LNB 2 Round 12 (Regular Season): Sergio Ceppi edge Aleman by two points

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The most exciting game of round 12 in the LNB 2 took place in Puerto Varas. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 6th ranked Aleman (7-6) to fourth ranked Sergio Ceppi (9-5) 93-91 on Saturday evening. The best player for the winners was forward Gabriel Gonzalez who scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Elias Donoso chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international Eduardo Marechal (186-1985) who recorded 23 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Aleman's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Sergio Ceppi moved-up to second place. Aleman at the other side dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. They share it with Truenos. Sergio Ceppi's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Stadio Italiano.
Important game to mention about took place in Santiago. Fourth ranked Boston College (8-5) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 7th ranked Luis Matte (6-7) 75-72 on Saturday evening. It was a good game for Argentinian swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-1997) who led his team to a victory with 20 points and 4 assists. Lucas Marquez contributed with 20 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Center Lorenzo Cifuentes (-1995) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for Luis Matte. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Boston College have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Stadio Italiano. Luis Matte at the other side keeps the seventh position with seven games lost. They share it with Arabe de Valp. and Quilpue. Boston College will play against Municipal C. (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Luis Matte will play against Quilpue and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Talca. Top-ranked Colo Colo faced 4th ranked Truenos. Guests from Santiago (13-0) defeated host Truenos (7-6) 78-62. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Truenos. Worth to mention a great performance of Devaughn Jenkins who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Martin Morales with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Colo Colo have an impressive 13-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-0 record. Loser Truenos dropped to the fifth place with six games lost. They share the position with Aleman. Colo Colo will meet at home Arturo Prat (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Truenos will play against Municipal C. (#10) and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 12 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Arabe de Valp. was defeated by Arturo Prat in San Felipe 80-71. Municipal C. was beaten by Stadio Italiano at home 54-61. Quilpue won against Brisas on the opponent's court 77-72. Municipal C. unfortunately lost to Sergio Ceppi in a home game 55-58. Arabe de Valp. managed to beat Quilpue on the road 60-48.
The best stats of 12th round was 27 points and 9 rebounds by Hilario Sanchez of Quilpue.



Boston College - Luis Matte 75-72

Important game to mention about took place in Santiago. Fourth ranked Boston College (8-5) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 7th ranked Luis Matte (6-7) 75-72 on Saturday evening. It was a good game for Argentinian swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-1997) who led his team to a victory with 20 points and 4 assists. Lucas Marquez (196-2003) contributed with 20 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Center Lorenzo Cifuentes (-1995) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and Venezuelan forward Luis Adrian added 21 points in the effort for Luis Matte. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Boston College have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Stadio Italiano. Luis Matte at the other side keeps the seventh position with seven games lost. They share it with Arabe de Valp. and Quilpue. Boston College will play against Municipal C. (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Luis Matte will play against Quilpue and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Luis Matte: L.Adrian 21+4reb+2ast, L.Cifuentes 17+12reb, F.Gonzalez 13+2reb+1ast, F.Garrido 7+6reb+5ast, R.Artiles 4+5reb+3ast, A.Guzman 4+1reb
Boston College: M.Lambrisca 20+3reb+4ast, L.Marquez 20+5reb+1ast, C.Ordonez 9+11reb+2ast, N.Ihnen 6+1reb, G.Fernandez 5+5reb+2ast, R.Castellano 4+3reb

