The Regular Season in Segunda FEB is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 3 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Top ranked Caceres (15-8) recorded its eighth loss in Murcia on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Archena (13-10) 85-78. 25 personal fouls committed by Caceres helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was center Fabian Flores (211-2005) who scored 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Dominican forward Yeikson Montero (196-1996, college: EMU) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. point guard Daniel Rodriguez (182-1984) produced 16 points for the guests. Caceres’ coach Adrian Alonso rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Archena moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Caceres at the other side still keeps top position with eight games lost. Archena is looking forward to face Caja 87 (#5) in the next round. Caceres will play against the league’s second-placed Ponferrada (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Lliria (14-8) against fifth ranked Prat (14-9) on Saturday night. Host Lliria was defeated by Prat in Lliria 74-64. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Lliria. French center Thomas Smallwood (213-1995, college: Chattanooga, agency: BIG) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds. Sergi Costa contributed with 10 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Zambian center Douglas Kandulu (220-1996) answered with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds for Lliria. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Prat have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Ponferrada and Palma Fibwi. Newly promoted Lliria keeps the third position with eight games lost. Prat will play against Sol Girones (#12) in La Bisbal in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lliria will play on the road against Godella (#6) in Valencia and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Melilla (13-10) against fourteenth ranked Zornotza (8-15) on Saturday night. Visiting Melilla was defeated by Zornotza in Amorebieta-Echano 82-72. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Melilla. It was a great evening for Mohamed Niang who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. Javier Garcia responded with 13 points and 7 assists. Melilla’s coach Mikel Garitaonandia tested eleven players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Zornotza moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Melilla dropped to the third position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Zornotza will meet higher ranked Albacete (#9) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Melilla will play against Huelva CD (#12) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Primera FEB just one year after relegation.
Other games of round 23 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Sol Girones was defeated by Santfeliuenc in Sant Feliu 73-69. Palma Fibwi smashed Godella at home 86-67. Benicarlo lost to Gandia on the opponent’s court 65-72. Sant Antoni outscored Tarragona in a home game 121-71. Palma BM rolled over Gran Canaria 2 on the road 79-57. Salou crushed Mataro UE on its own court 91-56. Algeciras beat Iraurgi SB in a road game 78-63. Ponferrada won against Huesca at home 79-74. Caja 87 managed to outperform Clavijo on the opponent’s court 98-91. Huelva CD recorded a loss to La Leonesa in a home game 89-103. Albacete defeated Cordoba CB on the road 76-64.
The best stats of 23th round was 20 points and 8 rebounds by Diego De Blas of Albacete.
Group A
Santfeliuenc – Sol Girones 73-69
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Sant Feliu where 12th ranked Sol Girones (8-15) was defeated by thirteenth ranked Santfeliuenc (6-15) 73-69 on Saturday. Santfeliuenc forced 21 Sol Girones turnovers. It was a great evening for Guim Exposito (197-1994, agency: Promo Sport ID) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. Venezuelan center Enrique Medina (218-2004) helped adding 12 points and 8 rebounds. Swedish forward Wilhelm Falk (203-2003, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and guard Eric Jimenez (190-1990) scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Four Sol Girones players scored in double figures. Sol Girones’ coach tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Santfeliuenc maintains thirteenth place with 6-15 record. Sol Girones lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the eleventh position with 15 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Santfeliuenc will meet higher ranked Salou (#7) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sol Girones will play against Prat (#4) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Sol Girones: X.Torrent 17+1reb+2ast, W.Falk 16+12reb+2ast, E.Jimenez 11+8reb+1ast, I.Valera 10+2reb+4ast, N.Gosnell 5+7reb, L.Dibba 4+3reb+1ast
