LNB 2 Round 8 (Regular Season): Arabe de Valp. lose to Quilpue

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in LNB2. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Valparaiso between third ranked Arabe de Valp. (4-4) and fifth ranked Quilpue (4-4) on Saturday night. Arabe de Valp. was defeated by Quilpue at home 54-71. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Arabe de Valp.. Strangely Arabe de Valp. outrebounded Quilpue 50-33 including a 21-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Harwin Perez (-2001) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Maximiliano Lopez (-2003) contributed with 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian Estanislao Crespi replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds for Arabe de Valp.Quilpue moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams including defeated Arabe de Valp.. Quilpue is looking forward to face league's leader Sportiva Italiana in Valparaiso in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Arabe de Valp. will play against the league's second-placed Illaplel and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Truenos (4-4) against fifth ranked Liceo Curico (3-4) on Saturday night. Visiting Truenos were defeated by Liceo Curico in Curico 73-61. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Sebastian Riquelme (188-1995) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 19 rebounds and Rodrigo Botta who added 18 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Rafael Portuondo responded with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Liceo Curico moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Omega. Truenos at the other side dropped to the second position with four games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Liceo Curico will play against league's leader Aleman in Puerto Varas in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Truenos will play against the league's second-placed Constitucion and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Hrvatski Sokol (5-3) against fourth ranked San Luis (4-4) on Saturday night. Visiting Hrvatski Sokol was defeated by San Luis in Quillota 81-69. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Hrvatski Sokol. The winners were led by Joao De Oliveira who scored that evening 27 points. San Luis' coach Patricio Miranda used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 22 points and 5 rebounds by Gonzalo Silva did not help to save the game for Hrvatski Sokol. San Luis moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Hrvatski Sokol keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with Illaplel. San Luis will meet at home league's leader Sergio Ceppi in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hrvatski Sokol will play against Arturo Prat and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 8: winless Municipal C. was smashed by Alemana on the road 110-61. The Sharks lost to Sportiva Italiana on its own court 72-77. Aleman managed to outperform Constitucion in Puerto Varas 82-66. Stadio Italiano rolled over Arturo Prat at home 81-61. Humboldt was crushed by Illaplel on the opponent's court 67-46. Omega was beaten by Escolar Ale. in a home game 67-72. La Union was destroyed by Temuco on the road 102-77. Sergio Ceppi managed to outperform Luis Matte on its own court 79-74.
The most impressive performance of 8th round was 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by Cristian Urrutia of Luis Matte.



Alemana - Municipal C. 110-61

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Alemana's (3-2) home victory over bottom-ranked Municipal C. (0-8) 110-61 on Saturday. Alemana dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Municipal C.'s 24. They outrebounded Municipal C. 54-32 including a 39-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. Alemana looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The winners were led by Argentinian guard Valentino Ayala (190-2005) who scored that evening 35 points (!!!) and 7 assists and American forward Kaleb Vaughn (198-1996, college: Lake Erie) supported him with 19 points, 18 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Even 15 points and 5 assists by forward Javier Munoz (-1995) did not help to save the game for Municipal C.. Juan Mosqueira added 11 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. 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. Alemana moved-up to fourth place. Loser Municipal C. still closes the standings with eight games lost. Alemana will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Municipal C. will play against the league's leader Aleman (#1) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Alemana: V.Ayala 35+4reb+7ast, V.Kaleb 19+18reb+6ast, P.Andrade 17+3reb+1ast, R.Amar 13+7reb+6ast, M.Quezada 7+6reb, M.Salinas 6+3reb+4ast
Municipal C.: M.Javier 15+1reb+5ast, F.Diego 15+1reb, V.Esteban 13+3reb+2ast, M.Juan 11+6reb+3ast, F.Jordan 5+3reb+4ast, G.Rodrigo 2+8reb

