Liga Nacional Round 15: Leader Puente Alto loses to Las Animas

The round was rather attractive and full of interesting results. The round ended with defeat of the leader and favorites losing the games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Puente Alto (11-6) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by Las Animas (14-2) 97-78. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Puente Alto. Las Animas shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 58.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Kristian Clarkson (202-84, college: Widener) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). His fellow American import forward Rick Jackson (206-89, college: Syracuse, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 21 points and 9 rebounds. Las Animas' coach Lucas Zurita 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 Argentinian forward Nicholas Wadell (201-89) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Las Animas have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 14-2 record which they share with defeated Puente Alto. Puente Alto at the other side still keeps top position with six games lost. Las Animas are looking forward to face Puerto Montt (#5) on the road in the next round. Puente Alto will play against Quilicura (#6) and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Santiago. Fifth ranked Universidad Catolica (9-9) saved a 2-point victory at home edging second-best CD Castro (9-7) 61-59 in the game for the second place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of CD Castro. It was a key game for the second position in the league. It was a good game for American guard DJ Ursery (193, college: Alaska-Anch.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds. Scott Cutley contributed with 18 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American forward Cedric Blossom (198-94, college: Morgan St.) answered with 18 points and 5 rebounds for CD Castro. CD Castro's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the third consecutive win for Universidad Catolica. They moved-up to second place, which they share with CDU Concepcion. CD Castro at the other side dropped to the third position with seven games lost. Universidad Catolica will play against Los Leones (#4) in Quilpue in the next round. CD Castro will play at home against AB Ancud and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Universidad de Concepcion (9-9) against fifth ranked CD Puerto Varas (9-8) on Friday night. Visiting Universidad de Concepcion was defeated by CD Puerto Varas in a tough game in Puerto Varas 68-73. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Universidad de Concepcion. It was a great evening for Timajh Parker-Rivera who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Steven Toyloy with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds. CD Puerto Varas moved-up to fourth place. Loser Universidad de Concepcion keeps the second position with nine games lost. They share it with CDU Catolica. CD Puerto Varas will meet league's second-placed Deportivo Valdivia on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Universidad de Concepcion will play against Temuco and hope to secure a win.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Los Leones (8-10) against sixth ranked AB Ancud (5-10) on Saturday night. Host Los Leones were defeated by AB Ancud in a tough game in Quilpue 87-91. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Los Leones. It was an exceptional evening for Lisandro Rasio who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. AB Ancud maintains sixth place with 5-10 record. Los Leones at the other side dropped to the fourth position with ten games lost. AB Ancud's next round opponent will be higher ranked CD Castro (#3) on the road and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Los Leones will play against Universidad Catolica in Santiago and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked CD Castro (9-7) against fifth ranked CD Puerto Varas (9-8) on Monday night. Host CD Castro was crushed by CD Puerto Varas in Castro 92-63. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of CD Castro. The best player for the winners was Che Bob who had a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 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. CD Puerto Varas moved-up to fourth place. Loser CD Castro dropped to the third position with seven games lost. CD Puerto Varas will face league's second-placed Deportivo Valdivia on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. CD Castro will play against AB Ancud and hope to win that game.

Other games of round 15 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Las Animas defeated Quilicura in Valdivia 97-83. Puente Alto beat Puerto Montt at home 106-88. CD Castro won against Los Leones on the opponent's court 81-77. CDU Catolica managed to outperform AB Ancud in a home game 89-77. Temuco recorded a loss to CD Valdivia on the road 84-76. Quilicura was defeated by Puerto Montt on its own court 75-85. Temuco was beaten by CD Puerto Varas in a road game 85-72. CD Valdivia lost to CDU Concepcion at home 61-75.

