NPBA Round 18 (Regular Season): Shockers are defeated by Bahamas Univ. in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Nassau: Bahamas Univ. (#2) and Shockers (#5). Shockers were defeated at home 78-84 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Bahamas Univ. dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Shockers' 40. Bahamas Univ. forced 32 Shockers turnovers. Strangely Shockers outrebounded Bahamas Univ. 54-38 including 22 on the offensive glass. Erquantae Edgecombe scored 16 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Delano Armbrister chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Bahamas Univ.'s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Dario Mckenzie with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals. Bahamas Univ. maintains second position with 7-8 record having four points less than leader Rockets. Shockers at the other side dropped to the sixth place with nine games lost.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Nassau: Rockets (#1) and Sand Dollar (#2). Rockets (12-1) won against visiting Sand Dollar (12-2) 88-76. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Sand Dollar. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Roosevelt Whylly notched 15 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the effort and Livingston Munnings supported him with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 16 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists by guard Van Hutchinson (193) did not help to save the game for Sand Dollar. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Rockets have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-1 record. Sand Dollar at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost.
Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Nassau: Giants (#1) and Tucker Boys (#3). Giants (13-0) smashed visiting Tucker Boys (6-8) by 35 points 84-49. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Tucker Boys. The best player for the winners was Jackson Jacob who scored 23 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Leon Bain who recorded 21 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Giants have an impressive 13-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-0 record. Loser Tucker Boys keep the third place with eight games lost.

In the last game of round 18 Sunlight CS won against Bahamas Univ. on the opponent's court 82-70.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 16 points and 6 assists by Dylan Musgrove of Giants.



Shockers - Bahamas Univ. 78-84

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Nassau: Bahamas Univ. (#2) and Shockers (#5). Shockers were defeated at home 78-84 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Bahamas Univ. dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Shockers' 40. Bahamas Univ. forced 32 Shockers turnovers. Strangely Shockers outrebounded Bahamas Univ. 54-38 including 22 on the offensive glass. Erquantae Edgecombe scored 16 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Delano Armbrister chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Bahamas Univ. players scored in double figures. Bahamas Univ.'s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Dario Mckenzie with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals and guard Spurgeon Johnson scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Bahamas Univ. maintains second position with 7-8 record having four points less than leader Rockets. Shockers at the other side dropped to the sixth place with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Bahamas Univ.: A.Delano 19+6reb+1ast, M.Javez 18+7reb, E.Erquantae 16+6reb+5ast, M.Dremiko 10+5reb, S.Gabriel 8+2reb+1ast, G.Theodore 4+7reb+4ast
Shockers: M.Dario 27+15reb+5ast, J.Spurgeon 19+5reb+3ast, S.Jean 10+5reb, W.Rigby 8+9reb+1ast, D.Moss 8+4reb+2ast, T.Blyden 4+9reb

Rockets - Sand Dollar 88-76

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Nassau: Rockets (#1) and Sand Dollar (#2). Rockets (12-1) won against visiting Sand Dollar (12-2) 88-76. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Sand Dollar. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Rockets players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Sand Dollar's players. Roosevelt Whylly notched 15 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the effort and the former international forward Livingston Munnings (201-1992) supported him with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 16 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists by guard Van Hutchinson (193) did not help to save the game for Sand Dollar. Dave Davis added 15 points and 15 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Rockets have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-1 record. Sand Dollar at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Rockets: L.Munnings 17+10reb+3ast, R.Whylly 15+9reb+8ast, S.Kemsey 13+8reb+1ast, S.Chris 11+3reb+3ast, R.Turnquest 8+1reb+3ast, L.Armbrister 8+2reb+1ast
Sand Dollar: R.Ingraham 21+5reb, V.Hutchinson 16+15reb+7ast, D.Dave 15+15reb, N.Jeremy 11+2reb+1ast, S.Rus-Shon 5+9reb+1ast, M.Higgins 4+3reb

Bahamas Univ. - Sunlight CS 70-82

There was an upset in Nassau where second-best Bahamas Univ. (7-8) was defeated by sixth ranked Sunlight CS (3-8) 82-70 on Sunday. Sunlight CS outrebounded Bahamas Univ. 53-38 including a 40-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Camron Strachan who had a double-double by scoring 11 points, 23 rebounds and 7 assists. Michael Turnquest chipped in 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Sunlight CS players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Delano Armbrister who recorded 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Erquantae Edgecombe added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Sunlight CS moved-up to fifth place. Loser Bahamas Univ. keeps the second position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Sunlight CS: T.Hanna 19+1reb+1ast, T.Michael 18+6reb+5ast, M.Austin 12+5reb, S.Camron 11+23reb+7ast, K.Tomiko 11+8reb+3ast, C.Cordero 7+6reb
Bahamas Univ.: A.Delano 20+8reb+4ast, E.Erquantae 14+5reb+3ast, F.Alexxus 12+6reb, G.Theodore 8+6reb+3ast, M.Kamari 6+1reb, M.Javez 6+4reb

Giants - Tucker Boys 84-49

Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Nassau: Giants (#1) and Tucker Boys (#3). Giants (13-0) smashed visiting Tucker Boys (6-8) by 35 points 84-49. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Tucker Boys. Giants held Tucker Boys to an opponent 24.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 52.2 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Tucker Boys 48-29 including a 32-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Giants looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Tucker Boys' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Giants made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Jackson Jacob (186, college: NAIT) who scored 23 points and 4 assists. Swingman Dylan Musgrove (190, college: Southeastern) chipped in 16 points and 6 assists. Four Giants players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Leon Bain who recorded 21 points and Kieran Mortimer added 3 points and 10 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Giants have an impressive 13-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-0 record. Loser Tucker Boys keep the third place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Giants: J.Jacob 23+2reb+4ast, D.Musgrove 16+4reb+6ast, M.Bain 15+3reb+6ast, J.Adam 10+8reb+4ast, K.Cooper 8+12reb, J.Henfield 6+1reb+2ast
Tucker Boys: L.Bain 21+2reb+1ast, T.Clayton 6+5reb+2ast, S.Randon 6+4reb+3ast, R.Leon 6+2reb, M.Selwyn 4+2reb+1ast, R.Lorenzo 3+2reb