LNB Round 30 (Regular Season): Leader Los Leones lose to Espanol

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Los Leones (28-4) recorded its fourth loss in Quilpue on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Espanol (21-10) 79-73. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Los Leones. Espanol shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. The best player for the winners was the former international Sebastian Suarez (193-1991, college: Portland St.) who scored 27 points. Colombian point guard Juan Cardenas (201-1997, college: Bryant) chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Roquez Johnson (201-1992, college: MSU, agency: BIG) who recorded 15 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Espanol maintains fourth position with 21-10 record. Defending champion Los Leones still keep top place with four games lost.
Important game to mention about took place in Valparaiso. Fifth ranked Sportiva Italiana (19-13) saved a 3-point victory at home edging second-best Univ.Concepcion (25-6) 95-92 on Sunday evening. It was a good game for Gaspar Hernandez (-1999) who led his team to a victory with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Manny Payton contributed with 23 points for the winners. American forward Stephen Maxwell (201-1993, college: CSUN) replied with 34 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds for Univ.Concepcion. Univ.Concepcion's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sportiva Italiana maintains fifth position with 19-13 record. Univ.Concepcion at the other side keeps the second place with six games lost.
Eighth-ranked Puente Alto (14-18) made lots of trouble for third ranked Puerto Varas (22-10) on Saturday. Puerto Varas managed to secure only three-point victory 91-88. However their fans expected much easier game. Joshua Morris had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Joaquin Pino with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Puerto Varas have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 22-10 record having six points less than leader Los Leones. Loser Puente Alto keeps the eighth place with 18 games lost. They share the position with Las Animas.

Rest of the games of round 30 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
bottom-ranked Espanol was crushed by Ancud in a road game 84-55. Puerto Varas smashed Espanol at home 90-70. Colo Colo won against Valdivia on the opponent's court 66-63. Valdivia unfortunately lost to Puente Alto in a home game 71-76. Las Animas managed to beat Univ.Catolica on the road 80-75. Ancud crushed Colo Colo on its own court 84-63.



Ancud - Espanol T. 84-55

There was no surprise when 12th ranked Espanol (3-29) was crushed on the road by seventh ranked Ancud (15-17) 84-55 on Saturday. Ancud dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Espanol T.'s 26. Ancud looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American forward Richard Granberry (203-1993, college: Virginia St.) scored 20 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Canadian forward Richard Amardi (206-1990, college: Oregon, agency: BIG) chipped in 15 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Ancud's coach Cipriano Nunez felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was forward Felipe Gonzalez Burgos (183-1998) with 4 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and center Matias Villagran (199-1988) scored 17 points. Ancud have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Colo Colo. Espanol lost fifth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 29 lost games.
Top scorers:
Ancud: R.Granberry 20+8reb+1ast, R.Amardi 15+12reb+1ast, F.Morales 9+5reb+7ast, S.Chialva 8+5reb+3ast, G.Hermosillas 8+2reb+3ast, P.Barraza 6+4reb+1ast
Espanol T.: M.Villagran 17+3reb+1ast, R.Montes 13+4reb+4ast, V.Guaico 10+5reb+2ast, Y.Orelus 7+6reb+1ast, F.Gonzalez Burgos 4+15reb+4ast, M.Valdes 4+2reb

Puerto Varas - Puente Alto 91-88

Eighth-ranked Puente Alto (14-18) made lots of trouble for third ranked Puerto Varas (22-10) on Saturday. Puerto Varas managed to secure only three-point victory 91-88. However their fans expected much easier game. American forward Joshua Morris (203-1993, college: UTPB) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Marcelo Perez (196-1999, college: Southern Miss) chipped in 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international Joaquin Pino (193-2000) with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American-Puerto Rican forward Jonathan Ocasio (196-1992, college: New Haven) scored 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Puerto Varas have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 22-10 record having six points less than leader Los Leones. Loser Puente Alto keeps the eighth place with 18 games lost. They share the position with Las Animas.
Top scorers:
Puerto Varas: J.Morris 16+10reb+1ast, L.Merida 14+6reb+3ast, M.Perez 12+9reb+4ast, A.Corum 12+7reb+2ast, S.Davies 11, J.Ovando 8+1ast
Puente Alto: J.Pino 25+6reb+4ast, J.Ocasio 19+6reb+6ast, J.Strings 18+6reb+4ast, A.Pinedo 10+2reb+5ast, R.Munoz 6+1reb, F.Ibarra 6+1reb+2ast

