LNB Round 20: Concepcion lose to Ancud

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Concepcion (18-2) recorded its second loss on the court of third ranked Ancud on Friday night. Visitors were edged by Ancud 82-80. The best player for the winners was American power forward Tavrion Dawson (202-1996, college: CSUN, agency: One Motive Sports) who scored 28 points and 8 rebounds. The other American import forward Stephen Maxwell (201-1993, college: CSUN) chipped in 24 points and 10 rebounds. American forward Miles Bowman Jr (198-1993, college: High Point) produced 25 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Concepcion's coach Cipriano Nunez tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Ancud maintains third position with 14-5 record having five points less than leader Concepcion. Defending champion Concepcion still keeps top place with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Valdivia: Las Animas (#5) and Valdivia (#8). Valdivia was defeated at home 87-91 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Argentinian guard Christian Schoppler (185-1986) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points and 9 assists. Shawn Glover contributed with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American center Roquez Johnson (201-1992, college: MSU, agency: BIG) replied with 25 points and 9 rebounds for Valdivia. Valdivia's coach Gabriel Schamberger let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Las Animas have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 13-8 record. Valdivia at the other side dropped to the sixth place with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very important is a road loss of first ranked Concepcion (18-2) against ninth ranked Castro (10-9) on Saturday night. Visiting Concepcion was defeated by Castro in a tough game in Castro 77-86. Worth to mention a great performance of Sean Lloyd who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 6 rebounds. Miles Bowman Jr responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. Concepcion's coach Cipriano Nunez gave the chance to play for eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Castro moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Quilicura. Defending champion Concepcion still keeps top position with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Rest of the games of round 20 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Puente Alto crushed Tinguiririca in a road game 84-55. Espanol T. was beaten by Puente Alto at home 75-86. Puerto Montt won against Catolica on the opponent's court 81-78. Los Leones outscored Puerto Varas in a home game 92-51. Las Animas rolled over Temuco on the road 88-61. Valdivia crushed Espanol O. on its own court 92-72.

Valdivia - Las Animas 87-91

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Valdivia: Las Animas (#5) and Valdivia (#8). Valdivia was defeated at home 87-91 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Las Animas shot the lights out from three nailing 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Argentinian guard Christian Schoppler (185-1986) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points and 9 assists. American forward Shawn Glover (201-1990, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) contributed with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four Las Animas players scored in double figures. American center Roquez Johnson (201-1992, college: MSU, agency: BIG) replied with 25 points and 9 rebounds and Argentinian point guard Nicolas Ferreyra (181-1985) added 26 points in the effort for Valdivia. Valdivia's coach Gabriel Schamberger let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Las Animas have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 13-8 record. Valdivia at the other side dropped to the sixth place with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Las Animas: C.Schoppler 25+1reb+9ast, S.Glover 19+6reb+5ast, A.Vergara 18+5reb+3ast, L.Eduardo 12+4reb, D.Low 6+5reb, C.Amicucci 6+11reb+2ast
Valdivia: N.Ferreyra 26+3reb+2ast, R.Johnson 25+9reb+1ast, J.Manuel Rivero 15+1reb+1ast, P.Sandoval 7+1reb+3ast, J.Del Solar 4+11reb+5ast, G.Isla 4+4reb+1ast

Tinguiririca - Puente Alto 55-84

There was no surprise in San Fernando where 14th ranked Tinguiririca (3-16) was crushed by fourth ranked Puente Alto (14-6) 84-55 on Thursday. Puente Alto made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Tinguiririca's players. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Marquez Letcher-Ellis (203-1997, college: Nevada) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds and forward Renato Munoz (-2003) who added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. The former international forward Gianncarlo Caraboni responded with 22 points and 7 rebounds and forward Felipe Gonzalez Burgos (183-1998) scored 5 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 have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 14-6 record. Tinguiririca lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 16 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Puente Alto: M.Letcher-Ellis 24+15reb+1ast, A.Danridge 17+3reb+1ast, M.Renato 13+6reb+6ast, A.Ignacio 8+3reb+4ast, D.McKinney 7+3reb+4ast, N.Joaquin 6+4reb+2ast
Tinguiririca: G.Caraboni 22+7reb+3ast, J.Carrasco 6+2reb+1ast, A.Ibanez 5+1reb, F.Gonzalez Burgos 5+8reb+3ast, S.Chialva 5+7reb, S.Fernandez 4+2reb

