Cup Round 5: Boston College lose to Los Leones

Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The biggest surprise took place in Quilpue where host Los Leones (3-0) crushed league's leader Boston College (2-1) 81-49 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Boston College. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Los Leones dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Boston College's 28. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Darrol Jones (193-1994) who scored 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. American Tyrone Lee (203-1990, college: GVSU) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. Venezuelan Cristhian Poleo (-1992) produced 8 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Boston College's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Los Leones have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Boston College at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. They were replaced at the leadership position by Manquehue.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Catolica as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Sergio Ceppi) loss. Catolica defeated leader Sergio Ceppi in Santiago 71-58. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sergio Ceppi. It was a key game for the top position in the league. American forward T.J. Robinson (203-1989, college: LBSU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. Felipe Rodo contributed with 13 points for the winners. Catolica's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Julian Maschke (-1999) answered with 19 points and 9 rebounds for Sergio Ceppi. Catolica have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 3 other teams. Sergio Ceppi at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Espanol O. (2-1) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by Valdivia (4-0) 85-73. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Espanol O.. Fabian Martinez stepped up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Carlos Lauler responded with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Valdivia have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record, which they share with Concepcion and Ancud. Loser Espanol O. keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with 3 other teams.

Other games of round 5 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
winless Temuco lost to undefeated Valdivia in a road game 67-85. Liceo PN was beaten by Las Animas at home 74-87. Puente Alto destroyed Brisas on the opponent's court 81-26. Winless Luis Matte lost to undefeated Sportiva Italiana in a home game 61-80. Tinguiririca was rolled over Manquehue on the road 50-98. Tomas L. was crushed by Quilicura on its own court 77-105. Municipal C. was beaten by Truenos in Talca 64-58. Concepcion destroyed Aleman at home 105-49. Puerto Montt was outscored by Puerto Varas on the opponent's court 105-63. Castro rolled over Osorno in a home game 78-58. Las Animas was crushed by Espanol O. on the road 95-73.

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Valdivia - Temuco 85-67

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Temuco (0-3) was defeated on the road by leader Valdivia (4-0) 85-67 on Saturday. Valdivia forced 22 Temuco turnovers and had a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international Jose Del Solar (195-1990) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners and Argentinian point guard Nicolas Ferreyra (181-1985) chipped in 30 points and 4 assists. Four Valdivia players scored in double figures. The former international center Carlos Aranda (200) responded with 32 points and 6 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) and Michael Ernst (187-1982) scored 15 points. Valdivia have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record, which they share with Concepcion and Ancud. Loser Temuco still closes the standings with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Valdivia: N.Ferreyra 30+4ast, P.Sandoval 17+4reb+3ast, J.Del Solar 16+14reb+5ast, G.Isla 14+5reb+3ast, M.Fabian 5+4reb, C.Segovia 2+3reb+2ast
Temuco: C.Aranda 32+6reb+1ast, M.Ernst 15+3reb+3ast, J.Fuentes 12+8reb, R.Cruces 3+1reb+1ast, A.Luigi 2+3reb+2ast, D.Smythe 2+1reb+1ast

Espanol O. - Valdivia 73-85

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Espanol O. (2-1) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by Valdivia (4-0) 85-73. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Espanol O.. Fabian Martinez (194-2000) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and Argentinian point guard Nicolas Ferreyra (181-1985) chipped in 21 points and 6 assists. Four Valdivia players scored in double figures. International Carlos Lauler (190) responded with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and American center Dishon Lowery (200-1998, college: OKBU) scored 9 points and 16 rebounds. Valdivia have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record, which they share with Concepcion and Ancud. Loser Espanol O. keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Valdivia: M.Fabian 26+13reb, N.Ferreyra 21+2reb+6ast, P.Sandoval 19+4reb+2ast, G.Isla 14+6reb+2ast, M.Konig 5+3reb, P.Sebastian 0
Espanol O.: C.Lauler 23+5reb+5ast, M.Sepulveda 11+6reb+2ast, H.Gomez 11+4reb, D.Lowery 9+16reb+2ast, R.Munoz 8+5reb+2ast, M.Pino 5+1reb+4ast