Arabe de Valp. - Quilpue 54-71

The most important game in the last round took place in Valparaiso between third ranked Arabe de Valp. (4-4) and fifth ranked Quilpue (4-4) on Saturday night. Arabe de Valp. was defeated by Quilpue at home 54-71. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Arabe de Valp.. Strangely Arabe de Valp. outrebounded Quilpue 50-33 including a 21-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Harwin Perez (-2001) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Maximiliano Lopez (-2003) contributed with 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Quilpue players scored in double figures. Argentinian Estanislao Crespi replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and forward Benjamin Mondaca (-2003) added 12 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Arabe de Valp.Quilpue moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams including defeated Arabe de Valp.. Quilpue is looking forward to face league's leader Sportiva Italiana in Valparaiso in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Arabe de Valp. will play against the league's second-placed Illaplel and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quilpue: M.Lopez 17+7reb+2ast, H.Perez 17+6reb+6ast, I.Hilaire 15+2reb, F.Gonzales 12+8reb+4ast, S.Jara 5+1reb+3ast, J.Ortega 3+5reb+1ast
Arabe de Valp.: C.Estanislao 17+11reb+3ast, M.Benjamin 12+7reb+1ast, V.Nicolas 7+8reb, A.Marcelo 7+7reb+3ast, G.Diego 5+1reb, G.Victor 4+7reb+1ast

Liceo Curico - Truenos 73-61

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Truenos (4-4) against fifth ranked Liceo Curico (3-4) on Saturday night. Visiting Truenos were defeated by Liceo Curico in Curico 73-61. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Sebastian Riquelme (188-1995) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 19 rebounds and Rodrigo Botta who added 18 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Rafael Portuondo responded with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds and forward Nick Morales (187-1985) scored 11 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Liceo Curico moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Omega. Truenos at the other side dropped to the second position with four games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Liceo Curico will play against league's leader Aleman in Puerto Varas in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Truenos will play against the league's second-placed Constitucion and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Liceo Curico: S.Riquelme 19+19reb+3ast, R.Botta 18+11reb+2ast, T.Lavin 11+4reb+4ast, H.Campos 9+3reb+1ast, D.Ferro 9+8reb, J.Contreras 5+4reb+5ast
Truenos: P.Rafael 27+12reb, M.Nick 11+9reb+6ast, M.Alessandro 10+10reb+2ast, O.Matias 9+1reb, H.Kevin 3+1reb, C.Hector 1+4reb

The Sharks - Sportiva Italiana 72-77

Very expected game when 6th ranked The Sharks (1-7) lost at home to first ranked Sportiva Italiana (7-1) 77-72 on Sunday. Sportiva Italiana made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 24 The Sharks turnovers. The winners were led by forward Martin Morales (-2002) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and guard Luis Musrri (183-2009) supported him with 14 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals. Four Sportiva Italiana players scored in double figures. Even 27 points and 6 rebounds by Lian Castro (-2001) did not help to save the game for The Sharks. Ignacio Villarroel (-2003) added 18 points and 15 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Sportiva Italiana maintains first position with 7-1 record, which they share with Aleman. Loser The Sharks keep the sixth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Arturo Prat. Sportiva Italiana will meet Quilpue (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. The Sharks will play against Humboldt and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sportiva Italiana: M.Morales 18+12reb, L.Musrri 14+5reb+7ast, R.La 13+1ast, B.Aguilera 10+10reb, W.Devante 10+3reb, R.Uriel 9+4reb+1ast
The Sharks: C.Lian 27+6reb+1ast, V.Ignacio 18+15reb, G.Carvajal Carlos 12+6reb+2ast, F.Alfredo 8+5reb, M.Marc 7+3reb+5ast, B.Nicolas 0

Constitucion - Aleman 66-82

The game between closely ranked teams ended with first ranked Aleman's (7-1) road victory over second-ranked Constitucion (4-4) 82-66 on Sunday. Aleman dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Constitucion's 26 and made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The winners were led by Lucas Oliveira who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks and forward Rafael Chaparro (-2002) supported him with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Five Aleman players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 11 points and 12 rebounds by the former international center Patrick Montecinos (202-1994) did not help to save the game for Constitucion. David Gonzalez (180-1986) added 20 points for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Aleman have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record, which they share with Sportiva Italiana. Loser Constitucion keeps the second place with four games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Aleman will meet at home Liceo Curico (#5) in the next round. Constitucion will play against Truenos in Talca and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Aleman: L.Oliveira 16+12reb, R.Chaparro 14+7reb+1ast, J.Campos 12+3reb+4ast, G.Beltran 10+4reb+1ast, B.Jorquera 10+2reb+1ast, L.Retamal 6+5reb
Constitucion: G.David 20+2reb+2ast, V.Daniel 14+6reb+1ast, M.Patrick 11+12reb+2ast, L.Benjamin 7+4reb+1ast, V.Santino 5+3reb+1ast, G.Rodrigo 2+3reb+1ast

