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

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Mollet as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Mollet defeated 5th ranked Igualada at home 65-50. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Igualada. Mollet made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. Mollet had a 35-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. Center Angel Soto (205-1990) orchestrated the victory by scoring 10 points and 9 rebounds. point guard Albert Valle (181-1992) contributed with 9 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Center Marc Bernadi (205-1993) answered with 18 points and 8 rebounds for Igualada. Igualada’s coach rotated twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mollet (13-3) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Huelva Com. Igualada at the other side dropped to the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Igualada will play next round against Salt trying to get back on the winning streak. Mollet will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Roser on the road.
Fifth-ranked JAC Sants (9-8) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Navas (21-2) in Barcelona. The visitors from Navas managed to secure only two-point victory 82-80. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of JAC Sants. South Sudanese center Deng Mabior (220-1997, agency: Helping Ballers) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!) for the winners and Eddy Sims chipped in 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Marc Mestres (-2004) responded with 11 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Navas. They maintain first place with 21-2 record. Newly promoted JAC Sants dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Navas will play against Badajoz Acad. (#13) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. JAC Sants will play against Azulejos (#3) in Zaragoza and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Fifth-ranked La Zubia (8-8) was very close to win a game against first ranked Jaen FS (14-1) on Sunday. Jaen FS managed to secure only three-point victory 82-79. However their fans expected much easier game. El Hadji Ngom nailed a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side. David Garcia Gazquez came up with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for La Zubia in the defeat. La Zubia’s coach Gonzalo Hermoso tested ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Jaen FS. They maintain first place with 14-1 record. Loser La Zubia keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with Dos Hermanas. Jaen FS will meet Andujar SKA (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. La Zubia will play against Murgi and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 17: Bilbao was beaten by Valle de Egues on the road 91-81. Pas Pielagos lost to Redline MT on its own court 85-86. Burgos managed to outperform Caja Rural in a road game 89-78. Cantbasket rolled over Santander at home 97-76. Baskonia B defeated Mondragon on the opponent’s court 73-65. Ulacia ZKE beat Tabirako in a home game 81-64. Solares was destroyed by LBC Cocinas on the road 88-59. Chantada unfortunately lost to Un.Oviedo on its own court 71-77. Avila recorded a loss to Carbajosa in a road game 67-81. Marin was crushed by Gijon Circulo at home 65-87. Betanzos was beaten by Obradoiro S. on the opponent’s court 101-96. Avenida won against Xiria in a home game 90-84. Estudiantes managed to outperform Maceira on the road 71-60. Culleredo managed to beat Solgaleo on its own court 93-77. Dist.Olimpico was defeated by La Matanza in Las Palmas 81-65. Valsequillo beat Pablo Laso at home 72-60. Corralejo was destroyed by Real Canoe on the opponent’s court 92-63. Alcala managed to outperform Guadalajara in a home game 67-53. Tres Cantos managed to beat Talavera on the road 74-72. Socuellamos was defeated by Estudiantes B on its own court 61-67. Chlorella was smashed by Aridane in Los Llanos 71-45. Mostoles lost to Tenerife Naut. at home 63-80. Rivas unfortunately lost to Zentro Basket on the opponent’s court 76-89. Canarias recorded a loss to Getafe in a home game 65-67. Real Madrid 2 defeated La Roda on the road 77-70. Quintanar was beaten by Guimar on its own court 80-81. Felipe Anton lost to El Ventero in Villarrobledo 95-96. Tobarra managed to outperform Fuenlabrada 2 at home 85-72. Vic managed to beat SESE on the opponent’s court 75-72. L’Hospitalet defeated Joventut 2 in a home game 76-65. Mataro Parc was beaten by El Olivar on the road 82-69. Es Castell destroyed Andratx on its own court 86-62. Azulejos outscored Valls in Zaragoza 86-54. Esparreguera managed to beat Zuera at home 87-75. Salt defeated Helios on the opponent’s court 86-79. Granollers beat Alfinden in a home game 84-77. Ibiza was destroyed by Inca on the road 91-68. Huerva unfortunately lost to Castelldefels on its own court 72-85. Espanyol recorded a loss to Roser in a road game 59-73. Murgi was defeated by Motril at home 68-81. Andujar SKA smashed Novaschool on the opponent’s court 86-67. Unicaja-Andalucia lost to Jaen CB in a home game 66-79. Oh!Tels ULB unfortunately lost to Marbella on the road 70-71. El Pinar rolled over Melilla on its own court 93-72. Fuengirola crushed Novaschool in a road game 98-60. Penarroya beat Badajoz Vitaly at home 72-68. Coria won against San Antonio on the opponent’s court 74-69. Real Betis 2 managed to outperform San Fernando in a home game 73-68. Aljaraque managed to beat Dos Hermanas on the road 86-83. Gymnastica was defeated by Huelva Com. on its own court 74-76. Caceres Lith.Ib. beat Badajoz Acad. in a road game 77-65. Torrent destroyed Maristas at home 84-64. Valencia 2 outscored Castello B on the opponent’s court 96-76. El Pilar recorded a loss to Paterna in a home game 85-87. Vila-Real defeated Jovens on the road 89-84. Almassera smashed Morvedre on its own court 90-69. Winless Picken Claret lost to Godella in a road game 73-90. Tabernes was outscored by Puerto Sagunto at home 51-101. Molina managed to beat Elche on the opponent’s court 70-65. Jorge Juan was defeated by Adesavi in a home game 88-89. Denia was beaten by Benidorm on the road 92-86. Ontinet lost to Murcia Juver on its own court 79-87. Carolinas managed to outperform Lucentum in La Carolina 112-105. Sueca managed to beat Alginet at home 76-70. Valencia 2 was defeated by Tabernes on the opponent’s court 91-86.
The most impressive performance of 17th round was 17 points and 11 rebounds by Sergio Vidal of Tabernes.

Group A-A

Valle de Egues – Bilbao 91-81

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Valle de Egues (15-2) beat 4th placed Bilbao (10-7) in Olaz 91-81 on Sunday. Valle de Egues shot 35 for 53 from the free-throw line, while Bilbao only scored eleven points from the stripe. Swingman Pablo Yarnoz (194-1996) nailed 27 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and power forward Marcos Portalez (202-1995, agency: Interperformances) accounted for 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Valle de Egues players scored in double figures. Oier De Las Heras (184-2005) came up with 25 points and 6 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and point guard Kepa De Castro (184-2004) added 13 points respectively for Bilbao in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Valle de Egues. Newly promoted Valle de Egues maintains first place with 15-2 record, which they share with Gijon Circulo. Loser Bilbao keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Valle de Egues will meet league’s second-placed LBC Cocinas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bilbao will play against Redline MT in Tolosa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Valle de Egues: P.Yarnoz 27+9reb+2ast, M.Portalez 20+10reb+5ast, A.Calvo 19+3reb+3ast, A.Savitski 10+3reb+2ast, J.Balastegui 6+5reb+2ast, J.Lacunza 4+2reb
Bilbao: O.De Las Heras 25+2reb+6ast, K.De Castro 13+2reb+1ast, E.Salinero 11+2reb, A.Fernandez 9+4reb, I.Pedrosa 9+2reb, I.Chacon 5+6reb+3ast

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Pas Pielagos – Redline MT 85-86

Very expected game when 9th ranked Pas Pielagos (7-10) was edged by third ranked Redline MT (12-5) in Renedo de Pielagos 86-85 on Sunday. Redline MT made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Strangely Pas Pielagos outrebounded Redline MT 43-27 including 16 on the offensive glass. Benat Etxeberria (-2004) nailed 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and Urko Perez (-2004) accounted for 12 points. Power forward Raul Gomez (204-1996) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and forward Pablo Fernandez (201-2000) added 14 points respectively for Pas Pielagos in the defeat. Pas Pielagos’ coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Redline MT. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Pas Pielagos lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the eighth position with ten games lost. They share it with 12 other teams. Redline MT will meet at home Bilbao (#5) in the next round. Pas Pielagos will play against Burgos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Redline MT: B.Etxeberria 20+8reb+2ast, U.Perez 12+3reb+2ast, A.Armendariz 11+1reb+1ast, U.Conde 11+2ast, A.Gordillo 9+4reb+1ast, E.Huizi 8+4reb+2ast
Pas Pielagos: R.Gomez 21+16reb+2ast, P.Fernandez 14+2reb, M.Hernando 11+3reb, A.Garcia 9, L.Gomez 8+4reb+2ast, S.Iglesias 7+3reb

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Caja Rural – Burgos 78-89

The game between closely ranked teams ended with twelfth ranked Burgos‘ (7-10) road victory over 13th ranked Caja Rural (5-12) in Valladolid 89-78 on Saturday. Burgos outrebounded Caja Rural 39-20 including a 30-12 advantage in defensive rebounds. Point guard Javier Salinas (181-1999) nailed 23 points for the winning side and French Timothe Koffo (-2001) accounted for 16 points and 11 rebounds. Juan Lambas (188-2004) came up with 21 points and guard Eduardo Castano (186-2000) added 14 points and 6 steals respectively for Caja Rural in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Burgos moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 12 other teams. Caja Rural lost their sixth game in a row. Newly promoted team dropped to the twelfth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Burgos will meet at home Pas Pielagos (#10) in the next round. Caja Rural will play against Santander and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Burgos: J.Salinas 23+4reb+3ast, F.Nunez 19+2reb, T.Koffo 16+11reb+1ast, F.Carcedo 8+6reb+1ast, M.Bella 8+2reb+1ast, J.Taboada 5+3reb+1ast
Caja Rural: J.Lambas 21+1reb+2ast, R.Popa 15+5reb, E.Castano 14+4reb+3ast, I.Hansen 9+2reb+2ast, I.Gallardo 6+2reb, R.Nunez 4

gschID: 1182321

Cantbasket – Santander 97-76

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Santander (7-10) was outscored on the road by seventh ranked Cantbasket (9-8) 97-76 on Saturday. Cantbasket dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Santander‘s 36. They outrebounded Santander 42-22 including a 36-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Cantbasket looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Santander‘s players. American power forward Hunter Bode (203-2000, college: UNOH) nailed 30 points and 7 rebounds (on 14-of-16 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Nahuel Del Val (187-2001) accounted for 8 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists. American point guard Destan Williams (175-1999, college: ASU) came up with 21 points and 4 assists and point guard Aiert Velasco (181-2004) added 13 points respectively for Santander in the defeat. Four Santander 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. Cantbasket moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Newly promoted Santander dropped to the eighth position with ten games lost. They share it with 12 other teams. Cantbasket will meet Baskonia B (#9) on the road in the next round. Santander will play against Caja Rural and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cantbasket: H.Bode 30+7reb+3ast, J.Otero 15+4reb+4ast, I.Rebergen 14+1reb, A.Reyes 10+3reb+2ast, N.Pena 9+6reb, N.Del Val 8+12reb+8ast
Santander: D.Williams 21+1reb+4ast, A.Velasco 13+3reb+1ast, G.Tsulaia 11, K.Skutyelnik 11+3reb+2ast, A.Maiga 9+3reb, L.Gifreu 6+5reb

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Mondragon – Baskonia B 65-73

