GBBA Round 1 of Finals. New Era GR claim opening win

Dudley BS - New Era GR 69-73

New Era GR outrebounded Dudley BS 52-39 including a 38-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when New Era GR made 7 blocks. 27 personal fouls committed by Dudley BS helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international guard Edriel Martinborough (180-1998, college: Evangel) stepped up and scored 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and forward Regis Cooper chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side Trevor Bain responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and McKell Bethel (190-2000) scored 19 points and 7 rebounds. Dudley BS's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help.
Top scorers:
Dudley BS: B.Trevor 19+12reb+1ast, B.McKell 19+7reb+2ast, B.Luciano 8+3reb, S.DVaughn 7+2reb+1ast, P.Shemar 6+5ast, J.Davonte 5+5reb+4ast
New Era GR: E.Martinborough 24+7reb+4ast, R.Cooper 15+7reb+3ast, L.Mcintosh 11+3reb, J.Davis 10+5reb+2ast, C.Thompson 9+13reb+1ast, D.Rigby 2+10reb+4ast