Quilicura - Las Animas 83-97

There was no surprise when 6th ranked Quilicura (2-13) was defeated at home by first ranked Las Animas (14-2) 97-83 on Friday. Las Animas looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Rick Jackson (206-89, college: Syracuse, agency: Interperformances) who scored 19 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. His fellow American import guard Ricky Harris (187-87, college: UMass) chipped in 28 points. Four Las Animas players scored in double figures. Las Animas' coach Lucas Zurita allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Jamaican power forward Phil Henry (203-91, college: E.New Mexico) who recorded 26 points and 6 rebounds and American forward Timothy Simmons (195-92, college: DBU, agency: Prestige Sports) added 24 points, 5 assists and 4 steals (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) respectively. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Las Animas. They maintain first place with 14-2 record. Loser Quilicura keeps the sixth position with 13 games lost. Las Animas will face Puerto Montt (#5) on the road in the next round. Quilicura will play against the league's leader Puente Alto and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Quilicura: P.Henry 26+6reb+3ast, T.Simmons 24+1reb+5ast, F.Schuler 20+5reb+2ast, A.Adegoke 6+7reb+1ast, R.Cannobbio 3+2reb, A.Toro 2+1reb+7ast
Las Animas: R.Harris 28+3ast, R.Jackson 19+9reb+6ast, D.Low 12+3reb+1ast, K.Clarkson 12+5reb+3ast, C.Naranjo 8+2reb+1ast, F.Morales 6+6reb+6ast

Puente Alto - Puerto Montt 106-88

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Puente Alto (11-6) defeated at home 4th placed Puerto Montt (8-10) 106-88 on Friday. Puente Alto shot 60.7 percent from the field. Puente Alto outrebounded Puerto Montt 39-25 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was American-Nigerien swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-94, college: UCF) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds. The former international point guard Erik Carrasco (181-83) chipped in 20 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Canadian point guard Alex Johnson (178-88, college: NC State) who recorded 22 points and 4 assists and the former international guard Tomas Alvarez (185-89) added 22 points respectively. Five Puente Alto and four Puerto Montt players scored in double figures. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Puente Alto. They maintain first place with 11-6 record. Loser Puerto Montt keeps the fourth position with ten games lost. Puente Alto will face Quilicura (#6) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Puerto Montt will play against the league's leader Las Animas and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Puerto Montt: A.Johnson 22+3reb+4ast, T.Alvarez 22+2reb+2ast, J.Croff 17+4reb+1ast, C.Cabrera 11+3reb+1ast, A.Ellis 9+6reb+7ast, F.Garrido 4+5reb+1ast
Puente Alto: T.Efianayi 24+13reb+3ast, E.Carrasco 20+6reb+8ast, N.Wadell 18+7reb+6ast, C.Jackson 15+7reb+3ast, P.Coro 14+1reb+3ast, D.Valenzuela 5+1reb

Los Leones - CD Castro 77-81

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 3rd placed Los Leones' (8-10) home loss to second ranked CD Castro (9-7) 77-81 on Friday. CD Castro dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Los Leones' 32. The best player for the winners was American forward Cedric Blossom (198-94, college: Morgan St.) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Mike Poole (196-92, college: Iona) chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds. Four CD Castro players scored in double figures. CD Castro's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was S Hairston who recorded 22 points and 6 rebounds and Italian-Argentinian center Omar Canton (206-82) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Despite that victory CD Castro went down to third position due to points difference. Loser Los Leones dropped to the fourth place with ten games lost. CD Castro will face AB Ancud (#6) at home in the next round. Los Leones will play against Universidad Catolica in Santiago and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Los Leones: H.S 22+6reb+3ast, O.Canton 17+5reb+2ast, E.Marechal 15+3reb+4ast, D.Dodson 9+8reb+1ast, B.Amor 7+7reb+1ast, I.Carrion 4+5reb+1ast
CD Castro: M.Poole 21+7reb+1ast, C.Blossom 19+10reb+3ast, E.Cantarutti 19+1reb+6ast, J.Fontena 12+4reb+1ast, D.Arcos 8+6reb+2ast, P.Montecinos 2+2reb

CDU Catolica - AB Ancud 89-77

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Universidad Catolica's (9-9) home victory over 6th ranked AB Ancud (5-10) 89-77 on Friday. The best player for the winners was American Scott Cutley (196-85, college: CS Fullerton) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds. His fellow American import guard DJ Ursery (193, college: Alaska-Anch.) chipped in 26 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Cutley is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. At the other side the best for losing team was Argentinian Lisandro Rasio (198-90, agency: Pro Sports) who recorded 15 points and 6 rebounds and international guard Sebastian Suarez (193-91, college: Portland St.) added 15 points respectively. Four AB Ancud players scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Universidad Catolica. They moved-up to second place, which they share with CDU Concepcion. Loser AB Ancud keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. Universidad Catolica will face Los Leones (#4) in Quilpue in the next round. AB Ancud will play on the road against CD Castro and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
AB Ancud: S.Suarez 15+3reb+2ast, L.Rasio 15+6reb+3ast, R.Munoz 12+3reb+3ast, J.Shuler 11+4reb+2ast, J.Victor Jeronimo 8+5reb+1ast, R.Vera 7
CDU Catolica: D.Ursery 26+9reb+4ast, S.Cutley 26+10reb+3ast, S.Silva 14+2reb, R.Gatica 8+1reb+3ast, J.Emiliano Fernandez 6+4reb+4ast, M.Barrientos 5+1reb+1ast

