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

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Valle de Egues (15-3) in Logrono on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by third ranked LBC Cocinas (13-5) 104-82. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Valle de Egues. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. LBC Cocinas made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 58.6 percentage. LBC Cocinas looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Serbian Dejan Ilincic (211-1999, college: Southeastern) had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Alejandro Rodriguez (188-1998) chipped in 17 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was swingman Pablo Yarnoz (194-1996) with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. 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 moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Newly promoted Valle de Egues still keeps top position with three games lost. They share it with Real Madrid 2. LBC Cocinas is looking forward to face Ulacia ZKE (#4) in Zarautz in the next round. Valle de Egues will play at home against Redline MT and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very significant was Un.Oviedo’s (#5) 94-89 road victory against 6th ranked Avila. Mali center Djigui Diarra (207-2004, agency: BIG) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Jorge Arias supported him with 15 points and 7 rebounds. Even 26 points, 7 assists and 4 steals by Mario Linde (185-2002) did not help to save the game for Avila. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Un.Oviedo have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Tenerife Naut. and Igualada. Avila at the other side dropped to the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Un.Oviedo will play against league’s leader Gijon Circulo at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Avila will play against the league’s second-placed Chantada and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Third-ranked Badajoz Vitaly (12-5) gave a tough game to first ranked Coria (16-1) on Saturday. Coria managed to secure only three-point victory 69-66. However their fans expected easier game. The best player for the winners was Andres Tejada who scored 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Coria’s coach Jesus Navarro used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Pablo Oses who recorded 20 points. Coria have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-1 record, which they share with Vila-Real. Loser Badajoz Vitaly keeps the third place with five games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Coria will meet league’s leader Navas on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Badajoz Vitaly will play against San Fernando and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 18: Ulacia ZKE won against Solares on the opponent’s court 79-72. Tabirako unfortunately lost to Mondragon in a home game 76-81. Cantbasket managed to beat Baskonia B on the road 83-79. Santander defeated Caja Rural on its own court 69-58. Pas Pielagos was smashed by Burgos in a road game 95-74. Redline MT won against Bilbao at home 85-73. Chantada unfortunately lost to Culleredo on the opponent’s court 81-84. Solgaleo rolled over Maceira in a home game 92-70. Obradoiro S. crushed Xiria on the road 87-68. Betanzos beat Marin on its own court 91-76. Carbajosa lost to Gijon Circulo in a road game 82-90. Aridane managed to outperform La Matanza at home 90-75. Socuellamos recorded a loss to Chlorella on the opponent’s court 87-76. Estudiantes B crushed Talavera in a home game 81-49. Alcala was beaten by Tres Cantos on the road 62-58. Guadalajara lost to Real Canoe on its own court 74-80. Valsequillo unfortunately lost to Corralejo in a road game 65-72. Pablo Laso was rolled over Dist.Olimpico at home 49-94. Mostoles was crushed by Tobarra on the opponent’s court 86-62. Fuenlabrada 2 was beaten by El Ventero in a home game 65-73. Quintanar won against Felipe Anton on the road 71-68. Guimar unfortunately lost to La Roda on its own court 73-91. Canarias recorded a loss to Real Madrid 2 in a road game 63-80. Getafe was defeated by Zentro Basket at home 65-72. Tenerife Naut. was beaten by Rivas on the opponent’s court 87-81. Esparreguera won against SESE in a home game 86-79. Valls managed to outperform Zuera on the road 67-62. Azulejos managed to beat JAC Sants on its own court 91-82. Es Castell was defeated by Navas in a road game 91-81. Andratx was beaten by El Olivar at home 61-79. Mataro Parc lost to L’Hospitalet on the opponent’s court 62-63. Joventut 2 unfortunately lost to Vic in a home game 67-71. Mollet managed to beat Roser on the road 86-71. Espanyol was defeated by Manresa B on its own court 79-88. Huerva was beaten by Barca 2 in Barcelona 75-70. Castelldefels won against Inca at home 81-74. Granollers unfortunately lost to Ibiza on the opponent’s court 59-75. Alfinden managed to beat Helios in a home game 85-70. Igualada defeated Salt on the road 79-74. El Pinar smashed Fuengirola on its own court 102-54. Marbella lost to Melilla in a road game 72-76. Oh!Tels ULB managed to outperform Unicaja-Andalucia at home 59-51. Novaschool recorded a loss to Jaen CB on the opponent’s court 91-80. Andujar SKA was crushed by Jaen FS in a home game 64-91. Murgi was smashed by La Zubia on the road 84-61. Badajoz Acad. lost to Penarroya on its own court 67-80. Moraleja unfortunately lost to Caceres Lith.Ib. in a road game 69-84. Huelva Com. recorded a loss to Dos Hermanas at home 54-59. Real Betis 2 was defeated by Aljaraque on the opponent’s court 79-66. San Fernando beat San Antonio in a home game 89-81. Torrent destroyed Tabernes on the road 101-57. Puerto Sagunto outscored Godella on its own court 87-45. Almassera rolled over Picken Claret in a road game 84-65. Morvedre was defeated by Jovens at home 81-88. El Pilar was beaten by Vila-Real on the opponent’s court 83-77. Castello B was destroyed by Paterna in a home game 67-88. Maristas was outscored by Valencia 2 on the road 105-74. Real Murcia recorded a loss to Elche on its own court 84-92. Lucentum was crushed by Alginet in a road game 112-77. Carolinas was beaten by Ontinet at home 78-83. Denia was destroyed by Murcia Juver on the opponent’s court 97-62. Benidorm outscored Jorge Juan in a home game 92-65. Molina rolled over Adesavi on the road 98-78.

Group A-A

LBC Cocinas – Valle de Egues 104-82

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Solares – Ulacia ZKE 72-79

There was a minor upset when one of their biggest challengers Solares (10-8) was defeated at home by seventh ranked Ulacia ZKE (10-8) 79-72 on Sunday. Ulacia ZKE outrebounded Solares 48-27 including a 37-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Enaitz Errasti (188-2002) who scored 33 points (!!!). Forward Eneko Martinez (190-2006) chipped in 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Ulacia ZKE players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Czech forward Adrian Byrd-Jelinek (198-1998, college: Academy of Art) who recorded 21 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and naturalized Dominican center Oskars Hernandez (211-2001) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ulacia ZKE have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 8 other teams including defeated Solares. Solares lost third consecutive game. Ulacia ZKE will meet at home league’s second-placed LBC Cocinas in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Solares will play against Mondragon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Solares: A.Byrd-Jelinek 21+6reb+4ast, O.Hernandez 17+5reb+2ast, M.Carcoba 9+3reb+2ast, L.Maestro 8+1reb, D.Garcia 8+5reb+1ast, H.Saiz-Bustamante 5+1reb+3ast
Ulacia ZKE: E.Errasti 33+3reb, E.Martinez 16+9reb+4ast, A.Zabaleta 10+8reb+3ast, E.Juarros 10+8reb+1ast, M.Zubizarreta 3+1reb, A.Oliveira 3+4reb+1ast

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Tabirako – Mondragon 76-81

Very predictable result in Durango where ninth ranked Mondragon (8-10) defeated 14th ranked Tabirako (2-16) 81-76 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was guard Miguel Zamora (193-1993) who scored 17 points and 4 assists. Ekaitz Madinabeitia (183-2003) chipped in 14 points and 5 assists. Four Mondragon players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Markel Aranzabal (198-2000) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Xabier Arroitajauregui (180-1997) added 22 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) respectively. Mondragon moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 11 other teams. Newly promoted Tabirako keeps the fourteenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Pablo Laso. Mondragon will meet at home higher ranked Solares (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tabirako will play against Cantbasket (#5) in Santander and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tabirako: X.Arroitajauregui 22+3reb+1ast, M.Aranzabal 17+12reb, A.Calle 15, J.Aldecoa-Otalora 9+1reb+6ast, L.Barruetabena 5+5reb+1ast, O.Osunde 5+2reb+1ast
Mondragon: M.Zamora 17+3reb+4ast, J.Estalayo 15+4reb+1ast, E.Madinabeitia 14+3reb+5ast, A.Lagunilla 12+9reb, M.Balanzategui 8+1reb+1ast, A.Perez 6+2reb+2ast

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Baskonia B – Cantbasket 79-83

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Baskonia B (7-11) was defeated at home by seventh ranked Cantbasket (10-8) 83-79 on Sunday. Strangely Baskonia B outrebounded Cantbasket 52-23 including a 18-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was forward Jorge Otero (195-2004) who scored 23 points and 4 steals. Dutch guard Ids Rebergen (190-2000) chipped in 24 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). At the other side the best for losing team was South Sudanese power forward Abraham Bol (211-2008) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 16 rebounds and Slovenian forward Stefan Joksimovic (194-2008) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Four Baskonia B players scored in double figures. Baskonia B’s coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Cantbasket moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Baskonia B dropped to the ninth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Cantbasket will meet at home Tabirako (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Baskonia B will play against Caja Rural (#13) in Valladolid and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Baskonia B: K.Balkandzhiev 19+4reb, S.Joksimovic 16+7reb+2ast, F.Raicevic 14+6reb+3ast, A.Bol 13+16reb+3ast, P.Souza 9+2reb, O.Ibarrola 4+1reb+2ast
Cantbasket: I.Rebergen 24+2reb+3ast, J.Otero 23+4reb+2ast, N.Del Val 14+6reb+1ast, A.Reyes 8+2reb, H.Bode 7+5reb, J.Pena 4+2reb+4ast

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Santander – Caja Rural 69-58

Everything went according to plan when eleventh ranked Santander (8-10) beat at home 13th ranked Caja Rural (5-13) 69-58 on Saturday. Santander dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Caja Rural‘s 18. They outrebounded Caja Rural 56-43 including 17 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was center Davy David (199-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 18 rebounds. American point guard Destan Williams (175-1999, college: ASU) chipped in 20 points and 5 assists. Four Santander players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Raul Popa (-2005) who recorded 11 points and 8 rebounds and guard Eduardo Castano (186-2000) added 13 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Santander moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 11 other teams. Caja Rural lost seventh consecutive game. Caja Rural at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the twelfth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Santander will meet Pas Pielagos (#11) in the next round. Caja Rural will play against Baskonia B and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Caja Rural: E.Castano 13+3reb+3ast, R.Popa 11+8reb+1ast, M.Ayala 11+4reb+2ast, I.Hansen 6+1reb, S.Hansen 5+1reb, I.Gallardo 5+8reb+2ast
Santander: D.Williams 20+4reb+5ast, D.David 15+18reb+1ast, G.Tsulaia 14+2reb+1ast, A.Maiga 11+10reb+2ast, P.Rios 4+4reb, A.Velasco 2+9reb+3ast