There was a surprise result when twelfth ranked Baskonia B (7-10) defeated on the road higher ranked Mondragon (7-10) 73-65 on Sunday. South Sudanese power forward Abraham Bol (211-2008) nailed 8 points and 15 rebounds for the winning side and Slovenian forward Stefan Joksimovic (194-2008) accounted for 16 points and 5 rebounds. Center Imanol Orue-Mazaga (202-1996) came up with 11 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Martin Buesa (204-1988) added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Mondragon in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Baskonia B moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 12 other teams including defeated Mondragon. Baskonia B will meet at home higher ranked Cantbasket (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mondragon will play against Tabirako in Durango and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Baskonia B: S.Joksimovic 16+5reb+2ast, K.Balkandzhiev 16+6reb, P.Souza 11+3reb+1ast, O.Ibarrola 9+1reb+2ast, A.Bol 8+15reb+2ast, C.Diallo 6+2reb
Mondragon: M.Zamora 13+4reb, I.Orue-Mazaga 11+7reb+2ast, M.Buesa 10+8reb+1ast, E.Madinabeitia 6+1reb+5ast, A.Carrera 6+1reb+4ast, M.Balanzategui 6+1reb

gschID: 1182323

Ulacia ZKE – Tabirako 81-64

There was no surprise when 14th ranked Tabirako (2-15) lost to seventh ranked Ulacia ZKE (9-8) in Zarautz 64-81 on Sunday. Ulacia ZKE dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Tabirako‘s 30. They outrebounded Tabirako 48-34 including a 36-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Eneko Martinez (190-2006) nailed 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Aitzol Eguskitza (193-1990) accounted for 14 points and 6 rebounds. Markel Aranzabal (198-2000) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Xabier Arroitajauregui (180-1997) added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Tabirako in the defeat. Four Tabirako players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Ulacia ZKE. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Newly promoted Tabirako keeps the fourteenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Pablo Laso. Ulacia ZKE will meet higher ranked Solares (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tabirako will play against Mondragon (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ulacia ZKE: E.Martinez 19+6reb+3ast, A.Eguskitza 14+6reb+2ast, E.Errasti 13+3ast, I.Arteche 10+10reb, A.Zabaleta 9+6reb+1ast, A.Oliveira 8+9reb+4ast
Tabirako: M.Aranzabal 15+12reb, J.Aldecoa-Otalora 14+3reb+1ast, X.Arroitajauregui 14+6reb+4ast, L.Barruetabena 12+2reb+1ast, O.Osunde 4+6reb+1ast, M.Amesti 3+1reb

gschID: 1182324

LBC Cocinas – Solares 88-59

No shocking result in a game when second ranked LBC Cocinas (12-5) crushed 4th placed Solares (10-7) in Logrono 88-59 on Saturday. LBC Cocinas outrebounded Solares 48-34 including a 37-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. LBC Cocinas looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Solares‘ players. Point guard Angel Gutierrez (179-1998) nailed 14 points and 5 assists for the winning side and forward Sergio Serrato (185-1995) accounted for 11 points and 7 rebounds. Four LBC Cocinas players scored in double figures. American-Czech forward Adrian Byrd-Jelinek (198-1998, college: Academy of Art) came up with 21 points and naturalized Dominican center Oskars Hernandez (211-2001) added 7 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Solares in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. LBC Cocinas maintains second place with 12-5 record having fifteen points less than leader Gijon Circulo, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Solares keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. LBC Cocinas will meet at home league’s leader Valle de Egues in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Solares will play against Ulacia ZKE and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
LBC Cocinas: A.Gutierrez 14+4reb+5ast, D.Ilincic 13+7reb, A.Yailo 13+4reb+3ast, S.Serrato 11+7reb+3ast, M.Pacfico 8+1reb+1ast, I.Ibanez 8+2reb+1ast
Solares: A.Byrd-Jelinek 21+2reb, L.Maestro 8+2reb+1ast, O.Hernandez 7+11reb+1ast, D.Garcia 6+2reb+1ast, H.Saiz-Bustamante 5+2reb, E.Gandarillas 5+1reb

gschID: 1182325

Group A-B

Chantada – Un.Oviedo 71-77

There was an upset when second-ranked Chantada (13-4) lost at home to sixth ranked Un.Oviedo (10-7) 77-71 on Saturday. Un.Oviedo forced 24 Chantada turnovers. Strangely Chantada outrebounded Un.Oviedo 55-40 including a 38-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Jorge Arias (201-2006) nailed a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Fernando Suarez (183-2003) accounted for 14 points. Un.Oviedo’s coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Point guard Carlos Noguerol (186-1993) came up with 14 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists and Jesus Cerisuelo (-1998) added 8 points and 13 rebounds respectively for Chantada in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Un.Oviedo moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Chantada still keeps top position with four games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Un.Oviedo will meet Avila (#6) on the road in the next round. Chantada will play against Culleredo (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Un.Oviedo: F.Suarez 14+4reb+3ast, A.Gomez 14+2reb+3ast, M.Zorrozua 13+5reb+1ast, J.Arias 12+11reb+2ast, P.Fuentes 7+2reb+4ast, D.Diarra 7+8reb
Chantada: M.Alvarez 14+4reb, C.Iglesias 14+9reb, C.Noguerol 14+9reb+8ast, M.Ruano 11+7reb+2ast, J.Cerisuelo 8+13reb+3ast, A.Casais 5+6reb+1ast

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Carbajosa – Avila 81-67

There was a surprise result when tenth ranked Carbajosa (6-11) won against at home 4th placed Avila (10-7) 81-67 on Saturday. Carbajosa outrebounded Avila 52-33 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Carbajosa especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. Senegalese Thierry Sagna nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points and 21 rebounds for the winning side and swingman Adrian Ramirez (192-2002) accounted for 20 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Carbajosa players scored in double figures. Swingman Daniel Stefanuto (196-1999, agency: Helping Ballers) came up with 15 points and 9 rebounds and Mario Garcia (195-2000) added 7 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Avila in the defeat. Avila’s coach tested eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest. Newly promoted Carbajosa maintains tenth place with 6-11 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Avila keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Carbajosa will meet league’s leader Gijon Circulo on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Avila will play against Un.Oviedo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Carbajosa: A.Ramirez 20+6reb+7ast, A.Marcos Sanchez 18+6reb, T.Sagna 17+21reb, G.Perez 11+4ast, M.Dieye 7+5reb+1ast, J.Moran 5+4reb+2ast
Avila: D.Stefanuto 15+9reb+3ast, I.Vivero 13+1reb+1ast, J.Lopez 11+3reb+1ast, M.Linde 8+1reb+3ast, M.Garcia 7+8reb+1ast, J.Callenbach 6+1reb+2ast

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Marin – Gijon Circulo 65-87

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second-ranked Marin‘s (13-4) home loss to first ranked Gijon Circulo (15-2) 65-87 on Saturday. Gijon Circulo made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. Jamaican point guard Lance-Amir Paul (183-1998, college: TAMUCC) nailed a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and power forward Sharif Idris (204-1999) accounted for 14 points and 5 rebounds. American-Portuguese point guard Joey Reilly (183-2000, college: Sacred Heart) came up with 19 points and 8 rebounds and American power forward Wildens Leveque (211-2000, college: Texas A&M) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Marin in the defeat. 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 sixth consecutive win for Gijon Circulo. Newly promoted Gijon Circulo maintains first place with 15-2 record, which they share with Valle de Egues. Loser Marin still keeps top position with four games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Gijon Circulo will meet at home Carbajosa (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Marin will play against Betanzos (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gijon Circulo: L.Paul 25+11reb+1ast, S.Idris 14+5reb+1ast, S.Barros 12+2reb+2ast, Y.Hoexum 8+1reb+1ast, M.Okafor 8+4reb, S.Gallego 7+7reb+1ast
Marin: J.Reilly 19+8reb, W.Leveque 11+6reb+1ast, M.Varela 11+4reb+2ast, S.van Wijk 7+2reb, A.Filgueira 5+2reb+2ast, J.De Benito 5+2reb+2ast

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Obradoiro S. – Betanzos 101-96

Everything could happen in Santiago de Compostela at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Obradoiro S. and 8th ranked Betanzos had identical 7-9 record. This time Obradoiro S. used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Betanzos 101-96 on Sunday night. Obradoiro S. made 26-of-32 free shots (81.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Betanzos turnovers. Argentinian forward Juan Manuel Bocca (198-2005) nailed 30 points and 9 assists (was perfect 15-for-15 from the free throw line !!!) for the winning side and forward Guillermo Gonzalez (196-2002) accounted for 16 points and 13 rebounds. Point guard Jorge Abelleira (180-1997) came up with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and Daniel Martin (187-1997) added 22 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Betanzos in the defeat. Five Obradoiro S. and four Betanzos players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Obradoiro S. maintains seventh place with 8-9 record, which they share with 7 other teams. Newly promoted Betanzos keeps the eighth position with ten games lost. They share it with 12 other teams. Obradoiro S. will meet Xiria (#8) in the next round. Betanzos will play against Marin and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obradoiro S.: J.Manuel Bocca 30+4reb+9ast, D.Serguei Maseda 19+7reb+1ast, M.Souto 17+4reb+2ast, G.Gonzalez 16+13reb+1ast, P.Harguindey 15+4reb+2ast, H.Sanchez 4+4reb
Betanzos: J.Abelleira 24+8reb+7ast, D.Martin 22+7reb+3ast, B.Fernandez 18+9reb+1ast, P.Sanjurjo 15+10reb, L.Portilla 8+7reb+2ast, M.Latas 5+2reb

gschID: 1182504

Avenida – Xiria 90-84

There was no surprise when 8th ranked Xiria (7-10) lost to fifth ranked Avenida (11-6) in Salamanca 84-90 on Saturday. Avenida dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Xiria‘s 20. They outrebounded Xiria 39-27 including 29 on the defensive glass. Naturalized Angolan guard German Kasanzi (194-1999, college: Navarro JC) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and guard Albert Garrido (181-2005) accounted for 17 points. Guard Niko Cebrian (186-2004, agency: BIG) came up with 26 points and 4 assists and forward Ruben Rey (198-1993) added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Xiria in the defeat. Five Avenida and four Xiria players scored in double figures. Xiria’s coach tested ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Avenida moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Xiria keeps the eighth position with ten games lost. They share it with 12 other teams. Avenida will meet Estudiantes (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Xiria will play against Obradoiro S. (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Avenida: A.Garrido 17+4reb+1ast, G.Kasanzi 16+11reb+4ast, A.Akinwole 15+1reb+3ast, M.Hetor 13+2reb+2ast, G.Mukendi 13+8reb, A.McCarthy 10+5reb+2ast
Xiria: N.Cebrian 26+2reb+4ast, S.Martinez 13+3reb+1ast, V.Carrizo 10+6reb, D.Val 10+1reb, O.Thiam 10+4reb, R.Rey 8+7reb+2ast

gschID: 1182505

Maceira – Estudiantes L. 60-71

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both thirteenth ranked Estudiantes and 12th ranked Maceira had identical 4-12 record. But Maceira was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Lugo 71-60 on Saturday night. Forward Alejandro Rodriguez (196-2002) nailed 21 points for the winning side and Ukrainian forward Andrii Sytar (198-2006) accounted for 11 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Jorge Aller (195-1997) came up with 26 points and 4 steals and center Joel Martinez (203-2002) added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Maceira in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Estudiantes (5-12) moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Maceira lost their fifth game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the twelfth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Estudiantes will meet at home higher ranked Avenida (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Maceira will play against Solgaleo (#13) in Ourense and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes L.: A.Rodriguez 21+4reb, D.Mills 13+1reb+1ast, A.Sytar 11+6reb+1ast, G.Morais 8+8reb, A.Hermida 6+8reb, D.Villadoniga 4+2reb
Maceira: J.Aller 26+4reb+2ast, I.Losada 11+2reb+1ast, J.Martinez 8+7reb+3ast, J.Roman 7+7reb, O.Perez 4+2reb+1ast, I.Gonzalez 2+5reb

