Omega 67 – 72 CD Escolar Aleman PV: Visitors Edge Tense Contest in Chile LNB Segunda

May 18, 2026 — CD Escolar Aleman PV earned a hard-fought 72–67 victory over Omega in Chile LNB Segunda action on Monday. The visitors overcame a slow start and a raucous home crowd to claim a result that boosts their promotion hopes in the second division.

Match Overview

Omega came out firing, building a 10-point lead in the first quarter behind hot shooting from beyond the arc. However, Escolar Aleman gradually chipped away, using a 13–4 run late in the second quarter to tie the game at 35 heading into halftime. The third quarter saw both teams exchange leads, but the visitors’ defensive discipline in the final period proved decisive. Escolar Aleman held Omega to just 12 points in the fourth quarter while scoring 16 themselves to secure the win.

Key Performers

• CD Escolar Aleman PV – Power forward Tomás Müller led all scorers with 21 points and added 9 rebounds. Point guard Sebastián Herrera contributed 14 points and 6 assists, including a crucial three-pointer with 2 minutes remaining that put his team up by five.
• Omega – Shooting guard Matías Vega poured in 18 points, but his efficiency waned in the second half (4-of-12 after the break). Center Ignacio Rodríguez posted 10 points and 10 rebounds in a losing effort.

Turning Point

With the score tied at 60 with 4:30 left, Escolar Aleman forced three consecutive turnovers—two steals and an offensive foul. They converted those into six points, building a lead Omega could not overcome. Omega’s inability to execute in the half-court offense down the stretch was glaring.

Standings and Context

The victory moves CD Escolar Aleman PV to 11–6, placing them firmly in the playoff picture of the Chile LNB Segunda. Omega falls to 8–9 and now sits just outside the top eight. Both teams are part of a congested mid-table battle where every win counts.

What’s Next for Both Sides

Omega will look to bounce back on the road against Stadio Italiano, while Escolar Aleman PV hosts Regional Osorno Frutilla in a game that could lift them into the top four. Fans of Chile LNB Segunda can expect more tightly contested fixtures as the season reaches its critical phase.