LNB Round 10 (Regular Season): Univ.Concepcion loses the game and top position

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

There was a change at the LNB leadership position after last games. Round 10 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Univ.Concepcion (6-4). They were defeated by fourth ranked Las Animas (5-5) 86-80 on Sunday night. Las Animas had a 29-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Las Animas especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American center Roquez Johnson (201-1992, college: MSU, agency: BIG) had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 17 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. At the losing side American forward Stephen Maxwell (201-1993, college: CSUN) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds. Las Animas moved-up to third place, which they share with Colo Colo and Puente Alto. Univ.Concepcion lost third consecutive game. Defending champion still keeps top position with four games lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Los Leones who have the same record.
The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Valdivia as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Univ.Concepcion) loss. Valdivia defeated 6th ranked Puerto Varas at home 76-72. American Lenell Henry (203-1998, college: Alcorn St.) notched 18 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Guido Mariani supported him with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Even 21 points and 6 rebounds by the former international guard Marcelo Perez (196-1999, college: Southern Miss) did not help to save the game for Puerto Varas. Valdivia have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 3 other teams. Puerto Varas lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with six games lost.
A very close game took place in Santiago between Puente Alto and Boston College. Fourth ranked Puente Alto (5-5) got a very close victory on the road over 6th ranked Boston College (1-9). Puente Alto managed to escape with a 3-point win 77-74 on Saturday evening. Jonnivius Smith fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 20 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. TJ Robinson produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Puente Alto have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Colo Colo and Las Animas. Boston College lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth position with nine games lost.

In the last two games of round 10 Colo Colo lost to Espanol on the opponent's court 64-78. Puerto Varas managed to outperform Ancud in a home game 90-75.



Espanol T. - Colo Colo 78-64

There was a minor upset in Talca where 3rd ranked Colo Colo (5-5) was defeated by fifth ranked Espanol (3-7) 78-64 on Sunday. Espanol made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Espanol outrebounded Colo Colo 42-29 including 33 on the defensive glass. Colombian power forward Santiago Serna (203-2001) fired 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. chipped in 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Espanol T. players scored in double figures. Uruguayan guard Diego Garcia (186-1992) produced 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Argentinian guard Guido Mariani (194-1994, agency: BIG) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Espanol maintains fifth position with 3-7 record, which they share with Ancud. Colo Colo at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. They share the position with Puente Alto and Las Animas.
Top scorers:
Espanol T.: S.Serna 18+9reb+1ast, C.Giann 16+6reb+2ast, C.Zenclussen 13+5reb+2ast, T.Luciano 13+9reb+4ast, Z.Mohunir 12+4reb+1ast, B.Pablo 4+6reb+4ast
Colo Colo: P.Antonio 15+5reb+2ast, D.Garcia 13+5reb+5ast, B.Francisco 11+7reb+3ast, A.Franco 9+4reb+1ast, S.Jorge 9+4reb+2ast, M.Luis 5+2reb+2ast

Boston College - Puente Alto 74-77

A very close game took place in Santiago between Puente Alto and Boston College. Fourth ranked Puente Alto (5-5) got a very close victory on the road over 6th ranked Boston College (1-9). Puente Alto managed to escape with a 3-point win 77-74 on Saturday evening. American center Jonnivius Smith (206-2001, college: UTSA) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 20 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. chipped in 24 points and 7 rebounds. American forward TJ Robinson (203-1989, college: LBSU) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds and Adam Hess added 17 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Puente Alto have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Colo Colo and Las Animas. Boston College lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth position with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Puente Alto: P.Joaquin 24+7reb+2ast, J.Smith 22+20reb+1ast, M.Renato 12+6reb+4ast, B.Oscar 7+2reb+7ast, I.Felix 5+3reb+1ast, A.Juan 4+4reb
Boston College: T.Robinson 22+12reb+3ast, L.Marquez 18+6reb+2ast, H.Adam 17+12reb+1ast, R.Rodrigo 9+3reb+2ast, S.Gabriel 5+3reb+2ast, S.Vicente 2+6reb+3ast

Valdivia - Puerto Varas 76-72

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Valdivia as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Univ.Concepcion) loss. Valdivia defeated 6th ranked Puerto Varas at home 76-72. Valdivia forced 20 Puerto Varas turnovers. Puerto Varas were plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. American Lenell Henry (203-1998, college: Alcorn St.) notched 18 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Argentinian guard Guido Mariani (194-1994, agency: BIG) supported him with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Four Valdivia players scored in double figures. Even 21 points and 6 rebounds by the former international guard Marcelo Perez (196-1999, college: Southern Miss) did not help to save the game for Puerto Varas. American forward Joshua Morris (203-1993, college: UTPB) added 15 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) for lost side. Valdivia have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 3 other teams. Puerto Varas lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Valdivia: L.Henry 18+5reb+2ast, G.Hermosillas 13+5reb, G.Mariani 12+6reb+3ast, H.Gaspar 10+3reb+3ast, E.Carrasco 9+5reb+1ast, F.Herrera 8+4reb+2ast
Puerto Varas: M.Perez 21+6reb+1ast, J.Morris 15+6reb+2ast, D.Simon 11+4reb+1ast, V.Carlos 8+4reb+6ast, P.Benjamin 6+1ast, P.Allegrini 4+6reb+1ast

Puerto Varas - Ancud 90-75

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Puerto Varas and 5th ranked Ancud had identical 3-6 record. This time Puerto Varas used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Ancud 90-75 on Sunday night. Puerto Varas made 27-of-32 free shots (84.4 percent) during the game. American forward Joshua Morris (203-1993, college: UTPB) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Puerto Varas players scored in double figures. American guard Troy Cracknell (193-1999, college: Augusta, agency: Interperformances) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Marquez Letcher-Ellis (203-1997, college: Nevada) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Puerto Varas (4-6) moved-up to fifth place which they share with defeated Ancud. Ancud at the other side keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with Espanol.
Top scorers:
Puerto Varas: J.Morris 24+14reb+2ast, R.Whitfield 21+1reb+3ast, V.Carlos 15+7reb+6ast, P.Allegrini 10+3reb, M.Perez 9+5reb+2ast, D.Simon 5
Ancud: T.Cracknell 20+10reb+3ast, M.Letcher-Ellis 14+6reb, L.Agustin 8+2ast, J.Fontena 7+7reb+3ast, C.Branko 7+1ast, V.Piero 7+3reb

Las Animas - Univ.Concepcion 86-80

There was a change at the LNB leadership position after last games. Round 10 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Univ.Concepcion (6-4). They were defeated by fourth ranked Las Animas (5-5) 86-80 on Sunday night. Las Animas had a 29-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Las Animas especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American center Roquez Johnson (201-1992, college: MSU, agency: BIG) had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 17 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. Five Las Animas players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Stephen Maxwell (201-1993, college: CSUN) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds and the former international Kevin Rubio (192-2000) scored 24 points. Las Animas moved-up to third place, which they share with Colo Colo and Puente Alto. Univ.Concepcion lost third consecutive game. Defending champion still keeps top position with four games lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Los Leones who have the same record.
Top scorers:
Las Animas: R.Johnson 24+17reb+2ast, S.Suarez 18+5reb+2ast, D.Gabriel 14+5reb+8ast, E.Amado 12+1ast, R.Hassan 11+8reb+5ast, S.Cristobal 4+1reb+1ast
Univ.Concepcion: K.Rubio 24+3reb+3ast, E.Payton-Clottey 20+4reb+2ast, S.Maxwell 15+15reb+3ast, M.Carlos 9+9reb, S.Francisco 7+4ast, M.Eduardo 3+3ast