Arturo Prat - Arabe de Valp. 80-71

There was an upset in San Felipe where higher ranked Arabe de Valp. (6-7) was defeated by twelfth ranked Arturo Prat (2-11) 80-71 on Saturday. Arturo Prat forced 28 Arabe de Valp. turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Felix Rivas who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 9 rebounds and Fred Pierre (-1990) who added 12 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Alejandro Guevara with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and Argentinian forward Diego Maranesi (-1997) scored 12 points, 5 assists and 8 steals. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Arabe de Valp.'s coach Matias Carcamo let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Arturo Prat moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Brisas. Loser Arabe de Valp. keeps the seventh position with seven games lost. They share it with Luis Matte and Quilpue. Arturo Prat will meet league's leader Colo Colo in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Arabe de Valp. will play against Brisas (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Arabe de Valp.: C.Aranda 16+4reb+1ast, A.Guevara 15+7reb+6ast, D.Maranesi 12+4reb+5ast, A.Salas 11+6reb+1ast, M.Albornoz 9+5reb+3ast, B.Irribarra 5+1ast
Arturo Prat: F.Rivas 18+9reb+3ast, C.Romero 14+5reb+2ast, F.Pierre 12+12reb+1ast, E.Farias 11+5reb+6ast, T.Gonzalez 8+3reb+4ast, C.Aguilar 8

Truenos - Colo Colo 62-78

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Talca. Top-ranked Colo Colo faced 4th ranked Truenos. Guests from Santiago (13-0) defeated host Truenos (7-6) 78-62. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Truenos. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Devaughn Jenkins (201-1995, college: Angelo St.) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Diego Valenzuela (185-1994) who added 10 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Colo Colo players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Martin Morales with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and forward Nick Morales (187-1985) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Colo Colo have an impressive 13-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-0 record. Loser Truenos dropped to the fifth place with six games lost. They share the position with Aleman. Colo Colo will meet at home Arturo Prat (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Truenos will play against Municipal C. (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Truenos: M.Morales 18+12reb+1ast, S.Saez 14+2reb+1ast, N.Morales 12+6reb+2ast, A.Ibanez 6+1reb, A.Lopez 5+5ast, A.Morales 4+4reb+2ast
Colo Colo: D.Jenkins 23+6reb+1ast, M.Serrano 11+6reb+2ast, J.Schuler 10+1ast, M.Lopez 10+2reb+1ast, D.Valenzuela 10+9reb+3ast, C.Urrutia 5

Municipal C. - Stadio Italiano 54-61

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Stadio Italiano (8-5) defeated on the road 10th ranked Municipal C. (5-9) 61-54 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Francisco Pena (187) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and guard Ramon Gatica (185-1996) who added 12 points during the contest. Stadio Italiano's coach Rodrigo Carvajal used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was center Matias Villagran (199) with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Francisco Garrido scored 13 points. Stadio Italiano moved-up to third place, which they share with Boston College. Loser Municipal C. keeps the tenth position with nine games lost. Stadio Italiano will meet Quilpue (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Municipal C. will play against Boston College and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Municipal C.: M.Villagran 13+12reb+4ast, F.Garrido 13+4reb+3ast, B.Cabello 11+3reb, A.Martinez 5+4reb, J.Flores 5+6reb+1ast, J.Parra 4+4reb+1ast
Stadio Italiano: F.Pena 15+12reb+1ast, R.Gatica 12+3reb+1ast, C.Belmar 9+4reb+2ast, R.Galvez 8+4reb+1ast, P.Simonetti 6+8reb, G.Vukasovic 5

Aleman - Sergio Ceppi 91-93

The most exciting game of round 12 in the LNB 2 took place in Puerto Varas. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 6th ranked Aleman (7-6) to fourth ranked Sergio Ceppi (9-5) 93-91 on Saturday evening. The best player for the winners was forward Gabriel Gonzalez who scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Elias Donoso chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international Eduardo Marechal (186-1985) who recorded 23 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and center Sebastian Pereira (203-2005) added 22 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Aleman's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Sergio Ceppi moved-up to second place. Aleman at the other side dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. They share it with Truenos. Sergio Ceppi's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Stadio Italiano.
Top scorers:
Aleman: E.Marechal 23+9reb+6ast, S.Pereira 22+7reb+2ast, J.Campos 14+2reb+4ast, J.Vicencio 11+1reb+2ast, G.Beltran 10+9reb+1ast, R.Figueroa 8
Sergio Ceppi: L.Crovetto 20+2reb+1ast, G.Gonzalez 18+7reb+2ast, E.Donoso 16+7reb, L.Marrero 13+6reb+2ast, R.Sepulveda 13+2reb+1ast, A.Toro 10+2reb+7ast

