NPBA Round 15: High Flyers are defeated by Wolverines in a derby game

The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Nassau: Wolverines (#3) and High Flyers (#2). Wolverines (6-7) won against visiting High Flyers (8-3) 86-78. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of High Flyers. Wolverines forced 22 High Flyers turnovers. 29 personal fouls committed by High Flyers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for American Dominique Fernander (, college: Hobart) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Tomeko Moxey helped adding 20 points and 9 rebounds. Wolverines' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Jeremy Neely with 27 points. Wolverines have a solid series of three victories in a row. Newly promoted Wolverines maintains third place with 6-7 record having three points less than leader Rockets. High Flyers at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keep the second position with three games lost. Wolverines' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau Abaco Strong.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Nassau: Bahamas Univ. (#2) and Regulators (#4). Bahamas Univ. (10-2) won against visiting Regulators (4-8) 89-82. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Robert Joseph (178, college: N.Okl.-Enid. JC) who led the winners and scored 27 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Rashad Sturrup accounted for 12 points and 15 rebounds. Bahamas Univ.'s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Alexander Rolle (-93) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for Regulators in the defeat. Bahamas Univ. have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain second place with 10-2 record behind leader Rockets. Regulators lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with eight games lost. Bahamas Univ.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Nassau to the arena BIBT Great W..
Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Nassau: Rockets (#1) and Defenders (#5). Rockets (11-1) crushed visiting Defenders (1-11) by 40 points 104-64. The best player for the winners was Livingston Munnings who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Rockets' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Clayton Tucker who recorded 19 points and 7 rebounds. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Rockets. They maintain first place with 11-1 record. Defenders lost their eighth game in a row. They keep the fifth position with 11 games lost. Rockets' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Nassau to the arena Shockers.
Another exciting game was also this time a derby match between teams from Nassau: Uptown Cuts (#4) and Wolverines (#3). Uptown Cuts (5-7) won against visiting Wolverines (6-7) 98-87. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Wolverines. It was a good game for Colton Albury who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds. Uptown Cuts' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Uptown Cuts maintains fourth place with 5-7 record. Wolverines at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keep the third position with seven games lost. Uptown Cuts' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Nassau to the arena Rebels.
Another exciting game was also this time a derby match between local teams from Nassau: Shockers (#3) and BIBT Great W. (#6). Shockers (8-4) crushed visiting BIBT Great W. (0-11) by 22 points 87-65. It was a great evening for Shamir Rolle who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Shockers maintains third place with 8-4 record having just two points less than leader Rockets. BIBT Great W. lost their eleventh game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with 11 games lost. Shockers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau Rockets.

The most impressive stats of the last round was 9 points and 20 rebounds by Rameno King of Shockers.

Wolverines - High Flyers 86-78

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Nassau: Wolverines (#3) and High Flyers (#2). Wolverines (6-7) won against visiting High Flyers (8-3) 86-78. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of High Flyers. Wolverines forced 22 High Flyers turnovers. 29 personal fouls committed by High Flyers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for American Dominique Fernander (, college: Hobart) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Tomeko Moxey helped adding 20 points and 9 rebounds. Four Wolverines players scored in double figures. Wolverines' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Jeremy Neely with 27 points and Rashad Ingraham scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Wolverines have a solid series of three victories in a row. Newly promoted Wolverines maintains third place with 6-7 record having three points less than leader Rockets. High Flyers at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keep the second position with three games lost. Wolverines' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau Abaco Strong.
Top scorers:
Wolverines: D.Fernander 20+10reb+4ast, T.Moxey 20+9reb+1ast, M.Selwyn 16+3reb+1ast, G.Lightbourne 11+4reb+3ast, D.Mackey 8+7reb+1ast, R.Morley 4+5reb
High Flyers: N.Jeremy 27+4reb+3ast, R.Ingraham 14+9reb+1ast, D.Dave 12+11reb, F.Delano 8+1reb+1ast, J.Rolle 7+4reb+5ast, P.Shantoin 6+7reb+6ast

