Liga Nacional Round 19: Puente Alto beat Los Leones by three after a very close game

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Liga Nacional. The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with derby games and favorites losing the games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

Fifth-ranked Los Leones (12-15) were very close to win a game against first ranked Puente Alto (19-7) on Sunday. Puente Alto managed to secure only three-point victory 76-73. However their fans expected much easier game. Puente Alto outrebounded Los Leones 40-28 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. 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 15 points and 11 rebounds. American-Nigerien swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-94, college: UCF) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American forward Reggie Larry (198-86, college: Boise St., agency: Pro Sports) answered with 22 points and 5 rebounds for Los Leones. Puente Alto have an impressive series of fourteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 19-7 record. Los Leones at the other side dropped to the fourth position with 15 games lost. Puente Alto are looking forward to face league's second-placed Universidad de Concepcion at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Los Leones will play against the league's leader Las Animas and are hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Sixth-ranked Quilicura (3-21) used its home court advantage to challenge third ranked Universidad Catolica (13-14). The visitors from Santiago managed to secure only two-point victory 75-73. However their fans expected easier game. American players dominated the game. It was a great evening for guard DJ Ursery (193, college: Alaska-Anch.) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 5 rebounds. Scott Cutley helped adding 20 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side forward Timothy Simmons (195-92, college: DBU, agency: Prestige Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Universidad Catolica maintains third place with 13-14 record having three points less than leader Puente Alto. Quilicura lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the sixth position with 21 games lost. Universidad Catolica will play against league's second-placed Puerto Montt at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Quilicura will play against Temuco (#5) 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). Las Animas (19-5) crushed visiting Deportivo Valdivia (13-12) by 22 points 94-72. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Deportivo Valdivia. It was an exceptional evening for Kristian Clarkson who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 14 rebounds. Dion Dixon came up with 19 points for Deportivo Valdivia in the defeat. Deportivo Valdivia's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Las Animas maintains first place with 19-5 record. Defending champion Deportivo Valdivia keeps the second position with 12 games lost. They share it with Puerto Montt. Las Animas will meet Los Leones (#4) in the next round. Deportivo Valdivia will play against AB Ancud and hope to secure a win.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Deportivo Valdivia (13-12) against fourth ranked Puerto Montt (13-12) on Saturday night. Visiting Deportivo Valdivia was crushed by Puerto Montt in Puerto Montt 89-66. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Deportivo Valdivia. Durrell Summers fired 27 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. 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 tenth consecutive win for Puerto Montt. They moved-up to second place, which they share with CD Valdivia. Puerto Montt's next round opponent will be Universidad Catolica (#3) in Santiago, which may be the game of the day. Deportivo Valdivia will play at home against AB Ancud and hope to win that game.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked CD Puerto Varas (12-13) against fourth ranked Puerto Montt (13-12) on Sunday night. Visiting CD Puerto Varas were crushed by Puerto Montt in Puerto Montt 94-75. It was a key game for the second position in the league. It was a very good performance for Durrell Summers who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for Puerto Montt. They moved-up to second place, which they share with CD Valdivia. Loser CD Puerto Varas dropped to the fourth position with 13 games lost. Puerto Montt will face Universidad Catolica (#3) in Santiago in the next round, which may be the game of the day. CD Puerto Varas will play at home against CD Castro and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games in round 19 were not that significant. Los Leones beat Quilicura on the road 109-99. Puente Alto won against CDU Catolica on its own court 86-70. CD Puerto Varas was outscored by Las Animas in Valdivia 88-69. Temuco recorded a loss to AB Ancud at home 103-115. CD Castro was defeated by CDU Concepcion on the opponent's court 98-84. CDU Concepcion beat AB Ancud in a home game 96-84. CD Castro won against Temuco on the road 82-69.
The most impressive performance of 19th round was 25 points and 7 rebounds by Cedric Blossom of CD Castro.