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Burgos – Pas Pielagos 95-74

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Burgos and 11th ranked Pas Pielagos had identical 7-10 record. This time Burgos used a home court advantage and outplayed the opponent from Renedo de Pielagos 95-74 on Sunday night. Burgos forced 21 Pas Pielagos turnovers and outrebounded them 39-24 including 27 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was French Timothe Koffo (-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds. Marcos Bella (-2006) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Five Burgos players scored in double figures. Burgos’ coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Senegalese center Khadim Fall (205-2000) who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and guard Juan Sanchez (183-2003) added 9 points and 4 assists respectively. Burgos have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 11 other teams. Pas Pielagos lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Burgos will meet higher ranked Bilbao (#7) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Pas Pielagos will play against Santander and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pas Pielagos: K.Fall 15+10reb, A.Politis 12+1reb+1ast, P.Fernandez 9+1reb+1ast, J.Sanchez 9+3reb+4ast, A.Gomez 7+1reb+2ast, L.Gomez 7+3reb+2ast
Burgos: M.Bella 21+6reb, J.Salinas 16+1ast, R.Rodriguez 13+2reb+2ast, T.Koffo 13+14reb+1ast, J.Taboada 11+10reb+4ast, F.Nunez 9+1reb+3ast

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Redline MT – Bilbao 85-73

No shocking result in a game in Tolosa where third ranked Redline MT (13-5) won against 5th ranked Bilbao (10-8) 85-73 on Saturday. Redline MT made 27-of-34 free shots (79.4 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Ander Gordillo (-2005) who scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Benat Etxeberria (-2004) chipped in 9 points and 13 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Eneko Salinero (186-2002) who recorded 21 points and 5 rebounds and center Urko Madariaga (199-2005) added 13 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Redline MT have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Bilbao dropped to the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Redline MT will meet league’s leader Valle de Egues in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bilbao will play against Burgos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bilbao: E.Salinero 21+5reb+1ast, O.De Las Heras 14+3reb+2ast, U.Madariaga 13+10reb, I.Chacon 5+1reb+4ast, B.Errasti 5+1reb+4ast, A.Alana 4+2reb+1ast
Redline MT: A.Gordillo 17+5reb+7ast, U.Perez 16+3reb+2ast, A.Alda Iraola 13+4reb+1ast, B.Etxeberria 9+13reb+2ast, E.Huizi 9+5reb+2ast, A.Armendariz 6+3reb

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Group A-B

Culleredo – Chantada 84-81

There was an upset when second-best Chantada (13-5) was edged on the road by eleventh ranked Culleredo (7-11) 84-81 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Argentinian-Italian Ramiro Espinoza (190-1996) who scored 21 points and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Fernando Vidal (200-1997) chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds. Culleredo’s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Carlos Noguerol (186-1993) who recorded 22 points and 8 assists and forward Cristian Iglesias (200-1994) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Four Chantada players scored in double figures. Culleredo have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Chantada keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Culleredo will meet Maceira (#14) in the next round where they are favorite. Chantada will play against Avila (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chantada: C.Noguerol 22+1reb+8ast, J.Cerisuelo 16+1reb+1ast, C.Iglesias 12+7reb+1ast, M.Ruano 11+7reb, N.Barreiro 8+2reb, A.Casais 7+7reb+2ast
Culleredo: R.Espinoza 21+3reb+5ast, F.Vidal 17+9reb, L.Bulashvili 10+3ast, M.Cachopas Prates 9+3reb+1ast, A.Anon 9+2reb+5ast, A.Diaz 7+6reb+1ast

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Solgaleo – Maceira 92-70

Everything could happen in Ourense at the game between two tied teams. Both thirteenth ranked Solgaleo and 14th ranked Maceira had identical 4-13 record. This time Solgaleo used a home court advantage and smashed the opponent from 92-70 on Sunday night. Solgaleo dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Maceira‘s 34. They outrebounded Maceira 42-28 including a 29-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Javier Prieto (-2004) who scored 24 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Daniel Rodriguez (201-2005) chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds. Four Solgaleo players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Colombian Ivan Losada (185-1996) who recorded 20 points and Javier Roman (188-2000) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Solgaleo (5-13) moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Maceira lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the twelfth position with 14 games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Solgaleo will meet higher ranked Avenida (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Maceira will play against Culleredo (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Maceira: I.Losada 20+2reb+2ast, J.Roman 15+5reb+2ast, J.Martinez 9+7reb+1ast, I.Gonzalez 9+4reb, J.Aller 8+2reb+4ast, I.Besada 6+1reb+4ast
Solgaleo: J.Prieto 24+9reb+5ast, D.Rodriguez 19+9reb+3ast, S.Konte 18+6reb+3ast, M.Perez 16+5reb+2ast, A.Barrios 8+1reb, A.Reyes 3+7reb

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Xiria – Obradoiro S. 68-87

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 8th ranked Xiria‘s (7-11) home loss to seventh ranked Obradoiro S. (9-9) 68-87 on Saturday. Obradoiro S. made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Xiria turnovers. The best player for the winners was point guard Miguel Souto (180-2002) who scored 25 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Argentinian forward Juan Manuel Bocca (198-2005) chipped in 21 points. Four Obradoiro S. players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Niko Cebrian (186-2004, agency: BIG) who recorded 18 points and 5 assists and forward Omar Thiam (200-2004, agency: BIG) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Obradoiro S. maintains seventh position with 9-9 record, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Xiria dropped to the ninth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Obradoiro S. will meet at home Estudiantes (#12) in the next round where they are favorite. Xiria will play against Marin and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Xiria: N.Cebrian 18+2reb+5ast, O.Thiam 13+5reb, R.Rey 9+2reb+2ast, V.Carrizo 8+4reb+4ast, D.Val 7+3reb+2ast, S.Martinez 5+5reb
Obradoiro S.: M.Souto 25+3reb+1ast, J.Manuel Bocca 21+3reb+1ast, D.Serguei Maseda 13+8reb+2ast, P.Harguindey 11+5reb+6ast, G.Gonzalez 8+7reb+4ast, A.Grela 7+5reb+5ast

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Betanzos – Marin 91-76

There was a surprise result when eighth ranked Betanzos (8-10) beat at home second-best Marin (13-5) 91-76 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Jose Maria Moreno (200-1999) who scored 26 points and 9 rebounds. Daniel Martin (187-1997) chipped in 22 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Wildens Leveque (211-2000, college: Texas A&M) who recorded 20 points and 9 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and American-Portuguese point guard Joey Reilly (183-2000, college: Sacred Heart) added 26 points respectively. Marin’s coach Javier Llorente rotated twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Betanzos maintains eighth position with 8-10 record, which they share with 11 other teams. Marin lost third consecutive game. They keep the second place with five games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Betanzos will meet Carbajosa (#11) on the road in the next round. Marin will play against Xiria (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Marin: J.Reilly 26+3reb, W.Leveque 20+9reb, S.van Wijk 8+5reb+1ast, D.Hogan 7+9reb, M.Varela 6+1reb+1ast, J.De Benito 6+2reb+1ast
Betanzos: J.Maria Moreno 26+9reb, D.Martin 22+5reb, P.Sanjurjo 14+5reb, J.Abelleira 9+1reb+6ast, B.Fernandez 8+1reb, L.Portilla 7+6reb+4ast

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Gijon Circulo – Carbajosa 90-82

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Carbajosa (6-12) was defeated on the road by first ranked Gijon Circulo (16-2) 90-82 on Saturday. Gijon Circulo shot 27 for 38 from the free-throw line, while Carbajosa only scored seven points from the stripe. They outrebounded Carbajosa 50-36 including a 21-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Gijon Circulo looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was center Sergio Martinez (208-1992) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Jamaican point guard Lance-Amir Paul (183-1998, college: TAMUCC) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Gijon Circulo’s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Angolan forward Antonio Dinis (200-2000) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and swingman Adrian Ramirez (192-2002) added 23 points respectively. Five Gijon Circulo and four Carbajosa players scored in double figures. Gijon Circulo have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Newly promoted Gijon Circulo maintains first position with 16-2 record. Carbajosa at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the eleventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Inca and Zuera. Gijon Circulo will meet Un.Oviedo (#5) on the road in the next round. Carbajosa will play against Betanzos (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Carbajosa: A.Ramirez 23+1reb+2ast, A.Dinis 17+10reb+1ast, W.Guy 13+5reb+5ast, T.Sagna 13+11reb+1ast, G.Perez 8+2reb+1ast, C.Teasley 6+4reb+1ast
Gijon Circulo: S.Martinez 27+13reb+4ast, Y.Hoexum 14+3reb+3ast, L.Paul 13+6reb+4ast, S.Barros 12+5reb, S.Gallego 10+7reb+4ast, M.Botas 6+3reb+1ast

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Avila – Un.Oviedo 89-94

Very significant was Un.Oviedo’s (#5) 94-89 road victory against 6th ranked Avila. Un.Oviedo dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Avila‘s 42. Un.Oviedo forced 19 Avila turnovers. Strangely Avila outrebounded Un.Oviedo 47-35 including 19 on the offensive glass. Mali center Djigui Diarra (207-2004, agency: BIG) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Jorge Arias (201-2006) supported him with 15 points and 7 rebounds. Four Un.Oviedo players scored in double figures. Even 26 points, 7 assists and 4 steals by Mario Linde (185-2002) did not help to save the game for Avila. Mario Garcia (195-2000) added 9 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Un.Oviedo have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Tenerife Naut. and Igualada. Avila at the other side dropped to the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Un.Oviedo will play against league’s leader Gijon Circulo at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Avila will play against the league’s second-placed Chantada and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Avila: M.Linde 26+4reb+7ast, J.Callenbach 15+2reb+3ast, S.Cabrera 11+7reb+1ast, J.Lopez 11+1ast, M.Garcia 9+18reb+5ast, Z.Vertes 7+10reb+2ast
Un.Oviedo: D.Diarra 18+12reb+1ast, A.Gomez 16+1reb+2ast, J.Arias 15+7reb, M.Zorrozua 12+2reb+3ast, D.Cuetos 8+2ast, A.Lopez 7+3reb+5ast

