BEBL Round 3 (Regular Season): Tiger Sharks edge Dream Ballers by three points

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 3 in the BEBL took place in Dangriga. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of Dream Ballers (3-2) to Tiger Sharks (5-0) 77-74 in the game for the first place. Tiger Sharks forced 24 Dream Ballers turnovers and outrebounded them 63-40 including a 41-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by Dream Ballers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was point guard Francis Arana (180-1997) who scored 22 points and 9 rebounds. Keon Rowland chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American Deshawn Brackett (178-2001) who recorded 33 points (!!!) and 4 steals. Tiger Sharks are looking forward to face Western Ballaz (#4) in San Ignacio in the next round. Dream Ballers will play at home against Panthers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of Thunderbolts (2-3) against City Kings (1-4) on Friday night. Visiting Thunderbolts were defeated by City Kings in 85-75. It was a good game for Brandon Flowers (196-1995) who led his team to a victory with 23 points. Julian Theissen contributed with 18 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. City Kings' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The former international Tyrone Hall (190-1990, college: Queens, NY) answered with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 17 rebounds for Thunderbolts. City Kings will play against Dream Ballers in Dangriga in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Thunderbolts will have a break next round.
Tiger Sharks delivered the fifth consecutive victory on Sunday night. This time they beat City Kings (1-4) 89-77 in San Pedro. It was a great evening for Brian White who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Micheal Johnson with 7 points and 17 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tiger Sharks will meet Western Ballaz (#4) in the next round. City Kings will play against Dream Ballers and hope to win that game.

In the last two games of round 3 Suns were defeated by Panthers in Punta Gorda 84-71. Panthers beat Suns at home 83-79.



Panthers - Suns 84-71

Panthers used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from 84-71 on Friday night. Panthers dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Suns' 38. It was a great evening for American forward Marquis Cunningham (208-1995, college: UAPB) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks. Jaden Sutherland helped adding 15 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American power forward Jamaal Clifton (198-1998, college: Langston) with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 17 rebounds and Brandon Rogers (191-1986) scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Four Suns players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Panthers will meet Dream Ballers in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Suns will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Panthers: M.Cunningham 16+15reb+3ast, J.Sutherland 15+6reb+1ast, C.Leslie 11+1reb+1ast, V.Young 9+5reb+2ast, G.Sorensen 7+4reb+3ast, K.Hamilton 6+1reb+2ast
Suns: B.Rogers 16+8reb+1ast, G.Rudon 15+6reb+2ast, M.Williams 12+6reb+3ast, J.Clifton 12+17reb+1ast, I.Velasquez 7+3reb+3ast, R.Cruz 4+4reb+1ast

Panthers - Suns 83-79

Panthers used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from 83-79 on Saturday night. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. It was a great evening for Lindsay Young who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 8 rebounds. American forward Marquis Cunningham (208-1995, college: UAPB) helped adding 12 points and 11 rebounds. Five Panthers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American power forward Jamaal Clifton (198-1998, college: Langston) with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field) and Brandon Rogers (191-1986) scored 21 points (perfect behind the arc making all five shots). Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Panthers will meet Dream Ballers in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Suns will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Panthers: L.Young 19+8reb+1ast, K.Cumberbatch 13+6reb+1ast, J.Sutherland 13+6reb+2ast, M.Cunningham 12+11reb+3ast, C.Leslie 12+1reb+4ast, G.Sorensen 8+3reb
Suns: J.Clifton 27+12reb+6ast, B.Rogers 21+3reb+1ast, M.Williams 5+1ast, R.Cruz 4+4reb+3ast, A.Herrera 4+1reb+1ast, J.Mclaughlin 4+3reb

Dream Ballers - Tiger Sharks 74-77

The most exciting game of round 3 in the BEBL took place in Dangriga. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of Dream Ballers (3-2) to Tiger Sharks (5-0) 77-74 in the game for the first place. Tiger Sharks forced 24 Dream Ballers turnovers and outrebounded them 63-40 including a 41-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by Dream Ballers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was point guard Francis Arana (180-1997) who scored 22 points and 9 rebounds. Keon Rowland chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Four Tiger Sharks players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American Deshawn Brackett (178-2001) who recorded 33 points (!!!) and 4 steals and forward Kevon Laurie added 10 points and 12 rebounds respectively. Tiger Sharks are looking forward to face Western Ballaz (#4) in San Ignacio in the next round. Dream Ballers will play at home against Panthers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tiger Sharks: F.Arana 22+9reb+3ast, K.Rowland 19+5reb+3ast, T.Griffith 13+9reb+1ast, M.Hunt 12+10reb, A.Vasquez 4+3reb+2ast, B.White 3+21reb+1ast
Dream Ballers: D.Brackett 33+3reb+1ast, J.Milton 12+7reb, K.Laurie 10+12reb+2ast, D.Conorque 8+3reb+2ast, E.Mitchell 4+5reb+3ast, R.Thurton 4+2reb+2ast

Tiger Sharks - Kings 89-77

Tiger Sharks delivered the fifth consecutive victory on Sunday night. This time they beat City Kings (1-4) 89-77 in San Pedro. Tiger Sharks dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to City Kings' 36. Tiger Sharks forced 29 Kings turnovers and outrebounded them 50-37 including 19 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for the former international Brian White (196-1995, college: Wesley) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds. American Malik Hunt (206-1997, college: Campbellsville) helped adding 22 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was Micheal Johnson with 7 points and 17 rebounds and Jevaughn McKenzie scored 16 points. Four Kings players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tiger Sharks will meet Western Ballaz (#4) in the next round. City Kings will play against Dream Ballers and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Tiger Sharks: M.Hunt 22+10reb+2ast, F.Arana 20+2reb+4ast, B.White 17+14reb+3ast, J.Wright 8+12reb+4ast, T.Griffith 8+6reb+2ast, K.Rowland 8+2ast
Kings: B.Flowers 17+4reb, J.McKenzie 16+4reb+3ast, J.Lopez 13+3reb+5ast, N.Mendez 11+1reb+2ast, M.Johnson 7+17reb+1ast, S.Pratt 7+6reb

Kings - Thunderbolts 85-75

Very important is a road loss of Thunderbolts (2-3) against City Kings (1-4) on Friday night. Visiting Thunderbolts were defeated by City Kings in 85-75. Strangely Thunderbolts outrebounded Kings 55-43 including 23 on the offensive glass. It was a good game for Brandon Flowers (196-1995) who led his team to a victory with 23 points. Julian Theissen contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. City Kings' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The former international Tyrone Hall (190-1990, college: Queens, NY) answered with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 17 rebounds and Alejandro Baptist (186-1994) added 12 points and 17 rebounds in the effort for Thunderbolts. Five Thunderbolts players scored in double figures. City Kings will play against Dream Ballers in Dangriga in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Thunderbolts will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Kings: B.Flowers 23+3reb+3ast, J.Theissen 18+10reb+1ast, J.Harris 15+3reb+1ast, S.Pratt 9+8reb+2ast, N.Mendez 7+4reb, J.Moore 7+5reb+1ast
Thunderbolts: T.Hall 22+17reb, V.Evans 14+8reb+6ast, A.Baptist 12+17reb+1ast, M.Caseras 10+3reb, E.Tablada 10+2reb+1ast, D.Baird 7+6reb