Quilicura - Los Leones 99-109

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Los Leones' (12-15) road victory over 6th ranked Quilicura (3-21) 109-99 on Saturday. They outrebounded Quilicura 58-40 including a 46-31 advantage in defensive rebounds. Los Leones looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a very good performance for American forward Reggie Larry (198-86, college: Boise St., agency: Pro Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 16 rebounds. The former international Evandro Arteaga (178-83) contributed with 22 points and 5 assists for the winners. The former international Fernando Schuler (190-91) answered with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals and American forward Abiodun Adegoke (203-91, college: Midwestern St., agency: Interperformances) added 18 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Quilicura. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Los Leones moved-up to fourth place. Quilicura lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the sixth position with 21 games lost. Los Leones 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 Temuco (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quilicura: F.Schuler 27+10reb+6ast, A.Adegoke 18+11reb+3ast, T.Simmons 14+6reb+5ast, M.Lopez 12+2reb+3ast, A.Toro 11+3reb+6ast, B.Oscar 9+4reb+4ast
Los Leones: R.Larry 26+16reb+2ast, E.Arteaga 22+4reb+5ast, O.Canton 15+8reb+4ast, I.Carrion 13+7reb+1ast, B.Amor 12+10reb+5ast, E.Marechal 11+5reb+5ast

Puente Alto - CDU Catolica 86-70

Rather expected game when 3rd placed Universidad Catolica (13-14) lost on the road to first ranked Puente Alto (19-7) 86-70 on Friday. Puente Alto outrebounded Universidad Catolica 43-26 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a very good performance for American forward Corbin Jackson (198-92, college: Florida Tech) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds. Argentinian forward Nicholas Wadell (201-89) contributed with 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Worth to mention Jackson played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Four Puente Alto players scored in double figures. American Scott Cutley (196-85, college: CS Fullerton) answered with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import guard DJ Ursery (193, college: Alaska-Anch.) added 20 points and 4 assists in the effort for Universidad Catolica. The victory was the fourteenth consecutive win for Puente Alto. They maintain first place with 19-7 record. Loser Universidad Catolica keeps the third position with 14 games lost. Puente Alto will face league's second-placed Universidad de Concepcion at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Universidad Catolica will play against the league's second-placed Puerto Montt and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
CDU Catolica: D.Ursery 20+4reb+4ast, S.Cutley 20+7reb+5ast, S.Pettigrew 14+7reb+1ast, M.Barrientos 9+6reb, S.Silva 5, R.Gatica 2+2reb+3ast
Puente Alto: N.Wadell 21+8reb+2ast, C.Jackson 19+13reb+2ast, T.Efianayi 16+7reb+1ast, F.Ibarra 13+1reb+3ast, E.Carrasco 6+7reb+7ast, P.Coro 5+2reb+1ast

Las Animas - CD Puerto Varas 88-69

Rather predictable result when first ranked Las Animas (19-5) rolled over 3rd placed CD Puerto Varas (12-13) in Valdivia 88-69 on Saturday. Las Animas looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a very good performance for American power forward Khapri Alston (198-94, college: Midwestern St.) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 9 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Kristian Clarkson (202-84, college: Widener) contributed with 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Las Animas players scored in double figures. American forward Timajh Parker-Rivera (202-94, college: Towson) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds and Spanish Alejandro Vergara (196-95) added 14 points in the effort for CD Puerto Varas. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Las Animas maintains first place with 19-5 record. Loser CD Puerto Varas dropped to the fourth position with 13 games lost. Las Animas will face Los Leones (#4) in Quilpue in the next round. CD Puerto Varas will play at home against CD Castro and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
CD Puerto Varas: T.Parker-Rivera 20+14reb+2ast, A.Vergara 14+4reb+3ast, D.Kirkland 13+6reb+1ast, P.Sandoval 7+1reb+5ast, J.Holt 5+2reb, N.Catala 4+5reb+3ast
Las Animas: R.Harris 22+1reb+3ast, K.Clarkson 21+7reb, K.Alston 18+9reb+2ast, C.Naranjo 10+1reb+1ast, C.Soto 6+1reb+3ast, F.Morales 5+6reb+10ast

