LNB Round 9 (Regular Season): #1 Ancud is defeated by Puente Alto

The round was exceptionally exciting as four games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked Ancud (10-2) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by thirteenth ranked Puente Alto (2-7) 82-75. The former international guard Marcelo Perez (196-1999, college: Southern Miss) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and Ricardo Montes (-1999) chipped in 17 points. Puente Alto's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American power forward Xavier Gibson (210-1988, college: FSU) with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Puente Alto maintains thirteenth place with 2-7 record. Ancud at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost.
Important game to mention about took place in Osorno. Second ranked Los Leones (8-1) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 3rd placed Espanol (8-3) 79-77 in the game for the second place. American forward Xavier Hill-Mais (202-1996, college: Oakland) nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and Jerry Evans accounted for 20 points and 8 rebounds. The former international Carlos Lauler (190-1996) came up with 21 points and 4 assists for Espanol in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Los Leones maintains second place with 8-1 record having five points less than leader Ancud. Espanol at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Valdivia. 4th placed host Las Animas (6-5) were smashed by second ranked Los Leones (8-1) 102-83. The best player for the winners was Alani Moore II who scored 27 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Rakim Brown who recorded a double-double by scoring 26 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Los Leones maintains second place with 8-1 record having five points less than leader Ancud. Loser Las Animas dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with Puerto Varas.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 9: Catolica lost to Las Animas on the opponent's court 70-79. Concepcion outscored Liceo PN in a home game 87-67. Valdivia recorded a loss to Espanol on the road 94-92. Puerto Montt was defeated by Puerto Varas on its own court 70-87. Sportiva Italiana beat Castro in Valparaiso 78-76. Espanol destroyed Catolica at home 80-48. Puente Alto unfortunately lost to Castro on the opponent's court 70-74. Concepcion managed to beat Valdivia in a home game 99-89. Sportiva Italiana was defeated by Ancud on the road 80-76. Espanol was beaten by Liceo PN on its own court 74-77.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 21 points and 14 rebounds by Domonta Wright of Liceo PN.



Las Animas - Catolica 79-70

Very expected game in Valdivia where 12th ranked Catolica (2-8) was defeated by fourth ranked Las Animas (6-5) 79-70 on Friday. Las Animas looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was Argentinian power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-1985) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds. American Rakim Brown (198-1991, college: Humboldt St.) chipped in 22 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Colombian Alvaro Pena (197-1995, agency: Starting 5) who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Vicente Damianovic (-1997) added 16 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Four Catolica players scored in double figures. Catolica's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Las Animas went down to fifth position due to points difference, which they share with Puerto Varas. Loser Catolica dropped to the bottom place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Catolica: A.Pena 19+14reb+6ast, D.Vicente 16+10reb+1ast, D.Juan 13+3reb+8ast, D.Montgomery 11+2reb+2ast, O.Martin 5, R.Felipe 4+2reb
Las Animas: R.Brown 22+8reb, C.Amicucci 20+14reb+1ast, C.Schoppler 14+4reb+6ast, D.Low 9+5reb+8ast, E.Amado 7+3reb+5ast, L.Merida 5+5reb+2ast

Espanol O. - Los Leones 77-79

Important game to mention about took place in Osorno. Second ranked Los Leones (8-1) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 3rd placed Espanol (8-3) 79-77 in the game for the second place. Los Leones outrebounded Espanol 43-27 including 28 on the defensive glass. Los Leones players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American forward Xavier Hill-Mais (202-1996, college: Oakland) nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import forward Jerry Evans (203-1990, college: Nevada) accounted for 20 points and 8 rebounds. The former international Carlos Lauler (190-1996) came up with 21 points and 4 assists and Argentinian Mateo Bolivar (187-1992) added 14 points respectively for Espanol in the defeat. Four Espanol players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Los Leones maintains second place with 8-1 record having five points less than leader Ancud. Espanol at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Espanol O.: C.Lauler 21+3reb+4ast, A.Louis 14+5reb+1ast, M.Bolivar 14+4reb+2ast, R.Hassan 11+3reb, S.Suarez 5+6reb+3ast, M.Sepulveda 5+2reb+1ast
Los Leones: J.Evans 20+8reb+1ast, X.Hill-Mais 19+11reb+3ast, D.Jones 11+5reb+3ast, A.Moore II 7+3reb+5ast, I.Carrion 7+6reb+3ast, L.Eduardo 6+1reb

