There were only 2 rounds played so far and it’s still very beginning of the Regular Season in Tercera FEB. The round was exceptionally exciting as eight games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Castelldefels edged Roser at home 72-71. Castelldefels looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Daniel Tugores (185-1995) who scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Alex Cruz (-2006) chipped in 24 points. Forward Sergi Tubert (195-1991) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Roser will play next round against Barca 2 trying to get back on the winning streak. Castelldefels will try to continue on its current victory against Manresa B on the road.
Valle de Egues recorded a loss in Renedo de Pielagos. Visitors were defeated by Pas Pielagos 92-85. Naturalized Israeli guard Guy Artman (185-2002) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 6 rebounds. David Ramirez contributed with 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized Ukrainian forward Anton Savitski (196-1986) replied with 24 points and 8 rebounds for Valle de Egues. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pas Pielagos will play against Bilbao at home in the next round. Valle de Egues will play against Solares and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game was played in Carballo where Culleredo beat host Xiria 90-82 on Sunday evening. Alberto Corbacho scored 27 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Santiago Martinez responded with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Culleredo will meet at home Estudiantes in the next round where they are favorite. Xiria will play against Maceira and hope to win that game.
Rest of the games of round 2 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Caja Rural was defeated by Bilbao in a road game 70-58. Redline MT beat Cantbasket at home 72-60. Mondragon won against Burgos on the opponent’s court 85-82. Santander managed to outperform Ulacia ZKE in a home game 84-81. LBC Cocinas managed to beat Baskonia B on the road 70-54. Winless Tabirako lost to undefeated Solares on its own court 67-76. Chantada beat Carbajosa in a road game 71-64. Un.Oviedo lost to undefeated Marin at home 67-79. Winless Obradoiro S. lost to undefeated Avila on the opponent’s court 79-81. Gijon Circulo managed to beat Avenida in a home game 94-91. Winless Maceira was defeated by Betanzos on the road 77-68. Estudiantes smashed Solgaleo on its own court 83-61. La Matanza won against Valsequillo in Las Palmas 83-74. Winless Dist.Olimpico lost to undefeated Real Canoe at home 74-88. Alcala managed to beat Pablo Laso on the opponent’s court 82-68. Corralejo defeated Talavera in a home game 64-60. Socuellamos was beaten by Guadalajara on the road 82-66. Tres Cantos lost to undefeated Aridane on its own court 69-82. Winless Chlorella was outscored by Estudiantes B in Madrid 61-95. Winless Zentro Basket lost to undefeated Mostoles at home 73-96. Canarias defeated Tenerife Naut. on the opponent’s court 87-73. Rivas beat La Roda in a home game 66-60. Quintanar lost to Getafe on the road 73-80. Real Madrid 2 outscored El Ventero on its own court 74-54. Winless Tobarra recorded a loss to Guimar in a road game 81-70. Felipe Anton defeated Fuenlabrada 2 at home 88-72. Winless SESE lost to undefeated L’Hospitalet on the opponent’s court 55-71. Vic won against El Olivar in a home game 91-89. Es Castell managed to outperform Joventut 2 on the road 65-54. Mataro Parc managed to beat JAC Sants on its own court 88-79. Valls was defeated by Andratx in a road game 66-54. Navas beat Esparreguera at home 100-86. Winless Zuera lost to undefeated Azulejos on the opponent’s court 81-93. Mollet managed to outperform Helios in a home game 72-64. Granollers lost to undefeated Igualada on the road 65-71. Salt defeated Inca on its own court 74-56. Huerva was smashed by Alfinden in Zaragoza 107-73. Ibiza won against Manresa B at home 87-85. Winless Espanyol was outscored by Barca 2 on the opponent’s court 101-57. Winless Castello B lost to undefeated Torrent in a home game 76-83. El Pilar defeated Maristas on the road 97-86. Valencia 2 was beaten by Jovens on its own court 64-73. Winless Almassera lost to undefeated Paterna in a road game 68-71. Vila-Real outscored Godella at home 99-58. Tabernes managed to beat Morvedre on the opponent’s court 86-75. Winless Picken Claret lost to undefeated Puerto Sagunto in a home game 65-78. Elche beat Jorge Juan on the road 80-70. Molina destroyed Denia on its own court 89-62. Ontinet outscored Adesavi in Ontinyent 91-67. Benidorm managed to beat Lucentum at home 66-58. Sueca defeated Murcia Juver on the opponent’s court 77-64. Carolinas beat Real Murcia in a home game 82-65.
The best stats of 2nd round was 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Marcos Molina of Real Murcia.
Group A-A
Pas Pielagos – Valle de Egues 92-85
Valle de Egues recorded a loss in Renedo de Pielagos. Visitors were defeated by Pas Pielagos 92-85. Naturalized Israeli guard Guy Artman (185-2002) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 6 rebounds. Swingman David Ramirez (194-2003) contributed with 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Pas Pielagos players scored in double figures. Naturalized Ukrainian forward Anton Savitski (196-1986) replied with 24 points and 8 rebounds and power forward Marcos Portalez (202-1995, agency: Interperformances) added 20 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Valle de Egues. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pas Pielagos will play against Bilbao at home in the next round. Valle de Egues will play against Solares and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pas Pielagos: G.Artman 22+6reb+1ast, D.Ramirez 17+8reb+2ast, L.Gomez 14+7reb+2ast, J.Crespo 11+10reb, A.Garcia 9+1ast, M.Hernando 6+4reb
Valle de Egues: A.Savitski 24+8reb+2ast, M.Portalez 20+8reb+1ast, J.Balastegui 15+9reb+2ast, P.Fernandez 9+4reb+2ast, P.Yarnoz 9+4reb+2ast, K.Konan 4+1reb
gschID: 1182214
Bilbao – Caja Rural 70-58
There was a minor upset when Caja Rural was defeated on the road by Bilbao 70-58 on Saturday. Bilbao forced 20 Caja Rural turnovers and outrebounded them 45-28 including 17 on the offensive glass. Eneko Salinero (186-2002) scored 18 points and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Nigerian center Elvis Ude (202-2003) chipped in 8 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Raul Popa (-2005) responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds and Ignacio Gallardo (196-2001) scored 11 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Bilbao will meet Pas Pielagos in the next round. Caja Rural will play against Redline MT and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bilbao: E.Salinero 18+3reb+3ast, O.De Las Heras 8+4reb+2ast, E.Ude 8+9reb, I.Chacon 7+2reb, I.Pedrosa 7+6reb+2ast, U.Madariaga 6+6reb
Caja Rural: R.Popa 20+7reb+1ast, I.Gallardo 11+2reb, J.Lambas 6+2ast, A.De La Fuente 5+3reb, A.de Vicente 4+2reb+2ast, M.Ayala 4+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1182215
Redline MT – Cantbasket 72-60
Redline MT used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Santander 72-60 on Saturday night. Redline MT dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Cantbasket‘s 20. Benat Etxeberria (-2004) scored 22 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Ander Gordillo (-2005) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Nahuel Del Val (187-2001) responded with 22 points and 8 rebounds and forward Jorge Otero (195-2004) scored 5 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Redline MT will meet Caja Rural in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cantbasket will play against Burgos and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Redline MT: B.Etxeberria 22+8reb, A.Gordillo 12+8reb+1ast, J.Urtxulutegi 10+3reb, A.Armendariz 9+5reb+3ast, U.Conde 9+4reb+2ast, E.Huizi 5+3reb+3ast
Cantbasket: N.Del Val 22+8reb+2ast, I.Rebergen 10+4reb, A.Reyes 9+6reb, H.Schotter 5+6reb, J.Otero 5+8reb+3ast, H.Bode 3+5reb
gschID: 1182216
Burgos – Mondragon 82-85
