LNB Round 11 (Regular Season): Ancud beat Castro by two after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Eighth-ranked Castro (5-8) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Ancud (12-2) on Saturday. The visitors from Ancud managed to secure only two-point victory 75-73. However their fans expected much easier game. The former international point guard Franco Morales (181-1992) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. American power forward Xavier Gibson (210-1988, college: FSU) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American Justin Jackson (203-1990, college: Cincinnati, agency: AG Sports Solutions) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 17 rebounds for Castro. Ancud have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 12-2 record. Castro at the other side keeps the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with Puente Alto. Ancud will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Castro will play on the road against Espanol (#13) in Talca and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Valdivia: Las Animas (#4) and Valdivia (#7). Las Animas (10-5) won against visiting Valdivia (6-8) 91-77. It was a great evening for American Rakim Brown (198-1991, college: Humboldt St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Cristian Amicucci helped adding 11 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. American swingman Sean Lloyd (196-1996, college: SIU) responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Las Animas have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 10-5 record. Valdivia at the other side keeps the seventh position with eight games lost. Las Animas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Valdivia will play on the road against Sportiva Italiana (#10) in Valparaiso and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Los Leones (11-2) against sixth ranked Puerto Varas (8-7) on Saturday night. Visiting Los Leones were defeated by Puerto Varas in a tough game in Puerto Varas 81-90. It was an exceptional evening for Nahuel Martinez who led the winners and scored 23 points. Xavier Hill-Mais came up with 14 points and 5 rebounds for Los Leones in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Puerto Varas maintains sixth place with 8-7 record. Loser Los Leones keep the second position with two games lost. Puerto Varas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Los Leones will play against Espanol and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 11: Los Leones smashed Puerto Montt on the road 94-60. Espanol destroyed Liceo PN on its own court 88-51. Puente Alto unfortunately lost to Concepcion in a road game 70-73. Puerto Montt recorded a loss to Catolica at home 66-81. Sportiva Italiana was defeated by Concepcion on the opponent's court 78-73. Las Animas beat Liceo PN in a home game 74-66. Catolica lost to Puerto Varas on the road 69-81. Espanol unfortunately lost to Puente Alto on its own court 77-79. Valdivia recorded a loss to Espanol in Osorno 70-87. Espanol defeated Sportiva Italiana at home 88-82.
The most impressive performance of 11th round was 27 points and 12 rebounds by Santiago Serna of Espanol T..



Puerto Montt - Los Leones 60-94

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Los Leones (11-2) crushed on the road 12th ranked Puerto Montt (4-11) 94-60 on Sunday. Los Leones looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Puerto Montt's players. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Xavier Hill-Mais (202-1996, college: Oakland) who led the winners and scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Point guard Pablo Allegrini (-2000) accounted for 19 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Five Los Leones players scored in double figures. Los Leones' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Stan Scott (193-1998, college: MSSU) came up with 12 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import forward Jeremy Ireland (200-1996, college: Elmhurst) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Puerto Montt in the defeat. Los Leones maintains second place with 11-2 record behind leader Ancud. Loser Puerto Montt keeps the twelfth position with 11 games lost. Los Leones will meet at home Espanol (#13) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Puerto Montt will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Los Leones: A.Pablo 19+3reb+1ast, J.Evans 19+1reb+1ast, G.Danko 15+5reb, X.Hill-Mais 13+8reb+3ast, S.Mijares 13+6ast, A.Moore II 6+2reb+3ast
Puerto Montt: J.Ireland 15+7reb+1ast, J.Gallardo 12+5reb+1ast, S.Scott 12+9reb+2ast, M.Sepulveda 8+4reb+3ast, J.Cardenas 6+5reb, G.Sebastian 3+2reb+3ast