Concepcion - Liceo PN 87-67

Very predictable result when sixth ranked Concepcion (6-2) smashed at home 12th ranked Liceo PN (3-6) 87-67 on Saturday. Concepcion made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Sebastian Carrasco (180-2000) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. American center Roquez Johnson (201-1992, college: MSU, agency: BIG) chipped in 21 points (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). At the other side the best for losing team was Brazilian center Gabriel Mendes (206-1996) who recorded 14 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and American power forward Domonta Wright (202-1999, college: Cleveland St.) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Five Concepcion and four Liceo PN players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Concepcion have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place. Loser Liceo PN dropped to the tenth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Liceo PN: G.Mendes 14+8reb+1ast, F.Acuna 12+1ast, D.Wright 12+8reb, C.Cabrera 10+2reb+2ast, M.Ernst 5+5reb, T.Lang 4+1reb+2ast
Concepcion: S.Carrasco 22+5reb+10ast, R.Johnson 21+3reb, K.Rubio 11, R.Michael 11+6reb+4ast, C.Milano 10+8reb+1ast, D.Woods 7+4reb

Espanol T. - Valdivia 94-92

There was an upset in Talca where higher ranked Valdivia (5-5) was edged by eleventh ranked Espanol (2-6) 94-92 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American-Jamaican forward D.J. Foreman (203-1994, college: St.Louis) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds. Forward Ivan Bravo (-2000) chipped in 16 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Dwayne Russell (203-1998, college: St.Thomas, FL) who recorded a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds and Argentinian Juan Manuel Rivero (191-1985) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Five Espanol and four Valdivia players scored in double figures. Valdivia's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Espanol went down to twelfth position due to points difference. Valdivia lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Valdivia: D.Russell 25+14reb+1ast, J.Manuel Rivero 16+5reb+3ast, P.Sandoval 15+1reb, S.Soulodre 14+1reb+4ast, M.Fabian 12+2reb+3ast, C.Soto 8
Espanol T.: D.Foreman 21+15reb, R.Baker 18+2reb+3ast, B.Ivan 16+3reb+5ast, R.Gomez 12+5reb+5ast, S.Chialva 11+7reb+1ast, V.Guaico 7

Ancud - Puente Alto 75-82

The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked Ancud (10-2) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by thirteenth ranked Puente Alto (2-7) 82-75. The former international guard Marcelo Perez (196-1999, college: Southern Miss) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and Ricardo Montes (-1999) chipped in 17 points. Puente Alto's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American power forward Xavier Gibson (210-1988, college: FSU) with 18 points and 9 rebounds and the former international point guard Franco Morales (181-1992) scored 18 points and 7 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Puente Alto maintains thirteenth place with 2-7 record. Ancud at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Ancud: X.Gibson 18+9reb+2ast, F.Morales 18+4reb+7ast, E.Thomas 14+5reb+1ast, R.Armijo 13+7reb+1ast, G.Lozoya 6+4reb, J.Fontena 4+7reb+1ast
Puente Alto: M.Perez 22+11reb+3ast, M.Ricardo 17+2reb+1ast, A.Danridge 12+3reb+4ast, J.Everett 12+4reb, F.Alippi 8+8reb+1ast, M.Renato 4+4reb+5ast

Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas 70-87

Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Puerto Varas (6-5) beat on the road 9th ranked Puerto Montt (3-8) 87-70 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was guard Patricio Arroyo (185-1996) who scored 20 points and 5 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. Five Puerto Varas players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Ecuadorian center Jordan Cardenas (206-1998, college: FNU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) and American guard Stan Scott (193-1998, college: MSSU) added 15 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Puerto Varas have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Las Animas. Puerto Montt lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Puerto Montt: J.Cardenas 21+11reb+3ast, S.Scott 15+3reb+2ast, J.Ireland 11+5reb+3ast, C.Torres 6+3reb+5ast, H.Funk 6+3reb, J.Gallardo 5+1reb
Puerto Varas: P.Arroyo 20+3reb+5ast, Y.Rasas 15+10reb+1ast, T.Alvarez 15+4reb+1ast, R.Ferguson 14+9reb+3ast, N.Martinez 13+1reb+3ast, C.Villagran 6+3reb+1ast