Liceo PN - Las Animas 74-87

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Temuco where fourth ranked Las Animas (1-2) defeated 3rd placed Liceo PN (1-2) 87-74 on Saturday. Argentinian power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-1985) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and international Diego Low (190-1997) chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Las Animas players scored in double figures. Las Animas' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Brazilian Alexandre Ludwig responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and Felipe Acuna (182-1992) scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Las Animas left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Liceo PN.
Top scorers:
Las Animas: C.Amicucci 26+16reb+4ast, C.Naranjo 18+4reb+3ast, A.Vergara 16+7reb+2ast, D.Low 13+7reb+7ast, C.Branko 11+5reb+1ast, F.Benjamoin 3+1reb+1ast
Liceo PN: J.Holt 23+1reb+1ast, L.Alexandre 22+11reb+1ast, F.Acuna 17+9reb+3ast, G.Linfati 7+4reb+4ast, M.Juan 2+2ast, I.Carlos 2

Brisas - Puente Alto 26-81

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Santiago where 3rd placed Brisas (1-3) were rolled over by fourth ranked Puente Alto (1-1) 81-26 on Saturday. Puente Alto held Brisas to an opponent 14.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 35.1 percent accuracy of the winners. Puente Alto forced 24 Brisas turnovers and outrebounded them 51-33 including a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Puente Alto made 7 blocks. Forward Renato Munoz (-2003) stepped up and scored 19 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals for the winners and center Ignacio Ansaldo (198-2003) chipped in 22 points and 9 rebounds. Point guard Cristobal Ordonez (195-2004) responded with 8 points and Rodolfo Ordonez (-1987) scored 0 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. Puente Alto left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with Talca. Loser Brisas dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Puente Alto: A.Ignacio 22+9reb, M.Renato 19+9reb+4ast, C.Cabrera 10+6reb+4ast, V.Bairon 9+8reb+2ast, Q.Alonso 8+4reb, F.Garrido 3+1reb
Brisas: O.Cristobal 8+3reb+1ast, C.Eugenio 6+3reb, J.Edisson 5+3reb, F.Oyarzun 3+4reb+2ast, S.Roa 2+5reb, S.Ballesteros 2+2reb

Los Leones - Boston College 81-49

The biggest surprise took place in Quilpue where host Los Leones (3-0) crushed league's leader Boston College (2-1) 81-49 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Boston College. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Los Leones dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Boston College's 28. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Darrol Jones (193-1994) who scored 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. American Tyrone Lee (203-1990, college: GVSU) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. Four Los Leones players scored in double figures. Venezuelan Cristhian Poleo (-1992) produced 8 points and 10 rebounds and guard Ivan Pacheco (-1994) added 8 points respectively for the guests. Boston College's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Los Leones have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Boston College at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. They were replaced at the leadership position by Manquehue.
Top scorers:
Los Leones: D.Jones 19+6reb+6ast, T.Lee 17+8reb, L.Eduardo 15+7reb+1ast, B.Amor 14+9reb+1ast, G.Danko 9+5reb+1ast, R.Nicolas 5+4reb+4ast
Boston College: P.Cristhian 8+10reb+1ast, I.Pacheco 8+3reb+2ast, D.Torres 7+1reb+1ast, M.Lucas 7+3reb, O.Yves 5+1reb, R.Gatica 4+3reb+2ast

Luis Matte - Sportiva Italiana 61-80

Rather predictable result when leader Sportiva Italiana (2-0) outscored on the road bottom-ranked Luis Matte (0-4) 80-61 on Sunday. Sportiva Italiana forced 21 Luis Matte turnovers. Guard Cristobal Rios (-1994) stepped up and scored 31 points for the winners and Javier Garcia (-1998) chipped in 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Pedro Lopez (-1996) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and Fabian Soto (-1994) scored 13 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sportiva Italiana moved-up to second place. Loser Luis Matte still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Osorno and Aleman.
Top scorers:
Sportiva Italiana: C.Rios 31+2reb+1ast, J.Garcia 19+5reb+5ast, R.Rojas 14+1reb+2ast, H.Benjamin 9+6reb+4ast, F.Herrera 7+12reb+4ast, S.Gabriel 0
Luis Matte: L.Pedro 16+12reb+1ast, F.Soto 13+4reb+3ast, D.Leonel 11+2reb+4ast, A.Guzman 7+4reb+3ast, V.Cristian 5+5reb+1ast, A.Luis 5+1reb+1ast

