Liga Nacional Round 17: Deportivo Valdivia defeat Universidad Catolica in the closest game of the week

The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. There was no lack of interesting games this round. The round ended with derby games and favorites losing the games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most exciting game of round 17 in the Liga Nacional took place in Santiago. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of their close opponent Universidad Catolica (12-11) to second ranked Deportivo Valdivia (11-9) 78-76 in the game for the second place. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Universidad Catolica. Argentinian center Ignacio Alessio (203-87) stepped up and scored 24 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Argentinian point guard Nicolas Ferreyra (185-85) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. American forward Steffphon Pettigrew (196-89, college: WKU, agency: HMS) responded with 29 points and 5 rebounds. Deportivo Valdivia have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Defending champion maintains second place with 11-9 record having seven points less than leader Las Animas which they share with defeated Universidad Catolica. Universidad Catolica at the other side keeps the second position with 11 games lost. Deportivo Valdivia are looking forward to face league's leader Puente Alto at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Universidad Catolica will play against Temuco and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Concepcion. Fifth ranked Temuco (9-13) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 3rd placed Universidad de Concepcion (10-13) 74-73 on Wednesday evening. American guard Kenny Wormley (193-96, college: Hofstra) nailed 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Alssene Saintilus accounted for 11 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. International guard Diego Silva (186-93) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for Universidad de Concepcion in the defeat. Temuco maintains fifth place with 9-13 record. Universidad de Concepcion at the other side dropped to the fourth position with 13 games lost. Temuco will play against league's second-placed Universidad Catolica in Santiago in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Universidad de Concepcion will play at home against Los Leones and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Valdivia: Las Animas (#1) and Deportivo Valdivia (#2). Deportivo Valdivia was defeated at home 56-68 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Deportivo Valdivia. The best player for the winners was Ricky Harris who scored 32 points. Ignacio Alessio produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 17 rebounds for the hosts. Las Animas maintains first place with 17-3 record. Defending champion Deportivo Valdivia keeps the second position with nine games lost. Las Animas will meet AB Ancud (#6) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Deportivo Valdivia will play against the league's leader Puente Alto (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked CD Puerto Varas (10-11) against fourth ranked Los Leones (11-12) on Saturday night. Visiting CD Puerto Varas were defeated by Los Leones in Quilpue 85-74. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of CD Puerto Varas. Darnell Dodson orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 7 rebounds. The victory was the third consecutive win for Los Leones. They moved-up to third place. CD Puerto Varas at the other side dropped to the fourth position with 11 games lost. Los Leones' next round opponent will be Universidad de Concepcion (#4) on the road. CD Puerto Varas will play against Quilicura and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Deportivo Valdivia (11-9) against fourth ranked Los Leones (11-12) on Sunday night. Visiting Deportivo Valdivia was defeated by Los Leones in Quilpue 97-83. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Deportivo Valdivia. Eduardo Marechal stepped up and scored 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. The victory was the third consecutive win for Los Leones. They moved-up to third place. Defending champion Deportivo Valdivia keeps the second position with nine games lost. Los Leones will face Universidad de Concepcion (#4) on the road in the next round. Deportivo Valdivia will play against the league's leader Puente Alto and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 17: Los Leones lost to Puente Alto on the opponent's court 94-104. Quilicura unfortunately lost to CDU Catolica in a home game 72-86. CD Castro recorded a loss to Puente Alto on the road 72-87. Quilicura was defeated by AB Ancud on its own court 78-85. Temuco was beaten by Las Animas in Valdivia 87-79. Puerto Montt lost to CDU Concepcion at home 76-83. CD Castro outscored Quilicura on the opponent's court 87-68. Puente Alto rolled over AB Ancud in a home game 108-69. Temuco was defeated by Puerto Montt on the road 89-83. Las Animas beat CDU Concepcion on its own court 79-75. CD Puerto Varas lost to CDU Catolica in Santiago 83-90.

