LNB 2 Round 5 (Regular Season): Sergio Ceppi defeat Hrvatski Sokol

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Hrvatski Sokol (3-2) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Sergio Ceppi (4-1) 80-72. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Sergio Ceppi made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Hrvatski Sokol turnovers and outrebounded them 52-36 including a 41-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Sergio Ceppi made 7 blocks. Venezuelan Victor Gonzalez (-1984) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points, 23 rebounds and 4 blocks. Power forward Boris Guerra (-1987) contributed with 13 points for the winners. Sergio Ceppi's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Argentinian Gino Sciamanna answered with 25 points and 9 rebounds for Hrvatski Sokol. Sergio Ceppi keeps a position of league leader. Hrvatski Sokol at the other side dropped to the second place with two games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Sergio Ceppi's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Stadio Italiano.
Important game to mention about took place in Talca. Leader Aleman (6-0) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 3rd placed Truenos (3-2) 66-64 in the game for the first place. Point guard Renato Figueroa (180-2003) stepped up and scored 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Lucas Oliveira chipped in 10 points and 10 rebounds. Rafael Portuondo responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Aleman maintains first place with 6-0 record. Truenos at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Aleman's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Puerto Varas Aleman.
A very close game took place in Quillota between San Luis and Stadio Italiano. Fifth ranked San Luis (3-2) got a very close home victory over 4th placed Stadio Italiano (2-3). San Luis managed to escape with a 3-point win 72-69 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Stadio Italiano. Andres Jaimes nailed 37 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Cesar Belmar came up with 12 points for Stadio Italiano in the defeat. Stadio Italiano's coach Rodrigo Carvajal rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. San Luis moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Stadio Italiano keeps the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Arabe de Valp. and Quilpue. San Luis will meet at home Arturo Prat (#6) in the next round. Stadio Italiano's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Sergio Ceppi.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 5: winless The Sharks were smashed by Arabe de Valp. on the road 89-65. Liceo Curico won against Municipal C. on its own court 73-66. Illaplel unfortunately lost to Quilpue in a road game 55-70. La Union managed to beat Escolar Ale. at home 79-68. Constitucion was crushed by Alemana on the opponent's court 87-64. Humboldt lost to undefeated Sportiva Italiana in a home game 43-78. Temuco won against Huachipato on the road 74-62. Luis Matte managed to outperform Arturo Prat on its own court 91-76.
The most impressive performance of 5th round was 23 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals by Cristian Urrutia of Luis Matte.



Arabe de Valp. - The Sharks 89-65

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Arabe de Valp. (2-3) crushed bottom-ranked The Sharks (0-5) in Valparaiso 89-65 on Saturday. Arabe de Valp. forced 20 The Sharks turnovers and outrebounded them 48-27 including a 22-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Benjamin Mondaca (-2003) nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and Argentinian Estanislao Crespi accounted for 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Carlos Gonzalez Carvajal (-1996) came up with 16 points and 8 rebounds and German guard Marc Mucha (179-1992) added 8 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists respectively for The Sharks 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. Arabe de Valp. maintains fourth place with 2-3 record, which they share with Stadio Italiano and Quilpue. Loser The Sharks still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Arturo Prat and Municipal C.. Arabe de Valp.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Valparaiso Sportiva Italiana.
Top scorers:
Arabe de Valp.: B.Mondaca 23+11reb+3ast, E.Crespi 19+8reb+5ast, M.Albornoz 14+5reb+2ast, R.Vergara 9, N.Vargas 7+2reb+1ast, H.Oliveira 4+13reb+1ast
The Sharks: C.Lian 17+1reb+2ast, G.Carvajal Carlos 16+8reb+2ast, V.Ignacio 10+7reb+2ast, M.Marc 8+5reb+9ast, F.Alfredo 8+6reb+2ast, P.Demian 3+2ast

