LNB2 Round 8 (Regular Season): Huachipato hands first defeat to Puerto Montt

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in LNB 2. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Undefeated Puerto Montt (6-1) recorded its first loss on the court of fifth ranked Huachipato on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by Huachipato 74-73. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Puerto Montt. The best player for the winners was center Marko Castro (192-1988) who scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Sixto Urrutia (-2005) chipped in 19 points. Huachipato's coach Gabriel Schamberger used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Colombian forward Leyder Moreno (195-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Huachipato maintains fifth position with 1-6 record. Puerto Montt at the other side still keeps top place with one game lost. They share the position with Boston College. Huachipato are looking forward to face higher ranked Aleman (#3) in Puerto Varas in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Puerto Montt will have a break next round.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: Boston College (#1) and Sergio Ceppi (#4). Boston College (6-1) smashed visiting Sergio Ceppi (2-5) by 21 points 82-61. Antone Robinson orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Vicente Schulz contributed with 13 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals for the winners. Gabriel Hormazabal replied with 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for Sergio Ceppi. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Boston College have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-1 record, which they share with Puerto Montt. Sergio Ceppi at the other side keeps the fourth place with five games lost. Boston College's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Brisas.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in . Third ranked Municipal C. faced one of their biggest challengers Constitucion. Guests from (3-2) defeated host Constitucion (2-4) 84-77. Worth to mention a great performance of Andres Martinez who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds. Enrico De Paula responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Municipal C. maintains third position with 3-2 record having five points less than leader Illaplel. Constitucion lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Temuco and The Sharks. Municipal C. will meet at home league's leader Truenos in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Constitucion will play against Tinguiririca in San Fernando and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Rest of the games of round 8 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Omega defeated Aleman in a road game 72-67. Brisas were smashed by Luis Matte at home 60-82. Quilpue lost to Illaplel on the opponent's court 52-65. Arabe de Valp. managed to outperform The Sharks in a home game 83-75. Liceo Curico managed to beat Tinguiririca on the road 81-74.



Constitucion - Municipal C. 77-84

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in . Third ranked Municipal C. faced one of their biggest challengers Constitucion. Guests from (3-2) defeated host Constitucion (2-4) 84-77. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian forward Andres Martinez (-1987) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds and Patricio Penaloza (-2000) who added 14 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Brazilian power forward Enrico De Paula (205-2005) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds and David Gonzalez (180-1986) scored 21 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). 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. Municipal C. maintains third position with 3-2 record having five points less than leader Illaplel. Constitucion lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Temuco and The Sharks. Municipal C. will meet at home league's leader Truenos in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Constitucion will play against Tinguiririca in San Fernando and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Constitucion: E.De Paula 21+16reb+1ast, D.Gonzalez 21+4reb+2ast, D.Villegas 11+9reb+5ast, R.Gamonal 11+3reb+1ast, O.Maraboli 6+2reb, B.Adasme 3
Municipal C.: A.Martinez 27+13reb, J.Munoz 18+2reb+3ast, P.Penaloza 14+11reb+2ast, E.Viveros 11+1reb+2ast, B.Medina 4+1reb+1ast, D.Oviedo 4+1reb

Aleman - Omega 67-72

The game between closely ranked teams ended with one of their biggest challengers Aleman's (2-3) home loss to second ranked Omega (4-1) 67-72 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Francisco Pavez (178-1992) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and Ecuadorian power forward David Aparicio (-2001) who added 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four Omega players scored in double figures. Forward Jose Campos (-2002) responded with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and Francisco Saravia (-2008) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Aleman's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Omega maintains second position with 4-1 record having 2 victories less than leader Illaplel. Loser Aleman keeps the third place with three games lost. Omega will meet at home Temuco (#4) in the next round. Aleman will play against Huachipato and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Aleman: J.Campos 16+7reb+5ast, F.Saravia 11+10reb+7ast, S.Barros 9+1reb, R.Figueroa 9+5reb+3ast, B.Jorquera 9+2reb, G.Beltran 7+13reb+1ast
Omega: F.Pavez 22+8reb+7ast, D.Aparicio 14+8reb+5ast, N.Valderrama 14+10reb, R.Mella 10+5reb+1ast, V.Tapia 4+1reb+1ast, B.Cabello 4+6reb