gschID: 1182506

Culleredo – Solgaleo 93-77

Rather expected game when 13th ranked Solgaleo (4-13) lost on the road to eleventh ranked Culleredo (6-11) 93-77 on Saturday. Culleredo outrebounded Solgaleo 42-28 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Argentinian-Italian Ramiro Espinoza (190-1996) nailed 24 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and point guard Alvaro Anon (183-2000) accounted for 19 points and 6 rebounds. Angel Barrios (-2003) came up with 18 points and 6 rebounds and forward Alonso Reyes (198-2004) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Solgaleo in the defeat. Four Culleredo and five Solgaleo players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Culleredo moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Solgaleo dropped to the twelfth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Culleredo will meet at home league’s second-placed Chantada in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Solgaleo will play against Maceira (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Culleredo: R.Espinoza 24+8reb+7ast, A.Anon 19+6reb+1ast, M.Cachopas Prates 14+6reb+3ast, L.Bulashvili 11+1reb+1ast, A.Diaz 9+8reb+3ast, F.Vidal 6+5reb
Solgaleo: A.Barrios 18+6reb, S.Konte 15+3reb+2ast, A.Reyes 14+5reb+2ast, M.Perez 11+4reb+4ast, D.Rodriguez 10+4reb+4ast, M.Pereira 3

gschID: 1182507

Group B-A

La Matanza – Dist.Olimpico 81-65

Rather predictable result when seventh ranked La Matanza (10-7) won against 10th ranked Dist.Olimpico (7-10) in Las Palmas 81-65 on Saturday. Power forward Saul Ramos (198-2003) nailed 22 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and point guard Alberto Hernandez (183-1999) accounted for 10 points and 4 assists. Ivan Correa (196-2001) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds and guard Diego Guijarro (188-2002) added 12 points respectively for Dist.Olimpico in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. La Matanza moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Dist.Olimpico dropped to the eighth position with ten games lost. They share it with 12 other teams. La Matanza will meet league’s leader Aridane in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Dist.Olimpico will play against Pablo Laso (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
La Matanza: S.Ramos 22+7reb, A.Perez 12+2reb+2ast, A.Hernandez 10+4reb+4ast, M.Gonzalez-Monje 9+4reb+3ast, R.Hernandez 8+4reb+3ast, A.Navas 7+4reb+1ast
Dist.Olimpico: D.Guijarro 12+2ast, I.Gonzalez 11+3ast, I.Correa 10+10reb, A.Aparicio 7+3reb+2ast, J.Valverde 7+3reb, M.Perez 7+6reb+1ast

gschID: 1182683

Valsequillo – Pablo Laso 72-60

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 14th ranked Pablo Laso‘s (2-15) road loss to thirteenth ranked Valsequillo (4-13) 60-72 on Saturday. Valsequillo outrebounded Pablo Laso 46-33 including a 33-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Center Alberto Redondo (209-2002) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and forward Paulo Rodriguez (201-2000) accounted for 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Aksel Laso (180-2006) came up with 17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and forward Santiago Fernandez (195-2000) added 17 points respectively for Pablo Laso in the defeat. Pablo Laso’s coach tested ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Valsequillo moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Pablo Laso lost their fourth game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Tabirako. Valsequillo will meet higher ranked Corralejo (#10) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pablo Laso will play against Dist.Olimpico (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Valsequillo: A.Redondo 18+13reb, P.Rodriguez 15+10reb+4ast, J.Jimenez 11+4reb, F.Diaz 8+4reb+3ast, A.Alonso 8+5reb+1ast, E.Vidal 5+3reb
Pablo Laso: A.Laso 17+6reb+4ast, S.Fernandez 17+3reb+1ast, O.Hadi 10+10reb, L.Krispin 5+3reb, Y.Boubacar 4+3reb+1ast, R.Lopez 3+3reb+1ast

gschID: 1182684

Real Canoe – Corralejo 92-63

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Real Canoe (12-5) outplayed 10th ranked Corralejo (7-10) in Madrid 92-63 on Saturday. Real Canoe dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Corralejo‘s 28 and made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Jaime Perez (200-2000) nailed 29 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) for the winning side and American guard Jake Wojcik (196-1999, college: Fairfield) accounted for 15 points and 9 rebounds. Four Real Canoe players scored in double figures. Center Marcos Hermoso (201-1999) came up with 13 points and 8 rebounds and American-Nigerian Manny Ogunfolu (201-1989, college: S.Indiana, agency: Interperformances) added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Corralejo in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Real Canoe moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Corralejo dropped to the eighth position with ten games lost. They share it with 12 other teams. Real Canoe will meet Guadalajara (#6) on the road in the next round. Corralejo will play against Valsequillo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Real Canoe: J.Perez 29+8reb+2ast, J.Wojcik 15+9reb+1ast, A.Fortes 12+8reb+1ast, A.Delicado 10+3reb+1ast, G.Martin 8+2reb+1ast, E.Pascual 5+1reb
Corralejo: M.Hermoso 13+8reb+2ast, M.Ogunfolu 13+9reb, A.Canas-Balina 10, P.Diop 8+3reb, K.Rodriguez 7+5reb+2ast, D.Cabrera 6+1reb

gschID: 1182685

Alcala – Guadalajara 67-53

There was a minor upset when 6th ranked Guadalajara (10-7) lost on the road to ninth ranked Alcala (8-9) 67-53 on Saturday. Alcala forced 19 Guadalajara turnovers. Cuban point guard Luis Bueno (180-1999) nailed 13 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals for the winning side and Javier Becerra (-2005) accounted for 6 points and 7 rebounds. Point guard Wellingthon Diaz (188-2002) came up with 13 points and 6 rebounds and center Francisco Diaz (206-1999) added 6 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Guadalajara in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Alcala. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Guadalajara dropped to the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Alcala will meet higher ranked Tres Cantos (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Guadalajara will play against the league’s second-placed Real Canoe and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Alcala: L.Bueno 13+8reb+7ast, A.Torres 9+3reb+1ast, E.Echeverria 7+3reb+3ast, D.Martin 7+5reb+2ast, R.Perez 7+6reb, T.Dicko Boundi 7+6reb
Guadalajara: W.Diaz 13+6reb+1ast, U.Hrovat 10+4reb+3ast, V.Alonso 9+1reb+3ast, F.Diaz 6+8reb+3ast, L.Valera 6+5reb, D.Almenara 5+2reb+2ast

gschID: 1182686

Talavera – Tres Cantos 72-74

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Tres Cantos (11-6) edged on the road 8th ranked Talavera (8-9) 74-72 on Saturday. Guard Gonzalo Diaz (186-2004) nailed 16 points and 6 assists for the winning side and power forward Gonzalo Lardies (197-1999) accounted for 11 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Jon Larrea (192-2005) came up with 22 points and Bosnian Sandro Gacic (201-1996) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Talavera in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Tres Cantos moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Talavera dropped to the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Tres Cantos will meet at home Alcala (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Talavera will play against Estudiantes B in Madrid and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tres Cantos: G.Diaz 16+4reb+6ast, G.Lardies 11+9reb+2ast, J.Dominguez 11+4reb+1ast, A.Simon 8+6reb+4ast, J.Molina 8, F.Gomez 6+4reb
Talavera: J.Larrea 22+3reb+1ast, A.Morchon 19+2reb+1ast, S.Gacic 17+5reb+2ast, L.Abdoulaye 6+8reb+2ast, M.Solorzano 3+3reb, M.Ejumeta 2+7reb

gschID: 1182687

Socuellamos – Estudiantes B 61-67

Very expected game when 12th ranked Socuellamos (4-13) lost at home to second ranked Estudiantes B (12-5) 67-61 on Saturday. Guard Pedro Robles (189-2006) nailed 19 points for the winning side and power forward Mateo Laguna (203-2002) accounted for 16 points and 6 rebounds. Estudiantes B’s coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Swingman Jose Abril (192-2001) came up with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Manuel Mije (200-1999) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Socuellamos in the defeat. Estudiantes B maintains second place with 12-5 record having fifteen points less than leader Gijon Circulo, which they share with 3 other teams. Socuellamos lost their sixth game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the twelfth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Estudiantes B will meet at home Talavera (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Socuellamos will play against Chlorella (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes B: P.Robles 19+1reb+2ast, M.Laguna 16+6reb, J.Lapastora 8+2reb+2ast, A.Montero 7+2reb+5ast, I.Ruperez 5+1ast, D.Fisher 4
Socuellamos: F.Quero 15+2reb, J.Abril 12+7reb+4ast, M.Mije 12+5reb+1ast, C.Rodriguez 6+2reb+1ast, S.Lapaz 6+2reb+2ast, D.Serrano 3+5reb+2ast

gschID: 1182688

Aridane – Chlorella 71-45

Rather predictable result when first ranked Aridane (13-4) rolled over 3rd placed Chlorella (11-6) in Los Llanos 71-45 on Saturday. Aridane dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to Chlorella‘s 20. Aridane forced 19 Chlorella turnovers. Forward Octavi Fuentes (195-2004) nailed 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Pablo Martinez (185-1997) accounted for 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Jesus Santano (196-2006) came up with 6 points and 10 rebounds and Ruben Vicente (199-2005) added 9 points respectively for Chlorella in the defeat. 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 eighth consecutive win for Aridane. They maintain first place with 13-4 record, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Chlorella keeps the third position with six games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Aridane will meet at home La Matanza (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Chlorella will play against Socuellamos (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Aridane: O.Balsells 16+2reb+1ast, O.Fuentes 14+8reb+2ast, P.Martinez 13+5reb+5ast, A.Castillo 7+8reb, D.Krohnert 6+6reb, J.Parrondo 6+4reb
Chlorella: R.Vicente 9+2reb, L.Schiebelhut 7+2reb, J.Santano 6+10reb+1ast, M.Estape 5+3reb, A.Vera 5+3reb, A.Daushvili 5+4reb+1ast

gschID: 1182689

Group B-B

Mostoles – Tenerife Naut. 63-80

Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Mostoles (9-8) lost at home to fourth ranked Tenerife Naut. (11-6) 80-63 on Saturday. Tenerife Naut. outrebounded Mostoles 53-35 including a 42-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Javier Herreros (198-1994) nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points and 19 rebounds for the winning side and swingman Imobach Gonzalez (193-1993) accounted for 25 points and 8 rebounds. Serbian guard Simeon Stefanovic (191-2006) came up with 15 points and forward Guillermo Guerreiro (192-2002) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Mostoles in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tenerife Naut. moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Mostoles dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Tenerife Naut. will meet Rivas (#8) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Mostoles will play against Tobarra and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tenerife Naut.: I.Gonzalez 25+8reb+1ast, J.Herreros 23+19reb+1ast, J.Lorenzo 11+15reb, M.Alexander Miranda 6+6reb, E.Gandara 6+3reb+2ast, J.Antonio Oramas 4+1reb+1ast
Mostoles: S.Stefanovic 15+4reb+3ast, G.Guerreiro 12+7reb+1ast, C.Gana 9+3reb, D.Marinez 7+2reb+2ast, I.Diaz 6+4reb, J.De Yraolagoitia 5