Puente Alto - Los Leones 104-94

Rather expected game when 4th placed Los Leones (11-12) were defeated on the road by first ranked Puente Alto (16-6) 104-94 on Wednesday. Puente Alto looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Argentinian forward Nicholas Wadell (201-89) stepped up and scored 26 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and American-Nigerien swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-94, college: UCF) chipped in 30 points and 6 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). Four Puente Alto players scored in double figures. Italian-Argentinian center Omar Canton (206-82) responded with 34 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and American forward Darnell Dodson (201-89, college: S.Mississippi) scored 25 points and 7 rebounds. The victory was the eleventh consecutive win for Puente Alto. They maintain first place with 16-6 record. Loser Los Leones dropped to the third position with 12 games lost. Puente Alto will face league's second-placed Deportivo Valdivia on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Los Leones will play against Universidad de Concepcion and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Puente Alto: T.Efianayi 30+6reb+2ast, N.Wadell 26+9reb+4ast, C.Jackson 19+11reb+3ast, E.Carrasco 13+1reb+9ast, A.Pinedo 7+2ast, P.Coro 7+2reb+6ast
Los Leones: O.Canton 34+6reb+1ast, D.Dodson 25+7reb+2ast, R.Larry 9+2reb+3ast, I.Carrion 8+3reb+1ast, E.Arteaga 7+1reb+5ast, D.Jones 5+2reb+1ast

CDU Concepcion - Temuco 73-74

Important game to mention about took place in Concepcion. Fifth ranked Temuco (9-13) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 3rd placed Universidad de Concepcion (10-13) 74-73 on Wednesday evening. American guard Kenny Wormley (193-96, college: Hofstra) nailed 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import swingman Alssene Saintilus (201-93, college: Bloomsburg) accounted for 11 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. International guard Diego Silva (186-93) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and American forward Brandon Moss (208, college: LSUA) added 13 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals respectively for Universidad de Concepcion in the defeat. Five Temuco and four Universidad de Concepcion players scored in double figures. Temuco maintains fifth place with 9-13 record. Universidad de Concepcion at the other side dropped to the fourth position with 13 games lost. Temuco will play against league's second-placed Universidad Catolica in Santiago in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Universidad de Concepcion will play at home against Los Leones and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Temuco: K.Wormley 19+7reb+3ast, P.Prinsloo 15+9reb, F.Acuna 13+3reb+1ast, A.Saintilus 11+12reb+5ast, M.Ernst 11+5reb, R.Gomez 5+1reb+3ast
CDU Concepcion: D.Silva 21+10reb+7ast, S.Toyloy 17+4reb, B.Moss 13+11reb+4ast, C.Lauler 10+12reb+5ast, S.Carrasco 7+2ast, A.Maldonado 3

Quilicura - CDU Catolica 72-86

Rather predictable result when second ranked Universidad Catolica (12-11) defeated on the road 6th ranked Quilicura (3-17) 86-72 on Wednesday. Universidad Catolica made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Quilicura was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. American guard DJ Ursery (193, college: Alaska-Anch.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 13 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) for the winners and his fellow American import Scott Cutley (196-85, college: CS Fullerton) chipped in 21 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Cutley is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Universidad Catolica players scored in double figures. American forward Timothy Simmons (195-92, college: DBU, agency: Prestige Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds and American-Jamaican power forward Phil Henry (203-91, college: E.New Mexico) scored 17 points. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Universidad Catolica. They maintain second place with 12-11 record having three points less than leader Las Animas. Loser Quilicura keeps the sixth position with 17 games lost. Universidad Catolica will face Temuco (#5) on the road in the next round. Quilicura will play against CD Puerto Varas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
CDU Catolica: D.Ursery 29+13reb+2ast, S.Cutley 21+12reb+5ast, S.Pettigrew 21+10reb+2ast, R.Gatica 11+2reb+7ast, S.Silva 4+4reb, M.Barrientos 0+2ast
Quilicura: T.Simmons 25+12reb+3ast, P.Henry 17+2reb+2ast, A.Toro 8+2reb+5ast, B.Oscar 6+1reb, A.Adegoke 6+6reb, R.Cannobbio 5+3reb+2ast

