Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.
The most exciting game of round 14 in the LNF took place in Talca. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 6th ranked Truenos (1-7) to fourth ranked Temuco (5-4) 57-54 on Saturday evening. Temuco forced 23 Truenos turnovers. The best player for the winners was American forward Jessica Martino (175-2000, college: Delaware St.) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists. Argentinian center Melisa Cejas (186-1984) chipped in 6 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. American-Puerto Rican Jazmin Sepulveda (178-1985, college: S.Florida) produced 13 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals for the hosts. Truenos' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Temuco moved-up to third place, which they share with New Crusaders. Truenos lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with Pankull. Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: Luis ML (#7) and Brisas (#5). Brisas were defeated at home 51-62 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Daniela Orellana (-1998) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points and 8 rebounds. Ignacia Cardenas contributed with 15 points for the winners. Center Valentina Monzo (188-2003) replied with 7 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists for Brisas. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Luis ML (2-8) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Conce. Brisas lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with eight games lost. Luis ML will play against Rancagua (#8) on the road in the next round. Brisas will have a break next round. Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Concepcion: Infinito (#3) and Conce (#5). Infinito (7-3) smashed visiting Conce (2-8) by 19 points 68-49. Infinito maintains third position with 7-3 record having just four point less than leader CDSC. Conce at the other side keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Luis ML.
Rest of the games of round 14 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: winless Rancagua was crushed by Puente Alto in Santiago 81-33. Univ.de Chile smashed Tomas L at home 87-44. Puerto Montt destroyed Pankull on the opponent's court 81-49. Univ. Austral managed to outperform Larr Valdivia in a home game 75-66. Osorno lost to undefeated Alemana P. on the road 38-94. The best stats of 14th round was 27 points and 13 rebounds by Brittany Autry of Alemana P..
Puente Alto - Rancagua 81-33
There was no surprise in Santiago where bottom-ranked Rancagua (0-10) was crushed by third ranked Puente Alto (10-3) 81-33 on Saturday. Puente Alto held Rancagua to an opponent 22.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 41.2 percent accuracy of the winners. Puente Alto forced 20 Rancagua turnovers and outrebounded them 51-33 including 18 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Rancagua's players. Argentinian power forward Camila Peri (182-2000) scored 17 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and forward Cameron Diaz (-2002) chipped in 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Ailyn Roldan (-2000) responded with 14 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Catalina Guaico (-1995) scored 5 points and 11 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 have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 10-3 record having just ten point less than leader CDSC. Rancagua at the other side still closes the standings with ten games lost. Puente Alto will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rancagua will play against Luis ML (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Puente Alto: C.Peri 17+9reb+6ast, F.Rojas 13+3reb+1ast, D.Cameron 12+7reb+5ast, M.Jeria 9+4reb+1ast, S.Leslie 6+4reb, C.Silva 6+1reb+4ast Rancagua: R.Ailyn 14+5reb+1ast, U.Ariela 6+5reb+1ast, G.Catalina 5+11reb+2ast, S.Carla 3, R.Florencia 3, F.Francesca 2+1reb+3astgschID: 1073675
Brisas - Luis ML 51-62
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: Luis ML (#7) and Brisas (#5). Brisas were defeated at home 51-62 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Luis ML forced 22 Brisas turnovers. Daniela Orellana (-1998) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points and 8 rebounds. Ignacia Cardenas (-2002) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Center Valentina Monzo (188-2003) replied with 7 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists and center Valentina Olmedo (190-2003) added 15 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Brisas. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Luis ML (2-8) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Conce. Brisas lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with eight games lost. Luis ML will play against Rancagua (#8) on the road in the next round. Brisas will have a break next round. Top scorers: Luis ML: O.Daniela 16+8reb+2ast, C.Ignacia 15+3reb+3ast, C.Dorys 10+6reb+3ast, V.Vania 8+5reb, M.Maria 4+11reb+1ast, G.Arias 4+5reb+1ast Brisas: O.Valentina 15+7reb+3ast, M.Mancilla Rocha 14+9reb+1ast, M.Valentina 7+14reb+6ast, M.Castillo 6+2reb+1ast, N.Estela 3+5reb+2ast, P.Orellana 2+5reb+1astgschID: 1073680
Univ.de Chile - Tomas L 87-44
No shocking result in a game in Santiago where fourth ranked Univ.de Chile (6-7) smashed 6th ranked Tomas L (3-10) 87-44 on Saturday. Univ.de Chile dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Tomas L's 24. Univ.de Chile forced 32 Tomas L turnovers and outrebounded them 67-42 including a 31-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. Univ.de Chile looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Josefa Orrego (172-2003) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Sofia Diaz (-2003) chipped in 9 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Univ.de Chile's coach felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Patricia Briones (-2004) responded with 17 points and 5 rebounds and forward Daisy Becerra (-1986) scored 6 points and 9 rebounds. Univ.de Chile maintains fourth position with 6-7 record. Tomas L lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with ten games lost. Univ.de Chile will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tomas L will play against the league's leader CDSC (#1) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Univ.de Chile: O.Josefa 14+7reb+3ast, C.Katherine 13+4reb+2ast, O.Maite 11+7reb+2ast, M.Carolina 10+4reb+3ast, D.Sofia 9+12reb, S.Ivannia 7+8reb+2ast Tomas L: B.Patricia 17+5reb+2ast, P.Becerra Galvez 10+2reb, F.Angela 6+7reb+1ast, D.Becerra 6+9reb+1ast, B.Consuelo 3+2reb+6ast, O.Francisca 2+1astgschID: 1077252