gschID: 1182865

Zentro Basket – Rivas 89-76

There was a small surprise when eleventh ranked Zentro Basket (7-10) defeated 8th ranked Rivas (8-9) in Madrid 89-76 on Saturday. Zentro Basket looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Zentro Basket made 8 blocks. Andy Huelves (190-2007) nailed 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and forward Rodrigo Choithramani (200-2007) accounted for 14 points. Five Zentro Basket players scored in double figures. Power forward Alvaro Biersack (198-1995) came up with 22 points and point guard Daniel Lorenzo (181-1993) added 12 points respectively for Rivas in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Zentro Basket moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 12 other teams. Loser Rivas dropped to the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Zentro Basket’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Madrid to the arena Getafe.
Top scorers:
Zentro Basket: A.Huelves 20+6reb+5ast, R.Choithramani 14+4reb+2ast, J.Anike 13+3reb+1ast, A.Keita 11+2reb+2ast, I.Ballespin 11+3reb+5ast, J.Vaquero 10+3reb+2ast
Rivas: A.Biersack 22+4reb+1ast, D.Lorenzo 12+2reb+2ast, A.Gomez 9+3reb, D.Garcia Casarrubios 8+3reb+1ast, G.Lozano 7+2reb+2ast, P.Estebanez 7

gschID: 1182866

Canarias – Getafe 65-67

There was no surprise when 5th ranked Canarias (9-7) was edged by second ranked Getafe (13-4) in Santa Cruz 67-65 on Sunday. Jorge Tejera (200-1992) nailed 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and forward Jorge Parra (192-1998) accounted for 21 points and 6 assists. Diego Fernandez (199-2005) came up with 17 points and forward David Acosta (203-2004) added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Canarias in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Getafe keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Canarias lost their fourth game in a row. Canarias at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Quintanar and Es Castell. Getafe’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:
Getafe: J.Tejera 24+8reb+4ast, J.Parra 21+3reb+6ast, N.Lasuncion 8+2reb+2ast, J.Gonzalez 4+3reb, M.Alarcon 3+2reb, E.Ortiz 2+2reb+1ast
Canarias: D.Fernandez 17+3reb+1ast, D.Acosta 9+8reb, M.Konare 8+3reb+1ast, B.Lipasi 7+6reb+1ast, P.Rodriguez 6, L.Riga 6+2reb+1ast

gschID: 1182867

La Roda – Real Madrid 2 70-77

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Real Madrid 2 (14-3) beat on the road 3rd placed La Roda (11-6) 77-70 on Saturday. Senegalese center El Hadji Gueye (208-2007) nailed 20 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and Latvian guard Adrians Andzevs (188-2007) accounted for 11 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Canadian-Jamaican guard Kedar Salam NKosi (191-1994, college: Simon Fraser, agency: Helping Ballers) came up with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and Canadian-Vincentian forward Opong Bramble (201-1997, college: CBU, agency: Helping Ballers) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for La Roda in the defeat. Five La Roda players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Real Madrid 2 maintains first place with 14-3 record. Loser La Roda keeps the third position with six games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Real Madrid 2 will meet at home Canarias (#5) in the next round. La Roda will play against Guimar and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Segunda FEB just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Real Madrid 2: E.Hadji Gueye 20+5reb+2ast, A.Andzevs 11+5reb+6ast, A.Bjelic 11+2ast, M.Garcia-Plata 10+2reb+2ast, I.Frolov 8+10reb+1ast, D.Duru 7+8reb+1ast
La Roda: M.Voronin 14+2reb+4ast, P.Lopez 13+1reb, O.Bramble 12+7reb+1ast, K.Salam N’Kosi 11+6reb+6ast, J.Vaquero 10+3ast, S.Vlahovic 6+4reb+1ast

gschID: 1182868

Quintanar – Guimar 80-81

There was an upset when higher ranked Quintanar (9-7) was edged at home by thirteenth ranked Guimar (4-11) 81-80 on Saturday. Guimar made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Eduardo Perdomo (192-1992) nailed a double-double by scoring 25 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and point guard Joaquin Portugues (186-1995) accounted for 13 points and 6 assists. Forward Adrian Mendez (195-1993) came up with 21 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Chris Murray (198-2000, college: Embry Riddle) added 19 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Quintanar in the defeat. Guimar moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Real Murcia. Loser Quintanar dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with Es Castell and Canarias. Guimar will meet at home higher ranked La Roda (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Quintanar will play against Felipe Anton in La Palma and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guimar: E.Perdomo 25+12reb+4ast, G.Campos 14+5reb, J.Portugues 13+2reb+6ast, M.Vincitorio 9+5reb, I.Lucente 8+3reb, C.Bihurriet 7+4reb
Quintanar: A.Mendez 21+8reb+3ast, C.Murray 19+9reb+2ast, D.Ibarlucea 8+2reb+1ast, A.Andrade 8+5reb+1ast, R.Deus 7+5reb+1ast, S.Val Gutierrez 6+1reb+2ast

gschID: 1182869

El Ventero – Felipe Anton 96-95

Everything could happen in Villarrobledo at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked El Ventero and 9th ranked Felipe Anton had identical 7-9 record. This time El Ventero used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from La Palma 96-95 on Sunday night. Dutch center Ryan Peters (208-2004) nailed a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Jaime Atienza (184-1999) accounted for 13 points and 7 assists. Guard Ricardo Revelles (190-2003) came up with 19 points and 5 assists and Gambian center Demba Sheriff (208-2004) added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Felipe Anton in the defeat. Five El Ventero and four Felipe Anton players scored in double figures. Felipe Anton’s coach tested ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. The victory was the third consecutive win for El Ventero. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 7 other teams. Felipe Anton at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the eighth position with ten games lost. They share it with 12 other teams. El Ventero will meet Fuenlabrada 2 (#13) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Felipe Anton will play against Quintanar (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
El Ventero: G.Rodriguez 20+2reb+1ast, R.Peters 15+11reb, J.Atienza 13+4reb+7ast, L.Hokanson 13+1reb+1ast, J.Paul Mejia 10+8reb+3ast, S.Gonzalez 10+10reb+2ast
Felipe Anton: R.Revelles 19+1reb+5ast, E.Domenech 14+1reb+3ast, D.Sheriff 13+9reb+1ast, G.Mejia 12+6reb+1ast, G.Sola 11+6reb, V.Julio Taveras 9+7reb+1ast

gschID: 1182870

Tobarra – Fuenlabrada 2 85-72

There was a minor upset when 12th ranked Fuenlabrada 2 (4-13) lost on the road to fourteenth ranked Tobarra (3-14) 85-72 on Saturday. Tobarra dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Fuenlabrada 2‘s 36. Tobarra forced 19 Fuenlabrada 2 turnovers. Guinean Jose Antonio Nve (-2005) nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds for the winning side and forward Jose Luis Ibanez (198-2000) accounted for 26 points. Forward Diego Sanchez (200-2005) came up with 20 points and 8 rebounds and guard Hugo Perez (190-2004) added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Fuenlabrada 2 in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tobarra maintains fourteenth place with 3-14 record, which they share with Andratx. Fuenlabrada 2 lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the twelfth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Tobarra will meet at home higher ranked Mostoles (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Fuenlabrada 2 will play against El Ventero (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tobarra: J.Luis Ibanez 26+2reb+1ast, J.Antonio Nve 19+17reb+3ast, J.Sola 10+5reb+2ast, B.Gonzalez 9+3reb+4ast, F.Ferraria-Amici 7+3reb+2ast, J.Espinal 6+1reb
Fuenlabrada 2: D.Sanchez 20+8reb+1ast, B.Vidarte 12+3reb+2ast, C.Kanyinda 10+3reb+2ast, H.Perez 9+7reb+3ast, D.Stolbetskiy 7+4reb+5ast, M.Perez 6+2reb

gschID: 1182871

Group C-A

SESE – Vic 72-75

The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Vic‘s (9-8) road victory over 8th ranked SESE (7-10) in Barcelona 75-72 on Saturday. Center Adrian Sanchez (204-2001) nailed 10 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and French Arthur Simon (202-2001) accounted for 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Vic players scored in double figures. Marti Corbera (-2004) came up with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and center Fernand Vilar (202-2003, agency: BIG) added 15 points respectively for SESE in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Vic moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser SESE keeps the eighth position with ten games lost. They share it with 12 other teams. Vic will meet Joventut 2 (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. SESE will play against Esparreguera (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vic: V.Tejada 15+4reb, M.Cruz 13+3reb+2ast, A.Simon 11+7reb+4ast, A.Sanchez 10+9reb+4ast, D.Vidal 9+1reb+3ast, A.Coderch 8+5reb+1ast
SESE: F.Vilar 15+2reb+1ast, M.Corbera 12+7reb+4ast, A.Aguado 11+2reb+2ast, A.Jaime 7+3reb+1ast, I.Isern 7+5reb+2ast, G.Gutierrez 6+2ast

gschID: 1183047

L’Hospitalet – Joventut 2 76-65

There was no surprise when 13th ranked Joventut 2 (5-12) lost on the road to second ranked L’Hospitalet (13-4) 76-65 on Saturday. L’Hospitalet forced 23 Joventut 2 turnovers. Point guard Arnau Tarrida (190-2003) nailed 16 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and guard Jordi Bergada (188-1999) accounted for 15 points. Five L’Hospitalet players scored in double figures. L’Hospitalet’s coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Eric Del Castillo (196-2007) came up with 17 points and 8 rebounds and center Ian Platteeuw (210-2007) added 12 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Joventut 2 in the defeat. L’Hospitalet keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Joventut 2 dropped to the twelfth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. L’Hospitalet will meet Mataro Parc (#12) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Joventut 2 will play against Vic and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
L’Hospitalet: A.Tarrida 16+9reb, J.Bergada 15+4reb+2ast, S.Esteves-Garcia 14+7reb, P.Nakidjim 11+7reb+2ast, G.Sevillano 10+3reb+2ast, E.Koyanouba 6+1reb
Joventut 2: A.Torres 20+3reb, E.Del Castillo 17+8reb+2ast, I.Platteeuw 12+7reb+6ast, S.Merebashvili 6+4reb, H.Petrovics 6+2reb+2ast, M.Gil 4+2reb+3ast

gschID: 1183048

El Olivar – Mataro Parc 82-69

No shocking result in a game when tenth ranked El Olivar (7-10) beat 12th ranked Mataro Parc (5-11) in Zaragoza 82-69 on Sunday. Bruno Panart (-2006) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and Daniel Munoz (-2003, agency: BIG) accounted for 17 points and 9 rebounds. El Olivar’s coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Swingman Jesus Castillo (197-1999, college: UIS) came up with 15 points and 7 rebounds and center Antonio Ruiz (202-1997) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Mataro Parc in the defeat. Four Mataro Parc players scored in double figures. El Olivar moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 12 other teams. Mataro Parc lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Melilla. El Olivar will meet Andratx (#14) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Mataro Parc will play against the league’s second-placed L’Hospitalet (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
El Olivar: D.Munoz 17+9reb+2ast, B.Panart 16+10reb+3ast, A.Cativiela 10+1reb+1ast, P.Ferri 10+2reb+1ast, J.Garcia 8+4reb+2ast, I.Jimenez 7+5reb+3ast
Mataro Parc: J.Castillo 15+7reb, A.Peiro 10+6reb, A.Ruiz 10+9reb, P.Bassas 10+1reb+3ast, A.Sanchez 8+6reb+1ast, V.Sanchez 6+3reb+5ast