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Group B-A

Aridane – La Matanza 90-75

No shocking result in a game in Los Llanos where first ranked Aridane (14-4) won against 7th ranked La Matanza (10-8) 90-75 on Saturday. Aridane outrebounded La Matanza 41-30 including 30 on the defensive glass. Aridane looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Pablo Martinez (185-1997) who scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Power forward Jorge Parrondo (196-2000) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. Five Aridane players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Jorge del Castillo (187-2002) who recorded 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Adrian Perez (185-2002) added 13 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Aridane have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-4 record, which they share with L’Hospitalet and Castelldefels. Loser La Matanza dropped to the fourth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 8 other teams. Aridane will meet Socuellamos (#12) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. La Matanza will play against Pablo Laso (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
La Matanza: J.del Castillo 17+5reb+5ast, A.Perez 13+3reb+2ast, R.Hernandez 8+6reb+2ast, A.Gomez 8+3reb+1ast, A.Navas 8+4reb+1ast, M.Gonzalez-Monje 6+4reb
Aridane: P.Martinez 16+6reb+7ast, J.Parrondo 13+6reb+3ast, K.Riverol 12+1reb+2ast, A.Castillo 12+4reb+1ast, D.Ramirez 11+6reb+1ast, O.Fuentes 9+2reb+2ast

gschID: 1182690

Chlorella – Socuellamos 87-76

Very expected game when 12th ranked Socuellamos (4-14) was defeated on the road by fifth ranked Chlorella (12-6) 87-76 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Rodrigo Rioja (-2005) who scored 25 points and 6 rebounds. Jesus Santano (196-2006) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Alejandro Arcones (-2004) who recorded 15 points and 5 rebounds and forward Manuel Mije (200-1999) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chlorella moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Socuellamos lost seventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the twelfth position with 14 games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Chlorella will meet Talavera (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Socuellamos will play against the league’s leader Aridane and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Socuellamos: A.Arcones 15+5reb+3ast, J.Abril 11+1reb, J.Carlos Vilches 9+1reb+3ast, M.Mije 9+6reb+1ast, C.Rodriguez 8+1reb, S.Lapaz 8+4reb
Chlorella: R.Rioja 25+6reb+3ast, J.Santano 14+6reb+2ast, L.Schiebelhut 9+4reb, A.Vera 9+3reb+3ast, A.Daushvili 8+7reb+1ast, R.Vicente 7+3reb+5ast

gschID: 1182691

Estudiantes B – Talavera 81-49

Very predictable result in Madrid where third ranked Estudiantes B (13-5) smashed 8th ranked Talavera (8-10) 81-49 on Saturday. Estudiantes B outrebounded Talavera 43-28 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was guard Pedro Robles (189-2006) who scored 18 points. Power forward Pablo Orenga (205-2003) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Jon Larrea (192-2005) who recorded 17 points and point guard Mario Solorzano (188-2001) added 12 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Estudiantes B moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Talavera keeps the eighth position with ten games lost. They share it with 11 other teams. Estudiantes B will meet Alcala (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Talavera will play against Chlorella and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Talavera: J.Larrea 17+2reb, M.Solorzano 12+4reb+3ast, L.Abdoulaye 6+4reb, P.Baddini 3+3reb, M.Ejumeta 3+3reb, F.Garrido 2+1reb
Estudiantes B: P.Robles 18+3reb+2ast, V.Negre 15+2reb+1ast, P.Orenga 10+10reb+1ast, S.Rodriguez 9+4reb+2ast, R.Zeid 8+5reb, M.Sola 8+3reb+5ast

gschID: 1182692

Tres Cantos – Alcala 62-58

Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Alcala (8-10) was defeated on the road by fifth ranked Tres Cantos (12-6) 62-58 on Saturday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Tres Cantos had a 20-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Nouhou Maiga who scored 9 points and 12 rebounds. Alejandro Sancho (195-2000) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Cuban point guard Luis Bueno (180-1999) who recorded 15 points and 5 assists and Javier Becerra (-2005) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Tres Cantos have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Alcala dropped to the eighth position with ten games lost. They share it with 11 other teams. Tres Cantos will meet league’s second-placed Real Canoe in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Alcala will play against Estudiantes B (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Alcala: L.Bueno 15+3reb+5ast, J.Becerra 11+7reb+1ast, R.Perez 8+3reb, A.Torres 7+6reb+2ast, V.Del Grosso 6+2reb+3ast, T.Dicko Boundi 5+4reb
Tres Cantos: A.Sancho 15+5reb, N.Maiga 9+12reb, J.Dominguez 9+2reb+2ast, G.Diaz 9+5reb+3ast, G.Lardies 6+6reb+1ast, F.Gomez 6+6reb

gschID: 1182693

Guadalajara – Real Canoe 74-80

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Real Canoe (13-5) beat on the road 6th ranked Guadalajara (10-8) 80-74 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Jaime Perez (200-2000) who scored 14 points and 4 steals. Point guard Gustavo Martin (184-2001) chipped in 13 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Venezuelan power forward Luis Valera (201-1988, college: UTRGV) who recorded 15 points and 7 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and point guard Wellingthon Diaz (188-2002) added 13 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Real Canoe have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 13-5 record having seventeen points less than leader Gijon Circulo, which they share with 6 other teams. Guadalajara lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 8 other teams. Real Canoe will meet at home Tres Cantos (#5) in the next round. Guadalajara will play against Valsequillo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guadalajara: L.Valera 15+7reb+1ast, W.Diaz 13+4reb, C.Unanue 12+1reb, V.Alonso 10+3reb+4ast, J.Bustos 8+6reb, G.Maiga 6+8reb
Real Canoe: J.Perez 14+3reb+2ast, G.Martin 13+1reb+2ast, J.Wojcik 11+2reb+2ast, L.Garcia-Larrache 9+4reb+3ast, A.Delicado 8+2reb, E.Pascual 7+1reb+1ast

gschID: 1182694

Corralejo – Valsequillo 72-65

There was no surprise when 13th ranked Valsequillo (4-14) was defeated on the road by tenth ranked Corralejo (8-10) 72-65 on Saturday. Corralejo made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American-Nigerian Manny Ogunfolu (201-1989, college: S.Indiana, agency: Interperformances) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Gonzalo Guerra (196-2003) chipped in 9 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Corralejo’s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Paulo Rodriguez (201-2000) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds and Jordan Jimenez (-1999) added 15 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Corralejo moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 11 other teams. Loser Valsequillo dropped to the twelfth position with 14 games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Corralejo will meet Dist.Olimpico (#9) in the next round. Valsequillo will play against Guadalajara and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Valsequillo: J.Jimenez 15+9reb+1ast, P.Rodriguez 13+14reb+3ast, F.Diaz 11+3reb+3ast, P.Sanchez 9+2ast, E.Vidal 9+2reb+1ast, A.Redondo 5+9reb+2ast
Corralejo: M.Ogunfolu 27+10reb+3ast, M.Hermoso 13+9reb, A.Canas-Balina 12+2reb+1ast, G.Guerra 9+9reb+7ast, K.Rodriguez 7+2reb+1ast, P.Diop 4+7reb

gschID: 1182695

Pablo Laso – Dist.Olimpico 49-94

No shocking result in a game when eleventh ranked Dist.Olimpico (8-10) outleveled on the road 14th ranked Pablo Laso (2-16) 94-49 on Saturday. Dist.Olimpico dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Pablo Laso‘s 30. Dist.Olimpico forced 22 Pablo Laso turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Pablo Laso‘s players. The best player for the winners was guard Diego Guijarro (188-2002) who scored 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Angel Aparicio chipped in 21 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Dist.Olimpico players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Liam Krispin who recorded 17 points and point guard Aksel Laso (180-2006) added 9 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dist.Olimpico moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 11 other teams. Pablo Laso lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Tabirako. Dist.Olimpico will meet at home Corralejo (#10) in the next round. Pablo Laso will play against La Matanza (#7) in Las Palmas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pablo Laso: L.Krispin 17+4reb+1ast, A.Laso 9+5reb+3ast, Y.Boubacar 6+4reb+1ast, M.Cronogorac 5+1reb, L.Dalla Costa 4, J.Vilasanchez 3+6reb+1ast
Dist.Olimpico: A.Aparicio 21+3reb+2ast, M.Perez 16+5reb+1ast, D.Guijarro 15+9reb+4ast, P.Ballespin 13+4reb+2ast, A.Fernandez 9+3ast, M.Alonso 7+3reb+1ast

gschID: 1182696

Group B-B

Tobarra – Mostoles 86-62

There was an upset when higher ranked Mostoles (9-9) was crushed on the road by fourteenth ranked Tobarra (4-14) 86-62 on Saturday. Tobarra outrebounded Mostoles 39-20 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Tobarra shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. The best player for the winners was Venezuelan point guard Brayan Gonzalez (178-2005) who scored 19 points and 6 assists. Joan Sola (202-1999, college: Antelope Valley) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. Four Tobarra players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Serbian guard Simeon Stefanovic (191-2006) who recorded 13 points and forward Diego Marinez (195-2003) added 4 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tobarra moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Mostoles keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Tobarra will meet higher ranked El Ventero (#9) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Mostoles will play against Rivas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mostoles: S.Stefanovic 13+2reb+1ast, I.Diaz 11+2reb, D.Rueda 8+1reb+1ast, G.Guerreiro 6+1ast, J.Luis Ayala 6+1reb, C.Gana 6+5reb+1ast
Tobarra: B.Gonzalez 19+4reb+6ast, J.Luis Ibanez 17+1reb+5ast, J.Sola 16+7reb+1ast, J.Antonio Nve 10+4reb, J.Baena 8+1reb, P.Ballester 5+4reb+1ast

gschID: 1182872

Fuenlabrada 2 – El Ventero 65-73

Rather predictable result in Madrid where ninth ranked El Ventero (9-9) defeated 13th ranked Fuenlabrada 2 (4-14) 73-65 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was naturalized Colombian power forward Jhan Paul Mejia (208-1994, college: Charleston, agency: Helping Ballers) who scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Dutch center Ryan Peters (208-2004) chipped in 9 points and 9 rebounds. El Ventero’s coach Manuel Jimenez used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Pablo Rodriguez (-2006) who recorded 16 points and 5 rebounds and DR Congolese Christ Kanyinda (-2005) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively. El Ventero have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 5 other teams. Fuenlabrada 2 lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with 14 games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. El Ventero will meet at home Tobarra (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Fuenlabrada 2 will play against Quintanar and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fuenlabrada 2: P.Rodriguez 16+5reb+1ast, C.Kanyinda 13+5reb+1ast, B.Vidarte 8+4reb+3ast, D.Sanchez 8+4reb+1ast, M.Perez 7+2reb+2ast, H.Perez 6+5reb+1ast
El Ventero: S.Gonzalez 16+4reb, J.Paul Mejia 15+7reb+3ast, J.Atienza 11+6reb+4ast, A.Caulin 9+4reb, R.Peters 9+9reb+3ast, A.Garcia 6+3reb+1ast