There was a minor upset when Burgos was edged at home by Mondragon 85-82 on Sunday. Mondragon forced 21 Burgos turnovers. Power forward Martin Buesa (204-1988) scored 22 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Aitzol Lagunilla (198-2003) chipped in 19 points during the contest. French Timothe Koffo (-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and Dominican Farly Nunez (-2004) scored 18 points and 4 steals. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Burgos’ coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Mondragon will meet at home Santander in the next round. Burgos will play against Cantbasket in Santander and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mondragon: M.Buesa 22+8reb+1ast, A.Lagunilla 19+2reb+2ast, E.Madinabeitia 13+4reb+6ast, M.Zamora 10+4reb+4ast, M.Balanzategui 9+9reb+3ast, A.Lorenzo 6+6reb+2ast
Burgos: M.Bella 18+2reb+2ast, F.Nunez 18+4reb+3ast, T.Koffo 16+12reb+1ast, J.Salinas 10+6reb+3ast, M.Thiaw 7+6reb+1ast, R.Rodriguez 7+1reb+3ast
gschID: 1182217
Santander – Ulacia ZKE 84-81
Santander used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Zarautz 84-81 on Saturday night. Guard Marc Bataller (-2004, agency: BIG) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Lluc Gifreu (196-2003) chipped in 19 points during the contest. Center Andres Zabaleta (200-1994) responded with 23 points and 7 rebounds and Enaitz Errasti (188-2002) scored 14 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Santander will meet Mondragon on the road in the next round. Ulacia ZKE will play against Baskonia B and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santander: L.Gifreu 19+1reb+1ast, K.Skutyelnik 14+5reb+2ast, D.Williams 13+2reb+3ast, M.Bataller 12+7reb+3ast, M.Kripci 6+5reb, I.Lemaza 6+5reb+2ast
Ulacia ZKE: A.Zabaleta 23+7reb, E.Errasti 14+3reb+3ast, E.Juarros 11+3reb+2ast, A.Eguskitza 10+2reb+2ast, E.Martinez 9+1reb+2ast, B.Eceiza 6+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1182218
Baskonia B – LBC Cocinas 54-70
Not a big story in a game when Baskonia B was defeated at home by LBC Cocinas 70-54 on Sunday. LBC Cocinas forced 19 Baskonia B turnovers and outrebounded them 48-34 including a 22-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Jonathan Rodriguez (183-2001) had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Serbian Dejan Ilincic (211-1999, college: Southeastern) chipped in 18 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. South Sudanese power forward Abraham Bol (211-2008) responded with 13 points and 9 rebounds and Bulgarian Kaloyan Balkandzhiev (-2007) scored 7 points and 7 rebounds. Baskonia B’s coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. LBC Cocinas will meet at home Tabirako in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Baskonia B will play against Ulacia ZKE in Zarautz and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
LBC Cocinas: J.Rodriguez 19+10reb+2ast, D.Ilincic 18+11reb, A.Rodriguez 13+2reb+1ast, B.Arevalo 7+7reb+5ast, E.Carpintero 5+4reb, A.Gutierrez 4+4reb+1ast
Baskonia B: A.Bol 13+9reb+1ast, M.Khatiashvili 10+1reb, S.Joksimovic 7+3reb+2ast, K.Balkandzhiev 7+7reb, O.Ibarrola 5+2reb+1ast, F.Raicevic 4+2reb+4ast
gschID: 1182219
Tabirako – Solares 67-76
Everything went according to plan in Durango where Solares won against Tabirako 76-67 on Saturday. Solares dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to Tabirako‘s 20. Solares forced 26 Tabirako turnovers. Diego Garcia (192-2000) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Hector Saiz-Bustamante chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Point guard Xabier Arroitajauregui (180-1997) responded with 21 points and 9 rebounds and Markel Aranzabal (198-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Solares will meet Valle de Egues in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tabirako will play against LBC Cocinas in Logrono and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Solares: D.Garcia 18+11reb+1ast, G.Contreras 15+1reb+3ast, H.Saiz-Bustamante 15+6reb, A.Byrd-Jelinek 9+7reb+1ast, M.Carcoba 8+2reb+1ast, O.Hernandez 6+3reb
Tabirako: X.Arroitajauregui 21+9reb+2ast, M.Aranzabal 14+14reb, A.Calle 11, I.Errasti 7+2reb, J.Aldecoa-Otalora 7+7reb+2ast, A.Arizmendiarreta 4
gschID: 1182220
Group A-B
Carbajosa – Chantada 64-71
There was no surprise when Carbajosa was defeated at home by Chantada 71-64 on Saturday. Chantada dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Carbajosa‘s 26. They outrebounded Carbajosa 51-35 including a 40-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. Jesus Cerisuelo (-1998) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Carlos Noguerol (186-1993) chipped in 17 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists during the contest. Chantada’s coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American-Barbados guard Chris Teasley (191-1990, college: VWU) responded with 14 points and 9 rebounds and Argentinian-Italian Martin Sesarego Espina (-2001) scored 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Carbajosa players scored in double figures. Chantada will meet at home Solgaleo in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Carbajosa will play against Un.Oviedo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Chantada: J.Cerisuelo 20+14reb+1ast, C.Noguerol 17+5reb+9ast, C.Iglesias 16+11reb+2ast, M.Alvarez 8+2reb+1ast, A.Gomez 4+3reb+1ast, M.Ruano 4+4reb+2ast
Carbajosa: M.Sesarego Espina 14+7reb+4ast, W.Guy 14+4reb+2ast, C.Teasley 14+9reb+3ast, A.Ramirez 10+9reb+3ast, J.Bravo 7+5reb+1ast, V.Pietukhov 5
gschID: 1182396
Un.Oviedo – Marin 67-79
There was a surprise result when Marin defeated on the road Un.Oviedo 79-67 on Sunday. Marin forced 19 Un.Oviedo turnovers. American power forward Wildens Leveque (211-2000, college: Texas A&M) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Manuel Varela (182-2001) chipped in 20 points during the contest. Four Marin players scored in double figures. Forward Jorge Arias (201-2006) responded with 14 points and 8 rebounds and Miguel Zorrozua (-2006) scored 12 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Marin will meet at home Avila in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Un.Oviedo will play against Carbajosa and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Marin: M.Varela 20+1reb+2ast, W.Leveque 16+10reb+1ast, S.van Wijk 13+4reb+1ast, J.Cardito 12+2reb+4ast, J.Reilly 8+3reb+3ast, D.Hogan 4+3reb
Un.Oviedo: J.Arias 14+8reb, M.Zorrozua 12+2reb, D.Cuetos 9+1reb+1ast, M.Bartolome 9+3reb+1ast, D.Diarra 6+5reb, F.Sanchez 4+5reb+1ast
gschID: 1182397
Avila – Obradoiro S. 81-79
Very expected game when Obradoiro S. was edged on the road by Avila 81-79 on Saturday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Avila forced 25 Obradoiro S. turnovers. Mario Linde (185-2002) scored 29 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Cuban center Santo Cabrera (205-2001) chipped in 14 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Guard Iker Sama (-2004) responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds and forward Guillermo Gonzalez (196-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Avila will meet Marin on the road in the next round. Obradoiro S. will play against Gijon Circulo and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Avila: M.Linde 29+4reb+4ast, S.Cabrera 14+13reb+1ast, D.Stefanuto 13+8reb, M.Garcia 10+10reb, J.Callenbach 5+6reb+3ast, I.Vivero 4+1reb
Obradoiro S.: I.Sama 16+6reb+1ast, J.Manuel Bocca 14+6reb+2ast, A.Grela 13+4reb+4ast, G.Gonzalez 10+10reb+2ast, Y.Pinas 7+6reb, M.Souto 7+2reb+3ast
gschID: 1182398
Gijon Circulo – Avenida 94-91