Santfeliuenc: N.Bria 18+2reb, G.Exposito 15+6reb+9ast, E.Medina 12+8reb+1ast, G.Martinez 8+4reb, A.Dominguez 8+3reb+5ast, A.Prior 8+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1187799
Lliria – Prat 64-74
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Lliria (14-8) against fifth ranked Prat (14-9) on Saturday night. Host Lliria was defeated by Prat in Lliria 74-64. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Lliria. They outrebounded Lliria 53-40 including 17 on the offensive glass. French center Thomas Smallwood (213-1995, college: Chattanooga, agency: BIG) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Sergi Costa (189-1996) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Zambian center Douglas Kandulu (220-1996) answered with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Victor Perez (180-1990) added 10 points in the effort for Lliria. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Prat have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Ponferrada and Palma Fibwi. Newly promoted Lliria keeps the third position with eight games lost. Prat will play against Sol Girones (#12) in La Bisbal in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lliria will play on the road against Godella (#6) in Valencia and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Lliria: D.Rivas 12+1reb+1ast, E.Martinez 11, D.Kandulu 10+10reb+1ast, V.Perez 10+4reb+1ast, A.Rivas 6+7reb, M.Alejo Montilla 5+5reb+1ast
Prat: T.Smallwood 21+11reb+1ast, J.Nogues 12+8reb+1ast, I.Ordonez 12+5reb+1ast, S.Costa 10+12reb+5ast, Q.Salvans 8+4reb+3ast, M.Penarroya 5+2reb+4ast
gschID: 1187800
Palma Fibwi – Godella 86-67
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in S’Arenal where sixth ranked Palma Fibwi (14-9) smashed 5th ranked Godella (13-9) 86-67 on Sunday. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Palma Fibwi made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. Palma Fibwi outrebounded Godella 44-28 including 16 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for guard Jorge Martinez (187-1996) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. American forward Christian Cunningham (201-1997, college: Jax State) helped adding 14 points and 8 rebounds. Four Palma Fibwi players scored in double figures. Argentinian swingman Federico Copes (199-2002) responded with 17 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Lucas Mari (197-2005) scored 9 points and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Palma Fibwi moved-up to second place, which they share with Ponferrada and Prat. Loser Godella dropped to the sixth position with nine games lost. Palma Fibwi will meet Benicarlo (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Godella will play against Lliria and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Godella: F.Copes 17+6reb+3ast, A.Bellver 11+4reb, G.Clarke 10+3reb+1ast, L.Mari 9+3reb+4ast, J.Carot 8+3reb, R.Idehen 6+1reb
Palma Fibwi: J.Martinez 22+8reb+5ast, C.Cunningham 14+8reb+1ast, B.Vazquez 14+1reb+1ast, P.Spencer 12+6reb, L.Giovannetti 11+4reb+1ast, X.Beraza 6+10reb+2ast
gschID: 1187801
Gandia – Benicarlo 72-65
There was a minor upset when 7th ranked Benicarlo (10-12) was defeated on the road by tenth ranked Gandia (10-13) 72-65 on Saturday. Gandia forced 23 Benicarlo turnovers. It was a great evening for point guard Luis Ferrando (185-1996, college: Mount Olive) who led his team to a victory scoring 12 points and 7 assists. Naturalized Cameroonian center Johan Kody (207-1993, agency: Interperformances) helped adding 12 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Jorge Lafuente (197-1991) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and Argentinian Fausto Ruesga (199-2000) scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Benicarlo’s coach tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Gandia moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Clavijo and Cordoba CB. Loser Benicarlo dropped to the eighth position with 12 games lost. Gandia will meet Tarragona (#14) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Benicarlo will play against Palma Fibwi (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Benicarlo: F.Ruesga 17+9reb+3ast, A.Libroia 17+3reb+6ast, J.Lafuente 12+12reb+6ast, A.Haro 5+3ast, P.Suarez 5+1reb, P.Bocar Sall 3+5reb
Gandia: J.Kody 12+8reb+1ast, L.Ferrando 12+3reb+7ast, A.Vera 9+3reb, J.Merencio 9+2reb+3ast, D.Orrit 7+2reb+3ast, I.Duke 7+4reb
gschID: 1187802
Sant Antoni – Tarragona 121-71
