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

Fourteenth-ranked Algeciras (3-11) used its home court advantage to challenge second ranked Moron (9-5) on Saturday. The visitors from Moron de la Frontera managed to secure only one-point victory 74-73. However their fans expected much easier game. Moron looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Point guard Javier Marin (190-1992) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. Ivorian guard Lionel Kouadio (192-2001) contributed with 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Fernando Revilla (203-2001) replied with 13 points and 8 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for Algeciras. Algeciras’ coach Javier Malla tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Moron maintains second position with 9-5 record having four points less than leader Cartagena, which they share with 3 other teams. Algeciras at the other side keeps the fourteenth place with 11 games lost. Moron is looking forward to face Albacete (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Algeciras will play against Melilla (#6) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Benicarlo (10-4) against ninth ranked Santfeliuenc (6-8) on Saturday night. Host Benicarlo was edged by Santfeliuenc in a tough game in Castellon 76-79. Jaume Zanca (195-1997) scored 22 points and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Nil Bria chipped in 22 points and 5 assists during the contest. Argentinian Fausto Ruesga (199-2000) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds. Santfeliuenc moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Benicarlo at the other side keeps the third position with four games lost. Santfeliuenc will play against league’s second-placed Sant Antoni in San Antonio in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Benicarlo will play on the road against Godella in Valencia and hopes to get back on the winning track.
LEB Silver top team – Cartagena (13-1) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed sixth ranked L’Hospitalet (6-8) 90-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of L’Hospitalet. Sediq Garuba notched 13 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort. Cartagena’s coach Jordi Juste felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 15 points by Gerard Sevillano did not help to save the game for L’Hospitalet. Cartagena have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-1 record, which they share with Zamora. Loser L’Hospitalet keeps the sixth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Cartagena will meet Alginet (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. L’Hospitalet will play against Tarragona and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 14: Godella beat Prat on the road 70-61. Tarragona won against Palma on its own court 78-73. Alginet unfortunately lost to Mataro UE in a road game 67-71. Palma BM recorded a loss to Salou at home 65-67. Gran Canaria 2 was crushed by Sant Antoni on the opponent’s court 83-55. Huesca smashed Melilla in a home game 91-58. Ponferrada lost to Zornotza on the road 72-79. La Roda was outscored by Zamora on its own court 53-72. Iraurgi SB recorded a loss to Huelva CD in a road game 74-65. Alcala defeated Huelva Com. at home 90-88. Almansa was smashed by Albacete on the opponent’s court 80-60.

Group East

Benicarlo – Santfeliuenc 76-79

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Benicarlo (10-4) against ninth ranked Santfeliuenc (6-8) on Saturday night. Host Benicarlo was edged by Santfeliuenc in a tough game in Castellon 76-79. Santfeliuenc players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Jaume Zanca (195-1997) scored 22 points and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Nil Bria (195-1997) chipped in 22 points and 5 assists during the contest. Argentinian Fausto Ruesga (199-2000) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds and American-Italian point guard Anthony Libroia (180-1994, college: Adelphi) scored 26 points. Santfeliuenc moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Benicarlo at the other side keeps the third position with four games lost. Santfeliuenc will play against league’s second-placed Sant Antoni in San Antonio in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Benicarlo will play on the road against Godella in Valencia and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Santfeliuenc: N.Bria 22+3reb+5ast, J.Zanca 22+4reb+7ast, B.Pol 10+4reb+3ast, M.Gerardo 7+2reb+2ast, S.Taiwo 6+6reb, C.Adria 6+4reb+2ast
Benicarlo: A.Libroia 26+2reb+3ast, F.Ruesga 24+14reb+2ast, V.Orlov 8+3reb+1ast, P.Garcia 6+11reb+6ast, M.Alvaro 6+2reb+1ast, P.Vazquez Santiago 4+1ast

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Prat – Godella 61-70

There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked Godella (5-9) beat on the road higher ranked Prat (8-6) 70-61 on Saturday. Center Julen Olaizola (202-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) notched a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Sergio de Larrea (197-2005) supported him with 17 points. Even 18 points by guard Raimon Carrasco (188-1999) did not help to save the game for Prat. Center Edu Arques (202-1994) added 9 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Godella moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Gran Canaria 2. Loser Prat keeps the fifth position with six games lost. Godella will meet at home higher ranked Benicarlo (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Prat will play against Palma in S’Arenal and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Godella: d.Larrea Sergio 17+2reb+3ast, R.Facundo 13+2reb+2ast, J.Olaizola 12+14reb+1ast, R.Diego 8+5reb+1ast, C.Jorge 6+7reb+2ast, I.Ken 4+4reb+1ast
Prat: R.Carrasco 18+2reb+2ast, A.Martin 9+3reb+4ast, E.Arques 9+6reb+1ast, P.Ruben 8+8reb, Q.Salvans 7+8reb+1ast, J.Tomasi 5+3reb

