This is still too early stage of the Regular Season in Tercera FEB and we should expect many changes in upcoming rounds. The round was exceptionally exciting as eight games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
First defeat of league’s leader Azulejos (2-1) against Esparreguera (2-1) 73-56 was the most important game of the last round. Esparreguera outrebounded Azulejos 56-36 including a 39-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for naturalized Gambian forward Omaru Toure (199-1994) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 18 rebounds. Forward Josep Sole (195-1997) contributed with 19 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Esparreguera’s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Zion Williams (193-1998, college: Gardner-Webb) answered with 21 points and 7 rebounds for Azulejos. Azulejos will play next round against Valls trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Esparreguera will try to continue on its current victory against Zuera on the road.
Chantada smashed Solgaleo at home 69-44. It was a great evening for Jesus Cerisuelo (-1998) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. Carlos Noguerol helped adding 19 points. The best for the losing side was forward Alonso Reyes (198-2004) with 12 points and 8 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. Solgaleo will play next round against strong Culleredo trying to get back on the winning streak. Chantada will try to continue on its current victory against Un.Oviedo on the road.
Solares (2-1) recorded a loss in Olaz on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Valle de Egues (2-1) 87-76. It was an exceptional evening for Marcos Portalez who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds. Giovanny Contreras came up with 28 points and 4 assists for Solares in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Valle de Egues will meet Bilbao (#6) on the road in the next round. Solares will play against LBC Cocinas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 3: winless Tabirako lost to undefeated LBC Cocinas on the road 69-77. Winless Ulacia ZKE lost to Baskonia B on its own court 70-82. Santander unfortunately lost to Mondragon in a road game 72-83. Cantbasket managed to beat Burgos at home 76-69. Redline MT defeated Caja Rural on the opponent’s court 79-75. Pas Pielagos was beaten by Bilbao in a home game 66-73. Estudiantes lost to undefeated Culleredo on the road 71-78. Maceira managed to outperform Xiria on its own court 80-71. Betanzos was rolled over Avenida in Salamanca 99-62. Winless Obradoiro S. lost to undefeated Gijon Circulo at home 68-86. Avila lost to undefeated Marin on the opponent’s court 60-80. Winless Carbajosa lost to Un.Oviedo in a home game 76-85. Chlorella managed to outperform La Matanza on the road 73-69. Aridane managed to beat Estudiantes B on its own court 88-76. Tres Cantos defeated Socuellamos in a road game 64-57. Talavera was beaten by Guadalajara at home 73-85. Corralejo lost to undefeated Alcala on the opponent’s court 60-75. Real Canoe managed to outperform Pablo Laso in a home game 76-65. Winless Dist.Olimpico was rolled over Valsequillo on the road 89-70. Mostoles defeated Fuenlabrada 2 on its own court 92-89. Felipe Anton was beaten by Tobarra in a road game 90-78. El Ventero destroyed Guimar at home 91-59. Real Madrid 2 unfortunately lost to Quintanar on the opponent’s court 72-77. La Roda recorded a loss to Getafe in a home game 79-97. Rivas lost to undefeated Canarias on the road 69-96. Winless Zentro Basket was beaten by Tenerife Naut. on its own court 79-85. Zuera won against SESE in a road game 79-78. Valls lost to undefeated Navas at home 74-80. Andratx was rolled over JAC Sants on the opponent’s court 53-87. El Olivar defeated Joventut 2 in a home game 79-67. Vic lost to undefeated L’Hospitalet on the road 52-63. Mollet won against Espanyol on its own court 74-64. Roser unfortunately lost to Barca 2 in Barcelona 61-73. Manresa B rolled over Castelldefels at home 85-65. Ibiza defeated Huerva on the opponent’s court 78-68. Inca beat Alfinden in a home game 76-74. Salt lost to Granollers on the road 61-69. Winless Helios lost to undefeated Igualada on its own court 65-67. Puerto Sagunto lost to undefeated Torrent in a road game 45-86. Tabernes crushed Picken Claret at home 91-68. Winless Morvedre was beaten by Godella on the opponent’s court 77-75. Winless Almassera lost to undefeated Vila-Real in a home game 76-79. Paterna was outscored by Jovens on the road 69-88. El Pilar managed to beat Valencia 2 on its own court 86-77. Winless Maristas was defeated by Castello B in a road game 78-75. Winless Real Murcia was smashed by Alginet at home 59-97. Carolinas was destroyed by Sueca on the opponent’s court 87-51. Winless Lucentum was outscored by Murcia Juver in a home game 73-93. Benidorm managed to beat Ontinet on the road 80-77. Denia crushed Adesavi on its own court 89-65. Molina beat Jorge Juan in a road game 73-58.
The most impressive performance of 3rd round was 18 points and 11 rebounds by Pablo Jose Sanchez of Molina.
Group A-A
Valle de Egues – Solares 87-76
Solares (2-1) recorded a loss in Olaz on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Valle de Egues (2-1) 87-76. Valle de Egues outrebounded Solares 46-35 including 18 on the offensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for power forward Marcos Portalez (202-1995, agency: Interperformances) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds. Guard Javier Balastegui (187-1997) accounted for 21 points and 4 steals for the winning side. Point guard Giovanny Contreras (180-2000) came up with 28 points and 4 assists and naturalized Dominican center Oskars Hernandez (211-2001) added 20 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Solares in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Valle de Egues will meet Bilbao (#6) on the road in the next round. Solares will play against LBC Cocinas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Solares: G.Contreras 28+4reb+4ast, O.Hernandez 20+5reb+1ast, D.Garcia 9+6reb+3ast, L.Maestro 8+2reb+2ast, M.Carcoba 4+5reb, A.Byrd-Jelinek 3+5reb+2ast
Valle de Egues: M.Portalez 22+16reb+3ast, J.Balastegui 21+3reb+3ast, P.Fernandez 16+8reb+2ast, A.Savitski 9+4reb+1ast, P.Yarnoz 7+2reb, A.Calvo 6+5reb+4ast
gschID: 1182221
LBC Cocinas – Tabirako 77-69
No shocking result in a game when LBC Cocinas (3-0) beat Tabirako (0-3) in Logrono 77-69 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for guard Alejandro Rodriguez (188-1998) who led the winners and scored 26 points and 5 rebounds. Serbian Dejan Ilincic (211-1999, college: Southeastern) accounted for 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Four LBC Cocinas players scored in double figures. Point guard Xabier Arroitajauregui (180-1997) came up with 20 points and 6 rebounds and Mohamed Ndong (196-1999) added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Tabirako in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. LBC Cocinas will meet Solares (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Tabirako will play against Ulacia ZKE (#14) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Tabirako: X.Arroitajauregui 20+6reb+2ast, M.Ndong 10+8reb, J.Aldecoa-Otalora 8+5reb+2ast, T.Gorritxategi 8, M.Aranzabal 8+5reb, A.Calle 6+1reb+1ast
LBC Cocinas: A.Rodriguez 26+5reb+1ast, D.Ilincic 13+7reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 12+2reb+2ast, A.Yailo 12, I.Ibanez 5+2reb+1ast, E.Reizabal 3+2reb+3ast
gschID: 1182222
Ulacia ZKE – Baskonia B 70-82
But Ulacia ZKE was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Baskonia 82-70 on Sunday night. Baskonia B forced 20 Ulacia ZKE turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for South Sudanese power forward Abraham Bol (211-2008) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds. Georgian guard Mate Khatiashvili (192-2008) accounted for 20 points for the winning side. Forward Eneko Martinez (190-2006) came up with 21 points and center Andres Zabaleta (200-1994) added 15 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Ulacia ZKE in the defeat. Five Baskonia B and four Ulacia ZKE players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Baskonia B will meet at home Mondragon (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ulacia ZKE will play against Tabirako (#13) in Durango and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Ulacia ZKE: E.Martinez 21+4reb+2ast, A.Zabaleta 15+8reb+1ast, E.Errasti 12, E.Juarros 12+7reb+1ast, J.Egana 4, E.Andres 4+1reb
Baskonia B: M.Khatiashvili 20+3reb+2ast, A.Bol 19+17reb+2ast, S.Joksimovic 12+1reb, F.Raicevic 11+5reb+2ast, O.Ibarrola 10+4reb, C.Diallo 5+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1182223
Mondragon – Santander 83-72
Mondragon used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Santander 83-72 on Sunday night. It was an exceptional evening for guard Joseba Estalayo (188-1996) who led the winners and scored 25 points. Center Imanol Orue-Mazaga (202-1996) accounted for 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Mali Amadou Maiga (-2006) came up with 6 points and 17 rebounds and American point guard Destan Williams (175-1999, college: ASU, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) added 19 points respectively for Santander in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Mondragon will meet Baskonia B (#9) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Santander’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santander Cantbasket.