Puerto Montt - CD Valdivia 89-66

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Deportivo Valdivia (13-12) against fourth ranked Puerto Montt (13-12) on Saturday night. Visiting Deportivo Valdivia was crushed by Puerto Montt in Puerto Montt 89-66. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Deportivo Valdivia. They outrebounded Deportivo Valdivia 42-27 including 28 on the defensive glass. American Durrell Summers (196-89, college: Michigan St.) fired 27 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Manny Suarez (208-93, college: Creighton) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Argentinian center Ignacio Alessio (203-87) produced 18 points and the former international Gerardo Isla (201-91, college: Columbia, MO) added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. 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 tenth consecutive win for Puerto Montt. They moved-up to second place, which they share with CD Valdivia. Puerto Montt's next round opponent will be Universidad Catolica (#3) in Santiago, which may be the game of the day. Deportivo Valdivia will play at home against AB Ancud and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
CD Valdivia: I.Alessio 18+4reb, N.Ferreyra 14+1reb+3ast, G.Isla 10+8reb+1ast, D.Dixon 9+3reb+4ast, F.Jara 6+3reb, J.Martin Cardenas 2+2reb
Puerto Montt: D.Summers 27+6reb+3ast, M.Suarez 16+13reb+1ast, T.Alvarez 14+4reb+3ast, C.Cabrera 8+2reb+1ast, G.Teague 7+6reb+4ast, J.Valencia 5+4reb+1ast

Temuco - AB Ancud 103-115

There was a minor upset when 4th placed Temuco (11-15) lost at home to sixth ranked AB Ancud (11-12) 115-103 on Saturday. AB Ancud made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Temuco was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a very good performance for international guard Sebastian Suarez (193-91, college: Portland St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists. American swingman Jovonni Shuler (195-87, college: SSU) contributed with 31 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Shuler attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball. American swingman Alssene Saintilus (201-93, college: Bloomsburg) answered with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 22 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import guard Kenny Wormley (193-96, college: Hofstra) added 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Temuco. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for AB Ancud. They maintain sixth place with 11-12 record. Loser Temuco dropped to the fifth position with 15 games lost. AB Ancud will face higher ranked Deportivo Valdivia (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Temuco will play against Quilicura and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Temuco: K.Wormley 26+9reb+5ast, A.Saintilus 25+22reb+4ast, F.Acuna 19+6reb+1ast, P.Prinsloo 14+5reb, J.Krause 13+4reb+1ast, M.Ernst 3+4reb+2ast
AB Ancud: J.Shuler 31+8reb+5ast, T.Leonard 25+7reb+2ast, S.Suarez 23+13reb+9ast, L.Rasio 15+9reb+5ast, M.Pinto 11+3reb+2ast, R.Vera 7+4reb+1ast

CDU Concepcion - CD Castro 98-84

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Universidad de Concepcion (14-13) defeated at home 5th ranked CD Castro (12-13) 98-84 on Saturday. It was a great shooting night for Universidad de Concepcion especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.6 percentage. It was a very good performance for American Rakim Brown (198-91, college: Humboldt St.) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 8 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Brandon Moss (208, college: LSUA) contributed with 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Juan Fontena (196-87) answered with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds and American forward Cedric Blossom (198-94, college: Morgan St.) added 15 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for CD Castro. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Universidad de Concepcion. They maintain second place with 14-13 record having two points less than leader Puente Alto. Loser CD Castro dropped to the fourth position with 13 games lost. Universidad de Concepcion will face league's leader Puente Alto on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. CD Castro will play against CD Puerto Varas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
CD Castro: W.Person 22, C.Blossom 15+5reb+3ast, E.Cantarutti 11+5reb+3ast, J.Fontena 11+11reb+1ast, D.Arcos 7+2reb, V.G 5+1reb
CDU Concepcion: R.Brown 29+8reb+1ast, B.Moss 20+8reb+2ast, D.Silva 15+2reb+3ast, S.Toyloy 10+7reb+2ast, S.Carrasco 5+1reb+2ast, C.Lauler 5+2reb+4ast

