After 5 rounds played we can already see who rules in the Tercera FEB and who belongs to weaker ones. The round was exceptionally exciting as six games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Round 5 most important game was a defeat of league’s leader LBC Cocinas (4-1). They were defeated by fifth ranked Valle de Egues (4-1) 77-63 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of LBC Cocinas. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Strangely LBC Cocinas outrebounded Valle de Egues 41-29 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Power forward Marcos Portalez (202-1995, agency: Interperformances) stepped up and scored 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and point guard Alexander Calvo (180-1991) chipped in 16 points and 5 assists. Valle de Egues’ coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Borja Arevalo (195-1991) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Valle de Egues have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 16 other teams including defeated LBC Cocinas. LBC Cocinas will play next round against Ulacia ZKE trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Valle de Egues will try to continue on its current victory against first ranked Redline MT in Tolosa.
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Culleredo (4-1) on the court of leader Chantada. Visitors were defeated by Chantada 62-54. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Culleredo. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Jesus Cerisuelo (-1998) nailed a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and Carlos Noguerol accounted for 13 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Christian Anon (199-1989) came up with 5 points and 13 rebounds for Culleredo in the defeat. Undefeated Chantada (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 5 victories in a row, which they share with 3 other teams. Culleredo at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with 16 other teams. Chantada will play against Avila (#6) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Culleredo will play against Maceira (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Quite upsetting was Pas Pielagos‘ home defeat in a game versus Burgos 71-67. The best player for the winners was Modou Thiaw who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds. Miguel Hernando produced 8 points and 11 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Burgos (3-2) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 18 other teams. Loser Pas Pielagos keeps the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with 16 other teams. Burgos will meet at home Bilbao (#8) in the next round. Pas Pielagos will play against Santander and hope to secure a win.
There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 5: Solares won against Ulacia ZKE on the opponent’s court 87-76. Mondragon managed to outperform Tabirako in a home game 86-77. Baskonia B recorded a loss to Cantbasket on the road 79-74. Caja Rural defeated Santander on its own court 91-88. Redline MT beat Bilbao in Tolosa 77-75. Maceira lost to Solgaleo at home 53-62. Estudiantes was outscored by Avenida on the opponent’s court 69-103. Obradoiro S. managed to beat Xiria in a home game 76-69. Betanzos was crushed by Marin on the road 104-75. Winless Carbajosa lost to undefeated Gijon Circulo on its own court 82-100. Avila lost to Un.Oviedo in a road game 80-89. La Matanza managed to outperform Aridane at home 81-75. Chlorella managed to beat Socuellamos on the opponent’s court 86-68. Talavera was defeated by Estudiantes B in a home game 65-81. Tres Cantos beat Alcala on the road 62-60. Real Canoe lost to Guadalajara on its own court 81-84. Corralejo managed to outperform Valsequillo in a road game 61-58. Dist.Olimpico rolled over Pablo Laso at home 84-63. Tobarra lost to undefeated Mostoles on the opponent’s court 65-73. El Ventero was beaten by Fuenlabrada 2 in a home game 76-82. Felipe Anton was destroyed by Quintanar on the road 78-57. La Roda managed to outperform Guimar on its own court 77-59. Real Madrid 2 managed to beat Canarias in a road game 69-59. Winless Zentro Basket was crushed by Getafe at home 67-112. Rivas was smashed by Tenerife Naut. on the opponent’s court 75-55. SESE lost to Esparreguera in a home game 71-74. Zuera unfortunately lost to Valls on the road 70-71. JAC Sants recorded a loss to Azulejos on its own court 63-79. Navas defeated Es Castell in a road game 71-62. El Olivar was beaten by Andratx at home 73-81. L’Hospitalet won against Mataro Parc on the opponent’s court 74-72. Vic outscored Joventut 2 in a home game 103-59. Roser managed to beat Mollet on the road 78-68. Manresa B crushed Espanyol on its own court 89-69. Barca 2 beat Huerva in Barcelona 66-50. Inca won against Castelldefels at home 77-66. Ibiza unfortunately lost to Granollers on the opponent’s court 59-70. Helios managed to beat Alfinden in a home game 62-50. Salt was defeated by Igualada on the road 74-67. Elche smashed Real Murcia on its own court 97-76. Murcia Juver won against Denia in a road game 71-67. Jorge Juan lost to undefeated Benidorm at home 68-109. Adesavi was rolled over Molina on the opponent’s court 59-81.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 21 points and 12 rebounds by Gregory Cadme of Molina.
Group A-A
Valle de Egues – LBC Cocinas 77-63
Round 5 most important game was a defeat of league’s leader LBC Cocinas (4-1). They were defeated by fifth ranked Valle de Egues (4-1) 77-63 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of LBC Cocinas. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Strangely LBC Cocinas outrebounded Valle de Egues 41-29 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Power forward Marcos Portalez (202-1995, agency: Interperformances) stepped up and scored 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and point guard Alexander Calvo (180-1991) chipped in 16 points and 5 assists. Four Valle de Egues players scored in double figures. Valle de Egues’ coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Borja Arevalo (195-1991) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds and guard Alejandro Rodriguez (188-1998) scored 7 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Valle de Egues have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 16 other teams including defeated LBC Cocinas. LBC Cocinas will play next round against Ulacia ZKE trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Valle de Egues will try to continue on its current victory against first ranked Redline MT in Tolosa.
