LNF Round 5 (Regular Season): Espanol is defeated by Univ.Concepcion

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The game between second ranked Espanol (2-2) and fourth ranked Univ.Concepcion (3-2) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Espanol was defeated by Univ.Concepcion in a tough game in Talca 74-79. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Univ.Concepcion outrebounded Espanol 53-39 including 40 on the defensive glass. The former international forward Barbara Cousino (178-1996) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and Mexican power forward Myriam Lara (188-1994) chipped in 16 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks. The former international forward Valentina Ojeda (183-2003, college: VCU) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds. Univ.Concepcion moved-up to second place. Espanol at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with Sergio Ceppi and Frontera.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Talca. Second ranked host Espanol (2-2) defeated their close opponent Frontera (2-2) 74-56. The former international forward Valentina Ojeda (183-2003, college: VCU) nailed 15 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and Anahi Albornoz accounted for 13 points. Espanol's coach David Sequera allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The former international forward Daniela Troncoso (178-1987) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds for Frontera in the defeat. Despite that victory Espanol went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Sergio Ceppi and Frontera.
The game between Top Four teams took place in San Pablo. Third ranked host Leones (3-1) smashed 4th placed Sergio Ceppi (2-2) 71-41. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sergio Ceppi. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was Taylor Jones who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds. Pia Henriquez produced 14 points and 5 steals for the guests. Sergio Ceppi's coach Roberto Ostoic gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Leones keep a position of league leader, which they share with Sportiva Ita. Loser Sergio Ceppi dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Espanol and Frontera. Leones will meet CDSC (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Sergio Ceppi's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Puente Alto.

In the last two games of round 5 winless Gimnastico lost to Puente Alto on the opponent's court 62-66. Alemana outscored Univ.Concepcion in a home game 80-58.

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Espanol - Frontera 74-56

The game between Top Four teams took place in Talca. Second ranked host Espanol (2-2) defeated their close opponent Frontera (2-2) 74-56. Espanol forced 31 Frontera turnovers. The former international forward Valentina Ojeda (183-2003, college: VCU) nailed 15 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and Argentinian Anahi Albornoz (-1998) accounted for 13 points. Espanol's coach David Sequera allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The former international forward Daniela Troncoso (178-1987) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and Argentinian forward Aylen Valdez (183-1997) added 12 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Frontera in the defeat. Despite that victory Espanol went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Sergio Ceppi and Frontera.
Top scorers:
Espanol: V.Ojeda 15+5reb+4ast, A.Anahi 13+4reb+2ast, L.Lara 10+4reb+2ast, S.Kiera 10+4reb, S.Angelina 8+3reb+3ast, F.Brenda 6+4reb
Frontera: D.Troncoso 21+14reb+2ast, V.Aylen 12+12reb+1ast, C.Constanza 11+10reb+3ast, C.Antero 7+5reb+1ast, C.Stevens 2+3reb+2ast, T.Javiera 2+2reb

Puente Alto - Gimnastico 66-62

The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked Gimnastico's (0-5) road loss to fifth ranked Puente Alto (2-3) 62-66 on Saturday. Puente Alto forced 32 Gimnastico turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was Cuban center Betsy Guilarte (186-2003) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. Forward Marcela Jeria (-1990) chipped in 11 points, 6 assists and 9 steals. Guard Tatiana Moyano (-1982) produced 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Venezuelan forward Maria Quero (160-1999) added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Puente Alto maintains fifth place with 2-3 record. Loser Gimnastico still closes the standings with five games lost. Puente Alto's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Sergio Ceppi.
Top scorers:
Puente Alto: G.Betsy 20+12reb+3ast, H.Paulina 15+3reb+1ast, M.Jeria 11+3reb+6ast, O.Josefa 8+2reb+2ast, M.Carolina 5+5reb+4ast, S.Leslie 4+1reb+3ast
Gimnastico: T.Moyano 18+6reb+4ast, M.Quero 14+6reb+8ast, B.Daniela 11+9reb+3ast, A.Bernal 6+2reb, G.Valentina 5+4reb+1ast, A.Catalina 4+2reb

