LNB 2 Round 6 (Regular Season): Aleman lose their first game against Alemana

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was the first loss of Aleman (5-1) on the court of fifth ranked Alemana on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by Alemana 80-78. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. American forward Kaleb Vaughn (198-1996, college: Lake Erie) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Argentinian guard Valentino Ayala (190-2005) chipped in 26 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Jose Campos (-2002) with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Aleman's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eighteen players in this game, but that didn't help. Alemana (3-2) moved-up to second place, which they share with Omega. Aleman at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with Sportiva Italiana. Alemana's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in to the arena .
Important game to mention about took place in Valparaiso. Fourth ranked Arabe de Valp. (3-3) saved a 2-point victory at home edging top-ranked Sportiva Italiana (5-1) 78-76 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Sportiva Italiana. Argentinian Estanislao Crespi notched 27 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and Nicolas Vargas supported him with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Even 26 points and 7 rebounds by American Devante Wallace (196-1992, college: High Point, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Sportiva Italiana. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Arabe de Valp. moved-up to third place, which they share with 6 other teams. Sportiva Italiana at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with Aleman. Arabe de Valp. will play against Humboldt (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Sportiva Italiana will play against the league's second-placed Illaplel and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Santiago between Stadio Italiano and Sergio Ceppi. Fifth ranked Stadio Italiano (3-3) got a very close victory on the road over top-ranked Sergio Ceppi (4-2). Stadio Italiano managed to escape with a 3-point win 79-76 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sergio Ceppi. The best player for the winners was Alfredo Cuttis who had a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Victor Gonzalez who recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Stadio Italiano moved-up to third place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Sergio Ceppi still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Stadio Italiano will meet at home league's second-placed Hrvatski Sokol in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sergio Ceppi will play against Arturo Prat in San Felipe and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: Constitucion lost to Liceo Curico on the opponent's court 77-78. Winless Municipal C. unfortunately lost to Truenos in a home game 68-82. Luis Matte recorded a loss to Hrvatski Sokol on the road 62-72. Temuco was defeated by Omega on its own court 80-88. Humboldt was beaten by Quilpue in a road game 63-59. Illaplel won against The Sharks at home 88-77. La Union managed to outperform Huachipato on the opponent's court 79-71. San Luis recorded a loss to Arturo Prat in a home game 74-78.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 17 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists by Cesar Belmar of Stadio Italiano.



Alemana - Aleman 80-78

The most surprising game was the first loss of Aleman (5-1) on the court of fifth ranked Alemana on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by Alemana 80-78. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. American forward Kaleb Vaughn (198-1996, college: Lake Erie) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Argentinian guard Valentino Ayala (190-2005) chipped in 26 points during the contest. Four Alemana players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Jose Campos (-2002) with 18 points and 9 rebounds and swingman Benjamin Jorquera (191-2006) scored 7 points and 10 rebounds. Aleman's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eighteen players in this game, but that didn't help. Alemana (3-2) moved-up to second place, which they share with Omega. Aleman at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with Sportiva Italiana. Alemana's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in to the arena .
Top scorers:
Aleman: C.Jose 18+9reb+3ast, B.Gabriel 12+2reb+1ast, L.Matias 9+5reb+1ast, A.Luis 8+1reb, B.Sebastian 8+1reb+2ast, J.Benjamin 7+10reb+1ast
Alemana: V.Ayala 26+4reb+1ast, R.Amar 18+1reb+1ast, V.Kaleb 15+13reb+3ast, B.Moran 12+4reb, P.Andrade 7+2reb+5ast, M.Yanez 2+3ast

Liceo Curico - Constitucion 78-77

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when one of their biggest challengers Constitucion (3-3) was edged on the road by fourth ranked Liceo Curico (2-3) 78-77 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Rodrigo Botta who scored 23 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Sebastian Riquelme (188-1995) chipped in 22 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was Argentinian Santino Vercelli who recorded 21 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and the former international center Carlos Aranda (200-1992) added 18 points respectively. Five Constitucion players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Liceo Curico moved-up to third place, which they share with Huachipato and La Union. Loser Constitucion keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Liceo Curico will meet league's leader Aleman in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Constitucion will play against Municipal C. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Constitucion: V.Santino 21+9reb+4ast, C.Aranda 18+3reb+2ast, G.David 14+5reb+1ast, V.Daniel 11+6reb+3ast, M.Patrick 10+11reb+1ast, G.Rodrigo 2
Liceo Curico: R.Botta 23+9reb+1ast, S.Riquelme 22+2reb+1ast, J.Carrasco 17+3reb+2ast, D.Ferro 8+2reb+1ast, T.Lavin 3+8reb+8ast, J.Contreras 3+3reb+4ast

