LNF Round 3 (Regular Season): Univ.Concepcion hand first defeat to Sportiva Ita.

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Sportiva Ita. (4-1) recorded a loss in Valparaiso on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by Univ.Concepcion (4-1) 68-66. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Catalina Perez (195-1997) who scored 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international forward Barbara Cousino (178-1996) chipped in 10 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American Chyna Cornwell (188-2001, college: Rutgers) who recorded a double-double by scoring 25 points and 20 rebounds. Univ.Concepcion is looking forward to face Sergio Ceppi (#8) in Santiago in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Sportiva Ita. will play at home against Los Leones (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another exciting game was played in Santiago between Univ.Concepcion and Puente Alto where Univ.Concepcion (4-1) beat Puente Alto (3-2) on the road 62-52. It was a good game for Brazilian power forward Juliana Ribeiro (189-1994) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Catalina Perez contributed with 8 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Univ.Concepcion's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The former international forward Catalina Ramirez (181-2003) answered with 16 points and 6 assists for Puente Alto. Univ.Concepcion will play against Sergio Ceppi (#8) in Santiago in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Puente Alto will play at home against Gimnastico (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Santiago: Puente Alto (#3) and Quilicura (#7). Puente Alto (3-2) crushed visiting Quilicura (0-5) by 24 points 74-50. It was a great evening for Josefa Orrego who led her team to a victory scoring 10 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. The best for the losing side was Darling Diaz with 16 points and 8 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. Puente Alto will meet at home Gimnastico (#4) in the next round. Quilicura will play against Azul y Rojo and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Other games of round 3 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
winless Sergio Ceppi lost to undefeated Los Leones in San Pablo 46-81. Gimnastico smashed Azul y Rojo at home 99-65. Sportiva Ita. destroyed Quilicura on the opponent's court 82-41. Winless Sergio Ceppi unfortunately lost to Gimnastico in a home game 68-77. Los Leones rolled over Azul y Rojo on the road 88-52.
The best stats of 3rd round was 26 points, 5 assists and 4 steals by Randi Brown of Los Leones.

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Puente Alto - Univ.Concepcion 52-62

Another exciting game was played in Santiago between Univ.Concepcion and Puente Alto where Univ.Concepcion (4-1) beat Puente Alto (3-2) on the road 62-52. Univ.Concepcion outrebounded Puente Alto 51-26 including a 24-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for Brazilian power forward Juliana Ribeiro (189-1994) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. The former international forward Catalina Perez (195-1997) contributed with 8 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Univ.Concepcion's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The former international forward Catalina Ramirez (181-2003) answered with 16 points and 6 assists and American-Puerto Rican guard Janessa Gonzalez (170-2002, college: FPU) added 11 points and 4 assists in the effort for Puente Alto. Univ.Concepcion will play against Sergio Ceppi (#8) in Santiago in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Puente Alto will play at home against Gimnastico (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Puente Alto: R.Catalina 16+4reb+6ast, A.Gabriela 12+3reb+1ast, G.Janessa 11+2reb+4ast, M.Mabel 6+7reb+1ast, V.Josefa 4+1reb+1ast, S.Francisca 2+3reb+1ast
Univ.Concepcion: R.Laila 13+3reb+1ast, J.Ribeiro 12+10reb, C.Valenzuela 12+5reb+1ast, C.Perez 8+8reb+4ast, Y.Vivanco 8+7reb, J.Cortes 4+9reb+1ast

