LNF Round 4 (Regular Season): Alemana beat Frontera in the most crucial game of the week

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An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Temuco. Top-ranked Alemana faced their biggest opponent Frontera. Guests from Paillaco (5-0) defeated host Frontera (2-2) 85-76. Alemana looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American guard Kwanza Murray (170-1996, college: Lincoln, PA) fired 19 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winners. The other American import forward Kennedy Gavin (185-1999, college: Jax State) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. The former international Josefina Viafora (185-1999) produced 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Undefeated Alemana have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Frontera at the other side dropped to the third place with two games lost.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Paillaco. Top-ranked Alemana faced 4th ranked Puerto Montt. Host Alemana (5-0) smashed guests from Puerto Montt (0-3) 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. Daniela Dublo contributed with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Forward Josefa Osorio (-2005) replied with 13 points and 5 rebounds for Puerto Montt. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Alemana have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Puerto Montt at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in San Pablo. Top-ranked Los Leones faced 3rd ranked Puente Alto. Host Los Leones (3-0) smashed guests from Santiago (1-2) 93-54. Worth to mention a great performance of Martina Orellana who helped to win the game recording 28 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. At the losing side Romina Valenzuela responded with 17 points. 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.

Rest of the games of round 4 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
winless Gimnastico was crushed by Sergio Ceppi in Santiago 78-54. Alemana smashed Espanol at home 110-63. Frontera was destroyed by Univ.Concepcion on the opponent's court 102-74. Winless Puerto Montt unfortunately lost to Espanol in a home game 39-51.
The best stats of 4th round was 14 points, 5 assists and 4 steals by Barbara Torres of Espanol.

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Sergio Ceppi - Gimnastico 78-54

The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked Gimnastico's (0-4) road loss to fourth ranked Sergio Ceppi (1-2) 54-78 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. Worth to mention a great performance of Cuban center Betsy Guilarte (186-2003) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals and the former international forward Francisca Salvatierra (173-1994) who added 9 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Sergio Ceppi's coach felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Venezuelan forward Maria Quero (160-1999) responded with 11 points and 9 rebounds and Claudia Inostroza scored 7 points and 11 rebounds. 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:
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
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

Frontera - Alemana P. 76-85

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Temuco. Top-ranked Alemana faced their biggest opponent Frontera. Guests from Paillaco (5-0) defeated host Frontera (2-2) 85-76. Alemana looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American guard Kwanza Murray (170-1996, college: Lincoln, PA) fired 19 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winners. The other American import forward Kennedy Gavin (185-1999, college: Jax State) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. 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) produced 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international forward Constanza Cardenas (185-1998) added 19 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Alemana have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Frontera at the other side dropped to the third place with two games lost.
Top scorers:
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.: 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

Alemana P. - Puerto Montt 112-53

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Paillaco. Top-ranked Alemana faced 4th ranked Puerto Montt. Host Alemana (5-0) smashed guests from Puerto Montt (0-3) 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. Italian-Argentinian Daniela Dublo (184-1988) contributed with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Five Alemana P. players scored in double figures. Forward Josefa Osorio (-2005) replied with 13 points and 5 rebounds and Martina Gallardo (168-2003) added 14 points in the effort for Puerto Montt. 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 an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Puerto Montt at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost.
Top scorers:
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
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

Los Leones - Puente Alto 93-54

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in San Pablo. Top-ranked Los Leones faced 3rd ranked Puente Alto. Host Los Leones (3-0) smashed guests from Santiago (1-2) 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. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Martina Orellana (170-2004) who helped to win the game recording 28 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and point guard Alison Roco (-2001) who added 14 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Five Los Leones players scored in double figures. At the losing side the former international forward Romina Valenzuela (178-1986) responded with 17 points and forward Marcela Jeria (-1990) scored 8 points. 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:
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
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

Alemana P. - Espanol 110-63

No shocking result in a game in Paillaco where top-ranked Alemana (5-0) smashed 5th ranked Espanol (1-4) 110-63 on Saturday. Alemana shot 22 for 31 from the free-throw line, while Espanol only scored five points from the stripe. They outrebounded Espanol 55-27 including a 40-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Kwanza Murray (170-1996, college: Lincoln, PA) who helped to win the game recording 38 points (!!!) and the other American import forward Kennedy Gavin (185-1999, college: Jax State) who added 23 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. Gavin is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Alemana P. players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Francisca Ferrada (-2004) responded with 17 points and Argentinian Anahi Albornoz (-1998) scored 9 points and 7 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Alemana have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Espanol lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Espanol: F.Ferrada 17+4reb, B.Torres 12+3reb+1ast, A.Albornoz 9+7reb+3ast, A.Segura 8+4reb+1ast, M.Chard 6, B.Pizarro 6+2reb+2ast
Alemana P.: K.Murray 38+3reb+2ast, K.Gavin 23+15reb+3ast, F.Ovalle 21+16reb+1ast, D.Dublo 15+12reb+3ast, R.Castro 4, F.Prieto 3

Univ.Concepcion - Frontera 102-74

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both third ranked Univ.Concepcion and their biggest opponent Frontera had identical 2-1 record. This time Univ.Concepcion used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from Temuco 102-74 on Friday night. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Univ.Concepcion forced 21 Frontera turnovers and outrebounded them 45-34 including 16 on the offensive glass. Univ.Concepcion looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Sydni Tears (183, college: Talladega) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds and Vania Vega (-2003) who added 20 points, 10 assists and 5 steals (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Univ.Concepcion's coach felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side the former international forward Constanza Cardenas (185-1998) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and forward Catalina Ramirez (-2003) scored 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Univ.Concepcion and four Frontera players scored in double figures. Univ.Concepcion (3-1) moved-up to second place. Loser Frontera dropped to the third position with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Frontera: D.Lara 15+2reb, C.Ramirez 13+7reb+4ast, J.Valderrama 12+1reb+3ast, C.Cardenas 12+11reb+3ast, J.Viafora 9+6reb+8ast, D.Coli 7+3reb+4ast
Univ.Concepcion: S.Tears 26+11reb+3ast, V.Vega 20+4reb+10ast, B.Cousino 20+5reb+1ast, A.Jackson 15+12reb+2ast, C.Valenzuela 10+4reb+2ast, D.Ojeda 4+3reb+1ast

Puerto Montt - Espanol 39-51

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fifth ranked Espanol (1-4) beat on the road one of their biggest challengers Puerto Montt (0-3) 51-39 on Friday. Espanol held Puerto Montt to an opponent 17.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 27.4 percent accuracy of the winners. Espanol forced 20 Puerto Montt turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Barbara Torres (168-2003) who helped to win the game recording 14 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and Barbara Hauschild (-1989) who added 8 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side center Catalina Azocar (-1997) responded with 8 points and 15 rebounds and forward Josefa Osorio (-2005) scored 3 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Espanol left bottom position moving up to fourth place. It was Puerto Montt's third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Puerto Montt: X.Becerra 10+2reb+1ast, C.Azocar 8+15reb+1ast, M.Gallardo 4+5reb+1ast, C.Castellvi 4+3reb+2ast, J.Osorio 3+7reb+3ast, J.Alarcon 3+5reb+1ast
Espanol: B.Torres 14+4reb+5ast, A.Segura 9+3reb+1ast, B.Hauschild 8+11reb, A.Albornoz 6+10reb+2ast, F.Ferrada 5+3reb+1ast, B.Pizarro 5+5reb+2ast