Top scorers:
Santander: D.Williams 19+2reb+1ast, K.Skutyelnik 16+2reb+2ast, G.Tsulaia 10+2reb+3ast, M.Bataller 9+1reb+5ast, A.Maiga 6+17reb, I.Lemaza 5+3reb+4ast
Mondragon: J.Estalayo 25+2reb+2ast, E.Madinabeitia 14+3reb+5ast, I.Orue-Mazaga 14+10reb+1ast, A.Carrera 9+1reb+2ast, M.Buesa 9+2reb+3ast, M.Balanzategui 7+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1182224
Cantbasket – Burgos 76-69
Cantbasket used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Burgos 76-69 on Saturday night. It was an exceptional evening for forward Alvaro Reyes (201-1997, college: MSU Denver) who led the winners and scored 19 points. American power forward Hunter Bode (203-2000, college: UNOH) accounted for 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Five Cantbasket players scored in double figures. French Timothe Koffo (-2001) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Javier Salinas (181-1999) added 15 points respectively for Burgos in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Cantbasket’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santander to the arena Santander.
Top scorers:
Burgos: T.Koffo 19+12reb+2ast, J.Salinas 15+2reb+3ast, R.Rodriguez 13+6reb, F.Nunez 8+4reb+2ast, M.Thiaw 6+2reb, A.Ariza 5+2reb+1ast
Cantbasket: A.Reyes 19+4reb, N.Del Val 16+4reb+1ast, I.Rebergen 13+3reb+4ast, J.Otero 12+6reb+1ast, H.Bode 12+9reb, J.Pena 2+4reb+1ast
gschID: 1182225
Caja Rural – Redline MT 75-79
Everything went according to plan when Redline MT (3-0) defeated Caja Rural (1-2) in Valladolid 79-75 on Sunday. Redline MT dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Caja Rural‘s 26. It was an exceptional evening for Benat Etxeberria (-2004) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Ander Gordillo (-2005) accounted for 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Ignacio Gallardo (196-2001) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and forward David Fernandez (195-2001) added 12 points respectively for Caja Rural in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Redline MT will meet at home Pas Pielagos (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Caja Rural will play against Burgos (#10) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Caja Rural: I.Gallardo 12+10reb+1ast, D.Fernandez 12+4reb, E.Castano 8+4reb+1ast, R.Popa 8+6reb+1ast, M.Ayala 7+1reb+2ast, D.Paniagua 6+1reb+2ast
Redline MT: B.Etxeberria 16+10reb+1ast, A.Gordillo 14+7reb+1ast, J.Urtxulutegi 13+6reb+1ast, A.Armendariz 11, E.Huizi 9+2reb+2ast, U.Conde 6+3reb+2ast
gschID: 1182226
Pas Pielagos – Bilbao 66-73
But Pas Pielagos was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Bilbao 73-66 on Sunday night. It was an exceptional evening for Oier De Las Heras (184-2005) who led the winners and scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Power forward Asier Fernandez (203-2001) accounted for 9 points for the winning side. Power forward Raul Gomez (204-1996) came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds and naturalized Israeli guard Guy Artman (185-2002) added 11 points respectively for Pas Pielagos in the defeat. Four Pas Pielagos players scored in double figures. Pas Pielagos’ coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Bilbao will meet at home Valle de Egues (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Pas Pielagos will play against Redline MT (#2) in Tolosa and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Pas Pielagos: L.Gomez 14+2reb, J.Sanchez 12+1reb+1ast, G.Artman 11+4reb+2ast, R.Gomez 11+13reb+1ast, P.Fernandez 6+2reb, A.Garcia 5+1ast
Bilbao: O.De Las Heras 19+5reb+5ast, E.Salinero 12, A.Fernandez 9+4reb+1ast, E.Ude 8+4reb, I.Chacon 7+6reb, I.Pedrosa 7+5reb
gschID: 1182227
Group A-B
Chantada – Solgaleo 69-44
Chantada smashed Solgaleo at home 69-44. Chantada dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Solgaleo‘s 16. They outrebounded Solgaleo 49-27 including a 19-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Jesus Cerisuelo (-1998) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. Point guard Carlos Noguerol (186-1993) helped adding 19 points. The best for the losing side was forward Alonso Reyes (198-2004) with 12 points and 8 rebounds and Hungarian guard Gabor Lukacsi (190-2007) scored 14 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. Solgaleo will play next round against strong Culleredo trying to get back on the winning streak. Chantada will try to continue on its current victory against Un.Oviedo on the road.
Top scorers:
Solgaleo: G.Lukacsi 14+2reb, A.Reyes 12+8reb+2ast, M.Pereira 6+2reb, J.Prieto 5+3reb+1ast, J.Malu 3+2reb+2ast, D.Rodriguez 2+4reb+3ast
Chantada: C.Noguerol 19+4reb, J.Cerisuelo 15+12reb, A.Casais 8+5reb+1ast, M.Alvarez 6+3reb+2ast, N.Barreiro 5+3reb, M.Ruano 4+6reb+2ast
gschID: 1182403
Culleredo – Estudiantes L. 78-71
No shocking result in a game when Culleredo (3-0) beat at home Estudiantes (1-2) 78-71 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for center Alberto Diaz (209-1998) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 7 rebounds. Point guard Alvaro Anon (183-2000) accounted for 8 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for the winning side. Four Culleredo players scored in double figures. Forward Alejandro Rodriguez (196-2002) came up with 16 points and 6 rebounds and forward Alejandro Hermida (194-2000) added 9 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Estudiantes in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Culleredo will meet Solgaleo (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Estudiantes will play against Maceira (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes L.: A.Rodriguez 16+6reb+3ast, M.Fernandez 11+2reb+3ast, A.Hermida 9+11reb+3ast, A.Sytar 8+4reb, A.Almenta 8+11reb+1ast, C.Darriba 6
Culleredo: A.Diaz 22+7reb+2ast, J.Martinez 14+1ast, F.Vidal 13+5reb+2ast, A.Corbacho 11+5reb+1ast, A.Anon 8+5reb+9ast, R.Espinoza 6+2ast
gschID: 1182404
Maceira – Xiria 80-71
There was a minor upset when Xiria (1-2) lost on the road to Maceira (1-2) 80-71 on Saturday. Maceira dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Xiria‘s 24. Maceira looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Javier Roman (188-2000) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Jorge Aller (195-1997) accounted for 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Pau Gonzalez (192-2002) came up with 18 points and 5 rebounds and forward Alejandro Iglesias (194-2001) added 16 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) respectively for Xiria in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Maceira will meet Estudiantes (#8) in the next round. Xiria will play against Avenida and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Xiria: P.Gonzalez 18+5reb+3ast, A.Iglesias 16+4reb, R.Rey 14+4reb+2ast, V.Carrizo 7+1reb+1ast, O.Thiam 7+7reb+2ast, D.Val 3
Maceira: J.Roman 22+5reb+3ast, J.Aller 15+7reb+3ast, I.Losada 9+4ast, J.Martinez 9+3reb, O.Perez 8, I.Gonzalez 7+4reb+2ast
gschID: 1182405
Avenida – Betanzos 99-62
There was a surprise result when Avenida (1-2) rolled over Betanzos (1-2) in Salamanca 99-62 on Saturday. Avenida dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Betanzos‘ 32. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Kyle Cardaci (188-2000, college: St.Peter’s) who led the winners and scored 36 points (!!!). American-Nigerian point guard Ayo Akinwole (183-1998, college: Drake) accounted for 12 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Avenida’s coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Point guard Jorge Abelleira (180-1997) came up with 11 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Pablo Sanjurjo (198-2003) added 13 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Betanzos in the defeat. Five Avenida and four Betanzos players scored in double figures. Avenida will meet Xiria (#10) in the next round. Betanzos will play against Obradoiro S. and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Betanzos: P.Sanjurjo 13+10reb+1ast, J.Maria Moreno 11+5reb, J.Abelleira 11+9reb+4ast, D.Martin 10+6reb+3ast, M.Rozas 8+8reb, M.Latas 4+3reb+1ast
