LNB 2 Round 12: No surprise as #1 Sportiva Italiana defeat Luis Matte

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LNB 2 top team - Sportiva Italiana (10-1) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed twelfth ranked Luis Matte (4-8) in Valparaiso 98-61. Sportiva Italiana forced 20 Luis Matte turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a quality performance of guard Matias Lubiano (-1999) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and Gaspar Hernandez (-1999) who added 23 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was Ronald Reyes (-1999) with 23 points and 9 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. Sportiva Italiana have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-1 record. Luis Matte lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Stadio Italiano. Sportiva Italiana's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Valparaiso to the arena Arabe de Valp..
Important game to mention about took place in Osorno. Seventh ranked Osorno (7-4) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 11th ranked Liceo Curico (4-7) 68-67 on Sunday evening. The winners were led by American center Travion Leonard (205-1993, college: Barry, agency: Interperformances) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 28 points and 14 rebounds and Matias Delgado supported him with 17 points. Even 21 points and 8 rebounds by forward Sebastian Riquelme (188-1995) did not help to save the game for Liceo Curico. Osorno moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Manquehue. Liceo Curico at the other side keeps the eleventh position with seven games lost. Osorno will play against Aleman (#10) in Puerto Varas in the next round where they are favorite. Liceo Curico will play at home against Tomas L. and hopes to get back on the winning track.

In the last two games of round 12 Liceo PN won against Aleman on the opponent's court 73-63. Espanol O. outscored Tomas L. in a home game 74-53.

Aleman - Liceo PN 63-73

Very expected game in Puerto Varas where 10th ranked Aleman (4-6) was defeated by third ranked Liceo PN (9-2) 73-63. Liceo PN dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Aleman's 28. Liceo PN forced 22 Aleman turnovers and outrebounded them 40-29 including 30 on the defensive glass. Aleman was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. The winners were led by Franco Garrido (181-1986) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds and Argentinian power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-1985) supported him with 18 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 24 points and 7 rebounds by Venezuelan center Sergio Mijares (-1997) did not help to save the game for Aleman. Center Marko Castro (192-1988) added 12 points and 10 rebounds. Aleman's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Liceo PN moved-up to second place, which they share with Espanol O. Aleman lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with six games lost. Liceo PN will play against bottom-ranked Municipal C. (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Aleman will play against Osorno (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Liceo PN: F.Garrido 19+15reb+3ast, C.Amicucci 18+11reb+6ast, C.Cabrera 12+6reb, I.Carlos 9+3reb+2ast, M.Sepulveda 8+2reb, F.Acuna 7+2reb+1ast
Aleman: S.Mijares 24+7reb+3ast, M.Castro 12+10reb+1ast, G.Victor 8+2reb+3ast, B.Sebastian 8+1reb+1ast, C.Jose 5+1ast, F.Garrido 4+3reb+1ast

Espanol O. - Tomas L. 74-53

Very predictable result when second ranked Espanol O. (9-2) smashed at home 14th ranked Tomas L. (3-9) 74-53. They outrebounded Tomas L. 48-31 including a 37-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Espanol O. players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. The winners were led by international Sebastian Suarez (193-1991, college: Portland St.) who scored that evening 22 points and 7 rebounds and Argentinian center Franco Barroso (207-1994) supported him with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Even a double-double of 23 points and 11 rebounds by Argentinian center Leonel Rodriguez (205-1993) did not help to save the game for Tomas L.. Joaquin Contreras (-2003) added 12 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Espanol O. have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 9-2 record behind leader Sportiva Italiana, which they share with Liceo PN. Tomas L. at the other side keeps the fourteenth place with nine games lost. Espanol O. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tomas L. will play against Liceo Curico (#11) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Espanol O.: S.Suarez 22+7reb+2ast, F.Barroso 12+12reb+3ast, M.Cristobal 10+3reb+1ast, H.Gomez 7+4reb+2ast, R.Munoz 6+3reb+1ast, J.Cardenas 5+5reb+3ast
Tomas L.: L.Rodriguez 23+11reb+3ast, C.Joaquin 12+4reb+2ast, M.Reimundo 6+3reb+4ast, R.Rodrigo 5+3reb+3ast, C.Esteban 3+2reb+1ast, A.Hans 2+4reb

Osorno - Liceo Curico 68-67

Important game to mention about took place in Osorno. Seventh ranked Osorno (7-4) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 11th ranked Liceo Curico (4-7) 68-67 on Sunday evening. The winners were led by American center Travion Leonard (205-1993, college: Barry, agency: Interperformances) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 28 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Matias Delgado (-2000) supported him with 17 points. Even 21 points and 8 rebounds by forward Sebastian Riquelme (188-1995) did not help to save the game for Liceo Curico. Center Sergio Chialva (-1994) added 12 points and 12 rebounds. Four Liceo Curico players scored in double figures. Osorno moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Manquehue. Liceo Curico at the other side keeps the eleventh position with seven games lost. Osorno will play against Aleman (#10) in Puerto Varas in the next round where they are favorite. Liceo Curico will play at home against Tomas L. and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Osorno: T.Leonard 28+14reb+3ast, D.Matias 17+2reb+1ast, J.Guzman 10+8reb+1ast, G.Holt 9+5reb+4ast, O.Kevin 4+4reb+4ast, B.Andres 0+1reb
Liceo Curico: S.Riquelme 21+8reb+2ast, J.Carrasco 16+3reb+2ast, S.Chialva 12+12reb+3ast, A.Ibanez 12+10reb+3ast, B.Acuna 6+5reb+11ast, M.Gabriel 0

Sportiva Italiana - Luis Matte 98-61

LNB 2 top team - Sportiva Italiana (10-1) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed twelfth ranked Luis Matte (4-8) in Valparaiso 98-61. Sportiva Italiana forced 20 Luis Matte turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a quality performance of guard Matias Lubiano (-1999) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and Gaspar Hernandez (-1999) who added 23 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was Ronald Reyes (-1999) with 23 points and 9 rebounds and Venezuelan Luis Adrian (-1998) scored 10 points and 5 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. Sportiva Italiana have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-1 record. Luis Matte lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Stadio Italiano. Sportiva Italiana's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Valparaiso to the arena Arabe de Valp..
Top scorers:
Sportiva Italiana: M.Lubiano 23+9reb+5ast, G.Hernandez 23+1reb+3ast, F.Herrera 12+6reb+2ast, J.Garcia 9+2ast, C.Rios 9+9reb+3ast, N.Oscar 5+3reb+1ast
Luis Matte: R.Reyes 23+9reb+3ast, A.Luis 10+5reb+2ast, D.Leonel 6, L.Pedro 6+7reb+3ast, L.Bruno 6+4reb, F.Soto 4+3reb



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