LNB Round 8: Espanol O. lose to Espanol T.

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Talca between third ranked Espanol O. (5-2) and eleventh ranked Espanol T. (3-4) on Sunday night. Espanol O. was defeated by Espanol T. in a tough game on the road 78-85. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Espanol O.. Espanol T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Espanol O. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Davon Haynes (203-1991, college: UAPB) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 20 rebounds and 5 assists. Canadian forward Kaleb Vaughn (198, college: Lake Erie) contributed with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The former international Carlos Lauler (190) replied with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for Espanol O.Espanol O.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Espanol T. moved-up to tenth place. Espanol O. at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with Valdivia. Espanol T. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Espanol O. will play at home against Concepcion and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Puerto Varas (5-3) against fifth ranked Ancud (5-1) on Sunday night. Visiting Puerto Varas were crushed by Ancud in Ancud 101-78. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Puerto Varas. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Stephen Maxwell (201-1993, college: CSUN) who helped to win the game recording 26 points (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) and Sebastian Suarez who added 16 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) during the contest. The former international Antonio Pinedo (195) responded with 24 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. Ancud moved-up to second place. Puerto Varas at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Ancud will play against bottom-ranked Temuco (#15) at home in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Puerto Varas will play against Puente Alto (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Temuco is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their seventh consecutive match to eighth ranked Puente Alto (4-3) 82-75 on Sunday evening. The winners were led by Marquez Letcher-Ellis who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points, 21 rebounds and 5 blocks. Even 30 points and 4 steals by Martin Perdomo did not help to save the game for Temuco. Puente Alto moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Quilicura. Loser Temuco still closes the standings with seven games lost. Puente Alto will meet higher ranked Puerto Varas (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Temuco will play against the league's second-placed Ancud (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 8: Puerto Montt was beaten by Castro on the road 79-70. Valdivia won against Quilicura on its own court 90-79. Las Animas outscored Tinguiririca in Valdivia 104-85.
The most impressive performance of 8th round was 34 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds by Justin Satchell of Las Animas.

Castro - Puerto Montt 79-70

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when twelfth ranked Castro (2-4) beat at home 11th ranked Puerto Montt (2-6) 79-70 on Sunday. Castro shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. The winners were led by Vicente Guaico (-1994) who scored that evening 18 points and 4 assists and point guard Oscar Barria (175-2003) supported him with 12 points and 8 rebounds. Castro's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 25 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists by Argentinian forward Martin Chervo (200-1992) did not help to save the game for Puerto Montt. American forward Josh Morris (203-1993, college: UTPB) added 14 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Castro moved-up to eleventh place. Puerto Montt lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with six games lost. Castro will meet at home higher ranked Valdivia (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Puerto Montt will play against Quilicura (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Puerto Montt: C.Martin 25+10reb+4ast, J.Morris 14+9reb+2ast, C.Torres 10+6reb+1ast, G.Sebastian 6+1reb+1ast, N.Ulloa 5+5ast, S.Saez 4+1reb+1ast
Castro: V.Guaico 18+3reb+4ast, G.Hermosillas 14+2reb+1ast, C.Bryan 14+5reb+1ast, B.Oscar 12+8reb+3ast, L.Merida 8+7reb+4ast, G.Diaz 7+8reb+7ast

Valdivia - Quilicura 90-79

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Valdivia and 6th ranked Quilicura had identical 4-2 record. This time Valdivia used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Quilicura 90-79 on Sunday night. Valdivia made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. The winners were led by Argentinian forward Nicholas Wadell (201-1989) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and Argentinian Juan Manuel Rivero (191-1985) supported him with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Valdivia players scored in double figures. Even 31 points and 4 assists by Cuban guard Adriano Barreras (186-1989) did not help to save the game for Quilicura. American forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) added 20 points and 14 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Valdivia (5-2) moved-up to third place, which they share with Espanol O. Loser Quilicura dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with Puente Alto. Valdivia will meet Castro (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Quilicura will play against Puerto Montt (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quilicura: A.Barreras 31+3reb+4ast, C.Perry 20+14reb, S.Fowler 11+2reb, J.Schuler 7, F.Schuler 4+2reb+3ast, P.Coro 3+2reb+4ast
Valdivia: N.Wadell 21+10reb+4ast, J.Manuel Rivero 17+6reb+4ast, G.Isla 17+5reb+2ast, N.Ferreyra 14+6ast, P.Sandoval 11+6reb, C.Soto 6+1ast