Top scorers:
Valle de Egues: M.Portalez 23+7reb+1ast, A.Calvo 16+1reb+5ast, P.Fernandez 13+3reb+1ast, P.Yarnoz 10+5reb+1ast, A.Savitski 7+1reb, P.Elso 7+2reb+3ast
LBC Cocinas: B.Arevalo 11+11reb+3ast, A.Yailo 11+3reb+3ast, A.Gutierrez 10+3reb+2ast, I.Ibanez 8+3reb, A.Rodriguez 7+8reb+4ast, D.Ilincic 7+7reb+1ast
gschID: 1182235
Ulacia ZKE – Solares 76-87
Very expected game in Zarautz where 11th ranked Ulacia ZKE (1-4) was defeated by seventh ranked Solares (3-2) 87-76 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was naturalized Dominican center Oskars Hernandez (211-2001) who scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. American-Czech forward Adrian Byrd-Jelinek (198-1998, college: Academy of Art) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. Five Solares players scored in double figures. Enaitz Errasti (188-2002) produced 25 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and center Andres Zabaleta (200-1994) added 11 points and 12 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Ulacia ZKE’s coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn’t help. Solares moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 18 other teams. Loser Ulacia ZKE dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 15 other teams. Solares will meet at home Mondragon (#5) in the next round. Ulacia ZKE will play against LBC Cocinas (#4) in Logrono and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Solares: O.Hernandez 17+7reb+2ast, H.Saiz-Bustamante 16+4reb, A.Byrd-Jelinek 16+7reb+1ast, G.Contreras 11+2reb, D.Garcia 10+6reb, L.Maestro 7+4reb+1ast
Ulacia ZKE: E.Errasti 25+2reb+2ast, E.Juarros 11+3reb, A.Zabaleta 11+12reb, E.Andres 8+2reb+1ast, A.Eguskitza 8+1reb+1ast, I.Arteche 3+5reb+2ast
gschID: 1182236
Mondragon – Tabirako 86-77
Very predictable result when fifth ranked Mondragon (4-1) defeated at home bottom-ranked Tabirako (0-5) 86-77 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was power forward Martin Buesa (204-1988) who scored 21 points and 8 rebounds. Center Imanol Orue-Mazaga (202-1996) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Markel Aranzabal (198-2000) produced 18 points and 7 rebounds and guard Jon Aldecoa-Otalora (183-2000) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five Mondragon and four Tabirako players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Mondragon. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 16 other teams. Tabirako lost their fifth game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Mondragon will meet Solares (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Tabirako will play against Cantbasket (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Mondragon: M.Buesa 21+8reb, A.Carrera 15+3reb+1ast, I.Orue-Mazaga 12+7reb+1ast, J.Estalayo 12+4reb+2ast, M.Zamora 10+4reb+5ast, E.Madinabeitia 8+3reb+2ast
Tabirako: M.Aranzabal 18+7reb+1ast, J.Aldecoa-Otalora 16+5reb+2ast, A.Calle 12+1reb, J.Camarero 12+6reb+1ast, T.Gorritxategi 9+3reb, I.Errasti 4
gschID: 1182237
Cantbasket – Baskonia B 79-74
Not a big story in a game in Santander where 10th ranked Baskonia B (1-4) was defeated by fourth ranked Cantbasket (4-1) 79-74 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Strangely Baskonia B outrebounded Cantbasket 40-24 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American power forward Hunter Bode (203-2000, college: UNOH) who scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. Point guard Jon Pena (184-1997) chipped in 22 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). South Sudanese power forward Abraham Bol (211-2008) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 18 rebounds and Slovenian forward Stefan Joksimovic (194-2008) added 16 points respectively for the guests. Four Baskonia B players scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Cantbasket. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 16 other teams. Loser Baskonia B keeps the tenth place with four games lost. They share the position with 15 other teams. Cantbasket will meet Tabirako (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Baskonia B will play against Caja Rural (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cantbasket: J.Pena 22+2reb+2ast, H.Bode 17+7reb+2ast, J.Otero 14+4reb+1ast, I.Rebergen 8+2ast, A.Reyes 7+6reb+1ast, G.Hueso 5+3reb+2ast
Baskonia B: S.Joksimovic 16+4reb+3ast, A.Bol 14+18reb+2ast, F.Raicevic 13+2reb+3ast, K.Balkandzhiev 10+6reb+1ast, O.Ibarrola 9+4reb+1ast, M.Khatiashvili 6+2reb
gschID: 1182238
Caja Rural – Santander 91-88
Everything could happen in Valladolid at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Caja Rural and 10th ranked Santander had identical 1-3 record. This time Caja Rural used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Santander 91-88 on Sunday night. The best player for the winners was point guard Alvaro de Vicente (187-2003) who scored 27 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Guard Eduardo Castano (186-2000) chipped in 20 points. American point guard Destan Williams (175-1999, college: ASU, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) produced 27 points, 6 assists and 4 steals and guard Marc Bataller (-2004, agency: BIG) added 17 points respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Caja Rural (2-3) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 16 other teams. Santander lost their third game in a row. Santander at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 15 other teams. Caja Rural will meet Baskonia B (#11) on the road in the next round. Santander will play against Pas Pielagos and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Caja Rural: A.de Vicente 27+2reb+1ast, E.Castano 20+1reb+1ast, D.Fernandez 11+1reb, I.Gallardo 9+8reb, D.Paniagua 8, R.Popa 8+4reb
Santander: D.Williams 27+4reb+6ast, M.Bataller 17+1ast, K.Skutyelnik 12+2reb+1ast, A.Maiga 9+9reb, P.Rios 8+1reb+1ast, I.Lemaza 6+5reb
gschID: 1182239
Pas Pielagos – Burgos 67-71
Quite upsetting was Pas Pielagos‘ home defeat in a game versus Burgos 71-67. Burgos had a 33-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Senegalese center Modou Thiaw (204-2002) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds. Point guard Javier Salinas (181-1999) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Swingman Miguel Hernando (190-2000) produced 8 points and 11 rebounds and naturalized Israeli guard Guy Artman (185-2002) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Burgos (3-2) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 18 other teams. Loser Pas Pielagos keeps the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with 16 other teams. Burgos will meet at home Bilbao (#8) in the next round. Pas Pielagos will play against Santander and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Burgos: M.Thiaw 17+12reb, M.Bella 13+3reb, J.Salinas 12+6reb+4ast, T.Koffo 8+9reb, A.Ariza 7+1reb, F.Carcedo 5+2reb
Pas Pielagos: G.Artman 13+5reb+1ast, A.Garcia 12+1reb, M.Hernando 8+11reb+1ast, D.Ramirez 8+4reb, P.Fernandez 8+2reb, L.Gomez 6+1reb+2ast
gschID: 1182240
Bilbao – Redline MT 75-77
There was no surprise when 6th ranked Bilbao (2-3) was edged at home by third ranked Redline MT (4-1) 77-75 on Saturday. Redline MT forced 25 Bilbao turnovers. The best player for the winners was Auritz Armendariz (-2006) who scored 24 points and 6 rebounds. Unai Conde (-2003) chipped in 15 points. Eneko Salinero (186-2002) produced 21 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and center Urko Madariaga (199-2005) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Redline MT keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 16 other teams. Loser Bilbao dropped to the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with 16 other teams. Redline MT will meet at home league’s second-placed Valle de Egues in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bilbao will play against Burgos (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Redline MT: A.Armendariz 24+6reb, U.Conde 15+1reb, B.Etxeberria 10+4reb, A.Gordillo 8+3reb, A.Alda Iraola 5+3reb, I.Sarasola 5+2reb
Bilbao: E.Salinero 21+2reb+1ast, U.Madariaga 11+8reb+1ast, O.De Las Heras 9+3reb, I.Pedrosa 8+5reb+1ast, A.Fernandez 6+5reb, B.Errasti 6+1reb
gschID: 1182241
Group A-B
Chantada – Culleredo 62-54
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Culleredo (4-1) on the court of leader Chantada. Visitors were defeated by Chantada 62-54. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Culleredo. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Jesus Cerisuelo (-1998) nailed a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Carlos Noguerol (186-1993) accounted for 13 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Christian Anon (199-1989) came up with 5 points and 13 rebounds and center Alberto Diaz (209-1998) added 14 points respectively for Culleredo in the defeat. Chantada (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 5 victories in a row, which they share with 3 other teams. Culleredo at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with 16 other teams. Chantada will play against Avila (#6) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Culleredo will play against Maceira (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Chantada: J.Cerisuelo 15+10reb+3ast, C.Noguerol 13+9reb+6ast, M.Ruano 12+9reb+1ast, A.Casais 9+3reb+1ast, N.Barreiro 7+2reb+1ast, M.Alvarez 3+2reb+1ast
