POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Tyrie Orosco
Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Belize City: Hurricanes (#4) and Running Rebels (#7). Running Rebels were crushed at home by 16 points 72-88 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Hurricanes outrebounded Running Rebels 35-21 including 24 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American point guard Tyrie Orosco (196, college: Cent.Penn) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. International guard Devin Daly (195-94, college: L.Superior) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). American point guard Isaiah Thomas (188-93) produced 17 points and 5 assists for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 6-5 record. Running Rebels lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Hurricanes' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Belize City Defenders.
Leader Verdes delivered the tenth victory. This time they crushed 6th ranked Red Bandits (2-9) 112-57. American point guard Kris Frazier (201, college: Peru St.) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 21 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field). Davis Guzman contributed with 8 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Forward Kevon Laurie answered with 5 points and 9 rebounds for Red Bandits. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Verdes (10-1) have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place. Red Bandits lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with nine games lost. Verdes will play against Tigersharks (#3) in San Pedro in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Red Bandits will have a break next round.
In the last game of round 11 Belize City D. were defeated by San Pedro T. in a road game 79-61.
The best stats of 11th round was 12 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals by Jihad Wright of San Pedro T..
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Verdes - Belmopan B. 112-57
Leader Verdes delivered the tenth victory. This time they crushed 6th ranked Red Bandits (2-9) 112-57. Verdes dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to Red Bandits' 32. They outrebounded Red Bandits 69-37 including a 26-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Verdes players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Red Bandits' players. American point guard Kris Frazier (201, college: Peru St.) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 21 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field). Forward Davis Guzman contributed with 8 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Four Verdes players scored in double figures. Forward Kevon Laurie answered with 5 points and 9 rebounds and guard Jevaughn McKenzie added 8 points in the effort for Red Bandits. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Verdes (10-1) have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place. Red Bandits lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with nine games lost. Verdes will play against Tigersharks (#3) in San Pedro in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Red Bandits will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Verdes: K.Frazier 27+21reb, K.Molina 13+6reb, J.Harris 12+1reb+2ast, R.Troyer 12+4reb+4ast, L.Lambey 11+4reb+1ast, A.Ortiz 10+5reb
Belmopan B.: K.Pascascio 12+1reb, B.Flowers 8+3reb, J.McKenzie 8+3reb+3ast, K.Laurie 5+9reb+2ast, H.Gabriel 5+4reb+1ast, E.Ariola 5+2reb+1ast
gschID: 711111
Orange Walk RR - Smart Belize H. 72-88
The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Belize City: Hurricanes (#4) and Running Rebels (#7). Running Rebels were crushed at home by 16 points 72-88 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Hurricanes outrebounded Running Rebels 35-21 including 24 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American point guard Tyrie Orosco (196, college: Cent.Penn) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. International guard Devin Daly (195-94, college: L.Superior) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Four Hurricanes players scored in double figures. American point guard Isaiah Thomas (188-93) produced 17 points and 5 assists and Julien Travis added 19 points respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 6-5 record. Running Rebels lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Hurricanes' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Belize City Defenders.
Top scorers:
Smart Belize H.: T.Orosco 17+10reb+1ast, D.Daly 17+5reb+2ast, A.Watters 16+8reb, T.Raheem 13+2reb, A.Trapp 8+1reb, S.Fowler 8+5reb+1ast
Orange Walk RR: T.Julien 19+4reb+2ast, I.Thomas 17+3reb+5ast, E.Enriquez 9+2reb+1ast, S.White 7+4reb+1ast, W.R 5+1reb+1ast, V.Jason 4
gschID: 711112
San Pedro T. - Belize City D. 79-61
There was no surprise in San Pedro where 5th ranked Defenders (4-7) were defeated by third ranked Tigersharks (7-4) 79-61. Defenders were plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Center Martevuius Adams orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points and 7 rebounds. International forward Jihad Wright (193-93, college: UNC Pembroke) contributed with 12 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winners. American center Nigel Jones (201-90, college: Talladega) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds and center Matthew Young added 16 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Defenders. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Tigersharks. They maintain third place with 7-4 record having just three points less than leader Verdes. Defenders lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost. Tigersharks will play against league's leader Verdes in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Defenders' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Belize City to the arena Hurricanes.
Top scorers:
San Pedro T.: A.Martevuius 26+7reb, J.Wright 12+5reb+5ast, F.Arana 9+1reb+4ast, A.Edwards 6, W.Pratt 6+5reb, T.Edwards 6+1reb+2ast
Belize City D.: N.Jones 20+13reb, M.Young 16+12reb, F.Louriano 8+11reb, M.Tzul 6+2reb+2ast, D.Leslie 3+2reb+1ast, T.Bradley 3+2reb
gschID: 711113