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Tarragona – Palma 78-73

There was a minor upset when 12th ranked Palma (4-10) lost on the road to fourteenth ranked Tarragona (4-10) 78-73 on Saturday. Tarragona looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Senegalese forward Ousmane Ndour (205-2005) notched 18 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and American-Ghanian guard Bright Mensah (193-1992, college: William Pater., agency: Helping Ballers) supported him with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Tarragona’s coach Francesc Canals used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Even a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds by Montenegrin center Milan Suskavcevic (209-1997) did not help to save the game for Palma. Guard Pau Isern (189-2001, agency: Promo Sport ID) added 16 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Tarragona moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Palma. Palma lost third consecutive game. Tarragona will meet higher ranked L’Hospitalet (#8) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Palma will play against Prat (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tarragona: N.Ousmane 18+7reb, B.Mensah 15+5reb+4ast, A.Duch 12+1reb+2ast, J.Boonyasith 11+1reb, B.Nguidjol 7+1reb+4ast, D.Tugores 5+4reb+5ast
Palma: D.Font 17+3reb+2ast, M.Suskavcevic 16+10reb+1ast, I.Pau 16+6reb+2ast, R.Williams 8+3reb+1ast, J.Lafuente 7+4reb+5ast, G.Pablo 6+1reb+1ast

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Cartagena – L’Hospitalet 90-68

LEB Silver top team – Cartagena (13-1) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed sixth ranked L’Hospitalet (6-8) 90-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of L’Hospitalet. They outrebounded L’Hospitalet 39-26 including 16 on the offensive glass. Swingman Sediq Garuba (192-2004) notched 13 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Xabier Beraza (201-1999) supported him with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Cartagena’s coach Jordi Juste felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 15 points by forward Gerard Sevillano (196-1994) did not help to save the game for L’Hospitalet. Forward Nil Baques (195-1998) added 10 points for the guests. Five Cartagena and four L’Hospitalet players scored in double figures. Cartagena have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-1 record, which they share with Zamora. Loser L’Hospitalet keeps the sixth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Cartagena will meet Alginet (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. L’Hospitalet will play against Tarragona and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cartagena: X.Beraza 15+5reb, G.Sediq 13+5reb+3ast, C.Josep 12+3reb, J.Pedro Jimenez 11+3reb+1ast, G.Blat 10+3reb+3ast, J.Kody 10+4reb+1ast
L’Hospitalet: G.Sevillano 15+4reb+1ast, B.Serdarevic 11+2ast, O.Thiam 10+4reb, N.Baques 10+4reb+2ast, D.Knowles 8+7reb, S.Guillem 4+1reb+1ast

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Mataro UE – Alginet 71-67

There was a small surprise when ninth ranked Mataro UE (6-8) won against at home 6th ranked Alginet (6-8) 71-67 on Saturday. Strangely Alginet outrebounded Mataro UE 46-32 including 31 on the defensive glass. Forward Jordi Juanola (196-1998) notched 27 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Senegalese center Pape Bocar Sall (211-2001) supported him with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Even a double-double of 18 points and 15 rebounds by Serbian Dejan Ilincic (211-1999, college: Southeastern) did not help to save the game for Alginet. Point guard Miguel Martinez (183-1995) added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Mataro UE moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Alginet. Alginet lost third consecutive game. Mataro UE will meet higher ranked Salou (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Alginet will play against the league’s leader Cartagena and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mataro UE: J.Juanola 27+5reb+3ast, B.Sall Pape 15+11reb, H.Oscar 14+1ast, S.Esteves-Garcia 5, G.Marti 4+9reb+3ast, I.Arino 4+1reb+4ast
Alginet: D.Ilincic 18+15reb+1ast, C.Murray 13+10reb+1ast, M.Martinez 13+6reb+7ast, A.Galvez 8+1reb, A.Zurbriggen 7+3reb, L.Valussi 4+6reb+1ast