gschID: 1182873

Felipe Anton – Quintanar 68-71

Not a big story in a game in La Palma where 11th ranked Felipe Anton (7-11) was edged by fifth ranked Quintanar (10-7) 71-68 on Friday. The best player for the winners was American forward Chris Murray (198-2000, college: Embry Riddle) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds. Forward Adrian Mendez (195-1993) chipped in 15 points and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was center Eloy Domenech (193-2003) who recorded 12 points and 6 rebounds and guard Ricardo Revelles (190-2003) added 14 points respectively. Felipe Anton’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Quintanar maintains fifth position with 10-7 record. Newly promoted Felipe Anton dropped to the ninth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Quintanar will meet at home Fuenlabrada 2 (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Felipe Anton will play against La Roda (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Felipe Anton: R.Revelles 14+3reb+2ast, E.Domenech 12+6reb+2ast, G.Mejia 10+4reb+1ast, E.Circuns 9+3reb+2ast, D.Sheriff 7+5reb, V.Julio Taveras 6+4reb
Quintanar: C.Murray 22+13reb+1ast, A.Mendez 15+3reb+3ast, G.Zalazar 10+3reb, M.Sole 8+5reb+2ast, S.Val Gutierrez 7+4reb+1ast, K.Matute 4+1reb

gschID: 1182874

Guimar – La Roda 73-91

Everything went according to plan when third ranked La Roda (12-6) beat on the road 12th ranked Guimar (4-12) 91-73 on Saturday. La Roda made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Canadian-Jamaican guard Kedar Salam NKosi (191-1994, college: Simon Fraser, agency: Helping Ballers) who scored 31 points. Russian Makar Voronin (198-2005) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Joaquin Portugues (186-1995) who recorded 13 points and 9 assists and Adrian Tato (190-2000) added 14 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. La Roda maintains third position with 12-6 record having eighteen points less than leader Gijon Circulo, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Guimar dropped to the tenth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Real Murcia. La Roda will meet at home Felipe Anton (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Guimar will play against Canarias in Santa Cruz and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guimar: A.Tato 14+4reb+2ast, J.Portugues 13+2reb+9ast, C.Bihurriet 11+7reb+1ast, M.Vincitorio 11+6reb, G.Campos 9+3reb+3ast, E.Perdomo 6+2ast
La Roda: K.Salam N’Kosi 31+2reb+2ast, M.Voronin 16+6reb+6ast, B.Pietras 14+3reb, M.Niang 12+6reb, J.Vaquero 7+3ast, P.Lopez 4+2reb+3ast

gschID: 1182875

Real Madrid 2 – Canarias 80-63

There was no surprise when 5th ranked Canarias (9-8) was defeated on the road by first ranked Real Madrid 2 (15-3) 80-63 on Saturday. Real Madrid 2 outrebounded Canarias 44-32 including 32 on the defensive glass. Real Madrid 2 looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was Russian center Ilia Frolov (210-2008) who had a double-double by scoring 10 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. Senegalese center El Hadji Gueye (208-2007) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Rafael Rodriguez (-2006) who recorded 8 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and Mali center Mohamed Sangare (201-2007) added 15 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Real Madrid 2 have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-3 record, which they share with Valle de Egues. Canarias lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Dos Hermanas and Es Castell. Real Madrid 2’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Madrid to the arena Zentro Basket.
Top scorers:
Canarias: M.Sangare 15+2reb+2ast, D.Fernandez 10+4reb, D.Delgado 8+2reb+2ast, R.Rodriguez 8+7reb+5ast, O.Pena 4+2ast, J.Garcia 4
Real Madrid 2: G.Grinvalds 15+3reb+1ast, E.Hadji Gueye 14+5reb+3ast, I.Frolov 10+17reb+4ast, G.Gimenez 9+3reb+4ast, A.Bjelic 9+1reb+2ast, A.Traore 6+4reb+1ast

gschID: 1182876

Getafe – Zentro Basket 65-72

There was a surprise result in Madrid where eleventh ranked Zentro Basket (8-10) won against second-best Getafe (13-5) 72-65 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Andy Huelves (190-2007) who scored 24 points and 7 rebounds. Dutch Jayden Anike (195-2008) chipped in 15 points. At the other side the best for losing team was center Pablo Rodrigo (204-1986) who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds and Jorge Tejera (200-1992) added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Zentro Basket have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 11 other teams. Newly promoted Getafe keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Zentro Basket’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Madrid Real Madrid 2.
Top scorers:
Getafe: J.Tejera 17+7reb+3ast, P.Rodrigo 15+16reb+2ast, J.Parra 10+5reb+3ast, N.Lasuncion 6+2ast, C.Martos 6+1reb, E.Ortiz 3+4reb
Zentro Basket: A.Huelves 24+7reb+1ast, J.Anike 15+3reb+1ast, I.Ballespin 11+6reb+2ast, J.Vaquero 9+3reb+3ast, A.Keita 5+10reb+2ast, G.Manuel 4+4reb

gschID: 1182877

Rivas – Tenerife Naut. 87-81

There was an upset when higher ranked Tenerife Naut. (11-7) was defeated on the road by eighth ranked Rivas (9-9) 87-81 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was power forward Alvaro Biersack (198-1995) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Daniel Lorenzo (181-1993) chipped in 29 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Imobach Gonzalez (193-1993) who recorded 30 points and 5 rebounds and forward Javier Herreros (198-1994) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rivas moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Tenerife Naut. keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with Igualada and Un.Oviedo. Rivas will meet Mostoles (#8) on the road in the next round. Tenerife Naut. will play against the league’s second-placed Getafe (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Tenerife Naut.: I.Gonzalez 30+5reb+1ast, J.Herreros 12+6reb+1ast, M.Alexander Miranda 11+4reb, A.Omeragic 8+8reb+1ast, J.Garcia 8+4reb+2ast, M.Molina 7+4reb+1ast
Rivas: D.Lorenzo 29+2reb+6ast, A.Biersack 26+13reb+4ast, P.Estebanez 8+4reb, G.Lozano 6+3reb+1ast, P.Lopez 5+2reb+1ast, D.Garcia Casarrubios 4+4reb+1ast

gschID: 1182878

Group C-A

Esparreguera – SESE 86-79

Very predictable result when fourth ranked Esparreguera (12-6) defeated at home 9th ranked SESE (7-11) 86-79 on Saturday. Esparreguera outrebounded SESE 47-35 including 33 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was naturalized Gambian forward Omaru Toure (199-1994) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds. Forward Josep Sole (195-1997) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Arnau Abello (-2004) who recorded 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Marti Corbera (-2004) added 13 points and 4 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) respectively. Five Esparreguera and four SESE players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Esparreguera moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser SESE keeps the ninth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Esparreguera will meet Valls (#9) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. SESE will play against Joventut 2 and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
SESE: A.Abello 19+8reb+4ast, M.Corbera 13+4reb+4ast, A.Aguado 10+2reb+1ast, F.Vilar 10+6reb+3ast, A.Jaime 9+4reb+2ast, G.Gutierrez 8+1reb+1ast
Esparreguera: O.Toure 16+14reb+1ast, J.Martin 15+3reb+6ast, J.Sole 14+13reb, R.Melgarejo 12+1reb+1ast, D.Roy Carnicer 10+1reb+1ast, Q.Roig 10+5reb+1ast

gschID: 1183054

Zuera – Valls 62-67

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 11th ranked Zuera‘s (6-12) home loss to tenth ranked Valls (7-10) 62-67 on Saturday. Valls outrebounded Zuera 41-28 including 26 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was naturalized Equatorial Guinean power forward Oscar Ngomo (201-1990) who scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Naturalized Brazilian forward Marcus Toledo (203-1986) chipped in 3 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Turkish forward Erkam Kiris (203-1998, college: Davis & Elkins) who recorded 16 points and 5 rebounds and Senegalese Mouhamed Diallo (-2002) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Zuera’s coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Valls moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Zuera lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eleventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with Carbajosa and Inca. Valls will meet at home higher ranked Esparreguera (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Zuera will play against JAC Sants (#7) in Barcelona and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zuera: E.Kiris 16+5reb+2ast, M.Diallo 12+7reb, R.Guerra 10+4reb+1ast, A.Pedros 5+1reb, C.Jimeno 5+2reb+4ast, L.Martinez 5+2reb+1ast
Valls: O.Besora 13+1reb+1ast, O.Ngomo 13+9reb+3ast, G.Fabregas 10+3reb, P.Pages 9+3reb+1ast, R.Neila 7+2reb+1ast, D.Loras 7+6reb+1ast

gschID: 1183055

Azulejos – JAC Sants 91-82

Everything went according to plan in Zaragoza where third ranked Azulejos (12-5) beat 7th ranked JAC Sants (9-9) 91-82 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was guard Daniel Arjol (194-2003, agency: BIG) who scored 14 points and 5 assists. American guard Zion Williams (193-1998, college: Gardner-Webb) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. Williams is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Azulejos players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Marc Mestres (-2004) who recorded 31 points and point guard Marc Pages (178-1995) added 16 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Azulejos have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 12-5 record having nineteen points less than leader Gijon Circulo, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted JAC Sants keeps the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Azulejos will meet Es Castell (#6) on the road in the next round. JAC Sants will play against Zuera and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
JAC Sants: M.Mestres 31+4reb, M.Pages 16+3reb, J.Rodriguez 7+2reb+1ast, G.Diaz 6+2reb, O.Buetas 6+2reb+2ast, S.Marco 5+3reb+1ast
Azulejos: G.Colom 17+3reb+1ast, Z.Williams 15+3reb+4ast, D.Arjol 14+4reb+5ast, M.Ndiaye 12+4reb, F.Verlasevic 10+3reb, C.Tidiane Diop 6+7reb+1ast

gschID: 1183056

Navas – Es Castell 91-81

There was no surprise when 5th ranked Es Castell (9-8) was defeated on the road by first ranked Navas (23-2) 91-81 on Sunday. Navas made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was guard David Yuste (186-1994) who scored 21 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Jaume Zanca (195-1997) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Josep Gascon (200-2001) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds and guard Carlos Gil (185-1993) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Five Navas and four Es Castell players scored in double figures. Navas have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 23-2 record. Loser Es Castell keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Dos Hermanas and Canarias. Navas will meet at home league’s leader Coria in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Es Castell will play against Azulejos (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Es Castell: J.Hernandez 22+2reb+1ast, J.Gascon 17+15reb+1ast, C.Gil 16+5reb+6ast, S.Ndoye 10+11reb+2ast, L.Andujar 6+2reb, R.Gomez 5+3reb+1ast
Navas: D.Yuste 21+9reb+7ast, J.Zanca 19+8reb+2ast, E.Sims 18+2reb+4ast, G.Alba 12+1reb+1ast, B.Marti 12+7reb+1ast, N.Caster 5+2reb

