LNB2 Round 9 (Regular Season): Arabe de Valp. defeat Illaplel

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Illaplel (5-2) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Arabe de Valp. (6-2) 71-56. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Illaplel. It was a key game for the top position in the league. It was a good game for Hilario Sanchez (-1999) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 4 assists. American Jeremiah Toney (196-1998, college: Southwest, agency: Starting 5) contributed with 10 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Arabe de Valp.'s coach Marcelo Gallegos used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brazilian guard Caio Domingos (178-2005) answered with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds for Illaplel. Arabe de Valp. have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Illaplel at the other side dropped to the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Luis Matte. Arabe de Valp. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Illaplel will play on the road against Arturo Prat in San Felipe and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Curico. Third ranked Municipal C. (4-3) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging second-best Liceo Curico (4-3) 72-69 in the game for the second place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Liceo Curico. Erick Anabalon stepped up and scored 19 points and 8 assists for the winners and Andres Martinez chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Juan Carrasco (-1998) with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Municipal C. moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Liceo Curico. Municipal C. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Liceo Curico will play again against the league's second-placed Municipal C. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Santiago: Boston College (#1) and Brisas (#5). Brisas were crushed at home by 30 points 54-84 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Antone Robinson nailed 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Luis Cuttis came up with 13 points and 8 rebounds for Brisas in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Boston College. They maintain first place with 7-1 record. Brisas lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with six games lost. They share it with Arturo Prat. Boston College will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Brisas' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Stadio Italiano.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 9: Truenos beat Municipal C. on the road 76-62. Quilpue lost to Arturo Prat on its own court 67-75. Constitucion unfortunately lost to Tinguiririca in San Fernando 60-73. Luis Matte managed to beat Stadio Italiano at home 74-61. Arturo Prat was crushed by The Sharks on the opponent's court 87-59. Aleman beat Huachipato in a home game 88-73. Temuco lost to Omega on the road 75-80.



Brisas - Boston College 54-84

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Santiago: Boston College (#1) and Brisas (#5). Brisas were crushed at home by 30 points 54-84 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Boston College forced 26 Brisas turnovers. Antone Robinson nailed 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Lucas Marquez (196-2003) accounted for 17 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Cuban guard Luis Cuttis (-1995) came up with 13 points and 8 rebounds and Eduardo Gonzalez (-1997) added 10 points respectively for Brisas in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Boston College. They maintain first place with 7-1 record. Brisas lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with six games lost. They share it with Arturo Prat. Boston College will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Brisas' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Stadio Italiano.
Top scorers:
Boston College: L.Marquez 17+2ast, A.Robinson 13+6reb+1ast, L.Bordones 10+2reb, D.Guzman 10+5reb+3ast, F.Martinez 7+3reb+2ast, G.Soto 6+1reb+3ast
Brisas: L.Cuttis 13+8reb+2ast, E.Medina 10+1reb+1ast, E.Gonzalez 10+2reb+1ast, S.Villarroel 7+4reb+1ast, L.Ordonez 4+1reb, R.Escobar 4+4reb

Municipal C. - Truenos 62-76

No shocking result in a game when leader Truenos (7-0) beat on the road 3rd placed Municipal C. (4-3) 76-62 on Saturday. Forward Martin Morales (-2002) nailed 29 points for the winning side and forward Alessandro Morales (-1998) accounted for 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Argentinian forward Andres Martinez (-1987) came up with 17 points and 9 rebounds and Erick Anabalon added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Municipal C. in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Truenos. They maintain first place with 7-0 record. Loser Municipal C. dropped to the second position with three games lost. They share it with Liceo Curico. Truenos will meet at home Constitucion (#4) in the next round. Municipal C. will play against Liceo Curico and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Truenos: M.Morales 29+4reb, N.Morales 18+4reb+1ast, A.Morales 14+6reb+4ast, S.Saez 6+4reb, R.Portuondo 3, M.Aburto 2+2reb
Municipal C.: A.Martinez 17+9reb, E.Anabalon 11+5reb+3ast, D.Saavedra 10+2reb, J.Munoz 8+2reb+1ast, E.Viveros 7+1reb+2ast, N.Bastias 4+4reb+1ast

