#1 Puente Alto is defeated by CD Puerto Varas- January 20, 2020
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Timajh Parker-Rivera
The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 3 rounds. There was no lack of excitement in the last round games. The round ended with defeat of the leader and favorites losing the games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL. Temuco - Los Leones 86-81 Very important is a road loss of third ranked Los Leones (11-14) against fifth ranked Temuco (11-13) on Saturday night. Visiting Los Leones were defeated by Temuco in a tough game in Temuco 81-86. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Los Leones. Temuco dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Los Leones' 28. They outrebounded Los Leones 44-32 including 34 on the defensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Temuco made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was American swingman Alssene Saintilus (201-93, college: Bloomsburg) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 16 rebounds and 5 blocks (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). South African forward Pieter Prinsloo (208-92, college: Marist, agency: Promo Sport ID) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international Evandro Arteaga (178-83) who recorded 23 points and 4 assists and the former international point guard Eduardo Marechal (186-85) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Five Temuco and four Los Leones players scored in double figures. Temuco have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Loser Los Leones dropped to the fifth position with 14 games lost. Temuco will meet at home CD Castro (#5) in the next round. Los Leones will play against the league's leader Puente Alto and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Temuco: A.Saintilus 23+16reb+1ast, K.Wormley 18+6reb+1ast, P.Prinsloo 16+9reb+1ast, M.Ernst 12+4reb+1ast, J.Krause 10+4reb+2ast, R.Gomez 3+4reb+4ast Los Leones: E.Arteaga 23+1reb+4ast, D.Dodson 12+7reb+1ast, E.Marechal 12+6reb+3ast, O.Canton 10+6reb+2ast, B.Amor 9+4reb+1ast, I.Carrion 8+1reb CD Puerto Varas - Puente Alto 77-74 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Puente Alto (17-7) on the court of fourth ranked CD Puerto Varas on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by CD Puerto Varas 77-74. It ended at the same time the 12-game winning streak of Puente Alto. 26 personal fouls committed by Puente Alto helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Timajh Parker-Rivera (202-94, college: Towson) had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 20 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Panamanian guard Eugenio Luzcando (190-95, college: Idaho St.) chipped in 24 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four CD Puerto Varas players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American-Nigerien swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-94, college: UCF) with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 13 rebounds and Argentinian forward Nicholas Wadell (201-89) scored 17 points. CD Puerto Varas (12-11) moved-up to third place. Puente Alto at the other side still keeps top position with seven games lost. CD Puerto Varas are looking forward to face Puerto Montt (#4) on the road in the next round. Puente Alto will play against Los Leones and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: CD Puerto Varas: E.Luzcando 24+4reb+4ast, D.Kirkland 13+4reb, T.Parker-Rivera 12+20reb+1ast, A.Vergara 10+1reb+1ast, P.Arroyo 7+4reb+6ast, J.Holt 6+3reb+1ast Puente Alto: T.Efianayi 29+13reb+2ast, N.Wadell 17+4reb, J.Ignacio Collao 9+9reb+2ast, L.Cifuentes 6+4reb+1ast, E.Carrasco 6+4reb+9ast, F.Ibarra 3+1reb+4ast CDU Concepcion - CDU Catolica 92-85 Very important is a road loss of second ranked Universidad Catolica (12-13) against fourth ranked Universidad de Concepcion (12-13) on Saturday night. Visiting Universidad Catolica was defeated by Universidad de Concepcion in a tough game in Concepcion 85-92. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Universidad Catolica. Universidad de Concepcion had a 37-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. 26 personal fouls committed by Universidad Catolica helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Americans were the main players on the court. It was a good game for center Steven Toyloy (203-87, college: Cincinnati) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Forward Brandon Moss (208, college: LSUA) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Five Universidad de Concepcion players scored in double figures. Guard DJ Ursery (193, college: Alaska-Anch.) replied with 34 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and Scott Cutley (196-85, college: CS Fullerton) added 22 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Universidad Catolica. Universidad de Concepcion have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with CDU Catolica. Universidad de Concepcion's next round opponent will be AB Ancud (#6) at home. Universidad Catolica will play against Quilicura (#6) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: CDU Concepcion: S.Toyloy 22+16reb+1ast, B.Moss 18+13reb+2ast, R.Brown 18+2reb+3ast, D.Silva 16+7reb+6ast, C.Lauler 12+5reb+2ast, S.Carrasco 6+2reb+1ast CDU Catolica: D.Ursery 34+7reb+4ast, S.Cutley 22+11reb+5ast, S.Pettigrew 20+9reb+1ast, R.Gatica 6+7reb+4ast, J.Dlugossewski 3+1reb, D.Vicente 0 AB Ancud - Puerto Montt 84-77 Very important is a road loss of third ranked Puerto Montt (11-12) against sixth ranked AB Ancud (10-11) on Saturday night. Visiting Puerto Montt was defeated by AB Ancud in a tough game in Ancud 77-84. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Puerto Montt. American swingman Jovonni Shuler (195-87, college: SSU) scored 25 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Argentinian Lisandro Rasio (198-90) chipped in 15 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Shuler is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Four AB Ancud players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American Durrell Summers (196-89, college: Michigan St.) with 33 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and his fellow American import center Gene Teague (206-89, college: Seton Hall) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. AB Ancud have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 10-11 record. Loser Puerto Montt dropped to the fourth place with 12 games lost. AB Ancud will face league's second-placed Universidad de Concepcion on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Puerto Montt will play against CD Puerto Varas and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: AB Ancud: J.Shuler 25+8reb+4ast, S.Suarez 17+3reb+1ast, L.Rasio 15+12reb+7ast, T.Leonard 10+4reb+2ast, R.Vera 9+1ast, M.Pinto 8+1reb Puerto Montt: D.Summers 33+5reb, G.Teague 15+10reb+2ast, D.Gerbaudo 10+2reb+3ast, M.Suarez 7+9reb+1ast, T.Alvarez 6+2ast, C.Cabrera 4+3reb CD Valdivia - Puente Alto 69-76 The game between closely ranked teams ended with first ranked Puente Alto's (17-7) road victory over second-best Deportivo Valdivia (13-10) 76-69 on Sunday. American-Nigerien swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-94, college: UCF) scored 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Pablo Coro (190-90, college: BYU-Hawaii) chipped in 17 points and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Argentinian point guard Nicolas Ferreyra (185-85) with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and Argentinian center Ignacio Alessio (203-87) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Four Deportivo Valdivia players scored in double figures. Puente Alto have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-7 record. Defending champion Deportivo Valdivia keeps the second place with ten games lost. Puente Alto will face Los Leones (#5) in Quilpue in the next round. Deportivo Valdivia's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Valdivia to the arena Las Animas. Top scorers: Puente Alto: T.Efianayi 21+6reb+4ast, P.Coro 17+3reb+5ast, N.Wadell 13+9reb, L.Cifuentes 8+6reb, E.Carrasco 6+5reb+7ast, J.Ignacio Collao 4+4reb+1ast CD Valdivia: N.Ferreyra 19+6reb+4ast, I.Alessio 19+5reb+1ast, G.Isla 12+8reb, D.Dixon 10+2reb+9ast, M.Fabian 5+2reb, V.Guaico 4+4reb CD Puerto Varas - Quilicura 96-92 Not a big story in a game when 6th ranked Quilicura (3-19) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked CD Puerto Varas (12-11) 96-92 on Sunday. CD Puerto Varas made 28-of-36 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Quilicura was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. American forward Timajh Parker-Rivera (202-94, college: Towson) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Patricio Arroyo (185-96) chipped in 24 points and 7 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Timothy Simmons (195-92, college: DBU, agency: Prestige Sports) with 29 points and 6 rebounds and the former international Fernando Schuler (190-91) scored 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. CD Puerto Varas moved-up to third place. Quilicura lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 19 games lost. CD Puerto Varas will face Puerto Montt (#4) on the road in the next round. Quilicura will play against Universidad Catolica and hope to win that game. Top scorers: CD Puerto Varas: P.Arroyo 24+3reb+7ast, A.Vergara 24+5reb+3ast, D.Kirkland 22+10reb+2ast, T.Parker-Rivera 15+17reb+2ast, P.Sandoval 6+4reb+3ast, J.Holt 5+2reb+1ast Quilicura: T.Simmons 29+6reb+3ast, F.Schuler 19+6reb+6ast, A.Adegoke 16+8reb, P.Henry 14+4reb+3ast, S.Pedro 9+4reb, B.Oscar 4+3reb+2ast CDU Concepcion - Los Leones 96-76 Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Universidad de Concepcion and one of their biggest challengers Los Leones had identical 11-13 record. This time Universidad de Concepcion used a home court advantage and outscored the opponent from Quilpue 96-76 on Sunday night. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Universidad de Concepcion dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Los Leones' 38. They outrebounded Los Leones 43-25 including a 31-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Universidad de Concepcion looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American forward Brandon Moss (208, college: LSUA) had a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import center Steven Toyloy (203-87, college: Cincinnati) chipped in 18 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Universidad de Concepcion's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Italian-Argentinian center Omar Canton (206-82) with 21 points and American forward Reggie Larry (198-86, college: Boise St., agency: Pro Sports) scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Five Universidad de Concepcion and four Los Leones players scored in double figures. Universidad de Concepcion have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with CDU Catolica. Loser Los Leones dropped to the fifth position with 14 games lost. Universidad de Concepcion will face AB Ancud (#6) at home in the next round. Los Leones will play against the league's leader Puente Alto and hope to win that game. Top scorers: CDU Concepcion: B.Moss 28+11reb+5ast, R.Brown 22+4reb+6ast, S.Toyloy 18+17reb+6ast, S.Carrasco 12, D.Silva 11+5reb+5ast, M.Villagran 3 Los Leones: O.Canton 21+4reb+1ast, R.Larry 13+8reb+1ast, I.Carrion 10+2reb+1ast, D.Dodson 10+3reb+2ast, D.Jones 9+4reb+4ast, E.Marechal 8+3ast Temuco - CDU Catolica 80-55 There was a minor upset when