BEBL Round 4 (Regular Season): Running Rebels beat Trojans by three after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 4 in the BEBL took place in Belmopan. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 6th ranked Trojans (1-3) to top-ranked Running Rebels (4-0) 103-100 on Friday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. 28 personal fouls committed by Trojans helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Kenneth Perkins Jr (210-1997, college: Philander Smith) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds. Guard William Jr Stanford (190-1998, college: Mobile, AL) contributed with 26 points for the winners. point guard Corey Nickerson (203, college: CBS Houston) replied with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds for Trojans. Trojans' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Running Rebels have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Trojans lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Dream Ballers. Running Rebels will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Trojans will play on the road against Dream Ballers (#5) in Dangriga and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Suns is still unable to win any game. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their third consecutive match to top-ranked Tiger Sharks (3-0) 87-77. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Brian White (196-1995, college: Wesley) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and Tyrell Griffith who added 17 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American swingman Eddie Ishman (197-1986, college: Miles) responded with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tiger Sharks have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 3-0 record behind leader Running Rebels. Suns at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. Tiger Sharks will play against Dream Ballers (#5) in Dangriga in the next round. Suns will play on the road against Defenders in Belize City and hope to get finally their first victory.
The game between third ranked Western Ballaz (2-1) and 5th ranked Dream Ballers (1-3) in San Ignacio on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. Western Ballaz beat guests from Dangriga 86-74. The winners were led by Victor Evans who scored that evening 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 18 points and 8 rebounds by Jihad Wright did not help to save the game for Dream Ballers. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Western Ballers maintains third position with 2-1 record having just three points less than leader Running Rebels. Loser Dream Ballers keep the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Trojans. Western Ballers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dream Ballers will play against Trojans (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.




Trojans - Running Rebels 100-103

The most exciting game of round 4 in the BEBL took place in Belmopan. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 6th ranked Trojans (1-3) to top-ranked Running Rebels (4-0) 103-100 on Friday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. 28 personal fouls committed by Trojans helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Kenneth Perkins Jr (210-1997, college: Philander Smith) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds. Guard William Jr Stanford (190-1998, college: Mobile, AL) contributed with 26 points for the winners. Perkins Jr. is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Running Rebels players scored in double figures. point guard Corey Nickerson (203, college: CBS Houston) replied with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds and guard Bryan Hudson (190, college: MWSU) added 29 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Trojans. Trojans' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Running Rebels have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Trojans lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Dream Ballers. Running Rebels will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Trojans will play on the road against Dream Ballers (#5) in Dangriga and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Running Rebels: P.Kenneth 27+10reb+3ast, J.William 26+4reb+2ast, F.Arana 14+2reb+3ast, R.Reneau 13+4reb+1ast, H.Kiyjohnte 10+6reb+1ast, M.Young 7+10reb+1ast
Trojans: H.Bryan 29+5reb+2ast, N.Corey 26+11reb, V.Jarrel 20+3reb+7ast, H.Rhondi 8+4reb+2ast, T.Raheem 7+3reb+4ast, A.Elvert 4+2reb

Western Ballers - Dream Ballers 86-74

The game between third ranked Western Ballaz (2-1) and 5th ranked Dream Ballers (1-3) in San Ignacio on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. Western Ballaz beat guests from Dangriga 86-74. Western Ballers made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. The winners were led by American Victor Evans (193, college: Vanguard) who scored that evening 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import swingman Mark Gordon (196, college: Keiser) supported him with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Even 18 points and 8 rebounds by the former international forward Jihad Wright (193-1993, college: UNCP) did not help to save the game for Dream Ballers. American Deshawn Brackett (178-2001) added 17 points and 5 assists for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Western Ballers maintains third position with 2-1 record having just three points less than leader Running Rebels. Loser Dream Ballers keep the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Trojans. Western Ballers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dream Ballers will play against Trojans (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Western Ballers: M.Gordon 23+11reb, E.Victor 22+8reb+5ast, G.Lopez 20+2reb+2ast, Z.Smith 7+2reb+1ast, J.Moses 5+12reb, A.Allison 3
Dream Ballers: W.Jihad 18+8reb+1ast, B.Deshawn 17+4reb+5ast, F.Antonio 14+7reb, A.Nicholas 8+4reb+1ast, C.Jahiem 5+1reb, M.Kyron 5+5reb

Suns - Tiger Sharks 77-87

Bottom-ranked Suns is still unable to win any game. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their third consecutive match to top-ranked Tiger Sharks (3-0) 87-77. Tiger Sharks forced 22 Suns turnovers. Suns were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Brian White (196-1995, college: Wesley) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Tyrell Griffith who added 17 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Five Tiger Sharks players scored in double figures. At the losing side American swingman Eddie Ishman (197-1986, college: Miles) responded with 21 points and 9 rebounds and Roy Blades scored 14 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tiger Sharks have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 3-0 record behind leader Running Rebels. Suns at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. Tiger Sharks will play against Dream Ballers (#5) in Dangriga in the next round. Suns will play on the road against Defenders in Belize City and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Tiger Sharks: E.Hampton 18+5reb+1ast, T.Griffith 17+6reb+1ast, B.White 14+13reb+4ast, E.Rene 12+1reb+2ast, A.Edwards 11, K.Rowland 7+3reb+1ast
Suns: I.Eddie 21+9reb, B.Roy 14+1reb+1ast, D.Tayshaun 9+1reb+2ast, J.Terrence 7+4reb+2ast, J.Kevin 7+2reb+2ast, Y.Ewart 6+4reb+2ast