gschID: 1183049

Es Castell – Andratx 86-62

Very expected game when 14th ranked Andratx (3-14) was smashed on the road by seventh ranked Es Castell (9-7) 86-62 on Sunday. Es Castell outrebounded Andratx 45-31 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Es Castell looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Andratx‘s players. Forward Josep Gascon (200-2001) nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and center Roberto Cubero (208-1999) accounted for 12 points and 10 rebounds. Four Es Castell players scored in double figures. Antonio Bennasar (-1999) came up with 13 points and 6 rebounds and Didac Alzamora (-2004) added 9 points respectively for Andratx in the defeat. 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 Es Castell. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Quintanar and Canarias. Andratx lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Tobarra. Es Castell will meet league’s leader Navas on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Andratx will play against El Olivar (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Es Castell: J.Gascon 17+10reb+4ast, R.Cubero 12+10reb+2ast, C.Gil 12+2reb+3ast, J.Hernandez 11+4reb+5ast, M.Duch 9+2reb+1ast, L.Andujar 8+1reb+2ast
Andratx: A.Bennasar 13+6reb+1ast, D.Alzamora 9+3reb+2ast, N.Serra 8+5reb, P.Fluxa 8+2reb, P.Comas 7+3reb+2ast, J.Sastre 6+1reb+1ast

gschID: 1183050

JAC Sants – Navas 80-82

Fifth-ranked JAC Sants (9-8) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Navas (21-2) in Barcelona. The visitors from Navas managed to secure only two-point victory 82-80. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of JAC Sants. They outrebounded JAC Sants 54-27 including a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. South Sudanese center Deng Mabior (220-1997, agency: Helping Ballers) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!) for the winners and guard Eddy Sims (182-1998) chipped in 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Marc Mestres (-2004) responded with 11 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Marc Pages (178-1995) scored 16 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Navas. They maintain first place with 21-2 record. Newly promoted JAC Sants dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Navas will play against Badajoz Acad. (#13) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. JAC Sants will play against Azulejos (#3) in Zaragoza and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Navas: E.Sims 20+5reb+5ast, D.Mabior 19+17reb+1ast, A.Montagut 13+4reb+1ast, J.Zanca 12+11reb+4ast, I.Juncadella 7, G.Alba 5+5reb+1ast
JAC Sants: M.Ninot 16+1ast, M.Pages 16+3reb+3ast, X.Assalit 13+2reb+2ast, M.Mestres 11+9reb+2ast, S.Marco 7+6reb+1ast, G.Diaz 6+3reb

gschID: 1183051

Valls – Azulejos 54-86

Very predictable result when third ranked Azulejos (11-5) rolled over on the road 9th ranked Valls (6-10) 86-54 on Saturday. Azulejos forced 21 Valls turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Valls‘ players. Guard Daniel Arjol (194-2003, agency: BIG) nailed 12 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and Bosnian forward Faris Verlasevic (203-1998, college: Lyon, agency: One Motive Sports) accounted for 22 points. Four Azulejos players scored in double figures. Naturalized Brazilian forward Marcus Toledo (203-1986) came up with 9 points and 7 rebounds and forward Guillem Fabregas (197-2001, agency: BIG) added 8 points respectively for Valls in the defeat. 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 Azulejos. They maintain third place with 11-5 record having seventeen points less than leader Gijon Circulo, which they share with Manresa B. Loser Valls dropped to the eighth position with ten games lost. They share it with Andujar SKA and Aljaraque. Azulejos will meet at home JAC Sants (#7) in the next round. Valls will play against Zuera and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Azulejos: F.Verlasevic 22+1reb+2ast, Z.Williams 17+2reb+6ast, D.Arjol 12+7reb+7ast, M.Ndiaye 11+8reb+1ast, E.Ibanez 8+1reb, C.Tidiane Diop 4+6reb
Valls: M.Toledo 9+7reb+1ast, O.Besora 8+2reb+1ast, G.Fabregas 8+4reb+1ast, D.Loras 7+4reb+1ast, O.Ngomo 6+4reb+1ast, M.Buscail 6+4reb+1ast

gschID: 1183052

Esparreguera – Zuera 87-75

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Zuera (6-11) lost on the road to fourth ranked Esparreguera (11-6) 87-75 on Saturday. Guard Jeremy Martin (185-1998) nailed 18 points for the winning side and Venezuelan guard Rafael Melgarejo (184-1991) accounted for 13 points. Martin is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Esparreguera players scored in double figures. Cuban guard Raudelis Guerra (191-1993) came up with 19 points and 9 rebounds and Turkish forward Erkam Kiris (203-1998, college: Davis & Elkins) added 14 points respectively for Zuera in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Esparreguera moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Zuera lost their fifth game in a row. Zuera at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the tenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Esparreguera will meet at home SESE (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Zuera will play against Valls and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Esparreguera: J.Martin 18+1ast, R.Melgarejo 13+3reb+3ast, Q.Roig 11+4reb+2ast, J.Sole 11+4reb+2ast, O.Toure 9+4reb, X.Rosas 9+1reb+1ast
Zuera: R.Guerra 19+9reb+1ast, E.Kiris 14+4reb+2ast, M.Diallo 8+7reb+1ast, A.Pedros 8+3reb+1ast, C.Jimeno 7+1reb+2ast, J.Navallas 6+3reb+1ast

gschID: 1183053

Group C-B

Mollet – Igualada 65-50

gschID: 1183229

Helios – Salt 79-86

Everything could happen in Zaragoza at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked Salt and 13th ranked Helios had identical 4-12 record. But Helios was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Salt 86-79 on Saturday night. Salt outrebounded Helios 49-37 including 19 on the offensive glass. Power forward Joan Llinas (200-2004) nailed 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Biel Vinyet (-2005) accounted for 10 points and 10 rebounds. Four Salt players scored in double figures. Jorge Gallego (-2003) came up with 20 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Pablo Urgel (184-2000) added 17 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) respectively for Helios in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Salt maintains twelfth place with 5-12 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Helios lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team dropped to the twelfth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Salt will meet at home higher ranked Igualada (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Helios’ supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Zaragoza to the arena Alfinden.
Top scorers:
Salt: J.Llinas 20+7reb+1ast, J.Campeny 14+2reb+2ast, U.Sanchez 12+1reb+1ast, P.Campeny 11+5reb+2ast, B.Vinyet 10+10reb, M.Coll 7+12reb+1ast
Helios: J.Gallego 20+5reb, P.Urgel 17+3reb, D.Garcia 9+1reb, D.Gros 8+1reb+2ast, H.Ling 8+12reb, R.Perez 7+3reb+3ast

gschID: 1183230

Granollers – Alfinden 84-77

There was a minor upset when 7th ranked Alfinden (8-9) lost on the road to ninth ranked Granollers (8-9) 84-77 on Saturday. Granollers forced 20 Alfinden turnovers. Guard Santiago Serrataco (187-1990) nailed a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and power forward Arnau Murciano (200-2001) accounted for 14 points and 8 rebounds. Four Granollers players scored in double figures. Guard Gonzalo Rodriguez (192-2004) came up with 13 points and 4 assists and American center Travion Leonard (203-1993, college: Barry, agency: Interperformances) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Alfinden in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Granollers moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated Alfinden. Granollers will meet Ibiza (#11) in the next round. Alfinden’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Zaragoza Helios.
Top scorers:
Granollers: S.Serrataco 20+12reb+3ast, J.Juarez 17+2reb+2ast, A.Murciano 14+8reb, D.Corominas 10+3reb, O.Heras 10+1reb, M.Torne 6+5reb+1ast
Alfinden: G.Rodriguez 13+4reb+4ast, T.Leonard 12+8reb, M.Smith 11+3reb, A.Alexandre 9+4reb+2ast, D.Gomez 9+3reb+1ast, A.Fernandez 7+1ast

gschID: 1183231

Inca – Ibiza 91-68

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when eleventh ranked Inca (6-11) crushed at home 10th ranked Ibiza (6-11) 91-68 on Saturday. Inca outrebounded Ibiza 45-34 including 20 on the offensive glass. Pep Lluis Llabres (-2003) nailed a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Pau Cami (170-1996) accounted for 9 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Four Inca players scored in double figures. The former international power forward Nacho Martin (205-1983) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds and Hugo Ramon added 15 points respectively for Ibiza in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Inca moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Ibiza. Inca will meet league’s second-placed Castelldefels on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ibiza will play against Granollers (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Inca: P.Lluis Llabres 20+10reb, X.Andreu 17+2reb+4ast, L.Sanchez 12+4reb, C.Poyatos 10+10reb, P.Cami 9+6reb+9ast, J.Riera 8+2reb+2ast
Ibiza: N.Martin 19+16reb+3ast, H.Ramon 15+2reb+2ast, J.Medori 10+6reb+2ast, J.Rosa 8+2reb+1ast, V.Burgos 7+1reb+3ast, A.Castillo 3+2reb+4ast

gschID: 1183232

Huerva – Castelldefels 72-85

Very expected game when 8th ranked Huerva (8-9) lost to second ranked Castelldefels (13-4) in Zaragoza 72-85 on Saturday. Castelldefels had a 29-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Castelldefels especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. Forward Eric Manes (194-1987) nailed 17 points and 4 assists for the winning side and guard Daniel Tugores (185-1995) accounted for 9 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Castelldefels’ coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Paraguayan center William Burgos (-2002) came up with 14 points and 9 rebounds and Fernando Gaspar (-2003) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Huerva in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Castelldefels. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Huerva dropped to the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Castelldefels will meet at home Inca (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Huerva will play against Barca 2 in Barcelona and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Castelldefels: E.Manes 17+4reb+4ast, P.Saiz 14+3reb, M.Manes 13+5reb+3ast, A.Vicente 12+2reb+2ast, D.Tugores 9+9reb+6ast, M.Segarra 6+3reb
Huerva: W.Burgos 14+9reb, M.Stefanov 13+3reb+1ast, F.Gaspar 11+5reb+2ast, J.Fernandez 10+5reb+1ast, P.Gimeno 9+2reb+3ast, B.Franco 8+1reb+2ast

gschID: 1183233

Roser – Espanyol 73-59

Very predictable result when sixth ranked Roser (10-7) won against at home 13th ranked Espanyol (4-13) 73-59 on Saturday. Forward Sergi Tubert (195-1991) nailed a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side and forward Pol Parisi (195-1996) accounted for 17 points and 5 rebounds. Four Roser players scored in double figures. Guard Daniel Iruela (186-2005) came up with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Arnau Ramos (201-2004) added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Espanyol in the defeat. Espanyol’s coach tested ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Roser moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Espanyol lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the twelfth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Roser will meet at home league’s leader Mollet in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Espanyol will play against Manresa B (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Roser: P.Parisi 17+5reb, M.Puig 12+5reb, J.Gavalda 11+4reb+3ast, S.Tubert 10+14reb+1ast, A.Montalvo 9+9reb+4ast, P.Marron 7+2reb+1ast
Espanyol: D.Iruela 12+5reb+4ast, A.Ramos 11+9reb, M.Suarez 8+1reb+2ast, B.Bonet 7+4reb, P.Granja 7+2reb+1ast, P.Monterosa 6+6reb+1ast

gschID: 1183235

Group D-A

Murgi – Motril 68-81

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 13th ranked Murgi‘s (2-12) home loss to twelfth ranked Motril (2-4) 68-81 on Sunday. Cape Verdean power forward Ailton Lopes (200-1995) nailed 24 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and forward Alberto Perez (193-1998) accounted for 14 points and 8 rebounds. Four Motril players scored in double figures. Juan Yelamos (197-2002) came up with 19 points and 7 rebounds and Uruguayan point guard Federico Ambrosoni (183-1999) added 18 points respectively for Murgi in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Newly promoted Motril maintains twelfth place with 2-4 record. Murgi lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 12 games lost. Motril will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Murgi will play against La Zubia (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Motril: A.Lopes 24+7reb+1ast, M.Vigo 17+3reb, A.Perez 14+8reb, A.Bualo 13+7reb+1ast, P.Villanueva 6+3reb+1ast, J.Gonzalez 3+1reb
Murgi: J.Yelamos 19+7reb, F.Ambrosoni 18+2reb+2ast, B.Gimenez 10+7reb+4ast, J.Martin Cajelli 6+5reb+1ast, J.Revueltas 5+5reb+1ast, F.Perez 4+3reb+1ast