CD Valdivia - Las Animas 56-68

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Valdivia: Las Animas (#1) and Deportivo Valdivia (#2). Deportivo Valdivia was defeated at home 56-68 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Deportivo Valdivia. Las Animas forced 19 Deportivo Valdivia turnovers. Strangely Deportivo Valdivia outrebounded Las Animas 43-31 including 33 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American guard Ricky Harris (187-87, college: UMass) who scored 32 points. His fellow American import forward Kristian Clarkson (202-84, college: Widener) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds. Argentinian center Ignacio Alessio (203-87) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 17 rebounds and Argentinian point guard Nicolas Ferreyra (185-85) added 12 points and 13 assists respectively for the hosts. Four Deportivo Valdivia players scored in double figures. Las Animas maintains first place with 17-3 record. Defending champion Deportivo Valdivia keeps the second position with nine games lost. Las Animas will meet AB Ancud (#6) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Deportivo Valdivia will play against the league's leader Puente Alto (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Las Animas: R.Harris 32+1reb+3ast, K.Clarkson 17+13reb+1ast, J.Del Solar 9+8reb, F.Morales 8+3reb+8ast, D.Low 2+2reb+1ast, S.Lorca 0
CD Valdivia: I.Alessio 21+17reb, N.Ferreyra 12+4reb+13ast, V.Guaico 11+1reb, D.Dixon 10+3reb+1ast, F.Jara 2+3reb, D.Andres 0

Puente Alto - CD Castro 87-72

Not a big story in a game when 4th placed CD Castro (10-10) was defeated on the road by first ranked Puente Alto (16-6) 87-72 on Saturday. Puente Alto made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. American-Nigerien swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-94, college: UCF) stepped up and scored 32 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and American forward Corbin Jackson (198-92, college: Florida Tech) chipped in 11 points, 11 rebounds and 5 blocks. Jackson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. American forward Cedric Blossom (198-94, college: Morgan St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds and the former international forward Juan Fontena (196-87) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. CD Castro's coach rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the eleventh consecutive win for Puente Alto. They maintain first place with 16-6 record. Loser CD Castro dropped to the third position with ten games lost. Puente Alto will face league's second-placed Deportivo Valdivia on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. CD Castro will play against Puerto Montt and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Puente Alto: T.Efianayi 32+5reb+1ast, N.Wadell 16+6reb+2ast, C.Jackson 11+11reb+2ast, E.Carrasco 8+4reb+10ast, F.Ibarra 7+1reb+2ast, P.Coro 6+1reb+1ast
CD Castro: C.Blossom 24+13reb+2ast, J.Fontena 14+5reb+1ast, K.Sheard 9+3reb+2ast, E.Cantarutti 8+4reb+4ast, H.Gomez 5+1reb+2ast, P.Montecinos 4+1reb

Quilicura - AB Ancud 78-85

There was a small surprise when sixth ranked AB Ancud (8-11) beat on the road their close opponent Quilicura (3-17) 85-78 on Saturday. AB Ancud looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Quilicura was plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. Argentinian Lisandro Rasio (198-90) stepped up with a triple-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners and American swingman Jovonni Shuler (195-87, college: SSU) chipped in 16 points and 10 rebounds. Worth to mention Shuler played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. American forward Timothy Simmons (195-92, college: DBU, agency: Prestige Sports) responded with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American-Jamaican power forward Phil Henry (203-91, college: E.New Mexico) scored 19 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for AB Ancud. They maintain sixth place with 8-11 record which they share with defeated Quilicura. Loser Quilicura keeps the sixth position with 17 games lost. AB Ancud will face league's leader Las Animas in Valdivia in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory.
Top scorers:
AB Ancud: S.Suarez 21+3reb+2ast, J.Shuler 16+10reb+1ast, T.Leonard 12+7reb+1ast, L.Rasio 12+11reb+10ast, R.Vera 10+4reb, M.Pinto 8+4reb+3ast
Quilicura: T.Simmons 19+5reb+4ast, P.Henry 19+6reb+2ast, A.Adegoke 13+10reb+1ast, R.Cannobbio 10+2reb+2ast, F.Gonzalez 7+3reb+1ast, F.Schuler 7+8reb+3ast

Las Animas - Temuco 87-79

There was no surprise in Valdivia where 5th ranked Temuco (9-13) was defeated by first ranked Las Animas (17-3) 87-79 on Saturday. Las Animas looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The former international guard Franco Morales (179-92) stepped up and scored 21 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals for the winners and American Khapri Alston (198-94, college: Midwestern St., agency: Agency) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds. South African forward Pieter Prinsloo (208-92, college: Marist, agency: Promo Sport ID) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds and American guard Kenny Wormley (193-96, college: Hofstra) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 21 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Las Animas maintains first place with 17-3 record. Loser Temuco keeps the fifth position with 13 games lost. Las Animas will face AB Ancud (#6) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Temuco will play against the league's second-placed Universidad Catolica and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Las Animas: F.Morales 21+6reb+9ast, K.Alston 16+9reb+3ast, R.Harris 11+4reb+4ast, C.Naranjo 11+1reb+1ast, J.Del Solar 9+10reb+2ast, C.Soto 8+3ast
Temuco: P.Prinsloo 20+14reb, A.Saintilus 16+2reb+7ast, F.Acuna 14+6reb, K.Wormley 10+21reb+2ast, M.Ernst 9+1reb+4ast, R.Gomez 7+1reb+2ast