CD Valdivia - Temuco 84-76

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 4th placed Temuco's (7-10) road loss to third ranked Deportivo Valdivia (9-6) 76-84 on Friday. The best player for the winners was Argentinian center Ignacio Alessio (203-87) who scored 22 points and 5 rebounds. Argentinian point guard Nicolas Ferreyra (185-85) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists. Four Deportivo Valdivia players scored in double figures. Deportivo Valdivia's coach Juan Manuel Cordoba allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was A Sainrtilus who recorded a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds and American guard Kenny Wormley (193-96, college: Hofstra) added 25 points and 5 rebounds respectively. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Deportivo Valdivia. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Loser Temuco dropped to the fifth position with ten games lost. Deportivo Valdivia will face CD Puerto Varas (#4) at home in the next round. Temuco will play against the league's second-placed Universidad de Concepcion and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Temuco: K.Wormley 25+5reb+2ast, S.A 24+15reb+1ast, P.Prinsloo 9+4reb+1ast, J.Manriquez 5+2ast, J.Krause 5+9reb+3ast, R.Gomez 4+5reb+3ast
CD Valdivia: I.Alessio 22+5reb+1ast, N.Ferreyra 18+4reb+4ast, G.Isla 12+7reb+1ast, M.Fisher-Davis 12+4reb+5ast, V.Guaico 8+3reb+4ast, E.Sepulveda 5+1ast

CD Puerto Varas - CDU Concepcion 73-68

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Universidad de Concepcion (9-9) against fifth ranked CD Puerto Varas (9-8) on Friday night. Visiting Universidad de Concepcion was defeated by CD Puerto Varas in a tough game in Puerto Varas 68-73. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Universidad de Concepcion. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when CD Puerto Varas made 7 blocks. It was a great evening for American forward Timajh Parker-Rivera (202-94, college: Towson) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Deangelo Kirkland (203-89, college: Columbus St., agency: Interperformances) helped adding 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks. Four CD Puerto Varas players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American center Steven Toyloy (203-87, college: Cincinnati) with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds and international guard Diego Silva (186-93) scored 7 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. CD Puerto Varas moved-up to fourth place. Loser Universidad de Concepcion keeps the second position with nine games lost. They share it with CDU Catolica. CD Puerto Varas will meet league's second-placed Deportivo Valdivia on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Universidad de Concepcion will play against Temuco and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
CDU Concepcion: S.Toyloy 18+16reb+1ast, C.Lauler 12+5reb+1ast, W.Tavares 12+6reb, S.Carrasco 9+1reb+5ast, D.Silva 7+8reb+4ast, M.Villagran 7+4reb
CD Puerto Varas: D.Kirkland 20+7reb+3ast, T.Parker-Rivera 14+16reb+2ast, C.Bob 13+6reb+5ast, A.Vergara 11+1reb+1ast, J.Holt 8+2reb, E.Luzcando 6+4reb+2ast

Quilicura - Puerto Montt 75-85

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Puerto Montt (8-10) won against on the road 6th ranked Quilicura (2-13) 85-75 on Saturday. Quilicura was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. The best player for the winners was Canadian point guard Alex Johnson (178-88, college: NC State) who scored 19 points and 4 assists. The former international center Jorge Valencia (206-77) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Abiodun Adegoke (203-91, college: Midwestern St., agency: Interperformances) who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds and the other American import forward Timothy Simmons (195-92, college: DBU, agency: Prestige Sports) added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Five Puerto Montt and four Quilicura players scored in double figures. Quilicura's coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Puerto Montt. They maintain fourth place with 8-10 record, which they share with Los Leones. Loser Quilicura keeps the sixth position with 13 games lost. Puerto Montt will face league's leader Las Animas in Valdivia in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Quilicura will play at home against the league's leader Puente Alto (#1) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Quilicura: A.Adegoke 22+15reb, T.Simmons 17+6reb+5ast, P.Henry 16+6reb+3ast, F.Schuler 12+6reb+2ast, M.Rebolledo 3+2reb, S.Becerra 3+1reb
Puerto Montt: A.Johnson 19+3reb+4ast, T.Alvarez 15+4reb+1ast, A.Ellis 14+7reb+2ast, F.Garrido 11+6reb+5ast, J.Valencia 11+10reb+4ast, C.Cabrera 9+2reb