Very predictable result when Gijon Circulo edged at home Avenida 94-91 on Saturday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Center Sergio Martinez (208-1992) had a double-double by scoring 25 points, 18 rebounds and 4 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and guard Samuel Barros (190-1998) chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Mark Hetor (197-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 17 rebounds and American guard Kyle Cardaci (188-2000, college: St.Peter’s) scored 30 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Avenida’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Gijon Circulo will meet Obradoiro S. in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Avenida will play against Betanzos and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Gijon Circulo: S.Martinez 25+18reb+1ast, L.Paul 21+1reb, Y.Hoexum 15+3reb+1ast, S.Barros 14+5reb+4ast, S.Idris 8+11reb+1ast, M.Okafor 7+9reb+2ast
Avenida: K.Cardaci 30+6reb, M.Hetor 20+17reb, A.Garrido 11+3reb+3ast, A.McCarthy 10+3reb+3ast, A.Akinwole 9+5reb+4ast, P.Hepburn 5+1reb
gschID: 1182399
Betanzos – Maceira 77-68
Betanzos used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from 77-68 on Sunday night. Forward Pablo Sanjurjo (198-2003) scored 21 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Daniel Martin (187-1997) chipped in 16 points during the contest. Forward Jorge Aller (195-1997) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds and Colombian Ivan Losada (185-1996) scored 17 points. Four Maceira players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Betanzos will meet Avenida in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Maceira will play against Xiria and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Betanzos: P.Sanjurjo 21+5reb+1ast, D.Martin 16+4reb, B.Fernandez 12+5reb, M.Latas 7+3reb+3ast, J.Abelleira 7+7reb+6ast, M.Rozas 5+11reb+2ast
Maceira: I.Losada 17+2reb+3ast, J.Aller 14+13reb+3ast, J.Roman 12+3reb+4ast, I.Gonzalez 12+4reb, J.Martinez 6+4reb+1ast, T.Bardasz 5
gschID: 1182400
Xiria – Culleredo 82-90
An interesting game was played in Carballo where Culleredo beat host Xiria 90-82 on Sunday evening. Culleredo forced 19 Xiria turnovers. The former international forward Alberto Corbacho (200-1984) scored 27 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Argentinian-Italian Ramiro Espinoza (190-1996) chipped in 24 points and 4 assists during the contest. Forward Santiago Martinez (192-2004) responded with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Argentinian point guard Valentin Carrizo (182-2002) scored 15 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Culleredo will meet at home Estudiantes in the next round where they are favorite. Xiria will play against Maceira and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Culleredo: A.Corbacho 27+6reb+1ast, R.Espinoza 24+2reb+4ast, F.Vidal 11+10reb+3ast, A.Diaz 10+10reb+4ast, C.Anon 5+3reb+1ast, X.Quintela 5+1ast
Xiria: V.Carrizo 15+3reb+4ast, R.Rey 14+3reb, O.Thiam 14+3reb, S.Martinez 14+6reb+4ast, N.Cebrian 10+1reb+3ast, A.Iglesias 7+8reb+2ast
gschID: 1182401
Estudiantes L. – Solgaleo 83-61
Estudiantes used a home court advantage and outleveled the opponent from Ourense 83-61 on Sunday night. Estudiantes dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Solgaleo‘s 24. They outrebounded Solgaleo 47-36 including 39 on the defensive glass. Forward Alex Almenta (207-2004, agency: BIG) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Martin Fernandez (-2003) chipped in 16 points and 5 assists during the contest. Four Estudiantes L. players scored in double figures. Romanian Gabriel Preotu (188-2001) responded with 19 points and Hungarian guard Gabor Lukacsi (190-2007) scored 16 points. Solgaleo’s coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Estudiantes will meet Culleredo on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Solgaleo will play against Chantada and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes L.: A.Almenta 20+15reb+1ast, M.Fernandez 16+4reb+5ast, A.Hermida 16+6reb+1ast, A.Rodriguez 13+6reb+4ast, P.Fernandez 6+3reb+3ast, D.Nogal 4+5reb+1ast
Solgaleo: G.Preotu 19+4reb, G.Lukacsi 16+2reb+3ast, J.Prieto 9+2reb, A.Reyes 8+9reb, M.Pereira 3+5reb+1ast, D.Lopez 3+4reb+1ast
gschID: 1182402
Group B-A
Valsequillo – La Matanza 74-83
There was no surprise when Valsequillo was defeated at home by La Matanza 83-74 on Saturday. Naturalized Venezuelan swingman Franger Pirela (187-2002) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Romen Hernandez (200-1991) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Forward Paulo Rodriguez (201-2000) responded with 17 points and 6 rebounds and center Alberto Redondo (209-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. La Matanza will meet at home Chlorella in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Valsequillo will play against Dist.Olimpico and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
La Matanza: F.Pirela 15+7reb+1ast, R.Hernandez 13+6reb+1ast, R.Pestano 11+5reb, A.Navas 11+2reb+2ast, A.Hernandez 9+2reb+2ast, J.del Castillo 8+1reb+2ast
Valsequillo: P.Rodriguez 17+6reb+2ast, J.Almenara 13+2reb+2ast, F.Diaz 11+1reb+3ast, A.Redondo 10+10reb, A.Alonso 6, P.Sanchez 5+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1182578
Dist.Olimpico – Real Canoe 74-88
No shocking result in a game in Madrid where Real Canoe defeated Dist.Olimpico 88-74 on Saturday. American guard Jake Wojcik (196-1999, college: Fairfield) scored 26 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Jaime Perez (200-2000) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Ivan Correa (196-2001) responded with 11 points and forward Mario Perez (198-2001) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Real Canoe will meet at home Pablo Laso in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Dist.Olimpico will play against Valsequillo and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Real Canoe: J.Wojcik 26+5reb+1ast, J.Perez 16+6reb+1ast, D.Manzanero 12+6reb, G.Tavier 9+9reb+1ast, L.Garcia-Larrache 8+3reb+3ast, J.Jorba 6+1reb
Dist.Olimpico: M.Perez 12+5reb, I.Correa 11+4reb+2ast, I.Gonzalez 11+2reb+1ast, D.Guijarro 10+3reb+3ast, A.Fernandez 8+2ast, J.Valverde 8+7reb+1ast
gschID: 1182579
Pablo Laso – Alcala 68-82
Very expected game when Pablo Laso was defeated at home by Alcala 82-68 on Saturday. Alcala forced 21 Pablo Laso turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Center Eduardo Echeverria (200-2000) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and center Daniel Martin (209-1998) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Serbian center Luka Paunov (208-2003) responded with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Mali center Yalita Boubacar (205-2006) scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Alcala will meet at home Corralejo in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pablo Laso will play against Real Canoe in Madrid and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Alcala: E.Echeverria 15+5reb+2ast, D.Martin 12+7reb+2ast, D.Krohnert 10+6reb+2ast, A.Torres 9+3reb+5ast, V.Del Grosso 8+4reb+5ast, J.Becerra 7+3reb
Pablo Laso: Y.Boubacar 13+8reb, L.Paunov 13+7reb+4ast, J.Taboada 8+4reb+1ast, A.Laso 8+5reb+3ast, L.Dalla Costa 8+2reb+1ast, O.Hadi 6+6reb+1ast
gschID: 1182580
Corralejo – Talavera 64-60
There was a surprise result when Corralejo beat at home Talavera 64-60 on Saturday. Puerto Rican-American guard Kenneth Rodriguez (188-2006) scored 10 points and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American-Nigerian Manny Ogunfolu (201-1989, college: S.Indiana, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Corralejo players scored in double figures. Forward Juan Santos (196-2002) responded with 8 points and 5 rebounds and guard Jon Larrea (192-2005) scored 9 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Corralejo will meet Alcala on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Talavera will play against Guadalajara and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Corralejo: A.Canas-Balina 13+3reb, M.Ogunfolu 12+6reb+1ast, P.Diop 10+3reb, K.Rodriguez 10+2reb+7ast, G.Guerra 8+2reb+4ast, D.Cabrera 4+1reb
Talavera: M.Solorzano 10+2reb+2ast, J.Larrea 9+5reb, C.Luis 9+2reb, L.Abdoulaye 8+2reb, P.Baddini 8+1reb+1ast, J.Santos 8+5reb+2ast
gschID: 1182581
Guadalajara – Socuellamos 82-66