Huachipato - Puerto Montt 74-73

Undefeated Puerto Montt (6-1) recorded its first loss on the court of fifth ranked Huachipato on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by Huachipato 74-73. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Puerto Montt. The best player for the winners was center Marko Castro (192-1988) who scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Sixto Urrutia (-2005) chipped in 19 points. Huachipato's coach Gabriel Schamberger used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Colombian forward Leyder Moreno (195-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and center Luciano Tognon (205-1994) added 13 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. Huachipato maintains fifth position with 1-6 record. Puerto Montt at the other side still keeps top place with one game lost. They share the position with Boston College. Huachipato are looking forward to face higher ranked Aleman (#3) in Puerto Varas in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Puerto Montt will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Puerto Montt: L.Moreno 23+10reb+2ast, J.Alvarado 17+2reb+3ast, L.Tognon 13+10reb+3ast, C.Torres 8+2reb+1ast, F.Acuna 6+6reb, J.Cardenas 6+4reb+8ast
Huachipato: S.Urrutia 19+4reb+2ast, M.Castro 18+6reb+6ast, L.Becerra 18+2reb+5ast, N.Alvarez 7+9reb+3ast, A.Sepulveda 5+5reb, V.Coro 2+2reb

Brisas - Luis Matte 60-82

No shocking result in a game in Santiago where second ranked Luis Matte (4-2) smashed 5th ranked Brisas (1-5) 82-60 on Saturday. Luis Matte outrebounded Brisas 45-34 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Luis Matte looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Eddison Gomez (-2003) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists and power forward Boris Guerra (-1987) who added 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Luis Matte players scored in double figures. Cuban guard Luis Cuttis (-1995) responded with 21 points and 8 rebounds and Dhuball Jara scored 4 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. 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. Luis Matte maintains second position with 4-2 record having just three points less than leader Illaplel, which they share with Liceo Curico. Loser Brisas keep the fifth place with five games lost. Luis Matte will meet at home Stadio Italiano (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Brisas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Boston College.
Top scorers:
Brisas: L.Cuttis 21+8reb+2ast, N.Montagna 10+1reb, N.Escalona 7+2reb+2ast, S.Roa 6+4reb+2ast, R.Escobar 5+4reb+1ast, D.Jara 4+8reb+4ast
Luis Matte: B.Guerra 19+6reb+4ast, L.Adrian 14+8reb+4ast, E.Gomez 13+13reb+5ast, S.Anriquez 11+2reb+2ast, F.Castellano 10+5reb, F.Garrido 9+4reb+4ast

Illaplel - Quilpue 65-52

Rather expected game when 3rd ranked Quilpue (3-3) was defeated on the road by first ranked Illaplel (5-1) 65-52 on Saturday. Illaplel outrebounded Quilpue 49-27 including a 38-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard David Valencia (175-1995) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and Brazilian guard Caio Domingos (178-2005) who added 8 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. Maximiliano Lopez (-2003) responded with 18 points and Axel Soria (-1999) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Illaplel have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-1 record. Loser Quilpue keeps the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Stadio Italiano. Illaplel will meet at home league's second-placed Arabe de Valp. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Quilpue will play against Arturo Prat and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quilpue: M.Lopez 18+3reb, A.Soria 14+5reb+2ast, J.Ortega 9+7reb, S.Jara 5+3reb, R.Zarate 3+2reb, J.Toledo 3+7reb+4ast
Illaplel: D.Valencia 18+13reb+2ast, H.Lourdener 12+6reb+1ast, M.Lopez 11+3reb+1ast, C.Domingos 8+15reb, E.Sepulveda 6+5reb+1ast, M.Brito 6+2reb+1ast