Puerto Montt - CDU Concepcion 76-83

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Universidad de Concepcion (10-13) won against on the road 5th ranked Puerto Montt (10-11) 83-76 on Saturday. Universidad de Concepcion looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward Brandon Moss (208, college: LSUA) stepped up and scored 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners and international guard Diego Silva (186-93) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. American Durrell Summers (196-89, college: Michigan St.) responded with 28 points and 5 assists and the other American import center Gene Teague (206-89, college: Seton Hall) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Despite that victory Universidad de Concepcion went down to fourth position due to points difference which they share with defeated Puerto Montt. Loser Puerto Montt dropped to the fourth place with 11 games lost. Universidad de Concepcion will face higher ranked Los Leones (#3) in Quilpue in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Puerto Montt will play on the road against CD Castro and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
CDU Concepcion: B.Moss 26+7reb, D.Silva 19+6reb+6ast, R.Brown 17+2reb+4ast, C.Lauler 10+9reb+6ast, S.Toyloy 6+11reb+4ast, S.Carrasco 3+1reb+1ast
Puerto Montt: D.Summers 28+3reb+5ast, G.Teague 20+11reb+1ast, M.Suarez 12+9reb+2ast, D.Gerbaudo 11+4reb+5ast, T.Alvarez 5+3reb+1ast, R.Joaquin 0

Los Leones - CD Puerto Varas 85-74

Very important is a road loss of third ranked CD Puerto Varas (10-11) against fourth ranked Los Leones (11-12) on Saturday night. Visiting CD Puerto Varas were defeated by Los Leones in Quilpue 85-74. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of CD Puerto Varas. American forward Darnell Dodson (201-89, college: S.Mississippi) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 7 rebounds. Italian-Argentinian center Omar Canton (206-82) contributed with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American forward Timajh Parker-Rivera (202-94, college: Towson) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds and naturalized Panamanian guard Eugenio Luzcando (190-95, college: Idaho St.) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for CD Puerto Varas. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Los Leones. They moved-up to third place. CD Puerto Varas at the other side dropped to the fourth position with 11 games lost. Los Leones' next round opponent will be Universidad de Concepcion (#4) on the road. CD Puerto Varas will play against Quilicura and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Los Leones: D.Dodson 22+7reb+3ast, D.Jones 20+5reb+3ast, O.Canton 19+10reb+2ast, I.Carrion 12+2reb+2ast, E.Marechal 6+3reb+1ast, E.Arteaga 6
CD Puerto Varas: T.Parker-Rivera 18+14reb+2ast, E.Luzcando 16+5reb+6ast, D.Kirkland 13+9reb+1ast, P.Arroyo 11+1reb+5ast, C.Bob 7+7reb+2ast, A.Vergara 6+1reb+1ast

CDU Catolica - CD Valdivia 76-78

The most exciting game of round 17 in the Liga Nacional took place in Santiago. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of their close opponent Universidad Catolica (12-11) to second ranked Deportivo Valdivia (11-9) 78-76 in the game for the second place. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Universidad Catolica. Argentinian center Ignacio Alessio (203-87) stepped up and scored 24 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Argentinian point guard Nicolas Ferreyra (185-85) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Deportivo Valdivia players scored in double figures. American forward Steffphon Pettigrew (196-89, college: WKU, agency: HMS) responded with 29 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import Scott Cutley (196-85, college: CS Fullerton) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists. Deportivo Valdivia have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Defending champion maintains second place with 11-9 record having seven points less than leader Las Animas which they share with defeated Universidad Catolica. Universidad Catolica at the other side keeps the second position with 11 games lost. Deportivo Valdivia are looking forward to face league's leader Puente Alto at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Universidad Catolica will play against Temuco and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
CD Valdivia: I.Alessio 24+7reb, V.Guaico 15+2reb+4ast, N.Ferreyra 12+6reb+6ast, F.Jara 11+4reb, D.Dixon 9+2reb+3ast, G.Isla 4+5reb
CDU Catolica: S.Pettigrew 29+5reb+2ast, D.Ursery 17+7reb, S.Cutley 15+12reb+8ast, R.Gatica 9+1reb+3ast, J.Dlugossewski 4+3reb, S.Silva 2+4reb+4ast

