LNF Round 11: Sergio Ceppi keep a leadership position

Paula Munoz

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Sergio Ceppi as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Sergio Ceppi smashed 6th ranked Tomas L in Santiago 111-37. Sergio Ceppi held Tomas L to an opponent 23.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 46.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Sergio Ceppi forced 36 Tomas L turnovers and outrebounded them 59-34 including a 24-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Tomas L's players. Forward Oriana Reyes orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. The former international forward Paula Munoz (174-1990) contributed with 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Katheen Ruiz (-2022) answered with 14 points and 5 rebounds for Tomas L. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sergio Ceppi have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Tomas L at the other side keeps the sixth place with seven games lost. Tomas L will play next round against strong Puente Alto trying to get back on the winning streak. Sergio Ceppi will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Univ.de Chile. It will be extra interesting game as Univ.de Chile is their local rival from Santiago.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: Puente Alto (#3) and Luis ML (#7). Puente Alto (7-3) crushed visiting Luis ML (1-7) by 21 points 73-52. It was a great evening for Argentinian power forward Camila Peri (182-2000) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. Marisol Gamboa helped adding 11 points and 7 rebounds. Daniela Orellana (-1998) responded with 11 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists 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. Puente Alto maintains third place with 7-3 record having just two points less than leader Univ.Concepcion. Luis ML at the other side keeps the seventh position with seven games lost. Puente Alto will play against Tomas L (#6) in San Fernando in the next round. Luis ML will play at home against Rancagua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Santiago: Univ.de Chile (#5) and Brisas (#4). Univ.de Chile (5-5) crushed visiting Brisas (4-6) by 21 points 84-63. It was an exceptional evening for Carolina Morales who led the winners and scored 21 points and 6 rebounds. Josefina Atan came up with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for Brisas in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Univ.de Chile moved-up to fourth place. Brisas lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. Univ.de Chile's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Sergio Ceppi.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 11: winless Llolleo were smashed by New Crusaders on the road 83-48. Univ.Concepcion destroyed Conce on its own court 108-40. Puerto Montt was outscored by Osorno in a road game 74-49. Alemana P. rolled over Univ. Austral at home 100-49. Truenos was crushed by Frontera on the opponent's court 102-47.
The most impressive performance of 11th round was 27 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals by Constanza Sanchez of Frontera.

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