LNB Round 3 (Second Stage): Valdivia defeats leader Los Leones

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Los Leones (11-2) on the court of Valdivia on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Valdivia 92-77. Valdivia dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Los Leones' 22 and made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. Valdivia forced 19 Los Leones turnovers and outrebounded them 39-24 including a 28-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by Los Leones helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for the former international Carlos Lauler (190-1996) who led his team to a victory with 24 points and 6 assists. American forward Owen Liss (198-2003, college: Norwich) contributed with 14 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Jamaican-American guard Sek Henry (196-1987, college: Nebraska) answered with 19 points for Los Leones. Los Leones' coach rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Los Leones (11-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed Espanol (6-6) in Osorno 89-67. It was a great evening for American forward Kingsley Perkins (203, college: LSSU) who led his team to a victory scoring 13 points and 9 rebounds. Sek Henry helped adding 19 points. Los Leones' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was U.S. Virgin Islands-American swingman Jahsean Corbett (198-2002, college: Duquesne, agency: Helping Ballers) with 24 points and 8 rebounds.
A very close game took place in Castro between Univ.Catolica and Castro. Univ.Catolica (5-8) got a very close victory on the road over Castro (4-9). Univ.Catolica managed to escape with a 1-point win 85-84 in the game for the tenth place. It was an exceptional evening for Tristan Harper who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Univ.Catolica's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Marcell McCreary came up with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds for Castro in the defeat.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 3: Puente Alto was smashed by Espanol on the road 89-69. Univ.Concepcion destroyed Puerto Montt on its own court 87-59. Puente Alto lost to undefeated Valdivia in a road game 62-86. Las Animas rolled over Univ.Catolica at home 96-61. Puerto Varas were defeated by Ancud on the opponent's court 79-74.
The most impressive performance of 3rd round was 30 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists by Stan Scott of Ancud.



Castro - Univ.Catolica 84-85:
A very close game took place in Castro between Univ.Catolica and Castro. Univ.Catolica (5-8) got a very close victory on the road over Castro (4-9). Univ.Catolica managed to escape with a 1-point win 85-84 in the game for the tenth place. Univ.Catolica dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Castro's 24. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Tristan Harper (198-2000, college: Langston) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Forward Vicente Damianovic (-1997) accounted for 25 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Univ.Catolica's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Marcell McCreary (193, college: UT Arlington) came up with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import forward Nick Farrar (201-2002, college: Guilford) added 22 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Castro in the defeat.
Top scorers:
Univ.Catolica: H.Tristan 25+11reb+7ast, V.Damianovic 25+8reb, B.Shaquil 16+5reb+2ast, M.Lucas 8+6reb+1ast, S.Deiker 5+2reb+3ast, C.Salas 4
Castro: M.McCreary 31+11reb+1ast, N.Farrar 22+12reb+1ast, U.Marco 10+2reb+3ast, B.Augusto 9+6reb+5ast, A.Ricardo 8+3reb+2ast, N.Alvarez 3+2reb

Espanol O. - Puente Alto 89-69:
Espanol used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Puente Alto 89-69 on Saturday night. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Trent Coleman (201, college: Charleston So.) who led the winners and scored 27 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). U.S. Virgin Islands-American swingman Jahsean Corbett (198-2002, college: Duquesne, agency: Helping Ballers) accounted for 16 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. American forward Ocypher Owens (201, college: Tarleton St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and ex-international Joaquin Pino (193-2000) added 13 points respectively for Puente Alto in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Puente Alto's coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win.
Top scorers:
Espanol O.: C.Trent 27+8reb, C.Jahsean 16+11reb+3ast, A.Moraga 13+4reb+3ast, B.Amor 11+5reb+8ast, M.Sepulveda 7+1reb+1ast, C.Martinez 5+3reb+1ast
Puente Alto: O.Ocypher 16+12reb+1ast, A.Ignacio 15+1reb, P.Joaquin 13+3reb+2ast, G.Navarro 10+3reb+1ast, J.Murphy 8+9reb, U.Cristian 7+3reb+2ast

Valdivia - Los Leones 92-77:
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Los Leones (11-2) on the court of Valdivia on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Valdivia 92-77. Valdivia dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Los Leones' 22 and made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. Valdivia forced 19 Los Leones turnovers and outrebounded them 39-24 including a 28-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by Los Leones helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for the former international Carlos Lauler (190-1996) who led his team to a victory with 24 points and 6 assists. American forward Owen Liss (198-2003, college: Norwich) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Jamaican-American guard Sek Henry (196-1987, college: Nebraska) answered with 19 points and ex-international forward Darrol Jones (195-1994) added 14 points in the effort for Los Leones. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Los Leones' coach rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Valdivia: L.Carlos 24+3reb+6ast, A.Kevin 15+7reb, L.Owen 14+11reb+1ast, C.Erik 13+6reb+6ast, G.Zondrick 10+8reb+3ast, H.Gabriel 8+2reb
Los Leones: S.Henry 19+1reb+2ast, J.Darrol 14+3reb+3ast, K.Perkins 11+6reb, L.Eduardo 11+1reb+1ast, J.Key 11+6reb, M.Sergio 5+3reb+2ast