Puente Alto - Las Animas 78-97

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Puente Alto (11-6) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by Las Animas (14-2) 97-78. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Puente Alto. Las Animas shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 58.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Kristian Clarkson (202-84, college: Widener) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). His fellow American import forward Rick Jackson (206-89, college: Syracuse, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 21 points and 9 rebounds. Las Animas' coach Lucas Zurita 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 Argentinian forward Nicholas Wadell (201-89) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and the former international point guard Erik Carrasco (181-83) added 9 points and 8 assists respectively. Five Las Animas and four Puente Alto players scored in double figures. Las Animas have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 14-2 record which they share with defeated Puente Alto. Puente Alto at the other side still keeps top position with six games lost. Las Animas are looking forward to face Puerto Montt (#5) on the road in the next round. Puente Alto will play against Quilicura (#6) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Puente Alto: N.Wadell 17+10reb+2ast, T.Efianayi 15+3reb+2ast, D.Valenzuela 12+3reb+1ast, C.Jackson 10+6reb+3ast, P.Coro 9+1reb, E.Carrasco 9+3reb+8ast
Las Animas: R.Jackson 21+9reb+3ast, R.Harris 21+1reb+1ast, K.Clarkson 18+10reb+6ast, F.Morales 14+4reb+5ast, C.Naranjo 11+2reb+1ast, D.Low 5+2ast

CDU Catolica - CD Castro 61-59

Important game to mention about took place in Santiago. Fifth ranked Universidad Catolica (9-9) saved a 2-point victory at home edging second-best CD Castro (9-7) 61-59 in the game for the second place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of CD Castro. It was a key game for the second position in the league. It was a good game for American guard DJ Ursery (193, college: Alaska-Anch.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds. His fellow American import Scott Cutley (196-85, college: CS Fullerton) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Cutley is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American forward Cedric Blossom (198-94, college: Morgan St.) answered with 18 points and 5 rebounds and Argentinian guard Esteban Cantarutti (185-88) added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for CD Castro. CD Castro's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the third consecutive win for Universidad Catolica. They moved-up to second place, which they share with CDU Concepcion. CD Castro at the other side dropped to the third position with seven games lost. Universidad Catolica will play against Los Leones (#4) in Quilpue in the next round. CD Castro will play at home against AB Ancud and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
CD Castro: C.Blossom 18+5reb+1ast, J.Fontena 11+4reb+4ast, E.Cantarutti 10+6reb+4ast, V.G 9+3reb+1ast, F.Pavez 4+6reb+1ast, H.Gomez 2+1reb+1ast
CDU Catolica: D.Ursery 24+12reb+1ast, S.Cutley 18+13reb+5ast, S.Silva 11+4reb+1ast, J.Dlugossewski 3+1reb+2ast, J.Emiliano Fernandez 2+7reb+1ast, A.Pickett 2+2reb

Los Leones - AB Ancud 87-91

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Los Leones (8-10) against sixth ranked AB Ancud (5-10) on Saturday night. Host Los Leones were defeated by AB Ancud in a tough game in Quilpue 87-91. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Los Leones. AB Ancud players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Argentinian Lisandro Rasio (198-90, agency: Pro Sports) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. American swingman Jovonni Shuler (195-87, college: SSU) accounted for 22 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Shuler is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American forward Darnell Dodson (201-89, college: S.Mississippi) came up with 23 points and 7 rebounds and Italian-Argentinian center Omar Canton (206-82) added 21 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Los Leones in the defeat. AB Ancud maintains sixth place with 5-10 record. Los Leones at the other side dropped to the fourth position with ten games lost. AB Ancud's next round opponent will be higher ranked CD Castro (#3) on the road and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Los Leones will play against Universidad Catolica in Santiago and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Los Leones: D.Dodson 23+7reb+3ast, O.Canton 21+6reb+3ast, B.Amor 17+2reb+1ast, D.Jones 8+4reb+4ast, E.Marechal 7+6reb+6ast, I.Carrion 7+6reb
AB Ancud: J.Shuler 22+7reb+2ast, L.Rasio 21+11reb+6ast, J.Victor Jeronimo 16+5reb+1ast, R.Vera 8+1reb, R.Munoz 8+2reb+6ast, S.Suarez 7+6reb+2ast

