Liga Nacional Round 21: Leader Puente Alto lose to Puerto Montt

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.

Top ranked Puente Alto (21-11) recorded its eleventh loss on the court of third ranked Puerto Montt on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Puerto Montt 78-72. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Puerto Montt looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American Durrell Summers (196-89, college: Michigan St.) who scored 44 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds. His fellow American import center Gene Teague (206-89, college: Seton Hall) chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Argentinian forward Nicholas Wadell (201-89) who recorded 41 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. Puerto Montt (18-14) have an impressive series of fifteen victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Puente Alto at the other side still keeps top position with 11 games lost.
Another exciting game was between sixth ranked CD Puerto Varas and 4th placed Temuco where CD Puerto Varas (16-16) beat Temuco (15-17) on the road 72-66. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Temuco. It was a good game for Nigerian-American George Williams (198-90, college: Wayland Baptist) who led his team to a victory with 30 points and 7 rebounds. Deangelo Kirkland contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American swingman Alssene Saintilus (201-93, college: Bloomsburg) answered with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 15 rebounds for Temuco. CD Puerto Varas moved-up to third place, which they share with CD Castro. Temuco at the other side dropped to the third position with 17 games lost.
Sixth-ranked Quilicura (4-28) made lots of trouble for first ranked Las Animas (24-8) in Valdivia on Saturday. Las Animas managed to secure only two-point victory 92-90. However their fans expected much easier game. The game was dominated by American players. Khapri Alston stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. The best for the losing side was Kieston Standfield with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 20 rebounds. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Las Animas. They maintain first place with 24-8 record. Loser Quilicura keeps the sixth position with 28 games lost.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Universidad Catolica (14-18) against fifth ranked AB Ancud (17-15) on Saturday night. Visiting Universidad Catolica was defeated by AB Ancud in Ancud 82-69. Travion Leonard nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. The victory was the eleventh consecutive win for AB Ancud. They moved-up to second place, which they share with CDU Concepcion and CD Valdivia. Universidad Catolica at the other side dropped to the fourth position with 18 games lost.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Deportivo Valdivia (17-15) against fourth ranked Temuco (15-17) on Saturday night. Visiting Deportivo Valdivia was defeated by Temuco in Temuco 75-65. The best player for the winners was Alssene Saintilus who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds. The victory was the third consecutive win for Temuco. They moved-up to third place. Defending champion Deportivo Valdivia keeps the second position with 15 games lost.

Other games of round 21 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Los Leones was defeated by CD Castro in a road game 80-70. CDU Concepcion were beaten by CD Puerto Varas at home 80-84. Quilicura was destroyed by Puerto Montt on the opponent's court 109-75. CD Castro managed to outperform CDU Catolica in a home game 81-71. Puente Alto was rolled over Las Animas on the road 91-68. AB Ancud crushed Los Leones on its own court 116-88. CD Valdivia were beaten by CDU Concepcion in a road game 84-70.
The best stats of 21th round was 22 points and 9 rebounds by Brandon Moss of CDU Concepcion.

Puerto Montt - Puente Alto 78-72

Top ranked Puente Alto (21-11) recorded its eleventh loss on the court of third ranked Puerto Montt on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Puerto Montt 78-72. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Puerto Montt looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American Durrell Summers (196-89, college: Michigan St.) who scored 44 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds. His fellow American import center Gene Teague (206-89, college: Seton Hall) chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Argentinian forward Nicholas Wadell (201-89) who recorded 41 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and Lorenzo Cifuentes added 6 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Puerto Montt (18-14) have an impressive series of fifteen victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Puente Alto at the other side still keeps top position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Puerto Montt: D.Summers 44+6reb+3ast, G.Teague 11+7reb+2ast, M.Suarez 7+5reb+6ast, T.Alvarez 7+1reb+2ast, D.Gerbaudo 7+5reb+7ast, C.Cabrera 2+2reb+1ast
Puente Alto: N.Wadell 41+8reb+2ast, A.Pinedo 8+1reb+2ast, F.Ibarra 7+1reb+2ast, L.Cifuentes 6+5reb+3ast, C.Jackson 4+6reb+1ast, P.Coro 4+5reb+2ast