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Palma BM – Salou 65-67

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Palma BM (4-10) was edged by fourth ranked Salou (9-5) in Llucmajor 67-65 on Saturday. Forward Isaac Mayo (195-2001) notched 24 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and American forward CJ Barksdale (203-1992, college: Virginia Tech) supported him with 9 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 23 points and 14 rebounds by Lithuanian power forward Arminas Urbutis (206-1986, college: Hofstra, agency: Octagon Europe) did not help to save the game for Palma BM. Forward Asier Zengotitabengoa (199-1988) added 8 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Salou moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Palma BM keeps the twelfth position with ten games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Salou will meet at home Mataro UE (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Palma BM will play against Gran Canaria 2 in Las Palmas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Salou: M.Isaac 24+9reb+2ast, A.Bouzan 11+3reb+3ast, C.Barksdale 9+10reb, W.Niang 6+2reb, M.Iker 5+1reb+2ast, E.Martinez 5+3reb+4ast
Palma BM: A.Urbutis 23+14reb+1ast, S.Mendiola 9+7reb, A.Zengotitabengoa 8+6reb+2ast, F.Joan 7+2reb+3ast, M.Servera Rodriguez 6+1reb+4ast, G.Serra 5+1ast

gschID: 1093041

Sant Antoni – Gran Canaria 2 83-55

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Sant Antoni (12-2) outplayed 9th ranked Gran Canaria 2 (5-9) in San Antonio 83-55 on Saturday. Point guard Daniel de la Rua (181-1997) notched 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and guard Jordi Grimau (196-1983) supported him with 15 points. Four Sant Antoni players scored in double figures. Even 12 points and 7 rebounds by Arturo Fernandez (193-1995) did not help to save the game for Gran Canaria 2. Senegalese center Massamba Diop (210-2005) added 12 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sant Antoni have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-2 record behind leader Cartagena. Loser Gran Canaria 2 dropped to the tenth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Godella. Sant Antoni will meet Santfeliuenc (#6) in the next round. Gran Canaria 2 will play against Palma BM (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sant Antoni: D.de la Rua 17+6reb+6ast, J.Grimau 15+3reb+1ast, J.Tomaic 12+4reb, A.Haro 11+5reb+2ast, M.Magnus 9+2reb, d.Silva Vinicius 8+8reb
Gran Canaria 2: D.Massamba 12+5reb, A.Fernandez 12+7reb, P.Luka 9+3reb, F.Santana 9+1reb+1ast, U.Jakub 6+4reb, L.Jaime 3+2reb

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Group West

Huesca – Melilla 91-58

There was an upset when higher ranked Melilla (7-7) was outleveled on the road by eleventh ranked Huesca (6-8) 91-58 on Saturday. Huesca forced 23 Melilla turnovers. Point guard Alex Rubin De Celis (188-2003) notched 18 points and 4 steals to lead the effort and Swedish Peter Stumer (198-1999, college: Maine) supported him with 16 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four Huesca players scored in double figures. Even 16 points and 8 rebounds by American-Nigerian Chinedu Okanu (202, college: GVSU, agency: Helping Ballers) did not help to save the game for Melilla. Swingman Jesus Castillo (198-1999, college: UIS) added 12 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Huesca moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Melilla keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Huesca will meet Ponferrada (#9) on the road in the next round. Melilla will play against Algeciras (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Huesca: R.De Celis Alex 18+3reb+2ast, P.Stumer 16+2reb+2ast, A.Scariolo 14+1reb+1ast, I.Martin 12+3reb, B.Guillermo 10+3reb+1ast, B.Alejandro 8+3reb+1ast
Melilla: C.Okanu 16+8reb, J.Castillo 12+7reb, N.Serigne 11+3reb, L.Garcia 6+1ast, P.Franger 5+2reb+4ast, V.Guillem 4+2reb

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Zornotza – Ponferrada 79-72

There was a small surprise when tenth ranked Zornotza (7-7) beat 7th ranked Ponferrada (7-7) in Amorebieta-Echano 79-72 on Saturday. Zornotza made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. American guard Lysander Bracey (193-1996, college: Hampton) notched 31 points and 4 steals to lead the effort and naturalized Dutch forward Morgan Stilma (202-2000) supported him with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Even 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists by point guard Adria Moncanut (183-2002) did not help to save the game for Ponferrada. Pablo Cordoba (188-1997) added 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the guests. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Zornotza moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Ponferrada. Zornotza will meet league’s leader Zamora on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ponferrada will play against Huesca (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zornotza: L.Bracey 31+3reb+1ast, M.Stilma 12+6reb+2ast, L.Ferrando 8+2reb+2ast, N.Mohamed 6+2reb, M.Sainz De La Maza 6+4reb, A.Meana 5+4reb+1ast
Ponferrada: P.Cordoba 19+6reb+1ast, M.Adria 16+7reb+5ast, H.Alejandro 9+7reb, J.Jonathan 6+1ast, K.Joel 6+2reb, J.Hierrezuelo 5+5reb+1ast

