LNB 2 Round 10 (Regular Season): Truenos defeat Luis Matte in the closest game of the week

LNB 2 is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 10 rounds left. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 10 in the LNB 2 took place in Talca. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of their close opponent Luis Matte (6-5) to seventh ranked Truenos (6-5) 75-72 in the game for the fifth place. Truenos made 25-of-32 free shots (78.1 percent) during the game. Forward Martin Morales scored 13 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Alessandro Morales chipped in 13 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Franco Garrido (181) responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Truenos have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Boston College and Luis Matte. Truenos is looking forward to face Arabe de Valp. (#8) in Valparaiso in the next round. Luis Matte will play at home against Brisas and is hoping to win this game.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: Colo Colo (#1) and Sergio Ceppi (#2). Sergio Ceppi was smashed at home by 18 points 69-87 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Point guard Diego Valenzuela (185-1994) notched 26 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and Devaughn Jenkins supported him with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks. Even 20 points and 5 rebounds by forward Gabriel Gonzalez did not help to save the game for Sergio Ceppi. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Colo Colo (11-0) have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 11 victories in a row. Sergio Ceppi at the other side keeps the second place with four games lost. They share the position with Stadio Italiano and Aleman. Colo Colo's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Stadio Italiano.
Brisas has finally registered their first victory this season after ten consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in San Felipe, where they defeated Arturo Prat (0-11) 76-62 on Saturday. Sascha Frings fired 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Fred Pierre produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Brisas maintains eleventh position with 1-10 record. It was Arturo Prat's eleventh loss in a row. They still close the standings with 11 games lost. Brisas will meet higher ranked Luis Matte (#6) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Arturo Prat will play against Quilpue (#9) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 10: Arabe de Valp. lost to Aleman on the opponent's court 64-76. Municipal C. unfortunately lost to Quilpue in a home game 61-71. Boston College managed to beat Brisas on the road 85-71. Luis Matte defeated Arturo Prat on its own court 94-92. Quilpue was beaten by Aleman in Puerto Varas 69-63.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points and 10 rebounds by Sebastian Pereira of Aleman.



Arturo Prat - Brisas 62-76

Brisas has finally registered their first victory this season after ten consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in San Felipe, where they defeated Arturo Prat (0-11) 76-62 on Saturday. Strangely Arturo Prat outrebounded Brisas 44-32 including a 16-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Brisas made 7 blocks. Power forward Sascha Frings (202-1986) fired 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Luis Cutis (-1995) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds. Fred Pierre (-1990) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds and Venezuelan Carlos Romero added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Arturo Prat players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Brisas maintains eleventh position with 1-10 record. It was Arturo Prat's eleventh loss in a row. They still close the standings with 11 games lost. Brisas will meet higher ranked Luis Matte (#6) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Arturo Prat will play against Quilpue (#9) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Brisas: S.Frings 25+7reb+4ast, L.Cutis 18+9reb+2ast, L.Fernandez 9+1reb+1ast, G.Contreras 8+4reb+3ast, C.Parraguirre 5+3reb, S.Roa 4+2reb
Arturo Prat: F.Pierre 15+13reb, F.Rivas 11+7reb+1ast, E.Farias 11+4reb+2ast, C.Romero 10+7reb+3ast, F.Herrera 5+1ast, T.Gonzalez 4+6reb+3ast

Truenos - Luis Matte 75-72

The most exciting game of round 10 in the LNB 2 took place in Talca. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of their close opponent Luis Matte (6-5) to seventh ranked Truenos (6-5) 75-72 in the game for the fifth place. Truenos made 25-of-32 free shots (78.1 percent) during the game. Forward Martin Morales scored 13 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Alessandro Morales chipped in 13 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Franco Garrido (181) responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and center Lorenzo Cifuentes (-1995) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Truenos have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Boston College and Luis Matte. Truenos is looking forward to face Arabe de Valp. (#8) in Valparaiso in the next round. Luis Matte will play at home against Brisas and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Truenos: A.Lopez 14+2reb+1ast, M.Morales 13+9reb+3ast, A.Morales 13+4reb+4ast, N.Morales 11+7reb+1ast, A.Ibanez 9+2reb+1ast, S.Saez 7+2reb
Luis Matte: F.Garrido 20+7reb+2ast, L.Cifuentes 16+10reb+1ast, F.Gonzalez 13+3reb+2ast, A.Guzman 10+7reb+1ast, L.Adrian 9+1reb+3ast, C.Sanchez 4

Aleman - Arabe de Valp. 76-64

Very expected game in Puerto Varas where 8th ranked Arabe de Valp. (5-5) was defeated by fourth ranked Aleman (7-4) 76-64 on Saturday. Aleman forced 19 Arabe de Valp. turnovers. The former international Eduardo Marechal (186-1985) fired 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Forward Jose Campos (-2002) chipped in 13 points and 4 assists. The former international center Carlos Aranda (200) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and Alejandro Guevara added 12 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Aleman moved-up to second place, which they share with Stadio Italiano and Sergio Ceppi. Arabe de Valp. lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with Quilpue. Aleman will meet Municipal C. (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Arabe de Valp. will play against Truenos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Aleman: E.Marechal 14+6reb+6ast, J.Campos 13+3reb+4ast, S.Pereira 10+5reb+3ast, R.Figueroa 10+1reb+1ast, F.Saravia 9+5reb+1ast, G.Beltran 7+6reb+1ast
Arabe de Valp.: C.Aranda 13+11reb+1ast, A.Guevara 12+3reb, N.Matos 10+4reb, N.Vargas 8+2reb+1ast, D.Maranesi 6+6reb+2ast, M.Flores 6+1reb+3ast