Bahamas Univ. - Regulators 89-82

Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Nassau: Bahamas Univ. (#2) and Regulators (#4). Bahamas Univ. (10-2) won against visiting Regulators (4-8) 89-82. Strangely Regulators outrebounded Bahamas Univ. 55-37 including a 30-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Regulators were plagued by 31 personal fouls down the stretch. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Robert Joseph (178, college: N.Okl.-Enid. JC) who led the winners and scored 27 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Rashad Sturrup accounted for 12 points and 15 rebounds for the winning side. Bahamas Univ.'s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Alexander Rolle (-93) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and Australian forward Lloyd Bailey (193) added 20 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Regulators in the defeat. Bahamas Univ. have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain second place with 10-2 record behind leader Rockets. Regulators lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with eight games lost. Bahamas Univ.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Nassau to the arena BIBT Great W..
Top scorers:
Bahamas Univ.: R.Joseph 27+7reb+6ast, K.Sylvestre 13+3reb+5ast, R.Sturrup 12+15reb+1ast, D.Hall 10+2reb, M.Tyler 9, C.McKenzie 9+3reb+1ast
Regulators: B.Lloyd 20+7reb+3ast, A.Rolle 19+14reb+4ast, K.Pratt 17+7reb+1ast, J.Alex 9+3reb+1ast, T.Derek 7+10reb+1ast, T.Darville 6+3reb+1ast

Rockets - Defenders 104-64

Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Nassau: Rockets (#1) and Defenders (#5). Rockets (11-1) crushed visiting Defenders (1-11) by 40 points 104-64. Rockets dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Defenders' 38. They outrebounded Defenders 58-33 including a 39-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Rockets looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Defenders' players. The best player for the winners was the former international center Livingston Munnings (-92) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Able Joseph chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists. Rockets' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Clayton Tucker who recorded 19 points and 7 rebounds and Carrington Dean added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Rockets. They maintain first place with 11-1 record. Defenders lost their eighth game in a row. They keep the fifth position with 11 games lost. Rockets' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Nassau to the arena Shockers.
Top scorers:
Rockets: R.Turnquest 21+1reb, L.Munnings 16+10reb+3ast, R.Williams 13+2reb, C.Pinder 13+2reb+1ast, J.Able 11+8reb+10ast, D.Knowles 8+8reb+2ast
Defenders: T.Clayton 19+7reb+2ast, D.Carrington 13+6reb+1ast, R.Leon 10+2reb+6ast, R.Dean 9+6reb+2ast, C.Paul 8+6reb+1ast, B.Richard 3+2reb

Uptown Cuts - Wolverines 98-87

Another exciting game was also this time a derby match between teams from Nassau: Uptown Cuts (#4) and Wolverines (#3). Uptown Cuts (5-7) won against visiting Wolverines (6-7) 98-87. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Wolverines. They outrebounded Wolverines 57-29 including a 41-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Uptown Cuts players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. 33 personal fouls committed by Wolverines helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for Colton Albury who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Mitch Bain (188, college: Iowa Lakes CC) contributed with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Uptown Cuts' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American Dominique Fernander (, college: Hobart) answered with 27 points and 6 rebounds and Garvin Lightbourne added 17 points and 6 assists in the effort for Wolverines. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Newly promoted Uptown Cuts maintains fourth place with 5-7 record. Wolverines at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keep the third position with seven games lost. Uptown Cuts' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Nassau to the arena Rebels.
Top scorers:
Uptown Cuts: C.Albury 23+14reb+2ast, M.Bain 18+9reb+6ast, S.Burrows 12+5reb+5ast, S.Dean 12+9reb+3ast, C.Cordero 11+1ast, A.Charlow 6+6reb
Wolverines: D.Fernander 27+6reb, G.Lightbourne 17+4reb+6ast, T.Moxey 15+3reb+3ast, D.Mackey 11+7reb+5ast, R.Saunders 6+2reb+1ast, M.Selwyn 6+4reb+1ast

Shockers - BIBT Great W. 87-65

Another exciting game was also this time a derby match between local teams from Nassau: Shockers (#3) and BIBT Great W. (#6). Shockers (8-4) crushed visiting BIBT Great W. (0-11) by 22 points 87-65. Shockers dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to BIBT Great W.'s 42. Shockers forced 24 BIBT Great W. turnovers and outrebounded them 63-48 including a 23-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. Shockers looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. BIBT Great W. was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for center Shamir Rolle (198, college: Freed-Hardeman) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Rameno King helped adding 9 points and 20 rebounds. Four Shockers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Judinio Wilson with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists and Trevez Hamilton scored 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Shockers maintains third place with 8-4 record having just two points less than leader Rockets. BIBT Great W. lost their eleventh game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with 11 games lost. Shockers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau Rockets.
Top scorers:
Shockers: S.Rolle 18+15reb+5ast, J.Spurgeon 14+5reb+1ast, W.Rigby 12+5reb+3ast, R.Ferguson 12+5reb+5ast, T.King 10+3reb+5ast, B.Jennings 10+3reb+2ast
BIBT Great W.: W.Judinio 17+8reb+8ast, H.Trevez 13+5reb+5ast, T.Stevon 11+5reb, J.Collier 9+7reb+1ast, B.Glen 8+6reb, M.Taylor 5+9reb+2ast



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