Culleredo: A.Diaz 14+4reb, M.Cachopas Prates 13+1reb+4ast, A.Corbacho 8+5reb+1ast, F.Vidal 7+6reb+2ast, C.Anon 5+13reb, A.Anon 5+5reb+4ast
gschID: 1182417
Maceira – Solgaleo 53-62
There was a surprise result when fourteenth ranked Solgaleo (1-4) won against on the road higher ranked Maceira (2-3) 62-53 on Saturday. Strangely Maceira outrebounded Solgaleo 51-38 including a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was forward Daniel Rodriguez (201-2005) who scored 21 points. Romanian Gabriel Preotu (188-2001) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. Center Joel Martinez (203-2002) produced 12 points and 8 rebounds and forward Jorge Aller (195-1997) added 8 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Maceira’s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Solgaleo left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with 15 other teams. Newly promoted Maceira dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with 16 other teams. Solgaleo will meet at home higher ranked Avenida (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Maceira will play against Culleredo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Solgaleo: D.Rodriguez 21+4reb, G.Preotu 12+8reb+2ast, J.Malu 9+4reb+2ast, A.Reyes 7+9reb+4ast, J.Prieto 6+5reb+1ast, M.Perez 3+5reb
Maceira: J.Martinez 12+8reb+1ast, J.Aller 8+9reb, D.Dominguez 5+3reb+1ast, D.Garcia 5+6reb, T.Bardasz 5+2reb, D.Perez 4
gschID: 1182418
Avenida – Estudiantes L. 103-69
Very expected game in Salamanca where 10th ranked Estudiantes (1-4) was crushed by sixth ranked Avenida (3-2) 103-69 on Saturday. Avenida outrebounded Estudiantes 48-30 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Mark Hetor (197-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds. Juan Galloso (-2000) chipped in 20 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Five Avenida players scored in double figures. Portuguese forward Goncalo Morais (195-2003) produced 12 points and 5 rebounds and forward Alex Almenta (207-2004, agency: BIG) added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Avenida. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 18 other teams. Estudiantes lost their third game in a row. They keep the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 15 other teams. Avenida will meet Solgaleo (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Estudiantes will play against Obradoiro S. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Avenida: M.Hetor 21+12reb+1ast, J.Galloso 20+4reb+3ast, A.McCarthy 18+6reb+2ast, A.Akinwole 18+3reb+2ast, A.Garrido 13+6reb+1ast, P.Hepburn 4+7reb+1ast
Estudiantes L.: M.Fernandez 16+1reb, G.Morais 12+5reb, D.Nogal 9, A.Almenta 9+8reb, A.Sytar 8+5reb, A.Rodriguez 7+3reb
gschID: 1182419
Obradoiro S. – Xiria 76-69
Everything could happen in Santiago de Compostela at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Obradoiro S. and 10th ranked Xiria had identical 1-3 record. This time Obradoiro S. used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Carballo 76-69 on Sunday night. Obradoiro S. forced 19 Xiria turnovers. The best player for the winners was Argentinian forward Juan Manuel Bocca (198-2005) who scored 17 points and 7 assists. Guard Pablo Harguindey (198-2005, agency: Promo Sport ID) chipped in 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Obradoiro S. players scored in double figures. Forward Ruben Rey (198-1993) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Pau Gonzalez (192-2002) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Obradoiro S. (2-3) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 16 other teams. Xiria lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 15 other teams. Obradoiro S. will meet Estudiantes (#10) in the next round. Xiria will play against Marin and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Obradoiro S.: J.Manuel Bocca 17+4reb+7ast, D.Serguei Maseda 14+4reb+2ast, M.Souto 13+3reb+2ast, G.Gonzalez 12+8reb+1ast, P.Harguindey 10+8reb+4ast, A.Soneira 4+3reb+3ast
Xiria: R.Rey 19+11reb+4ast, P.Gonzalez 16+6reb+1ast, O.Thiam 15+6reb, S.Martinez 8+5reb+6ast, V.Carrizo 6+4reb+5ast, D.Val 5+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1182420
Marin – Betanzos 104-75
Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Betanzos (1-4) was rolled over on the road by seventh ranked Marin (3-1) 104-75 on Saturday. Marin forced 22 Betanzos turnovers. The best player for the winners was American-Portuguese point guard Joey Reilly (183-2000, college: Sacred Heart) who scored 25 points and 4 assists. American power forward Wildens Leveque (211-2000, college: Texas A&M) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Pablo Sanjurjo (198-2003) produced 17 points and 8 rebounds and center Marcos Rozas (202-1983) added 13 points respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Marin moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Betanzos lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 15 other teams. Marin will meet Xiria (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Betanzos will play against Carbajosa and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Marin: J.Reilly 25+4ast, W.Leveque 16+8reb+2ast, D.Hogan 10+5reb+1ast, J.Cardito 9+3reb+3ast, M.Varela 8+5reb+1ast, H.Arroyo 8
Betanzos: P.Sanjurjo 17+8reb, M.Rozas 13+4reb+1ast, D.Martin 9+1ast, L.Portilla 8+2reb, J.Maria Moreno 8+3reb, J.Abelleira 6+6reb+4ast
gschID: 1182421
Carbajosa – Gijon Circulo 82-100
Everything went according to plan when leader Gijon Circulo (5-0) beat on the road bottom-ranked Carbajosa (0-4) 100-82 on Saturday. Gijon Circulo dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Carbajosa‘s 30. They outrebounded Carbajosa 59-38 including a 39-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. Gijon Circulo looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Carbajosa‘s players. The best player for the winners was power forward Sharif Idris (204-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. Center Sergio Martinez (208-1992) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds. American point guard Willie Guy (180-2000, college: Angelo St.) produced 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and American-Barbados guard Chris Teasley (191-1990, college: VWU) added 15 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. 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 fifth consecutive win for Gijon Circulo. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Carbajosa lost their fourth game in a row. Carbajosa at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Real Murcia. Gijon Circulo will meet at home Un.Oviedo (#5) in the next round. Carbajosa will play against Betanzos (#12) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Gijon Circulo: S.Idris 23+14reb+6ast, Y.Hoexum 20+5reb+3ast, S.Barros 14+7reb+4ast, S.Martinez 12+14reb+3ast, E.Bras Amandio 10+1reb+2ast, L.Paul 7+4reb
Carbajosa: W.Guy 22+8reb+4ast, A.Ramirez 19+4reb, C.Teasley 15+8reb+1ast, J.Moran 11+4reb, A.Marcos Sanchez 7+6reb+1ast, C.Herrero 3+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1182422
Un.Oviedo – Avila 89-80
There was a minor upset when 4th placed Avila (3-2) was defeated on the road by eighth ranked Un.Oviedo (3-2) 89-80 on Saturday. Un.Oviedo made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Mali center Djigui Diarra (207-2004, agency: BIG) who scored 24 points and 8 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Forward Jorge Arias (201-2006) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Four Un.Oviedo players scored in double figures. Mario Linde (185-2002) produced 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and swingman Daniel Stefanuto (196-1999, agency: Helping Ballers) added 15 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Un.Oviedo moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 18 other teams including defeated Avila. Un.Oviedo will meet league’s second-placed Gijon Circulo on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Avila will play against the league’s leader Chantada and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Un.Oviedo: D.Diarra 24+8reb, A.Gomez 14+1reb+6ast, J.Arias 11+10reb+3ast, D.Cuetos 11+3reb+7ast, R.Quiros 9+2reb, M.Zorrozua 7+3reb+2ast
Avila: M.Linde 25+7reb+5ast, D.Stefanuto 15+9reb+5ast, J.Lopez 10+5reb+1ast, S.Cabrera 9+5reb, J.Callenbach 8+2reb+3ast, M.Garcia 7+2reb
gschID: 1182423
Group B-A