Quilicura - CDU Catolica 73-75

Sixth-ranked Quilicura (3-21) used its home court advantage to challenge third ranked Universidad Catolica (13-14). The visitors from Santiago managed to secure only two-point victory 75-73. However their fans expected easier game. American players dominated the game. It was a great evening for guard DJ Ursery (193, college: Alaska-Anch.) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 5 rebounds. Scott Cutley (196-85, college: CS Fullerton) helped adding 20 points and 10 rebounds. Cutley is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side forward Timothy Simmons (195-92, college: DBU, agency: Prestige Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and forward Abiodun Adegoke (203-91, college: Midwestern St., agency: Interperformances) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds. Universidad Catolica maintains third place with 13-14 record having three points less than leader Puente Alto. Quilicura lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the sixth position with 21 games lost. Universidad Catolica will play against league's second-placed Puerto Montt at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Quilicura will play against Temuco (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quilicura: T.Simmons 22+10reb+1ast, M.Lopez 16+2reb+1ast, A.Adegoke 13+15reb+3ast, F.Schuler 7+6reb+6ast, B.Oscar 6+3reb+3ast, S.Pedro 4+5reb
CDU Catolica: D.Ursery 23+5reb+3ast, S.Cutley 20+10reb+1ast, S.Pettigrew 11+8reb+2ast, J.Dlugossewski 9+5reb+1ast, M.Barrientos 6+3ast, R.Gatica 3+4reb+4ast

Las Animas - CD Valdivia 94-72

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Valdivia: Las Animas (#1) and Deportivo Valdivia (#2). Las Animas (19-5) crushed visiting Deportivo Valdivia (13-12) by 22 points 94-72. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Deportivo Valdivia. Las Animas made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Kristian Clarkson (202-84, college: Widener) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 14 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Ricky Harris (187-87, college: UMass) accounted for 31 points for the winning side. American point guard Dion Dixon (191-89, college: Cincinnati, agency: Duran International) came up with 19 points and Argentinian point guard Nicolas Ferreyra (185-85) added 10 points and 7 assists respectively for Deportivo Valdivia in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Deportivo Valdivia's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Las Animas maintains first place with 19-5 record. Defending champion Deportivo Valdivia keeps the second position with 12 games lost. They share it with Puerto Montt. Las Animas will meet Los Leones (#4) in the next round. Deportivo Valdivia will play against AB Ancud and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
CD Valdivia: D.Dixon 19+4reb+1ast, S.Soulodre 14+6reb+1ast, I.Alessio 11+2reb, N.Ferreyra 10+4reb+7ast, G.Isla 6+4reb, V.Guaico 5+2reb
Las Animas: R.Harris 31+1reb, K.Clarkson 29+14reb+3ast, K.Alston 17+12reb+1ast, F.Morales 10+3reb+9ast, C.Soto 3+3reb+2ast, C.Naranjo 2

Puente Alto - Los Leones 76-73

Fifth-ranked Los Leones (12-15) were very close to win a game against first ranked Puente Alto (19-7) on Sunday. Puente Alto managed to secure only three-point victory 76-73. However their fans expected much easier game. Puente Alto outrebounded Los Leones 40-28 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. 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 15 points and 11 rebounds. American-Nigerien swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-94, college: UCF) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Jackson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American forward Reggie Larry (198-86, college: Boise St., agency: Pro Sports) answered with 22 points and 5 rebounds and the former international Evandro Arteaga (178-83) added 20 points in the effort for Los Leones. Puente Alto have an impressive series of fourteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 19-7 record. Los Leones at the other side dropped to the fourth position with 15 games lost. Puente Alto are looking forward to face league's second-placed Universidad de Concepcion at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Los Leones will play against the league's leader Las Animas and are hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Los Leones: R.Larry 22+5reb, E.Arteaga 20+3reb+1ast, E.Marechal 10+5reb+7ast, O.Canton 8+4reb+2ast, D.Jones 7+5reb+2ast, I.Carrion 6
Puente Alto: T.Efianayi 17+5reb+2ast, C.Jackson 15+11reb+3ast, N.Wadell 10+8reb+3ast, P.Coro 9+2reb+2ast, F.Ibarra 9+5reb+2ast, A.Pinedo 7+1reb+2ast