There was a minor upset when Socuellamos was defeated on the road by Guadalajara 82-66 on Saturday. Venezuelan power forward Luis Valera (201-1988, college: UTRGV) scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Carlos Unanue (193-2000) chipped in 18 points during the contest. Four Guadalajara players scored in double figures. Forward Juan Carlos Vilches (196-1993) responded with 17 points and 5 rebounds and swingman Jose Abril (192-2001) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Socuellamos’ coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Guadalajara will meet Talavera on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Socuellamos will play against Tres Cantos and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Guadalajara: C.Unanue 18+4reb+2ast, L.Valera 17+5reb+4ast, J.Martinez 12+6reb, V.Alonso 10+4ast, J.Bustos 10+5reb+2ast, U.Hrovat 8+3reb+2ast
Socuellamos: J.Carlos Vilches 17+5reb+1ast, J.Abril 12+6reb+2ast, A.Navarro 9+6reb+3ast, F.Quero 8+2reb+1ast, A.Arcones 7+3reb+1ast, M.Mije 6+8reb+1ast
gschID: 1182582
Tres Cantos – Aridane 69-82
But Tres Cantos was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Los Llanos 82-69 on Saturday night. Aridane dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Tres Cantos‘ 36. Power forward Jorge Parrondo (196-2000) had a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Pablo Martinez (185-1997) chipped in 17 points and 6 assists during the contest. Four Aridane players scored in double figures. Guard Gonzalo Diaz (186-2004) responded with 18 points and 6 assists and Jorge Dominguez (-2001) scored 16 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Aridane will meet at home Estudiantes B in the next round where they are favorite. Tres Cantos will play against Socuellamos and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Aridane: P.Martinez 17+2reb+6ast, A.Castillo 14+6reb+1ast, O.Fuentes 12+5reb+3ast, J.Parrondo 11+10reb+6ast, S.Gueye 11+3reb, K.Riverol 8+1reb
Tres Cantos: G.Diaz 18+3reb+6ast, J.Dominguez 16+1reb+2ast, G.Lardies 9+7reb, D.Fernandez 8+8reb, F.Gomez 7+5reb+1ast, A.Sancho 4+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1182583
Estudiantes B – Chlorella 95-61
Estudiantes B used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Chlorella 95-61 on Saturday night. Estudiantes B made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Chlorella turnovers and outrebounded them 41-29 including a 32-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Estudiantes B shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. Guard Miguel Sola (189-2006) scored 15 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Mateo Laguna (203-2002) chipped in 7 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Four Estudiantes B players scored in double figures. Jesus Santano (196-2006) responded with 12 points and 6 rebounds and Rodrigo Rioja (-2005) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Estudiantes B will meet Aridane in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Chlorella will play against La Matanza in Las Palmas and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes B: A.Montero 15+2reb+2ast, M.Sola 15+6reb+6ast, V.Negre 14+3reb+1ast, P.Orenga 12+4reb+2ast, P.Robles 11+3reb+1ast, J.Alonso 10+4reb+1ast
Chlorella: R.Rioja 13+6reb, J.Santano 12+6reb+2ast, M.Estape 9+5reb+2ast, B.Schuch 9+3reb, A.Daushvili 6+3reb+1ast, A.Usaola 5+1reb
gschID: 1182584
Group B-B
Zentro Basket – Mostoles 73-96
No shocking result in a game in Madrid where Mostoles smashed Zentro Basket 96-73 on Saturday. Mostoles forced 20 Zentro Basket turnovers and outrebounded them 39-27 including 28 on the defensive glass. Mostoles looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Antonio Diaz (-2006) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Diego Rueda (192-2004) chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Four Mostoles players scored in double figures. Andy Huelves (190-2007) responded with 19 points and 6 rebounds and swingman Ignacio Ballespin (194-1998) scored 22 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Mostoles will meet at home Fuenlabrada 2 in the next round where they are favorite. Zentro Basket will play against Tenerife Naut. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mostoles: S.Stefanovic 19+1reb+1ast, A.Diaz 16+11reb+1ast, D.Rueda 13+5reb+6ast, S.Rodriguez 11+8reb+1ast, D.Tolosa 9+1reb+1ast, J.De Yraolagoitia 8+3reb+2ast
Zentro Basket: I.Ballespin 22+1reb+1ast, A.Huelves 19+6reb+1ast, A.Keita 9+3reb+1ast, R.Alogo-Evuna 9+7reb, J.Anike 6+1reb+1ast, J.Dalgaard-Duus 2+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1182760
Tenerife Naut. – Canarias 73-87
Very expected game in Santa Cruz where Tenerife Naut. was defeated by Canarias 87-73 on Wednesday. Mali center Mohamed Sangare (201-2007) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward David Acosta (203-2004) chipped in 14 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Swingman Imobach Gonzalez (193-1993) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds and naturalized Bosnian forward Adnan Omeragic (202-1996) scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Canarias will meet at home Rivas in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tenerife Naut. will play against Zentro Basket in Madrid and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Canarias: L.Riga 19+4reb+1ast, M.Sangare 15+11reb, D.Fernandez 14+2reb+1ast, D.Acosta 14+10reb+1ast, N.Norgaard 8+3reb+6ast, B.Lipasi 7+5reb+2ast
Tenerife Naut.: I.Gonzalez 17+7reb+2ast, J.Antonio Oramas 14+1reb+2ast, A.Omeragic 13+8reb, M.Molina 11+5reb+3ast, J.Seco 7+2reb+1ast, M.Alexander Miranda 4+2reb
gschID: 1182761
Rivas – La Roda 66-60
There was a surprise result when Rivas beat at home La Roda 66-60 on Saturday. Power forward Alvaro Biersack (198-1995) scored 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and center Marcos Hermoso (201-1999) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Canadian-Jamaican guard Kedar Salam NKosi (191-1994, college: Simon Fraser, agency: Helping Ballers) responded with 16 points and 5 rebounds and Kalei Carter (204-1996) scored 8 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Rivas will meet Canarias in the next round and it may be the game of the week. La Roda will play against Getafe and hope to win that game and get promotion back to the Segunda FEB just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Rivas: G.Gonzalez 14+1reb+4ast, A.Biersack 13+8reb+4ast, M.Hermoso 13+7reb+2ast, P.Perez 9+6reb+6ast, P.Estebanez 7+1reb+1ast, P.Lopez 4+5reb
La Roda: K.Salam N’Kosi 16+5reb+1ast, M.Voronin 11+4reb+1ast, K.Carter 8+6reb+2ast, O.Bramble 8+6reb+1ast, J.Vaquero 5+3ast, B.Pietras 4+3reb
gschID: 1182762
Getafe – Quintanar 80-73
There was a minor upset in Madrid where Quintanar was defeated by Getafe 80-73 on Saturday. Getafe made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Forward Iago Ibanez (197-1996) scored 24 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and Jorge Tejera (200-1992) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Getafe’s coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Argentinian point guard Gaston Zalazar (190-1996) responded with 21 points and 9 rebounds and American forward Chris Murray (198-2000, college: Embry Riddle) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Getafe will meet La Roda on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Quintanar will play against Real Madrid 2 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Getafe: I.Ibanez 24+7reb+8ast, J.Tejera 17+8reb+2ast, M.Alvarez 12+12reb+1ast, N.Lasuncion 7+2reb+1ast, S.Mbansogo 5+1reb+1ast, E.Ortiz 4+3reb+1ast
Quintanar: G.Zalazar 21+9reb+1ast, C.Murray 17+11reb+2ast, A.Andrade 11+5reb+3ast, R.Deus 9+4reb, S.Val Gutierrez 9+1reb+1ast, D.Ibarlucea 6+3reb
gschID: 1182763
Real Madrid 2 – El Ventero 74-54
