LNB Round 7 (Regular Season): Ancud hands first defeat to Los Leones

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Los Leones (6-1) on the court of leader Ancud on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Ancud 71-66. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Los Leones. Ancud forced 25 Los Leones turnovers. 25 personal fouls committed by Los Leones helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American-Argentinian Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) fired 22 points and 5 steals for the winners. The former international point guard Franco Morales (181-1992) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. American forward Xavier Hill-Mais (202-1996, college: Oakland) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Los Leones' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Undefeated Ancud (8-0) have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 8 victories in a row. Los Leones at the other side keep the second position with one game lost. They share it with Espanol. Ancud are looking forward to face Liceo PN (#12) in Temuco in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Los Leones will play at home against Espanol (#11) and are hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Thirteenth-ranked Catolica (1-6) made lots of trouble for leader Ancud (8-0). Ancud managed to secure only two-point victory 86-84. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Argentinian Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 8 rebounds. Grant Lozoya contributed with 15 points for the winners. Colombian Alvaro Pena (197-1995) answered with 34 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) for Catolica. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Ancud. They maintain first place with 8-0 record. Catolica at the other side keeps the thirteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Puente Alto. Ancud will play against Liceo PN (#12) in Temuco in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Catolica will play at home against Espanol and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Espanol can celebrate finally their first win this season after four consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Puerto Montt (3-5) 88-80 on Friday. It was a great evening for Jamal Poplar who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds. At the losing side Sebastian Gomez responded with 27 points. Despite that victory Espanol went down to eleventh position due to points difference, which they share with Liceo PN. Loser Puerto Montt keeps the seventh place with five games lost. They share the position with Puerto Varas. Espanol will meet higher ranked Los Leones (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Puerto Montt will play against the league's second-placed Espanol (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.

Other games of round 7 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Puerto Varas were defeated by Concepcion in a road game 100-98. Castro was smashed by Los Leones at home 54-76. Puerto Montt lost to Concepcion on the opponent's court 70-84. Las Animas unfortunately lost to Espanol in a home game 70-84. Puerto Varas managed to beat Espanol on the road 97-84. Castro defeated Catolica on its own court 85-84. Valdivia smashed Puente Alto in a road game 100-81.



Espanol T. - Puerto Montt 88-80

Espanol can celebrate finally their first win this season after four consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Puerto Montt (3-5) 88-80 on Friday. Espanol outrebounded Puerto Montt 40-17 including a 16-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American power forward Jamal Poplar (204-1996, college: Seward County) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Jamarius Mayberry (196-1999, college: Bethel, TN) helped adding 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Poplar is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side forward Sebastian Gomez (-2000) responded with 27 points and point guard Camilo Torres (183-1998) scored 12 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Despite that victory Espanol went down to eleventh position due to points difference, which they share with Liceo PN. Loser Puerto Montt keeps the seventh place with five games lost. They share the position with Puerto Varas. Espanol will meet higher ranked Los Leones (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Puerto Montt will play against the league's second-placed Espanol (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Puerto Montt: G.Sebastian 27+1reb+3ast, N.Ulloa 13+2reb+3ast, J.Ireland 12+3reb+1ast, C.Torres 12+4reb+3ast, J.Ovando 6+1reb+2ast, J.Gallardo 5+2reb+1ast
Espanol T.: J.Poplar 20+13reb, V.Guaico 17+3reb, R.Gomez 14+4reb+5ast, J.Mayberry 14+8reb+4ast, D.Simon 10+1reb, B.Ivan 8+5reb+5ast

Concepcion - Puerto Varas 100-98

There was no surprise when 9th ranked Puerto Varas (3-5) were edged on the road by sixth ranked Concepcion (4-2) 100-98 on Friday. Concepcion made 23-of-26 free shots (88.5 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for the former international Alejandro Vergara (196-1995) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!). American forward Marquez Letcher-Ellis (203-1997, college: Nevada) helped adding 22 points and 11 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). At the losing side American forward Yahuza Rasas (201-1999, college: PVAMU) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds and guard Patricio Arroyo (185-1996) scored 18 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Puerto Varas' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Defending champion moved-up to fifth place. Puerto Varas lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with Puerto Montt. Concepcion will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Puerto Varas will play against Las Animas (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Puerto Varas: Y.Rasas 25+14reb, P.Arroyo 18+2reb+4ast, T.Alvarez 16+3reb+2ast, R.Ferguson 13+6reb, G.Diaz 9+4reb+3ast, G.Hermosillas 7+1reb+3ast
Concepcion: D.Woods 25+6reb, A.Vergara 24+6reb+8ast, M.Letcher-Ellis 22+11reb+2ast, E.Arteaga 20+5reb+3ast, K.Rubio 6+2reb+2ast, R.Michael 3+2reb+1ast

