CD Escolar Aleman PV Cruises Past Ancud in Liga SAESA Action

In a Liga SAESA regular-season matchup on July 26, 2026, CD Escolar Aleman PV (known as Escolar) earned a convincing 88-65 victory over Ancud at home. The win reinforces Escolar’s position as a strong contender in the Chilean regional league.

Match Overview

Escolar controlled the tempo from the outset, using a disciplined half-court offense and tenacious man-to-man defense to build a 22-14 lead after the first quarter. Ancud struggled to find consistent scoring against Escolar’s switching defense, which limited paint touches. By halftime, the lead grew to 18 points. Ancud attempted a third-quarter push, cutting the deficit to 10, but Escolar responded with a 9-0 run, punctuated by two corner three-pointers. The final quarter saw Escolar cruise as they emptied the bench.

Standout Players

• CD Escolar Aleman PV – Shooting guard Ignacio Valenzuela led all scorers with 26 points, hitting 5 three-pointers. Point guard Matías Rojas added 14 points and 9 assists.
• Ancud – Forward Sebastián Cárdenas tallied 18 points and 8 rebounds, but received minimal support from the backcourt.

Turning Point

The pivotal moment occurred early in the second quarter when Escolar’s defense forced three consecutive Ancud turnovers, leading to six quick points and a 20-point lead. Ancud never recovered from that stretch.

Liga SAESA Standings

With this result, CD Escolar Aleman PV improves to 12-4 on the season, solidifying second place in the league standings. Ancud drops to 7-9 and will need to improve their road form to stay in playoff contention.