LNB Round 6 (Regular Season): Espanol defeat Ancud in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 6 in the LNB took place in Ancud. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 3rd ranked Ancud (3-3) to top-ranked Espanol (5-0) 92-91 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Ancud. They outrebounded Ancud 44-33 including 30 on the defensive glass. U.S. Virgin Islands-American swingman Jahsean Corbett (198-2002, college: Duquesne, agency: Helping Ballers) scored 25 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Ja'Heim Hudson (201-2001, college: Auburn) chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Stan Scott (193-1998, college: MSSU) with 34 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Undefeated Espanol have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Ancud at the other side dropped to the fourth place with three games lost.
Important game to mention about took place in Puerto Varas. Fourth ranked Puerto Varas (3-2) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 6th ranked Las Animas (1-5) 91-90 on Wednesday evening. American-Puerto Rican forward Jonathan Ocasio (196-1992, college: New Haven) notched 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Carlos Villagran supported him with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists. Even 26 points and 7 rebounds by Nigerian-Italian power forward David Okeke (204-1998) did not help to save the game for Las Animas. Las Animas' coach Carlos Zuniga rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Puerto Varas moved-up to third place. Las Animas lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with Espanol and Puerto Montt.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Santiago: Univ.Catolica (#3) and Colo Colo (#4). Colo Colo was defeated at home 70-81 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The best player for the winners was Shaquil Bender who scored 32 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Alejo Britos who recorded 21 points and 5 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Univ.Catolica have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 4-2 record having just two point less than leader Espanol O. Loser Colo Colo keeps the fourth place with five games lost.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: Puente Alto lost to undefeated Univ.Concepcion on the opponent's court 89-97. Castro lost to undefeated Valdivia in a home game 79-92. Los Leones managed to beat Puente Alto on the road 88-75. Espanol defeated Colo Colo on its own court 80-67. Puerto Montt beat Las Animas in a road game 83-78. Univ.Catolica destroyed Espanol at home 99-80.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 34 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds by Ben Ezeagu of Ancud.



Colo Colo - Univ.Catolica 70-81:
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Santiago: Univ.Catolica (#3) and Colo Colo (#4). Colo Colo was defeated at home 70-81 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Univ.Catolica forced 19 Colo Colo turnovers. The best player for the winners was American guard Shaquil Bender (188, college: LBSU) who scored 32 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Lucas Marquez (196-2003) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Four Univ.Catolica players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Argentinian guard Alejo Britos (187-1994) who recorded 21 points and 5 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and ex-international point guard Francisco Bravo (174-1987) added 18 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Univ.Catolica have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 4-2 record having just two point less than leader Espanol O. Loser Colo Colo keeps the fourth place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Univ.Catolica: B.Shaquil 32+6reb+4ast, M.Lucas 14+10reb+2ast, S.Navarrete 14+7reb+2ast, V.Damianovic 11+3reb, J.Dlugoszewski 5+3reb+2ast, C.Salas 5+1reb+2ast
Colo Colo: A.Britos 21+5reb+3ast, B.Francisco 18+7reb+3ast, P.Juan 12+2reb+2ast, J.Lorca 7+4reb+1ast, M.Luis 6+5reb+2ast, A.Franco 4+9reb+3ast

Univ.Concepcion - Puente Alto 97-89:
Rather expected game when 5th ranked Puente Alto (1-4) was defeated on the road by top-ranked Univ.Concepcion (4-0) 97-89 on Thursday. Univ.Concepcion looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Stephen Maxwell (201-1993, college: CSUN) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds. Michael Rivera (190-2001) chipped in 22 points. Univ.Concepcion's coach Santiago Gomez used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Jason Murphy (206-2000, college: NC A&T) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds and ex-international Joaquin Pino (193-2000) added 19 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Univ.Concepcion have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Valdivia and Los Leones. Loser Puente Alto keeps the fifth place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Univ.Concepcion: M.Stephen 24+13reb+3ast, M.Rivera 22+4reb+1ast, D.Low 11+4reb+6ast, S.Pereira 11+2reb+2ast, M.Nahuel 10+2reb, E.Jerry 7+8reb+1ast
Puente Alto: J.Murphy 21+16reb, P.Joaquin 19+3reb+2ast, G.Navarro 16+3reb+1ast, O.Ocypher 13+8reb+2ast, U.Cristian 9+2reb, B.Oscar 6+1reb+3ast