Quilpue - Arturo Prat 67-75

There was a minor upset when 3rd placed Quilpue (3-4) lost at home to fifth ranked Arturo Prat (1-6) 75-67 on Saturday. Guard Agustin Villalon (184-2000) nailed a double-double by scoring 25 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 steals for the winning side and center Gaspar Tapia (190-2004) accounted for 11 points and 5 rebounds. Arturo Prat's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Jose Toledo (-2002) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and Maximiliano Lopez (-2003) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Quilpue in the defeat. Arturo Prat maintains fifth place with 1-6 record, which they share with Brisas. It was Quilpue's third loss in a row. They keep the third position with four games lost. They share it with Stadio Italiano and The Sharks. Arturo Prat will meet at home league's second-placed Illaplel in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Quilpue will play against The Sharks and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Arturo Prat: A.Villalon 25+13reb+6ast, G.Tapia 11+5reb+3ast, M.Estay 10+1reb, S.Jerez 9+3reb, T.Gonzalez 7+7reb+3ast, A.Escobar 5+2reb
Quilpue: J.Toledo 15+11reb+1ast, M.Lopez 15+6reb+2ast, S.Jara 14+4reb+3ast, R.Zarate 9+7reb+2ast, A.Soria 8+5reb+2ast, V.Gonzalez 4+2reb+1ast

Tinguiririca - Constitucion 73-60

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fifth ranked Tinguiririca (1-7) won against 4th placed Constitucion (2-5) in San Fernando 73-60 on Sunday. Alfonso Gonzalez nailed a double-double by scoring 32 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and guard Ivan Pacheco (-1994) accounted for 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Tinguiririca players scored in double figures. Brazilian power forward Enrico De Paula (205-2005) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and Miguel Gallardo (-1988) added 6 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Constitucion in the defeat. Constitucion's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tinguiririca maintains fifth place with 1-7 record, which they share with Huachipato. It was Constitucion's fourth loss in a row. They keep the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Temuco and Sergio Ceppi. Tinguiririca will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Constitucion will play against the league's leader Truenos (#1) in Talca and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tinguiririca: A.Gonzalez 32+10reb+1ast, A.Ibanez 15+4reb+2ast, I.Pacheco 12+6reb+6ast, J.Pacheco 11+3reb+2ast, J.Celis 2+6reb+2ast, C.Fuenzalida 1+2reb+1ast
Constitucion: E.De Paula 17+11reb+2ast, M.Iturra 7+3reb+1ast, R.Gamonal 7+2reb+1ast, O.Maraboli 6+3reb+1ast, M.Gallardo 6+9reb+2ast, D.Gonzalez 6+3reb+1ast

Illaplel - Arabe de Valp. 56-71

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Illaplel (5-2) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Arabe de Valp. (6-2) 71-56. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Illaplel. It was a key game for the top position in the league. It was a good game for Hilario Sanchez (-1999) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 4 assists. American Jeremiah Toney (196-1998, college: Southwest, agency: Starting 5) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Arabe de Valp.'s coach Marcelo Gallegos used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brazilian guard Caio Domingos (178-2005) answered with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and American guard David Valencia (175-1995) added 13 points in the effort for Illaplel. Arabe de Valp. have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Illaplel at the other side dropped to the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Luis Matte. Arabe de Valp. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Illaplel will play on the road against Arturo Prat in San Felipe and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Arabe de Valp.: H.Sanchez 22+4reb+4ast, M.Albornoz 15+5reb+3ast, J.Toney 10+14reb, T.Arenas 9+1ast, V.Godoy 5+6reb+1ast, D.Godoy 5+1reb
Illaplel: M.Lopez 16, D.Valencia 13+4reb, C.Domingos 13+11reb+1ast, H.Lourdener 9+3reb, E.Sepulveda 4+6reb+1ast, F.Villagran 1+6reb+1ast

Luis Matte - Stadio Italiano 74-61

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 3rd placed Stadio Italiano's (3-4) road loss to second ranked Luis Matte (5-2) 61-74 on Sunday. Franco Garrido (181-1986) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Venezuelan forward Luis Adrian (-1998) accounted for 18 points and 7 rebounds. Four Luis Matte players scored in double figures. Uruguayan Renzo Valenzani (-2004) came up with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Cristopher Aravena (-2002) added 11 points respectively for Stadio Italiano in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Luis Matte maintains second place with 5-2 record behind leader Truenos, which they share with Illaplel. Loser Stadio Italiano keeps the third position with four games lost. They share it with Quilpue and The Sharks. Luis Matte will meet Sergio Ceppi (#4) in the next round. Stadio Italiano's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Brisas.
Top scorers:
Luis Matte: L.Adrian 18+7reb+3ast, F.Garrido 16+10reb+4ast, F.Castellano 10+11reb+1ast, E.Gomez 10+2reb+2ast, C.Sanchez 8+2reb, S.Anriquez 6+1reb+5ast
Stadio Italiano: R.Valenzani 16+6reb+6ast, C.Aravena 11+4reb+1ast, G.Gonzalez 8+5reb, G.Vukasovic 6+3reb+2ast, C.Belmar 5+1ast, R.Galvez 4+3reb+1ast