Castro - Ancud 73-75

Eighth-ranked Castro (5-8) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Ancud (12-2) on Saturday. The visitors from Ancud managed to secure only two-point victory 75-73. However their fans expected much easier game. The former international point guard Franco Morales (181-1992) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. American power forward Xavier Gibson (210-1988, college: FSU) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American Justin Jackson (203-1990, college: Cincinnati, agency: AG Sports Solutions) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 17 rebounds and Uruguayan point guard Martin Perdomo (178-1995) added 23 points and 5 assists in the effort for Castro. Four Castro players scored in double figures. Ancud have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 12-2 record. Castro at the other side keeps the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with Puente Alto. Ancud will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Castro will play on the road against Espanol (#13) in Talca and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Ancud: F.Morales 18+5reb+7ast, X.Gibson 17+5reb, R.Vera 12+4reb, G.Lozoya 10+1reb, P.Barraza 6+6reb+4ast, R.Armijo 5+4reb+3ast
Castro: M.Perdomo 23+4reb+5ast, J.Jackson 17+17reb+1ast, L.Mosley 13+9reb+2ast, L.Diaz 12+1reb, B.Oscar 3+3ast, S.Silva 3+6reb+2ast

Espanol O. - Liceo PN 88-51

Very expected game when 14th ranked Liceo PN (3-10) was smashed by third ranked Espanol (11-4) in Osorno 88-51 on Saturday. Espanol dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Liceo PN's 26. Espanol forced 19 Liceo PN turnovers and outrebounded them 36-24 including 30 on the defensive glass. Espanol looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Liceo PN's players. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Hector Gomez (188-1987) who led the winners and scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. American center Arnold Louis (201-1990, college: SSU) accounted for 13 points for the winning side. Five Espanol O. players scored in double figures. Point guard Francisco Pavez (178-1992) came up with 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Brazilian center Gabriel Mendes (206-1996) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Liceo PN in the defeat. 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 11-4 record behind leader Ancud. Liceo PN lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. Espanol will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Liceo PN will play against Sportiva Italiana (#10) in Valparaiso and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Espanol O.: R.Hassan 16+2reb+1ast, H.Gomez 15+9reb+2ast, M.Bolivar 13+2reb+4ast, A.Louis 13+4reb+3ast, S.Suarez 12+4reb+3ast, M.Sepulveda 4+1reb+1ast
Liceo PN: G.Mendes 13+6reb, F.Pavez 11+5reb+5ast, F.Acuna 7+4ast, D.Wright 6+4reb+2ast, T.Lang 5+3reb+5ast, I.Carlos 4+2reb

Concepcion - Puente Alto 73-70

Rather predictable result when fifth ranked Concepcion (9-3) edged at home 9th ranked Puente Alto (5-8) 73-70 on Saturday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Concepcion outrebounded Puente Alto 37-22 including 27 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for Venezuelan Carlos Milano (198-1985) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. American center Roquez Johnson (201-1992, college: MSU, agency: BIG) accounted for 14 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. American forward Justin Everett (206-1996, college: Humboldt St.) came up with 12 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import Anthony Danridge (196-1986, college: N.Mexico) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Puente Alto in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Concepcion have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains fifth place with 9-3 record. Loser Puente Alto dropped to the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with Castro. Concepcion will meet Catolica (#11) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Puente Alto will play against Liceo PN and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Concepcion: R.Johnson 14+6reb+1ast, D.Silva 14+1reb+4ast, C.Milano 12+10reb, A.Vergara 11+7reb+2ast, S.Carrasco 5+2reb+5ast, A.Nicolas 5+2ast
Puente Alto: M.Perez 14+2reb, A.Danridge 13+6reb+1ast, J.Everett 12+5reb+3ast, A.Pinedo 11+1reb+2ast, M.Ricardo 8+4reb+3ast, F.Ibarra 5