gschID: 1240347

Jaen FS – La Zubia 82-79

Fifth-ranked La Zubia (8-8) was very close to win a game against first ranked Jaen FS (14-1) on Sunday. Jaen FS managed to secure only three-point victory 82-79. However their fans expected much easier game. Naturalized Senegalese power forward El Hadji Ngom (207-2003) nailed a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and Senegalese forward Pape Sow (203-2003) accounted for 14 points and 10 rebounds. Point guard David Garcia Gazquez (180-1993) came up with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Eloy Almazan (199-1984) added 17 points and 13 rebounds respectively for La Zubia in the defeat. Five Jaen FS and four La Zubia players scored in double figures. La Zubia’s coach Gonzalo Hermoso tested ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Jaen FS. They maintain first place with 14-1 record. Loser La Zubia keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with Dos Hermanas. Jaen FS will meet Andujar SKA (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. La Zubia will play against Murgi and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jaen FS: A.Orozco 19+1reb+4ast, P.Sow 14+10reb, L.Sigismonti 14+5reb+2ast, E.Hadji Ngom 12+12reb, A.Aleman 11+7reb+1ast, P.Sala 7+2reb+2ast
La Zubia: D.Garcia Gazquez 21+9reb+5ast, E.Almazan 17+13reb+2ast, H.Tavio 16+1ast, A.Mir 14+3reb+1ast, A.Moreno 6+3reb+1ast, R.Pereira 5+4reb

gschID: 1240348

Novaschool – Andujar SKA 67-86

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when ninth ranked Andujar SKA (6-10) outplayed 8th ranked Novaschool (5-10) in Malaga 86-67 on Saturday. Arturo Seara nailed 27 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals for the winning side and naturalized Swedish guard Patrick Mendes (196-1995, college: BHSU) accounted for 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. American Alex Jackson (200-1984, college: UMSL) came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds and center Anastasio Vazquez (204-1992) added 8 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Novaschool in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Andujar SKA moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Valls and Aljaraque. Loser Novaschool dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with Jorge Juan. Andujar SKA will meet at home league’s leader Jaen FS in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Novaschool will play against Jaen CB (#4) in Jean and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Andujar SKA: A.Seara 27+8reb+8ast, P.Mendes 22+7reb+4ast, D.Busto 14+3reb+1ast, J.Perez 6+1reb, T.Valenzuela 5+2reb+1ast, D.Suka-Umu 5+4reb+1ast
Novaschool: A.Jackson 24+10reb, E.Trujillo 14+3reb+1ast, A.Vazquez 8+12reb, A.Artero 6+2reb, M.Ochogavia 5+3reb+1ast, J.Garrido 3+4reb+1ast

gschID: 1240349

Unicaja-Andalucia – Jaen CB 66-79

There was no surprise when 6th ranked Unicaja-Andalucia (7-9) lost to fourth ranked Jaen CB (10-6) in Malaga 66-79 on Saturday. Forward Javier Santa Barbara (199-1995) nailed 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and power forward Javier Martinez (200-2003) accounted for 18 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Javier Ortega came up with 14 points and 5 rebounds and guard Manuel Trujillo (192-2007) added 13 points and 5 assists respectively for Unicaja-Andalucia in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Jaen CB maintains fourth place with 10-6 record, which they share with Jovens and Murcia Juver. Loser Unicaja-Andalucia keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with Fuengirola and Gymnastica. Jaen CB will meet at home Novaschool (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Unicaja-Andalucia will play against Oh!Tels ULB in La Linea and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jaen CB: J.Martinez 18+4reb, J.Santa Barbara 17+8reb+1ast, F.Jose Lopez 12+4reb+2ast, M.Gamez 8+2reb+2ast, I.Casas 7+4reb+1ast, J.Valero 6+8reb+1ast
Unicaja-Andalucia: J.Ortega 14+5reb+3ast, M.Trujillo 13+3reb+5ast, M.Martinez 12+2reb+2ast, M.Nimaga 8+7reb, R.Ikponmwosa 7+6reb, K.Dike 4+3reb+1ast

gschID: 1240350

Marbella – Oh!Tels ULB 71-70

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Marbella (12-4) edged at home 11th ranked Oh!Tels ULB (4-12) 71-70 on Saturday. However just one-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Marbella forced 19 Oh!Tels ULB turnovers. American-Italian power forward Christopher Mortellaro (208-1982, college: Drury, agency: BIG) nailed 19 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!) for the winning side and Juan Cebrian (-2002) accounted for 25 points. Marbella’s coach Raimundo Lopez used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Forward Andres Diaz (205-1996) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and Alejandro Caballero added 19 points respectively for Oh!Tels ULB in the defeat. Marbella maintains third place with 12-4 record having sixteen points less than leader Gijon Circulo, which they share with Badajoz Vitaly. Oh!Tels ULB lost their third game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with Real Betis 2. Marbella will meet Melilla (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Oh!Tels ULB will play against Unicaja-Andalucia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Marbella: J.Cebrian 25+1ast, C.Mortellaro 19+9reb+1ast, A.Buzzo 10+2reb+6ast, L.Rodriguez 6+2reb+1ast, J.Munoz 4+7reb+1ast, J.Aguera 3+2reb
Oh!Tels ULB: A.Caballero 19+3reb+1ast, A.Diaz 18+10reb+2ast, D.Espadina 11+5reb+2ast, I.Kane 8+5reb+3ast, T.Abdoulaye 8+13reb, V.Chernodolia 4+2reb

gschID: 1240351

El Pinar – Melilla 93-72

Very expected game when 10th ranked Melilla (5-11) was smashed on the road by second ranked El Pinar (13-2) 93-72 on Saturday. El Pinar outrebounded Melilla 45-30 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Cristian Palomares (198-2005, college: Lawrence Tech) nailed 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Iker Ruiz (-2003) accounted for 12 points and 9 rebounds. Five El Pinar players scored in double figures. Point guard Victor Fernandez (180-2006) came up with 18 points and 4 steals (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!) and Canadian-Irish point guard Adrian Armstrong (183-1996, college: Concordia) added 15 points respectively for Melilla in the defeat. 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 seventh consecutive win for El Pinar. They maintain second place with 13-2 record having 8 victories less than leader Gijon Circulo. Loser Melilla keeps the tenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Mataro Parc. El Pinar will meet at home Fuengirola (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Melilla will play against Marbella and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
El Pinar: A.Moreno 14+1reb+3ast, C.Palomares 13+7reb+3ast, D.Stachovskij 12+3reb+1ast, I.Ruiz 12+9reb+1ast, J.Miguel Ramos 11+7reb, L.Miguel Moreno 11+2reb+2ast
Melilla: V.Fernandez 18+4reb+1ast, A.Armstrong 15+3ast, J.Bosch 11+4reb+2ast, F.Chekri 8+2reb+1ast, J.Verkerk 8+7reb+1ast, M.Eriksson 7+7reb+1ast

gschID: 1240352

Novaschool – Fuengirola 60-98

The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Fuengirola‘s (7-9) road victory over 8th ranked Novaschool (5-10) in Malaga 98-60 on Thursday. Fuengirola shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 55.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Novaschool‘s players. Rafael Vidales (191-2003) nailed 20 points for the winning side and Italian-Argentinian Diego Guaita (204-1983) accounted for 15 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Four Fuengirola players scored in double figures. American Alex Jackson (200-1984, college: UMSL) came up with 15 points and 5 rebounds and Emilio Trujillo added 14 points respectively for Novaschool in the defeat. 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 Fuengirola. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Unicaja-Andalucia and Gymnastica. Loser Novaschool dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with Jorge Juan. Fuengirola will meet league’s second-placed El Pinar on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Novaschool will play against Jaen CB (#4) in Jean and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fuengirola: R.Vidales 20+4reb+3ast, D.Guaita 15+6reb+1ast, J.Vigara 14+2reb+1ast, A.Mayor 14+1reb+4ast, E.Lopez 11+1reb+3ast, M.Liberatore 9+5reb+2ast
Novaschool: A.Jackson 15+5reb+2ast, E.Trujillo 14+1reb+1ast, A.Artero 6+2reb+1ast, M.Ochogavia 6+5reb, L.Vivar 5+1reb+1ast, J.Casado 5+1reb

gschID: 1240389

Group D-B

Penarroya – Badajoz Vitaly 72-68

There was a minor upset when second-ranked Badajoz Vitaly (12-4) lost on the road to fourth ranked Penarroya (6-2) 72-68 on Saturday. Forward Alberto Artiles (192-1997) nailed 25 points for the winning side and Francisco Espinosa accounted for 15 points and 10 rebounds. Penarroya’s coach Pedro Cabello used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Alejandro Young came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and guard Ismael Vazquez (186-1998) added 18 points and 6 assists respectively for Badajoz Vitaly in the defeat. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Penarroya. Despite that victory Penarroya went down to seventh position due to points difference. Loser Badajoz Vitaly dropped to the third place with four games lost. They share the position with Marbella. Penarroya will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Badajoz Vitaly will play against the league’s leader Coria and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Penarroya: A.Artiles 25+3reb+1ast, F.Espinosa 15+10reb+2ast, A.Lajay 11+3reb, J.Pepe Varo 9+3reb, R.Sanchez 3+1reb+1ast, M.Sanchez 3
Badajoz Vitaly: I.Vazquez 18+4reb+6ast, S.Sharashidze 16+4reb+1ast, A.Young 15+12reb+1ast, D.Sainsbury 9+1reb+1ast, J.Paredes 8+4reb, A.Perez 1+6reb

gschID: 1240473

San Antonio – Coria 69-74

Everything went according to plan when first ranked Coria (15-1) defeated 8th ranked San Antonio (6-9) in Caceres 74-69 on Sunday. Forward Juan Manuel Cebolla (195-2001) nailed 22 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and guard Joaquin Cebolla (190-2002) accounted for 14 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Nicolas Marina (183-2008) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists and naturalized Argentinian forward Adriano Gase (198-2004) added 17 points and 10 rebounds respectively for San Antonio in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Coria. They maintain first place with 15-1 record, which they share with Vila-Real. San Antonio lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the eighth position with nine games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Coria will meet at home Badajoz Vitaly (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. San Antonio will play against San Fernando (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Coria: J.Manuel Cebolla 22+9reb+1ast, J.Cebolla 14+9reb+2ast, J.Maria Morales 11+9reb, M.Ortega 9+4reb+2ast, S.Laghridat 7+2reb+1ast, P.Lopez 5+3reb+2ast
San Antonio: N.Marina 18+10reb+8ast, A.Gase 17+10reb, A.Martinez 13+8reb, J.Candela 6+2reb, F.Gonzalez 6+9reb+2ast, J.Perez 3+1reb

