Game day 10 is scheduled in the men’s LBBL this weekend while the women play game day 8.
League leader Amicale Steinsel (8:1) will be challenged on the road in Dudelange (5:4) on Saturday. Résidence Walfer (7:1) needs a victory against Sparta (3:6) in order to keep pace with Amicale’s record while the team from Bertrange is looking for a second straight victory. Bottom team Gréngewald Hueschtert (1:8) will be coached by Ricky Easterling for the first time this weekend, the US/German coach replaced Amadeo Dias during the week. The team hosts Arantia Larochette (3:6) in Oberanven. The Musel Pikes (2:7) could tie with the Kordall Steelers (3:6) in the standings but need a victory in front of their home crowd.
On Sunday, promoted team Mambra Mamer (5:3) will host Etzella Ettelbruck (6:3) while Basket Esch (6:2) will host AB Contern (3:5).
Men:
Saturday:
20:00 Résidence Walfer – Sparta Bertrange
20:00 Musel Pikes – Kordall Steelers
20:15 T71 Dudelange – Amicale Steinsel
20:30 Gréngewald Hueschtert – Arantia Larochette
Sunday:
17:00 Mambra Mamer – Etzella Ettelbruck
17:30 Basket Esch – AB Contern
In the women’s LBBL, the unbeaten team Gréngewald Hueschtert (6:0) will host Wiltz (2:4) after the Greens won a thrilling EuroCup game on Thursday against Antalya. ( Gréngewald beats Antalya 91:90 (video) ). The Musel Pikes (1:5) are looking for a second victory this season against Amicale Steinsel (4:2) while T71 Dudelange (5:1) will host AB Contern (3:3).
On Sunday, the two bottom teams in the league, Basket Esch (1:5) and AS Zolwer (0:7) will meet in Esch.
Women:
Saturday:
18:00 Musel Pikes – Amicale Steinsel
18:00 T71 Dudelange – AB Contern
18:30 Gréngewald Hueschtert – Les Sangliers Wiltz
Sunday:
15:30 Basket Esch – AS Zolwer