Puerto Varas - Espanol T. 90-70

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Puerto Varas (22-10) smashed at home bottom-ranked Espanol (3-29) 90-70 on Sunday. Puerto Varas outrebounded Espanol 42-30 including 32 on the defensive glass. Puerto Varas looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward Andrew Corum (201-1997, college: Virginia St.) had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Joshua Morris (203-1993, college: UTPB) chipped in 15 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Puerto Varas players scored in double figures. Puerto Varas' coach Damian Gamarra used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Ramiro Montes with 17 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and Vicente Guaico (-1994) scored 17 points and 4 assists. Puerto Varas have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 22-10 record having six points less than leader Los Leones. Espanol lost fifth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 29 lost games.
Top scorers:
Puerto Varas: A.Corum 18+10reb+5ast, L.Merida 15+6reb+2ast, J.Morris 15+14reb+4ast, J.Ovando 14+3ast, B.Perez 8+1reb+2ast, P.Arroyo 6+2reb+1ast
Espanol T.: R.Montes 17+6reb+5ast, V.Guaico 17+4reb+4ast, M.Zerene 9+1ast, R.Simon 9+6reb+1ast, Y.Orelus 7+1reb, C.Cabrera 6+3reb

Valdivia - Colo Colo 63-66

Very expected game when 11th ranked Valdivia (6-26) was edged at home by sixth ranked Colo Colo (15-17) 66-63 on Saturday. American swingman Dennis McKinney (194-1998, college: Mt.Mercy) scored 23 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Diego Valenzuela (185-1994) chipped in 10 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international guard Erik Carrasco (181-1983) with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and American center Dishon Lowery (200-1998, college: OKBU) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Colo Colo maintains sixth position with 15-17 record, which they share with Ancud. Loser Valdivia keeps the eleventh place with 26 games lost.
Top scorers:
Colo Colo: D.McKinney 23+6reb+2ast, J.Jenkins 14+7reb, D.Valenzuela 10+12reb+1ast, S.Silva 7+7reb+2ast, B.Herrera 6+1reb+3ast, M.Serrano 3+2reb+1ast
Valdivia: D.Lowery 16+7reb+2ast, E.Carrasco 16+7reb+5ast, S.Soulodre 10+10reb, M.Ugalde 9+3reb+3ast, G.Isla 7+4reb, J.Jimenez 3+2reb+1ast

Valdivia - Puente Alto 71-76

Rather predictable result when eighth ranked Puente Alto (14-18) beat on the road 11th ranked Valdivia (6-26) 76-71 on Sunday. Puente Alto made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. American forward Justin Strings (201-1996, college: Sacramento St.) scored 32 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American-Puerto Rican forward Jonathan Ocasio (196-1992, college: New Haven) chipped in 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Puente Alto players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American center Dishon Lowery (200-1998, college: OKBU) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and the former international guard Erik Carrasco (181-1983) scored 12 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Puente Alto maintains eighth position with 14-18 record, which they share with Las Animas. Loser Valdivia keeps the eleventh place with 26 games lost.
Top scorers:
Puente Alto: J.Strings 32+7reb+2ast, J.Ocasio 16+10reb+4ast, F.Bravo 13+2reb+3ast, J.Pino 11+6reb+1ast, R.Munoz 2+3reb+5ast, F.Ibarra 2+3reb+4ast
Valdivia: S.Soulodre 16+4reb+2ast, D.Lowery 16+10reb+1ast, E.Carrasco 12+7reb+6ast, A.Di Genova 9+4reb, M.Ugalde 8+2reb+2ast, G.Isla 6+5reb