La Matanza – Aridane 81-75
Everything could happen in Las Palmas at the game between two tied teams. Both second ranked La Matanza and leader Aridane had identical 3-1 record. This time La Matanza used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Los Llanos 81-75 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was guard Adrian Perez (185-2002) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Naturalized Venezuelan swingman Franger Pirela (187-2002) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. Center Alvaro Castillo (204-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 17 rebounds and forward Octavi Fuentes (195-2004) added 13 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four Aridane players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. La Matanza (4-1) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 16 other teams. Loser Aridane dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with 18 other teams. La Matanza will meet Pablo Laso (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Aridane will play against Socuellamos (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
La Matanza: A.Perez 14+10reb, R.Hernandez 14+5reb, F.Pirela 14+8reb+1ast, A.Hernandez 9+1reb, A.Navas 8+2reb+2ast, S.Ramos 8+5reb
Aridane: A.Castillo 17+17reb, O.Fuentes 13+10reb+1ast, G.Pellegrino 10+2reb, P.Martinez 10+2reb+1ast, J.Parrondo 10+6reb, K.El Hadji 8+5reb+1ast
gschID: 1182599
Socuellamos – Chlorella 68-86
Rather expected game when 11th ranked Socuellamos (1-4) was defeated at home by ninth ranked Chlorella (3-2) 86-68 on Saturday. Chlorella looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Ruben Vicente (199-2005) who scored 17 points. Rodrigo Rioja (-2005) chipped in 10 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Alex Navarro (-1996) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds and forward Manuel Mije (200-1999) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Five Socuellamos players 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 Chlorella. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 18 other teams. Socuellamos lost their fourth game in a row. Newly promoted team dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 15 other teams. Chlorella will meet at home Talavera (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Socuellamos will play against Aridane in Los Llanos and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Chlorella: R.Vicente 17+4reb+2ast, L.Schiebelhut 15+3reb+1ast, M.Estape 12+4reb, R.Rioja 10+9reb+4ast, J.Santano 9+5reb+3ast, S.Borowski 7+3reb+1ast
Socuellamos: F.Quero 14+3reb, J.Abril 10+5reb+2ast, A.Navarro 10+13reb, D.Fox 10+3reb+4ast, M.Mije 10+7reb+1ast, J.Carlos Vilches 10+3reb+3ast
gschID: 1182600
Talavera – Estudiantes B 65-81
Rather predictable result when ninth ranked Estudiantes B (3-2) defeated on the road 11th ranked Talavera (1-4) 81-65 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was power forward Pablo Orenga (205-2003) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Ignacio Ruperez chipped in 16 points. Five Estudiantes B players scored in double figures. Guard Alan Morchon (188-1999) produced 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and French Lyvans Abdoulaye (-2003) added 10 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Estudiantes B moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 18 other teams. Talavera lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 15 other teams. Estudiantes B will meet at home Alcala (#5) in the next round. Talavera will play against Chlorella (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes B: P.Orenga 16+11reb, I.Ruperez 16+3reb+2ast, M.Sola 14+4reb+2ast, A.Montero 13+5ast, P.Robles 12+3reb+2ast, M.Laguna 5+7reb+1ast
Talavera: J.Larrea 16+2reb, A.Morchon 11+7reb+6ast, L.Abdoulaye 10+10reb, J.Santos 8+3reb+1ast, C.Luis 8+1reb, J.Antonio Nve 4+8reb
gschID: 1182601
Alcala – Tres Cantos 60-62
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Tres Cantos and 5th ranked Alcala had identical 3-1 record. But Alcala was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from 62-60 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Tres Cantos forced 20 Alcala turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Gonzalo Diaz (186-2004) who scored 14 points and 6 assists. Jorge Dominguez (-2001) chipped in 15 points. Raul Perez (194-1992) produced 14 points and Javier Becerra (-2005) added 9 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. The victory was the third consecutive win for Tres Cantos. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 16 other teams. Loser Alcala dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with 18 other teams. Tres Cantos will meet at home Real Canoe (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Alcala will play against Estudiantes B (#4) in Madrid and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tres Cantos: J.Dominguez 15+2reb, G.Diaz 14+3reb+6ast, F.Gomez 10+5reb, J.Atienza 6+1reb+1ast, G.Lardies 5+6reb, A.Sancho 4+5reb+3ast
Alcala: R.Perez 14+4reb, D.Martin 9+5reb, J.Becerra 9+5reb+2ast, V.Del Grosso 7+1reb, T.Dicko Boundi 6+6reb+1ast, D.Krohnert 5+8reb
gschID: 1182602
Real Canoe – Guadalajara 81-84
Everything could happen in Madrid at the game between two tied teams. Both third ranked Guadalajara and 4th placed Real Canoe had identical 3-1 record. But Real Canoe was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Guadalajara 84-81 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was Slovenian guard Urban Hrovat (188-2001) who scored 21 points. Center Francisco Diaz (206-1999) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Jake Wojcik (196-1999, college: Fairfield) produced 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Daniel Manzanero (197-1994) added 14 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Four Guadalajara and five Real Canoe players scored in double figures. Real Canoe’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Guadalajara. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 16 other teams. Loser Real Canoe keeps the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with 18 other teams. Guadalajara will meet at home Valsequillo (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Real Canoe will play against Tres Cantos (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guadalajara: U.Hrovat 21+4reb+1ast, F.Diaz 14+8reb+2ast, J.Martinez 13+3reb+4ast, V.Alonso 11+4reb+2ast, C.Unanue 9+2reb, L.Valera 8+5reb+2ast
Real Canoe: G.Martin 16+2reb+2ast, D.Manzanero 14+8reb+1ast, J.Wojcik 13+5reb+6ast, G.Tavier 10+3reb+1ast, L.Garcia-Larrache 10+5reb+2ast, J.Perez 5+3reb
gschID: 1182603
Valsequillo – Corralejo 58-61
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Corralejo and 9th ranked Valsequillo had identical 2-2 record. But Valsequillo was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Corralejo 61-58 on Saturday night. The best player for the winners was American-Nigerian Manny Ogunfolu (201-1989, college: S.Indiana, agency: Interperformances) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds. Puerto Rican-American guard Kenneth Rodriguez (188-2006) chipped in 9 points and 5 assists. Center Alberto Redondo (209-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds and forward Paulo Rodriguez (201-2000) added 8 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Corralejo (3-2) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 18 other teams. Loser Valsequillo dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with 16 other teams. Corralejo will meet at home Dist.Olimpico (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Valsequillo will play against the league’s leader Guadalajara (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Corralejo: M.Ogunfolu 22+12reb+3ast, P.Diop 9+8reb, K.Rodriguez 9+4reb+5ast, G.Guerra 8+6reb+2ast, A.Canas-Balina 7+1ast, I.Di Sabatto 2+2reb
Valsequillo: J.Almenara 11+1reb+5ast, A.Redondo 10+11reb, J.Jimenez 9+6reb, P.Rodriguez 8+8reb+2ast, M.Abitbol 6+6reb, F.Diaz 5+3reb+5ast
gschID: 1182604
Dist.Olimpico – Pablo Laso 84-63
Everything could happen in Madrid at the game between two tied teams. Both thirteenth ranked Dist.Olimpico and bottom-ranked Pablo Laso had identical 0-4 record. This time Dist.Olimpico used a home court advantage and outleveled the opponent from 84-63 on Saturday night. Dist.Olimpico dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Pablo Laso‘s 22. Dist.Olimpico forced 22 Pablo Laso turnovers and outrebounded them 43-28 including a 19-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Dist.Olimpico looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Mateo Alonso (198-2004) who scored 21 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Forward Mario Perez (198-2001) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. Uruguayan Joaquin Taboada (190-2007) produced 22 points and Osayamen Hadi (-2006) added 6 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dist.Olimpico (1-4) left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with 15 other teams. It was Pablo Laso‘s fifth loss in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Dist.Olimpico will meet higher ranked Corralejo (#7) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pablo Laso will play against the league’s second-placed La Matanza (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Dist.Olimpico: M.Alonso 21+2reb+1ast, A.Aparicio 17+3reb+2ast, M.Perez 10+11reb+2ast, I.Correa 8+3reb+1ast, J.Valverde 8+6reb+1ast, A.Fernandez 7+1reb
