LNB 2 Round 6 (Regular Season): Arabe de Valp. lose their first game against Boston College

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was the first loss of Arabe de Valp. (4-1) in Valparaiso on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by ninth ranked Boston College (3-3) 79-76. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Arabe de Valp.. Boston College looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Lucas Marquez (196-2003) had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Vicente Schulz (-2002) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Argentinian forward Diego Maranesi (-1997) with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Boston College have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Luis Matte. Arabe de Valp. at the other side keeps the third position with one game lost. Boston College is looking forward to face Municipal C. (#9) in the next round. Arabe de Valp. will play against the league's leader Colo Colo (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Luis Matte (#5) was upset in by eighth ranked Municipal C. 76-53. Forward Jordan Flores (-2002) notched 19 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Benjamin Cabello supported him with 10 points and 8 assists. Even 15 points and 7 rebounds by Venezuelan forward Luis Adrian did not help to save the game for Luis Matte. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Municipal C. have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Municipal C. went down to ninth position due to points difference. Luis Matte lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with Boston College. Municipal C. will play against higher ranked Boston College (#8) in Santiago in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Luis Matte will play at home against the league's second-placed Sergio Ceppi where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
LNB 2 top team - Colo Colo (6-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed seventh ranked Quilpue (4-3) in Santiago 65-45. The best player for the winners was Jorge Schuler who scored 11 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Colo Colo's coach Ernesto Menchaca used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Jose Toledo who recorded 18 points and 8 rebounds. Undefeated Colo Colo have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Loser Quilpue dropped to the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with Stadio Italiano. Colo Colo will meet Arabe de Valp. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Quilpue will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: winless Brisas were destroyed by Sergio Ceppi on the opponent's court 91-58. Aleman outscored Arturo Prat in a home game 78-55. Truenos recorded a loss to Stadio Italiano on the road 78-75. Boston College defeated Stadio Italiano on its own court 59-52. Truenos were beaten by Quilpue in a road game 61-57.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 13 points and 16 rebounds by Martin Morales of Truenos.



Sergio Ceppi - Brisas 91-58

Very expected game in Santiago where bottom-ranked Brisas (0-6) were crushed by second ranked Sergio Ceppi (6-1) 91-58 on Saturday. Sergio Ceppi dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Brisas' 32. They outrebounded Brisas 53-33 including a 39-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Fabian Aguilera who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Power forward Boris Guerra (-1987) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Sergio Ceppi players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Luis Cutis (-1995) who recorded 21 points and 5 rebounds and guard Felipe Oyarzun (187) added 11 points and 4 assists respectively. 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. Sergio Ceppi have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-1 record having just one point less than leader Colo Colo. Loser Brisas still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Arturo Prat. Sergio Ceppi will meet Luis Matte (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Brisas will play against Aleman (#6) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Sergio Ceppi: F.Aguilera 18+10reb+3ast, G.Gabriel 16+7reb+1ast, B.Guerra 15+5reb+5ast, M.Luis 14+9reb, D.Pablo 8+1reb, E.Donoso 6+9reb+1ast
Brisas: C.Luis 21+5reb, F.Oyarzun 11+4reb+4ast, C.Gerardo 6+4reb+2ast, S.Roa 5+5reb+1ast, S.Frings 5+7reb+3ast, F.Lucas 5+1reb+1ast

Municipal C. - Luis Matte 76-53

Luis Matte (#5) was upset in by eighth ranked Municipal C. 76-53. Forward Jordan Flores (-2002) notched 19 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Benjamin Cabello (-1999) supported him with 10 points and 8 assists. Even 15 points and 7 rebounds by Venezuelan forward Luis Adrian did not help to save the game for Luis Matte. Franco Garrido (181) added 4 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Municipal C. have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Municipal C. went down to ninth position due to points difference. Luis Matte lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with Boston College. Municipal C. will play against higher ranked Boston College (#8) in Santiago in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Luis Matte will play at home against the league's second-placed Sergio Ceppi where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Municipal C.: F.Jordan 19+7reb, P.Penaloza 11+3reb, F.Diego 10, C.Benjamin 10+4reb+8ast, M.Pablo 8+3reb+1ast, M.Andres 8+10reb+1ast
Luis Matte: A.Luis 15+7reb+2ast, A.Rafel 11+2reb, F.Gonzalez 6+2reb, A.Guzman 5+1reb+1ast, F.Garrido 4+11reb+6ast, P.Cristhian 4+5reb

Colo Colo - Quilpue 65-45

LNB 2 top team - Colo Colo (6-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed seventh ranked Quilpue (4-3) in Santiago 65-45. Colo Colo outrebounded Quilpue 45-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was the former international Jorge Schuler (199) who scored 11 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Juan Peters (-1993) chipped in 7 points and 8 rebounds. Colo Colo's coach Ernesto Menchaca used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Jose Toledo (-2002) who recorded 18 points and 8 rebounds and Hilario Sanchez (-1999) added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Colo Colo have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Loser Quilpue dropped to the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with Stadio Italiano. Colo Colo will meet Arabe de Valp. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Quilpue will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Colo Colo: J.Schuler 11+5reb+6ast, R.Rodrigo 8+8reb+2ast, U.Cristian 8+3reb, J.Peters 7+8reb+3ast, F.Simon 6+3reb+6ast, F.Atala 6+7reb
Quilpue: T.Jose 18+8reb+1ast, S.Hilario 12+9reb+1ast, M.Martin 6+3reb, L.Maximiliano 5+1reb+1ast, G.Vicente 2+2reb+1ast, S.Jara 2+4reb+1ast

