The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The game between second ranked Iraurgi SB (12-9) and fifth ranked Ponferrada (12-9) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Iraurgi SB was defeated by Ponferrada in Azpeitia 76-93. It was a good game for Slovenian swingman Matija Samar (194-2004) who led his team to a victory with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Alejandro Harguindey (200-2002, agency: Promo Sport ID) contributed with 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Ponferrada’s coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Ierai Aizpitarte (180-2000) answered with 25 points for Iraurgi SB. Ponferrada have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Iraurgi SB. Ponferrada is looking forward to face Algeciras (#13) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Iraurgi SB will play against Albacete (#10) and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked La Leonesa (11-10) against eleventh ranked Cordoba CB (10-11) on Sunday night. Visiting La Leonesa was defeated by Cordoba CB in a tough game in Cordoba 77-86. Guard Gonzalo Orozco (196-2002) stepped up and scored 14 points for the winners and Guillermo Del Pino chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American guard Kyle Greeley (196-2000, college: St.Martin’s) with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cordoba CB moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Salou. La Leonesa at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Huesca and Caja 87. Cordoba CB will play against higher ranked Melilla (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. La Leonesa will play against Zornotza and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game for Sant Antoni (16-4) which hosted in San Antonio 4th placed Godella (12-8). Second ranked Sant Antoni managed to get a 10-point victory 79-69. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Godella. LaRon Smith nailed 10 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Federico Copes came up with 19 points and 5 rebounds for Godella in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Sant Antoni have an impressive series of thirteen victories in a row. They maintain second place with 16-4 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Palma BM. Loser Godella dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. Sant Antoni will meet Benicarlo (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Godella will play against Gandia and hope to secure a win.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 21: Lliria beat Santfeliuenc on the road 81-68. Palma Fibwi won against Sol Girones on its own court 85-72. Prat managed to outperform Gandia in a road game 71-64. Gran Canaria 2 recorded a loss to Benicarlo at home 103-106. Tarragona was defeated by Salou on the opponent’s court 86-84. Mataro UE was smashed by Palma BM in a home game 50-72. Algeciras lost to Archena on the road 74-80. Clavijo managed to outperform Huesca on its own court 69-62. Caceres managed to beat Huelva CD in a road game 77-66. Zornotza crushed Caja 87 at home 87-62. Melilla beat Albacete on the opponent’s court 83-72.
The most impressive performance of 21th round was 15 points and 7 rebounds by Herve Kabasele of Melilla.
Group A
Santfeliuenc – Lliria 68-81
No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Lliria (13-7) beat 13th ranked Santfeliuenc (4-15) in Sant Feliu 81-68 on Saturday. Zambian center Douglas Kandulu (220-1996) nailed a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Josep Perez (184-1994) accounted for 15 points. Lliria’s coach used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Guard Adria Dominguez (185-2006) came up with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and Venezuelan center Enrique Medina (218-2004) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Santfeliuenc in the defeat. Lliria moved-up to third place. Loser Santfeliuenc keeps the thirteenth position with 15 games lost. Lliria will meet Sol Girones (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Santfeliuenc will play against Mataro UE and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Santfeliuenc: A.Dominguez 19+5reb+8ast, N.Bria 11+4reb+1ast, E.Medina 11+6reb, A.Prior 7+5reb+1ast, D.Font 7+4reb, G.Martinez 6+2reb+1ast
Lliria: J.Perez 15+3reb+3ast, D.Kandulu 15+15reb+3ast, V.Perez 13+3reb+5ast, J.Maria Torres 12, E.Martinez 11+1ast, A.Rivas 8+9reb
gschID: 1187785
Palma Fibwi – Sol Girones 85-72