Castro - Los Leones 54-76

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Los Leones (6-1) smashed on the road 12th ranked Castro (2-5) 76-54 on Saturday. Los Leones looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American-Dominican center Justin Satchell (203-1995, college: St.Leo) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds. Venezuelan center Sergio Mijares (-1997) helped adding 12 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. At the losing side American Justin Jackson (203-1990, college: Cincinnati, agency: AG Sports Solutions) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) and the other American import guard Latraius Mosley (198-1990, college: Life) scored 17 points and 9 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Los Leones. They maintain second place with 6-1 record having just three points less than leader Ancud, which they share with Espanol. Loser Castro dropped to the tenth position with five games lost. Los Leones will meet at home Espanol (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Castro will play against Valdivia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Castro: J.Jackson 20+15reb+1ast, L.Mosley 17+9reb+1ast, C.Correa 8+3reb+1ast, B.Oscar 6+4reb+4ast, R.Jorge 3+5reb, C.Vicente 0
Los Leones: J.Satchell 24+11reb+3ast, X.Hill-Mais 14+7reb+1ast, S.Mijares 12+8reb+6ast, A.Moore II 9+5reb+5ast, G.Danko 7+5reb+1ast, R.Nicolas 3+4reb+3ast

Concepcion - Puerto Montt 84-70

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Puerto Montt's (3-5) road loss to sixth ranked Concepcion (4-2) 70-84 on Saturday. It was a great evening for international point guard Diego Silva (186-1993) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 8 assists. American forward Marquez Letcher-Ellis (203-1997, college: Nevada) helped adding 14 points and 14 rebounds. Four Concepcion players scored in double figures. Concepcion's coach Cipriano Nunez used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Ecuadorian center Jordan Cardenas (206-1998, college: FNU) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds and American forward Jeremy Ireland (200-1996, college: Elmhurst) scored 19 points and 9 rebounds. Defending champion moved-up to fifth place. Loser Puerto Montt keeps the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with Puerto Varas. Concepcion will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Puerto Montt will play against the league's second-placed Espanol (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Puerto Montt: J.Ireland 19+9reb+3ast, G.Sebastian 17+3reb+1ast, J.Cardenas 17+14reb+3ast, C.Torres 6+4reb+7ast, J.Gallardo 6+3reb+2ast, J.Ovando 5+5reb+1ast
Concepcion: D.Silva 21+2reb+8ast, D.Woods 17+10reb+2ast, E.Arteaga 16+1reb, M.Letcher-Ellis 14+14reb+2ast, A.Vergara 7+5reb+2ast, R.Michael 3+2reb+2ast

Las Animas - Espanol O. 70-84

Rather predictable result in Valdivia where third ranked Espanol (6-1) beat 6th ranked Las Animas (4-3) 84-70 on Saturday. Espanol looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for the former international Sebastian Suarez (193-1991, college: Portland St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 7 rebounds. American center Arnold Louis (201-1990, college: SSU) helped adding 18 points and 8 rebounds. Espanol O.'s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American Rakim Brown (198-1991, college: Humboldt St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and Argentinian guard Christian Schoppler (185-1986) scored 15 points and 5 steals. Four Las Animas players scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Espanol. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Los Leones. Loser Las Animas keep the sixth position with three games lost. Espanol will meet Puerto Montt (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Las Animas will play against Puerto Varas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Las Animas: R.Brown 23+10reb+1ast, C.Schoppler 15+3reb+2ast, C.Amicucci 10+8reb+1ast, E.Amado 10+2reb+1ast, G.Caraboni 8+5reb+3ast, L.Merida 4+4reb+3ast
Espanol O.: S.Suarez 23+7reb+2ast, A.Louis 18+8reb+1ast, D.Cowart 15+8reb+3ast, A.Fenner 9+2reb+3ast, A.Benjamin 8+3reb+7ast, C.Lauler 7+3reb+4ast

Ancud - Catolica 86-84

Thirteenth-ranked Catolica (1-6) made lots of trouble for leader Ancud (8-0). Ancud managed to secure only two-point victory 86-84. However their fans expected much easier game. Ancud made 22-of-29 charity shots (75.9 percent) during the game. Ancud outrebounded Catolica 40-28 including 28 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Argentinian Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Grant Lozoya (190-1995, college: Pitt St.) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Colombian Alvaro Pena (197-1995) answered with 34 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and forward Rodrigo Rojas (-1997) added 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Catolica. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Ancud. They maintain first place with 8-0 record. Catolica at the other side keeps the thirteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Puente Alto. Ancud will play against Liceo PN (#12) in Temuco in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Catolica will play at home against Espanol and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Catolica: A.Pena 34+8reb+1ast, R.Rodrigo 25+5reb+5ast, D.Vicente 10+7reb+1ast, N.Sebastian 6+2reb, S.Deiker 4+3reb+10ast, O.Martin 3
Ancud: E.Thomas 23+8reb, G.Lozoya 15+4reb+2ast, X.Gibson 12+4reb+2ast, R.Cardenas 9+3reb+2ast, R.Armijo 9+3reb, J.Fontena 7+7reb