CDU Concepcion - AB Ancud 96-84

There was no surprise when 6th ranked AB Ancud (11-12) lost on the road to second ranked Universidad de Concepcion (14-13) 96-84 on Sunday. Universidad de Concepcion outrebounded AB Ancud 38-23 including 24 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a very good performance for American forward Brandon Moss (208, college: LSUA) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds. His fellow American import center Steven Toyloy (203-87, college: Cincinnati) contributed with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winners. Five Universidad de Concepcion players scored in double figures. Argentinian Lisandro Rasio (198-90) answered with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and American forward Travion Leonard (205-93, college: Barry) added 23 points in the effort for AB Ancud. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Universidad de Concepcion. They maintain second place with 14-13 record having two points less than leader Puente Alto. Loser AB Ancud keeps the sixth position with 12 games lost. Universidad de Concepcion will face league's leader Puente Alto on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. AB Ancud will play against Deportivo Valdivia (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
AB Ancud: T.Leonard 23+4reb, L.Rasio 19+8reb+7ast, S.Suarez 14+3reb+4ast, J.Shuler 8+2reb+2ast, M.Pinto 6+1reb+2ast, C.Sepulveda 6
CDU Concepcion: S.Toyloy 24+10reb+2ast, B.Moss 24+12reb+2ast, D.Silva 17+2reb, R.Brown 13+5reb+6ast, C.Lauler 10+3reb+10ast, S.Figueroa 5+2reb+2ast

Puerto Montt - CD Puerto Varas 94-75

Very important is a road loss of third ranked CD Puerto Varas (12-13) against fourth ranked Puerto Montt (13-12) on Sunday night. Visiting CD Puerto Varas were crushed by Puerto Montt in Puerto Montt 94-75. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Puerto Montt outrebounded CD Puerto Varas 38-24 including a 30-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 56.5 percentage. It was a very good performance for American Durrell Summers (196-89, college: Michigan St.) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 4 assists. Italian-Argentinian point guard Diego Gerbaudo (178-89) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. American forward Timajh Parker-Rivera (202-94, college: Towson) answered with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import forward Deangelo Kirkland (203-89, college: Columbus St., agency: Interperformances) added 21 points in the effort for CD Puerto Varas. Five Puerto Montt and four CD Puerto Varas players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for Puerto Montt. They moved-up to second place, which they share with CD Valdivia. Loser CD Puerto Varas dropped to the fourth position with 13 games lost. Puerto Montt will face Universidad Catolica (#3) in Santiago in the next round, which may be the game of the day. CD Puerto Varas will play at home against CD Castro and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
CD Puerto Varas: D.Kirkland 21+4reb+1ast, T.Parker-Rivera 16+10reb, A.Vergara 14+2reb+2ast, N.Catala 12+3reb, P.Sandoval 5+1reb+3ast, P.Arroyo 5+3reb+7ast
Puerto Montt: D.Summers 26+4reb+4ast, G.Teague 17+7reb+1ast, M.Suarez 14+11reb+3ast, D.Gerbaudo 12+10reb+7ast, T.Alvarez 11+1reb+1ast, J.Ovando 6

Temuco - CD Castro 69-82

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fifth ranked CD Castro (12-13) beat on the road 4th placed Temuco (11-15) 82-69 on Sunday. CD Castro dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Temuco's 32. Quite impressive performance for American forward Cedric Blossom (198-94, college: Morgan St.) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). His fellow American import guard Wesley Person (190-95, college: Troy) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American swingman Alssene Saintilus (201-93, college: Bloomsburg) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds and South African forward Pieter Prinsloo (208-92, college: Marist, agency: Promo Sport ID) added 26 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Temuco. The victory was the third consecutive win for CD Castro. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with CD Puerto Varas. Loser Temuco dropped to the fifth position with 15 games lost. CD Castro will face CD Puerto Varas (#4) on the road in the next round. Temuco will play against Quilicura and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Temuco: P.Prinsloo 26+6reb, A.Saintilus 17+14reb+1ast, K.Wormley 13+5reb+4ast, R.Gomez 7+3reb+2ast, J.Manriquez 3, F.Acuna 3+2reb
CD Castro: C.Blossom 25+7reb+1ast, W.Person 17+5reb, E.Cantarutti 11+2reb+4ast, F.Pavez 7+4reb+4ast, J.Fontena 5+7reb+1ast, V.G 5+7reb



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