Catolica - Sergio Ceppi 71-58

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Catolica as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Sergio Ceppi) loss. Catolica defeated leader Sergio Ceppi in Santiago 71-58. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sergio Ceppi. It was a key game for the top position in the league. American forward T.J. Robinson (203-1989, college: LBSU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. Felipe Rodo contributed with 13 points for the winners. Catolica's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Julian Maschke (-1999) answered with 19 points and 9 rebounds and the former international forward Fabian Aguilera (-1995) added 12 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Sergio Ceppi. Catolica have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 3 other teams. Sergio Ceppi at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Catolica: T.Robinson 19+11reb+2ast, R.Felipe 13+3reb+1ast, D.Vicente 9+4reb, S.Deiker 9+2reb+1ast, L.Cifuentes 5+7reb, D.Juan 5+6reb+5ast
Sergio Ceppi: M.Julian 19+9reb, F.Aguilera 12+7reb, B.Guerra 9+6reb+2ast, A.Toro 8+7reb+4ast, F.Camilo 6+5reb, Z.Majluf 2+2reb

Manquehue - Tinguiririca 98-50

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Santiago where leader Tinguiririca (3-1) was outplayed by second ranked Manquehue (3-1) 98-50 on Saturday. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Manquehue dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Tinguiririca's 22. Manquehue forced 19 Tinguiririca turnovers and outrebounded them 47-31 including a 40-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Manquehue looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Tinguiririca's players. The former international Jorge Schuler (199-1987) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds for the winners and the former international Fernando Schuler (190-1991) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Manquehue players scored in double figures. Derick Machado (-1996) responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds and forward Felipe Gonzalez Burgos (183-1998) scored 4 points and 7 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. Manquehue have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Tinguiririca.
Top scorers:
Manquehue: J.Schuler 37+10reb+1ast, F.Atala 16+5reb+1ast, F.Schuler 16+7reb+8ast, S.Mauricio 15+5reb+3ast, J.Peters 6+12reb+5ast, A.Nicolas 6+6reb
Tinguiririca: M.Derick 16+6reb+1ast, N.Pablo 8+1ast, S.Fernandez 5+2reb, C.Fabian 4+3reb, F.Gonzalez Burgos 4+7reb+2ast, H.Felipe 3

Tomas L. - Quilicura 77-105

Everything could happen in San Fernando at the game between two tied teams. Both third ranked Quilicura and 4th placed Tomas L. had identical 1-2 record. But Tomas L. was not able to use a home court advantage and was outleveled by the opponent from Quilicura 105-77 on Saturday night. Quilicura made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Quilicura outrebounded Tomas L. 50-33 including a 41-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Daniel Arcos (190) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and American power forward Shannon Fowler (203, college: UWG) chipped in 34 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Four Quilicura players scored in double figures. Joaquin Contreras (-2003) responded with 22 points and 6 assists and Gianlucca Polidori (-2002) scored 10 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Quilicura maintains third place with 2-2 record behind leader Manquehue, which they share with Castro. Loser Tomas L. keeps the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Quilicura: S.Fowler 34+7reb+4ast, D.Arcos 30+11reb+5ast, J.Luis Campos 15+9reb+6ast, V.Jean 12+3reb, H.Gabriel 6+8reb+1ast, C.Correa 5+3reb+4ast
Tomas L.: C.Joaquin 22+4reb+6ast, Z.Bastian 12+3reb+1ast, P.Gianlucca 10+4reb+3ast, R.Camilo 9+1reb+1ast, C.Esteban 8+5reb, T.Daniel 5+6reb

Truenos - Municipal C. 64-58

Everything could happen in Talca at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Truenos and second-ranked Municipal C. had identical 1-1 record. This time Truenos used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from 64-58 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Truenos outrebounded Municipal C. 52-40 including 37 on the defensive glass. Alessandro Morales (-1998) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals for the winners and point guard Ricardo Gomez (176-1993) chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds. Venezuelan center Sergio Mijares responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds and Javier Munoz (-1995) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Municipal C.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Truenos (2-1) moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Municipal C. dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Truenos: R.Gomez 21+7reb+1ast, M.Alessandro 20+13reb+6ast, M.Martin 12+6reb, C.Pena 4+6reb, N.Morales 4+16reb+3ast, V.Robinson 3
Municipal C.: S.Mijares 20+12reb+3ast, M.Javier 14+6reb+2ast, M.Villagran 10+6reb, M.Andres 6+2reb, V.Esteban 3+4reb, F.Garrido 3+1reb+1ast