Quilicura - CD Castro 68-87

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Quilicura (3-17) was crushed at home by fourth ranked CD Castro (10-10) 87-68 on Sunday. CD Castro forced 20 Quilicura turnovers. Quilicura was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. American forward Cedric Blossom (198-94, college: Morgan St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and Argentinian guard Esteban Cantarutti (185-88) chipped in 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. CD Castro's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American-Jamaican power forward Phil Henry (203-91, college: E.New Mexico) responded with 19 points and 7 rebounds and American forward Timothy Simmons (195-92, college: DBU, agency: Prestige Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Four Quilicura players scored in double figures. CD Castro moved-up to third place. Loser Quilicura keeps the sixth position with 17 games lost. CD Castro will face Puerto Montt (#4) at home in the next round. Quilicura will play against CD Puerto Varas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
CD Castro: E.Cantarutti 19+8reb+4ast, C.Blossom 17+15reb+1ast, H.Gomez 17+6reb, J.Fontena 9+4reb, K.Sheard 8+3reb+2ast, D.Arcos 5+2reb+3ast
Quilicura: P.Henry 19+7reb+1ast, A.Adegoke 12+7reb, T.Simmons 12+10reb+1ast, A.Toro 12+1reb+3ast, M.Rebolledo 5+1reb, M.Lopez 4+1reb

Puente Alto - AB Ancud 108-69

Very predictable result when first ranked Puente Alto (16-6) smashed at home 6th ranked AB Ancud (8-11) 108-69 on Sunday. Puente Alto looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by AB Ancud's players. American-Nigerien swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-94, college: UCF) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Argentinian forward Nicholas Wadell (201-89) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Five Puente Alto players scored in double figures. Argentinian Lisandro Rasio (198-90) responded with 18 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Travion Leonard (205-93, college: Barry) scored 19 points and 8 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. The victory was the eleventh consecutive win for Puente Alto. They maintain first place with 16-6 record. Loser AB Ancud keeps the sixth position with 11 games lost. Puente Alto will face league's second-placed Deportivo Valdivia on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. AB Ancud will play against the league's leader Las Animas (#1) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Puente Alto: F.Ibarra 20+3ast, N.Wadell 16+6reb+2ast, T.Efianayi 16+10reb+4ast, P.Coro 14+3ast, E.Carrasco 12+6reb+5ast, C.Jackson 11+6reb+3ast
AB Ancud: T.Leonard 19+8reb+1ast, L.Rasio 18+8reb+2ast, S.Suarez 14+5reb+6ast, C.Sepulveda 4+2reb, M.Pinto 3+1reb+1ast, I. Becerra 3

Puerto Montt - Temuco 89-83

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Temuco (9-13) was defeated on the road by fifth ranked Puerto Montt (10-11) 89-83 on Sunday. Puerto Montt dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Temuco's 24 and made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Temuco 56-30 including a 41-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Puerto Montt looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international center Manny Suarez (208-93, college: Creighton) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 20 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 blocks for the winners and American Durrell Summers (196-89, college: Michigan St.) chipped in 37 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. South African forward Pieter Prinsloo (208-92, college: Marist, agency: Promo Sport ID) responded with 16 points and 5 rebounds and guard Ricardo Gomez (176-93) scored 15 points and 5 assists. Four Temuco players scored in double figures. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Puerto Montt. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with CD Puerto Varas. Loser Temuco keeps the fifth position with 13 games lost. Puerto Montt will face higher ranked CD Castro (#3) 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 Catolica and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Puerto Montt: D.Summers 37+5reb+2ast, M.Suarez 26+20reb+4ast, T.Alvarez 11+3reb+2ast, D.Gerbaudo 7+11reb+7ast, G.Teague 6+9reb+5ast, F.Garrido 2+5reb
Temuco: M.Ernst 17+4reb+1ast, A.Saintilus 16+6reb+1ast, P.Prinsloo 16+5reb+3ast, R.Gomez 15+4reb+5ast, F.Acuna 8+8reb+2ast, K.Wormley 7+2reb+4ast

