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It’s still too early stage of the Regular Season in LEB Gold, but even now we can clearly see the difference between stronger teams and outsiders. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Madrid. Third ranked Estudiantes faced 4th placed Real Betis. Host Estudiantes (6-1) defeated guests from Sevilla (5-2) 86-82. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Real Betis. Estudiantes shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 51.5 percentage. 24 personal fouls committed by Real Betis helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American guard Devin Schmidt (193-1994, college: Delta St.) fired 25 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian-Italian Patricio Garino (201-1993, college: GWU) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Serbian point guard Aleksandar Cvetkovic (188-1993) produced 15 points and 4 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Estudiantes have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Fuenlabrada. Real Betis at the other side keeps the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Ourense. Estudiantes is looking forward to face Cartagena (#13) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Real Betis will play against the league’s leader Burgos SP (#1) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Undefeated leader Burgos SP delivered the seventh consecutive victory. This time they crushed 9th ranked Gipuzkoa (3-4) 90-68. Worth to mention a great performance of Hungarian power forward Gyorgy Goloman (210-1996, college: UCLA) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 5 rebounds. Miha Lapornik contributed with 15 points for the winners. American guard Xavier Johnson (185-2000, college: SIU) answered with 13 points and 7 rebounds for Gipuzkoa. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Burgos SP (7-0) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 7 victories in a row. Gipuzkoa at the other side keeps the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Burgos SP will play against Real Betis (#5) in Sevilla in the next round. Gipuzkoa will play at home against Fuenlabrada (#3) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Bottom-ranked Alicante (0-7) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 75-60 loss to sixteenth ranked Cantabria (2-5) in Alicante on Friday evening. It was a great evening for Mirza Bulic who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds. At the losing side Kevin Larsen responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Alicante’s coach Antonio Perez rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cantabria moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Valladolid. Alicante lost their seventh game in a row. They still close the standings with seven games lost. They share the position with Moron. Cantabria will meet at home bottom-ranked Moron (#18) in the next round. Alicante will play against Ourense having rather not much hope for a victory.

Other games of round 7 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Ourense was defeated by Castello in Castellon 95-86. Obradoiro beat Burgos T. at home 95-89. Zamora was destroyed by Fuenlabrada on the opponent’s court 91-64. Cartagena was outscored by Palencia in a home game 67-100. Menorca managed to beat Moron on the road 69-63. Valladolid was defeated by Oviedo on its own court 78-82.
The best stats of 7th round was 14 points and 13 rebounds by Kevin Bercy of Oviedo.

Alicante – Cantabria 60-75

Bottom-ranked Alicante (0-7) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 75-60 loss to sixteenth ranked Cantabria (2-5) in Alicante on Friday evening. It was a great evening for Bosnian Mirza Bulic (207-1992) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds. American guard Spencer Littleson (193-1998, college: Toledo) helped adding 16 points and 5 assists. Four Cantabria players scored in double figures. At the losing side Danish center Kevin Larsen (208-1993, college: GWU) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds and guard Adria Rodriguez (192-2003) scored 16 points. Alicante’s coach Antonio Perez rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cantabria moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Valladolid. Alicante lost their seventh game in a row. They still close the standings with seven games lost. They share the position with Moron. Cantabria will meet at home bottom-ranked Moron (#18) in the next round. Alicante will play against Ourense having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Alicante: A.Rodriguez 16+2reb+2ast, K.Larsen 14+7reb+3ast, J.King 8+1reb+5ast, M.Ogunsipe 6+2reb+1ast, A.Lopez 6+2reb+3ast, J.Mwema 5+2reb+1ast
Cantabria: S.Littleson 16+3reb+5ast, M.Bulic 15+15reb+3ast, B.Hundt 15+1reb+6ast, R.Belemene 10+6reb, J.Vega 9+1reb+1ast, G.Martinez 4+3reb+3ast

