alexandrov 8+10reb+4ast, R.Garcia 5+4reb, A.Perez 4+4reb+3ast
Adesavi: A.Gomez-arrones 17+2reb+3ast, P.Lopez-Valverde 16+12reb+1ast, J.Porra 7+1reb, V.Galvez 7+7reb+1ast, S.Galvez 6+2reb+1ast, A.Gomez-arrones 4+3reb+1ast

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Molina – Jorge Juan 78-66

Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Jorge Juan (5-9) was defeated on the road by first ranked Molina (16-5) 78-66 on Saturday. Molina outrebounded Jorge Juan 48-34 including 38 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of center Pablo Jose Sanchez (208-1993) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and guard Francisco Hernandez (186-2004) who added 10 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Jorge Bermudez (187-1997) responded with 12 points and 6 rebounds and forward Mateo Fernandez (193-1995) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four Jorge Juan players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Molina have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-5 record. Loser Jorge Juan keeps the eighth place with nine games lost. Molina will meet Murgi (#13) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Jorge Juan will play against Adesavi (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Molina: P.Jose Sanchez 18+10reb, J.Ignacio Tavelli 10+4reb+4ast, F.Hernandez 10+7reb+1ast, R.Martinez-Quintanilla 8+6reb, G.Cadme 8+8reb+1ast, J.Manuel Lorca 7
Jorge Juan: M.Fernandez 14+5reb, J.Bermudez 12+6reb+3ast, V.Berenguer 10+2reb, A.Vaiciunas 10+6reb+3ast, A.Garcia 9+4reb+1ast, P.Osawaru 6+4reb