San Luis - Stadio Italiano 72-69

A very close game took place in Quillota between San Luis and Stadio Italiano. Fifth ranked San Luis (3-2) got a very close home victory over 4th placed Stadio Italiano (2-3). San Luis managed to escape with a 3-point win 72-69 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Stadio Italiano. San Luis well out of reach of Stadio Italiano shooting 72.2 percent from the field. It was a great shooting night for San Luis especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 57.1 percentage. Colombian forward Andres Jaimes (198-2004) nailed 37 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winning side and forward Ricardo Middleton (-1998) accounted for 12 points and 5 assists. Guard Cesar Belmar (-2002) came up with 12 points and Alfredo Cuttis added 11 points respectively for Stadio Italiano in the defeat. Five Stadio Italiano players scored in double figures. Stadio Italiano's coach Rodrigo Carvajal rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. San Luis moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Stadio Italiano keeps the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Arabe de Valp. and Quilpue. San Luis will meet at home Arturo Prat (#6) in the next round. Stadio Italiano's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Sergio Ceppi.
Top scorers:
San Luis: J.Andres 37+7reb+2ast, R.Middleton 12+4reb+5ast, O.De 9+1reb+1ast, E.Medina 5+2reb, C.Sanchez 5+2reb, R.Balines 2+1reb+1ast
Stadio Italiano: B.Cesar 12+3reb+1ast, S.Piero 11+1reb+1ast, C.Alfredo 11+3reb+2ast, B.Sebastian 10+1reb+1ast, C.Sebastian 10+3reb+1ast, D.Francisco 6+1reb

Hrvatski Sokol - Sergio Ceppi 72-80

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Hrvatski Sokol (3-2) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Sergio Ceppi (4-1) 80-72. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Sergio Ceppi made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Hrvatski Sokol turnovers and outrebounded them 52-36 including a 41-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Sergio Ceppi made 7 blocks. Venezuelan Victor Gonzalez (-1984) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points, 23 rebounds and 4 blocks. Power forward Boris Guerra (-1987) contributed with 13 points for the winners. Sergio Ceppi's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Argentinian Gino Sciamanna answered with 25 points and 9 rebounds and Gonzalo Silva (-1999) added 18 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Hrvatski Sokol. Four Hrvatski Sokol players scored in double figures. Sergio Ceppi keeps a position of league leader. Hrvatski Sokol at the other side dropped to the second place with two games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Sergio Ceppi's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Stadio Italiano.
Top scorers:
Sergio Ceppi: V.Gonzalez 18+23reb, B.Guerra 13+4reb, D.Gonzalez 9+3reb+1ast, F.Latorre 8+4reb, A.Quintanilla 7+5reb, F.Aguilera 7+1reb+2ast
Hrvatski Sokol: S.Gino 25+9reb, S.Gonzalo 18+11reb+1ast, B.Luka 14+3reb, L.Elias 10+5reb+1ast, R.Jonathan 3+4reb+1ast, M.Fbain 2+2reb

Liceo Curico - Municipal C. 73-66

The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked Municipal C.'s (0-5) road loss to fifth ranked Liceo Curico (1-3) 66-73 on Saturday. Liceo Curico forced 29 Municipal C. turnovers. Forward Sebastian Riquelme (188-1995) nailed 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and forward Tomas Lavin (-2000) accounted for 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Jordan Flores (-2002) came up with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and forward Javier Munoz (-1995) added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Municipal C. in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Liceo Curico left bottom position moving up to fourth place, which they share with La Union. It was Municipal C.'s fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Arturo Prat and The Sharks. Liceo Curico will meet at home league's second-placed Constitucion in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Municipal C. will play against Truenos (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Liceo Curico: S.Riquelme 17+8reb+1ast, D.Ferro 15+5reb, T.Lavin 10+6reb+4ast, J.Carrasco 7+3reb+2ast, L.Martinez 6, F.Correa 6+3reb
Municipal C.: F.Jordan 27+12reb, M.Javier 12+9reb+2ast, V.Esteban 9+3reb+1ast, G.Jose 7+13reb+1ast, M.Pablo 5, M.Juan 4+7reb+1ast