Las Animas - Quilicura 92-90

Sixth-ranked Quilicura (4-28) made lots of trouble for first ranked Las Animas (24-8) in Valdivia on Saturday. Las Animas managed to secure only two-point victory 92-90. However their fans expected much easier game. Las Animas looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Power forward Khapri Alston (198-94, college: Midwestern St., agency: Agency) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and guard Ricky Harris (187-87, college: UMass) chipped in 24 points and 4 assists. Four Las Animas players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was center Kieston Standfield (201, college: Middle Georgia) with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 20 rebounds and forward Timothy Simmons (195-92, college: DBU, agency: Prestige Sports) scored 26 points and 9 rebounds. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Las Animas. They maintain first place with 24-8 record. Loser Quilicura keeps the sixth position with 28 games lost.
Top scorers:
Las Animas: K.Alston 24+15reb+1ast, R.Harris 24+2reb+4ast, D.Low 20+3reb+2ast, K.Clarkson 11+8reb, F.Morales 7+4reb+14ast, C.Soto 6+4reb+1ast
Quilicura: K.Standfield 30+20reb+3ast, T.Simmons 26+9reb+3ast, A.Adegoke 21+9reb+2ast, M.Lopez 8+1reb, R.Cannobbio 3+2reb+4ast, B.Oscar 2+1reb+3ast

AB Ancud - CDU Catolica 82-69

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Universidad Catolica (14-18) against fifth ranked AB Ancud (17-15) on Saturday night. Visiting Universidad Catolica was defeated by AB Ancud in Ancud 82-69. AB Ancud dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Universidad Catolica's 26. They outrebounded Universidad Catolica 45-30 including 34 on the defensive glass. American forward Travion Leonard (205-93, college: Barry) nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and Argentinian Lisandro Rasio (198-90) accounted for 11 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists. Four AB Ancud players scored in double figures. American guard DJ Ursery (193, college: Alaska-Anch.) came up with 28 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import Scott Cutley (196-85, college: CS Fullerton) added 15 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Universidad Catolica in the defeat. The victory was the eleventh consecutive win for AB Ancud. They moved-up to second place, which they share with CDU Concepcion and CD Valdivia. Universidad Catolica at the other side dropped to the fourth position with 18 games lost.
Top scorers:
AB Ancud: T.Leonard 22+10reb+3ast, J.Shuler 21+10reb+2ast, S.Suarez 17+3reb+2ast, L.Rasio 11+16reb+6ast, R.Munoz 5+3reb+2ast, M.Pinto 4+2reb
CDU Catolica: D.Ursery 28+7reb+2ast, S.Cutley 15+12reb+6ast, S.Silva 15+3reb+1ast, S.Pettigrew 6+4reb+2ast, R.Gatica 2+2reb+4ast, J.Dlugossewski 2+1reb+1ast

Temuco - CD Valdivia 75-65

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Deportivo Valdivia (17-15) against fourth ranked Temuco (15-17) on Saturday night. Visiting Deportivo Valdivia was defeated by Temuco in Temuco 75-65. The best player for the winners was American swingman Alssene Saintilus (201-93, college: Bloomsburg) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Kenny Wormley (193-96, college: Hofstra) chipped in 21 points and 4 assists. Four Temuco players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Argentinian center Ignacio Alessio (203-87) who recorded 20 points and 5 rebounds and American point guard Dion Dixon (191-89, college: Cincinnati, agency: Duran International) added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. The victory was the third consecutive win for Temuco. They moved-up to third place. Defending champion Deportivo Valdivia keeps the second position with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Temuco: A.Saintilus 23+15reb+2ast, K.Wormley 21+3reb+4ast, M.Ernst 14+9reb+3ast, P.Prinsloo 10+8reb, J.Manriquez 3+2ast, J.Krause 2+1ast
CD Valdivia: I.Alessio 20+5reb+1ast, D.Dixon 14+6reb+5ast, G.Isla 10+3reb+1ast, F.Jara 8+3reb+1ast, N.Ferreyra 7+5reb+3ast, M.Fabian 6+4reb+3ast

CD Castro - Los Leones 80-70

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Los Leones' (13-19) road loss to fourth ranked CD Castro (16-16) 70-80 on Saturday. Los Leones were plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. The best player for the winners was American forward Cedric Blossom (198-94, college: Morgan St.) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds. The former international forward Juan Fontena (196-87) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four CD Castro players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Reggie Larry (198-86, college: Boise St., agency: Pro Sports) who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds and the former international point guard Eduardo Marechal (186-85) added 5 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for CD Castro. They moved-up to third place, which they share with CD Puerto Varas. Los Leones lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with 19 games lost.
Top scorers:
CD Castro: C.Blossom 24+11reb, J.Fontena 14+9reb+1ast, W.Person 13+5reb, D.Arcos 11+5reb+2ast, E.Cantarutti 8+4reb+10ast, F.Pavez 5+4reb+5ast
Los Leones: E.Arteaga 18+1ast, O.Canton 15+4reb+2ast, R.Larry 10+11reb+1ast, I.Carrion 7+2reb+1ast, D.Jones 7+2reb+1ast, E.Marechal 5+12reb+5ast