Sergio Ceppi - Colo Colo 69-87

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: Colo Colo (#1) and Sergio Ceppi (#2). Sergio Ceppi was smashed at home by 18 points 69-87 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Colo Colo forced 21 Sergio Ceppi turnovers and outrebounded them 46-31 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Point guard Diego Valenzuela (185-1994) notched 26 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and American forward Devaughn Jenkins (201-1995, college: Angelo St.) supported him with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks. Even 20 points and 5 rebounds by forward Gabriel Gonzalez did not help to save the game for Sergio Ceppi. Point guard Adrian Toro (176-1989) added 8 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Colo Colo (11-0) have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 11 victories in a row. Sergio Ceppi at the other side keeps the second place with four games lost. They share the position with Stadio Italiano and Aleman. Colo Colo's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Stadio Italiano.
Top scorers:
Colo Colo: D.Valenzuela 26+6reb+2ast, D.Jenkins 22+6reb+1ast, S.Fernandez 11+3reb+4ast, C.Urrutia 9+4reb+1ast, J.Schuler 6+9reb+2ast, J.Collao 6+5reb
Sergio Ceppi: G.Gonzalez 20+5reb, R.Sepulveda 13+2reb, B.Guerra 12+2reb+2ast, A.Toro 8+5reb+4ast, L.Marrero 6+9reb+1ast, E.Donoso 6+5reb+2ast

Municipal C. - Quilpue 61-71

Rather predictable result when seventh ranked Quilpue (5-5) defeated on the road 10th ranked Municipal C. (4-7) 71-61 on Saturday. Despite that victory Quilpue went down to eighth position due to points difference, which they share with Arabe de Valp. Municipal C. lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with seven games lost. Quilpue will meet at home bottom-ranked Arturo Prat (#12) in the next round. Municipal C. will play against Aleman and hope to secure a win.

Brisas - Boston College 71-85

Not a big story in a game in Santiago where 11th ranked Brisas (1-10) were defeated by eighth ranked Boston College (6-5) 85-71 on Sunday. Lucas Marquez (196-2003) fired 29 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Point guard Cristobal Ordonez (195) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Boston College's coach Benjamin Gasc used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Luis Cutis (-1995) produced 29 points and 9 rebounds and power forward Sascha Frings (202-1986) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Boston College moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Luis Matte and Truenos. Loser Brisas keep the eleventh position with ten games lost. Boston College's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Sergio Ceppi.
Top scorers:
Boston College: L.Marquez 29+5reb+5ast, C.Ordonez 19+15reb+4ast, V.Schulz 18+4reb+4ast, F.Martinez 7+6reb+3ast, R.Castellano 5+6reb+2ast, G.Soto 3+1ast
Brisas: L.Cutis 29+9reb+1ast, S.Frings 16+4reb+3ast, G.Contreras 8+3reb+4ast, F.Oyarzun 6+5reb+1ast, E.Jofre 5+4reb+4ast, C.Parraguirre 5+1reb+1ast

Luis Matte - Arturo Prat 94-92

Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Luis Matte (6-5) edged at home bottom-ranked Arturo Prat (0-11) 94-92 on Sunday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Luis Matte looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Venezuelan forward Luis Adrian fired 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Felipe Gonzalez (-1994) chipped in 17 points. Four Luis Matte players scored in double figures. Luis Matte's coach Mauricio Flores used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Fred Pierre (-1990) produced a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds and Venezuelan Carlos Romero added 26 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Luis Matte moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Boston College and Truenos. Loser Arturo Prat still closes the standings with 11 games lost. Luis Matte will meet at home Brisas (#11) in the next round where they are favorite. Arturo Prat will play against Quilpue and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Luis Matte: L.Adrian 18+6reb+2ast, F.Gonzalez 17+4reb+2ast, C.Sanchez 14+2reb+1ast, A.Guzman 10+5reb+4ast, Y.Urrutia 9+2reb+5ast, L.Cifuentes 9+8reb+2ast
Arturo Prat: F.Pierre 28+13reb+2ast, C.Romero 26+9reb+2ast, E.Farias 14+4reb+2ast, D.Cuellar 6+3reb+1ast, F.Rivas 6+8reb+2ast, T.Gonzalez 5+5reb+11ast

Aleman - Quilpue 69-63

There was no surprise in Puerto Varas where 7th ranked Quilpue (5-5) was defeated by fourth ranked Aleman (7-4) 69-63 on Sunday. Center Sebastian Pereira (203-2005) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Forward Jose Campos (-2002) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Aleman players scored in double figures. Aleman's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Jose Toledo (-2002) produced 17 points and 8 rebounds and Hilario Sanchez (-1999) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Aleman moved-up to second place, which they share with Stadio Italiano and Sergio Ceppi. Loser Quilpue dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with Arabe de Valp.. Aleman will meet Municipal C. (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Quilpue will play against Arturo Prat and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Aleman: S.Pereira 20+10reb+1ast, J.Campos 15+5reb+5ast, G.Beltran 13+8reb+2ast, R.Figueroa 11+2reb+3ast, E.Marechal 5+9reb+2ast, J.Vicencio 3+4reb
Quilpue: J.Toledo 17+8reb+2ast, H.Sanchez 15+7reb+1ast, M.Lopez 10+2reb+2ast, S.Jara 9+3reb+3ast, R.Zarate 6+4reb+2ast, F.Gonzalez Burgos 4+11reb+4ast