The Sharks - Arturo Prat 87-59

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked The Sharks' (3-4) home victory over 5th ranked Arturo Prat (1-6) 87-59 on Sunday. The Sharks dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Arturo Prat's 30. The Sharks forced 21 Arturo Prat turnovers and outrebounded them 55-36 including a 39-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. Alfredo Alvarez (-2002) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and Carlos Gonzalez Carvajal (-1996) accounted for 14 points and 10 rebounds. Four The Sharks players scored in double figures. Guard Agustin Villalon (184-2000) came up with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists and Sebastian Jerez (-1990) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Arturo Prat 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. The Sharks moved-up to third place, which they share with Stadio Italiano and Quilpue. Loser Arturo Prat keeps the fifth position with six games lost. They share it with Brisas. The Sharks will meet at home Quilpue (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Arturo Prat will play against the league's second-placed Illaplel and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
The Sharks: A.Alvarez 21+13reb, I.Villarroel 18+6reb, L.Castro 17+6reb+1ast, C.Gonzalez Carvajal 14+10reb+1ast, C.Gonzalez Arancibia 7+11reb+2ast, E.Ortiz 4+4reb+1ast
Arturo Prat: A.Villalon 26+16reb+4ast, S.Jerez 11+8reb, G.Tapia 11+3reb, A.Escobar 5+1reb, L.Villalobos 3+2reb, R.Marin 2+1reb

Aleman - Huachipato 88-73

There was no surprise when 5th ranked Huachipato (1-7) lost to third ranked Aleman (3-3) in Puerto Varas 73-88 on Saturday. Francisco Saravia (-2008) nailed 31 points and 5 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) for the winning side and forward Jose Campos (-2002) accounted for 11 points and 4 assists. Four Aleman players scored in double figures. Center Marko Castro (192-1988) came up with 8 points and 10 rebounds and Matias Jana (-1996) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Huachipato in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Aleman maintains third place with 3-3 record having five points less than leader Truenos. Loser Huachipato keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with Tinguiririca. Aleman will meet Temuco (#4) on the road in the next round. Huachipato will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Aleman: F.Saravia 31+5reb+3ast, R.Figueroa 12+2reb+2ast, J.Campos 11+4reb+4ast, G.Beltran 11+4reb+1ast, D.Velasquez 8+1reb, L.Mohnen 5+9reb+2ast
Huachipato: D.Torres 11+3reb+2ast, M.Jana 10+6reb+1ast, S.Urrutia 8+3reb+1ast, M.Castro 8+10reb+2ast, D.Caldera 7+4reb, L.Becerra 6+4ast

Omega - Temuco 80-75

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Omega (5-1) beat at home 4th placed Temuco (2-5) 80-75 on Saturday. Strangely Temuco outrebounded Omega 44-32 including 33 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Ecuadorian power forward David Aparicio (-2001) nailed 28 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and guard Benjamin Cabello (-1999) accounted for 15 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Brazilian center Romulo Gusmao (208-1995) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 18 rebounds and Marco Aguilar (-2004) added 13 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Temuco in the defeat. Four Temuco players scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Omega. They maintain second place with 5-1 record behind leader Truenos. Loser Temuco keeps the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Sergio Ceppi and Constitucion. Omega will meet league's leader Puerto Montt on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Temuco will play against Aleman and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Omega: D.Aparicio 28+9reb+5ast, V.Tapia 21+1reb+1ast, B.Cabello 15+9reb+7ast, R.Mella 6+1reb+1ast, F.Pavez 5+8reb+6ast, N.Valderrama 3+1reb
Temuco: R.Gusmao 23+18reb+2ast, M.Aguilar 13+8reb+2ast, M.Cresp 10+2reb+2ast, M.Castillo 10+3reb+1ast, C.Iglesias 9+6reb+1ast, F.Becerra 7+3reb+3ast

Liceo Curico - Municipal C. 69-72

Important game to mention about took place in Curico. Third ranked Municipal C. (4-3) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging second-best Liceo Curico (4-3) 72-69 in the game for the second place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Liceo Curico. Erick Anabalon stepped up and scored 19 points and 8 assists for the winners and Argentinian forward Andres Martinez (-1987) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Juan Carrasco (-1998) with 17 points and 8 rebounds and guard Claudio Lavin (-2000) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Municipal C. moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Liceo Curico. Municipal C. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Liceo Curico will play again against the league's second-placed Municipal C. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Municipal C.: E.Anabalon 19+4reb+8ast, A.Martinez 18+6reb+1ast, J.Munoz 12+5reb+1ast, P.Penaloza 10+10reb+2ast, E.Viveros 9+8reb+1ast, N.Bastias 2+2reb
Liceo Curico: J.Carrasco 17+8reb+1ast, C.Lavin 16+6reb+3ast, J.Contreras 11+7reb+2ast, R.Perez 10+2reb+1ast, S.Riquelme 8+7reb, F.Correa 3+2ast