Arabe de Valp. - The Sharks 83-75

Rather predictable result in Valparaiso where second ranked Arabe de Valp. (5-2) beat 4th ranked The Sharks (2-4) 83-75 on Sunday. Arabe de Valp. forced 19 The Sharks turnovers and outrebounded them 48-37 including 18 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Hilario Sanchez (-1999) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and American Jeremiah Toney (196-1998, college: Southwest, agency: Starting 5) who added 23 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Alfredo Alvarez (-2002) responded with 26 points and 9 rebounds and Lian Castro (-2001) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Four The Sharks players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Arabe de Valp. have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 5-2 record behind leader Illaplel. Loser The Sharks keep the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Temuco and Constitucion. Arabe de Valp. will meet league's leader Illaplel in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. The Sharks will play against Arturo Prat and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
The Sharks: A.Alvarez 26+9reb, L.Castro 17+5reb+1ast, J.Videla 11+3reb+1ast, C.Gonzalez Arancibia 10+8reb+2ast, I.Villarroel 9+7reb+7ast, C.Gonzalez Carvajal 2
Arabe de Valp.: H.Sanchez 24+12reb+4ast, J.Toney 23+13reb, M.Albornoz 15+6reb+5ast, J.Higueras 8+7reb+1ast, D.Godoy 6+5reb+4ast, R.Jadue 4+2reb+2ast

Tinguiririca - Liceo Curico 74-81

Not a big story in a game in San Fernando where bottom-ranked Tinguiririca (0-7) was defeated by second ranked Liceo Curico (4-2) 81-74 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Sebastian Riquelme (188-1995) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 9 rebounds and Joaquin Contreras (-2003) who added 13 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Guard Carlos Fuenzalida (-1994) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 16 rebounds and Alfonso Gonzalez scored 20 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Liceo Curico maintains second position with 4-2 record having just three points less than leader Illaplel, which they share with Luis Matte. Loser Tinguiririca still closes the standings with seven games lost. Liceo Curico will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tinguiririca will play against Constitucion (#4) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Tinguiririca: A.Gonzalez 20+4reb+4ast, A.Ibanez 17+7reb+1ast, I.Pacheco 15+8reb+2ast, C.Fuenzalida 11+16reb+1ast, J.Celis 7+7reb, C.Gonzalez 2+1reb
Liceo Curico: S.Riquelme 21+9reb+3ast, C.Lavin 15+4reb+4ast, J.Contreras 13+9reb+3ast, G.Cardoso 10+10reb, F.Correa 9+2reb, R.Perez 8+4reb

Boston College - Sergio Ceppi 82-61

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: Boston College (#1) and Sergio Ceppi (#4). Boston College (6-1) smashed visiting Sergio Ceppi (2-5) by 21 points 82-61. Boston College forced 25 Sergio Ceppi turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Antone Robinson orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Forward Vicente Schulz (-2002) contributed with 13 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals for the winners. Gabriel Hormazabal replied with 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Uruguayan Michael Viazzo (-2004) added 12 points in the effort for Sergio Ceppi. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Boston College have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-1 record, which they share with Puerto Montt. Sergio Ceppi at the other side keeps the fourth place with five games lost. Boston College's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Brisas.
Top scorers:
Sergio Ceppi: G.Hormazabal 17+7reb+2ast, M.Viazzo 12+4reb, F.Aguilera 8+1ast, I.Almarza 5+3reb+1ast, F.Latorre 5+1reb+2ast, L.Crovetto 4+1reb+1ast
Boston College: A.Robinson 19+6reb+3ast, V.Schulz 13+7reb+5ast, L.Marquez 13+4reb+3ast, R.Rubio 8+2reb+1ast, D.Guzman 7+1reb, C.Ordonez 7+2reb+2ast