Pablo Laso: J.Taboada 22+4reb+2ast, L.Dalla Costa 9+1reb+1ast, R.Lopez 8+2reb+1ast, S.Fernandez 7+1reb, O.Hadi 6+10reb, D.Yusta 4+3reb
gschID: 1182605
Group B-B
Mostoles – Tobarra 73-65
Very expected game when 13th ranked Tobarra (1-4) was defeated on the road by leader Mostoles (6-0) 73-65 on Saturday. Mostoles had a 35-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Serbian guard Simeon Stefanovic (191-2006) who scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Daniel Tolosa (195-1995) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds. Dominican power forward Jose Espinal (208-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and Venezuelan point guard Brayan Gonzalez (178-2005) added 15 points, 6 assists and 4 steals respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Mostoles. They maintain first place with 6-0 record. Loser Tobarra dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 15 other teams. Mostoles will meet Rivas (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tobarra will play against El Ventero and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mostoles: S.Stefanovic 17+5reb+1ast, D.Tolosa 11+6reb+1ast, U.Diez 8+1reb, G.Ramirez 7+1reb+1ast, G.Guerreiro 7+5reb, D.Marinez 6+3reb+1ast
Tobarra: B.Gonzalez 15+3reb+6ast, J.Espinal 14+11reb+1ast, P.Sow 12+6reb, J.Sola 9+10reb, J.Luis Ibanez 6+3reb, F.Ferraria-Amici 5+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1182781
El Ventero – Fuenlabrada 2 76-82
Everything could happen in Villarrobledo at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Fuenlabrada 2 and 8th ranked El Ventero had identical 2-2 record. But El Ventero was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Madrid 82-76 on Saturday night. Fuenlabrada 2 forced 20 El Ventero turnovers. The best player for the winners was DR Congolese Christ Kanyinda (-2005) who scored 20 points and 9 rebounds. Forward David Damian (193-2005) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Naturalized Dominican guard Sdenry Gonzalez (187-2002) produced 17 points and 5 assists and naturalized Colombian power forward Jhan Paul Mejia (208-1994, college: Charleston, agency: Helping Ballers) added 16 points respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. El Ventero’s coach Manuel Jimenez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Fuenlabrada 2 (3-2) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 18 other teams. Newly promoted El Ventero dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with 16 other teams. Fuenlabrada 2 will meet at home Quintanar (#4) in the next round. El Ventero will play against Tobarra and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fuenlabrada 2: C.Kanyinda 20+9reb+2ast, H.Perez 14+3reb, D.Damian 11+11reb, P.Rodriguez 11+2reb+3ast, B.Vidarte 10+5reb+1ast, M.Perez 9+6reb+2ast
El Ventero: S.Gonzalez 17+4reb+5ast, J.Paul Mejia 16+4reb+1ast, R.Peters 12+7reb, G.Rodriguez 11+4reb+1ast, A.Caulin 6+3reb, C.Tidiane Diop 6+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1182782
Quintanar – Felipe Anton 78-57
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Felipe Anton‘s (2-3) road loss to sixth ranked Quintanar (3-1) 57-78 on Sunday. Quintanar made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Quintanar outrebounded Felipe Anton 53-29 including a 18-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Argentinian point guard Gaston Zalazar (190-1996) who scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. American forward Chris Murray (198-2000, college: Embry Riddle) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. Quintanar’s coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Gerard Mejia (200-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and guard Ricardo Revelles (190-2003) added 15 points respectively for the guests. Quintanar moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Newly promoted Felipe Anton keeps the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with 16 other teams. Quintanar will meet Fuenlabrada 2 (#6) in the next round. Felipe Anton will play against La Roda and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quintanar: G.Zalazar 15+7reb+2ast, R.Deus 12+7reb, C.Murray 12+6reb+2ast, K.Matute 10+5reb+2ast, D.Ibarlucea 9+9reb, A.Andrade 6+4reb+2ast
Felipe Anton: G.Mejia 15+11reb, R.Revelles 15+2reb+2ast, E.Circuns 8+3reb+2ast, V.Julio Taveras 7+4reb+1ast, D.Sheriff 4+5reb, E.Duque 4+1reb+2ast
gschID: 1182783
La Roda – Guimar 77-59
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked La Roda and 11th ranked Guimar had identical 1-3 record. This time La Roda used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Guimar 77-59 on Saturday night. The best player for the winners was Canadian-Jamaican guard Kedar Salam NKosi (191-1994, college: Simon Fraser, agency: Helping Ballers) who scored 25 points. Juan Vaquero (188-2004, agency: Promo Sport ID) chipped in 13 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. La Roda’s coach let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Argentinian-German center Christian Bihurriet (207-2000) produced 9 points and 12 rebounds and Swedish Nsele Bangala (-2003) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. La Roda (2-3) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 16 other teams. Guimar lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 15 other teams. La Roda will meet Felipe Anton (#9) in the next round. Guimar will play against Canarias and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
La Roda: K.Salam N’Kosi 25+2reb+3ast, M.Voronin 15+3reb+2ast, J.Vaquero 13+9reb+5ast, K.Carter 8+6reb, B.Pietras 7+8reb, M.Niang 5+2reb+1ast
Guimar: G.Carral 15+3ast, N.Bangala 12+6reb+1ast, C.Bihurriet 9+12reb+1ast, E.Lidberg 8+2reb, A.Rosales 6+2reb+1ast, M.Vincitorio 6+6reb
gschID: 1182784
Canarias – Real Madrid 2 59-69
Everything could happen in Santa Cruz at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Real Madrid 2 and 3rd placed Canarias had identical 3-1 record. But Canarias was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Madrid 69-59 on Sunday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Real Madrid 2 made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Real Madrid 2 outrebounded Canarias 40-28 including a 29-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Mali center Mahamadou Landoure (211-2009) who scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. Gildas Gimenez (197-2007) chipped in 17 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Mali center Mohamed Sangare (201-2007) produced 19 points and 7 rebounds and Diego Fernandez (199-2005) added 13 points respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Real Madrid 2 (4-1) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 16 other teams. Newly promoted Canarias dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with 18 other teams. Real Madrid 2’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Madrid Zentro Basket.
Top scorers:
Real Madrid 2: G.Gimenez 17+4reb+3ast, M.Garcia-Plata 17+1reb, M.Landoure 15+9reb, I.Campoy 6+10reb+3ast, A.Bjelic 5+3reb+1ast, K.Michee 4+5ast
Canarias: M.Sangare 19+7reb, D.Fernandez 13+3reb+1ast, A.Helgason 10+3reb+1ast, L.Riga 5+3reb, D.Acosta 4+1reb, N.Norgaard 4+3reb+2ast
gschID: 1182785
Zentro Basket – Getafe 67-112
No shocking result in a game in Madrid where second ranked Getafe (4-1) outleveled bottom-ranked Zentro Basket (0-5) 112-67 on Saturday. Getafe made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. Getafe had a 30-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Iago Ibanez (197-1996) who scored 23 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Mario Alvarez (200-1991) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. Five Getafe players scored in double figures. Alberto Blanco (202-2007) produced 19 points and 9 rebounds and swingman Ignacio Ballespin (194-1998) added 9 points respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Getafe. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 16 other teams. Zentro Basket lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Getafe will meet at home Tenerife Naut. (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zentro Basket’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Madrid to the arena Real Madrid 2.