Avenida: K.Cardaci 36+2reb+3ast, A.McCarthy 19+5reb+3ast, P.Hepburn 13+10reb, M.Hetor 12+13reb+3ast, A.Akinwole 12+12reb+5ast, J.Galloso 3+3reb+3ast
gschID: 1182406
Obradoiro S. – Gijon Circulo 68-86
Not a big story in a game when Obradoiro S. (0-3) lost to Gijon Circulo (3-0) in Santiago de Compostela 68-86 on Sunday. It was an exceptional evening for Angolan guard Eric Bras Amandio (190-1998, college: Okla City) who led the winners and scored 20 points. Center Sergio Martinez (208-1992) accounted for 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Argentinian forward Juan Manuel Bocca (198-2005) came up with 15 points and point guard Alonso Grela (187-2006) added 12 points respectively for Obradoiro S. in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Gijon Circulo will meet at home Marin (#4) in the next round. Obradoiro S. will play against Betanzos (#11) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Obradoiro S.: J.Manuel Bocca 15+2reb+2ast, A.Grela 12+4reb+1ast, Y.Pinas 11+3reb, P.Harguindey 11+2reb, H.Sanchez 7+3reb, G.Gonzalez 6+10reb
Gijon Circulo: E.Bras Amandio 20+4reb+1ast, S.Martinez 14+9reb+1ast, Y.Hoexum 13+1reb+1ast, L.Paul 12+5reb+3ast, M.Okafor 7+8reb+3ast, S.Idris 6+2reb
gschID: 1182407
Marin – Avila 80-60
There was a small surprise when Marin (2-0) outplayed at home Avila (2-1) 80-60 on Saturday. Marin outrebounded Avila 48-35 including a 38-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for American power forward Wildens Leveque (211-2000, college: Texas A&M) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Dutch Sajas van Wijk (203-1989, college: Valpo) accounted for 14 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. Four Marin players scored in double figures. Swingman Daniel Stefanuto (196-1999, agency: Helping Ballers) came up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds and naturalized Cuban center Santo Cabrera (205-2001) added 9 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Avila in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Marin will meet Gijon Circulo (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Avila will play against Carbajosa and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Avila: D.Stefanuto 20+15reb, M.Linde 10+3ast, I.Vivero 9+2reb+1ast, S.Cabrera 9+10reb+2ast, J.Lopez 6+1reb, J.Callenbach 4+3reb+3ast
Marin: W.Leveque 21+10reb+2ast, J.Reilly 18+2reb+4ast, M.Varela 15+6reb+4ast, S.van Wijk 14+13reb+1ast, J.Cardito 5+3reb, M.Bello 3+6reb
gschID: 1182408
Carbajosa – Un.Oviedo 76-85
There was no surprise when Carbajosa (0-2) lost at home to Un.Oviedo (2-1) 85-76 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for forward Jorge Arias (201-2006) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds. Point guard Diego Cuetos (178-2004) accounted for 15 points and 10 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Un.Oviedo’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Swingman Adrian Ramirez (192-2002) came up with 15 points and 9 rebounds and American point guard Willie Guy (180-2000, college: Angelo St.) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Carbajosa in the defeat. Four Carbajosa players scored in double figures. Un.Oviedo will meet at home Chantada in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Carbajosa will play against Avila (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Carbajosa: C.Teasley 17+4reb, A.Ramirez 15+9reb+1ast, W.Guy 13+5reb+4ast, J.Moran 11+2reb, A.Marcos Sanchez 9+11reb, V.Pietukhov 6+1reb+1ast
Un.Oviedo: J.Arias 20+13reb+2ast, D.Cuetos 15+2reb+10ast, D.Diarra 11+4reb+1ast, M.Zorrozua 9+4reb+2ast, F.Sanchez 9+5reb, A.Miranda 6+1reb
gschID: 1182409
Group B-A
La Matanza – Chlorella 69-73
There was a surprise result when Chlorella (1-2) beat La Matanza (2-1) in Las Palmas 73-69 on Saturday. Chlorella forced 19 La Matanza turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for Rodrigo Rioja (-2005) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 18 rebounds. Lucas Schiebelhut (195-2002) accounted for 13 points for the winning side. Four Chlorella players scored in double figures. Naturalized Venezuelan swingman Franger Pirela (187-2002) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds and forward Romen Hernandez (200-1991) added 6 points and 6 rebounds respectively for La Matanza in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Chlorella will meet at home Aridane in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. La Matanza will play against Dist.Olimpico in Madrid and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
La Matanza: F.Pirela 23+11reb+2ast, R.Pestano 8+2reb, A.Hernandez 8+3reb+2ast, A.Navas 7+5reb, R.Hernandez 6+6reb+1ast, A.Perez 5+1reb
Chlorella: M.Estape 15+1reb, R.Vicente 13+2reb, L.Schiebelhut 13+4reb+1ast, R.Rioja 13+18reb+3ast, J.Sanchez 5+1reb, B.Schuch 4+2reb+2ast
gschID: 1182585
Aridane – Estudiantes B 88-76
Very expected game when Estudiantes B (1-2) lost to Aridane (3-0) in Los Llanos 76-88 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Pablo Martinez (185-1997) who led the winners and scored 18 points and 5 assists. Center Alvaro Castillo (204-2000) accounted for 19 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winning side. Power forward Pablo Orenga (205-2003) came up with 8 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Alejandro Montero (185-2003) added 13 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) respectively for Estudiantes B in the defeat. Four Estudiantes B players scored in double figures. Estudiantes B’s coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn’t help. Aridane will meet Chlorella (#12) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Estudiantes B will play against Socuellamos (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes B: A.Montero 13+3reb+3ast, M.Laguna 11+5reb, P.Robles 11+2reb+1ast, I.Ruperez 10+2reb+1ast, J.Alonso 8+1reb+1ast, P.Orenga 8+10reb+1ast
Aridane: A.Castillo 19+2reb+1ast, P.Martinez 18+3reb+5ast, S.Gueye 12+8reb+1ast, O.Fuentes 8+6reb+2ast, G.Pellegrino 8+5reb+2ast, K.Riverol 8+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1182586
Socuellamos – Tres Cantos 57-64
But Socuellamos was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from 64-57 on Saturday night. Strangely Socuellamos outrebounded Tres Cantos 41-29 including 29 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for Rodrigo Lardies (-1999) who led the winners and scored 23 points. Forward Fidel Gomez (197-1999) accounted for 11 points for the winning side. Tres Cantos’ coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Forward Manuel Mije (200-1999) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds and swingman Jose Abril (192-2001) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Socuellamos in the defeat. Tres Cantos will meet at home Talavera (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Socuellamos will play against Estudiantes B (#7) in Madrid and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Socuellamos: M.Mije 21+16reb+2ast, J.Abril 12+6reb+2ast, J.Carlos Vilches 7+2ast, D.Serrano 7+7reb+1ast, F.Quero 5+3reb, D.Fox 3+2reb+3ast
Tres Cantos: R.Lardies 23+2reb+1ast, F.Gomez 11+4reb+1ast, G.Lardies 6+4reb+2ast, J.de Domingo 6+4reb+2ast, A.Sancho 6+6reb+1ast, J.Atienza 5+2reb