Real Madrid 2 used a home court advantage and outleveled the opponent from Villarrobledo 74-54 on Saturday night. Senegalese center El Hadji Gueye (208-2007) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Latvian forward Gunars Grinvalds (200-2008) chipped in 7 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Dutch center Ryan Peters (208-2004) responded with 17 points and 9 rebounds and naturalized Colombian power forward Jhan Paul Mejia (208-1994, college: Charleston, agency: Helping Ballers) scored 9 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Real Madrid 2 will meet Quintanar on the road in the next round. El Ventero will play against Guimar and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Real Madrid 2: E.Hadji Gueye 15+13reb+1ast, F.Kayser 8+2reb+3ast, D.Duru 8+7reb+1ast, A.Bjelic 7+2reb, G.Grinvalds 7+9reb+1ast, I.Campoy 6+2reb+1ast
El Ventero: R.Peters 17+9reb, J.Paul Mejia 9+8reb+3ast, S.Gonzalez 8+4reb+3ast, G.Rodriguez 8+2reb+2ast, J.Atienza 6+5reb+1ast, A.Lopez 3+1reb
gschID: 1182764
Guimar – Tobarra 81-70
Guimar used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Tobarra 81-70 on Saturday night. Guimar forced 25 Tobarra turnovers. Strangely Tobarra outrebounded Guimar 53-32 including a 21-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Swedish Nsele Bangala (-2003) scored 20 points to lead the charge for the winners and Argentinian-German center Christian Bihurriet (207-2000) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Guimar players scored in double figures. Argentinian-Italian forward Franco Ferraria-Amici (198-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds and forward Jose Luis Ibanez (198-2000) scored 20 points. Tobarra’s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Guimar will meet El Ventero in the next round. Tobarra will play against Felipe Anton and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Guimar: N.Bangala 20+2reb+1ast, A.Tato 18+3reb, C.Bihurriet 15+7reb, A.Rosales 13+4reb+2ast, M.Vincitorio 9+6reb, G.Carral 2+3reb+3ast
Tobarra: J.Luis Ibanez 20+3reb+1ast, B.Gonzalez 19+4reb, F.Ferraria-Amici 11+13reb+1ast, J.Sola 7+10reb, P.Ballester 6+5reb+2ast, E.Ramon 5+2reb
gschID: 1182765
Felipe Anton – Fuenlabrada 2 88-72
There was a surprise result in La Palma where Felipe Anton defeated Fuenlabrada 2 88-72 on Saturday. Gambian center Demba Sheriff (208-2004) had a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Victor Julio Taveras (196-2002) chipped in 16 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Felipe Anton’s coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Diego Sanchez (200-2005) responded with 10 points and 8 rebounds and Pavel Reyes (-2006) scored 9 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Felipe Anton will meet Tobarra on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Fuenlabrada 2 will play against Mostoles and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Felipe Anton: E.Domenech 19+2reb, V.Julio Taveras 16+10reb, A.Jimenez 11+1reb, D.Sheriff 10+14reb+3ast, E.Duque 10+2reb+2ast, R.Revelles 9+4reb+3ast
Fuenlabrada 2: C.Kanyinda 14+4reb, H.Perez 13+1reb, B.Vidarte 11+2reb+1ast, D.Sanchez 10+8reb+1ast, P.Reyes 9+6reb+3ast, M.Perez 7+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1182766
Group C-A
L’Hospitalet – SESE 71-55
Very expected game when SESE was defeated on the road by L’Hospitalet 71-55 on Sunday. L’Hospitalet outrebounded SESE 49-34 including a 37-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Chadian center Placide Nakidjim (205-1994) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Gerard Sevillano (196-1994, agency: BIG) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Marti Corbera (-2004) responded with 10 points and 5 rebounds and forward Arnau Jaime (201-2001) scored 12 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. L’Hospitalet will meet at home Vic in the next round. SESE will play against Zuera and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
L’Hospitalet: P.Nakidjim 14+9reb+1ast, G.Sevillano 13+7reb+3ast, A.Tarrida 12+3reb+2ast, S.Esteves-Garcia 8+2reb+1ast, A.Rodriguez 8+4reb+3ast, E.Koyanouba 7+12reb+1ast
SESE: A.Jaime 12+1reb, M.Corbera 10+5reb+1ast, G.Gutierrez 8, A.Abello 6+2reb+3ast, A.Recio 5+1reb, R.Martin 4+3reb
gschID: 1182942
Vic – El Olivar 91-89
Rather predictable result when Vic edged at home El Olivar 91-89 on Saturday. Vic looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Center Adrian Sanchez (204-2001) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Alberto Coderch (192-1994, college: Webber) chipped in 17 points during the contest. Daniel Munoz (-2003, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and Argentinian guard Felipe Minzer (195-2007) scored 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Five Vic and four El Olivar players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Vic will meet L’Hospitalet on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. El Olivar will play against Joventut 2 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Vic: A.Coderch 17+3reb+3ast, A.Sanchez 16+11reb+2ast, P.Rios 14+2reb+5ast, A.Simon 14+5reb, D.Vidal 13+5reb+2ast, F.Pallares 6+2reb+1ast
El Olivar: A.Moreno 19+2reb+4ast, F.Minzer 19+6reb+3ast, D.Munoz 18+10reb+4ast, R.Valero 11+2reb+1ast, J.Garcia 9, A.Sistac 8+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1182943
Joventut 2 – Es Castell 54-65
But Joventut 2 was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Es Castell 65-54 on Sunday night. Es Castell made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Es Castell outrebounded Joventut 2 44-33 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Josep Gascon (200-2001) scored 17 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Senegalese center Sauleymane Ndoye (202-2002) chipped in 8 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Adrian Torres (-2006, agency: BIG) responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds and Eric Del Castillo (196-2007) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Es Castell will meet at home Mataro Parc in the next round. Joventut 2 will play against El Olivar in Zaragoza and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Es Castell: J.Gascon 17+9reb+1ast, R.Gomez 14+4reb+2ast, J.Hernandez 12+1reb+1ast, S.Ndoye 8+11reb+2ast, C.Sintes 8+5reb, S.Llufriu 2+3reb+1ast
Joventut 2: A.Torres 20+8reb+2ast, E.Del Castillo 10+7reb+2ast, P.Majoral 9+6reb+2ast, H.Ruiz 8+4reb, P.Batlle 4+4reb+5ast, M.Gil 2
gschID: 1182944
Mataro Parc – JAC Sants 88-79
There was a surprise result when Mataro Parc won against at home JAC Sants 88-79 on Sunday. Point guard Bernat Alvarez (176-1995) scored 18 points and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Alejandro Diez (192-2006) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) during the contest. Five Mataro Parc players scored in double figures. Marc Mestres (-2004) responded with 23 points and point guard Marc Pages (178-1995) scored 11 points. JAC Sants’ coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Mataro Parc will meet Es Castell on the road in the next round. JAC Sants will play against Andratx and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Mataro Parc: A.Diez 19+5reb, B.Alvarez 18+3reb+5ast, A.Ruiz 16+3reb+2ast, A.Sanchez 15+3reb+3ast, I.Martinez 10+4reb+2ast, J.Castillo 6+6reb+3ast
JAC Sants: M.Mestres 23+4reb+2ast, M.Pages 11+2reb+3ast, M.Palau 11+2reb+1ast, I.Vives 9+6reb, O.Buetas 8+4reb+4ast, J.Rodriguez 8+1ast
gschID: 1182945
Andratx – Valls 66-54
There was a minor upset when Valls was defeated on the road by Andratx 66-54 on Saturday. Forward Gabriel Torres (198-1989) scored 9 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Antonio Bennasar (-1999) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Forward David Loras (204-2002) responded with 9 points and 10 rebounds and guard Gonzalo Balta (190-1995) scored 12 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Andratx will meet JAC Sants in the next round where they are favorite. Valls will play against Navas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Andratx: A.Bennasar 15+9reb, A.Pou 14+4reb+1ast, G.Torres 9+13reb+3ast, P.Fluxa 7+6reb+1ast, J.Sastre 7+2reb+8ast, D.Alzamora 6+2reb
Valls: O.Besora 13+3reb, G.Balta 12+3reb+3ast, O.Ngomo 9+3reb, D.Loras 9+10reb, M.Toledo 5+4reb, A.Alaminos 4+8reb+2ast
gschID: 1182946
Navas – Esparreguera 100-86