Las Animas - Valdivia 91-77

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Valdivia: Las Animas (#4) and Valdivia (#7). Las Animas (10-5) won against visiting Valdivia (6-8) 91-77. It was a great evening for American Rakim Brown (198-1991, college: Humboldt St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Argentinian power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-1985) helped adding 11 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Las Animas players scored in double figures. American swingman Sean Lloyd (196-1996, college: SIU) responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds and Fabian Martinez (194-2000) scored 21 points. Las Animas have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 10-5 record. Valdivia at the other side keeps the seventh position with eight games lost. Las Animas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Valdivia will play on the road against Sportiva Italiana (#10) in Valparaiso and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Las Animas: G.Caraboni 22+3reb, E.Amado 17+3reb+2ast, R.Brown 17+13reb+4ast, L.Merida 15+5reb+1ast, C.Amicucci 11+14reb+4ast, C.Schoppler 7+2reb+6ast
Valdivia: M.Fabian 21+4reb+1ast, S.Lloyd 20+7reb+1ast, J.Manuel Rivero 11+6reb+3ast, D.Russell 9+12reb+4ast, P.Sandoval 8+2reb+1ast, C.Soto 4+1reb

Puerto Montt - Catolica 66-81

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 12th ranked Puerto Montt's (4-11) home loss to eleventh ranked Catolica (4-10) 66-81 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for Colombian Alvaro Pena (197-1995, agency: Starting 5) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. American point guard Dee Montgomery (183, college: Indianapolis) accounted for 17 points for the winning side. Four Catolica players scored in double figures. Catolica's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Stan Scott (193-1998, college: MSSU) came up with 16 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import forward Jeremy Ireland (200-1996, college: Elmhurst) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Puerto Montt in the defeat. Catolica maintains eleventh place with 4-10 record. Loser Puerto Montt keeps the twelfth position with 11 games lost. Catolica will meet at home higher ranked Concepcion (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Puerto Montt will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Catolica: A.Pena 22+12reb+4ast, D.Vicente 17+3reb, D.Montgomery 17+3reb+3ast, S.Deiker 10+3reb+4ast, D.Juan 7+4reb+4ast, R.Rodrigo 6+1reb+2ast
Puerto Montt: S.Scott 16+7reb+1ast, J.Ireland 14+6reb+2ast, J.Cardenas 10+8reb+1ast, C.Torres 8+2reb+2ast, M.Sepulveda 6+1reb+2ast, N.Ulloa 5+1reb+3ast

Puerto Varas - Los Leones 90-81

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Los Leones (11-2) against sixth ranked Puerto Varas (8-7) on Saturday night. Visiting Los Leones were defeated by Puerto Varas in a tough game in Puerto Varas 81-90. Puerto Varas forced 20 Los Leones turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for Argentinian Nahuel Martinez (188-1995) who led the winners and scored 23 points. Argentinian forward Gabriel Hermosillas (202-1993) accounted for 21 points for the winning side. American forward Xavier Hill-Mais (202-1996, college: Oakland) came up with 14 points and 5 rebounds and the former international forward Darrol Jones (193-1994) added 13 points respectively for Los Leones in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Puerto Varas maintains sixth place with 8-7 record. Loser Los Leones keep the second position with two games lost. Puerto Varas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Los Leones will play against Espanol and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Puerto Varas: N.Martinez 23+2reb+2ast, G.Hermosillas 21+4reb+2ast, T.Alvarez 11+1reb, R.Ferguson 8+10reb+3ast, E.Torne 7+5reb+1ast, P.Arroyo 7+3reb+6ast
Los Leones: X.Hill-Mais 14+5reb+2ast, J.Evans 13+3reb+3ast, D.Jones 13+4reb+2ast, A.Moore II 9+3reb+6ast, S.Mijares 7+2reb+3ast, I.Carrion 7+8reb+2ast