Concepcion - Aleman 105-49

No shocking result in a game when leader Concepcion (4-0) smashed at home bottom-ranked Aleman (0-4) 105-49 on Saturday. Concepcion shot 23 for 32 from the free-throw line, while Aleman only scored seven points from the stripe. They outrebounded Aleman 50-32 including a 35-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Concepcion looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Aleman's players. Venezuelan Carlos Milano (198) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and international point guard Diego Silva (186) chipped in 18 points and 6 assists. Four Concepcion players scored in double figures. Gabriel Beltran (-2002) responded with 8 points and 6 rebounds and forward Otto Schulten (-2002) scored 8 points and 6 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. Concepcion have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 4-0 record, which they share with Valdivia and Ancud. Loser Aleman still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Osorno and Luis Matte.
Top scorers:
Concepcion: E.Arteaga 22, D.Silva 18+2reb+6ast, C.Milano 16+18reb+5ast, K.Rubio 12+6reb+2ast, S.Carrasco 9+4ast, E.Marechal 8+8reb+3ast
Aleman: B.Sebastian 8+4reb+1ast, D.Velasquez 8+2ast, B.Gabriel 8+6reb+1ast, S.Otto 8+6reb, V.Jose 4+5reb, P.Alonzo 3

Puerto Varas - Puerto Montt 105-63

Rather expected game when 4th placed Puerto Montt (1-3) was rolled over on the road by second ranked Puerto Varas (3-1) 105-63 on Friday. Puerto Varas dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Puerto Montt's 36 and made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Puerto Varas forced 24 Puerto Montt turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Puerto Montt's players. American center Travion Leonard (205-1993, college: Barry, agency: Interperformances) stepped up and scored 34 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds (on 15-of-17 shooting from the field) for the winners and the former international power forward Juan Fontena (196-1987) chipped in 14 points and 11 rebounds. Four Puerto Varas players scored in double figures. Cristian Urrutia (-1999) responded with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and point guard Camilo Torres (183-1998) scored 9 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. Puerto Varas keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Puerto Montt keeps the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Puerto Varas: T.Leonard 34+9reb+3ast, J.Fontena 14+11reb+1ast, P.Arroyo 11+3reb+7ast, S.Silva 10+4reb+5ast, E.Amado 9+2ast, C.Villagran 8+1reb+4ast
Puerto Montt: U.Cristian 22+5reb+4ast, T.Alvarez 10+3reb, C.Torres 9+5reb+2ast, A.Bartsch 8+5reb+1ast, M.Nelson 5+4reb, J.Campos 5+3reb

Castro - Osorno 78-58

Rather predictable result when third ranked Castro (2-2) outscored at home bottom-ranked Osorno (0-4) 78-58 on Saturday. Castro forced 25 Osorno turnovers. Venezuelan Luis Merida (190) stepped up and scored 20 points for the winners and Argentinian forward Gabriel Hermosillas (202-1993) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Jose Canicura responded with 23 points and 6 rebounds and guard Kevin Ortega (-2002) scored 7 points and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Castro maintains third place with 2-2 record behind leader Manquehue, which they share with Quilicura. Loser Osorno still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Aleman and Luis Matte.
Top scorers:
Castro: L.Merida 20+4reb+2ast, G.Hermosillas 17+6reb+1ast, V.Guaico 14+6reb+3ast, A.Nicolas 9+9reb+1ast, T.Loaiza Camilo 9+2reb+2ast, B.Oscar 5+2reb+3ast
Osorno: J.Canicura 23+6reb+2ast, P.Maximiliano 8+4reb, O.Kevin 7+4reb+6ast, J.Guzman 4+10reb+1ast, C.Mansilla 4+5reb, C.Victor 3

Espanol O. - Las Animas 95-73

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both second ranked Espanol O. and 4th placed Las Animas had identical 1-1 record. This time Espanol O. used a home court advantage and outplayed the opponent from Valdivia 95-73 on Wednesday night. Espanol O. forced 20 Las Animas turnovers. American center Dishon Lowery (200-1998, college: OKBU) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winners and international Carlos Lauler (190) chipped in 21 points. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Spanish Alejandro Vergara (196-1995) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Argentinian power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-1985) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Espanol O. maintains second place with 2-1 record behind leader Manquehue, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Las Animas dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Espanol O.: D.Lowery 25+13reb+1ast, C.Lauler 21+4reb+1ast, R.Munoz 9+3reb+2ast, H.Gomez 8+2reb+2ast, M.Cristobal 7+2reb+1ast, M.Sepulveda 7+2reb
Las Animas: A.Vergara 23+11reb+4ast, C.Amicucci 19+12reb+4ast, C.Branko 17+5reb+2ast, G.Pablo 8+1reb, F.Benjamoin 4+4reb+4ast, C.Naranjo 2+5reb+3ast



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