Castro - Valdivia 79-92:
Rather predictable result when top-ranked Valdivia (4-0) defeated on the road 6th ranked Castro (1-3) 92-79 on Saturday. Valdivia outrebounded Castro 49-31 including a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international Carlos Lauler (190-1996) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. American power forward Zondrick Garrett (203-2002, college: UWF, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Puerto Rican guard GianFranco Grafals (193, college: Nova SE) who recorded 25 points and 7 rebounds and American forward Chandler Collins-Johnson (203, college: Livingstone) added 18 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Five Valdivia and four Castro players scored in double figures. Castro's coach Cristobal Jara tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Valdivia have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Univ.Concepcion and Los Leones. Loser Castro dropped to the fifth place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Valdivia: L.Owen 22+5reb+1ast, G.Zondrick 20+6reb+3ast, L.Carlos 18+11reb+7ast, H.Gabriel 13+8reb+1ast, C.Jalen 12+11reb, C.Erik 7+5reb+5ast
Castro: G.Grafals 25+7reb+1ast, C.Chandler 18+8reb, B.Augusto 11+5reb+1ast, U.Marco 10+2reb+3ast, N.Alvarez 5+4reb+5ast, A.Ricardo 3

Puente Alto - Los Leones 75-88:
Not a big story in a game when 5th ranked Puente Alto (1-4) was defeated at home by top-ranked Los Leones (4-0) 88-75 on Saturday. Los Leones made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American forward Jaylen Key (203-1997, college: New Orleans) who scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Eduardo Lugo (-2001) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Los Leones' coach Guillermo Frutos used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Ocypher Owens (201, college: Tarleton St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and ex-international Joaquin Pino (193-2000) added 19 points respectively. Four Puente Alto players scored in double figures. Los Leones have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Univ.Concepcion and Valdivia. Loser Puente Alto keeps the fifth place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Los Leones: E.Lugo 16+5reb, D.Jones 16+2reb+2ast, K.Jaylen 14+7reb, P.Kingsley 9+4reb+1ast, D.Garcia 9+3reb, B.Herrera 9+2reb+2ast
Puente Alto: O.Ocypher 21+11reb+1ast, P.Joaquin 19+2reb+2ast, G.Navarro 12+2reb+1ast, A.Ignacio 11+6reb, B.Oscar 6+2reb+2ast, U.Cristian 4+3reb+1ast

Espanol T. - Colo Colo 80-67:
There was a small surprise in Talca where sixth ranked Espanol (1-5) beat 4th ranked Colo Colo (2-5) 80-67 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Pablo Barraza (184-1994) who scored 22 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. American guard James McPherson (185-1995, college: UTPB) chipped in 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Argentinian center Julian Lorca (207-2003) who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds and Argentinian guard Alejo Britos (187-1994) added 24 points respectively. Colo Colo's coach Ernesto Menchaca tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Espanol maintains sixth position with 1-5 record, which they share with Las Animas and Puerto Montt. Loser Colo Colo keeps the fourth place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Espanol T.: P.Barraza 22+8reb+8ast, M.James 19+7reb+4ast, L.Aseem 17+8reb+3ast, T.Lewis 8+16reb+1ast, V.Gonzalez 7+3reb+2ast, T.Espinoza 7+2reb+1ast
Colo Colo: A.Britos 24+2reb+2ast, B.Francisco 15+5reb+3ast, J.Lorca 15+17reb+2ast, S.Vicente 7+10reb, M.Luis 3, N.Joaquin 3+1reb

Puerto Varas - Las Animas 91-90:
Important game to mention about took place in Puerto Varas. Fourth ranked Puerto Varas (3-2) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 6th ranked Las Animas (1-5) 91-90 on Wednesday evening. Puerto Varas had a 31-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. American-Puerto Rican forward Jonathan Ocasio (196-1992, college: New Haven) notched 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and forward Carlos Villagran (185-2000) supported him with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists. Four Puerto Varas players scored in double figures. Even 26 points and 7 rebounds by Nigerian-Italian power forward David Okeke (204-1998) did not help to save the game for Las Animas. American point guard Alani Moore II (178-1998, college: Temple) added 22 points and 5 assists. Las Animas' coach Carlos Zuniga rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Puerto Varas moved-up to third place. Las Animas lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with Espanol and Puerto Montt.
Top scorers:
Puerto Varas: O.Jonathan 22+7reb+5ast, P.Marcelo 20+4reb+3ast, F.Yasmany 16+6reb, C.Villagran 10+9reb+11ast, B.Perez 8+1reb, S.Davies 5
Las Animas: D.Okeke 26+7reb+2ast, A.Moore II 22+1reb+5ast, W.Amare 12+12reb+1ast, N.Claudio 9+2reb, E.Amado 8+1reb+4ast, C.Vicente 5+2reb+2ast