Top scorers:
Getafe: I.Ibanez 23+6reb+3ast, J.Gonzalez 13+2reb+1ast, J.Parra 12+1reb+3ast, M.Alvarez 12+8reb+2ast, P.Rodrigo 11+6reb+5ast, J.Tejera 11+3reb+1ast
Zentro Basket: A.Blanco 19+9reb+2ast, I.Ballespin 9+4reb+2ast, J.Dalgaard-Duus 8+1reb, J.Vaquero 7+2reb+1ast, R.Alogo-Evuna 7+1reb+2ast, A.Keita 6+8reb
gschID: 1182786
Tenerife Naut. – Rivas 75-55
There was a minor upset in Santa Cruz where higher ranked Rivas (2-3) was crushed by thirteenth ranked Tenerife Naut. (2-3) 75-55 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was forward Javier Herreros (198-1994) who scored 20 points. Swingman Imobach Gonzalez (193-1993) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. Point guard Daniel Lorenzo (181-1993) produced 11 points and 5 rebounds and power forward Alvaro Biersack (198-1995) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tenerife Naut. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 16 other teams including defeated Rivas. Tenerife Naut. will meet league’s second-placed Getafe in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rivas will play against the league’s leader Mostoles (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Tenerife Naut.: J.Herreros 20+4reb+2ast, I.Gonzalez 12+7reb+1ast, J.Antonio Oramas 10+2reb, A.Omeragic 9+8reb+1ast, M.Alexander Miranda 8+3reb+3ast, J.Lorenzo 7+4reb
Rivas: D.Lorenzo 11+5reb+3ast, A.Biersack 10+9reb, M.Hermoso 8+7reb, G.Lozano 8+6reb+1ast, P.Estebanez 6+2reb+3ast, E.Gomez 4+1reb
gschID: 1182787
Group C-A
SESE – Esparreguera 71-74
Very predictable result in Barcelona where third ranked Esparreguera (4-1) edged 13th ranked SESE (1-4) 74-71 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was forward Josep Sole (195-1997) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Quico Roig (194-2003) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. Center Fernand Vilar (202-2003, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and Marti Corbera (-2004) added 20 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. The victory was the third consecutive win for Esparreguera. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 16 other teams. Loser SESE dropped to the tenth place with four games lost. They share the position with 15 other teams. Esparreguera will meet at home Valls (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. SESE will play against Joventut 2 in Badalona and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Esparreguera: J.Sole 20+13reb+5ast, J.Martin 15+2ast, Q.Roig 14+6reb+3ast, X.Rosas 8+3reb+1ast, P.Campana 6+2ast, X.Almirall 4+3reb
SESE: M.Corbera 20+6reb, F.Vilar 18+13reb+1ast, J.Galve 11, A.Aguado 6+1reb+2ast, A.Jaime 6+6reb+2ast, G.Gutierrez 4+1reb
gschID: 1182963
Valls – Zuera 71-70
Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Zuera (1-4) was edged on the road by ninth ranked Valls (2-2) 71-70 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was naturalized Equatorial Guinean power forward Oscar Ngomo (201-1990) who scored 17 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Forward David Loras (204-2002) chipped in 7 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Turkish forward Erkam Kiris (203-1998, college: Davis & Elkins) produced 17 points and 9 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and Cuban guard Raudelis Guerra (191-1993) added 22 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Valls moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Es Castell and Ontinet. Newly promoted Zuera dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 15 other teams. Valls will meet higher ranked Esparreguera (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Zuera will play against JAC Sants (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Valls: O.Ngomo 17+5reb, M.Buscail 10+6reb, A.Alaminos 8+5reb+2ast, O.Besora 7+1reb+1ast, D.Loras 7+9reb+4ast, G.Balta 6+2reb+3ast
Zuera: R.Guerra 22+5reb, E.Kiris 17+9reb+2ast, L.Martinez 8+2ast, J.Navallas 8+5reb+2ast, P.Gracia 7+5reb+2ast, A.Pedros 6+3reb+7ast
gschID: 1182964
JAC Sants – Azulejos 63-79
Everything went according to plan in Barcelona where fourth ranked Azulejos (3-1) beat 7th ranked JAC Sants (2-3) 79-63 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American guard Zion Williams (193-1998, college: Gardner-Webb) who scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Eduardo Ibanez (191-2003) chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds. Williams is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Four Azulejos players scored in double figures. Marc Mestres (-2004) produced 14 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Marc Pages (178-1995) added 13 points respectively for the hosts. JAC Sants’ coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Azulejos maintains fourth place with 3-1 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Newly promoted JAC Sants keeps the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with 16 other teams. Azulejos will meet at home Es Castell (#6) in the next round. JAC Sants will play against Zuera and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Azulejos: Z.Williams 19+5reb+6ast, E.Ibanez 17+9reb, M.Ndiaye 15+9reb, E.Martinez 12+1reb+1ast, F.Verlasevic 5+1reb, G.Colom 5+1ast
JAC Sants: M.Mestres 14+8reb+1ast, M.Pages 13+2reb, M.Palau 7+3reb, C.Ribo 6, S.Marco 6+6reb, J.Rodriguez 5+3ast
gschID: 1182965
Es Castell – Navas 62-71
There was no surprise when 6th ranked Es Castell (2-2) was defeated at home by leader Navas (5-0) 71-62 on Sunday. Navas made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Es Castell turnovers. The best player for the winners was Jaume Zanca (195-1997) who scored 23 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Eddy Sims (182-1998) chipped in 23 points and 4 steals. Point guard Javier Hernandez (182-1992) produced 17 points and 4 assists and forward Josep Gascon (200-2001) added 13 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Navas. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Es Castell keeps the sixth place with two games lost. They share the position with Valls and Ontinet. Navas will meet at home El Olivar (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Es Castell will play against Azulejos in Zaragoza and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Navas: J.Zanca 23+6reb+2ast, E.Sims 23+3reb+1ast, D.Yuste 13+1reb+3ast, D.Mabior 4+12reb, G.Alba 4+2reb+1ast, R.Santos 2+1reb+2ast
Es Castell: J.Hernandez 17+3reb+4ast, J.Gascon 13+10reb+1ast, S.Ndoye 8+4reb, C.Sintes 8+2reb+2ast, M.Duch 6+1reb, S.Llufriu 5+2reb
gschID: 1182966
El Olivar – Andratx 73-81
There was a surprise result in Zaragoza where eleventh ranked Andratx (2-3) won against higher ranked El Olivar (2-3) 81-73 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Alexis Pou (-2005) who scored 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Aiert Velasco (181-2004) chipped in 23 points and 4 steals. Four Andratx players scored in double figures. Guard Alejandro Sistac (189-2006) produced 18 points and 7 rebounds and guard Pedro Campo (184-2006) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. El Olivar’s coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn’t help. Andratx moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 16 other teams including defeated El Olivar. Andratx will meet at home league’s leader L’Hospitalet in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. El Olivar will play against the league’s second-placed Navas (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Andratx: A.Velasco 23+3reb+1ast, A.Pou 20+7reb+4ast, A.Bennasar 14+12reb+1ast, L.Okafor 13+7reb+1ast, A.Bilbao 6+5reb+1ast, P.Fluxa 4+6reb
El Olivar: A.Sistac 18+7reb, P.Campo 16+5reb+4ast, A.Moreno 12+6reb+6ast, F.Minzer 9+1reb+1ast, D.Munoz 8+6reb+1ast, I.Jimenez 6
gschID: 1182967
Mataro Parc – L’Hospitalet 72-74
Very expected game when 11th ranked Mataro Parc (1-3) was edged at home by leader L’Hospitalet (5-0) 74-72 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was forward Gerard Sevillano (196-1994, agency: BIG) who scored 27 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Chadian center Edmond Koyanouba (209-1995) chipped in 9 points and 8 rebounds. L’Hospitalet’s coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Forward Imanol Martinez (195-2000) produced 8 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Jesus Castillo (197-1999, college: UIS) added 7 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for L’Hospitalet. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Mataro Parc dropped to the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. L’Hospitalet will meet Andratx (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mataro Parc will play against Vic and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
