Round 9: Concepcion beat Truenos in the most crucial game of the week

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An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Talca. Leader Concepcion faced second-best Truenos. Guests from Concepcion (6-0) smashed host Truenos (3-2) 129-63. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Truenos. Concepcion dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to Truenos' 32. They outrebounded Truenos 45-23 including a 33-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Concepcion looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Truenos' players. The best player for the winners was American forward Jerry Evans (203-1990, college: Nevada) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. International point guard Sebastian Carrasco (180-2000) chipped in 14 points and 8 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Nick Morales (187-1985) who recorded 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Concepcion have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 6-0 record, which they share with Ancud. Truenos at the other side keep the second position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Concepcion will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Truenos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Talca to the arena Talca.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Santiago. Leader Los Leones faced 4th placed Brisas. Guests from Quilpue (5-0) smashed host Brisas (1-4) 91-47. It was a good game for international forward Ignacio Carrion (201-1993) who led his team to a victory with 23 points and 9 rebounds. Tyrone Lee contributed with 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Guard Felipe Oyarzun (187-1989) answered with 16 points and 8 rebounds for Brisas. Brisas' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Los Leones. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Brisas at the other side keep the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Los Leones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Brisas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Stadio Italiano.
Undefeated leader Ancud delivered the sixth consecutive victory on Sunday night. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Osorno (0-6) 103-42. Sebastian Suarez stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The best for the losing side was Jorge Guzman with 14 points and 5 rebounds. 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. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Ancud. They maintain first place with 6-0 record, which they share with Concepcion. Osorno lost their sixth game in a row. They still close the standings with six games lost. Ancud will meet at home Castro (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Osorno will play against Puerto Montt and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last two games of round 9 Catolica defeated Luis Matte in Santiago 59-46. Stadio Italiano was beaten by Puente Alto at home 78-96.
The best stats of 9th round was 24 points and 9 rebounds by Marquez Letcher-Ellis of Puente Alto.

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Truenos - Concepcion 63-129

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Talca. Leader Concepcion faced second-best Truenos. Guests from Concepcion (6-0) smashed host Truenos (3-2) 129-63. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Truenos. Concepcion dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to Truenos' 32. They outrebounded Truenos 45-23 including a 33-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Concepcion looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Truenos' players. The best player for the winners was American forward Jerry Evans (203-1990, college: Nevada) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. International point guard Sebastian Carrasco (180-2000) chipped in 14 points and 8 assists. Four Concepcion players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Nick Morales (187-1985) who recorded 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Ricardo Gomez (176-1993) added 19 points and 4 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. Concepcion have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 6-0 record, which they share with Ancud. Truenos at the other side keep the second position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Concepcion will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Truenos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Talca to the arena Talca.
Top scorers:
Truenos: R.Gomez 19+2reb+4ast, N.Morales 17+5reb+5ast, M.Alessandro 9+4reb+3ast, M.Martin 6+7reb+1ast, V.Robinson 4+4reb, P.Barraza 3+1ast
Concepcion: S.Lino 17+1reb, E.Arteaga 17+1reb+3ast, J.Evans 16+11reb+1ast, E.Marechal 15+4reb+4ast, S.Carrasco 14+4reb+8ast, D.Silva 14+1reb+3ast

Osorno - Ancud 42-103

Undefeated leader Ancud delivered the sixth consecutive victory on Sunday night. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Osorno (0-6) 103-42. Ancud held Osorno to an opponent 20.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 55.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Ancud forced 21 Osorno turnovers and outrebounded them 53-37 including a 45-30 advantage in defensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. Ancud looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Osorno's players. International Sebastian Suarez (193-1991, college: Portland St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and the former international power forward Renato Vera (199-1987) chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds. Four Ancud players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Jorge Guzman (-1993) with 14 points and 5 rebounds and guard Kevin Ortega (-2002) scored 10 points and 4 steals. 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. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Ancud. They maintain first place with 6-0 record, which they share with Concepcion. Osorno lost their sixth game in a row. They still close the standings with six games lost. Ancud will meet at home Castro (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Osorno will play against Puerto Montt and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Osorno: J.Guzman 14+5reb+1ast, O.Kevin 10+4reb+2ast, P.Maximiliano 4+11reb+1ast, V.Omar 4, G.Nicolas 3+1reb, J.Canicura 3+4reb+2ast
Ancud: R.Vera 20+6reb+2ast, F.Alippi 15+8reb+3ast, S.Suarez 14+15reb+5ast, R.Armijo 12+9reb+1ast, P.Barraza 12+4reb+1ast, M.Pinto 9+2reb+4ast