Los Leones - Sergio Ceppi 81-46

There was no surprise in San Pablo where Sergio Ceppi (0-5) was crushed by Los Leones (5-0) 81-46 on Saturday. Los Leones forced 21 Sergio Ceppi turnovers and outrebounded them 48-27 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American-Syrian guard Randi Brown (173-1996, college: New Orleans) who led her team to a victory scoring 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. International point guard Javiera Campos (163-2002) helped adding 11 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was Cuban center Betsy Guilarte (186-2003) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and center Katalina Garcia (182-1994) scored 8 points and 5 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. Los Leones will meet Sportiva Ita. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Sergio Ceppi will play against Univ.Concepcion (#2) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Sergio Ceppi: G.Betsy 14+11reb+3ast, G.Katalina 8+5reb+1ast, B.Pierina 6+1reb, O.Viviana 6+2reb+1ast, C.Constanza 4+1ast, C.Paula 4+2reb+5ast
Los Leones: B.Randi 19+7reb+4ast, J.Campos 11+10reb+5ast, B.Akilah 9+6reb+2ast, M.Orellana 9+3reb+2ast, C.Hernandez 8+3reb, C.Cardenas 6+5reb+3ast

Gimnastico - Azul y Rojo 99-65

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Vina del Mar where Gimnastico (3-2) smashed Azul y Rojo (1-4) 99-65 on Saturday. Gimnastico shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 56.0 percentage. It was a great evening for American forward Alexis Poole (188-1999, college: KSU) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Canadian-DR Congolese guard Roxane Makolo (178-2000, college: Georgia) helped adding 21 points and 7 rebounds. Four Gimnastico players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Colombian Maria-Esperanza Delgado (173-1996, college: Angelo St.) with 33 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and the former international center Tatiana Gomez (192-1981) scored 13 points and 5 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. Gimnastico will meet Puente Alto (#5) in the next round. Azul y Rojo will play against Quilicura in Santiago and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Azul y Rojo: M.Delgado 33+8reb+2ast, G.Tatiana 13+5reb+1ast, N.Javiera 8+3reb+4ast, C.Ibiza 4+1reb, M.Paloma 3+1reb+1ast, R.Amanda 2
Gimnastico: P.Alexis 26+10reb+5ast, S.Vidal 22+1reb+1ast, R.Makolo 21+7reb, V.Andrea 16+4reb+6ast, M.Mondaca 5+2reb+1ast, C.Inostroza 4+2reb

Quilicura - Sportiva Ita. 41-82

Very expected game in Santiago where Quilicura (0-5) was rolled over by Sportiva Ita. (4-1) 82-41 on Saturday. Sportiva Ita. forced 36 Quilicura turnovers and outrebounded them 51-33 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American Chyna Cornwell (188-2001, college: Rutgers) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. point guard Carolina Arancibia (-1998) helped adding 9 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was forward Darling Diaz (-2000) with 8 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international forward Marisol Gamboa (178-1985) scored 10 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. Sportiva Ita. will meet at home Los Leones in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Quilicura will play against Azul y Rojo (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Quilicura: G.Marisol 10+7reb, D.Cameron 9+4reb, D.Darling 8+5reb+6ast, R.Natalie 4+3reb, H.Vanessa 3+4reb+2ast, M.Lissette 3+1reb
Sportiva Ita.: F.Barraza 14+3reb+1ast, C.Chyna 11+12reb+2ast, C.Arancibia 9+7reb+4ast, E.Astudillo 9+5reb+1ast, C.Fernandez 8+3reb+2ast, D.Balve 7+3reb+2ast

Sportiva Ita. - Univ.Concepcion 66-68

Sportiva Ita. (4-1) recorded a loss in Valparaiso on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by Univ.Concepcion (4-1) 68-66. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Catalina Perez (195-1997) who scored 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international forward Barbara Cousino (178-1996) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Univ.Concepcion players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American Chyna Cornwell (188-2001, college: Rutgers) who recorded a double-double by scoring 25 points and 20 rebounds and the other American import guard Kaye Clark (170-2000, college: ODU) added 25 points and 11 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) respectively. Univ.Concepcion is looking forward to face Sergio Ceppi (#8) in Santiago in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Sportiva Ita. will play at home against Los Leones (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sportiva Ita.: C.Cornwell 25+20reb+2ast, C.Kaye 25+11reb+2ast, J.Ljubetic 10+3reb, D.Renata 4+6reb+3ast, B.Daimy 2+1reb+1ast, A.Estefania 0
Univ.Concepcion: C.Perez 21+8reb+4ast, R.Laila 16+6reb+1ast, J.Viafora 12+4reb+1ast, B.Cousino 10+12reb+5ast, J.Ribeiro 4+4reb, C.Valenzuela 2+1reb+2ast