Sportiva Italiana - Univ.Concepcion 95-92

Important game to mention about took place in Valparaiso. Fifth ranked Sportiva Italiana (19-13) saved a 3-point victory at home edging second-best Univ.Concepcion (25-6) 95-92 on Sunday evening. It was a good game for Gaspar Hernandez (-1999) who led his team to a victory with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. American point guard Manny Payton (183-1997, college: FSU) contributed with 23 points for the winners. Payton is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American forward Stephen Maxwell (201-1993, college: CSUN) replied with 34 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds and his fellow American import Zoran Talley (198-1994, college: Iowa St.) added 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Univ.Concepcion. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Univ.Concepcion's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sportiva Italiana maintains fifth position with 19-13 record. Univ.Concepcion at the other side keeps the second place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Sportiva Italiana: G.Hernandez 28+6reb+6ast, M.Payton 23+3reb+1ast, W.Alcegaire 21+2reb+1ast, F.Herrera 10+7reb+4ast, J.Barra 7+18reb+1ast, C.Rios 4
Univ.Concepcion: S.Maxwell 34+6reb+2ast, Z.Talley 18+8reb+6ast, S.Carrasco 14+2reb+5ast, K.Rubio 13+6reb, D.Silva 9+10reb+9ast, D.Low 4+1reb+1ast

Univ.Catolica - Las Animas 75-80

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 10th ranked Univ.Catolica's (9-23) home loss to ninth ranked Las Animas (14-18) 75-80 on Sunday. American power forward Rashad Hassan (203-1989, college: SSU) had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Alphonso Anderson (198-1997, college: Pacific) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Brazilian center Pedro Leopoldino (206-1998) with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 16 rebounds and American forward Randy Rickards (201-2000, college: WILMU) scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Las Animas moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Puente Alto. Univ.Catolica lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 23 games lost.
Top scorers:
Las Animas: R.Hassan 26+15reb, A.Anderson 18+8reb+3ast, G.Diaz 10+2reb+7ast, G.Caraboni 6+5reb+1ast, P.Sandoval 6+2reb, F.Figueroa 6+5reb+1ast
Univ.Catolica: P.Leopoldino 27+16reb+3ast, R.Rickards 19+5reb+5ast, D.Salcedo 10+8reb+3ast, J.Aguayo 6+6reb+1ast, M.Ortiz 5, S.Navarrete 4+2reb+1ast

Ancud - Colo Colo 84-63

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when seventh ranked Ancud (15-17) outleveled at home 6th ranked Colo Colo (15-17) 84-63 on Sunday. American forward Richard Granberry (203-1993, college: Virginia St.) scored 24 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international point guard Franco Morales (181-1992) chipped in 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American swingman Dennis McKinney (194-1998, college: Mt.Mercy) with 18 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Diego Valenzuela (185-1994) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Colo Colo's coach Ernesto Menchaca gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Ancud have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with defeated Colo Colo.
Top scorers:
Ancud: R.Granberry 24+6reb+3ast, F.Morales 14+7reb+5ast, G.Hermosillas 12+8reb, R.Vera 9+1reb+1ast, R.Amardi 9+6reb+2ast, N.Martinez 8+2reb+5ast
Colo Colo: D.McKinney 18+7reb, D.Valenzuela 18+6reb, J.Jenkins 14+5reb, M.Serrano 7+6reb+4ast, S.Silva 4+5reb+1ast, F.Atala 2+2reb

Los Leones - Espanol O. 73-79

Top ranked Los Leones (28-4) recorded its fourth loss in Quilpue on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Espanol (21-10) 79-73. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Los Leones. Espanol shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. The best player for the winners was the former international Sebastian Suarez (193-1991, college: Portland St.) who scored 27 points. Colombian point guard Juan Cardenas (201-1997, college: Bryant) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Roquez Johnson (201-1992, college: MSU, agency: BIG) who recorded 15 points and 6 rebounds and the former international forward Darrol Jones (193-1994) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Espanol maintains fourth position with 21-10 record. Defending champion Los Leones still keep top place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Espanol O.: S.Suarez 27+4reb+1ast, J.McLaughlin 15+6reb, J.Cardenas 12+10reb+3ast, A.Moraga 11+1reb+8ast, C.Lauler 6+2reb+3ast, M.Sepulveda 3+2reb
Los Leones: I.Carrion 16+5reb+1ast, R.Johnson 15+6reb+2ast, D.Jones 15+5reb+3ast, J.Evans 14+7reb+2ast, D.Garcia 5+2reb, N.Rebolledo 3+1reb+3ast