BEBL Round 2 (Regular Season): Trojans lose to Defenders

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in BEBL. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Trojans in Belmopan on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by Defenders 113-91. Defenders shot 32 for 45 from the free-throw line, while Trojans only scored ten points from the stripe. They outrebounded Trojans 47-36 including a 37-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Defenders looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Defenders made 7 blocks. 31 personal fouls committed by Trojans helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American swingman Nigel Jones (201-1990, college: Talladega) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import point guard Lorenzo Dillard (189-1995, college: Dillard) chipped in 21 points and 8 assists. American Jeremiah Toney (196-1998, college: Southwest, agency: One Motive Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defenders will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Trojans will play on the road against Running Rebels in Belize City and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Belize City: Hurricanes and Running Rebels. Hurricanes smashed visiting Running Rebels by 18 points 89-71. American swingman Victor Evans (193, college: Vanguard) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Jamell Harris contributed with 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Center Matthew Young replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds for Running Rebels. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hurricanes will play against Dream Ballers in Dangriga in the next round where they are favorite. Running Rebels will play at home against Trojans and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of Running Rebels against Tiger Sharks on Sunday night. Visiting Running Rebels were defeated by Tiger Sharks in San Pedro 79-65. Richard Laku scored 18 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Brian White responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tiger Sharks will meet at home Western Ballaz in the next round. Running Rebels will play against Trojans and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

The best stats of 2nd round was 6 points and 14 rebounds by Jihad Wright of Tiger Sharks.



Hurricanes - Running Rebels 89-71

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Belize City: Hurricanes and Running Rebels. Hurricanes smashed visiting Running Rebels by 18 points 89-71. Hurricanes forced 19 Running Rebels turnovers. American swingman Victor Evans (193, college: Vanguard) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Naturalized American power forward Jamell Harris (208-1991, college: EMU) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Four Hurricanes players scored in double figures. Center Matthew Young replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds and the former international Brian White (196-1995, college: Wesley) added 7 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Running Rebels. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hurricanes will play against Dream Ballers in Dangriga in the next round where they are favorite. Running Rebels will play at home against Trojans and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hurricanes: V.Evans 16+5reb+4ast, B.Sidibe 15+6reb+1ast, J.Harris 14+10reb, G.Lopez 11+3reb+6ast, M.Cunningham 10+5reb, A.Ross 9+4reb+1ast
Running Rebels: M.Young 21+12reb+1ast, J.Stanback 14+5reb+1ast, R.Hackett 9+6reb, T.Hall 8+3reb+3ast, B.White 7+11reb+4ast, E.Usher 5+1reb+2ast

Trojans - Defenders 91-113

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Trojans in Belmopan on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by Defenders 113-91. Defenders shot 32 for 45 from the free-throw line, while Trojans only scored ten points from the stripe. They outrebounded Trojans 47-36 including a 37-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Defenders looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Defenders made 7 blocks. 31 personal fouls committed by Trojans helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American swingman Nigel Jones (201-1990, college: Talladega) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import point guard Lorenzo Dillard (189-1995, college: Dillard) chipped in 21 points and 8 assists. Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Defenders players scored in double figures. American Jeremiah Toney (196-1998, college: Southwest, agency: One Motive Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Jayden Lopez added 16 points respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defenders will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Trojans will play on the road against Running Rebels in Belize City and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Defenders: L.Dillard 21+4reb+8ast, N.Jones 19+10reb+4ast, R.Smith III 15+9reb+1ast, K.John 14+5reb, D.Daly 13+4reb, R.Vanegas 9+1reb+2ast
Trojans: J.Toney 24+10reb+4ast, L.Jayden 16+3reb+3ast, B.Dane 13+3reb, R.Roches 9+3reb, J.McKenzie 8+4reb+2ast, C.Roderick 8+1reb

Tiger Sharks - Running Rebels 79-65

Very important is a road loss of Running Rebels against Tiger Sharks on Sunday night. Visiting Running Rebels were defeated by Tiger Sharks in San Pedro 79-65. Tiger Sharks forced 22 Running Rebels turnovers. American Richard Laku (206-1997, college: CSUSB) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Bobby Arthur-Williams (201-1997, college: Pitt St.) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Tiger Sharks players scored in double figures. The former international Brian White (196-1995, college: Wesley) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and center Matthew Young scored 3 points and 17 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tiger Sharks will meet at home Western Ballaz in the next round. Running Rebels will play against Trojans and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tiger Sharks: R.Laku 18+6reb+1ast, F.Arana 15+2reb+6ast, B.Arthur-Williams 14+6reb+3ast, D.Conorque 13+2reb+1ast, A.Vasquez 12+5reb, J.Wright 6+14reb+2ast
Running Rebels: B.White 15+11reb, C.Woodson 13+2reb, J.Stanback 10+3reb, L.Louriano 7+4reb+2ast, E.Usher 5+3reb, L.Jacob 4+1reb+2ast