Puente Alto - Quilicura 74-50

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Santiago: Puente Alto (#3) and Quilicura (#7). Puente Alto (3-2) crushed visiting Quilicura (0-5) by 24 points 74-50. Puente Alto forced 29 Quilicura turnovers. It was a great evening for Josefa Orrego (172-2003) who led her team to a victory scoring 10 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Colombian forward Mabel Martinez (180-1986) helped adding 12 points. The best for the losing side was forward Darling Diaz (-2000) with 16 points and 8 rebounds and the former international forward Marisol Gamboa (178-1985) scored 5 points and 8 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. Puente Alto will meet at home Gimnastico (#4) in the next round. Quilicura will play against Azul y Rojo and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Quilicura: D.Darling 16+8reb+3ast, G.Marisol 5+8reb+3ast, O.Nicolle 4+4reb+4ast, A.Florencia 4+1reb, M.Javiera 4+4reb, D.Cameron 4+3reb+1ast
Puente Alto: M.Martinez 12+3reb+3ast, C.Ramirez 12+2reb+1ast, J.Orrego 10+5reb+5ast, J.Vidal 9+2reb+1ast, F.Colossi 9+2reb, P.Henrriquez 8+3reb+1ast

Sergio Ceppi - Gimnastico 68-77

Rather predictable result in Santiago where Gimnastico (3-2) beat Sergio Ceppi (0-5) 77-68 on Sunday. It was a great evening for Canadian-DR Congolese guard Roxane Makolo (178-2000, college: Georgia) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Alexis Poole (188-1999, college: KSU) helped adding 13 points and 12 rebounds. The best for the losing side was center Katalina Garcia (182-1994) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and Cuban center Betsy Guilarte (186-2003) scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Sergio Ceppi's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Gimnastico will meet Puente Alto (#5) in the next round. Sergio Ceppi will play against Univ.Concepcion and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Sergio Ceppi: G.Betsy 17+8reb+1ast, G.Katalina 17+12reb+2ast, C.Paula 11+3reb+8ast, O.Viviana 9+2reb+2ast, B.Pierina 5+5reb, H.Pia 5+3reb+2ast
Gimnastico: R.Makolo 39+13reb+4ast, V.Andrea 15+8reb+2ast, P.Alexis 13+12reb+3ast, S.Vidal 5+2reb+3ast, C.Inostroza 3+2reb+3ast, M.Ballero 2+4reb

Azul y Rojo - Los Leones 52-88

Not a big story in a game in Las Condes where Azul y Rojo (1-4) was outplayed by Los Leones (5-0) 88-52 on Sunday. Los Leones dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Azul y Rojo's 22. Los Leones forced 30 Azul y Rojo turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for American-Syrian guard Randi Brown (173-1996, college: New Orleans) who led her team to a victory scoring 26 points, 5 assists and 4 steals (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). American forward Akilah Bethel (183-1993, college: LSU) helped adding 14 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Colombian Maria-Esperanza Delgado (173-1996, college: Angelo St.) with 18 points and 8 rebounds and the former international center Tatiana Gomez (192-1981) scored 8 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Los Leones will meet Sportiva Ita. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Azul y Rojo will play against Quilicura in Santiago and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Azul y Rojo: M.Delgado 18+8reb+2ast, G.Tatiana 8+6reb+5ast, S.Fernanda 6+2reb+1ast, G.Isabel 6+3reb, R.Amanda 3, N.Javiera 3+5reb+3ast
Los Leones: B.Randi 26+3reb+5ast, M.Orellana 17+3reb+5ast, B.Akilah 14+9reb+2ast, J.Campos 8+3reb+10ast, C.Hernandez 6+1reb+1ast, C.Cardenas 4+2reb