LNB Round 1 (Regular Season): Valdivia topple Univ.Concepcion

The Regular Season in LNB just started. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Valdivia defeated Univ.Concepcion at home 85-70. American Lenell Henry (203-1998, college: Alcorn St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and Argentinian guard Guido Mariani (194-1994, agency: BIG) chipped in 27 points and 5 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). At the losing side American forward Stephen Maxwell (201-1993, college: CSUN) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Univ.Concepcion will play next round against strong Puerto Varas trying to get back on the winning streak. Valdivia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Espanol on the court of Puente Alto. Visitors were defeated by Puente Alto 65-60. American Rakim Brown (198-1991, college: Humboldt St.) nailed 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and Jonnivius Smith accounted for 7 points and 14 rebounds. Argentinian center Ramiro Rattero (199-2000, agency: BIG) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds for Espanol in the defeat. Puente Alto will play against Los Leones in Quilpue in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Espanol will play at home against Boston College and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Quite upsetting was Boston College's home defeat in a game versus Univ.Catolica 85-72. Tristan Harper fired 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. T.J. Robinson produced 19 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Univ.Catolica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Colo Colo.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 1: Los Leones destroyed Colo Colo on the opponent's court 85-54. Puerto Varas managed to outperform Las Animas in a home game 92-89. Ancud lost to Valdivia on the road 80-87.



Puente Alto - Espanol T. 65-60

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Espanol on the court of Puente Alto. Visitors were defeated by Puente Alto 65-60. Puente Alto outrebounded Espanol 44-31 including 33 on the defensive glass. American Rakim Brown (198-1991, college: Humboldt St.) nailed 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and his fellow American import center Jonnivius Smith (206-2001, college: UTSA) accounted for 7 points and 14 rebounds. Argentinian center Ramiro Rattero (199-2000, agency: BIG) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds and Argentinian point guard Cristian Zenclussen (186-1997, agency: BIG) added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Espanol in the defeat. Five Espanol players scored in double figures. Puente Alto will play against Los Leones in Quilpue in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Espanol will play at home against Boston College and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Puente Alto: R.Brown 15+9reb+4ast, O.Barria 10+1reb+2ast, R.Munoz 10+4reb, J.Pino 8+8reb, J.Smith 7+14reb+1ast, F.Ibarra 6+2reb+1ast
Espanol T.: L.Tognon 12+1reb+2ast, R.Rattero 12+13reb+2ast, P.Barraza 12+3reb+3ast, M.Zerene 10+1reb, C.Zenclussen 10+6reb+6ast, G.Caraboni 4+4reb+2ast

Boston College - Univ.Catolica 72-85

Quite upsetting was Boston College's home defeat in a game versus Univ.Catolica 85-72. Univ.Catolica made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Boston College turnovers. American forward Tristan Harper (198-2000, college: Langston) fired 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Brazilian center Pedro Leopoldino (206-1998) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. American forward T.J. Robinson (203-1989, college: LBSU) produced 19 points and 5 rebounds and Lucas Marquez (196-2003) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Univ.Catolica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Colo Colo.
Top scorers:
Univ.Catolica: T.Harper 22+6reb+1ast, D.Salcedo 16+7reb+1ast, P.Leopoldino 15+7reb+3ast, S.Navarrete 9+2reb, R.Rojas 9+1reb+2ast, J.Dlugoszewski 7+1reb+1ast
Boston College: T.Robinson 19+5reb+3ast, L.Marquez 12+5reb+2ast, B.Guerra 10+5reb+3ast, C.Belmar 6+2reb+6ast, G.Soto 6+3reb+1ast, F.Martinez 5+4reb+2ast