CDU Concepcion - CD Puerto Varas 80-84

There was a surprise result when sixth ranked CD Puerto Varas (16-16) defeated on the road second-best Universidad de Concepcion (17-15) 84-80 on Saturday. CD Puerto Varas made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Strangely Universidad de Concepcion outrebounded CD Puerto Varas 45-30 including a 18-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Nigerian-American George Williams (198-90, college: Wayland Baptist) who scored 28 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Deangelo Kirkland (203-89, college: Columbus St., agency: Interperformances) chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds. Williams 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 American center Steven Toyloy (203-87, college: Cincinnati) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds and the other American import forward Brandon Moss (208, college: LSUA) added 16 points and 15 rebounds respectively. Four Universidad de Concepcion players scored in double figures. CD Puerto Varas moved-up to third place, which they share with CD Castro. Loser Universidad de Concepcion keeps the second position with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
CD Puerto Varas: G.Williams 28+6reb+2ast, D.Kirkland 22+7reb+2ast, P.Sandoval 13+3reb, P.Arroyo 9+1reb+2ast, A.Vergara 6+4reb+4ast, T.Parker-Rivera 6+7reb
CDU Concepcion: D.Silva 20+6reb+4ast, S.Toyloy 18+15reb+2ast, B.Moss 16+15reb+2ast, R.Brown 15+2reb+3ast, S.Carrasco 8+3reb+1ast, M.Villagran 2+2reb+2ast

Puerto Montt - Quilicura 109-75

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Quilicura (4-28) was rolled over on the road by third ranked Puerto Montt (18-14) 109-75 on Sunday. Puerto Montt outrebounded Quilicura 46-33 including a 39-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 37 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Quilicura's players. The best player for the winners was the former international center Manny Suarez (208-93, college: Creighton) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. American Durrell Summers (196-89, college: Michigan St.) chipped in 27 points and 5 rebounds. Five Puerto Montt players scored in double figures. 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 16 points and 17 rebounds and the other American import center Kieston Standfield (201, college: Middle Georgia) added 23 points and 7 rebounds 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. The victory was the fifteenth consecutive win for Puerto Montt. They moved-up to second place. Loser Quilicura keeps the sixth position with 28 games lost.
Top scorers:
Puerto Montt: D.Summers 27+5reb+2ast, M.Suarez 18+14reb+6ast, D.Gerbaudo 16+3reb+8ast, C.Cabrera 14+5reb+2ast, T.Alvarez 14+2reb+4ast, G.Teague 11+8reb+4ast
Quilicura: K.Standfield 23+7reb, A.Adegoke 16+17reb, T.Simmons 13+6reb+3ast, M.Lopez 7+2ast, A.Toro 6+1reb+3ast, B.Oscar 4+1ast

CD Castro - CDU Catolica 81-71

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fourth ranked CD Castro (16-16) beat at home 3rd placed Universidad Catolica (14-18) 81-71 on Sunday. The game was also dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was forward Cedric Blossom (198-94, college: Morgan St.) who scored 24 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Guard Wesley Person (190-95, college: Troy) chipped in 25 points. Four CD Castro players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Scott Cutley (196-85, college: CS Fullerton) who recorded 22 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and guard DJ Ursery (193, college: Alaska-Anch.) added 17 points and 8 rebounds respectively. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for CD Castro. They moved-up to third place, which they share with CD Puerto Varas. Loser Universidad Catolica dropped to the fourth position with 18 games lost.
Top scorers:
CD Castro: W.Person 25+2reb, C.Blossom 24+7reb+3ast, E.Cantarutti 15+5reb+5ast, J.Fontena 10+8reb+1ast, D.Arcos 2+3reb+1ast, F.Pavez 2+2reb+6ast
CDU Catolica: S.Cutley 22+9reb+6ast, D.Ursery 17+8reb+1ast, S.Silva 10+4reb+2ast, S.Pettigrew 7+3reb+2ast, R.Gatica 4+1ast, J.Dlugossewski 4+4reb+2ast