second-best Universidad Catolica (12-13) was outplayed on the road by fifth ranked Temuco (11-13) 80-55 on Sunday. Temuco forced 26 Universidad Catolica turnovers. American swingman Alssene Saintilus (201-93, college: Bloomsburg) had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and South African forward Pieter Prinsloo (208-92, college: Marist, agency: Promo Sport ID) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Temuco players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard DJ Ursery (193, college: Alaska-Anch.) with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Steffphon Pettigrew (196-89, college: WKU, agency: HMS) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 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. Temuco have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Loser Universidad Catolica keeps the second position with 13 games lost. Temuco will face CD Castro (#5) at home in the next round. Universidad Catolica will play against Quilicura and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Temuco: P.Prinsloo 19+6reb+2ast, M.Ernst 17+1reb, K.Wormley 17+3reb+5ast, A.Saintilus 12+14reb+3ast, J.Manriquez 5, R.Gomez 5+3reb+4ast CDU Catolica: D.Ursery 22+11reb+1ast, S.Pettigrew 13+10reb, S.Cutley 11+9reb+1ast, A.Pickett 4+4reb, M.Barrientos 3+1ast, J.Dlugossewski 2+3ast AB Ancud - Las Animas 78-76 Important game to mention about took place in Ancud. Sixth ranked AB Ancud (10-11) saved a 2-point victory at home edging top-ranked Las Animas (17-5) 78-76 on Sunday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. AB Ancud dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Las Animas' 26. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Argentinian Lisandro Rasio (198-90) notched a double-double by scoring 25 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and American swingman Jovonni Shuler (195-87, college: SSU) supported him with 23 points and 9 assists. Shuler is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even a double-double of 19 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists by American power forward Khapri Alston (198-94, college: Midwestern St.) did not help to save the game for Las Animas. The former international guard Franco Morales (179-92) added 18 points and 6 assists. AB Ancud have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 10-11 record. Las Animas at the other side still keep top place with five games lost. AB Ancud will play against league's second-placed Universidad de Concepcion on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Las Animas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Valdivia Deportivo Valdivia. Top scorers: AB Ancud: L.Rasio 25+13reb+6ast, J.Shuler 23+3reb+9ast, S.Suarez 10+6reb+3ast, T.Leonard 8+6reb+1ast, C.Sepulveda 6, M.Pinto 6+2reb+1ast Las Animas: R.Harris 21+1reb, K.Alston 19+14reb+4ast, F.Morales 18+4reb+6ast, C.Naranjo 8+1reb, D.Low 6+1ast, J.Del Solar 2+3reb+3ast CD Castro - Puerto Montt 70-80 No shocking result in a game when third ranked Puerto Montt (11-12) won against on the road 5th ranked CD Castro (11-12) 80-70 on Sunday. Puerto Montt made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Puerto Montt had a 33-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. CD Castro was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. American Durrell Summers (196-89, college: Michigan St.) scored 25 points and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Italian-Argentinian point guard Diego Gerbaudo (178-89) chipped in 14 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Argentinian guard Esteban Cantarutti (185-88) with 26 points and 8 assists and American forward Cedric Blossom (198-94, college: Morgan St.) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Puerto Montt have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Despite that victory Puerto Montt went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with defeated CD Castro. Puerto Montt will face higher ranked CD Puerto Varas (#3) at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. CD Castro will play against Temuco and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Puerto Montt: D.Summers 25+4reb+2ast, G.Teague 21+5reb+2ast, D.Gerbaudo 14+9reb+7ast, M.Suarez 14+12reb+3ast, T.Alvarez 3+4reb+3ast, F.Garrido 3+3reb CD Castro: E.Cantarutti 26+4reb+8ast, C.Blossom 15+8reb, K.Sheard 12+1reb+1ast, J.Fontena 10+2reb+1ast, H.Gomez 4+5reb+3ast, F.Pavez 3+3reb+2ast CD Castro - Las Animas 81-76 There was an upset when top-ranked Las Animas (17-5) were defeated on the road by fifth ranked CD Castro (11-12) 81-76 on Monday. CD Castro made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Argentinian guard Esteban Cantarutti (185-88) scored 30 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Cedric Blossom (198-94, college: Morgan St.) chipped in 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international guard Franco Morales (179-92) with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and American power forward Khapri Alston (198-94, college: Midwestern St.) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Four Las Animas players scored in double figures. CD Castro moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Puerto Montt. Loser Las Animas still keep top position with five games lost. CD Castro will face Temuco (#4) on the road in the next round. Las Animas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Valdivia Deportivo Valdivia. Top scorers: CD Castro: E.Cantarutti 30+6reb+5ast, C.Blossom 21+11reb+4ast, K.Sheard 20+4reb+2ast, J.Fontena 6+9reb+1ast, F.Pavez 2+3reb+3ast, H.Gomez 2 Las Animas: R.Harris 17+1reb+3ast, K.Alston 16+7reb+2ast, F.Morales 16+11reb+5ast, C.Naranjo 14+2reb+1ast, J.Del Solar 7+6reb+1ast, C.Soto 4+2ast |
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