gschID: 1183057

Andratx – El Olivar 61-79

No shocking result in a game when ninth ranked El Olivar (8-10) won against on the road 14th ranked Andratx (3-15) 79-61 on Saturday. El Olivar forced 26 Andratx turnovers. The best player for the winners was Daniel Munoz (-2003, agency: BIG) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Alejandro Sistac (189-2006) chipped in 19 points and 4 steals. El Olivar’s coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Didac Alzamora (-2004) who recorded 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Juan Antonio Serra (195-1992) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively. El Olivar moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 11 other teams. Andratx lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 15 games lost. El Olivar will meet at home league’s leader Navas in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Andratx will play against the league’s second-placed L’Hospitalet (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Andratx: D.Alzamora 17+9reb+4ast, J.Antonio Serra 12+7reb+3ast, P.Fluxa 10+4reb, A.Bennasar 9+9reb+1ast, P.Comas 5+2reb+2ast, N.Serra 4+1reb
El Olivar: D.Munoz 20+12reb+1ast, A.Sistac 19+2reb+2ast, A.Cativiela 10+5reb, P.Ferri 7+2reb+1ast, J.Garcia 5+3reb+4ast, I.Jimenez 4+4reb+1ast

gschID: 1183058

L’Hospitalet – Mataro Parc 63-62

Very expected game when 12th ranked Mataro Parc (5-12) was edged on the road by second ranked L’Hospitalet (14-4) 63-62 on Saturday. However just one-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The best player for the winners was forward Gerard Sevillano (196-1994, agency: BIG) who scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Chadian center Placide Nakidjim (205-1994) chipped in 7 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was center Antonio Ruiz (202-1997) who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds and point guard Pol Bassas (184-1995) added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Mataro Parc’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. L’Hospitalet keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Aridane and Castelldefels. Mataro Parc lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Estudiantes and Oh!Tels ULB. L’Hospitalet will meet at home Andratx (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Mataro Parc will play against Vic and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mataro Parc: A.Ruiz 22+13reb, S.Diallo 10, P.Bassas 10+5reb+5ast, I.Martinez 6+10reb+2ast, J.Castillo 6+4reb, V.Sanchez 4+3reb+3ast
L’Hospitalet: G.Sevillano 18+5reb+2ast, S.Esteves-Garcia 13+4reb, A.Tarrida 11+7reb, A.Rodriguez 9+3reb+1ast, P.Nakidjim 7+12reb+1ast, J.Bergada 3+1reb+1ast

gschID: 1183059

Joventut 2 – Vic 67-71

Very predictable result in Badalona where sixth ranked Vic (10-8) defeated 13th ranked Joventut 2 (5-13) 71-67 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was center Adrian Sanchez (204-2001) who scored 10 points and 8 rebounds. French Arthur Simon (202-2001) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds. Four Vic players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was center Ian Platteeuw (210-2007) who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and Adrian Torres (-2006, agency: BIG) added 20 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Vic have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Joventut 2 dropped to the twelfth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Vic will meet at home Mataro Parc (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Joventut 2 will play against SESE in Barcelona and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Joventut 2: A.Torres 20+4reb+2ast, I.Platteeuw 15+11reb+6ast, H.Petrovics 11+1reb+4ast, P.Majoral 6+3reb+1ast, S.Merebashvili 5+4reb, E.Del Castillo 5+4reb+1ast
Vic: A.Simon 11+5reb+3ast, A.Sanchez 10+8reb+3ast, M.Cruz 10+1reb+1ast, D.Vidal 10+4reb+2ast, V.Tejada 7+5reb+2ast, A.Coderch 6+1reb+1ast

gschID: 1183060

Group C-B

Roser – Mollet 71-86

Not a big story in a game when 6th ranked Roser (10-8) was defeated at home by first ranked Mollet (14-3) 86-71 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was forward Ignasi Belver (197-1994) who scored 14 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Nacho Marin (200-1993) chipped in 18 points. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Sergi Tubert (195-1991) who recorded 12 points and 8 rebounds and Pablo Santiago (-2005) added 8 points, 5 assists and 4 steals respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mollet have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-3 record. Loser Roser dropped to the fourth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 8 other teams. Mollet will meet at home Salt (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Roser will play against Manresa B (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Roser: M.Puig 14+1reb, S.Tubert 12+8reb+2ast, A.Montalvo 11+3reb, P.Santiago 8+3reb+5ast, P.Marron 7+2reb+2ast, P.Parisi 5+2reb
Mollet: N.Marin 18+2reb+2ast, A.Real 16+2reb+3ast, I.Belver 14+8reb+2ast, G.Vinallonga 9+5reb+1ast, A.Soto 7+5reb+5ast, A.Valle 7+2ast

gschID: 1183236

Espanyol – Manresa B 79-88

Everything went according to plan in Barcelona where fourth ranked Manresa B (12-5) beat 13th ranked Espanyol (4-14) 88-79 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Jan Pumarola (204-2006) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Guillem Naspler chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. Manresa B’s coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Biel Bonet (200-2005) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 20 rebounds and guard Alex Martin (184-2004) added 9 points and 7 assists respectively. Five Manresa B and four Espanyol players scored in double figures. Manresa B moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Espanyol lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with 14 games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Manresa B will meet at home Barca 2 (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Espanyol will play against Huerva (#9) in Zaragoza and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Espanyol: B.Bonet 20+20reb+2ast, P.Monterosa 13+5reb, V.De Haro 12+2reb+1ast, D.Iruela 11+3reb+3ast, A.Martin 9+4reb+7ast, M.Suarez 6+6reb+3ast
Manresa B: J.Pumarola 17+11reb+3ast, G.Naspler 17+7reb+2ast, L.Sanchez 15+4reb+3ast, M.Gaspa 13+3reb+2ast, F.Torreblanca 11+5reb+3ast, B.Jekabsons 8+1reb+1ast

gschID: 1183237

Barca 2 – Huerva 75-70

There was no surprise in Barcelona where 9th ranked Huerva (8-10) was defeated by third ranked Barca 2 (12-4) 75-70 on Sunday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The best player for the winners was Mali center Abdrahamane Kone (209-2009) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Daniel Gonzalez (188-2007) chipped in 6 points and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Javier Fernandez (200-2004) who recorded 24 points and 5 rebounds and Bulgarian Martin Stefanov (204-2000) added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Barca 2 moved-up to second place, which they share with Benidorm and Elche. Huerva lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with ten games lost. They share it with 11 other teams. Barca 2 will meet Manresa B (#4) on the road in the next round. Huerva will play against Espanyol (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Huerva: J.Fernandez 24+5reb+2ast, M.Stefanov 17+7reb+1ast, S.Sanchez-Ferragut 8+2reb, F.Gaspar 6+5reb, W.Burgos 5+5reb+1ast, P.Gimeno 4+5reb+2ast
Barca 2: A.Kone 18+10reb+1ast, M.Gonzalez 11+5reb+1ast, L.Pluvinet 10+1reb+2ast, J.Omoaruna 9+4reb, J.Siftar 8+3reb+2ast, E.Prekevicius 7+1reb

gschID: 1183238

Castelldefels – Inca 81-74

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Castelldefels (14-4) won against at home 11th ranked Inca (6-12) 81-74 on Sunday. Castelldefels made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was forward Eric Manes (194-1987) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Daniel Tugores (185-1995) chipped in 13 points and 4 steals. Castelldefels’ coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Carlos Poyatos (207-1994) who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and forward Marc Aguilo (196-1999) added 16 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Castelldefels have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with L’Hospitalet and Aridane. Loser Inca keeps the eleventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Carbajosa and Zuera. Castelldefels will meet Granollers (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Inca will play against Barca 2 and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Inca: M.Aguilo 16+8reb, C.Poyatos 15+11reb+2ast, P.Lluis Llabres 15+6reb+1ast, X.Andreu 14+2reb+1ast, C.Palmieri 6+1reb+1ast, L.Sanchez 3+3reb
Castelldefels: E.Manes 18+10reb+3ast, P.Saiz 14+1ast, D.Tugores 13+4reb+3ast, G.Rodriguez 10+2reb, A.Cruz 9+2reb+1ast, M.Manes 6+5reb+3ast

gschID: 1183239

Ibiza – Granollers 75-59

There was a minor upset when 8th ranked Granollers (8-10) was defeated on the road by eleventh ranked Ibiza (7-11) 75-59 on Sunday. Ibiza outrebounded Granollers 45-24 including a 30-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international power forward Nacho Martin (205-1983) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds. Forward Javier Medori (202-1993) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Joel Juarez (195-2002, agency: BIG) who recorded 11 points and forward David Corominas (200-2004, agency: BIG) added 10 points respectively. Granollers’ coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Ibiza moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Granollers keeps the eighth position with ten games lost. They share it with 11 other teams. Ibiza will meet Helios (#14) in the next round where they are favorite. Granollers will play against the league’s second-placed Castelldefels (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Granollers: J.Juarez 11+3reb+1ast, O.Heras 11, D.Corominas 10+3reb, M.Salmeron 7+2reb+1ast, C.Homs 6+1reb, S.Serrataco 5+6reb
Ibiza: N.Martin 21+12reb+3ast, J.Medori 14+10reb+1ast, J.Rosa 11+5reb+2ast, M.Palacios 9+1reb+2ast, A.Castillo 8+7reb+3ast, H.Ramon 8+5reb+6ast

gschID: 1183240

Alfinden – Helios 85-70

Very predictable result in Zaragoza where seventh ranked Alfinden (9-9) defeated 14th ranked Helios (4-14) 85-70 on Saturday. Alfinden forced 22 Helios turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was center Jose Antonio Malo (202-1996) who scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Gonzalo Rodriguez (192-2004) chipped in 12 points and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Hugo Cano (195-1993) who recorded 16 points and point guard Pablo Urgel (184-2000) added 12 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Alfinden maintains seventh position with 9-9 record, which they share with 5 other teams. Helios lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the twelfth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Alfinden will meet higher ranked Igualada (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Helios will play against Ibiza (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Helios: H.Cano 16+4reb, P.Urgel 12+4reb, J.Gallego 8+5reb+1ast, R.Perez 8+2reb+2ast, H.Ling 6+5reb+1ast, D.Gros 5+1reb+3ast
Alfinden: J.Antonio Malo 16+8reb+3ast, A.Vicente 16+1reb+4ast, G.Rodriguez 12+3reb+7ast, M.Smith 9+4reb+3ast, T.Leonard 9+2reb+1ast, S.Menendez 7+3reb