Las Animas - Puente Alto 91-68

There was a minor upset in Valdivia where their close opponent Puente Alto (21-11) was outplayed by first ranked Las Animas (24-8) 91-68 on Sunday. Las Animas forced 21 Puente Alto turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 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 17 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Argentinian forward Nicholas Wadell (201-89) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and American forward Corbin Jackson (198-92, college: Florida Tech) added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists 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. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Las Animas. They maintain first place with 24-8 record which they share with defeated Puente Alto. Loser Puente Alto still keeps top position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Las Animas: R.Harris 32+2reb+3ast, K.Clarkson 17+5reb+3ast, K.Alston 14+4reb+2ast, C.Soto 8+5reb+4ast, F.Morales 7+4reb+10ast, F.Figueroa 7+1reb
Puente Alto: N.Wadell 21+11reb+1ast, A.Pinedo 12+4reb+1ast, C.Jackson 10+6reb+7ast, L.Cifuentes 6+5reb, F.Ibarra 6+2reb+1ast, E.Carrasco 6+1reb+10ast

AB Ancud - Los Leones 116-88

There was a small surprise when fifth ranked AB Ancud (17-15) outleveled at home their close opponent Los Leones (13-19) 116-88 on Sunday. AB Ancud shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 56.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was Argentinian Lisandro Rasio (198-90) who scored 23 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). American forward Travion Leonard (205-93, college: Barry) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds. Five AB Ancud players scored in double figures. AB Ancud's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Italian-Argentinian center Omar Canton (206-82) who recorded 31 points and 7 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) and the former international point guard Eduardo Marechal (186-85) added 18 points respectively. The victory was the eleventh consecutive win for AB Ancud. They moved-up to second place, which they share with CDU Concepcion and CD Valdivia. Los Leones lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with 19 games lost.
Top scorers:
AB Ancud: L.Rasio 23+8reb+7ast, T.Leonard 20+9reb, R.Munoz 18+5reb+5ast, R.Vera 15+3reb, J.Shuler 15+3reb+5ast, S.Suarez 10+5reb+3ast
Los Leones: O.Canton 31+7reb+2ast, E.Marechal 18+4reb+1ast, J.Taylor 14+3reb+2ast, I.Carrion 8+3reb, R.Larry 6+6reb+4ast, E.Arteaga 6+1reb

Temuco - CD Puerto Varas 66-72

Another exciting game was between sixth ranked CD Puerto Varas and 4th placed Temuco where CD Puerto Varas (16-16) beat Temuco (15-17) on the road 72-66. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Temuco. CD Puerto Varas made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. It was a good game for Nigerian-American George Williams (198-90, college: Wayland Baptist) who led his team to a victory with 30 points and 7 rebounds. American forward Deangelo Kirkland (203-89, college: Columbus St., agency: Interperformances) contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Williams is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American swingman Alssene Saintilus (201-93, college: Bloomsburg) answered with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 15 rebounds and South African forward Pieter Prinsloo (208-92, college: Marist, agency: Promo Sport ID) added 14 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Temuco. CD Puerto Varas moved-up to third place, which they share with CD Castro. Temuco at the other side dropped to the third position with 17 games lost.
Top scorers:
CD Puerto Varas: G.Williams 30+7reb+2ast, D.Kirkland 17+6reb+3ast, A.Vergara 9+5reb+1ast, T.Parker-Rivera 8+15reb, P.Sandoval 5+2reb+2ast, P.Arroyo 3+2reb+4ast
Temuco: K.Wormley 20+2reb+2ast, P.Prinsloo 14+10reb+1ast, A.Saintilus 11+15reb+1ast, J.Manriquez 6+1ast, J.Krause 5+1reb+1ast, R.Gomez 5+1reb+2ast

CDU Concepcion - CD Valdivia 84-70

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Deportivo Valdivia (17-15) was defeated on the road by second ranked Universidad de Concepcion (17-15) 84-70 on Sunday. Universidad de Concepcion outrebounded Deportivo Valdivia 35-24 including 25 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American Rakim Brown (198-91, college: Humboldt St.) who scored 25 points. His fellow American import forward Brandon Moss (208, college: LSUA) chipped in 22 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Dion Dixon (191-89, college: Cincinnati, agency: Duran International) who recorded 21 points and 5 assists and Argentinian center Ignacio Alessio (203-87) added 19 points and 8 rebounds respectively. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Universidad de Concepcion. They maintain second place with 17-15 record having four points less than leader Las Animas, which they share with CD Valdivia and AB Ancud.
Top scorers:
CDU Concepcion: R.Brown 25+4reb+3ast, B.Moss 22+9reb+1ast, S.Carrasco 12+1reb, S.Toyloy 11+15reb+4ast, S.Figueroa 8+1reb+6ast, D.Silva 6+3reb+5ast
CD Valdivia: D.Dixon 21+1reb+5ast, I.Alessio 19+8reb, N.Ferreyra 18+3reb+4ast, G.Isla 5+3reb+1ast, F.Jara 3+4reb+1ast, S.Soulodre 2+1reb+1ast



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