LNB Round 17 (Regular Season): Leader Los Leones get another victory

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Leader Los Leones delivered the fifteenth win on Sunday night. This time they crushed 7th ranked Ancud (8-10) 85-64 in Quilpue. 24 personal fouls committed by Ancud helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American forward Jerry Evans (203-1990, college: Nevada) who scored 22 points and 5 rebounds. The former international forward Darrol Jones (193-1994) chipped in 13 points and 4 assists. Los Leones' coach Jose Angel Samaniego felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Devin Evans (206-2001, college: USC Aiken, agency: Haylett Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Los Leones (15-1) have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place. Ancud at the other side keeps the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Puente Alto. Los Leones are looking forward to face Puerto Varas (#5) on the road in the next round. Ancud will play against Sportiva Italiana and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Eleventh-ranked Valdivia (2-16) made lots of trouble for fourth ranked Sportiva Italiana (13-4) in Valparaiso. Sportiva Italiana managed to secure only two-point victory 99-97. However their fans expected much easier game. American point guard Manny Payton (183-1997, college: FSU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 33 points (!!!). Federico Herrera contributed with 19 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. American center Dishon Lowery (200-1998, college: OKBU) answered with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds for Valdivia. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Sportiva Italiana. They maintain fourth place with 13-4 record. Valdivia lost their fourteenth game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 16 games lost. Sportiva Italiana will play against Ancud (#7) on the road in the next round. Valdivia will play against Univ.Catolica (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Santiago. Local Univ.Catolica (6-12) was outscored by fifth ranked Puerto Varas (10-8) 98-47 on Sunday night. Joshua Morris stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the winners. Pedro Leopoldino responded with 9 points and 9 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. Puerto Varas maintains fifth place with 10-8 record. Loser Univ.Catolica keeps the ninth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Las Animas. Puerto Varas will meet at home league's leader Los Leones in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Univ.Catolica will play against Valdivia (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 17 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
bottom-ranked Espanol was defeated by Las Animas in Valdivia 78-63. Univ.Concepcion smashed Colo Colo at home 103-57. Puente Alto lost to Espanol on the opponent's court 79-83.
The best stats of 17th round was 28 points and 8 rebounds by Sebastian Suarez of Espanol O..



Las Animas - Espanol T. 78-63

There was no surprise in Valdivia where 12th ranked Espanol (1-17) was defeated by tenth ranked Las Animas (6-12) 78-63 on Sunday. American forward Alphonso Anderson (198-1997, college: Pacific) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 19 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import power forward Rashad Hassan (203-1989, college: SSU) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Four Las Animas players scored in double figures. Las Animas' coach Carlos Zuniga used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Center Claudio Cabrera (200-1988) responded with 8 points and 10 rebounds and Canadian center Rodney Simon (206-1997, college: Clark Atlanta, agency: Gulf Coast Hoops) scored 10 points and 8 rebounds. Las Animas moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Univ.Catolica. Espanol lost their tenth game in a row. They stay dead last with 17 lost games. Las Animas will meet higher ranked Colo Colo (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Espanol will play against Espanol (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Las Animas: A.Anderson 21+19reb+3ast, R.Hassan 16+6reb+1ast, P.Sandoval 13+2reb+6ast, G.Diaz 11+3ast, P.Campos 6+1reb+2ast, C.Naranjo 3+1ast
Espanol T.: M.Zerene 14+2reb+2ast, R.Simon 10+8reb+1ast, V.Guaico 10+6reb+3ast, K.Rowan 8+3reb+3ast, C.Cabrera 8+10reb+1ast, M.Villagran 6+4reb+3ast

Sportiva Italiana - Valdivia 99-97

Eleventh-ranked Valdivia (2-16) made lots of trouble for fourth ranked Sportiva Italiana (13-4) in Valparaiso. Sportiva Italiana managed to secure only two-point victory 99-97. However their fans expected much easier game. Sportiva Italiana dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Valdivia's 38. Sportiva Italiana players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. American point guard Manny Payton (183-1997, college: FSU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 33 points (!!!). Argentinian power forward Federico Herrera (200-1993) contributed with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Payton is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American center Dishon Lowery (200-1998, college: OKBU) answered with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds and the other American import AJ Cheeseman (202-1998, college: UMES) added 19 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Valdivia. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Sportiva Italiana. They maintain fourth place with 13-4 record. Valdivia lost their fourteenth game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 16 games lost. Sportiva Italiana will play against Ancud (#7) on the road in the next round. Valdivia will play against Univ.Catolica (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sportiva Italiana: M.Payton 33+4reb+2ast, F.Herrera 19+16reb+3ast, J.Barra 12+7reb+4ast, B.Aguilera 11+3reb+1ast, D.Wallace 10+4reb+2ast, G.Hernandez 9+1reb+13ast
Valdivia: E.Amado 22+1reb, D.Lowery 22+15reb+2ast, A.Cheeseman 19+6reb+3ast, E.Carrasco 14+2reb+11ast, G.Vergara 6+1reb+5ast, S.Soulodre 5+3reb