San Luis - Hrvatski Sokol 81-69

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Hrvatski Sokol (5-3) against fourth ranked San Luis (4-4) on Saturday night. Visiting Hrvatski Sokol was defeated by San Luis in Quillota 81-69. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Hrvatski Sokol. San Luis made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. The winners were led by Brazilian guard Joao De Oliveira (188-2002) who scored that evening 27 points and forward Lucas Thiebaut (198-1999) supported him with 12 points and 7 rebounds. Four San Luis players scored in double figures. San Luis' coach Patricio Miranda used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 22 points and 5 rebounds by Gonzalo Silva (-1999) did not help to save the game for Hrvatski Sokol. Fbain Munoz (-1992) added 13 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. San Luis moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Hrvatski Sokol keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with Illaplel. San Luis will meet at home league's leader Sergio Ceppi in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hrvatski Sokol will play against Arturo Prat and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San Luis: O.De 27+4reb+1ast, C.Sanchez 12+2reb+2ast, L.Thiebaut 12+7reb+3ast, R.Middleton 11+1reb+2ast, C.Ahuile 7+5reb+1ast, K.Mirko 6+6reb+2ast
Hrvatski Sokol: S.Gonzalo 22+5reb+2ast, M.Fbain 13+11reb+2ast, S.Gino 9+3reb+1ast, D.Santos Wagner 8+7reb, L.Patricio 6+5reb+2ast, L.Elias 6+2ast

Stadio Italiano - Arturo Prat 81-61

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Arturo Prat's (1-7) road loss to fifth ranked Stadio Italiano (4-4) in Santiago 61-81 on Saturday. Stadio Italiano outrebounded Arturo Prat 51-34 including a 40-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by Alfredo Cuttis who had that evening a double-double by scoring 30 points and 10 rebounds and guard Sebastian Belmar (-2004) supported him with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Even 16 points and 9 rebounds by Argentinian Simon Silber did not help to save the game for Arturo Prat. Jorge Arias added 11 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the guests. Four Arturo Prat players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Stadio Italiano moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Arturo Prat keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with The Sharks. Stadio Italiano will meet Luis Matte (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Arturo Prat will play against the league's second-placed Hrvatski Sokol and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Stadio Italiano: A.Cuttis 30+10reb+1ast, S.Belmar 18+11reb+2ast, C.Belmar 7+4reb+7ast, R.Rojas 7+2reb+1ast, N.Escalona 6+5reb, F.Pena 4+4reb+1ast
Arturo Prat: S.Simon 16+9reb, S.Martin 12+1reb+2ast, A.Jorge 11+6reb, A.Benjamin 11+2reb, J.Sebastian 3+6reb+4ast, A.Joaquin 3+1reb

Illaplel - Humboldt 67-46

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Illaplel (5-3) outplayed at home 5th ranked Humboldt (3-5) 67-46 on Saturday. The winners were led by Colombian forward Leyder Moreno (195-2000) who scored that evening 28 points and guard Matias Sepulveda (-1995) supported him with 14 points and 10 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Even a double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds by Pedro Soares (-1991) did not help to save the game for Humboldt. Javier Garcia (-1998) added 9 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Illaplel maintains second position with 5-3 record having just one point less than leader Sergio Ceppi, which they share with Hrvatski Sokol. Humboldt lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with five games lost. Illaplel will meet Arabe de Valp. (#4) in the next round. Humboldt will play against The Sharks and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Illaplel: M.Leyder 28+4reb+1ast, M.Sepulveda 14+10reb, J.Toledo 7+8reb, M.Flores 7+2reb+2ast, S.Chialva 4+11reb+2ast, M.Brito 3+3reb+1ast
Humboldt: S.Pedro 12+11reb, G.Javier 9+5reb+1ast, Z.Enzo 5+8reb+1ast, L.Fernando 4+5reb+2ast, F.Bastian 4+3reb, P.Martin 3