gschID: 1183241

Salt – Igualada 74-79

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Salt (5-13) was defeated at home by fifth ranked Igualada (11-7) 79-74 on Sunday. Igualada outrebounded Salt 40-29 including 26 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Carles Fons (189-1991) who scored 27 points and 9 rebounds. Center Marc Bernadi (205-1993) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Pol Campeny (-2005) who recorded a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds and power forward Joan Llinas (200-2004) added 14 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Igualada moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Tenerife Naut. and Un.Oviedo. Loser Salt keeps the twelfth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Igualada will meet at home Alfinden (#7) in the next round. Salt will play against the league’s leader Mollet (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Salt: P.Campeny 28+10reb+3ast, J.Llinas 14+4reb, M.Coll 10+5reb+2ast, U.Sanchez 9+1reb+1ast, I.Soler 3+4reb, J.Campeny 3+2reb+5ast
Igualada: C.Fons 27+9reb+1ast, M.Bernadi 13+9reb, M.Aliaga 12+2reb+2ast, L.Sala 9+6reb+1ast, M.Benito 5+5reb+7ast, S.Quintana 4+1reb

gschID: 1183242

Group D-A

El Pinar – Fuengirola 102-54

Everything went according to plan when second ranked El Pinar (14-2) outscored at home 7th ranked Fuengirola (7-10) 102-54 on Saturday. El Pinar dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Fuengirola‘s 28. They outrebounded Fuengirola 55-22 including a 18-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. El Pinar looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Fuengirola‘s players. The best player for the winners was guard Angel Martin de Soto (188-1988) who scored 12 points and 8 assists. Forward Cristian Palomares (198-2005, college: Lawrence Tech) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Jon Vigara (182-2001) who recorded 16 points and Francisco Montiel (-2001) added 11 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. El Pinar have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 14-2 record having 9 victories less than leader Gijon Circulo. Newly promoted Fuengirola dropped to the sixth place with ten games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. El Pinar will meet Marbella (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Fuengirola will play against the league’s leader Molina and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fuengirola: J.Vigara 16+1reb+2ast, F.Montiel 11+2reb, D.Guaita 9+3reb, M.Liberatore 5+1reb+1ast, R.Wolkowyski 4+7reb+1ast, T.Wolkowyski 4+3reb+1ast
El Pinar: A.Moreno 16+4reb+2ast, C.Palomares 13+9reb, A.Martin de Soto 12+4reb+8ast, J.Miguel Ramos 11+1reb+1ast, J.Garcia 9+3reb+1ast, L.Miguel Moreno 9+2reb+1ast

gschID: 1240353

Melilla – Marbella 76-72

There was an upset when higher ranked Marbella (12-5) was defeated on the road by tenth ranked Melilla (6-11) 76-72 on Saturday. Melilla forced 20 Marbella turnovers. The best player for the winners was point guard Victor Fernandez (180-2006) who scored 9 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Farid Chekri chipped in 12 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Italian power forward Christopher Mortellaro (208-1982, college: Drury, agency: BIG) who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and Argentinian forward Anibal Buzzo (196-1991) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Melilla moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Andujar SKA. Loser Marbella keeps the third position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Melilla will meet higher ranked Unicaja-Andalucia (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Marbella will play against the league’s second-placed El Pinar where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Marbella: C.Mortellaro 16+11reb, A.Buzzo 12+6reb+2ast, J.Aguera 12+1reb+1ast, G.Lopez 7+5reb, J.Cebrian 7+2reb+1ast, I.Dimitrov 6+1reb
Melilla: S.Curbelo 13+1reb, F.Chekri 12+3reb+2ast, J.Bosch 10+3reb+2ast, N.Ratiani 9+4reb+1ast, V.Fernandez 9+6reb+5ast, A.Armstrong 8+2reb+2ast

gschID: 1240354

Oh!Tels ULB – Unicaja-Andalucia 59-51

There was a surprise result in La Linea where eleventh ranked Oh!Tels ULB (5-12) won against higher ranked Unicaja-Andalucia (7-10) 59-51 on Saturday. Oh!Tels ULB dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Unicaja-Andalucia‘s 32. They outrebounded Unicaja-Andalucia 53-36 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Mali center Toure Abdoulaye (208-2003) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 25 rebounds. Alejandro Caballero chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Alfonso Rodriguez (205-2008) who recorded 12 points and 9 rebounds and Mali center Mamadou Nimaga (206-2007) added 7 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Unicaja-Andalucia’s coach Jesus Lazaro rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn’t help. Oh!Tels ULB maintains eleventh position with 5-12 record, which they share with Estudiantes and Mataro Parc. Loser Unicaja-Andalucia keeps the sixth place with ten games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Oh!Tels ULB will meet higher ranked Novaschool (#10) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Unicaja-Andalucia will play against Melilla (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Unicaja-Andalucia: A.Rodriguez 12+9reb+1ast, M.Nimaga 7+6reb, M.Martinez 5+7reb+1ast, D.Carrasco 4, K.Dike 4+3reb+1ast, M.Trujillo 4+1reb+5ast
Oh!Tels ULB: A.Caballero 15+5reb+1ast, T.Abdoulaye 12+25reb+1ast, J.Lopez 10+6reb+4ast, L.Furlan 9+1reb+1ast, V.Chernodolia 6+4reb+1ast, A.Diaz 5+10reb

gschID: 1240355

Jaen CB – Novaschool 91-80

Very expected game in Jean where 10th ranked Novaschool (5-11) was defeated by fourth ranked Jaen CB (11-6) 91-80 on Saturday. Jaen CB forced 20 Novaschool turnovers. The best player for the winners was forward Javier Santa Barbara (199-1995) who scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Francisco Jose Lopez (182-2003) chipped in 15 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was American Alex Jackson (200-1984, college: UMSL) who recorded 15 points and 7 rebounds and center Anastasio Vazquez (204-1992) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Four Novaschool players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jaen CB maintains fourth position with 11-6 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Novaschool lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Jorge Juan. Jaen CB will meet league’s leader Jaen FS on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Novaschool will play against Oh!Tels ULB (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Novaschool: A.Jackson 15+7reb+2ast, A.Vazquez 14+6reb, O.Diaz 12+3reb+1ast, J.Garrido 10+1ast, E.Trujillo 9+1reb, M.Ochogavia 8+5reb
Jaen CB: J.Santa Barbara 18+6reb+1ast, F.Jose Lopez 15+2reb+3ast, L.Rodriguez 11+1ast, J.Valero 8+3reb, I.Casas 8+2reb+3ast, J.Martinez 8+6reb+1ast

gschID: 1240356

Andujar SKA – Jaen FS 64-91

Very predictable result when first ranked Jaen FS (15-1) smashed on the road 8th ranked Andujar SKA (6-11) 91-64 on Saturday. Jaen FS outrebounded Andujar SKA 45-33 including 31 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was naturalized Argentinian Lucas Sigismonti (201-2003) who scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Sergio Melero (190-1995) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. Five Jaen FS players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Arturo Seara who recorded 25 points and 8 rebounds and Francisco Jimenez added 9 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Andujar SKA’s coach Marcos Cubillas gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Jaen FS have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-1 record. Loser Andujar SKA keeps the eighth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Melilla. Jaen FS will meet at home Jaen CB (#4) in the next round. Andujar SKA will play against Murgi (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Andujar SKA: A.Seara 25+8reb+2ast, F.Jimenez 9+5reb+1ast, J.Garcia 6+2reb, T.Valenzuela 6+4reb, J.Perez 5+5reb+1ast, K.Seck 4+3reb+2ast
Jaen FS: S.Melero 17+7reb+1ast, A.Orozco 15+4reb+2ast, L.Sigismonti 13+9reb+3ast, M.Bamadu 12+3reb+1ast, D.Melero 12+8reb, A.Aleman 10+2reb+3ast

gschID: 1240357

La Zubia – Murgi 84-61

Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Murgi (3-12) was rolled over on the road by fifth ranked La Zubia (8-9) 84-61 on Saturday. La Zubia outrebounded Murgi 46-28 including 31 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was forward Eloy Almazan (199-1984) who scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Point guard David Garcia Gazquez (180-1993) chipped in 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four La Zubia players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Uruguayan forward Juan Martin Cajelli (206-2000, college: Madonna) who recorded 12 points and 7 rebounds and Uruguayan point guard Federico Ambrosoni (183-1999) added 14 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. La Zubia maintains fifth position with 8-9 record. Murgi lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with 12 games lost. La Zubia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Murgi will play against Andujar SKA (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Murgi: F.Ambrosoni 14+2reb+2ast, J.Martin Cajelli 12+7reb+1ast, D.Martinez 10+4reb, D.Reyes 9+3reb+1ast, E.Carrasco Gomez 8+1reb, B.Gimenez 6+7reb+1ast
La Zubia: E.Almazan 15+7reb, A.Moreno 12+7reb+1ast, D.Garcia Gazquez 11+6reb+4ast, R.Pereira 10+7reb+1ast, L.Medal 9+3ast, A.Bortolussi 8+10reb+3ast

gschID: 1240358

Group D-B

Badajoz Acad. – Penarroya 67-80

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Penarroya (6-2) beat on the road 13th ranked Badajoz Acad. (1-15) 80-67 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Francisco Espinosa who scored 17 points. Swingman Jose Pepe Varo (193-1993) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Mali center Lassena Fofana (202-2005) who recorded a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds and forward Jehmsel Valencia (203-2008) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Penarroya have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory Penarroya went down to eighth position due to points difference. Badajoz Acad. lost fifteenth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Morvedre. Penarroya will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Badajoz Acad. will play against Moraleja (#10) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Badajoz Acad.: J.Valencia 18+5reb, B.Badji 13+7reb, L.Fofana 11+11reb+1ast, L.Kupai 8+3reb+1ast, S.Kvernadze 7+2reb+4ast, I.Jimenez 5+3reb+1ast
Penarroya: F.Espinosa 17+3reb+2ast, J.Pepe Varo 14+6reb+1ast, A.Lajay 10+3reb+4ast, R.Sanchez 9+2reb, D.Viera 9+8reb+1ast, M.Sanchez 6+2reb+1ast

gschID: 1240479

Caceres Lith.Ib. – Moraleja 84-69

There was no surprise when 9th ranked Moraleja (6-10) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Caceres Lith.Ib. (10-6) 84-69 on Sunday. Caceres Lith.Ib. forced 20 Moraleja turnovers. The best player for the winners was naturalized American Xavier Newson (194-1995, college: Goshen) who scored 27 points. Guard Daniel Lara (185-2005) chipped in 19 points. Caceres Lith.Ib.’s coach Mario Segalas used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Belgian forward Benjamin Janssens (197-1998) who recorded 17 points and 5 rebounds and Jaime Tejerina (188-2001) added 18 points respectively. Caceres Lith.Ib. maintains fourth position with 10-6 record, which they share with Ontinet. Moraleja lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with ten games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Caceres Lith.Ib. will meet Gymnastica (#6) in the next round. Moraleja will play against Badajoz Acad. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Moraleja: J.Tejerina 18+3reb, B.Janssens 17+5reb, B.Cataldo 10+8reb, P.Bayle 9+1reb, J.Quinta 7+1reb+1ast, J.Cores 5+2reb+1ast
Caceres Lith.Ib.: X.Newson 27+3reb+2ast, D.Lara 19+4reb+2ast, J.Balderas 16+3reb+4ast, S.Galiano 9+9reb, P.Hepburn 6+6reb+1ast, A.Parra 5+4reb

