LNB2 Round 14: Sergio Ceppi edge Arabe de Valp. by three points

Boris Guerra

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 14 in the LNB 2 took place in Valparaiso. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of one of their biggest challengers Arabe de Valp. (6-6) to second ranked Sergio Ceppi (7-4) 69-66 in the game for the second place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Arabe de Valp.. Sergio Ceppi forced 27 Arabe de Valp. turnovers. Strangely Arabe de Valp. outrebounded Sergio Ceppi 54-32 including a 34-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by Arabe de Valp. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Boris Guerra (-1987) who scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. The former international forward Fabian Aguilera (-1995) chipped in 19 points. Sergio Ceppi's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Pedro Soares produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 16 rebounds for the hosts. Sergio Ceppi maintains second position with 7-4 record having four points less than leader Liceo PN. Arabe de Valp. at the other side keeps the third place with six games lost. They share the position with Stadio Italiano.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: Boston College (#6) and Brisas (#7). Brisas were smashed at home by 17 points 59-76 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Forward Yves Orelus orchestrated the victory by scoring 30 points and 6 rebounds. Cristobal Ordonez contributed with 15 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Boston College's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Miguel Granados replied with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Brisas. Boston College maintains sixth position with 4-8 record. Brisas lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with ten games lost. They share the position with Aleman.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in . Second ranked Colo Colo faced 4th ranked Municipal C.. Guests from Santiago (10-2) smashed host Municipal C. (5-7) 82-57. Martin Gomez scored 25 points to lead the charge for the winners. Marko Castro responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 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. Colo Colo have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-2 record behind leader Liceo PN. Municipal C. lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Luis Matte.

Rest of the games of round 14 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Aleman was crushed by Liceo Curico in a road game 108-66. Stadio Italiano smashed Luis Matte at home 74-53. Truenos destroyed Tomas L. on the opponent's court 82-51.
The best stats of 14th round was 7 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals by Adrian Toro of Sergio Ceppi.