Round 1 (Regular Season): Univ.Concepcion keep a leadership position

The Regular Season in CUP just started. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

Univ.Concepcion defeated Valdivia at home 97-87. Univ.Concepcion dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Valdivia's 40. Univ.Concepcion looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Stephen Maxwell (201-1993, college: CSUN) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field). The former international point guard Sebastian Carrasco (180-2000) contributed with 26 points and 6 assists for the winners. Univ.Concepcion's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international guard Erik Carrasco (181-1983) answered with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for Valdivia. Valdivia will play next round against strong Las Animas trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Valdivia - Las Animas. Univ.Concepcion will try to continue on its current victory against Ancud on the road.
Sportiva Italiana recorded a loss in Quilpue. Visitors were defeated by Los Leones 74-65. American forward Jordan Bell (203-1998, college: Pacific) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Ignacio Carrion chipped in 16 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side American guard KJ Simon (190-1999, college: UT Martin) responded with 29 points and 5 rebounds. Los Leones will play against Espanol in Talca in the next round. Sportiva Italiana will have a break next round.
An interesting game was also a 33-point tough home loss of Espanol in a game in Talca versus undefeated Colo Colo 81-48. Dennis McKinney nailed 26 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Colo Colo's coach felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Mohunir Zerene came up with 14 points and 5 rebounds for Espanol in the defeat. Colo Colo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Univ.Catolica.

Other games in round 1 were not that significant. Las Animas were smashed by Puerto Varas on the road 82-62. Univ.Catolica lost to Puente Alto on its own court 69-73. Puerto Varas lost to Univ.Concepcion in a road game 74-82. Sportiva Italiana managed to beat Univ.Catolica at home 79-74. Los Leones lost to Puente Alto on the opponent's court 63-67.

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Puerto Varas - Las Animas 82-62

There was a surprise result when Puerto Varas crushed at home Las Animas 82-62 on Friday. Puerto Varas forced 21 Las Animas turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Las Animas' players. Guard Patricio Arroyo (185-1996) nailed 15 points and 8 assists for the winning side and American forward Andrew Corum (201-1997, college: Virginia St.) accounted for 19 points and 4 assists. Four Puerto Varas players scored in double figures. The former international forward Gianncarlo Caraboni (-1990) came up with 21 points and 6 rebounds and international center Ignacio Ansaldo (198-2003) added 13 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Las Animas in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Puerto Varas will meet Espanol in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Las Animas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Valdivia to the arena Valdivia.
Top scorers:
Puerto Varas: A.Corum 19+2reb+4ast, J.Morris 18+4reb+1ast, P.Arroyo 15+4reb+8ast, M.Perez 10+5reb+2ast, C.Aranda 8+3reb, C.Villagran 6+7reb+5ast
Las Animas: G.Caraboni 21+6reb+2ast, I.Ansaldo 13+10reb, G.Diaz 10+5reb+7ast, P.Prinsloo 9+9reb, P.Sandoval 8+6reb, S.Lorca 1

Univ.Concepcion - Valdivia 97-87

Univ.Concepcion defeated Valdivia at home 97-87. Univ.Concepcion dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Valdivia's 40. Univ.Concepcion looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Stephen Maxwell (201-1993, college: CSUN) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field). The former international point guard Sebastian Carrasco (180-2000) contributed with 26 points and 6 assists for the winners. Univ.Concepcion's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international guard Erik Carrasco (181-1983) answered with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and American center Chris Ware (203-1989, college: Indiana Tech) added 20 points in the effort for Valdivia. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Valdivia will play next round against strong Las Animas trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Valdivia - Las Animas. Univ.Concepcion will try to continue on its current victory against Ancud on the road.
Top scorers:
Univ.Concepcion: S.Maxwell 31+11reb+1ast, S.Carrasco 26+1reb+6ast, D.Silva 18+6reb+7ast, C.Milano 16+9reb+3ast, J.Alvarado 3+1ast, E.Arteaga 2+2reb+2ast
Valdivia: C.Ware 20+3reb+2ast, E.Amado 13+5reb+3ast, R.Williams 12+5reb+1ast, M.Ugalde 11+3reb, E.Carrasco 10+9reb+7ast, G.Isla 9+4reb+1ast

Univ.Catolica - Puente Alto 69-73

Rather expected game when Univ.Catolica lost to Puente Alto in Santiago 69-73 on Saturday. American-Puerto Rican forward Jonathan Ocasio (196-1992, college: New Haven) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds for the winning side and the former international Joaquin Pino (193-2000) accounted for 14 points and 6 rebounds. Naturalized Venezuelan forward Deiker Salcedo (181-2002) came up with 15 points and 8 rebounds and Brazilian center Pedro Leopoldino (206-1998) added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Univ.Catolica in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Puente Alto will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Univ.Catolica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Colo Colo.
Top scorers:
Puente Alto: J.Ocasio 21+15reb+2ast, F.Bravo 15+5reb+1ast, J.Pino 14+6reb+3ast, F.Ibarra 10+6reb+2ast, P.Coro 6+4reb+1ast, R.Munoz 5+2reb+7ast
Univ.Catolica: D.Salcedo 15+8reb+3ast, J.Dlugoszewski 14+2reb+5ast, P.Leopoldino 11+10reb+3ast, V.Damianovic 10+7reb+1ast, R.Rojas 8+3reb+5ast, J.Aguayo 6+3reb+1ast