Brisas - Los Leones 47-91

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Santiago. Leader Los Leones faced 4th placed Brisas. Guests from Quilpue (5-0) smashed host Brisas (1-4) 91-47. They outrebounded Brisas 45-28 including a 37-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Los Leones players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Brisas' players. It was a good game for international forward Ignacio Carrion (201-1993) who led his team to a victory with 23 points and 9 rebounds. American Tyrone Lee (203-1990, college: GVSU) contributed with 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Five Los Leones players scored in double figures. Guard Felipe Oyarzun (187-1989) answered with 16 points and 8 rebounds and power forward Sascha Frings (202-1986) added 12 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Brisas. Brisas' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Los Leones. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Brisas at the other side keep the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Los Leones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Brisas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Stadio Italiano.
Top scorers:
Brisas: F.Oyarzun 16+8reb, S.Frings 12+6reb+1ast, R.Ian 7+3reb+3ast, R.Pablo 5+1reb+1ast, F.L 3, C.Castillo 2+2ast
Los Leones: I.Carrion 23+9reb+3ast, T.Lee 18+9reb+2ast, G.Danko 17+8reb+1ast, D.Jones 16+6reb+3ast, B.Amor 11+6reb+10ast, R.Nicolas 4+2reb+5ast

Luis Matte - Catolica 46-59

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Luis Matte (0-5) was defeated at home by third ranked Catolica (4-2) 59-46 on Sunday. Catolica outrebounded Luis Matte 51-32 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward TJ Robinson (203-1989, college: LBSU) stepped up and scored 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and forward Deiker Salcedo (181-2002) chipped in 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was Ronald Reyes (-1999) with 11 points and 6 rebounds and Venezuelan Luis Adrian (-1998) scored 8 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Catolica moved-up to second place. Luis Matte lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Temuco and Aleman. Catolica will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Luis Matte will play against Arabe de Valp. (#4) in Valparaiso and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Luis Matte: R.Reyes 11+6reb+3ast, V.Jorge 11+2reb+2ast, A.Guzman 8+3reb, A.Luis 8+5reb+2ast, B.Manuel 4+5reb+3ast, D.Leonel 2+1ast
Catolica: T.Robinson 13+9reb+3ast, S.Deiker 12+7reb+5ast, J.Ignacio Collao 10+3reb, D.Vicente 7+4reb, A.Pablo 5+7reb, R.Gatica 4+5reb+3ast

Stadio Italiano - Puente Alto 78-96

No shocking result in a game in Santiago where second ranked Puente Alto (3-1) defeated 5th ranked Stadio Italiano (1-5) 96-78 on Wednesday. Puente Alto dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Stadio Italiano's 26. They outrebounded Stadio Italiano 40-27 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Marquez Letcher-Ellis (203-1997, college: Nevada) stepped up and scored 24 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and center Claudio Cabrera (200-1988) chipped in 16 points and 12 rebounds. The best for the losing side was the former international Ramiro Galvez (-1996) with 17 points and Vicente Schulz (-2002) scored 16 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Puente Alto. They maintain second place with 3-1 record having five points less than leader Sportiva Italiana, which they share with Sergio Ceppi. Stadio Italiano lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Liceo Curico and Tomas L.. Puente Alto will meet Boston College (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Stadio Italiano's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Brisas.
Top scorers:
Stadio Italiano: R.Galvez 17+3reb+1ast, S.Vicente 16+1reb+1ast, S.Gabriel 16+1ast, G.Fernandez 10+3reb+1ast, A.Cristopher 8+1reb+1ast, P.Franco 6+4reb+2ast
Puente Alto: M.Letcher-Ellis 24+9reb+1ast, C.Cabrera 16+12reb, A.Ignacio 14+5reb+1ast, P.Joaquin 11+1reb+2ast, L.Miguel 9+2reb, M.Renato 6+9reb+5ast



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