Brisas - Quilpue 72-77

Rather expected game in Santiago where 11th ranked Brisas (2-11) were defeated by ninth ranked Quilpue (6-7) 77-72 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Hilario Sanchez (-1999) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 7 rebounds and guard Sebastian Jara (177-1983) who added 11 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Four Quilpue players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Luis Cutis (-1995) with 26 points and power forward Sascha Frings (202-1986) scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Quilpue moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Arabe de Valp. and Luis Matte. Loser Brisas dropped to the bottom position with 11 games lost. They share it with Arturo Prat. Quilpue will meet at home higher ranked Stadio Italiano (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Brisas will play against Arabe de Valp. (#7) in Valparaiso and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Brisas: L.Cutis 26+2reb, S.Frings 16+8reb+2ast, L.Fernandez 12+2reb, G.Contreras 9+4reb+5ast, C.Parraguirre 5+1reb, S.Roa 2+3reb+2ast
Quilpue: H.Sanchez 22+7reb+3ast, M.Lopez 12+5reb+4ast, S.Jara 11+10reb+4ast, F.Gonzalez Burgos 10+12reb+3ast, J.Toledo 9+5reb+1ast, M.Lara 7

Municipal C. - Sergio Ceppi 55-58

Very predictable result when fourth ranked Sergio Ceppi (9-5) edged on the road 10th ranked Municipal C. (5-9) 58-55 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Boris Guerra (-1987) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and forward Elias Donoso who added 7 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Benjamin Cabello (-1999) with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds and forward Jordan Flores (-2002) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Municipal C.'s coach Robert Lagos tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Sergio Ceppi moved-up to second place. Loser Municipal C. keeps the tenth position with nine games lost. Sergio Ceppi's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Stadio Italiano.
Top scorers:
Municipal C.: P.Maureira 15+3reb, J.Flores 11+7reb+2ast, B.Cabello 10+10reb, G.Quezada 4+4reb, P.Penaloza 4+1ast, M.Villagran 3+7reb+2ast
Sergio Ceppi: R.Sepulveda 15+2reb, B.Guerra 14+11reb+1ast, G.Gonzalez 9+3reb+1ast, E.Donoso 7+11reb, A.Toro 5+5reb+1ast, L.Marrero 4+11reb

Quilpue - Arabe de Valp. 48-60

Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Quilpue (6-7) was defeated at home by seventh ranked Arabe de Valp. (6-7) 60-48 on Sunday. Arabe de Valp. held Quilpue to an opponent 22.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 34.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian forward Diego Maranesi (-1997) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and forward Nicolas Vargas who added 15 points during the contest. Arabe de Valp.'s coach Matias Carcamo used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Hilario Sanchez (-1999) with 27 points and 9 rebounds and Juan Ortega scored 8 points and 14 rebounds. Arabe de Valp. maintains seventh position with 6-7 record, which they share with Luis Matte and Quilpue. Quilpue lost third consecutive game. Arabe de Valp. will meet at home bottom-ranked Brisas (#12) in the next round where they are favorite. Quilpue will play against Stadio Italiano (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quilpue: H.Sanchez 27+9reb+2ast, J.Ortega 8+14reb, J.Toledo 7+11reb, F.Gonzalez Burgos 4+6reb+4ast, S.Jara 2+4reb+1ast, S.Vial 0+3reb
Arabe de Valp.: N.Vargas 15+4reb, D.Maranesi 10+12reb+6ast, M.Albornoz 8+2reb+5ast, M.Flores 5+3reb+1ast, N.Matos 4+5reb, A.Salas 4+3reb+1ast