L’Hospitalet: G.Sevillano 27+8reb+6ast, A.Tarrida 13+4reb+1ast, A.Rodriguez 10+2ast, E.Koyanouba 9+8reb+3ast, P.Nakidjim 6+3reb, X.Guia 5+1reb+5ast
Mataro Parc: A.Peiro 16+2reb, B.Alvarez 13+3reb+2ast, A.Diez 11+4reb, A.Sanchez 10+5reb+2ast, I.Martinez 8+7reb+4ast, J.Castillo 7+9reb+3ast
gschID: 1182968
Vic – Joventut 2 103-59
Very predictable result when sixth ranked Vic (3-2) smashed at home bottom-ranked Joventut 2 (0-5) 103-59 on Saturday. Vic dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Joventut 2‘s 34. Vic forced 19 Joventut 2 turnovers and outrebounded them 44-25 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Vic looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Joventut 2‘s players. The best player for the winners was French Arthur Simon (202-2001) who scored 22 points and 6 rebounds. Forward David Vidal (194-1997) chipped in 14 points and 5 assists. Four Vic players scored in double figures. Eric Del Castillo (196-2007) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 6 blocks (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and Adrian Torres (-2006, agency: BIG) added 12 points respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Vic moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 18 other teams. Joventut 2 lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Vic will meet Mataro Parc (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Joventut 2 will play against SESE and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Vic: A.Simon 22+6reb+1ast, A.Sanchez 16+6reb+1ast, D.Vidal 14+4reb+5ast, M.Cruz 10+3reb+2ast, A.Coderch 7+4ast, O.Subiranas 7+3reb+4ast
Joventut 2: E.Del Castillo 19+10reb+1ast, A.Rosa 13+1reb, A.Torres 12+4reb+1ast, P.Majoral 8+1reb+2ast, T.Thomas 2, H.Petrovics 2+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1182969
Group C-B
Mollet – Roser 68-78
There was an upset when leader Mollet (4-1) was defeated at home by eighth ranked Roser (3-2) 78-68 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Pablo Santiago (-2005) who scored 29 points and 4 steals (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Forward Sergi Tubert (195-1991) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Center Angel Soto (205-1990) produced 10 points and 9 rebounds and forward Ignasi Belver (197-1994) added 16 points respectively for the hosts. Roser moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 18 other teams. Loser Mollet still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with 16 other teams. Roser will meet at home Manresa B (#4) in the next round. Mollet will play against Salt and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Roser: P.Santiago 29+3reb+3ast, M.Puig 19+2reb, S.Tubert 12+10reb+1ast, R.Diaz 6+3reb, J.Gavalda 4+1ast, G.Gomila 3+6reb+1ast
Mollet: I.Belver 16+2reb+2ast, N.Marin 10+3reb+1ast, A.Soto 10+9reb+3ast, A.Valle 9+3reb+2ast, B.McDonald 8+3reb+1ast, C.Marzo 7+3reb+2ast
gschID: 1183145
Manresa B – Espanyol 89-69
Everything went according to plan when eighth ranked Manresa B (3-2) outscored at home bottom-ranked Espanyol (0-5) 89-69 on Sunday. Manresa B dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Espanyol‘s 24. They outrebounded Espanyol 45-33 including 33 on the defensive glass. Manresa B looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was Czech center Ondrej Hustak (211-2003, agency: Octagon Europe) who scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Lucas Sanchez (192-2008) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Gerard Sola (201-2000) produced 12 points and 9 rebounds and forward Arnau Ramos (201-2004) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four Espanyol players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Manresa B moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 18 other teams. Espanyol lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Manresa B will meet Roser (#7) on the road in the next round. Espanyol will play against Huerva (#13) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Manresa B: L.Sanchez 17+7reb+3ast, O.Hustak 17+8reb+2ast, M.Gaspa 15+1reb+5ast, M.Rosell 7+4reb+2ast, G.Naspler 6+5reb+2ast, C.Guitart 5+2reb+2ast
Espanyol: A.Martin 13+2reb+4ast, G.Sola 12+9reb, A.Ramos 12+7reb+1ast, D.Iruela 10+2reb+1ast, J.Jarque 9+2reb+2ast, J.Davini 8+7reb+3ast
gschID: 1183146
Huerva – Barca 2 50-66
There was no surprise in Zaragoza where 12th ranked Huerva (1-4) was defeated by second ranked Barca 2 (4-1) 66-50 on Saturday. Barca 2 outrebounded Huerva 48-33 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Mali center Sayon Keita (214-2008) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 19 rebounds and 4 blocks. German-French guard Mathieu Grujicic (196-2007) chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds. Fernando Gaspar (-2003) produced 18 points and 8 rebounds and Paraguayan center William Burgos (-2002) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Barca 2. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 16 other teams. Huerva lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the tenth place with four games lost. They share the position with 15 other teams. Barca 2 will meet at home Inca (#5) in the next round. Huerva will play against Espanyol (#14) in Barcelona and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Barca 2: S.Keita 13+19reb+2ast, A.Butajevas 10+8reb+2ast, M.Grujicic 10+8reb+2ast, D.Gonzalez 9+1ast, E.Prekevicius 6+1reb+1ast, R.Villar 6+3reb+3ast
Huerva: F.Gaspar 18+8reb+1ast, W.Burgos 11+7reb+2ast, J.Fernandez 7+7reb+2ast, P.Gimeno 6+2reb+5ast, J.Lacruz 5+3reb, B.Franco 3+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1183147
Inca – Castelldefels 77-66
There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Inca (3-2) won against at home 3rd placed Castelldefels (3-2) 77-66 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was power forward Carlos Poyatos (207-1994) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Luis Sanchez (189-1996) chipped in 16 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Inca’s coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Eric Manes (194-1987) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds and Alex Cruz (-2006) added 24 points respectively for the guests. The victory was the third consecutive win for Inca. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 18 other teams including defeated Castelldefels. Inca will meet league’s second-placed Barca 2 in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Castelldefels will play against Granollers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Inca: L.Sanchez 16+3reb+1ast, C.Poyatos 16+13reb+4ast, P.Lluis Llabres 8+7reb, P.Cami 8+4ast, J.Miranda 6+3reb+2ast, M.Aguilo 5+4reb
Castelldefels: A.Cruz 24+2reb, E.Manes 11+12reb+3ast, M.Rosado 10+3reb, D.Tugores 6+4reb+3ast, A.Vicente 6+6reb, P.Pages 4+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1183148
Granollers – Ibiza 70-59
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Granollers and 9th ranked Ibiza had identical 2-2 record. This time Granollers used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from 70-59 on Saturday night. Granollers made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Ibiza turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Santiago Serrataco (187-1990) who scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Point guard Oscar Heras (181-1999) chipped in 13 points. The former international power forward Nacho Martin (205-1983) produced 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Axel Castillo (194-1988) added 13 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Granollers (3-2) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 18 other teams. Newly promoted Ibiza dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with 16 other teams. Granollers will meet Castelldefels (#8) on the road in the next round. Ibiza will play against Helios and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Granollers: S.Serrataco 15+5reb+1ast, C.Homs 13+3reb+1ast, O.Heras 13+1reb+3ast, J.Juarez 8+1reb+1ast, A.Castro 7+3reb+1ast, M.Salmeron 6+2reb