Municipal C. - Truenos 68-82

Rather predictable result when third ranked Truenos (4-2) defeated on the road bottom-ranked Municipal C. (0-6) 82-68 on Saturday. Truenos had a 22-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Rafael Portuondo who scored 19 points. Kevin Henriquez chipped in 12 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Jordan Flores (-2002) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds and forward Diego Fuentes (-1993) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Truenos keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Municipal C. still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with The Sharks. Truenos will meet at home league's leader Aleman in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Municipal C. will play against Constitucion (#4) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Municipal C.: F.Jordan 20+14reb+2ast, F.Diego 13+5reb+3ast, M.Javier 9+4reb+3ast, V.Esteban 8+6reb, M.Juan 6+3reb, M.Engel 4
Truenos: R.Portuondo 19+3reb+3ast, M.Oliva 13, K.Henriquez 12+8reb+4ast, N.Morales 11+10reb+1ast, S.Alruiz 9+4reb, M.Aburto 7+14reb

Hrvatski Sokol - Luis Matte 72-62

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both third ranked Hrvatski Sokol and second-best Luis Matte had identical 3-2 record. This time Hrvatski Sokol used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from 72-62 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was Argentinian Gino Sciamanna who scored 22 points and 5 rebounds. Gonzalo Silva (-1999) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Cristian Urrutia (-1999) who recorded 18 points and 5 rebounds and Eddison Gomez (-2003) added 17 points respectively. Luis Matte's coach Mauricio Flores let to play twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Hrvatski Sokol (4-2) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Luis Matte dropped to the third place with three games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Hrvatski Sokol will meet Stadio Italiano (#4) in the next round. Luis Matte will play against San Luis and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Luis Matte: U.Cristian 18+5reb+3ast, G.Eddison 17+2reb, G.Franco 8+8reb+1ast, A.Luis 7+9reb+2ast, C.Jose 6+4reb, F.Claudio 3
Hrvatski Sokol: G.Sciamanna 22+5reb+3ast, F.Munoz 17+4reb+3ast, G.Silva 16+6reb+3ast, J.Rojo 7+13reb+1ast, M.Omerovic 4+2reb, P.Lopez 4

Temuco - Omega 80-88

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when second ranked Omega (3-2) beat on the road top-ranked Temuco (4-1) 88-80 on Saturday. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was point guard Juan Alvarado (179-2000) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Antone Robinson chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds. Four Omega players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Celneque Bobbitt who recorded 33 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and guard Francisco Atala (-1994) added 16 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Omega maintains second position with 3-2 record behind leader Sergio Ceppi, which they share with Alemana. Loser Temuco still keeps top place with one game lost. Omega will meet at home Huachipato (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Temuco will play against the league's leader Aleman in Puerto Varas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Temuco: B.Celneque 33+9reb+2ast, A.Francisco 16+10reb+2ast, M.Jorge 10+3reb+4ast, M.Pikaluk 8+5reb+4ast, R.Maximo 8+2reb, S.Cristian 3+6reb+1ast
Omega: J.Alvarado 24+10reb+6ast, A.Robinson 22+12reb, P.Penaloza 20+2reb, B.Cabello 15+3reb+7ast, V.Tapia 3+1ast, D.Castillo 2+3reb+1ast

Arabe de Valp. - Sportiva Italiana 78-76

Important game to mention about took place in Valparaiso. Fourth ranked Arabe de Valp. (3-3) saved a 2-point victory at home edging top-ranked Sportiva Italiana (5-1) 78-76 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Sportiva Italiana. Argentinian Estanislao Crespi notched 27 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and forward Nicolas Vargas (187-2001) supported him with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Even 26 points and 7 rebounds by American Devante Wallace (196-1992, college: High Point, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Sportiva Italiana. Forward Martin Morales (-2002) added 15 points and 15 rebounds. Four Sportiva Italiana players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Arabe de Valp. moved-up to third place, which they share with 6 other teams. Sportiva Italiana at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with Aleman. Arabe de Valp. will play against Humboldt (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Sportiva Italiana will play against the league's second-placed Illaplel and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sportiva Italiana: D.Wallace 26+7reb+2ast, M.Martin 15+15reb+2ast, A.Benjamin 14+6reb+2ast, L.Rivera Matias 12+3reb+5ast, V.Maximiliano 3, B.Jean 3+1ast
Arabe de Valp.: E.Crespi 27+9reb+6ast, N.Vargas 16+7reb+2ast, B.Mondaca 12+4reb+1ast, V.Godoy 8+6reb, H.Oliveira 6+12reb+1ast, M.Albornoz 3+4reb+4ast

Quilpue - Humboldt 63-59

There was a minor upset when one of their biggest challengers Humboldt (3-3) was defeated on the road by fifth ranked Quilpue (3-3) 63-59 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Felipe Gonzales (-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Harwin Perez (-2001) chipped in 11 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Pedro Soares (-1991) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and Javier Garcia (-1998) added 18 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Quilpue moved-up to third place, which they share with 6 other teams including defeated Humboldt. Quilpue will meet The Sharks (#6) in the next round. Humboldt will play against Arabe de Valp. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Humboldt: S.Pedro 18+13reb+1ast, G.Javier 18+7reb+3ast, M.Alvaro 9+2reb+2ast, M.Nelson 4+10reb+2ast, Z.Enzo 4+2reb, S.Nicolas 3+3reb+1ast
Quilpue: F.Gonzales 13+11reb+4ast, H.Perez 11+7reb+8ast, M.Lopez 11+2reb+1ast, J.Ortega 9+6reb, S.Jara 9+5reb+2ast, I.Hilaire 4+2reb+1ast