Leones - Sergio Ceppi 71-41

The game between Top Four teams took place in San Pablo. Third ranked host Leones (3-1) smashed 4th placed Sergio Ceppi (2-2) 71-41. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sergio Ceppi. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Leones held Sergio Ceppi to an opponent 23.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 46.0 percent accuracy of the winners. The best player for the winners was U.S. Virgin Islands guard Taylor Jones (173-1997, college: Oakland) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds. Spanish Laia Soler (185-2001, college: Boise St.) chipped in 6 points and 12 rebounds. Forward Pia Henriquez (-2003) produced 14 points and 5 steals and the former international Florencia Colossi (168-1998) added 9 points respectively for the guests. Sergio Ceppi's coach Roberto Ostoic gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Leones keep a position of league leader, which they share with Sportiva Ita. Loser Sergio Ceppi dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Espanol and Frontera. Leones will meet CDSC (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Sergio Ceppi's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Puente Alto.
Top scorers:
Leones: T.Jones 26+12reb+2ast, S.Basaez 9+3reb+5ast, R.Alison 6+3reb+2ast, O.Martina 6+6reb+2ast, L.Soler 6+12reb+1ast, I.Gonzalez 5+1reb+2ast
Sergio Ceppi: H.Pia 14+4reb+3ast, F.Colossi 9+2reb+2ast, Q.Francisca 6, G.Amparo 5+3reb+1ast, M.Paula 2+2reb, K.Garcia 2+6reb

Alemana P. - Univ.Concepcion 80-58

Rather predictable result in Paillaco where leader Alemana (5-0) smashed 4th placed Univ.Concepcion (3-2) 80-58 on Saturday. Alemana forced 22 Univ.Concepcion turnovers. The best player for the winners was American center Alexus Johnson (197-1994, college: Texas Southern) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds. Argentinian guard Candela Foresto (163-1999) chipped in 19 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Four Alemana P. players scored in double figures. American power forward Stephanie Madden (186-1988, college: Langston) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds and Vania Vega (-2003) added 21 points respectively for the guests. Univ.Concepcion's coach Cipriano Nunez already knew that her team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Alemana have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Loser Univ.Concepcion dropped to the second position with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Alemana P.: A.Johnson 21+12reb+1ast, C.Foresto 19+3reb+5ast, D.Dublo 14+5reb+5ast, T.Gomez 12+12reb+2ast, A.Moran 7+4reb+2ast, S.Pia 4+1reb+1ast
Univ.Concepcion: V.Vania 21+4reb+1ast, S.Madden 16+16reb, T.Carla 6, D.Tiare 5+2reb, B.Cousino 4+2reb+5ast, V.Catalina 2+2ast

Espanol - Univ.Concepcion 74-79

The game between second ranked Espanol (2-2) and fourth ranked Univ.Concepcion (3-2) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Espanol was defeated by Univ.Concepcion in a tough game in Talca 74-79. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Univ.Concepcion outrebounded Espanol 53-39 including 40 on the defensive glass. The former international forward Barbara Cousino (178-1996) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and Mexican power forward Myriam Lara (188-1994) chipped in 16 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks. Four Univ.Concepcion players scored in double figures. The former international forward Valentina Ojeda (183-2003, college: VCU) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds and Argentinian Anahi Albornoz (-1998) scored 9 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Univ.Concepcion moved-up to second place. Espanol at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with Sergio Ceppi and Frontera.
Top scorers:
Univ.Concepcion: B.Cousino 25+11reb+2ast, M.Lara 16+17reb+1ast, V.Vania 11+10reb, S.Madden 10+9reb+3ast, Y.Torres 7+1reb+2ast, V.Catalina 7+4reb+11ast
Espanol: V.Ojeda 25+11reb+2ast, F.Brenda 11+4reb+3ast, A.Anahi 9+6reb+7ast, A.Aburto 8+6reb+1ast, L.Lara 7+4reb+4ast, H.Barbara 6+5reb