Espanol T. - Puerto Varas 84-97

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 10th ranked Espanol's (1-4) home loss to ninth ranked Puerto Varas (3-5) 84-97 on Saturday. Puerto Varas looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 5 rebounds. The former international point guard Tomas Alvarez (185-1989) helped adding 17 points. At the losing side American power forward Jamal Poplar (204-1996, college: Seward County) responded with 31 points and the other American import guard Jamarius Mayberry (196-1999, college: Bethel, TN) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Five Puerto Varas and four Espanol players scored in double figures. Puerto Varas moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Puerto Montt. Loser Espanol T. dropped to the eleventh position with four games lost. They share it with Liceo PN. Puerto Varas will meet at home higher ranked Las Animas (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Espanol will play against Los Leones (#3) in Quilpue and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Espanol T.: J.Poplar 31+4reb+3ast, J.Mayberry 14+9reb+1ast, B.Ivan 11+6reb+5ast, S.Chialva 10+8reb+3ast, V.Guaico 9+2reb+4ast, D.Simon 6+3reb
Puerto Varas: R.Ferguson 20+5reb+3ast, T.Alvarez 17+4reb+2ast, E.Torne 16+4reb+1ast, G.Hermosillas 12+4reb+1ast, Y.Rasas 11+5reb+1ast, P.Arroyo 7+1reb+7ast

Castro - Catolica 85-84

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked Castro and 13th ranked Catolica had identical 1-5 record. This time Castro used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Santiago 85-84 on Sunday night. It was a great evening for American guard Latraius Mosley (198-1990, college: Life) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import Justin Jackson (203-1990, college: Cincinnati, agency: AG Sports Solutions) helped adding 21 points and 18 rebounds. Castro's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side forward Rodrigo Rojas (-1997) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds and Colombian Alvaro Pena (197-1995) scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Castro (2-5) moved-up to tenth place. Loser Catolica keeps the thirteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Puente Alto. Castro will meet higher ranked Valdivia (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Catolica will play against Espanol (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Catolica: R.Rodrigo 24+13reb+2ast, A.Pena 21+7reb, S.Deiker 11+3reb+2ast, D.Vicente 10+8reb+2ast, D.Juan 8+4reb+4ast, O.Martin 5+1reb+1ast
Castro: L.Mosley 26+11reb+4ast, J.Jackson 21+18reb+2ast, S.Silva 11+10reb+4ast, C.Correa 10+1reb+2ast, C.Zenclussen 6+1reb+3ast, B.Oscar 6+4reb+3ast

Puente Alto - Valdivia 81-100

There was no surprise when 14th ranked Puente Alto (1-6) was crushed at home by fourth ranked Valdivia (5-1) 100-81 on Sunday. Valdivia made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. The game was dominated by American players. It was a great evening for Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Dwayne Russell (203-1998, college: St.Thomas, FL) helped adding 19 points and 8 rebounds. Four Valdivia players scored in double figures. Valdivia's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side forward Justin Everett (206-1996, college: Humboldt St.) responded with 23 points and 7 rebounds and guard Tyler Moffe (185-1996, college: Citadel, agency: Players Group) scored 18 points and 7 assists. The victory was the third consecutive win for Valdivia. They maintain fourth place with 5-1 record. Loser Puente Alto stay at the bottom position with six games lost. They share it with Catolica. Valdivia will meet at home Castro (#10) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Puente Alto will play against Sportiva Italiana (#9) in Valparaiso and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Puente Alto: J.Everett 23+7reb, T.Moffe 18+3reb+7ast, A.Pinedo 9+3reb+5ast, P.Joaquin 9+5reb+2ast, M.Renato 7+5reb+1ast, F.Alippi 7+6reb+1ast
Valdivia: T.Brown 20+9reb+5ast, D.Russell 19+8reb+1ast, J.Manuel Rivero 14+5reb+1ast, S.Soulodre 13+3reb, P.Sandoval 10+2ast, E.Carrasco 8+6reb+5ast

Ancud - Los Leones 71-66

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Los Leones (6-1) on the court of leader Ancud on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Ancud 71-66. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Los Leones. Ancud forced 25 Los Leones turnovers. 25 personal fouls committed by Los Leones helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American-Argentinian Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) fired 22 points and 5 steals for the winners. The former international point guard Franco Morales (181-1992) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. American forward Xavier Hill-Mais (202-1996, college: Oakland) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and the former international forward Darrol Jones (193-1994) added 12 points and 8 assists respectively for lost side. Four Los Leones players scored in double figures. Los Leones' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Ancud (8-0) have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 8 victories in a row. Los Leones at the other side keep the second position with one game lost. They share it with Espanol. Ancud are looking forward to face Liceo PN (#12) in Temuco in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Los Leones will play at home against Espanol (#11) and are hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Los Leones: X.Hill-Mais 17+11reb+1ast, D.Jones 12+2reb+8ast, J.Satchell 11+3reb+1ast, S.Mijares 10+4reb+2ast, A.Moore II 9+4reb+2ast, R.Nicolas 5+6reb
Ancud: E.Thomas 22+2ast, F.Morales 16+4reb+4ast, X.Gibson 9+8reb+4ast, R.Armijo 9+4reb+1ast, G.Lozoya 6+9reb+2ast, R.Cardenas 5