Navas used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Esparreguera 100-86 on Saturday night. Navas shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 53.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Esparreguera‘s players. Forward Guillem Alba (194-1999) scored 32 points to lead the charge for the winners and South Sudanese center Deng Mayot (220-1997, agency: Helping Ballers) chipped in 19 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Naturalized Gambian forward Omaru Toure (199-1994) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 17 rebounds and forward Josep Sole (195-1997) scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Esparreguera’s coach rotated ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Navas will meet Valls on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Esparreguera will play against Azulejos and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Navas: G.Alba 32+2reb+3ast, D.Mabior 19+11reb+1ast, D.Yuste 16+6reb+7ast, E.Sims 14+3reb+7ast, R.Santos 14+10reb+2ast, I.Juncadella 2+5ast
Esparreguera: P.Campana 17+1reb+5ast, J.Sole 16+8reb, J.Martin 16+5reb+2ast, O.Toure 10+17reb+3ast, Q.Roig 10+6reb+1ast, M.Raventos 9+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1182947
Azulejos – Zuera 93-81
Very expected game in Zaragoza where Zuera was defeated by Azulejos 93-81 on Saturday. Strangely Zuera outrebounded Azulejos 45-33 including 18 on the offensive glass. American guard Zion Williams (193-1998, college: Gardner-Webb) had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Daniel Arjol (194-2003, agency: BIG) chipped in 10 points and 9 assists during the contest. Williams is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Azulejos players scored in double figures. Turkish forward Erkam Kiris (203-1998, college: Davis & Elkins) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Cuban guard Raudelis Guerra (191-1993) scored 23 points. Zuera’s coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn’t help. Azulejos will meet Esparreguera on the road in the next round. Zuera will play against SESE in Barcelona and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Azulejos: Z.Williams 24+12reb+1ast, F.Verlasevic 21+1reb, G.Colom 16+1reb+2ast, M.Ndiaye 15+6reb, D.Arjol 10+3reb+9ast, E.Ibanez 7+4reb+1ast
Zuera: R.Guerra 23+4reb+1ast, E.Kiris 19+11reb+4ast, M.Diallo 8+6reb, A.Pedros 8+5reb+6ast, P.Gracia 6+4reb, J.Belmonte 5+5reb+2ast
gschID: 1182948
Group C-B
Mollet – Helios 72-64
Very predictable result when Mollet beat at home Helios 72-64 on Sunday. Mollet outrebounded Helios 40-28 including 27 on the defensive glass. Center Angel Soto (205-1990) scored 10 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Albert Valle (181-1992) chipped in 14 points during the contest. Forward Hugo Cano (195-1993) responded with 28 points and Jorge Casado (-2003) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Helios’ coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Mollet will meet at home Espanyol in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Helios will play against Igualada and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Mollet: A.Valle 14+4reb+1ast, N.Marin 11+6reb+2ast, A.Soto 10+8reb+3ast, B.McDonald 10+2reb+2ast, A.Real 9+4reb+2ast, I.Belver 8+6reb+2ast
Helios: H.Cano 28+3reb, J.Gallego 14+7reb, R.Perez 6+6reb+4ast, F.Cobos 6+3reb, A.Abad 6+4reb+2ast, V.Vela 2+1reb+3ast
gschID: 1183124
Igualada – Granollers 71-65
Igualada used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Granollers 71-65 on Saturday night. Guard Sergio Quintana (192-2001, agency: BIG) had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Arnau Cumelles (198-2000) chipped in 9 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Carles Homs (196-1996) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds and forward Marc Salmeron (-1998) scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Igualada will meet Helios in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Granollers will play against Salt and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Igualada: S.Quintana 22+11reb+3ast, M.Bernadi 12+4reb+1ast, A.Cumelles 9+8reb+1ast, M.Benito 6+4reb, C.Fons 6+2reb, E.Tejero 5+4reb+1ast
Granollers: C.Homs 16+8reb+3ast, M.Salmeron 13+8reb+2ast, A.Castro 12+4reb+1ast, M.Torne 6+3reb+1ast, O.Heras 6+2reb+1ast, S.Serrataco 4+5reb+1ast
gschID: 1183125
Salt – Inca 74-56
Salt used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Inca 74-56 on Saturday night. Salt forced 26 Inca turnovers. Pol Campeny (-2005) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Ferran Diaz (189-2003, agency: BIG) chipped in 16 points during the contest. Forward Marc Aguilo (196-1999) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Carlos Poyatos (207-1994) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Salt will meet Granollers on the road in the next round. Inca will play against Alfinden and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Salt: F.Diaz 16+2reb, P.Campeny 12+7reb+1ast, M.Coll 8+3reb+3ast, J.Llinas 6+6reb+1ast, M.Vancea 6+5reb, M.Romans 6+4reb
Inca: M.Aguilo 15+7reb+1ast, J.Miranda 13+3reb+2ast, C.Poyatos 10+10reb+1ast, L.Sanchez 8+1ast, P.Cami 3+1reb+3ast, P.Lluis Llabres 3+6reb+1ast
gschID: 1183126
Alfinden – Huerva 107-73
There was a minor upset in Zaragoza where Huerva was crushed by Alfinden 107-73 on Saturday. Alfinden shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American center Travion Leonard (203-1993, college: Barry, agency: Interperformances) scored 12 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Martin Smith (196-1993, college: Lipscomb) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Fernando Gaspar (-2003) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and forward Javier Fernandez (200-2004) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Alfinden will meet Inca on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Huerva will play against Ibiza and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Alfinden: A.Fernandez 17+1reb, A.Vicente 17+1ast, T.Leonard 12+9reb+2ast, M.Smith 12+6reb+4ast, A.Alexandre 10+6reb, S.Menendez 10+5reb+2ast
Huerva: L.Todorovski 15+4reb+2ast, F.Gaspar 14+10reb, J.Fernandez 14+7reb+1ast, J.Lacruz 13+1reb+1ast, W.Burgos 9+8reb+2ast, J.Urdiain 3+1reb+2ast
gschID: 1183127
Ibiza – Manresa B 87-85
There was a surprise result when Ibiza edged at home Manresa B 87-85 on Sunday. Ibiza shot 65.2 percent from the field. It was a great shooting night for Ibiza especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 61.1 percentage. Forward Javier Medori (202-1993) scored 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and the former international power forward Nacho Martin (205-1983) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Ibiza players scored in double figures. Ferran Torreblanca (-2005) responded with 21 points and guard Max Gaspa (190-2006) scored 15 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Ibiza will meet Huerva in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Manresa B will play against Castelldefels and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ibiza: J.Rosa 22+1reb+1ast, J.Medori 20+5reb+1ast, N.Martin 18+6reb+1ast, A.Castillo 15+3reb, C.Canellas 4+2reb+2ast, H.Ramon 3+3ast
Manresa B: F.Torreblanca 21+1reb, M.Gaspa 15+3reb, J.Pumarola 11+3reb, O.Hustak 8+2reb+2ast, C.Guitart 8+1ast, L.Bergseng 7+7reb
gschID: 1183128
Castelldefels – Roser 72-71
Castelldefels edged Roser at home 72-71. Castelldefels looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Daniel Tugores (185-1995) who scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Alex Cruz (-2006) chipped in 24 points. Forward Sergi Tubert (195-1991) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds and forward Pol Parisi (195-1996) added 21 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) respectively for the guests. Four Roser players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Roser will play next round against Barca 2 trying to get back on the winning streak. Castelldefels will try to continue on its current victory against Manresa B on the road.