Colo Colo - Los Leones 54-85

But Colo Colo was not able to use a home court advantage and was crushed by the opponent from Quilpue 85-54 on Thursday night. Los Leones dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Colo Colo's 20. Los Leones forced 19 Colo Colo turnovers and outrebounded them 41-30 including 32 on the defensive glass. American forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) fired 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Dutch center Terrence Bieshaar (208-1997, agency: BIG) chipped in 16 points. Four Los Leones players scored in double figures. The former international Antonio Pinedo (195-1994) produced 11 points and naturalized Argentinian center Franco Alippi (201-1998) added 7 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Los Leones will meet at home Puente Alto in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Colo Colo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Univ.Catolica.
Top scorers:
Los Leones: T.Bieshaar 16+3reb+1ast, K.Gaddy 16+6reb+1ast, E.Lugo 13+3reb+2ast, I.Carrion 10+4reb, N.Rebolledo 7+5reb+1ast, D.Jones 7+6reb+5ast
Colo Colo: A.Pinedo 11+3reb+1ast, D.Garcia 10+1reb+1ast, M.Serrano 7+2reb+1ast, F.Alippi 7+7reb, J.Schuler 5+4reb+2ast, A.Gonzalez 4

Puerto Varas - Las Animas 92-89

Puerto Varas used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Valdivia 92-89 on Thursday night. Puerto Varas looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward Joshua Morris (203-1993, college: UTPB) fired 25 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. The former international power forward Aitor Pickett (203-1999) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. American power forward Rashad Hassan (203-1989, college: SSU) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds and the former international Sebastian Suarez (193-1991, college: Portland St.) added 28 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Puerto Varas and four Las Animas players scored in double figures. Puerto Varas will meet Univ.Concepcion on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Las Animas will play against Espanol and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Puerto Varas: J.Morris 25+7reb+3ast, M.Perez 14+2reb+3ast, C.Villagran 14+3reb+2ast, A.Pickett 13+8reb+3ast, S.Gomez 11+4reb+1ast, B.Perez 7+1reb+3ast
Las Animas: S.Suarez 28+5reb+2ast, R.Hassan 20+13reb+2ast, G.Diaz 12+3reb+10ast, F.Martinez 10+4reb, E.Amado 9+4reb+6ast, C.Stuardo 8+1reb+2ast

Valdivia - Univ.Concepcion 85-70

Valdivia defeated Univ.Concepcion at home 85-70. American Lenell Henry (203-1998, college: Alcorn St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and Argentinian guard Guido Mariani (194-1994, agency: BIG) chipped in 27 points and 5 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Four Valdivia players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Stephen Maxwell (201-1993, college: CSUN) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import point guard Emmanuel Payton-Clottey (183-1997, college: FSU) scored 19 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Univ.Concepcion will play next round against strong Puerto Varas trying to get back on the winning streak. Valdivia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Valdivia: G.Mariani 27+4reb+5ast, L.Henry 23+13reb+1ast, F.Herrera 18+6reb+4ast, G.Hernandez 13+2ast, G.Hermosillas 4+3reb, Y.Orelus 0+1reb
Univ.Concepcion: E.Payton-Clottey 19+2reb+2ast, S.Maxwell 13+11reb+1ast, K.Rubio 12+2reb+2ast, N.Aguirre 9+4ast, E.Marechal 7+1reb+2ast, F.Saravia 6+1reb

Valdivia - Ancud 87-80

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Ancud's road loss to Valdivia 80-87 on Friday. American Lenell Henry (203-1998, college: Alcorn St.) fired 26 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Gaspar Hernandez (-1999) chipped in 17 points and 6 assists. American guard Darryl Owens (192-1997, college: Young Harris) produced 25 points and 5 rebounds and guard Patricio Arroyo (185-1996) added 15 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ancud's coach Sebastian Luis Figueredo rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Valdivia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ancud will play against Espanol in Osorno and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Valdivia: L.Henry 26+8reb+1ast, G.Hernandez 17+3reb+6ast, G.Mariani 16+6reb+2ast, G.Hermosillas 16, E.Carrasco 5+2reb+5ast, F.Herrera 3+6reb+2ast
Ancud: D.Owens 25+5reb+2ast, P.Arroyo 15+4reb+6ast, J.McLaughlin 11+6reb, J.Fontena 10+7reb+1ast, A.Lopez 5+2reb+1ast, N.Martinez 4+3reb+2ast