Very predictable result in San Antonio where second ranked Sant Antoni (18-4) outscored 14th ranked Tarragona (2-20) 121-71 on Saturday. Sant Antoni shot 64.6 percent from the field and made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Sant Antoni outrebounded Tarragona 40-22 including a 30-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sant Antoni shot the lights out from three sinking 21 long-distance shots on high 63.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for Czech forward Jan Zidek (206-1999, college: Chattanooga) who led his team to a victory scoring 34 points (!!!) (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). Naturalized American guard Greg Gantt (188-1991, college: FAU) helped adding 18 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four Sant Antoni players scored in double figures. Senegalese forward Ousmane Ndour (205-2005) responded with 23 points and American guard AJ Plitzuweit (188-1999, college: S.Dakota) scored 11 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sant Antoni have an impressive series of fifteen victories in a row. They maintain second place with 18-4 record having just two point less than leader Palma BM. Loser Tarragona keeps the fourteenth position with 20 games lost. Sant Antoni will meet league’s leader Palma BM in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tarragona will play against Gandia (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tarragona: O.Ndour 23+3reb, A.Plitzuweit 11+3reb+3ast, A.Fernandez 7+2reb, A.Trouve 7+2reb+1ast, L.Garcia 7+1reb+1ast, J.Cera 6+1reb+1ast
Sant Antoni: J.Zidek 34+3reb+1ast, G.Gantt 18+4reb+1ast, J.Peris 13+4reb+6ast, I.Mayo 12+1reb+2ast, E.Arques 10+4reb+1ast, S.Taiwo 10+6reb+1ast
gschID: 1187803
Gran Canaria 2 – Palma BM 57-79
Not a big story in a game in Las Palmas where 11th ranked Gran Canaria 2 (8-15) was outplayed by first ranked Palma BM (19-2) 79-57 on Saturday. Palma BM outrebounded Gran Canaria 2 39-25 including 17 on the offensive glass. Palma BM looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Charlie Easley (188-2000, college: S.Dakota St., agency: Helping Ballers) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points. Guard Joan Feliu (185-1999) helped adding 16 points and 5 rebounds. Argentinian guard Dylan Bordon (190-2004) responded with 18 points and 6 assists and Senegalese center Massamba Diop (210-2005) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Palma BM have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 19-2 record. Gran Canaria 2 lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 15 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Palma BM will meet at home league’s second-placed Sant Antoni in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Gran Canaria 2 will play against Mataro UE (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gran Canaria 2: D.Bordon 18+1reb+6ast, M.Diop 13+5reb+1ast, A.Del Cerro 9+5reb, G.Perez 8+7reb, F.Schott 3+4reb+4ast, M.Miteo 2+2reb
Palma BM: C.Easley 24+4reb+3ast, J.Feliu 16+5reb, A.Chapela 9+3reb+3ast, S.Niang 8+8reb+1ast, A.Scariolo 6+2reb+9ast, A.Urdiain 5
gschID: 1187804
Salou – Mataro UE 91-56
Everything went according to plan when eighth ranked Salou (11-12) outleveled at home 10th ranked Mataro UE (9-13) 91-56 on Sunday. Salou dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Mataro UE‘s 22. It was a great evening for American forward CJ Barksdale (203-1992, college: Virginia Tech) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Victor Aguilar (185-1998) helped adding 8 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Forward Jordi Juanola (196-1998) responded with 19 points and 5 assists and swingman Jordi Boix (189-2003) scored 12 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Salou moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Albacete. Mataro UE lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 13 games lost. Salou will meet at home Santfeliuenc (#13) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Mataro UE will play against Gran Canaria 2 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mataro UE: J.Juanola 19+4reb+5ast, J.Boix 12+3reb+2ast, J.Aboudou 8+3reb, A.Vinallonga 3+1reb, N.Ferrer 3+1reb, M.Traver 3
Salou: C.Barksdale 25+5reb, P.Aso Jimenez 13+10reb, J.Santana 10+5reb, O.Bieshaar 10+3reb+1ast, I.Montero 9+3reb+3ast, V.Aguilar 8+7reb+8ast
gschID: 1187805
Group B
Iraurgi SB – Algeciras 63-78