Truenos - Aleman 64-66

Important game to mention about took place in Talca. Leader Aleman (6-0) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 3rd placed Truenos (3-2) 66-64 in the game for the first place. Point guard Renato Figueroa (180-2003) stepped up and scored 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Lucas Oliveira chipped in 10 points and 10 rebounds. Four Aleman players scored in double figures. Rafael Portuondo responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds and forward Nick Morales (187-1985) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Aleman maintains first place with 6-0 record. Truenos at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Aleman's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Puerto Varas Aleman.
Top scorers:
Aleman: R.Figueroa 16+7reb+3ast, G.Beltran 14+4reb+1ast, B.Jorquera 12+3reb+1ast, L.Oliveira 10+10reb+2ast, R.Chaparro 5+1reb, M.Lubiano 4+11reb+4ast
Truenos: P.Rafael 14+6reb, M.Nick 13+5reb+1ast, H.Kevin 12+2reb+2ast, A.Sebastian 9+3reb, M.Alessandro 8+3reb+4ast, C.Hector 6+2reb+1ast

Quilpue - Illaplel 70-55

There was a small surprise when fifth ranked Quilpue (2-3) won against at home second-ranked Illaplel (3-2) 70-55 on Saturday. Quilpue looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Maximiliano Lopez (-2003) nailed 20 points for the winning side and Felipe Gonzales (-1998) accounted for 4 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Matias Sepulveda (-1995) came up with 20 points and Colombian forward Leyder Moreno (195-2000) added 9 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Illaplel in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Quilpue moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Arabe de Valp. and Stadio Italiano. Loser Illaplel keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Quilpue will meet at home higher ranked Humboldt (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Illaplel will play against The Sharks and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quilpue: M.Lopez 20+4reb, I.Hilaire 14+1reb+2ast, V.Gonzalez 11+3reb+1ast, S.Jara 9+2reb+5ast, H.Perez 8+3reb+5ast, F.Gonzales 4+13reb+4ast
Illaplel: S.Matias 20+1reb+3ast, C.Sergio 12+10reb, F.Manuel 9+2reb+2ast, L.Moreno 9+9reb+5ast, T.Jose 5+8reb+2ast, O.Victor 0

La Union - Escolar Ale. 79-68

There was a minor upset when 3rd placed Escolar Ale. (0-1) lost on the road to sixth ranked La Union (1-3) 79-68 on Saturday. La Union made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. Argentinian-Italian forward Stefano Alesso (213-2003, college: Stetson) nailed 24 points and 25 rebounds for the winning side and American guard Irin Stark (185-1989, college: STAC, agency: VSG) accounted for 21 points and 6 rebounds. Four La Union players scored in double figures. La Union's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Argentinian Tomas Sterz came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and Hilario Sanchez (-1999) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Escolar Ale. in the defeat. La Union left bottom position moving up to fourth place, which they share with Liceo Curico. Loser Escolar Ale. still closes the standings with one game lost. La Union will meet higher ranked Huachipato (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Escolar Ale. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
La Union: A.Stefano 24+25reb+2ast, S.Irin 21+6reb+1ast, B.Fehrmann 13+2reb+1ast, J.Barrientos 12+3reb+4ast, S.Barrientos 3, B.Veliz 2
Escolar Ale.: S.Tomas 21+12reb+4ast, S.Hilario 15+7reb, T.Lucca 8+3reb+2ast, M.Sebastian 7+7reb, M.Cristofer 6+1reb+1ast, H.Mathias 5+1reb+1ast

Alemana - Constitucion 87-64

There was a small surprise when fourth ranked Alemana (0-2) outplayed at home second-ranked Constitucion (3-2) 87-64 on Sunday. American forward Kaleb Vaughn (198-1996, college: Lake Erie) nailed a double-double by scoring 25 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and Argentinian guard Valentino Ayala (190-2005) accounted for 20 points. The former international center Carlos Aranda (200-1992) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds and Daniel Villegas (-1992) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Constitucion in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who 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. Despite that victory Alemana went down to fifth position due to points difference. Loser Constitucion keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Alemana will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Constitucion will play against Liceo Curico and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Alemana: V.Kaleb 25+17reb+4ast, V.Ayala 20+4reb+1ast, R.Amar 16+5reb+1ast, P.Andrade 15+3reb+5ast, M.Yanez 6+1reb, M.Corvalan 3+6reb+3ast
Constitucion: V.Daniel 15+6reb+1ast, C.Aranda 13+14reb+3ast, G.David 12+2reb+2ast, V.Santino 11+5reb+2ast, J.Francisco 6+5reb, L.Benjamin 3+1reb+4ast

