LNB2 Round 3 (Regular Season): Luis Matte hands first loss to Stadio Italiano

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Stadio Italiano (2-1) in Santiago on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by Luis Matte (2-1) 86-74. It was a good game for Venezuelan forward Luis Adrian (-1998) who led his team to a victory with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Power forward Boris Guerra (-1987) contributed with 19 points for the winners. Forward Gabriel Gonzalez (-2001) answered with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds for Stadio Italiano. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: Boston College (#1) and Brisas (#5). Boston College (3-1) crushed visiting Brisas (0-3) by 34 points 92-58. It was a great evening for Antone Robinson who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 7 rebounds. Lucas Marquez helped adding 16 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was Eduardo Gonzalez (-1997) with 20 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.
Very important is a road loss of Illaplel (2-1) against Arabe de Valp. (2-2) on Saturday night. Visiting Illaplel was defeated by Arabe de Valp. in Valparaiso 69-58. It was an exceptional evening for Jeremiah Toney who led the winners and scored 25 points and 6 rebounds. Matias Sepulveda came up with 16 points for Illaplel in the defeat.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 3: Aleman beat Huachipato on the road 86-71. Truenos won against Municipal C. on its own court 77-59. Quilpue managed to outperform Arturo Prat in a road game 89-74. Temuco lost to undefeated Omega at home 64-72. Constitucion defeated Tinguiririca on the opponent's court 71-56. Liceo Curico smashed Tinguiririca in a home game 96-56.
The most impressive performance of 3rd round was 19 points and 6 rebounds by Claudio Lavin of Liceo Curico.



Stadio Italiano - Luis Matte 74-86

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Stadio Italiano (2-1) in Santiago on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by Luis Matte (2-1) 86-74. It was a good game for Venezuelan forward Luis Adrian (-1998) who led his team to a victory with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Power forward Boris Guerra (-1987) contributed with 19 points for the winners. Five Luis Matte players scored in double figures. Forward Gabriel Gonzalez (-2001) answered with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and Uruguayan Renzo Valenzani (-2004) added 14 points and 4 assists in the effort for Stadio Italiano. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Luis Matte: L.Adrian 21+5reb+4ast, B.Guerra 19+2reb+3ast, F.Garrido 14+5reb+3ast, L.Cifuentes 10+7reb+3ast, A.Guzman 10+5reb+4ast, F.Castellano 6+5reb+1ast
Stadio Italiano: G.Gonzalez 25+10reb+2ast, R.Valenzani 14+3reb+4ast, R.Pinilla 11+1reb+1ast, J.Meneses 7+4reb+3ast, F.Rivas 5+4reb, R.Gatica 4+4ast

Huachipato - Aleman 71-86

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Aleman's (1-1) road victory over Huachipato (0-4) 86-71 on Thursday. Aleman made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for forward Jose Campos (-2002) who led the winners and scored 14 points and 6 assists. Forward Gabriel Beltran (-2002) accounted for 11 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Five Aleman players scored in double figures. Aleman's coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Luis Becerra (-2001) came up with a triple-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists and center Marko Castro (192-1988) added 25 points and 14 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) respectively for Huachipato in the defeat.
Top scorers:
Aleman: R.Figueroa 15+4reb+3ast, F.Saravia 15+4reb+2ast, J.Campos 14+2reb+6ast, R.Chaparro 12+3reb+1ast, B.Jorquera 12+4reb, G.Beltran 11+10reb+1ast
Huachipato: M.Castro 25+14reb, L.Becerra 15+14reb+12ast, M.Jana 10+2reb, D.Osses 9+2ast, V.Coro 6+4reb+2ast, A.Sepulveda 2

Arabe de Valp. - Illaplel 69-58

Very important is a road loss of Illaplel (2-1) against Arabe de Valp. (2-2) on Saturday night. Visiting Illaplel was defeated by Arabe de Valp. in Valparaiso 69-58. Arabe de Valp. dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Illaplel's 30. Arabe de Valp. forced 26 Illaplel turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for American Jeremiah Toney (196-1998, college: Southwest, agency: Starting 5) who led the winners and scored 25 points and 6 rebounds. Marcelo Albornoz (-2003) accounted for 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Guard Matias Sepulveda (-1995) came up with 16 points and the former international Marcelo Lopez (191-1991) added 12 points respectively for Illaplel in the defeat.
Top scorers:
Arabe de Valp.: J.Toney 25+6reb, M.Albornoz 16+6reb+3ast, H.Sanchez 15+7reb+3ast, D.Godoy 7+4reb+6ast, C.Ahuile 3+4reb, N.Matos 2+2reb
Illaplel: M.Sepulveda 16+3reb+2ast, M.Lopez 12+2reb+2ast, D.Valencia 12+3ast, F.Villagran 6+6reb+3ast, H.Lourdener 4+4reb+1ast, M.Brito 3+3reb+2ast

Truenos - Municipal C. 77-59

Rather expected game when Municipal C. (1-2) lost to Truenos (3-0) in Talca 59-77 on Saturday. Truenos outrebounded Municipal C. 43-29 including a 15-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for forward Nick Morales (187-1985) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Kevin Henriquez accounted for 16 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals for the winning side. Engel Medina (-2000) came up with 16 points and Patricio Penaloza (-2000) added 7 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Municipal C. in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
Truenos: N.Morales 21+10reb+1ast, K.Henriquez 16+7reb+6ast, M.Morales 14+5reb+3ast, S.Saez 8+2reb+2ast, A.Morales 8+8reb+3ast, T.Imas 3+2reb+2ast
Municipal C.: E.Medina 16+4reb, D.Fuentes 7+2reb+2ast, A.Maldonado 7+2reb+4ast, P.Penaloza 7+12reb, I.Riquelme 6+3reb, B.Medina 5