Castro - Sportiva Italiana 76-78

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 8th ranked Castro (5-6) was edged at home by ninth ranked Sportiva Italiana (3-5) 78-76 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American-Puerto Rican forward Jonathan Ocasio (196-1992, college: New Haven) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds. Gaspar Hernandez (-1999) chipped in 11 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American Justin Jackson (203-1990, college: Cincinnati, agency: AG Sports Solutions) who recorded 16 points and 7 rebounds and Uruguayan point guard Martin Perdomo (178-1995) added 12 points and 8 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Sportiva Italiana maintains ninth place with 3-5 record. Loser Castro keeps the eighth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Castro: J.Jackson 16+7reb+1ast, L.Mosley 15+7reb, M.Perdomo 12+3reb+8ast, L.Diaz 12+9reb, B.Oscar 9+2reb+1ast, C.Correa 5+1reb+1ast
Sportiva Italiana: J.Ocasio 24+13reb, K.Hervey 19+5reb+1ast, F.Herrera 14+5reb+2ast, G.Hernandez 11+8reb+7ast, M.Lubiano 9+7reb+4ast, A.Benjamin 1+3reb

Espanol O. - Catolica 80-48

No shocking result in a game in Osorno where third ranked Espanol (8-3) outleveled bottom-ranked Catolica (2-8) 80-48 on Saturday. Espanol dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Catolica's 34. They outrebounded Catolica 40-24 including a 37-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Espanol looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Catolica's players. The best player for the winners was point guard Hector Gomez (188-1987) who scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. American power forward Rashad Hassan (203-1989, college: SSU) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Colombian Alvaro Pena (197-1995, agency: Starting 5) who recorded 15 points and 8 rebounds and forward Vicente Damianovic (-1997) added 12 points respectively. 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 maintains third place with 8-3 record having just three points less than leader Ancud. Loser Catolica dropped to the bottom position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Catolica: A.Pena 15+8reb, D.Vicente 12+3reb, D.Juan 5+1reb, A.Juan 3+3reb, D.Montgomery 3+1reb+2ast, S.Cristobal 2+2reb
Espanol O.: H.Gomez 20+7reb+1ast, R.Hassan 17+8reb+1ast, S.Suarez 14+6reb+1ast, C.Lauler 8+4reb+3ast, M.Bolivar 7+2reb+2ast, A.Benjamin 6+4reb+5ast

Las Animas - Los Leones 83-102

The game between Top Four teams took place in Valdivia. 4th placed host Las Animas (6-5) were smashed by second ranked Los Leones (8-1) 102-83. Los Leones dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Las Animas' 18. They outrebounded Las Animas 47-25 including a 20-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American point guard Alani Moore II (178-1998, college: Temple) who scored 27 points and 6 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Jerry Evans (203-1990, college: Nevada) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Four Los Leones players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American Rakim Brown (198-1991, college: Humboldt St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 26 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international forward Gianncarlo Caraboni (-1990) added 20 points and 4 steals respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Los Leones maintains second place with 8-1 record having five points less than leader Ancud. Loser Las Animas dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with Puerto Varas.
Top scorers:
Las Animas: R.Brown 26+13reb+4ast, G.Caraboni 20+3ast, E.Amado 15+2reb+3ast, L.Merida 9+2reb+2ast, D.Low 8+3reb+3ast, C.Schoppler 5+2ast
Los Leones: A.Moore II 27+6reb+3ast, J.Evans 17+11reb+1ast, S.Mijares 11+2reb+2ast, I.Carrion 10+5reb+2ast, X.Hill-Mais 9+4reb+1ast, D.Jones 8+5reb+5ast