There was an upset in Azpeitia where higher ranked Iraurgi SB (12-11) was defeated by fourteenth ranked Algeciras (8-15) 78-63 on Sunday. It was a great evening for forward Sergio Cecilia (198-2000) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 8 rebounds. Serbian center Milos Jankovic (206-1994, agency: Tolakh Tsimur) helped adding 5 points and 11 rebounds. Senegalese center Wally Niang (206-1996) responded with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Ierai Aizpitarte (180-2000) scored 5 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Iraurgi SB’s coach Inaki Merino tested ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Algeciras moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Iraurgi SB lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Huesca. Algeciras will meet higher ranked Huesca (#8) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Iraurgi SB will play against Cordoba CB and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Iraurgi SB: W.Niang 28+10reb+1ast, J.Stulic 9+2reb, A.Acha 8+7reb, I.Aizpitarte 5+6reb+5ast, K.Godwin 5+2reb+5ast, M.Olowokere 3+1reb
Algeciras: S.Cecilia 19+8reb+2ast, I.Corraliza 12+1reb+4ast, N.Adom 11+3reb+1ast, A.Rodriguez 10+3reb, B.Garcia 9+1reb+3ast, M.Jankovic 5+11reb+2ast
gschID: 1187973
Ponferrada – Huesca 79-74
No shocking result in a game when second ranked Ponferrada (14-9) defeated at home 7th ranked Huesca (12-11) 79-74 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Ponferrada made 25-of-32 free shots (78.1 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for point guard Adria Moncanut (183-2002) who led his team to a victory scoring 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Alejandro Harguindey (200-2002, agency: Promo Sport ID) helped adding 13 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Martin Iglesias (202-2004, agency: BIG) responded with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Rodrigo Gomez (205-1996, agency: Promo Sport ID) scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Ponferrada have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain second place with 14-9 record behind leader Palma BM, which they share with Prat and Palma Fibwi. Loser Huesca keeps the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Iraurgi SB. Ponferrada will meet league’s leader Caceres on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Huesca will play against Algeciras (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Huesca: D.Shelist 14+2reb, R.Gomez 10+6reb, G.Vazquez 9+6reb, L.Bracey 9+1reb+2ast, M.Iglesias 9+7reb+4ast, P.Marin 6+2reb+2ast
Ponferrada: A.Moncanut 13+7reb+4ast, A.Harguindey 13+5reb, S.Merlo 11+2reb+2ast, A.Morales 8+5reb, K.Obiorah 7+3reb, E.Herrera 7+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1187974
Archena – Caceres 85-78
Top ranked Caceres (15-8) recorded its eighth loss in Murcia on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Archena (13-10) 85-78. 25 personal fouls committed by Caceres helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was center Fabian Flores (211-2005) who scored 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Dominican forward Yeikson Montero (196-1996, college: EMU) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. Four Archena players scored in double figures. Point guard Daniel Rodriguez (182-1984) produced 16 points and Pedro Garcia (203-1998) added 14 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) respectively for the guests. Caceres’ coach Adrian Alonso rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Archena moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Caceres at the other side still keeps top position with eight games lost. Archena is looking forward to face Caja 87 (#5) in the next round. Caceres will play against the league’s second-placed Ponferrada (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Caceres: J.Black 16+2reb+1ast, D.Rodriguez 16+2reb+3ast, P.Garcia 14+5reb+1ast, O.Alvarado 8+4reb, P.Arribas 6, J.Adekoya 4+2reb+1ast
Archena: F.Flores 18+6reb+2ast, Y.Montero 14+6reb+3ast, C.Hurtado 12+2reb+3ast, M.Strikker 11+7reb, A.Bouzan 10+2reb+1ast, A.Lafuente 9+2reb+7ast
gschID: 1187975
Clavijo – Caja 87 91-98
Very expected game in Logrono where 10th ranked Clavijo (10-13) was defeated by sixth ranked Caja 87 (13-10) 98-91 on Sunday. Caja 87 dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Clavijo‘s 42. It was a great evening for naturalized Bosnian Nedim Djedovic (205-1997) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds. Point guard Josep Franch (192-1991) helped adding 20 points and 4 assists. Four Caja 87 players scored in double figures. Swingman Kevin Torres (-2003) responded with 25 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) and Hugo Arbosa (-2003) scored 6 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Caja 87 moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Clavijo dropped to the ninth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Gandia and Cordoba CB. Caja 87 will meet at home Archena (#4) in the next round. Clavijo will play against La Leonesa (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Clavijo: K.Torres 25+3reb+1ast, C.Fields 15+2reb, J.Querejeta 10+4reb+3ast, S.Faye 9+7reb+3ast, M.De Pablo 8+1reb+4ast, Y.Sakhniuk 8+7reb