gschID: 1182587
Talavera – Guadalajara 73-85
But Talavera was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Guadalajara 85-73 on Saturday night. Guadalajara looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Venezuelan power forward Luis Valera (201-1988, college: UTRGV) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. French Guigui Maiga (-2002) accounted for 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Four Guadalajara players scored in double figures. Forward Juan Santos (196-2002) came up with 17 points (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) and point guard Mario Solorzano (188-2001) added 11 points and 5 assists respectively for Talavera in the defeat. Guadalajara will meet at home Alcala in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Talavera will play against Tres Cantos (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Talavera: J.Santos 17+3reb, P.Baddini 12, M.Solorzano 11+3reb+5ast, S.Gacic 9+1reb+3ast, L.Abdoulaye 8+3reb+1ast, C.Luis 7+4reb+1ast
Guadalajara: G.Maiga 17+7reb, L.Valera 17+9reb+3ast, V.Alonso 11+3ast, J.Bustos 11+6reb+1ast, J.Martinez 10+3reb+1ast, C.Unanue 8+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1182588
Alcala – Corralejo 75-60
Everything went according to plan when Alcala (3-0) defeated at home Corralejo (1-2) 75-60 on Saturday. Alcala forced 29 Corralejo turnovers and had a 18-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for Javier Becerra (-2005) who led the winners and scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Raul Perez (194-1992) accounted for 18 points for the winning side. American-Nigerian Manny Ogunfolu (201-1989, college: S.Indiana, agency: Interperformances) came up with 14 points and 9 rebounds and Puerto Rican-American guard Kenneth Rodriguez (188-2006) added 16 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) respectively for Corralejo in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Alcala will meet Guadalajara (#4) on the road in the next round. Corralejo will play against Real Canoe and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Corralejo: K.Rodriguez 16+3reb+3ast, A.Canas-Balina 16+4reb, M.Ogunfolu 14+9reb+2ast, G.Guerra 9+4reb+1ast, P.Diop 3+4reb+1ast, A.Chacon 2+1reb
Alcala: R.Perez 18+4reb, J.Becerra 16+6reb+1ast, V.Del Grosso 10+1reb, A.Torres 9+3reb+3ast, D.Krohnert 6+6reb+2ast, M.Echeverria 6+6reb+2ast
gschID: 1182589
Real Canoe – Pablo Laso 76-65
There was no surprise when Pablo Laso (0-3) lost to Real Canoe (3-0) in Madrid 65-76 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for forward Luis Garcia-Larrache (196-2002) who led the winners and scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Gabriel Tavier (-2006) accounted for 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Four Real Canoe players scored in double figures. Mali center Yalita Boubacar (205-2006) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Aksel Laso (180-2006) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Pablo Laso in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Real Canoe will meet Corralejo (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pablo Laso will play against Valsequillo and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Pablo Laso: Y.Boubacar 14+10reb+2ast, A.Laso 12+6reb+2ast, J.Taboada 10+6reb+2ast, S.Fernandez 9+7reb, L.Paunov 7+1reb, L.Dalla Costa 6+1reb
Real Canoe: L.Garcia-Larrache 18+5reb+5ast, J.Wojcik 18+4reb+5ast, G.Tavier 15+9reb+4ast, D.Manzanero 10+5reb, G.Martin 8+1reb+2ast, J.Perez 4+6reb+1ast
gschID: 1182590
Valsequillo – Dist.Olimpico 89-70
Valsequillo used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Madrid 89-70 on Saturday night. Valsequillo made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game, while Dist.Olimpico only scored four points from the stripe. It was an exceptional evening for Fabian Diaz (-2006) who led the winners and scored 30 points. Forward Paulo Rodriguez (201-2000) accounted for 14 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Forward Mario Perez (198-2001) came up with 15 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and power forward Javier Valverde (196-1998) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Dist.Olimpico in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Valsequillo will meet Pablo Laso (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Dist.Olimpico will play against La Matanza and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Dist.Olimpico: M.Perez 15+4reb+1ast, J.Valverde 10+5reb, A.Aparicio 9+4reb+1ast, I.Gonzalez 9+1reb+3ast, D.Guijarro 7+3reb+1ast, N.Martinez 6+1reb
Valsequillo: F.Diaz 30+2reb+2ast, P.Rodriguez 14+3reb+4ast, J.Almenara 12+1reb+1ast, A.Vidal 9+1reb, A.Redondo 7+6reb+3ast, M.Abitbol 6+8reb+1ast
gschID: 1182591
Group B-B
Mostoles – Fuenlabrada 2 92-89
Very expected game when Fuenlabrada 2 (1-2) was edged on the road by Mostoles (3-0) 92-89 on Saturday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. It was an exceptional evening for forward Sergio Rodriguez (194-1984) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds. Simeon Stefanovic accounted for 24 points and 7 assists for the winning side. Five Mostoles players scored in double figures. DR Congolese Christ Kanyinda (-2005) came up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and swingman Asier Miguel Torrero (195-2006) added 21 points respectively for Fuenlabrada 2 in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Mostoles will meet Tenerife Naut. (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Fuenlabrada 2 will play against Tobarra (#11) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Fuenlabrada 2: C.Kanyinda 22+11reb+1ast, A.Miguel Torrero 21+3reb+1ast, D.Damian 11+3reb, B.Vidarte 9+5reb+2ast, D.Sanchez 8+8reb+1ast, M.Perez 6+1reb
Mostoles: S.Stefanovic 24+7ast, S.Rodriguez 16+15reb+1ast, G.Guerreiro 13+6reb, D.Marinez 12+3reb+1ast, D.Tolosa 11+6reb+2ast, A.Diaz 6+2reb
gschID: 1182767
Tobarra – Felipe Anton 90-78
There was a surprise result when Tobarra (1-2) won against at home Felipe Anton (1-2) 90-78 on Saturday. Tobarra made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for Venezuelan point guard Brayan Gonzalez (178-2005) who led the winners and scored 24 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals. Joan Sola (202-1999, college: Antelope Valley) accounted for 15 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side. Gerard Mejia (200-2002) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and Victor Julio Taveras (196-2002) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Felipe Anton in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Tobarra will meet Fuenlabrada 2 (#7) in the next round. Felipe Anton will play against El Ventero and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Felipe Anton: V.Julio Taveras 14+5reb, G.Mejia 13+10reb, R.Revelles 13+2reb+1ast, E.Domenech 12+1reb+2ast, D.Sheriff 12+5reb, E.Circuns 10+3reb+1ast
Tobarra: B.Gonzalez 24+6reb+9ast, J.Espinal 21+5reb+1ast, J.Sola 15+12reb+1ast, J.Luis Ibanez 10+1reb, F.Ferraria-Amici 10+3reb+1ast, P.Ballester 6+4reb
gschID: 1182768
El Ventero – Guimar 91-59
