LNB 2 Round 9 (Regular Season): #1 Sergio Ceppi is defeated by San Luis

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Sergio Ceppi (6-3) in Quillota on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by fifth ranked San Luis (5-4) 91-90. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sergio Ceppi. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. San Luis moved-up to second place, which they share with Illaplel. Sergio Ceppi at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. They share it with Hrvatski Sokol. San Luis is looking forward to face Stadio Italiano (#4) in Santiago in the next round. Sergio Ceppi will play against the league's second-placed Hrvatski Sokol and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very significant was Omega's (#4) 68-60 road victory against 5th ranked La Union. Omega (4-4) moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. La Union at the other side dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Escolar Ale.. Omega will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. La Union will play against Escolar Ale. (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Alemana (7-3) against fifth ranked Liceo Curico (4-5) on Saturday night. Visiting Alemana was defeated by Liceo Curico in a tough game in Curico 92-99. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Alemana. Liceo Curico moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Humboldt. Loser Alemana keeps the second position with three games lost. Liceo Curico will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Alemana will play against Constitucion and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 9: Aleman destroyed Municipal C. on the opponent's court 109-65. Hrvatski Sokol managed to outperform Arturo Prat in a home game 85-76. Escolar Ale. recorded a loss to Huachipato on the road 65-56. Truenos defeated Constitucion on its own court 60-53. Liceo Curico was beaten by Alemana in a road game 84-73. Humboldt won against The Sharks at home 79-65. Sportiva Italiana managed to outperform Quilpue on the opponent's court 73-59.



Liceo Curico - Alemana 99-92

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Alemana (7-3) against fifth ranked Liceo Curico (4-5) on Saturday night. Visiting Alemana was defeated by Liceo Curico in a tough game in Curico 92-99. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Alemana. Liceo Curico moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Humboldt. Loser Alemana keeps the second position with three games lost. Liceo Curico will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Alemana will play against Constitucion and hope to secure a win.

San Luis - Sergio Ceppi 91-90

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Sergio Ceppi (6-3) in Quillota on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by fifth ranked San Luis (5-4) 91-90. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sergio Ceppi. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. San Luis moved-up to second place, which they share with Illaplel. Sergio Ceppi at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. They share it with Hrvatski Sokol. San Luis is looking forward to face Stadio Italiano (#4) in Santiago in the next round. Sergio Ceppi will play against the league's second-placed Hrvatski Sokol and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Municipal C. - Aleman 65-109

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Municipal C. (0-9) was crushed at home by first ranked Aleman (9-1) 109-65 on Saturday. Aleman have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-1 record. Loser Municipal C. still closes the standings with nine games lost. Aleman will meet at home Truenos (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Municipal C. will have a break next round.

Hrvatski Sokol - Arturo Prat 85-76

Rather predictable result when second ranked Hrvatski Sokol (6-3) defeated at home 6th ranked Arturo Prat (1-8) 85-76 on Saturday. Hrvatski Sokol used an opportunity after Sergio Ceppi lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Arturo Prat lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with eight games lost. They share the position with The Sharks. Hrvatski Sokol will meet league's leader Sergio Ceppi in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Arturo Prat will play against Luis Matte (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Huachipato - Escolar Ale. 65-56

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both second ranked Huachipato and 4th placed Escolar Ale. had identical 3-4 record. This time Huachipato used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from 65-56 on Saturday night. Huachipato maintains second place with 4-4 record having just two points less than leader Sergio Ceppi, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Escolar Ale. keeps the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with La Union. Huachipato will meet league's leader Temuco on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Escolar Ale. will play against La Union and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Truenos - Constitucion 60-53

Everything could happen in Talca at the game between two tied teams. Both third ranked Truenos and 4th placed Constitucion had identical 4-5 record. This time Truenos used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from 60-53 on Sunday night. Truenos maintains third place with 5-5 record behind leader Sergio Ceppi, which they share with Quilpue. Constitucion lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. Truenos will meet league's leader Aleman in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Constitucion will play against the league's second-placed Alemana (#2) and hope to secure a win.

Alemana - Liceo Curico 84-73

There was no surprise when 5th ranked Liceo Curico (4-5) was defeated on the road by second ranked Alemana (7-3) 84-73 on Sunday. Alemana maintains second place with 7-3 record having just three point less than leader Sergio Ceppi. Loser Liceo Curico dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Humboldt. Alemana will meet Constitucion (#5) in the next round. Liceo Curico will have a break next round.

Humboldt - The Sharks 79-65

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Humboldt's (4-5) home victory over 6th ranked The Sharks (1-8) 79-65 on Sunday. Humboldt moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Liceo Curico. Loser The Sharks keep the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with Arturo Prat. Humboldt will meet league's leader Sportiva Italiana in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. The Sharks will play against Arabe de Valp. (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

La Union - Omega 60-68

Very significant was Omega's (#4) 68-60 road victory against 5th ranked La Union. Omega (4-4) moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. La Union at the other side dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Escolar Ale.. Omega will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. La Union will play against Escolar Ale. (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Quilpue - Sportiva Italiana 59-73

Very expected game when 5th ranked Quilpue (5-5) was defeated at home by first ranked Sportiva Italiana (8-1) 73-59 on Saturday. Sportiva Italiana have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 8-1 record. Loser Quilpue dropped to the third position with five games lost. They share it with Truenos. Sportiva Italiana will meet at home Humboldt (#5) in the next round. Quilpue will play against the league's second-placed Illaplel and it may be a tough game between close rivals.