Humboldt - Sportiva Italiana 43-78

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second-ranked Humboldt's (3-2) home loss to leader Sportiva Italiana (5-0) 43-78 on Sunday. Sportiva Italiana outrebounded Humboldt 51-37 including 36 on the defensive glass. American Devante Wallace (196-1992, college: High Point, agency: BIG) nailed 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and forward Benjamin Aguilera (200-2003) accounted for 6 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Pedro Soares (-1991) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds and Nelson Matos (-2000) added 12 points respectively for Humboldt 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. Sportiva Italiana have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Loser Humboldt keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Sportiva Italiana's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Valparaiso to the arena Arabe de Valp..
Top scorers:
Sportiva Italiana: W.Devante 20+7reb+4ast, M.Vera 10+1reb+1ast, H.Lourdener 10+8reb, P.Donoso 6+4reb, R.La 6+1reb+5ast, B.Aguilera 6+10reb+4ast
Humboldt: M.Nelson 12+2reb+1ast, S.Pedro 10+12reb+2ast, C.Martin 8+1reb, F.Bastian 6+4reb+3ast, V.Juan 3+5reb+1ast, L.Fernando 2

Huachipato - Temuco 62-74

The game between closely ranked teams ended with leader Temuco's (4-0) road victory over second-ranked Huachipato (2-2) 74-62 on Sunday. Temuco forced 24 Huachipato turnovers. Celneque Bobbitt nailed 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winning side and forward Carlos Iglesias (-1998) accounted for 17 points and 8 rebounds. Four Temuco players scored in double figures. Pedro Martis came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds and Uruguayan point guard Agustin Godoy (186-2000) added 17 points respectively for Huachipato in the defeat. Huachipato's coach Gabriel Schamberger tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Temuco have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record. Loser Huachipato keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with Omega. Temuco will meet at home league's second-placed Omega in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Huachipato will play against La Union and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Temuco: C.Bobbitt 21+5reb+3ast, C.Iglesias 17+8reb, F.Atala 16+4reb+1ast, P.Matias 13+6reb+5ast, C.Segovia 3+2reb+2ast, M.Rath 2+4reb+2ast
Huachipato: G.Agustin 17+2reb+1ast, M.Pedro 14+15reb+2ast, B.Luis 10+1reb+5ast, A.Mauro 8+1reb, L.Sebastian 5+2reb+2ast, C.Marko 5+2reb+1ast

Luis Matte - Arturo Prat 91-76

Rather expected game when bottom-ranked Arturo Prat (0-5) lost on the road to fourth ranked Luis Matte (3-2) 91-76 on Sunday. Luis Matte dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Arturo Prat's 32. They outrebounded Arturo Prat 42-27 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Luis Matte looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Venezuelan forward Luis Adrian (-1998) nailed 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and Cristian Urrutia (-1999) accounted for 23 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals. Argentinian Simon Silber came up with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Tomas Cos added 10 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Arturo Prat in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Luis Matte moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Arturo Prat still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Municipal C. and The Sharks. Luis Matte will meet Hrvatski Sokol (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Arturo Prat will play against San Luis in Quillota and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Luis Matte: L.Adrian 24+7reb+5ast, C.Urrutia 23+7reb+5ast, J.Collao 10+5reb+4ast, B.Diaz 7+1ast, Y.Castaneda 7+13reb+3ast, R.Reyes 7+4reb
Arturo Prat: S.Simon 26+5reb+4ast, C.Tomas 10+8reb+6ast, J.Sebastian 10+4reb+3ast, B.Felipe 7+4reb+2ast, P.Matias 6, L.Luciano 6+1ast