El Ventero used a home court advantage and outscored the opponent from Guimar 91-59 on Saturday night. El Ventero outrebounded Guimar 39-26 including 25 on the defensive glass. El Ventero looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 3 passes made by Guimar‘s players. It was an exceptional evening for forward Guillermo Rodriguez (198-1998, college: Dakota Bottin.) who led the winners and scored 18 points. Angel Lopez (-2002) accounted for 15 points for the winning side. El Ventero’s coach Manuel Jimenez felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Swingman Gonzalo Carral (195-2000) came up with 18 points and Argentinian-Italian Mateo Vincitorio (-2004) added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Guimar in the defeat. El Ventero will meet Felipe Anton (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Guimar will play against Quintanar and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guimar: G.Carral 18+3reb, G.Campos 12, M.Vincitorio 9+8reb, C.Bihurriet 8+5reb+1ast, N.Bangala 6+3reb+1ast, A.Rosales 2+2reb+1ast
El Ventero: G.Rodriguez 18+3reb+1ast, A.Lopez 15+4reb+2ast, S.Gonzalez 13+3reb+2ast, A.Caulin 9+6reb+1ast, R.Peters 9+3reb+2ast, J.Paul Mejia 8+8reb+4ast
gschID: 1182769
Quintanar – Real Madrid 2 77-72
There was a small surprise when Quintanar (2-1) defeated at home Real Madrid 2 (2-1) 77-72 on Saturday. Quintanar dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Real Madrid 2‘s 24. It was an exceptional evening for Argentinian point guard Gaston Zalazar (190-1996) who led the winners and scored 29 points and 8 rebounds. American forward Chris Murray (198-2000, college: Embry Riddle) accounted for 15 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. Gildas Gimenez (197-2007) came up with 24 points and 4 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and Maximo Garcia-Plata (189-2007) added 20 points respectively for Real Madrid 2 in the defeat. Real Madrid 2’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Quintanar will meet Guimar (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Real Madrid 2 will play against La Roda (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Real Madrid 2: G.Gimenez 24+4reb+4ast, M.Garcia-Plata 20+4reb+2ast, G.Grinvalds 6+6reb, A.Bjelic 6+3reb+1ast, D.Duru 4+4reb, E.Hadji Gueye 4+7reb
Quintanar: G.Zalazar 29+8reb+3ast, C.Murray 15+13reb+1ast, R.Deus 14+7reb, A.Andrade 8+4reb+3ast, A.Mendez 8+6reb+5ast, D.Ibarlucea 2+3reb+2ast
gschID: 1182770
La Roda – Getafe 79-97
But La Roda was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Madrid 97-79 on Saturday night. Getafe shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 51.6 percentage. It was an exceptional evening for forward Jorge Parra (192-1998) who led the winners and scored 19 points. Jorge Tejera (200-1992) accounted for 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Canadian-Vincentian forward Opong Bramble (201-1997, college: CBU, agency: Helping Ballers) came up with 16 points and 7 rebounds and Kalei Carter (204-1996) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for La Roda in the defeat. Four Getafe and five La Roda players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Getafe will meet at home Canarias in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. La Roda will play against Real Madrid 2 (#3) and hope to win that game and get promotion back to the Segunda FEB just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
La Roda: O.Bramble 16+7reb, K.Salam N’Kosi 12+1reb+5ast, K.Carter 11+6reb+3ast, M.Voronin 10+1ast, J.Vaquero 10+3reb+2ast, B.Pietras 7+3reb
Getafe: J.Parra 19+4reb+2ast, J.Tejera 14+7reb+4ast, M.Alvarez 14+3reb+1ast, I.Ibanez 12+3reb+1ast, N.Lasuncion 11+2reb, M.Alarcon 8+2reb
gschID: 1182771
Canarias – Rivas 96-69
No shocking result in a game when Canarias (3-0) crushed Rivas (1-2) in Santa Cruz 96-69 on Saturday. Canarias dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Rivas‘ 30. Canarias forced 23 Rivas turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for Diego Fernandez (199-2005) who led the winners and scored 14 points and 9 assists. Forward David Acosta (203-2004) accounted for 12 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Five Canarias players scored in double figures. Center Marcos Hermoso (201-1999) came up with 15 points and 8 rebounds and power forward Alvaro Biersack (198-1995) added 19 points respectively for Rivas in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Canarias will meet Getafe (#4) in the next round. Rivas will play against Zentro Basket and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Rivas: A.Biersack 19+3reb, M.Hermoso 15+8reb, G.Gonzalez 10+3reb+5ast, P.Estebanez 9+2reb+1ast, E.Gomez 5+1reb, D.Lorenzo 4+2reb+3ast
Canarias: R.Rodriguez 17+2reb+2ast, D.Fernandez 14+3reb+9ast, L.Riga 12+4reb+1ast, D.Acosta 12+10reb, M.Sangare 10+6reb+1ast, B.Lipasi 9+3reb
gschID: 1182772
Zentro Basket – Tenerife Naut. 79-85
But Zentro Basket was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Santa Cruz 85-79 on Saturday night. It was an exceptional evening for forward Javier Herreros (198-1994) who led the winners and scored 31 points and 8 rebounds. Naturalized Bosnian forward Adnan Omeragic (202-1996) accounted for 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Alberto Blanco (202-2007) came up with 16 points and 7 rebounds and Mali forward Aboubacar Keita (196-2003) added 11 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Zentro Basket in the defeat. Four Zentro Basket players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Tenerife Naut. will meet at home Mostoles in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Zentro Basket will play against Rivas (#9) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Zentro Basket: A.Huelves 18+2reb+1ast, A.Blanco 16+7reb+1ast, I.Ballespin 16+4reb+4ast, A.Keita 11+12reb+1ast, R.Alogo-Evuna 6+3reb, J.Anike 4+1ast
Tenerife Naut.: J.Herreros 31+8reb, A.Omeragic 19+5reb+1ast, I.Gonzalez 11+7reb+5ast, M.Molina 9+7reb, J.Lorenzo 6+2reb, M.Alexander Miranda 4+5reb+6ast
gschID: 1182773
Group C-A
SESE – Zuera 78-79
But SESE was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Zuera 79-78 on Saturday night. It was an exceptional evening for Cuban guard Raudelis Guerra (191-1993) who led the winners and scored 15 points and 4 steals. Pablo Gracia (197-1996) accounted for 13 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) for the winning side. Forward Arnau Jaime (201-2001) came up with 23 points and 9 rebounds and center Fernand Vilar (202-2003, agency: BIG) added 16 points and 10 rebounds respectively for SESE in the defeat. Five Zuera and four SESE players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Zuera will meet at home Esparreguera (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. SESE will play against Vic (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
SESE: A.Jaime 23+9reb, F.Vilar 16+10reb+1ast, M.Corbera 13+1reb+8ast, G.Gutierrez 11+3reb+3ast, J.Galve 6+2reb+3ast, A.Aguado 4+1reb+1ast
Zuera: R.Guerra 15+4reb+2ast, P.Gracia 13+5reb+2ast, J.Navallas 13+2reb, M.Diallo 12+8reb, E.Kiris 12+5reb+2ast, C.Jimeno 8+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1182949
Esparreguera – Azulejos 73-56
First defeat of league’s leader Azulejos (2-1) against Esparreguera (2-1) 73-56 was the most important game of the last round. Esparreguera outrebounded Azulejos 56-36 including a 39-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for naturalized Gambian forward Omaru Toure (199-1994) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 18 rebounds. Forward Josep Sole (195-1997) contributed with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Esparreguera’s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Zion Williams (193-1998, college: Gardner-Webb) answered with 21 points and 7 rebounds and guard Daniel Arjol (194-2003, agency: BIG) added 12 points in the effort for Azulejos. Azulejos will play next round against Valls trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Esparreguera will try to continue on its current victory against Zuera on the road.