Ibiza: N.Martin 21+7reb+4ast, A.Castillo 13+8reb+2ast, J.Medori 12+11reb, M.Palacios 4+2reb, C.Canellas 3+2reb+3ast, J.Kalina 2+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1183149
Helios – Alfinden 62-50
There was a surprise result in Zaragoza where fourteenth ranked Helios (1-4) defeated higher ranked Alfinden (2-3) 62-50 on Saturday. Helios held Alfinden to an opponent 20.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 40.4 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Alfinden 54-39 including a 45-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Diego Garcia (-2002) who scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. British center Haydn Ling (212-2002) chipped in 6 points and 13 rebounds. Angolan forward Angelo Alexandre (202-2001) produced 6 points and 14 rebounds and American center Travion Leonard (203-1993, college: Barry, agency: Interperformances) added 7 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Alfinden’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Helios left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with 15 other teams. Loser Alfinden dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with 16 other teams. Helios will meet Ibiza (#10) in the next round. Alfinden will play against Igualada and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Helios: D.Garcia 17+5reb, H.Cano 10+5reb+2ast, F.Cobos 8+5reb, R.Perez 7+6reb+1ast, H.Ling 6+13reb+1ast, V.Vela 6+6reb+7ast
Alfinden: A.Vicente 11+1reb+1ast, S.Menendez 9+4reb, G.Rodriguez 8+2reb+1ast, T.Leonard 7+8reb, A.Alexandre 6+14reb, A.Fernandez 5+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1183150
Igualada – Salt 74-67
Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Salt (2-3) was defeated on the road by third ranked Igualada (4-1) 74-67 on Saturday. Igualada dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Salt‘s 22. Igualada forced 26 Salt turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Sergio Quintana (192-2001, agency: BIG) who scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Lluc Sala (197-2004) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds. Ulises Sanchez (188-2002) produced 20 points and Pol Campeny (-2005) added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four Salt players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Igualada keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 16 other teams. Loser Salt dropped to the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with 16 other teams. Igualada will meet Alfinden (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Salt will play against the league’s leader Mollet and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Igualada: S.Quintana 18+5reb+4ast, E.Tejero 12+4reb, L.Sala 11+5reb+1ast, A.Cumelles 8+5reb+4ast, M.Bernadi 7+8reb+1ast, M.Benito 7+2reb+3ast
Salt: U.Sanchez 20+4reb, P.Campeny 17+7reb, F.Diaz 11+3reb+1ast, J.Llinas 11+4reb+1ast, J.Campeny 6+2reb+2ast, B.Vinyet 2+2reb
gschID: 1183151
Group E-B
Elche – Real Murcia 97-76
Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Elche (3-1) outscored at home bottom-ranked Real Murcia (0-4) 97-76 on Sunday. Elche made 28-of-35 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Argentinian-Italian power forward Maximiliano Andreatta (211-1998, college: Gannon) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Ian Granja (201-2003, college: Coastal) chipped in 16 points and 4 steals. Pablo Marin (-2003) produced 14 points and forward Jorge Lledo (203-1980) added 16 points respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Elche maintains fourth place with 3-1 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Real Murcia lost their fourth game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Carbajosa. Elche will meet Adesavi (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Real Murcia will play against Sueca and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Elche: M.Andreatta 23+11reb+4ast, I.Granja 16+3reb+1ast, M.Camal 12+4reb, P.Granja 9+5reb, U.Zamora 8+4reb+2ast, S.Gomez 7+1reb+2ast
Real Murcia: J.Lledo 16+3reb+1ast, P.Marin 14+4reb+2ast, N.Martinez 13+5reb+2ast, J.Besora 9+5reb+2ast, M.Molina 7+3reb+1ast, Z.Lu 6+2reb
gschID: 1183505
Denia – Murcia Juver 67-71
There was no surprise when 9th ranked Denia (1-3) was defeated at home by third ranked Murcia Juver (4-1) 71-67 on Saturday. Murcia Juver forced 21 Denia turnovers and had a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Alex Lopez who scored 23 points. Juan Carlos Marin (186-2003) chipped in 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Daniel Perez (187-2001) produced 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Richard Garcia (-1998) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. The victory was the third consecutive win for Murcia Juver. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 16 other teams. Newly promoted Denia keeps the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Murcia Juver will meet at home Jorge Juan (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Denia will play against Carolinas in La Carolina and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Murcia Juver: A.Lopez 23+4reb+1ast, J.Carlos Marin 14+8reb+4ast, D.Sarrias 10+4reb+1ast, S.Nohel 8+4reb, P.Hartman 6+7reb, M.Rybar 5+1reb
Denia: I.Alexandrov 13+5reb+1ast, R.Garcia 12+8reb, D.Perez 11+5reb+4ast, A.Vives 9+2reb, S.Sadoki 7+2reb+2ast, I.Ots 7+4reb
gschID: 1183508
Jorge Juan – Benidorm 68-109
No shocking result in a game in Novelda where leader Benidorm (4-0) outleveled 9th ranked Jorge Juan (1-3) 109-68 on Saturday. Benidorm shot 63.9 percent from the field. Benidorm outrebounded Jorge Juan 36-23 including a 26-12 advantage in defensive rebounds. Benidorm shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 72.2 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was American-British center Kaj-Bjorn Sherman (213-1992, college: UTSA, agency: Helping Ballers) who scored 30 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Forward Joan Ortola (194-1992) chipped in 8 points and 12 rebounds. Christian Segui (192-2000) produced 12 points and 9 assists and naturalized Lithuanian Airidas Vaiciunas (-2004) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Four Jorge Juan players 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. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Benidorm. They keep a position of league leader. Jorge Juan lost their third game in a row. They keep the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Benidorm will meet at home league’s second-placed Molina in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Jorge Juan will play against Murcia Juver (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Benidorm: K.Sherman 30+8reb+4ast, D.Zaragozi 14+2reb+2ast, M.Cvrkota 13+3reb+1ast, S.Jimena 12+3reb, A.Kleinjan 11+4reb+3ast, C.Velazquez 9+1reb+8ast
Jorge Juan: J.Bermudez 17+2reb+1ast, A.Vaiciunas 15+5reb+1ast, C.Segui 12+4reb+9ast, J.Antonio Pujalte 11+6reb, M.Fernandez 6+3reb+1ast, J.Manuel Garcia 5+1ast
gschID: 1183509
Molina – Adesavi 81-59
Very expected game when 9th ranked Adesavi (1-3) was crushed on the road by third ranked Molina (4-1) 81-59 on Saturday. Molina outrebounded Adesavi 51-22 including a 23-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was forward Gregory Cadme (194-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Center Jose Manuel Lorca (200-2001) chipped in 7 points and 8 rebounds. Center Pablo Lopez-Valverde (198-2000) produced 9 points and Norberto Albaladejo (191-2000) added 11 points respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Molina. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 16 other teams. Adesavi lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Molina will meet league’s leader Benidorm on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Adesavi will play against Elche (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Molina: G.Cadme 21+12reb, M.Marmol 10+3reb+2ast, A.Lugo 10+2reb, R.Martinez-Quintanilla 7+5reb+1ast, P.Jose Sanchez 7+6reb, J.Manuel Lorca 7+8reb+1ast
Adesavi: N.Albaladejo 11+3reb, P.Lopez-Valverde 9+4reb+1ast, V.Strukov 9+4reb, O.Bartual 8+2reb+1ast, A.Jose Serneguet 6+2reb+2ast, C.Severa 5+1ast
gschID: 1183510