Castro - Puente Alto 74-70

Very expected game when 13th ranked Puente Alto (2-7) was defeated on the road by eighth ranked Castro (5-6) 74-70 on Sunday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The best player for the winners was Uruguayan point guard Martin Perdomo (178-1995) who scored 20 points and 7 assists. American guard Latraius Mosley (198-1990, college: Life) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American Anthony Danridge (196-1986, college: N.Mexico) who recorded 17 points and naturalized Argentinian center Franco Alippi (201-1998) added 15 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Puente Alto's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Castro maintains eighth place with 5-6 record. Loser Puente Alto keeps the thirteenth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Puente Alto: A.Danridge 17+4reb, F.Alippi 15+5reb+1ast, J.Everett 11+5reb, M.Perez 10+5reb+4ast, M.Renato 8+5reb+3ast, M.Ricardo 8+4reb
Castro: M.Perdomo 20+3reb+7ast, L.Mosley 17+8reb, C.Correa 15+4reb+2ast, S.Silva 13+7reb+1ast, J.Jackson 7+10reb+2ast, A.Nicolas 2

Concepcion - Valdivia 99-89

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Concepcion's (6-2) home victory over 7th ranked Valdivia (5-5) 99-89 on Sunday. Concepcion outrebounded Valdivia 42-31 including 30 on the defensive glass. Concepcion looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Derrick Woods (203-1996, college: St.Peter's, agency: SLN) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds. International point guard Diego Silva (186-1993) chipped in 22 points and 6 assists. Five Concepcion players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Argentinian Juan Manuel Rivero (191-1985) who recorded 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international guard Erik Carrasco (181-1983) added 9 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists respectively. Valdivia's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Concepcion have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place. Valdivia lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Valdivia: J.Manuel Rivero 27+5reb+5ast, M.Fabian 16+3reb+4ast, P.Sandoval 12+3reb+4ast, T.Luciano 9+2reb+1ast, E.Carrasco 9+10reb+8ast, D.Russell 8+4reb+1ast
Concepcion: D.Woods 23+14reb+2ast, D.Silva 22+3reb+6ast, R.Johnson 21+10reb, A.Vergara 11+5reb+4ast, S.Carrasco 10+10ast, K.Rubio 6+4reb+3ast

Ancud - Sportiva Italiana 80-76

Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Sportiva Italiana (3-5) was defeated on the road by first ranked Ancud (10-2) 80-76 on Sunday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Franco Morales (181-1992) who scored 5 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. American guard Grant Lozoya (190-1995, college: Pitt St.) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Keaton Hervey (201-1998, college: Oakland) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and Gaspar Hernandez (-1999) added 16 points and 7 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ancud maintains first place with 10-2 record. Loser Sportiva Italiana keeps the ninth position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Sportiva Italiana: K.Hervey 20+10reb, G.Hernandez 16+4reb+7ast, F.Herrera 15+6reb+2ast, H.Benjamin 12+3reb, M.Lubiano 9+4reb+4ast, A.Benjamin 2
Ancud: R.Armijo 17+2reb+2ast, P.Barraza 16+3reb+1ast, G.Lozoya 14+6reb+2ast, X.Gibson 12+2reb+3ast, R.Cardenas 8+1reb+1ast, R.Vera 6+2reb

Espanol T. - Liceo PN 74-77

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Talca where twelfth ranked Liceo PN (3-6) edged 11th ranked Espanol (2-6) 77-74 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was American power forward Domonta Wright (202-1999, college: Cleveland St.) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). Felipe Acuna (182-1992) chipped in 24 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Jamaican forward DJ Foreman (203-1994, college: St.Louis) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and forward Ivan Bravo (-2000) added 12 points and 4 assists respectively. Liceo PN moved-up to tenth place. Loser Espanol T. dropped to the twelfth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Espanol T.: D.Foreman 20+10reb+1ast, R.Baker 15+3reb+1ast, B.Ivan 12+4reb+4ast, V.Guaico 9+2reb+4ast, S.Santiago 8+6reb+1ast, S.Chialva 5+8reb
Liceo PN: F.Acuna 24+4reb+2ast, D.Wright 21+14reb+2ast, G.Mendes 9+2reb+1ast, T.Lang 9+2reb+2ast, M.Ernst 6+2reb+1ast, F.Pavez 4+3reb+2ast