Round 4 (Regular Season): Ancud lose to San Lorenzo

Coincidentally all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Their biggest opponent Chilean host Ancud (2-2) was smashed by third ranked Argentinian San Lorenzo (2-1) 83-55. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ancud. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The game was mostly controlled by San Lorenzo. Ancud managed to win second period 21-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Sebastian Lugo (195-1998) who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Lucas Perez (184-1987) who added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists during the contest. San Lorenzo's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American forward Derrick Woods (203-1996, college: St.Peter's, agency: SLN) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 20 rebounds and 4 assists. San Lorenzo moved-up to second place. Ancud at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. San Lorenzo are looking forward to face Santa Maria (#5) in the next round. Ancud will have a break next round.
Liga Sudamericana top team - Uruguayan Nacional (3-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed fifth ranked Ecuadorian Santa Maria (0-3) 84-58. The winners were led by American-Dominican center James Feldeine (193-1988, college: Quinnipiac) who scored that evening 19 points and Sebastian Ottonello supported him with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 18 points and 5 rebounds by American KJ Hinds (198-1995, college: Redlands CC) did not help to save the game for Santa Maria. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Nacional have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 3-0 record. Defending Ecuadorian champion Santa Maria still closes the standings with three games lost. Nacional will play against Espanol (#4) in Osorno in the next round. Santa Maria will play on the road against the league's second-placed San Lorenzo in Almagro and hopes to get finally their first victory.




Santa Maria - Nacional 58-84

Liga Sudamericana top team - Uruguayan Nacional (3-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed fifth ranked Ecuadorian Santa Maria (0-3) 84-58. The game was mostly controlled by Nacional. Santa Maria was better in fourth quarter 25-23. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Nacional dominated on the defensive end, holding Santa Maria to just 7 points in third quarter. They outrebounded Santa Maria 50-38 including 18 on the offensive glass. Nacional players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. The winners were led by American-Dominican center James Feldeine (193-1988, college: Quinnipiac) who scored that evening 19 points and Sebastian Ottonello (200-1997) supported him with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 18 points and 5 rebounds by American KJ Hinds (198-1995, college: Redlands CC) did not help to save the game for Santa Maria. His fellow American import forward Damion Hooks (198-1991, college: Rogers St.) added 10 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Nacional have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 3-0 record. Defending Ecuadorian champion Santa Maria still closes the standings with three games lost. Nacional will play against Espanol (#4) in Osorno in the next round. Santa Maria will play on the road against the league's second-placed San Lorenzo in Almagro and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Santa Maria: K.Hinds 18+5reb, D.Hooks 10+4reb+2ast, C.Delgado 8+5reb+2ast, K.Quinones 6+3reb, J.Arcila 6+1reb+4ast, M.Martinez 6+3reb+1ast
Nacional: J.Feldeine 19+3reb+3ast, A.Mendez 13+2reb+1ast, S.Ottonello 10+6reb+4ast, G.Espindola 9+7reb+1ast, B.Barrera 9+3reb+2ast, M.Trelles 7+4reb+3ast

Ancud - San Lorenzo 55-83

Their biggest opponent Chilean host Ancud (2-2) was smashed by third ranked Argentinian San Lorenzo (2-1) 83-55. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ancud. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The game was mostly controlled by San Lorenzo. Ancud managed to win second period 21-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Sebastian Lugo (195-1998) who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Lucas Perez (184-1987) who added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists during the contest. San Lorenzo's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American forward Derrick Woods (203-1996, college: St.Peter's, agency: SLN) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 20 rebounds and 4 assists and Colombian Alvaro Pena (197-1995) scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. San Lorenzo moved-up to second place. Ancud at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. San Lorenzo are looking forward to face Santa Maria (#5) in the next round. Ancud will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ancud: D.Woods 21+20reb+4ast, A.Pena 11+9reb+2ast, A.Vergara 9+5reb+2ast, F.Morales 6+1reb+1ast, J.Ned 3+5reb, P.Barraza 3+1reb+1ast
San Lorenzo: S.Lugo 27+8reb+4ast, L.Perez 15+5reb+12ast, F.Rutenberg 11+6reb+1ast, F.Alorda 9+1reb, L.Latorre 7+4reb+1ast, G.Cordoba 6+11reb+1ast