Top scorers:
Castelldefels: A.Cruz 24+1reb, D.Tugores 12+8reb+7ast, E.Manes 9+2reb+6ast, M.Segarra 8+4reb+2ast, A.Vicente 8+5reb+1ast, P.Saiz 6+2reb+1ast
Roser: P.Parisi 21+2reb, A.Montalvo 15+5reb+1ast, M.Puig 12+4reb, S.Tubert 10+14reb+3ast, P.Santiago 6+5reb+1ast, R.Diaz 3+1reb
gschID: 1183129
Barca 2 – Espanyol 101-57
Barca 2 used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from Barcelona 101-57 on Sunday night. Barca 2 dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Espanyol‘s 32. They outrebounded Espanyol 58-24 including a 21-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. German-French guard Mathieu Grujicic (196-2007) scored 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Mali center Mohamed Keita (207-2001, college: Laval) chipped in 12 points and 11 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Barca 2 players scored in double figures. Forward Gerard Sola (201-2000) responded with 12 points and power forward Biel Bonet (200-2005) scored 6 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Barca 2 will meet Roser on the road in the next round. Espanyol will play against Mollet and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Barca 2: M.Grujicic 15+8reb+4ast, S.Keita 13+8reb, P.Pena 13+4reb+1ast, M.Keita 12+11reb+1ast, A.Butajevas 10+5reb+1ast, R.Villar 8+7reb+3ast
Espanyol: G.Sola 12+3reb, A.Ramos 7+5reb, A.Martin 7+1reb+1ast, J.Davini 6+2reb+1ast, B.Bonet 6+6reb, M.Suarez 6+2reb
gschID: 1183130
Group E-A
Castello B – Torrent 76-83
Rather predictable result when Torrent beat on the road Castello B 83-76 on Sunday. Center Lucas Blasco (197-1998) scored 22 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Sergio Hernandez (192-1995) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Pau Morte (-2002) responded with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Raul Soro (-2006) scored 19 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Torrent will meet at home Puerto Sagunto in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Castello B will play against Maristas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Torrent: L.Blasco 22+9reb+1ast, S.Hernandez 17+7reb+3ast, H.Marco 16+5reb+1ast, D.Calero 7+2reb+1ast, C.Campillos 6+2reb+3ast, P.Lopez 4+5reb+1ast
Castello B: R.Soro 19+1reb+1ast, P.Morte 14+5reb+4ast, J.Maria Torres 11+2reb+1ast, M.Lara 8+4reb, V.Rodriguez 8+10reb+1ast, J.Trechera 6+1reb+3ast
gschID: 1183306
Maristas – El Pilar 86-97
Not a big story in a game in Valencia where Maristas was defeated by El Pilar 97-86 on Saturday. El Pilar outrebounded Maristas 48-37 including 36 on the defensive glass. El Pilar looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Forward Alejandro Ruiz (195-2002, college: Dalhousie) scored 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Sergio Padilla (195-1999) chipped in 21 points and 5 assists during the contest. Alejandro Gadea (-2004) responded with 19 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and Alvaro Pou Campillo (-1999) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. El Pilar’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Valencia Valencia 2.
Top scorers:
El Pilar: S.Padilla 21+2reb+5ast, A.Ruiz 18+7reb+6ast, M.Berenguer 13+4reb+2ast, J.Mateo 12+12reb+2ast, J.Soriano 10+3reb, I.Ruiperez 9+1reb+2ast
Maristas: A.Gadea 19+9reb+4ast, V.Avino 15+3ast, A.Pou Campillo 14+6reb+3ast, M.Alonso 13+2reb, O.Ledezma 7+1reb+1ast, V.Carles 6+6reb+2ast
gschID: 1183307
Valencia 2 – Jovens 64-73
Everything went according to plan when Jovens won against on the road Valencia 2 73-64 on Saturday. Jovens forced 30 Valencia 2 turnovers. Antonio Moral (-2002) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Carlos Avino (-1997) chipped in 10 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Guard Didac Cebolla (188-2007) responded with 16 points and Daniel Osayi scored 9 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Jovens will meet at home Paterna in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Valencia 2’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Valencia to the arena El Pilar.
Top scorers:
Jovens: K.Montano 17+4reb, A.Moral 16+5reb+3ast, C.Avino 10+10reb+2ast, M.Panos 9+1reb+1ast, D.Tokaev 6+1reb+1ast, A.Aznar 4+8reb
Valencia 2: D.Cebolla 16+4reb+2ast, T.Talcis 12+8reb, J.Viguer 11+5reb+2ast, D.Osayi 9+11reb+1ast, D.Salvador 6+3reb, C.Heilmann 3+5reb
gschID: 1183308
Paterna – Almassera 71-68
There was a minor upset when Almassera was edged on the road by Paterna 71-68 on Saturday. Center Daniel Masip (200-2003) had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Hector Fabregat (189-2001) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Victor Prada (-1997) responded with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and center Ruben Ramos (200-1994) scored 17 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Paterna will meet Jovens in the next round where they are favorite. Almassera will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Paterna: H.Albert 13+5reb+1ast, H.Fabregat 12+5reb+2ast, D.Masip 11+12reb, D.Borisov 9+4reb+2ast, A.Salvador 9+4reb+1ast, D.Hoyas 8+2ast
Almassera: R.Ramos 17+4reb+2ast, G.Casasus 13+4reb+1ast, V.Prada 11+7reb+8ast, J.Chaler 8+1reb, A.Diago 6+6reb, C.Fajardo 6+1reb
gschID: 1183309
Vila-Real – Godella 99-58
No shocking result in a game when Vila-Real smashed at home Godella 99-58 on Saturday. Vila-Real forced 23 Godella turnovers and outrebounded them 47-25 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Vila-Real looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Godella‘s players. Center Miguel Moragas (203-1994) scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and center Alfonso Ribera (202-2001) chipped in 17 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Four Vila-Real players scored in double figures. Albanian-Greek point guard Qirjako Gjenerali (184-2003) responded with 16 points and 4 assists and Isai Alonso (-2004) scored 11 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Vila-Real will meet Jovens in the next round where they are favorite. Godella will play against Morvedre and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Vila-Real: M.Moragas 20+6reb+4ast, J.Villar 17+4reb+3ast, A.Ribera 17+10reb, G.Volpato 13+4reb+1ast, A.Igbins 10+4reb, D.Garcia 7+5reb+3ast
Godella: Q.Gjenerali 16+2reb+4ast, J.Casado 11+3reb, I.Alonso 11+2reb+1ast, J.Vergara 5+4reb, D.Lozano 5+2reb+1ast, J.Martinez 4+8reb+1ast
gschID: 1183310
Morvedre – Tabernes 75-86
But Morvedre was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Tabernes Blanques 86-75 on Saturday night. Tabernes dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Morvedre‘s 40. Tabernes forced 20 Morvedre turnovers. Italian Nicolas Burjel (-1997) scored 17 points to lead the charge for the winners and Manuel Aroca (191-1991) chipped in 10 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four Tabernes players scored in double figures. French forward Pierre-Gabriel Gouffran (203-2001, college: State College FL) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 17 rebounds and French David-Emile Camara (-2000) scored 13 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Tabernes will meet at home Picken Claret in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Morvedre will play against Godella and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tabernes: N.Burjel 17+3reb+2ast, S.Vidal 12+5reb+1ast, A.Villalba 11+2reb+1ast, A.Kargbo 10+5reb+1ast, M.Aroca 10+4reb+4ast, J.Jodar 7+2reb
