LNF Round 6 (Regular Season): Los Leones keep a leadership position

The Regular Season in LNF just ended. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Los Leones as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Los Leones defeated 4th ranked Gimnastico in San Pablo 75-64. Los Leones forced 21 Gimnastico turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Kyaja Williams (180-1998, college: Bowie St.) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 16 rebounds. chipped in 15 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists. Los Leones' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Sonya Morris (178-1997, college: Texas) who recorded 23 points and 9 rebounds. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Gimnastico at the other side keeps the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with Sergio Ceppi.
Undefeated Sportiva Ita. (5-1) recorded its first loss in Valparaiso. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Puente Alto (5-1) 74-64. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Sportiva Ita.. It was a good game for Colombian guard Manuela Rios (163-1997) who led her team to a victory with a triple-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Gabriela Ahumada contributed with 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American forward Kyaja Williams (180-1998, college: Bowie St.) replied with 26 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals for Sportiva Ita.Sportiva Ita.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Puente Alto have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Sportiva Ita.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Santiago: Sergio Ceppi (#5) and Brisas (#6). Brisas were smashed at home by 45 points 31-76 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Pia Henriquez had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Maria Mancilla with 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. Sergio Ceppi (2-5) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Gimnastico. Loser Brisas still closes the standings with seven games lost.

In the last two games of round 6 Puerto Montt was defeated by Alemana in Paillaco 70-61. Univ. Austral lost to undefeated Univ.Concepcion at home 50-91.
The best stats of 6th round was 16 points by Leah Scott of Univ.Concepcion.

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Brisas - Sergio Ceppi 31-76

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Santiago: Sergio Ceppi (#5) and Brisas (#6). Brisas were smashed at home by 45 points 31-76 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Sergio Ceppi held Brisas to an opponent 20.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 38.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Sergio Ceppi forced 26 Brisas turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Colombian guard Manuela Rios (163-1997) with 11 points and Veronica Ponce scored 6 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sergio Ceppi (2-5) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Gimnastico. Loser Brisas still closes the standings with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Brisas: M.Maria 11+4reb, R.Catalina 6+2reb+4ast, P.Veronica 6+7reb+1ast, O.Valentina 4+1ast, S.Emilia 2, C.Camila 2+3reb
Sergio Ceppi: H.Pia 21+11reb+6ast, G.Katalina 15+7reb+4ast, G.Amparo 10+6reb+2ast, B.Pierina 7+3reb+2ast, J.Galilea 6+3reb+1ast, M.Paula 6+2reb+1ast

Los Leones - Gimnastico 75-64

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Los Leones as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Los Leones defeated 4th ranked Gimnastico in San Pablo 75-64. Los Leones forced 21 Gimnastico turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Kyaja Williams (180-1998, college: Bowie St.) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 16 rebounds. chipped in a triple-double by scoring 15 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists. Los Leones' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Sonya Morris (178-1997, college: Texas) who recorded 23 points and 9 rebounds and Arleny Gonzalez added 18 points and 12 rebounds respectively. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Gimnastico at the other side keeps the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with Sergio Ceppi.
Top scorers:
Gimnastico: S.Morris 23+9reb+3ast, G.Arleny 18+12reb+1ast, M.Tatiana 11+5reb+2ast, G.Betsy 6+15reb+3ast, M.Massiel 3+4reb+3ast, S.Macarena 2+1reb
Los Leones: K.Williams 26+16reb+3ast, J.Alexus 15+16reb+12ast, O.Martina 14+4reb, C.Javiera 9+4reb+3ast, R.Pia 3, H.Constanza 2+1ast

Sportiva Ita. - Puente Alto 64-74

Undefeated Sportiva Ita. (5-1) recorded its first loss in Valparaiso. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Puente Alto (5-1) 74-64. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Sportiva Ita.. It was a good game for Colombian guard Manuela Rios (163-1997) who led her team to a victory with a triple-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. contributed with 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Five Puente Alto players scored in double figures. American forward Kyaja Williams (180-1998, college: Bowie St.) replied with 26 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and her fellow American import forward Lydia Rivers (188-1997, college: Virginia Tech) added 18 points and 15 rebounds in the effort for Sportiva Ita.Sportiva Ita.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Puente Alto have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Sportiva Ita.
Top scorers:
Sportiva Ita.: C.Kaye 26+6reb+4ast, L.Rivers 18+15reb, J.Ljubetic 13+8reb+1ast, V.Andrea 4+1reb+1ast, D.Renata 3+4reb+1ast, E.Oliveria 0+2reb
Puente Alto: S.Francisca 16+2reb+1ast, M.Rios 14+10reb+11ast, A.Gabriela 12+9reb+4ast, A.Catalina 12+5reb, M.Biranna 10+8reb, C.Florencia 5+1reb

Alemana P. - Puerto Montt 70-61

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Paillaco where one of their biggest challengers Puerto Montt (1-3) was defeated by fourth ranked Alemana (1-2) 70-61 on Saturday. Alemana had a 34-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. scored 17 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Brazil Harvey-Carr (185-2001, college: Seton Hall) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Destiny Samuel (188, college: USA) with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and scored 10 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Alemana left bottom position moving up to second place. Loser Puerto Montt keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Univ. Austral.
Top scorers:
Puerto Montt: D.Samuel 16+13reb+4ast, T.Catalina 14+4reb+1ast, S.Pia 10+9reb+4ast, G.Ana 7+5reb+2ast, C.Nathalia 7+2reb+1ast, A.Catalina 4+3reb
Alemana P.: B.Harvey-Carr 18+8reb+3ast, M.Esmeralda 17+9reb+4ast, D.Krishma 10+2reb, S.Kiera 9+6reb+1ast, D.Dublo 6+13reb+1ast, G.Tatiana 4+3reb+1ast

Univ. Austral - Univ.Concepcion 50-91

No shocking result in a game in Puerto Montt where top-ranked Univ.Concepcion (5-0) smashed 3rd ranked Univ. Austral (1-3) 91-50 on Saturday. Univ.Concepcion dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Univ. Austral's 18. Univ.Concepcion forced 25 Univ. Austral turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American Leah Scott (183-1993, college: Marshall) scored 16 points to lead the charge for the winners and chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Five Univ.Concepcion players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Argentinian center Nerea Lagowski (195-2006) with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and American forward Brazil Harvey-Carr (185-2001, college: Seton Hall) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. 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. Univ.Concepcion have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Loser Univ. Austral keeps the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Puerto Montt.
Top scorers:
Univ. Austral: N.Lagowski 15+10reb+2ast, L.Sofia 15+5reb+1ast, C.Javiera 5+2reb, O.Paula 5+5reb+2ast, R.Fernanda 3+4reb+2ast, C.Vanessa 3+3reb+3ast
Univ.Concepcion: L.Scott 16+4reb+3ast, V.Josefina 15+4reb+2ast, C.Barbara 13+6reb+2ast, P.Catalina 12+3reb+5ast, G.Amanda 11+3reb+2ast, V.Amaya 8+5reb+1ast