gschID: 1240480

Huelva Com. – Dos Hermanas 54-59

There was a small surprise when fifth ranked Dos Hermanas (9-8) won against on the road second-best Huelva Com. (13-4) 59-54 on Sunday. Dos Hermanas made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Dos Hermanas outrebounded Huelva Com. 52-32 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was guard Adrian Doblado (191-2002) who scored 19 points and 8 rebounds. Mario Pacheco (-1997) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Dos Hermanas’ coach Javier Fijo used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Pol Salo (206-2005) who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks and American Daniel William (203-1996, college: MACU) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Dos Hermanas maintains fifth position with 9-8 record, which they share with Es Castell and Canarias. Loser Huelva Com. keeps the second place with four games lost. Dos Hermanas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Huelva Com. will play against Real Betis 2 in Sevilla and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Segunda FEB just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Huelva Com.: D.William 14+5reb+1ast, P.Salo 10+10reb+2ast, L.Rueda 9+2reb+2ast, J.Potier 8+3reb, J.Reyes 6+4reb+2ast, H.Vazquez 5+2reb
Dos Hermanas: A.Doblado 19+8reb+2ast, M.Pacheco 13+10reb, M.Ramos 6+8reb+4ast, F.Cotan 6+5reb+1ast, A.Diaz 6+5reb, A.Camino 3+2reb+3ast

gschID: 1240481

Aljaraque – Real Betis 2 79-66

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 11th ranked Real Betis 2‘s (4-13) road loss to tenth ranked Aljaraque (7-10) 66-79 on Saturday. Aljaraque forced 21 Real Betis 2 turnovers. The best player for the winners was center Jose Ramos (201-1992) who scored 14 points and 8 rebounds. Senegalese center Alioune Fall (205-1999) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Ukrainian center Nazari Kulishenko (212-2005) who recorded 14 points and 9 rebounds and Iker Garcia added 15 points and 4 steals respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Aljaraque moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Real Betis 2 keeps the eleventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with San Fernando. Aljaraque will meet San Antonio (#9) in the next round. Real Betis 2 will play against the league’s second-placed Huelva Com. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Real Betis 2: J.Miguel Alba 16+2reb+2ast, I.Garcia 15+4reb+2ast, N.Kulishenko 14+9reb+1ast, J.Ruiz 11+1reb, J.Pina 5+5reb+2ast, A.Perez 3+2ast
Aljaraque: J.Rodriguez 19+3reb+1ast, A.Fall 16+8reb, A.Llamas 14+6reb+4ast, J.Ramos 14+8reb+2ast, E.Terrero 8+9reb, S.Dominguez 3+3reb

gschID: 1240482

San Fernando – San Antonio 89-81

There was a small surprise when twelfth ranked San Fernando (4-13) defeated at home 9th ranked San Antonio (6-10) 89-81 on Saturday. San Fernando made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was center Juan Antonio Rodriguez-Guerra (200-1989) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. Forward Manuel Ezomo (191-1995) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Nicolas Marina (183-2008) who recorded 20 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and naturalized Argentinian forward Adriano Gase (198-2004) added 15 points and 13 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San Fernando moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Real Betis 2. San Antonio lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. San Fernando will meet higher ranked Badajoz Vitaly (#3) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. San Antonio will play against Aljaraque (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San Antonio: N.Marina 20+6reb+8ast, A.Gase 15+13reb+1ast, J.Candela 12+1ast, F.Gonzalez 11+3reb+1ast, G.Nivar 9+4reb, A.Martinez 4+6reb+1ast
San Fernando: M.Ezomo 19+6reb+1ast, J.Remesal 12+9reb+4ast, J.Antonio Rodriguez-Guerra 12+12reb+3ast, C.Galan 11+2reb+1ast, A.Calle 11, D.Escamilla 8+2reb+1ast

gschID: 1240483

Coria – Badajoz Vitaly 69-66

Third-ranked Badajoz Vitaly (12-5) gave a tough game to first ranked Coria (16-1) on Saturday. Coria managed to secure only three-point victory 69-66. However their fans expected easier game. The best player for the winners was swingman Andres Tejada (195-1998) who scored 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Joaquin Cebolla (190-2002) chipped in 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Coria’s coach Jesus Navarro used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Pablo Oses (180-2003) who recorded 20 points and Alejandro Young added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Coria have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-1 record, which they share with Vila-Real. Loser Badajoz Vitaly keeps the third place with five games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Coria will meet league’s leader Navas on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Badajoz Vitaly will play against San Fernando and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Badajoz Vitaly: P.Oses 20+3reb+1ast, I.Vazquez 15+2reb+1ast, A.Young 10+9reb+1ast, K.Gaye 10+7reb, J.Paredes 4+4reb, J.Nielsen-Hidalgo 3+2reb+2ast
Coria: A.Tejada 18+7reb+5ast, J.Cebolla 12+7reb+5ast, F.Ristori 11+6reb+1ast, J.Maria Morales 10+5reb, J.Manuel Cebolla 5+5reb+1ast, M.Ortega 5+1reb+3ast

gschID: 1240484

Group E-A

Tabernes – Torrent 57-101

Not a big story in a game in Tabernes Blanques where 9th ranked Tabernes (6-10) was rolled over by second ranked Torrent (13-1) 101-57 on Saturday. Torrent forced 21 Tabernes turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Tabernes‘ players. The best player for the winners was forward Alejandro Terrades (196-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Carlos Campillos (185-2004) chipped in 20 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Manuel Aroca (191-1991) who recorded 17 points and 7 rebounds and forward Carlos Garcia (190-2000) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Torrent have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 13-1 record having twenty one points less than leader Gijon Circulo. Loser Tabernes keeps the ninth place with ten games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Torrent will meet at home Valencia 2 (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tabernes will play against Godella (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tabernes: M.Aroca 17+7reb, C.Garcia 11+7reb, H.Lopez-Roca 10+6reb+1ast, A.Noel Ramon 7+1ast, V.Victor Mas 7+6reb, M.Lopez 3+4reb+5ast
Torrent: C.Campillos 20+1reb+5ast, D.Calero 17+5reb, A.Terrades 16+13reb+2ast, J.Molla 9+2reb, M.Alberola 8+4reb+7ast, J.Bedia 7+6reb

gschID: 1237757

Puerto Sagunto – Godella 87-45

The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Puerto Sagunto‘s (9-6) home victory over 8th ranked Godella (6-9) 87-45 on Saturday. Puerto Sagunto held Godella to an opponent 22.1 percent shooting from the field compared to 50.0 percent accuracy of the winners. Puerto Sagunto had a 37-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was Argentinian-Italian Martin Sesarego Espina (-2001) who scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Alvaro de la Cal (194-2004) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds. Four Puerto Sagunto players scored in double figures. Puerto Sagunto’s coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Pau Pareja (-2004) who recorded 4 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and Miguel Rodriguez (-2006) added 7 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Puerto Sagunto maintains seventh position with 9-6 record. Newly promoted Godella keeps the eighth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Almassera. Puerto Sagunto will meet Almassera (#8) on the road in the next round. Godella will play against Tabernes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Godella: G.Gonzalez 11+3reb, A.Almonacid 9+3reb, M.Rodriguez 7+8reb+2ast, J.Roig 6+2reb+1ast, X.Navarro 6+3reb+1ast, P.Pareja 4+9reb+6ast
Puerto Sagunto: M.Sesarego Espina 19+5reb+4ast, A.Sobrino 14+4reb, M.Tortarolo 13+3reb+1ast, A.de la Cal 13+5reb+2ast, P.Villagrasa 7+5reb+3ast, A.Monrabal 6+5reb+3ast

gschID: 1237758

Picken Claret – Almassera 65-84

There was no surprise in Valencia where bottom-ranked Picken Claret (0-16) was outplayed by eleventh ranked Almassera (6-9) 84-65 on Sunday. Almassera forced 24 Picken Claret turnovers. The best player for the winners was Pablo Rosello (-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Victor Prada (-1997) chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Almassera players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Sergio Torres (-2006) who recorded 18 points and forward Nacho Franch (-2002) added 8 points and 12 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Almassera moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Godella. Loser Picken Claret still closes the standings with 16 games lost. Almassera will meet at home higher ranked Puerto Sagunto (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Picken Claret’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Valencia to the arena Jovens.
Top scorers:
Picken Claret: S.Torres 18+4reb, J.Estarlich 11+9reb, M.Poveda 11+7reb+2ast, N.Franch 8+12reb+1ast, A.Gutierrez 6+5reb+1ast, I.Egido 5+3ast
Almassera: S.Herrando 16+4reb+3ast, P.Rosello 14+12reb+1ast, R.Ramos 13+2reb+1ast, V.Prada 13+5reb+6ast, J.Jimenez 10+7reb, Y.Biolchini 6+3reb+1ast

gschID: 1237759

Morvedre – Jovens 81-88

No shocking result in a game in Valencia where sixth ranked Jovens (11-6) won against 13th ranked Morvedre (1-15) 88-81 on Saturday. Jovens outrebounded Morvedre 47-33 including 34 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Kelvyn Montano (-2000) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds. Antonio Moral (-2002) chipped in 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Jovens players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Lithuanian swingman Nedas Krisciunas (193-2000) who recorded 18 points and 9 rebounds and forward Juan Carlos Aranda (191-1993) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jovens moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Morvedre lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the thirteenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Badajoz Acad.. Jovens’ supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Valencia Picken Claret.
Top scorers:
Morvedre: N.Krisciunas 18+9reb, L.Plavenieks 14+3reb+1ast, J.Carlos Aranda 11+7reb+3ast, A.Gonzalez 9+3reb+2ast, J.Arnaiz 8, M.Reos 6+3reb+1ast
Jovens: K.Montano 26+13reb+1ast, A.Moral 15+6reb+4ast, D.Tokaev 11+6reb+1ast, E.Rene Capoue 10+1reb+2ast, B.Mondragon 7+5reb+2ast, M.Panos 6