Los Leones - Sportiva Italiana 74-65

Sportiva Italiana recorded a loss in Quilpue. Visitors were defeated by Los Leones 74-65. Los Leones outrebounded Sportiva Italiana 48-26 including a 36-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Jordan Bell (203-1998, college: Pacific) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and the former international forward Ignacio Carrion (201-1993) chipped in 16 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side American guard KJ Simon (190-1999, college: UT Martin) responded with 29 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import Anthony Danridge (196-1986, college: N.Mexico) scored 16 points and 4 assists. Los Leones will play against Espanol in Talca in the next round. Sportiva Italiana will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Los Leones: J.Bell 18+14reb+4ast, I.Carrion 16+12reb+4ast, E.Lugo 12+2reb+1ast, P.Allegrini 9+5reb+1ast, N.Rebolledo 6+2reb+1ast, D.Garcia 6+3reb+1ast
Sportiva Italiana: K.Simon 29+5reb+2ast, A.Danridge 16+3reb+4ast, G.Hernandez 7+1reb+3ast, F.Herrera 4+7reb+1ast, J.Garcia 3+2reb, N.Vargas 2+1reb

Espanol T. - Colo Colo 48-81

An interesting game was also a 33-point tough home loss of Espanol in a game in Talca versus undefeated Colo Colo 81-48. Colo Colo outrebounded Espanol 40-29 including 27 on the defensive glass. American swingman Dennis McKinney (194-1998, college: Mt.Mercy) nailed 26 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and the former international Fernando Schuler (190-1991) accounted for 16 points and 9 rebounds. Colo Colo's coach felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The former international Mohunir Zerene (187-1994) came up with 14 points and 5 rebounds and center Claudio Cabrera (200-1988) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Espanol in the defeat. Colo Colo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Univ.Catolica.
Top scorers:
Colo Colo: D.McKinney 26+6reb+2ast, F.Schuler 16+9reb+1ast, D.Wright 12+11reb+1ast, J.Peters 8+3reb+1ast, C.Urrutia 7+3reb+2ast, G.Rodriguez 4
Espanol T.: M.Zerene 14+5reb+2ast, V.Guaico 13+4reb+1ast, C.Cabrera 11+8reb+2ast, D.Zerene 5+4reb+2ast, R.Gomez 3+4reb+1ast, I.Caceres 2

Univ.Concepcion - Puerto Varas 82-74

Univ.Concepcion used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Puerto Varas 82-74 on Sunday night. Univ.Concepcion outrebounded Puerto Varas 53-41 including 38 on the defensive glass. American forward Stephen Maxwell (201-1993, college: CSUN) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and international point guard Diego Silva (186-1993) accounted for 16 points and 11 rebounds. Five Univ.Concepcion players scored in double figures. The former international guard Marcelo Perez (196-1999, college: Southern Miss) came up with 17 points and 6 rebounds and American forward Andrew Corum (201-1997, college: Virginia St.) added 8 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Puerto Varas in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Univ.Concepcion will meet Ancud on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Puerto Varas will play against Espanol in Osorno and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Univ.Concepcion: S.Maxwell 18+13reb, D.Silva 16+11reb+3ast, D.Low 13+3reb, P.Henry 12+10reb+1ast, S.Carrasco 11+1reb+7ast, K.Rubio 5+4reb
Puerto Varas: M.Perez 17+6reb+3ast, P.Arroyo 10+1reb+1ast, J.Morris 10+7reb, L.Merida 10+6reb+1ast, A.Corum 8+9reb+5ast, C.Villagran 6+5reb+6ast

Sportiva Italiana - Univ.Catolica 79-74

Sportiva Italiana used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Santiago 79-74 on Sunday night. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Sportiva Italiana made 8 blocks. Argentinian power forward Federico Herrera (200-1993) nailed 27 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winning side and American Anthony Danridge (196-1986, college: N.Mexico) accounted for 18 points and 6 rebounds. Brazilian center Pedro Leopoldino (206-1998) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 19 rebounds and naturalized Venezuelan forward Deiker Salcedo (181-2002) added 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Univ.Catolica in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Univ.Catolica's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sportiva Italiana will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Univ.Catolica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Colo Colo.
Top scorers:
Sportiva Italiana: F.Herrera 27+7reb+1ast, A.Danridge 18+6reb+2ast, K.Simon 11+9reb+2ast, G.Hernandez 11+4reb+6ast, J.Garcia 8+5reb, B.Aguilera 2+3reb
Univ.Catolica: P.Leopoldino 18+19reb+2ast, S.Navarrete 14+7reb, D.Salcedo 12+7reb+4ast, M.Ortiz 10+3reb+3ast, J.Dlugoszewski 7+3reb, V.Damianovic 7+3reb+1ast

Puente Alto - Los Leones 67-63

Puente Alto used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Quilpue 67-63 on Sunday night. American-Puerto Rican forward Jonathan Ocasio (196-1992, college: New Haven) nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and the former international guard Pablo Coro (190-1990, college: BYU-Hawaii) accounted for 14 points and 5 assists. Puente Alto's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American forward Jordan Bell (203-1998, college: Pacific) came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks and the former international forward Ignacio Carrion (201-1993) added 14 points respectively for Los Leones in the defeat. Puente Alto will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Los Leones will play against Espanol in Talca and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Puente Alto: J.Ocasio 19+11reb+2ast, R.Munoz 17+3ast, P.Coro 14+4reb+5ast, J.Pino 7+6reb, C.Poleo 4+7reb, M.Lobos 2+1reb+1ast
Los Leones: I.Carrion 14+4reb+2ast, P.Allegrini 12+4reb+1ast, J.Bell 11+13reb+6ast, N.Rebolledo 8+3reb+2ast, D.Garcia 6+2reb+1ast, T.Jones 5+3reb+1ast