Cup Round 12 (Regular Season): Catolica edges Puente Alto by one point

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The most exciting game of round 12 in the CUP took place in Santiago. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Puente Alto (6-7) to fifth ranked Catolica (5-8) 72-71 on Sunday evening. Catolica made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was forward Rodrigo Rojas (-1997) who scored 20 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Juan Aguayo (-2003) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Argentinian forward Martin Chervo (200) who recorded a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds. Puente Alto's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Catolica maintains fifth position with 5-8 record. Puente Alto lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with seven games lost.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Valdivia. Third ranked Espanol faced second-best Valdivia. Guests from Osorno (9-4) smashed host Valdivia (9-3) 73-49. It was a good game for American center Arnold Louis (201-1990, college: SSU) who led his team to a victory with 28 points and 9 rebounds. Benjamin Amor contributed with 9 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Santiago Soulodre (195-1998) replied with 12 points and 7 rebounds for Valdivia. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Espanol have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 9-4 record having just three points less than leader Ancud. Valdivia at the other side keeps the second place with three games lost.
Puerto Montt can celebrate finally their first win this season after 11 consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Castro (1-12) 99-93 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of Johany Gallardo who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was Yahuza Rasas with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 17 rebounds. Castro's coach let to play eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Puerto Montt (1-11) left bottom position moving up to sixth place. Loser Castro dropped to the seventh position with 12 games lost.

In the last two games of round 12 Ancud defeated Puerto Varas in a road game 93-79. Winless Espanol was beaten by Liceo PN at home 57-63.

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Puerto Montt - Castro 99-93

Puerto Montt can celebrate finally their first win this season after 11 consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Castro (1-12) 99-93 on Sunday. Puerto Montt looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Johany Gallardo (191-1988) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 5 assists and point guard Camilo Torres (183-1998) who added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. Five Puerto Montt players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Yahuza Rasas (201-1999, college: PVAMU) with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 17 rebounds and Jorge Rodriguez (-1992) scored 12 points. Castro's coach let to play eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Puerto Montt (1-11) left bottom position moving up to sixth place. Loser Castro dropped to the seventh position with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Castro: Y.Rasas 23+17reb+1ast, N.Pablo 13+1reb+1ast, R.Jorge 12+3reb+1ast, M.Agustin 9+2reb, A.Nicolas 8+2reb+2ast, B.Oscar 7+1reb+2ast
Puerto Montt: J.Gallardo 26+3reb+5ast, G.Sebastian 17+7reb+2ast, C.Torres 17+6reb+8ast, H.Funk 16+12reb, N.Ulloa 15+5reb+6ast, M.Sepulveda 6+1reb+2ast

Puerto Varas - Ancud 79-93

There was no surprise when 5th ranked Puerto Varas (6-6) were defeated at home by first ranked Ancud (11-2) 93-79 on Sunday. Ancud made 24-of-27 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Franco Morales (181-1992) who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and American swingman Dennis McKinney (194-1998, college: Mt.Mercy) who added 24 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was Argentinian forward Gabriel Hermosillas (202-1993) with 19 points and 6 rebounds and guard Patricio Arroyo (185) scored 18 points and 4 assists. Five Puerto Varas players scored in double figures. Ancud have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-2 record. Loser Puerto Varas keep the fifth place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Puerto Varas: G.Hermosillas 19+6reb+1ast, P.Arroyo 18+3reb+4ast, T.Alvarez 14+1reb+1ast, G.Angel 10+6reb, N.Martinez 10+3reb+3ast, G.Diaz 3+4reb+5ast
Ancud: F.Morales 27+7reb+5ast, D.McKinney 24+4reb, R.Armijo 14+3reb, J.Fontena 9+5reb+1ast, R.Vera 8+6reb+1ast, F.Pavez 6+1ast

Valdivia - Espanol O. 49-73

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Valdivia. Third ranked Espanol faced second-best Valdivia. Guests from Osorno (9-4) smashed host Valdivia (9-3) 73-49. Espanol held Valdivia to an opponent 24.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 35.8 percent accuracy of the winners and made 17-of-19 charity shots (89.5 percent) during the game. It was a good game for American center Arnold Louis (201-1990, college: SSU) who led his team to a victory with 28 points and 9 rebounds. Benjamin Amor (-1996) contributed with 9 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Santiago Soulodre (195-1998) replied with 12 points and 7 rebounds and center Luciano Tognon (-1994) added 4 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Valdivia. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Espanol have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 9-4 record having just three points less than leader Ancud. Valdivia at the other side keeps the second place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Valdivia: S.Soulodre 12+7reb+2ast, E.Carrasco 8+7reb, P.Sandoval 7+1reb, C.Segovia 7+3reb, M.Fabian 6+5reb+2ast, U.Marco 4+6reb+2ast
Espanol O.: A.Louis 28+9reb, C.Lauler 13+5reb+4ast, H.Gomez 11+6reb+2ast, A.Benjamin 9+9reb+7ast, G.Hernandez 5+4reb, M.Agustin 3+5reb+2ast

Espanol T. - Liceo PN 57-63

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Liceo PN's (3-9) road victory over bottom-ranked Espanol (0-12) 63-57 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of Felipe Acuna (182-1992) who helped to win the game recording 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Carlos Iglesias (-1998) who added 16 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Daniel Villegas (-1992) with 17 points and 6 rebounds and forward Ignacio Caceres (-2002) scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. Espanol T.'s coach gave the chance to play for twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Liceo PN have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 3-9 record. Loser Espanol T. still closes the standings with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Espanol T.: D.Villegas 17+6reb+1ast, C.Ignacio 11+9reb+2ast, G.Rodrigo 8+2reb, A.Hans 6+5reb, R.Benjamin 5+4reb+4ast, C.Ordenes 4+6reb+1ast
Liceo PN: I.Carlos 16+8reb, F.Acuna 15+8reb+4ast, A.Luigi 11+1reb, J.Fuentes 8+7reb+1ast, C.Pablo 7+4reb+6ast, M.Ernst 4+9reb+5ast

Catolica - Puente Alto 72-71

The most exciting game of round 12 in the CUP took place in Santiago. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Puente Alto (6-7) to fifth ranked Catolica (5-8) 72-71 on Sunday evening. Catolica made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was forward Rodrigo Rojas (-1997) who scored 20 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Juan Aguayo (-2003) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. Four Catolica players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Argentinian forward Martin Chervo (200) who recorded a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds and the former international guard Pablo Coro (190, college: BYU-Hawaii) added 12 points and 6 assists respectively. Puente Alto's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Catolica maintains fifth position with 5-8 record. Puente Alto lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Puente Alto: C.Martin 29+10reb, P.Coro 12+4reb+6ast, P.Joaquin 11+2reb+1ast, T.Edward 4+1reb, A.Ignacio 4+8reb+2ast, L.Miguel 3+2ast
Catolica: R.Rodrigo 20+3reb+1ast, A.Juan 15+8reb, O.Martin 12, S.Deiker 10+4reb, D.Juan 6+4reb+5ast, N.Sebastian 6+4reb+1ast