LNF Round 2 (Regular Season): Los Leones defeat Univ.Concepcion

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in LNF. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Univ.Concepcion at the home court on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by Los Leones 70-65. Los Leones forced 20 Univ.Concepcion turnovers. American-Syrian guard Randi Brown (173-1996, college: New Orleans) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 8 rebounds. The former international forward Anahi Moran (168-1996) contributed with 15 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. Argentinian guard Laila Raviolo (180-2000, agency: BIG) replied with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds for Univ.Concepcion.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: Puente Alto and Sergio Ceppi. Sergio Ceppi was smashed at home by 25 points 65-90 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Colombian forward Mabel Martinez (180-1986) scored 19 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Janessa Gonzalez chipped in 20 points during the contest. Center Katalina Garcia (182-1994) responded with 20 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
An interesting game for Sportiva Ita. which played road game in Las Condes against Azul y Rojo. Sportiva Ita. managed to get a 11-point victory 78-67. Angel Baker notched 23 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 25 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) by Maria-Esperanza Delgado did not help to save the game for Azul y Rojo. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 2: winless Quilicura was smashed by Gimnastico on the road 78-36. Sportiva Ita. destroyed Sergio Ceppi on its own court 86-65. Gimnastico was outscored by Univ.Concepcion in a road game 82-61. Winless Quilicura lost to undefeated Los Leones at home 47-76.

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Univ.Concepcion - Los Leones 65-70

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Univ.Concepcion at the home court on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by Los Leones 70-65. Los Leones forced 20 Univ.Concepcion turnovers. American-Syrian guard Randi Brown (173-1996, college: New Orleans) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 8 rebounds. The former international forward Anahi Moran (168-1996) contributed with 15 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Los Leones players scored in double figures. Argentinian guard Laila Raviolo (180-2000, agency: BIG) replied with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds and the former international Josefina Viafora (185-1999) added 15 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Univ.Concepcion.
Top scorers:
Univ.Concepcion: V.Josefina 15+5reb+2ast, G.Amanda 12+3reb+1ast, L.Raviolo 11+10reb+2ast, V.Yenicel 7+2reb+1ast, P.Catalina 7+6reb+5ast, R.Juliana 7+7reb+1ast
Los Leones: B.Randi 22+8reb, A.Moran 15+5reb+1ast, M.Orellana 11+4reb+2ast, J.Campos 10+2reb+7ast, B.Akilah 8+11reb+2ast, C.Cardenas 4+7reb

Sergio Ceppi - Puente Alto 65-90

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: Puente Alto and Sergio Ceppi. Sergio Ceppi was smashed at home by 25 points 65-90 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Puente Alto dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Sergio Ceppi's 36. Puente Alto forced 19 Sergio Ceppi turnovers and outrebounded them 47-32 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Puente Alto players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. Colombian forward Mabel Martinez (180-1986) scored 19 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals to lead the charge for the winners and American-Puerto Rican guard Janessa Gonzalez (170-2002, college: FPU) chipped in 20 points during the contest. Center Katalina Garcia (182-1994) responded with 20 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and the former international point guard Paula Carrasco (161-1994) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Four Sergio Ceppi players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Sergio Ceppi: G.Katalina 20+5reb+4ast, C.Paula 12+5reb+3ast, V.Karla 10+6reb+1ast, O.Viviana 10+4reb+3ast, B.Pierina 8+2reb+5ast, H.Pia 2+2reb+1ast
Puente Alto: J.Gonzalez 20+4reb+2ast, M.Martinez 19+7reb+4ast, J.Orrego 14+2reb+4ast, C.Ramirez 9+6reb+1ast, E.Oliva 8+6reb+5ast, G.Ahumada 6+4reb+2ast

Azul y Rojo - Sportiva Ita. 67-78

An interesting game for Sportiva Ita. which played road game in Las Condes against Azul y Rojo. Sportiva Ita. managed to get a 11-point victory 78-67. Sportiva Ita. outrebounded Azul y Rojo 54-42 including 20 on the offensive glass. American center Angel Baker (173-2000, college: Ole Miss) notched 23 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import Chyna Cornwell (188-2001, college: Rutgers) supported her with 11 points and 19 rebounds. Even 25 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) by Colombian Maria-Esperanza Delgado (173-1996, college: Angelo St.) did not help to save the game for Azul y Rojo. Valentina Castaneda (-2000) added 16 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Azul y Rojo: M.Delgado 25+4reb+2ast, C.Valentina 16+9reb+1ast, M.Paloma 9+7reb+1ast, S.Fernanda 7+5reb, N.Javiera 5+6reb+7ast, T.Daniela 2+2reb
Sportiva Ita.: B.Angel 23+8reb+2ast, C.Chyna 11+19reb+1ast, L.Jovanka 9+3reb+2ast, D.Balve 7+5reb+1ast, R.Diaz 7+5reb+1ast, F.Barahona 5+1reb+2ast