Temuco - Puente Alto 75-82

Bottom-ranked Temuco is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their seventh consecutive match to eighth ranked Puente Alto (4-3) 82-75 on Sunday evening. Puente Alto outrebounded Temuco 45-33 including 34 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by American forward Marquez Letcher-Ellis (203-1997, college: Nevada) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points, 21 rebounds and 5 blocks and the other American import forward Dennis McKinney (193-1998, college: Mt.Mercy, agency: GoEmpire Group) supported him with 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Puente Alto players scored in double figures. Even 30 points and 4 steals (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) by Uruguayan point guard Martin Perdomo (178-1995) did not help to save the game for Temuco. The former international center Carlos Aranda (200) added 13 points and 12 rebounds for the hosts. Puente Alto moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Quilicura. Loser Temuco still closes the standings with seven games lost. Puente Alto will meet higher ranked Puerto Varas (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Temuco will play against the league's second-placed Ancud (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Temuco: M.Perdomo 30+3reb+3ast, C.Pablo 14+4reb+7ast, C.Aranda 13+12reb+1ast, M.Nicolas 9+2reb+1ast, A.Luigi 5+1reb+1ast, D.Dias Silva 4+10reb+2ast
Puente Alto: M.Letcher-Ellis 22+21reb+2ast, D.McKinney 15+8reb+4ast, K.Holston Jr. 13+4reb+5ast, C.Cabrera 12+4reb+1ast, P.Joaquin 7+7reb+3ast, A.Ignacio 7+1ast

Espanol T. - Espanol O. 85-78

The most important game in the last round took place in Talca between third ranked Espanol O. (5-2) and eleventh ranked Espanol T. (3-4) on Sunday night. Espanol O. was defeated by Espanol T. in a tough game on the road 78-85. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Espanol O.. Espanol T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Espanol O. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Davon Haynes (203-1991, college: UAPB) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 20 rebounds and 5 assists. Canadian forward Kaleb Vaughn (198, college: Lake Erie) contributed with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Four Espanol T. players scored in double figures. The former international Carlos Lauler (190) replied with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Dominican Bernardo Polanco (189-1994) added 18 points in the effort for Espanol O.Espanol O.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Espanol T. moved-up to tenth place. Espanol O. at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with Valdivia. Espanol T. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Espanol O. will play at home against Concepcion and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Espanol O.: C.Lauler 21+6reb+4ast, B.Polanco 18+4reb, H.Gomez 14+4reb+1ast, R.Acuna 9+8reb+1ast, M.Cristobal 5+2reb+2ast, M.Sepulveda 5+4reb
Espanol T.: D.Haynes 27+20reb+5ast, R.Gomez 18+2reb+3ast, K.Vaughn 16+6reb+4ast, Z.Diego 12+5reb+7ast, Y.JaKeem 8+4reb+1ast, B.Ivan 4+4reb+1ast

Ancud - Puerto Varas 101-78

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Puerto Varas (5-3) against fifth ranked Ancud (5-1) on Sunday night. Visiting Puerto Varas were crushed by Ancud in Ancud 101-78. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Puerto Varas. Ancud players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Puerto Varas' players. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Stephen Maxwell (201-1993, college: CSUN) who helped to win the game recording 26 points (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) and the former international Sebastian Suarez (193-1991, college: Portland St.) who added 16 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) during the contest. The former international Antonio Pinedo (195) responded with 24 points and Argentinian Tomas Rossi (202) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Four Ancud and five Puerto Varas players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ancud moved-up to second place. Puerto Varas at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Ancud will play against bottom-ranked Temuco (#15) at home in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Puerto Varas will play against Puente Alto (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Puerto Varas: A.Pinedo 24+2reb+2ast, T.Rossi 15+8reb+3ast, J.Fontena 14+8reb+3ast, P.Rivas 11+8reb+1ast, N.Martinez 10+5reb+3ast, P.Arroyo 4+1reb+2ast
Ancud: S.Maxwell 26+4reb, R.Vera 20+3reb, S.Suarez 16+5reb+3ast, P.Barraza 13+4reb+5ast, R.Brown 13+5reb+4ast, R.Armijo 5+2reb+1ast

Tinguiririca - Las Animas 85-104

Rather predictable result when ninth ranked Las Animas (4-4) rolled over 13th ranked Tinguiririca (1-6) in San Fernando 104-85 on Sunday. Las Animas made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. Las Animas outrebounded Tinguiririca 44-27 including 30 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by American-Dominican center Justin Satchell (203-1995, college: St.Leo) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds and Argentinian power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-1985) supported him with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Las Animas players scored in double figures. Even 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by guard Felipe Gonzalez Flores (180-1994) did not help to save the game for Tinguiririca. Forward Juan Carrasco added 26 points for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Las Animas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain ninth position with 4-4 record. Tinguiririca lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with six games lost. They share the position with Catolica. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Tinguiririca: J.Carrasco 26+1reb, F.Gonzalez Flores 18+5reb+5ast, M.Sepulveda 12+2reb, G.Angel 9+9reb+4ast, H.Mosquera-Perea 7+3reb, F.Gonzalez Burgos 6+5reb+3ast
Las Animas: J.Satchell 34+11reb+1ast, C.Amicucci 18+10reb+7ast, L.Eduardo 13+3reb+2ast, D.Low 13+6reb+2ast, C.Schoppler 12+9reb+6ast, A.Vergara 9+3reb+4ast



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