gschID: 1237760

Vila-Real – El Pilar 83-77

Rather expected game when 3rd ranked El Pilar (11-5) was defeated on the road by first ranked Vila-Real (16-1) 83-77 on Saturday. Vila-Real dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to El Pilar‘s 24. They outrebounded El Pilar 43-28 including 28 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was center Alfonso Ribera (202-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Center Miguel Moragas (203-1994) chipped in 16 points. Vila-Real’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Sergio Padilla (195-1999) who recorded 14 points and 5 rebounds and center Javier Mateo (200-1997) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Four El Pilar players scored in double figures. Vila-Real have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-1 record, which they share with Coria. El Pilar lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with Paterna. Vila-Real will meet Castello B (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. El Pilar’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Valencia Morvedre.
Top scorers:
El Pilar: M.Berenguer 16+1reb+2ast, S.Padilla 14+5reb+3ast, J.Mateo 14+6reb, J.Soriano 11+2reb+1ast, P.Morin 10+4reb+4ast, A.Ruiz 7+4reb+4ast
Vila-Real: A.Ribera 20+11reb+1ast, M.Moragas 16+4reb+3ast, J.Le Berre 12+3reb+6ast, P.Murcia 8+3reb+5ast, G.Volpato 7+6reb+1ast, J.Campos 6+5reb

gschID: 1237761

Castello B – Paterna 67-88

Rather predictable result when sixth ranked Paterna (11-5) smashed on the road 9th ranked Castello B (6-10) 88-67 on Sunday. It was a great shooting night for Paterna especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. The best player for the winners was swingman Hugo Albert (190-2002) who scored 22 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Center Hugo Baeza (198-2004) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was David Saez (-2005) who recorded 17 points and forward Victor Rodriguez (201-2000) added 7 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Paterna have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with El Pilar. Loser Castello B keeps the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Paterna will meet Maristas (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Castello B will play against the league’s leader Vila-Real and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Castello B: D.Saez 17+2reb+1ast, J.Maria Torres 10+1ast, D.Holgado 7+1reb+1ast, V.Rodriguez 7+10reb, R.Soro 6+7reb+1ast, M.Lara 6+3reb+1ast
Paterna: H.Albert 22+3reb+3ast, A.Salvador 16+3reb+1ast, H.Baeza 13+6reb+1ast, J.Luis Roberto 6, P.Garcia 6+3reb, D.Borisov 5+2reb+1ast

gschID: 1237762

Valencia 2 – Maristas 105-74

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Maristas (3-13) was rolled over on the road by fourth ranked Valencia 2 (11-4) 105-74 on Saturday. Valencia 2 forced 22 Maristas turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Pau Torrens (188-2007) who scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Javier Viguer (202-2008) chipped in 20 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Alejandro Gadea (-2004) who recorded 8 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Didac Cameros (-2003) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Five Valencia 2 and four Maristas players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Valencia 2 moved-up to third place, which they share with Sueca. Maristas lost seventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the eleventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with Adesavi and Denia. Valencia 2 will meet league’s second-placed Torrent on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Maristas will play against Paterna (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Maristas: M.Alonso 13, P.Mejia 11+2reb+3ast, C.Sanchez 11+5reb, D.Cameros 11+5reb, A.Gadea 8+6reb+5ast, A.Dominguez 6+2reb+1ast
Valencia 2: J.Viguer 20+4reb+1ast, P.Torrens 18+6reb+2ast, A.Blanco 13+3reb+1ast, C.Heilmann 13+2reb, D.Cebolla 11+4reb+3ast, D.Osayi 7+2reb+1ast

gschID: 1237763

Group E-B

Real Murcia – Elche 84-92

Everything went according to plan when third ranked Elche (12-4) beat on the road 10th ranked Real Murcia (4-12) 92-84 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was forward Ian Granja (201-2003, college: Coastal) who had a double-double by scoring 32 points and 11 rebounds. Argentinian-Italian power forward Maximiliano Andreatta (211-1998, college: Gannon) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Jorge Lledo (203-1980) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and Chinese power forward Zijie Lu (206-1999) added 20 points respectively. Four Real Murcia players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Elche moved-up to second place, which they share with Barca 2 and Benidorm. Newly promoted Real Murcia keeps the tenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Guimar. Elche will meet at home Adesavi (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Real Murcia will play against Sueca and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Real Murcia: Z.Lu 20+2reb, N.Martinez 16+3reb+3ast, A.Bernal 16+4reb+1ast, J.Lledo 13+10reb+1ast, E.Navarro 8+6reb+1ast, P.Marin 6+1reb+1ast
Elche: I.Granja 32+11reb+2ast, M.Andreatta 17+13reb+2ast, M.Camal 14+2reb+2ast, D.Nunez 10+1reb+1ast, P.Gomez 9+1reb+6ast, U.Zamora 6+5reb+1ast

gschID: 1183583

Alginet – Lucentum 112-77

There was no surprise when 13th ranked Lucentum (1-14) was outplayed on the road by sixth ranked Alginet (11-3) 112-77 on Sunday. Alginet dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Lucentum‘s 28. They outrebounded Lucentum 54-30 including a 40-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Alginet looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was center Luis Verdeguer (205-1987) who scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!). Argentinian-Italian Alejandro Zurbriggen (194-1995) chipped in 13 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Alginet’s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Marcos Garcia (-2005) who recorded 26 points and Conrad Klotz (-2005) added 9 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Five Alginet and four Lucentum players scored in double figures. Alginet moved-up to fourth place. Lucentum lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 14 games lost. Alginet will meet Ontinet (#7) in the next round. Lucentum will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Lucentum: M.Garcia 26+4reb+3ast, O.Castrillon 10+8reb, G.Sabater 10+6reb+4ast, V.Tortosa 10+1reb, C.Klotz 9+7reb+6ast, P.Verdu 5
Alginet: L.Verdeguer 18+6reb+4ast, M.Martinez 18+5reb, A.Zurbriggen 13+8reb+5ast, V.Pelufo 13+7reb+3ast, I.Lerin 13+1reb+3ast, E.Llacer 9+4reb+1ast

gschID: 1183584

Carolinas – Ontinet 78-83

The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Ontinet‘s (10-6) road victory over 8th ranked Carolinas (5-9) 83-78 on Saturday. Ontinet made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Senegalese center Mamadou Diagne (208-1998) who scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Marcos Taeno (190-2002) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Beninese forward Nathan Cledjo (198-2000) who recorded 24 points and 9 rebounds and guard Anxo Iglesias (185-2003) added 15 points respectively. Four Carolinas players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Ontinet moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Caceres Lith.Ib. Loser Carolinas keeps the eighth position with nine games lost. Ontinet will meet at home Alginet (#4) in the next round. Carolinas will play against Denia (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Carolinas: N.Cledjo 24+9reb+2ast, A.Iglesias 15+2reb+1ast, F.Lopez 11+2reb+4ast, N.Martinez 10+3reb+2ast, J.Martinez 8+2reb+2ast, A.Nongo 6+3reb
Ontinet: M.Diagne 14+7reb+1ast, M.Taeno 12+7reb+3ast, N.Ramos 11+2reb, I.Condes 11+2reb+3ast, E.Ramos 9+3reb+3ast, M.Villalba 8+6reb

gschID: 1183585

Murcia Juver – Denia 97-62

Very expected game when 11th ranked Denia (3-13) was crushed on the road by sixth ranked Murcia Juver (11-6) 97-62 on Saturday. Murcia Juver shot 24 for 39 from the free-throw line, while Denia only scored eight points from the stripe. Murcia Juver forced 22 Denia turnovers. The best player for the winners was Joao Neves who scored 23 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Fernando Ramirez chipped in 15 points and 5 assists. Four Murcia Juver players scored in double figures. Murcia Juver’s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Daniel Perez (187-2001) who recorded 16 points and 6 rebounds and Russian guard Ivan Alexandrov (192-2003) added 14 points respectively. Murcia Juver have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Denia keeps the eleventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with Adesavi and Maristas. Murcia Juver will meet Jorge Juan (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Denia will play against Carolinas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Denia: D.Perez 16+6reb+2ast, I.Alexandrov 14+2reb, I.Ots 12+2reb+1ast, A.Perez 7+6reb, J.Soler 7+7reb+1ast, S.Sadoki 3+7reb+4ast
Murcia Juver: J.Neves 23+4reb+2ast, J.Martinez 20+3reb, F.Ramirez 15+4reb+5ast, D.Sarrias 13+5reb+3ast, J.Carlos Marin 9+5reb+4ast, P.Hartman 9+5reb

gschID: 1183586

Benidorm – Jorge Juan 92-65

Very predictable result when third ranked Benidorm (12-4) smashed at home 9th ranked Jorge Juan (5-11) 92-65 on Sunday. Benidorm looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The best player for the winners was American-British center Kaj-Bjorn Sherman (213-1992, college: UTSA, agency: Helping Ballers) who scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. Carlos Velazquez (186-2002) chipped in 14 points and 4 assists. Four Benidorm players scored in double figures. Benidorm’s coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Christian Segui (192-2000) who recorded 20 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists and naturalized Lithuanian Airidas Vaiciunas (-2004) added 7 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Benidorm moved-up to second place, which they share with Barca 2 and Elche. Jorge Juan lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Novaschool. Benidorm will meet league’s leader Molina on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Jorge Juan will play against Murcia Juver (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jorge Juan: C.Segui 20+7reb+9ast, J.Antonio Pujalte 13+1reb+2ast, M.Fernandez 11+5reb, A.Vaiciunas 7+8reb+4ast, M.Perez 4+6reb, V.Berenguer 3+2reb+1ast
Benidorm: K.Sherman 22+8reb+3ast, A.Kleinjan 17+1reb+2ast, C.Velazquez 14+2reb+4ast, M.Cvrkota 12+4reb+3ast, D.Zaragozi 9+2reb+3ast, J.Ivars 7+4reb+7ast

gschID: 1183587

Adesavi – Molina 78-98

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Adesavi (3-13) was rolled over at home by first ranked Molina (19-5) 98-78 on Sunday. Molina dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Adesavi‘s 38 and made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Adesavi 38-26 including a 28-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Molina looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Gregory Cadme (194-1999) who scored 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Center Jose Manuel Lorca (200-2001) chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds. Molina’s coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Samuel Galvez (-2004) who recorded 18 points and 6 rebounds and guard Joel Porra (188-2001, college: Spalding) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Five Molina and four Adesavi players scored in double figures. Molina have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-5 record. Newly promoted Adesavi keeps the eleventh place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Denia and Maristas. Molina will meet Fuengirola (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Adesavi will play against Elche (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Adesavi: S.Galvez 18+6reb+2ast, C.Severa 13+4ast, J.Porra 12+5reb, P.Manuel Sanchez 10+1ast, A.Gomez-arrones 10+2reb+3ast, A.Gomez-arrones 9+5reb
Molina: G.Cadme 20+7reb+4ast, P.Parra 12+7reb, J.Ignacio Tavelli 12+2reb+4ast, J.Manuel Lorca 11+7reb+2ast, J.Cascales 10+2reb+2ast, R.Martinez-Quintanilla 10+2reb+1ast