Gimnastico - Quilicura 78-36

Gimnastico used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Santiago 78-36 on Saturday night. Gimnastico held Quilicura to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 32.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Gimnastico forced 25 Quilicura turnovers and outrebounded them 58-30 including a 21-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Gimnastico looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Alexis Poole (188-1999, college: KSU) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Canadian-DR Congolese guard Roxane Makolo (178-2000, college: Georgia) supported her with 15 points and 14 rebounds. Even 4 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals by Venezuelan forward Maria Quero (160-1999) did not help to save the game for Quilicura. The former international forward Marisol Gamboa (178-1985) added 7 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. 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.
Top scorers:
Quilicura: D.Darling 8+4reb, G.Marisol 7+5reb+2ast, Q.Maria 4+5reb+5ast, D.Cameron 4+6reb+2ast, C.Margarita 3+2reb, H.Vanessa 3
Gimnastico: P.Alexis 17+12reb+3ast, S.Vidal 17+2reb+4ast, R.Makolo 15+14reb+2ast, C.Inostroza 9+9reb+3ast, I.Fuentes 6+1reb+2ast, M.Mondaca 5+4reb+4ast

Sportiva Ita. - Sergio Ceppi 86-65

Very expected game when Sergio Ceppi was smashed by Sportiva Ita. in Valparaiso 86-65 on Sunday. Sportiva Ita. forced 23 Sergio Ceppi turnovers and outrebounded them 59-35 including a 26-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Sportiva Ita. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American Chyna Cornwell (188-2001, college: Rutgers) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds to lead the effort and international forward Jovanka Ljubetic (176-2000, agency: LBM Management) supported her with 20 points. Even 21 points, 5 assists and 6 steals by Pierina Ballero (-2006) did not help to save the game for Sergio Ceppi. Cuban center Betsy Guilarte (186-2003) added 11 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. 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.
Top scorers:
Sergio Ceppi: B.Pierina 21+3reb+5ast, G.Katalina 11+3reb+1ast, G.Betsy 11+8reb+3ast, F.Michelle 7+1reb+1ast, V.Karla 4+5reb, P.Paula 4
Sportiva Ita.: L.Jovanka 20+2reb+1ast, C.Chyna 16+15reb+2ast, B.Angel 14+3reb+3ast, R.Diaz 9+4reb+1ast, T.Garcia 8+3reb+5ast, F.Barahona 7+8reb+3ast

Univ.Concepcion - Gimnastico 82-61

Univ.Concepcion used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from Vina del Mar 82-61 on Sunday night. Univ.Concepcion dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Gimnastico's 24. Univ.Concepcion forced 23 Gimnastico turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Guard Catalina Valenzuela (168-2003, college: FNU) notched 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and the former international Josefina Viafora (185-1999) supported her with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Univ.Concepcion players scored in double figures. Univ.Concepcion's coach felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 19 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists by Canadian-DR Congolese guard Roxane Makolo (178-2000, college: Georgia) did not help to save the game for Gimnastico. American forward Alexis Poole (188-1999, college: KSU) added 17 points and 10 rebounds for the guests.
Top scorers:
Gimnastico: M.Roxane 19+12reb+4ast, A.Poole 17+10reb+1ast, V.Sofia 9+1reb+1ast, G.Arleny 6+2reb, M.Tatiana 5+1reb+2ast, I.Claudia 3+5reb+1ast
Univ.Concepcion: J.Ribeiro 18+3reb, J.Viafora 15+6reb+1ast, C.Perez 13+4reb+3ast, C.Valenzuela 10+6reb+6ast, J.Cortes 8+5reb+1ast, R.Laila 7+7reb+6ast

Quilicura - Los Leones 47-76

Not a big story in a game when Quilicura was outscored by Los Leones in Santiago 76-47 on Sunday. Los Leones shot 20 for 38 from the free-throw line, while Quilicura only scored four points from the stripe. Los Leones forced 32 Quilicura turnovers. American-Syrian guard Randi Brown (173-1996, college: New Orleans) notched 21 points and 4 steals (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) to lead the effort and international point guard Javiera Campos (163-2002) supported her with 17 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Even 7 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks by the former international forward Marisol Gamboa (178-1985) did not help to save the game for Quilicura. Forward Cameron Diaz (-2002) added 19 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. 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.
Top scorers:
Quilicura: D.Cameron 19+5reb, D.Darling 9+9reb+4ast, G.Marisol 7+13reb+4ast, Q.Maria 6+5reb+4ast, C.Margarita 2+1reb, E.Monserrat 2+1ast
Los Leones: B.Randi 21+4reb+2ast, J.Campos 17+5reb+4ast, M.Orellana 16+6reb+1ast, F.Espinoza 9+6reb+1ast, F.Roman 4+3reb+1ast, A.Moran 4+7reb+1ast