Concepcion - Sportiva Italiana 78-73

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Concepcion (9-3) defeated at home 9th ranked Sportiva Italiana (4-8) 78-73 on Sunday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Concepcion dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Sportiva Italiana's 30. They outrebounded Sportiva Italiana 44-28 including 30 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for American center Roquez Johnson (201-1992, college: MSU, agency: BIG) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 16 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Derrick Woods (203-1996, college: St.Peter's, agency: SLN) accounted for 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Concepcion's coach Cipriano Nunez used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American forward Keaton Hervey (201-1998, college: Oakland) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and American-Puerto Rican forward Jonathan Ocasio (196-1992, college: New Haven) added 21 points respectively for Sportiva Italiana in the defeat. Concepcion have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains fifth place with 9-3 record. Sportiva Italiana lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with eight games lost. Concepcion will meet Catolica (#11) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Sportiva Italiana will play against Valdivia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Concepcion: R.Johnson 25+16reb+1ast, D.Woods 17+9reb+2ast, D.Silva 14+3reb+3ast, K.Rubio 9+4reb+3ast, E.Arteaga 6+1reb, C.Milano 3+5reb+3ast
Sportiva Italiana: J.Ocasio 21+2reb+3ast, K.Hervey 19+12reb+1ast, F.Herrera 10+9reb, A.Benjamin 9+1reb, G.Hernandez 8+3ast, H.Benjamin 6+4reb+5ast

Las Animas - Liceo PN 74-66

There was no surprise when 14th ranked Liceo PN (3-10) lost to fourth ranked Las Animas (10-5) in Valdivia 66-74 on Sunday. Las Animas dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Liceo PN's 24 and made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for Argentinian power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-1985) who led the winners and scored 24 points and 8 rebounds. American Rakim Brown (198-1991, college: Humboldt St.) accounted for 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. American power forward Domonta Wright (202-1999, college: Cleveland St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import point guard Thomas Lang (183-1998, college: Shepherd) added 15 points respectively for Liceo PN in the defeat. Las Animas have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 10-5 record. Liceo PN lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. Las Animas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Liceo PN will play against Sportiva Italiana (#10) in Valparaiso and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Las Animas: C.Amicucci 24+8reb+1ast, R.Brown 19+5reb+1ast, C.Schoppler 12+2reb+4ast, G.Caraboni 7+3reb+1ast, L.Merida 6+2reb, D.Low 4+7reb+5ast
Liceo PN: D.Wright 17+11reb+3ast, T.Lang 15+3reb+3ast, J.Fuentes 10+5reb+6ast, F.Pavez 9+1reb+5ast, I.Carlos 5+2reb+2ast, G.Mendes 4+3reb+3ast

Puerto Varas - Catolica 81-69

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Puerto Varas (8-7) beat at home 11th ranked Catolica (4-10) 81-69 on Sunday. It was an exceptional evening for guard Patricio Arroyo (185-1996) who led the winners and scored 20 points and 4 assists. Argentinian power forward Edgardo Torne (198-1989, agency: BIG) accounted for 10 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Four Puerto Varas players scored in double figures. Colombian Alvaro Pena (197-1995, agency: Starting 5) came up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and American point guard Dee Montgomery (183, college: Indianapolis) added 16 points respectively for Catolica in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Puerto Varas maintains sixth place with 8-7 record. Loser Catolica keeps the eleventh position with ten games lost. Puerto Varas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Catolica will play against Concepcion (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Puerto Varas: P.Arroyo 20+2reb+4ast, R.Ferguson 13+8reb+1ast, N.Martinez 12+3reb+3ast, E.Torne 10+11reb+2ast, G.Hermosillas 9+2reb+1ast, C.Villagran 5+1reb+2ast
Catolica: A.Pena 22+10reb+1ast, D.Montgomery 16+3ast, S.Deiker 12+3reb+2ast, D.Vicente 6+5reb+1ast, C.Diaz 6+7reb+2ast, D.Juan 5+5reb+3ast