gschID: 1240474

Real Betis 2 – San Fernando 73-68

Everything could happen in Sevilla at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked Real Betis 2 and 11th ranked San Fernando had identical 3-12 record. This time Real Betis 2 used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from San Fernando 73-68 on Sunday night. Real Betis 2 forced 19 San Fernando turnovers and had a 29-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. Brazilian swingman Mathias Vazquez (201-2008) nailed 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and Ukrainian center Nazari Kulishenko (212-2005) accounted for 16 points and 11 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Forward Jesus Remesal (194-1995) came up with 20 points and 4 steals and power forward Carlos Galan (201-2002) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively for San Fernando in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Real Betis 2 (4-12) moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Oh!Tels ULB. San Fernando lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the twelfth position with 13 games lost. Real Betis 2 will meet higher ranked Aljaraque (#10) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. San Fernando will play against San Antonio and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Real Betis 2: M.Vazquez 20+8reb+3ast, N.Kulishenko 16+11reb, J.Miguel Alba 12+4reb+5ast, I.Garcia 9+5reb+3ast, J.Pina 9+3reb+1ast, A.Arroyo 4
San Fernando: J.Remesal 20+4reb+2ast, C.Galan 15+7reb, J.Miguel Pina 10+2reb, A.Cordero 6, N.Urbaniak 6+4reb, D.Escamilla 4+6reb+1ast

gschID: 1240475

Dos Hermanas – Aljaraque 83-86

There was a surprise result when tenth ranked Aljaraque (6-10) edged on the road higher ranked Dos Hermanas (8-8) 86-83 on Sunday. Guard Javier Rodriguez (188-1985) nailed 21 points and 4 assists (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) for the winning side and Senegalese center Alioune Fall (205-1999) accounted for 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Forward Manuel Ramos (192-1989) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Antonio Diaz (190-2003) added 12 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Dos Hermanas in the defeat. Five Aljaraque and four Dos Hermanas players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Aljaraque moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Andujar SKA and Valls. Loser Dos Hermanas keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with La Zubia. Aljaraque will meet at home Real Betis 2 (#11) in the next round. Dos Hermanas will play against the league’s second-placed Huelva Com. (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Aljaraque: J.Rodriguez 21+2reb+4ast, A.Fall 17+8reb, A.Marquez 12+5reb+4ast, E.Terrero 11+5reb+2ast, A.Llamas 10+7reb+3ast, J.Ramos 7+6reb+1ast
Dos Hermanas: M.Ramos 18+10reb+2ast, A.Doblado 17+4reb+3ast, A.Diaz 12+11reb+5ast, F.Cotan 10+3reb+2ast, S.Navarro 8+2reb+2ast, I.Vioque 8+7reb+2ast

gschID: 1240476

Gymnastica – Huelva Com. 74-76

Very expected game when 6th ranked Gymnastica (7-9) was edged by second ranked Huelva Com. (13-3) in El Puerto de Santa Maria 76-74 on Saturday. Huelva Com. forced 25 Gymnastica turnovers. Belgian point guard James Potier (185-1998) nailed 22 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winning side and forward Pol Salo (206-2005) accounted for 10 points and 7 rebounds. Four Huelva Com. players scored in double figures. Swingman Carlos Varela (192-2005) came up with 19 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Juan Jose Morales (188-2000) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Gymnastica in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Huelva Com.. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Mollet. Loser Gymnastica keeps the sixth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Unicaja-Andalucia and Fuengirola. Huelva Com. will meet at home Dos Hermanas (#5) in the next round. Gymnastica will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Huelva Com.: J.Potier 22+7reb+5ast, P.Salo 10+7reb+1ast, S.Trujillo 10+1reb, D.William 10+3reb+2ast, H.Vazquez 7+3reb+1ast, A.Alfama 7+4reb
Gymnastica: C.Varela 19+7reb+1ast, J.Jose Morales 13+5reb+1ast, D.Jimenez 12+5reb+2ast, F.Ruesga 9+3reb+6ast, A.Valderrama 8+5reb+4ast, J.Lopez 8+7reb+2ast

gschID: 1240477

Badajoz Acad. – Caceres Lith.Ib. 65-77

Very predictable result when fourth ranked Caceres Lith.Ib. (9-6) won against on the road 13th ranked Badajoz Acad. (1-14) 77-65 on Sunday. Caceres Lith.Ib. made 26-of-34 free shots (76.5 percent) during the game, while Badajoz Acad. only scored ten points from the stripe. Forward Jose Balderas (193-2004) nailed 24 points for the winning side and Bahamas power forward Paul Hepburn (205-1997, college: Carver Bible) accounted for 9 points and 18 rebounds. Worth to mention Hepburn played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Four Caceres Lith.Ib. players scored in double figures. Belgian forward David Verstraeten (201-2004) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Mali center Lassena Fofana (202-2005) added 18 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Badajoz Acad. in the defeat. Badajoz Acad.’s coach Carlos Cardenas let to play ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Caceres Lith.Ib. maintains fourth place with 9-6 record, which they share with Ontinet. Badajoz Acad. lost their fourteenth game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Morvedre. Caceres Lith.Ib. will meet at home Moraleja (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Badajoz Acad. will play against the league’s leader Navas (#1) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Caceres Lith.Ib.: J.Balderas 24+3reb+1ast, X.Newson 19+3reb+4ast, D.Lara 11+7reb+1ast, A.Parra 10+6reb, P.Hepburn 9+18reb, R.Diez 2+3reb
Badajoz Acad.: D.Verstraeten 21+10reb+4ast, L.Fofana 18+11reb, J.Valencia 11+7reb, B.Badji 6+12reb+1ast, I.Jimenez 4+4reb+1ast, S.Valiente 3+3reb+1ast

gschID: 1240478

Group E-A

Torrent – Maristas 84-64

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Maristas (3-12) was outscored on the road by second ranked Torrent (12-1) 84-64 on Saturday. Forward Alejandro Terrades (196-2001) nailed 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and forward Pablo Lopez (193-2003) accounted for 12 points and 6 rebounds. Four Torrent players scored in double figures. Vicente Carles (-2001) came up with 12 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and Didac Cameros (-2003) added 8 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Maristas in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Torrent. They maintain second place with 12-1 record having nineteen points less than leader Gijon Circulo. Maristas lost their sixth game in a row. Newly promoted team dropped to the eleventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with Adesavi and Denia. Torrent will meet Tabernes (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Maristas’ supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Valencia to the arena Valencia 2.
Top scorers:
Torrent: A.Terrades 18+9reb+2ast, P.Lopez 12+6reb+3ast, S.Hernandez 11+1reb+1ast, A.Saez 11+4reb+1ast, C.Campillos 9+3ast, J.Bedia 8+10reb+1ast
Maristas: V.Carles 12+7reb+1ast, C.Sanchez 10+4reb+2ast, D.Cameros 8+10reb, S.Bordes 7+1ast, A.Dominguez 7+5reb+1ast, A.Pou Campillo 6+7reb

gschID: 1237750

Castello B – Valencia 2 76-96

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Valencia 2 (10-4) outplayed on the road 9th ranked Castello B (6-9) 96-76 on Sunday. Valencia 2 shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. Forward Tomas Talcis (195-2007) nailed 9 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and guard Alex Blanco (188-2007) accounted for 20 points. David Saez (-2005) came up with 16 points and 8 rebounds and guard Diego Holgado (191-2006) added 18 points respectively for Castello B 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 rest. Valencia 2 moved-up to fourth place. Loser Castello B dropped to the eighth position with nine games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Valencia 2’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Valencia Maristas.
Top scorers:
Valencia 2: A.Blanco 20+1reb+2ast, D.Cebolla 18+2ast, P.Torrens 14+8reb, J.Viguer 13+1reb+1ast, T.Talcis 9+11reb+4ast, P.Bellver 6+1reb
Castello B: D.Holgado 18+3reb+1ast, D.Saez 16+8reb+1ast, V.Rodriguez 13+6reb+2ast, A.Balada 10+4reb+1ast, P.Morte 7+2reb+2ast, M.Lara 6+4reb

gschID: 1237751

El Pilar – Paterna 85-87

There was a minor upset when 3rd placed El Pilar (11-4) was edged by sixth ranked Paterna (10-5) in Valencia 87-85 on Sunday. Paterna made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game. Swingman Hugo Albert (190-2002) nailed 24 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winning side and point guard Pablo Garcia (178-2005) accounted for 17 points and 7 rebounds. Paterna’s coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Guard Sergio Padilla (195-1999) came up with 23 points and Marcos Berenguer (-2002) added 17 points respectively for El Pilar in the defeat. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Paterna. They moved-up to fifth place. Loser El Pilar dropped to the second position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Paterna will meet at home Castello B (#10) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. El Pilar will play against the league’s leader Vila-Real (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Paterna: H.Albert 24+3reb+1ast, P.Garcia 17+7reb+2ast, D.Borisov 12+4reb, H.Fabregat 9+6reb+6ast, H.Baeza 8+2reb, D.Masip 6+5reb
El Pilar: S.Padilla 23+3reb+2ast, M.Berenguer 17+4reb+2ast, P.Morin 9+3reb+3ast, A.Ruiz 9, J.Soriano 8+1reb+2ast, J.Mateo 7+4reb+5ast

gschID: 1237752

Jovens – Vila-Real 84-89

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Vila-Real (15-1) beat 4th placed Jovens (10-6) in Valencia 89-84 on Saturday. Vila-Real forced 21 Jovens turnovers. Strangely Jovens outrebounded Vila-Real 36-24 including 24 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Point guard Pablo Murcia (181-2001) nailed 17 points and 5 assists for the winning side and center Alfonso Ribera (202-2001) accounted for 14 points and 5 rebounds. Center Jose Mate (200-2000) came up with 12 points and 7 rebounds and Antonio Moral (-2002) added 12 points and 4 assists respectively for Jovens in the defeat. Four Jovens players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Vila-Real. They maintain first place with 15-1 record, which they share with Coria. Jovens lost their third game in a row. They keep the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with Murcia Juver and Jaen CB. Vila-Real will meet at home El Pilar (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Jovens’ supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Valencia to the arena Morvedre.
Top scorers:
Vila-Real: P.Murcia 17+3reb+5ast, M.Moragas 15+3reb+1ast, A.Ribera 14+5reb+2ast, A.Igbins 9+3reb, D.Garcia 9+2ast, G.Volpato 7+1ast
Jovens: E.Rene Capoue 15+2reb, J.Mate 12+7reb+1ast, M.Panos 12+1ast, A.Moral 12+1reb+4ast, K.Montano 11+5reb+1ast, P.Rocati 8+3reb+3ast

gschID: 1237753

Almassera – Morvedre 90-69

Rather expected game when 13th ranked Morvedre (1-14) was smashed on the road by eleventh ranked Almassera (5-9) 90-69 on Saturday. Almassera made 26-of-30 free shots (86.7 percent) during the game. Victor Prada (-1997) nailed 12 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists for the winning side and Gorka Casasus (-2001) accounted for 12 points and 8 rebounds. Four Almassera players scored in double figures. Lithuanian swingman Nedas Krisciunas (193-2000) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and guard Marcos Reos (189-2002) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Morvedre in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Almassera maintains eleventh place with 5-9 record. Morvedre lost their fourth game in a row. Morvedre at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the thirteenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Badajoz Acad.. Almassera will meet Picken Claret (#14) in the next round. Morvedre’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Valencia Jovens.
Top scorers:
Almassera: S.Herrando 19+3reb, J.Chaler 13+2reb+1ast, V.Prada 12+9reb+9ast, G.Casasus 12+8reb+3ast, R.Ramos 11+2reb+1ast, P.Rosello 6+5reb+2ast
Morvedre: N.Krisciunas 17+11reb+2ast, M.Reos 16+6reb+2ast, J.Arnaiz 8+4reb, J.Carlos Aranda 8+11reb+3ast, A.Gueye 4+10reb+2ast, A.Gonzalez 4+4reb

