LNB Round 18 (Regular Season): #1 Ancud is defeated by Los Leones

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Ancud (17-3) in Quilpue on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Los Leones (17-4) 102-87. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Ancud. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Los Leones looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American forward Jerry Evans (203-1990, college: Nevada) scored 28 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Darrol Jones (193-1994) chipped in 28 points and 7 assists during the contest. Los Leones' 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 a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds. Los Leones moved-up to second place, which they share with Concepcion. Ancud at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. Los Leones is looking forward to face Sportiva Italiana (#9) in Valparaiso in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ancud will play at home against Puerto Montt (#13) and is hoping to win this game.
13th ranked Puerto Montt (5-15) was outscored at home by third ranked Concepcion (17-4) with the biggest margin this round 84-66. American center Roquez Johnson (201-1992, college: MSU, agency: BIG) notched 21 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and Sebastian Carrasco supported him with 12 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 23 points and 12 rebounds by American forward Jeremy Ireland (200-1996, college: Elmhurst) did not help to save the game for Puerto Montt. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Concepcion have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Los Leones. Puerto Montt lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Espanol. Concepcion will play against Espanol (#4) in Osorno in the next round. Puerto Montt will play on the road against the league's leader Ancud (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.

In the last two games of round 18 Espanol lost to Puerto Varas on the opponent's court 83-101. Catolica unfortunately lost to Castro in a home game 58-66.



Puerto Montt - Concepcion 66-84

13th ranked Puerto Montt (5-15) was outscored at home by third ranked Concepcion (17-4) with the biggest margin this round 84-66. American center Roquez Johnson (201-1992, college: MSU, agency: BIG) notched 21 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international point guard Sebastian Carrasco (180-2000) supported him with 12 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Concepcion players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 23 points and 12 rebounds by American forward Jeremy Ireland (200-1996, college: Elmhurst) did not help to save the game for Puerto Montt. His fellow American import guard Stan Scott (193-1998, college: MSSU) added 20 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Concepcion have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Los Leones. Puerto Montt lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Espanol. Concepcion will play against Espanol (#4) in Osorno in the next round. Puerto Montt will play on the road against the league's leader Ancud (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Puerto Montt: J.Ireland 23+12reb+1ast, S.Scott 20+4reb, J.Cardenas 9+7reb, R.Willington 4+2reb+1ast, M.Sepulveda 3+1reb, G.Sebastian 3
Concepcion: R.Johnson 21+9reb, K.Rubio 17+4reb+2ast, S.Carrasco 12+9reb+6ast, D.Silva 10+5reb+4ast, E.Arteaga 8+1ast, A.Nicolas 5+3reb+1ast

Puerto Varas - Espanol T. 101-83

Rather expected game when 12th ranked Espanol (5-15) was defeated on the road by ninth ranked Puerto Varas (9-11) 101-83. Strangely Espanol outrebounded Puerto Varas 42-30 including 29 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. American forward Yahuza Rasas (201-1999, college: PVAMU) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Patricio Arroyo (185-1996) supported him with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Puerto Varas players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 22 points and 18 rebounds by Colombian power forward Santiago Serna (203-2001) did not help to save the game for Espanol. American Reggie Baker (193-1993, college: BCU) added 31 points. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Puerto Varas moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Puente Alto. Espanol at the other side keeps the twelfth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Puerto Montt. Puerto Varas will play against Castro (#10) on the road in the next round. Espanol will play against Las Animas and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Espanol T.: R.Baker 31+4reb, S.Santiago 22+18reb+1ast, D.Foreman 18+5reb, B.Ivan 5+4reb+7ast, S.Chialva 5+7reb+3ast, D.Simon 2+4reb+2ast
Puerto Varas: P.Arroyo 18+5reb+5ast, N.Martinez 18+1reb+4ast, G.Hermosillas 16+3reb, Y.Rasas 16+11reb+3ast, T.Alvarez 15+2reb, S.Benjamin 10+1reb+2ast

Catolica - Castro 58-66

The game between closely ranked teams ended with tenth ranked Castro's (7-12) road victory over 11th ranked Catolica (6-15) 66-58. American center Malik Wineglass (203-1993, college: Harris-Stowe St.) notched 24 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Uruguayan point guard Martin Perdomo (178-1995) supported him with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds by Colombian Alvaro Pena (197-1995, agency: Starting 5) did not help to save the game for Catolica. American point guard Dee Montgomery (183, college: Indianapolis) added 8 points and 5 assists. Catolica's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Castro maintains tenth position with 7-12 record. Catolica lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 15 games lost. Castro will play against higher ranked Puerto Varas (#7) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Catolica will play against Puente Alto (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Catolica: A.Pena 15+10reb, R.Rodrigo 9+4reb, D.Montgomery 8+3reb+5ast, G.Angel 8+3reb, C.Diaz 6+3reb+3ast, D.Juan 5+2reb+2ast
Castro: M.Wineglass 24+7reb+1ast, M.Perdomo 15+6reb+2ast, A.De Leon 9+3reb+2ast, S.Silva 6+10reb+3ast, C.Correa 6+1reb+1ast, L.Diaz 4+5reb+3ast

Los Leones - Ancud 102-87

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Ancud (17-3) in Quilpue on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Los Leones (17-4) 102-87. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Ancud. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Los Leones looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American forward Jerry Evans (203-1990, college: Nevada) scored 28 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Darrol Jones (193-1994) chipped in 28 points and 7 assists during the contest. Los Leones' 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 a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds and the former international point guard Franco Morales (181-1992) scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Los Leones and five Ancud players scored in double figures. Los Leones moved-up to second place, which they share with Concepcion. Ancud at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. Los Leones is looking forward to face Sportiva Italiana (#9) in Valparaiso in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ancud will play at home against Puerto Montt (#13) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Ancud: X.Gibson 20+16reb+1ast, F.Morales 16+5reb+7ast, P.Barraza 16+3reb+1ast, J.Fontena 13+6reb+1ast, R.Goodwin 12+3reb+2ast, R.Armijo 7+1reb+1ast
Los Leones: D.Jones 28+2reb+7ast, J.Evans 28+7reb+5ast, S.Mijares 15+6reb+2ast, I.Carrion 10+1reb+1ast, G.Danko 7+3reb, A.Moore II 7+8reb+10ast