Very expected game when 11th ranked Sol Girones (8-13) lost to fifth ranked Palma Fibwi (13-8) in S’Arenal 72-85 on Sunday. Palma Fibwi made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Palma Fibwi outrebounded Sol Girones 36-25 including 23 on the defensive glass. Bahamas guard Franco Miller Jr (190-1999, college: FGCU) nailed 18 points and 4 assists for the winning side and power forward Jon Aramburu (207-1992) accounted for 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Miller Jr. is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Dominican Joelvin Cabrera (193-1999) came up with 17 points and 6 assists and Swedish forward Wilhelm Falk (203-2003, agency: Octagon Europe) added 18 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Sol Girones in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Palma Fibwi moved-up to fourth place. Sol Girones lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eleventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with Gran Canaria 2. Palma Fibwi will meet Prat (#6) on the road in the next round. Sol Girones will play against Lliria (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sol Girones: W.Falk 18+6reb+2ast, J.Cabrera 17+4reb+6ast, X.Torrent 9+1reb+2ast, L.Dibba 8+8reb, E.Jimenez 8+2ast, J.Sole 4
Palma Fibwi: F.Miller Jr. 18+3reb+4ast, B.Vazquez 18+3reb+2ast, J.Aramburu 13+8reb+4ast, S.Correia 9+5reb+1ast, P.Spencer 8+4reb, P.Tendero 6+4reb+1ast
gschID: 1187786
Gandia – Prat 64-71
Rather predictable result when sixth ranked Prat (12-9) won against on the road 8th ranked Gandia (9-12) 71-64 on Saturday. Prat looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Guard Marc Sese (189-1993) nailed 22 points for the winning side and center Victory Onuetu (210-2004) accounted for 8 points and 12 rebounds. Forward Juanmi Molina (195-2000) came up with 3 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Luis Ferrando (185-1996, college: Mount Olive) added 12 points respectively for Gandia in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Prat moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Newly promoted Gandia dropped to the tenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Prat will meet at home Palma Fibwi (#4) in the next round. Gandia will play against Godella (#5) in Valencia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gandia: L.Ferrando 12+1reb+2ast, J.Kody 11+1reb, A.Requena 9+2ast, J.Merencio 8+3reb+2ast, D.Orrit 7+6reb+2ast, I.Duke 7+6reb+1ast
Prat: M.Sese 22+3ast, M.Penarroya 12+3reb+2ast, T.Smallwood 11+5reb+2ast, V.Onuetu 8+12reb+1ast, P.Carreno 6+5reb+1ast, S.Costa 6+3reb+7ast
gschID: 1187787
Sant Antoni – Godella 79-69
An interesting game for Sant Antoni (16-4) which hosted in San Antonio 4th placed Godella (12-8). Second ranked Sant Antoni managed to get a 10-point victory 79-69. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Godella. U.S. Virgin Islands-American forward LaRon Smith (205-1993, college: Auburn, agency: Helping Ballers) nailed 10 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Daniel de la Rua (181-1997) accounted for 8 points and 4 assists. Smith is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Argentinian swingman Federico Copes (199-2002) came up with 19 points and 5 rebounds and Bahamas point guard Garvin Clarke (183-2001, college: IUP) added 20 points respectively for Godella in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Sant Antoni have an impressive series of thirteen victories in a row. They maintain second place with 16-4 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Palma BM. Loser Godella dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. Sant Antoni will meet Benicarlo (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Godella will play against Gandia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Godella: G.Clarke 20+2reb, F.Copes 19+5reb+1ast, J.Carot 11+7reb+1ast, G.Iglesias 8+3reb, A.Blanco 5+2ast, R.Idehen 4+3reb
Sant Antoni: G.Gantt 12+2reb+1ast, L.Smith 10+7reb+1ast, I.Mayo 10+1reb+3ast, E.Arques 9+3reb+1ast, D.de la Rua 8+4reb+4ast, A.Llorca 8+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1187788
Gran Canaria 2 – Benicarlo 103-106
Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Gran Canaria 2 (8-13) was edged by seventh ranked Benicarlo (10-10) in Las Palmas 106-103 on Sunday. Benicarlo made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Gran Canaria 2 turnovers. Strangely Gran Canaria 2 outrebounded Benicarlo 43-29 including 30 on the defensive glass. They shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 56.3 percentage. Argentinian Fausto Ruesga (199-2000) nailed 28 points and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for the winning side and guard Aleix Haro (189-2001) accounted for 20 points and 6 assists. Swiss Lucas Maniema (185-2006) came up with 19 points and 6 assists and forward Gerardo Perez (199-2002, agency: BIG) added 14 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Gran Canaria 2 in the defeat. Four Benicarlo and five Gran Canaria 2 players scored in double figures. Gran Canaria 2’s coach Pablo Melo tried various players’ combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn’t help. Benicarlo maintains seventh place with 10-10 record. Gran Canaria 2 lost their eighth game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with Sol Girones. Benicarlo will meet at home league’s second-placed Sant Antoni in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gran Canaria 2 will play against Tarragona (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gran Canaria 2: L.Maniema 19+3reb+6ast, G.Perez 14+8reb+1ast, M.Miteo 13+4reb, D.Bordon 12+2reb+3ast, A.Del Cerro 12+10reb, M.Diop 11+6reb
Benicarlo: F.Ruesga 28+3reb+5ast, A.Haro 20+2reb+6ast, A.Palazuelos 17+1reb, X.Lopez 13+2reb+1ast, P.Suarez 9+2ast, J.Lafuente 6+5reb+3ast
gschID: 1187789
Salou – Tarragona 86-84
Everything went according to plan when ninth ranked Salou (10-11) edged at home 14th ranked Tarragona (1-19) 86-84 on Sunday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Salou made 26-of-34 free shots (76.5 percent) during the game. Point guard Iker Montero (182-2003, agency: BIG) nailed 29 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists (went 12 for 12 at the free throw line !!!) for the winning side and guard Victor Aguilar (185-1998) accounted for 14 points and 6 rebounds. American guard AJ Plitzuweit (188-1999, college: S.Dakota) came up with 22 points and 5 assists and guard Adria Duch (185-1995) added 19 points respectively for Tarragona in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tarragona’s coach Borja Comenge tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Salou moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Cordoba CB. Tarragona lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 19 games lost. Salou will meet league’s leader Palma BM in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tarragona will play against Gran Canaria 2 (#11) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Tarragona: A.Plitzuweit 22+2reb+5ast, A.Duch 19+1reb+1ast, A.Fernandez 12+5reb+3ast, O.Ndour 11+5reb, J.Pardina 9+9reb+3ast, A.Trouve 5+5reb+2ast
Salou: I.Montero 29+5reb+7ast, V.Aguilar 14+6reb+2ast, D.Cuellar 12+4reb+1ast, O.Bieshaar 11+6reb+1ast, J.Santana 9+12reb+1ast, E.Martinez 7+6reb+2ast
gschID: 1187790
Mataro UE – Palma BM 50-72
There was no surprise when 7th ranked Mataro UE (9-11) was outleveled at home by first ranked Palma BM (17-2) 72-50 on Saturday. Palma BM outrebounded Mataro UE 43-28 including 16 on the offensive glass. American guard Charlie Easley (188-2000, college: S.Dakota St., agency: Helping Ballers) nailed 12 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and Mali center Youssouf Traore (207-2006) accounted for 11 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Jordi Juanola (196-1998) came up with 11 points and American-Jamaican Andell Cumberbatch (195-1993, college: St.Bonaventure) added 7 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Mataro UE in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Palma BM. They maintain first place with 17-2 record. Loser Mataro UE dropped to the ninth position with 11 games lost. Palma BM will meet at home Salou (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mataro UE will play against Santfeliuenc and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mataro UE: J.Juanola 11+3reb+2ast, A.Homs 7+1ast, A.Cumberbatch 7+6reb, P.Barbecho 4+1reb, B.Jacdonmi 4+5reb+1ast, J.Boix 4+2reb+4ast
Palma BM: J.Feliu 17+1reb, C.Easley 12+5reb+5ast, Y.Traore 11+9reb, A.Scariolo 7+3reb+5ast, A.Chapela 6+3reb+4ast, A.Comendador 6+7reb+1ast
gschID: 1187791
Group B
Iraurgi SB – Ponferrada 76-93