Top scorers:
Azulejos: Z.Williams 21+7reb+1ast, D.Arjol 12+4reb+2ast, E.Ibanez 8+9reb, F.Verlasevic 6+4reb, G.Colom 5+3reb+1ast, M.Ndiaye 4+6reb
Esparreguera: J.Sole 19+13reb+3ast, O.Toure 17+18reb, Q.Roig 13+12reb+2ast, J.Martin 9+9reb+1ast, X.Rosas 8+1reb+1ast, M.Raventos 5+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1182950
Valls – Navas 74-80
Not a big story in a game when Valls (1-2) lost at home to Navas (3-0) 80-74 on Saturday. Navas made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for guard Eddy Sims (182-1998) who led the winners and scored 29 points and 6 rebounds. Jaume Zanca (195-1997) accounted for 6 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side. Power forward Roger Perez (203-1996) came up with 17 points and guard Oriol Besora (182-1997) added 16 points respectively for Valls in the defeat. Valls’ coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Navas will meet at home JAC Sants (#4) in the next round. Valls will play against Azulejos in Zaragoza and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Valls: R.Perez 17+4reb, O.Besora 16+3reb+2ast, R.Neila 12+4reb+1ast, M.Buscail 9+6reb+2ast, O.Ngomo 9+6reb+1ast, M.Toledo 4+6reb
Navas: E.Sims 29+6reb+2ast, A.Montagut 14+4reb+1ast, I.Juncadella 14+2reb+1ast, R.Santos 9+2reb+2ast, D.Mabior 8+11reb, J.Zanca 6+7reb+8ast
gschID: 1182951
JAC Sants – Andratx 87-53
JAC Sants used a home court advantage and outplayed the opponent from Andratx 87-53 on Saturday night. JAC Sants forced 26 Andratx turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Marc Pages (178-1995) who led the winners and scored 20 points and 5 steals. Marc Mestres (-2004) accounted for 8 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. JAC Sants’ coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Alexis Pou (-2005) came up with 16 points and 9 rebounds and Pau Fluxa added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Andratx in the defeat. JAC Sants will meet Navas on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Andratx will play against Es Castell (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Andratx: A.Pou 16+9reb+3ast, P.Fluxa 15+7reb+1ast, L.Okafor 11+7reb+1ast, A.Bennasar 4+5reb+1ast, J.Lopez 2+3reb+2ast, D.Alzamora 2+4reb+2ast
JAC Sants: M.Pages 20+2reb+1ast, M.Ninot 11+2reb+2ast, I.Vives 10+5reb, M.Mestres 8+6reb+3ast, G.Diaz 6+6reb, J.Rodriguez 6+1reb+2ast
gschID: 1182952
El Olivar – Joventut 2 79-67
El Olivar used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Badalona 79-67 on Sunday night. El Olivar dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Joventut 2‘s 30. El Olivar forced 25 Joventut 2 turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for Daniel Munoz (-2003, agency: BIG) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Alejandro Moreno (192-2004) accounted for 15 points and 6 assists for the winning side. Adrian Torres (-2006, agency: BIG) came up with 21 points and 7 rebounds and center Ian Platteeuw (210-2007) added 8 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Joventut 2 in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. El Olivar will meet Mataro Parc (#8) on the road in the next round. Joventut 2 will play against L’Hospitalet (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Joventut 2: A.Torres 21+7reb, E.Del Castillo 14+3reb+2ast, S.Merebashvili 9+4reb+1ast, I.Platteeuw 8+10reb+2ast, P.Majoral 6+4reb+3ast, A.Rosa 4+4reb
El Olivar: D.Munoz 21+8reb, A.Moreno 15+2reb+6ast, P.Campo 12+3reb+2ast, F.Minzer 8+6reb+1ast, R.Valero 7+6reb+2ast, B.Panart 5+1ast
gschID: 1182954
L’Hospitalet – Vic 63-52
L’Hospitalet used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Vic 63-52 on Saturday night. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Arnau Tarrida (190-2003) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Chadian center Placide Nakidjim (205-1994) accounted for 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Four L’Hospitalet players scored in double figures. Forward David Vidal (194-1997) came up with 10 points and 6 rebounds and center Cristian Vidal (201-2003) added 13 points respectively for Vic in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. L’Hospitalet will meet Joventut 2 (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Vic will play against SESE (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vic: C.Vidal 13+4reb, D.Vidal 10+6reb+3ast, R.Marti 8+3reb+2ast, P.Rios 7+2reb+1ast, F.Pallares 4+8reb+1ast, A.Coderch 3+1reb
L’Hospitalet: A.Tarrida 17+5reb+2ast, P.Nakidjim 12+8reb+1ast, S.Esteves-Garcia 12+4reb, E.Koyanouba 10+5reb, G.Sevillano 6+6reb+2ast, P.Gonzalez 2+2reb+2ast
gschID: 1182955
Group C-B
Mollet – Espanyol 74-64
Very expected game when Espanyol (0-3) lost on the road to Mollet (3-0) 74-64 on Sunday. Mollet dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Espanyol‘s 26. They outrebounded Espanyol 49-28 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for center Angel Soto (205-1990) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Ignasi Belver (197-1994) accounted for 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Four Mollet players scored in double figures. Mollet’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Gerard Sola (201-2000) came up with 22 points and 7 rebounds and guard Alex Martin (184-2004) added 6 points and 11 assists respectively for Espanyol in the defeat. Mollet will meet Igualada on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Espanyol will play against Roser (#10) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Espanyol: G.Sola 22+7reb+1ast, M.Suarez 10+1reb+1ast, V.De Haro 9+3reb+1ast, A.Ramos 6+5reb, A.Martin 6+1reb+11ast, B.Bonet 4+9reb
Mollet: A.Real 17+8reb, B.McDonald 15+7reb, I.Belver 15+8reb+2ast, A.Soto 10+13reb+4ast, N.Marin 6+2reb+1ast, G.Vinallonga 5+4reb+1ast
gschID: 1183131
Barca 2 – Roser 73-61
Barca 2 used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Roser 73-61 on Sunday night. Barca 2 outrebounded Roser 38-22 including a 27-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for Lithuanian center Arturas Butajevas (208-2007) who led the winners and scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Mali center Sayon Keita (214-2008) accounted for 8 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Barca 2’s coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Albert Montalvo (201-1999) came up with 14 points and 7 rebounds and forward Pol Parisi (195-1996) added 14 points respectively for Roser in the defeat. Barca 2 will meet at home Manresa B (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Roser will play against Espanyol (#13) in Barcelona and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Roser: A.Montalvo 14+7reb, P.Parisi 14+1reb+2ast, P.Santiago 9+2reb+2ast, S.Tubert 8+5reb, J.Gavalda 6+1reb+2ast, S.Tell 3+3reb+4ast
Barca 2: A.Butajevas 18+6reb, D.Gonzalez 9+4reb+2ast, S.Keita 8+6reb+3ast, J.Omoaruna 7+1reb, M.Keita 6+4reb, L.Pluvinet 6+1ast
gschID: 1183132
Manresa B – Castelldefels 85-65
There was a minor upset when Castelldefels (2-1) was outscored on the road by Manresa B (2-1) 85-65 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for guard Max Gaspa (190-2006) who led the winners and scored 28 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Norwegian center Ludvik Bergseng (208-2006) accounted for 9 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Four Manresa B players scored in double figures. Guard Daniel Tugores (185-1995) came up with 11 points and 4 assists and forward Eric Manes (194-1987) added 7 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Castelldefels in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Manresa B will meet Barca 2 (#5) in the next round. Castelldefels will play against Huerva and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Castelldefels: A.Cruz 11+1reb+1ast, D.Tugores 11+3reb+4ast, A.Vicente 10+6reb, M.Rosado 7+6reb, M.Segarra 7+6reb, E.Manes 7+6reb+5ast
Manresa B: M.Gaspa 28+6reb+8ast, F.Torreblanca 14+3reb+2ast, J.Pumarola 10+5reb+1ast, O.Hustak 10+7reb+1ast, G.Fernandez 10+3reb+2ast, L.Bergseng 9+10reb
gschID: 1183133
Huerva – Ibiza 68-78
But Huerva was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from 78-68 on Saturday night. It was an exceptional evening for the former international power forward Nacho Martin (205-1983) who led the winners and scored 31 points and 8 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). Forward Javier Medori (202-1993) accounted for 14 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. Ibiza’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Javier Fernandez (200-2004) came up with 16 points and 9 rebounds and Paraguayan center William Burgos (-2002) added 8 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Huerva in the defeat. Ibiza will meet at home Inca (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Huerva will play against Castelldefels (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Huerva: J.Fernandez 16+9reb+1ast, P.Gimeno 15+1reb, W.Burgos 8+6reb+4ast, L.Todorovski 8+2reb, J.Urdiain 7+4reb+4ast, I.Urzainqui 6+1reb+1ast
