BEBL Round 6 (Regular Season): Defenders hand first defeat to Tiger Sharks

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Undefeated Tiger Sharks (4-1) recorded its first loss in San Pedro on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Defenders (3-2) 88-74. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Tiger Sharks. Defenders had a 40-28 advantage in offensive rebounds. 25 personal fouls committed by Tiger Sharks helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American swingman Ajang Aguek (201-2000, college: Lander) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds. Shane Pratt chipped in 23 points and 6 rebounds. Defenders' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Conner Jackson (190-2000, college: Purdue NW, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) who recorded 18 points and 7 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Defenders have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Defending champion Tiger Sharks keep the second position with one game lost. Defenders are looking forward to face Dream Ballers (#5) in Dangriga in the next round. Tiger Sharks will play at home against the league's leader Running Rebels and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Undefeated leader Running Rebels delivered the fifth consecutive victory. This time they beat bottom-ranked Suns (0-5) 87-76. The game was dominated by American players. It was a good game for power forward Kenneth Perkins Jr (210-1997, college: Philander Smith) who led his team to a victory with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. William Jr Stanford contributed with 15 points and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Terrence Johnson (203, college: Caldwell Tech) replied with 18 points and 6 rebounds for Suns. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Undefeated Running Rebels (5-0) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 5 victories in a row. Suns at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Running Rebels will play against league's second-placed Tiger Sharks in San Pedro in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Suns will play on the road against Dream Ballers (#5) in Dangriga and hope to get finally their first victory.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Dangriga. Local Dream Ballers (2-4) beat 6th ranked Trojans (1-5) 103-89 on Friday night. Jahiem Ciego scored 31 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Bryan Hudson with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Dream Ballers maintains fifth position with 2-4 record. Trojans lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with five games lost. Dream Ballers will meet at home bottom-ranked Suns (#7) in the next round. Trojans will have a break next round.




Dream Ballers - Trojans 103-89

The game with biggest result difference took place in Dangriga. Local Dream Ballers (2-4) beat 6th ranked Trojans (1-5) 103-89 on Friday night. Dream Ballers looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Center Jahiem Ciego scored 31 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American Deshawn Brackett (178-2001) chipped in 16 points and 13 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Bryan Hudson (190, college: MWSU) with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Raheem Thurton (191) scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Dream Ballers maintains fifth position with 2-4 record. Trojans lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with five games lost. Dream Ballers will meet at home bottom-ranked Suns (#7) in the next round. Trojans will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dream Ballers: J.Ciego 31+7reb+2ast, N.Arik 20+7reb+3ast, D.Brackett 16+4reb+13ast, K.Laurie 10+10reb+1ast, D.Arzu 9+4reb+4ast, B.Flowers 8+3reb
Trojans: T.Raheem 20+7reb+2ast, H.Bryan 20+6reb+4ast, N.Corey 19+7reb, V.Jarrel 12+6reb+5ast, F.Greg 5+2reb, H.Rhondi 5+2reb

Tiger Sharks - Defenders 74-88

Undefeated Tiger Sharks (4-1) recorded its first loss in San Pedro on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Defenders (3-2) 88-74. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Tiger Sharks. Defenders had a 40-28 advantage in offensive rebounds. 25 personal fouls committed by Tiger Sharks helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American swingman Ajang Aguek (201-2000, college: Lander) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds. Shane Pratt chipped in 23 points and 6 rebounds. Defenders' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Conner Jackson (190-2000, college: Purdue NW, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) who recorded 18 points and 7 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and Edward Hampton added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Defenders have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Defending champion Tiger Sharks keep the second position with one game lost. Defenders are looking forward to face Dream Ballers (#5) in Dangriga in the next round. Tiger Sharks will play at home against the league's leader Running Rebels and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Defenders: A.Aguek 24+14reb+2ast, S.Pratt 23+6reb+1ast, B.Williams 15+5reb+2ast, J.Kelly 11+12reb, C.D'Von 6+1reb+7ast, N.Jones 5+7reb
Tiger Sharks: C.Jackson 18+7reb+2ast, R.Eyan 17+2reb+2ast, H.Edward 17+6reb+1ast, M.Devin 13+5reb, G.Tyrell 5+6reb, W.Brian 4+14reb+1ast

Suns - Running Rebels 76-87

Undefeated leader Running Rebels delivered the fifth consecutive victory. This time they beat bottom-ranked Suns (0-5) 87-76. Running Rebels forced 19 Suns turnovers. The game was dominated by American players. It was a good game for power forward Kenneth Perkins Jr (210-1997, college: Philander Smith) who led his team to a victory with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard William Jr Stanford (190-1998, college: Mobile, AL) contributed with 15 points and 4 assists for the winners. Perkins Jr. is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Forward Terrence Johnson (203, college: Caldwell Tech) replied with 18 points and 6 rebounds and swingman Eddie Ishman (197-1986, college: Miles) added 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Suns. Five Suns players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Running Rebels (5-0) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 5 victories in a row. Suns at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Running Rebels will play against league's second-placed Tiger Sharks in San Pedro in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Suns will play on the road against Dream Ballers (#5) in Dangriga and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Running Rebels: P.Kenneth 27+9reb+5ast, J.William 15+4reb+4ast, H.Kiyjohnte 12+4reb, T.Dawson 10+1reb+1ast, D.Baird 8+4reb+1ast, M.Young 7+6reb+1ast
Suns: J.Terrence 18+6reb+2ast, J.Kevin 14+2reb+2ast, I.Eddie 12+7reb+4ast, C.Ray 12+2reb+1ast, M.Joshua 10+4reb+2ast, B.Tyron 5+2reb