Pankull - Puerto Montt 49-81
Very expected game in Valdivia where 6th ranked Pankull (1-7) was rolled over by second ranked Puerto Montt (7-2) 81-49 on Saturday. Puerto Montt held Pankull to an opponent 22.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 37.6 percent accuracy of the winners. Puerto Montt forced 24 Pankull turnovers and outrebounded them 57-45 including 21 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Puerto Montt made 9 blocks. Center Catalina Azocar (-1997) had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 18 rebounds and 4 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and Martina Gallardo (168-2003) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Center Valentina Pincheira (-1995) responded with 13 points and 7 rebounds and Karla Figueroa (-1997) scored 4 points and 10 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. Puerto Montt have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 7-2 record having just three point less than leader CDSC. Pankull lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Truenos. Top scorers: Puerto Montt: G.Martina 16+7reb+6ast, P.Betsabe 15+5reb+5ast, C.Azocar 12+18reb+3ast, T.Daniela 9+8reb+2ast, A.Gabriela 9+3reb, C.Celeste 7+1ast Pankull: V.Pincheira 13+7reb+1ast, C.Munoz 7+5reb+1ast, P.Valeria 7+2reb+1ast, F.Karla 4+10reb+1ast, R.Karina 4+1reb+2ast, C.Karina 3+9reb+1astgschID: 1081070
Univ. Austral - Larr Valdivia 75-66
Rather predictable result in Puerto Montt where fifth ranked Univ. Austral (4-5) beat bottom-ranked Larr Valdivia (0-8) 75-66 on Saturday. Univ. Austral forced 19 Larr Valdivia turnovers and outrebounded them 59-47 including a 25-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. Javiera Contreras (-2001) scored 19 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners and guard Paula Ortiz (-2003) chipped in 21 points and 4 assists during the contest. Univ. Austral's coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Rocio Ortiz (-2002) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds and Salvadorean forward Sandra Navarrete (172-1996) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. Univ. Austral moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Osorno. Larr Valdivia at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. They share the position with Llolleo. Top scorers: Univ. Austral: O.Paula 21+3reb+4ast, C.Javiera 19+7reb+4ast, O.Camila 9+10reb+3ast, M.Carla 7+12reb+1ast, B.Javiera 7+8reb+1ast, R.Karin 5+6reb+1ast Larr Valdivia: S.Navarrete 17+7reb+2ast, D.Ninozka 15+5reb+2ast, O.Rocio 12+15reb+3ast, V.Fernanda 9+2reb+1ast, H.Denisse 6+9reb+1ast, M.Iarela 5+3reb+1astgschID: 1081071
Truenos - Temuco 54-57
The most exciting game of round 14 in the LNF took place in Talca. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 6th ranked Truenos (1-7) to fourth ranked Temuco (5-4) 57-54 on Saturday evening. Temuco forced 23 Truenos turnovers. The best player for the winners was American forward Jessica Martino (175-2000, college: Delaware St.) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists. Argentinian center Melisa Cejas (186-1984) chipped in 6 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. American-Puerto Rican Jazmin Sepulveda (178-1985, college: S.Florida) produced 13 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals and center Fernanda Quezada (-1998) added 11 points and 13 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Truenos' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Temuco moved-up to third place, which they share with New Crusaders. Truenos lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with Pankull. Top scorers: Temuco: J.Martino 17+14reb+7ast, V.Viviana 12+4reb+1ast, V.Javiera 9+3reb+1ast, M.Cejas 6+13reb+6ast, A.Camila 5+1reb+1ast, A.Lorena 4+1reb+1ast Truenos: J.Sepulveda 13+8reb+4ast, M.Estephania 12+1reb+5ast, Q.Fernanda 11+13reb+1ast, Y.Maria 9+2reb+1ast, L.Correa 4+1reb, T.Martina 3+1reb+1astgschID: 1081072
Alemana P. - Osorno 94-38
Not a big story in a game in Paillaco where 4th ranked Osorno (4-5) was outplayed by top-ranked Alemana P. (9-0) 94-38 on Saturday. Alemana P. held Osorno to an opponent 20.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 44.2 percent accuracy of the winners. Alemana P. forced 27 Osorno turnovers and outrebounded them 60-34 including a 43-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Osorno's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Alemana P. made 9 blocks. American center Brittany Autry (185, college: Belm.Abbey) had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Massiel Mondaca (173-1983) chipped in 14 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals during the contest. Four Alemana P. players scored in double figures. Argentinian Jacqueline Soto responded with 8 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and Javiera Rosas (-2001) scored 12 points. 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 P. have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-0 record. Osorno at the other side keeps the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with Univ. Austral. Top scorers: Alemana P.: B.Autry 27+13reb+1ast, A.Moran 17+6reb+4ast, M.Mondaca 14+11reb+7ast, T.Gomez 12+14reb+6ast, F.Pardo 8+8reb+7ast, S.Pia 8+7reb+3ast Osorno: R.Javiera 12+4reb+2ast, S.Jacqueline 8+13reb+6ast, G.Belen 6+1ast, L.Nadia 5+3reb, V.Belen 3, A.Barria 2+8reb+1astgschID: 1081073
Infinito - Conce 68-49
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Concepcion: Infinito (#3) and Conce (#5). Infinito (7-3) smashed visiting Conce (2-8) by 19 points 68-49. Infinito maintains third position with 7-3 record having just four point less than leader CDSC. Conce at the other side keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Luis ML. gschID: 1081074
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