The game between second ranked Iraurgi SB (12-9) and fifth ranked Ponferrada (12-9) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Iraurgi SB was defeated by Ponferrada in Azpeitia 76-93. It was a good game for Slovenian swingman Matija Samar (194-2004) who led his team to a victory with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Alejandro Harguindey (200-2002, agency: Promo Sport ID) contributed with 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Five Ponferrada players scored in double figures. Ponferrada’s coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Point guard Ierai Aizpitarte (180-2000) answered with 25 points and Senegalese center Wally Niang (206-1996) added 12 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Iraurgi SB. Ponferrada have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Iraurgi SB. Ponferrada is looking forward to face Algeciras (#13) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Iraurgi SB will play against Albacete (#10) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Iraurgi SB: I.Aizpitarte 25+4reb+2ast, K.Godwin 20+2reb+3ast, W.Niang 12+11reb+3ast, J.Stulic 6+8reb, M.Olaizola 6, I.Royo 5+8reb+3ast
Ponferrada: A.Harguindey 19+6reb+1ast, M.Samar 18+6reb+3ast, M.Vieytes 13+1ast, R.Moller 11+1reb+2ast, A.Moncanut 11+6reb+7ast, E.Herrera 10+2reb
gschID: 1187959
Archena – Algeciras 80-74
No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Archena (12-9) beat 13th ranked Algeciras (7-14) in Murcia 80-74 on Saturday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Archena shot 28 for 38 from the free-throw line, while Algeciras only scored twelve points from the stripe. Guard Albert Lafuente (185-1999, agency: Promo Sport ID) nailed 13 points and 6 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for the winning side and Belgian forward Matteo Strikker (203-2001) accounted for 18 points. Guard Jose Gonzalez (192-1994) came up with 21 points and Serbian center Milos Jankovic (206-1994, agency: Tolakh Tsimur) added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Algeciras in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Archena moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Algeciras keeps the thirteenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Zornotza. Archena will meet Huesca (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Algeciras will play against Ponferrada (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Algeciras: J.Gonzalez 21+2reb+3ast, N.Adom 11+1reb, M.Jankovic 10+8reb, B.Garcia 7+1reb+6ast, S.Cecilia 7+2reb, D.Efambe 6+6reb
Archena: M.Strikker 18+2reb+1ast, A.Lafuente 13+6reb+3ast, F.Flores 8+4reb+1ast, C.Toledo 8+3reb+1ast, C.Hurtado 7+2ast, Y.Montero 7+4reb+1ast
gschID: 1187960
Clavijo – Huesca 69-62
There was an upset when higher ranked Huesca (11-10) lost to twelfth ranked Clavijo (9-12) in Logrono 62-69 on Sunday. Senegalese Seydina Faye (209-2005) nailed 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winning side and guard Miguel De Pablo (186-2000) accounted for 10 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Lysander Bracey (193-1996, college: Hampton) came up with 23 points and guard Pablo Marin (190-2002) added 13 points respectively for Huesca in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Clavijo moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Huesca dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with La Leonesa and Caja 87. Clavijo will meet league’s leader Caceres on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Huesca will play against the league’s second-placed Archena (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Huesca: L.Bracey 23+1reb+2ast, P.Marin 13+3reb+1ast, M.Abdulsalam 7+9reb, G.Vazquez 6+6reb+2ast, M.Iglesias 6+6reb+2ast, R.Gomez 4+7reb+1ast
Clavijo: S.Faye 11+7reb, M.De Pablo 10+5reb+2ast, H.Arbosa 8+4reb+2ast, Y.Sakhniuk 8+4reb+1ast, A.Savkov 8+3reb+1ast, M.Ayesa 6+1ast
gschID: 1187961
Huelva CD – Caceres 66-77
Very predictable result when first ranked Caceres (15-6) won against on the road 10th ranked Huelva CD (9-12) 77-66 on Saturday. Caceres made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Point guard Oscar Alvarado (184-1991) nailed 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and American guard JaMonta Black (193-2001, college: Austin Peay) accounted for 14 points and 5 assists. American point guard Michael Mays (178-1999, college: King) came up with 20 points and guard Gonzalo Fernandez (194-2006) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Huelva CD in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Caceres. They maintain first place with 15-6 record. Huelva CD lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the tenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Caceres will meet at home Clavijo (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Huelva CD will play against Caja 87 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Huelva CD: M.Mays 20+1reb, G.Fernandez 15+6reb, P.Sow 8+6reb+1ast, W.El Otmani 6+1reb+1ast, M.Diouf 6+6reb+1ast, S.Chabi-Yo 4+8reb+1ast