Espanol T. - Puente Alto 77-79

Very expected game when 13th ranked Espanol (3-9) was edged by ninth ranked Puente Alto (5-8) in Talca 79-77 on Sunday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Puente Alto made 7 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Justin Everett (206-1996, college: Humboldt St.) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks. Ricardo Montes (-1999) accounted for 18 points for the winning side. Colombian power forward Santiago Serna (203-2001) came up with 23 points and 8 rebounds and American Reggie Baker (193-1993, college: BCU) added 19 points respectively for Espanol in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Puente Alto moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Castro. Loser Espanol T. keeps the thirteenth position with nine games lost. Puente Alto will meet at home bottom-ranked Liceo PN (#14) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Espanol will play against the league's second-placed Los Leones and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Puente Alto: J.Everett 19+10reb, M.Ricardo 18+3reb+2ast, A.Danridge 16+1reb+2ast, A.Pinedo 10+1reb+1ast, F.Alippi 4+3reb+1ast, M.Perez 4+5reb+2ast
Espanol T.: S.Santiago 23+8reb+1ast, R.Baker 19+3reb+2ast, D.Foreman 14+8reb+1ast, D.Simon 14+3reb+1ast, B.Ivan 4+10reb+7ast, R.Gomez 3+1reb

Espanol O. - Valdivia 87-70

Rather predictable result when third ranked Espanol (11-4) won against 7th ranked Valdivia (6-8) in Osorno 87-70 on Sunday. It was an exceptional evening for the former international Carlos Lauler (190-1996) who led the winners and scored 23 points and 5 assists. American power forward Rashad Hassan (203-1989, college: SSU) accounted for 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. American forward Dwayne Russell (203-1998, college: St.Thomas, FL) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and Argentinian Juan Manuel Rivero (191-1985) added 17 points respectively for Valdivia in the defeat. Five Espanol and four Valdivia players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Espanol maintains third place with 11-4 record behind leader Ancud. Loser Valdivia keeps the seventh position with eight games lost. Espanol will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Valdivia will play against Sportiva Italiana (#10) in Valparaiso and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Espanol O.: C.Lauler 23+4reb+5ast, R.Hassan 18+7reb, A.Louis 13+9reb, M.Bolivar 11+3reb+2ast, A.Benjamin 10+4reb+4ast, S.Suarez 7+5reb
Valdivia: D.Russell 17+11reb+1ast, J.Manuel Rivero 17+4reb+2ast, M.Fabian 16+3reb+3ast, S.Lloyd 10+4reb, C.Soto 3, E.Carrasco 2+2reb+5ast

Espanol T. - Sportiva Italiana 88-82

There was an upset when higher ranked Sportiva Italiana (4-8) lost to thirteenth ranked Espanol (3-9) in Talca 82-88 on Saturday. Espanol had a 36-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for Colombian power forward Santiago Serna (203-2001) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds. American-Jamaican forward DJ Foreman (203-1994, college: St.Louis) accounted for 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. American forward Keaton Hervey (201-1998, college: Oakland) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds and American-Puerto Rican forward Jonathan Ocasio (196-1992, college: New Haven) added 25 points respectively for Sportiva Italiana in the defeat. Five Espanol and four Sportiva Italiana players scored in double figures. Espanol maintains thirteenth place with 3-9 record. Sportiva Italiana lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with eight games lost. Espanol will meet league's second-placed Los Leones in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sportiva Italiana will play against Valdivia (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Espanol T.: S.Santiago 27+12reb+2ast, D.Foreman 14+7reb+3ast, D.Simon 13+2reb+1ast, S.Chialva 13+5reb+2ast, R.Baker 11+6reb+2ast, R.Gomez 7+5reb+3ast
Sportiva Italiana: J.Ocasio 25+4reb, G.Hernandez 15+4reb+5ast, F.Herrera 14+5reb, K.Hervey 14+16reb+1ast, J.Garcia 8+2reb, A.Benjamin 4+2reb+1ast