Univ.Catolica - Puerto Varas 47-98

The game with biggest result difference took place in Santiago. Local Univ.Catolica (6-12) was outscored by fifth ranked Puerto Varas (10-8) 98-47 on Sunday night. Puerto Varas dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Univ.Catolica's 22. Puerto Varas forced 22 Univ.Catolica turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward Joshua Morris (203-1993, college: UTPB) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the winners and his fellow American import forward Andrew Corum (201-1997, college: Virginia St.) chipped in 21 points and 9 rebounds. Four Puerto Varas players scored in double figures. Brazilian center Pedro Leopoldino (206-1998) responded with 9 points and 9 rebounds and American forward Randy Rickards (201-2000, college: WILMU) scored 11 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. Puerto Varas maintains fifth place with 10-8 record. Loser Univ.Catolica keeps the ninth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Las Animas. Puerto Varas will meet at home league's leader Los Leones in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Univ.Catolica will play against Valdivia (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Puerto Varas: M.Perez 21+1reb+2ast, A.Corum 21+9reb+2ast, J.Morris 19+12reb+3ast, B.Perez 10, L.Merida 10+9reb+3ast, S.Davies 7+1reb+2ast
Univ.Catolica: R.Rickards 11+4reb+2ast, P.Leopoldino 9+9reb, C.Salas 6, V.Damianovic 5+3reb+1ast, D.Salcedo 4+5reb+4ast, J.Dlugoszewski 4+2reb+4ast

Univ.Concepcion - Colo Colo 103-57

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Univ.Concepcion (15-3) smashed at home 6th ranked Colo Colo (8-9) 103-57 on Sunday. Univ.Concepcion made 22-of-24 free shots (91.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Colo Colo turnovers and outrebounded them 44-33 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Univ.Concepcion looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Colo Colo's players. American forward Stephen Maxwell (201-1993, college: CSUN) stepped up and scored 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and international point guard Diego Silva (186-1993) chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Univ.Concepcion players scored in double figures. American swingman Dennis McKinney (194-1998, college: Mt.Mercy) responded with 15 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Diego Valenzuela (185-1994) scored 7 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. The victory was the third consecutive win for Univ.Concepcion. They maintain second place with 15-3 record having just two point less than leader Los Leones. Loser Colo Colo keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. Univ.Concepcion will meet Puente Alto (#8) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Colo Colo will play against Las Animas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Univ.Concepcion: S.Maxwell 17+9reb, S.Carrasco 17+2reb+5ast, Z.Talley 15+4reb+3ast, D.Silva 13+7reb+4ast, E.Arteaga 11, D.Low 8+7reb+3ast
Colo Colo: D.McKinney 15+5reb, C.Urrutia 13+2reb+1ast, F.Atala 8+6reb+2ast, J.Collao 8+5reb+1ast, D.Valenzuela 7+7reb+3ast, F.Schuler 3+3reb+1ast

Los Leones - Ancud 85-64

Leader Los Leones delivered the fifteenth win on Sunday night. This time they crushed 7th ranked Ancud (8-10) 85-64 in Quilpue. 24 personal fouls committed by Ancud helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American forward Jerry Evans (203-1990, college: Nevada) who scored 22 points and 5 rebounds. The former international forward Darrol Jones (193-1994) chipped in 13 points and 4 assists. Los Leones' coach Jose Angel Samaniego felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Devin Evans (206-2001, college: USC Aiken, agency: Haylett Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import forward Richard Granberry (203-1993, college: Virginia St.) added 12 points respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Los Leones (15-1) have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place. Ancud at the other side keeps the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Puente Alto. Los Leones are looking forward to face Puerto Varas (#5) on the road in the next round. Ancud will play against Sportiva Italiana and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Los Leones: J.Evans 22+5reb, D.Jones 13+4reb+4ast, I.Carrion 13+4reb+1ast, P.Allegrini 12+3reb+3ast, S.Mijares 8+5reb+4ast, D.Garcia 7+2reb+2ast
Ancud: D.Evans 14+10reb+2ast, P.Barraza 13+4reb+1ast, R.Granberry 12+4reb+2ast, G.Hermosillas 11+3reb, F.Morales 8+2reb+4ast, S.Chialva 4+4reb+1ast

Espanol O. - Puente Alto 83-79

Very expected game in Osorno where 8th ranked Puente Alto (8-10) was defeated by third ranked Espanol (14-4) 83-79 on Sunday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Espanol made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The former international Sebastian Suarez (193-1991, college: Portland St.) stepped up and scored 28 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and the former international Carlos Lauler (190-1996) chipped in 9 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. American forward Justin Strings (201-1996, college: Sacramento St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists and American-Puerto Rican forward Jonathan Ocasio (196-1992, college: New Haven) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Five Puente Alto players scored in double figures. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Espanol. They maintain third place with 14-4 record behind leader Los Leones. Puente Alto lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Ancud. Espanol will meet bottom-ranked Espanol (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Puente Alto will play against the league's second-placed Univ.Concepcion (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Espanol O.: S.Suarez 28+8reb, M.Sepulveda 12+4reb+2ast, Y.Rasas 12+11reb, H.Gomez 11+4reb, C.Lauler 9+7reb+9ast, B.Amor 9+7reb+4ast
Puente Alto: J.Ocasio 21+10reb+3ast, J.Strings 16+12reb+7ast, F.Bravo 15+4reb+2ast, A.Pinedo 11+4reb+2ast, R.Armijo 11+5reb, M.Lobos 3+1reb+1ast