Ancud - Concepcion 82-80

Top ranked Concepcion (18-2) recorded its second loss on the court of third ranked Ancud on Friday night. Visitors were edged by Ancud 82-80. The best player for the winners was American power forward Tavrion Dawson (202-1996, college: CSUN, agency: One Motive Sports) who scored 28 points and 8 rebounds. The other American import forward Stephen Maxwell (201-1993, college: CSUN) chipped in a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds. American forward Miles Bowman Jr (198-1993, college: High Point) produced 25 points and 8 rebounds and Venezuelan Carlos Milano (198) added 10 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five Concepcion players scored in double figures. Concepcion's coach Cipriano Nunez tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Ancud maintains third position with 14-5 record having five points less than leader Concepcion. Defending champion Concepcion still keeps top place with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ancud: T.Dawson 28+8reb+1ast, S.Maxwell 24+10reb+1ast, S.Suarez 14+3reb+1ast, P.Barraza 9+2reb, F.Alippi 5+3reb, R.Gallegos 2+8reb+6ast
Concepcion: M.Bowman Jr. 25+8reb+1ast, J.Evans 12+7reb+1ast, C.Milano 10+11reb, E.Marechal 10+3reb+2ast, S.Carrasco 10+2reb+2ast, E.Arteaga 5

Castro - Concepcion 86-77

Very important is a road loss of first ranked Concepcion (18-2) against ninth ranked Castro (10-9) on Saturday night. Visiting Concepcion was defeated by Castro in a tough game in Castro 77-86. They dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Concepcion's 34. Strangely Concepcion outrebounded Castro 47-32 including a 21-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Sean Lloyd (196-1996, college: SIU) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 6 rebounds and Ecuadorian center Bryan Carabali (212-1999) who added 13 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks during the contest. American forward Miles Bowman Jr (198-1993, college: High Point) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds and international point guard Diego Silva (186) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Concepcion's coach Cipriano Nunez gave the chance to play for eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Castro moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Quilicura. Defending champion Concepcion still keeps top position with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Castro: S.Lloyd 18+6reb+3ast, G.Hermosillas 17+3reb+2ast, B.Oscar 13+5reb+6ast, C.Bryan 13+14reb, V.Guaico 7+1ast, G.Diaz 6+2reb+4ast
Concepcion: M.Bowman Jr. 15+13reb+1ast, E.Marechal 14+2reb+3ast, D.Silva 11+6reb+3ast, C.Milano 10+9reb+1ast, E.Arteaga 8+1reb, S.Carrasco 7+3reb+1ast

Espanol T. - Puente Alto 75-86

No shocking result in a game in Talca where fourth ranked Puente Alto (14-6) defeated 13th ranked Espanol T. (4-13) 86-75 on Saturday. They outrebounded Espanol T. 41-30 including 30 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Dennis McKinney (193-1998, college: Mt.Mercy, agency: GoEmpire Group) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 29 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import forward Marquez Letcher-Ellis (203-1997, college: Nevada) who added 20 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. American forward Davon Haynes (203-1991, college: UAPB) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Canadian forward Kaleb Vaughn (198, college: Lake Erie) scored 18 points and 4 assists. Four Espanol T. players scored in double figures. Puente Alto have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 14-6 record. Espanol T. lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 13 games lost. Puente Alto will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Espanol T. will play against Quilicura (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Puente Alto: D.McKinney 29+11reb+5ast, M.Letcher-Ellis 20+15reb+1ast, A.Danridge 17+1reb+2ast, P.Joaquin 8+5reb+7ast, A.Ignacio 6+4reb+2ast, M.Renato 5+3reb+3ast
Espanol T.: K.Vaughn 18+4reb+4ast, D.Haynes 17+10reb+4ast, D.Simon 11+2reb+3ast, A.Jaime 10+3reb+4ast, U.Cristobal 9+4reb+5ast, C.Ignacio 8+5reb+1ast