Arabe de Valp. - Boston College 76-79

The most surprising game was the first loss of Arabe de Valp. (4-1) in Valparaiso on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by ninth ranked Boston College (3-3) 79-76. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Arabe de Valp.. Boston College looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Lucas Marquez (196-2003) had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Vicente Schulz (-2002) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Argentinian forward Diego Maranesi (-1997) with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international center Carlos Aranda (200) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Five Boston College and four Arabe de Valp. players scored in double figures. Boston College have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Luis Matte. Arabe de Valp. at the other side keeps the third position with one game lost. Boston College is looking forward to face Municipal C. (#9) in the next round. Arabe de Valp. will play against the league's leader Colo Colo (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Boston College: S.Gabriel 18+2reb+1ast, S.Vicente 18+3reb+4ast, M.Lucas 13+11reb+6ast, O.Yves 12+9reb+3ast, O.Cristobal 10+5reb+5ast, I.Pacheco 3+1ast
Arabe de Valp.: D.Maranesi 20+12reb+5ast, A.Marcelo 12+1reb, F.Manuel 11+3reb+2ast, C.Aranda 10+10reb+1ast, V.Nicolas 10+2reb+3ast, A.Guevara 9+4reb+3ast

Aleman - Arturo Prat 78-55

Rather predictable result in Puerto Varas where seventh ranked Aleman (3-2) smashed bottom-ranked Arturo Prat (0-6) 78-55 on Saturday. Aleman looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Arturo Prat's players. The best player for the winners was the former international Eduardo Marechal (186-1985) who scored 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Center Sebastian Pereira (203-2005) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Erick Farias (-1990) who recorded 13 points and 6 rebounds and Fred Pierre (-1990) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Aleman moved-up to sixth place. Loser Arturo Prat still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Brisas. Aleman will meet bottom-ranked Brisas (#12) in the next round where they are favorite. Arturo Prat will play against Stadio Italiano and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Aleman: P.Sebastian 14+7reb+2ast, F.Renato 12+6reb+1ast, E.Marechal 11+7reb+6ast, C.Rafael 9+4reb+1ast, C.Jose 8+5reb+5ast, B.Sebastian 8+1reb+1ast
Arturo Prat: F.Erick 13+6reb+1ast, P.Fred 11+8reb, C.Romero 10+1reb+2ast, R.Felix 6+6reb+1ast, G.Matias 6+6reb+1ast, T.Gonzalez 4+5reb+3ast

Stadio Italiano - Truenos 78-75

Not a big story in a game in Santiago where 10th ranked Truenos (1-5) were edged by fourth ranked Stadio Italiano (4-3) 78-75 on Friday. However just three-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 swingman Francisco Pena (187) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Ramon Gatica (185-1996) chipped in 10 points and 5 rebounds. Four Stadio Italiano players scored in double figures. Stadio Italiano's coach Rodrigo Carvajal used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Martin Morales who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and forward Alessandro Morales added 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Stadio Italiano maintains fourth position with 4-3 record, which they share with Quilpue. Truenos lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with five games lost. Stadio Italiano will meet Arturo Prat (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Truenos will play against Boston College in Santiago and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Stadio Italiano: F.Pena 19+10reb+6ast, R.Galvez 11+1reb+2ast, R.Gatica 10+5reb+3ast, B.Cesar 10+3reb+2ast, C.Francisco 8+6reb+1ast, A.Simon 6+1ast
Truenos: M.Martin 22+10reb, M.Alessandro 21+6reb+4ast, N.Morales 12+10reb+4ast, S.Saez 7+2reb+1ast, L.Agustin 5+1reb+2ast, A.Ibanez 4+3reb+2ast

Boston College - Stadio Italiano 59-52

There was a surprise result in Santiago where ninth ranked Boston College (3-3) beat higher ranked Stadio Italiano (4-3) 59-52 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Lucas Marquez (196-2003) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Yves Orelus (-2002) chipped in 8 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Francisco Pena (187) who recorded 20 points and 7 rebounds and the former international Ramiro Galvez added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Boston College have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Luis Matte. Loser Stadio Italiano keeps the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Quilpue. Boston College will meet at home Municipal C. (#9) in the next round. Stadio Italiano will play against Arturo Prat (#11) in San Felipe and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Boston College: M.Lucas 17+11reb+2ast, S.Gabriel 14+2reb, C.Rodrigo 8+1reb+2ast, O.Yves 8+8reb, O.Cristobal 5+3reb+4ast, I.Pacheco 4+2reb+1ast
Stadio Italiano: F.Pena 20+7reb+1ast, P.Simonetti 10+4reb, R.Galvez 8+7reb+2ast, R.Gatica 6+4reb+2ast, C.Francisco 2+6reb, F.Gutierrez 2+2reb

Quilpue - Truenos 61-57

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Truenos (1-5) were defeated on the road by seventh ranked Quilpue (4-3) 61-57 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Jose Toledo (-2002) who scored 6 points and 17 rebounds. Hilario Sanchez (-1999) chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Martin Morales who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 16 rebounds and forward Nick Morales (187-1985) added 9 points and 12 rebounds respectively. Quilpue moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Stadio Italiano. Truenos lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with five games lost. Quilpue will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Truenos will play against Boston College (#8) in Santiago and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quilpue: S.Hilario 14+5reb+4ast, L.Maximiliano 13+4reb+3ast, M.Martin 8+5reb+1ast, T.Jose 6+17reb+1ast, F.Gonzalez Burgos 6+10reb+3ast, V.Sebastian 5+1reb+1ast
Truenos: A.Ibanez 16+5reb, L.Agustin 13+3reb+3ast, M.Martin 13+16reb, N.Morales 9+12reb+3ast, M.Alessandro 6+5reb+2ast, M.Diego 0+2reb