gschID: 1237754

Godella – Picken Claret 90-73

Rather predictable result when tenth ranked Godella (6-8) won against at home bottom-ranked Picken Claret (0-15) 90-73 on Saturday. Juan Vergara (-2004) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and Javier Martinez (-2004) accounted for 8 points and 10 rebounds. Martin Poveda (-2006) came up with 22 points and 9 rebounds and forward Nacho Franch (-2002) added 7 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Picken Claret in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Godella moved-up to eighth place. Picken Claret lost their fifteenth game in a row. They still close the standings with 15 games lost. Godella will meet higher ranked Puerto Sagunto (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Picken Claret will play against Almassera (#11) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Godella: J.Vergara 16+10reb+1ast, D.Lozano 14+4reb, G.Gonzalez 9+2reb+2ast, J.Roig 9+3reb+1ast, P.Pareja 8+5reb+4ast, J.Martinez 8+10reb+2ast
Picken Claret: M.Poveda 22+9reb+1ast, S.Torres 11+2reb, L.Assardo 9+5reb+1ast, K.Birznieks 8+2reb+2ast, N.Franch 7+9reb+2ast, G.Garcia 3+2reb+2ast

gschID: 1237755

Tabernes – Puerto Sagunto 51-101

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 8th ranked Tabernes‘ (6-9) home loss to seventh ranked Puerto Sagunto (8-6) in Tabernes Blanques 51-101 on Saturday. Puerto Sagunto dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Tabernes‘ 36. Puerto Sagunto forced 22 Tabernes turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Tabernes‘ players. Dario Montesdeoca (-2002) nailed 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Argentinian-Italian Martin Sesarego Espina (-2001) accounted for 17 points. Four Puerto Sagunto players scored in double figures. Guard Sergio Vidal (194-1988) came up with 17 points and 8 rebounds and forward Carlos Garcia (190-2000) added 6 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Tabernes in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Puerto Sagunto maintains seventh place with 8-6 record. Loser Tabernes keeps the eighth position with nine games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Puerto Sagunto will meet at home Godella (#8) in the next round. Tabernes will play against the league’s second-placed Torrent and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Puerto Sagunto: M.Sesarego Espina 17+3reb+1ast, D.Montesdeoca 15+6reb+3ast, M.Tortarolo 12+1reb+1ast, J.Montilla 11+8reb+1ast, A.de la Cal 11+7reb+1ast, M.Grabek 9+2reb+1ast
Tabernes: S.Vidal 17+8reb+1ast, A.Kargbo 6+4reb, C.Garcia 6+6reb+2ast, M.Aroca 5+6reb, M.Lopez 5+2reb+1ast, F.Tornimbeni 4+1ast

gschID: 1237756

Group E-B

Elche – Molina 65-70

The game between closely ranked teams ended with first ranked Molina‘s (18-5) road victory over second-ranked Elche (11-4) 70-65 on Sunday. Molina dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Elche‘s 32. They outrebounded Elche 48-29 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Molina looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Argentinian-Italian guard Juan Ignacio Tavelli (189-2001) nailed a triple-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for the winning side and forward Gregory Cadme (194-1999) accounted for 16 points and 11 rebounds. Argentinian-Italian power forward Maximiliano Andreatta (211-1998, college: Gannon) came up with 22 points and 7 rebounds and forward Ian Granja (201-2003, college: Coastal) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Elche in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Molina maintains first place with 18-5 record. Loser Elche keeps the second position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Molina will meet Adesavi (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Elche will play against Real Murcia (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Molina: J.Ignacio Tavelli 16+11reb+10ast, G.Cadme 16+11reb+2ast, P.Jose Sanchez 12+3reb, J.Manuel Lorca 8+2reb+1ast, J.Gonzalez 6+1reb+3ast, R.Martinez-Quintanilla 5+12reb+1ast
Elche: M.Andreatta 22+7reb+1ast, I.Granja 18+5reb+1ast, P.Gomez 8+2reb+3ast, D.Nunez 6+1reb, U.Zamora 5+9reb, S.Gomez 4+2reb+3ast

gschID: 1183577

Jorge Juan – Adesavi 88-89

There was a minor upset when 9th ranked Jorge Juan (5-10) was edged by twelfth ranked Adesavi (3-12) in Novelda 89-88 on Sunday. Adesavi made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Samuel Galvez (-2004) nailed 22 points for the winning side and Alejandro Gomez-arrones accounted for 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Christian Segui (192-2000) came up with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Jose Antonio Pujalte (196-2003) added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Jorge Juan in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Adesavi moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Denia and Maristas. Jorge Juan lost their third game in a row. They keep the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with Novaschool. Adesavi will meet at home league’s leader Molina in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Jorge Juan will play against the league’s second-placed Benidorm (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Adesavi: S.Galvez 22+4reb+2ast, J.Porra 19+3reb+1ast, A.Gomez-arrones 13+7reb+5ast, V.Strukov 13+5reb+5ast, A.Gomez-arrones 8+4reb, V.Galvez 8+4reb+2ast
Jorge Juan: C.Segui 20+6reb+5ast, A.Vaiciunas 14+2reb, M.Fernandez 10+4reb+1ast, J.Antonio Pujalte 10+8reb+2ast, A.Garcia 8+5reb+4ast, J.Bermudez 8+2reb+1ast

gschID: 1183578

Benidorm – Denia 92-86

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Benidorm (11-4) beat at home 11th ranked Denia (3-12) 92-86 on Sunday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Benidorm outrebounded Denia 34-23 including 24 on the defensive glass. Benidorm looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American-British center Kaj-Bjorn Sherman (213-1992, college: UTSA, agency: Helping Ballers) nailed 36 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds for the winning side and forward Alan Kleinjan (195-1997) accounted for 13 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Guard Daniel Perez (187-2001) came up with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and Soufyane Sadoki (-1997) added 9 points and 9 assists respectively for Denia 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 rest. Benidorm moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Newly promoted Denia keeps the eleventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with Adesavi and Maristas. Benidorm will meet at home Jorge Juan (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Denia will play against Murcia Juver and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Benidorm: K.Sherman 36+7reb+3ast, S.Jimena 16+6reb+2ast, A.Kleinjan 13+7reb+8ast, C.Velazquez 11+2reb+4ast, J.Ortola 5+3reb+2ast, A.Lopez 4+2reb+2ast
Denia: D.Perez 20+10reb+7ast, J.Soler 17+1reb, I.Ots 10+3reb+2ast, R.Garcia 10+2reb+1ast, M.Server 10+1reb+1ast, S.Sadoki 9+1reb+9ast

gschID: 1183579

Ontinet – Murcia Juver 79-87

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 6th ranked Ontinet (9-6) lost to seventh ranked Murcia Juver (10-6) in Ontinyent 79-87 on Sunday. Murcia Juver made 26-of-34 free shots (76.5 percent) during the game. Juan Carlos Marin (186-2003) nailed 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Joao Neves accounted for 14 points and 7 rebounds. Five Murcia Juver players scored in double figures. Senegalese center Mamadou Diagne (208-1998) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and guard Marcos Taeno (190-2002) added 9 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Ontinet in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Murcia Juver moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Jovens and Jaen CB. Loser Ontinet dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with Caceres Lith.Ib.. Murcia Juver will meet at home Denia (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ontinet will play against Carolinas (#8) in La Carolina and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Murcia Juver: J.Carlos Marin 19+6reb+2ast, J.Neves 14+7reb+1ast, M.Rybar 13+3reb+1ast, S.Nohel 13+4reb, D.Berruga 13+3reb, D.Parra 6+1reb
Ontinet: M.Diagne 18+13reb, J.Molina 13+1reb+5ast, N.Ramos 11+1reb, I.Condes 10+7reb+1ast, M.Taeno 9+7reb+4ast, E.Ramos 7+4reb+5ast

gschID: 1183580

Lucentum – Carolinas 105-112

Rather predictable result when ninth ranked Carolinas (5-8) won against 13th ranked Lucentum (1-13) in Alicante 112-105 on Sunday. Carolinas forced 23 Lucentum turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Beninese forward Nathan Cledjo (198-2000) nailed a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 17 rebounds for the winning side and guard Anxo Iglesias (185-2003) accounted for 28 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Conrad Klotz (-2005) came up with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists and Oscar Castrillon (-2006) added 12 points and 13 rebounds respectively for Lucentum in the defeat. Five Lucentum players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Carolinas moved-up to eighth place. Lucentum lost their third game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. Carolinas will meet at home higher ranked Ontinet (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Lucentum will play against Alginet (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Carolinas: N.Cledjo 34+17reb+3ast, A.Iglesias 28+10reb+4ast, N.Martinez 19+7reb+7ast, J.Martinez 9+3reb+2ast, J.Navarro 8+2reb, F.Lopez 8+3reb+6ast
Lucentum: C.Klotz 25+5reb+9ast, J.Munoz 18+4reb+3ast, G.Sabater 18+7reb+1ast, K.Fedorov 14+7reb+1ast, O.Castrillon 12+13reb+2ast, P.Verdu 7+4reb

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Sueca – Alginet 76-70

There was a minor upset when 3rd placed Alginet (10-3) lost on the road to fifth ranked Sueca (11-4) 76-70 on Saturday. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Sueca made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Forward Francisco Marco (193-2002) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Vicent Vercher (182-2000) accounted for 15 points and 7 rebounds. Center Luis Verdeguer (205-1987) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and Hugo Enguix added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Alginet in the defeat. Five Alginet players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sueca moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Alginet dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Sueca will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Alginet will play against Lucentum (#13) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Segunda FEB just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Sueca: F.Marco 16+16reb+3ast, V.Vercher 15+7reb, P.Luengo 14+1reb, L.Cervantes 6+3reb, L.McGuirk 6+4reb, I.Mayorga 6+8reb
Alginet: H.Enguix 14+5reb+1ast, L.Verdeguer 14+10reb+2ast, M.Martinez 13+2reb+4ast, P.Antich 11+3reb+2ast, E.Llacer 10+9reb, A.Zurbriggen 4+7reb

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Round 12

Tabernes – Valencia 2 91-86

There was a small surprise when eighth ranked Tabernes (6-9) defeated 5th ranked Valencia 2 (10-4) in Tabernes Blanques 91-86 on Wednesday. Tabernes outrebounded Valencia 2 51-39 including 20 on the offensive glass. Tabernes looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Manuel Aroca (191-1991) nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and guard Sergio Vidal (194-1988) accounted for 17 points and 11 rebounds. Four Tabernes players scored in double figures. Forward Javier Viguer (202-2008) came up with 19 points and 7 rebounds and guard Didac Cebolla (188-2007) added 17 points, 5 assists and 4 steals respectively for Valencia 2 in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. The victory was the third consecutive win for Tabernes. They maintain eighth place with 6-9 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Valencia 2 dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. Tabernes will meet at home league’s second-placed Torrent in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Valencia 2’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Valencia Maristas.
Top scorers:
Tabernes: M.Aroca 17+12reb+7ast, S.Vidal 17+11reb+3ast, V.Victor Mas 12+11reb+1ast, M.Lopez 11+4reb+2ast, C.Garcia 9+2reb+1ast, J.Jodar 8+1reb
Valencia 2: J.Viguer 19+7reb+2ast, D.Cebolla 17+2reb+5ast, A.Blanco 12+5reb+1ast, T.Talcis 9+6reb+1ast, P.Torrens 9+1reb, P.Bellver 5+1ast