Liga Nacional Round 4: Puente Alto beat Universidad Catolica by three after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most exciting game of round 4 in the Liga Nacional took place in Santiago. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of much higher ranked Universidad Catolica (2-2) to fourth ranked Puente Alto (2-1) 82-79 in the game for the third place. Puente Alto made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Puente Alto made 7 blocks. 25 personal fouls committed by Universidad Catolica helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Corbin Jackson (198-92, college: Florida Tech) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points, 11 rebounds and 6 blocks. The former international point guard Erik Carrasco (181-83) contributed with 9 points for the winners. American Scott Cutley (196-85, college: CS Fullerton) replied with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for Universidad Catolica. Puente Alto moved-up to third place in Nacional. Universidad Catolica at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. Puente Alto are looking forward to face Temuco (#6) at home in the next round. Universidad Catolica will have a break next round.
Important game to mention about took place in Ancud. Third ranked Deportivo Valdivia (2-1) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging bottom-ranked AB Ancud (0-3) 69-68 on Sunday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Rashad Madden (196-92, college: Arkansas) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 5 rebounds and Ignacio Alessio who added 18 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Argentinian Lisandro Rasio (198-90, agency: Pro Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 20 rebounds. Defending champion maintains third position in Nacional with 2-1 record behind leader CDU Concepcion. AB Ancud at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. Deportivo Valdivia will play against CD Puerto Varas (#5) on the road in the next round. AB Ancud will play against Puerto Montt and hopes to get finally their first victory.
An interesting game for Las Animas (2-0) which hosted in Valdivia 4th ranked Puerto Montt (1-2). Top-ranked Las Animas managed to get a 6-point victory 108-102. The winners were led by Franco Morales who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points, 9 rebounds and 12 assists. Las Animas' coach Lucas Zurita used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 27 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists by Akeem Ellis did not help to save the game for Puerto Montt. Las Animas moved-up to second place in Nacional. Loser Puerto Montt keeps the fourth position with two games lost. Las Animas will meet at home league's leader CD Castro in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Puerto Montt will play against AB Ancud and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Liga Nacional top team - CD Castro (3-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they beat fifth ranked CD Puerto Varas (1-3) 91-75. Mike Poole fired 30 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. CD Castro's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. CD Castro maintains first position in Nacional with 3-0 record. CD Puerto Varas at the other side keep the fifth place with three games lost. CD Castro's next round opponent will be league's second-placed Las Animas in Valdivia and it will be for sure the game of the week. CD Puerto Varas will play at home against Deportivo Valdivia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Group Centro

CDU Catolica - Puente Alto 79-82

The most exciting game of round 4 in the Liga Nacional took place in Santiago. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of much higher ranked Universidad Catolica (2-2) to fourth ranked Puente Alto (2-1) 82-79 in the game for the third place. Puente Alto made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Puente Alto made 7 blocks. 25 personal fouls committed by Universidad Catolica helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Corbin Jackson (198-92, college: Florida Tech) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points, 11 rebounds and 6 blocks. The former international point guard Erik Carrasco (181-83) contributed with 9 points for the winners. Jackson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American Scott Cutley (196-85, college: CS Fullerton) replied with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import guard D.J. Ursery (193, college: Alaska-Anch.) added 17 points in the effort for Universidad Catolica. Puente Alto moved-up to third place in Nacional. Universidad Catolica at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. Puente Alto are looking forward to face Temuco (#6) at home in the next round. Universidad Catolica will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Puente Alto: C.Jackson 30+11reb+2ast, E.Carrasco 9+3reb+3ast, D.Valenzuela 8+2reb+2ast, A.Guzman 7+4ast, F.Ibarra 7+2reb+2ast, A.Pinedo 6+1reb+2ast
CDU Catolica: S.Cutley 32+10reb+5ast, D.Ursery 17+4reb+3ast, S.Silva 13+7reb+2ast, J.Emiliano Fernandez 7+1ast, M.Barrientos 6+3reb+1ast, R.Gatica 2+1reb+1ast

