NEBL Round 1 of Finals. Tigersharks celebrate first victory

Jihad Wright

Smart Belize H. - San Pedro T. 70-87

San Pedro Tigersharks upset Smart Belize Hurricanes in the NEBL Finals opener. Tigersharks forced 25 Hurricanes turnovers. International forward Jihad Wright (193-93, college: UNC Pembroke) stepped up and scored 31 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals for the winners and point guard Francis Arana (-97) chipped in 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side forward Akeem Watters (186-95) responded with 15 points and 6 rebounds and American point guard Tyrie Orosco (196, college: Cent.Penn) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Smart Belize H.: A.Watters 15+6reb+3ast, T.Orosco 14+6reb+1ast, D.Daly 11+5reb+2ast, B.White 8+7reb, S.Fowler 7+7reb+3ast, E.Rene 3+1reb+2ast
San Pedro T.: J.Wright 31+9reb+7ast, F.Arana 18+6reb+4ast, A.Martevuius 13+5reb+1ast, A.Edwards 7+2ast, G.Myvett 5+6reb+1ast, L.Pitterson 4+1reb