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Burgos SP – Gipuzkoa 90-68

Undefeated leader Burgos SP delivered the seventh consecutive victory. This time they crushed 9th ranked Gipuzkoa (3-4) 90-68. Burgos SP made 22-of-26 charity shots (84.6 percent) during the game. Gipuzkoa was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of Hungarian power forward Gyorgy Goloman (210-1996, college: UCLA) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 5 rebounds. Slovenian guard Miha Lapornik (194-1993, agency: PEPI SPORT) contributed with 15 points for the winners. American guard Xavier Johnson (185-2000, college: SIU) answered with 13 points and 7 rebounds and Canadian-Croatian power forward Josip Vrankic (206-1998, college: Santa Clara, agency: Players Group) added 17 points in the effort for Gipuzkoa. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Burgos SP (7-0) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 7 victories in a row. Gipuzkoa at the other side keeps the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Burgos SP will play against Real Betis (#5) in Sevilla in the next round. Gipuzkoa will play at home against Fuenlabrada (#3) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Gipuzkoa: J.Vrankic 17+3reb+3ast, X.Johnson 13+7reb+3ast, M.Diaz 9+3reb+1ast, A.Zubizarreta 8+2reb, M.Ansorregui 7+3reb+1ast, S.Lepichev 7+1reb
Burgos SP: G.Goloman 18+5reb+1ast, M.Lapornik 15+3reb, E.Wembi 9+4reb, D.Cuevas 8+1reb+1ast, G.Corbalan 7+3reb, J.Cremo 7+3reb+1ast

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Castello – Ourense 95-86

There was an upset in Castellon where 4th placed Ourense (5-2) was defeated by eleventh ranked Castello (4-3) 95-86 on Friday. Castello looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. It was a great evening for forward Alvaro Martinez (199-2003) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points. American guard Jalen Tate (198-1998, college: Arkansas) helped adding 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side American guard Aanen Moody (190-1998, college: Montana) responded with 25 points and point guard Javier Lopez (190-1999) scored 13 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Castello. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Obradoiro and Palencia. Loser Ourense keeps the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Real Betis. Castello will meet Palencia (#8) on the road in the next round. Ourense will play against Alicante (#17) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ourense: A.Moody 25+4reb+1ast, J.Lopez 13+3reb+5ast, I.Rosa 10+4reb+1ast, S.Rodriguez 10+3reb+1ast, R.Lisboa 6+1reb+5ast, D.Brito 6+10reb+3ast
Castello: A.Martinez 16+4reb+3ast, V.Okouo 13+4reb+2ast, A.Adala-Moto 13+6reb+2ast, J.Tate 13+5reb+4ast, G.Arcos 10+1reb+5ast, J.Faner 9+3reb+6ast

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Obradoiro – Burgos T. 95-89

Everything could happen in Santiago de Compostela at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Monbus Obradoiro and 9th ranked Burgos T. had identical 3-3 record. This time Monbus Obradoiro used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Burgos 95-89 on Saturday night. It was a great evening for guard Millan Jimenez (199-2002) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points. American center Jake Stephens (213-1999, college: Chattanooga) helped adding 20 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Monbus Obradoiro players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard Lance Jones (185-2000, college: Purdue) responded with 25 points and 4 assists and forward Jordi Rodriguez (199-2004, agency: BIG) scored 19 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Monbus Obradoiro. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Palencia and Castello. Loser Burgos T. keeps the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Obradoiro will meet Zamora (#9) on the road in the next round. Burgos T. will play against Oviedo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Burgos T.: L.Jones 25+2reb+4ast, J.Rodriguez 19+1reb+1ast, J.Lobo 8+3reb, C.Pacheco 8+2reb+6ast, R.Vila 8+5reb+1ast, J.Diaz 6+4reb+1ast
Obradoiro: M.Jimenez 21+4reb+2ast, J.Stephens 20+3reb+1ast, S.Micovic 13+7reb, A.Galan 13+6reb+1ast, S.Quintela 13+1reb+3ast, I.Arroyo-Varela 7+1reb+10ast

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Estudiantes – Real Betis 86-82

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Fuenlabrada – Zamora 91-64

Very expected game in Madrid where 10th ranked Zamora (3-4) was rolled over by third ranked Fuenlabrada (6-1) 91-64 on Saturday. Fuenlabrada outrebounded Zamora 42-31 including 28 on the defensive glass. Fuenlabrada looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Zamora‘s players. It was a great evening for Nigerian-American power forward Lotanna Nwogbo (205-1993, college: Longwood) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 9 rebounds. Italian-American guard Paul Jorgensen (188-1996, college: Butler) helped adding 19 points. At the losing side American point guard Jordan Walker (186-1997, college: Morehead St.) responded with 22 points and 5 rebounds and Senegalese forward Omar Lo (206-1997, college: CBU, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Fuenlabrada. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Estudiantes. Zamora lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Fuenlabrada will meet Gipuzkoa (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zamora will play against Obradoiro and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Zamora: J.Walker 22+5reb+2ast, O.Lo 10+7reb, K.Buckingham 8+4reb+2ast, J.Saintel 6+3reb+1ast, K.Nikic 5+4reb, Z.Hearst 4+5reb
Fuenlabrada: P.Jorgensen 19+2reb+1ast, L.Nwogbo 19+9reb+2ast, I.Cruz-Uceda 11+4reb+1ast, L.Westermann 8+5reb+5ast, E.Duran 7+1reb+1ast, Y.Nzosa 6+3reb