Illaplel - The Sharks 88-77

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Illaplel (4-2) won against at home bottom-ranked The Sharks (0-6) 88-77 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was guard Matias Sepulveda (-1995) who scored 30 points. The former international guard Eduardo Sepulveda (186-1986) chipped in 19 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Lian Castro (-2001) who recorded 24 points and German guard Marc Mucha (179-1992) added 17 points and 4 assists respectively. Four The Sharks players scored in double figures. Illaplel keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser The Sharks still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Municipal C.. Illaplel will meet league's leader Sportiva Italiana in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. The Sharks will play against Quilpue (#5) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
The Sharks: C.Lian 24+3reb+2ast, M.Marc 17+4reb+4ast, V.Ignacio 14+5reb+2ast, G.Victor 11+3reb, F.Alfredo 9+8reb+1ast, B.Nicolas 2+2reb+3ast
Illaplel: M.Sepulveda 30+2reb+3ast, E.Sepulveda 19+3reb+5ast, M.Leyder 10+5reb+3ast, M.Flores 8+4reb+1ast, J.Toledo 8+8reb+2ast, S.Chialva 5+7reb

Huachipato - La Union 71-79

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when one of their biggest challengers Huachipato (2-3) was defeated at home by fourth ranked La Union (2-3) 79-71 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Argentinian-Italian forward Stefano Alesso (213-2003, college: Stetson) who scored 20 points, 21 rebounds and 4 assists. Benjamin Fehrmann (-2004) chipped in 20 points and 5 assists. Four La Union players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Pedro Martis who recorded a double-double by scoring 26 points and 14 rebounds and forward Jose Vicencio (-2001) added 13 points respectively. Huachipato's coach Gabriel Schamberger let to play twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. La Union moved-up to third place, which they share with Liceo Curico and Huachipato. La Union will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Huachipato will play against the league's second-placed Omega and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Huachipato: M.Pedro 26+14reb+1ast, V.Jose 13+2reb+1ast, B.Luis 8+4reb+3ast, M.Ricardo 7+4reb+4ast, G.Agustin 5+2reb+2ast, U.Sixto 4
La Union: B.Fehrmann 20+4reb+5ast, A.Stefano 20+21reb+4ast, S.Irin 17+4reb+4ast, F.Adasme 10+1reb, F.Acum 7+2reb+1ast, J.Barrientos 5+10reb

San Luis - Arturo Prat 74-78

There was a small surprise in Quillota where sixth ranked Arturo Prat (1-5) defeated 3rd ranked San Luis (3-3) 78-74 on Sunday. Arturo Prat forced 29 San Luis turnovers. Strangely San Luis outrebounded Arturo Prat 47-31 including a 35-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Tomas Cos who scored 19 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals. Argentinian Simon Silber chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Brazilian guard Joao De Oliveira (188-2002) who recorded 24 points and 5 rebounds and Colombian forward Andres Jaimes (198-2004) added 13 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Four San Luis players scored in double figures. Arturo Prat maintains sixth position with 1-5 record. Loser San Luis keep the third place with three games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Arturo Prat will meet at home league's leader Sergio Ceppi in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. San Luis will play against Luis Matte and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San Luis: D.Oliveira Joao 24+5reb+2ast, B.Rafael 15+4reb+2ast, A.Jaimes 13+11reb+3ast, V.David 11+10reb+1ast, M.Ricardo 7+9reb+5ast, N.Nicolas 4+4reb
Arturo Prat: S.Silber 19+5reb+2ast, T.Cos 19+6reb+6ast, B.Alegria 14+5reb+1ast, S.Jerez 7+6reb+2ast, M.Soto 7+5reb+4ast, J.Arias 7+2reb+1ast

Sergio Ceppi - Stadio Italiano 76-79

A very close game took place in Santiago between Stadio Italiano and Sergio Ceppi. Fifth ranked Stadio Italiano (3-3) got a very close victory on the road over top-ranked Sergio Ceppi (4-2). Stadio Italiano managed to escape with a 3-point win 79-76 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sergio Ceppi. Stadio Italiano looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was Alfredo Cuttis who had a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Cesar Belmar (-2002) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists. Four Stadio Italiano players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Venezuelan Victor Gonzalez (-1984) who recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds and the former international forward Fabian Aguilera (-1995) added 18 points and 6 assists respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Stadio Italiano moved-up to third place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Sergio Ceppi still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Stadio Italiano will meet at home league's second-placed Hrvatski Sokol in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sergio Ceppi will play against Arturo Prat in San Felipe and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sergio Ceppi: G.Victor 23+12reb, A.Fabian 18+3reb+6ast, G.Boris 11+7reb+3ast, G.Jean 7+4reb+3ast, Q.Agustin 6+3reb+3ast, D.Elias 5+9reb+1ast
Stadio Italiano: A.Cuttis 31+10reb+1ast, F.Pena 17+8reb+2ast, C.Belmar 17+9reb+10ast, S.Contreras 10+1reb+4ast, S.Belmar 2+6reb+4ast, P.Simonetti 2+5reb+3ast