Ibiza: N.Martin 31+8reb+2ast, A.Castillo 17+4reb+4ast, J.Medori 14+13reb+2ast, C.Canellas 6+1reb+2ast, J.Rosa 6+5reb+2ast, J.Kalina 2+4reb+2ast
gschID: 1183134
Inca – Alfinden 76-74
There was a minor upset when Alfinden (1-2) was edged on the road by Inca (1-2) 76-74 on Saturday. Inca looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was an exceptional evening for power forward Carlos Poyatos (207-1994) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds. Jhonatan Miranda (-2000) accounted for 13 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Four Inca players scored in double figures. American forward Martin Smith (196-1993, college: Lipscomb) came up with 18 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import center Travion Leonard (203-1993, college: Barry, agency: Interperformances) added 14 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Alfinden in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Inca will meet Ibiza (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Alfinden will play against Granollers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Alfinden: M.Smith 18+6reb+2ast, T.Leonard 14+11reb, A.Fernandez 10+2reb, G.Rodriguez 7+2reb+5ast, D.Gomez 6+3reb, A.Vicente 5+5reb+2ast
Inca: C.Poyatos 28+10reb+2ast, P.Lluis Llabres 13+5reb, J.Miranda 13+9reb+5ast, P.Cami 10+2reb+10ast, M.Aguilo 6+3reb+2ast, E.Navarro 2+1ast
gschID: 1183135
Granollers – Salt 69-61
Granollers used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Salt 69-61 on Saturday night. Granollers forced 24 Salt turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for guard Santiago Serrataco (187-1990) who led the winners and scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Carles Homs (196-1996) accounted for 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Pol Campeny (-2005) came up with 20 points and 5 rebounds and Romanian Marc Vancea (-2004) added 8 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Salt in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Granollers will meet Alfinden (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Salt will play against Helios and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Salt: P.Campeny 20+5reb, M.Vancea 8+6reb+1ast, M.Coll 7+5reb+1ast, J.Llinas 7+3reb, F.Diaz 6+2reb+1ast, M.Romans 5+2reb+1ast
Granollers: C.Homs 14+8reb+1ast, A.Rodriguez 13+5reb+1ast, S.Serrataco 13+8reb+2ast, A.Murciano 8+2reb+1ast, A.Castro 5+2reb, I.Maspons 4+1reb+6ast
gschID: 1183136
Helios – Igualada 65-67
Very expected game when Helios (0-3) was edged by Igualada (3-0) in Zaragoza 67-65 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for center Marc Bernadi (205-1993) who led the winners and scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Arnau Cumelles (198-2000) accounted for 17 points for the winning side. Igualada’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Victor Vela (-2002) came up with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Hugo Cano (195-1993) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Helios in the defeat. Four Helios players scored in double figures. Igualada will meet at home Mollet in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Helios will play against Salt (#9) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Helios: V.Vela 12+7reb+5ast, H.Cano 12+10reb, D.Garcia 11+4reb+1ast, F.Cobos 10+5reb+2ast, R.Perez 8+7reb+2ast, D.Gros 7+5reb+1ast
Igualada: A.Cumelles 17+3reb, M.Bernadi 16+7reb+1ast, E.Tejero 13+7reb, S.Quintana 8+3reb+3ast, A.Balta 4+5reb+2ast, C.Fons 4+4reb
gschID: 1183137
Group E-A
Torrent – Puerto Sagunto 86-45
Torrent used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from Gilet 86-45 on Saturday night. Torrent held Puerto Sagunto to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 45.5 percent accuracy of the winners. Torrent had a 35-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for forward Pablo Lopez (193-2003) who led the winners and scored 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Carlos Campillos (185-2004) accounted for 14 points for the winning side. Argentinian power forward Marco Tortarolo (197-1994) came up with 7 points and 5 rebounds and forward Alvaro de la Cal (194-2004) added 9 points respectively for Puerto Sagunto in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Torrent will meet Maristas (#12) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Puerto Sagunto will play against Tabernes (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Puerto Sagunto: D.Montesdeoca 9+2reb+2ast, A.de la Cal 9+4reb, M.Tortarolo 7+5reb+2ast, A.Sobrino 7+3reb+2ast, P.Villagrasa 5+6reb, M.Grabek 3+5reb
Torrent: C.Campillos 14+2reb+3ast, P.Lopez 13+7reb+4ast, J.Bedia 10+5reb, J.Bosch 9+9reb, H.Marco 9+4reb+1ast, D.Calero 9+5reb+2ast
gschID: 1183313
Tabernes – Picken Claret 91-68
Not a big story in a game when Picken Claret (0-3) was outscored by Tabernes (2-1) in Tabernes Blanques 91-68 on Saturday. Tabernes dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Picken Claret‘s 26. Tabernes forced 23 Picken Claret turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Italian Nicolas Burjel (-1997) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Sergio Vidal (194-1988) accounted for 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Four Tabernes players scored in double figures. Sergio Torres (-2006) came up with 17 points and 6 rebounds and forward Javier Estarlich (190-1999) added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Picken Claret in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Tabernes will meet Puerto Sagunto (#6) in the next round. Picken Claret will play against Godella (#9) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Picken Claret: S.Torres 17+6reb+2ast, M.Poveda 11+3reb+1ast, J.Estarlich 9+7reb, M.Heredia 9, L.Assardo 5+6reb, J.March 4+6reb+4ast
Tabernes: N.Burjel 17+9reb+2ast, S.Vidal 16+5reb+2ast, V.Victor Mas 14+9reb, A.Kargbo 12+6reb, M.Lopez 8+3reb+3ast, J.Jodar 5+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1183314
Godella – Morvedre 77-75
Godella used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Valencia 77-75 on Saturday night. It was an exceptional evening for Albanian-Greek point guard Qirjako Gjenerali (184-2003) who led the winners and scored 25 points. Xavier Navarro (-2006) accounted for 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. French forward Pierre-Gabriel Gouffran (203-2001, college: State College FL) came up with 13 points and 9 rebounds and French David-Emile Camara (-2000) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Morvedre in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Godella will meet Picken Claret (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Morvedre will play against Almassera and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Morvedre: D.Camara 14+5reb+1ast, P.Gouffran 13+9reb+1ast, N.Krisciunas 10+4reb+4ast, L.Plavenieks 9+1reb, D.Gonzalez 8+3reb+1ast, J.Moya 7+2reb+3ast
Godella: Q.Gjenerali 25+2reb+1ast, X.Navarro 14+5reb+1ast, A.Almonacid 11+7reb+1ast, J.Martin 11+3reb, P.Pareja 6+5reb+4ast, J.Casado 3+8reb+4ast
gschID: 1183315
Almassera – Vila-Real 76-79
There was no surprise when Almassera (0-2) was edged at home by Vila-Real (3-0) 79-76 on Sunday. It was an exceptional evening for center Alfonso Ribera (202-2001) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. Center Miguel Moragas (203-1994) accounted for 15 points for the winning side. David Fernandez (-2001) came up with 14 points and 8 rebounds and Sergio Herrando (-1999) added 14 points and 4 assists respectively for Almassera in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Vila-Real will meet at home Jovens (#4) in the next round. Almassera will play against Morvedre (#13) in Valencia and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Almassera: D.Fernandez 14+8reb, S.Herrando 14+1reb+4ast, G.Casasus 13+4reb+1ast, J.Chaler 11+3reb+2ast, P.Rosello 9+4reb, A.Diago 7+5reb+3ast
Vila-Real: A.Ribera 23+10reb+1ast, M.Moragas 15+2reb+1ast, D.Garcia 13+3reb, P.Murcia 10+3reb+3ast, J.Villar 6+1ast, G.Volpato 4+4reb+4ast
gschID: 1183316
Jovens – Paterna 88-69
There was a small surprise when Jovens (3-1) crushed Paterna (2-1) in Valencia 88-69 on Saturday. Jovens made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Paterna‘s players. It was an exceptional evening for Kelvyn Montano (-2000) who led the winners and scored 14 points. Adrian Aznar (-2003) accounted for 11 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Four Jovens players scored in double figures. Center Hugo Baeza (198-2004) came up with 12 points and Dani Munoz (197-1999) added 12 points respectively for Paterna in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Jovens will meet Vila-Real (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Paterna will play against El Pilar and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Paterna: D.Munoz 12+3reb+1ast, H.Baeza 12+4reb+1ast, P.Garcia 10+4reb+1ast, P.Vera 7+4reb+1ast, H.Albert 6+1reb+1ast, D.Masip 5+5reb
Jovens: K.Montano 14+2reb+2ast, C.Diaz 13+3reb+1ast, A.Aznar 11+7reb, C.Avino 10+3reb+1ast, B.Mondragon 9+2reb+6ast, A.Moral 8+3reb+2ast