Catolica - Puerto Montt 78-81

Everything could happen in Santiago at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Puerto Montt and 12th ranked Catolica had identical 6-14 record. But Catolica was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Puerto Montt 81-78 on Saturday night. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian forward Martin Chervo (200-1992) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds and American forward Josh Morris (203-1993, college: UTPB) who added 8 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. American point guard Manny Payton (183-1997, college: FSU) responded with 39 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Pablo Allegrini (-2000) scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Puerto Montt have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain eleventh position with 7-14 record. Catolica lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 15 games lost. Puerto Montt will meet league's second-placed Los Leones in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Catolica will play against Puerto Varas (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Puerto Montt: C.Martin 25+13reb, R.Baker 20+2reb+2ast, G.Sebastian 18+1reb+2ast, J.Morris 8+13reb+5ast, B.Felipe 6+2reb+2ast, C.Aranda 2+2reb
Catolica: M.Payton 39+7reb+6ast, A.Pablo 13+8reb+3ast, T.Robinson 12+8reb, S.Deiker 6+3reb+3ast, D.Juan 2+5reb+3ast, D.Vicente 2+1reb+1ast

Los Leones - Puerto Varas 92-51

Very predictable result in Quilpue where second ranked Los Leones (17-3) outscored 9th ranked Puerto Varas (10-11) 92-51 on Saturday. Los Leones dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Puerto Varas' 30. They outrebounded Puerto Varas 51-28 including a 39-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Los Leones looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Puerto Varas' players. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Markus Kennedy (206-1991, college: SMU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import Tyrone Lee (203-1990, college: GVSU) who added 19 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Los Leones' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international power forward Juan Fontena (196-1987) responded with 11 points and 8 rebounds and Argentinian Tomas Rossi (202) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Los Leones have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 17-3 record behind leader Concepcion. Loser Puerto Varas dropped to the tenth place with 11 games lost. Los Leones will meet at home Puerto Montt (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Puerto Varas will play against Catolica in Santiago and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Los Leones: M.Kennedy 23+12reb+5ast, T.Lee 19+11reb+3ast, I.Carrion 15+5reb+2ast, S.Mijares 8+5reb+1ast, R.Nicolas 8+4reb+2ast, D.Jones 7+6reb+7ast
Puerto Varas: E.Amado 11+1ast, J.Fontena 11+8reb+1ast, T.Rossi 10+7reb, A.Pinedo 9+3reb+1ast, C.Villagran 8+2reb+3ast, S.Silva 2+2reb

Temuco - Las Animas 61-88

Not a big story in a game when 15th ranked Temuco (2-18) was outplayed at home by fifth ranked Las Animas (13-8) 88-61 on Saturday. Las Animas dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Temuco's 32 and made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Temuco 54-30 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Las Animas looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Las Animas made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-1985) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 19 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and American forward Shawn Glover (201-1990, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) who added 29 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) during the contest. Guard Pablo Campos (-2000) responded with 19 points and Brazilian power forward Diego Dias Silva (207-1990) scored 8 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. Las Animas have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 13-8 record. Temuco lost eighth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 18 lost games. Las Animas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Temuco will play against Espanol O. (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Las Animas: S.Glover 29+8reb+3ast, C.Amicucci 23+19reb+3ast, L.Eduardo 12+8reb+1ast, C.Naranjo 9+4reb, D.Low 6+5reb+5ast, C.Schoppler 5+4reb+8ast
Temuco: C.Pablo 19+3reb+2ast, A.N 8, D.Dias Silva 8+5reb, D.Smythe 7+1reb, J.Manriquez 4+4reb+2ast, J.Ireland 3+6reb+2ast

Valdivia - Espanol O. 92-72

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when eighth ranked Valdivia (11-9) outleveled at home 7th ranked Espanol O. (11-12) 92-72 on Saturday. Valdivia had a 29-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Roquez Johnson (201-1992, college: MSU, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 6 rebounds and Argentinian point guard Nicolas Ferreyra (181-1985) who added 16 points and 6 assists during the contest. Four Valdivia players scored in double figures. American forward DeAndre Daniels (206-1992, college: UConn, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import power forward Anthony Lee (206-1991, college: Ohio St., agency: BIG) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Valdivia moved-up to sixth place. Espanol O. lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 12 games lost. Valdivia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Espanol O. will play against Temuco (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Valdivia: R.Johnson 23+6reb+1ast, J.Manuel Rivero 21+4reb, N.Ferreyra 16+3reb+6ast, C.Segovia 10+1reb, M.Fabian 8, G.Isla 7+11reb+2ast
Espanol O.: D.Daniels 18+11reb+4ast, A.Lee 16+7reb+1ast, C.Lauler 8+2reb+3ast, J.Holt 8+2reb, N.Zurschmitten 7+2reb+5ast, F.Gallardo 5+1ast



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