CD Puerto Varas - Temuco 85-72

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 4th placed Temuco (7-10) was defeated on the road by fifth ranked CD Puerto Varas (9-8) 85-72 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American forward Deangelo Kirkland (203-89, college: Columbus St., agency: Interperformances) who scored 26 points and 7 rebounds. Naturalized Panamanian guard Eugenio Luzcando (190-95, college: Idaho St.) chipped in 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Five CD Puerto Varas players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was A Sainrtilus who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds and guard Felipe Acuna (182-92) added 21 points respectively. CD Puerto Varas moved-up to fourth place. Loser Temuco dropped to the fifth position with ten games lost. CD Puerto Varas will face league's second-placed Deportivo Valdivia on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Temuco will play against the league's second-placed Universidad de Concepcion and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Temuco: S.A 22+12reb+2ast, F.Acuna 21+2reb+3ast, K.Wormley 18+1reb+2ast, R.Gomez 5+4reb+7ast, P.Prinsloo 4+9reb+1ast, M.Ernst 2
CD Puerto Varas: D.Kirkland 26+7reb+1ast, E.Luzcando 21+6reb+4ast, P.Arroyo 12+2reb+6ast, A.Vergara 11+3ast, T.Parker-Rivera 10+11reb+3ast, C.Bob 3+1reb

CD Valdivia - CDU Concepcion 61-75

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Universidad de Concepcion's (9-9) road victory over 3rd placed Deportivo Valdivia (9-6) 75-61 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Cape Verdean-American guard Will Tavares (198, college: Fordham) who scored 23 points and 4 assists. International Carlos Lauler (190-96) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international Gerardo Isla (201-91, college: Columbia, MO) who recorded 16 points and 8 rebounds and Argentinian point guard Nicolas Ferreyra (185-85) added 17 points and 5 assists respectively. Deportivo Valdivia's coach let to play ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Universidad de Concepcion. They maintain second place with 9-9 record having just one point less than leader Las Animas, which they share with CDU Catolica. Defending champion Deportivo Valdivia dropped to the second position with six games lost. Universidad de Concepcion will face Temuco (#5) on the road in the next round. Deportivo Valdivia will play against CD Puerto Varas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
CD Valdivia: N.Ferreyra 17+1reb+5ast, G.Isla 16+8reb+1ast, I.Alessio 12+5reb, M.Fabian 7+6reb, V.Guaico 4+2reb+1ast, E.Sepulveda 3+1reb+1ast
CDU Concepcion: W.Tavares 23+4reb+4ast, D.Silva 17+6reb+2ast, C.Lauler 15+11reb+4ast, S.Toyloy 8+13reb+5ast, S.Carrasco 5+2reb+1ast, R.Madera 4

CD Castro - CD Puerto Varas 63-92

Very important is a home loss of second ranked CD Castro (9-7) against fifth ranked CD Puerto Varas (9-8) on Monday night. Host CD Castro was crushed by CD Puerto Varas in Castro 92-63. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of CD Castro. They outrebounded CD Castro 40-26 including 29 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American guard Che Bob (198-97, college: Colorado St.) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Patricio Arroyo (185-96) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds (perfect behind the arc making all five shots). Worth to mention Bob played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Four CD Puerto Varas players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Cedric Blossom (198-94, college: Morgan St.) who recorded 20 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import forward Mike Poole (196-92, college: Iona) added 12 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. CD Puerto Varas moved-up to fourth place. Loser CD Castro dropped to the third position with seven games lost. CD Puerto Varas will face league's second-placed Deportivo Valdivia on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. CD Castro will play against AB Ancud and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
CD Castro: C.Blossom 20+5reb+1ast, M.Poole 12+4reb+3ast, E.Cantarutti 9+1reb+3ast, J.Fontena 7+4reb+1ast, G.Diaz 5+1reb+1ast, H.Gomez 3+2reb+1ast
CD Puerto Varas: C.Bob 27+10reb+5ast, P.Arroyo 20+5reb+2ast, D.Kirkland 20+6reb+1ast, A.Vergara 10+1reb+1ast, T.Parker-Rivera 10+10reb+3ast, E.Luzcando 3+3reb+6ast



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