Las Animas - Puerto Montt 78-83:
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Valdivia where 6th ranked Las Animas (1-5) were defeated by seventh ranked Puerto Montt (1-5) 83-78 on Friday. The best player for the winners was American power forward Kai Mitchell-Watkins (201-1997, college: SHSU) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. The other American import guard Saquan Singleton (198-1998, college: GMU, agency: WP Sports Agency) chipped in 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international Sebastian Suarez (193-1991, college: Portland St.) who recorded 26 points and 8 rebounds and Nigerian-Italian power forward David Okeke (204-1998) added 12 points and 12 rebounds respectively. Five Puerto Montt and four Las Animas players scored in double figures. Las Animas' coach Carlos Zuniga tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Puerto Montt left bottom position moving up to sixth place, which they share with Espanol and Las Animas. It was Las Animas' fifth loss in a row.
Top scorers:
Puerto Montt: L.Barrios 17+2reb+2ast, S.Saquan 16+5reb+6ast, M.Kai 15+12reb+2ast, C.Torres 11+2reb, T.Alvarez 10+5reb, F.Juan 7+4reb+2ast
Las Animas: S.Suarez 26+8reb+3ast, E.Amado 13+2ast, A.Moore II 12+1reb+4ast, D.Okeke 12+12reb+1ast, D.Gabriel 9+1reb, W.Amare 6+8reb

Univ.Catolica - Espanol T. 99-80:
No shocking result in a game in Santiago where third ranked Univ.Catolica (4-2) outleveled 6th ranked Espanol (1-5) 99-80 on Friday. Univ.Catolica dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Espanol T.'s 30. The best player for the winners was American forward Tristan Harper (198-2000, college: Langston) who scored 28 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Lucas Marquez (196-2003) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard James McPherson (185-1995, college: UTPB) who recorded 17 points and 7 rebounds and Pablo Barraza (184-1994) added 22 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Univ.Catolica have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 4-2 record having just two point less than leader Espanol O. Espanol lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with five games lost. They share the position with Las Animas and Puerto Montt.
Top scorers:
Univ.Catolica: H.Tristan 28+6reb+4ast, M.Lucas 18+6reb+1ast, S.Navarrete 11+5reb+1ast, B.Shaquil 11+4reb, C.Salas 10+1reb, S.Deiker 8+2reb+4ast
Espanol T.: B.Pablo 22+2reb+3ast, J.McPherson 17+7reb+3ast, L.Taevon 16+10reb+1ast, A.Luckey 11+5reb+2ast, C.Claudio 9+3reb, E.Tomas 5+1ast

Ancud - Espanol O. 91-92:
The most exciting game of round 6 in the LNB took place in Ancud. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 3rd ranked Ancud (3-3) to top-ranked Espanol (5-0) 92-91 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Ancud. They outrebounded Ancud 44-33 including 30 on the defensive glass. U.S. Virgin Islands-American swingman Jahsean Corbett (198-2002, college: Duquesne, agency: Helping Ballers) scored 25 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Ja'Heim Hudson (201-2001, college: Auburn) chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Stan Scott (193-1998, college: MSSU) with 34 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Canadian forward Ben Ezeagu (201-2003, college: S.Indiana) scored 34 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds. Espanol have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Ancud at the other side dropped to the fourth place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Espanol O.: C.Jahsean 25+8reb+5ast, H.Ja'Heim 21+8reb+2ast, F.Acuna 18+4reb+2ast, C.Martinez 9+4reb+3ast, H.Angulo 8+11reb, M.Gonzalez 7+4reb+1ast
Ancud: B.Ezeagu 34+6reb, S.Scott 34+8reb+4ast, L.Moreno 13+5reb+3ast, F.Ordenes 6+5reb+9ast, L.Agustin 2, V.Renato 2+6reb