Caceres: O.Alvarado 15+8reb+5ast, J.Black 14+2reb+5ast, P.Garcia 12+6reb+1ast, C.Sa 8+7reb+1ast, E.Gatell 8+4reb+1ast, D.Rodriguez 7+4reb
gschID: 1187962
Zornotza – Caja 87 87-62
There was an upset when higher ranked Caja 87 (11-10) was outscored by fourteenth ranked Zornotza (7-14) in Amorebieta-Echano 87-62 on Saturday. Zornotza outrebounded Caja 87 47-21 including a 32-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard Kyle Cardaci (188-2000, college: St.Peter’s) nailed 24 points for the winning side and point guard Alonso Meana (180-2000, college: UIS) accounted for 12 points and 5 assists. Four Zornotza players scored in double figures. Point guard Josep Franch (192-1991) came up with 17 points and 6 assists and naturalized Bosnian Nedim Djedovic (205-1997) added 14 points respectively for Caja 87 in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Zornotza moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Algeciras. Newly promoted Caja 87 dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Huesca and La Leonesa. Zornotza will meet higher ranked La Leonesa (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Caja 87 will play against Huelva CD and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Caja 87: J.Franch 17+2reb+6ast, N.Djedovic 14+2reb, M.Serrano 10+1reb, G.Miladinovic 6+1reb, A.Herrera 5+4reb+2ast, M.Bilalovic 4+3reb+1ast
Zornotza: K.Cardaci 24+4reb+3ast, O.Ardanza 13+6reb+1ast, A.Meana 12+4reb+5ast, M.Niang 10+5reb+1ast, B.Bagayoko 9+7reb+1ast, A.Mazaira 7+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1187963
Cordoba CB – La Leonesa 86-77
Very important is a road loss of third ranked La Leonesa (11-10) against eleventh ranked Cordoba CB (10-11) on Sunday night. Visiting La Leonesa was defeated by Cordoba CB in a tough game in Cordoba 77-86. Cordoba CB made 23-of-30 charity shots (76.7 percent) during the game. La Leonesa was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Guard Gonzalo Orozco (196-2002) stepped up and scored 14 points for the winners and point guard Guillermo Del Pino (193-2007) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American guard Kyle Greeley (196-2000, college: St.Martin’s) with 14 points and 6 rebounds and guard Roger Fabrega (186-2005) scored 14 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cordoba CB moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Salou. La Leonesa at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Huesca and Caja 87. Cordoba CB will play against higher ranked Melilla (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. La Leonesa will play against Zornotza and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
La Leonesa: K.Greeley 14+6reb, R.Fabrega 14+4reb+2ast, F.Staine 14+1reb+1ast, I.Vazquez 10+1reb+3ast, D.Bulto 9, J.Kellier 6+5reb
Cordoba CB: G.Orozco 14+2reb+2ast, G.Del Pino 12+5reb+1ast, S.Aboubacar 11+5reb+1ast, A.Moreno 11+1reb+1ast, J.Egbuta 9+6reb, I.Mushila 8+4reb
gschID: 1187964
Albacete – Melilla 72-83
Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Melilla (12-9) defeated on the road 9th ranked Albacete (9-12) 83-72 on Saturday. It was a great shooting night for Melilla especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. DR Congolese center Herve Kabasele (208-1996) nailed 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Javier Garcia (188-2001) accounted for 8 points and 8 assists. Alex Tamayo (195-2000) came up with 15 points and 6 rebounds and guard Alejandro Marin (193-1988) added 14 points respectively for Albacete in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Melilla. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Albacete lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Melilla will meet at home Cordoba CB (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Albacete will play against Iraurgi SB and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Albacete: A.Tamayo 15+6reb, A.Marin 14+4reb+1ast, D.De Blas 10+4reb+1ast, P.Sanchez 9+2ast, G.Artman 8+3reb, V.Stevanic 6+1ast
Melilla: E.Alley 15+1reb, H.Kabasele 15+7reb+1ast, C.Jacobs 9+5reb, J.Godspower 8+7reb, S.Ndiaye 8+4reb+1ast, J.Garcia 8+2reb+8ast
gschID: 1187965