gschID: 1183317
El Pilar – Valencia 2 86-77
Very expected game when Valencia 2 (1-2) lost on the road to El Pilar (3-0) 86-77 on Sunday. El Pilar forced 20 Valencia 2 turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for center Javier Mateo (200-1997) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Marcos Berenguer (-2002) accounted for 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. Four El Pilar players scored in double figures. Tomas Talcis (-2007) came up with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Javier Viguer (202-2008) added 19 points respectively for Valencia 2 in the defeat. Valencia 2’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. El Pilar will meet Paterna (#5) on the road in the next round. Valencia 2 will play against Castello B and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Valencia 2: J.Viguer 19+2reb, T.Talcis 14+7reb+6ast, D.Osayi 10+8reb+1ast, D.Salvador 9+5reb+3ast, D.Cebolla 9+5reb+3ast, V.Iglesias 7+1reb+2ast
El Pilar: M.Berenguer 19+7reb+6ast, J.Mateo 18+10reb+4ast, S.Padilla 14+1reb+3ast, J.Soriano 13+4reb+1ast, J.Bermejo 10+1reb, I.Ruiperez 9+5reb+7ast
gschID: 1183318
Castello B – Maristas 78-75
Castello B used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Valencia 78-75 on Sunday night. It was an exceptional evening for forward Victor Rodriguez (201-2000) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Point guard Javier Trechera (-2001) accounted for 13 points for the winning side. Four Castello B players scored in double figures. Alvaro Pou Campillo (-1999) came up with 8 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Alejandro Gadea (-2004) added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Maristas in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Castello B will meet Valencia 2 (#10) on the road in the next round. Maristas will play against Torrent where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Maristas: V.Avino 17+1reb, A.Gadea 11+9reb, A.Dominguez 9+4reb+2ast, A.Pou Campillo 8+10reb+5ast, M.Alonso 8+1reb+1ast, D.Cameros 8+5reb+1ast
Castello B: V.Rodriguez 14+12reb+1ast, J.Trechera 13+3reb+2ast, P.Arista 12+5reb+1ast, J.Maria Torres 11+2reb+2ast, P.Morte 8+3reb+1ast, D.Holgado 7+6reb+4ast
gschID: 1183319
Group E-B
Real Murcia – Alginet 59-97
Not a big story in a game when Real Murcia (0-3) was outscored at home by Alginet (1-1) 97-59 on Sunday. Alginet dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Real Murcia‘s 26. Alginet forced 20 Real Murcia turnovers and outrebounded them 49-31 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for center Luis Verdeguer (205-1987) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Point guard Miguel Martinez (183-1995) accounted for 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. Four Alginet players scored in double figures. Center Marcos Molina (202-1990) came up with 14 points and 6 rebounds and Pablo Marin (-2003) added 14 points respectively for Real Murcia in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Alginet will meet at home Sueca (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Real Murcia will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Real Murcia: P.Marin 14+3reb+1ast, M.Molina 14+6reb, J.Lledo 10+3reb, N.Martinez 9+3reb+3ast, Z.Lu 5+8reb+2ast, E.Navarro 3
Alginet: E.Llacer 18+4reb, A.Zurbriggen 17+5reb+3ast, M.Martinez 16+6reb+6ast, L.Verdeguer 14+13reb+1ast, V.Pelufo 9+1reb, I.Santafe 7+6reb+2ast
gschID: 1183493
Sueca – Carolinas 87-51
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when Sueca (2-1) outplayed at home Carolinas (1-1) 87-51 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for swingman Pablo Luengo (193-2004) who led the winners and scored 22 points. Mexican Luis Cervantes (-2001) accounted for 8 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Forward Will Ladson (195-2004) came up with 18 points and 5 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and forward Nicolas Martinez (192-2001) added 3 points and 6 assists respectively for Carolinas in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Sueca will meet Alginet (#7) on the road in the next round. Carolinas will play against Lucentum and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Carolinas: W.Ladson 18+5reb, N.Cledjo 7+3reb+1ast, G.Palazon 7+1reb, F.Lopez 5+2reb+1ast, A.Blazquez 4+2reb, J.Martinez 3+3reb+1ast
Sueca: P.Luengo 22+2reb, J.Boix 14+1reb, F.Marco 13+5reb, L.Cervantes 8+7reb+4ast, P.Baena 8+1reb+3ast, C.Grau 7+2reb+3ast
gschID: 1183494
Lucentum – Murcia Juver 73-93
There was no surprise when Lucentum (0-3) was outleveled by Murcia Juver (2-1) in Alicante 93-73 on Saturday. Murcia Juver forced 19 Lucentum turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Murcia Juver made 7 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for power forward Dario Sarrias (200-1995) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 5 rebounds. Juan Carlos Marin (186-2003) accounted for 13 points for the winning side. Marcos Garcia (-2005) came up with 18 points and 7 rebounds and Samuel Galvez (-2004) added 13 points and 5 assists respectively for Lucentum in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Murcia Juver will meet at home Ontinet (#4) in the next round. Lucentum will play against Carolinas (#8) in La Carolina and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Lucentum: M.Garcia 18+7reb, S.Galvez 13+4reb+5ast, G.Sabater 11+7reb+1ast, J.Munoz 9+3reb+3ast, G.Tudela 8+9reb, O.Castrillon 4+7reb+1ast
Murcia Juver: D.Sarrias 21+5reb, A.Lopez 13+2reb+2ast, J.Carlos Marin 13+3reb+3ast, J.Ballesta 9+6reb+4ast, M.Rybar 8+1reb+1ast, S.Nohel 8+5reb+2ast
gschID: 1183495
Ontinet – Benidorm 77-80
But Ontinet was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Benidorm 80-77 on Sunday night. It was an exceptional evening for Serbian Milos Cvrkota (-2004) who led the winners and scored 19 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Alan Kleinjan (195-1997) accounted for 19 points for the winning side. Four Benidorm players scored in double figures. Senegalese center Mamadou Diagne (208-1998) came up with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 17 rebounds and naturalized Argentinian Marco Villalba (201-1997) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Ontinet in the defeat. Ontinet’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Benidorm will meet at home Denia (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ontinet will play against Murcia Juver (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ontinet: M.Diagne 30+17reb+2ast, M.Villalba 13+7reb+1ast, J.Molina 10+3reb+2ast, E.Ramos 8+5reb+2ast, M.Taeno 8+6reb+5ast, N.Ramos 4+1reb
Benidorm: M.Cvrkota 19+9reb+1ast, A.Kleinjan 19+1reb+3ast, K.Sherman 12+5reb+3ast, S.Jimena 12+3reb+2ast, D.Zaragozi 6+3reb+1ast, C.Velazquez 5+7reb+3ast
gschID: 1183496
Denia – Adesavi 89-65
There was a minor upset when Adesavi (1-2) was smashed on the road by Denia (1-2) 89-65 on Saturday. Denia looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Russian guard Ivan Alexandrov (192-2003) who led the winners and scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Soufyane Sadoki (-1997) accounted for 10 points and 8 assists for the winning side. Four Denia players scored in double figures. Center Valentin Strukov (203-2000) came up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and Norberto Albaladejo (191-2000) added 14 points and 4 steals respectively for Adesavi in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Denia will meet Benidorm on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Adesavi will play against Jorge Juan (#10) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Adesavi: V.Strukov 22+11reb+2ast, N.Albaladejo 14+3reb+2ast, A.Jose Serneguet 10+7reb+2ast, P.Lopez-Valverde 4+2reb+1ast, L.Osa Nzang 4+6reb+1ast, J.Miranda 4
Denia: I.Alexandrov 17+7reb+6ast, J.Climent 11+3reb+3ast, D.Perez 11+5reb+2ast, S.Sadoki 10+3reb+8ast, A.Vives 10+1reb+1ast, A.Perez 8+3reb+2ast
gschID: 1183497
Jorge Juan – Molina 58-73
But Jorge Juan was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Molina 73-58 on Sunday night. Molina outrebounded Jorge Juan 42-28 including 30 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for center Pablo Jose Sanchez (208-1993) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Juan Gonzalez (-2000) accounted for 10 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Jorge Bermudez (187-1997) came up with 17 points and Mali center Boubacar Sidibe (205-1994) added 10 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Jorge Juan in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Molina will meet at home Elche in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Jorge Juan will play against Adesavi (#11) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Jorge Juan: J.Bermudez 17+3reb+3ast, B.Sidibe 10+11reb+1ast, M.Fernandez 9+3reb, M.Ortin 8+5reb+6ast, A.Garcia 6+1reb, A.Vaiciunas 6+3reb
Molina: P.Jose Sanchez 18+11reb+1ast, J.Gonzalez 10+8reb+2ast, R.Martinez-Quintanilla 9+7reb, A.Lugo 8+1reb+1ast, J.Cruz 7+3reb+4ast, A.Lopez 5+2reb
gschID: 1183498