Caja 87: N.Djedovic 25+13reb, J.Franch 20+1reb+4ast, G.Miladinovic 15+3reb, R.Santos 11+5reb+5ast, A.Herrera 8+5reb+4ast, M.Serrano 6+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1187976
Huelva CD – La Leonesa 89-103
Very predictable result when fourth ranked La Leonesa (13-10) beat on the road 12th ranked Huelva CD (9-14) 103-89 on Saturday. La Leonesa looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Huelva CD‘s players. It was a great evening for Belizean guard Frank Staine (198-2001, college: SF Austin) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). American forward Obi Okafor (198-1999, college: Drury) helped adding 15 points and 5 rebounds. La Leonesa’s coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Beninese forward Soulemane Chabi-Yo (198-1996) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and guard Gonzalo Fernandez (194-2006) scored 20 points. Five La Leonesa and four Huelva CD players scored in double figures. La Leonesa moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Huelva CD lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 14 games lost. La Leonesa will meet at home Clavijo (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Huelva CD will play against Melilla and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Huelva CD: G.Fernandez 20+4reb+3ast, M.Mays 17+1ast, M.Diouf 15+7reb, S.Chabi-Yo 15+12reb+1ast, P.Avalos 10+2reb, R.Timoner 8+4reb+10ast
La Leonesa: F.Staine 20+3reb+4ast, M.Ochi 19+3reb+1ast, O.Okafor 15+5reb+3ast, K.Greeley 13+2reb+2ast, E.A’Nongo 10+4reb+1ast, R.Fabrega 6+6ast
gschID: 1187977
Zornotza – Melilla 82-72
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Melilla (13-10) against fourteenth ranked Zornotza (8-15) on Saturday night. Visiting Melilla was defeated by Zornotza in Amorebieta-Echano 82-72. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Melilla. They outrebounded Melilla 40-28 including 26 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for Mohamed Niang (198-2000) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Iker Salazar (202-1993) helped adding 14 points and 10 rebounds. Point guard Javier Garcia (188-2001) responded with 13 points and 7 assists and naturalized Dutch forward Morgan Stilma (202-2000) scored 11 points. Five Zornotza and four Melilla players scored in double figures. Melilla’s coach Mikel Garitaonandia tested eleven players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Zornotza moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Melilla dropped to the third position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Zornotza will meet higher ranked Albacete (#9) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Melilla will play against Huelva CD (#12) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Primera FEB just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Melilla: H.Kabasele 15+1reb, J.Garcia 13+3reb+7ast, M.Stilma 11+3reb+3ast, P.Krutous 10+2reb+1ast, J.Godspower 7+8reb+2ast, E.Alley 6+3reb+3ast
Zornotza: M.Niang 19+11reb+2ast, A.Meana 15+4reb+4ast, I.Salazar 14+10reb+2ast, A.Mazaira 13+1reb, K.Cardaci 11+4reb+3ast, C.Taboada 5+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1187978
Cordoba CB – Albacete 64-76
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Albacete and 11th ranked Cordoba CB had identical 10-12 record. But Cordoba CB was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Albacete 76-64 on Sunday night. Albacete made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for Diego De Blas (198-2000) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 8 rebounds. Point guard Pablo Sanchez (192-2002) helped adding 19 points and 4 assists. Point guard Guillermo Del Pino (193-2007) responded with 15 points and American-Nigerian forward John Egbuta (198, college: IUPUI) scored 12 points. Cordoba CB’s coach let to play twelve players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Albacete (11-12) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Salou. Newly promoted Cordoba CB dropped to the ninth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Gandia and Clavijo. Albacete will meet at home Zornotza (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cordoba CB will play against Iraurgi SB (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cordoba CB: G.Del Pino 15+4reb+1ast, J.Egbuta 12+2reb+2ast, R.Gadiliauskas 7+3reb, S.Aboubacar 6+5reb, G.Orozco 6+4reb+1ast, A.Moreno 5+1reb
Albacete: D.De Blas 20+8reb, P.Sanchez 19+1reb+4ast, G.Artman 9+1reb, A.Marin 8+5reb+3ast, A.Tamayo 7+12reb, B.Fall 6+1reb
gschID: 1187979