Omega - Escolar Ale. 67-72

There was a minor upset when 3rd ranked Omega (3-4) lost at home to sixth ranked Escolar Ale. (3-3) 72-67 on Sunday. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The winners were led by Argentinian Lucca Theiler (-2004) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and Cayman Islands Sebastian Mena (-1994) supported him with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Five Escolar Ale. players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 18 points and 18 rebounds by Antone Robinson did not help to save the game for Omega. Guard Benjamin Cabello (-1999) added 13 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. Escolar Ale. moved-up to second place, which they share with Huachipato. Loser Omega dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Liceo Curico. Escolar Ale. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Omega will play against La Union (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Escolar Ale.: S.Mena 19+7reb+3ast, L.Theiler 19+10reb+2ast, T.Sterz 11+12reb, M.Hitschfeld 11+4reb+1ast, H.Sanchez 10+3reb+3ast, C.Carcamo 2+1reb
Omega: R.Antone 18+18reb, C.Benjamin 13+9reb+2ast, C.Matias 10+4reb, A.Juan 8+4reb+4ast, B.Jorge 8+5reb+1ast, P.Patricio 6+5reb+2ast

Temuco - La Union 102-77

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Temuco (5-2) crushed at home 4th ranked La Union (2-4) 102-77 on Sunday. Temuco forced 22 La Union turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by guard Francisco Atala (-1994) who scored that evening 26 points and 9 rebounds and Celneque Bobbitt supported him with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Temuco players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 28 points and 15 rebounds by Argentinian-Italian forward Stefano Alesso (213-2003, college: Stetson) did not help to save the game for La Union. American guard Irin Stark (185-1989, college: STAC, agency: VSG) added 28 points for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Temuco maintains first position with 5-2 record. Loser La Union dropped to the fifth place with four games lost. Temuco will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. La Union will play against Omega (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Temuco: F.Atala 26+9reb+3ast, C.Bobbitt 23+8reb+4ast, B.Nicolas 16+3reb+9ast, C.Iglesias 15+1reb+1ast, P.Matias 14+4reb+2ast, D.Palma 3+1reb
La Union: S.Alesso 28+15reb, I.Stark 28+4reb+3ast, A.Francisco 10+5reb+2ast, B.Juan 6+4reb, B.Luis 3+2reb, R.Matias 2

Sergio Ceppi - Luis Matte 79-74

Rather expected game when one of their biggest challengers Luis Matte (4-4) lost to first ranked Sergio Ceppi (6-2) in Santiago 74-79 on Sunday. The winners were led by the former international forward Fabian Aguilera (-1995) who scored that evening 17 points and 5 rebounds and Venezuelan Victor Gonzalez (-1984) supported him with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Sergio Ceppi's coach used entire bench in such tough game. Even 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by Cristian Urrutia (-1999) did not help to save the game for Luis Matte. Yohander Castaneda (-1996) added 10 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. Four Luis Matte players scored in double figures. Sergio Ceppi maintains first position with 6-2 record. Loser Luis Matte dropped to the second place with four games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Sergio Ceppi will meet San Luis (#5) in the next round. Luis Matte will play against Stadio Italiano and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sergio Ceppi: F.Latorre 22+1reb+1ast, F.Aguilera 17+5reb+2ast, V.Gonzalez 14+10reb, E.Donoso 8+14reb+2ast, B.Guerra 7+3reb+6ast, F.Rivas 5+1reb+2ast
Luis Matte: U.Cristian 21+9reb+4ast, A.Luis 17+1reb+3ast, C.Jose 16+2reb+2ast, C.Yohander 10+11reb+2ast, A.Simon 6+1reb+1ast, G.Eddison 3+5reb+2ast