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La Roda – Zamora 53-72

Very expected game when 12th ranked La Roda (4-10) was smashed at home by first ranked Zamora (13-1) 72-53 on Saturday. Lithuanian center Jonas Paukste (224-2000) notched 16 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and American forward Kevin Buckingham (198-1997, college: SE Oklahoma) supported him with 8 points and 12 rebounds. Even 11 points and 7 rebounds by Croatian swingman Matija Bilalovic (199-1997, agency: Promo Sport ID) did not help to save the game for La Roda. Javier Lucas (207-1986) added 12 points for the hosts. La Roda’s coach Antonio Moya let to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Zamora have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-1 record, which they share with Cartagena. Loser La Roda keeps the twelfth place with ten games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Zamora will meet at home Zornotza (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. La Roda will play against Iraurgi SB (#8) in Azpeitia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zamora: J.Paukste 16+7reb, J.Round 13+6reb+1ast, P.Josep 12+2reb+1ast, S.Daniil 9+2reb, K.Buckingham 8+12reb, J.Powell 5+2reb+3ast
La Roda: J.Lucas 12+1reb+2ast, G.Mukendi 12+2reb, M.Bilalovic 11+7reb+1ast, K.Jonathan 7+1reb, S.Matija 6+5reb+2ast, I.Corraliza 5+3reb+2ast

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Huelva CD – Iraurgi SB 74-65

Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Huelva CD (9-5) won against at home 6th ranked Iraurgi SB (7-7) 74-65 on Saturday. Beninese forward Soulemane Chabi-Yo (198-1996) notched a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Fran Cardenas (177-1990) supported him with 16 points. Even 11 points and 9 rebounds by French center Ludgy Debaut (213, college: ECU, agency: Helping Ballers) did not help to save the game for Iraurgi SB. American swingman Nolan Bertain (193, college: Idaho) added 13 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Huelva CD moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Iraurgi SB dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Huelva CD’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Huelva to the arena Huelva Com..
Top scorers:
Huelva CD: F.Cardenas 16+3reb+1ast, C.Soulemane 13+12reb+1ast, C.Juan Manuel 8, J.Maria Morales 8+4reb, V.Nickerson 7+4reb+1ast, G.David 6+2reb+2ast
Iraurgi SB: N.Bertain 13+6reb+1ast, L.Debaut 11+9reb+1ast, M.Rasmus 10+7reb, A.Ierai 9+2ast, G.Maiza 8+5reb+1ast, C.McKnight 5+2reb

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Alcala – Huelva Com. 90-88

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Huelva Com. (4-10) was edged on the road by ninth ranked Alcala (7-7) 90-88 on Saturday. Alcala looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Forward Jorge Parra (192-1998) notched 24 points and 6 assists to lead the effort and Trinidad and Tobago Imru Duke (203-1999) supported him with 24 points and 6 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). Even 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Senegalese center Massine Fall (208-1993) did not help to save the game for Huelva Com.. Forward Manu Vazquez (202-1998) added 11 points and 12 rebounds for the guests. Four Huelva Com. players scored in double figures. Huelva Com.’s coach let to play ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Alcala moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Huelva Com. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the twelfth position with ten games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Alcala will meet Almansa (#11) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Huelva Com.’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Huelva Huelva CD.
Top scorers:
Alcala: D.Imru 24+6reb, J.Parra 24+3reb+6ast, J.Matos 17+4reb+6ast, E.Marco 8+9reb+4ast, J.Gonzalez 7+3reb+1ast, A.Lafuente 6+6reb+3ast
Huelva Com.: M.Fall 15+8reb+4ast, G.Boahen 14+2reb+2ast, K.Vasileiadis 12+5reb+2ast, C.Minlend Jr. 12+2reb+1ast, M.Vazquez 11+12reb, C.Niko 9+2reb+5ast

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Albacete – Almansa 80-60

Everything went according to plan when third ranked Albacete (9-5) outplayed at home 9th ranked Almansa (6-8) 80-60 on Saturday. Guard Jorge Martinez (187-1996) notched 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and guard Alejandro Marin (193-1988) supported him with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Even 11 points and 6 rebounds by Portuguese center Ricardo Monteiro (208-1997) did not help to save the game for Almansa. Point guard Kevin Navarro (183-1992, agency: Promo Sport ID) added 10 points and 5 assists for the guests. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Albacete moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Almansa dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Albacete will meet league’s second-placed Moron in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Almansa will play against Alcala (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Albacete: A.Marin 16+5reb+2ast, J.Martinez 16+5reb+6ast, V.Stevanic 10+4reb, D.De Blas 9+10reb, F.Martin 9+1reb, C.Jacobs 9+1reb
Almansa: R.Monteiro 11+6reb+3ast, K.Navarro 10+2reb+5ast, C.Toledo 9+2reb, G.Adriano 8+5reb, A.Victor 6+5reb, M.Ivankovic 6+4reb+2ast