LNF Round 4 (Regular Season): Alemana hands first loss to Frontera

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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Frontera (2-1) in Temuco on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Alemana (4-0) 85-76. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Frontera. Alemana looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Kwanza Murray (170-1996, college: Lincoln, PA) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. The other American import forward Kennedy Gavin (185-1999, college: Jax State) contributed with 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. The former international Josefina Viafora (185-1999) replied with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for Frontera. Alemana have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Frontera at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Univ.Concepcion.
An interesting game for Alemana (4-0) which hosted in Paillaco 4th ranked Puerto Montt (0-2). Top-ranked Alemana had an easy win 112-53. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Kwanza Murray (170-1996, college: Lincoln, PA) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and Daniela Dublo who added 19 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side forward Josefa Osorio (-2005) responded with 13 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Alemana have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Puerto Montt at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost.
An interesting game for Los Leones (3-0) which hosted in San Pablo 3rd ranked Puente Alto (1-2). Top-ranked Los Leones had an easy win 93-54. The winners were led by Martina Orellana who scored that evening 28 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Even 17 points by Romina Valenzuela did not help to save the game for Puente Alto. 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. Los Leones have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 3-0 record. Loser Puente Alto keeps the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Sergio Ceppi.

In the last game of round 4 winless Gimnastico was smashed by Sergio Ceppi on the road 78-54.

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Sergio Ceppi - Gimnastico 78-54

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Sergio Ceppi's (1-2) home victory over bottom-ranked Gimnastico (0-4) in Santiago 78-54 on Saturday. Sergio Ceppi held Gimnastico to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 41.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Sergio Ceppi forced 22 Gimnastico turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Gimnastico's players. The winners were led by Cuban center Betsy Guilarte (186-2003) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals and the former international forward Francisca Salvatierra (173-1994) supported her with 9 points and 8 rebounds. Sergio Ceppi's coach felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 11 points and 9 rebounds by Venezuelan forward Maria Quero (160-1999) did not help to save the game for Gimnastico. Claudia Inostroza added 7 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Sergio Ceppi left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with Puente Alto. It was Gimnastico's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Sergio Ceppi: B.Guilarte 23+12reb+9ast, F.Colossi 11+3reb+3ast, K.Garcia 10+4reb+1ast, F.Salvatierra 9+8reb+1ast, P.Moya 8+5reb+2ast, A.Gonzalez 6+4reb+6ast
Gimnastico: D.Barraza 12+2reb, M.Quero 11+9reb+2ast, M.Saez 10+8reb, C.Inostroza 7+11reb+3ast, F.Rivera 6+6reb+2ast, T.Moyano 4+3reb+3ast

Frontera - Alemana P. 76-85

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Frontera (2-1) in Temuco on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Alemana (4-0) 85-76. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Frontera. Alemana looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Kwanza Murray (170-1996, college: Lincoln, PA) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. The other American import forward Kennedy Gavin (185-1999, college: Jax State) contributed with 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Gavin is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Alemana P. players scored in double figures. The former international Josefina Viafora (185-1999) replied with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international forward Constanza Cardenas (185-1998) added 19 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Frontera. Alemana have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Frontera at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Univ.Concepcion.
Top scorers:
Alemana P.: K.Murray 19+8reb+7ast, K.Gavin 16+8reb+3ast, D.Dublo 15+3reb+3ast, T.Gomez 14+7reb+4ast, F.Ovalle 13+10reb+3ast, F.Serrano 6+2reb+1ast
Frontera: J.Viafora 25+9reb+4ast, C.Cardenas 19+11reb+1ast, C.Ramirez 17+9reb+2ast, C.Antero 9+2reb+4ast, F.Obreque 3+2ast, D.Coli 3+7reb+2ast

Alemana P. - Puerto Montt 112-53

An interesting game for Alemana (4-0) which hosted in Paillaco 4th ranked Puerto Montt (0-2). Top-ranked Alemana had an easy win 112-53. Alemana held Puerto Montt to an opponent 24.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 49.5 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Puerto Montt 60-39 including a 46-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Alemana players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Puerto Montt's players. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Kwanza Murray (170-1996, college: Lincoln, PA) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and Italian-Argentinian Daniela Dublo (184-1988) who added 19 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Five Alemana P. players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Josefa Osorio (-2005) responded with 13 points and 5 rebounds and Martina Gallardo (168-2003) scored 14 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Alemana have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Puerto Montt at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Alemana P.: K.Murray 29+4reb+2ast, D.Dublo 19+10reb+5ast, F.Ovalle 18+5reb+3ast, K.Gavin 15+11reb+3ast, L.Rahmer 11+3reb+4ast, T.Gomez 10+14reb+3ast
Puerto Montt: M.Gallardo 14+3reb+1ast, J.Osorio 13+5reb+2ast, C.Maldonado 8+4reb, C.Castellvi 7+3reb+2ast, X.Becerra 4+4reb+1ast, R.Sanchez 2+9reb+1ast

Los Leones - Puente Alto 93-54

An interesting game for Los Leones (3-0) which hosted in San Pablo 3rd ranked Puente Alto (1-2). Top-ranked Los Leones had an easy win 93-54. Los Leones dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Puente Alto's 24. They outrebounded Puente Alto 48-28 including a 27-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Los Leones looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by point guard Martina Orellana (170-2004) who scored that evening 28 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and point guard Alison Roco (-2001) supported her with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Five Los Leones players scored in double figures. Even 17 points by the former international forward Romina Valenzuela (178-1986) did not help to save the game for Puente Alto. Forward Marcela Jeria (-1990) added 8 points for lost side. 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. Los Leones have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 3-0 record. Loser Puente Alto keeps the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Sergio Ceppi.
Top scorers:
Los Leones: M.Orellana 28+5reb+4ast, A.Roco 14+10reb+2ast, J.Ljubetic 13+3reb+4ast, D.Morillo-Wallen 11+11reb+3ast, K.Vornes 11+10reb+4ast, F.Roman 8+1reb
Puente Alto: R.Valenzuela 17+2reb+2ast, F.Quinteros 10+2reb+1ast, M.Jeria 8+2reb+3ast, C.Osorio 5+2reb, C.Morales 4+2reb, C.Diaz 2+4reb+2ast