Univ.Concepcion - Puerto Montt 87-59:
Rather expected game when Puerto Montt (6-7) was smashed on the road by Univ.Concepcion (10-1) 87-59 on Sunday. Univ.Concepcion made 24-of-28 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Puerto Montt turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for the former international center Sebastian Pereira (203-2005) who led the winners and scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. ex-international Diego Low (190-1997) accounted for 20 points for the winning side. American guard Saquan Singleton (198-1998, college: GMU, agency: WP Sports Agency) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import power forward Kai Mitchell-Watkins (201-1997, college: SHSU) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Puerto Montt in the defeat. Four Puerto Montt players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Univ.Concepcion: D.Low 20+3reb+1ast, S.Pereira 18+7reb, M.Rivera 10+5reb+2ast, R.Kevin 9+3reb+2ast, C.Milano 8+5reb, F.Saravia 8+2reb+2ast
Puerto Montt: S.Singleton 16+16reb+4ast, B.Lautaro 12+3reb+2ast, A.Tomas 12+1reb, K.Mitchell-Watkins 11+6reb+1ast, C.Vicente 3+2reb, S.Benjamin 2+1reb+1ast

Valdivia - Puente Alto 86-62:
Very predictable result when Valdivia (10-0) rolled over at home Puente Alto (5-7) 86-62 on Sunday. Valdivia forced 21 Puente Alto turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American power forward Zondrick Garrett (203-2002, college: UWF, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. His fellow American import center Kevin Allen (211-1994, college: Emporia St., agency: Inception Sports) accounted for 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Valdivia's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench saving starting five for next games. American forward Ocypher Owens (201, college: Tarleton St.) came up with 17 points and 9 rebounds and international center Ignacio Ansaldo (198-2003) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Puente Alto in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Valdivia: G.Zondrick 23+10reb+4ast, A.Kevin 20+9reb+5ast, G.Hernandez 11+2reb+2ast, L.Carlos 10+4reb+2ast, H.Gabriel 8+3reb, H.Federico 4+1reb+3ast
Puente Alto: O.Ocypher 17+9reb+1ast, P.Joaquin 13+4reb+2ast, G.Navarro 10+2reb+2ast, A.Ignacio 10+9reb+1ast, M.Renato 6+4reb+3ast, U.Cristian 6+6reb+2ast

Espanol O. - Los Leones 67-89:
Los Leones (11-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed Espanol (6-6) in Osorno 89-67. It was a great evening for American forward Kingsley Perkins (203, college: LSSU) who led his team to a victory scoring 13 points and 9 rebounds. Jamaican-American guard Sek Henry (196-1987, college: Nebraska) helped adding 19 points. Four Los Leones players scored in double figures. Los Leones' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was U.S. Virgin Islands-American swingman Jahsean Corbett (198-2002, college: Duquesne, agency: Helping Ballers) with 24 points and 8 rebounds and ex-international guard Barham Amor (185-1996) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds.
Top scorers:
Los Leones: H.Sek 19+3reb, D.Jones 14+3reb+4ast, P.Kingsley 13+9reb+3ast, N.Rebolledo 12+2reb+1ast, D.Garcia 9+2reb+2ast, E.Lugo 8+1reb+1ast
Espanol O.: J.Corbett 24+8reb+2ast, A.Barham 12+5reb+3ast, T.Coleman 11+7reb, M.Agustin 8+8reb, A.Felipe 4+1reb, G.Maximo 4+3reb

Las Animas - Univ.Catolica 96-61:
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when Univ.Catolica (5-8) was outscored by Las Animas (6-8) in Valdivia 96-61 on Monday. Las Animas forced 21 Univ.Catolica turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for international Fabian Martinez (194-2000) who led the winners and scored 23 points and 5 rebounds. ex-international Sebastian Suarez (193-1991, college: Portland St.) accounted for 23 points for the winning side. American forward Tristan Harper (198-2000, college: Langston) came up with 17 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import guard Shaquil Bender (188, college: LBSU) added 9 points respectively for Univ.Catolica in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Las Animas: F.Martinez 23+5reb+3ast, S.Sebastian 23+4reb+2ast, A.Wimbush 14+15reb, A.Enzo 9+2reb+3ast, C.Naranjo 8+1ast, C.Stuardo 6+2reb
Univ.Catolica: T.Harper 17+7reb+3ast, S.Bender 9+2reb+2ast, D.Vicente 8+4reb, S.Cristobal 7+2reb, D.Juan 5+3ast, L.Marquez 4+4reb+1ast

Ancud - Puerto Varas 79-74:
Everything went according to plan when Ancud (8-5) defeated at home Puerto Varas (5-6) 79-74 on Monday. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Stan Scott (193-1998, college: MSSU) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. ex-international point guard Franco Ordenes (181-1992) accounted for 9 points and 6 assists for the winning side. Cuban forward Yasmany Fundora (201-1992) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds and American-Puerto Rican forward Jonathan Ocasio (196-1992, college: New Haven) added 6 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Puerto Varas in the defeat. Puerto Varas' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help.
Top scorers:
Ancud: S.Stan 30+11reb+5ast, H.Gomez 15+1reb+2ast, O.Franco 9+4reb+6ast, A.Lopez 8+1reb+3ast, E.Ben 6+6reb, R.Vera 5
Puerto Varas: Y.Fundora 23+14reb+2ast, D.Simon 13, A.Patricio 10+3reb+4ast, V.Carlos 7+7reb+5ast, J.Ocasio 6+9reb+4ast, C.Agustin 5