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Cartagena – Palencia 67-100

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Zunder Palencia and 11th ranked Cartagena had identical 3-3 record. But Cartagena was not able to use a home court advantage and was outscored by the opponent from Palencia 100-67 on Friday night. Palencia dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Cartagena‘s 26 and made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American guard Adam Kunkel (193-1999, college: Xavier) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points. Swedish point guard Tobias Borg (184-1993) helped adding 20 points. Five Zunder Palencia players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Alberto Cabrera (187-1998) responded with 9 points and Dutch forward Dylan Van Eyck (203-1998, college: Iona) scored 8 points and 5 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Palencia (4-3) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Obradoiro and Castello. Newly promoted Cartagena dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Palencia will meet at home Castello (#6) in the next round. Cartagena will play against the league’s second-placed Estudiantes in Madrid and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cartagena: C.Hermanson 10+1reb, G.Blat 9+4reb+1ast, A.Cabrera 9+3reb+3ast, S.Garuba 8+2reb, D.Van Eyck 8+5reb+1ast, A.Jorda 7+1reb+3ast
Palencia: A.Kunkel 25+2reb+1ast, T.Borg 20+4reb+1ast, J.Mballa 18+3reb, J.Pablo Vaulet 11+2reb+1ast, M.Kamba 10+8reb+1ast, A.Wintering 6+5reb+3ast

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Moron – Menorca 63-69

Not a big story in a game in Moron de la Frontera where bottom-ranked Moron (0-7) was defeated by fourteenth ranked Menorca (3-4) 69-63 on Sunday. It was a great evening for Bulgarian Pavlin Ivanov (196-1993, agency: 011 Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points. The former international center Victor Arteaga (212-1992) helped adding 15 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side Ivorian guard Lionel Kouadio (192-2001) responded with 14 points and 8 rebounds and Senegalese power forward Pape Badji (206-1992) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Menorca moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Moron lost their seventh game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with seven games lost. They share the position with Alicante. Menorca will meet at home Valladolid (#15) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Moron will play against Cantabria in Torrelavega and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Moron: L.Kouadio 14+8reb+2ast, I.Tamba 12+2reb+2ast, P.Badji 12+6reb, J.Marin 9+4reb+2ast, M.M’Madi 6+2reb+2ast, V.da Silva 6+4reb+1ast
Menorca: P.Ivanov 24+3ast, V.Arteaga 15+9reb+1ast, P.Figueras 13+3reb+1ast, D.Alderete 7+9reb, A.Tanoh Dez 5+1reb, D.Gomez 5+6reb

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Valladolid – Oviedo 78-82

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fourteenth ranked Oviedo and 15th ranked Valladolid had identical 2-4 record. But Valladolid was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Oviedo 82-78 on Saturday night. Oviedo dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Valladolid‘s 26. It was a great evening for Haitian-Canadian forward Kevin Bercy (201-1994, college: St.Francis X.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. Portuguese Francisco Amarante (196-2000) helped adding 7 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side American-Nigerian Amanze Egekeze (203-1995, college: Belmont, agency: SLN) responded with 22 points and 8 rebounds and Serbian power forward Vasilije Vucetic (207-1996) scored 11 points. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Oviedo (3-4) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Valladolid keeps the fifteenth position with five games lost. They share it with Cantabria. Oviedo will meet Burgos T. (#11) on the road in the next round. Valladolid will play against Menorca (#14) in Mahon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Valladolid: A.Egekeze 22+8reb, M.Kovacevic 14, V.Vucetic 11+4reb+1ast, J.Garcia-Abril 8+5reb+1ast, H.Atencia 8+3ast, D.Manchon 5+3reb+2ast
Oviedo: K.Bercy 14+13reb+1ast, J.Valinotti 13+1ast, R.Cosialls 12+3reb, D.Hutchinson 10, I.Nweke 8+4reb, R.Lobaco 8+3reb+1ast