Morvedre: P.Gouffran 16+17reb, L.Plavenieks 13+1reb+2ast, D.Camara 13+3reb+2ast, A.Gonzalez 8+3reb+2ast, N.Krisciunas 7+5reb, S.Arnaiz 6+1ast
gschID: 1183311
Picken Claret – Puerto Sagunto 65-78
Very predictable result in Valencia where Puerto Sagunto beat Picken Claret 78-65 on Sunday. Puerto Sagunto forced 23 Picken Claret turnovers. Pedro Bustamante (184-2001) scored 20 points to lead the charge for the winners and forward Alvaro de la Cal (194-2004) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Forward Nacho Franch (-2002) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds and Martin Poveda (-2006) scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Puerto Sagunto will meet Torrent on the road in the next round. Picken Claret will play against Tabernes in Tabernes Blanques and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Puerto Sagunto: P.Bustamante 20+3reb+2ast, A.de la Cal 15+7reb+3ast, A.Sobrino 14+3reb+2ast, A.Monrabal 8+8reb+6ast, J.Montilla 7+7reb, J.Sosa 7+3reb+1ast
Picken Claret: M.Poveda 13+7reb+1ast, R.Haytam 10+6reb, N.Franch 10+10reb+1ast, L.Assardo 9+3reb, J.Estarlich 7+2reb+1ast, A.Such 5+6reb+2ast
gschID: 1183312
Group E-B
Jorge Juan – Elche 70-80
But Jorge Juan was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Elche 80-70 on Saturday night. Elche forced 24 Jorge Juan turnovers. Argentinian-Italian power forward Maximiliano Andreatta (211-1998, college: Gannon) scored 19 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Ian Granja (201-2003, college: Coastal) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Five Elche players scored in double figures. Christian Segui (192-2000) responded with 24 points and 5 steals and Jorge Bermudez (187-1997) scored 22 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Elche will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Jorge Juan will play against Molina and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Elche: M.Andreatta 19+6reb+1ast, M.Camal 14+4reb+2ast, I.Granja 14+7reb, U.Zamora 13+7reb+1ast, P.Gomez 10+3reb+4ast, S.Gomez 4+2reb+2ast
Jorge Juan: C.Segui 24+1reb+3ast, J.Bermudez 22+2reb+2ast, M.Fernandez 7+4reb+1ast, A.Vaiciunas 6+1reb, A.Garcia 5+7reb+4ast, J.Antonio Pujalte 2+5reb
gschID: 1183487
Molina – Denia 89-62
Molina used a home court advantage and outleveled the opponent from Denia 89-62 on Saturday night. Molina outrebounded Denia 47-27 including a 20-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Gregory Cadme (194-1999) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and center Pablo Jose Sanchez (208-1993) chipped in 9 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Molina’s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Russian guard Ivan Alexandrov (192-2003) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds and Ignacio Ots (-1999) scored 12 points. Molina will meet Jorge Juan in the next round. Denia will play against Adesavi and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Molina: G.Cadme 15+7reb, J.Cruz 10+3reb+3ast, J.Manuel Lorca 10+7reb, A.Lugo 10+3reb, P.Jose Sanchez 9+7reb+2ast, R.Martinez-Quintanilla 8+8reb
Denia: I.Alexandrov 17+7reb, I.Ots 12+4reb, S.Sadoki 7+6reb+1ast, J.Climent 7+1reb, A.Perez 6+2reb, A.Vives 5+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1183488
Adesavi – Ontinet 67-91
But Adesavi was not able to use a home court advantage and was crushed by the opponent from Ontinyent 91-67 on Sunday night. Ontinet looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Senegalese center Mamadou Diagne (208-1998) had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Montenegrin forward Bodin Saranovic (196-2004) chipped in 21 points during the contest. Gabriel Molinelli (-1997) responded with 13 points and 7 rebounds and center Valentin Strukov (203-2000) scored 9 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ontinet will meet at home Benidorm in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Adesavi will play against Denia and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ontinet: M.Diagne 25+14reb+1ast, B.Saranovic 21+1reb+2ast, M.Villalba 9+6reb+4ast, I.Barbero 9+3reb+2ast, E.Ramos 8+3reb+2ast, M.Taeno 6+4reb+7ast
Adesavi: G.Molinelli 13+7reb+1ast, N.Albaladejo 12+1reb+1ast, V.Strukov 9+7reb+2ast, O.Sanchez 8+2reb+2ast, O.Bartual 8+2reb+1ast, P.Manuel Sanchez 7+7reb+3ast
gschID: 1183489
Benidorm – Lucentum 66-58
No shocking result in a game when Benidorm defeated at home Lucentum 66-58 on Sunday. Sergio Jimena (-2004) scored 19 points to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Dario Zaragozi (182-1996) chipped in 11 points during the contest. Marcos Garcia (-2005) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and Samuel Galvez (-2004) scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Benidorm will meet Ontinet in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Lucentum will play against Murcia Juver and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Benidorm: S.Jimena 19+1reb+1ast, S.Siddique 13+4reb, D.Zaragozi 11+3reb+3ast, M.Cvrkota 9+5reb+2ast, J.Ivars 5+4reb+2ast, A.Kleinjan 4+5reb+3ast
Lucentum: J.Munoz 17+1reb+2ast, M.Garcia 14+11reb+2ast, S.Galvez 11+8reb+1ast, O.Castrillon 4+4reb+2ast, G.Sabater 4+9reb, V.Gadea 4+4reb+1ast
gschID: 1183490
Murcia Juver – Sueca 64-77
There was a minor upset when Murcia Juver was defeated at home by Sueca 77-64 on Sunday. Sueca made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Swingman Pablo Luengo (193-2004) scored 21 points to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized British forward Liam McGuirk (194-1996) chipped in 11 points during the contest. Power forward Dario Sarrias (200-1995) responded with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Juan Carlos Marin (186-2003) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Sueca will meet at home Carolinas in the next round. Murcia Juver will play against Lucentum in Alicante and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Sueca: P.Luengo 21+4reb+2ast, P.Baena 11+1reb, L.McGuirk 11+4reb+1ast, R.Henrique 8+3reb, A.Font 7+2reb, F.Marco 6+6reb+3ast
Murcia Juver: D.Sarrias 13+6reb+4ast, J.Carlos Marin 13+6reb+3ast, A.Lopez 9+5reb+1ast, J.Guerrero 6+3reb+1ast, S.Nohel 6+2reb, A.Lozano 6+2reb
gschID: 1183491
Carolinas – Real Murcia 82-65
Very predictable result in La Carolina where Carolinas beat Real Murcia 82-65 on Saturday. Beninese forward Nathan Cledjo (198-2000) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Anxo Iglesias (185-2003) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists during the contest. Center Marcos Molina (202-1990) responded with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!) and forward Jorge Lledo (203-1980) scored 8 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Carolinas will meet Sueca on the road in the next round. Real Murcia will play against Alginet and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Carolinas: A.Iglesias 17+4reb+4ast, N.Martinez 17+1reb+5ast, N.Cledjo 15+10reb+3ast, A.Blazquez 8+3reb, W.Ladson 7+2reb+1ast, G.Palazon 5+3reb
Real Murcia: M.Molina 24+8reb+4ast, Z.Lu 8+2reb+1ast, P.Marin 8+4reb+2ast, J.Lledo 8+3reb+3ast, A.Bernal 5+3reb+3ast, J.Fernandez 4+4reb+1ast
gschID: 1183492