Arturo Prat - Quilpue 74-89

Rather predictable result when Quilpue (2-1) won against Arturo Prat (0-2) in San Felipe 89-74 on Saturday. Quilpue forced 23 Arturo Prat turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Quilpue made 7 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for Maximiliano Lopez (-2003) who led the winners and scored 25 points and 7 rebounds. Jose Toledo (-2002) accounted for 14 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. Guard Agustin Villalon (184-2000) came up with a triple-double by scoring 37 points (!!!), 18 rebounds, 11 assists and 9 steals and guard Tomas Gonzalez (188-2000, college: Waldorf) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Arturo Prat in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
Quilpue: M.Lopez 25+7reb+2ast, J.Toledo 14+13reb+3ast, S.Jara 14+3reb+3ast, A.Soria 10+2reb+1ast, J.Bahamonde 9+4reb+2ast, J.Ortega 8+8reb
Arturo Prat: A.Villalon 37+18reb+11ast, M.Porras 14, T.Gonzalez 12+5reb+3ast, F.Rivas 7+5reb+1ast, J.Urtubia 2+1reb, M.Estay 2+1reb

Temuco - Omega 64-72

Not a big story in a game when Temuco (1-2) lost at home to Omega (2-0) 72-64 on Saturday. Omega outrebounded Temuco 51-39 including 16 on the offensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for Ecuadorian power forward David Aparicio (-2001) who led the winners and scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. Point guard Francisco Pavez (178-1992) accounted for 10 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. Point guard Felipe Becerra (-2001) came up with 13 points and 5 assists and forward Carlos Iglesias (-1998) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Temuco in the defeat. Five Omega and four Temuco players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
Omega: D.Aparicio 18+8reb+1ast, V.Tapia 12+4reb, B.Cabello 11+6reb+4ast, F.Pavez 10+13reb+3ast, J.Bernal 10+13reb+1ast, N.Valderrama 4+1reb
Temuco: J.Fuentes 15+6reb+1ast, F.Becerra 13+4reb+5ast, R.Torres 12+8reb, C.Iglesias 12+7reb+3ast, F.Aburto 3+1reb, F.Cardenas 3+1reb

Tinguiririca - Constitucion 56-71

Everything went according to plan when Constitucion (2-1) defeated Tinguiririca (0-4) in San Fernando 71-56 on Saturday. Constitucion outrebounded Tinguiririca 48-36 including 38 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for David Gonzalez (180-1986) who led the winners and scored 20 points. Brazilian power forward Enrico De Paula (205-2005) accounted for 9 points and 15 rebounds for the winning side. Guard Carlos Fuenzalida (-1994) came up with 11 points and 8 rebounds and forward Jonathan Celis (182-1984) added 7 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Tinguiririca in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
Constitucion: D.Gonzalez 20+3reb+2ast, B.Adasme 12+2reb+3ast, M.Iturra 10+4reb+1ast, E.De Paula 9+15reb, R.Gamonal 9+3reb, O.Maraboli 6+12reb+2ast
Tinguiririca: A.Gonzalez 13+5reb, I.Pacheco 11+2reb+3ast, C.Fuenzalida 11+8reb+1ast, P.Crausaz 8+3reb+3ast, J.Celis 7+12reb+1ast, I.Rojas 2

Boston College - Brisas 92-58

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: Boston College (#1) and Brisas (#5). Boston College (3-1) crushed visiting Brisas (0-3) by 34 points 92-58. Boston College dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Brisas' 34. They outrebounded Brisas 39-23 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Boston College players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. It was a great evening for Antone Robinson who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 7 rebounds. Lucas Marquez (196-2003) helped adding 16 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Four Boston College players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Eduardo Gonzalez (-1997) with 20 points and Cuban guard Luis Cuttis (-1995) 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.
Top scorers:
Boston College: A.Robinson 18+7reb, L.Marquez 16+3reb+4ast, V.Schulz 14+4reb+1ast, D.Guzman 10+3reb+3ast, G.Soto 9+1reb+4ast, S.Fernandez 7+2reb
Brisas: E.Gonzalez 20+3reb+3ast, L.Cuttis 11+3reb, D.Jara 10, C.Parraguirre 6+3reb+2ast, S.Roa 4+4reb+3ast, F.Oyarzun 3+5reb

Liceo Curico - Tinguiririca 96-56

There was no surprise when Tinguiririca (0-4) was outleveled on the road by Liceo Curico (2-1) 96-56 on Sunday. Liceo Curico outrebounded Tinguiririca 53-38 including a 41-30 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for guard Claudio Lavin (-2000) who led the winners and scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. Brazilian Gabriel Cardoso (-2002) accounted for 12 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. Four Liceo Curico players scored in double figures. Forward Camilo Rivera (-1995) came up with 15 points and guard Ivan Pacheco (-1994) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Tinguiririca in the defeat. 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.
Top scorers:
Liceo Curico: C.Lavin 19+6reb+3ast, J.Carrasco 14+2reb, G.Cardoso 12+13reb+2ast, F.Correa 11+1ast, S.Soto 9, B.Pozo 7+3reb
Tinguiririca: C.Rivera 15+3reb+2ast, I.Pacheco 9+6reb+1ast, A.Gonzalez 8+4reb+1ast, C.Diaz 7+3reb+1ast, P.Crausaz 5+5reb+2ast, J.Celis 4+4reb+2ast