Las Animas - CDU Concepcion 79-75

Everything went according to plan in Valdivia where first ranked Las Animas (17-3) beat 3rd placed Universidad de Concepcion (10-13) 79-75 on Sunday. Las Animas made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. American Khapri Alston (198-94, college: Midwestern St., agency: Agency) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and the former international guard Franco Morales (179-92) chipped in 16 points and 8 assists. Four Las Animas players scored in double figures. American forward Brandon Moss (208, college: LSUA) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds and international guard Diego Silva (186-93) scored 18 points and 6 assists. Las Animas maintains first place with 17-3 record. Loser Universidad de Concepcion dropped to the fourth position with 13 games lost. Las Animas will face AB Ancud (#6) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Universidad de Concepcion will play against Los Leones and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Las Animas: R.Harris 21+5ast, K.Alston 17+12reb, C.Naranjo 17+4reb+1ast, F.Morales 16+4reb+8ast, L.Tognon 6+2reb, J.Del Solar 2+7reb
CDU Concepcion: D.Silva 18+6ast, B.Moss 16+16reb+1ast, C.Lauler 11+5reb+3ast, S.Toyloy 9+7reb+4ast, M.Villagran 7+2reb, R.Brown 5+2reb+2ast

Los Leones - CD Valdivia 97-83

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Deportivo Valdivia (11-9) against fourth ranked Los Leones (11-12) on Sunday night. Visiting Deportivo Valdivia was defeated by Los Leones in Quilpue 97-83. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Deportivo Valdivia. Los Leones made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international point guard Eduardo Marechal (186-85) stepped up and scored 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and American forward Reggie Larry (198-86, college: Boise St., agency: Pro Sports) chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds. Argentinian center Ignacio Alessio (203-87) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds and American point guard Dionte Dixon (178, college: Centralia CC) scored 14 points and 8 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Los Leones. They moved-up to third place. Defending champion Deportivo Valdivia keeps the second position with nine games lost. Los Leones will face Universidad de Concepcion (#4) on the road in the next round. Deportivo Valdivia will play against the league's leader Puente Alto and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Los Leones: E.Marechal 19+8reb+3ast, R.Larry 17+9reb, O.Canton 16+4reb+1ast, E.Arteaga 15+2reb+5ast, I.Carrion 13+4reb, D.Dodson 9+5reb+1ast
CD Valdivia: I.Alessio 24+13reb+1ast, G.Isla 15+8reb, D.Dixon 14+4reb+8ast, V.Guaico 14+4reb+2ast, N.Ferreyra 14+3reb+8ast, E.Sepulveda 2

CDU Catolica - CD Puerto Varas 90-83

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 3rd placed CD Puerto Varas' (10-11) road loss to second ranked Universidad Catolica (12-11) 83-90 on Sunday. Universidad Catolica made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. American forward Steffphon Pettigrew (196-89, college: WKU, agency: HMS) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import guard DJ Ursery (193, college: Alaska-Anch.) chipped in 30 points and 8 rebounds. Naturalized Panamanian guard Eugenio Luzcando (190-95, college: Idaho St.) responded with 23 points and 7 assists and American guard Che Bob (198-97, college: Colorado St.) scored 27 points. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Universidad Catolica. They maintain second place with 12-11 record having three points less than leader Las Animas. Loser CD Puerto Varas dropped to the fourth position with 11 games lost. Universidad Catolica will face Temuco (#5) on the road in the next round. CD Puerto Varas will play against Quilicura and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
CDU Catolica: D.Ursery 30+8reb, S.Pettigrew 24+13reb+3ast, S.Cutley 17+9reb+5ast, R.Gatica 9+2ast, J.Dlugossewski 7+1reb, D.Vicente 3+1reb
CD Puerto Varas: C.Bob 27+2reb+1ast, E.Luzcando 23+3reb+7ast, T.Parker-Rivera 15+5reb+1ast, D.Kirkland 8+6reb+2ast, P.Arroyo 5+1reb+2ast, A.Vergara 3+4reb+1ast



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