LNB Round 15 (Regular Season): Leader Ancud gets another victory

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Leader Ancud delivered the sixteenth win on Sunday night. This time they crushed 13th ranked Liceo PN (4-13) 96-68. Ancud dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Liceo PN's 34. Ancud looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international power forward Juan Fontena (196-1987) who scored 29 points and 9 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). The former international point guard Franco Morales (181-1992) chipped in 7 points, 5 rebounds, 12 assists and 5 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Domonta Wright (202-1999, college: Cleveland St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ancud (16-2) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place. Liceo PN at the other side keeps the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. Ancud will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Liceo PN will play on the road against Sportiva Italiana (#11) in Valparaiso and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Castro. Seventh ranked Valdivia (8-10) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 10th ranked Castro (6-11) 71-68 on Sunday evening. It was a good game for American forward Dwayne Russell (203-1998, college: St.Thomas, FL) who led his team to a victory with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Juan Manuel Rivero contributed with 9 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Sebastian Silva (187-1996) answered with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Castro. Valdivia moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Puerto Varas. Castro lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the ninth position with 11 games lost. Valdivia 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 (#14) in Talca and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Osorno. Local Espanol (14-5) outscored 12th ranked Puerto Montt (5-13) 110-52 on Sunday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of Maximo Gonzalez who helped to win the game recording 24 points (perfect from the field making all twelve shots !!!). The best for the losing side was Jeremy Ireland with 8 points and 5 assists. 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. The victory was the third consecutive win for Espanol. They maintain third place with 14-5 record having just one point less than leader Ancud. Loser Puerto Montt keeps the twelfth position with 13 games lost.

In the last game of round 15 Puerto Varas were defeated by Las Animas in Valdivia 93-89.



Espanol O. - Puerto Montt 110-52

The game with biggest result difference took place in Osorno. Local Espanol (14-5) outscored 12th ranked Puerto Montt (5-13) 110-52 on Sunday night. Espanol dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Puerto Montt's 26. They outrebounded Puerto Montt 41-22 including a 29-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Espanol looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Puerto Montt's players. Worth to mention a quality performance of Maximo Gonzalez (-2003) who helped to win the game recording 24 points (perfect from the field making all twelve shots !!!). American center Arnold Louis (201-1990, college: SSU) helped adding 22 points. Five Espanol O. players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Jeremy Ireland (200-1996, college: Elmhurst) with 8 points and 5 assists and point guard Camilo Torres (183-1998) scored 13 points. 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. The victory was the third consecutive win for Espanol. They maintain third place with 14-5 record having just one point less than leader Ancud. Loser Puerto Montt keeps the twelfth position with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Espanol O.: G.Maximo 24+4reb, A.Louis 22+3reb+2ast, S.Suarez 14+3reb+3ast, H.Gomez 11+5reb+2ast, R.Hassan 11+7reb+1ast, M.Sepulveda 7+7reb+2ast
Puerto Montt: C.Torres 13+1reb+1ast, J.Ireland 8+4reb+5ast, J.Gallardo 7+1reb+1ast, R.Willington 7+1reb, J.Cardenas 6+2reb, G.Sebastian 6+2reb

Castro - Valdivia 68-71

Important game to mention about took place in Castro. Seventh ranked Valdivia (8-10) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 10th ranked Castro (6-11) 71-68 on Sunday evening. It was a good game for American forward Dwayne Russell (203-1998, college: St.Thomas, FL) who led his team to a victory with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Argentinian Juan Manuel Rivero (191-1985) contributed with 9 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Sebastian Silva (187-1996) answered with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Dominican point guard Adris De Leon (180-1984, college: EWU) added 15 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Castro. Valdivia moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Puerto Varas. Castro lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the ninth position with 11 games lost. Valdivia 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 (#14) in Talca and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Valdivia: D.Russell 14+8reb+1ast, C.Soto 11+2reb+1ast, P.Sandoval 10+2reb+1ast, J.Manuel Rivero 9+6reb+2ast, U.Marco 8+4reb+1ast, S.Soulodre 8+5reb+2ast
Castro: S.Silva 19+7reb+4ast, A.De Leon 15+5reb+3ast, C.Correa 10+1reb+4ast, L.Diaz 8+2reb+1ast, J.Jackson 6+10reb+1ast, M.Perdomo 6+3reb+3ast

Las Animas - Puerto Varas 93-89

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Puerto Varas' (8-10) road loss to fifth ranked Las Animas (12-7) 89-93 on Sunday. 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 32 points and 10 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). Argentinian guard Christian Schoppler (185-1986) helped adding 15 points and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was Argentinian Nahuel Martinez (188-1995) with 29 points and 4 assists and Argentinian power forward Edgardo Torne (198-1989, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Las Animas maintains fifth place with 12-7 record. Puerto Varas lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Valdivia.
Top scorers:
Las Animas: R.Brown 32+10reb+3ast, L.Merida 15+4reb+2ast, C.Schoppler 15+3reb+6ast, G.Caraboni 12+3reb+1ast, E.Amado 8+1reb+2ast, C.Amicucci 6+3reb+2ast
Puerto Varas: N.Martinez 29+4reb+4ast, G.Hermosillas 16+6reb+1ast, E.Torne 12+12reb, C.Villagran 10+2ast, G.Diaz 10+2reb+2ast, P.Arroyo 7+2reb+8ast

Ancud - Liceo PN 96-68

Leader Ancud delivered the sixteenth win on Sunday night. This time they crushed 13th ranked Liceo PN (4-13) 96-68. Ancud dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Liceo PN's 34. Ancud looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international power forward Juan Fontena (196-1987) who scored 29 points and 9 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). The former international point guard Franco Morales (181-1992) chipped in 7 points, 5 rebounds, 12 assists and 5 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Domonta Wright (202-1999, college: Cleveland St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds and the other American import point guard Thomas Lang (183-1998, college: Shepherd) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Four Liceo PN players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ancud (16-2) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place. Liceo PN at the other side keeps the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. Ancud will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Liceo PN will play on the road against Sportiva Italiana (#11) in Valparaiso and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ancud: J.Fontena 29+9reb+2ast, G.Lozoya 15+1reb+2ast, R.Vera 12+1ast, P.Barraza 11+5reb+4ast, X.Gibson 9+4reb+1ast, F.Morales 7+5reb+12ast
Liceo PN: F.Acuna 16+3reb+1ast, D.Wright 14+16reb, F.Pavez 13+1reb+5ast, T.Lang 11+6reb+4ast, I.Carlos 4+1reb, A.Luigi 3+2reb+1ast