Group Sur

Las Animas - Puerto Montt 108-102

An interesting game for Las Animas (2-0) which hosted in Valdivia 4th ranked Puerto Montt (1-2). Top-ranked Las Animas managed to get a 6-point victory 108-102. Las Animas dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Puerto Montt's 44 and made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. The winners were led by the former international guard Franco Morales (179-92) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points, 9 rebounds and 12 assists and American forward Kristian Clarkson (202-84, college: Widener) supported him with 26 points and 11 rebounds. Las Animas' coach Lucas Zurita used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 27 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists by American forward Akeem Ellis (198, college: Coppin St.) did not help to save the game for Puerto Montt. Canadian point guard Alex Johnson (178, college: NC State) added 28 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for lost side. Las Animas moved-up to second place in Nacional. Loser Puerto Montt keeps the fourth position with two games lost. Las Animas will meet at home league's leader CD Castro in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Puerto Montt will play against AB Ancud and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Las Animas: K.Clarkson 26+11reb+2ast, F.Morales 25+9reb+12ast, D.Johnson 20+13reb+1ast, C.Naranjo 9+6reb+1ast, D.Franklin 9+2reb+1ast, C.Soto 7+4reb+1ast
Puerto Montt: A.Johnson 28+6reb+7ast, A.Ellis 27+11reb+5ast, J.Valencia 14+5reb+1ast, C.Cabrera 10+5reb+1ast, F.Garrido 9+12reb+3ast, T.Alvarez 7+6reb+6ast

AB Ancud - CD Valdivia 68-69

Important game to mention about took place in Ancud. Third ranked Deportivo Valdivia (2-1) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging bottom-ranked AB Ancud (0-3) 69-68 on Sunday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Rashad Madden (196-92, college: Arkansas) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 5 rebounds and Argentinian center Ignacio Alessio (203-87) who added 18 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Argentinian Lisandro Rasio (198-90, agency: Pro Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 20 rebounds and swingman Rodrigo Munoz (186-80) scored 11 points and 5 assists. Four AB Ancud players scored in double figures. Defending champion maintains third position in Nacional with 2-1 record behind leader CDU Concepcion. AB Ancud at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. Deportivo Valdivia will play against CD Puerto Varas (#5) on the road in the next round. AB Ancud will play against Puerto Montt and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
CD Valdivia: R.Madden 19+5reb+2ast, I.Alessio 18+7reb+1ast, N.Ferreyra 11+3reb+5ast, G.Isla 8+10reb+1ast, M.Fabian 5+4reb+1ast, V.Guaico 5+3reb
AB Ancud: L.Rasio 20+20reb+2ast, S.Suarez 14+2reb+3ast, R.Munoz 11+4reb+5ast, M.Pinto 11+2reb+2ast, J.Victor Jeronimo 6+9reb+1ast, C.Sepulveda 6+2reb

CD Castro - CD Puerto Varas 91-75

Liga Nacional top team - CD Castro (3-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they beat fifth ranked CD Puerto Varas (1-3) 91-75. CD Castro made 18-of-20 charity shots (90.0 percent) during the game. American forward Mike Poole (196-92, college: Iona) fired 30 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian guard Esteban Cantarutti (185-88) chipped in 18 points and 9 assists. CD Castro's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Naturalized Panamanian guard Eugenio Luzcando (190-95, college: Idaho St.) produced 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Deangelo Kirkland (203-89, college: Columbus St., agency: Interperformances) added 10 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four CD Castro and five CD Puerto Varas players scored in double figures. CD Castro maintains first position in Nacional with 3-0 record. CD Puerto Varas at the other side keep the fifth place with three games lost. CD Castro's next round opponent will be league's second-placed Las Animas in Valdivia and it will be for sure the game of the week. CD Puerto Varas will play at home against Deportivo Valdivia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
CD Castro: M.Poole 30+8reb+1ast, C.Blossom 22+5reb, E.Cantarutti 18+3reb+9ast, J.Fontena 11+15reb+3ast, H.Gomez 7+1reb+1ast, D.Arcos 2+2ast
CD Puerto Varas: J.Harrison 20+2reb, E.Luzcando 19+6reb+5ast, D.Pereira 14+4reb+2ast, A.Vergara 12+2reb+6ast, D.Kirkland 10+11reb+3ast, S.F 0



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